Asian Works of Art | Skinner Auction 2574B

SKINNER 史古納 Asian Works of Art Sale 2574B

December 1-3, 2011

Boston

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auction 2574B Session I: Lots 1-550 - Thursday, December 1, 2011 at 11 a.m. Session II: Lots 551-1100 - Friday, December 2, 2011 at 11 a.m. Session III: Lots 1101-1615 - Saturday, December 3, 2011 at 11 a.m. 63 Park Plaza Boston, Massachusetts preview Tuesday, November 29, 2011 Wednesday, November 30, 2011 Thursday, December 1, 2011 Friday, December 2, 2011 Saturday, December 3, 2011

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Provenance Lots 536-912A: From the Private Collection of a New England gentleman. The Asian department would like to thank Judith Dowling for her expertise and assistance cataloguing this sale.

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Session I: Lots 1-550 to be sold Thursday, December 1, 2011 at 11 a.m. 1. Pale Celadon Mountain, Korea, modeled with mountain peaks and small pavilions, ht. 9 1/2 in. $300-500

6. Document Box, Korea, Choson dynasty, with brass mounts, wd. 15 3/4, dp. 9, ht. 8 1/2 in. $200-300

2. Celadon Bowl, Korea, the petal-rimmed bowl painted with four boys at play, with molded decoration of peony flowers to the exterior, covered by a gray-celadon glaze, (repair with gold leaf to the rim), ht. 2 3/8, dia. 7 1/4 in. $200-300

7. Celadon Reticulated Brush Pot, Korea, celadon glaze decorated with scrolling lotus blossoms and lappet border to base, ht. 3 3/8 in. $200-300

3. Small Celadon Dish, Korea, Koryo dynasty, foliated lotus shape with inlaid chrysanthemums surrounding the interior, dia. 4 3/4 in. $200-300 4. Celadon Jar, Korea, Koryo dynasty, ovoid shape with everted rim, olive-celadon glaze, (repair to rim), ht. 6 1/4 in. $300-500 5. Celadon Shrine, Korea, square form with four pierced windows and open door with two foo dogs at entrance, ht. 8 3/4, wd. 8 1/4 in. $400-600

8. Pair of Celadon Inlaid Cups, Korea, Koryo dynasty, decorated with inlaid central yo’i-bordered roundel enclosing a chrysanthemum, surrounded by stylized clouds with an inlaid key fret border at rim, exterior decorated with reverse-inlaid scrolls between double-lined borders, dia. 4 1/4 in. $300-500 9. Celadon Rhyton-form Cup and Stand, Korea, Koryo dynasty, the rounded sides flaring upwards from a flat tip to the incurved rim, decorated with four inlaid chrysanthemums in double-lined roundels on a reverse scroll ground with key fret and lappet borders, the stand inlaid with cranes and stylized clouds, the underside with four inlaid chrysanthemums between double-lined borders, ht. 4 in. $200-300

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10. Two Celadon Bottles, Korea, Koryo dynasty, pear shape, one inlaid with cranes and stylized clouds, circle and dot border, ht. 4 1/2; the other with four inlaid dot circles, ht. 6 1/2 in. $200-300

16. Celadon Bowl, Korea, Koryo dynasty, molded with three boys at play amongst oversized bunches of grapes borne on leafy vines, below a scroll band, dia. 5 3/4 in. $200-300

11. Wine Bottle, Korea, late Silla/Koryo dynasty, pear shape with flaring mouth and brown glaze, ht. 8 3/4 in. $300-500

17. Celadon Bowl, Korea, Koryo dynasty, molded with three boys at play amongst oversized bunches of grapes borne on leafy vines, below a scroll band, dia. 5 3/4 in. $200-300

12. Duck Water Dropper, Korea, naturally modeled duck holding a lotus blossom in its mouth, deeply crackled overall celadon glaze, lg. 3 3/8 in. $300-500 13. Ewer Water Dropper, Korea, celadon crackled glaze decorated with reserve of a gilded lotus blossom, (repaired), ht. 3 1/4 in. $200-300 14. Hexagonal Maebyong Vase, Korea, Koryo dynasty, each panel incised with lotus branches in a yo’i head cartouche, the shoulder incised with reverse scrolling leaves, with a wide cupped mouth, dense crackle throughout, (repairs), ht. 12 1/4 in. $500-700 15. Punch’ong Bowl, Korea, Choson dynasty, stamped and inlaid with rows of chrysanthemums between lappet and stylized tuffs of grass, with central character, exterior inlaid with ropetwist curtain between tuffs of grass and lappet borders, (chips to rim), dia. 7 1/2 in. $400-600

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18. Inlaid Celadon Bowl, Korea, Koryo dynasty, the interior with inlaid decoration of five chrysanthemum florets, interior rim inlaid with key fret design, underside decorated with inlaid chrysanthemum florets and two rows of inlaid double lines, (repairs), dia. 7 1/4 in. $300-500 19. Inlaid Celadon Bowl, Korea, Koryo dynasty, with three inlaid chrysanthemum florets surrounded by double lines with double-lined border at rim, (hairline cracks and chips to rim), dia. 5 7/8 in. $300-500 20. Blue and White Wine Bottle, Korea, Choson dynasty, elongated pear shape, the swelling sides decorated with underglaze blue crane and deer with clouds, pine, bamboo, plum, and rockery, with a single underglaze blue line circling the foot, (hairline cracks), ht. 9 1/2 in. $300-500 21. Blue and White Molded Edge Bowl, Korea, Choson dynasty, decorated with a fish, waves, clouds, and mountains in underglaze blue, the underside decorated with flowers and tendrils, double-lined bordered foot ring, dia. 8 in. $300-500

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22. Blue and White Wine Bottle, Korea, Choson dynasty, doublegourd-form with octagonal lower half decorated in underglaze blue with flowering branches with lappets on the shoulder, the upper half decorated with floating flowers and tendrils, ht. 8 1/2 in. $300-500 23. Korean Oil Painting, Korea, oil on canvas, depiction of three men, signed, with one seal, 17 3/4 x 15 in. $200-300

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24. Pair of Kutani Vases, Japan, 19th century, hexagonal, decorated in gilt with court figures and attendants, reserved in a floral landscape with the “One Hundred Boys,” ht. 9 3/4 in. $100-150 25. Hirado Covered Mizusashi, Japan, decorated in underglaze blue ducks and lotus, the mouth rim and cover decorated with phoenix and clouds, lappet border to base, the cover surmounted with a shishi lion, ht. 9 in. $300-500

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31. Hirado Ewer, Japan, 19th century, in the shape of Hotei with his sack, in high-fired iron brown and blue underglaze, ht. 5 1/2 in. $200-300 32. Hirado Puppy, Japan, 19th century, the seated puppy with one raised paw, with iron glaze bell and bow with underglaze green and pink dots to fabric collar, ht. 4 in. $200-300 26

33. Hirado Covered Jar, Japan, 19th century, in the shape of a snail, with underglaze iron brown and blue shells and barnacles, ht. 4, dia. 4 1/4 in. $200-300 34. Hirado Box, Japan, 19th century, in the shape of a westerner, in highfired underglaze iron brown and blue, lg. 4 in. $200-300 35. Hirado Ewer, Japan, 19th century, in the shape of a fisherman with a basket riding on a fish, high-fired underglaze iron brown and blue, lg. 7 3/4, ht. 5 1/4 in. $200-300 36. Three Porcelain Monkeys, Japan, 19th century, “see, hear, speak no evil,” gilded fur and painted faces, ht. 5 in. $100-150

26. Tall Hirado Vase, Japan, 19th century, in the shape of a pine tree with a male and female articulated figures, decorated in high-fired underglaze iron brown and blue, ht. 11 1/2 in. $200-300 27. Hirado Carp, Japan, 19th century, modeled jumping, with open mouth, (damage), ht. 8 3/4 in. $200-300 28. Imari Covered Box, Japan, in the shape of a wide bowl with bucket handle, decorated in underglaze blue with flying cranes, cover surmounted with an articulated turtle, ht. 8 1/2 in. $200-300 29. Three Items, Japan, a circular Satsuma box decorated with butterflies and a pair of mixed-metal vases cast with dragons, dia. 3 1/2, ht. 3 7/8 in. $200-300 30. Japanese Kiseru, 19th century, wood pipe holder with applied metal butterfly with bone tobacco case, holder lg. 7 3/4, case lg. 4 in. $200-250

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37. Kutani Vase, Japan, decorated overall with the “One Hundred Arhats,” ht. 11 1/2 in. $200-300 38. Kutani Bottle Vase, Japan, late 19th century, decorated in overenamel cartouche scenes of men and women in pleasurable pursuits and birds and flowers, (drilled), ht. 13 in. $200-300 39. Kutani Bowl, Japan, 19th century, center depicting the Eight Immortals, interior and exterior brocade bands at rim, bowl exterior decorated with bird and flower cartouches and decorated fans, all decoration in gilded relief enamel, signed on base, dia. 14 1/2 in. $200-300 40. Hirado Ewer, Japan, 19th century, double-gourd shape, the handle and spout formed as a dragon, painted with a peacock, clouds, and flowering branches, surmounted by a stopper with an attached circle, ht. 11 1/2 in. $300-500 41. Hirado Censer, Japan, 19th century, molded in four sections, the top bowl-shaped reticulated section with lotus rim and stylized dragon handles, with lobed middle section, surmounting a tall waisted section with coiling dragon, on a square base with four feet, all decorated with underglaze blue scrolling clouds, ht. 7 3/4 in. $100-150

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42. Hirado Censer, Japan, 19th century, with underglaze blue dragons and clouds, articulated coiled dragon surrounding the shoulder, stylized wave border at base, dia. 7 1/2 in. $300-500 43. Hirado Bowl, Japan, early 19th century, decorated in underglaze blue with chrysanthemums floating on stylized waves, two sides of rim turned in and surmounted with articulated chrysanthemums and leaves, dia. 8 1/4 in. $200-300 44. Small Hirado Censer, Japan, 19th century, reticulated dome with stylized lappet border, body surrounded by flowering branches and butterflies, shishi mask handles, with tripod feet, ht. 3 3/4, dia. 4 3/4 in. $200-300

45. Set of Six Blue and White Plates, Japan, 18th/19th century, decorated with underglaze blue kirin with incised clouds with ruyi head band at rim, underside decorated with scrolling flower and tendrils, dia. 8 1/2 in. $200-300 46. Imari Bowl, Japan, 19th century, gilded and enameled decoration of rows of alternating patterns of waves, birds, stripes, stylized flowers with three reserves of birds and flowers, central reserve of flower and wave, stylized flower bands to exterior, dia. 14 1/8 in. $100-150 47. Kutani Bowl, Japan, enameled and gilded decoration in reserve of geisha observing monkeys in pine branches, with shishi heads and key fret border, mark to base, dia. 12 7/8 in. $100-150

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50. Hirado Censer, Japan 19th century, formed as a dragon coiled around waves, the covered censer formed as a pearl with incised clouds, lg. 13 3/4 in. $300-500 51. Satsuma Vase, Japan, ovoid, with short waisted neck, gilded and decorated with samurai, courtesans, and landscapes in reserves with overall stylized clouds on a net motif, floating fans on the shoulders with stylized chrysanthemum lugs, mark to base, ht. 5 in. $200-300 52. Satsuma Censer, Japan, ovoid, with gilded and enameled decoration of flowers on a gold textured ground with stylized flower bands, tripod feet, pierced lid, ht. 4 1/2 in. $200-300 53. Satsuma Ewer, Japan, pear shape with spout and handle, gilded and enameled with reserves of samurai and courtesans, overall butterflies, mark to base, (chip to rim), ht. 3 3/4 in. $200-300 54. Satsuma Vase, Japan, baluster shape, gilded and enameled with reserves of samurai and courtesans with brocade borders, mark to base, ht. 3 5/8 in. $200-300

48. Kutani Ewer, Japan, late 19th century, hexagonal, decorated with a peacock, other birds, and flowers on a white ground, with red gilded stylized brocade designs on spout, handle, and bands, with cover, ht. 9 in. $100-150

55. Satsuma Vase, Japan, square, gilded and enameled with reserves of courtesans and arhats, mark to base, ht. 3 5/8 in. $200-300

49. Blue and White Shishi, Japan, 19th century, standing model with underglaze blue painting of mane, tail, ears, eyes, and decorative chest tassels, lg. 6 1/4, ht. 4 in. $200-300

56. Satsuma Vase, Japan, 19th century, ovoid, with enamel and gold decoration of lions in a landscape with flowers, water, and rocks, high relief gilded and enameled peonies form a band at the shoulder, with brocade design bands at neck and base, on pierced stylized floral foot, (loss), ht. 9 5/8 in. $200-300

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57. Satsuma Teapot, Japan, flattened ovoid shape, gilded, enameled and decorated with fan-shaped reserves of samurai and courtesans in various pursuits, landscapes, and birds and flowers, dia. 4 5/8 in. $200-300 58. Satsuma Censer, Japan, lobed shape gilded and enameled with flowers, butterflies, courtesans and children, pierced lid with chrysanthemum finial, tripod feet with elephant and ring lugs, ht. 4 1/8 in. $200-300

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59. Satsuma Vase, Japan, ovoid form with narrow base and pedestal foot, gilded and enameled with reserves of samurai and courtesans with overall design of white cranes and flowers, mark to base, ht. 2 3/4 in. $200-300 60. Kinkozan Satsuma Vase, Japan, tall ovoid shape gilded and enameled with reserves of courtesans in landscapes, decorated panels with gilded wisteria and stylized flowers on a blue glaze ground, mark to base, ht. 11 1/2 in. $200-300 61. Satsuma Tea Set, Japan, enameled and gilded, four cups and saucers with teapot, creamer and sugar containers, decorated reserves with samurai, women and children in interior scenes and landscapes, overall brocade designs of flowers, auspicious symbols, and key fret and circle borders, ht. 6 3/4 in. $200-300 62. Five Miniature Vases, China/Japan, with four wood stands, lg. to 5 in. $200-300 63. Satsuma Ewer, Japan, traditional shape, with coiling dragon handle and spout, decorated in blue and gold landscape on a cream crackled ground, with domed cover and round finial, mark to base, ht. 9 in. $300-500

63A. Pair of Satsuma Vases, Japan, 19th century, baluster shape, gilded and enameled decoration on Buddhist disciples and high relief scrolling dragon at shoulder, mark to base, ht. 6 1/2 in. $300-500 64. Cloisonné Fan, Japan, decorated with two birds, flowers, and rocks on a blue ground, lg. 17 1/2 in. $100-150

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65. Satsuma Censer, Japan, gilded and enameled with scrolling lotus and tendrils with a round pierced bowl fitted into a tall four-legged base surmounted on a round stand with eight foliated legs, cover with seated shishi finial, mark to base of stand, ht. 10 1/2 in. $400-600 66. Blue and White Hibachi, Japan, late 19th century, transfer print of cherry blossoms with lappet and stylized lotus borders, dia. 15, ht. 12 in. $250-350 67. Tall Gilded Vase, Japan, 20th century, baluster shape, with high relief lotus blossom and leaves and frogs, mark to base, ht. 15 7/8 in. $200-300

68. Polychrome Wood Framed Mirror, Japan, 19th century, the polychrome painted borders finely carved in relief with sinuous dragons, brass mounts to the corners, 38 x 22 1/2 in. $100-150 69. Japanese Folding Screen, Japan, pair of six-panel folding screens, mountain landscape, ink on silver paper, signed and sealed, (damage), ht. 48 x 228 in. $3,000-5,000 70. Six-panel Screen, Japan, Kano School, 19th century, ink and colors on gold paper, depiction of plants and flowering branches under a full moon, each panel 17 3/4 x 53 in. Provenance: Christie’s New York, Fine Japanese Works of Art, March 21, 1985, lot 645. $800-1,200

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71. Blue and White “Palace Vase,” Japan, 19th century, decorated with reserves of hawks above waves on a ground of peonies, plum, bamboo, and rockery, stylized lotus border at base, ht. 38 1/4 in. $800-1,200 72. Calligraphy Scroll, Japan, ink on paper, with one seal, 36 x 17 1/4 in. $150-250 73. Framed Painting, Japan, ink and colors on paper, vividly depicting a fore-fronting tiger, signed, with one seal, framed and glazed, 47 1/2 x 16 1/4 in. $200-300 74. Pair of Bronze Vases, Japan, 19th century, double-gourd shape relief decorated with flowers, birds, and cloud bands, mark on base, ht. 11 3/4 in. $200-300 75. Bronze Vase, Japan, tall fluted vase with red patina, ht. 23 3/4 in. $200-300 76. Bronze Covered Jar, Japan, 19th century, ovoid body with low relief turtle, fish, and water plants, bamboo tripod feet, cover with high relief bird and branches over low relief water and rocks, mark on base, ht. 11 in. $200-300

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77. Bronze Elephant and Stand, Japan, 19th century, standing with one leg raised, ivory tusks, cast marks to bottom of front right leg, lg. 33 in. $1,000-1,500

81. Ivory Carving, Japan, 19th century, seated figure of a bamboo basket maker, signed on base, ht. 3 in. $400-600

77A. Signed Black Lacquer Mystery Box, Japan, rectangular black lacquer lidded box with gold reserve, lg. 5 3/8 in. $200-300

82. Ivory Carving, Japan, 19th century, seated figure of a geisha on a bench holding a basket, signed on base, ht. 4 7/8 in. $300-500

78. Komai Charger, Japan, iron inlaid with gold and other mixed metals, signed Ju Jin on the reverse, dia. 10 7/8 in.

83. Ivory Carving, Japan, 19th century, standing figure of a geisha holding a basket, signed on base, (loss), ht. 7 in. $300-500

Provenance: Joseph Allen Skinner (1867-1946) was a manufacturer and philanthropist, and founder of the Joseph Allen Skinner Museum. The museum opened in 1932, and became part of the Mt. Holyoke College campus in 1946 upon Skinner’s death; by descent to his daughter, Elizabeth H. Skinner. Sold at George Thomas Lewis Auction in Northampton, Massachusetts, in 1988, from a private collection in Northampton. $8,000-10,000 79. Ivory Group Carving, Japan, 19th century, three standing figures musician with attendants, all standing on logs, ht. 8 3/4 in. $500-700 80. Ivory Carving, Japan, 19th century, standing figure of a geisha carrying a basket of flowers on her head and in her hand, wearing a kimono with relief carved chrysanthemums, ht. 9 in. $500-700

84. Ivory Carving, Japan, 19th century, standing figure of Samurai wearing a kimono with wave design embracing a child wearing a kimono with cherry blossom design, signed on base, ht. 7 3/8 in. $500-700 85. Ivory Carving, Japan, 19th century, crouching figure of a peasant putting on his sandal, signed on base, ht. 3 3/4 in. $400-600 86. Ivory Carving, Japan, 19th century, finely carved as a seated man with a bundle of sticks, drinking wine from a double-gourd bottle, signed on base, ht. 3 1/8 in. $150-250

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87. Ivory Carving, Japan, 19th century, figural group with a teacher and two pupils, on an ivory stand raised on four scroll feet, approx. ht. 2 3/4 in. $200-300

89. Ivory Carving, Japan, early 20th century, depicting a musician accompanied by two boys, signed on base, ht. 8 in. $200-300

88. Gilt-lacquer Inro with Netsuke, Japan, 19th century, the five-cased inro with hiramaki-e decoration of peony branches, with an ivory netsuke of a Buddhist figure playing with two children, lg. 3 1/2 in. $300-500

90. Ivory Carving, Japan, 19th century, depicting an old man seated on rocks, holding a double-gourd wine bottle, and looking above, carved wood stand, ht. 6 1/8 in. $300-500

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91. Ivory Carving, Japan, 19th century, depicting a Zodiac group, signed, ht. 5 3/4 in. $500-700 92. Ivory Netsuke, Japan, 19th century, finely carved reclining buffalo and calf, signed on base, lg. 5 in. $800-1,200 93. Ivory Carving, Japan, 19th century, Zodiac group with inlaid eyes, signed on rabbit’s ear, ht. 6 1/2 in. $600-800 94. Ivory Carving, Japan, 19th century, three figures seated at a go board, wood stand, lg. 9 1/2 in. $800-1,200 95. Ivory Carving, Japan, 19th century, standing figure of a falconer holding two hawks, his kimono finely incised with floral designs, ht. 6 in. $700-900

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96. Ivory and Wood Carving, Japan, 19th century, finely carved standing figures of a man and child, on a carved wooden base, ht. 9 3/4, lg. 9 in. $800-1,200 97. Ivory Carving, Japan, 19th century, standing figure of a falconer on a naturally carved section of log, signed on base, ht. 8 in. $600-800 98. Ivory Carving Group, Japan, 19th century, standing figure of a puppeteer wearing a kimono and sandals, with the figure of standing attendant wearing a kimono with crossed feather design, both on stand, ht. 10 in. $800-1,200 99. Ivory Carving, Japan, 19th century, standing figure of a fisherman holding a pole with fish, signed on base, (damage), ht. 6 in. $300-500 100. Ivory Carving, Japan, 19th century, standing figure of toy maker holding a top with small child watching, both on stand, ht. 9 1/2 in. $400-600

103. Ivory Carving, Japan, 19th century, two attendants carrying a mother and child in a carriage, on a base finely carved with flowers, rocks, and bridge posts, signed, (loss), lg. 7 1/2 in. $300-500

101. Ivory Carving, Japan, 19th century, finely carved and stained seated figure of Hotei, holding a fan, next to his bag filled with geta and rats, signed on base, ht. 5 1/2 in. $600-800

104. Ivory Okimono, Japan, 19th century, samurai and retainer with lantern, signed, lg. 5 in. $300-500

102. Three Ivory Carvings, Japan, early 20th century, a standing figure with a rake, a man and a child washing clothes, and a figure holding a corn, the latter signed on base, ht. 4, 4 3/8, 4 3/4 in. $200-300

105. Ivory Carving, Japan, standing figure of a man holding flowers, ht. 5 1/2 in. $300-500

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106. Three Ivory Carvings, China, a standing woman with butterflies and a boy; Japan, a pilgrim holding geta and a staff, ht. 5 1/4 in. $200-300 107. Boxwood Okimono, Japan, figural group of men preparing food for the New Year, ht. 3 1/2 in. $800-1,200 108. Boxwood Covered Box, Japan, carving in relief of monkeys, inlaid eyes, signed, ht. 3 1/4 in. $800-1,200 109. Ivory Carving, Japan, 19th century, standing figure of a farmer carrying a basket of fruit, signed on base, ht. 5 1/2 in. $300-500

112. Ivory Netsuke, Japan, 19th century, carved in the shape of Hotei with his sack and fan on his back with child at his side, signed on base, lg. 2 1/8 in. $300-500 113. Ivory Netsuke, Japan, 19th century, carved in the shape of a bonsai master and his student, signed on base, lg. 1 3/8 in. $250-350 114. Ivory Netsuke, Japan, 19th century, carved in the shape of Ebisu and a child, signed on base, lg. 1 3/8 in. $250-350 115. Ivory Netsuke, Japan, 19th century, carved in the shape of a reclining horse, signed on base, lg. 2 in. $250-350

110. Ivory Carving, Japan, 19th century, standing figure of farmer holding rice sheaves and a bird surmounting rockery, signed on base, ht. 5 1/2 in. $400-600

116. Ivory Carving, Japan, 19th century, two fishermen pursued by a scrolling dragon rising from a conch shell, signed on base, ht. 9 in. $1,000-1,500

111. Three Ivory Cases, China, two card cases with relief carvings of scholars in bamboo groves; one Japan, with polychrome relief carvings of the Seven Gods of Fortune, lg. 4 in. $250-350

117. Three Ivory Carvings, Japan, two netsuke, Fukurokujin with a monkey and a child, and Daikoku drinking sake, and an okimono with a finely carved demon, ht. 2 in. $300-500

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118. Ivory Netsuke, Japan, 19th century, carved in the shape of a bonsai master pruning a tree, signed on base, lg. 1 3/8 in. $250-350

122. Ivory Brush Pot, Japan, 19th century, figural scene with flowering trees, with stand, signed, ht. 10 1/4 in. $2,000-2,500

119. Ivory Netsuke, Japan, 19th century, carved in the shape of a Shinto priest with drum and butterfly on his back, inlaid and polychrome decorated, signed on base, lg. 1 3/4 in. $250-350

123. Ivory Carving, Japan, standing figure of a fisherman with spear and basket of fish, signed, ht. 6 1/2 in. $100-150

120. Ivory Netsuke, Japan, 19th century, carved in the shape of a fisherman on his boat, signed on base, lg. 1 5/8 in. $250-350 121. Ivory Brush Pot, Japan, 19th century, carved in low relief, depicting monkeys with inlaid eyes, signed, wood stand, ht. 12 1/4 in. $1,600-1,800

124. Ivory Netsuke, Japan, 19th century, carved in the shape of a turtle with inlaid eyes, signed on base, lg. 1 5/8 in. $250-350 125. Ivory Netsuke, Japan, 19th century, carved in the shape of a reclining water buffalo with inlaid eyes, signed on base, lg. 2 in. $250-350

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126. Ivory Table Screen, Japan, 19th century, two-panel folding screen with shibayama inlaid birds and flowers, the exterior panels with finely carved low relief monkey groups and chrysanthemum borders, ht. 8 7/8 in. $3,000-5,000

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127. Horn Bill Netsuke, Japan, 19th century, carved in the shape of a reclining water buffalo with inlaid eyes, signed on base, lg. 2 1/8 in. $300-500 128. Coral Netsuke, Japan, 19th century, carved in the shape of a reclining horse with inlaid eyes, lg. 1 5/8 in. $300-500 129. Ivory Carving, Japan, 19th century, carved in high and low relief with open work, pavilions in mountain landscape with scholars, signed on base, ht. 2 3/8 in. $400-600 130. Ivory Carving, Japan, 19th century, standing figure of fisherman standing on rock formation, holding his hat and a fish, signed on base, ht. 8 in. $400-600 131. Ivory Carving, Japan, two figures, one being carried on shoulders, ht. 9 in. $1,000-1,500

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132. Ivory Carving, Japan, 19th century, standing figure of a boy holding above his head a seated Buddha on a double lotus base, signed, ht. 8 3/4 in. $300-500 133. Ivory Netsuke, Japan, 19th century, carved in the shape of Hotei surrounded by his bag, lg. 1 3/4 in. $300-500 134. Ivory Netsuke, Japan, 19th century, carved in the shape of an ear of corn, signed on base, lg. 2 1/2 in. $250-350 135. Ivory Netsuke, Japan, 19th century, carved in the shape of Shoki the Demon Queller, signed on back, lg. 2 1/2 in. $250-350 136. Ivory Netsuke, Japan, 19th century, carved in the shape of a bonsai tray with a dried landscape of pavilions and pines, signed on base, lg. 1 in. $250-350

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137. Ivory Okimono, Japan, 19th century, figure of Kannon sitting on a lotus pedestal holding a lotus blossom, signed on base, ht. 2 7/8 in. $250-350

140. Ivory Okimono, Japan, 19th century, seated figure of the bosatsu Benzaiten playing the biwa, ht. 2 5/8 in. $250-350

138. Ivory Carving, Japan, standing figure of a samurai holding a long halberd subduing a tiger, both standing on rocks with bamboo, ht. 14 1/8 in. $700-900

141. Baiitsu Scroll, Japan, ink and colors on silk, depicting a flower and rock, with two seals, inscribed, signed Yamamoto Baiitsu (1783-1856), 76 x 22 1/2 in. $300-500

139. Ivory Carving, Japan, 19th century, figure of Kannon sitting on a lotus pedestal and holding a lotus blossom, signed on base, (loss), ht. 2 1/2 in. $300-500

142. Hanging Scroll, Japan, ink and colors on paper, depicting a landscape with figures, with one seal, 77 1/2 x 27 3/4 in. $200-300

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143. Hanging Scroll, China, ink and colors on paper, depicting a landscape with a house in the wood, inscribed, signed “Pu Ru” (1896-1963), with two seals, 67 x 17 1/2 in. $800-1,000

144. Pair of Calligraphy Scrolls, China, ink on paper, attributed to “Bai Jiao,” dated the fourth month in Renwu year, with one seal, 69 x 13 in. $100-150

145. Hanging Scroll, China, ink and colors on paper, depicting a landscape, inscribed, signed “Pu Xinru” (1896-1963), with three seals, 161 x 7 1/2 in. $1,500-2,500

146. Calligraphy Scroll, China, calligraphy on paper, signed “Sha Menghai,” with three seals, 39 x 29 1/2 in. $250-350

147. Handscroll, China, ink and colors on paper, depicting a landscape, inscribed, signed “Shi Yuan Ju Shi Xie,” attributed to Zhang Shiyuan, with four seals, 160 x 10 in. $300-500

148. Pair of Calligraphy Scrolls, China, calligraphy on paper, attributed to Wu Hufan, with three seals, 71 x 13 in. $400-600

149. Fan Painting, China, ink and colors on paper, depicting a landscape with houses, inscribed with a poem, with one seal, framed, 30 x 22 in. $200-300 149A. Calligraphy Hanging Scroll, China, cursive calligraphy on silk, signed “Chen Jiru,” with seven seals, 52 1/4 x 13 1/4 in. Provenance: From the Chang Family Collection. $800-1,200 143

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150. Four Loose Paintings, China, ink and colors on paper, depiction of figures and trees, inscribed, signed “Qian Hui An” (1833-1911), attributed to Xin Luo Shang Ren (1682-1756), with seals on each painting, 63 x 17 1/2 in. $500-700 150A. Calligraphy Scroll, China, ink on paper, signed “Shi” (December 17, 1891-February 24, 1962), with one seal, 65 x 16 in. $100-150

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151. Hanging Scroll, China, ink and color paper, depicting Zhong Kui on a horse, inscribed and signed “Fan Zeng,” with three seals, 51 x 19 3/4 in. $200-300 152. Calligraphy Scroll, China, ink on paper, attributed to Zhou Enlai, with one seal, 39 x 16 1/2 in. $200-300

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153. Wang Hui Handscroll, China, ink and colors on paper, depicting a landscape with houses and figures, inscribed with calligraphy “Jiang Shan Wu Jin Tu,” signed “Wang Hui,” thirteen seals, dated autumn, September, Renyin year, 562 x 20 3/4 in. $800-1,200

154. Painting, China, ink and colors on paper, depiction of an old man, inscribed, signed, with one seal, framed and glazed, 20 3/4 x 46 in. $200-300

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155. Hanging Calligraphy, China, ink on paper, calligraphy of a poem by Liu Yi Ju Shi (Ou Yangxiu), inscribed, signed, with three seals, 73 x 21 in. $300-500

157. Hanging Scroll, China, ink and color paper, depicting a landscape, inscribed and signed, dated 1924, two seals, 70 x 64 1/4 in. $300-500

156. Handscroll, China, ink and colors on paper, titled “Jiang Shan Wu Jin Tu,” signed “Tang Yun,” inscribed with poems and calligraphy, one calligraphy by Chen Biqiu, one poem by Cai Guo Sheng, one by Han Min, one by Zhao Luo Yang, with seven seals total, 213 x 5 3/4 in. $500-700

158. Pair of Calligraphy Scrolls, China, ink on paper, seal character, attributed to “Qi Shi Qi Sou Wu Chang Shuo,” with two seals, 17 1/2 x 84 1/2 in. $200-300

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159. Hanging Scroll, China, ink and colors on paper, depicting two birds and flowers, after Jin Cheng, with two seals, 64 x 18 in. $250-350

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160. Embroidery, China, decorated with birds, a pine tree, and rocks, framed and glazed, ht. 60, wd. 32 in. $200-250

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160A. Hanging Scroll, China, ink and colors on paper, depicting a landscape, inscribed, signed, attributed to Huang Binhong, with two seals, 85 x 23 in. $250-350

162. Fan Painting, China, ink and colors on paper, depicting lingzhi and rocks, inscribed, attributed to Wu Hufan, with one seal, 25 1/2 x 15 1/4 in. $200-300

161. Calligraphy Handscroll, China, ink on paper, signed “Cheng Qinwang,” with two seals, 210 x 9 1/2 in. $250-350

162A. Painting Album, China, ink and colors on paper, depicting different scene of farmers working, titled “Miao Pu Shi Er Zhong,” eight pages, inscribed with calligraphy, 17 x 13 in. $300-500

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163. Loose Painting, China, ink and colors on paper, depicting a landscape, inscribed, signed, with one seal, 70 1/2 x 33 in. $300-400

164. Hanging Scroll, China, ink and colors on paper, depicting houses, inscribed, signed, with one seal, 74 x 24 in. $250-350

163A. Framed Thangka, Sino-Tibetan, image of Chakrasamvara, with brocade mounting, ht. 42 7/8 x 31 7/8 in. $800-1,200

165. Hanging Scroll, China, ink and colors on paper, depicting a landscape, inscribed, signed Qin Lingyun (1914-2008), with one seal, 70 x 31 1/2 in. $300-500

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166. Handscroll and Calligraphy, China, ink and colors on silk, inscribed with calligraphy “Chun Man Tao Yuan,” calligraphy signed “Shi An,” painting signed “Si Ma Rui Ming,” with thirteen seals, 400 x 14 in. $800-1,200 167. Hanging Scroll, China, signed “Gao Fenghan,” depicting wintersweet, a tree stump, and a peach, inscribed, with fourteen seals, 77 x 23 1/4 in. $300-400 168. Handscroll, China, ink and color on paper, depicting Zhong Kui, inscribed, signed “Pu Ru” (1896-1963), with one seal, 50 x 22 in. $300-500

169. Loose Painting, China, ink on paper, depicting Zhong Kui, inscribed, signed “Xie Tiancheng” (b. 1950), with four seals, 69 x 32 in. $800-1,500 170. Two Handscrolls, China, ink on paper, one depicting bamboo, inscribed, signed “Pu Songchuang” (1913-1991), dated May 1963, with one seal, 150 x 10 1/2; the other depicting bamboo and chrysanthemums, inscribed, attributed to Shen Zhou, dated May, 1963, with nine seals, 158 x 11 in. $300-500 170A. Pair of Fan Paintings, China, one ink and colors on silk, one ink and colors on paper, both with a poem in calligraphy on the reverse, inscribed, signed, one fan by Pu Ru (1896-1963), dated, with one seal on each painting, 10 1/2 x 10 1/2 in. $200-300

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171. Fan Painting, China, ink and colors on paper, depicting two horses and a figure, inscribed with a poem, with one seal, after Bada Shanren, 21 x 8 in. $200-300 172. Pair of Calligraphy Scrolls, China, on paper, signed “Kang Youwei” (March 19, 1858-March 31, 1927), with two seals, 86 x 21 in. $1,200-1,400 173. Hanging Scroll, China, ink and colors on paper, depicting a landscape, inscribed, after Huang Bin Hong, with one seal, 46 x 9 1/2 in. $300-400 173A. Embroidered Textile, China, standing figure of a warrior on a yellow silk ground with a red silk border, 80 x 40 in. $500-700

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174. Hanging Scroll, China, ink and colors on paper, depicting a landscape, inscribed, signed “Wu Shilin,” with one seal, 89 x 24 1/2 in. $200-300 174A. Buddhist Embroidered Textile, China, two central panels depicting the Karmavajra with three smaller panels of the same on each end, embroidered on a yellow silk with dragon roundels, 59 x 25 in. $200-400 175. Landscape Painting, China, ink and colors on paper, depicting a landscape, inscribed, attributed to He Tianjian, with one seal, 62 1/2 x 31 1/2 in. $300-400 176. Hanging Scroll, China, ink and color on paper, depicting a duck and flowers, “wu zi xin qiu xue weng,” inscribed, signed “Chen Zhifo” (18951963), with two seals, 72 x 22 in. $250-350 177. Painting, China, ink and colors on paper, depiction of shrimp, inscribed, with one seal, framed and glazed, 20 3/4 x 46 in. $300-500 178. Four Paintings, China, ink and colors on paper, depictions of figures in the woods, inscribed, attributed to Ren Bonian, with two seals on three paintings, one seal on the last, framed and glazed, 30 3/4 x 18 in. $400-600 179. Loose Painting, China, ink and colors on paper, depicting a man with a stick, inscribed, signed “Pu Ru,” with five seals, 73 x 21 in. $200-300 179A. Painting, China, ink and colors on paper, depiction of a lady playing a traditional Chinese musical instrument Gu Zheng, inscribed with a poem, signed, with one seal, framed and glazed, 49 x 15 in. $200-300 180. Pair of Calligraphy Scrolls, China, calligraphy on paper, attributed to Fan Zeng, three seals, 64 1/2 x 17 1/2 in. $200-300 181. Hanging Scroll, China, ink and colors on paper, depicting a landscape, inscribed, signed, attributed to Yuan Songnian, with six seals, 72 x 17 1/2 in. $200-300 182. Hanging Scroll, China, ink and colors on paper, depicting flowers, inscribed, signed “Wang Zhen,” with five seals, 79 x 32 in. $500-700

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183. Hanging Scroll, China, ink and colors on paper, depicting a landscape, inscribed, attributed to “Jin Cheng,” with one seal, 83 x 31 in. $400-600

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184. Handscroll, China, ink and color on paper, depicting a landscape, inscribed, signed “Pu Ru” (1896-1963), with one seal, 44 1/2 x 12 in. $400-600

187. Pair of Hanging Scrolls, China, calligraphy on paper, signed “Han Cheng Wang Jie” (1599-1660), with two seals, 64 x 15 in. $200-300

