Galerie Zacke

Asian Art Discoveries - China and Southeast Asia

Started 15 Jun 2021 10:00 CEST (09:00 BST)

Mariahilferstraße 112/1/10

Vienna

1010

Austria

Lot Description

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A LARGE BRONZE MIRROR China, Han Dynasty (202 BC - 220 AD). Of circular form with a smooth and simplistic design. Condition:

With surface wear and extensive patina rich in fine malachite-green, brown, and blue hues. Provenance: The collection of The Zelnik

Istvan Southeast Asian Gold Museum. ...[more]

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A CHINESE BRONZE BOWL, HAN China, Han Dynasty (206 BC - 220 AD). The simplistic bowl shows beautiful naturally grown

malachite and lapis lazuli patina as well as ochre incrustations. Condition: Good condition with fine ancient patina. Provenance: The

collection of The Zelnik Istvan Southeast ...[more]

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A SMALL BRONZE BELL South China/ Northern Vietnam, Dong-Son culture (800 BC - 200 AD). The quadrilateral bell, cast with lobed

canons, shows overall fine malachite patina. The inside with remains of the casting core. Condition: With casting irregularities and the

clapper firmly within the castin ...[more]

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A GILT-BRONZE 'FOUR LOBED' PLAQUE, TANG DYNASTY China, Tang dynasty (618-907). The ornamental four-lobed plaque is

finely incised in each lobe with an argali sheep. Condition: Good, original condition, remarkable considering the age of this plaque!

Some wear, incrustations, and a small breakage ...[more]

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A CHINESE BRONZE ORNAMENT, TANG TO LIAO China, Tang Dynasty (618- 907) - Liao dynasty (916-1125). The bronze ornament

cast in openwork to depict a dragon between lotus flowers. Fine naturally grown patina. Condition: Good, original condition, remarkable

considering the age of this plaque! Some w ...[more]

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AN ORDOS GILT BRONZE 'CROUCHING BEAR' HORSE TACK ORNAMENT, WARRING STATES TO WESTERN HAN China, Inner

Mongolia, Ordos, 3 rd -2 nd century BC. Of circular form, cast in the form of a crouching bear with distinct circular ears. Provenance:

Grays Antique Center, London, 18 June 2001. Dr. Koos de J ...[more]

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AN ORDOS SILVER HORSE-TACK ORNAMENT, WARRING STATES China, Inner Mongolia, Ordos, 5th -3rd century BC. The silver

Horse-tack ornament partly gilt and shaped as two fighting tigers, with three rectangular perforations to attach the leather straps.

Condition: Good, original condition, remarkable c ...[more]

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AN ORDOS BRONZE 'SHEEP AND LAMB' PLAQUE, WARRING STATES China, Inner Mongolia, Ordos, 5th -3rd century BC. The

plaque cast with a sheep and a lamb, the top set with a loop for attachment. Condition: Good, original condition, remarkable considering

the age of this plaque! Some wear, minuscule nic ...[more]

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A SLIT-RING, JUE, WESTERN ZHOU Lacquer or fabric coated bronze. China, Western Zhou, 10 th -9 th century BC Of circular form,

pierced with a hole in the center with a slit through the edge, one side incised with a stylized dragon. With extensive signs of weathering

and malachite-green encrustatio ...[more]

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A LARGE CIRCULAR BRONZE 'LION AND GRAPEVINE' MIRROR China, late Qing dynasty . The Tang style mirror is cast in the

centre with a crouching beast with open mouth surrounded by six smaller 'lions' amid fruiting grapevines, the outer field with birds in

flight amidst further grapevine below a narrow ...[more]

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THREE TANG STYLE BRONZE MIRRORS China, Qing Dynasty (1644-1912) or earlier. Consisting of one octofoil mirror, the pierced

knob surrounded by birds and floral designs, one circular mirror, the pierced knob surrounded by three stylized animals and a large

mirror cast in the center with a knob and su ...[more]

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AN ARCHAISTIC BRONZE BALUSTER VASE, 17TH CENTURY China, late Ming to early Qing dynasty. Heavily cast, the shoulder

incised with a band of flowers in octagonal reserves surrounded by geometric patterns, the body with a circumferential relief of stylized

lotus, the foot with a cicada blade border an ...[more]

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A HEAVILY CAST BRONZE TRIPOD CENSER China, late Ming Dynasty (1368-1644). The censer with a compressed globular body

raised on three legs issuing from the mouths of horned mythical beasts and showing a pair of s-shaped handles. The neck is finely

incised with a circumferential leiwen pattern. With ...[more]

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AN OPENWORK COPPER-REPOUSSE CENSER AND COVER, LATE MING TO EARLY QING China, 17 th -18 th century. Of

compressed globular form, the foot and mouth as well as the rim of the cover with key-fret bands, the sides executed in repousse and

openwork with dragons within lobed medallions flanked by lotus ...[more]

15

A BRONZE 'FOREIGNER' CANDLESTICK China, late Ming Dynasty (1368-1644). The bearded foreigner cast on a hexagonal base

with his left arm raised and right hand resting on his hip, dressed with ornate jewelry and a sash tied across the rotund belly above a

tunic with long flowing ribbons, the face wit ...[more]

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A GOLD-SPLASHED BRONZE TRIPOD CENSER WITH SIX-CHARACTER XUANDE MARK, QING China, 1750-1930. Heavily cast

and raised on three tall, tapering feet, flanked by a pair of looped handles, the outer rim cast with an apocryphal six-character Xuande

mark, irregular splashes of gold reserved against a choco ...[more]

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A MINIATURE BRONZE HEAD OF BODHISATTVA Tibet, 17 th to 18 th century. The bronze bodhisattva head with visible remains of

gilding. The delicately cast facial features, showing a peaceful expression and big earlobes, wearing an elaborated pierced crown.

Condition: Good condition with some trace ...[more]

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A TIBETAN-CHINESE PARCEL-GILT BRONZE 'MONK'S CAP' EWER, SENGMAOHU China, early Ming Dynasty, 15 th century,

probably Yongle (1403-1424) or Xuande (1426-1435) period. Of tapering form surmounted by a short neck and a galleried 'monk's cap'

rim, applied with two strap handles, each terminating in la ...[more]

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A BRONZE CENSER OF A CAPARISONED MULE China, Qing Dynasty (1644 to 1912). The censer itself cast in the form of a

caparisoned mule with long pointed ears and a knotted tail, its head turned and lowered towards the ground. Condition: The lid is

missing, otherwise good condition with expected wear ...[more]

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A MINIATURE BRONZE FIGURE OF A BUDDHIST LION China, 19 th century. The bronze figure of a Buddhist lion, cast seated on its

haunches with the front left paw resting upon a brocade ball. Its face bears a fierce expression with a tightly curled mane and a bushy

tail. Condition: Besides a repair t ...[more]

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A FIRE-GILT TIBETO-CHINESE COPPER REPOUSSE RHYTON, QING DYNASTY China or Tibet, 18th century. The sturdily modelled

vessel with massive fire-gilding and old red painting inside. Condition: Good condition with wear, patina, some dents and minor surface

scratches. Provenance: European Private Co ...[more]

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A CHINESE MINATURE BRONZE TRIPOD CENSER China, 19 th century. The miniature bronze tripod censer with birds and flowers in

high relief, ornate feet and a reticulated lid surmounted by a Buddhist lion showing delicately incised details. Condition: Good condition

with usual traces of wear and age ...[more]

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A FIGURAL CHINESE BRONZE LAMP STAND China, 19 th century. The figural bronze lamp stand with a Buddhist lion carrying a vase

on its back, a chilong dragon twirling around the vase and three figural feet, shaped as qilin with long curved tongues. Condition: Good

condition with usual traces of we ...[more]

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A BRONZE DOUBLE DORJE Tibet, late 19 th century. The bronze double dorje with makara heads and finely incised floral and lotus

petal motifs. Condition: Very good condition with some verdigris and corrosion on the metal pegs inside the. Provenance: German

private collection. Weight: 457 g D ...[more]

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A VERY LARGE SILVER AND BRASS REPOUSSE SEAL Tibetan- Chinese, late 19 th century. The large silver and brass repousse

seal with finely embossed and incised symbols depicting a deer, birds, Buddhist florals and a Buddhist conch. The bottom surface of the

repousse showing a deer as well. Condition ...[more]

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A RITUAL TIBETAN COPPER WATERPOT Tibet, 19 th century. The small ritual copper waterpot with a flat lid, scroll spout and loop

handle. The lid with an incised and embossed dharmachakra symbol in the middle and finely embossed zoomorphic ornaments applied

to the spout and handle. Condition: Good ...[more]

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A REMARKABLE BRONZE TOAD FLASK Tibet, late 19th century. Imaginatively cast as a large toad holding the flask nozzle in its

mouth and with two handles on the sides for suspension, all raised on a flared foot. The creature's contours and lumpy skin are

realistically rendered, and it feels quite simi ...[more]

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A LARGE COPPER REPOUSSE ALMS DISH Tibetan-Chinese, 19 th century. The lobed copper dish cast from many parts, embossed

and incised with deities, mythical animals, and emblems amid scrolling foliage and applied with further gilt copper medallions showing

similar designs. The rim set with a band of ...[more]

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A LARGE 'GHAU' PRAYER BOX WITH A TSA-TSA Tibet, 19th century. The circular brass box is engraved and embossed in high relief

around the central opening with auspicious Buddhist symbols and scrolling foliage, the sides with two handles for suspension,

showcasing a beaded rim and further incised foli ...[more]

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AN OLD DEMON CLAY MASK Himalayan region, presumably Tibet or Nepal, 19 th century or earlier. Lively depiction made from dark-

grey clay, molded in the form of a small head of a demon with bulging eyes, wide, protruding nose and a wide smile that reveals his

fangs.' Condition: Good condition wit ...[more]

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A BRONZE LUCKY CHARM OF A SOW WITH HER YOUNG China, Republic period (1912-1949). An appealing depiction of a sow lying

on a pile of coins and ingots, surrounded by eight piglets stubbornly crawling up to suck their mother's udders. A rhomboidal mark to the

back of the sow reads: "let riches and tre ...[more]

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A FULLY FUNCTIONING CHINESE BRASS PADLOCK China, late Qing to Republic period (1880-1940). The sides set with blossoms.

The combination lock having three spinning wheels incised with Chinese characters. Condition: In excellent condition with minor wear.

Fully functioning. Provenance: Austrian ...[more]

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AN ORDOS STYLE 'TIGER' BRONZE PLAQUE China, 20 th century. The rectangular replica of an Ordos plaque with hand painted

patina and cast in relief with four tigers within a rope-twist border. With four perforations. Condition: Good condition with signs of erosion

and wear. Provenance: Michel ...[more]

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A WHITE MARBLE BUDDHIST STELE, NORTHERN WEI TO NORTHERN QI China, 368-577. Of rectangular form, deeply carved with

the main figure seated in dhyanasana on an elaborate two-tiered lotus base, backed by a flaming halo and flanked by two bodhisattvas,

each standing on a lotus dais. Provenance: Acco ...[more]

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A SMALL BRONZE OF THE FOUR-ARMED AVALOKITESVARA, 15TH-16TH CENTURY Nepal. Seated in lalitasana on a lotus base,

the main right hand showing the varada mudra and the upper left holding a lotus stem, dressed in a dhoti and adorned with beaded

jewelry, a five-leaf tiara in front of a high chignon on h ...[more]

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A GILT-BRONZE FIGURE OF GUHYASAMAJA IN A GILT-BRONZE SHRINE Tibet, 16 th -17 th century. Guhyasamaja is seated in

vajrasana, on a separately cast Buddhist lion standing foursquare on a lotus base, embracing his separately cast consort Sparshavajra

seated on his lap. Both hold the same attributes, ...[more]

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A PORTRAIT BRONZE OF A MONK, COPPER- AND SILVER-INLAID, 16TH-18TH CENTURY Tibet. Cast seated in dhyanasana on a

sealed double-lotus base, his right hand resting on his knee and his left lowered in front, wearing a monk's patchwork robe with copper-

inlaid hems finely incised with floral bands, the b ...[more]

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A MONUMENTAL GILT BRONZE SHRINE DEPICTING SAMANTABHADRA AND CONSORT, 17TH - 18TH CENTURY Tibet. Heavily

cast seated in vajraparyankasana on a double lotus base with a beaded upper edge, the lower part of the unsealed base cast

separately, the hands lowered in dhyanasana holding the consort Samantab ...[more]

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A GILT AND LACQUERED WOOD FIGURE OF A HEAVENLY KING, MING China, 17 th century, Ming dynasty (1368-1644). Depicting

one of the four heavenly kings floating on a cloud. The wood is covered in lacquer with some gilding. Condition: Some wear to lacquer.

A section of the cloud which was attached to ...[more]

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A BRONZE FIGURE OF A LUOHAN, MING China, Ming dynasty (1368-1644), 17th century. Depicting a standing Luohan pointing

towards his right. Mounted on a base. Condition: One hand is lost. Otherwise fine condition with an appealing, unctuous patina.

Provenance: Croatian private collection. Weight ...[more]

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A GILT BRONZE FIGURE OF A CROWNED BUDDHA, DATED 1709 Tibet. Seated in dhyanasana on a separately crafted unsealed

copper repousse lotus base with a Tibetan inscription above the foot. The hands in dharmachakramudra, wearing a long flowing robe

draped over the left shoulder, floral earrings and neck ...[more]

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A BRONZE FIGURE OF GUANYIN South China, late Ming Dynasty (1368-1644). Cast seated in lalitasana on an unsealed expressive

lotus pedestal, with the right hand holding a rosary and resting on the raised knee and the left holding a vase containing the elixir of life,

garbed in voluminous robes with ...[more]

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A NEPALESE BRONZE FIGURE OF GREEN TARA, 18TH-19TH CENTURY Nepal, 18th - 19th century. Seated in lalitasana on an

unsealed openwork lotus base, from which lotus stems spring flanking the arms, dressed in a dhoti and adorned with jewelry, the serene

face with downcast eyes surmounted by a three-leaf ...[more]

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A GILT COPPER ALLOY FIGURE OF WHITE TARA, 18TH-19TH CENTURY Tibet, 18 th -19 th century. Cast seated in lalitasana on a

sealed double-lotus base, the right foot resting on a lotus and the left leg folded, the dhoti incised with floral decorations, richly adorned

in beaded jewelry inlaid with coral ...[more]

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A SILVER-INLAID BRONZE FIGURE OF HERUKA AND CONSORT, QING Tibetan-Chinese, 18 th century. Cast standing in a strident

pose, trampling on reclining deities on a lotus base, both wearing elaborate crowns. The heruka with flaming hair, spread wings and a

wrathful expression, the face executed with mu ...[more]

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A COPPER ALLOY FIGURE OF PADMAPANI, 19TH CENTURY Nepal, 19 th century. Cast seated in lalitasana on a double lotus base,

the right foot resting on a lotus and the left leg folded, wearing a close-fitting dhoti and adorned in beaded jewelry, the right hand in

varadamudra and the left hand raised be ...[more]

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A COPPER ALLOY BRONZE FIGURE OF PRATISARA Tibet or Nepal, 1900-1930. The copper alloy bronze figure of Pratisara with

blue and red pigments along with a sealed off base with a double vajra. Seated in dhyanasana posture on a lotus pedestal, wearing a

dhoti, detailed with ornaments. Pratisara with he ...[more]

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A LARGE CERAMIC TSA-TSA OF GUANYIN Tibetan-Chinese, 19th century. Molded of clay, high relief with depiction of Guanyin atop

a Buddhist lion standing on a two-tiered lotus base. All over dark gray coating. Condition: With old wear and patina. A breakage

repaired. Provenance: Hungarian privat ...[more]

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A BRONZE BUDDHA SHAKYMUNI China, late 19th century. The figure seated on a beaded lotus base in dhyanasana and dressed in

finely incised robes draping over the shoulders and falling in undulated folds over arms and knees leaving the torso bare. One hand

shows bhumisparsha mudra, the other holds an ...[more]

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A GILT BRONZE FIGURE OF MANJUSHRI Sino-Tibetan, late 19 th century. The gilt bronze buddha figure of Manjushri with finely

incised details and a sealed off base. Manjushri sits in dhyanasana on a double-lotus base, raising a flaming sword in his right hand.

Manjushri symbolizes transcendent wisdom ...[more]

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A FINE BONZE FIGURE OF DIPAMKARA Nepal, 19 th century. The bronze buddha figure of Dipamkara, inlaid with corals and

turquoises, beautiful engravings and chase works, standing atop a sealed off double lotus pedestal. The figure wearing a richly

ornamented robe with its right raised hand showing th ...[more]

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A CARVED POLYCHROME WOOD HEAD OF GUANYIN China, Qing Dynasty (1644 to 1912). The bodhisattva is carved with a high

chignon behind a tiara with a centered Amitabha, the face with a serene expression and a third eye - Urna . The original painting visible.

Condition: The polychrome pigments are ...[more]

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A MING-STYLE IVORY FIGURE OF GUANYIN, QING DYNASTY China, Qing dynasty (1644-1912). Carved seated with the arms

resting on her knee, wearing a long flowing robe with voluminous folds, the serene face with heavy-lidded downcast eyes, urna, and

slender lips forming a benevolent smile, the hair arrang ...[more]

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A WOODEN SCULPTURE OF LAOZI RIDING A WATER BUFFALO China, Qing Dynasty (1644 - 1912) or earlier. The wooden

sculpture of Laozi, sitting in lalitasana on a young water buffalo, holding a book in his left hand. With visible remains of the original

polychrome paint work. Condition: Extensive traces ...[more]

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A LARGE GILT BRONZE FIGURE OF CROWNED BUDDHA SHAKYAMUNI China, late Qing Dynasty (1644-1912). Shakyamuni is

cast, seated in dhyanasana on a double-lotus base, the hands in bhumisparsa mudra, wearing a long flowing robe finely incised with

foliate designs, richly adorned with beaded jewelry with tur ...[more]

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A SINO-TIBETAN GILT BRONZE FIGURE OF EKADASHAMUKHA AVALOKITESVARA, QING Sino-Tibetan, 1644-1912. The eleven-

headed bodhisattva standing on a separately cast and unsealed lotus base, wearing elegant five-pointed crowns, the body richly

adorned in jewelry, the eight arms spread in a fan with the two ...[more]

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A BRONZE PORTAIT FIGURE OF A LAMA Tibetan-Chinese, late Qing to Republic period (1880-1950). Seated in dhyanasana on a

sealed double-lotus base, the hands held in dharmachakramudra, wearing a long flowing monastic robe with floral borders at the hems

and collar, the benign face with heavy-lidded ey ...[more]

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A COPPER BRONZE FIGURE OF BUDDHA SHAKYAMUNI Nepal, 19 th century. Cast, seated in dhyanasana on a double-lotus base,

the right hand lowered in bhumisparsamudra and the left in dhyanamudra, wearing a close-fitting sanghati. The base sealed with a plate

showing a swastika. Condition: Good conditi ...[more]

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A GILT BRONZE BUDDHA China, 20th century. Cast seated in dhyanasana on sealed lotus base, the right hand lowered in

bhumisparsamudra and the left in dhyanamudra holding a vessel, wearing a robe densely incised with dragons and foliate scrolls.

Condition: Good condition with wear and casting irre ...[more]

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A GILT BRONZE BUDDHA China, 20 th century. Seated in dhyanasana on a sealed flat base, the hands held in dhyana mudra, wearing

a robe neatly carved with a floral pattern and a scarf with swastikas. The base stamped with an apocryphal Qianlong mark. Condition:

Good condition with wear and castin ...[more]

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A CHINESE ALABASTER BUDDHA FIGURE China, 20 th century. The alabaster figure of buddha, seated in varasana position on a

lotus throne and its left hand raised in abhayamudra. Condition: Usual traces of wear and the right hand missing. Provenance: German

private collection. Weight: 4032 g ...[more]

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A SINO-TIBETAN GILT BRONZE FIGURE OF AMITAYUS, QING Sino-Tibetan, 19th to early 20th century. Cast seated in dhyanasana

on an unsealed double lotus base with the hands lowered in dhyanamudra, the body richly adorned in jewelry, the face showing a

meditative expression with downcast eyes and a subtl ...[more]

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A MING STLYE BRONZE FIGURE OF BUDDHA China, 20th century. The bronze figure coated with polychrome enamels, including

gold. The buddha is seated in dhyanasana on an unsealed lotus base, wearing a flowing robe, the right hand held in bhumisparsha

mudra and the left holding a stupa. Condition: Wit ...[more]

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AN IMPOSING COPPER ALLOY BRONZE FIGURE OF VAJRASATTVA AND CONSORT Tibet, 20 th century. The large copper alloy

bronze figure of Vajrasattva and his consort in Yab-Yum, holding a Kartika and a kapala in their hands. The figure with beautiful chase

work, applications on the foot, arms and on the wai ...[more]

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A TIBETAN GILT BRONZE FIGURE OF JAMBHALA Tibet, 20 th century. The gilt bronze figure of Jambhala, inlaid with turquoise, coral

and lapis lazuli-colored beads, sealed off with a copper plate showing the double dorje on the bottom. The figure is finely cast, seated in

lalitasana on top of a lotus p ...[more]

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A TIBETAN GILT BRONZE FIGURE OF PALDEN LHAMO Tibet, 20 th century. The gilt bronze figure of Palden Lhamo, sitting on a

mule, holding a skull cup in the left hand with serpents emerging from the scull, the right hand lift in karana mudra and with finely incised

details. Palden Lhamo is known as th ...[more]

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A TIBETAN BRONZE FIGURE OF YAMANTAKA Tibet, 20 th century. The bronze figure of Yamantaka depicted in alidhasana position

standing on humans atop a lotus base with thirty - four arms, portrayed with a fierce buffalo head with six human faces around the back,

surmounted by two heads. The sealed off ...[more]

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A CLOISONNE ENAMEL LANTERN VASE, JIAQING China, 1796-1820. The vessel is of the distinct 'lantern' shape decorated around

the main body with elaborate lotus scrolls amid smaller blossoms, leaves and vines, all on a deep turquoise-blue ground characteristic

of the period. The waisted neck and foot a ...[more]

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A MASSIVE CLOISONNE ENAMEL BELL, QING DYNASTY China, 18 th -19 th century. Of flared form with a lobed bottom edge, an

upper register of elaborate taotie masks on a key fret ground above stylized chilong, and a lower register of taotie masks and archaistic

elements, separated by a raised bow-strin ...[more]

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A PAIR OF CLOISONNE VASES China, late Qing Dynasty (1644-1912). Each gilt-copper vase enameled around the globular body and

neck with flowers, butterflies, auspicious symbols, and a phoenix. Condition: With surface wear and chips. The enamel shows losses,

some with touch-ups. Provenance: Ger ...[more]

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A CLOISONNE ENAMEL 'LOTUS' TRIPOD CENSER, LATE QING China, late Qing dynasty (1644-1912). The globular body supported

on three straight cylindrical feet and rising to a short neck with gilt everted rim and upright loop handles, brightly enameled with scrolling

lotus and vines on a Jingtai blue grou ...[more]

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A LARGE PAIR OF CLOISONNE VASES AND COVERS China, late Qing dynasty (1644-1912). The decoration features colored

enamels against a blue enamel ground, showing two caparisoned elephants and scholars; the shoulders with a band of apsaras amid

clouds. Both with fine reticulated floral covers and bea ...[more]

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AN UNUSUAL AND LARGE 'NINE PEACHES' CLOISONNE BOX China, late Qing to Republic period (1880-1930). Very fine and

outsized lidded box in the shape of a peach. Enameled at the exterior with colorful bats and blossoming peach branches bearing

succulent peach fruits. Golden wire geometric designs. Insi ...[more]

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A PAIR OF LARGE GILT BRONZE CLOISONNE BASES China, late Qing Dynasty to Republic Period (1880 - 1930). The two gilt

bronze cloisonne bases of archaistic design and a brilliant blue backdrop with enameling, depicting animals, demon masks and human

faces. Condition: Good condition with some disco ...[more]

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A PAIR OF GILT COPPER CLOISONNE VASES China, late Qing Dynasty (1644 - 1912). The two gilt bronze bodies with an amber

enamel ground and inlaid polychrome enameling, depicting a beautiful ornamental pattern and ruyi heads on the necks. Condition: Good

condition. Two small notches on one of the v ...[more]

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A CLOISONNE BASIN WITH ORNAMENTAL DECOR - LATE QING TO REPUBLIC PERIOD China, late Qing Dynasty to Republic

period. Copper with cloisonne enamels. On a ring foot, with overall ornamental decoration in hues of black and bronze. With a wooden

stand. Condition: Good condition with usual traces of a ...[more]