184A. Pair of Framed K’o-ssu Panels, China, decorated with scholars and attendants, ht. 41 x 12 3/4 in. $200-300

188. Set of Four Hanging Scrolls, China, ink and colors on silk, three paintings mounted on each scroll, depicting a child and various animals, signed “Feng Zhonglian,” dated, and with seals, each painting 13 x 17 in. $400-600

185. Hanging Scroll, China, ink and colors on paper, depicting three figures at a tree, inscribed, dated Bingwu year, signed “Jiang Di,” with one seal, 79 x 23 in. $200-300 186. Hanging Scroll, China, ink and colors on paper, depicting a lotus, inscribed, signed “Han Ting Zuo Yu Hai Shang,” with one seal, 56 x 17 in. $150-250

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189. Calligraphy Scroll, China, on silk, signed “Bai Sha,” with one seal, 65 x 21 1/2 in. $250-350 189A. Painting, China, ink and colors on paper, depiction of a landscape, inscribed “Shi Qi Zheng Yun Wan Mu Yin,” signed “Yong Kang,” with one seal “Xu,” framed and glazed, 49 x 15 in. $200-300

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190. Hanging Scroll, China, ink and colors on paper, depicting a bird standing on a branch, inscribed, attributed to Xie Zhiliu, with two seals, 67 x 21 in. $400-600

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190A. Fan Painting, China, ink and colors on paper, depiction of a landscape with figures in a boat, inscribed with a poem in calligraphy, “Song Qi Fan Zhou,” with one seal, framed and glazed, 27 1/2 x 15 in. $200-300

191. Fan Calligraphy, China, ink on paper, seal calligraphy, signed “Gu Zeyang,” with one seal, 25 x 15 1/2 in. $200-300 192. Hanging Scroll, China, ink and colors paper, depicting a landscape with birds and flowers, inscribed and signed “Lv Ji,” dated 1924, with one seal, 77 x 30 1/2 in. $200-300 193. Calligraphy Scroll, China, ink on paper, signed “Liu Yong,” with two seals, 83 x 28 3/4 in. $300-500 194. Hanging Scroll, China, ink and colors on paper, depicting orchids, inscribed with a poem, dated 1988, with one seal, 76 x 25 in. $200-300 195. Hanging Scroll, China, ink and colors on paper, depicting grapes, inscribed, signed “Lao Fou,” after Wu Changshuo, with three seals, 75 x 18 3/4 in. $300-500 196. Calligraphy Scroll, China, ink on paper, signed “Shen Congwen,” one seal, 78 x 14 in. $400-600

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197. Hanging Scroll, China, ink and colors on paper, depicting two donkeys, inscribed, signed “Huang Zhou,” with two seals, 65 x 26 1/2 in. $600-800

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197A. Painting, China, ink and colors on paper, depiction of a landscape, inscribed, signed, with two seals, framed and glazed, 23 x 16 3/4 in. $100-150

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198. Hanging Scroll, China, ink and colors on paper, depicting a landscape, inscribed, attributed to Lu Yanshao, with four seals, 71 x 19 1/2 in. $300-500 199. Fan Painting, China, ink and colors on paper, depicting lingzhi and rocks, inscribed, attributed to Wu Hufan, with one seal, 25 1/2 x 15 1/4 in. $300-400 200. Loose Painting, China, ink and color silk, depicting a landscape, inscribed with a poem and attributed to Zhang Daqian, three seals, 89 x 27 1/2 in. $5,000-8,000 201. Hanging Scroll, China, ink and colors on paper, depicting a cat and a rock, inscribed, signed, with two seals, 83 x 30 1/4 in. $400-600 202. Fan Calligraphy, China, ink on paper, poem calligraphy, signed, framed and glazed, with one seal, 27 1/2 x 15 in. $100-150

203. Painted Fan, China, ink and colors on paper, Chen Ban Ding, “zi ru,” depicting a red dragonfly and lutes, inscribed, with one seal, wd. 12 1/4 in. $200-400 204. Painting Book, China, ink on paper, attributed to Xu Beihang, with seals on each page, 6 1/4 x 9 1/2 in. $200-300 204A. Pair of Framed Paintings, China, ink and colors on paper, depiction of a lady in blue, 11 3/4 x 21 in. $100-150 205. Handscroll of Buddha, China, ink on silk, inscribed with a poem and signed “Qian Huafo,” eight seals, 164 x 17 in. $300-400 206. Calligraphy Scroll, China, a poem by Mao Zengdong, attributed to Guo Moruo, with two seals, 25 1/4 x 76 1/4 in. $300-500

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207. Hanging Scroll, China, ink and colors on paper, depicting an eagle on a tree, inscribed, signed “Li Kuchan” (1899-1983), with two seals, 86 x 20 in. $150-250 208. Loose Calligraphy, China, mounted on paper, signed “Yi Bing Shou,” dated “Jia Qing Tenth Year,” with two seals, 67 x 20 1/2 in. $200-300 209. Hanging Scroll, China, ink on paper, depicting a landscape, attributed to “Li Keran,” with one seal, 68 x 27 3/4 in. $300-400 210. Two Scroll-mounted Paintings, China, ink and colors on paper, depicting figures with animals, attributed to “Cui Qin,” with two seals, 25 1/4 x 59 in. $100-150

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211. Letter, China, ink calligraphy on paper, signed Wu Changshuo, dated, with one seal, 27 x 11 3/4 in. $300-500 212. Hanging Scroll, China, ink and colors on silk, depicting flowers, inscribed, attributed to Huang Ding, with four seals, 66 x 21 in. $300-400 213. Loose Calligraphy, China, ink on paper, signed “Fei Xinwo,” with one seal, 49 x 16 1/2 in. $200-300 214. Hanging Scroll in a Box, China, ink and colors on paper, depicting lutes, inscribed with calligraphy, signed “Wu Changshuo Lao Fou,” dated Wuwu Year, 1918, with four seals, 84 x 18 in. $250-350

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215. Loose Painting, China, ink on paper, depicting three donkeys, inscribed, signed “Huang Zhou,” with one seal, 37 x 20 in. $500-700

216. Framed Painting, China, ink and colors on silk, depiction with a sage and foo lion, 30 1/2 x 17 1/4 in. $200-400 217. Handscroll, China, ink and colors on paper, depicting ducks at a river, signed “Bian Yi Gong,” with two seals, 210 x 13 3/4 in. $800-1,200

218. Painted Fan, China, ink and colors on paper, depicting three lingzhi, inscribed, signed “Pan Tianshou,” with one seal, wd. 13 in. $200-400 219. Loose Calligraphy, China, ink on paper, signed, with one seal, 36 x 17 1/4 in. $200-300 220. Pair of Calligraphy Scrolls, China, ink on paper, signed, with two seals, 55 x 10 in. $200-300

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220A. Pair of Framed Paintings, China, ink and colors on silk, depiction of two ladies, inscribed, “Lv Yin Hong Fen,” with two seals, 41 x 16 1/2 in. $100-150 221. Loose Calligraphy, China, mounted on paper, Hong Yi Fa Shi, with two seals, 54 x 15 in. $200-300 222. Loose Painting, China, calligraphy on paper, attributed to Cai Jia, with one seal, 25 x 15 1/2 in. $250-350 223. Hanging Scroll, China, ink and colors on paper, depicting a landscape, inscribed, signed “Fan Zeng,” with four seals, 61 x 26 in. $800-1,200

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224. Loose Painting, China, 20th century, ink and colors on paper, depicting taro and leaves, signed “Qi Zhan,” with two seals, 22 1/2 x 46 1/2 in. $250-350

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225. Two Calligraphy Scrolls, China, ink on paper, signed “Wang Wenzhi,” with two seals, 58 x 17 in. $200-300 226. Handscroll, China, ink and colors on paper, depicting a landscape, signed “Chen Xu Yanggong,” with two seals, 71 x 52 in. $400-600 227. Calligraphy Scroll in a Box, China, ink on paper, signed, Fu Shan, with one seal, 51 x 19 1/2 in. $250-350 228. Hanging Scroll, China, ink and colors on paper, depicting a man, inscribed, attributed to Jiang Zhaohe, with one seal, 80 x 26 in. $400-600 229. Hanging Scroll, China, ink and colors on paper, depicting a landscape at Chang Jiang, signed “Qian Songyan,” with two seals, dated June 1979, 23 x 74 1/2 in. $400-600

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230. Hanging Scroll, China, ink and colors on paper, depicting a landscape with figures, signed “He Haixia” (1908-1998), with three seals, dated, 69 x 62 in. $200-300 231. Fan, China, hand-painted, with polychrome ribs, including carved wood, framed, 15 1/2 x 26 in. $300-500 232. Hanging Scroll, China, ink and colors on paper, depicting two birds on a branch, inscribed, signed “Zhao Shaoang” (1905-1998), with two seals, 61 x 23 in. $200-300 233. Calligraphy Scrolls, China, ink on paper, signed “Zi Kai” (1898-1975), with three seals, 63 1/4 x 21 in. $250-350 234. Hanging Scroll, China, ink and colors on silk, depicting figures, 95 x 30 1/2 in. $200-300 235. Two Hanging Scrolls, China, one ink and colors on paper, depicting a bird and bamboo, signed “Jiang Hanting,” with two seals, 74 x 20; the other ink on paper, depicting a plum flower, signed “Lu Yanshao” (1909-1993), with three seals, 72 x 20 in. $300-400

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236. Calligraphy Couplet, China, ink on paper, signed “Wang Guowei,” with two seals, 54 x 10 1/4 in. $250-350

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237. Landscape Handscroll, China, ink and colors on paper, depicting a landscape with bamboo and a house, inscribed with a poem and calligraphy, dated September, Renzi year, signed “Wu Changshuo,” with four seals, 79 1/2 x 16 in. $300-500 237A. Framed Painting, China, ink and colors on silk, depicting two horses, willow trees, and a figure, 27 1/2 x 22 in. $300-500

238. Hanging Scroll, China, ink and colors on paper, depicting a landscape with figures, inscribed, signed “Chiao Ping-chen” (1689-1726), with one seal, 75 x 21 in. $200-300 239. Hanging Scroll, China, ink and colors on paper, depicting a mantis with bamboo and rocks, inscribed, attributed to Xue Tao, dated, with two seals, 56 x 17 3/4 in. $200-400

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240. Painted Fan, China, ink and colors on paper, depicting a flower with butterfly, inscribed, attributed to Tangyun, dated September 1960, with one seal, wd. 11 3/4 in. $200-400 241. Hanging Scroll, China, ink and colors on paper, depicting children, inscribed, signed “Xian Zeng,” with two seals, 76 x 20 1/2 in. $250-350

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242. Painted Fan, China, ink and colors on paper, depicting a landscape with a figure in red, attributed to “Fu Baoshi,” dated Yiyou year, 1945, with one seal, wd. 12 1/4 in. $200-400

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243. Hanging Scroll, China, ink and colors on paper, depicting a dragonfly, two ducks, and lotus, inscribed, attributed to Xue Tao, with two seals, 79 x 22 in. $250-350

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244. Hanging Scroll, China, ink on paper, depicting two chicks, inscribed, signed “Pan Tianshou,” dated summer 1965, with two seals, 76 x 18 in. $1,000-1,500

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245. Painted Fan, China, ink and colors on paper, depicting a peony with bees, inscribed, signed “Xuetao,” with two seals, calligraphy in running script to the other, signed, with one seal, wd. 12 1/4 in. $200-400 246. Hanging Scroll, China, ink and colors on paper, depicting a lady, inscribed, signed “Danzhai,” with two seals, 83 x 30 1/2 in. $300-500 247. Framed Painting, China, ink and colors on silk, depiction with a falcon, inscribed with poem calligraphy, signed, with two seals, 37 x 19 1/2 in. $200-400 248. Painting, China, ink and colors on silk, depicting a Guan Yin, framed and glazed, 31 1/4 x 19 1/4 in. $200-400 249. Four-panel Screen, China, 20th century, ink and mineral colors on silk, depicting animals and plum flowers, 61 1/2 x 25 1/4 in. $300-500

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250. Loose Painting, China, ink and colors on paper, depicting two birds, inscribed, signed, with three seals, 26 x 17 in. $100-150

252. Hanging Scroll, China, ink and colors on paper, depicting peaches, inscribed, attributed to Qi Baishi, with four seals, 82 x 19 3/4 in. $250-350

251. Hanging Scroll, China, ink and colors on paper, depicting a landscape, inscribed, signed, after Tang Yin, with six seals, 102 x 16 1/2 in. $200-300

253. Two Hanging Scrolls, China, ink and colors on paper, one depicting a bird on a rock and flowers, signed “Han Qing,” with one seal, 67 x 18; the other a child and sheep, with two seals, 61 x 20 in. $200-300

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254. Painting, China, ink and colors on silk, 18th/early 19th century, ink and mineral colors on paper, seated woman in court attire, framed and glazed, 36 x 22 1/2 in. $300-500 255. Hanging Scroll, China, ink and colors on paper, depicting flowers, inscribed, signed “Wu Hufan,” poem in calligraphy, signed “Qian Jingtang,” with four seals, 62 x 14 in. $300-500

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256. Hanging Scroll, China, ink and colors on paper, depicting a landscape, signed “Qian Songyan,” with two seals, 67 x 24 in. $300-400 257. Pair of Calligraphy Scrolls, China, ink on paper, signed, with two seals, 71 x 11 1/2 in. $150-200

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258. Hanging Scroll, China, ink and colors on paper, depicting flowers and rocks, inscribed, signed “Wu Changshuo,” dated Dingyi year, with three seals, 69 x 16 1/2 in. $100-150 259. Hanging Scroll, China, ink and colors on paper, depicting two squirrels on a branch, inscribed, signed “Yi Yuan,” dated New Year’s Day, 1922, with two seals, 80 x 23 1/2 in. $200-300

260. Calligraphy Couplet, China, ink on paper, signed, dated Dingyi year (1917), with five seals, 83 x 20 in. $200-300 261. Hanging Scroll, China, ink and colors on paper, depicting a Chinese cabbage, reed, and insect, inscribed with poem, signed, with six seals, 72 x 28 3/4 in. $300-500

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262. Hanging Scroll, China, ink and colors on paper, depicting a bird and flowers, attributed to Jiang Hanting, with two seals, 75 x 16 in. $200-300 263. Album Leaves, China, ink and colors on paper, twenty-two leaves with eleven paintings, depicting figures in landscape, inscribed, signed “Feng Zikai,” with seals, 9 1/2 x 6 1/4 in. $200-300 264. Calligraphy Scroll, China, ink on silk, signed “Liu Lishun” (1582-1644), dated autumn, Ren Wu year, 1642, with two seals, 69 x 25 1/2 in. $400-600 265. Calligraphy Scroll, China, ink on paper, signed “Bing Xin,” with one seal, 38 x 15 in. $100-150

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266. Hanging Scroll, China, ink and colors on paper, depicting a seated man in red, with three seals, signed “Yuan Wu” (b. 1957), 40 x 14 1/2 in. $300-500 267. Four Fan Paintings, China, ink and colors on paper, depiction of a landscape on each painting, two fan paintings inscribed with poems, one seal on each painting, 25 x 15 in. $250-350 268. Handscroll, China, ink on paper, depicting bamboo, inscribed, signed, with two seals, 51 x 31 in. $300-500 269. Hanging Scroll, China, ink and colors on paper, depicting a girl, inscribed, signed “Bo Pian,” with two seals, 88 x 32 in. $300-500

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270. Hanging Scroll, China, ink and colors on paper, depicting houses with figures, inscribed, school of Qiu Ying, with eleven seals, 77 x 17 3/4 in. $300-500 271. Loose Painting, China, ink and colors on paper, depicting a landscape, inscribed, after Wu Guanzhong, with two seals, 54 x 28 1/2 in. $600-800 272. Hanging Scroll, China, ink and colors on paper, depicting a landscape at Xin An Jiang, inscribed, attributed to Song Wenzhi, dated summer, 1965, with two seals, 74 x 22 in. $800-1,000 273. Hanging Scroll, China, ink and colors on paper, depicting a landscape, inscribed, after Jin Cheng, with two seals, 78 x 20 1/2 in. $250-350

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274. Hanging Scroll, China, ink and colors on silk, depicting two cranes and bamboo, 40 x 14 1/2 in. $200-300

275. Painting, China, ink and colors on silk, depiction of horses and figure, inscribed, after “Zi Ang,” with two seals, framed and glazed, 64 x 18 in. $300-500

276. Book, China, pith paper paintings, with red silk cover, lg. 4 1/2 in. $400-600

277. Four Framed Hardstone Panels, China, polychrome and gilded scenes of scholars at pleasurable pursuits in landscapes of pines, willows, bamboo, and rocks, ht. 17 1/2 x 14 7/8 in. $500-700

278. Pair of Calligraphy Couplets, China, ink on paper, signed “Lin Zexu” (August 30, 1785-November 22, 1850), with two seals, 104 x 21 1/2 in. $300-500

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279. Ivory Ruyi, China, carved with scrolling peach branches, grapes, and flowers, lg. 14 in. $700-900

282. Ivory Carving, China, a section of tusk carved with Immortals on the island of Mt. Penglai with a large pine tree, lg. 17 in. $2,000-3,000

280. Two Opium Pipes, China, one brass; one elaborately relief carved with Immortals, attendants, dragons, and clouds, lg. 16 1/2 in. $200-300

283. Ivory Carving, China, depicting four sages in a pine grove, ht. 9 3/4 in. $600-800

281. Bamboo and Ivory Knife, China, carved in relief with scrolling peach branches, bats, clouds, and bamboo, lg. 13 in. $200-300

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284. Ivory Carving, China, 19th century, a large crescent-shape tusk with pierced scenes on both sides depicting scholars, Immortals, musicians, dragons and phoenixes, birds and flowers, and pagodas and pine trees, carved four-character mark on base with incised inscription, with stand, lg. 45 in. $4,000-6,000

285. Ivory Carving, China, crescent shape, elaborately carved and pierced with an expansive view of an ancient city, the residents engaged in various daily activities, wood stand, lg. 25 1/2 in. $300-500

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286. Ivory Carving, China, 19th century, crescent-shape tusk carved with three figures, a child in a basket, a ram, two phoenixes, and a pine tree surmounted on scrolling clouds, lg. 15 in. $2,000-3,000 287. Ivory Carving, China, crescent-shape tusk carved with Immortals, phoenixes, and peonies, four-character mark on base, lg. 21 1/8 in. $2,000-4,000 288. Ivory Carving, China, crescent-shape tusk finely carved with a large phoenix, peonies, prunus, and birds rising from a pine tree and rockery, two-character mark on base, lg. 39 in. $300-500 289. Ivory Carving of a Large Figural Group, China, 19th century, a courtesan and two attendants listening to her lover play the flute while seated on a bench, surrounded by Mt. Penglai and pine trees, surmounted on rockery, with carved wood stand, lg. 19, ht. 12 3/4 in. $4,000-6,000 290. No lot. 291. Ivory Carving of a Large Figural Group, China, 19th century, a finely carved and incised group of eight officials gathered around a long banquet table set with wine and food, surmounting a double dais, with stand, lg. 22, ht. 11 in. $3,000-5,000

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292. Ivory Carving, China, depicting a hanging basket of peonies, mounted on a wood stand, lg. 19 1/4, ht. 21 in. $3,000-5,000

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293. Ivory Carving, China, depicting Admiral Zheng He on a ship with a rat, monkey, and rooster, with two sails incised with the characters shou and tao, an illusion to his invasion of the Middle East in the 15th century, carved and incised auspicious symbols, inlaid with hardstone, signed with mother-of-pearl inlaid seal, lg. 18, ht. 23 1/4 in. $2,000-4,000

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294. Pair of Ivory Horses, China, standing figures with saddle and reins, ht. 4 3/4 in. $300-500 295. Small Etched Ivory Knife in Holder, China, decorated with incised orchids, lg. 9 7/8 in. $200-400 296. Pair of Ivory Carvings, China, 19th century, carved and gilded as a foo dog group atop a double lotus throne, ht. 5 7/8 in. $400-600 297. Ivory Carving, China, carved in the shape of a gourd with high relief scene of two figures in a grove, ht. 3 3/4 in. $400-600 298. Ivory Group, China, high relief carving of warriors in a castle with pine trees and birds, ht. 4 5/8 in. $500-700 299. Ivory Carving, China, seated figure of Sun Simiao, holding books and calligraphy brush, with stand, ht. 7 1/4 in. $250-350

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300. Ivory Carving, China, late 19th century, depicting Shou Lao holding a peach and a staff, accompanied by a female Immortal holding a vase, ht. 9 3/8 in. $300-500 301. Ivory Carving, China, 19th century, finely carved as the seated figure of Guanyin in the royal ease pose atop rockery, with a flame-shaped aureole to her back, carved Qianlong mark to the base, fitted wood stand, ht. 7 1/2 in. $200-300 302. Ivory Carving, China, early 20th century, seated figure of Buddha holding a qin, ht. 3 7/8 in. $200-300 303. Ivory Carving, China, a fine carved Pu Tai holding a fan in his right hand and a rat in his left, wearing a bead and gourd necklace with rats and a bat at his feet on his money bag, with stand, ht. 8 in. $400-600 304. Two Ivory Carvings, China, standing female figures, one holding branch of lilies, the other holding a peach in one hand and a staff in the other, both with polychrome areas, on stands, ht. 11 1/4 in. $250-350

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305. Ivory Vase and Cover, China, baluster shape, stained a light brown, decorated with archaic motifs, inlaid with coral and turquoise beads, four rings attached to the sides, ht. 7 1/2 in. $300-500 306. Rock Crystal Buckle and Ivory Rosary, China, ivory dyed green, the buckle with a dragon-head finial and relief carving of a chilong to the surface, lg. approx. 19, 4 7/8 in. $200-300 307. Ivory Carving, China, standing figure of a fisherman with two children by his side, with stand, ht. 10 3/4 in. $600-800 308. Ivory Carving, China, standing figure of a peasant holding a walking stick and a pipe case, a lotus leaf on his head, signed on base, ht. 12 in. $1,000-1,500 309. Ivory Carving, China, standing figure of Hotei holding his sack on his back with his right hand, the sack incised with auspicious symbols, in his left hand he holds a scroll, signed on base, ht. 7 3/4 in. $400-600

310. Ivory Carving, China, standing figure of Shou Lao with a child and deer, ht. 12 3/8 in. $600-800 311. Ivory Carving, China, standing figure of a vegetable vendor with a basket on his back and one at his feet, with stand, ht. 13 1/2 in. $800-1,200 312. Pair of Ivory Carvings, China, early 20th century, depicting the seated figures of an emperor and empress, their robes finely incised with dragons or phoenixes, ht. 7 1/2 in. $300-500 313. Lapis Lazuli and Ivory Pendants, China, 19th century, the lapis pendant of rectangular shape with rounded corners, carved in relief and openwork with a rabbit leaping amidst flower and fruit branches, and a round ivory plaque carved in relief with a dragon amidst scrolls, 1 7/8 x 1 1/2, dia. 2 1/8 in. $300-500 314. Ivory Puzzle Ball, China, 19th century, the outer ball carved and pierced with flowering peonies, with fourteen circular apertures revealing each concentric sphere within, supported by a stand with an Immortal, boxed, ht. 16 in. $600-800

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315. Ivory Carving, China, polychrome orchid plant in an ivory planter, ht. 8 1/2 in. $200-400

321. Ivory Shell, China, late 19th century, the half-open shell revealing figures in a landscape, lg. approx. 3 3/8 in. $200-300

316. Two Ivory Carvings, China, three narcissus with green leaves, and a boy with ear of corn, lg. 4 in. $200-300

322. Ivory Carving, China, one of the “eight drunken Immortals” reclining and holding a wine cup with two jugs on his back, with stand, lg. 7 in. $300-500

317. Ivory Carving, China, three polychrome peaches and leaves on a branch, with stand, lg. 6 3/4 in. $200-400

323. Ivory Carving, China, 19th century, figure of a reclining Aspara holding a ruyi scepter on his right arm, his left arm on rockery, carved Qianlong four-character mark on base, with stand, lg. 11 7/8 in. $1,200-1,800

318. Ivory Carving, China, polychrome eggplant branch with grasshopper and ladybug, lg. 10 in. $200-400 319. Ivory Carving, China, miniature stand with carved stylized flowers on four sides, ht. 6 in. $200-300 320. Ivory Carving, China, polychrome apple, one half with relief carved landscape, on stand, ht. 6 in. $200-300

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324. Ivory Carving, China, figure of an Aspara holding a bowl of peaches, lg. 11 3/4 in. $800-1,200 325. Ivory Doctor’s Model with Stand, China, reclining nude with bound feet holding a fan and wearing a necklace and bracelet all inlaid with colored beads, lg. 16 in. $800-1,000 326. Ivory Doctor’s Model, China, the reclining nude figure with bound feet, lg. 6 3/4 in. $200-300

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327. Ivory Kuan Yin, China, seated on double lotus base in the meditation mudra, with stand, ht. 6 1/2 in. $200-300 328. Ivory Plaque, China, late 19th century, finely carved in relief and openwork with figures in pavilions in a landscape, lg. 5 in. $200-300

329. Pair of Ivory Carvings, China, finely carved and stained seated figures of an emperor and empress, robes carved in low relief with dragons and clouds, chairs carved with dragon and lion motifs, ht. 5 5/8 in. $500-700 330. Ivory Carving, China, in the shape of a covered ewer with dragon handle and spout, finely carved in low relief with dragon and clouds set in cartouches at lower portion, elongated neck and base, ht. 8 1/2 in. $500-700

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331. Ivory Carving, China, finely carved figure of a fisherman holding a fish and pole, sitting on rockery with waves at his feet, on inlaid wooden stand, ht. 5 3/8 in. $250-350 332. Ivory Seal, China, cylindrical shape with relief carving of prunus, lg. 1 1/2 in. $200-300 333. Ivory Carving, China, standing figure of a Luohan and a coiling dragon, on stand, (loss), ht. 10 1/2 in. $500-700 334. Ivory Carte-de-visite, China, 19th century, rectangular, all sides finely carved in various reliefs and undercutting with figures in various attitudes in a city landscape, small “E.P.P.” oval plaque to the front, 3 3/4 x 2 1/8 in. $300-400 335. Ivory Card Case, China, 19th century, finely carved and pierced reserve with a courtyard scene surrounded with branching flowers, reverse carved in low relief with scholars engaged in pleasant pursuits, lg. 4 in. $200-300

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336. Pair of Ivory Wrist Rests, China, exterior relief carving depicting two Immortals, one pulling a horse, interior relief carving of Immortals and attendants at various pursuits, both carved into mountain landscapes, lg. 9 1/2 in. $300-500 337. Ivory Cribbage Board, China, three elaborate, deep relief carvings of scholars in pavilions set in an overall carving of peonies borne on leafy tendrils, six areas for game pegs on either side, lg. 9 1/2 in. $500-700

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341. Ivory Chess Set, China, finely carved aquatic figures, the king and queen as fish wearing robes, the bishops as octopi wearing robes, the knights as seahorses, and the rooks as pagodas, the pawns as fish, one set stained green the other sienna, all with inlaid eyes, king and queen signed, Yu Quan on base, ht. 2 3/4 in. $2,000-3,000 342. Ivory Carving, China, tall figure of man holding a staff and basket, on stand, ht. 13 3/4 in. $300-500

346. Ivory Wrist Rest, China, early 20th century, surfaces carved with geese, aquatic plants, and a flowering prunus tree, 7 5/8 x 2 1/8 in. $200-300

347. Pair of Ivory Carvings, China, 19th century, standing figures of musicians, a man with a flute and a woman with a lute, with stands, ht. 10 1/4 in. $600-800

343. Pair of Large Ivory Figures, China, early 20th century, standing figures of a ladies holding lotus blossoms and fans, wood stands, Qianlong mark on bases, each ht. 21 1/4 in. $1,000-1,500

348. Ivory Carving, China, 19th century, depicting the standing figure of an elegant woman holding a fan in her left hand, wood stand, ht. 11 1/4 in. $300-500

344. Ivory Carving, China, early 20th century, lady holding lotus blossoms in her left hand and a basket in her right, Qianlong mark on base, ht. 20 in. $600-800

349. Pair of Ivory Vases, China, deeply carved center of scholars and attendants in a landscape of the “three friends of winter”: bamboo, prunus, and pine, ht. 5 in. $200-300

345. Ivory Brush Pot with Stand, China, each side with relief carved cartouche with peonies and leaves, with further relief carved connected peonies on a pierced brocade ground, ht. 6 in. $400-600

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350. Ivory Tusk, China, late 19th century, elaborately carved depiction of Immortals enjoying various pursuits accompanied by a dragon and pearl, lg. 19 3/4 in. $600-800

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351. Ivory Carving, China, tall, standing figure of a warrior holding a sword and dagger, carved figure of Buddha held in his robe at chest, robe finely carved in relief with dragons and clouds, headdress with lotus buds, four flags on back, ht. 16 in. $300-500

352. Ivory Brush Handle, China, incised decoration of a scholar and attendant in a mountain landscape, inscribed, ht. 5 1/2 in. $200-300

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353. Ivory Group, China, standing figure of courtesan holding a fan and ribbons with two seated musicians at her feet and pine tree at her back, with stand, ht. 16 in. $700-900

356. Ivory Carving, China, early 20th century, the standing figure of an Immortal holding a staff, a phoenix at his side, Qianlong mark on base, ht. 15 3/4 in. $600-800

354. Ivory Chueh, China, carved dragon and scrolling clouds in low relief, signed on base, ht. 4 1/2 in. $300-500

357. Ivory Puzzle Ball, China, 19th century, the outer sphere carved and pierced with scholars in pavilions, with fourteen circular apertures revealing each concentric sphere within, supported by a stand with three figures standing on a base carved with lotus, wood stand, (damage), ht. 9 7/8 in. $300-500

355. Ivory Figure, China, standing figure of Cai Xing (God of Wealth) holding a staff, ht. 18 in. $400-600

358. Pair of Ivory Carvings, China, late 19th century, depicting standing figures of an emperor and empress, their robes elaborately carved in relief with dragons and phoenixes, Qianlong mark to the base, each ht. 11 3/4 in. $800-1,200

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359. Ivory Carving, China, figure of an empress seated at a low table reading a book, next to a finely carved, incised, and pierced hanging lantern with tassels, surmounted on a round base with four claw-andball feet, incised two-character Qianlong mark on base, ht. 14 1/4 in. $800-1,200 360. Ivory Carving, China, standing figure of an emperor next to a finely pierced and incised hanging lantern with tassels, both on a round carved stand with four claw-and-ball feet, carved two-character Qianlong mark on base, ht. 14 1/4 in. $800-1,200 361. Large Polychrome Painted Ivory Carving, China, the standing figure of a lady holding a basket of flowers, (drilled), ht. 18 3/4 in. $300-500

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362. Six Scarabs, Egypt, all incised with hieroglyphics, lg. 7/8 in. $250-350 363. Pair of Inlaid Persian Candleholders, supported on a square base tapering to a domed center and rising to the holder, overall decoration of scrolling silver flowers enclosed in gilt, ht. 12 in. $200-300 364. Chola Bronze, southern India, standing figure of a deity in the contrapposto pose, ht. 6 1/8 in. $100-150

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371. Silver Beaker, Persia, Archmenid period, 4th century B.C., pomegranate shape, two upper registers decorated with twenty petals with cross-hatched designs, foot decorated with a sunburst, ht. 5 in. $3,000-5,000 372. Silver Filigree Box, China, mesh surface, inset with jadeite beads, ht. approx. 2 3/8 in. $200-250 373. Two Pieces of Chinese Export Silver, late 19th/early 20th century, a picture frame and a handled bowl, frame 11 x 8, bowl dia. 4 3/4 in. $100-150 374. Twenty Silver Items, Sino-Tibet, bracelets, necklaces and plaques, lg. 4 in. $300-500 375. Twenty Silver Items, Sino-Tibet, bracelets, bells, amulets, and locks, lg. 3 1/4 in. $300-500 376. Twenty Silver Items, Sino-Tibet, bracelets, plaques, locks, bells, buckle, lg. 4 in. $300-500

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383. Bronze Kuan Yin, China, seated in the mudra of appeasement, ht. 11 3/8 in. $300-500

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384. Gilt-bronze Avalokiteshvara, China, seated on a lotus throne, holding the “wheel of law” and a lotus branch, plated base, ht. 14 in. $300-500 385. Polychrome Bronze Buddha, China, seated Amida Buddha in the mudra of appeasement, ht. 13 1/2 in. $700-900 386. Gilt-bronze Avalokiteshvara, Sino-Tibet, the three-headed eightarmed figure seated on a lotus throne with cast Qianlong mark to throne, blue painted heads, plate to base, ht. 7 3/4 in. $600-800 387. Gilt-bronze Avalokiteshvara, Sino-Tibet, standing figure on lotus base with eleven blue painted heads and eight arms, his primary hands in namaskara mudra, ht. 10 3/4 in. $600-800 388. Gilt-bronze Buddha, China, figure seated on double lotus throne in bhumisparas mudra, Sanskrit inscription on back of throne, painted blue hair, ht. 13 1/2 in. $800-1,200

377. Twenty Silver Items, Sino-Tibet, bracelets, locks, bells, plaques, and amulets, lg. 4 in. $300-500

389. Gilt-bronze Buddha, China, seated on a lotus throne in Bhumisparas mudra, holding a jewel, plate to base, ht. 8 1/4 in. $300-500

378. Twenty Silver Items, Sino-Tibet, bracelets, bells, buckles, locks, and amulets, lg. 4 in. $300-500

390. Carved Stone Head of Kuan Yin, China, stone of green and gray color, with stand, ht. 9 in. $200-600

379. Twenty Silver Items, Sino-Tibet, bracelets, bells, buckles, bells, and locks, lg. 5 1/2 in. $300-500

391. Iron Amida Triad, China, central figure of standing Buddha with aureola, flanked by two attendants, on stylized lotus base, ht. 6 in. $200-300

380. Tz’u Chou Kuan Yin, China, Yuan/Ming period, seated in meditation with a demon below the dais, ht. 8 3/4 in. $100-150

392. Stone Carving, China, Parvanirvana Buddha, dark brown stone, lg. 15 in. $200-300

381. Gilt-bronze Buddha, China, seated in the mudra of healing, ht. 13 1/4 in. $2,000-4,000

393. Gilt-bronze Buddha, China, cast as a Buddhist figure in dhyanasana pose atop a lotus throne, with base plate, ht. 4 in. $300-500

382. Gilt-bronze Buddha, China, seated with hands in the concentration mudra, reverse swastika on chest, painted eyes, ht. 12 3/4 in. $300-500

394. Gilt-bronze Buddha, China, cast as a Buddhist figure in lalitasana pose atop a lotus throne, his hands in bhumisparsa mudra, with base plate, ht. 4 1/8 in. $300-500

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395. Gilt-bronze Buddhist Divinity, Sino-Tibetan, 19th century, image of Yamataka, ht. 5 in. $300-500

401. Gilt-bronze Bodhisattva, China, Sino-Tibetan, 19th century, seated figure of Tara on a dais, double vajra plate to base, ht. 6 3/8 in. $250-350

396. Gilt-bronze Lama, Sino-Tibetan, cast as seated figure of Lama atop a rectangular stand, with base plate, ht. 3 1/2 in. $300-500

402. Gilt-bronze Figure, China, 19th century cast as a monk in seated atop a lotus throne, his right hand in vitarka and left in dhyana mudra, with base plate, ht. 6 7/8 in. $300-500

397. Gilt-bronze Buddha, China, cast as a Buddhist figure in dhyanasana pose atop a lotus throne, both hands in dhyana mudra, hair dyed blue, with base plate, ht. 5 3/4 in. $300-500 398. Gilt-bronze Tantric Figure, China, the three-headed deity seated in dhyanasana pose atop a lotus throne, and with eight arms radiating from his body, with base plate, ht. 6 3/4 in. $400-600 399. Four Small Gilt-bronzes, China, cast as Buddhist figures, lg. to 1 3/4 in. $200-300 400. Three Small Gilt-bronzes, China, cast as seated Buddhist figures, lg. to 1 5/8 in. $200-300

403. Standing Buddha, China, gilt-bronze, standing on a lotus base holding an alms bowl, double vajra inscribed on base, ht. 9 3/4 in. $200-300 404. Bronze Kuan Yin, China, cast in the healing posture with gilding, ht. 9 1/2 in. $800-1,200 405. Bronze Censer, China, traditional shape with tripod feet, cast fourcharacter mark on base, dia. 8 3/8 in. $400-600 406. Bronze Censer, China, traditional shape with handles rising from rim, wood cover with three pierced ruyi heads, dia. 5 1/8 in. $200-300

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407. Bronze Censer, China, traditional shape with tripod feet and elephant handles decorated in reserve with incised landscape, cast mark to base, dia. 7 5/8 in. $2,500-3,500 408. Bronze Censer, China, traditional form, globular body with lion handles, Yu Tang Qing Wan cast mark on base, dia. 7 1/8 in. $300-500 409. Pair of Bronze Foo Dogs, China, with right paw resting on a “brocade” ball each figure surmounts a base, the upper pierced reverse-scroll section with four flanges surmounts a lobed lower rectangular section with pierced stylized taotie masks on two sides, with four foo dog face legs, ht. 13 in. $800-1,200 410. Bronze Censer, China, compressed globular form with mythical beast lugs, cast mark to base, dia. 5 5/8 in. $200-300

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411. Bronze Wheeled Bird, China, modeled with three ducklings, lg. 8 in. $300-500 412. Bronze Censer, China, traditional form supported on tripod feet, upright ear lugs resting on the mouth rim, cast mark on base, dia. 5 in. $250-350 413. Bronze Censer, China, on three tripod feet, decorated in relief with clouds, articulated dragon and pearl handle, ht. 9 3/4 in. $200-400 414. Pair of Bronze Vases, China, meiping shape, with scrolling dragons on a cloud ground, ht. 7 in. $300-500 415. Lot of Wooden Stands, China, thirty-two small stands, ht. to 3 1/2 in. $100-150

416. Bronze Censer, China, traditional shape, with tripod feet and square rings attached to rim, six-character Xuande mark to base, dia. 9 7/8 in. $200-300

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417. Bronze Censer, China, tripod shape with Sanskrit characters in a cartouche, Zhengde mark on base, dia. 5 1/2 in. $200-300 418. Inkstone and Box, China, the top section of the inkstone carved in standard script with inscriptions, wood box, cover carved with inscriptions, 9 x 6 1/2 in. $250-350 419. Pair of Iron Censers with an Iron Lantern, China, square shape, cast in high relief with Immortals among pine trees, with four bixie heads surmounting reverse S-curve legs on a base with stylized flower border, elephant head lugs, cover with waves and fish finial, ht. 11 1/4; lantern of hexagonal shape with lingzhi reserves, domed top with chilong finial, ht. 8 1/4 in. $300-500 420. Bronze Vase, China, baluster shape with decorated with low-relief bands of stylized flowers, flanges attached to the waisted neck, stylized dragon ears, ht. 9 1/4 in. $200-300 421. Bronze Vase, China, baluster shape, decorated with a band of waterfowl and waves with lappet band at shoulder, key lugs with ring, ht. 10 1/2 in. $200-300 422. Pair of Bronze Censers, China, cast in the shape of frogs with inlaid eyes surmounted by a seated figure, ht. 9 1/2 in. $200-300 423. Bronze Censer, China, hexagonal shape on four tapered legs, the sides decorated with dragons and clouds in low relief, the pierced cover decorated with a seated Immortal, with lappet bands and chilong lugs, ht. 10 in. $100-150 424. Bronze Water Dropper, China, in the shape of a duck, lg. 2 in. $100-150 425. Pair of Bronze Vases, China, archaistic style and hexagonal shape with flaring mouth and reserves of phoenixes, stylized lotus, and taotie masks, mark to base, stylized bird lugs, ht. 11 3/8 in. $200-300 426. Bronze Planter, China, elongated octagonal shape, each side decorated with gilt and patinated flowers in a cartouche, four reverse scroll legs, lg. 8 1/4 in. $100-150

427. Bronze Seals, China, group of small lion cub seals fitted into a large mother lion seal holding a ball, ht. 3 5/8 in. $200-300 428. Pair of Bronze Scroll Weights, China, reticulated gilt and silver dragons with clouds and waves, lg. 8 in. $150-250 429. Pair of Bronze and Mother-of-pearl Paperweights, China, each rectangular bronze body with mother-of-pearl surface in a tree trunk pattern, lg. 9 3/8 in. $150-250 430. Champlevé Bell, China, bronze bell decorated with an enamel dragon, articulated dragon handle, ht. 7 3/4 in. $100-150 431. Bronze Vase, China, archaic form, with taotie masks and k’uei dragons, dragon lugs, ht. 18 in. $200-300 432. Bronze Vase, China, archaic-style baluster shape with reserves surrounding the shoulder of key fret and cloud design, with a band of taotie below, dragon lugs, ht. 12 1/4 in. $200-300 433. Rhinoceros Horn Carving, China, seated figure of Pu Tai surrounded by children with his sack on his back, ht. 4 5/8 in. $8,000-12,000

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434. Rosewood Carving, China, depicting a Luohan seated on rocks, ht. 8 1/2 in. $300-500

440. Bamboo Brush Washer, China, carved in high relief with flowering prunus branches, (loss), dia. 4 3/4 in. $200-300

435. Horn Buddha, China, figure depicted seated, in “touching the earth” mudra, ht. 6 in. $300-500

441. Bamboo Cup, China, early 20th century, the libation cup carved in high relief with figures in a rocky landscape with gnarled pine trees, ht. 4 1/4, lg. 5 5/8 in. $100-150

436. Antler Carving, China, depicting a figure standing on mythical beast, with stand, ht. 4 3/4 in. $600-800 437. Bamboo Carving, China, figure of a seated Luohan holding a lingzhi and staff, ht. 5 7/8 in. $1,000-1,500 438. Rosewood Carving, China, depicting Guanyin seated in the royal ease pose, holding a ruyi scepter in her left hand, accompanied by an eagle perched on rocks, ht. 7 3/4 in. $200-300 439. Zitan Stand, China, rectangular, lg. 2 3/8 in.

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442. Bamboo Carving, China, depicting a Luohan seated on a stylized rock formation, ht. 7 1/2 in. $100-150 443. Bamboo Carving, China, depicting the seated figure of a scholar, with wide base, ht. 6 in. $250-350 444. Boxwood Paperweight, China, early 20th century, depicting a lotus leaf with a seed pod attached, with a coral finial, fitted wood stand, ht. 2 3/8, lg. 3 in. $300-500 445. Rosewood Carving, China, relining figure of Buddha holding mythical beast with inlaid eyes and the immortal peach tied to coins, with stand, lg. 15 in. $200-300

446. Bamboo Cup, China, early 20th century, the sides finely carved in relief with a boating scene in a serene landscape with pines, ht. 2 1/4, lg. 4 3/8 in. $100-150

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447. Bamboo Root Carving, China, Lao Tzu seated on a water buffalo, ht. 10 1/2 in. $100-150 448. Three Bamboo Carvings, China, standing figures of monks wearing flowing robes, (loss), ht. 10 3/8 in. $100-150 449. Wooden Ruyi Scepter, China, carved in a root design, lg. 14 1/2 in. $100-150 450. Perfume Holder, China, carved of bamboo in high and low relief and open work with figures in courtyard setting with pines, bamboo, and rockery, (ends missing), ht. 7 1/4 in. $400-600 451. Bamboo Cup, China, relief carving of lotus buds, blossoms, and leaves, ht. 3 3/4 in. $200-300 452. Pair of Boxwood Carvings, China, depicting Immortals, one with attendant, (loss), ht. 8 3/4 in. $200-300 453. Camphor Kuan Yin, China, depicted seated on rocks in a relaxed posture, ht. 10 3/4 in. $300-500 454. Large Lacquer Box, China, rectangular, decorated with Mt. Penglai, dragons, and clouds, with scrolling flower bands filled in with blue, black, and gold, Qianlong six-character mark on base, ht. 9, lg. 15 in. $500-700 455. Inlaid Box, China, rectangular rosewood box, cover inlaid with fruit and flowers in various hardstones and mother-of-pearl, lg. 7 in. $300-400 456. Burlwood Immortal, China, 18th century, ht. 12 in.

$300-500

457. Rosewood Scroll Box, China, rectangular box with domed cover with four corner feet, lg. 15 in. $200-300

458. Export Lacquer Sewing Box, China, gilded decoration of figural landscape with lotus and tendril borders and dragons and clouds, lg. 14 x 7 x 10 1/4 in. $300-500 459. Malachite and Brass Box, China, the rectangular box mounted with brass finely chased with floral scrolls, 4 1/2 x 3 1/2 x 2 1/2 in. $250-350 460. No lot. 461. Faux Bois Circular Box and Cover, China, the cover decorated with a roundel enclosing two quail perched on rocks in a reed pond, Qianlong mark to the base, dia. 6 3/4 in. $250-350 462. Mother-of-pearl Inlaid Box and Cover, China, late 19th century, the cover finely inlaid with a landscape scene, the sides with flowering branches, dia. 7 3/8 in. $200-300 463. Horn Carving, China, early 20th century, finely carved as the standing figure of an Immortal, ht. 11 1/2 in. $200-300 464. Guri Box, China, lacquer on metal, blue enamel interior and base, (loss), ht. 3 3/4 in. $100-150

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465. Wooden Shrine, China, carved with decorations of dragons and clouds, ht. 31 in. $200-300

473. Hardwood Brush Pot, China, the exterior simulating a tree trunk, texture mimicking zitan, ht. 6 1/2 in. $200-300

466. Lacquer Mirror Box, China, decorated in relief with red phoenix and clouds, (damage), dia. 10 in. $100-150

474. Huali Brush Pot, China, early 20th century, cylindrical, the sides finely carved in relief with Immortals in a landscape with pavilions, trees, and water, ht. 8 3/8, dia. 8 in. $300-500

467. Nut Carving, China, finely carved boat with hinged door showing official seated inside, many figures carved at bow and stern, chain and anchor, inscription on base, lg. 1 3/8 in. $100-150 468. Hardwood Brush Pot, China, decorated with relief carvings of ibis, prunus, and rock formations, ht. 8 in. $150-300 469. Bamboo Brush Pot, China, incised design of bamboo and plum branches with four-character signature, ht. 5 in. $150-250 470. Zitan Brush Pot, China, slightly tapered shape, with stand, ht. 6 7/8 in. $200-300 471. Rosewood Brush Pot, China, ht. 9 in. 472. Large Brush Pot, ht. 8 1/2, dia. 7 1/2 in.

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475. Hardwood Brush Pot, China, decorated with relief carvings of scrolling dragons on waves with rock formations at the base, ht. 6 1/2, dia. 6 3/4 in. $300-500 476. Bamboo Censer, China, carved from a section of bamboo, taotie and key fret designs encircle the body, with chilong handles with rings, on tripod chilong heads, domed cover with pierced design and finial of chilong, ht. 7 1/2 in. $300-400 477. Perfume Holder, China, carved of bamboo in low and high relief with open work with court ladies, in various pursuits among pine trees clouds and rockery, with turned wooden ends, ht. 6 1/4 in. $800-1,200 478. Pair of Bamboo Perfume Holders, China, carved in deep relief with lotus blossoms and leaves, ht. 9 1/4 in. $250-350 479. Inlaid Brush Pot, China, early 20th century, finely inlaid in ivory, mother-of-pearl, jade, and lapis lazuli with antique and scholar’s objects, (no bottom rod), ht. 6 3/4, dia. 7 1/4 in. $300-500

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480. Hippopotamus Tusk Carving, China, reticulated carving of pagodas, figures, trees, and animals, with stand, lg. 15 in. $300-500 481. Lacquered Zither, China, black and green lacquer with thirteen inlaid mother-of-pearl round markers and seven strings, resting on four feet with gilded inscription on base, lg. 47 1/4 in. $400-600

481A. Lacquered Zither, China, 19th century, black and red lacquer with inlaid mother-of-pearl with carved rosewood ends, black and red lacquer case with two incised red lacquer characters, lg. 49 in. $500-700 482. Brush Pot, China, hongmu wood with three slightly raised feet, ht. 4 3/4 in. $200-300

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483. Carved Rosewood Cup, China, early 20th century, interior carved a lotus leaf, exterior with branches and foliage, (crack), lg. 4, ht. 2 1/2 in. $200-300

490. Rhinoceros Horn Carving, China, depicting Buddha’s hand, lg. 2 3/4 in. $400-600

484. Bamboo Brush Pot, China, overall relief carving of bats, ht. 7 1/2 in. $200-300

491. Horn Brush Washer, China, lotus form, carved in relief with three snail feet and a hermit crab, lg. 3 1/4 in. $300-500

485. Pair of Bamboo Veneer Scroll Weights, China, rectangular, the bamboo surfaces forming a complete image of a bird perched on plum branches, signed “carved by Shiming,” lg. 14 3/4 in. $200-300 486. Small Wood Cup, China, finely carved with a chilong group as the handle on the jue-shaped body, ht. 2 3/8 in. $250-350 487. Zitan Box, China, hexagonal, dia. 2 1/8 in.

$1,000-1,200

488. Bamboo Brush Pot, China, in the shape of tied scrolls, ht. 7 3/4, dia. 5 3/4 in. $250-350 489. Two Buffalo Horn Libation Cups, China, both deeply carved in relief with scholars in landscape at pleasurable pursuits, ht. 6 1/2 in. $200-300

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492. Libation Cup, China, carved of amber with Immortals in various pursuits surrounded by pavilions, pines, and rocks, mark to base, ht. 5 1/8 in. $400-600 493. Zitan Box with Inset Ivory Plaque, China, 18th century, rectangular, the cover carved with wan symbols, rectangular ivory plaque carved in openwork with flowers, ht. 3 1/2, lg. 5 1/2, wd. 3 1/2 in. $400-600 494. Horn Seal, China, domed shape, with two chilong facing each other seated at a table, lg. 2 5/8 in. $200-300 495. Guri Lacquer Bowl, China, deeply carved through red and black layers with pommel and ruyi scrolls, (damage), dia. 4 3/4 in. $400-600 496. Sandalwood Carte-de-visite, China, early 20th century, carved in relief with figures in a landscape, 3 7/8 x 2 3/8 in. $250-350

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497. Lacquered Guri Box and Cover, China, carved through alternating layers of black and red lacquer with scrolls, “Da qing Kangxi nianzhi” mark to the base, dia. 7, ht. 2 3/4 in. N.B. “Gu 75210” mark to the base.

$300-400

498. Agarwood Carving, China, pair of quails, ht. 3 1/2 in.

$300-500

499. Pair of Buffalo Horn Carvings, China, early 20th century, each vividly carved as a foo dog playing with a brocade ball, lg. 3 in. $100-150 500. Carved Wood Flask, China, front and back with relief carvings of auspicious symbols enclosed in lotus petals with stylized lotus in center, scrolling ruyi at neck of mouth and base, with tendril handles, ht. 14 in. $500-700 501. Lacquered Wood Water Coupe, China, early 20th century, the bulbous body carved and lacquered with two dragons with flaming pearls, on a wan ground, “Daqing Qianlong nin zhi” mark under the rim, peony roundel to the base, dia. 6 3/4 in. $300-400

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502. Wood Carving, China, figure of a fisherman standing on rocks holding a fish in a basket, ht. 11 1/2 in. $200-300 503. Zitan Seal Paste Box, China, round, dia. 1 3/4 in.

$800-1,000

504. Wood Carving, China, early 20th century, depicting an old man sleeping, wearing a big flat hat with an ivory finial, rosewood stand; together with a small embroidered bag, ht. 5 1/2 in. $150-250 505. Architectural Panel, China, carved with three polychrome seated figures of the Buddha and a tiger, surrounded by clouds, (damage), lg. 59, ht. 18 1/2 in. $300-500 506. Bronze Rain Drum, Southeast Asia, Dong-son, triple frog detail on top with double-band lugs, ht. 18, dia. 23 1/4 in. $300-500 507. Large Bronze Censer, China, archaic ting tripod with scrolling dragons and clouds with foo dog feet and reverse S-curve handles, ht. 33 3/8 in. $1,000-1,500

508. Rosewood Bench, China, open back with stylized dragon roundels with solid seat, ht. 36 x 31 x 18 in. $700-900

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509. Hexagonal Teak Table, China, two layers, with marble top, carved with prunus and flowers, ht. 48 3/4 x 16 3/8 x 16 3/8 in. $800-1,200

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510. Teak Table, China, inset with marble, ht. 32 x 21 1/2 in.

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511. Teak Table, China, with marble top, ht. 32 x 16 7/8 x 16 7/8 in. $400-600 512. Tieli Canopy Bed, China, 17th century, shaped aprons, latticework side panels, in-turned hoof feet, ht. 85 1/2, dp. 54, wd. 81 1/2 in. $2,000-4,000 513. Rosewood Chair, China, elaborately carved with dragon and cloud motif with claw-and-ball feet, ht. 40 in. $400-600 514. Kang Table, China, 17th/18th century, walnut, with robustly carved aprons and feet. $1,000-1,500 515. Square Huanghuali Table, China, 17th/18th century, with carved dragons on apron and humpback stretchers, ht. 34, top 37 1/2 x 37 1/2 in. $1,500-2,500

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516. Rosewood Hanging Shelf, China, 19th century, with stepped openings, ht. 36, wd. 20 in. $400-600

519. Standing Screen, China, seven hinged panels decorated in lacquer and gilt with figures and stylized flower borders, ht. 54 1/2 in. $200-300

517. Rosewood Hanging Cabinet, China, key fret shape with vertical and horizontal niches, lg. 25, ht. 14 1/4 in. $400-600

520. Jichimu Side Table, China, “chicken wing” wood, aprons carved in high relief with stylized dragons, ht. 33 1/4, top 33 1/4 x 23 in. $1,000-1,500

518. Pair of Huanghuali Stools, China, 18th century, with rattan tops, shaped apron, and legs with hoofed feet, ht. 19 1/4, top 21 1/2 x 21 1/2 in. $1,000-1,500

521. Zitan Kang Table/Stand, China, 17th/18th century, pierced waist, pierced and carved archaic motif apron, with flat stretchers, ht. 7 1/4, top 24 3/4 x 11 in. $600-800

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522. Walnut Altar Table, China, 16th/17th century, in-turned hoof feet, wd. 99, ht. 33 1/4 in. $800-1,200

523. Wanli Stone Fishbowl, China, late 16th century, carved exterior with fishes and dragons, dia. 28, ht. 20 in. $800-1,200

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524. Pair of Rosewood Chairs, China, rosewood with caned seats, ruyi relief splat with reverse S-curve, ht. 37 x 27 x 22 1/4 in. $400-600

526. Pair of Low-back Huanghuali Armchairs, 17th/18th century, with rattan seats, three spindles in back, ht. 33, seat 23 x 17 3/4 in. $1,200-1,800

525. Pair of Hongmu Armchairs, China, 18th/19th century, splat decorated with bats, key fret, and reverse scrolls, ht. 41 5/8 x 23 5/8 x 19 1/2 in. $1,500-2,000

527. Pair of Tall-back Chairs, 17th/18th century, tieli wood arms, S-curved splats, with rattan seats, humpback apron, humpback stretcher supports, ht. 44, seat 25 1/4 x 19 1/2 in. $1,500-2,500

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528. Eight-panel Standing Screen, China, fine jade and hardstone carvings mounted on central black lacquer panel with relief carvings of dragons and pearls on upper and lower reserves, reverse decorated with black and red lacquer panels with gilt decoration of stylized dragons, ht. 72 1/4 x 112 in. $1,000-1,500

529. Tieli Altar Table, China, 16th/17th century, upturned ends, wd. 74 1/2, ht. 32 1/2 in. $800-1,200

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530. Large Standing Screen, China, elaborately carved hongmu (?) wood in twenty-one sections, each of the nine central panels surmounted by five panels resting on five bases with two end pieces, both front and back carved with dragons coiling above Mt. Penglai and waves, the bases carved with dragons and reverse S-curve motifs, wd. 175, ht. 102 in. $2,000-4,000

531. Eight-panel Standing Screen, China, black lacquer panels with guri borders, mounted with jade and hardstone carvings of figures, auspicious symbols, and calligraphy, reverse decorated with gilt scrolling lotus and tendrils, ht. 83 7/8 x 104 in. $3,000-5,000

532. Four-panel Screen, China, Peking glass panels of various scenes with officials, court ladies, landscapes, and warriors, ht. 65 x 64 in. $1,000-1,500

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533. Blackwood Display Cabinet, China, 19th century, with ten niches, supported on a base with a two-door cabinet and a drawer, the overall openwork carving of scrolling flowers and tendrils with double-bamboo borders, ht. 67 7/8 x 35 5/8 x 13 3/8 in. $600-800

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534. Pair of Camphorwood Cabinets, China, 18th century, each opens to interior drawers, with brass mounts, on stand, ht. with stand 75, wd. 35 in. $2,000-4,000

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535. Huanghuali Compound Cabinet, China, Ming period (1368-1644), with marble panels, (hardware replaced), wd. 42 5/8, ht. 103 3/4, dp. 19 7/8 in. $2,000-3,000 536. Rosewood Desk, China, desktop resting on two pedestals with key fret design on stand, lg. 67 x 33 3/8 x 27 in. $700-900

537. Altar Table, China, late 19th/early 20th century, the long rectangular top with a floating panel in a wide molded frame, on bamboo carved legs with straight apron with triple bamboo rows and bamboo spandrels joined to legs, lg. 66 3/4 x 32 1/2 x 27 1/4 in. $1,000-1,500 538. Altar Table, China, late 19th/early 20th century, rosewood, the solid plank top with everted ends above a straight apron carved with angular scrolls with wide spandrels, pierced dragon panel enclosed between the legs of each, lg. 100 1/2 x 40 x 19 in. $1,500-2,500

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539. Rosewood Table, China, 20th century, carved with reverse S-scroll aprons, wd. without leaves 71 3/4, dp. 41 7/8, ht. 30 1/4 in. $800-1,200

541. Rosewood Table, China, square shape, floating panel in top with rounded apron and legs, ht. 34 3/8 x 36 7/8 x 36 7/8 in. $700-900

540. Low Table, China, the rattan top set with decorative ring braces, lg. 68 5/8 x 18 5/8 x 18 5/8 in. $700-900

542. Low Carved Rosewood Table, China, 19th century, carved with borders of chilong and reverse S-scrolls, with shou characters, wd. 26, dp. 13, ht. 9 3/4 in. $200-400

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543. Pair of Tall Rosewood Stands, China, 20th century, carved with key fret design, ht. 41 5/8 x 22 1/8 x 22 1/8 in. $800-1,200 544. Pair of Rosewood Armchairs, China, late 19th/early 20th century, shou characters on splat, with aubergine silk brocade cushions, ht. 41 1/2, seat 22 1/2 x 17 1/2 in. $400-600

545. Wooden Footrest, China, wd. 17 1/2, ht. 4, dp. 9 3/4 in.

$150-250

546. Eight Rosewood Armchairs, China, late 19th/early 20th century, yokeback chairs with reverse S-scroll, molded edge splat and aprons, with aubergine silk brocade cushions, ht. 41 1/2, seat wd. 24, seat ht. 20 1/4 in. $1,500-2,500

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547. Four Rosewood Chairs, China, 20th century, slight S-scroll splat, ht. 42 3/4, seat wd. 20, seat ht. 20 3/4 in. $500-700

549. Pair of Bamboo Horse-back Chairs, China, each with a lattice splat and bamboo braces, soft cane seat, ht. 37, seat 23 x 18 1/2 in. $1,000-1,500

548. Document Box, China, late 19th/early 20th century, rosewood with pewter hardware, wd. 14, dp. 10 1/4, ht. 15 1/4 in. $200-300

550. Three-drawer Coffer, China, 19th century, huanghuali (?) wood, the rectangular top with everted ends above three frieze drawers and a pair of doors flanked by long spandrels with flowers amongst scrolls, lg. 71 1/8 x 36 x 18 3/8 in. $500-700

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551. Festival Drum, China, 19th century, polychrome leather and lacquer, decorated with dragons, pearls, and clouds, with shou characters, mounted on stand, drum ht. 61 3/4, with stand 75 3/4 in. $500-700 551A. Six Steatite Figures, China, Han period (2nd century B.C.-2nd century A.D.), two human figures, two avian figures, and two bovine figures, ht. to 12 3/4 in. $400-600 552. Stoneware Jar, China, Han period (2nd century B.C.-2nd century A.D.), deep forest green glaze, molded decoration of a band of mythical animals and taotie masks, ht. 12 1/2 in. $300-500 553. Four Early Pottery Pieces, China, two decorated Neolithic handled beakers, and a Han-type rooster and goat. $200-300 553A. Sleeve Weight, China, Han period, (2nd century B.C.-2nd century A.D.), gilt-bronze hollow cast reclining chimera, lg. 2 3/4 in. $200-300

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554. Stoneware Pillow, China, Northern Sung period, 10th/12th century, Yao Chou ware, surface carved with lotus flowers, foliate and a central phoenix, light olive colored glaze, 10 x 7 x 4 1/2 in. $400-600 555. Celadon Wine Ewer, Northern Sung period, 10th/12th century, Yao Chou ware, body carved with stylized sgraffito foliation, gray-green glaze, ht. 10 in. $300-500 556. Stoneware Jar, China, Northern Sung period, 10th/11th century, Honan ware, white ribbed body on a dark brown glaze, two handles, ht. 8, dia. 8 in. $600-800 557. Stoneware Jar, China, Northern Sung period, 10th/11th century, Honan ware, brown glaze with white ribs, dia. 8, ht. 6 in. $400-600 558. Stoneware Wine Jar, China, Northern Sung period, 10th/11th century, Honan ware, brown glaze with white ribs, four leaf-shaped lugs, “oil spots” at the mouth and shoulder, ht. 12 in. $600-800 559. Stoneware Wine Bottle, China, Northern Sung period, 10th/11th century, Chi Chou ware, wax resist design of ju-i and a leaf motif, ht. 11 in. $400-600 560. Stoneware Bowl, China, Northern Sung period, 10th/11th century, Honan ware, brown glaze with white ribs, dia. 7 1/2, ht. 3 in. $200-300

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560A. Figure of Kuan Yin, China, 19th century, seated and holding a scroll, with buff-colored crackle glaze, ht. 6 in. $200-300 561. Stoneware Bowl, China, Northern Sung period (967-1279), black glaze with white ribbing, dia. 4 3/4 in. $200-300 562. Stoneware Bowl, China, Northern Sung period (967-1279), thick black glaze with persimmon markings, dia. 3 1/2, ht. 1 3/4 in. $200-300 563. Stoneware Jar, China, Northern Sung period (967-1279), persimmoncolored glaze, dia. 6, ht. 5 in. $200-300 563A. Conical Stoneware Bowl, China, Northern Sung period (967-1279), persimmon glaze with an ivory mouth, 4 1/8 x 1 1/2 in. $200-300 564. Ying Ching Stem Cup, China, Northern Sung period (960-1279), with wide rounded sides and single rib stem, bowl interior decorated with incised dragon and pearl, with bluish-white glaze and underglaze iron brown edge to rim of mouth, ht. 4 1/4, dia. 5 5/8 in. $400-600 565. Stoneware Bowl, China, Northern Sung period (967-1279), Chi Chou ware, conical form with a dark brown glaze and a leaf resist pattern, dia. 6 1/2 in. $200-300

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566. Stoneware Jar, China, Northern Sung period (967-1279), Chi Chou ware, cylindrical form with a slightly flaring mouth, “tortoiseshell” glaze with a paper resist branch of flowers, ht. 5 1/2 in. $300-500

568. Stoneware Bowl, China, Northern Sung period (967-1279), conical shape, persimmon/brown glaze with a black line around the interior mouth, dia. 5 5/8 in. $200-300

567. Stoneware Bowl, Northern Sung period (967-1279), black glaze with brown floral sprays, dia. 3 3/8, ht. 2 1/2 in. $200-300

569. Stoneware Bowl, China, Northern Sung period (967-1279), persimmon-colored glaze, dia. 5 1/4, ht. 2 1/4 in. $200-300

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571. Three Stoneware Pieces, China, Northern Sung period (967-1279), brown to black glazes, a vase, a jar, and a bowl. $200-300 572. Stoneware Wine Jar, China, Northern Sung period (967-1279), northern black ware, Chi Chou type, dark brown glaze with burgundy splashed floral sprig, ht. 7 in. $300-500 573. Stoneware Wine Jar, China, Northern Sung period (967-1279), Chi Chou ware, “tortoise shell” glaze of brown and tan, ht. 10 in. $300-500 574. Stoneware Wine Bottle, China, Northern Sung period (967-1279), Tzu Chou ware, ivory white glaze with a bold calligraphic sprig of flowers in brown, ht. 12 1/2 in. $400-600 575. Stoneware Wine Jar, China, Northern Sung period (967-1279), Chi Chou ware, “tortoise shell” glaze of brown and tan, ht. 7 in. $200-300

570. Two Stoneware Bowls, China, Northern Sung period (967-1279), persimmon-colored glaze, dia. 4 3/4, 4 in. $200-300

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576. Stoneware Wine Jar, China, Northern Sung period, 10th/11th century, Honan ware, brown glaze with a floral sprig in persimmon color, ht. 10 in. $300-500

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577. Stoneware Jar, China, Northern Sung period (967-1279), Chi Chou ware, brown glazed with impressed decoration and leaf resist designs, dia. 5 1/2, ht. 5 1/2 in. $200-300 578. Stoneware Bottle, China, Northern Sung period (967-1279), ovoid shape, dark brown glaze with single leaf resist, ht. 5 1/2 in. $200-500 579. Two Stoneware Bowls, China, Northern Sung period (967-1279), Chi Chou ware, conical form with dark brown glaze and leaf resist patterns, dia. 4 7/8, 4 in., respectively. $200-300

583. Yao Chou Dish, Northern Sung period, 11th/12th century, foliated body carved with floral motifs, gray-green celadon color, dia. 4 in. $200-300 584. Yao Chou Bowl, surface carved with lotus scrolls, gray-green celadon glaze, dia. 6 1/2 in. $300-500 585. Yao Chou Bowl, Northern Sung period, 11th/12th century, surface carved with swirling clouds and a deer, olive celadon color, dia. 7 1/2 in. $300-500

580. Stoneware Handled Lamp, China, Northern Sung period (967-1279), metallic persimmon brown glaze, lg. 3 in. $200-300

586. Miniature Covered Jar, China, Northern Sung period, 11th/12th century, Yao Chou ware, surface carved with geese and waves, graygreen celadon color, dia. 3, ht. 3 in. $200-300

581. Stoneware Wine Bottle, China, Southern Sung period, 12th/13th century, Chi Chou “oil spot” type, meiping form with an inverted mouth, ht. 13 1/2 in. $300-500

587. Yao Chou Covered Box, China, Northern Sung period, 11th/12th century, surface carved in relief with a phoenix, gray-green glaze, foot glaze over with six spur marks. $300-500

582. Yao Chou Dish, Northern Sung period, 11th/12th century, surface carved with lotus scrolling, brownish-green glaze, dia. 7 in. $200-300

588. Yao Chou Bowl, China, surface carved with lotus flowers, brown celadon color, dia. 5 1/2 in. $200-300

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589. Stoneware Covered Jar, China, four lugs, molded decoration of lotus petals, rose colored pottery with a clear glaze, ht. 7 1/2 in. $300-500 590. Stoneware Vase, China, probably T’ang period, white glazed surface, ht. 4 1/4 in. $200-300 591. Stoneware Drum, China, T’ang to Sung period, 9th-11th century, hourglass shape with bow-string marks, black glaze with phosphoric blue markings, lg. 15 1/2 in. $400-600 592. Stoneware Lamp, China, probably T’ang period, in the form of a frog on a lotus leaf, overall ivory white glaze, 5 x 4 in. $200-300

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593. Stoneware Ewer, China, Liao period, 11th/13th century, molded in the form of a leather pouch, carved floral decoration, straw green glaze, 8 3/4 x 6 in. $400-600 594. Stoneware Ewer, China, Tzu Chou ware, Liao period, 11th-13th century, molded in the form of a leather pouch, carved floral scrolling, ivory color carved through to tan, 10 x 8 in. $500-700 595. Two Stoneware Bowls, China, Northern Sung period (967-1279), Ch’ien ware, conical forms, one with a hare’s fur surface, the other black, dia. 5 1/2, 5 1/4 in. $200-300 596. Three Stoneware Bowls, China, Northern Sung period (967-1279), rounded conical form, Ch’ien ware, two with oil spot glazes, the other hare’s fur, dia. 3 3/4 in. $200-300

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597. Ovoid Jar, China, Ying Ching type, surface carved with lotus scrolls and combed decoration, ht. 12 in. $200-300 598. Stoneware Bowl, China, Northern Sung period (967-1279), Ch’ien ware, hares fur glaze with an unusual carved floral interior, dia. 4 1/2, ht. 2 in. $200-300

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599. Stoneware Stem Cup, China, Northern Sung period (967-1279), black glaze with an ivory mouth, dia. 4 1/2, ht. 3 in. $200-300 600. Stoneware Bowl, China, Ming period (1368-1644), ruffled edge, persimmon-colored glaze, dia. 6 1/8, ht. 3 in. $200-300 601. Covered Stoneware Jar, China, Northern Sung period (967-1279), Ch’ien ware, hare’s fur glaze, dia. 3 1/2, ht. 3 in. $200-300 602. Stoneware Wine Bottle, China, Northern Sung period (967-1279), pear-shaped with a flaring mouth, persimmon-colored glaze with black streaking, ht. 11 in. $300-500 603. Large Stoneware Bottle, China, Liao period, 10th/11th century, Tzu Chou ware, globular body with a wide flaring neck, carved decoration of floral scrolling and bow-string marks beneath a brown glaze, dia. 10, ht. 14 in. $500-700

604. Stoneware Jar, China, T’ang to Sung period, 9th-11th century, oviform with a black glaze and phosphoretic blue markings, 7 x 6 in. $300-500

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605. Stoneware Ewer, China, Northern Sung period (967-1279), Tzu Chou ware, white slip decorated with manganese painting of a floral sprig, ht. 6 1/2 in.

608. Large Stoneware Jar, China, Northern Sung period (967-1279), Tzu Chou ware, white slip carved through to olive green with floral scrolling, dia. 13, ht. 11 1/2 in.

Provenance: E. & J. Frankel, New York, #1756.

Provenance: E. & J. Frankel, New York, #1752.

$300-500

606. Stoneware Pillow, China, probably T’ang period, marbleized glaze of brown and green, 8 x 5 x 2 in. $300-500 607. Stoneware Jar, China, Northern Sung period (967-1279), Tzu Chou ware, manganese painted decoration of phoenixes and floral scrolling on a white slip ground, 10 1/2 x 9 in. $500-700

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609. Stoneware Two-handled Jar, China, 10th century, Yao Chou ware, olive green glaze decoration of children and floral scrolls, (repair to the base), dia. 10, ht. 10 1/2 in. $400-600 610. Stoneware Jar, China, Northern Sung period (967-1279), Tzu Chou ware, ovoid form with four lugs, white slip carved through to tan in a floral scrolling pattern, ht. 11 in. $500-700

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611. Stoneware Pillow, China, Northern Sung period (967-1279), Tzu Chou ware, ivory white slip carved through to tan in a pattern of sprig flowers and foliage, foliated shape, 12 x 9 1/2 x 4 in. $500-700

615A. Tzu Chou Figure of a Small Boy, China, Sung to Yuan period, 13th-14th century, very rare polychrome decoration in green, yellow, and red, ht. 6 1/4 in. $400-600

611A. Ying Ching Pillow, China, Northern Sung period (967-1279), decorated with figures of boy and girl reclining beneath and incised lotus, pale bluish-green glaze, ht. 3 1/8 in. $400-600

616. Bottle, China, T’ang period (618-906), meiping shape with buff-white glaze, unglazed foot, ht. 10 in. $300-500

612. Marbleized Dish, China, T’ang period (618-920), brown veining on a straw-colored ground, dia. 6 7/8 in. $300-500 613. Lobated Cup, China, T’ang period (618-920), carved floral decoration, ivory white glaze, lg. 4 5/8, wd. 3 5/8, ht. 1 3/4 in. $300-500 614. Pair of White Glazed Cups, China, T’ang period (618-920), lobated bodies with foliated rims, dia. 3 5/8, ht. 2 1/2 in. $300-500 615. Bottle, China, T’ang period (618-906), meiping shape with buff-white glaze, unglazed foot, ht. 9 3/8 in. $300-500

617. Box, China, T’ang period, rounded shape with shallow sides and wide foot, cover decorated with incised dragon and pearl surrounded with two parallel lines, with a buff/white glaze, dia. 6 1/4 in. $400-600

618. Ewer, China, T’ang period (618-906), baluster shape with elongated, ribbed neck with modeled “chicken head” with flaring lotus shaped mouth, grayish-white glaze, unglazed foot, ht. 11 1/8 in. $600-800

619. White Ware Bowl, China, Northern Sung period (967-1279), Ting ware, molded decoration of ducks, lotus plants, a pair of fish water motifs, and a Lei wen border, bottom engraved with the character of kuan, meaning “official,” dia. 7 1/2 in. $400-600

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620. White Ware Plate, China, Northern Sung period (967-1279), Ting ware, molded decoration of flowers, dia. 5 in. Provenance: Christie’s, Sale #8573, September 17, 2001.

$300-500

621. Shallow White Ware Bowl, China, Northern Sung period (967-1279), Ting ware, carved lotus scrolling, dia. 7 in. 629

Provenance: Christie’s, Sale #8573, Lot 213/21.