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A PAIR OF CLOISONNE DEER CANDLE HOLDERS China, Republic Period (1912 - 1949). The two cloisonne deer candle holders with

gilt bronze bodies, enameled in classic blue, raised on reticulated stands with lotus and flower decorations. The deer with finely

enameled patters and gilt bronze horns, ears an ...[more]

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CANTON ENAMEL TEA CADDY China, Qing Dynasty. Canton enamel. With figural depictions of court ladies and boys amongst

scrolling foliage with lotus blossoms and chrysanthemum. Qianlong mark on the bottom. Condition: Cover with some damage, box in

overall good condition. Provenance: From an old A ...[more]

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A CANTON ENAMEL 'LANDSCAPE' DISH, LATE QING TO REPUBLIC China, late Qing dynasty (1644-1912) to Republic period (1912-

1949). The shallow rounded sides rising from a short ring foot to an everted rim, the copper body painted in bright enamels to the interior

with a landscape showing various trees, h ...[more]

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A CANTON ENAMEL BOX China, 19 th century. A rectangular box with hinged lid, paneled to each side and to the top of the cover with

daily life scenes depicting dignitaries and ladies in an idyllic landscape. Decorative strap of floral motifs to each side of the cover. Old

collector's label still at ...[more]

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AN ENAMEL ON COPPER 'WANG MU' BOWL China, Republic period (1912-1949). The deep sided bowl rising from a ring foot. Finely

enameled on a pale yellow ground with seven of the eight horses of King Mu. The interior of a pale green color and at the center with

the eighth horse, the rims copper, the und ...[more]

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A CANTON ENAMEL BALUSTER JAR AND COVER China, 20 th century. The baluster jar with a gilt copper body, coated with finely

hand painted, polychrome enamels, depicting a band of ruiyi heads, flowers and a scenery of two court ladies in a garden. The cover

similarly decorated, surmounted by a gilt co ...[more]

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A FIVE-COLOR OVERLAY GLASS 'CHILONG' BOTTLE VASE, QIANLONG MARK AND PERIOD China, 1736-1795. Finely carved

through a single translucent layer of ruby red, dusky pink, emerald green, lemon yellow, and sapphire blue with a continuous scene of

ten chilong, seven sinuously coiling on the body and three ...[more]

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A PINK PEKING GLASS DISH China, Qing Dynasty (1644-1912). Shaped with a flared rim and raising from a ring foot. The opaque

glass of an even pink color. The base incised with a probably apocryphal Qianlong reign mark. Condition: Excellent condition with very

few microscopic nibbles. Provenance ...[more]

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A BLUE PEKING GLASS BRUSHWASHER WITH GUANGXU MARK China, Qing Dynasty (1644-1912) or later. The oval-shaped

washer of translucent marine blue color. With incised mark to the underside Guangxu Nian Zhi and possibly from the period (1875 -

1908). Together with an associated Japanese wooden base. Co ...[more]

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A CARVED HEXAGONAL BLUE OVERLAY GLASS BRUSH POT, QING DYNASTY China, 1820-1880. Translucent sapphire-blue

overlay carved and incised in high relief above a bluish-transparent body with melded gold flakes.The six vertical panels decorated in

neatly carved overlay with different subjects such as flow ...[more]

87

A PAIR OF PEKING GLASS VASES China, late Qing Dynasty to Republic Period (1880 - 1930). The pair of turquoise blue bulbous

Peking glass vases, with short necks, accentuated shoulders and foot rings. The vases with finely cut and incised decorations of

flowers, birds, rocks and butterflies. Condit ...[more]

88

A FACETED BLUE OVERLAY PEKING GLASS VASE China, Republic period (1912-1949). The faceted vase with a deep blue to

turquoise overlay cut through to the opaque white body with a geometric honeycomb pattern. Condition: Very good condition with minor

surface scratches to base and rim and a minuscule ...[more]

89

A RED PEKING GLASS BOTTLE VASE FOR THE ISLAMIC MARKET China, 20th century. The globular body and tall neck are carved

through the opaque dark red outer layer to the light red body with reserves containing Arabic inscriptions. The base with an engraved

apocryphal Qianlong seal mark as well as three ...[more]

90

A RETICULATED SILVER LID WITH PHOENIXES China, Qing Dynasty (1644-1912). The hexagonal lid crafted in a reticulated manner

and incised to depict scrolling foliage and two phoenixes. Applied with a loop handle on top. Condition: Very good condition with minor

wear. Provenance: German private ...[more]

91

A TIBETAN COPPER AND BRASS TEAPOT Tibet, c. 1920. The body is conical and grows wider towards the top, with a hexagonal

spout as well as a tiered neck and handle. The cover and shoulders applied with engraved and chiselled brass mounts, worked with a

variety of motifs including Buddhistic motifs, s ...[more]

92

AN IMPRESSIVE SILVER-PLATED METAL TEAPOT Tibet c. 1920. The ovoid body rising from a flared foot is incised with foliage and

embossed with two figural cartouches as well as applied with a compact makara spout and handle. The collar and short neck decorated

with floral and scrolling designs below a ...[more]

93

A CONONUT AND SILVER TEA SET China, 19 th century. Lovely set of six bowls and a lidded teapot, carved from coconut shell with

silver inlays. The bowls carved with a floral pattern and the silver interiors hallmarked. The Teapot carved with Buddhist symbols, with a

fine bamboo handle and the lid s ...[more]

94

A SILVER BUTTER TEA SET Tibetan-Chinese, 19th century. A silver stand with a lobed saucer atop and a magnificent silver cup

engraved with a phoenix and a dragon. The four-level tiered cover embossed and engraved with auspicious symbols surmounted by a

turquoise-colored bead. Condition: The silve ...[more]

95

A SILVER AND JADE BUTTER TEA SET Tibetan-Chinese, 19 th century. Comprising a spinach green jade cup of fine translucent

quality and a silver stand and a silver-plated cover. The silver elements are embossed and engraved with floral decor and auspicious

symbols. The cover surmounted by a coral-col ...[more]

96

A SILVER BUTTER TEA SET Tibetan-Chinese, late 19 th century. Comprising a silver lidded cup and a stand. The cup is engraved with

dragons and scrolling vines, the lid engraved with a poem, fine floral designs and auspicious symbols and surmounted by a knob,

shaped as a pair of pomegranates. The st ...[more]

97

A 3 PIECE SILVER TEA SERVICE China, c. 1920. Consisting of a lidded teapot, a lidded sugar box and a milk jug, decorated with

neatly incised majestic dragons on a hammer blow ground. Each standing on four Art Deco style legs and marked on the underside with

'90 SILVER' as well as Chinese marks. Acc ...[more]

98

THREE SILVER STEM CUPS China, 19 th century. The stem bowls embossed and engraved in the interior with a double fish and a

central geometrical element. The bases embossed with a lotus decor. Condition: Good condition with expected surface wear and

warping. Provenance: The collection of The Z ...[more]

99

A PAIR OF SILVER CUPS WITH MATCHING SAUCERS China, c. 1920. Comprising two cups applied with a bamboo-shaped handle

and engraved with floral reserves and two lobed saucers with a prominent stand rim, also engraved with floral designs. The inside of the

saucers and the cup's bases stamped with three ...[more]

100

TWO 'LUCKY' SILVER PLACEMENT CARD HOLDERS China, c. 1910. Both worked in a reticulated manner. The first showing a

bamboo ring comprising leaves and a central lucky symbol, the second with a pair of chubby bats enclosing a vessel and the endless

knot. Both with hallmarks to the backside. Conditio ...[more]

101

A RARE SILVER 'DRAGON' COCKTAIL SHAKER China, c. 1920. Consisting of three parts, the shaker's body, the filter cup, and the

top lid. The first two bear a hammer blow ground, the body is further decorated with an embossed and engraved dragon pursuing the

magical pearl, the later showing an engraved ...[more]

102

AN ENAMELLED SILVER SALT AND PEPPER SHAKER SET China, c. 1910. Each crafted from silver and finely enameled with a

dragon and cub amid clouds. The covers pierced and with a green enameled knob. The bases stamped with two hallmarks. Condition:

Very good condition with minimal surface scratches. T ...[more]

103

A SILVER BUTTER LAMP Tibetan-Chinese, 19 th century. The bowl incised with three Buddhist symbols, raised on a tall hollow

multistep stem foot. Condition: Good condition with minor wear as well as small nicks and imperfections. Provenance: The collection of

The Zelnik Istvan Southeast Asian ...[more]

104

A SILVER PLATED BUTTER LAMP Tibetan-Chinese, 19 th century. The bowl incised with floral decor and Chinese characters, raised

on a tall hollow multistep stem foot. Condition: Good condition with expected surface wear as well as small nicks and dents.

Provenance: The collection of The Zelnik ...[more]

105

A TIBEATAN-CHINESE SILVER BUTTER LAMP Tibetan-Chinese, 19th century. The fine deep stem bowl with applied beaded bands

and rim. Raised on a tall hollow stem foot with a center piece depicting a beautiful flower design. Condition: Good condition with few

manufacturing flaws as well as surface wea ...[more]

106

A LARGE PAIR OF SILVER BUTTER LAMPS Tibetan-Chinese, 19th century. The fine pair with a deep bowl incised and embossed with

four reserves enclosing various auspicious Buddhist symbols surrounded by lotus scroll, raised on a tall hollow stem foot encircled by a

band of out-turned narrow petals above ...[more]

107

A TIBETAN CHINESE NECKLACE Tibetan - Chinese, 1900 - 1920. The silver and metal necklace with carved wooden nuts, corals,

turquoises and carnelians. Condition: Good condition with usual traces of wear. Provenance: Austrian private collection. Weight: 128 g

Dimensions: Length 53 cm

108

A TIBETAN CHINESE NECKLACE Tibetan - Chinese, 1900 - 1920. The silver and metal necklace with carved wooden nuts, corals,

turquoises, carnelians and amethysts. Condition: Good condition with usual traces of wear. Provenance: Austrian private collection.

Weight: 225 g Dimensions: Height 46 ...[more]

109

A SILVER REPOUSSE 'DRAGON' BOWL China, 1900. The attractive bowl embossed and engraved around the wall with a sinuous

dragon, the whiskers applied. Stamped marks to the recessed base and underside, 'TUCK CHANG' (a popular retail silversmith of

Shanghai,) and maker's mark. A European dedication date ...[more]

110

A "HAPPY MEMORIES" SILVER BOX China, c. 1920. Neatly engraved with a majestic dragon on the lid as well as on the narrow sides,

the center of the hinged lid incised with Chinese characters "Happy memories". With an elegant thumb lift opening and lined with wood

on the inside. The base stamped with ...[more]

111

A LARGE SILVER LOCK CHARM, LATE QING China, late Qing dynasty (1644-1912), 19 th century. Of silver depicting figures and

auspicious symbols. This type of lock charm was meant to protect the wearers from harm, misfortune, and evil spirits, and to bless them

with good luck, longevity, and a high ra ...[more]

112

THREE SILVER LOCK CHARMS, LATE QING China, late Qing dynasty (1644-1912), 19 th century. One of silver with a hallmark and

two further silver lock charms depicting animals, mythical beings, floral designs and auspicious symbols. All three charms with little

loops to attach money. These type of loc ...[more]

113 withdrawn

114

A PAIR OF SILVER BANGLES China, late 19th century - 1920s. A beautiful pair of Chinese silver bangles delicately engraved with

various flowers and birds. Condition: With surface wear and extensive Patina. Provenance: The collection of The Zelnik Istvan

Southeast Asian Gold Museum. Institution ...[more]

115

TEN SILVER ROBE ORNAMENTS China, 19 th century. All pieces showing attractive repousse work with circumferences and

butterflies. Condition: Well preserved with wear and warping. One with minor losses. Provenance: The collection of The Zelnik Istvan

Southeast Asian Gold Museum. Institutional ...[more]

116

TWO PARCEL-GILT SILVER REPOUSSE BOXES Tibet c. 1920. The rectangular box with a domed lid is finely worked in repousse with

gilded deer and fish amongst floral scrolls and within auspicious symbols, the backside with further floral engravings. The elongated box

with a variety of designs including B ...[more]

117

A PAIR OF TWO CHINESE EXPORT SILVER MOUNTED CLOTHES BRUSHES China, 1900 - 1920. The two clothes brushes with a

wooden body, natural bristles and a massively cast Chinese export silver top cover, each one depicting a five-clawed dragon and a

magical pearl in high relief, with the magical pearl funct ...[more]

118

A FINE SILVER AND GOLD FOIL REPOUSSE VOTIVE PLAQUE China, 19 th century. The plaque's frontal worked in gold foil to depict

Buddha seated on a lotus throne, the backside of silver with a stamped mark. The borders with fine silver filigree work. Condition: Good

condition with minor surface wear ...[more]

119

AN IVORY CARVING OF AN IMMORTAL, MING China, Ming dynasty (1368-1644). Carved as an immortal with a long beard holding a

ruyi-scepter. With a fitted wood base. Condition: Good condition, beautiful patina, age cracks. Provenance: Czech private collection.

Weight: Without base 104 g Dimensions: ...[more]

120

AN FINE IVORY CARVING OF AVALOKITESHVARA SHADAKSHARI Tibetan-Chinese, c 1900. Carved, seated in dhyanasana on a

double lotus base with vajra, the principal hands in anjalimudra in front of the chest, the other right hand holding a lingzhi stalk and the

other left hand a lotus blossom, wearing richl ...[more]

121

A CHILONG AND DOUBLE GOURD IVORY PENDANT China, Qing Dynasty (1644 - 1912). The finely carved ivory pendant in the form

of a double gourd, depicting a chiliong dragon and a flower tendril, with a fabric tassel showing the endless knot. Condition: Good

condition with some surface wear. Provenan ...[more]

122

A PAIR OF BONE CARVINGS Himalayan region, 19 th century. The disc-shaped plaques carved to one side with a deity reclining with

a ram and a dragon, respectively. Condition: Good condition with old wear and patina as well as some bending. Provenance: Ex-

Collection of The Zelnik Istvan Southeas ...[more]

123

A HIMALAYAN TURTLE SHELL MASK Himalayan region, 19 th century. Expressively carved with eyes, eyebrows, nostrils, and mouth.

Condition: Fine patina and material loss particularly to the upper shell layer. Provenance: The collection of The Zelnik Istvan Southeast

Asian Gold Museum. Institutio ...[more]

124 WITHDRAWN

125

A SMALL AND FINE BUFFALO HORN STELE OF VAJRAPANI Sino-Tibetan, 19 th century. Vajrapani, "holder of the thunderbolt" is

lively displayed in typical wrathful iconography, holding his eponymous vajra upright in his right and snake in his left hand. Standing in

pratyalidhasana, with the skull-crown a ...[more]

126

A CORAL FIGURINE OF GUANYIN China, c. 1920. Of even dark pink color with sparse white inclusions. Guanyin, dressed in a long

robe, is holding a vase containing the elixir of longevity in her left hand and a rosary in her right. Condition: Overall fine condition with

some chips to exposed areas. ...[more]

127

A LOT OF EIGHTEEN CORAL BEADS Southern China, 20th century. Eighteen naturally shaped beads made from bamboo coral

characterized by a deep, red color. Condition: Good condition with some minor wear and natural discolorations. Held together by a

modern plastic string. Provenance: The collec ...[more]

128 WITHDRAWN

129

A HEAVY ROSEWOOD BRUSHPOT China, 20 th century. Of smooth cylindrical form, the wood is of a light reddish-brown tone with

natural grain and some scattered ghost striations. The central cavity to the top is 7.5 cm deep. Condition: Good condition with traces of

use and tiny age cracks. Provena ...[more]

130

A JACK FRUIT WOOD BRUSHPOT China, 20 th century. The cylindrical brushpot carved in high relief with eight galloping stallions.

With calligraphy above the scene 'the eight stallions'. Condition: Overall good condition. A chip to the base and surface scratches.

Provenance: The collection of ...[more]

131

A ROSEWOOD BRUSH POT, BITONG China, late Qing to Republic period (1900-1950). The wood of brownish-orange color and left in

the natural surface of the branch. The central cavity to the top is 7 cm deep. Condition: Fine condition with some wear and few small

chips to edges as well as natural flaw ...[more]

132

A BURLWOOD CARVING OF LIU HAI, LATE MING TO EARLY QING China, 17th-18th century. Carved in a standing position, using

the natural shape of the gnarled wood to depict the robe. Supporting a mythical three-legged toad on his right shoulder. Condition: Fine

golden-brown patina. Some wear, minor los ...[more]

133

A CARVED BAMBOO FIGURE OF AN IMMORTAL China, Qing Dynasty (1644-1912). Carved, standing and smiling with a

characteristically incised flowing beard, with the right hand raised and holding a fan, dressed in a long, layered robe. The natural beauty

of the material especially visible on the backside, ...[more]

134

A CARVED BAMBOO FIGURE OF AN IMMORTAL China, Qing Dynasty (1644-1912). Carved, standing and smiling with a

characteristically incised flowing beard, with the right hand raised and holding a book, dressed in a long, layered robe. The natural

beauty of the material especially visible on the backside, ...[more]

135

A BAMBOO 'LOTUS AND PINE' WRIST REST China , late Qing Dynasty (1644 - 1912). Hand carved and polished, thus enhancing the

natural features of the bamboo with it's natural grain and deep, warm tone. Neat depiction of lotus and pine branch to one side in high

relief. Condition: Good condition wi ...[more]

136

A LARGE OPENWORK HARDWOOD SQUARE BASE, QING DYNASTY China, 19 th century. The tiered base supported on four small

feet and finely carved in openwork with geometric designs. The velvet padding of a later date. Provenance: French private collection.

Condition: Excellent condition with minor w ...[more]

137

A FOUR-PANEL 'ROMANCE OF THE THREE KINGDOMS' COROMANDEL SCREEN, QING DYNASTY China, 1644-1912. One side

of the brown-lacquered surface carved and infilled in polychrome lacquer with a battle scene from Romance of the Three Kingdoms,

showing warriors, some on horseback, guards, flagbearers, all in a ...[more]

138

A LARGE AND IMPRESSIVE WOOD CARVING OF THE DRAGON DANCE China, 1980-1930. Deeply carved in a reticulated manner

to depict a dragon dance performance in the busy streets, the entertainers are accompanied by a band of musicians and followed by

curious attendants which also observe from their windows. ...[more]

139

FOUR CHINESE GILT LACQUERED BUDDHIST LION WALL HANGINGS China, late Qing dynasty. Lacquered wood. The group

consisting of four carved Buddhist lions with varying grimacing expressions. The lacquer coating is executed with layers of red and black

lacquer and covered in an attractive gold lacquer. Me ...[more]

140

A PAIR OF GILT-LACQUERED 'HEAVENLY GUARDIAN' WOOD FIGURES China, late Qing Dynasty (1644-1912). The two, wooden

figures are covered in gilt, black and red lacquer with sensitively carved facial features and elaborated robes. The first guardian is

wearing a winged warrior helmet surmounted by a red- ...[more]

141

AN OCTAGONAL CINNABAR LACQUER BOX AND COVER, QING DYNASTY China, Qing dynasty (1644-1912). Of octagonal form,

the central roundel carved in relief with a horse carrying a bundle of books above crashing waves and below scrolling clouds and a yin

yang symbol, surrounded by raised trigrams (bagua), th ...[more]

142

A LARGE LOBED LACQUER BOX China, Qing Dynasty (1644 - 1912). The body made of coated fabric and composite, which then was

lacquered in red. Divided into twelves lobes with hand painted gold decorations, incorporating flowers, butterflies, and the Chinese

character for happiness. Condition: Overa ...[more]

143

A BRASS FITTED PIG SKIN LACQUER BOX WITH VILLAGE SCENES, QING DYNASTY China, Qing dynasty (1644-1912). Pig skin

on wooden body, lacquered in gold red and black. This rectangular storage box shows brass hinges as well as a clever brass lock with

an openwork swastika symbol. The top, inside lid and t ...[more]

144

A FINE AND LARGE CINNABAR LACQUER 'DRAGON AND FIGURE' STAND China, Qing Dynasty (1644 - 1912). The fine lobed

quatrefoil top braced on a pierced waist and splayed 'cloud'-shaped apron extending onto scrolling legs, incised with prunus blossoms

and ruyi. The lobed base of conforming sections, lacque ...[more]

145

A RARE AND LARGE TIBETAN LACQUERED HARDWOOD CABINET, 19TH CENTURY Tibet, later 19th century. Nicely painted

original lacquer decor. Condition: Good condition with losses and patina to lacquer, some minor dents, scratches, losses and cracks

here and there. Provenance: Austrian private collectio ...[more]

146

A CHINESE LACQUERED COFFEE TABLE WITH CLOISONNE PLAQUES China, 1880-1920s. The black coromandel style lacquered

low coffee table with a rectangular frame and raised, beaded edges, above a narrow waist and shaped aprons, raised on four elegantly

curved cabriole legs. The top finely carved with flowe ...[more]

147

A CHINESE 'HORSESHOE' LOW CHAIR, LATE QING DYNASTY China, late 19th - early 20th century. Carved from hardwood,

possibly Huanghuali, with a dragon carved in light relief and an endless knot in openwork. Condition: Good condition with fine patina,

wear, some surface scratches, nicks and dents, mi ...[more]

148

AN INLAID CHINESE SQUARE TABLE, LATE QING DYNASTY China, late 19th - early 20th century. Carved from solid hardwood,

possibly Huanghuali, with openwork carvings, four drawers, the neatly incised inlays made from mother-of-pearl. Condition: Good

condition with fine patina, wear, some surface scra ...[more]

149

A CHINESE HARDWOOD SIDE TABLE, LATE QING DYNASTY China, late 19th - early 20th century. Hardwood, possibly Hongmu,

with fine openwork carving. Condition: Good condition with fine patina, wear, some surface scratches, nicks and dents, minor losses.

Provenance: European Private Collection. Dime ...[more]

150

A CHINESE MARBLE AND HARDWOOD SIDE TABLE, LATE QING DYNASTY China, late 19th - early 20th century. Hardwood,

possibly Hongmu, with fine openwork carving. Condition: Good condition with fine patina, wear, some surface scratches, nicks and

dents, minor losses. Provenance: From the private collec ...[more]

151

A CHINESE HARDWOOD 'BAMBOO' HIGH TABLE, LATE QING DYNASTY China, late 19th - early 20th century. Hardwood, possibly

Hongmu, with good openwork carving. Condition: Good condition with fine patina, wear, some surface scratches, nicks and dents, minor

losses. Provenance: European Private Collecti ...[more]

152

AN ARCHAIC NEPHRITE ZOOMORPHIC CARVING China, presumably Neolithic Era. The green stone with cloudy white and brown

inclusions carved in zoomorphic form with stylized eyes. Condition: Good condition with old wear and smaller losses. Provenance: The

collection of The Zelnik Istvan Southeast As ...[more]

153

A LIGHT YELLOW JADE 'TOOTHED' ORNAMENT WITH MASK MOTIF Jade. China, Hongshan culture, c. 3500-2500 BC As

exemplified by the present lot, Hongshan "toothed" pendants are characterized by a stylized mask carved in the center and a row of

double-pointed protrusions at the bottom that resemble the tee ...[more]

154

A GRAYISH-GREEN JADE 'BIXIE' CARVING, YUAN TO MING DYNASTY China, 1279-1644. Carved in a recumbent position with one

paw scratching its ear and another grasping the furcated tail, the ferocious face with bulging eyes and a broad nose, the mostly opaque

stone of a rich mottled grayish-green color wi ...[more]

155

AN ARCHASITIC JADE SCABBARD SLIDE WITH DRAGON AMID CLOUDS, EARLY MING Jade. China, early Ming dynasty, 14 th -15

th century The exquisite scabbard slide is quite sculptural, with a general rounded shape and a carved design of a dragon in high relief

as seen from above, emerging from amidst the cl ...[more]

156

A WHITE JADE MINIATURE CARVING OF A RAM China, Ming Dynasty (1368-1644) or later. The fine white jade with cream opaque

inclusions carved as a reclining ram. Condition: Good condition with natural stone imperfections and a small chip to the nose.

Provenance: Slovakian private collection. Wei ...[more]

157

AN ARCHAISTIC CHINESE JADE FIGURE OF A PIG China, Qing Dynasty (1644 - 1912). The jade of opaque quality and of mottled

celadon and russet color, depicting a reclined pig, with its legs tucked underneath its belly. Condition: Good condition with usual traces

of wear and age. Provenance: Austr ...[more]

158

THREE JADE CARVINGS OF ZODIAC ANIMALS, LATE QING China, late Qing dynasty (1644-1912) The first carved as a crouching

rabbit with the ears laid back, the stone of a white tone with cloudy inclusions; the second carved as a recumbent goat with neatly

incised horns and beard, the stone of a white co ...[more]

159

THREE JADE CARVINGS, LATE QING China, late Qing dynasty (1644-1912). The archer's ring incised with scrolling designs, the

translucent stone of a white tone with few russet inclusions; the bead of half-cylindrical form, the center hollowed out, and pierced for

suspension as a pendant, the transluce ...[more]

160

A FINE JADEITE CENSER AND COVER WITH DRAGONS China, 20 th century. The censer and cover show impressive relief carving,

the thick walls with a dragon motif on one side and a four-character inscription on the other reading 'Er Long Xi Zhu' (Two dragons

playing with the pearl), flanked by reticulate ...[more]

161

A CELADON JADE 'DOUBLE-GOURD' WASHER, LATE QING China, late Qing dynasty (1644-1912). Carved as a large double-gourd

borne on a leafy scrolling stem with a smaller double-gourd, the translucent stone of a celadon tone with cloudy white inclusions.

Condition: Overall good condition with minor wea ...[more]

162

A MINIATURE TRIPOD JADE INCENSE BURNER WITH COVER China, Qing Dynasty (1644 - 1912). The celadon jade incense burner

with a lacquered collar, used to attach the wooden neck of the vessel. The cover with a wooden rim and an incised, reticulated ivory

knob, depicting cranes, flowers and feathers. The ...[more]

163

A PAIR OF SPINACH-GREEN JADE CUPS, QING DYNASTY China, 18 th century. Each with deep sides rising from a thick ring foot.

The translucent stone of an attractive and intense green tone with scattered black speckles. Fine manual surface polish with an

unctuous, silky matt finish. (2) Provenance: ...[more]

164

A MOTTLED PAIR OF JADE BOWLS China, late Qing to Republic period (1880-1950). The thin rounded sides rising from a straight ring

foot to a slightly everted rim. The translucent and mottled stone is brilliantly polished and shows attractive natural inclusions. Condition:

Very good condition. One ...[more]

165

A MOTTLED PAIR OF SPINACH GREEN JADE BOWLS China, late Qing to Republic period (1880-1950). The thin rounded sides rising

from a straight ring foot to a slightly everted rim. The translucent and mottled stone is brilliantly polished and shows attractive natural

inclusions. Condition: Very good c ...[more]

166

A 'DOUBLE DRAGON' JADE BANGLE China, Late Qing Dynasty to Republic period (1880 - 1930s). Carved as two confronting dragons

with the magical pearl in between. The stone of a nice pale celadon tone. Condition: Excellent condition with minor wear. Provenance:

The collection of The Zelnik Istva ...[more]

167

A GRAY AND RUSSET JADE BOULDER WITH IMMORTALS, LATE QING TO REPUBLIC China, late Qing dynasty (1644-1912) to

Republic period (1912-1949). Boldly carved with an immortal seated on a rocky outpost, a second immortal and his young attendant

carrying sticks looking on from below, all under towering pin ...[more]

168

A PALE CELADON AND RUSSET JADE 'BOYS AND ELEPHANT' GROUP, LATE QING TO REPUBLIC China, late Qing dynasty

(1644-1912) to Republic period (1912-1949). Finely carved with a good, compact form, depicting two smiling boys washing an elephant,

the translucent stone of a pale celadon tone with patches of ...[more]

169

A HUGE AND RETICULATED SILVERED COPPER SCEPTER Tibetan-Chinese, late Qing dynasty (1644-1912), the jades possibly

earlier. The exceptionally large scepter elaborately open-worked with a design of flowers and scrolling leafy vines, the reverse neatly

incised with scrolling clouds. Finely inlaid with ...[more]

170

A MINIATURE JADE 'DRAGON' BELT HOOK China, early Qing Dynasty (1644-1912). The top is carved with a flower and the hook with

a dragon head. The jade is of a mottled grey color with russet and black streaks. Condition: Very good condition with minor wear and

tiny notches to the backside. Prove ...[more]

171

A WHITE JADE DOUBLE CAT CARVING China, Qing Dynasty (1644 - 1912). The white jade double cat carving, either to be worn as a

pendant or as a belt buckle. The cat is a symbol of longevity, while the double cat carving signifies marital bliss. Condition: Excellent

condition with minor traces of we ...[more]

172

A WHITE JADE FIGURE OF ZHOU YANZI China, Qing Dynasty (1644 - 1912). The white and russet jade figure of Zhou Yanzi,

grasping the handle of a milk pail in his left hand with the deerskin cloaking his back. Zhou Yanzi's story originates from a Chinese folk

tale and describes a boy whose parents ...[more]

173

A CELADON JADE OPENWORK SQUARE 'KEY FRET' PLAQUE, QING DYNASTY China, 1644-1912. Carved with a central roundel

enclosing a flower with lingzhi petals and surrounded by four key-fret scrolls with finely incised grooves along the edges. The translucent

and almost transparent stone of a celadon tone w ...[more]

174

TWO FINE JADE BEADS China, Qing dynasty (1644 - 1912) or earlier. Different in size, opaque and biconical in shape spinach jade

beads. The surface is neatly polished and nice to touch. Central drilling showing ancient toolmarks. Condition: Very good condition with

calcification and wear. Prov ...[more]

175

AN ARCHAISTIC WHITE JADE MYTHICAL BEAST HEAD, QING China, 1644-1912. The translucent stone of a white color with shades

of russet, carved in the form of the head of a mythical beast and incised with archaistic scroll patterns. Condition: Minor material

deterioration and wear, some traces of use. ...[more]

176

AN EXQUSITE WHITE JADE 'OX' MINIATURE CARVING China, Late Qing Dynasty to Republic period (1880 - 1930s). The smooth

white jade carved to depict a reclining ox, with eyes, nose and jaw indicated by incised lines. Condition: Excellent condition.

Provenance: Belgium private collection. Weight: ...[more]

177

A CELADON AND RUSSET JADE 'BAT AND COIN' PENDANT, LATE QING China, late Qing dynasty (1644-1912). Neatly carved as a

bat with incised wings resting on a cash coin. Two piercings, one through the coin and the other to one of the bat's wings, allow for

suspension as a pendant. The translucent stone o ...[more]

178

A CELADON JADE 'CAT AND BUTTERFLY' PENDANT, LATE QING TO REPUBLIC China, late Qing dynasty (1644-1912) to Republic

period (1912-1949). Carved as a recumbent cat with its head turned back as a butterfly rests on its back, the space between the head

and front paws allowing for suspension as a pendant ...[more]

179

A 'BUDDHA'S HAND' JADEITE PENDANT, QING DYNASTY China, 19 th century. Carved as a finger citron, known as 'Buddha's hand',

growing from a leafy vine with three lingzhi on top, a 'natural' opening between the vine and fruit allowing for suspension as a pendant.

The slightly translucent stone of a p ...[more]

180

A CELADON AND YELLOW JADE 'CAT ON LEAF' PENDANT, LATE QING TO REPUBLIC China, late Qing dynasty (1644-1912) to

Republic period (1912-1949). Carved as a recumbent cat resting on a large leaf with incised veins to the underside, two small piercings

to the leaf allow for suspension as a pendant, the t ...[more]

181

A CELADON JADE PENDANT DEPICTING A BOY CLIMBING A GIANT DOUBLE GOURD, LATE QING TO REPUBLIC China, late

Qing dynasty (1644-1912) to Republic period (1912-1949). Carved as a boy clambering on a gigantic double gourd (hulu), the curved

stem offering several opportunities for suspension as a pendant a ...[more]

182

A CELADON JADE 'BIRD OF PREY ON LEAF' PENDANT, LATE QING TO REPUBLIC China, late Qing dynasty (1644-1912) to

Republic period (1912-1949). Carved as a bird of prey with incised wings and sharply curved beak resting on a large leaf, two spaces

between the stem and leaf allowing for suspension as a pe ...[more]

183

A LARGE WHITE JADE 'RAT ON TREASURE BAG' PENDANT, LATE QING TO REPUBLIC China, late Qing dynasty (1644-1912) to

Republic period (1912-1949). Carved as a treasure bag incised with rhombic patterns, a rat gnawing at the bag to get to its contents,

several piercings allowing for suspension as a pendan ...[more]

184

AN AVALOKITESHVARA CELADON JADE PENDANT China, Qing Dynasty (1644-1912). Of circular form and mottled celadon to grey

color, carved in high relief to the front side with the eight-armed form of Avalokiteshvara. Pierced with two apertures for suspension.

Condition: Very good condition with minor ...[more]

185

A CELADON JADE 'GEESE AND LOTUS' PENDANT, REPUBLIC China, Republic period (1912-1949). Carved as two geese side by

side, each holding in its beak a lotus stem bearing two pods and a bud. The translucent stone of a celadon tone with cloudy white

inclusions. Condition: Very good condition with min ...[more]

186

THREE JADE SEALS, LATE QING TO REPUBLIC China, late Qing dynasty (1644-1912) to Republic period (1912-1949) The first of

rectangular form and surmounted by Budai, the stone of a white tone with a patch of russet and gray inclusions; the second of

rectangular form and surmounted by a frog, pierced ...[more]

187

A CELADON AND RUSSET JADE 'QILIN' SEAL, LATE QING TO REPUBLIC China, late Qing dynasty (1644-1912) to Republic period

(1912-1949). Of square form with irregularly rounded corners, the short seal surmounted by a recumbent qilin playing with a brocade

ball with ribbons, the translucent stone of a cel ...[more]

188

A JADEITE AND A QUARTZ SEAL WITH BUDDHIST LIONS, REPUBLIC China, Republic period (1912-1949) The jadeite seal of

square form and surmounted by a Buddhist lion with one paw on a brocade ball and showing a fierce expression with the pierced open

mouth revealing sharp fangs, the translucent stone of ...[more]

189

A WHITE JADE PLAQUE WITH GARDEN SCENE China, Republic period (1912-1949) or later. Of rounded rectangular form, pierced

toward the top to allow for suspension as a pendant, the top section on both sides with confronting coiled dragons, above a terrace

garden scene with two seated boys below a round ...[more]

190

A CELADON JADE BRUSH WASHER IN ORGINIAL BOX China, late Qing Dynasty to Republic Period 1880 - 1920). The jade brush

washer of a nice translucent quality and an even celadon color. The jade is shaped as two interconnecting rhomboids, creating three

departments. The original box of burgundy red colo ...[more]

191

A PALE CELADON 'KEY FRET' BRUSH REST China, late Qing to Republic period (1880-1920). Carved in the form of key fret with two

geometrically scrolled ends. The translucent stone of a white to pale celadon tone with cloudy white inclusions. Condition: Good

condition with some old wear and few minu ...[more]

192

A TRANSLUSCENT JADEITE BI DISC China, 20 th century. Of circular form and an amazing apple-green tone. The almost transparent

stone is brilliantly polished and very attractive because of the intense green coloring. Condition: Very good condition. Provenance: The

collection of The Zelnik I ...[more]

193

A FINE CHINESE AGATE RING China, Zhou Dynasty (c. 1046 - 256 BC). The pale agate ring with few delicate caramel and black

inclusions, carved with beveled edges. Condition: Good condition with few tiny notches. Provenance: Private collection of Dr. Filippo

Salviati. Weight: 20 g Dimensions: ...[more]

194

A SMALL MOSS AGATE BOWL, QING China, 1644-1912. The partly translucent stone is facetted and has a smooth finish, the bowl

with a flat conical foot. Condition: Several cracks with old repairs. Provenance: From the collection of Georg Weifert (1850-1937).

Thence by descent in the same family. W ...[more]

195

A CHINESE INK STONE DEPICTING A FIVE CLAWED DRAGON China, Qing Dynasty (1644 - 1912). The delicate ink stone with a

raised rim, depicting a five - clawed dragon on the inner circle and chilong dragons surrounding the outside circle. The backside with

neat calligraphy and inscriptions, referencing t ...[more]

196

A MASSIVE CARVED 'MELON' DUAN INKSTONE, EARLY QING China, 18 th century. The stone with its numerous greenish-yellow

'eyes' is carved as leafy vines bearing lobed melons as well as plums, the lapidary cleverly utilizing the shadings of the mineral to

accentuate the fruit. The well is carved as a m ...[more]

197

FIVETEEN TIBETAN AGATE EYE CABOCHONS Tibet, 19 th - 20 th century. Smoothly polished stones, each showing a different

pattern and color. Condition: Good condition with traces of wear. Provenance: The collection of The Zelnik Istvan Southeast Asian Gold

Museum. Institutional art collection i ...[more]

198

A STUNNNING LARGE SOAPSTONE CARVING China, 20 th century. Consisting of two parts carved separately, the upper part of

ochre and russet color is minutely carved in a reticulated manner with two noblemen engaging in a fight below a tall pine tree. The rocky

base of pale green color. With a central ...[more]

199

THREE LARGE SOAPSTONE 'FU LU SHOU' FIGURES China, Republic period (1912-1949). Depicting the Sanxing, the gods of the

three stars 'Fu lu shou' (Happiness, prosperity, and longevity). Fuxing holds a child, Luxing holds a ruyi-sceptre, and Shoulao holds the

"Peach of Immortality". All finely carved a ...[more]

200

A HEAYV AND LARGE LAPIS LAZULI "DRAGON" PLAQUE Sino-Tibetan, 1 st half of the 20 th century. Depicting a dragon carved in

high relief on the front and a chilong to the back side. The drilling on the back of the plaque suggest that it may have been hung as a

votive ornament. The stone of a deep bl ...[more]

201

A 40 CARAT OPAL MINIATURE CARVING OF A BEAUTY China, Late Qing Dynasty to Republic period (1880 - 1930s). The approx. 40

carat gemstone of superb iridescent color carved to depict a beauty holding a flower basket. Condition: Very good condition with few

microscopic nicks to exposed areas. Prov ...[more]

202

AN AMBER CARVING OF A TIGER AND DOG China, Qing dynasty (1644-1912). The brown color amber with yellow inclusions is finely

carved as a tiger and a dog on a lotus leaf, with inlaid eyes and incised hair markings. Condition: Very good condition with minimal nicks

and loss to one eye inlay. Pro ...[more]

203

A WHITE AGATE 'ELEPHANT AND A MAN' TALISMAN Himalayan region, 19 th -20 th century. Large talisman with simplistic depiction

of a flattened elephant on short legs. Human - shaped head crowns the frontlet, the saddle is carved on the back of the animal. Stone

with nice milky inclusions. Condition ...[more]

204

A LARGE AGATE CARVING OF A CABBAGE China, 20th century. The large cabbage finely and naturalistically carved from two

pieces, shows textured curly leaves and an appealing color play ranging from light blue to purple. Condition: Good condition with few

small chips to exposed areas. Provenance: ...[more]

205

A TURQUOISE MATRIX CARVING OF MONKEYS AND PEACHES China, Late Qing Dynasty to Republic period (1880 - 1930s). The

turquoise matrix partly carved with two monkeys clambering on outsized peaches. The lower area untouched and showing sediments

from other stones. Condition: Overall good condition wi ...[more]

206

A FINE ROCK CRYSTAL "CHILONG" VASE China, 18 th -19 th cent. Of a nice, light-greyish color with naturals inclusions, decorated

with two clambering chilongs amongst lingzhi sprays, carved in a high relief. The surface of the thick-walled translucent vase is neatly

polished. Condition: Good cond ...[more]

207

A ROCK CRYSTAL WATER BUFFALO China, Qing Dynasty (1644-1912). The stone of a good quality with natural inclusions carved as

a water buffalo in a recumbent position with legs tucked beneath the rounded body. Condition: With minor wear, few light scratches and

one horn reattached, the stone with n ...[more]

208

A ROCK CRYSTAL LINGAM Tibet, 19 th to early 20 th century. An interesting phallic representation realistically carved. Condition: With

few small notches, surface wear and natural cracks. Provenance: The collection of The Zelnik Istvan Southeast Asian Gold Museum.

Institutional art collecti ...[more]

209

AN OLD ELEGANT AND LONG 'CHUNG DZI' DARK CHOCOLATE AGATE BEAD Himalayan region, presumably Tibet or India, around

500-1000 CE or later. Long and half translucent bead of a tubular shape in a beautiful dark-chocolate color. Well-polished and with

central drilling showing ancient toolmarks. 'Chung dz ...[more]

210

A LOT OF SIXTEEN ANCIENT GLASS BEADS China, Han Dynasty (202 BC- 220 AD) or later. A charming lot consisting of sixteen

beads, spherical in shape and similar in size. They are made from translucent glass of an impressive, lapis lazuli blue color. Condition:

Fine condition with expected wear ...[more]

211

A LOT OF THIRTY-TWO SULEMANI BANDED ONYX BEADS Himalayan region, 12 th century or later. A lot consisting of thirty-two

spherical and elongated, slightly biconical beads, neatly carved from black and white striped onyx. Sulemani is a recent Indian term

referring to onyx and agate beads which Musli ...[more]

212

A LOT OF THIRTY-SIX SULEMANI BANDED ONYX BEADS Himalayan region, 12 th century or later. A lot consisting of thirty-six

spherical, elongated and biconical beads neatly carved from black and white striped onyx. Sulemani is a recent Indian term referring to

onyx and agate beads which Muslim people u ...[more]

213

A LOT OF SIXTY SULEMANI BANDED ONYX BEADS Himalayan region, 12 th century or later. A lot consisting of sixty spherical beads

neatly carved from black and white striped onyx. Sulemani is a recent Indian term referring to onyx and agate beads which Muslim

people used for their prayer's chains durin ...[more]

214

A LOT OF FORTY SULEMANI BANDED ONYX BEADS Himalayan region, 12 th century or later. A lot consisting of forty tubular beads

neatly carved from black and white striped onyx. Sulemani is a recent Indian term referring to onyx and agate beads which Muslim

people used for their prayer's chains during ...[more]

215

A LOT OF TWENTY-THREE SULEMANI BANDED ONYX BEADS Himalayan region, 12 th century or later. A lot consisting of twenty-

three slightly different in size, barrel shaped beads neatly carved from white onyx flanked by black bands. Sulemani is a recent Indian

term referring to onyx and agate beads which ...[more]

216

AN OLD 'CHUNG DZI' TIGER EYE AGATE BEAD Himalayan region, presumably Tibet, around 500-1000 CE or later. Bow-shaped,

opaque bead with beautiful milky-white and grayish-brown stripes. Well-polished and with central drilling showing ancient toolmarks.

'Chung dzi' beads are believed to have been creat ...[more]

217

AN OLD 'CHUNG DZI' BANDED AGATE BEAD Himalayan region, presumably Tibet, around 500-1000 CE or later. Bow-shaped,

translucent bead with appealing hues of caramel and dark brown, diversified by slim, milky-white inclusions. Well-polished and with

central drilling showing ancient toolmarks. 'Chung dz ...[more]

218

AN OLD TUBULAR 'CHUNG DZI' HONEY AGATE BEAD Himalayan region, presumably Tibet or India, around 500-1000 CE or later.

Long, translucent bead of a warm color palette, ranging from honey yellow to milky white. Well-polished and with central drilling showing

ancient toolmarks. 'Chung dzi' beads are be ...[more]

219

AN OLD TUBULAR 'CHUNG DZI' BANDED AGATE BEAD Himalayan region, presumably Tibet or India, around 500-1000 CE or later.

Long, half translucent bead of an interesting color palette, showing subtle transition from dark-chocolate to a cream hue, diversified by

slim, milky-white transverse inclusions. W ...[more]

220

AN OLD TUBULAR 'CHUNG DZI' BROWNISH AGATE BEAD Himalayan region, presumably Tibet or India, around 500-1000 CE or

later. An opaque bead of a short, tubular shape in a darker brownish color and with two slim, white transverse inclusions. Central drilling

showing ancient toolmarks. 'Chung dzi' beads ...[more]

221

AN OLD TUBULAR 'CHUNG DZI' BANDED AGATE BEAD Himalayan region, presumably Tibet or India, around 500-1000 CE or later.

Half translucent bead in warm hue of grey, ochre and milky white, diversified by milky white transverse inclusions. Well-polished and

with central drilling showing ancient toolmark ...[more]

222

A SMALL OLD 'CHUNG DZI' BANDED AGATE BEAD Himalayan region, presumably Tibet, around 500-1000 CE or later. Small, bow-

shaped and half translucent bead of a warm color palette, ranging from honey yellow to milky white with some darker brownish and

black inclusions. Well-polished and with central dri ...[more]

223

AN OLD TUBULAR 'CHUNG DZI' AVENTURINE QUARTZ BEAD Himalayan region, presumably Tibet or India, around 500-1000 CE or

later. Of tubular shape and beautiful green color resembling jade with some milky-white transverse inclusions. Central drilling showing

ancient toolmarks. 'Chung dzi' beads are belie ...[more]

224

A TURQUOISE ARCHAISTIC PENDANT OF A TORTOISE SHELL China, Shang Dynasty (1600 - 1046 BC) or later. The turquoise with

large, dark inclusions carved in the form of an empty tortoise shell. Incised, geometrical ornaments are rendered in archaic style. Large,

central drilling showing ancient toolmarks ...[more]

225

A TURQUOISE PENDANT OF A BIRD China, Shang Dynasty (1600 - 1046 BC) or later. Simplistic depiction of an oval and flattened

bird. The wings, beak and circular eyes are indicated with carved lines. Large, central drilling as well as vertical drilling showing ancient

toolmarks. The turquoise of a nic ...[more]

226

A TURQUOISE MINIATURE PENDANT OF A CONG China, Shang Dynasty (1600 - 1046 BC) or later. The turquoise of a beautiful

blueish hue with intense darker and brownish inclusions, carved in the form of a cong and well-polished. Chinese congs, mostly carved

in jade, are one of the most enigmatic objects o ...[more]

227

A TURQUOISE MINIATURE PENDANT OF A BUDDHIST LION China, Shang Dynasty (1600 - 1046 BC) or later. Archaic depiction of a

crouching Buddhist lion, with his head facing back. Ornamental details are neatly carved. Central drilling through the neck and tail

showing ancient toolmarks. Buddhist lions are ...[more]

228

A RARE TURQUOISE TSA-TSA Tibet or Nepal, presumably 16 th - 17 th century. The turquoise of a nice, warm greenish hue and

natural, darker inclusion, skilfully crafted in the form of a Tsa-Tsa with Buddha holding his right hand down in the earth-touching gesture

(bhumisparsha mudra), signifying th ...[more]

229

A TURQUOISE MINIATURE PENDANT OF TWO CRANES China, presumably Ming Dynasty (1368-1644). Charming depiction of two

embracing cranes. Simple, geometric lines are neatly carved to indicate bird's feathers, eyes, and beaks. Central drilling showing

ancient toolmarks. The crane has been one of the most ...[more]

230

A TURQUOISE PENDANT OF AN ARCHAISTIC BEAD China, presumably Ming Dynasty (1368-1644). The turquoise of a beautiful

blueish hue and natural, darker, and brownish inclusion, skilfully carved in the form of a rounded rectangular and flattened bead,

beautifully decorated with miniature 'key fret' motif ...[more]

231

A TURQUOISE MINIATURE PENDANT OF A SILKWORM China, presumably Ming Dynasty (1368-1644). The stone with darker

inclusions and in beautiful hues of spinach-green and lighter blue, nicely carved in the shape of a small silkworm. Central drilling

showing ancient toolmarks. China is the first country in ...[more]

232

A TURQUOISE PENDANT OF A TORTOISE SHELL China, presumably Ming Dynasty (1368-1644). The turquoise of a light-green and

brown mottled colour carved in the form of an empty tortoise shell. The details are neatly executed, the surface is well-polished. Central

drilling showing ancient toolmarks. Torto ...[more]

233

A TURQUOISE MINIATURE PENDANT OF A HARE China, presumably Ming Dynasty (1368-1644). Very fine miniature depiction of a

crouching hare, the fourth animal in Chinese zodiac, known to be the luckiest out of all the twelve. In ancient Chinese culture it was

believed that the rabbit lives on the moon an ...[more]

234

A TURQUOISE MINIATURE PENDANT OF A TEMPLE BELL China, presumably Ming Dynasty (1368-1644). The turquoise of a

beautiful bluish hue and natural, darker inclusion, carved in the form of a temple bell. The small decoration of "key fret" motifs and

ornamental decoration are neatly carved, the surface i ...[more]

235

A TURQUOISE MINIATURE PENDANT OF 'TWIN BOYS' China, presumably Ming Dynasty (1368-1644). The turquoise of a beautiful

blueish hue carved in the form of two reclining boys arranged head to toe, with their hands covering their ears. Twins in Chinese culture

can be associated with the blessing of happ ...[more]

236

A TURQUOISE MINIATURE PENDANT OF A CICADA China, presumably Ming Dynasty (1368-1644). The stone of a beautiful blueish

hue and some darker inclusions, finely carved and incised to represent a cicada of an oblong shape and bulbous eyes. Central drilling

showing ancient toolmarks. The cicada is a ver ...[more]

237

A TURQUOISE MINIATURE PENDANT OF A THUNDERBOLT SCEPTRE China, presumably Ming Dynasty (1368-1644). The

turquoise of a beautiful bluish hue and natural, darker inclusion, carved in a simplistic form of miniature thunderbolt sceptre, vajra, - a

ritual weapon symbolizing the indestructibility and irre ...[more]

238

AN AGATE 'DZI' BEAD Tibet, presumably 19 th century. Cylindrical bead made from etched agate and decorated with "9 eyes" motif.