$400-600

622. White Ware Bowl, China, probably Northern Sung period (967-1279), Ting ware, ivory-colored, carved decoration of lotus scrolls, dia. 9 7/8 in. $500-700 623. White Ware Dish, China, probably Northern Sung period (967-1279), Ting ware, ivory-colored, sgraffito carved decoration of a pair of fish, dia. 7 5/8 in. $500-700 624. White Ware Bowl, China, probably Northern Sung period (967-1279), Ting ware, ivory-colored, carved decoration of lotus scrolls, dia. 10 1/4 in. $600-800 625. White Ware Dish, China, Northern Sung period (967-1279), molded decoration of floral panels, white glaze with “tear stain” marks, copper edge, dia. 7 5/8 in. $500-700

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626. White Ware Dish, China, Northern Sung period (967-1279), Ting ware, carved decoration of lotus scrolls, brown-glazed edge, dia. 7 1/4 in. $400-600

632. White Ware Plate, China, Northern Sung period (967-1279), Ting ware, molded decoration of a lion and beribboned cash coin, dia. 9 1/2 in. $500-700

627. White Ware Bowl, China, Northern Sung period (967-1279), Ting ware, engraved decoration of a pair of fish surrounded by floral scrolling, Lei wen border, dia. 7 in. $400-600

633. White Ware Censer, China, Northern Sung period (967-1279), Ting ware, Chu Lu Hsien type, body decorated with bow-string marks, dia. 4, ht. 3 in. $300-500

628. White Ware Cup, China, Northern Sung period (967-1279), Ting ware, body decorated with bow-string marks, ht. 5 in.

634. White Ware Cup, China, Northern Sung period (967-1279), Ting ware, ivory glaze with “tear stains,” molded decoration of phoenixes and foliage, dia. 3 5/8 in. $300-500

Provenance: J. T. Tai & Co. Inc.

$400-600

629. White Ware Ewer, China, Northern Sung period (967-1279), Ting ware, pure water Buddhist ritual vessel kundika with decoration of carved lotus petals and bow-string marks, ht. 13 1/2 in. $600-800 630. Two White Ware Bowls, China, Northern Sung period (967-1279), Ting ware, interiors carved with waves and fishes and lotus flowers, dia. 3 1/2 in. $300-500 631. White Ware Bowl, China, Northern Sung period (967-1279), interior and exterior decorated with engraved lotus flowers, brown-glazed rim, dia. 5 5/8 in. $400-600

635. White Ware Bowl, China, Northern Sung period (967-1279), Ting ware, engraved decoration of a dragon, dia. 9 1/2 in. $500-700 636. White Ware Saucer, China, Northern Sung period (967-1279), Ting ware, interior engraved with a single lotus flower, dia. 3 5/8 in. $200-300 637. White Ware Bowl, China, Northern Sung period (967-1269), conical form, copper edge, dia. 5 3/4 in. $300-500 638. Pair of Shu Fu Wine Bottles, China, Yuan period (1280-1368), pearshaped body with molded incised decoration of a phoenix, clouds and lotus design at neck and base, with opaque bluish-white glaze, ht. 8 in. $600-800

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639. Ch’ing Pai Bowl, China, Yuan period (1279-1368), molded decoration of ducks, cloud floral motifs, and scrolling, dia. 6 3/4 in. $300-500 640. Shu Fu Bowl, China, Yuan dynasty, wide rounded sides with interior molded relief decoration of dragon and clouds surrounded with decorative bands, with pale bluish-green glaze, dia. 7 1/2 in. Provenance: Ex Collection E. & J. Frankel, no. 2073.

$400-600

641. Shu Fu Bowl, China, Yuan dynasty, with wide rounded sides and everted rim, the bowl interior decorated with molded lotus roundel, lotus and tendrils bands surrounding roundel and rim, bluish-white glaze, dia. 7 3/8 in. $400-600 642. Chun Censer, China, the globular body supported on three claw feet, thicker glaze flowing from neck onto shoulders, ht. 7 3/8, dia. 7 3/8 in. Provenance: Ex Collection E. & J. Frankel, no. 2064.

645. Chun Bowl, China, wide mouthed rounded sides with everted rim, the interior glaze an opalescent pale celadon glaze, the exterior a raspberry and magenta glaze with splashes of pale blue, brown-washed base with inscription, dia. 7 7/8 in. $600-800 646. Chun Wine Cup, China, wide mouthed shallow bowl with attached handle, overall pale blue glaze, three spur marks on base, dia. 6 1/2 in. $600-800 647. Chun Vase, China, pear shape standing on a pierced pedestal base molded with five flanged cabriole legs joint by a ring foot, covered in a pale blue glaze thinning at the rim and the extremities of the legs, ht. 8 1/2 in. $1,500-2,500

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643. Chun Planter, China, supported on three cloud collar feet, with a row of studs around the base and another row of studs between raised bands around the rim, covered inside and out with a milky, pale blue glaze, a thin brownish wash on base, dia. 10 1/4 in. $700-900

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644. Chun Jar, China, well-potted globular form, the wide mouth with brown glazed everted rim, the glazed base with a thin brownish washed rectangle bearing an inscription surrounded with spur marks, dia. 4 3/4 in. $500-700

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648. Chun Bottle, China, pear shape with a elongated neck and slightly flaring mouth, applied overall with a bubble-suffused opalescent glaze of pale blue tone liberally splashed with irregular copper-red blushes of magenta and lavender hue accented by intense blackberry-purple haloes with green speckles, the rim and the base with a brown glaze, ht. 14 in. $700-900

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649. Chun Dish, China, the opalescent glaze of pale blue tone splashed with an irregular copper-red blush of magenta and lavender hue accented by an intense blackberry-purple halo with green speckles, the glaze draining from the rim, the inner and outer edge of the rim with a brown glaze, three spur marks on the base, dia. 6 7/8 in. $300-500 650. Chun Planter, China, supported on three feet, with a row of studs around the base and another row of studs between raised bands around the rim, covered inside and out with a milky lavender-blue glaze, with “earthworm markings” on the interior, the base glazed with a ring of spurs, dia. 8 1/8 in. $700-900 651. Chun Censer, China, after a bronze archaic form, the globular body raised on three short feet issuing from the mouths of monster masks and with a pair of upright handles, applied with a scroll motif under each handle, overall pale blue glaze thinning at rim, handles, and feet, ht. 6 1/2 in. $600-800 652. Chun Jar, China, ovoid body covered in a magenta glaze with light raspberry splashes draining to a pale blue tone at base, thin brown wash on base, ht. 4 1/2 in. $600-800 653. Chun Cha Tou Vase, China, ovoid body with wide flaring mouth, overall opalescent lavender-blue glaze, ht. 4 1/4 in. $600-800

654. Chun Dish, China, overall pale blue glaze with irregular splash of raspberry color, olive-colored rim draining to pale blue on back and stopping at unglazed foot, dia. 4 3/4 in. $300-500 655. Small Chun Censor, China, ovoid shape with wide flaring mouth supported on three feet, overall pale blue glaze thinning at the rim and base, dia. 3 1/4 in. $300-500 656. Chun Jarlet, China, ovoid body tapering towards the mouth, overall pale blue glaze thinning at the rim and base, ht. 3 1/4 in. $300-500 657. Chun Vase, China, lotus bud shape with narrow mouth, overall deep turquoise crackle glaze with irregular splashes of lavender, ht. 3 in. $200-300 658. Chun Cup, China, overall pale blue glaze with a splash of magenta and brown-washed foot, dia. 3 in. $200-300 659. Chun Cup Stand, China, pale blue crackled ground with irregular splashes of magenta, thin brown wash to foot, ht. 2 1/4 in. $200-300

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660. Yao Chou Lamp, surface carved with lotus petals, dark sea green celadon color, dia. 5 1/4, ht. 3 1/4 in. $300-500

667. Ch’ing Pai Goblet, ribbed decorated foot with an appliqué dragon at the middle, ht. 4 7/8 in. $200-300

661. Ch’ing Pai Ewer, Sung period (967-1279), ten-lobed body with bowstring marks at the neck, fruit-shaped finial, ht. 8 in. $300-500

668. Pair of Ch’ing Pai Ewers, Sung period (967-1279), lobated bodies with bow-string marks, fruit-shaped finials, ht. 8 in. $400-600

662. Ch’ing Pai Wine Ewer and Warming Bowl, Sung period (967-1279), globular pot with a conical finial, flower-shaped warming bowl, dia. 5, ht. 6 in. $300-500

669. Large Ch’ing Pai Wine Ewer, China, Sung period (967-1279), eight lobed body with a beaded strap handle, ht. 11 1/4 in. $400-600

663. Ch’ing Pai Covered Box, China, Sung period (967-1279), foliate decoration on the lid, ribbed sides, dia. 3 in. $200-300 664. Small Ch’ing Pai Covered Jar, China, Sung period (967-1279), foliage decorated top, ribbed body, 2 1/2 x 3 in. Provenance: Oriental Ceramics Society #171, 1949; Bluett #333, London; Cunliffe #YC9. $200-300 665. Ch’ing Pai Lamp, China, Sung period (967-1279), bell-shaped on a pierced slightly flaring foot, carved floral decorations, dia. 4 3/8, ht. 5 7/8 in. $400-600 666. Ch’ing Pai Cup, China, Sung period (967-1279), surface carved with floral scrolling, dia. 3 1/8 in. $200-300

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670. Ch’ing Pai Bowl, China, Sung period (967-1279), interior carved with aquatic plants on a wave combed ground, dia. 7 3/8 in. $400-600 671. Ch’ing Pai Bowl, China, Sung period (967-1279), molded decoration of phoenixes and foliage, dia. 8 1/8 in. $400-600 672. Ch’ing Pai Bowl, China, Sung period (967-1279), sgraffito carved decoration of lotus plants and clouds, dia. 7 1/8 in. $400-600 673. Ch’ing Pai Vase, Sung period (967-1279), ruffled top, diamond sectioned body, leaf motifs around the foot rim, ht. 5 1/2 in. $300-500 674. Ch’ing Pai Covered Jar, China, Sung period (967-1279), surface carved with overlapping foliage, dia. 5, ht. 6 in. $300-500

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675. Ch’ing Pai Ewer, Sung period (967-1279), foliated body with a strap handle, lion shaped finial, ht. 5 1/2 in. $200-300

678. Ch’ing Pai Figure, Sung period (967-1279), standing figure of a warrior holding a sword, ht. 8 in. Provenance: James Lally & Co., New York.

676. Ch’ing Pai Covered Jar, China, Sung to Yuan period, 12th/13th century, buckwheat marked, floral decoration, appliqués of dragons around the body and a bird finial on the lid, ht. 8 1/2 in. $400-600 677. Ch’ing Pai Meiping Vase, China, Sung period (967-1279), finely engraved with registers of swirling lotus scroll with bow-string borders, acanthus panels at the bottom, ht. 9 1/2 in. $400-600

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678A. Ying Ching Bowl, China, Sung period (967-1279), interior and exterior engraved with lotus scrolls, pale green-white glaze, dia. 5 5/8 in. $300-500 679. Ying Ching Water Dropper, China, Yuan period, 13th/14th century, barrel-shaped with a ribbed body and floral top, lg. 4, ht. 2 1/4 in. $200-300

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680. Porcelain Stem Cup, China, Yuan-style, underglaze blue decoration of dragons and floral scrolling, dia. 5 1/4, ht. 4 3/4 in. $200-300

685A. Celadon Double Fish Bowl, China, 19th century, blue celadon color with a brown marking at the edge, dia. 10 in. $300-500

681. Very Rare Large Ch’ing Pai Storage Jar, Yuan period, 13th/14th century, surface carved with lotus scrolls, dia. 15, ht. 12 in. $1,500-2,500

686. Lung Chuan Celadon Bowl, China, Southern Sung period, 12th/13th century, molded in the form of a lotus leaf with a turtle at the bottom, sea green glaze, dia. 4 1/2, ht. 2 in. $300-500

682. Lung Chuan Celadon Box and Cover, China, Southern Sung period, 12th/13th century, drum-shaped, sea green color, dia. 4, ht. 4 in. $300-500 683. Celadon Bowl, China, gray-green color with a pronounced crackle and two purple markings, dia. 4 in. $200-300 684. Ribbed Lung Chuan Celadon Bowl, China, Southern Sung period, 12th/13th century, sea green glaze, dia. 6 5/8 in. $300-500 685. Celadon Double Fish Bowl, China, Southern Sung period, 12th/13th century, blue-green celadon color, dia. 10 in. $300-500

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687. Celadon Bowl, China, Southern Sung period, 12th/13th century, Lung Chuan ware, ribbed body, sea green glaze, dia. 5 1/2 in. $200-300 688. Lung Chuan Kuan Celadon Censer, China, 12th/13th century, Southern Sung period, five foliate and five star-shaped rim decorations, body carved with bow-string marks and archaic motifs, dia. 6, ht. 2 1/2 in. $300-500 689. Lung Chuan Vase, China, Southern Sung period, 12th/13th century, mallet-shaped with phoenix handles, gray glaze, ht. 7 1/4 in. $300-500 690. Celadon Wine Ewer, strap handle, pig-shaped spout, ht. 7 3/4 in. $200-300

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691. Celadon Vase, ju-style, mallet-shaped, thick turquoise glaze with three spur marks on the base, ht. 4 5/8 in. $300-500

694. Lung Chuan Baluster Vase, China, Southern Sung period, 12th/13th century, body molded with lotus scrolling, thick blue-gray celadon glaze, ht. 9 in. $400-600

692. Lung Chuan Vase, China, Southern Sung period, 12th/13th century, kinuta-type, mallet-shape with phoenix handles, thick blue-green glaze, brick red foot, ht. 6 3/4 in. $400-600

695. Lung Chuan Vase, China, Southern Sung period, 12th/13th century, meiping shape with wheel-turned decoration, pale sea green celadon color, ht. 5 1/4 in. $300-500

693. Lung Chuan Vase, China, Southern Sung period, 12th/13th century, pear-shaped with a slightly flaring mouth, sea green celadon color, ht. 6 in. $300-500

696. Celadon Vase, China, Southern Sung period, 12th/13th century, thick neck decorated with bow-string marks over a globular body, blue-gray glaze, ht. 7 3/4 in. $300-500

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697. Celadon Dish, China, 13th/14th century, Yuan period, Lung Chuan ware, double fish design, gray-green celadon glaze, dia. 5 in. $200-300 697A. Kuan Yao Water Coupe, China, square shape with pale celadon glaze and deep brown crackling, four kiln pontils to base, with stand, silk box, lg. 2 1/8 in. $1,500-2,500 698. Kuan-style Foliate Dish, misfired waster, (losses and repairs), dia. 6 1/2 in. $200-300 698A. Kuan Yao Water Coupe, China, in the shape of a fish, with overall celadon crackled glaze, lg. 5 1/2 in. $1,500-2,500 699. Lung Chuan Celadon Vase, China, Yuan period, 13th/14th century, pear-shaped with a flaring mouth, false jump rings at the shoulder, olive green glaze, ht. 5 1/4 in. $300-500 700. Lung Chuan Celadon Vase, China, Yuan period, 13th/14th century, pear-shaped with a slightly flaring mouth, false jump rings with animal face engraved lugs, ht. 9 5/8 in. $300-500 701. Celadon Censer, China, Yuan to Ming periods, 13th-15th century, body carved with lotus panels, animal paw feet, dark sea green glaze burned red where unglazed, dia. 9 3/8, ht. 3 3/4 in. $400-600

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702. Celadon Vase, China, Ming period, 16th century, flaring mouth with a globular body, animal mask with false jump rings, neck decorated with bow-string marks, body carved with floral scrolling, sea green glaze, ht. 11 3/4 in. $400-600 703. Celadon Bowl, China, 16th century, Ming period, ribbed body, pale green-celadon glaze with crackling, dia. 6 5/8 in. $200-300 704. Lung Chuan Celadon Covered Jar, China, Ming period, 16th century, globular body, dark sea green glaze, dia. 6, ht. 6 in. $300-500 705. Large Lung Chuan Celadon Vase, China, Ming period, 15th century, meiping shape, body carved with relief floral scrolling, dark sea green glaze, ht. 17 in. $600-800 706. Celadon Censer, China, 18th/19th century, cauldron-shaped with square pierced handles, body carved with an elephant and three mythical animals, sea green glaze, 8 x 6 in. $300-500 707. Celadon Vase, China, 18th century, meiping shape, surface carved with stylized lotus scrolls and acanthus leaves, blue-green celadon color, ht. 8 3/8 in. $300-500

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708. Celadon Lotus Jar, China, Ming period, 16th century, ribbed balustershaped body with a lotus leaf lid, sea green color burned red where unglazed, dia. 11, ht. 11 in. Provenance: E. & J. Frankel.

$400-600

709. Celadon Brush Washer, China, 18th/19th century, leaf-shaped, pale green color with pronounced crackling, lg. 9 1/2 in. $200-300 710. Shallow Celadon Dish, China, 19th century, pale green color with pronounced crackling, dia. 5 1/2 in. $200-300 711. Kuan-type Censer, China, Sung period, five shaped feet and five raised points on the edge, thick gray-green glaze with fine crackling, burnt brown where unglazed, dia. 4 3/8, ht. 2 3/8 in. $400-600 712. Celadon Water Coupe, China, 18th century, Kuan style, thick graygreen glaze, dia. 3 1/4 in. $400-600

713. Celadon Vase, China, Kuan-type, mallet-shape, gray-green color running to dark brown at the mouth, five spurs at the base, ht. 8 1/4 in. $400-600 714. Celadon Animal Figure, Yueh ware, in the form of a crouching lion, lg. 3 1/2 in. $200-300 714A. Stoneware Bottle, China, Yuan to Ming period, 13th/15th century, meiping form with a black glaze, ht. 9 1/2 in. $300-500 715. Storage Jar, China, possibly Ming period (1368-1644), black glaze with the characters “nei fu” (inner palace) in relief, ht. 7 in. $300-500 716. Porcelain Ladle, underglaze blue decoration of floral scrolling and Sanskrit characters, Hsuan Te mark, lg. 16 in. $200-300 717. Puzzle Cup, Anamese stem cup with underglaze blue scrolling decoration, interior with a turtle and a child, dia. 4, ht. 4 in. $200-300

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723. Porcelain Jar, China, 19th century, ovoid form, turquoise glaze, bottom engraved with a six-character K’ang Hsi mark within a circle, ht. 10 in. $300-500 724. Porcelain Covered Jar, China, K’ang Hsi period (1662-1722), famille verte decoration of horses on flower strewn watery surface, ht. 5 in. $400-600 726

725. Pair of Baluster Vases, China, K’ang Hsi period (1662-1722), famille verte decoration of birds in flowering trees, ht. 11 3/4 in. $500-700 726. Large Porcelain Vase, China, K’ang Hsi period (1662-1722), bottle shape, underglaze blue decoration of stylized lotus scrolling, ht. 17 1/2 in. Provenance: Ralph Chait, New York.

$500-700

727. Porcelain Night Lamp, China, 18th/19th century, molded in the shape of a cat with a famille verte surface and gilt vent in the form of a cash coin, 8 1/2 x 6 1/2 in. $400-600 728. Porcelain Vase, China, 19th century, hanging gall form with a crackled Kuan-style celadon glaze, ht. 6 1/8 in. $200-300

718. Three Monochrome Bottle Vases, China, 19th century, two blue glaze, one of a crackled white color, ht. 6, 4 1/2, 5 in., respectively. $200-300 719. Porcelain Vase, China, Ming-style decoration in underglaze blue of birds and aquatic plants, ht. 12 1/2 in. $200-300 720. Porcelain Plate, China, underglaze blue Ming-style decoration of grapes and flowers, ribbed body with a foliate edge, Hsuan Te mark on the rim, dia. 14 1/4 in. $400-600 721. Porcelain Ewer, China, Ming-style underglaze blue “heaped and piled” decoration, ht. 14 1/2 in. $100-150 722. K’o-type Stem Cup, China, 19th century, foliated body, celadon glaze with pronounced crackling, foot burned brick red, dia. 3 1/2, ht. 2 1/2 in. $400-600

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729. Wu Tsai Jar, China, 17th century, Transitional period, decoration of phoenixes and peonies in red, green, yellow, and underglaze blue, ht. 6 1/2 in. $400-600 730. Water Coupe, China, 19th century, K’ang Hsi mark, sugar white color with carved archaic-style dragon roundels, dia. 4 3/4, ht. 3 1/4 in. $300-500 731. Monochrome White Vase, China, 19th century, mallet-shaped with carved dragon roundels, sugar white color, engraved six character K’ang Hsi mark on the base, ht. 7, dia. 4 3/4 in. $300-500 732. Water Coupe, China, K’ang Hsi six character mark and probably of the period, moon white glaze with relief dragon roundels, dia. 5 1/8, ht. 3 1/2 in. $300-500 733. Eggshell Porcelain Dish, China, Yung Cheng period (1722-1735), ruby backed with famille rose decoration of a woman and two children within a seven bordered ground, dia. 9 in. Provenance: George A. Hearn collection, Phillip Kappel.

$400-600

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734. Porcelain Brush Rest, China, 18th century, mountain shape, decoration of molded dragons and pearls beneath a dark blue glaze, 5 1/2 x 5 1/2 in. $200-300

736. Pair of Dragon Dishes, Ch’ia Ch’ing mark and of the period (17961820), yellow ground with engraved dragons, clouds and cranes beneath an aubergine and green glaze, dia. 5 5/8 in. $400-600

735. Porcelain Jar, 18th century, figure of a kylin, surface covered in a thick turquoise glaze, ht. 9, lg. 7 in. $300-500

737. Porcelain Bowl, China, Ch’ien Lung mark and period (1735-1796), cobalt blue with decoration of the myriad forms of the character Shou in gilt, dia. 7, ht. 3 in. $400-600

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738. Copper Red Bowl, China, Ch’ien Lung mark and of the period (17351796), deep crushed strawberry color, dia. 8 1/8 in. $400-600

739A. Porcelain Dish, China, round shape with turquoise glaze and deep foot, Qianlong six-character incised mark on base, dia. 7 7/8 in. $300-500

739. Dragon Dish, China, Ch’ien Lung mark and of the period (1735-1796), underglaze blue decoration of dragons and pearls, dia. 6 1/2 in. $400-600

740. Pair of Dragon Dishes, Ch’ia Ch’ing mark and of the period (17961820), yellow ground with engraved dragons, clouds and cranes beneath an aubergine and green glaze, dia. 5 5/8 in. $400-600

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741. Saucer Dish, China, Hsuan Tung mark and of the period (1908-1911), monochrome green over an engraved ground of dragons, cranes, and clouds, dia. 5 5/8 in. $400-600 742. Dragon Dish, China, Tao Kuang mark and of the period (1821-1850), design of dragons and waves in red enamel and underglaze blue, dia. 7 in. Provenance: James Lally, New York.

$400-600

743. Stem Cup, China, 18th century, copper red peachbloom glaze, dia. 6 1/8, ht. 4 3/4 in. $400-600 744. Porcelain Vase, China, 19th century, copper red glaze, ht. 4 1/4 in. $300-500 745. Saucer Dish, China, 19th century, peachbloom glaze, six-character Yung Cheng mark on the base, dia. 5 1/8 in. $300-500 746. Blackware Censer, China, 18th century, strap handles, tripod base, dia. 5 1/2, ht. 3 1/2 in. $300-500

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747. Black Monochrome Vase, China, 18th century, begging bowl shape, dia. 5 1/2, ht. 4 1/2 in. $200-300 748. Dark Brown Monochrome Vase, China, 18th century, meiping form, ht. 4 1/2 in. $200-300 749. Censer, China, 18th century, tripod base with strap handles, dark brown glaze, dia. 5 3/8 in. $200-300

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750. Tea Dust Censer, China, 19th century, animal form handles, decoration of bow-string marks on the body, Ch’ien Lung mark, dia. 7 in. $400-600

757. Porcelain Vase, China, 19th century, mallet shape, orange red glaze, ht. 4 5/8 in. $300-500

751. Tea Dust Vase, China, 18th/19th century, oviform body with a short neck with two lugs and slightly flaring mouth, ht. 8 1/2 in. $400-600

758. Porcelain Jar, China, 19th century, an hua decoration of a dragon and pearl, white monochrome glaze, ht. 4 1/2 in. $300-500

752. Tea Dust Cha Tou, China, 18th/19th century, monochrome dark olive green glaze, 4 1/4 x 4 3/4 in. $300-500

759. Porcelain Censer, China, 19th century, ting shape with a tripod base and strap handle, persimmon/brown glaze, dia. 6, ht. 3 1/2 in. $300-500

753. Tea Dust Vase, China, late 19th century, bottle form.

760. Porcelain Vase, China, 19th century, hanging gall form, dragon handles, surface covered with a finely crackled camellia leaf green glaze, ht. 5 1/2 in. $300-500

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754. Censer, China, 18th century, purple tea dust glaze, tripod base, 5 x 2 1/4 in. $200-300 755. Porcelain Bowl, Japan, 19th century, Seto ware, underglaze blue floral decoration with brocade roundels, dia. 9 3/8 in. $100-150 756. Tea Dust Vase, China, 19th century, ht. 9 1/2 in.

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761. Porcelain Bottle Vase, China, 19th century, globular body with a long neck, orange glaze, ht. 5 in. $300-500 762. Jadeite Plaque, China, the rectangular plaque carved in low relief with a dragon and a phoenix amidst clouds to the front, and mountains and calligraphic inscriptions to the reverse, the stone of celadon color with russet markings, display stand, 3 3/8 x 3 7/8 in. $200-300

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763. Jade Carving, China, finely carved as a recumbent ram, the stone of semi-translucent gray-celadon color, ht. 3 1/8, lg. 4 in. $300-500

765. Jade Carving, China, finely carved as a recumbent cat, the stone of semi-translucent celadon-white color, ht. 1 1/4, lg. 2 in. $400-600

763A. Three Archaic-style Jades, Hung Shan type, one of a human figure. $300-500

766. Jade Carving, China, carved as a recumbent animal, the stone of celadon color with russet markings, ht. 1 1/8, lg. 2 1/4 in. $400-600

764. Jade Carving, China, carved as a recumbent cat with its head turned backwards, the stone of semi-translucent celadon-white color, ht. 1 1/8, lg. 2 1/4 in. $400-600

767. Jade Carving, China, finely carved as group of three rams, the stone of semi-translucent white color, ht. 1 3/8, lg. 2 3/4 in. $400-600

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768. Jade Scepter, China, finely carved in openwork with pomegranate, peach, and Buddha’s hand citron sprigs, the stone of semi-translucent even gray-white color, lg. 8 1/8 in. $500-700

769. Jade Carving, China, carved as a dragon emerging from swirling clouds, the stone of pale celadon color with dark brown areas to the back, ht. 2 7/8, lg. 4 in. $400-600

770. Two Archaic Jade Buttons, China, round shape, carved in relief with mythical masks, the stones of russet and celadon color, dia. 1 3/8, 1 1/4 in. $300-500

770A. Three Archaic-style Pendants, a dragon, a female dancer, and a miniature dagger axe, lg. 2, 3 1/4, 2 3/4 in., respectively. $400-600

771. Jade Carving, China, carved as a recumbent mythical animal qilin with its mouth open, the stone of semi-translucent gray-celadon color with russet streaking, ht. 2 1/4, lg. 2 3/4 in. $300-500

772. Archaic Ritual Jade Pi, calcified stone of yellow and olive green color, dia. 8 7/8 in. $300-500

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773. Archaic Ritual Jade Pi, China, Han-style, greenish-white jade with russet markings, surface carved with “comma” marks, dia. 5 1/8 in. $300-500 774. Archaic Ritual Jade Pi, China, Han-style, calcified tan stone, surface carved in a grain pattern, dia. 4 5/8 in. $300-500 775. Archaic Ritual Jade Pi, China, possibly Han period, calcified with stone with encrusted cinnabar, grain and dragon surface, dia. 4 in. $300-500 776. Archaic-style Jade Carving, China, tribal “ceremonial cuff,” calcified stone of tan, brown, and yellow, 7 x 4 in. $500-700 777. Jade Pi, China, stone of a dark celadon green with pronounced russet markings, surfaces carved with high relief chih lung, reverse with a grain pattern, dia. 4 3/8 in. $300-500 778. Archaic Ritual Jade, Hsuan Chi, mottled brown stone, dia. 6 3/8 in. $300-500 779. Archaic Ritual Jade Pi, China, stone of a celadon green color with brown inclusions, surface engraved with stylized dragon scrolling, dia. 5 1/2 in. $300-500

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780. Archaic Ritual Jade, Hsuan Chi, calcified yellow-green stone with tan areas, dia. 5 in. $300-500

785B. Archaic-style Ritual Jade, China, calcified jade, scepter lg. 21 in., boxed and with a stand. $300-500

781. Archaic Ritual Jade Pi, surface carved with “comma” marks, calcified bluish-gray stone, dia. 4 1/8 in. $300-500

786. Archaic Ritual Jade, China, Han-style, olive green calcified stone, surface carved in relief with a band of chih lung, a rope pattern border enclosing a grain pattern ground, dia. 6 in. $300-500

782. Archaic Ritual Jade, China, stone of a calcified tan color, pi within a pi with a carved and pierced dragon interior, other surfaces carved with a grain pattern, dia. 5 in. $300-500 783. Archaic Ritual Jade Pi, calcified gray tan stone, surface carved with human figures on chih lung, dia. 3 1/2 in. $300-500 784. Archaic Ritual Jade Pi, China, calcified tan stone, surface carved and pierced with foliated dragons, dia. 3 1/4 in. $300-500 785. Archaic Ritual Jade Kuei Pi, calcified pale celadon green stone, plain eroded surface, 7 3/4 x 5 1/8 in. $300-500 785A. Archaic Bronze Sword, China, the blade and pommel decorated with incised S-form bands with raised band of archaic characters at the base of the pommel, lg. 23 3/4 in. $400-600

787. Jade Carving, archaic Hung Shan-style, celadon green with a large russet marking, carving in the form of a stylized ram. $400-600 788. Jade Carving, archaic Hung Shan-style, stone of a black color with areas of chicken bone and brown, C-shape with a drilled suspension hole, lg. 4 5/8 in. $400-600 789. Three Archaic Pendants, probably Han period, figures of officials, one of ivory, the other two jade, ht. to 2 1/4 in. $300-500 790. Three Archaic-style Carvings, a jade disk with three cicadas at the edge, a pendant of jade carved with kylin and surface gilt, and a small cell, ht. 2, 3, 1 3/4 in., respectively. $300-500 791. Two Jade Figures, China, Han dynasty (206 B.C.-220 A.D.), both carved as the standing figure of a woman, the stones of yellow-green and celadon color, lg. 2, 1 3/4 in. $300-500

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794. Two Archaic-style Bird Pendants, one yellow-green, the other gray with russet markings, lg. 1 3/8, 2 1/2 in. $300-500

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795. Two Archaic-style Fish Pendants, ht. 3, 3 5/8 in.

$300-500

796. Two Archaic Jade Fish, China, the stones of yellow-green color with russet markings, lg. 4 1/4, 3 3/4 in. $300-500 797. Two Archaic-style Pendants, an owl with the surface carved with scrolling and a crescent with comma motifs and dragon heads, 4 3/4 x 2 5/8 in. $300-500 798. Two Archaic Jades, China, Hongshan Culture, 5th-3rd century B.C., both of comb shape, the stones of sea green color, lg. 3 3/8, 2 3/8 in. $300-500

792. Two Archaic-style Carvings of Deer, a gray-green stag and a reclining doe with body engraved with spirals, lg. 5, 2 1/2 in., respectively. $300-500 793. Three Archaic-style Jade Pendants, two staff figures and a fish, ht. to 3 3/4 in. $300-500

799. Two Archaic Jade Scabbard Slides, China, one carved with a chi dragon, the other with scrolls, the stones of gray-celadon color, lg. 3, 3 1/8 in. $300-500 800. Jade Carving, China, 18th century, finely carved as a reclining figure of an Immortal, the stone of semi-translucent celadon-white color with russet inclusions, wood stand finely carving in openwork with pine branches and rockery, ht. 2 3/8, lg. 4 5/8 in. $400-600

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801. Jade Carving, China, depicting a recumbent mythical animal bixie, the stone of celadon-white color with russet inclusions, lg. 4 in. $300-500 801A. Jade Carving, China, archaic-style, depicting a mythical animal, the stone of white color with dark brown markings, lg. 3 3/4 in. $300-500 802. Jade Carving, China, depicting a recumbent ram holding a lingzhi sprig in its mouth, the stone of yellow-green color, ht. 2 3/8, lg. 3 5/8 in. $400-600 803. Jade Carving, China, depicting a group of monkeys climbing a peach, the stone of semi-translucent yellow-white color, ht. 3 in. $300-500

804. Jade Carving, China, depicting a recumbent horse with its head turned backwards, the stone of celadon color with russet markings, ht. 2 3/4, lg. 4 5/8 in. $300-500 805. Jade Vase, China, each rectangular side finely carved in low relief with prunus, morning glory, chrysanthemum, and iris branches, Qianlong mark to the base, the stone of semi-translucent pale celadon color, ht. 3 7/8 in. $300-500 806. Jade Brush Rest, China, carved in the shape of a mountain, the stone of semi-translucent celadon color, wood stand, ht. 1 3/8, lg. 3 1/8 in. $300-500

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807. Jade Covered Vase, China, the hu-shaped vase finely carved in relief with flower branches to either side, flanked by scroll handles, with domed lid, the stone of semi-translucent celadon-white color, ht. 5 5/8 in. $300-500 808. Jade Vase, China, the flattened hu-shaped body carved with a narrow band of stylized taotie masks, and triangular blade patterns, flanked by tubular lugs, domed cover, the stone of yellow color with pale russet areas, ht. 6 3/4 in. $400-600 809. Jade Carving, China, carved as a recumbent horse with its head turned backwards, the stone of semi-translucent white color with russet markings, ht. 1 3/4, lg. 2 1/4 in. $300-500 810. Jade Covered Jar, China, the hu-shaped body wrapped by high relief carving of chi dragons, domed lid with a chilong finial, the stone of graywhite color with dark markings, ht. 6 1/8 in. $300-500 811. Set of Four Jade Cups, China, each with plain surface, the stone of semi-translucent celadon-white color, four matching wood stands with ruyi-shaped feet, ht. 1 1/8, dia. 2 1/8 in. $300-500 812. Jade Wine Pot, China, 19th century, the compressed rounded body with a loop handle and a short spout, the slightly domed lid surmounted by a finial in the shape of a lingzhi sprig, Qianlong mark to the base, the stone of even gray-white color, ht. 1 3/4 in. $400-600

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813. Jade Wine Pot, China, 19th century, the compressed rounded body carved with a loop handle in the shape of a tree branch with further relief carving of pine branches to the body, the short spout carved as a bamboo shoot with relief of bamboo leaves, the domed lid surmounted by a finial in the shape of a lingzhi sprig, the stone of even gray-celadon color, ht. 2 3/4 in. $400-600 814. Jade Coupe, China, 19th century, finely carved with two joint ruyishaped water coupes, with high relief carving of lingzhi sprigs to the exterior, the stone of semi-translucent celadon color, wood stand, ht. 1 7/8, lg. 6 1/8 in. $400-600 815. Jade Cup, China, 19th century, the exterior of the cup with relief carving of chi dragons, with another chilong as the handle, and a dragon-head handle, stone of semi-translucent celadon color with russet areas, ht. 2 3/8, lg. approx. 7 in. $300-500 816. Jade Cup, China, the cup flanked by angular handles carved with openwork, with a dragon to the top of each, the stone of semitranslucent celadon color, ht. 2 1/2, dia. 2 7/8 in. $300-500 817. Jade Coupe, China, 19th century, finely carved as a lotus leaf with curled-up edges, with two crabs to one side, the stone of pale celadon color, wood stand finely carved with wave patterns, 5 1/8 x 3 3/8 in. $400-600 818. Jade Water Dropper, China, carved in the shape of a frog drinking from a small bowl, the stone of gray-white color, 4 5/8 x 3 in. $500-700

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819. Jade Coupe, China, the ovoid body carved surrounded by three boys, the stone of yellow-green color with dark markings, 4 x 3 in. $200-300 820. Lapis Lazuli Coupe, China, 19th century, in the shape of a peach, finely carved with bats and leafy sprigs to the sides, ht. 1 1/2 in. $400-600 821. Jade Carving, China, carved as recumbent camel, the stone of semitranslucent celadon color, ht. 1 7/8, lg. 2 in. $300-500 822. Jade Vase, China, the olive-shaped body carved with low relief with lotus petals enclosing deer in various attitudes, the stone of gray-white color, ht. 4 5/8 in. $300-500 823. Jade Carving, China, Liao dynasty (916-1125), carved in openwork with mythical animals amidst leafy branches, the stone of gray-white color, ht. 2 1/2, lg. 3 5/8 in. $1,000-1,500 824. Jade Carving, China, Liao dynasty (916-1125), carved in relief and openwork with a mythical animal and bats in a landscape with peach trees, the stone of gray-white color, ht. 2 1/2, lg. 3 5/8 in. $1,000-1,500

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825. Jade Plaque, China, early Ming dynasty, 15th/16th century, the oval plaque carved in openwork with wild geese amidst lotus leaves, the stone of semi-translucent gray-white color, display stand, 2 x 2 1/2 in. $300-500 826. Jade Finial, China, early Ming dynasty, 15th/16th century, carved as a mythical bird, the stone of gray-celadon color with russet markings, display stand, lg. approx. 3 3/4 in. $400-600 827. Jade Hat Finial, China, Ming dynasty (1368-1644), carved in openwork with cranes amidst lotus leaves and reeds, the stone of semitranslucent gray-white color, ht. 2, lg. 1 3/4 in. $300-500 828. Jade Carving, China, Ming dynasty (1368-1644), carved as the standing figure of a man, the stone of gray-white color with dark areas, lg. 2 3/4 in. $300-500 829. Four Jade Carvings, China, archaic-style, a rabbit, and three mythical animals qilin, the stone of celadon color with opaque white areas, lg. to 4 3/4 in. $300-500 830. Jade Carving, China, depicting the seated figure of a contemplative scholar, the stone of semi-translucent celadon-white color, ht. 2 1/2 in. $300-500