Dzi beads are considered to provide positive spiritual benefit. They are mostly worn as protective amulets, sometimes ground into a

powder to be used in traditional Tib ...[more]

239

A CARNELIAN AGATE CARVING OF A CICADA China, 1900-1930s. Carved as a cicada on a bamboo branch, cleverly utilizing the

various colors of the stone. With two drillings to be worn as a pendant. Condition: Very good condition. Provenance: German private

collection. Weight: 61 g Dimensions: Le ...[more]

240

A LOT WITH FOURTY-FOUR LAPIS LAZULI BEADS Himalayan region, Tibet or Nepal, 19 th century or earlier. Circular and flattened

beads carved from indigo blue colored lapis lazuli. Most of the beads with etched decoration. With central drilling. Condition: Good

condition with expected traces of ...[more]

241

A LOT OF EIGHT STONE COIN-SHAPED BEADS Himalayan region, presumably Tibet or Nepal, 19 th century or earlier. The lot

consisting of eight coin-shaped beads, where two beads are carved from agate respectively jasper (one semi translucent, in a warm

orange and brownish hue and the second one opaque ...[more]

242

TEN TIBETAN AGATE DZI BEADS Tibet, 19 th - 20 th century. Comprising beads of different shapes with 2 to 3 eyes. Eight with a

special "snake skin" craquelure, one carved from shell and one carved from Agate. Condition: Good condition with traces of use and

wear. Provenance: The collection o ...[more]

243

46 OLD YELLOW GLASS BEADS China, Han Dynasty (206 BC - 220 AD) or later. Of globular shape and even yellow color. Condition:

Good condition with wear and soiling. Provenance: The collection of The Zelnik Istvan Southeast Asian Gold Museum. Institutional art

collection in Belgium, acquired fr ...[more]

244

FOUR BLUE GLASS BANGLES China, Han Dynasty or later. Of circular form, two of dark blue color and two of light blue color.

Condition: Good condition with extensive surface wear and scratches. Provenance: The collection of The Zelnik Istvan Southeast Asian

Gold Museum. Institutional art colle ...[more]

245

A PAIR OF BRONZE BRACELETS Southern China, Dong-Son culture (200 BC - 200 AD). The pair with both ends cast as a stylized

dragon. Condition: Good condition commensurate with age, with traces of age and wear as well as a fine malachite-green patina.

Provenance: Ex-Collection of The Zelnik Istv ...[more]

246

A LOT OF FIFTEEN NEPHRITE 'TORTOISE' BEADS China, Ming Dynasty (1368-1644). Fifteen beads, almost identical in size beads,

hand carved in the shape of empty tortoise shells from opaque nephrite of greenish brown hue with some lighter inclusions. The color of

the stone nicely mirrors the structure o ...[more]

247

A FINE AND LARGE SHELL PECTORAL Himalayan region, 19 th century or earlier. Well-polished tubular focal bead made from shell

(probably chank shell, Turbinella pyrum). The color is original and natural, showing varying cream hues and an appealing natural

geometrical pattern. Large central drilling ...[more]

248

A JADEITE SNUFF BOTTLE, QING DYNASTY China, late Qing Dynasty (1644 - 1912). The jadeite snuff bottle of flattened Meiping

shape with a flared neck and a flattened base. Remarkable emerald-green horizontal patch, surrounding both sides of the shoulder. The

glass stopper with a bone spoon. Conditi ...[more]

249

A SHADOW AGATE SNUFF BOTTLE, QING DYNASTY China, Qing dynasty (1644-1912). The slightly flattened globular body rising

from a small flat oval foot to a broad neck, the darker streaks and shadings to the stone forming an appealing composition. Condition:

Good condition with minor wear, some nicks ...[more]

250

A SHADOW AGATE 'LANDSCAPE' SNUFF BOTTLE, QING DYNASTY China, Qing dynasty (1644-1912). The globular body rising from

a flat oval foot to a short neck, the darker shadings of the stone reminiscent of a mountain landscape. Condition: Good condition with

minor wear, few minuscule nicks and one smal ...[more]

251

A MASSIVE SHADOW AGATE 'FISHING VILLAGE' SNUFF BOTTLE, LATE QING TO EARLY REPUBLIC China, 1900-1920. The

slightly flattened globular body rising from an oval foot with recessed base to a broad neck with a small mouth, neatly carved in relief to

one side with two men fishing amid pines and craggy ro ...[more]

252

A FINELY CARVED DUAN STONE SNUFF BOTTLE China, late Qing Dynasty (1644-1912). Of ovoid form with an oval foot ring, finely

carved in high relief on one side with a pair of stylized confronting dragons forming the Character long (dragon), the sides with lion mask

handles. The metal stopper applied ...[more]

253

A JASPER SNUFF BOTTLE China, 19 th century. The jasper snuff bottle of ovoid form with a flared neck, a flattened base and with a

beautiful color play of yellow and red. The silver stopper with a hallmark, coral cabochon and a bone spoon. Condition: Good condition

with minor traces of wear and ...[more]

254

A CARNELIAN SNUFF BOTTLE, 20TH CENTURY China. The translucent stone of a milky white color with amberrusset shadings,

carved in the shape of a fruit with incised leaves and vines. Condition: Excellent condition with minor wear and a fine patina, the stopper

is missing. Provenance: Austrian pri ...[more]

255

A RARE SET OF TWO GLASS SNUFF BOTTLES, QING DYNASTY China, 18 th -19 th century. One translucent ruby red and one

transparent glass bottle, both with a design of interlocking coins carved in relief. Each of flattened ovoid shape, with a recessed lip and

base and an oval foot ring. (2). Provenanc ...[more]

256

A TRANSPARENT RUBY RED GLASS SNUFF BOTTLE, QING DYNASTY China, 18 th -19 th century. The circular bottle with a

tapering neck and an oval base. Carved with two elephant masks handles in relief on the sides and showing fine incision work. The

almost flawless glass body of a deep and intense ruby re ...[more]

257

AN OVERLAY GLASS SNUFF BOTTLE China, 19 th century. The overlay glass snuff bottle with an accentuated foot ring and a

cylindrical neck. It is made from transparent glass, visible at the underside and two large cartouches, and a red and black glass overlay,

depicting lotus decor and a stylized ruy ...[more]

258

A FACETED GREEN GLASS SNUFF BOTTLE, 18TH CENTURY China, 18 th century. Probably Imperial, attributed to the palace

workshops. The opaque green glass bottle with a flat foot, the neck with a characteristically large opening. Irregularly faceted and

smoothly polished so that the bottle stands perfec ...[more]

259

AN INSIDE-PAINTED GLASS 'LANDSCAPE' SNUFF BOTTLE, MIDDLE SCHOOL, LATE QING TO EARLY REPUBLIC China, 1900-

1940. Painted to either side with a monumental mountain landscape, each with a lone figure in the lower area of the depiction

underneath a pine tree and taking in the breathtaking view. Inscri ...[more]

260

AN INSIDE-PAINTED GLASS 'BUDDHIST DISCIPLES' SNUFF BOTTLE, 20TH CENTURY China, 20th century. Painted on the interior

with a mountainous landscape with trees and houses on one side and Buddhist disciples seated in a landscape on the other. Condition:

Extensive wear to the exterior, chipping aroun ...[more]

261

A MOTHER OF PEARL AND GLASS SNUFF BOTTLE China, late Qing Dynasty - Republic period (1880 - 1920). Of high-shouldered

tapering form rising from an oval spreading foot and with matching stopper. The glass body covered with an elegant mosaic of mother of

pearl inlays. A pair of milky-glass emblems wi ...[more]

262

A CLOISONNE ENAMEL 'PHOENIX' SNUFF BOTTLE WITH MATCHING STOPPER, QING DYNASTY China, 19 th century. The

compressed globular body rising from an oval foot to short cylindrical neck, the gilt copper body enameled with central medallions

enclosing phoenixes against a yellow ground, the shoulders with ...[more]

263

A DOUBLE FISH CLOISONNE SNUFF BOTTLE China, late Qing Dynasty (1644-1912). The twin fish bottle is finely crafted and

enameled as two side-by-side fish, the fin and underside revealing the gilt copper body without enamel, the later with a mark. Matching

stopper with spoon. Condition: Excellent c ...[more]

264

AN 'ELEPHANT AND QILIN' CLOISONNE SNUFF BOTTLE China, c. 1900. The spade shaped bottle crafted in cloisonne with two

panels, one with a caparisoned elephant and the other with Qilin, all above scrolling foliage and lotus design. Original matching stopper

and spoon. Condition: Good condition with ...[more]

265

A CANTON ENAMEL 'SCHOLARS AND BOYS' SNUFF BOTTLE, QING DYNASTY China, 1644-1912. Four-character seal mark

Qianlong nian zhi to base. Each side with a lobed reserve featuring a neatly painted image of a scholar and boy, surrounded by a yellow

ground showing floral designs and scrolling tendrils. The ...[more]

266

A FAMILLE ROSE ENAMELED PORCELAIN SNUFF BOTTLE China, Qing dynasty (1644-1912). The body rising from a recessed

rectangular base to a rounded shoulder and slender neck, slightly spreading upward, with a large mouth and gilt rim, painted in bright

enamels to either side with two figures in front of ...[more]

267

TWO PORCELAIN SNUFF BOTTLES China, 20 th century. The smaller bottle painted with flowers, with pink quartz stopper and bone

spoon. The second painted with a sage on a donkey and children, with mock ring handles and bone stopper and spoon, rubbed red

mark to base. Condition: Good condition with ...[more]

268

A MOLDED AND GLAZED PORCELAIN 'DRAGON AND PHOENIX' SNUFF BOTTLE, QING China, 19 th century. The elongated ovoid

body rising from an oval foot to a waisted neck, the bottle molded and glazed blue with green highlights, with a dragon to one side and a

phoenix to the other, both amid scrolling clouds ...[more]

269

AN EMBELLISHED SILVER SNUFF BOTTLE Tibetan-Chinese, 19 th century. The rare bottle shows high relief decoration of mongoose

eating fruits of longevity and embellished with turquoise and carnelian cabochons. The shoulders carved in relief with lion masks and

inlaid with carnelians. The matching sil ...[more]

270

AN EMBELLISHED SILVER SNUFF BOTTLE China, 19 th century. The minutely incised body adorned with leafy floral decor is neatly

inlaid with coral and turquoise cabochons. The matching stopper applied with further cabochons and spoon. Condition: Good condition

with expected wear and some natural fl ...[more]

271

AN EMBELLISHED SILVER SNUFF BOTTLE China, 19 th century. Decorated in high relief to one side with a dragon and inlaid with

coral, lapis lazuli and filigree work to the other. Matching stopper applied with a coral cabochon and spoon. Condition: Good condition

with expected surface wear. Prove ...[more]

272

A GUNPOWDER SILVER FLASK China, 19 th century. The circular body embossed and engraved with Buddhist symbols, with original

lid and chain to the side. The sides of the neck inlaid with a pair of carnelian cabochons. Condition: Very good condition with expected

surface wear. Provenance: The c ...[more]

273

AN INCISED SILVER SNUFF BOTTLE China, 19 th century. Minutely incised body adorned with lotus designs. The base stamped with

two sterling silver hallmarks. With a matching silver stopper and spoon, the first with a hallmark and the second applied with a coral

cabochon. Condition: Very good co ...[more]

274

AN UNUSUAL SILVER SNUFF BOTTLE China, late 19 th century - 1920s. The ingot-shaped bottle engraved with a floral pattern. The

matching stopper with original chain. Condition: Excellent condition with minimal surface wear. Provenance: The collection of The Zelnik

Istvan Southeast Asian Gold M ...[more]

275

A POLYCHROME STUCCO FRESCO FRAGMENT, YUAN TO MING DYNASTY China, 1279-1644. The rectangular panel painted with

two celestial maidens, one playing the pipa and the other the cymbals, wearing elaborate headdresses and long flowing robes, richly

adorned in jewelry, the arm and flute of a third musicia ...[more]

276

A SANCAI-GLAZED POTTERY FIGURE OF A BACTRIAN CAMEL, TANG DYNASTY China, 618-907. Standing foursquare on a mostly

unglazed square base, with its head raised upwards as if braying, the body covered in a transparent ochre glaze, the back with a

molded caparison and glazed with green, cream and ochre. ...[more]

277

TWO TL-TESTED CHINESE CERAMIC WALL TILES, TANG DYNASTY China, Tang dynasty (618-907). These two Chinese ceramic

wall tiles both show floral decorations. This lot comes with a TL-Test that confirms the dating. Condition: Good condition commensurate

with age. Provenance: Austrian private collect ...[more]

278

A LARGE PAIR OF QINGBAI GLAZED BURIAL VASES WITH DAOIST DECORATION China, Song dynasty (969-1279). The tall vases

consisting of an egg-shaped belly, a long cylindrical neck decorated in the applique technique with twelve standing figures and various

animals representing the zodiac, a flying dragon, ...[more]

279

A LARGE HENAN BLACK-GLAZED BOTTLE, SONG DYNASTY China, 960-1279. The compressed globular body rising from a short

broad foot to a conical shoulder with waisted neck and everted lip, covered in a lustrous black glaze stopping neatly above the foot, the

slightly recessed base unglazed, revealing the ...[more]

280

A HENAN BROWN GLAZED BOTTLE VASE China, Song Dynasty (10 th -13 th century), Henan province. The ovoid-shaped ceramic

vase covered in an even brown glaze. Condition: Good condition with expected surface wear and minor restoration to the lip.

Provenance: German private collection. Previously ...[more]

281

A BROWN-GLAZED CERAMIC EWER China, Song to Ming Dynasty (960 - 1644). The earthy ewer with a short neck, spout and five

small handles. Covered overall with a deep brown glaze stopping at the foot. Condition: Fair condition with significant old wear and signs

of weathering and erosion, all absolu ...[more]

282

A HENAN BLACK-GLAZED CERAMIC AMPHORA VASE, SONG DYNASTY China, Song dynasty (960-1279). Thickly potted, the

baluster body rising from the flat base to a short waisted neck and everted lip, the rounded shoulder applied with four evenly spaced lug

handles, the vase covered in a lustrous black glaze s ...[more]

283

A GREEN-GLAZED CIZHOU 'PEONY' PILLOW, SONG TO JIN DYNASTY China, 960-1234. Covered with a bright green glaze over a

white-slipped ground. The top with a sgraffiato decoration of a large peony cut-out in a darker-washed ground. The sides with molded

decorations of two mandarin ducks swimming in a po ...[more]

284

SIX FOOTED 'SHIPWRECK' CERAMIC CUPS Southern China, 12 th -14 th century. Comprising six brown glazed small cups.

Condition: With expected surface wear, fritting, chipping, and few sea life incrustations. One cup with a small restoration to mouth.

Provenance: The collection of The Zelnik Is ...[more]

285

AN INTERESTING CERAMIC AMPHORA FILLED WITH COINS China, Song Dynasty (960 - 1279). Of cylindrical form rising from a flat

base and applied with six tiny handles. The interior filled with antique coins, which are firmly merged with the soil inside the vessel and

show a fine malachite patina. Condi ...[more]

286

A CIZHOU YUHUCHUNPING, SONG DYNASTY China, 12-13th century. The generously rounded body rising to a tall neck with

elegantly flared rim, freely painted in dark-brown over a creamy-white ground, with double-line borders dividing a broad central frieze of

abstracted floral and leave sprays, the brown ...[more]

287

A MELON-SHAPED, WHITE-GLAZED CERAMIC JARLET China, Northern Song dynasty, 11 th -12 th century. The lobed body raised

on a short ring foot and with a thick-lipped neck applied with two lug handles, covered with a creamy white glaze, the underside left

unglazed revealing the buff. Condition: Exc ...[more]

288

A HENAN BLACK-GLAZED BOTTLE VASE, SONG China, 960-1279. The ovoid body rising from a short spreading foot to a conical

shoulder, concave neck, and wide everted lip, covered overall in an iridescent black glaze with russet splashes and streaks, pooling

irregularly at the foot, revealing the buff war ...[more]

289

A SONG STYLE JUNYAO PURPLE-SPLASHED BOWL China, Song to Yuan Dynasty or later. The deep rounded sides rising from a

short ring foot, covered in a thick, crackled turquoise-blue glaze and thinning to mushroom at the rim. Decorated with a single lavender

splash at the interior. Condition: Excellen ...[more]

290

A LONGQUAN CELADON-GLAZED BOWL China, Song - Yuan dynasty, 13 th - 14 th century. Potted with rounded sides and raised on

a short ring foot, covered with a bright green and mushroom glaze suffused with a network of brown crackles and thickening at the base,

the foot rim left unglazed revealing the ...[more]

291

AN APPEALING GLAZED BOWL, YUAN China, Yuan Dynasty (1279-1368). The interior covered with a fine olive color glaze, the

outside and rims unglazed, the latter applied with a wavy rim. Condition: Very good condition with expected surface wear and firing

flaws. Provenance: The collection of The ...[more]

292

A SMALL CELADON CRACKLE-GLAZED EWER Yuan dynasty (1279-1368). Finely modeled with a globular body and a short, curved

spout and handle. The celadon glaze marked with a dense web of dark-russet crackle. Condition: Very good condition with minor wear.

Provenance: English Private Collection. Ol ...[more]

293

AN OCTAGONAL QINGBAI PORCELAIN VASE, YUAN China, Yuan dynasty (1271-1368). The body potted with eight facets rising from

a circular waisted foot and surmounted by a tall tapering neck, the facets molded with flower-heads and decorative bands below a band

of chrysanthemum petals at the shoulder. Cov ...[more]

294

A MOLDED QINGBAI DISH China, Yuan Dynasty (13 th - 14 th century). The rounded sides of the small dish with molded radiating

grooves and an everted rim washed brown, the partly unglazed base with a mark painted in black. Condition: With hairlines to the

interior, minor chips to rims and firing ...[more]

295

A BROWN-GLAZED EWER, YUAN China, Yuan Dynasty (1271-1368). Modeled with horizontal ribs and wide neck, with short spout and

applied C-shaped handle, covered in a chocolate-colored glaze stopping shortly above the foot revealing the sand-colored buff.

Condition: Very good condition with minor wea ...[more]

296

TWO MELTED TOGETHER CERAMIC SHIPWRECK BOWLS China, Han to Ming Dynasty (206 BC - 1644). Of simplistic design, the

bowl underneath unglazed and rising from a short ring foot, the bowl above partly covered in a dark brown glaze. Both melted together.

Condition: Good condition with expected surface ...[more]

297

A CIZHOU 'FLORAL' BALUSTER VASE China, Ming Dynasty (1368-1644). Beautifully painted in brown with flowers on scrolling leafy

vines. Condition: With restorations to entire foot rim and neck. The center part in overall good condition with some chips and

manufacturing flaws. Provenance: German ...[more]

298

A GLAZED CERAMIC EWER WITH MYTHYCAL ANIMALS Southern China, Ming Dynasty or later. The finely potted body supported on

a splayed foot, the sides and lower part of the spout molded in relief with a mythical animal. The curved handle shaped as a lizard biting

into the upper part. Covered with brown a ...[more]

299

A LONGQUAN CELADON GLAZED CERAMIC GU VASE, MING DYNASTY China, Ming dynasty (1368-1644). The central bulbous

section decorated with a diapered band, rising from a tall, splayed foot to a trumpet neck in barbed sections, covered overall in a finely

crackled sea-green glaze, the foot ring left unglaz ...[more]

300

A MOLDED AND CREAM-GLAZED CERAMIC FLASK, MING DYNASTY China, 1368-1644. The flattened globular body rising from a

short oval foot to a slender neck, the molded decoration only faintly visible beneath the finely crackled cream-colored glaze, showing

key-fret borders to the neck and sides as well as ...[more]

301

A WUCAI ENAMELED PORCELAIN JAR AND COVER, MING DYNASTY China, Ming dynasty (1368-1644). The ovoid body rising from

a tapered foot to a broad rounded shoulder with a short waisted neck, the domed cover with a lotus finial, decorated in underglaze blue

and bright enamels with an immortal holding a ru ...[more]

302

AN EXTREMELY FINE WUCAI ENAMELED PORCELAIN VASE, 17TH CENTURY China, 17 th century. The baluster body rising from

a flat base to a rounded shoulder with a short neck, finely painted in bright enamels with evenly spaced auspicious symbols as well as

lobed reserves enclosing flowers growing from lea ...[more]

303

TWO BLUE AND WHITE PORCELAIN 'FLORAL' BOWLS, MING DYNASTY China, Ming dynasty (1368-1644). Each with deep rounded

sides rising from a tall ring foot to an everted rim, one painted to the exterior with alternating birds and flowers above a lappet border,

the other with stylized flowers surrounded by ...[more]

304

A BLUE AND WHITE PORCELAIN 'PHOENIX' CHARGER, MING DYNASTY China, Ming dynasty (1368-1644). Painted in underglaze

blue of an appealing dark tone, the interior with a central roundel enclosing a phoenix and several surrounding medallions with floral

designs as well as scrolling clouds and flowers on ...[more]

305

A LARGE SWATOW ENAMELED PORCELAIN 'SPLIT PAGODA' DISH, LATE MING China, late Ming dynasty (1368-1644). Painted in

turquoise, black, and red enamels with a central 'Split Pagoda' pattern scene, the cavetto with four landscape vignettes alternating with

stylized seals. Condition: Good condition wi ...[more]

306

TWO GLAZED CERAMIC 'SHIPWRECK' POTS Southern China, 12 th -14 th century. Two brown glazed ceramic pots on a ring base,

globular bodies, one with handles. Condition: With expected surface wear, chipping and few sea life incrustations. Provenance: The

collection of The Zelnik Istvan Southeast ...[more]

307

THREE BLUE AND WHITE PORCELAIN 'SHIPWRECK' WARES Southern China, late Ming Dynasty (1368-1644). Comprising two

small vases and one jar, all decorated in blue under the glaze with stylized designs. Condition: Good condition with expected surface

wear, fritting and few sea life incrustations. Pr ...[more]

308

FIVE BLUE AND WHITE PORCELAIN 'SHIPWRECK' WARES Southern China, late Ming Dynasty (1368-1644). Comprising three

miniature vessels, one water dropper and one charming dog figure, all decorated in blue under the glaze. Condition: Very good condition

with expected surface wear and few sea life incr ...[more]

309

A GROUP OF FIVE CERAMIC SHIPWRECK FIGURINES Southern China, Ming Dynasty (1368-1644), 16 th century. Lively depictions

of four ladies and one dignitary elegantly seated, with removable heads. Remains of blue, burgundy and black paint to the body and

clothing. This charming group of five well-dress ...[more]

310

FIVE BLUE AND WHITE PORCELAIN 'SHIPWRECK' MEDICINE BOXES China, Late Ming Dynasty (1368-1644). The five miniature

lidded boxes decorated in blue under the glaze with stylized designs. Condition: Overall good condition, few chips as well as surface

wear and sea life incrustations. Provenance: ...[more]

311

FIVE BLUE AND WHITE PORCELAIN 'SHIPWRECK' MINIATURE WARES China, Late Ming Dynasty (1368-1644). Comprising three

lidded medicine boxes and two vases, all decorated in blue under the glaze with stylized designs. Condition: Good condition with

expected surface wear, minor chips and few sea life in ...[more]

312

A GLAZED 'CARP' ROOF TILE China, Ming dynasty (1368 - 1644). Modeled from earthenware to depict a carp on a wave shaped

support above a curving tile, glazed in dark amber and with incised details. Condition: Old wear, traces of use and firing cracks,

otherwise good condition. Provenance: Fre ...[more]

313

A YIXING ZISHA FIGURE OF AN IMMORTAL, 17TH-18TH CENTURY China, late Ming to early Qing dynasty. The finely modeled clay

body is of a deep brown tone with shades of caramel brown throughout. Some highlights, such as the many holes in his gown, are

neatly picked out in black lacquer. Condition: Su ...[more]

314

A DEHUA PORCELAIN CENSER, KANGXI China, 1661-1722. The blanc-de-chine incense burner has a compressed body with curved

sides flanked by lion mask handles, a lipped rim as well as a raised circular foot rim. Condition: Chipping with old filling to the foot rim

and lip, spur marks to the well, als ...[more]

315

A FAMILLE VERTE 'MAGPIES' BRUSHPOT, BITONG, KANGXI PERIOD China, 1662-1722. Finely enameled with a pair of magpies,

both perched on chrysanthemum branches issuing from jagged rocks among flying butterflies and manifold vegetation. Magpie and

chrysanthemum are a rebus wishing for the happiness of th ...[more]

316

A FAMILLE VERTE ENAMELED PORCELAIN 'KANGXI REVIVAL' DISH, QING DYNASTY China, Qing dynasty (1644-1912), 19 th

century. Painted in bright enamels to the interior with a central roundel enclosing a ribboned seashell and encircles by stiff leaves,

surrounded by four medallions with alternating depict ...[more]

317

A FAMILLE VERTE ENAMELED PORCELAIN 'KANGXI REVIVAL' LOTUS-SHAPED DISH, QING DYNASTY China, Qing dynasty

(1644-1912), 19 th century. The lobed shallow sides rising from a short, tapered foot to a leaf-shaped rim, painted in bright enamels with

a central roundel enclosing a qilin and phoenix in a fl ...[more]

318

A FAMILLE VERTE ENAMELED PORCELAIN 'FLORAL' CHARGER, KANGXI China, 1662-1722. The rounded sides rising from a short

tapering foot to an everted rim, painted in bright enamels to the interior with a central roundel enclosing flowers and lingbi and encircled

by alternating medallions with various flo ...[more]

319

A BLUE AND WHITE PORCELAIN 'FLORAL' CHARGER FOR THE ISLAMIC MARKET, KANGXI China, Kangxi period (1662-1722).

Boldly painted to the interior of the gently curved body with a central reverse-decorated star design encircled by alternating circles and

rhombuses followed by a double-circle from which st ...[more]

320

A SILVER-FITTED 'ZHONG KUI' DISH, KANGXI PERIOD China, 1662-1722. The shallow sides rising from a short ring foot to a wide

everted rim, painted to the interior with a double circle enclosing a scene of Zhong Kui with a spotted deer and three attendants, one

carrying his coat, the second fanning hi ...[more]

321

A LARGE BLUE AND WHITE 'PRUNUS AND BUTTERFLY' LOBED DISH, KANGXI MARK AND PERIOD China, 1662-1722. The

shallow sides rising from a short and slightly tapering foot to a wide everted lobed rim, the interior painted with a central roundel

enclosing prunus blossoms and a butterfly, along with craggy r ...[more]

322

A LARGE BLUE AND WHITE 'PRUNUS AND LINGBI' LOBED DISH, KANGXI MARK AND PERIOD China, 1662-1722. The shallow

sides rising from a short tapering foot to a wide everted lobed rim, the base with a six-character mark da Qing Kangxi nianzhi within a

double circle. Provenance: Holzapfel collection, G ...[more]

323

A NEAR-PAIR OF BLUE AND WHITE 'LOTUS BOY' DISHES, KANGXI PERIOD China, 1662-1722. Each with shallow sides rising from

a flat foot to an everted rim, painted to the interior with a boy wearing only a floral-patterned cloth wrapped around the lower body in the

center, holding large lotus stems rising ...[more]

324

A BLUE AND WHITE PORCELAIN 'FLORAL' DISH, KANGXI China, Kangxi period (1662-1722). Painted in underglaze blue to the

interior with a central roundel enclosing various flowers and leaves amid craggy rockwork and a lingbi stone, encircled by lappets

enclosing a flower growing from a leafy stem below ...[more]

325

A PAIR OF BLUE AND WHITE 'LADY IN GARDEN' LOBED DISHES, KANGXI China, Kangxi period (1662-1722). Each with ten-lobed

sides rising from a short foot to an everted rim, painted in underglaze blue to the interior with a central decagonal medallion enclosing a

woman seated by a table next to a potted p ...[more]

326

A BLUE AND WHITE PORCELAIN 'FIGURAL SCENE' LOBED DISH, KANGXI China, Kangxi period (1662-1722). The lobed shallow

sides rising from a short, tapered foot to a broad everted rim, painted in underglaze blue to the interior with a several figures, one on

horseback and another in a carriage, in front o ...[more]

327

A BLUE AND WHITE PORCELAIN 'BIRD AND FLOWERS' LOVED DISH, KANGXI China, Kangxi period (1662-1722). The shallow

lobed sides rising from a short, tapered foot to a broad everted rim, painted in underglaze blue to the interior with a central roundel

enclosing a bird surrounded by flowers, encircled by ...[more]

328

A BLUE AND WHITE PORCELAIN 'GARDEN SCENE' BARBED-RIM DISH, KANGXI China, Kangxi period (1662-1722). The lobed

sides rising from a short, tapered foot to a barbed rim, the exterior molded with lappets and painted with flowers and auspicious

symbols, the interior with a central roundel enclosing a sc ...[more]

329

A FINE BLUE AND WHITE PORCELAIN 'HUNTING PARTY' BARBED-RIM DISH, KANGXI China, Kangxi period (1662-1722). The

lobed sides rising from a short, tapered foot to an everted barbed rim, finely painted to the interior with a central medallion enclosing an

equestrian hunting scene encircled by evenly spa ...[more]

330

A BLUE AND WHITE PORCELAIN 'BOYS' KLAPMUTS BOWL, KANGXI China, Kangxi period (1662-1722). The deep rounded sides

rising from a straight ring foot to a broad everted rim, painted to the interior with a central roundel enclosing two boys dancing in a

garden below scrolling clouds, the rim with a flor ...[more]

331

A BLUE AND WHITE PORCELAIN KLAPMUTS BOWL, KANGXI China, Kangxi period (1662-1722). Painted to the exterior with a

continuous scene of a dignitary and ladies in a palace setting, the interior roundel decorated with three boys at play, below a diaper-

pattern rim reserved with four floral cartouches, ...[more]

332

A BLUE AND WHITE PORCELAIN 'IMMORTALS' BOWL, KANGXI China, Kangxi period (1662-1722). The deep rounded sides rising

from a tall foot to a lobed rim, painted to the interior with a central double circle enclosing an immortal seated on a cloud below a floral

diapered band, the exterior molded with la ...[more]

333

A SMALL BLUE AND WHITE PORCELAIN 'BIRDS AND FLOWERS' BOWL, KANGXI MARK AND PERIOD China, Kangxi period

(1662-1722). The deep rounded sides rising from the short foot, painted in underglaze blue to the exterior to one side with a small

garden with potted plants and to the other with two birds in fli ...[more]

334

A FINE BLUE AND WHITE PORCELAIN 'BIRDS' BOWL, KANGXI PERIOD China, Kangxi period (1662-1722). The deep rounded sides

rising from the short foot, finely painted in underglaze blue to the exterior to one side with several birds perched on an old gnarled tree

next to craggy rockwork and to the other w ...[more]

335

A FINE BLUE AND WHITE PORCELAIN DISH China, Kangxi period (1662-1722). The circular dish slightly lobed, like the pointed end

of a lotus bud, the rim decorated in underglaze blue with many lotus leaves and scrolling vines, the central depiction with finely painted

court ladies. The backside with st ...[more]

336

A LOBED BLUE AND WHITE PORCELAIN DISH China, Kangxi period (1662-1722). Painted in underglaze blue, the show side with an

encircled figural riverbank scene, surrounded by a border of radiating lappets enclosing repeated floral compositions. The backside with

stylized floral sprays and a mark within ...[more]

337

A BLUE AND WHITE PORCELAIN DISH China, Kangxi period (1662-1722). The deep dish slightly lobed, like the pointed end of a lotus

bud, the rim decorated in underglaze blue with many emblems and scrolling vines, the central depiction with a hunting scene. The

backside with stems and an apocryphal Chen ...[more]

338

A BLUE AND WHITE PORCELAIN DISH China, Kangxi period (1662-1722). Painted in underglaze blue on the show side with an

encircled composition of a bird perched on a rock amidst flowering branches, the rim with panels enclosing diverse flowers and foliage.

Condition: Good condition with expected ...[more]

339

A LOBED BLUE AND WHITE PORCELAIN DISH China, Kangxi period (1662-1722). Painted in underglaze blue, the show side with an

encircled figural riverbank scene, surrounded by a border of radiating lappets enclosing repeated floral compositions. The backside with

stylized floral sprays and a mark within ...[more]

340

A 'FLORAL' BLUE AND WHITE PORCELAIN DISH China, Kangxi period (1662-1722). Painted in underglaze blue on the show side with

floral designs surrounded by a border of radiating wide and narrow lappets enclosing diverse flowering plants. The backside with

stylized floral sprays and a mark within a dou ...[more]

341

A 'FLORAL' BLUE AND WHITE PORCELAIN DISH China, Kangxi period (1662-1722). Painted in underglaze blue on the show side with

floral decoration surrounded by a border of radiating wide and narrow lappets enclosing diverse flowering plants. The backside with

stylized floral sprays and a mark within a ...[more]

342

A BLUE AND WHITE PORCELAIN 'FLORAL' LOBED AND BARBED-RIM BOWL, KANGXI MARK AND PERIOD China, Kangxi period

(1662-1722). The shallow lobed sides rising from a short ring foot to an everted barbed rim, finely painted in underglaze blue with

various flowers and leaves, the recessed base with a six-cha ...[more]

343

A 'FLORAL' BLUE AND WHITE PORCELAIN DISH China, Kangxi period (1662-1722). Painted in underglaze blue on the show side with

floral designs surrounded by a border of radiating wide and narrow lappets enclosing diverse flowering plants. The backside with

stylized floral sprays and a mark within a dou ...[more]

344

NINE BLUE AND WHITE PORCELAIN 'MING COURT OFFICIAL' DISHES, KANGXI PERIOD China, Kangxi period (1662-1722).

Comprising four smaller and five larger dishes, each with shallow rounded sides, short ring foot, and everted rim, finely painted in

underglaze blue to the interior center with a Ming court o ...[more]

345

A BLUE AND WHITE PORCELAIN 'FLORAL' STEM CUP, KANGXI PERIOD China, Kangxi period (1662-1722). The deep rounded

sides rising from the spreading foot, decorated in underglaze blue to the exterior with flowers borne on leafy stems framed by

circumferential double-lines, the interior with a single flow ...[more]

346

A PAIR OF RARE BLUE AND WHITE PORCELAIN GIN BOTTLES, KANGXI PERIOD China, Kangxi period (1662-1722). Each of

squared form, the sides finely painted in underglaze blue with stiff leaves filled with geometric and scrolling designs and framed by

scrolling vine borders, the shoulder and neck with scrol ...[more]

347

A 'SPRING' BOWL, QIANLONG MARK AND PERIOD China, 1735-1796. The underglaze-blue decoration was possibly intended for

doucai enamels, but in this case left unenameled. The bowl with shallow rounded sides raised on a circular foot with a recessed base

showing a Qianlong mark. The central medallion wi ...[more]

348

A FAMILLE ROSE ENAMELED PORCELAIN BALUSTER VASE AND COVER, QIANLONG China, Qianlong period (1735-1796). The

baluster body rising from the spreading foot to a rounded shoulder with a broad cylindrical neck, the domed cover with a broad rim and

lotus finial, the vase richly enameled with colorful lan ...[more]

349

A PAIR OF FINE BLUE AND WHITE PORCELAIN 'HATCHER CARGO' CUPS, TRANSITIONAL China, mid-17 th century. The small

cups each with deep rounded sides rising from a tall foot to an everted rim, the exterior boldly painted in underglaze blue with a seated

figure in a barren landscape, a circumferential l ...[more]

350

A GILT AND POLYCHROME ENAMELED 'FLORAL' LOBED BOWL, MID-QING China, 18 th century. The deep lobed sides rising from

a tall foot to a straight lobed rim, the interior and exterior neatly painted in gilt and polychrome enamels with lotus and other flowers, the

enamels varying in thickness. Conditi ...[more]

351

A LIDDED VESSEL WITH BLOSSOMS AND BIRDS China, Qing dynasty (1644-1912). Porcelain with enamel paint. Spherical form on a

flush foot, no neck. On one side are two large, red chrysanthemums; two very lively painted, red-brown birds sit on the protruding stem

of a leaf, their beaks open, their eyes l ...[more]

352

A MASSIVE OXBLOOD GLAZED CERAMIC BOWL, QING DYNASTY China, 18th - 19th century. The outside with three raised knobs

and a convex unglazed base, the inside with the oxblood glaze flowing down in several elongated, irregular streams. Condition:

Excellent condition with only minor wear and surface ...[more]

353

A WHITE GLAZED DEHUA PORCELAIN FIGURE OF BUDAI, QING China, 1644-1912. The Laughing Buddha is wearing a long,

flowing garment and holding his characteristic cloth sack, a rosary with a double-gourd bottle around his neck. The exuberantly joyful

face with openwork and incisions. Condition: Good c ...[more]

354

A PAIR OF BLUE AND WHITE PORCELAIN 'KANGXI REVIVAL' YEN YEN VASES, QING DYNASTY China, Qing dynasty (1644-

1912), 19 th century. Each with a baluster body sweeping to a long cylindrical neck with a wide flaring rim, painted in underglaze blue

with shaped medallions enclosing figural and animal scen ...[more]

355

A SET OF 15 BLUE AND WHITE CANTON TEACUPS AND 14 COASTERS China, Qing dynasty (1644-1912), 19th century. Blue and

white porcelain. Pagodas, bridges and mountain landscapes appear in finely cobalt blue on the cups and saucers. The teacups with

small plant motifs on the inside. Includes 12 round sauc ...[more]

356

A LIDDED LONGQUAN PORCELAIN BOX China, Qing dynasty (1644-1912). Molded with vertical ribs, the cover with a crouched

animal as a knob, covered overall with a finely crackled glaze of even green olive tone. Condition: With one chip to the cover, two small

chips to the upper rim and larger chips ...[more]

357

A LARGE AND HEAVY LONGQUAN CELADON VESSEL AND COVER China, Qing Dynasty (1644-1912). The imposing Yuan-Ming

style vessel and cover molded in relief with scrolling foliage, the lobed cover in the form of a lotus leaf. Both covered overall with a finely

crackled glaze of sea-green tone thickening on ...[more]

358

A SMALL LONGQUAN CELADON MINIATURE JAR China, Qing Dynasty (1644-1012). Of round from rising from a short rim foot,

molded around the sides with a swirling dragon amid clouds and covered in an even dark celadon glaze. With an associated wooden

base. Condition: Excellent condition with minor firi ...[more]

359

A LIDDED CELADON PORCELAIN JAR China, Qing dynasty (1644-1912). The baluster-shaped jar molded in relief with vertical ribs to

the lower part and fine lotus scroll to the upper part. Covered overall with an even celadon glaze. Condition: Good condition with minor

surface scratches and firing irr ...[more]

360

A GE-TYPE CELADON CONG China, Qing Dynasty (1644-1912). The square vase with its characteristic circular foot ring and mouth

rim, molded in relief on each of the sides with the trigrams, bagua, and covered overall with a celadon glaze suffused with dark gray and

white crackles. Condition: Very g ...[more]

361

A SMALL PORCELAIN POT WITH LADIES, SERVANTS AND BOYS China, Qing dynasty (1644-1912), 19th century. Porcelain and

enamel colors. Very fine painting on the round body displaying a highly curved handle and curved spout designed all around with a

richly figurative scene. Also a scaly, horned, four-leg ...[more]

362

A CHINESE TABLE LAMP ERNST FUCHS MODEL China, late Qing Dynasty (1644-1912) the vase; 1970s the electrification,

lampshade, and mounting. The baluster vase painted in underglaze blue with dense interlocking flowers, spiraling tendrils and stylized

ruyi band. Large 'double luck' sign to both sides. ...[more]

363

A GLAZED 'BUDDHIST LION' ARCHITECTURAL ELEMENT China, Qing Dynasty (1644-1912). The ceramic piece shaped as the head

of a Buddhist lion is covered overall in brilliant amber glaze. At the top are three large holes. Condition: Good condition with minor wear

and firing irregularities such as kiln ...[more]

364

A QING DYNASTY PORCELAIN PLATE China, late 19th century. Depiction of various court officials and flower vases in the well, as

well as several inscriptions in gold, the border with peonies and butterflies. Condition: Several hairlines, a few touched up chips

Provenance: Austrian private colle ...[more]

365

A PAIR OF CAPARISONED ELEPHANT JOSS STICK HOLDERS China, 1900-1920. Each hand-painted and printed all over, the

caparison with floral decor. Integrated joss stick holder at the very top of the saddle. Condition: Good condition with expected surface

wear and minor scratches. Provenance: The co ...[more]

366

A FINE FAMILLE ROSE EXPORT PORCELAIN DISH China, late 18th century. Finely painted in high-relief polychrome enamels on the

show side with a phoenix amid peonies growing loose out of a terrace, surrounded by a border of floral designs. The backside with three

stylized sprays. Condition: Good con ...[more]

367

A SMALL FAMILLE ROSE MEDALLION VASE China, 19 th century. The porcelain baluster vase with a lobbed mouth and applied on

the neck with a chilong and Buddhist lions. Painted in bright enamels with court scenes within shaped medallions on a ground with floral

motifs and auspicious symbols. Conditi ...[more]

368

A FAMILLE ROSE PORCELAIN 'LOTUS' LIBATION CUP, GUANGXU China, dated 1906. Molded in the shape of a lotus flower, the

interior and exterior walls enameled in shades of rose. A small drainage hole in the well placed within a lime green reserve connects to

the hollow stem of lime green enamel, finishe ...[more]

369

A LARGE "NINE PEACHES" PORCELAIN VASE, GUANGXU MARK China, late Qing Dynasty to Republic Period (1880 - 1920). The

large baluster porcelain vase with polychrome enamels, depicting the famous motif of nine peaches, flower tendrils and the Chinese

character for happiness. The base is painted with a G ...[more]

370

A PAIR OF BLUE AND WHITE, IRON-RED AND GILT 'DRAGON' DISHES, GUANGXU MARK AND PERIOD China, 1875-1908. Each

with shallow rounded sides rising from a short tapering ring foot to a slightly everted rim, the interior painted with four evenly spaced

iron-red and gilt dragon roundels, with a key-fret bo ...[more]

371

A 'WUFU' BOWL, GUANGXU MARK AND PERIOD China, 1875-1908. The deep rounded sides rising from a short ring foot to a thick

everted rim. With a six-character mark da Qing Guangxu nianzhi to the recessed base in underglaze blue and of the period.

Provenance: Old Austrian private collection. Condi ...[more]

372

A BLUE AND WHITE AND ENAMELED PORCELAIN 'RICE GRAIN' BOWL, GUANGXU MARK AND PERIOD China, Guangxu period

(1875-1908). Decorated with a band of pierced foliate diaper covered with a clear glaze, creating a translucent 'rice grain' effect, subtly

painted with enamels to the exterior, below a band wit ...[more]

373

A LARGE AUBERGINE-GLAZED 'BOMBE' TRIPOD CENSER, QING DYNASTY China, 18 th to early 19 th century. The compressed

globular body supported on three tapered feet, the lipped rim raised on a waisted neck and set with two loop handles, covered overall in

a rich and iridescent glaze of deep and glossy ...[more]

374

A SACRIFICAL BLUE GLAZED PORCELAIN TIANQIUPING VASE, LATE QING China, late Qing dynasty (1644-1912). Thickly potted

with a tall cylindrical neck rising from a globular body, the exterior walls covered with a lustrous layer of sacrificial blue stopping in a neat

line along the rim where the colorles ...[more]

375

A POWDER BLUE-GROUND FAMILLE VERTE SQUARE BALUSTER VASE, LATE QING DYNASTY China, 19 th century. Decorated

on each side with two panels, the upper rectangular panels depicting scenes with various immortals and the lower square panels with

alternating mountain landscapes and antiques motifs, the ne ...[more]

376

A FAMILLE VERTE ENAMELED PORCELAIN BRUSHPOT, QING DYNASTY China, 19th century. Of cylindrical form, painted in vivid

green, yellow, aubergine and blue enamels, as well as in iron-red, black and gold. The glaze is covering the interior and exterior walls as

well as the circular depression at the cen ...[more]

377 withdrawn

378

A FAMILLE ROSE ENAMELED PORCELAIN 'COURT LADY' SCENT BOX, QING DYNASTY China, 19 th century. Of rectangular form,

painted in bright enamels to the front and reverse with a court lady at a desk, daydreaming to one side and reading to the other, above

and below flowering plum branches, the shortest ...[more]

379

A FAMILLE ROSE PORCELAIN CISTERN WITH COVER AND BASIN China, late Qing Dynasty (1644-1912). The flat-backed cistern of

pear shape with a lobbed basin and domed cover, surmounted by a figural knob depicting a Buddhist lion painted in iron red. The body

is decorated with enameled panels divided by gi ...[more]

380

A PAIR OF TWO CHINESE PORCELAIN CUPS China, 19 th century. The two porcelain cups with hand painted polychrome enamels,

depicting the famous tale of the eight immortals crossing the sea. Condition: Overall fine condition. One cup with a chip and emerging

hairline, partly touched-up. Provenanc ...[more]

381

A GE-TYPE CRACKLED 'BAMBOO' BOTTLE VASE China, Qing Dynasty (1644-1912). The compressed globular body is surmounted

by a tall cylindrical neck with three horizontal ribs, spaced further apart than the ribs at the body, and tapering to the wide rounded

mouth, covered overall in a celadon glaze suffu ...[more]

382

A LARGE PORCELAIN FAMILLE ROSE 'BAJIXIANG' TRIPOD INCENSE BURNER China, late Qing Dynasty (1644-1912). Apocryphal

Jiaqing seal mark in a horizontal line in iron red. The globular body with pierced upright curved handles on each side and three stoutly

rounded cabriole legs. The censer is sturdily po ...[more]

383

A QINGBAI PORCELAIN BOWL WITH INCISED DECORATION China, late Qing Dynasty (1644 - 1912). The even Qingbai glazed

porcelain bowl with finely incised decorative patterns on the inside. Condition: Good condition with a chip to the rim. Provenance:

Austrian private collection. Weight: 369 g Di ...[more]

384

A BLUE AND WHITE GINGER JAR, QING China, 19th century. The ginger jar of an ovoid shape with an intense, deep cobalt blue

painting of a court scene with four attendants with bamboo and craggy rocks. With an associated old hardwood lid with pierced shou

characters, a symbol of longevity and happines ...[more]

385

A BLUE AND WHITE WARMING BOWL China, Qing dynasty (1644-1912), 19th century. Blue and white porcelain.A very rare warming

bowl executed with a double-wall as well as both spout and sprue, both of which serve as handles and are positioned flush with the

edge. The painting is finely executed and feat ...[more]

386

FIVE DECORATIVE PLATES WITH LANDSCAPES China, Qing dynasty, 19th century. Blue and white porcelain. Very lively painting on

these formally different plates also featuring different depictions. In the middle of the lower-left plate is a willow in the center as well as a

lady with a boy holding a fis ...[more]

387

A SMALL TEAPOT WITH GARDEN SCENE, TWO SMALL BOWLS WITH SAUCERS AND TWO DESSERT PLATES China, Qing

dynasty (1644-1912), 19th century. Blue and white porcelain. A distinctive teapot with a spherical form on a ring-shaped foot, curved

handle and slightly vaulted lid, on each of which is a peach - symb ...[more]

388

FLAT PLATE China, Qing Dynasty, 19th century. Blue and white porcelain. Fourfold lobed plate on a perfectly flat bottom. The Shanshui

motif is here particularly finely painted with skilfull strokes, the temple roofs partly widely flared, edges with wavy border. Condition:

Some minor porcelain fi ...[more]