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831. Jade Carving, China, carved as a peach borne on leafy sprigs, the stone of gray-white color with russet markings, lg. 1 7/8 in. $300-500

837. Jade Carving, China, finely carved as a recumbent dog, the stone of semi-translucent even white color, lg. 1 5/8 in. $300-500

832. Jade Carving, China, finely carved as a sparrow, the stone of semitranslucent gray-white color with russet markings, lg. 2 1/2 in. $300-500

838. Jade Carving, China, finely carved as a duck with its head turned to its back, the stone of semi-translucent even white color with slight russet inclusion to one area, ht. 1 5/8, lg. 2 7/8 in. $300-500

833. Jade Carving, China, carved in openwork and relief with an official drinking wine on a dragon boat, the stone of white color with slight dark inclusions, ht. 1 7/8, lg. 3 3/4 in. $300-500 834. Jade Carving, China, finely carved as horse, the stone of semitranslucent gray-white color, ht. 2, lg. 3 1/4 in. $300-500 835. Jade Carving, China, finely carved as a recumbent mythical animal, the stone of semi-translucent gray-white color with russet inclusions, lg. 2 7/8 in. $300-500 836. Jade Carving, China, carved as coiling snake, the stone of opaque light brown and white color, lg. 2 3/4 in. $300-500

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839. Jade Carving, China, carved as a mythical animal holding a lotus sprig in its mouth, the stone of pale celadon color with russet areas, ht. 1 1/2, lg. 2 1/2 in. $300-500 840. Jade Mountain, China, 19th century, finely carved in relief and deep undercutting with an equestrian hunting in a rocky landscape with gnarled pine trees, the reverse carved with more trees and mountains, the stone of semi-translucent gray-white color, wood stand, ht. 3 7/8, lg. 9 7/8 in. $400-600 841. Scholar’s Rock, “sea jade” type, carved fitted hardwood stand, 9 1/2 x 5 in. $200-300 842. Jade Brush Rest, China, carved as mountains, the stone of spinach green color, ht. 2 1/2, lg. 5 3/8 in. $300-500

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843. Jade Carving, China, 19th century, depicting a recumbent mythical animal qilin, the stone of white color with dark markings, ht. 1 3/4, lg. 1 5/8 in. $300-500

847. Jade Carving, China, 19th century, depicting a recumbent animal, the stone of semi-translucent celadon-white color with russet inclusions, ht. 1 5/8, lg. 2 1/2 in. $400-600

844. Jade Carving, China, celadon green mountain, carved fitted hongmu stand, lg. 13, ht. 4 1/2 in. $400-600

848. Jade Carving, China, depicting a recumbent mythical animal, the stone of opaque dark brown color, lg. approx. 2 1/8 in. $300-500

845. Pair of Jade Archer’s Rings, China, one finely carved with three rams group in a serene landscape, the other with a phoenix and peach trees, the stones of semi-translucent white color, display stand, wd. 7/8, dia. approx. 1 1/8 in. $300-500

849. Two Jade Carvings, China, one depicting a wild goose holding a fruit sprig in its mouth, the stone of white color with slight dark inclusion, the other as a duck, gray-white stone with dark areas, lg. 2 1/2, 2 5/8 in. $300-500

846. Jade Carving, China, 19th century, depicting a seated monkey holding a small monkey in its arm, with another monkey on its shoulder, the stone of semi-translucent celadon-white color with slight russet inclusions, ht. 3 5/8 in. $200-300

850. Jade Ruyi Scepter, China, the top finely carved in relief with a deer and bats, the midsection with a stylized shou character, handle with relief carving of peach branches, Qianlong mark to the reverse, the stone of pale celadon color, lg. 14 3/8 in. $400-600

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851. Jade Carving, China, depicting a recumbent mythical animal, the stone of celadon color with russet markings, lg. 2 7/8 in. $300-500 852. Jade Carving, China, depicting a recumbent dog with its tail laid flat on its back, the stone of semi-translucent white color with pale russet areas, lg. 2 3/8 in. $300-500 853. Jade Carving, China, depicting a recumbent wild boar, the stone of sea green color with opaque ochre markings, lg. approx. 2 3/4 in. $300-500 854. Jade Cup, China, 18th century, finely carved as a seated figure of a scholar reading in a raft, the stone of semi-translucent gray-white and celadon color with slight russet marking, wood stand finely carved with wave patterns, lg. 4 7/8 in. $500-700 855. Jade Coupe, China, 17th century, the ovoid body carved in relief with a cricket and a butterfly amidst leafy branches, the stone of gray-white color with russet markings, 3 7/8 x 2 1/2 in. $300-500

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856. Jade Carving, China, 17th century, carved as a recumbent caparisoned horse, the stone gray-white color with dark inclusions, wood stand, ht. 2 3/4, lg. 3 3/4 in. $400-600 857. Jade Group of Children, China, finely carved a female Immortal and three attendants on a raft, each holding either lingzhi or peach sprigs, the stone of semi-translucent celadon-white color with slight russet markings, wood stand carved with wave patterns, lg. 5 3/8 in. $400-600 858. Jade Carving, China, figure of boy holding a lotus blossom and sitting on toy horse, stone of pale celadon color with russet markings, ht. 4 3/8 in. $400-600 859. Three Jade Carvings, China, three animals: a chicken, a duck, and a cicada, lg. to 1 5/8 in. $300-500 860. Jade Pendant, China, late 19th century, rounded, carved in openwork with two boys at play amidst swirling clouds, the stones of semitranslucent gray-white color, dia. 3 3/8 in. $300-500

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861. Two Jade Figurines, China, 19th century, fine carving of two boys, the stones of gray-white and white color, lg. 1 1/4, 1 5/8 in. $300-500

867. Jade Carving, China, depicting an elephant, the stone of celadon and dark brown colors, ht. 1 1/8, lg. 1 7/8 in. $300-500

862. Jade Carving, China, 19th century, finely carved as the standing figure of Shou Lao holding a staff in his hand, the stone of semi-translucent gray-white color with russet markings, ht. 5 in. $400-600

868. Jade Carving, China, depicting a recumbent dog, the stone of spinach green color, wood stand, lg. 3 1/8 in. $300-500

863. Jade Box and Cover, China, 19th century, the rounded body and cover carved in relief with raised boss designs, loop finial with jump ring, the stone of gray-white color, ht. 2 1/4, dia. 2 7/8 in. $500-700 864. Jade Carving, China, 19th century, finely carved as the Monkey King holding an umbrella, the stone of semi-translucent gray-white color, ht. 3 3/8 in. $300-500 865. Jade Plaque, China, 19th century, the ovoid plaque carved in openwork with two peaches amidst leafy sprigs, the stone of gray-white color, display stand, 3 1/8 x 2 1/4 in. $300-500 866. Jade Carving, China, depicting a recumbent mythical animal qilin, the stone of yellow-white color with slight russet inclusions, lg. 1 7/8 in. $300-500

869. Jade Carving, China, depicting a recumbent ram with its four legs tucked underneath, the stone of russet color, ht. 1 1/2, lg. 1 7/8 in. $300-500 870. Jade Carving, China, depicting a recumbent water buffalo, the stone of celadon and dark brown colors, lg. 1 3/4 in. $300-500 871. Jade Carving, China, depicting a recumbent water buffalo, its head turned backwards, the stone of semi-translucent white color, lg. 1 7/8 in. $300-500 872. Jade Carving, China, carved as wild goose holding a lingzhi sprig in its mouth, next to a rock garden, the stone of even celadon-white color, ht. 2, lg. 3 1/4 in. $300-500

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873. Jade Pebble, China, 19th century, finely carved with a squirrel and a chi dragon crawling over a pebble, the stone of semi-translucent white color with russet skin to the bottom, lg. 2 1/8 in. $300-500

877. Jade Pebble, China, finely carved as wild goose holding a fruit sprig in its mouth, the stone of white color with slight dark inclusion, ht. 1 1/2, lg. 2 in. $300-500

874. Jade Inkwell with Cover, China, 19th century, in the shape of a peach, finely carved in various reliefs with leafy sprigs and bats, the stone of yellow-green color with russet markings, 3 1/2 x 3 1/4 in. $400-600

878. Jade Pebble, China, finely carved as a double gourd borne on leafy sprigs, with relief carving of a bat to the side, the stone of semitranslucent even gray-white color, lg. 2 1/8 in. $300-500

875. Jade Pebble, China, 19th century, finely carved as a quail holding a leafy sprig in its mouth, the stone of semi-translucent gray-white color with russet inclusions, ht. 2, lg. 3 3/8 in. $300-500

879. Seven Hardstone Carvings, China, carving of various figures and objects, lg. 2 7/8 in. $300-500

876. Moss Agate Seal Paste Box, China, 19th century, dia. 3 7/8 in. $300-500

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880. Jade Carving, China, finely carved as a caparisoned elephant, the stone white with pale russet markings, ht. 2 1/4, lg. 3 1/2 in. $300-500

881. Jade Carving, China, depicting a recumbent ram riding on clouds, holding a lingzhi sprig in its mouth, the stone of pale celadon color with russet inclusions, ht. 2, lg. 2 1/4 in. $300-500 882. Jade Carving, China, 19th century, depicting a boy with a recumbent buffalo, the stone of semi-translucent pale celadon color with dark markings, lg. 5 5/8 in. $300-500 883. Jade Carving, China, 19th century, depicting a recumbent horse, with its head turned backwards touching one hoof, the stone of semitranslucent celadon-white color with dark streaking, ht. 1 1/4, lg. 2 in. $300-500 884. Jade Carving, China, 19th century, depicting a squirrel and grapes, the stone of semi-translucent gray-white color, lg. 1 7/8 in. $300-500 885. Jade Carving, China, 19th century, depicting a monkey riding on a recumbent horse, implying the rebus “Ma shang feng hou” (May you be promoted to Marquis soon), the stone of semi-translucent gray-white color, ht. 1 5/8, lg. 2 7/8 in. $300-500

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886. Jade Carving, China, 19th century, depicting a recumbent horse with its head turned backwards, the stone of semi-translucent gray-white color, ht. 1 1/4, lg. 2 1/8 in. $300-500 887. Jade Carving, China, 19th century, depicting a recumbent water buffalo holding a lingzhi sprig in its mouth, the stone of pale celadon color with dark brown markings, lg. 2 1/4 in. $300-500 888. Jade Carving, China, 19th century, depicting a recumbent mythical animal qilin, the stone of semi-translucent yellow-celadon color with russet marking, ht. 1 5/8, lg. 2 3/4 in. $300-500 889. Jade Carving, China, depicting a recumbent mythical animal qilin, with its head turned to its back, the stone of gray celadon color with dark inclusions, ht. 2 1/8, lg. 3 3/8 in. $300-500

892. Jade Carving, China, depicting a recumbent horse with its four legs tucked underneath, the stone of semi-translucent yellow color, lg. 2 1/8 in. $300-500

890. Jade Carving, China, depicting a recumbent ram with its four legs tucked underneath, the stone of sea green and dark brown colors, ht. 1 7/8, lg. 2 3/8 in. $300-500

893. Jade Carving, China, depicting a recumbent horse with its four legs tucked underneath, the stone of pale celadon color, lg. 2 1/8 in. $300-500

891. Jade Carving, China, depicting a phoenix holding a peony sprig in its mouth, the stone of gray-white color with russet markings, ht. 2 1/4, lg. 3 1/2 in. $300-500

894. Jade Carving, China, depicting a wild goose with its head turned back, the stone of yellow-green color to one side and dark brown to the other, ht. 1 7/8, lg. 2 7/8 in. $300-500

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895. Jade Carving, China, depicting a caparisoned elephant with its four legs tucked underneath, the stone of semi-translucent gray-white color with russet areas, lg. approx. 2 in. $300-500 896. Three Jade Carvings, China, three animals: a sparrow, a rabbit, and a chicken, lg. to 1 3/8 in. $300-500 897. Two Jade Carvings, China, one depicting a small monkey atop a bee, the other a duck, the stones of celadon-white color, each lg. 1 3/8 in. $300-500 898. Two Jade Pendants, China, late 19th century, each of crescent shape, one carved in openwork with boys at play amidst leafy scrolls, the other with a pair of fish amidst peony branches, the stones of gray-white color, lg. 6 1/8, 5 7/8 in. $300-500 899. Eleven Small Jade Plaques, China, 19th century, ten small jades carved in openwork with various designs, one pendant with double-fish design, the stones of gray-white color, lg. to 3 in. $200-300

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900. Jade Rhyton, China, 19th century, the cup finely carved in various reliefs with a recluse and his attendants in a mountainous landscape with a pavilion and pines, the stone of semi-translucent gray-white color with russet markings (mainly to the bottom), wood stand carved in openwork with pine branches, ht. 5 in. $300-500 901. Three Hardstone Carvings, China, a frog, a bird, and Shou Lao, lg. to 1 5/8 in. $100-150 902. Jade Tsung, China, yellow color with green mottled inclusions, carved with symmetrical angles at the ends and decorated with incised circle, bored vertically, ht. 7 3/4 in. $200-300 903. Jade Tsung, China, calcified jade in colors of green, tan, black, carved with symmetrical angles at the ends decorated with incised circle, bored vertically, ht. 12 5/8 in. $300-500 904. Jade and Bronze Buckle, China, gilt-bronze buckle with inserted white jade plaque of a phoenix, with stand, lg. 3 3/4 in. $300-500

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905. Set of Fifteen Jade Belt Plaques, China, Yuan to Ming period, 14th/15th century, celadon/gray stones with russet areas, carving of dragons and clouds, lg. 1/2 to 3 1/2 in. $1,000-1,500 906. Silver Wine Pot and Warmer, China, octagonal shape with alternating lozenges decorated with flowers and birds, and bats with shou characters, mark to base, ht. 3 in. $200-300 907. Ordos Gilt Deer, China, hollow cast gilt-bronze reclining ram, lg. 4 in. $400-600

908. Gilt-bronze Vase, China, ovoid shape with flaring wide mouth, overall decoration of S-form bands, ht. 3 in. $400-600 909. Bronze Mirror, China, outer bands of mirror-back decorated in relief with scrolling grapevines, birds, and butterflies, the central area with grapes and chilong, dia. 7 7/8 in. $400-600 910. Scholar’s Rock, China, in the form of a tall mountain, the black stone with white veining and wrinkled surface, with stand and a painting of the rock, painting bears signature and seal of C.C. Wang, ht. 12 1/2 in. Provenance: Ex Collection of C.C. Wang. Literature: E. & J. Frankel, The C.C. Wang Family Collection of Fantastic Rocks, pl. no. 4, p. 12. $800-1,200

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911. Pair of Gray Stone Chilong, China, each carved in the shape of a coiling chilong on a base, ht. 15 x 14 in. $800-1,200

911A. Buddhist Stele, China, Northern Wei dynastystyle, rectangular gray limestone, low relief carving in the upper niche of Shakyamuni flanked by two attendants, with lower panels of donors, guardians, disciples, and bodhisattvas, the lower section with calligraphy flanked by panels of guardians and lions, with stand, ht. 30 7/8 x 19 3/8 in. $2,000-3,000

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912. Seated Buddha, China, Northern Wei dynasty-style, seated in the lotus pose on a lotus base in the mudra of fearlessness, with red polychrome decoration and gilding, ht. 28 1/2 in. $800-1,200

912A. Buddhist Stele, China, Northern Wei dynasty-style, seated Maitreya in royal pose on a double-lotus base, with stand, ht. 30 1/4 in. $2,000-3,000

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916. Two Table Screens, China, soapstone plaques with applied hardstone flowers, rocks, and birds, with carved wood stands, ht. 20 3/4 in. $300-500 913

917. Porcelain Table Screen, China, painted scene of fulushou (the God of Wisdom with attendants), rosewood frame and stand, ht. 32 in. $500-700 918. Inlaid Bowenite Plaque, China, round plaque inlaid with semiprecious stones and jade in a flower and bird pattern, gilded flower painting on the reverse, ht. 24 1/2 in. including stand. $300-500 919. Pair of Blue and White Garden Seats, China, ht. 18 1/2, dia. 12 in. $300-500 920. Porcelain Plaque, China, decorated with an enamel scene of a man and woman in a country setting with roosters in the foreground, calligraphy in the u.l. corner, lg. 15, wd. 9 3/4 in. $200-300 921. Pair of Hardstone Flower and Gilt Lacquered Planters, China, each with a large arrangement of hardstone flowers in red lacquered containers decorated with musicians, with stands, ht. 26 in. $600-800 922. Pair of Hardstone Trees in Cloisonné Planters, China, exceptionally large and finely carved flowers and leaves in carnelian and aventurine with large branch, in cloisonné planters with lotus and tendril motif, lg. 58, ht. 36 in. $800-1,200

913. Wooden Kuan Yin, China, seated figure in the royal pose, remnants of polychrome decoration, ht. 32 in. $800-1,200

914. Sancai Buddhist Tile, China, depicting four seated Buddhas in a temple setting, wd. 22, ht. 12 3/4 in. $300-500

915. Ivory Inlaid Screen, China, landscape with a phoenix, pine trees, clouds, rocks, pagodas, and court ladies and children, mother-of-pearl inlaid border of scrolling lotus and tendrils, ht. 22 1/4 x 16 1/2 in. $500-700

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923. Large Standing Figure, China, an official with glazed green robes, holding a fan, standing on an aubergine glazed double cicada blade base, ht. 20 in. $500-700 924. Famille Rose Vase, China, famille rose decoration of auspicious symbols with lappet and lingzhi bands, scroll handles, Daoguang sixcharacter mark on base, ht. 11 1/4 in. $300-400 925. Blue and White Bowl, China, decorated with lotus and tendrils with Daoguang six-character mark on base, dia. 6 1/2 in. $300-500

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926. Porcelain Vase, China, 19th century, decorated with blue enameled cloud formations and cranes, Daoguang mark on base, ht. 7 3/4 in. $500-700

932. Ducai Bowl, China, deep bowl with enamel roundels of pomegranate trees, Qianlong mark at base, dia. 6 in. $300-500

927. Overglaze Enamel Vase, China, decorated with phoenixes and peonies on an orange ground, ht. 10 in. $100-150

933. Large Porcelain Covered Bowl, China, domed shape decorated with enamel bats, peaches, and shou characters on a yellow ground, shen si tang zhi four-character iron red mark on base, dia. 10 1/4 in. $300-500

928. Pair of Blue and White Plates, China, double underglaze rings at interior rim, exterior decorated with silkworms, dia. 5 1/4 in. $400-600 929. Porcelain Bowl, China, decorated with enamel scrolling flowers and tendrils on a yellow ground, Guangxu six-character mark on base, dia. 11 1/4 in. $300-500 930. Blue and White Dish, China, with dragon, pearl, and fire clouds in a center roundel and on exterior band, Yangtong six-character mark on base, dia. 6 3/8 in. $200-300 931. Blue and White Vase, China, baluster form with elongated neck, decorated with figures and boats in a mountain landscape with stylized grass border to rim and base, Qianlong six-character mark on base, ht. 13 7/8 in. $200-300

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934. Pair of Famille Rose Plates, China, both decorated with a quail and flowers, Yongzheng six-character mark on base, dia. 4 3/4 in. $250-350 935. Pink Bowl with Reserves, China, reserves decorated with flowering branches, overall pink glaze with scrolling grasses, Qianlong sixcharacter mark on base, dia. 6 1/4 in. $200-300 936. Enameled Porcelain Vase, China, baluster form decorated with flowers in various containers, and scrolling lotus and bats at the neck, on a yellow ground, lappet band at base and lingzhi at the rim, with elephant ears, Jiaqing six-character mark on base, ht. 11 1/4 in. $250-350 937. Straw Glazed Meiping, China, incised design of scrolling lotus and tendrils, ht. 13 1/4 in. $200-300

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938. Porcelain Vase, China, Republic period, baluster form, decorated with a landscape with fishermen, calligraphic inscription, red mark on base, ht. 17 in. $250-350

944. Blue and White Plate, China, decorated with underglaze blue lotus blossoms and pods in center with scrolling bands of lotus and waves on interior and exterior rim, dia. 13 in. $300-500

939. Porcelain Plaque, China, enameled painted landscape with calligraphy inscription, ht. 14 x 9 3/8 in. $100-150

945. Blanc de Chine Kuan Yin, China, seated on a lotus pedestal with eighteen arms, ht. 9 1/2 in. $400-600

940. Pair of Porcelain Vases, China, each with molded panels enclosing antique objects, overall yellow glaze, (drilled to base), ht. 9 1/2 in. $200-300

946. Blue and White Censer, China, decorated with officials and attendants in garden landscape with lotus and lattice border and three taotie feet, glass stand, dia. 10 3/8 in. $200-300

941. Famille Verte Bowl, China, Kangxi period (1662-1722), decorated with a scholar and attendants seated at game board and viewing a horseback military processional, dia. 15 1/4 in. $300-500 942. Brush Pot, China, Kangxi period (1662-1722), famille verte decoration of a mother and children, with palm leaf and rocks, ht. 5 7/8 in. $2,000-3,000 943. Two Famille Rose Figurines, China, late 19th century, an official and his attendant, ht. 9 1/4, 6 in. $250-350

947. Iron Red, Blue, and White Bowl, China, interior roundel with iron red dragon against underglaze blue waves, exterior with scrolling iron red dragons, fish, chilong, and an elephant against underglaze blue waves, key fret borders to rim and base, six-character Guangxu mark on base, (restoration), dia. 8 1/8 in. $700-900 948. Champlevé K’nan Ti, China, standing figure in robes decorated with dragons, shou characters, and key fret design, mark to base, ht. 16 3/8 in. $200-300

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949. Wall Vase, China, ge-type cong shape, overall celadon glaze with dark crackles imitating “iron wire gold thread” effect, (damage to foot), ht. 11 3/8 in. $2,000-3,000 950. Large Lung Chuan Bowl, China, deep round shape with lotus rim, incised decoration of phoenixes and clouds with central reserve of a lotus blossom and leaves, dia. 16 3/8 in. $4,000-6,000

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951. Pair of Porcelain Plates, China, the Eight Immortals on a yellow and red ground, shou medallion to the center, Qianlong mark on base, dia. 16 in. $400-600 952. Blue and White Plate, China, underglaze blue dragon and pearl in clouds, Qianlong mark at base, dia. 7 in. $150-250 953. Large Porcelain Charger, China, decorated with a band of enameled auspicious symbols surrounding a central roundel of scrolling flowers with lappet band at rim interior, Guangxu six-character mark on base, dia. 13 3/4 in. $300-400 954. Two Blue and White Bowls, China, one decorated with Ming-style scrolling lotus bands, Xuande sixcharacter mark on base, dia. 6 3/4; the other shallow lobed shape decorated with phoenixes, Xuande mark on base, dia. 6 1/4 in. $200-300

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955. Red Porcelain Bowl, China, the bulbous sides painted with a multitude of flowers on a crimson ground, Kangxi mark to the base, dia. 6 1/2, ht. 3 1/4 in. $200-300 956. Peachbloom Water Coupe, China, Kangxi sixcharacter mark on base, dia. 4 3/4 in. $300-500 957. Blue Gilt-painted Vase, China, baluster form, blue glaze decorated with gilt painting of phoenixes and plum trees, ht. 20 1/4 in. $300-500 958. Two Porcelain Chargers, China, 18th century, (damage), dia. 17 in. $800-1,200

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959. Slip Decorated Jar, China, brown on tan glaze, (numerous cracks and chips), ht. 14 in. $400-600

965. Wu Tsai Jar, China, 19th century, overglaze scrolling decoration of grasses and flowers with frolicking boys, ht. 7 1/2 in. $200-300

960. K’ang Hsi Famille Verte Plate, China, decorated with branches of Buddha’s hand citron, chrysanthemum, and plum, dia. 10 3/4 in. $250-350

966. Blanc-de-Chine Figure, China, molded as the “Thousand Arm” Guanyin atop a triple-lotus stand, allover creamy white glaze, ht. 8 3/8 in. $200-300

961. Fahua Jardinière, China, 20th century, decorated with dragons, phoenixes, and lotus, with lappet band at base, ht. 14 in. $300-400 962. Blue and White Ewer, China, 20th century, decorated in underglaze blue with a cartouche enclosing peach branches to either side, on a stylized flower scroll ground, ht. 9 3/8 in. $200-300 963. Pair of Fahua-style Meiping Vases, China, each decorated with raised flowers, rocks, and butterflies, with turquoise and straw glazes on deep purple ground, tall lappets around the base, ht. 12 in. $600-800 964. Pair of Ge-type Vases, China, archaic object cong shape, molded with horizontal flanges, the rectangular body surmounted by a circular neck, overall pale bluish-celadon glaze suffused with “iron wire gold thread,” Guangxu six-character mark on base, with stands, ht. 11 1/4 in. $800-1,200

967. Green Glazed Dragon Dish, China, central roundel with dragon, pearl, and clouds with exterior band of same motif, unglazed base, dia. 6 1/2 in. $200-300 968. Famille Rose Plate, China, decorated with shuangxi characters, peaches, and bats, Guangxu six-character mark on base, dia. 10 in. $250-350 969. Porcelain Bowl, China, 19th century, the sides enameled with bands of flowers and auspicious symbols, dia. 5 1/4, ht. 2 1/2 in. $100-150 970. Wine Pot, China, 19th century, peach-form cadogan pot, turquoise and purple glaze, ht. 7 in. $200-300

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971. Porcelain Planter, China, tapered square shape, with enameled branching peonies and underglaze blue key fret to rim, four-character “tai he di an” mark on base, ht. 9 1/2 in. $1,500-2,000 972. Porcelain Ducai Bowl, China, decorated with hen and chicks with rocks, flowers, and grasses, Yongzheng six-character mark on base, with box, dia. 4 1/2 in. $300-500 973. Large Porcelain Vase, China, baluster shape with elongated neck, decorated with reserves of a monk with children on a yellow glaze ground with scrolling lotus and tendrils, with lappet and ruyi borders, Qianlong mark on base, ht. 18 3/8 in. $500-700 974. “Mille-Fleur” Pen, China, painted in famille rose palette and gilt with a multitude of flowers, “Da qing Qianlong nian zhi” mark to one side, lg. 10 in. $250-350 975. An Hua Porcelain Vase, China, 19th century, the hu-shaped body with an hua decoration of a dragon striding amidst clouds, allover creamy white glaze, wood stand, Qianlong mark to the base, ht. 3 3/8 in. $600-800 976. Embroidered Cushion, China, yellow silk embroidery of dragons and flower cartouches, (considerable abrasion to the surface), ht. approx. 7 1/2, dia. approx. 9 3/4 in. $300-500

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977. Blue and White Brush Pot, China, decorated with an official, horse, and attendants standing beneath a willow tree, with rocks, ht. 7 3/4 in. $300-500 978. Porcelain Covered Box, China, 20th century, decorated with enamel birds and flowers, ht. 5 in. $250-350 979. Pair of Porcelain Dishes, China, decorated with green and aubergine dragons and flowers on a yellow ground, Guangzu mark on base, dia. 4 1/4 in. $600-800 980. Dragon Wine Cup, China, 19th century, decorated with two orange scrolling dragons and pearls on a relief white cloud ground, Daoguang mark on base, dia. 2 3/4 in. $400-600 981. Blue and White Yuhuchun Vase, China, underglaze blue decoration of bamboo, plantain leaves, and flowers amidst fencing at lower portion of vase, ht. 13 in. $200-300 982. Tall Porcelain Vase, China, baluster form with overall turquoise glaze, chilong handles, Qinglong six-character mark on base, ht. 13 5/8 in. $300-400

983. Pair of Green Cups, China, both with Yongzheng six-character mark on base, dia. 3 1/8 in. $150-250

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984. Pair of Porcelain Elephants, orange glazed bodies with underglaze blue decoration, 7 x 6 in. $200-300 985. Pair of Kuang Hsu Yellow Dishes, China, pair of dragons and pearl in center roundel, Kuang Hsu six-character mark on base, dia. 5 in. $300-500 986. Yellow Porcelain Bowl and Vase, China, bowl with mark on base, dia. 4 3/8; gourd-shape vase with Yongzheng six-character mark on base, ht. 2 in. $250-350 987. Three Temoku Tea Bowls, China, hare’s fur decoration, (chip to rim on one), dia. 5 in. $200-300 988. Blue and White Plate, China, 18th century, underglaze blue design of peonies and tendrils, Guangxu six-character mark on base, dia. 9 3/4 in. $250-350

989. Blue and White Vase, China, compressed baluster shape with scrolling foo dogs and peonies between a ruyi band on the shoulder and lappet band at base, six-character Jiajing underglaze blue mark at the base of the everted mouth with key fret motif, ht. 5 3/4 in. $400-600 990. Blue and White Bottle Vase, China, 19th century, the bulbous body painted in underglaze blue simulating the “heaping and piling” effect with stylized lotus flowers borne on leafy scrolls, the neck with upright plantain leaves, Guangxu mark on base, ht. 15 in. $8,000-12,000

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991. Pair of Square Vases, China, 19th century, Qianlong mark on base, ht. 15 in. $300-500

996. Three-piece Zhuanyin Porcelain Vase, China, jar-form, base decorated with pierced dragon roundels on a green ground with flowers and butterflies, ht. 13 in. $400-600 997. Blue and White Plate, China, landscape decoration with a scholar on a horse, his attendant crossing a bridge, four-character Kangxi mark on base, dia. 5 5/8 in. $200-300 998

998. Wucai Vase, China, gu shape and enameled decoration, the top section with warriors in a garden, the middle section with flowers and rocks, the bottom section with Immortal peach and Buddha’s hand citron, “cracked ice” underglaze blue border at rim, ht. 17 in. $600-800 999. Wucai Beaker Vase, China, Transitional period, 17th century, the top section depicting dignitaries exchanging gifts in a garden setting, above a band of camellia and rose sprays in the middle, and peach and pomegranate sprigs around the foot, ht. 16 1/4 in. Provenance: Sotheby’s New York, Chinese Works of Art, September 2005. $8,500-9,500 1000. Porcelain Bowl, China, overall aubergine glaze with incised dragon, pearl, and clouds, Yuantong six-character mark on base, dia. 4 5/8 in. $200-300 1001. Ceramic Censer, China, traditional form with overall robin’s-egg blue glaze, mythical beast handles, incised Qinglong six-character mark on base, dia. 3 3/4 in. $200-300

992. Chinese Teapot, China, decorated with red and green dragons and peonies, dia. 3 1/4 in. $200-300 993. Blue and White Stem Plate, China, center roundel decorated with gourds, bats, and tendrils, with lingzhi band and auspicious symbols surrounding the exterior, Qianlong mark on base, dia. 6 3/4 in. $250-350 994. Blue and White Charger, China, decorated with underglaze blue dragon and pearl with plantain, bamboo, and grasses in a rock formation, dia. 15 in. $300-400 995. Famille Verte Flask Vase, China, early 20th century, decorated with antique objects to front and back, characters to the narrow sides, “Guan Yao Nei Zao” mark to the base, ht. 6 3/4 in. $200-300

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1002. Beehive Water Coupe, China, the dome engraved with three archaic dragon medallions, the glaze of deep pinkish tone mottled with lighter areas and tinged green at the base, Kangxi six-character mark on base, ht. 3 3/4 in. $200-300 1003. Narcissus Bowl, China, elongated form with flowers and rocks, lg. 9 1/2 in. $300-500 1004. Porcelain Brush Pot, China, hexagonal form, the sides finely painted in famille verte palette with Immortals in a landscape, Qianlong mark on turquoise glazed base, ht. 4 1/2, dia. 3 3/4 in. $200-300 1005. Porcelain Bowl, China, the slightly bulbous sides carved with dragons and painted in sancai palette with peonies and butterflies, Kangxi mark to the base, dia. 5 7/8, ht. 2 3/4 in. $150-250

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1006. Blue and White Seal Paste Box, China, finely painted in underglaze blue with stylized lotus flowers borne on leafy tendrils, Qianlong mark to the base, dia. 4 3/4 in. $200-300

1011. Porcelain Brush Pot, China, gilt decoration on a blue ground, central band with scrolling dragons and lotus, with lappet bands at rim and base, Yongzhen six-character mark on base, ht. 6 7/8 in. $250-350

1007. Porcelain Double Gourd, China, enameled double gourd supported by three boys, ht. 5 1/2 in. $200-300

1012. Ying Qing Vase, China, guanyin ping shape, with pale blue glaze, everted rim and stylized dragon lugs, Qianlong six-character mark on base, ht. 10 1/2 in. $250-350

1008. Tea Dust Vase, China, 20th century, surface decorated with unglazed brown bow-string marks, Qianlong mark on the base, ht. 10 in. $200-500 1009. Gilt and Blue Vase, China, baluster shape with flaring rim, with lotus and tendrils and auspicious symbols, shou character on elongated neck, scroll handles, turquoise glaze to interior and base, six-character Qianlong mark on base, ht. 12 3/8 in. $300-400 1010. Tea Dust Vase, China, bottle form, Qianlong mark on base, ht. 13 1/2 in. $300-400

1013. Jilon Porcelain Vase, China, baluster shape with flaring mouth, blue monochrome glaze, six-character Qianlong mark on base, ht. 16 in. $1,000-2,000 1014. Porcelain Bowl, China, overall blue glaze with white interior, Qianlong six-character mark on base, dia. 4 1/4 in. $200-300 1015. Blue and White Bowl, China, 19th century, underglaze blue wave pattern and overglaze red dragons, Guangxu mark on base, dia. 8 1/4 in. $300-500

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1016. Blue and White Bowl, China, decorated with underglaze blue figures dancing and playing musical instruments, Guangxu six-character mark on base, dia. 4 in. $300-500

1021. Porcelain Covered Jar, China, round shape with enameled decoration of Chinese cabbage and various insects, cover with round finial, ht. 12 in. $400-600

1017. Wrist Rest, China, amber-gold stone with Lei Gong standing on clouds, inlaid mother-of-pearl maker’s mark at bottom left, Qianlong mark on the reverse, lg. 7 1/2 in. $200-300

1022. Ge-type Washer, China, root form, the celadon glaze with light brown crackling, incised mark on base, dia. 4 in. $150-250

1018. Doucai Plate, China, the interior painted with a roundel enclosing a pair of mandarin ducks in a lotus pond, the exterior decorated similarly, Yongzheng mark to the base, dia. 7 in. $200-300 1019. Pair of Porcelain Bowls, China, mid-19th century, interior decorated with underglaze blue flowers, waves and rocks, exterior four roundels decorated with various flowers, fruits, and auspicious symbols, Daoguang mark on base, dia. 6, ht. 2 7/8 in. $400-600 1020. Pair of Famille Rose Plates, China, decorated with character in roundels with scrolling flowers and tendrils, Qianlong six-character mark on base, dia. 9 3/4 in. $200-300

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1023. Tea Pitcher, China, K’ang Hsi period (1662-1722), famille verte decoration of horses and flowers strewn on a watery surface, fitted as lamp, ht. 17 3/4 in. $300-500 1024. Three Scholar’s Objects, China, blue and white Ming-style porcelain book and scroll, decorated with scrolling lotus and tendrils, both with six-character Jiaqing mark on base, ht. 3 1/4; and an inkstone with inscribed characters, lg. 5 5/8 in. $200-300 1025. Peking Enamel Vase, China, pear shape with elongated neck and flaring mouth, decorated with the “One Hundred Deer” in a mountain landscape, with lappet and lingzhi bands, Qianlong four-character mark on base, ht. 11 1/8 in. $300-500

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1026. Porcelain Bottle Vase, China, decorated with enameled dragon, pearl, and cloud motif with bands of scrolling lotus and tendrils, all on a white ground with lappet and lingzhi bands, Qianlong six-character mark on base, ht. 9 in. $250-350 1027. Porcelain Vase, China, baluster form, decorated with officials, attendants, and musicians in a courtyard, the shoulder and neck decorated with scrolling flowers, chilong handles, and lappet and lingzhi bands, Qianlong six-character mark on base, ht. 12 1/2 in. $2,500-3,500 1028. Famille Rose Vase, China, pear-shaped with decoration of a dragon and phoenix among scrolling clouds, Yuantong six-character mark on base, ht. 11 1/2 in. $300-500 1029. Porcelain Brush Pot, China, decorated in iron red and gilt with stylized shou characters, on a blue and white brocade ground, “Shi Dai Wen Zhang” mark to the base, ht. 5 7/8, dia. 7 1/2 in. $200-300 1030. Porcelain Plate, China, finely painted in famille rose palette with bats amidst peaches borne on leafy branches, Yongzheng mark to the base, dia. 8 1/8 in. $300-400

1031. Blue Porcelain Vase, China, ovoid, with robin’s-egg blue glaze suffused with light brown crackle, six-character Yongzheng mark to base, ht. 5 1/2 in. $400-600 1032. Pair of Doucai Cups, China, 18th century, the side of each finely painted with Buddha’s hand citron, peach, and lychee branches, with a peony roundel to the interior, Yongzheng mark to the base, dia. 2 7/8 in. $300-500 1033. Bottle-form Vase, China, relief decorated with rocks, birds, and plum branches on a yellow ground, ht. 21 1/2 in. $200-300 1034. Wucai Gu Vase, China, double ring on base, ht. 18 in.