389

TWO DEEP BOWLS AND A MATCHING PITCHER China, Qing dynasty, 19th century. Blue and white porcelain. Two attractive bowls

with characteristic lobes on the edge separated by deep recesses so as to create a charming, blossom-like effect. The paintings, both

inside and outside, have a strong blue color. ...[more]

390

A BLUE AND WHITE PORCELAIN 'DRAGONS' TULIP VASE, QING DYNASTY China, 19 th century. The vase decorated in

underglaze blue, the main body with sinuously coiled dragons above crashing waves and surrounded by clouds and flames, the

shoulders with a diapered band with oval reserves containing flowers, ...[more]

391

A BLUE AND WHITE PORCELAIN BALUSTER VASE AND COVER China, Qing Dynasty (1644-1912). Painted in underglaze blue with

dense interlocking flowers and spiraling tendrils, the neck with a stylized ruyi band and the bottom with a band of lappets. The underside

exhibits an apocryphal Chenghua mark within ...[more]

392

A LARGE BLUE AND WHITE PORCELAIN YEN YEN VASE China, 19 th century. Of baluster form and finely painted in attractive

shades of blue with fishermen in a mountainous river landscape with numerous trees and pavilions. Apocryphal Chenghua mark withing

a double circle to the underside. Condition: G ...[more]

393

A 'TROMPE L'OEIL' PORCELAIN DOUBLE-GOURD VASE WITH A CICADA, BY MIDDLE KINGDOM PORCELAIN China. Thinly

potted and covered entirely with a white glaze except for the foot ring, a cicada neatly painted in shades of black and yellow enamel,

crawling up the lower lobe. The recessed circular base is ins ...[more]

394

A COPPER-RED GLAZED DISH, DAOGUANG MARK AND PERIOD China, 1821-1850. The shallow rounded sides rising from a

tapered short foot rim, covered overall in a dark red glaze thinning to white at the rim, the base with a clear glaze and an underglaze-

blue Daoguang seal mark and of the period. Provenanc ...[more]

395

A LARGE FLAMBE-GLAZED 'SACRED MOUNTAINS' VASE, LATER QING TO REPUBLIC China, 1820-1940. The thickly potted

baluster vase is covered to the flaring neck and rounded shoulder with a streaked reddish-purple and blue glaze, attractively dripping to

a grayish white in the lower section, above a thinner ...[more]

396

A LIDDED PORCELAIN JARDINIÈRE WITH FLORAL DECORATION China, 19th century. The body applied with two handles and

decorated in polychrome enamels with various flowers and butterflies, depicting a flower meadow. The wooden lid surmounted by a

soapstone knob shaped as a lingzhi. Fitted with a fine woo ...[more]

397

AN ATTRACTIVE DEHUA PORCELAN OBJECT WITH CRAB China, 19th century. The figural object consisting of a lobed bowl holding

a large crab amidst lotus buds. Condition: Overall very good condition with very little fritting to the rim. Provenance: A noted German

private collection, acquired at Na ...[more]

398

A DEHUA BLANC DE CHINE FIGURE OF A WARRIOR China, late 19th to early 20th century. Finely molded as a bearded warrior on

top of a rocky base. His voluminous robe is flowing and his right hand is raised in a determined gesture. Condition: Good condition,

minor damage to one finger. Provenance: ...[more]

399

A MONOCHROME TURQUOISE GLAZED PORCELAIN SOLIFLORE VASE, QING DYNASTY China, Qing dynasty (1644-1912). The

baluster body rising from a short spreading foot to a rounded shoulder with a slightly waisted neck, covered overall with a turquoise

glaze darkening in the edges. Condition: Overall good co ...[more]

400

A BISCUIT PORCELAIN FO DOG IN A TURQUOISE-BLUE GLAZE, 19TH CENTURY China, 19th century. The Buddhist lion, with a

snarling expression, is covered in a very attractive turquoise-blue craquelure glaze and is holding down his pup with his right paw.

Condition: Mint condition. Provenance: From the ...[more]

401

A CORAL GLAZED 'CHILONG' CENSER China, 19 th century. The coral glazed censer rising from a splayed foot to a slightly everted

rim, the two handles are formed by chilong dragons confronting each other. Condition: With manufacturing flaws, few chips, and

restorations as well as touch ups mainly ...[more]

402

A PAIR OF DOCAI PORCELAIN DISHES China, late Qing Dynasty (1644-1912). Painted in deep blue under the glaze to the central

roundel, rim and exterior with flower and foliate scroll. The central medallion encircled by figural scenery hand painted in polychrome

enamels over the glaze showing courtiers ...[more]

403

A PAIR OF YELLOW GLAZED BRUSHPOTS WITH APPLIED DECORATIONS, LATE QING China, late Qing dynasty (1644-1912).

Each of cylindrical form, covered overall in a lemon-yellow glaze, and applied in relief with a blossoming plum tree with buds and flowers

to one side and a lone butterfly to the other, the r ...[more]

404

A 'CAFE AU LAIT' GLAZED PORCELAIN BRUSHPOT WITH FINE SHAN-SHUI PAINTING China, Qing dynasty. The cylindrical

brushpot covered in a light cafe au lait glaze, with serene painting of shan-shui, with a stream, pavilions, mountains and trees. With an

apocryphal four-character Qianlong reign mark. Con ...[more]

405

A TEADUST-GLAZED GARLIC-MOUTH PORCELAIN VASE China, Qing Dynasty (1644-1912). The ovoid body rising from a short foot

to a tall slender neck with a garlic-head mouth applied with a pair of sinuous chilong, covered overall in an appealing deep green glaze.

The underside with a Qianlong mark of the p ...[more]

406

A SMALL WUCAI POCELAIN DISH China, late Qing Dynasty (1644-1912). The interior delicately decorated in the Wucai palette with

two boy servants in a garden setting, the exterior with flower and peach depictions. The base inscribed in underglaze blue with an

apocryphal six-character WANLI mark within ...[more]

407

A FINE CHINA EXPORT PORCELAIN TEA SET China, late Qing Dynasty to Republic Period (1880 - 1920). The porcelain tea set,

consisting of a cup and saucer with finely hand painted white and polychrome enamels, depicting detailed ornaments and drawings of

birds and flowers. Condition: Good condition ...[more]

408

A LARGE CHINESE EXPORT PORCELAIN FAMILLE ROSE CHARGER China, c. 1900. The charger painted with polychrome enamels

showing a central coat of arms within scattered flowers and bats, the rim with a floral band and the backside similarly decorated. Six-

character seal mark on the underside. Condition: ...[more]

409

A QINGBAI PORCELAIN COSMETIC BOX AND COVER China, Late Qing Dynasty to Republic period (1880 - 1930s). The outside

molded with vertical ribs and the cover showing elegant floral designs in low relief. The interior featuring a composition of lotus blossoms

and small bowls, originally used for cosmet ...[more]

410

A PORCELAIN BALUSTER VASE China, late Qing to Republic period (1880-1930). The baluster vase with the sides tapering to the

cylindrical neck with pierced handles and a trumpet-shaped mouth, painted in polychrome enamels with a children parade, the neck and

bottom decorated with a band of phoenixes ...[more]

411

A GUAN-TYPE GLAZED WATERPOT, TAIBAI ZUN, LATER QING TO REPUBLIC China, c. 1850-1949. Of classic form with rounded

sides rising to a short and slightly flaring neck, covered overall in a pale gray 'orange skin' glaze with delicate crackles, the foot rim

unglazed revealing the dark body. The recessed ...[more]

412

A FAMILLE ROSE DOUBLE GOURD PORCELAIN VASE WITH A RIBBON China, Late Qing Dynasty to Republic Period (1880 - 1920).

The famille rose porcelain vase in the shape of a double gourd, with an elaborate yellow ribbon, molded in high relief, lending it a three-

dimensional character. The fine polychrome e ...[more]

413

A FAMILLE ROSE MEDALLION VASE China, 1900-1920. The porcelain baluster vase painted in bright enamels with phoenixes and

birds amid vegetation within shaped medallions on a ground with floral motifs, auspicious symbols, and butterflies. Condition: Very good

condition with minor wear to enamels. ...[more]

414

A LOBED FAMILLE ROSE 'PHOENIX' PORCELAIN BOWL China, Late Qing Dynasty to Republic period (1880 - 1930s). The deep bowl

with broad lobed rim is hand painted on the exterior with bright enamels to depict two phoenixes amid dense vegetation and rockwork,

the interior with a pair of pumpkins. Bearing ...[more]

415

A PEACH BLOOM PORCELAIN FIGURE OF GUANYIN China, Late Qing Dynasty to Republic period (1880 - 1930s). Seated in

lalitasana on a lotus base, wearing a long flowing robe and an elaborate crown. Covered in an appealing peach bloom glaze. Condition:

Overall good condition, with a chip to base rim a ...[more]

416

A PAIR OF PORCLEAIN JARDINIERES China, Republic period (1912-1949). The lobed sides rising from a short foot. Each hand

painted and printed with the Eight Immortals and companions. The inside and base turquoise glazed and the later with an apocryphal

THONGZHI mark. Condition: Overall good condit ...[more]

417

A FALANGCAI ENAMELED PORCELAIN 'CRANES AND BATS' CUP China, 20 th century. The deep rounded sides painted on the

exterior in thickly applied muted enamels with semi-roundels enclosing cranes holding peaches in their beaks and surrounded by flying

bats and scrolling clouds, the rim gilt and the foo ...[more]

418

A SMALL DOUCAI ENAMELED PORCELAIN 'WUFU' DISH China, 19 th - 20 th century. The shallow rounded sides painted in bright

enamels to the interior with a central roundel enclosing five bats (wufu), a particularly auspicious symbol, in flight above green crashing

waves and below a gnarled tree growin ...[more]

419

A DOUCAI ENAMELED PORCELAIN 'FLORAL' BOWL China, 20 th century. Painted in underglaze blue as well as iron-red and green

enamels to the exterior sides with flowers surrounded by scrolling vines and stiff leaves below a geometric band, the motif repeated to

the well and framed by a double circle, t ...[more]

420

A PAIR OF ROBIN'S-EGG GLAZED VASES China, 20 th century. Consisting of a hexagonal vase in Hu shape with a pair of tubular

handles and apocryphal Yongzheng mark to base, and an unusual lingzhi-shaped vase overgrown by further lingzhi with an apocryphal

Qianlong mark to base. Both covered by a mott ...[more]

421

A FINE BLUE AND WHITE PORCLEAIN EWER China, 20 th century. The pear-shaped body set with a curved spout, a strap handle

and a matching lid attached to the handle by an associated metal and glass bracelet. Boldly painted in graduated tons of cobalt-blue

under the glaze with pomegranate and lotus le ...[more]

422

TWO 'SCENES FROM THE TANG COURT' CYLINDRICAL VASES, REPUBLIC PERIOD China, 1912-1949. Each vase is thinly potted,

slightly translucent, and painted in bright enamels, one depicting Emperor Xuanzong of Tang holding a hossu beside Yang Yuhuan, the

emperor's beloved consort during his later years, a f ...[more]

423

A MOLDED AND ENAMELED PORCELAIN 'COURT LADY AND CHILDREN' VASE, REPUBLIC China, Republic period (1912-1949).

The sides rising from a short ring foot to a waisted neck with trumpet mouth, the shoulder applied with two lion masks with mock ring

handles, the body and neck painted in bright enamels wit ...[more]

424

A CHINESE PORCELAIN 'LANDSCAPE' VASE China, 1946. Of elegant shape, painted in polychrome enamels with a continuous river

landscape depicting minuscule figures on fishing boats and houses amid craggy rockwork and pine trees. With inscribed Chinese

calligraphy as well as a mark to base. Condition: ...[more]

425

A PORCELAIN PLAQUE OF LIU HAI, AFTER WANG QI, REPUBLIC China, Republic period (1912-1949). Depicting Liu Hai wearing a

long flowing robe with cash coins and a double-gourd tied to his waist, smiling cheerfully as he holds up his three-legged toad, which is

attempting to eat one of his earrings. The ...[more]

426

A VERY LARGE 'DRAGON' CHARGER, 20TH CENTURY China, 20th century, apocryphal Qianlong seal mark to base. Skillfully

painted in iron red and with white enamels in Xuantong style with two confronting dragons chasing the flaming pearl. Condition:

Excellent condition with hardly any wear. Provenance ...[more]

427

A QINGBAI SCULPTURE OF GUANYIN China, Late Qing Dynasty to Republic period (1880 - 1930s). The Bodhisattva finely modeled

in porcelain, seated on a double lotus base, the robe falling neatly over the base, the hair covered by a cowl. Coated with a lustrous

glaze of very pale blue, the unglazed base ...[more]

428

A BLUE AND WHITE PORCELAIN 'DRAGON & PHOENIX' DISH China, late Qing to Republic period (1900-1950). Brightly painted in

underglaze blue, the well with a five-clawed dragon and phoenix in flight amid floral scrolls, the exterior and interior rims are similarly

decorated, all reserved on an inten ...[more]

429

A BLUE AND WHITE PORCELAIN 'DRAGON' PLATE China, 20 th century. With shallow rounded sides, painted in underglaze blue on

the show side with a five-clawed dragon amidst flames and lotus sprays within a double-line, the motif repeated in a surrounding frieze

and again on the exterior. The rims with ...[more]

430

A FAMILLE VERTE ENAMELED PORCELAIN 'LOTUS AND PEONY' BOWL China, 20 th century. Painted in bright enamels to the

exterior sides with a pond with bamboo, lotus, and peonies, along with two cranes, one of them in flight, the interior sides painted in

underglaze blue with lotus flowers and leaves sur ...[more]

431

A BLUE GLAZED PORCELAIN VASE WITH LONG NECK China, presumably Republic Period. Consistent, dark blue glaze with a fine

pore structure and some craquelure. At its base, the body spreads out widely, while, at the top, the neck opens up, its mouth tiered.

White glaze inside, dark blue bottom. Condit ...[more]

432

A TURQUOISE-BLUE GLAZED PORCELAIN BUDAI China, Republic period (1912-1949). Budai is shown seated, laughing, and holding

prayer beads. With a seal mark underneath. Condition: Excellent condition. Provenance: British private collection. Weight: 1106 g.

Dimensions: Height 19 cm.

433

A YIXING 'BATS AND PEACHES' LOBED TEAPOT AND COVER, SIGNED WANG XIUHUA China, second half of the 20 th century.

The five-lobed body decorated with two bats in relief centered by the short spout as well as two leaves emanating from the

naturalistically modeled handle in the form of a gnarled peach ...[more]

434

A PAIR OF YIXING TEAPOTS, SIGNED QIAN HONGXIAN China. Each with an arched loop handle above the cover decorated with a

geometric design in relief, an elegantly curved spout, and a circular cover with a central pierced knop, the exterior rim decorated with

scrolling designs in relief, the base with ...[more]

435

A YIXING CERAMIC TEAPOT AND COVER China, 20th century. The hexagonal baluster teapot with a handle in form of a stylized

dragon. The body incised with six reserves, two comprising an inscription and two a landscape, with a four-character seal mark to the

base which reads "Shao You Ting Zhi". Cond ...[more]

436

A YIXING CERAMIC TEAPOT AND COVER China, 18th century. A small model of a Tibetan ewer, duomuhu, the cylindrical body

potted with a raised lobed ´crown´, simplistic handle and spout. Molded with auspicious symbols and peony stalks, the lid shaped as a

chrysanthemum. Condition: Very good conditio ...[more]

437

A PAIR OF LIDDED SAMSON COMPANY VASES France, 19 th century. Both, hexagonal baluster vases are hand painted in

polychrome enamels with floral motifs as well as a raised enamel design in white. Each showing the Samson mark to base. Condition:

Very good condition with minor wear to enamels. Pr ...[more]

438

A SAMSON COMPANY PORCELAIN BASKET France, 19th century. The basket executed in Chinese style, with the upper section

lobed, pierced and with high relief flowers as well as with two applied slender handles. Decorated in polychrome enamels with floral

designs and a coat of arms to each side. Red Edme ...[more]

439

A CHINESE STYLE PORCELAIN BEAKER VASE Europe, 18 th - 19 th century. The vase decorated with polychrome enamels showing

a coat of arms to one side and beribboned objects above a pine branch to the other, all within floral sprays and golden borders of

scrolling foliage and auspicious items. Red co ...[more]

440

AN EMBROIDERED CHINESE SILK TABLE FRONTAL - QING DYNASTY China, Qing dynasty. Silk with silk threads, linen to back. On

the red background silk is a neat embroidery held in green and white hues. Depicted are two peacocks on a branch, peonies and other

flowers. The upper cover shows smaller birds an ...[more]

441

AN CIVIL OFFICIAL EMBROIDERED SILK 'CRANE' RANK BADGE, BUZI, LATE QING China, late Qing dynasty (1644-1912).

Embroidered in satin stitch, the crane facing the sun surrounded by lingzhi-shaped clouds and five flying bats (wufu) as well as flowers

and craggy rockwork, all above crashing waves. With a ...[more]

442

A LARGE SATIN STICH 'DRAGON' PANEL China, Qing dynasty (1644 - 1912). Finely embroidered with four gold-thread dragons

chasing flaming pearls and surrounded by lingzhi-shaped clouds above waves crashing against mountains and floral vessels. On a

midnight blue ground. Condition: Good condition wi ...[more]

443

A LARGE CHINESE WOOLLEN RUG China, 1920-1930. Finely woven carpet with scattered auspicious objects and Buddhist symbols,

within a border of flower-filled vases and scrolling floral sprays. Condition: Good condition with some soiling and wear, localized areas

along the borders with loose threads ...[more]

444A SKY-BLUE EMBROIDERED 'SATIN STITCH' SILK LADY'S ROBE, 1920s China, 1920s The sky-blue silk robe finely embroidered

with flowers. Condition: Very good condition with hardly any wear. Provenance: Czech private collection. Dimensions: Height 111 cm

445

A THANGKA OF BUDDHA AMITABHA, 18TH CENTURY Tibet. Distemper and gold on cloth. Amitabha seated in dhyanasana on a

large pillow, a mandorla and a halo behind him, flanked by White and Blue Tara, with Padmasambhava below with a vajra, crescent

knife, and staff. Provenance: Collection of Karl Ryber ...[more]

446

A THANGKA OF PADMASAMBHAVA Tibet, 18 th - 19 th century. Distemper on cloth. The Indian saint seated on a lotus throne

supported by snow lions, the left hand holding the kapala, and wearing voluminous robes. He is surrounded by various deities,

bodhisattvas and Buddhas. Condition: With wear, s ...[more]

447

A TIBETAN THANGKA DEPICTING BUDDHA SHAKYAMUNI, 19TH CENTURY Tibet, early 19 th century. Painted with tempera on

cloth. The central image depicting Buddha Shakyamuni with his hands in dharmachakra mudra. He is surrounded by lamas,

bodhisattvas and other religious figures. Donor inscription to the b ...[more]

448

A THANGKA OF GURU DRAGPO, 17TH-18TH CENTURY Tibetan-Chinese 17th to 18th century. Distemper and gold color on cloth.

The central figure with three heads, six arms, four feet and outstretched wings holding a vajra, a trident, and other attributes, wearing

snakes as bangles and embracing his consort ...[more]

449

A TIBETAN '100 BUDDHAS' MANDALA THANGKA, LATE 19TH CENTURY Tibet, late 19 th century. Painted with distemper on cloth,

showing five Buddha mandalas, each surrounded by various emanations of Buddha as well as deities and monks. With a silk brocade

frame. Condition: Fair condition with old wear, ...[more]

450

A THANGKA OF CATURBHUJA MAHAKALA Tibet, 18th - 19th century. Finely painted with the four-armed blue Mahakala seated atop

two male figures on a lotus throne, the fierce face with three large bulging eyes, wearing a tiger-skin dhoti, a white ribbon decorated with

scrolls around his shoulders and a f ...[more]

451

A TIBETAN THANGKA DEPICTING BUDDHA AMITABHA, C. 1900-1920 Tibet, c. 1900-1920. Painted with tempera on cloth. The

central image depicting Buddha Amitabha holding an alms bowl in his lap and the other hand in bhumisparsha mudra. He is surrounded

by various religious figures. Condition: Some minor ...[more]

452

A THANGKA OF BUDDHA SHAKYAMUNI Nepal, 19th century. Distemper on cloth. Seated in dhyanasana on a lotus throne, his right

hand lowered in bhumisparsamudra and the left holding an alms bowl, wearing a long flowing monastic robe, surrounded by various

smaller emanations, servants, and arhats. C ...[more]

453

GUAN YU READING THE SPRING AND AUTUMN ANNALS', MING DYNASTY China, 1368-1644. Ink and watercolors on paper.

Signed upper left. Two seals. The famous general seated on an elaborately carved chair and wearing a long coat over a dragon robe as

he reads from the Spring and Autumn annals. With a silk br ...[more]

454

PINE AND CLIFFS', SIGNATURE OF WANG MENG (1308-1385) Ink and watercolors on silk. Dramatically painted with a gnarled pine

tree in front of high towering cliffs, with a small house hidden between them, further cliffs and mountains building up in the background.

With a silk brocade frame and mounted ...[more]

455

A HANGING SCROLL 'SHAN SHUI' PAINTING, QING China, Qing dynasty (1644-1912). Depicting an idyllic landscape scene featuring

a meandering river, a large hut, trees and mountains. Mounted as a scroll with wood roller ends. Signature/inscription in the back in the

upper right corner. Condition: The ...[more]

456

A HANGING SCROLL 'CHRSANTHEMUM AND WILLOW' PAINTING, QING China, Qing dynasty (1644-1912). Ink painting with some

color mounted as a hanging scroll. Depicting a chrysanthemum flower below a willow. Signed and sealed in the upper left corner.

Condition: Good condition, only some minor creases and ...[more]

457

A HANGING SCROLL PAINTING OF A LYCHEE TREE IN THE STYLE OF WU CHANGSHUO China, 20 th century. After Wu

Changshuo (1844-1927). Ink painting with color on paper, mounted as a hanging scroll with wood handles. Depicting an abundant

Lychee branch, with an inscription and three seals. Condition: Ver ...[more]

458

A HANGING SCROLL PAINTING OF A RIVER LANDSCAPE China, 20 th century. Ink painting with color on paper, mounted as a

hanging scroll with plastic handles. Depicting a river landscape with a fisherman on a boat, the top left with calligraphy and a seal.

Condition: Good condition with some creases ...[more]

459

A HANGING SCROLL PAINTING OF A LADY PLAYING A FLUTE China, late Qing Dynasty (1644-1912). Painted in various colors on

paper, mounted as a hanging scroll with wooden handles. Well executed portrait of a noble lady standing, wearing flowing robes and

playing the flute; with calligraphy and sixteen s ...[more]

460

A FINE HANGING SCROLL PAINTING OF A BIRD China, Qing Dynasty (1644-1912). Gouache painting on paper, mounted as a

hanging scroll with wood handles. Finely executed depiction of a bird perched on a blooming branch, with four seals. Condition: The

painting in good condition with minor wear, the mo ...[more]

461

MOUNTAIN LANDSCAPE' BY CHEN SHIZENG China, by Chen Shizeng (1876-1923). Ink and watercolors on paper. The small painting

depicting mountains scattered with trees. The lower left with the artist seal mark. Framed. Condition: Good condition with minor wear

and a tiny crease to edge. Provenance: ...[more]

462

A CHINESE PAINTING OF AN OFFERING China, 18 th century or earlier. Distemper on silk. Finely painted with temper and ink on silk,

depicting an immortal in a grotto being visited by various noble people which bring offerings. The lower left and upper right with various

artist seals. Framed in a Chi ...[more]

463

A GROUP OF SIX SCROLL PAINTINGS China, Qing Dynasty (1644-1912). Ink and watercolors on silk, mounted to brocade coated

paper scrolls. Portrayed are immortals with attendants and other characters amid rocks, pine trees and swirling clouds, each depicting a

different scenery. One scroll bearing the ...[more]

464

A PAINTING OF BUDDHA, QING China, 19th century. Colors and gilding on paper. Imposing depiction of Buddha Avalokiteshvara

seated in dhyanasana on a lotus throne, wearing a magnificent jifu dragon robe. Mounted as a scroll. Condition: Superb colors. Some

losses to paper, creasing. Very minor repa ...[more]

465

CAMELS' A PRINT AFTER WU ZUOREN China, 20 th century. After Wu Zuoren (1908 - 1997). Print on paper, mounted as a hanging

scroll with brocade handles. Depicting four camels, the top left with calligraphy and two seals. Condition: With moldy spots and creases,

the mounting with a tear. Provena ...[more]

466

A TIBETAN MEDICAL CHART, 17TH-18TH CENTURY Tibet. Distemper on cloth. Painted with anatomical diagrams, inscribed and

labeled in Tibetan script, a row of figures of lamas wearing red and orange robes and striking various poses along the top, a mantra

inscribed in large red characters to the reverse ...[more]

467

LANDSCAPE', COPY AFTER NI ZAN (1301-1374) DATED 1937 Ink on paper. Finely painted with a small house nestled between

clusters of trees by a lake or river, with towering cliffs above to the other side of the shore. With a silk brocade mounting and framed

behind glass. Inscriptions: Upper right, s ...[more]

468

MOUNTAIN LANDSCAPE' AND CALLIGRAPHY BY PU TONG (1877-1952) Ink, gold foil, and watercolors on paper. The painting

depicting a house with three figures, a family of husband, wife, and child, beside a cluster of large trees in front of a vast mountain

landscape. The calligraphy with a poem originally ...[more]

469

QUIET LIVING IN A MOUNTAIN SURROUNDED BY CLOUDS', BY LU YANSHAO (1909-1993), DATED 1981 Ink and watercolors on

paper. A virtuoso and expressive landscape study with two small huts in a forest of densely clustered pine trees, with mountains

towering into dark clouds in the background. Inscription ...[more]

470

ZHONG KUI', BY AN ANONYMOUS ARTIST, DATED 1924 Ink and watercolors on paper. Depicting Zhong Kui blissfully asleep, resting

on a large jar spilling its likely intoxicating contents on the ground, a ritual wine vessel (jue) beside him as well. Inscriptions: Inscribed

"As the demons are fleeing fr ...[more]

471

A PAINTING OF A LOTUS FLOWER, DATED 1987 China, Dingmao (1987). Artist signature Zhengming. A fine ink wash painting with

vibrant, rich pink color and depicting a blooming lotus flower. Inscription and two seals to the upper left corner. Framed behind glass.