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1035. Shuangxi Charger, China, overall decoration of shuangxi characters in red with an enameled central roundel with blue character, dia. 11 in. $300-400 1036. Large Blue and White Bowl, China, with a design of bamboo, melons, and grapes with scrolling flower and lotus bands, dia. 9 3/4 in. $300-400

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1037. Painted Porcelain Vase, China, famille rose with lappet bands surrounding young boys playing in a courtyard, scroll lugs, Jiajing six-character mark on base, ht. 11 1/4 in. $700-900 1038. Pair of Fencai Vases, China, overall decoration of pink plum blossoms suspended in a web of netting, scrolling bands on shoulder and base, Jiajing mark on base, ht. 11 1/2 in. $400-600 1039. Fencai Vase, China, 19th century, decorated with an overglaze enamel scene of scholars and attendants in a landscape with floating pavilion with underglaze blue and overenamel stylized flower bands at top and bottom of vase, Qianlong mark on base, ht. 13 1/2 in. $500-700 1040. Red and Green Enameled Box and Cover, China, 19th century, square quatrefoil shape, the cover painted in underglaze blue with a fore-fronting dragon amidst polychrome enameled flaming clouds interspersed with red peony blooms, the sides of the box decorated en suite, Jiajing mark to the base, 4 x 5 3/4 x 5 3/4 in. $1,500-2,500

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1041. Brush Rest, China, late Ming/early Ching period, polychrome red, green, and blue decoration of scrolling dragons and clouds with waves at base, hollow, lg. 6 1/4 in. $2,000-2,500

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1042. Pair of Famille Rose Vases, China, overall decoration of butterflies and flowers, ht. 17 3/4 in. $200-300 1043. Iron Red Vase, China, globular form decorated with underglaze iron red bands of scrolling lotus and tendrils, ht. 5 1/4 in. $200-300 1044. Porcelain Plate, China, the exterior painted in famille rose palette with five bats, each suspending auspicious symbols, the interior with a stylized shou roundel in iron red, dia. 6 3/4 in. $200-300 1045. Porcelain Cup and Seal Box, China, cup decorated with figures, Yongzheng six-character mark on base, dia. 2 5/8; seal box with mark on base, dia. 2 3/4 in. $200-300

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1046. Famille Verte Cup, China, decorated with chrysanthemums, Yongzheng six-character mark on base, dia. 3 1/8 in. $250-350 1047. Porcelain Vase, China, ovoid body with bands of plantain leaves, stylized phoenix and fret design, Qianlong mark on base, ht. 11 1/4 in. $300-500 1048. Blue and White Meiping Ewer, China, Ming-style, with an Immortal on a donkey with attendants, prunus, palm, and rocks, border at shoulder with clouds and horses, three lugs, border of waves, (damage), ht. 12 1/2 in. $200-300 1049. Porcelain Jar, China, late 20th century, baluster form with figural landscape, temple, and calligraphic inscription, grisaille and iron red band to rim and foot, mark on base and dated 1963, ht. 17 in. $300-400 1050. Celadon Jade Hanging Vase and Cover, China, 20th century, the hu-form vase with relief carving of flowering branches, the neck flanked by a pair of loop handles with loose rings joined by chained handles with a bat at the top end (for suspension on the hardwood stand), the cover with carved finial, overall ht. 16 in. $250-350 1051. Blue and White Jar with Wood Cover, China, ovoid shape, decorated in overall design of prunus on a “cracked ice” ground with a wood cover of pierced prunus design, underglaze blue double ring, ht. 8 1/2 in. $400-600

1052. Famille Rose Vase, China, overall decoration of orange-red bats with ruyi clouds, the shoulder with a band of scrolling lotus and tendrils, and lappet and lingzhi bands, Guangxu six-character mark on base, ht. 14 7/8 in. $300-500 1053. Porcelain Charger, Kuang Hsu mark (1873-1908) and probably of the period, designs of bats and clouds, dia. 14 in. $800-1,200 1054. Malachite Frog and Lotus Leaf Stand, China, inlaid eyes, lg. 10 in. $300-500 1055. Pair of Celadon Vases, China, archaic ritual jade cong shape, with raised design of trigrams to each side, overall light olive green glaze, Qianlong mark to the base, ht. 11 3/8 in. $400-600 1056. Pair of Polychrome Bowls, China, ribbed shallow bowl painted with female figures in landscape, Yuantong six-character mark on base, dia. 4 3/4 in. $300-500 1057. Doucai Stem Bowl, China, interior decorated with a lotus roundel, exterior with lotus and Sanskrit characters, Yongzheng mark on base, ht. 4 in. $300-400 1058. Blue and White Charger, China, center decorated in underglaze blue peonies and phoenixes with scrolling bands of peonies and waves, dia. 17 in. $300-400

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1059. T’ang Pillow, China, sancai glaze with bands of stylized flowers, lg. 6 in. $200-300

1066. Yixing Ware Yi Hsing, China, finely vividly molded as a melon, with insects to the top, dia. approx. 6 3/4 in. $150-250

1060. Blue and White Stem Bowl, China, Ming-style decoration of scrolling lotus and tendrils, Qianlong six-character mark on inside of foot, ht. 2 3/4, dia. 5 7/8 in. $800-1,200

1067. Pair of White Porcelain Cups, China, mounted on lotus and flowering plum branches, dia. 3 5/8 in. $200-300

1061. Tall Blue and White Vase, China, underglaze blue decoration with scholars seated in pavilions, boating, and walking in a mountainous landscape, bamboo surrounding neck, ht. 20 1/4 in. $300-500

1068. Two Blue and White Wares, China, a bowl with underglaze blue design of scholars and attendants at pleasurable pursuits, and a bottle vase with ribbed body and elongated neck, decorated with underglaze blue ladies in two roundels, and two roundels on the neck with scrolling lotus and tendril bands, both with Kangxi mark on base, bowl dia. 7 3/4, bottle ht. 10 1/4 in. $250-350

1062. Clair de Lune Censer, China, traditional shape with rounded ears rising from rim, dia. 2 3/4 in. $200-300 1063. Bloodstone Washer, China, chilong and clouds carved in relief, dia. 3 3/4 in. $200-300 1064. Blue and White Covered Jar, China, decorated with foo dogs and scrolling clouds, domed cover with wide flaring mouth, ht. 10 3/8 in. $300-500 1065. Large Blue and White Jar, China, squat baluster shape, Ming-style decoration of scrolling lotus and tendrils with lappet band at rim, ht. 7 3/4, dia. 11 in. $300-400

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1069. Blue and White Vase, China, baluster form, mountain landscape with scholars and pavilions, ht. 20 1/4 in. $250-350 1070. Pair of Han Dynasty Horse Heads, with red pigment, ht. 5 3/4 in. $200-300 1071. Garlic-mouth Vase, China, baluster-form body decorated with two bird and flower cartouches, with elongated neck rising to a pink lotus blossom, overall scrolling lotus and tendrils design, Qianlong sixcharacter mark to base, ht. 14 3/8 in. $200-300

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1072. Blue and White Bowl, China, underglaze blue butterfly roundel to interior center, exterior with flower roundels, Yongzheng mark at base, dia. 8 1/4 in. $100-150

1075. Celadon Censer, China, ju-i relief decoration at rim, Qianlong mark on base, dia. 3 3/4 in. $100-150

1073. Porcelain Vase, China, famille rose decoration of flowers, rocks, and two birds on a white ground, Yongzheng six-character mark to the base, ht. 13 3/4 in. $200-300

1076. Porcelain Bowl, China, 18th century, overall lemon yellow glaze, Yongzheng mark on base, dia. 3 5/8 in. $200-300

1074. Yellow Vase, China, baluster shape with yellow glaze, two lugs attached to either side of the body, two pierced openings on rim of foot, Yongzheng mark on base, ht. 5 1/2 in. $300-500

1077. White Molded Vase, China, 18th century, relief decoration of scrolling lotus borne on tendrils, Qianlong mark on base, ht. 6 in. $400-600

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1078. Famille Verte Gu Vase, China, the exterior decorated with figures in various attitudes, double circle on base, ht. 18 1/2 in. $200-300

1090. Porcelain Dish, China, black ground with green enameled scrolling lotus and tendrils, Yongzheng six-character mark on base, dia. 5 7/8 in. $300-500

1079. Blue and White Vase, China, 19th century, square form decorated with scholars and attendants, (small chip at base), ht. 13 1/4 in. $200-300

1091. Porcelain Vase, China, globular shape with waisted neck ending in everted mouth with ruyi-style handles, overall robin’s-egg blue glaze, impressed Qianlong mark on base, ht. 10 3/4 in. $300-500

1080. Pair of Pewter Wine Cups, China, 19th/early 20th century, cast in the form of archaic ritual vessels, chueh, surface with engraved details, ht. 4 in. $100-150

1092. Yellow Cha Dou, China, overall yellow glaze with four-character mark on base, ht. 3 3/8 in. $200-300

1081. Celadon Vase, China, 19th century, baluster-shape, sea green crackled glaze, ht. 8 3/4 in. $200-300

1093. Porcelain Dish, China, interior decorated with bats and shou characters, exterior decorated with gilt butterflies and melons on a blue glazed ground, Qianlong six-character on base, dia. 6 5/8 in. $300-500

1082. Celadon Vase, China, 19th century, baluster-shape, flaring mouth, crackled glaze, ht. 8 1/2 in. $200-300 1083. Porcelain Covered Box, China, 19th century, cover with cartouche of a dragon and phoenix, Qianlong mark on base, dia. 10 in. $200-300 1084. Porcelain Vase, China, decorated with auspicious symbols within two cartouches on a white ground with white relief stylized flowers and bats, elephant handles, Qianlong mark on base, ht. 8 1/2 in. $100-150 1085. Copper Red Vase, China, meiping shape with dripped glaze to foot, thinning to white at neck, ht. 6 3/4 in. $100-150 1086. Blanc de Chine Bowl, China, bowl in the shape of a lotus flower with applied flowering buds and leaves, dia. 8 in. $100-150 1087. Stoneware Vase, southern China, 19th century, purple and turquoise glaze over a dark brown body, two-character inscriptions on the base, ht. 11 in. $200-300 1088. Pair of Sang de Boeuf Vases, China, each large baluster vase with flaring rim and red/purple glaze dripping to interior of mouth, (drilled), ht. 14 1/2 in. $200-300 1089. Hexagonal Planter, China, decorated with enamel figures in a traditional landscape on a white ground, ht. 6, dia. 9 in. $200-300

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1094. Serpentine Covered Vase, China, flattened square hu shape, the waisted neck flanked by dragon-head lugs with pendants, the domed cover flanked by dragon lugs, the stone a yellow-green color with minor dark green markings, ht. 6 3/4 in. $200-300 1095. Blue and White Box, China, compressed round shape, the domed cover decorated with flowers and rocks with scrolling bands of flower branches circling the sides and base, dia. 5 in. $200-300 1096. Wrist Rest, China, the convex surface finely carved in relief with a boating scene in a landscape with mountains and water, signed, lg. 8 1/4 in. $200-300 1097. Blue and White Vase, China, hexagonal, decorated with underglaze blue stylized flowers and butterflies, pomegranate handles, ht. 8 1/4 in. $200-300 1098. Blue and White Bowl, China, deep flared-rim bowl with underglaze blue decoration of a dragon, pearl, and waves, stylized flower on base, dia. 7 1/2 in. $200-300 1099. Blue and White Porcelain Charger, China, Ming-style charger with a composite flower scroll in a central medallion repeated in an edge band below a classic scroll border at the rim, a further flower scroll on the exterior between scroll and zigzag borders, the underglaze blue with contrived “heaped and piled” effect, dia. 12 3/8 in. $200-300 1100. Lang Yao Vase, China, wide-shoulder bottle vase with turquoise, lavender, and yellow flambé descending from mouth, ht. 13 1/2 in. $200-300

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1101. Jade Snuff Bottle, China, 19th century, the rectangular sides carved in low relief with an female Immortal and auspicious animals, archaic dragon lugs to the narrow sides, the stone of semi-translucent white color with russet marking, with stopper, lg. 2 1/8 in. $1,000-1,500

1105. Glass Overlay Snuff Bottle, China, early 20th century, five-colored glass overlay decoration of a ram and carp with other auspicious symbols, with stopper, lg. 1 7/8 in. $500-700

1102. Jade Snuff Bottle, China, late 19th century, the ovoid body finely carved in low relief with scholars gathering in a serene landscape to both sides, the stone of white color, green glass stopper, lg. 2 1/2 in. $1,200-1,600

1106. Turquoise Snuff Bottle, China, early 20th century, the hu-shaped body carved with high relief with birds and peony and fruit branches, domed stopper with a flower finial, lg. 1 7/8 in. $300-500

1103. Jade Snuff Bottle, China, 19th century, finely carved as a boy holding a large double gourd with bats to the surface, with stopper, the stone of semi-translucent gray-white color, lg. 1 7/8 in. $1,500-2,000

1107. Green Glass Snuff Bottle, China, early 20th century, in the shape of a Buddha’s hand citron, rose quartz stopper, lg. 2 1/4 in. $500-700

1104. Jade Snuff Bottle, China, early 20th century, carved in low relief with plum trees and bamboo shoots, with stopper, the stone of pale celadon color, lg. 2 3/8 in. $500-700

1108. Jade Snuff Bottle, China, early 20th century, the stone of white and emerald green color, with stopper, lg. 2 1/8 in. $800-1,200

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1109. Interior-painted Rock Crystal Snuff Bottle, China, 20th century, interior finely painted with boys at play in a landscape, signed “Ye Xiaofeng,” dated wuxu year autumn, with one seal, domed jadeite stopper, lg. 2 5/8 in. $400-600 1110. Jade Snuff Bottle, China, 18th/19th century, the hu-shaped body flanked by lion mask lugs, the stone of emerald and apple green color, white jade stopper, lg. 2 in. $1,000-1,500 1111. Square Jade Bottle, China, 19th century, flattened form, the narrow sides carved with animal mask lugs, the stone of semi-translucent celadon-white color, wood stand, lg. 2 1/4 in. $500-700

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1112. Jade Snuff Bottle, China, 18th/19th century, the oblong body flanked by lion mask lugs, one side carved with a stylized dragon, the other with inscriptions with “Qianlong gengwu qiu yue” mark, the stone of semitranslucent spinach green color, Qianlong mark to the base, jadeite stopper, lg. 2 1/2 in. $2,200-2,600 1113. Enameled Snuff Bottle, China, late 19th century, double-gourd shape, decorated with polychrome enamels on bronze body, with elegant ladies reading or walking in a garden scene, with stopper, Qianlong mark to the base, lg. 2 3/8 in. $300-500 1114. Amethyst Snuff Bottle, China, 19th century, the body with relief carving of chi dragons, domed stopper with a chilong finial, lg. 1 7/8 in. $500-700

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1115. Carnelian Snuff Bottle, China, 19th century, the ovoid body carved with a scholar and his attendants in a rustic landscape, dark brown skin on an ochre ground, domed coral stopper, lg. 2 in. $800-1,200

1118. Cinnabar Snuff Bottle, China, late 19th century, the sides finely carved in various reliefs scholars gathering in a landscape, on a geometric pattern ground, with stopper, lg. 2 1/2 in. $300-500

1116. Amber Snuff Bottle, China, the oblong body with slanting shoulders, flanked by lion mask lugs, green glass stopper, lg. 2 3/4 in. $400-600

1119. Jade Snuff Bottle, China, the flattened rounded body carved with a bat and cash coin, spinach green color, jade stopper, lg. 2 1/8 in. $200-300

1117. Dark Jade Snuff Bottle, China, late 19th century, the flattened hu-shaped body finely carved in relief with antique objects, orange stopper, lg. 2 1/2 in. $400-600

1120. Jade Snuff Bottle, China, the flattened hu-shaped bottle carved with a roundel to either side, flanked by openwork handles, the stone of semitranslucent white and emerald green color, lg. 2 in. $200-300

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1121. Two Hardstone Snuff Bottles, China, early 20th century, one blue chalcedony body carved with a female Immortal and iris; one ochrecolor jade bottle finely carved in low relief with lotus flowers, both with stoppers, lg. 2 1/8 in. $300-500 1122. Black Opal Snuff Bottle, China, early 20th century, the front finely carved in relief with an Immortal riding a foo dog, the reverse with plain surface, with stopper, lg. 2 in. $300-500 1123. Agate Snuff Bottle, China, early 20th century, decorated with relief carving of fruit branches, sky blue color to one side and translucent gray-white to the other, with stopper, lg. 1 7/8 in. $200-400 1124. Lapis Lazuli Snuff Bottle, China, early 20th century, the flattened rounded sides with relief carving of birds and flowers, with stopper, lg. 2 1/8 in. $200-400 1125. Amethyst Snuff Bottle, China, early 20th century, in the shape of a double gourd, with stopper, lg. 1 3/4 in. $300-500 1126. Three Ivory Snuff Bottles, China, early 20th century, one flattened hu shape, carved in low relief with mountains to the front, calligraphic inscriptions to the reverse; one double-gourd shape with reticulated design; and one with high relief carving of a woman and a child in an interior setting, all with stoppers, lg. to 2 3/8 in. $200-300

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1127. Ivory Snuff Bottle, China, early 20th century, the cylindrical body with two cartouches enclosing relief carvings of Immortals, with stopper, lg. 2 5/8 in. $300-500 1128. Ivory Snuff Bottle, China, early 20th century, the flattened ovoid body with relief carving of lotus leaves and flowers, with stopper, lg. 3 3/8 in. $900-1,100 1129. Painted Ivory Snuff Bottle, China, early 20th century, the sides carved in various reliefs and undercutting and with polychrome-painted with figures in various attitudes in a landscape, domed stopper, lg. 2 5/8 in. $800-1,200 1130. Glass Snuff Bottle, China, 20th century, Guyuexuan type, the ovoid body finely painted with boys at play, Qianlong mark to the base, lg. 2 in. $100-150 1131. Glass Snuff Bottle, China, 20th century, Guyuexuan type, the rounded body finely painted with European subjects, Qianlong mark to the base, lg. 2 in. $100-150 1132. Smoky Quartz Snuff Bottle, China, 19th century, the rounded square body finely carved in relief with prunus branches to one side, bamboo and rocks to the other, lg. 2 3/4 in. $200-300 1133. Purple Glass Snuff Bottle, China, the rounded body flanked by relief lugs in the shape of a foo dog head with fixed ring, lg. 2 1/2 in. $200-300

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1134. Interior-painted Snuff Bottle, China, oblong shape, fine painting of flowers and rocks, dated a spring day in sichou year, lg. 2 1/8 in. $100-150 1135. Shadow Agate Snuff Bottle, China, the rounded body finely carved in relief with a recluse fishing to one side, a serene landscape to the other, lg. 2 in. $200-300 1136. Ivory Snuff Bottle, China, carved in relief with Immortals and a dragon and tiger with scrolling clouds, stylized lotus finial, ht. 6 in. $400-600

1141. Agate Snuff Bottle, China, the front surface of the rounded body carved in relief with a scholar watching a goose in a landscape, with stopper, lg. 2 1/8 in. $200-300 1142. Agate Snuff Bottle, China, both sides of the rounded body carved in relief with scholars and an attendant in a rocky landscape, lapis stopper, lg. 2 5/8 in. $200-300 1143. Green Glass Snuff Bottle, China, the hu-shaped body carved in relief with dragons, with stopper, lg. 2 3/4 in. $300-500

1137. Molded Gourd Snuff Bottle, China, early 20th century, flattened hu shape, either side decorated with a lotus pond, horn stopper, “Qianlong Shang Wan” mark to the base, lg. 3 3/8 in. $200-300

1144. Jasper Snuff Bottle, China, carved as melon shape, green jasper body, domed coral stopper, lg. 2 1/8 in. $300-500

1138. Porcelain Snuff Bottle, China, early 20th century, the ovoid body molded and polychrome painted with figures in a landscape, with stopper, Qianlong mark to the base, lg. 3 in. $200-300

1145. Blue Glass Snuff Bottle, China, early 20th century, the pear-shaped body with high relief decoration of prunus branches around the narrow sides, with stopper, lg. 2 3/4 in. $300-500

1139. Porcelain Snuff Bottle, China, cylindrical, the sides painted in iron red with a scaly dragon, Qianlong mark to the base, lg. 2 7/8 in. $200-300

1146. Glass Snuff Bottle, China, 20th century, the rounded body carved in relief with flower branches, black opaque glass, rose quartz stopper, lg. 2 1/4 in. $300-500

1140. Agate Snuff Bottle, China, the rounded body flanked by animal-mask lugs, the front surface with rockery formed by the natural pattern of the stone, lg. 2 1/4 in. $200-300

1147. Dark Glass Snuff Bottle, China, the rounded body with relief carving of dragons to the narrow sides, jadeite stopper, lg. 2 7/8 in. $300-500

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1148. Ruby Glass Snuff Bottle, China, 20th century, the rounded body finely carved in relief with the twelve Zodiac animals, leafy lappet border around the neck, coral and brass stopper, lg. 2 3/4 in. $700-900

1159. Yellow Glass Snuff Bottle, China, the rounded oblong body flanked by animal mask lugs, green glass stopper, mounted with brass stands, lg. 2 1/4 in. $300-500

1149. Overlay Glass Snuff Bottle, China, early 20th century, double gourd shape, red cut to white, with double gourd scrolls, green glass stopper, lg. 2 3/4 in. $300-500

1160. Ivory Snuff Bottle, China, painted ivory decoration of a phoenix with ruyi clouds, Qianlong mark on base, ht. 3 1/4 in. $200-300

1150. Ruby Snowflake Glass Snuff Bottle, China, early 20th century, the rounded body with red cut to white decoration of boys at play in a landscape, with stopper, lg. 2 5/8 in. $400-600 1151. Overlay Glass Snuff Bottle, China, early 20th century, the elongated body with red cut to white decoration of boys at play, with stopper, lg. 2 3/4 in. $300-800 1152. Ruby Snowflake Glass Snuff Bottle, China, early 20th century, the rounded body with red cut to white decoration of bats amidst stylized cloud scrolls, with stopper, lg. 2 3/8 in. $400-600 1153. Overlay Glass Snuff Bottle, China, early 20th century, red cut to white, with carps leaping amidst peony branches, with stopper, lg. 2 1/8 in. $300-500 1154. Ivory Snuff Bottle, China, 19th century, finely carved as double fish with a pendant, with stopper, lg. 2 3/4 in. $1,000-1,500 1155. Ivory Snuff Bottle, China, late 19th century, carved as a melon borne on leafy tendril, with a bee to the surface, with stopper, lg. 3 1/2 in. $800-1,200 1156. Painted Ivory Snuff Bottle, China, 19th century, the flattened oblong body carved in relief and painted with Immortals riding on either a crane or a fish amidst swirling clouds, with stopper, lg. 2 3/4 in. $800-1,200 1157. Painted Ivory Snuff Bottle, China, 19th century, the oblong body carved in relief and painted with figural group in a landscape scene, with stopper, Qianlong mark to the base, lg. 2 3/4 in. $800-1,200 1158. Hornbill Snuff Bottle, China, early 20th century, the pyramid-form body carved with a female Immortal seated atop clouds, with stopper, fitted dyed hornbill stand, lg. 2 3/8 in. $200-300

1161. Turquoise and Gold Snuff Bottle, China, 19th century, finely carved in relief with a phoenix resting amidst peony branches, domed stopper with a bird finial, lg. 2 3/8 in. $300-500 1162. Suzhou Shadow Agate Snuff Bottle, China, the rounded body with high relief carving of a monkey on horseback to one side, representing the rebus “Ma shang feng hou” (may high rank bestow you soon), domed coral stopper, lg. 2 1/8 in. $200-300 1163. Ivory Snuff Bottle, China, 19th century, the surface finely carved in relief with insects and butterflies resting on leafy branches, with stopper, Qianlong mark to the base, lg. 2 3/8 in. $200-300 1164. Lapis Lazuli Snuff Bottle, China, early 20th century, oblong shape with slightly slanting shoulder, plain surface, with stopper, lg. 2 1/8 in. $250-350 1165. Glass Overlay Snuff Bottle, China, the flattened rounded body with overlay carving of chi dragon and lingzhi-shaped clouds to either side, coral stopper, lg. 2 1/4 in. $300-500 1166. Turquoise Snuff Bottle, China, late 19th century, the hu-shaped sides with relief decoration of birds and flowers, with stopper, lg. 2 1/8 in. $300-500 1167. Porcelain Snuff Bottle, China, 19th century, the rounded body with molded decoration and painted in famille rose palette with butterflies amidst leaves, with stopper, lg. 2 5/8 in. $300-500 1168. Jade Snuff Bottle, China, 19th century, the double-gourd-shaped body carved in low relief with a bat and lotus leaves, with stopper, the stone of semi-translucent white and apple green color, lg. 2 5/8 in. $300-500 1169. Carnelian Snuff Bottle, China, the irregular cylindrical sides carved in relief with chi dragons, with stopper, lg. 2 in. $300-500

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1170. Yellow Glass Snuff Bottle, China, early 20th century, the rounded body finely engraved with a cottage near a river to the front, lengthy calligraphic inscriptions to the back, signed “Jingyi ju shi in Peking,” dated jiawu year, green glass stopper, lg. 2 1/4 in. $700-900 1171. Coral Snuff Bottle, China, early 20th century, the rounded body carved in relief with flower branches, green glass stopper, lg. 2 5/8 in. $500-700 1172. Carnelian Snuff Bottle, China, early 20th century, the hu-shaped body carved in high relief with chi dragons and lingzhi branches, with stopper and a bird finial, lg. 2 1/4 in. $300-500

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1177. Mother-of-pearl Snuff Bottle, China, early 20th century, carved in relief with a bird and a tiger in a landscape, red glass stopper, lg. 2 3/4 in. $300-500 1178. Agate Snuff Bottle, China, early 20th century, the rounded body with relief carving of Immortals in a landscape, with stopper, lg. 2 1/4 in. $500-700 1179. Jade Snuff Bottle, China, the ovoid body with a tapering side, carved with a monk and a dragon to the front, and inscriptions to the back, the stone of semi-translucent brown and white color, lg. 2 1/2 in. $500-700

1173. Overlay Glass Snuff Bottle, China, early 20th century, red and green cut through to yellow, with qilin and pavilions, with stopper, lg. 2 1/4 in. $300-500

1180. Three Porcelain Snuff Bottles, China, a double-vase form painted with Zhong Kui and ghosts, a hu-shaped bottle with dragon in iron red, and another with Ne Zha and tiger to one side, molded decoration of antique objects to the other, all with stopper, lg. to 2 7/8 in. $300-500

1174. Overlay and Painted Glass Snuff Bottle, China, 20th century, the ovoid body painted to the interior with a recluse in a landscape, with red overlay decorated borders, with stopper, lg. 2 3/4 in. $200-400

1181. Overlay Glass Snuff Bottle, China, early 20th century, Suzhou-type, the oblong body with ochre cut to white decoration of antique objects, with stopper, lg. 2 1/2 in. $300-500

1175. Inside Painted Glass Snuff Bottle, China, early 20th century, the oblong body finely painted to the interior with butterflies above grass, the reverse with lengthy inscriptions, signed “Ma Mingxian,” dated spring in jiayin year, with stopper, lg. 2 3/8 in. $300-500

1182. Overlay Glass Snuff Bottle, China, early 20th century, Suzhou-type, the oblong body with fine overlay in pink, blue, light brown, and green with Immortal and attendant riding on clouds, and fish and lotus pond, coral stopper, lg. 2 1/2 in. $300-500

1176. Agate Snuff Bottle, China, early 20th century, vividly carved as a frog, with stopper, lg. 2 3/4 in. $500-700

1183. Bamboo Snuff Bottle, China, early 19th century, flattened ovoid shape, well hollowed, sides carved in relief with rows of fu (happiness) characters, domed cover, lg. 2 in. $250-350

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1184. Two Ivory Snuff Bottles, China, depicting villagers in a mountainous landscape, with turquoise beads, ht. 5 1/2, 4 1/4 in. $250-350 1185. Jade Snuff Bottle, China, rounded shape decorated with Immortals, temple, trees, and rockery, coral stopper, stone of dark gray and white color, ht. 3 in. $300-500 1186. Jade Snuff Bottle, China, flattened hu shape, plain surface, the stone of pale russet color, lg. 2 3/4 in. $200-300 1187. Jade Carving, China, depicting a recumbent dog, the stone of pale celadon color with slight russet markings, lg. 3 5/8 in. $100-150

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1188. Large Jade Mountain, China, carved with male and female figures seated in a pavilion courtyard, surrounded by pine trees and rocks, an Immortal at the base of the mountain, the stone of a pale celadon color with russet markings, with stand, ht. 13 1/2 in. $18,000-20,000 1189. Jade Pendant, China, rectangular, the front surface carved in relief with a sparrow and plum blossoms, the lower edge in the form of a scroll, the stone of semi-translucent white color, ivory beaded string, 2 1/2 x 1 1/2 in. $200-300 1190. Jade Carving, China, figure of a deer with its legs tucked underneath itself, the stone of gray-white and brown color, lg. 2 3/8 in. $100-150

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1191. Jade Carving, China, finely carved as mythical animal qilin, the stone of gray-white with dark streaking, ht. 2 3/8 in. $100-150 1192. Jade Cylinder, China, with relief carving, the stone of intense emerald green color, beaded string, lg. 1 3/4 in. $100-150 1193. Jade Spike, China, carved in the archaic style with a narrow band of dragons, lg. 3 7/8 in. $100-150 1194. Mongolian Jade and Hardstone Box, 19th century, each side of the square box finely inlaid with a jade plaque carved in openwork with various motifs, with four gray-white jade columns further supported by tin lion-mask feet, the domed cover and borders of the sides inlaid with small coral and turquoise beads, ht. 9 7/8, 5 3/4 in. sq. $800-1,200 1195. Jade Pendant, China, Hongshan Neolithic Culture (3rd-5th century B.C.), carved as a coiling archaic dragon, lg. 1 5/8 in. $1,100-1,500 1196. Jade Carving, China, depicting a reclining buffalo, stone of mottled pale celadon with russet markings, lg. 6 in. $300-500 1197. Jade Pendant, China, round, carved with stylized taotie masks, stone of gray-white color, dia. 2 1/8 in. $200-300

1202. Jade Dish, China, interior carved with high relief chilong, two bats carved on rim, reverse S-curve handles, dia. 6 3/4 in. $200-300

1198. Jade Horse and Brass Stand, China, figure of a reclining horse, finely carved base with double lingzhi border and incised lotus and tendrils, stone of spinach green with dark russet markings, incised six-character Qianlong mark to base, lg. 7 7/8 in. $400-600

1203. Jade Washer, China, round shape surrounded by three boys carved in high relief, stone of semi-transparent pale celadon, four-character Qianlong mark carved on base, dia. 4 1/4 in. $250-350

1199. Jade Brush Pot, China, carved with two openings with pine trees and rockery in high relief, stone of pale lavender color with pale russet markings, ht. 6 in. $250-350 1200. Jade Vase, China, in flattened hu shape, carved with lotus and scrolling tendrils with elephant and ring lugs, domed cover surmounted with a lotus blossom, stone of semi-transparent pale celadon, ht. 8 3/4 in. $700-900 1201. Jade Washer, China, caved in the shape of a ruyi with scrolling ruyi in high relief, stone of semi-transparent celadon, lg. 5 1/2 in. $300-400

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1205. Large Jade Mountain, China, 19th century, the front surface with deep undercutting depicting a courtesan playing the lute in a mountain landscape with pine, bamboo, and plum, pavilions, and a full moon, the stone of pale celadon with russet markings, wood stand, 6 x 5 3/4 in. $3,000-4,000 1206. Jade Carving, China, standing figure of Guanyin atop a double-lotus stand, with a makara to her side, the stone of pale celadon color, ht. 5 3/4 in. $150-250

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1207. Jade Covered Vase, China, flattened hu shape with incised stylized lotus on both sides, with large dragon lugs, cover surmounted with two dragons, with stand, (loss), ht. 7 3/4 in. $300-500 1208. Jade Carving, China, seated figure of Kuan Yin holding a scroll, with stand, stone of celadon color, ht. 4 1/2 in. $300-400 1209. Ritual Jade, China, square, the stone a green color, dia. 3 1/2 in. $200-300 1210. Jade Horse Head, China, carved with elongated neck and head, stone of a celadon color with russet markings, with stand, ht. 5 in. $300-500 1211. Jade Bracelet, China, semi-translucent apple green and white color, dia. 2 3/4 in. $400-600 1212. Jade Bracelet, China, semi-translucent apple green color, dia. 3 in. $400-600 1213. Jade Bracelet, China, semi-translucent celadon color with apple green and russet inclusion, dia. 3 1/4 in. $300-500

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1214. Jade Bracelet, China, semi-translucent emerald green and white color, dia. 3 1/8 in. $300-500

1215. Jade Bracelet, China, pale celadon with dark markings, dia. 3 1/2 in. $200-300

1216. Three Jade Items, China, a emerald green jadeite letter opener, a white carving of a foo dog on a brocade ball, and a bracelet, lg. 5 1/4, 1 5/8, 3 5/8 in. $200-300

1217. Jade Mythical Beast, China, in recumbent pose, stone of translucent pale celadon color, lg. 5 in. $150-250

1218. Jade Carving, China, 19th century, depicting a recumbent foo dog riding on waves, the stone of semi-translucent white color with slight russet markings, ht. 2 1/8, lg. 3 1/2 in. $3,500-4,500

1219. Jade Carving, China, reclining figure of a bixie, stone of pale semitranslucent celadon with white translucent areas and dark russet markings, with stand, lg. 2 3/4 in. $400-600

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1220. Jade Carving, China, 19th century, depicting two small rams surrounding a larger one, the stone of gray-celadon color, ht. 3 5/8, lg. 5 1/4 in. $3,500-4,500

1223. Jade Inkwell, China, double-gourd shape with relief carving of leaves and bats, the stone of semi-translucent white color with slight russet markings, lg. 6 in. $3,500-4,500

1221. Jade Brush Rest, China, in shape of mountain ranges and waves with perforations, the stone of spinach green color, lg. 7 1/2 in. $200-300

1224. Jade Dish, China, carved as a leaf with details, with a chi dragon crawling over the top edge, the stone of gray-celadon color, lg. 5 3/4 in. $2,500-3,500

1222. Jade Water Coupe, China, carved with a bat, chilong, and ibis, surrounded by scrolling pine branches, stone of semi-translucent pale celadon-white with russet markings, lg. 6 1/2 in. $3,000-5,000

1225. Jade Bowl, China, 19th century jade bowl with relief carving of a wide band of stylized lotus blossoms, the cover with reticulated design of a fore-fronting dragon amidst clouds, Edward Farmer brass mounting, dia. 5 1/8, ht. 2 1/8 in. $2,000-3,000

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1226. Jade Brush Pot with Stand, China, cylindrical, the sides finely carved in relief and deep undercutting with the Three Gods, Shou Lao, Fu Zing, and Cai Zing, at leisurely pursuits in a mountain landscape with pavilions, cranes, and clouds, the stone of dark green spinach color, Qianlong carved mark on base, ht. 4 1/4 in. $400-600 1227. Jade Carving, China, carved with a deer and a crane in a rocky landscape with pines, the stone of semi-translucent emerald green color with apple green and russet markings, ht. 3 1/2, lg. 4 3/4 in. $100-200 1228. Jade Necklace, China, beaded necklace, the stone of white and emerald green color, lg. 21 3/4 in. $300-500 1229. Jade Beaded Bracelet, China, the stones of semi-translucent white and emerald green color, dia. approx. 3 1/4 in. $300-500 1230. Jade Mountain, China, depicting two scholars with a pagoda and pine tree with crane and clouds, reverse carved with a horse, stone of celadon with dark brown and russet markings, ht. 4 in. $400-600

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1231. Jade Box, China, small round box and cover, carved with taotie masks, stone of yellow-celadon color with deep russet marking to base, dia. 1 7/8 in. $400-600 1232. Jade Censer, China, compressed globular form with handle, decorated with incised figures and inscription, pierced cover with dragon and clouds, carved mark on base, ht. 3 1/2 in. $300-500 1233. Jade and Wood Ruyi Scepter, China, carved wood set with three low relief jade carvings of scrolling dragons and flowers, stone of spinach color, lg. 22 in. $300-500 1234. Jade Seal, China, the square seal surmounted by a finial in the form of a coiling dragon, carved seal surface, the stone of semi-translucent gray-white color, ht. 2 3/8, 3 in. sq. $250-350 1235. Jade Plaque and Stand, China, carved in openwork with flowers and scrolls, the stone of gray-white color, rosewood stand, dia. 2 1/8 in. $200-300

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1236. Jade Mountain, China, deeply carved in relief with two Immortals in a pavilion, celadon color with russet color to back, with stand, lg. 6 in. $2,500-3,000

1237. Jade Table Screen and Stand, China, carved with a deer, ibis, and pine tree, inscription on reverse, stone of semi-transparent white color, ht. 7 3/4 in. $600-800

1238. Jade Carving, China, 19th century, depicting a recumbent bixie with its head turned back, carrying a beribboned box on its back, the stone of celadon color with russet streaking, lg. 9 5/8, ht. 4 1/8 in. $3,500-4,500

1239. Jade Double-gourd Vase, China, 20th century, pale yellow color, Mughal-style carving of stylized lotus scrolls, phoenix-shaped handles, ht. 9 1/2 in. $600-800

1240. Pair of Jade Vases, China, each hu-shaped vase with a pedestal foot, the stone of white color with apple green accent, ht. 6 1/8 in. $300-500

1241. Jade Pendant, China, 19th century, rectangular, finely carved in low relief with scholars and attendants in a landscape, the reverse with characters and plum blossoms, the stone of celadon-white color, glass beaded string, 2 1/2 x 1 5/8 in. $1,200-1,500 1242. Jade Pendant, China, T’ang dynasty (618-907), carved as the seated figure of an Immortal, the stone of white color, lg. 1 3/8 in. $300-500 1243. Jade Pendant, China, 19th century, the blade-shaped pendant finely carved in openwork with a foo dog, and an archaic dragon to the top, the stone of white color, lg. 2 1/8 in. $500-700 1244. Jade Pendant, China, rectangular, the front surface carved in low relief with boy and a bat, the reverse with calligraphic inscriptions, signed “Zigang,” the stone of celadon-white color, 2 x 1 3/8 in. $300-500 1245. Jade Pi, China, the front surface of the pi disc carved in relief with a chi dragon, the reverse with raised bosses, the stone of celadon color with dark streaking, dia. 1 5/8 in. $300-500

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1247. Jadeite Seal, China, carved in relief with monkeys and scrolling vines, ht. 1 1/2 in. $250-350

1248. Jade Pendant, China, rectangular, the front carved in low relief with a boating scene, the reverse with calligraphic inscriptions, the stone of gray-white color, 2 3/8 x 1 5/8 in. $200-300

1258. Cinnabar Box, China, double-lozenge form, decorated with a boat on a lake and a pavilion with trees and rocks, Qianlong six-character lacquered mark on base, lg. 6 1/2 in. $300-400

1249. Jade Pendant, China, rectangular, one side plain, the other with characters, the stone of green-yellow color, 1 3/8 x 1 in. $100-150

1259. Cinnabar Double-gourd Vase, China, carved in relief with panels enclosing serene landscapes alternating with lotus scrolls, “Gu 142058” mark to the base, ht. 8 3/4 in. $300-400

1250. Cinnabar Vase, China, baluster form decorated with Immortals in a landscape of trees, rocks, and mountains, with scrolling flower bands on the neck, shoulder, and base, ht. 9 in. $100-150 1251. Cinnabar Box, China, peach shape, fine, deeply carved central reserve of an Immortal in a landscape, surrounded with a band decorated with bats, peaches, and pomegranates, with a wide band beneath the reserve on both the cover and the box decorated with Buddha’s hand citrons, peaches, pomegranates, and scrolling tendrils, ht. 4 1/2, dia. 6 in. $300-500 1252. Lacquer Vase, China, baluster shape carved in deep relief with Immortals in a mountain landscape, (damage), ht. 12 1/4 in. $500-700 1253. Cinnabar Box and Cover, China, the cover of the circular box carved in relief with two scholars reading under a pine tree, geometric patterns to the sides, Qianlong mark to the base, dia. 7 in. $300-500 1254. Cinnabar Plaque with Stand, China, the rectangular plaque carved in relief with a jar holding gold ingots, finely carved display rosewood stand, the reverse carved and gilded with lengthy inscriptions, plaque 5 3/8 x 4 1/4, stand ht. 8 3/8 in. $300-500 1255. Cinnabar Box, China, inlaid with a soapstone plaque, lg. 5 1/2 in. $100-150 1256. Pair of Cinnabar Covered Vases, China, baluster shape decorated with Immortals in mountain landscape, lotus reserves at base with key fret and lotus border on shoulder and domed cover, lotus finial, ht. 11 1/4 in. $200-300 1257. Cinnabar Box, China, irregular shape, decorated with Buddha’s hand citrons and flowers, with scrolling bands of flowers and tendrils, Kangxi six-character lacquered mark on base, lg. 4 3/4 in. $250-350

1260. Soapstone Table Screen and Stand, China, carved in low relief with Immortals crossing a bridge in a mountain landscape with pine trees and flowers, rosewood stand, ht. 8 1/2 in. $2,000-3,000 1261. Soapstone Carving, China, finely carved seated figure of Buddha and a bixie, incised floral roundels to robe with coral and jade inlaid beads, with stand, ht. 2 14 in. $2,500-3,500 1262. Soapstone Carving, China, fine depiction of Chug Kuei surrounded by attendants, with stand, lg. 6 in. $1,200-1,500 1263. Soapstone Carving, China, a seated Buddha with a bixie, drapery decorated with incised floral roundels inlaid with jade and coral beads, signed, with stand, ht. 1 7/8 in. $2,800-3,500 1264. Soapstone Brush Pot, China, finely carved with a scene of figures in a mountain landscape, with pavilions, lake, and boats, carved mark on base, ht. 4 3/4 in. $400-600 1265. Small Agate Box, China, early 20th century, the box and cover in the shape of a quail with its head turned back, (chip), wood stand, ht. 1 3/4, lg. 2 3/8 in. $150-250 1266. Soapstone Seal, China, rectangular, with a dragon group finial, carved seal surface, with stand, ht. 2 3/8 in. $300-400 1267. Pearl Court Necklace, China, a long strand of pearls, lg. approx. 40 in. $200-300 1268. Soapstone Carving, China, carved in good humor with the Three Gods, wood stand, ht. approx. 3 1/2 in. $200-300

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1275. Tien Huang Seal, China, decorated with Immortals in a landscape with trees, huts, and rocks, with stand, ht. 3 in. $2,000-3,000

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1276. Tien Huang Seal, China, carved with Immortals, pine trees, bridges, and rocks, seal carved, ht. 2 5/8 in. $300-400 1277. Smoky Quartz Brush Rest, China, in the form of a five-crested mountain, lg. 5 5/8, ht. 3 1/8 in. $200-300 1278. Amber Kuan Yin, China, finely carved seated and holding a scroll, ht. 4 3/4 in. $300-500 1279. Soapstone Seal, China, the small mountain-shaped seal carved in relief with a scholar and his attendant in a landscape, lg. 3 1/4 in. $100-150 1280. Soapstone Seal, China, the top of the rectangular seal finely carved in relief with a scholar and his attendant under a pine tree in a mountainous landscape, uncarved seal surface, lg. 6 5/8 in. $100-150 1269. Tien Huang Seal, China, carved in low relief with two ducks in a mountain landscape, lg. 1 3/4 in. $150-250 1270. Soapstone Carving, China, standing figure of a man with a basket of fish, ht. 3 in. $100-150 1271. Lapis Lazuli Camel, China, reclining figure, stone of tan and blue with gold deposits, with stand, lg. 5 in. $800-1,200 1272. Rock Crystal Cup, China, the exterior carved with diaper designs, with a high-relief carving of a foo dog as the handle, ht. 2 1/4, lg. 4 in. $200-300 1273. Smoky Quartz Cup, China, the cup flanked by high-relief carving of foo dogs as handles, ht. 2, lg. 5 1/4 in. $200-300 1274. Tien Huang Covered Box, China, domed cover carved with a scene of a scholar in a mountain landscape with pavilion and bridge, archaic band on box, dia. 2 1/4 in. $200-300

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1281. Green Quartz Carving, China, late 19th century, depicting the standing figure of a female Immortal holding a flower basket, ht. 6 3/4 in. $200-300 1282. Hardstone Paperweight, China, carved in the shape of a spiral, stone of tan, brown and rust color, lg. 4 1/8 in. $250-350 1283. Celadon Carving, China, late 19th/early 20th century, finely carved as a goddess riding on clouds, holding a flower basket in her hands, the stone of semi-translucent emerald and white color with slight russet area, wood stand, ht. 5 1/2 in. $250-350 1284. Two Soapstone Seals, China, a foo dog with incised calligraphy, the other with chilong and scrolling vines, lg. 3 in. $200-300 1285. Two Soapstone Seals, China, one carved in relief with a scholar in a mountain landscape, the other a bixie, lg. 5 1/4 in. $200-300 1286. Seven Soapstone Seals, China, depicting Buddha, Kuan Yin, three lions, a foo dog, and calligraphy, ht. to 4 in. $200-300

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1287. Peking Glass Brush Pot, China, cylindrical, the sides carved in relief with the Eight Immortals, ht. 5 5/8, dia. 5 7/8 in. $200-300 1288. Peking Glass Brush Pot, China, 19th century, yellow glass, ht. 7 3/4 in. $400-600 1289. Peking Glass Covered Jar, China, green peonies on a white ground, lotus band at base, ht. 7 in. $100-150 1290. Soapstone Carving, China, in the shape of a Tai Hu rock, with stand, ht. 5 3/4 in. $200-300

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1291. Cobalt Blue Glass Finial, China, 20th century, ht. 2 1/8, 1 5/8 in. sq. $100-150 1292. Four Seals, China, bamboo, glass, jasper, and black stone, ht. to 4 in. $200-300 1293. Boxed Seals, China, five seals fitted in a tray, the lid with incised carving depicting Li Po under a pine tree, the stone of russet color, lg. 3 in. $200-300 1294. Amber Carving, China, figure of official seated among peach trees, pines, and crane, with stand, ht. 4 3/4 in. $200-300

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1295. Soapstone Seal, China, small rectangular seal surmounted by a foo dog finial, dated the ninth month in dingmao year and signed “Yang Liumeng” to one side, lg. 2 in. $200-300 1296. Soapstone Seal, China, uncarved, lg. 1 1/4 in.

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1297. Large Agate Fishbowl and Stand, China, decorated with a scrolling dragon, phoenix, clouds, and waves, dia. 12 in. $600-800 1298. Snowflake Peking Glass Vase, China, pear shape with finely carved red decoration of pavilions, peacocks, pine, clouds, and two figures, ht. 9 1/2 in. $1,000-1,500

1299. Agate Hat Finial, China, Ming dynasty (1368-1644), carved in openwork with a monkey, deer, and crane amidst leafy branches, ht. 2 1/2 in. $400-600

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1300. Tien Huang Seal, China, early 20th century, small mountain-shaped seal finely carved in low relief with leafy branches, lg. 1 1/4 in. $300-500 1301. Soapstone Carving, China, seated figure of a Luohan holding a foo dog in his arms, ht. 3 1/4 in. $300-500 1302. Peking Glass Seal, China, carved in relief, white chilong on a green ground, ht. 1 1/2 in. $100-150 1303. Inlaid Glass Box, China, white glass with applied hardstone flower on cover, metal mounts, ht. 3 in. $100-150 1304. Soapstone Seal, China, the rectangular seal carved with a calligraphic inscription to one side, carved seal surface, lg. 2 1/4 in. $300-500 1305. Soapstone Seal, China, rectangular, one side carved with lengthy inscriptions, signed “Baishi,” dated the seventh month in jiaxu year, carved seal surface, lg. 2 3/8 in. $400-600

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1306. Jade Seal, finial of two flanking dragons, extensive inscription on four sides, yellow stone, 4 x 4 x 3 in. $600-800 1307. Two Soapstone Seals, China, rectangular, each with a foo dog group finial and one side carved with inscriptions, carved seal surface, lg. 4 1/4, 2 3/4 in. $300-500 1308. Soapstone Carving, China, carved in high and low relief and openwork with two Immortals seated in a grotto at a game board, with pines and rockery, with stand, ht. 12 5/8 in. $100-150 1309. Soapstone Carving, China, depicting the standing figure of Guan Yu, wood stand, ht. 6 3/8 in. $300-400 1310. Pair of Glass Cicadas, China, both rectangular, carved with scroll patterns, lg. 2 3/8 in. $200-300 1311. Large Hardstone Frog, China, green, black, and russet color, lg. 7 1/2 in. $400-600 1312. Coral Carving, China, standing figure of Kuan Yin holding a lotus blossom, ht. 3 7/8 in. $300-500

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1313. Amethyst Covered Vase, China, flattened hu shape, low relief carving of a stylized dragon with dragon and ring lugs, domed cover with Buddhist jewel finial, stone of purple and white amethyst, with stand, ht. 8 1/2 in. $700-900 1314. Soapstone Brush Rest, China, carved as a five-crested mountain, the front with high relief carving of a dragon riding on waves, lg. 8 3/8, ht. 3 1/8 in. $250-350 1315. Soapstone Seal and Figure of Kuan Yin, China, seal of ambercolored stone decorated with relief carving of a bixie and chi, ht. 3 3/4; and a figure of Kuan Yin, pale yellow stone with russet markings, ht. 4 3/4 in. $100-150 1316. Large, Elaborate Gilt and Cloisonné Mt. Penglai Island, China, the heavily gilded rectangular island with overall stylized tortoiseshell motif, with high relief carvings of Mt. Penglai on four sides, with high relief carvings of the Taoist Lao Tzu, enameled cranes, jade ruyi and deer, and two gilded trees with flowers encrusted with pearls and semiprecious stones; secured to the back of the island is a large, natural turquoise bolder shaped as a mountain with gilded pearl and enamel flowering branches and carved coral prunus branch with birds, the gilded island sits in a low cloisonné tray decorated with scrolling lotus and tendrils with dragon reserves on the four rims, surmounted on a cloisonné stand decorated with scrolling lotus and tendrils and dragons with gilt blue key fret border, lappet, and pierced floral borders, the four reverse S-curve legs resting on four floral cloisonné stretchers, Qianlong six-character mark cast on base of tray, ht. 32 1/2 x 33 1/2 x 15 1/8 in. $20,000-30,000 1316A. Cloisonné Vase, China, gu shape decorated with scrolling lotus borne on tendrils with plantain leaves, Buddhist wheel, and double fish, (loss), ht. 8 3/4 in. $300-500

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1317. Cloisonné Enameled Scholar’s Object, China, rectangular, depicting a bound book with three handscrolls on top, decorated with stylized lotus scrolls and floral panels on a turquoise ground, Qianlong mark to base, 7 3/8 x 4 1/2 in. $400-600

1319. Cloisonné Enameled Censer, China, the rounded body decorated with stylized lotus scrolls on a turquoise ground, Qianlong mark to base, with domed cover, ht. 4 1/2, dia. 5 1/8 in. $300-400 1320. Cloisonné Bowl, China, overall flower and leaf decoration, dia. 8 in. $100-150

1318. Pair of Cloisonné Enameled Boxes, China, 19th century, the boxes and covers of cartouche shape, raised on four ruyi feet, finely enameled with two bats on a turquoise floral scroll ground, ht. 1 5/8, lg. 4 1/4 in. $2,000-3,000

1321. Pair of Cloisonné Vases, China, in the shape of an archaic drinking vessel, zun, decorated with stylized lotus borne on leafy tendrils and shuangxi characters, flanges to the edges, ht. 12 in. $100-150

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1322. Cloisonné Wine Pot, China, decorated with bands of shishi lions in various colors, dragon handle and spout, ht. 10 1/4 in. $100-150

1328. Cloisonné Box, China, depicting a gourd with phoenix and clouds, lg. 4 1/4 in. $100-150

1323. Seven Cloisonné Buckles, China, each decorated with various auspicious symbols, coins, and scholar’s objects, lg. 2 3/4 in. $200-400

1329. Cloisonné Covered Jar, China, decorated with fish, flowers, and ribbons, cover with foo dog finial, ht. 8 in. $100-150

1324. Pair of Cloisonné Plates, China, 19th century, decorated with a tiger and cub and scrolling bands of stylized flowers and auspicious symbols, dia. 5 1/2 in. $300-500

1330. Cloisonné Planter, China, 19th century, decoration of stylized lotus flowers, ht. 4 1/2 in. $200-300

1325. Pair of Gilt-bronze and Cloisonné Elephants, China, decorated with relief tassels and floret harnesses, cloisonné blanket and saddle, surmounted with a double-lotus base holding a flattened hu-shaped vase with dragon and ring handles, each elephant stands on a cloisonné base decorated with lappet and ruyi bands, four-character incised Qianlong mark on base, ht. 10 5/8 in. $6,000-8,000 1326. Cloisonné Cup, China, decorated with a dragon chasing a pearl, ht. 4 1/2 in. $100-150 1327. Cloisonné Box, China, decorated with stylized lotus with central shou character, dia. 4 1/4 in. $100-150

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1331. Pair of Cloisonné Planters, China, decorated with flowers in a cartouche, ht. 3 1/2 in. $100-150 1332. Cloisonné Birdcage, China, the bird, pedestal, floor of cage and sides, door, and two water and food vessels all decorated in scrolling lotus and tendrils, four-character Qianlong mark on base, ht. 17 in. $600-800 1333. Jade Fang Ding with Cover, China, the rectangular ceremonial vessel raised on four legs surmounted by taotie masks, each side of the body and domed cover finely carved in relief with stylized taotie, flanked by dragon scroll handles suspending jump rings, the cover surmounted by a recumbent foo dog finial, the jade of semi-translucent pale green color with russet and white markings, carved Qianlong mark on base, carved wood stand, ht. 6 1/2, lg. 6 1/2, wd. 3 1/4 in. $3,000-5,000

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1334. Jadeite Vase, China, early 20th century, the flattened hu-shaped body carved in relief with a band of stylized taotie masks, domed cover, with chain attached to scroll handles, the stone of semi-translucent white, emerald green, and lavender color, wood display stand, vase ht. 6 1/4, overall 13 in. $1,000-1,500 1335. Jade Covered Jar, China, 19th century, Mughal style, the bianhushaped body with finely carved baoxianghua design to each side, the waisted neck flanked by elephant-head lugs suspending loose rings, domed cover with knob finial, the stone of gray-celadon color, ht. 8 1/4 in. $10,000-15,000 1336. Jade Vase and Cover, China, flattened hu shape, raised on a pedestal foot, each side carved in relief with a lotus blossom and tendrils, flanked by lotus lugs with pendants, the domed cover carved in relief with lotus tendrils, the stone of semi-translucent pale celadon color, ht. 5 3/4 in. $2,000-4,000 1337. Jade Pendant, China, rectangular, one side finely carved with a lady and a child in a garden, calligraphic inscriptions to the reverse, signed “Zigang,” dragon top border, the stone of gray-white color, 2 1/2 x 1 3/8 in. $200-300 1338. Jade Seal, China, the square seal surmounted by addorsing dragons, uncarved seal surface, the stone of celadon color, ht. 3, 3 1/8 in. sq. $400-600

1339. Jade Carving, China, 19th century, finely carved as a recumbent foo dog, the stone of white color with dark markings, lg. 2 3/8 in. $200-300 1340. Jade Carving, China, depicting a foo dog group contending a lingzhi sprig, the stone of semi-translucent white color, lg. 2 in. $200-300 1341. Jade Pebble, China, finely carved as two cats, the stone of semitranslucent white color, lg. 2 1/2 in. $300-500 1342. Jade Pendant, China, rectangular, with low relief carving of scholar at desk, stone of pale celadon color, lg. 1 5/8 in. $300-500 1343. Jade Carving, China, Lao Tzu seated on his donkey, stone of white color, lg. 1 7/8 in. $300-400 1344. Jade Plaque, China, lotus blossoms shape, with high relief carvings of Buddha seated against a pierced background, stone of celadon color, lg. 1 3/4 in. $300-400 1345. Jade Censer, China, archaic gui shape, carved with low-relief taotie masks, with a shou character on both sides of everted rim, dragon handles, stone of pale semi-translucent celadon with russet markings, ht. 5 1/8 in. $800-1,200

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1346. Jade Carving, China, Shao Lao holding the peach of immortality, stone of celadon color, lg. 2 1/4 in. $300-400 1347. Two Jade Plaques, China, one carved in the shape of the “endless knot,” stone of white color; the other rectangular, carved in low relief with an Immortal and characters, lg. 2 in. $300-400 1348. Jade Carving, China, depicting two entwined cats, stone of pale gray celadon and dark gray with russet markings, lg. 1 1/8 in. $250-350 1349. Jade Vase and Cover, China, moon flask form, with a pair of ruyi scroll lugs resting on the shoulder, domed cover with a peach-shaped finial, the stone of semi-translucent pale celadon color, ht. 6 3/8 in. $300-500 1350. Jade Carving, China, in the shape of a reclining horse, stone of white color with areas of calcification, lg. 4 1/8 in. $2,000-2,500 1351. Jade Carving, China, depicting a reclining bixie with his head turned, stone of pale celadon color with russet markings, lg. 3 1/2 in. $300-400 1352. Small Jade Carving, China, depicting a reclining bixie, stone of semitransparent white with russet markings, lg. 2 in. $400-600

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1353. Jade Carving, China, depicting two ducks facing each other, with scrolling lotus and tendrils, stone of pale semi-translucent celadon color with slight russet markings, lg. 6 1/2 in. $400-600 1354. Jade Teapot, China, the sides carved in relief with stylized lotus scrolls, domed cover decorated in the similar fashion, the stone of semitranslucent pale celadon color, ht. approx. 4 1/2 in. $400-600 1355. Jade Vase with Cover, China, the round flattened body supported on a pedestal foot, with acanthus leaf lugs flanking the waisted neck, domed cover with knob finial, the stone of semi-translucent pale celadon color, ht. 7 1/4 in. $300-500 1356. Jade Carving, China, depicting a bixie, the stone of gray-white and russet color, lg. 7 1/4 in. $200-300 1357. Jade Plaque, China, circular green and pale amber with a C-scroll ground with stylized dragon on top, dia. 6 3/4, lg. 9 in. $200-300 1358. Jade Seal, China, the small rectangular seal surmounted by a foo dog finial, the stone of white color, lg. 1 3/4 in. $200-300 1359. Jade Pebble, China, 19th century, finely carved as a quail holding a lotus blossom in its mouth, the stone of gray-white color, lg. 1 7/8 in. $200-300

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1360. Jade Carving, China, seated figure of Buddha atop a lotus throne, the stone of intense emerald green color, lg. 2 1/8 in. $500-700

1367. Jade Buckle, China, 19th century, carved with a dragon finial, a relief chilong to the handle, the stone of gray-white color, lg. 3 7/8 in. $200-300

1361. Jade Carving, China, 19th century, seated figure of Liuhai, the stone of pale celadon color with slight russet markings, lg. 1 3/4 in. $1,000-1,500

1368. Jade Carving, China, depicting Immortals sailing in a boat on finely carved waves, the wooden stand carved with waves, stone of pale celadon color, lg. 9 5/8 in. $400-600

1362. Jade Carving, China, 19th century, carved as a cicada resting on two peaches borne on leafy sprigs, the stone of semi-translucent gray-white color, wood stand, lg. 1 7/8 in. $250-350 1363. Jade Carving, China, carved as a bat and a chilong on a melon, the stone of semi-translucent white color, wood stand, lg. 2 in. $250-350 1364. Pair of Jade Pendants, China, each carved with a reticulated design, one with a dancing lady, the other with an official, the stones of graywhite color, 4 1/8 x 2 1/4 in. $200-300 1365. Jadeite Brush Holder, China, the cylindrical sides carved in relief with sparrows amidst plum branches, the stone of semi-translucent white and apple green color, ht. 4 3/4, dia. 3 3/8 in. $200-300 1366. Jade Plaque, China, the oval plaque carved in relief with a crane in a lotus pond, the stone of translucent pale celadon color, wood mounts, 3 3/8 x 2 1/4 in. $250-350

1369. Jade Carving, China, pebble shape with high relief and openwork carvings of an Immortal with unfolding lotus blossom, stone of pale gray color with russet markings, lg. 2 5/8 in. $300-500 1370. Jade Carving, China, carved in the shape of a reclining chilong, stone of celadon color with dark markings, lg. 1 7/8 in. $300-500 1371. Jade Carving, China, in the shape of a reclining mythical beast, stone of celadon color with dark markings, lg. 2 3/4 in. $1,500-2,000 1372. Jade Carving, China, two seated figures with one holding lotus blossom, stone of pale celadon color with russet markings, lg. 1 7/8 in. $300-500 1373. Jade Carving, China, reclining deer and fawn holding lingzhi in its mouth, stone of pale celadon color with russet markings, lg. 3 in. $1,000-1,200

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1374. Jade Carving, China, a reclining horse, stone of pale gray with dark markings, lg. 1 7/8 in. $200-300 1375. Jade Carving, China, standing figure of Guanyin atop a lotus throne, the stone of intense emerald green color, lg. 2 1/4 in. $300-500 1376. Jade Pendant, China, 19th century, rectangular with arched top, carved in relief with two horses resting in a landscape to the front, characters to the reverse, the stone of semi-translucent white color, 2 1/2 x 1 5/8 in. $800-1,200 1377. Jade Pendant, China, 19th century, Ming-style, carved as double fish, the stone of yellow-celadon color with dark markings, 2 7/8 x 2 in. $300-500 1378. Jade Pendant, China, carved as the seated figure of Budai monk, the stone of celadon color, lg. 2 in. $100-150 1379. Two Jade Carvings, China, a mythical animal group, and a basket with two mandarin ducks, the stones of celadon or gray-white color, lg. to 2 1/4 in. $200-300

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1380. Three Jade Carvings, China, a recumbent foo dog, a horse and monkey group, and a plaque with Buddha, the stones of celadon or white color, lg. to 2 in. $200-300 1381. Two Jade Figures, China, the stones of pale celadon color, lg. to 2 7/8 in. $250-350 1382. Three Jade Carvings, China, a cicada, a qilin holding a leafy sprig in its mouth, and a plaque with relief carving of a horse and a dragon, the stones of gray-white, gray-celadon, and celadon-white, respectively, lg. to 3 in. $300-400 1383. Four Jade Carvings, China, two archaic-style, a scabbard slide, and an item with stylized taotie mask, a bi disk, and a thumb ring, the stones of gray-celadon or celadon-white color, lg. to 2 5/8 in. $250-350 1384. Jade Bracelet, China, white stone, dia. 3 in.

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1385. Jade Bracelet, China, early 20th century, gray-white jade carved in low relief with flower petals, dia. 3 1/8 in. $300-500

1386. Jade Carving, China, in the shape of a reclining dog, stone of semitransparent celadon color with russet markings, lg. 3 5/8 in. $200-300

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1387. Jade Plaque, China, archaic style, carved as two dragons holding a bi disc with scrolls to the surface, the stone of gray-white color, dia. 2 1/2 in. $200-300 1388. Jade Pendant, China, rounded shape with low relief chilong, stone of yellow color, lg. 2 3/8 in. $3,000-4,000 1389. Jade Pendant, China, round shape, pierced chilong and prunus enclosed in bamboo with two stylized dragons at top, stone of white color, 2 in. $200-300 1390. Jade Pendant, China, butterfly shape with 18kt gold attachment, lg. 2 7/8 in. $1,000-1,200 1391. Two Archer’s Rings, China, the stones of gray-celadon color with russet markings, dia. to 1 1/4 in. $200-300 1392. Jade Pendant, China, rectangular, the front carved with a qilin and a horse in a landscape, the reverse with calligraphic inscriptions, the stone of gray-white color, 2 1/4 x 1 1/2 in. $200-300 1393. Jade Carving, China, 19th century, depicting a recumbent bixie, the stone of celadon and brown color, lg. 3 5/8 in. $300-500 1394. White Jade Plaque, China, 19th century, rectangular, carved in low relief with two scholars in a garden to the front side, calligraphic inscriptions to the reverse, signed “Zigang,” 2 1/2 x 1 5/8 in. $400-600 1395. White Jade Pendant, China, 19th century, rectangular, carved in low relief with a scholar and his attendant appreciating lotus blooms to the front, calligraphic inscriptions to the reverse, signed “Zigang,” 2 1/4 x 1 1/2 in. $400-600 1396. Jade Pi Disc, China, the front side carved in high relief with a striding chi dragon holding a lingzhi sprig in its mouth, the stone of pale celadon color, dia. 2 1/8 in. $400-600

1397. Jade Carving, China, depicting the seated figure of a Luohan holding an earthworm in his left hand, the stone of pale celadon color, ht. 2 1/2 in. $200-300 1398. Jade Plaque, China, with relief carved chilong and leaves, the stone of pale celadon color, lg. 2 3/4 in. $300-500 1399. Jade Plaque, China, carved in relief mountain landscape with scholar and pavilions, the stone of semi-translucent white, lg. 3 1/2 in. $400-600 1400. Jade Basin, China, slightly tapered bowl with inverted rim, carved in relief with three boys, the stone of semi-translucent pale celadon color, dia. 4 in. $200-300 1401. White Jade Inkwell with Stand, China, double gourd shape, carved in relief with bat and leaf tendrils, wood stand with prunus branches, lg. with stand 5 1/2 in. $400-600 1402. Jade Plaque, China, carved in relief with dragon and pearl, the stone of semi-translucent white with minor russet markings, lg. 2 3/4 in. $300-500

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1403. Jade Brush Washer, China, lotus petal shape, carved in relief with a wide band of lotus blossoms and tendrils, with leaf handle, the stone of semi-translucent pale celadon color, lg. 5 1/2 in. $250-350 1404. Jade Brush Washer, China, round, raised on three taotie mask feet, the rim carved in relief with a band of ruyi, with the shou character attached to the sides with two bands, flanked by chilong lugs, the stone of semi-translucent pale celadon color, carved Qianlong mark on base, dia. 6 in. $300-500 1405. Jade Carving, China, 19th century, depicting a frog, the stone of semitranslucent white and brown color, lg. 2 3/4 in. $400-600 1406. Two Jade Plaques, China, one with two scholars drinking wine, the other a scholar holding a ruyi scepter, lg. 2 1/2 in. $250-350

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1407. Jade Covered Vase, China, the hu-shaped vase covered with highrelief carving of a scaly dragon and a chilong, the domed cover with a phoenix finial, the stone of pale celadon cover with russet markings, ht. 8 in. $300-500 1408. Two Jade Bottles, China, flattened hu shape, the bottles connected by a carved scrolling dragon and pearl on one side and two phoenixes in clouds on the reverse, both with stylized dragon and ring handles, one cover surmounted with a dragon, the other with a phoenix, with wood stand carved with ruyi clouds, stone of pale celadon color, ht. 7 1/2, lg. 7 7/8 in. $20,000-30,000 1409. Jade Vase with Cover, China, flattened round hu shape, raised on a pedestal foot, each side carved with wide bands of lotus and tendrils separated by two narrow bands of cicada blades, the waisted neck flanked by flower lugs, the domed cover surmounted with a lotus bud, the stone of semi-translucent celadon, ht. 10 1/4 in. $2,000-4,000

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1417

1410. Jade Buckle Letter Opener, China, 19th century, jadeite buckle as the handle, carved with a dragon-head finial and a chi dragon in relief, jade lg. 3 7/8, letter opener lg. 10 7/8 in. $200-300 1411. Jade Mountain, China, deep undercutting with image of Shou Lao and his attendant in a rocky landscape, the stone of celadon color, ht. 5 3/8 in. $200-300 1412. Jade and Rosewood Box, China, cover with inlaid white jade pendants and relief shuangxi characters, two sides with inlaid green jade circular pendant, lg. 5 3/4 in. $200-300 1413. Jade Cup with Stand, China, flattened hu shape, raised on a pedestal foot, flanked by chilong handles, the stone of semi-translucent pale celadon color with minor russet markings, ht. 2 1/4 in. $500-700

1414. Sodalite Archer’s Ring, China, dia. 1 1/8 in.

$150-250

1415. Two Jade Plaques, China, archaic-style, a rectangular plaque with relief carving of chi dragons, and a pi disc carved with interlocking dragons, the stones of pale russet color, 2 5/8 x 1 7/8, dia. 2 5/8 in. $300-500 1416. Jade Vase with Cover and Stand, China, flattened hu shape, carved in low relief with scrolling clouds with a shou character reserve surrounded by chilong, ram and ring lugs, with four taotie feet, domed cover surmounted with chilong with scroll and ring lugs, stone of semitranslucent pale celadon color with russet markings, with stand, ht. 7 3/4 in. $800-1,000 1417. Hardstone Carving, China, depicting a crouching tiger, stone of pale beige color with dark brown markings, lg. 7 in. $3,000-5,000

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1423. Jade Pendant, China, archaic-style, the front surface depicting a mythical animal, 1 3/8 in. sq. $300-500 1424. Jade Pendant, China, depicting a recumbent mythical animal bixie, the stone of semi-translucent white color, lg. 1 5/8 in. $600-800 1425. Jade Buddha, China, seated on a lotus base, in a mudra of concentration, the stone of translucent apple green and gray-white color, ht. 8 3/4 in. $200-300

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1426. Pair of Jadeite Bracelets, China, each of translucent emerald green and lavender color, dia. 3 1/4 in. $300-500 1427. Pair of Jadeite Bracelets, China, each of translucent apple green and lavender color, dia. 3 1/8 in. $300-500 1428. Two Jade Bracelets, China, one of intense emerald green color, carved in relief with bats, the other of white and apple green color carved with flower scrolls, dia. 2 5/8, 2 3/4 in. $250-350

1418. Jade Vase, China, baluster shape surrounded with a chilong and a phoenix, with rocks, waves, and ruyi clouds carved at base, the stone of a semi-translucent celadon color, ht. 5 in. $6,000-8,000 1419. Jade Vase, China, flattened hu shape, with two dragons in clouds, on one side a finely carved dragon in high relief, the other side a dragon carved in low relief, with domed cover, stone of pale celadon color, ht. 8 3/8 in. $700-900 1420. Jade Carving, China, depicting a coiled dragon holding a lingzhi sprig in its mouth, the stone of pale celadon color, lg. 2 1/8 in. $200-300 1421. Jade Carving, China, depicting a mythical animal, the stone of celadon color with dark markings, lg. 1 3/4 in. $300-500 1422. Jade Carving, China, depicting the standing figure of a boy, the stone of celadon color, lg. 2 1/4 in. $200-300

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1429. Jadeite Carving, China, late 19th century, depicting the standing figure of a female Immortal holding a lotus leaf, the stone of semi-translucent white color with emerald green and lavender areas, wood stand, ht. 8 1/8 in. $200-300 1430. Jade Carving, China, Han-style, depicting a pig, the stone of sea green color with russet markings, lg. 4 1/8 in. $300-500 1431. Jade Bowl, China, with numerous russet markings throughout, dia. 5 1/2 in. $300-500 1432. Jade Carving, China, 19th century, depicting a phoenix, the stone of gray-celadon color with dark marking, lg. 2 3/4 in. $600-800 1433. Jadeite Plume Holder, China, white and emerald green stone, lg. 3 in. $300-500 1434. Jade Warrior, China, kneeling figure of a warrior with raised sword and shield, stone of semi-translucent white with slight russet marking to one foot, ht. 4 3/8 in. $3,000-5,000

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1435. Jade Buckle, China, carved in relief with chilong and dragon, lg. 5 1/2 in. $200-300 1436. Jade Brush Washer, China, lotus leaf shape, with relief carved chilong, the stone of pale gray color, lg. 4 in. $300-500 1437. Jade Seal, China, carved in relief with a bixie, the stone of pale gray and brown color, ht. 2 3/4 in. $100-200 1438. Jade Ring, China, carved with a scrolling dragon and phoenix, stone of translucent white color, dia. 3 1/4 in. $200-400 1439. Jade Sheath, China, with incised characters, stone of semi-translucent pale celadon color, lg. 6 5/8 in. $200-400 1440. Jade Medallion, China, carved dragon with scrolling lotus and tendrils, stone of translucent white color with russet markings, lg. 3 5/8 in. $250-350

1441. Pair of Jade and Hardstone Flowers in Pots, China, each contained in cloisonné trays decorated with stylized lotus borne on tendrils holding celadon, rose quartz, and carnelian flowers with dark green jade leaves, ht. 11 in. $300-400 1442. Jade Plaque, China, rectangular, the front carved with boys at play, calligraphic inscriptions to the back, the stone of gray-celadon color, 2 1/4 x 1 1/2 in. $150-250 1443. Jade Plaque, China, rectangular, the front carved with figures in a landscape, calligraphic inscriptions to the back, the stone of semitranslucent white color, 2 1/2 x 1 3/4 in. $200-300 1444. Jade Hu Vase and Cover, China, flattened hu shape, raised on a pedestal foot, each carved in relief with prunus, orchid, bamboo, chrysanthemum, and birds, the domed cover decorated en suite, surmounted by a pointed finial, the stone of a semi-translucent pale celadon color, ht. 7 1/2 in. $1,500-2,500 1445. Jade Vase and Cover, China, baluster shape raised on a pedestal foot, carved in relief with a wide band of kui dragons, openwork surround flanked by flanges and chilong with pendants, the domed cover surmounted by a phoenix, white jade with minor russet markings, ht. 10 1/2 in. $300-500

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1446. Jade Pendant, China, carved in the shape of a gourd with a bat, child, and mountains carved in low relief, stone of semi-transparent pale celadon, lg. 3 1/4 in. $200-300

1457. Two Jade Plaques, China, a circular white jade plaque with reticulated design of two carp and a shou roundel, the other rectangular, grayceladon color, dia. 2 1/8, 2 1/4 x 1 3/4 in. $250-350

1447. Large Jade Washer with Stand, China, deeply carved decoration of scrolling dragons and pearls with cloud bands, the interior and base of the washer with waves carved in low relief, the stone a pale grayishceladon with some pale russet inclusions, dia. 11 in. $4,000-6,000

1458. Jade Carving, China, depicting a monkey on the back of a recumbent horse, implying the rebus “Ma shang feng hou” (may you be promoted soon), the stone of pale celadon color, lg. 3 in. $250-350

1448. Jade Pendant, China, rectangular, carved with a boy riding on cloud to the front, and a bixie and auspicious characters to the reverse, the stone of white color, 1 7/8 x 1 1/4 in. $200-300 1449. Jade Pendant, China, rectangular with arched borders, carved with a roundel enclosing a boy at play to the front, and “Qianlong Yu Zhi” to the reverse, the stone of celadon-white color, 2 x 1 1/2 in. $200-300

1459. Jade Carving, China, depicting a recumbent foo dog holding a lingzhi sprig in its mouth, the stone of celadon-white color, lg. 2 1/4 in. $250-350 1460. Jade Carving, China, Buddha’s hand, stone of semi-translucent pale celadon with russet markings, lg. 5 in. $1,000-1,500 1461. Jade Carving, China, 19th century, finely carved as a Buddha’s hand citron borne on leafy sprigs, set on a finely carved tall wood stand, the stone of semi-translucent white color, lg. 2 in.