Condition: Excellent condition. Only ...[more]

472

AFTER QI BAISHI (1864-1957): A HANGING SCROLL PAINTING China, 20 th century. After Qi Baishi. Depicting a lobster and two

catfish. Signature, inscription and red seal to the upper left corner, with another seal in the bottom right corner. Condition: Good

condition, some creases. No roller ends. ...[more]

473

AFTER ZHANG DAQIAN (1899-1983) A large painting with depictions of lotus flowers and leaves on unusual gold paper, in the manner

of Zhang Daqian. Signed and with three seals: Zhang Daqian. Wood roller ends. Condition: Good condition, minor creases. Provenance:

From a European private collectio ...[more]

474

QIAN XUEJING: A HANGING SCROLL PAINTING, 20TH CENTURY China, 20 th century. By Qian Xuejing (dates unknown). Depicting

'sandong tu', the three treasures of winter (shitake, bamboo and radish). With a long inscription to the right and one red seal. Another

red seal in the bottom left corner. With w ...[more]

475

BURCHARDKAI' BY ZHANG XIEXIONG (BORN 1977), DATED 2006 Oil on canvas, mounted on a stretcher. A view of the Container

Terminal Burchardkai in the Port of Hamburg under an almost clear blue sky. Parts of the sewage plant at the Köhlbrandhöft can be

seen in the center, and the Dockland building on ...[more]

476

A GROUP OF FIVE EPHEMERA WITH CHINESE SCENES Europe, early 19 th century. Comprising four black engravings with

Chinese depictions such as Chinese idols and Tartars and one hand colored print. Condition: Good condition with some wear and stains

as well as minor creases to edges. Provenance: ...[more]

477

MANDARIN FOLDING FAN WITH FIGURATIVE SCENES China, late Qing Dynasty (1644-1912). 16 leaves in finest partly figurative

depiction featuring elaborate open-work; deep relief on the outer ribs. Both sides show richly figurative scenes with high dignitaries in a

palace. Painted silk is applied to all ...[more]

478

FIVE SETS OF EARLY CHINESE COMICS China, Macao. Five sets of modern early comics ( manhua ) with 2, 4 or 8 volumes inside.

Executed mostly in black print, with multi-coloured covers. Chinese humorous and narrative drawing began to take on characteristics of

Western-defined cartoons of the period ...[more]

479

A GANDHARAN GREY SCHIST FRAGMENT WITH TWO BODHISATTVAS Ancient region of Gandhara, Kushan period, 1 st -4 th

century. Depicting two bodhisattvas, their wavy hair arranged in topknots, their faces showing serene expressions with benevolent

smiles. Condition: Good condition commensurate with age, ...[more]

480

A PAIR OF KHMER BRONZE PALANQUIN RINGS Khmer Empire, Angkor period, Bayon Style, 13th-14th century. The lower section

with a plain suspension band rising up to Naga and Garuda figures on both sides and terminating with stylized spines of the serpent's

body, the surface with a deep green patina. Th ...[more]

481

A KHMER SANDSTONE HEAD OF VISHNU, PRE RUP STYLE, LATER 10TH CENTURY Khmer Empire, Angkor period, 975-1000.

Wearing an elaborate crown as well as a headband tied around the back of his head, the face with a calm expression with almond-

shaped eyes, gently arched eyebrows, a broad nose, and full lips ...[more]

482

A KHMER SANDSTONE RELIEF OF A DEITY Khmer Empire, Angkor period, 13th-14th century. The deity carved wearing a short

vertical striated sampot , a crown surrounding his hair and surmounted by an ushnisha , the neck and ears adorned with jewelry and in

the right hand holding a club. Condition: V ...[more]

483

A KHMER SANDSTONE VOTIVE PLAQUE OF BUDDHA Khmer Empire, Angkor period, 13th-14th century. Carved seated on a tiered

pedestal, wearing a short loincloth around his waist, a crown surrounding his hair and surmounted by a conical ushnisha , the hands

resting on his knees. All within an elaborate, lob ...[more]

484

A KHMER SANDSTONE RELIEF OF UMA Khmer Empire, Angkor period, 12th-13th century. The voluptuously carved female deity

depicted with large breasts, slender body, and a long sampot. Her face with a benign expression flanked by pendulum earrings, the hair

arranged into a conical headdress secured with ...[more]

485

A KHMER SANDSTONE HEAD OF BUDDHA Khmer Empire, Angkor period, 12th-13th century. Sensitively carved with a serene

expression, the rounded face shows outlined broad lips and a connected brow, all framed by large ears with pendulum earrings. The

hair densely incised. Condition: Very good condition ...[more]

486

A KHMER SANDSTONE HEAD OF BUDDHA Khmer Empire, Angkor period, 12th-13th century. Sensitively carved with a serene

expression, the rounded face shows outlined broad lips and a connected brow, all framed by large ears with pendulum earrings. The

hair densely incised. Condition: Very good condition ...[more]

487

A KHMER SANDSTONE HEAD OF BUDDHA Khmer Empire, Angkor period, 12th-13th century. Sensitively carved with a serene

expression, the rounded face shows outlined broad lips and a connected brow, all framed by the large ears with pendulum earrings. The

hair densely incised. Condition: Very good condi ...[more]

488

A SMALL KHMER SANDSTONE RELIEF OF BUDDHA Khmer Empire, Angkor period, 13th-14th century. Carved seated in an unusual

posture, wearing a short loincloth around his waist, a crown surrounding his hair and surmounted by a conical ushnisha , his face with a

serene expression, and hands resting on his ...[more]

489

A LARGE 'BIRD SHAPE' BRONZE KHMER CONCH SHELL Khmer, Angkor period, late 12 th - early 13 th century. Large and well-cast

conch shell with an impressive flaring tip in a form of a bird head, bordered by flaming leafy scrolls. Spiral base molded with lotus leaf

borders. An interesting relief depic ...[more]

490

A BRONZE KHMER CONCH SHELL Khmer, Angkor period, late 12 th - early 13 th century. Well cast, with a relief depiction of a

dancing Hevajra surrounded by an arched mandorla in the central panel. Flaring tip bordered by flaming leafy scrolls and spiral base

decorated with beaded borders. Conditio ...[more]

491

A KHMER BRONZE GONG Khmer Empire, Angkor period, 14 th -15 th century. The circular gong with two perforations for suspension.

Overall rich malachite-green patina with earthen encrustations. Condition: Good condition commensurate with age. Minor traces of use

and wear, small nicks here and ther ...[more]

492A KHMER-STYLE BRONZE FIGURE OF SHIVA Khmer style, c. 1900-1920, likely a museum copy. Mounted on a wood base.

Condition: Good condition, green verdigris. Provenance: US private collection. Dimensions: Height 17.8 cm

493

A KHMER STYLE BRONZE OF BUDDHA MUCHALINDA The 20th century copy cast with the Buddha seated cross-legged in

Dhyanasana on the coils of Muchalinda, beneath the seven-headed canopy of the serpent king. The face with a serene expression and

a benevolent smile. Condition: Good condition with some we ...[more]

494

A CHAM THAP MAM STYLE SANDSTONE HEAD OF BUDDHA Champa, late 12th to early 13th century. The head is adorned with a

high ornamental headdress and a diadem surmounted by a canopy. Mounted to a recent wooden base. Sculptures of this style are

characterized by a return to hieratic formalism and the sim ...[more]

495

A LARGE WOOD HEAD OF BUDDHA Cambodia, Oudongk, Post Angkor period (1618-1863). Wearing a headdress and ushnisha

carved with floral decor, the serene face with heavy-lidded almond-shaped eyes under thin eyebrows, a thin nose, moustache, subtle

beard, and full lips, flanked by long ears with pendulum ...[more]

496

A LARGE WOOD HEAD OF BUDDHA Cambodia, Oudongk, Post Angkor period (1618-1863). Wearing a headdress and ushnisha

carved with scrolling foliage and a central flower, the serene face with heavy-lidded almond-shaped eyes under thin eyebrows, a thin

nose, moustache, subtle beard, and full lips, flanked ...[more]

497

A LARGE WOOD HEAD OF BUDDHA Cambodia, Oudongk, Post Angkor period (1618-1863). Wearing a headdress and ushnisha

carved with scrolling foliage and a central flower, the serene face with heavy-lidded almond-shaped eyes under thin eyebrows, a thin

nose, moustache, subtle beard, and full lips, flanked ...[more]

498

A LARGE WOOD HEAD OF BUDDHA Cambodia, Oudongk, Post Angkor period (1618-1863). On a wooden base, wearing a headdress

carved with ornamental decor, the serene face with heavy-lidded almond-shaped eyes under connected brows and full lips, flanked by

long ears. With remains of gilding. Condition: W ...[more]

499

A LARGE CARVED WOOD PANEL DEPICTING BUDDHA Cambodia, Oudongk, Post Angkor period (1618-1863). Deeply carved with

Buddha seated in dhyanasana , the hands lowered in dhyanamudra holding an offering, richly adorned with jewelry and flanked by a

halo of flowers and flames. All above dense floral pat ...[more]

500

A BRONZE FIGURE OF A DANCING APSARA Cambodia, 1920. Cast in a lively kneeling posture on a lotus bud, wearing a sampot, a

leaf-shaped pendant collar and an elaborate head dress. Set onto a lac burgaute wood base finely decorated with geometric and floral

patterns of inlaid shell. Condition : Go ...[more]

501

A BRONZE FIGURE OF BUDDHA, MON-DVARAVATI Thailand, 9 th century. Seated in dhyanasana with the hands lowered in

dhyanamudra, the sanghati loosely draped across the broad shoulders, the serene face with downcast eyes and broad mouth, the hair

arranged in tight curls surmounted by a domed ushnisha. ...[more]

502

A BRONZE BUDDHA HEAD, SUKHOTHAI Thailand, Sukhothai period (1238-1438), 15 th century. The fragment of a bronze buddha

head with beautiful aristocratic features, arched eyebrows above heavy-lidded downcast eyes, a broad nose, full lips forming a

benevolent smile and long earlobes. Set onto a recen ...[more]

503

A BRONZE FIGURE OF BUDDHA, RATTANAKOSIN Thailand, Rattanakosin period (1782 - 1932), 19 th century. The lacquer coated

and lacquer bronze buddha figure, sitting on a stone, receiving offerings from a monkey and an elephant. Condition: Good condition with

usual traces of age and wear, the castin ...[more]

504

A BRONZE FIGURE OF A STANDING BUDDHA, RATTANAKOSIN Thailand, Rattanakosin period (1782 - 1932). The gold lacquered,

bronze buddha figure standing on a stepped lotus pedestal, wearing an elaborated robe and jewelry, with both hands raised in

abhayamudra. The finely cast aristocratic facial features ...[more]

505

A LOT WITH THREE BRONZE BUDDHA HEADS Thailand, 17 th - 19 th century. The group of three bonze buddha heads with delicate

cast aristocratic facial features. Mounted on recent wooden pedestals. Condition: As seen on the images with extensive patina and

surface wear. Provenance: German privat ...[more]

506

A LOT WITH FIVE SMALL BRONZE BUDDHA HEADS Thailand, Myanmar, 16 th - 19 th century. This lot comprises a fine 16 th century

bronze fragment of a buddha head, a larger bronze buddha head and three small bronze buddha heads mounted on a recent wooden

base. The two smallest being of Burmese origin, ...[more]

507

A THAI GILT BRONZE FIGURE OF BUDDHA SHAKYAMUNI, RATTANAKOSIN Thailand, 1732-1932. Seated in dhyanasana on an

elaborate stepped base, the hands in bhumisparsamudra, richly adorned in beaded jewelry, the face showing a meditative expression

with downcast eyes and arched eyebrows, flanked by long earl ...[more]

508

A LOT WITH TWO BRONZE BUDDHA FIGURES, 19TH CENTURY Thailand, Myanmar, 19 th century. The smaller bronze buddha

figure dates to Myanmar in the 19 th century and the larger bronze buddha figure is from Thailand in the Rattanakosin period (1782 -

1932). Both showcasing finely cast details and aristo ...[more]

509

A VERY LARGE BRONZE OF A SIAM DANCER Thailand / Siam, c. 1920s. Heavily casted and finely incised figure on a double lotus

base. The depiction is very detailed which shows a high level of craftsmanship quality. The face of the dancer is calm and focused,

graceful hand and body movements interpret t ...[more]

510

A BRASS MOUNTED OZELOT SKULL SMOKER'S SET Thailand/Siam, around 1920. Attributed to ALEX & COMPANY, BANGKOK.

The ozelot skull mounted with brass elements as a smoking set. Fitted with an embossed match holder and multiple removable

compartments as well as striking surface to light the matches a ...[more]

511

A SILVER MOUNTED BEAR SKULL SMOKER'S SET Thailand/Siam, around 1920. Attributed to ALEX & COMPANY, BANGKOK. The

bear skull mounted with silver elements as a smoking set. Fitted with an embossed match holder, multiple removable compartments and

an ashtray as well as striking surface to light the ...[more]

512

A SUKHOTHAI SYTLE BRONZE HEAD OF BUDDHA Thailand, 19th - 20th century. The bronze head cast with aristocratic facial

features, flanked by long earlobes and a curled ushnisha surmounted by a ketumala. Mounted on a recent wood base. Condition: Very

good condition with expected wear. The base repai ...[more]

513

A BRONZE FIGURE OF BUDDHA IN A SHRINE Burma/Myanmar, 18 th - 19 th century. Consisting of two parts and cast in openwork,

the lower part cast as a rectangular open-sided base supporting a standing Buddha. The upper part a multi-tiered roof showing fine

openwork and undulating designs. Remains of ...[more]

514

A UNUSUSAL "THE GREAT DEPARTURE OF THE BUDDHA" BRONZE Burma/Myanmar, Kingdom of Ava, 18 th - 19 th century. The

Great Departure is the traditional term for the departure of Gautama Buddha (c.563-c.483 BCE) from his palace at Kapilavastu to live a

life as an ascetic. This bronze is cast to depic ...[more]

515

A SET OF SEVEN 'HAMSA' WEIGHTS Burma, 19th century. The weights of seven progressive sizes in the shape of a 'hamsa' bird,

standing upright on a pedestal, engraved. Condition: Good condition with wear and few nicks here and there. Provenance: Austrian

private collection. Weight: 7 - 252 ...[more]

516

A TERRACOTTA FIGURE OF A FEMALE DEITY, MAJAPAHIT Java, 13 th -15 th century. Standing in samapada on a stepped

rectangular base, the ornately incised dhoti secured with several florally decorated belts, the floral motifs repeated on the necklace,

earrings, and headdress, the serene face with downc ...[more]

517

A VOLCANIC STONE HEAD OF A BODHISATTVA, JAVA, 10TH-12TH CENTURY Indonesia, central Java, 10 th -12 th century. Finely

carved with sensitively crafted facial features and surmounted by a high chignon with Buddha Amitabha in the front. Mounted on a

modern base. Condition: Very good condition wit ...[more]

518

A FIGURATIVE WHITE MARBLE MINATURE SCULPTURE Indonesia, Tanimbar or Flores Islands, early 20 th century. Carved from

fine white marble to depict a stylized figure of a man, with pierced eyes, broad nose and simplistic arms, the legs and short loincloth

indicated by subtle incisions. Condition: ...[more]

519

THREE TRIBAL FISHBONE FIGURES Indonesia, Flores island, c. 1900. All three carved as seated human figures on a base, two

holding rectangular objects. Condition: Excellent condition with expected surface wear. Provenance: The collection of The Zelnik Istvan

Southeast Asian Gold Museum. Instit ...[more]

520

AN UNUSUAL BRONZE OIL LAMP Southeast Asia, 17 th - 19 th century. Consisting of three parts, rising from a splayed foot and cast

with several ornamental designs and a figure in the central piece depicting a deity on a winged bat-like creature, the top with a simplistic

bowl. Condition: Good co ...[more]

521A LARGE BRONZE AUREOLE Southeast Asia, 19th century. Cast as a flaming aureole. Condition: Good condition with expected wear

and minor manufacturing flaws. Provenance: Austrian private collection. Weight: 1869 g Dimensions: Size 36.5 x 27 cm

522

A STONE INDUS VALLEY STYLE FIGURE OF A MAN 20th century. A work of a sculptor, reminiscent of the famous Indus Valley

human figurines (3300 BCE to 1300 BCE). Of figural shape carved from a mottled orange stone, depicting a standing male figure,

pierced holes for eyes, nose and mouth, large earrings ...[more]

523

A STONE INDUS VALLEY STYLE FIGURE OF A FERTILITY GODDESS 20th century. A work of a sculptor, reminiscent of the famous

Indus Valley human figurines (3300 BCE to 1300 BCE). Of figural shape carved from a mottled white and green stone, depicting a

seated fertility goddess, with broad hips and slender ...[more]

524

AN INDUS VALLEY STYLE STONE FIGURE OF A FERTILITY GODDESS 20th century. A work of a sculptor, reminiscent of the

famous Indus Valley human figurines (3300 BCE to 1300 BCE). Of figural shape carved from a mottled ochre stone, depicting a

standing fertility goddess, with broad hips, slender waist and ...[more]

525

TWO STONE CARVINGS OF FRUITS Southeast Asia, 20 th century. The first carving depicting a pumpkin, the second a Mangosteen,

carved from two different stones. Condition: With small chips and natural stone cracks. One with touch ups. Provenance: The collection

of The Zelnik Istvan Southeast A ...[more]

526

A CARVED STONE DEPICTING A PUMPKIN Southeast Asia, 20 th century. The unique smooth carving depicting a pumpkin, carved

from stone. Note the fine color and stone striations. Condition: Good condition with minor surface scratches and some touch ups.

Provenance: The collection of The Zelnik I ...[more]

527

FIVE SILVER REPOUSSE PLAQUES AS CLOTHING ORNAMENTS Champa, 10 th -12 th century. The plaques with fine repousse

depicting deities surrounded by leafy vines and set with gemstones. Condition: Good condition with traces of age and wear. One

gemstone missing. Provenance: The collection of The ...[more]

528

AN UNUSUAL SILVER BOX Southeast Asia, 17 th - 19 th century. The lidded box of unusual geometrical shape is embossed and

engraved on the multistep lid with floral designs. Condition: Extensive patina and warping, possibly due to being underground or

underwater. Provenance: The collection o ...[more]

529

FOUR SILVER REPOUSSE VOTIVE PLAQUES Burma / Myanmar, 18 th century or earlier. Of rectangular form, each executed in fine

repousse depicting human figures and deities in various scenarios. Condition: Good condition with minor losses and traces of age and

wear. Provenance: The collection of ...[more]

530

A LIDDED SILVER BOX Burma/Myanmar 19 th century. The semi-circular box with hinged lid is embossed and engraved all over with

ornamental designs and birds. The base shows engraved characters. Condition: Overall good condition with manufacturing flaws,

surface wear, nicks and warping. Provena ...[more]

531

A SILVER-PLATED LIDDED BOX Burma/ Myanmar c. 1900. The lidded box embossed and engraved with floral patterns and mythical

animals on the hinged lid and narrow sides. Condition: Good condition with expected surface wear and some Verdigris. Provenance:

The collection of The Zelnik Istvan Sout ...[more]

532

AN OVAL-SHAPED SILVER MEDICINE BOX Burma/Myanmar, 19th century. The oval shaped silver box finely embossed with a

beautiful ornamental design on the lid. Condition: With dents, few manufacturing flaws and surface wear. Provenance: The collection of

The Zelnik Istvan Southeast Asian Gold Muse ...[more]

533

A SILVER MEDICINE BOX PORTRAYING MACCHANU Cambodia, around 1900. The lidded silver box delicately embossed and

incised with floral decor. The lid portraying Macchanu, the son of Hanuman and Suvannamaccha, queen of the mermaids, carrying a

sword in high relief. The base shows engraved characters. ...[more]

534

A SILVER MEDICINE BOX DEPICTING MACCHANU Cambodia, 1900. The lidded silver box finely embossed and incised with floral

decor. The lid depicting Macchanu (son of Hanuman and Suvannamaccha, queen of the mermaids) in high relief and with inset glass

eyes. The base shows engraved characters. Conditio ...[more]

535

A SILVER MEDICINE BOX SHAPED AS A BIRD Cambodia, 1900. The lidded silver box in shape of a bird, showing fine embossed and

incised detail work and inset glass eyes. The base shows engraved characters. Condition: Overall very good condition with minor

surface wear. Provenance: The collection o ...[more]

536

TWO LARGE CAMBODIAN SILVER SPOONS Cambodia, 19th to early 20th century. The handles finely incised with floral and

geometric motifs, the ends of stepped conical form, the bowl of the smaller spoon also neatly incised with floral designs. Condition: Very

good condition with minor traces of age an ...[more]

537

A RITUAL COPPER 'DRAGON' BOWL Vietnam, 17 th - 18 th century. Rising from a circular recessed base and cast with high relief

decoration on the outer wall, showing a pair of dragons in pursuit of the flaming pearl. The underside incised with references to royal

descents of Champa and Vietnam. Co ...[more]

538

A VIETNAMESE LIDDED SILVER BOX Vietnam, late 1900 to 1930. The embossed and incised silver lidded box, depicting demon

faces and floral patterns, a hallmark to the inner rim and collectors numbering at the bottom. The detachable lid adorned with a silver

knob. Condition: Excellent condition with ...[more]

539

A ROSEWOOD AND SILVER JEWERLY BOX WITH COVER AN IVORY HANDLE Vietnam, c. 1920. Of elegant, rectangular form with

two S-shaped walls raised slightly to the top and on the sides. Decorated with silver repousse applications (90 purity) depicting dragons

amongst clouds to the top of the cover and flora ...[more]

540

A WOOD AND SILVERED METAL CAPARISONED ELEPHANT Thailand, 1920-1930. The elephant is carved from wood and

embellished with an engraved silvered metal caparison and tusks. Makers numbering to the elephant's belly. Condition: Good condition

with minimal surface wear. Provenance: The collection ...[more]

541

A WOOD AND GOLD FOIL KRIS DAGGER Indonesia, 18th - 19th century. The double-edged steel blade with a wood hilt in the form of

a deity, covered in bright gold foil and inlaid with gemstones respectively glass cabochons. The wood scabbard carved and covered in

gold foil and set with gemstones respect ...[more]

542

A BHUTANESE DAGGER Bhutan, 17th - 18 th century. A flat, curved steel blade widening towards the center with a horn handle. The

wood and leather sheath applied with gold repousse plaques neatly incised to depict figural and floral designs. Condition: With expected

wear, the leather with areas o ...[more]

543

THREE TRIBAL IVORY PECTORALS India / Myanmar, Nagaland, 1900 - 1920. The first of simplistic design and with a beautiful

reddish patina, the second shaped as an alligator and the third showing fine amber patina, carved with two lizards. Condition: Good

condition with minor natural age cracks and ...[more]

544

A LARGE DRY LACQUER TIFFIN CARRIER Burma, 1880. The beautiful gold and black lacquered five-tiered tiffin within a wooden

frame carrier handle, depicting delicately rendered floral motifs and Singha lions on a coil of chu-pan backdrop. The tiffin topped with a

cup set on a shallow plate, surmounted ...[more]

545

A 'HUMANOID' BONE FIGURE Indonesia, early 20 th century. Abstracted human figure on top of a spade shape. Mounted to a recent

wooden base. Condition: Good condition with minor surface wear and scratches. Provenance: The collection of The Zelnik Istvan

Southeast Asian Gold Museum. Institution ...[more]

546

A RITUAL WHITE CORAL MASK Indonesia, Flores Island, late 19 th century. The heavy mask is made from fossilized coral and

expressively carved with prominent nose and cheekbones. Condition: Overall good condition with notches all around, a larger one to the

nose. Provenance: The collection of ...[more]

547

TWO STAG ANTLER CARVINGS OF BUDDHA Thailand, 20th century. Cleverly carved, adapting and preserving the horn's original

form. The Buddha shown reclining and with a long flowing robe. Condition: Ver good condition with natural material flaws. Provenance:

The collection of The Zelnik Istvan Sou ...[more]

548

A VERY LARGE WOODEN COLUMN WITH MATCHING CROSSBEAM, SOUTHEAST ASIA, 100 YEARS OLD! Southeast Asia,

around 1900. Solid wood, carved of several pieces, very nice patina, overall and extremely rare and attractive work. Condition: Old

wear, traces of use, age cracks, losses, some modern electrical f ...[more]

549

A GROUP OF THREE IVORY HAIRPINS Champa, 18 th - 19 th century. All three with carved finials. Condition: Good condition with

expected traces of use and wear as well as few age cracks and small chips to the tips. Provenance: Ex-Collection of The Zelnik Istvan

Southeast Asian Gold Museum. In ...[more]

550

TWO BURMESE IVORY BANGLES Burma/Myanmar 19 th century. The simplistic tribal bangles show a smooth surface and a beautiful

shiny amber and honey patina. Condition: Good condition with expected surface wear and scratches as well as natural old craquelure.