1450. Jade Pendant, China, finely carved as a peapod, the stone of graywhite color with slight russet markings, lg. 3 3/8 in. $200-300

Provenance: Ex collection of Frederick Rowland Hazard (1858-1917), Narragansett, Rhode Island. $200-300

1451. Jade Carving, China, depicting a phoenix, the stone of celadon color, lg. 2 1/4 x 1 3/8 in. $200-300

1462. Jade Carving, China, late 19th century, vividly carved as a Buddha’s hand citron, the stone of semi-translucent gray-white color, lg. 4 7/8 in. $400-600

1452. Jade Saddle Ring, China, the stone of white and apple green color, dia. 1 1/8 in. $200-300

1463. Jade Pendant, China, rectangular, carved with archaic dragons, the stone of pale celadon color, 3 3/4 x 1 5/8 in. $200-300

1453. Jade Pendant, China, the pi disc encircled by two chi dragons, the stone of gray-white color, 2 1/2 x 1 7/8 in. $200-300

1464. Jade Archer’s Ring, China, with russet skin to one area carved with a mythical animal amidst lingzhi branches, the jade of yellow-green color, dia. 1 1/4 in. $250-350

1454. Jade Carving, China, depicting a squirrel holding a cluster of grapes in its mouth, the stone of gray-white color, lg. 2 3/8 in. $100-150 1455. Three Jade Seals, China, each with foo dog finial, a qilin, and a tortoise, the stones of celadon, pale celadon, and white color, ht. to 1 3/8 in. $400-600 1456. Jade Pendant, China, early 20th century, finely carved as a standing figure of an Immortal carrying lotus seed pods and fish, the stone of semi-translucent white color, lg. 3 in. $300-400

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1465. Jade Carving, China, depicting the standing figure of Guanyin holding a rosary in her left hand, in windswept robe, the stone of gray-white color, wood stand, ht. 10 3/4 in. $300-500 1466. Jade Plate, China, the interior carved in relief with a scaly dragon chasing a flaming pearl, the stone of semi-translucent pale spinach green color, dia. 8 3/8 in. $200-300 1467. Jade Carving, China, seated figure of Guanyin in dhyanasana pose atop a lotus throne, with a flame aureole to her back, the stone of pale celadon color, wood stand, ht. 5 1/4 in. $150-250

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1468

1468. Jade Vase, China, elongated pear shape carved in low relief with scrolling lotus and tendrils, stone of spinach color, ht. 6 1/4 in. $800-1,200 1469. Jade Plate, China, carved in the shape of a chrysanthemum, stone of semi-transparent spinach color, dia. 5 3/4 in. $2,500-3,500 1470. Jade Vase, China, squared hu shape carved in low relief with taotie masks and chrysanthemum handles with rings, stone of spinach color, ht. 5 3/4 in. $800-1,200

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1471. Jade Seal, China, surmounted by a square finial carved in relief with a coiling dragon amidst leafy scrolls, carved seal surface, the stone of semi-translucent gray-white color, ht. 1 3/4, sq. 2 7/8 in. $300-500 1472. Jade-inset Table Screen, China, white jade carving of the seated figure of Guanyin, the rosewood screen with scroll border in openwork decoration, jade ht. 3 3/4, screen ht. 12 5/8 in. $300-500 1473. Jade Pendant, China, rectangular, both sides carved with lingzhi sprigs, the stone of ochre and green color, 2 x 1 1/2 in. $100-150

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1474. Jade Mountain with Stand, China, in the shape of mountain ranges with perforations, the stone of spinach green color, lg. 7 1/4 in. $200-300

1477. Jade Vase, China, flattened baluster shape decorated with relief carvings of chilong, ht. 4 in. $200-300

1475. Jade Kuan Yin, China, seated on a three-legged chair, in the relaxation pose and no fear mudra, the stone of pale celadon green with yellow and gray markings, (loss), ht. 10 1/2 in. $600-800

1478. Jade Horse, China, reclining figure with head turned, stone of pale celadon color with slight russet markings, lg. 3 3/8 in. $300-400

1476. Jade Vase, China, flattened hu shape, decorated with relief carving of stylized taotie masks, with dragon lugs, ht. 4 1/2 in. $200-300

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1479. Jade Carving, China, standing figure of a scholar surrounded by three children, bats, and peach blossoms, stone of pale semi-translucent celadon color with slight traces of russet, ht. 6 3/4 in. $800-1,200

1480. Two Jade Pendants, China, one of two reclining chilong, stone of pale lavender and brown color; the other carved with a chilong surrounding a ruyi, stone of white color, lg. 2 1/2 in. $200-300

1490. Pair of Jade Bowls, China, stone of pale green color, with stands, dia. 4 1/2 in. $300-500

1481. Two Jade Pendants, China, one round, carved with a scrolling dragon and clouds, the other carved in the shape of ruyi heads, the stones of pale celadon color, dia. 2 3/4 in. $250-350

1491. Blue and White Vase, China, baluster form with narrow neck and everted mouth, decorated with a mountain landscape painting with huts and boatmen, “cracked ice” and prunus blossom band at shoulder, bamboo on neck, underglaze blue double ring on base, ht. 6 3/4 in. $150-250

1482. Jade Bowl, China, dark green stone, dia. 7 1/2 in.

$300-500

1483. Jade Carving, China, two reclining horses, stone of celadon green color, with stand, lg. 11 in. $400-600 1484. Jade Seal, China, large square spinach green jade with inscription on four sides, mounted with a bixie, with box, ht. 4 3/4 in. $400-600 1485. Jade Carving, China, finely carved as a recumbent dog, the stone of sea green color with russet markings, lg. 3 in. $200-300 1486. Jadeite Vase and Cover, China, flattened square hu shape, raised on a pedestal foot, vase with relief carving of two dragons and clouds, the waisted neck flanked by dragon-head lugs with pendants, the domed cover surmounted by a phoenix and peony, the stone of semitranslucent white with minor emerald green markings, ht. 8 in. $300-500 1487. Three Asian Items, a carved white jade pendant depicting a crouching tiger, carved on both sides, ht. 2 1/4; a small Chinese blue and white porcelain dish, ht. 3 1/4; and a pin with diamonds and jade, comes with GIA certification, wd. 1 1/2 in. $200-300 1488. Jade Censer, China, flattened hu shape, low relief chilong central motif with four stylized dragon feet with attached rings, the domed cover with stylized dragon lugs with rings, stone of celadon color with brown markings, ht. 14 x 8 1/2 in. $400-600 1489. Jade Censer, China, round shape, the central shallow bowl with dragon and ring lugs surmounting a pierced ball with four dragon and ring lugs on an inverted bowl base, the domed pierced cover with a dragon finial and rings, ht. 15 1/2 in. $300-500

1492. Pair of Flambé Vases, China, fang hu form with tubular handles at the neck, infused with milky purple and blue colors, ht. 8 1/2 in. $200-300

1493. Flambé Vase, China, infused with purple and milky blue colors, unglazed bottom, (truncated), ht. 14 3/4 in. $200-300

1494. Double-fish Vase, China, 19th century, underglaze iron red and blue fish, ht. 11 in. $200-300

1495. Pair of Porcelain Covered Jars, China, with enameled painting of boys, bats and auspicious symbols, wooden covers with pierced shou character, with stands, ht. 8 3/8 in. $200-300

1496. Blue and White Covered Jar, China, 20th century, Ming-style decoration with wood cover, mark on base, ht. 9 1/2 in. $100-150

1497. Boxed Famille Rose Plaque, China, plaque decorated with an official and attendant, lg. 4 3/4 in. $100-150

1498. Red Glazed Vase, China, jar form with oxblood glaze with thick glaze at neck and shoulder, unglazed light brown crackled base, ht. 10 1/2 in. $100-150

1499. Famille Rose Vase, China, square, each side decorated with flowering branches on a pale celadon ground, with lingzhi band at base, ht. 13 3/4 in. $200-300

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1500. Pair of Porcelain Vase, China, baluster shape, decorated with a bearded figure holding a sword in his mouth, in landscape of pine and rocks, watching a figure swimming, calligraphy inscriptions, ht. 17 3/4 in. $300-500 1501. Famille Verte Vase, China, baluster shape, decorated with farmers pounding rice, underglaze double ring on base, ht. 19 1/4 in. $200-300 1502. Molded Flambé Vase, China, flattened baluster shape, infused with dark red and white, with animal mask handles, ht. 9 1/4 in. $200-300 1503. Miniature Peachbloom Vase, China, fang hu form with tubular handles, four-character Kangxi seal on bottom, ht. 4 1/4 in. $200-300 1504. Mirror Black Vase, China, 19th century, slender baluster shape, ht. 11 1/2 in. $200-300

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1505. Celadon Bowl, China, 19th century, foliate edge, impressed stylized lotus flower on bottom of bowl, dia. 4 1/4, ht. 1 3/4 in. $100-150 1506. Double Gourd Oxblood Vase, China, 19th century, slight flaring mouth, fading to white at the rim, ht. 9 1/4 in. $200-300 1507. Porcelain Vase, China, flattened baluster shape, creamy white color, ht. 12 1/8 in. $200-300 1508. Monochrome Vase, China, baluster shape, overall blue glaze, flaring mouth, double circle on base, ht. 11 1/2 in. $200-300 1509. Green Vase, China, 19th century, bottle-form, suffused with tiny dark crackles, interior and base with white glaze, ht. 12 in. $200-300

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1517

1510. Pair of Oxblood Double-gourd Vases, China, each with white rim and four-character mark on base, ht. 6 1/2 in. $150-200 1511. Lang Yao Vase, China, with wood stand, ht. 9 1/2 in.

$200-300

1512. Famille Rose Vase, China, baluster shape, enameled decoration of figures in garden landscape, ht. 18 7/8 in. $200-300 1513. Celadon Bowl, China, spur mark on base, (repair to rim), dia. 5 1/2 in. $100-150 1514. Blue and White Brush Pot, China, decorated with the three friends of winter: prunus, pine, and bamboo, double ring mark on base, dia. 5 1/2 in. $200-300

1515. Pair of Double-gourd Sake Bottles, China, decorated with stylized floral roundels on a scrolling grapevine ground, with decorative underglaze blue bands, ht. 7 in. $100-150 1516. Blue Censer, China, 20th century, tripod feet, Republic four-character mark on shoulder, dia. 2 3/4 in. $100-150 1517. Famille Rose Vase, China, bottle shape, decorated with scrolling lotus and tendrils on a rose ground incised with lotus and tendrils, lappet, acanthus, and basketweave borders, Qianlong six-character mark on base, ht. 21 7/8 in. $300-400 1518. Famille Verte Vase, China, rouleau shape, decorated with two large reserves of peacocks, flowers, and other birds with small reserves of birds and flowers on a key fret ground with lappet, key fret, acanthus, and “cracked ice” borders, ht. 23 5/8 in. $250-350

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1519. Umbrella Stand, China, tall cylindrical shape, enameled decoration of warriors, ht. 23 1/4 in. $200-300 1520. Three Nesting Boxes, China, inlaid mother-of-pearl decoration of a landscape with figures and pagodas and floating prunus blossoms, lg. 11 7/8 x 7 1/2 x 7 3/8 in. $100-150 1521. Porcelain Plate, China, painted in polychrome enamels with a bird perched on leafy branches looking over a nest of chicks, signed “Liu Yucen,” mark to the base, dia. 9 1/2 in. $300-400

1530. Kashmir Lacquered Stand, India, lobed tray decorated with figures, animals, and flowers, on baluster pedestal base decorated with flowers on a gilded ground, ht. 6 3/4 in. $100-150 1531. Porcelain Vase, China, baluster shape with gilded and enameled decoration of the “One Hundred Boys,” ht. 14 7/8 in. $300-500 1532. Porcelain Lamp, China, baluster shape, decorated with phoenix, plum and rockery on a yellow glaze ground, ht. 23 7/8 in. $100-150

1522. Four Porcelain Saucers, China, early 20th century, decoration of bamboo, butterflies, crabs, and aquatic plants, dia. 5 1/4, 3 1/4 in. $250-350

1533. Pair of Famille Verte Vases, China, baluster shape, enameled decoration of figural landscape with lappet borders, Qianlong sixcharacter mark on base, ht. 23 3/4 in. $400-600

1523. Pair of Ceramic Censers, China, in the shape of standing horses with sancai glaze, ht. 7 1/4 in. $400-600

1534. Famille Rose Vase, China, decorated with enamel butterflies and flowers, Daoguang six-character mark on base, ht. 13 1/4 in. $250-350

1524. Five Pieces of Jewelry, China, a silver bracelet, a cinnabar brooch, and three jade pendants of various shapes and sizes. $200-300

1535. Porcelain Vase, China, painted with a scene of a scholar boating on a lake with attendants in a landscape, elephant lugs, inscribed, fourcharacter iron red mark on base, ht. 15 3/4 in. $250-350

1525. Mirror Black Vase, China, large, ovoid, black glaze and gold jar decorated with three phoenix roundels, scrolling lotus with tendrils, and decorative borders at top and base, ht. 15 1/4 in. $100-150 1526. Iron Red Vase, China, enamel bird and flower design with scrolling bands at neck and base, calligraphy inscriptions to upper half of body, ht. 12 1/2 in. $200-300 1527. Two Porcelain Items, China, bowl decorated with lotus design, Qianlong mark on base, dia. 5 3/4; dish decorated with phoenixes and lotus, Daoguang mark on base, dia. 7 3/4 in. $200-300 1528. Flambé Bowl, China, glaze 542.infused with purple, brown, and light blue, ht. 4 1/2, dia. 10 1/2 in. $250-350 1529. Porcelain Covered Jar, China, Transitional period, enamel decoration of scholars in a garden, with domed cover, ht. 14 in. $300-500

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1536. Blue and White Vase, China, baluster form with mountain landscape, ht. 17 3/4 in. $200-300 1537. Kraak Ware Plate, China, dia. 16 1/2 in.

$300-500

1538. Porcelain Vase, China, bottle shape decorated with a scrolling dragon, pearl, and clouds, with shou characters and lappet and wave bands, Guangxu six-character mark on base, ht. 15 3/4 in. $300-500 1539. Large Porcelain Vase, China, overall blue ground with gilt decoration of peacocks, flowering branches, and other birds, with bands of chrysanthemums and grasses, Kangxi six-character mark on base, ht. 19 3/4 in. $300-400 1540. Porcelain Brush Pot, China, cylindrical, the sides painted in gilt with peony branches and butterflies on a blue ground, ht. 5 7/8, dia. 7 3/8 in. $250-350

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1541. Box of Twenty-eight Small Stands, China, dia. to 2 in.

$200-300

1542. Famille Rose Vase, China, overall decoration of quails, other birds, flowers, and rocks, Qianlong six-character mark on base, ht. 14 1/4 in. $250-350 1543. Blue and White Jar, China, Ming-style with scrolling lotus and tendrils with lappet and palmetto leaf bands, ht. 10 3/4 in. $250-350 1544. Iron Red Vase, China, pear shape with a painted cartouche enclosing a bixie, birds, and flowers, shou characters with bands of lappet and palmetto leaves, ht. 17 in. $250-350 1545. Wucai Porcelain Vase, China, baluster shape decorated with a cartouche surrounding peacocks, flowers, and rocks on a blue gilt ground, Guangxu six-character mark on base, ht. 14 in. $300-400 1546. Immortal Dragon Jar, China, with scrolling dragon, pearl, and clouds, Guangxu six-character mark on base, ht. 6 1/2 in. $200-300

1547. Two Porcelain Covered Vases, China, both baluster shape with elongated neck, decorated with a phoenix, flowers, and rocks, brocade patterns on shoulder with lappet and cracked ice at base, domed cover surmounted with a gilded foo dog, ht. 28 1/2 in. $300-400 1548. Large “Nine Peach” Bottle Vase, China, the globular body rising to a tall waisted neck, red and yellow branching peaches and leaves with two orange bats, Qianlong six-character mark on base, ht. 21 7/8 in. $300-500 1549. Porcelain Enameled Vase, China, hu shape decorated with deer in mountain landscape, Qianlong six-character mark on base, ht. 17 3/4 in. $400-600 1550. Pair of Blue and White Vases, China, oviform holder with flaring trumpet mouth, decorated with underglaze blue butterflies and scrolling prunus, ht. 20 in. $250-350 1551. Blue and White Porcelain Box and Cover, China, circular, overall underglaze blue dragon and phoenix decoration, with lotus and tendrils, Wanli six-character mark on base, dia. 8 1/4 in. $200-300

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1552. Two Porcelain Items, China, a pear shape vase decorated with cranes and flowering branches, red Daoguang mark on base, elephant lugs, ht. 7 1/2; and a cylindrical planter decorated with birds, flowers, and rocks, Hung Hsien mark on base, dia. 8 in. $250-350 1553. Famille Rose Plaque, China, enameled painting of officials and attendant with willow tree and rockery, ht. 15 1/4 x 10 1/8 in. $200-300 1554. Double-gourd Oxblood Vase, China, overall deep crushed strawberry glaze, thinning to white at the mouth, slight flaring rim, six-character Kangxi seal to the base, (crazing), ht. 12 1/4 in. $200-300 1555. Oxblood Vase, China, baluster-shape, deep crushed strawberry glaze gradually thinning to white at mouth, flaring rim, ht. 16 in. $250-350 1556. Oxblood Bottle Vase, China, 19th century, globular body and long neck, overall monochrome strawberry glaze, base also glazed, ht. 12 in. $200-300 1557. Monochrome Vase, China, bottle-form, cobalt blue glaze, double circles on base, ht. 14 1/4 in. $200-300 1558. Oxblood Vase, China, 19th century, slender baluster shape with overall deep crushed strawberry color, neck with three bow-string marks, flaring to white at the rim, foot ring left unglazed, (small chip at rim), ht. 9 in. $200-300 1559. Monochrome Vase, China, 19th century, baluster-shape with blue glaze, bow-string mark around the neck, flaring mouth, double circle on base, ht. 18 1/2 in. $200-300 1560. Oxblood Dish, China, 19th century, allover red glaze, double circles on base, dia. 8 in. $300-500 1561. Two Flambé Vases, China, a bianhu with a pair of tubular lugs and a melon-shaped vase covered in red and white glaze, ht. 11 1/4, 7 1/2 in. $200-300 1562. Small Chun Ware Jar, China, lotus shape, soft turquoise color with heavy crackling and iron red markings, ivory lid, dia. 3 in. $100-150

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1563. Aubergine Vase, China, bottle form with long slender neck, gilt painting of dragons and clouds, ht. 16 3/4 in. $200-300 1564. Purple Glazed Vase, China, 20th century, bottle form with glazed foot, ht. 10 1/4 in. $200-300 1565. Red Glaze Stone Plate, China, scallop-edged plate decorated with archaic characters and bats, dia. 9 1/2 in. $300-400 1566. Pair of Bowls, China, shallow bowl with wide mouth gilt rim, decorated in red glaze with white bamboo and bats, mark to base, dia. 6 3/4 in. $200-300 1567. Blue and Red Plate, China, decorated with lotus and leaves and auspicious symbols, dia. 15 1/4 in. $200-300 1568. Wucai Vase with Cover, China, Transitional period, 17th century, decorated with phoenixes and peonies, reticulated wood cover, ht. 6 in. $100-150 1569. Pair of Agate Foo Dogs, China, the stone of a pale gray color, with stand, ht. 3 3/4 in. $100-150 1570. Group of Assorted Wooden Stands, China, twenty-seven wooden stands of various sizes and shapes, dia. to 10 in. $200-300 1571. Underglaze Red Cup, China, stem form decorated with phoenixes and lotus, ht. 3 3/4, dia. 4 3/4 in. $100-150 1572. Relief Decorated Vase, China, 20th century, double-gourd shape, with relief dragons and clouds on a turquoise ground, Qianlong mark on base, (loss), ht. 8 3/4 in. $100-150 1573. Mirror Black Vase, China, bottle shape with underglaze blue twocharacter mark on base, ht. 3 1/4 in. $100-150 1574. Blue and White Vase, China, flask form decorated with dragons and peonies, ht. 9 1/4 in. $100-150

1575. Celadon Vase, China, baluster form with elephant and ring ears, overall crackling, (drilled), ht. 9 in. $100-150 1576. Celadon Jarlet, China, 19th century, dia. 2 in.

$100-150

1577. Pair of Moon Flasks, China, 20th century, decorated with an underglaze blue and gilt landscape with official and attendant on horseback in roundels, reserved on a floral ground with dragon ears, ht. 10 in. $200-300

1587. Blue and Famille Verte Vase, China, rouleau shape, decorated with landscape reserves on a gilded blue ground decorated with scholar’s objects, ht. 13 7/8 in. $200-300 1588. Porcelain Pillow, China, 19th century, decorated with enameled domestic scenes, lg. 6 1/4 in. $100-150 1589. Celadon Censer, China, round, four foo mask with ring lugs, celadon glaze, six-character mark in underglaze blue at rim, with stand, dia. 8 7/8 in. $100-150

1578. Pair of Famille Rose Vases, China, Republic period, decorated with scholars and attendants in cartouches with millefiore ground and scrolling lotus bands, ht. 9 in. $200-300

1590. Planter, China, decorated with a dragon, phoenix, and peonies, with lappet and lingzhi bands, dia. 8 1/4 in. $100-150

1579. Pair of Plique-a-Jour Vases, China, flowers on a green ground, (damage), ht. 5 1/4 in. $100-150

1591. Celadon Bowl, China, decorated with a central incised lotus, taotie mask feet, (repairs done with gold lacquer), dia. 9 in. $100-150

1580. Celadon Vase, China, baluster form with incised lotus and dragon and ring ears, Qianlong mark on base, (loss), ht. 9 1/4 in. $100-150

1592. Blue and White Charger, China, underglaze incised stylized lotus ground with blue band at rim, dia. 13 3/4 in. $100-150

1581. Pair of Foo Dogs, China, 20th century, (loss), ht. 9 1/2 in.

1593. Double-gourd Vase, China, raspberry and light blue flambé glaze, unglazed foot, (drilled), ht. 10 1/2 in. $100-150

$200-300

1582. Famille Rose Vase, China, compressed ovoid shape with relief decoration of phoenixes, peonies, and rocks, ht. 11 1/2 in. $200-300 1583. Blue and White Vase, China, 20th century, decorated with lions, rocks, and leaves on a central panel with large cartouche at rim and circles at base, ht. 10 in. $200-300 1584. Blue and White Covered Jar, China, 19th century, Ming-style decoration with reticulated wood cover, ht. 10 in. $100-150 1585. Porcelain Vase, China, baluster shape with hexagonal reserves of court ladies with borders of auspicious symbols, ht. 14 1/8 in. $200-300 1586. Mille-Fleur Bowl, China, decorated with overall enamel flowers and gold rim, red Qianlong mark on base, dia. 9 1/4 in. $200-300

1594. Blue and White Vase, China, 19th century, meiping shape decorated with cracked ice and prunus, ht. 6 in. $100-150 1595. Black Jar, China, decorated with relief musicians and flowers on a black glazed ground with gilt flowers, impressed Kangxi mark on base, ht. 7 3/4 in. $100-150 1596. Ceramic Figure, China, seated figure of Hotei holding prayer beads, overall buff-colored crackled glaze, hollow, ht. 7 in. $100-150 1597. Soapstone Kuan Yin Lamp, China, seated Kuan Yin, stone of tan, rust, and brown, ht. 23 7/8 in. $100-150 1598. Jade Tree Lamp, China, jade tree in cloisonné planter, ht. 53 1/4 in. $100-150

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1599. Soapstone Covered Jar Lamp, China, carved in high relief with pavilions and pine trees, pink stone, ht. 43 in. $200-300 1600. Pair of Lamps, China, baluster shape, with figural reserves on a red ground with white prunus, ht. 27 1/2 in. $200-300 1601. Cinnabar Lamp, China, baluster shape, decorated with lotus and tendrils and figural reserves, ht. 20 in. $200-300 1601A. Monochrome Blue Water Pot, China, applied dragon and cicada on rim, Yongzheng six-character mark on base, ht. 4 in. $200-300 1602. Lacquer Screen, China, branching magnolia, peacock, rocks, and peonies on a red ground, reverse with bamboo and rocks on a black lacquer ground, rosewood frame and stands, ht. 63 5/8 x 43 3/4 in. $250-350 1603. Polychrome Carved Mirror, China, horizontal, with carved panels on either side of mirror, floral borders, lg. 38 x 16 in. $200-300 1604. Jade Box and Cover, China, the cylindrical body carved in relief with a wide band of mythical animals, the stone of spinach green color, ht. 3 1/4, dia. 2 1/8 in. $100-150 1605. Hardstone Vase and Cover, China, flattened hu shape, raised on a pedestal foot, each side incised with lotus, flanked by classic scroll lugs, the domed cover of lotus petals, the stone of deep celadon color, ht. 9 1/2 in. $300-500 1606. Two Antique Books, China, printed calligraphy with silk covers and ivory closures, lg. 8 in. $300-500 1607. Book, China, pith paper painting, red silk cover, lg. 7 in.

$200-300

1608. Wood Carving, China, figure of a bearded Immortal seated in a chair, (loss), ht. 19 in. $200-400

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1609. Famille Rose Vase, China, baluster shape, depicting figures surrounding the body, the body and neck with calligraphy inscriptions, ht. 22 1/4 in. $200-300 1610. Lacquer Food Box, China, triangular, three stacked boxes with smaller interior boxes, fitting into a stand, red and green lacquer decoration of a dragon, pearl, and clouds, ht. 10 3/4, wd. 18 in. $300-500 1611. Inlaid Tray, Middle East, round, inlaid silver scrolling arabesques with bands of Arabic inscriptions, dia. 29 5/8 in. $200-300 1612. Buddha Bust, Thailand, with gilt tracings, on stand, ht. 6 3/4 in. $100-150 1613. Bronze Censer, China, square, archaic-style vessel decorated with taotie, flanges, and four stylized dragon legs, with square handles at rim, ht. 13 5/8 in. $200-300 1614. Bronze Vase, China, two standing Luohans holding a cylindrical vase decorated in high relief with figures and pine trees, surmounted on a low table with taotie feet, ht. 19 5/8 in. $100-150 1614A. Five Porcelain Dishes, China, triangular, decorated with bats and shuangxi characters, Qianlong mark on base of each, lg. to 14 in. $200-300 1615. Champlevé Planter, China, tall rounded shape with everted rim, decorated with a deep champlevé band of phoenixes in clouds, reserves of stylized dragons, the foot with key fret design, dragon handles, ht. 14 1/4 in. $100-150

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Upcoming Auction 20th Century Furniture & Decorative Arts

Philip and Kelvin Laverne Bronze Crane Decorated Wall Plaques

December 17, 2011, Boston, MA For more information, please contact the 20th Century Furniture & Decorative Arts department at 508.970.3253, or email [email protected]

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Chairman of the Board - Nancy R. Skinner Richard Albright John Deighton Barnet Fain Stephen L. Fletcher Karen M. Keane

President/Chief Executive Officer - Karen M. Keane Chief Financial Officer - Don Kelly Executive Vice President - Stephen L. Fletcher Vice Presidents - Eric Jones, Marie Keep, Gloria Lieberman, Carol McCaffrey, Kerry Shrives, Stuart G. Slavid, Robin S.R. Starr, Stuart P. Whitehurst

American & European Paintings & Prints - Robin S.R. Starr Assistants: Kathy Wong, Elizabeth C. Haff American Furniture & Decorative Arts - Stephen L. Fletcher Deputy Director: Chris Barber; Assistant: Karen Langberg American Indian & Ethnographic Art - Douglas Deihl Asian Works of Art - Interim Director - Stuart G. Slavid Assistants: Biying Zhang, Carol Tran Books & Manuscripts - Stuart P. Whitehurst Deputy Director: Sara C. Wishart Bottles, Flasks & Early Glass - Stephen L. Fletcher Ceramics - Stuart G. Slavid Classic Automobiles & Motorcycles - Jane D. Prentiss Couture - Cara Elmslie Discovery Auctions - Cara Elmslie Assistants: Garrett J. Sheahan, Melissa Riebe European Furniture & Decorative Arts - Stuart G. Slavid Assistants: Sara C. Wishart, Leah Kingman Fine Wines - Marie Keep Assistant: Laura V. Sweeney Jewelry - Victoria Bratberg Assistants: John Colasacco, Julie Khouri Judaica - Kerry Shrives Modernism: 1896–Present: Art Glass, Pottery, Metalwork & Furniture Jane D. Prentiss Musical Instruments - David Bonsey Oriental Rugs & Carpets - Gary Richards Science, Technology & Clocks - Robert C. Cheney Assistant: Jonathan Dowling Silver - Sara C. Wishart Toys & Dolls - Kerry Shrives Auctioneers - LaGina Austin, Chris Barber, Robert C. Cheney, John Colasacco, Stephen L. Fletcher, Karen M. Keane, Marie C. Keep, Gloria Lieberman, Jessica R. Lincoln, Kerry Shrives, Stuart G. Slavid, Robin S.R. Starr, Laura V. Sweeney, Stuart P. Whitehurst

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Directions to Skinner’s Boston Gallery/63 Park Plaza, Boston, MA Telephone: 617-350-5400 From the West:

Take the Massachusetts Turnpike to the Prudential/Copley exit located in the Prudential tunnel. Once on the exit ramp, stay in the right hand lane and follow the signs for Copley. The ramp exits onto Stuart Street. Drive straight through five sets of lights and take a left onto Charles Street South. Take your first left off of Charles St. South onto Park Plaza. Skinner is at 63 Park Plaza, one block up on the right.

From the South:

Take 93-N to Exit 20 for I-90 W toward Worcester. Follow signs for Chinatown/South Station. Bear left at the fork to continue towards Kneeland Street. Turn left onto Kneeland Street. Kneeland Street becomes Stuart Street. Turn right onto Charles Street South. Turn left onto Park Plaza. Skinner is at 63 Park Plaza, one block up on the right.

From Logan Airport:

Take the Ted Williams Tunnel. Take Exit 25 toward South Boston and bear left at the fork in the ramp. Bear right onto B St. Turn left onto Northern Ave which becomes Seaport Blvd. Turn left onto Surface Rd. Turn right onto Kneeland Street which becomes Stuart Street. Turn right onto Charles Street South. Turn left onto Park Plaza. Skinner is at 63 Park Plaza, one block up on the right.

From the North:

Take I-93 South towards Boston. Take exit 26 towards Storrow Drive.  Merge onto MA-28 South via the ramp on the left. Turn left onto Beacon Street. Turn right onto Arlington Street. Turn left onto Boylston Street. Turn right onto Hadassah Way. Skinner is on the right at 63 Park Plaza. 211

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PARKING INDOOR PARKING GARAGES City Place Parking Garage Transportation Building 12 Charles Street Located at the end of Park Plaza Underground multi-level garage All day–closes at 2:30am First hr/$5, after 2 hrs/$14 AllRight Parking Boston Common Garage Located on Charles Street, on the Common, two blocks from Skinner 1 hr/$6, up to 24 hrs/$25, Evenings (4pm-10am)/$10 The Four Seaons Hotel Parking Garage 200 Boylston Street Adjacent to Skinner, valet drop-off and pick-up, up to 24 hrs/$30

The Taj Hotel Parking Garage 2 Newbury Street Located three blocks from Skinner, valet drop-off and pick-up Up to 24 hrs/$42 Back Bay Garage 222 Berkeley Street (entrance off St. James) One block from Skinner All day/$35, evening (5pm-7am)/$10 Radisson Hotel Parking Garage Stuart Street (near intersection of Charles) Two blocks from Skinner 1-2 hrs/$12, 2-3 hrs/$16, 3-12 hrs/$18, 12-24 hrs/$31

BOSTON HOTELS

Boston Harbor Hotel 70 Rowe’s Wharf Boston, MA 02110 Tel: 800-654-2000 Fax: 617-345-6799

Nine Zero Hotel 90 Tremont St. Boston, MA 02108 617-772-5800

Motor Mart Garage 26 Park Plaza (Same building as Legal Sea Food) Up to 1 hr/$8, 1 to 2 hrs/$12, 2-3 hrs/$16, 3-12 hrs/$20, 12-24 hrs/$31, weekends up to 3 hrs/$8 OUTDOOR PARKING LOTS (recommended for trucks) Pin Stripe Parking Arlington Street 617-338-7984 All day/$14, after 6pm and weekends/$10, overnight/$15 Billy’s Parking 222 Stuart Street 617-423-7781 8am-5pm/$18, after 5pm/$20

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The Back Bay Hotel (formerly Jurys) 350 Stuart Street Boston, MA 02116 Tel: 617-532-3800

Eliot Hotel 370 Commonwealth Ave. Boston, MA 02215 Tel: 617-267-1607

Radisson Hotel 200 Stuart Street Boston, MA 01740 Tel: 617-482-1800 Fax: 617-451-2750

Beacon Hill Hotel & Bistro 25 Charles Street Boston, MA 02114 Tel: 617-723-1133

The Park Plaza 64 Arlington Street Boston, MA 02116 Tel: 617-457-7488 Fax: 617-426-2000

Four Seasons 200 Boylston Street Boston, MA 02116 Tel: 617-351-2036

The Ritz-Carlton, Boston Common 10 Avery Street Boston, MA 02111 Tel: 617-912-3315 Fax: 617-912-3375

The Colonnade 120 Huntington Avenue Boston, MA 02116 Tel: 617-424-7000 Fax: 617-424-0968

The Liberty Hotel 215 Charles St. Boston, MA 02114 617-224-4000

Taj Boston 15 Arlington St. Boston, MA 02116 617-536-5700

Marriott Copley Place 110 Huntington Avenue Boston, MA 02116 Tel: 800-228-9290 Fax: 617-236-5885

Westin-Copley Plaza 10 Huntington Avenue Boston, MA 02116 Tel: 800-228-3000 Fax: 617-424-7483

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FINE DINING Dante Royal Sonesta Hotel 5 Cambridge Parkway 617-806-4200 Mediterranean restaurant with great views of the Charles River and Boston skyline. Davio’s 75 Arlington St. 617-357-4810 Northern Italian steak house. Grill 23 & Bar 161 Berkley Street (Stuart Street) 617-542-2255 Great steak, seafood, wine list, and service. L’Espalier 774 Boylston St. 617-262-3023 French dining in an elegant townhouse with a wonderful prix-fixe menu. No. 9 Park 9 Park St. 617-742-9991 Barbara Lynch’s bistro showcases inspired French and Italian influenced food and wine on Beacon Hill. Radius 85 High St. 617-426-1234 Features a modern French menu focusing on seasonal ingredients accompanied by a thoughtful wine list. Scampo The Liberty Hotel 215 Charles St. 617-536-2100 Lydia Shire’s latest restaurant, featuring Italian fare produced in an open kitchen upstairs at the Liberty Hotel.

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Troquet 140 Boylston St. 617-695-9463 French restaurant and wine bar perched at the edge of the Boston Common and the theatre district. Via Matta 79 Park Plaza 617-422-0008 Elegant Italian fare and beautiful wines in a vibrant dining room - the best of Italy in Boston’s Back Bay creates an unforgettable experience.

MODERATE Aquitaine 569 Tremont Street 617-424-8577 Parisian bistro style fare. The Bristol Lounge at Four Seasons Hotel 200 Boylston St. 617-338-4400 Breakfast, lunch, and dinner served in an elegant yet comfortable lounge setting with views of the Boston Public Garden. East Ocean City 25-29 Beach St. 617-542-2504 Outstanding Chinese food restaurant highlighting seafood dishes with a fullservice bar. Lala Rokh on Beacon Hill 97 Mt. Vernon Street 617-720-5511 Authentic regional Persian cuisine, hand-selected wine list, knowledgeable waitstaff. McCormick and Schmick’s Seafood Restaurant 36 Columbus Ave 617-482-3999 Fresh seafood offerings that change daily.

Summer Shack 50 Dalton St. 617-867-9955 Jasper White serves well-executed seaside favorites in a casual Back Bay setting.

INEXPENSIVE Au Bon Pain 26 Park Plaza (across the street from Skinner) or 431 Boylston Street (at Berkeley Street) 617-338-8948 Casual café offers quick service. Davio’s To Go 10 St. James Galleria Atrium 617-357-4810 Casual Italian take-out lunch spot with daily special pastas, soups, and salads. Flash’s 310 Stuart St. 617-574-8888 American comfort food served with classic cocktails in a casual setting. Parish Café 361 Boylston St. 617-247-4777 American restaurant with seasonal outdoor seating features sandwiches created by renowned local chefs. Piattini 226 Newbury Street 617-536-2020 Italian wine bar with an eclectic menu; specializes in Italian-style tapas. The Upper Crust 20 Charles Street 617-723-9600 Gourmet thin crust pizza.

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