Provenance: The collection of The Ze ...[more]

551

A BURMESE IVORY BANGLE Burma/Myanmar 19 th century. The simplistic tribal bangle shows a smooth surface and a beautiful shiny

honey patina. Condition: Good condition with expected surface wear and scratches as well as natural old craquelure. Provenance: The

collection of The Zelnik Istvan So ...[more]

552

A TRIBAL ELEPHANT IVORY RING Southeast Asia, 19 th century or earlier. The ethnic ring carved with an elephant shows a beautiful

deep amber patina. Condition: With some age cracks, a small chip and a part of the trunk broken. Provenance: The collection of The

Zelnik Istvan Southeast Asian Go ...[more]

553

A TRIBAL 'COCODRILE' IVORY RING Southeast Asia, 19 th century or earlier. The ethnic ring carved with a crocodile shows a

beautiful deep amber patina. Condition: Good condition with some age cracks and two small chips. Provenance: The collection of The

Zelnik Istvan Southeast Asian Gold Mus ...[more]

554

A TRIBAL 'TIGER' IVORY RING Southeast Asia, 19 th century or earlier. The ethnic ring carved with a recumbent tiger shows a

beautiful deep amber patina and extensive crazing. Condition: Very good condition with only a microscopic chip. Provenance: The

collection of The Zelnik Istvan Southea ...[more]

555

A TRIBAL 'ELEPHANT' IVORY RING Southeast Asia, c. 1900. The ethnic ring carved with an elephant and with an attached string for

better grip. Condition: Very good condition with only minimal wear. Provenance: The collection of The Zelnik Istvan Southeast Asian

Gold Museum. Institutional art co ...[more]

556

A TRIBAL BONE HAIR ORNAMENT Flores, Indonesia, 19 th to early 20 th century. With 18 rounded teeth, carved to upper section with

three stylized human figures. Metal stand included. Condition: Good condition with extensive surface wear. Provenance: The collection

of The Zelnik Istvan Southe ...[more]

557

A FIGURAL TRIBAL IVORY HAIRPIN Indonesia, Tanimbar Island, c. 1900. Crafted from two ivory pieces, in shape of a stylized human

figure. The smaller piece worked as a detachable mask with wooden eyes that also work as joint to the figure's body. Condition: Good

condition with minor surface wear. ...[more]

558

A TRIBAL BONE HAIR ORNAMENT Flores, Indonesia, 19 th to early 20 th century. With 16 rounded teeth, carved to upper section with

a central stylized human figure enclosed by scrolling decor. Metal stand included. Condition: Good condition with expected surface

wear. Provenance: The collecti ...[more]

559

A BURMESE NAGALAND NECKLACE WITH 35 IVORY BEADS Burma, Nagaland, c. 1900. Composed of 35 oval beads made from

ivory, fine honey patina. Condition: Good condition with traces of wear and few surface scratches. Provenance: The collection of The

Zelnik Istvan Southeast Asian Gold Museum. Institu ...[more]

560

A LOT OF FIFTEEN TRIBAL IVORY BEADS Burma / Myanmar, 19 th century or later. Fifteen ivory tubular beads, slightly different in

shape and decorated with deep, circular grooves. Large central drilling. Condition: Fine conditions with some material losses and

cracks, one longer bead has been re ...[more]

561

A TORTOISESHELL HAIR COMB Indonesia, around 1900. Metal stand included. Condition: With surface wear and small chips.

Provenance: Acquired from a Vietnamese aristocratic family. Then in the collection of The Zelnik Istvan Southeast Asian Gold Museum.

Institutional art collection in Belgium, a ...[more]

562

A TRIBAL TORTOISESHELL HAIR ORNAMENT Indonesia, 19 th to early 20 th century. With 7 teeth, carved to upper section with

ornamental designs. Metal stand included. Condition: Good condition with expected surface wear and scratches. Provenance: The

collection of The Zelnik Istvan Southeast A ...[more]

563

A TRIBAL TORTOISESHELL HAIR ORNAMENT Flores, Indonesia, 19 th to early 20 th century. With 15 teeth, carved to upper section

with a stylized group of human figures. Metal stand included. Condition: With expected surface wear, the head from the central figure

missing. Provenance: The collec ...[more]

564

THREE TORTOISHELL NOSE ORNAMENTS Southeast Asian, around 1900. Of ornamental reticulated shapes and with smooth

surfaces. Condition: Very good condition with few microscopic chips. Provenance: The collection of The Zelnik Istvan Southeast Asian

Gold Museum. Institutional art collection in Be ...[more]

565

A TORTOISHELL NOSE ORNAMENT Southeast Asian, around 1900. Featuring a pair of stylized Tuna (Bonito), with further engraved

and colored decoration. Condition: Good condition with minor surface wear and a small chip. Provenance: The collection of The Zelnik

Istvan Southeast Asian Gold Museum ...[more]

566

A RARE MEHRGARH SEA SHELL BELT South Asia, Pakistan, Mehrgarh (Neolithic period, c. 5500 BC). The belt consists of sea shells

with one bigger rhomboidal piece in the centre and smaller, conical and well-polished pieces gently increasing in size toward the center.

These kind of belt were worn by a h ...[more]

567

A MINIATURE TOOTH TIGER AMULET Thailand, early 19-20 th century. Charming miniature depiction of a tiger sitting on his hind

paws with the head briskly turned upwards. Finely detailed for such a tiny piece, the eyes, nose, ears clearly indicated. With tiny hole to

suspend the amulet on a chain. Th ...[more]

568

LOT WITH 3 FINE BACTRIAN GOLD JEWERLY ITEMS Ancient region of Bactria. Kushan period or earlier, 100 BC-100 AD. The lot

consisting of a gold cloth pin, a gold ring and a gold amulet which resembles a hand with 4 fingers made from ivory. The pin with a

spherical head and central perforation, crowned ...[more]

569

A FINE NECKLACE WITH 35 EARLY PYU BRONZE BEADS AND TWO CLASSICAL MEHRGARH NECKLACES The gold elements

from the early Pyu city-states, c. 2 nd century. The first necklace consisting of 35 Pyu bronze bell-shaped elements, as well as antique

Burmese handmade blue glass beads, tribal red beads, and a ...[more]

570

THREE FINE NECKLACES FROM PAKISTAN (MEHRGARH) AND THAILAND South Asia, Pakistan, Mehrgarh, Neolithic period (c.

4.800-4.500 BC) and Thailand. The first necklace combines three different cultural regions. It consists of delicately shaped, very thin and

small discs beads made from shells, approximate ...[more]

571

TWO MEHRGARH LAPIS LAZULI, STEATITE AND SEA SHELL NECKLACES South Asia, Pakistan, Mehrgarh, Neolithic period (c.

4.800-4.500 BC) and Burma. The first necklace consisting of 26 handmade rhomboidal steatite whitish beads as well as 21 handmade

deep-blue lapis lazuli beads from Badakshan in Afghanista ...[more]

572

TWO FINE IRRAWADDY GLASS NECKLACES Burma. Each of the necklaces with 5 strands of glass beads in charming hues of blue

and green. Handmade beads increasing in size towards the center. Found in Irrawaddy River Basin in Burma, the countries largest and

most important commercial waterway. One necklace ...[more]

573

SIXTY! INDUS VALLEY BEADS AND SEALS Indus Valley, 3 rd -2 nd Millennium BC. The lot comprising beads and seals of different

shapes, including stamp seals, round, and cylinder beads showing a variety of materials: lapis lazuli, stone, rock crystal and other

gemstones. Some with characters or mythol ...[more]

574

A FINE LOT WITH TEN ANCIENT AMETHYST BEADS Samon Valley culture, 800 BC - 200 AD. A charming lot with ten beads in a rare

barrel shape, with small and flattened nubs to the ends, carved from translucent amethyst of a beautiful violet and light-lavender color

with white engravings. Brilliantly polis ...[more]

575

TWENTY PYU CARNELIAN BEADS Pyu city-states, c. 10th century. Carved from carnelian in floral shapes. Condition: Good condition

commensurate with age. Natural imperfections to the stone. Provenance: The collection of The Zelnik Istvan Southeast Asian Gold

Museum. Institutional art collection ...[more]

576

AN AMAZING LOT OF TWENTY-FIVE ANTIQUE ROCKCRYSTAL BEADS Burma/ Myanmar region, late Pyu city states, 10 th -11th

century. A beautiful lot consisting of twenty-five melon-shaped, varying in size beads, carved from translucent rock crystal with some

natural inclusions. Central drilling showing ancien ...[more]

577

A LOT OF FOURTEEN ANCIENT ROCKCRYSTAL BEADS Burma/ Myanmar region, Pyu city states (200-1000 AD). A beautiful lot

consisting of fourteen, tubular and faceted beads, slightly different in size and carved from translucent rock crystal with a slightly

yellowish hue. Central drilling showing ancient to ...[more]

578

TEN LARGE BURMESE AGATE BEADS Burma/Myanmar 19 th century or earlier. Of different shapes and decorated with geometric

designs, using a white slip. Condition: Good condition with traces of wear and natural imperfections. Provenance: The collection of The

Zelnik Istvan Southeast Asian Gold M ...[more]

579

A MIXED LOT OF 55 BURMESE BEADS Burma, Pyu States, the agate beads in the lot dating to approx. 1000 - 1200 AD. Carved from

various materials including agate, wood and glass and decorated with geometric designs. Condition: Good condition with traces of wear.

Provenance: The collection of The ...[more]

580

AN INTERESTING LOT OF NINE ANCIENT ROCKCRYSTAL BEADS Burma/ Myanmar region, Pyu city states (200-1000 AD). A

beautiful lot consisting of nine, quite large, biconical and faceted beads, slightly different in size and carved of translucent rock crystal.

Central drilling showing ancient toolmarks. ...[more]

581

AN OLD AGATE INTAGLIO SEAL IN RING SETTING Burma/ Myanmar region, presumably Pyu city states (200-1000 AD) or later. The

ring with a modern silvered setting with carved, ornamental decoration to the sides, the ring top bearing the intaglio seal of ancient

character cut from a milky-white agate. ...[more]

582

A PYU BANDED AGATE 'TIGER' TALISMAN Burma/ Myanmar, Pyu city states (200-1000 CE). The translucent agate of a reddish-

orange colour with white bands and natural darker inclusions. Carved as a tiger with the back arched and the front paws extended

forward as it is preparing to pounce its prey. Centr ...[more]

583

A SMALL PYU HONEY-AGATE 'ELEPHANT' TALISMAN Burma/ Myanmar, Pyu city states (200-1000 CE). Well-polished agate of a

nice warm orange hue, hand carved in the shape of an elephant with a short and lowered trunk. Central drilling showing ancient

toolmarks and allowing for suspension as a pendant. Simp ...[more]

584

A SMALL PYU ROCK CRYSTAL 'ELEPHANT' TALISMAN Burma/ Myanmar, Pyu city states (200-1000 CE). The translucent stone of

good clarity with some natural inclusions, carved as an elephant with a short and lowered trunk. Large piercing through the mouth and

tail allowing for suspension as a pendant. The h ...[more]

585

A PYU ROCK CRYSTAL TALISMAN OF A TIGER WITH CUB IN ITS MOUTH Burma/ Myanmar, Pyu city states (200-1000 CE). The

translucent stone of good clarity with some natural inclusions, finely carved as a tiger with a cub in its mouth, a rare depiction. Large

piercing through the collar and back side allowin ...[more]

586

A PYU AGATE 'TIGER' TALISMAN Burma/ Myanmar, Pyu city states (200-1000 CE). Translucent agate stone of an intense reddish-

orange hue with natural, white, and milky white inclusions. Hand carved in the form of a crouching tiger. Central drilling showing ancient

toolmarks and allowing for suspension ...[more]

587

A ROCK CRYSTAL 'ELEPHANT' TALISMAN Burma/ Myanmar, 19 th century or earlier. Well-polished and translucent talisman carved

in the shape of an elephant with a short and lowered trunk. Central drilling showing ancient toolmarks and allowing for suspension as a

pendant. The holes are handmade, irregu ...[more]

588

A RARE AGATE 'COMB' PECTORAL Cambodia, c. 1000 years old. A beautiful and rare ancient agate bead that is often referred to as

comb or wing shaped. The stone is translucent and of dark chocolate colour, the surface is brilliantly polished and nice to touch. Central

drilling showing ancient toolmark ...[more]

589

AN AMAZING LOT OF NINETEEN ANTIQUE CARNELIAN BEADS South East Asia, presumably Cambodia, circa 1000 AD or later.

Consisting of nineteen biconical and faceted beads, slightly different in size and carved from semi translucent carnelian. The stones of

interesting hues showing subtle transition from i ...[more]

590

A ROSE-QUARTZ 'TIGER' TALISMAN Samon Valley Culture, 800 BC-200 AD. Quartz with natural greyish inclusions, carved as a tiger

with the back arched and the front paws extended forward as it is preparing to pounce its prey. Central drilling showing ancient

toolmarks and allowing for suspension as a p ...[more]

591

A HUMANOID ROCK CRYSTAL TALISMAN Samon Valley Culture, 800 BC-200 AD. The translucent stone of good clarity with few

natural inclusions, finely carved to represent a human standing upright with distinctive broad nose and prominent lips, the hands folded

on the protruded round belly and the legs clo ...[more]

592

A MOONSHINE STONE 'EGG' GLOWING IN THE DARK South Asia, presumably 2000 years old. An amazing stone with extraordinary

properties considered to be magical, carved in the shape of an egg, brilliantly polished and nice to the touch. Nuan Chan Stone

(Moonshine Stone), also called 'Sea Ghost' or 'Night ...[more]

593

A PAIR OF STONE EARPLUGS Southeast Asia, early 20 th century or earlier. Both carved from a washed-out green stone and incised

with simplistic flowers on both sides. Condition: Very good condition. Provenance: The collection of The Zelnik Istvan Southeast Asian

Gold Museum. Institutional ar ...[more]

594

A FINE NECKLACE WITH EGYPTIAN CARNELIAN BEADS GIFTED TO SHEIKH ALI ABDEL RASSOUL The carnelians from Egypt,

Roman period, 30 BC to 395 AD. The necklace consisting of 41 handmade facetted carnelian beads increasing in size towards the

center as well as small turquoise separation beads from the same ...[more]

595

A FINE NECKLACE WITH FAIENCE EGYPTIAN UDJAT EYE AMULET The Udjat Eye amulet dated to Ptolemaic period in Egypt (332-

30 BC). The Udjat Eye was considered to be the most powerful protection against evil, bad luck and misfortune. Surrounded by circular

and flat modern beads in a beautiful turquoise co ...[more]

596

AN IMPRESSIVE AND HEAVY SAHARA DESERT AND GLASS BEADS NECKLACE The region of Sahara. Stone beads probably

dated to Neolithic period (c. 8000 to 4000 BC). The necklace consisting of 13 hand drilled massive stone beads in a beautiful reddish-

sand tone on a chain made of much smaller indigo blue handm ...[more]

597

A FINE KHMER NECKLACE Khmer Empire, 14 th -16 th century. Striking beauty of vivid, orange-brown delicate terracotta beads

placed on 5 parallel cords. Additionally, the necklace is decorated with 2 larger circular beads from Indonesia and six light-green and

middle in size ending beads from India. ...[more]

598

FIVE SINGLE GANDHARA STYLE EARRINGS Ancient region of Gandhara, c. c. 3rd BC-2nd cent. First in the group is a single earring

casted from massive gold and decorated with extensive granulate work. The elaborate opening mechanism is fully functioning. The

second golden earring also casted from massiv ...[more]

599

FIVE GANDHARAN INTAGLIO SEALS Ancient region of Gandhara, 4th-5th century. Consisting of four rock crystal seals with busts and

one green glass seal with a human silhouette. Condition: With traces of age and wear as well as few chips. Provenance: The collection

of The Zelnik Istvan Southeast ...[more]

600

A BRONZE INTAGLIO RING DEPICTING A MYTHICAL BEAST Ancient region of Gandhara, 7 th - 8 th century. The top with a

beautifully worked intaglio depicting a mythical beast reminiscent of a guardian lion. Condition: Very good condition with traces of wear

of age. Provenance: The collection of T ...[more]

601

A BRONZE INTAGLIO RING DEPICTING NANDI Ancient region of Gandhara, 7 th - 8 th century. The top with a beautifully worked

intaglio depicting Nandi, the gate-guardian deity of Kailasa, the home of Lord Shiva. Condition: Very good condition with traces of wear

of age. Provenance: The collecti ...[more]

602

A BRONZE INTAGLIO RING WITH A HUNTING LION Ancient region of Gandhara, 7 th - 8 th century. The top with a beautifully worked

intaglio depicting a hunting lion with his prey. Condition: Very good condition with traces of wear of age. Provenance: The collection of

The Zelnik Istvan Southeas ...[more]

603

AN OLD AGATE INTAGLIO SEAL OF A HORSE Ancient region of Gandhara, 7-9 th century. Small intaglio seal plate of oval shape,

carved from a semi-translucent agate stone of a dark-chocolate color. With the silhouette of a horse with the head bent to the ground, as

he were grazing on grass, engraved to ...[more]

604

A CHAM GOLD EARRING Champa 10th -13th century. Executed with fine gold thread decoration. The hook with attached soil from the

excavation site. Condition: With traces of age and soil encrustation. Provenance: Ex-Collection of The Zelnik Istvan Southeast Asian

Gold Museum. Institutional art co ...[more]

605

A CHAM GOLD RING WITH GEMSTONE Champa, 9th - 10th century. The thin ring set with a gemstone. Condition: The ring band

broken. Provenance: Ex-Collection of The Zelnik Istvan Southeast Asian Gold Museum. Institutional art collection in Belgium, acquired

from the above. Weight: 0.91 g Dime ...[more]

606

TWO CHAM SILVER HAIRPINS Champa, late 18 th century. One pin with a carved triangular finial, the other worked with silver wire.

Condition: Good condition with expected traces of use and wear. Provenance: Ex-Collection of The Zelnik Istvan Southeast Asian Gold

Museum. Institutional art coll ...[more]

607

A SILVER HAIRPIN Champa, 18th - 19th century. The pin with a circular finial and applied cone shaped elements connected with a

silver chain. Condition: Good condition with expected wear. Provenance: Ex-Collection of The Zelnik Istvan Southeast Asian Gold

Museum. Institutional art collection i ...[more]

608

A SILVER WAR TALISMAN Siam, Ayutthaya Kingdom, 14 th -16 th century. The protective talisman probably with a sacred text inside.

Condition: With traces of age and wear. Provenance: Ex-Collection of The Zelnik Istvan Southeast Asian Gold Museum. Institutional art

collection in Belgium, acqui ...[more]

609

A SILVER BANGLE Cambodia, 19 th century. The Bangle with both ends cast as a grooved element with spiked top. Condition: Good

condition with expected wear. Provenance: Ex-Collection of The Zelnik Istvan Southeast Asian Gold Museum. Institutional art collection

in Belgium, acquired from the a ...[more]

610

POLYCHROME NAL WARE CERAMIC POT Indus Valley, Pakistan, Nal culture (around 3100-2700 BCE). A biconical ceramic pot with

polychrome geometric frieze of concentric circles and lines to the body. Dark-brown, red and yellow paint still visible. The pot was

wheel-made which is characteristic only for f ...[more]

611

ANGKOR PERIOD KHMER CERAMIC ZOOMORPHIC VESSEL - 12th/13th CENTURY Khmer Empire, Angkor Period - 12th to 13th

century. Zoomorphic vessel with opening at the back and incised features. Condition: Good condition with few small chips Provenance:

Austrian private collection. Dimensions: 9 x 7 x ...[more]

612

ANGKOR PERIOD KHMER CERAMIC ZOOMORPHIC VESSEL - 12th/13th CENTURY Khmer Empire, Angkor Period - 12th to 13th

century. Zoomorphic vessel which was obviously found at sea due to the encrustation and remains of shells visible on the outer surface

and the interior. Depicted is a mythical beast with a R ...[more]

613

ANGKOR PERIOD KHMER CERAMIC HUMANOID VESSEL - 12th/13th CENTURY Khmer Empire, Angkor Period - 12th to 13th

century. Humanoid vessel in shape of a grotesque man with bulging eyes and protruding ears. His stylized hands are folded at his belly.

Low-fired stoneware, partial black glaze. Condition: ...[more]

614

SI SATCHANALAI FIGURINE OF A RIDER - 14th / 15th CENTURY Thailand / Si Satchanalai /Sukhothai Province - 14th to 15th

century. Earthy figurine of a grotesque rider, seated on a mythical being with a curved tail. Condition: Very good condition with usual

traces of age and wear Provenance: Aus ...[more]

615

A CERAMIC VASE WITH SNAKE Laos, 19th century. The globular body with a tall neck, applied with a coiled snake clambering

towards the flaring mouth, the shoulders with incised leaf design. Condition: Good condition, with expected abrasions and wear.

Provenance: Ex-Collection of The Zelnik Istv ...[more]

616

A BRONZE OIL HOLDER IN THE FORM OF A BIRD Cambodia, Post Angkor period 15 th -17 th century. The stylized bird-shaped

holder is decorated with carved grooves to the body, neck, and tail feathers. Condition: Good condition, with expected signs of erosion

and wear to surface as well as a minor n ...[more]

617

BLACK GANDHARAN VESSEL Gandhara region, c. 3rd BC-2nd cent. Black burnished ceramic narrow-waisted vessel (possibly a jug)

on a small foot is made from clay and decorated with concentric slim bulges running horizontally around the vessel. Found at

Pushkalavati, the first capital of Gandhara region. ...[more]

618

A PORCELAIN FLASK WITH SILVER MOUNTING FOR ISLAMIC MARKET Vietnam, 19 th century. A blue and white porcelain flask

with a simple floral and geometric decoration. The silver mounting applied to the neck and the pointy stopper connected to the body with

a small chain. The rim of the base also applie ...[more]

619

WATERCOLOR WITH FLOWER STILL LIFE - COPY AFTER LE PHO (1907-2001) Vietnam, 20th century. Watercolor on paper,

framed. Bright still life painting showing a vase with flowers, artist signature to the lower left. Condition: Good condition, the frame

scratched and with losses. Provenance: Austrian ...[more]

620

A CAMBODIAN "LIFE OF BUDDHA" PAINTING Cambodia, 1900-1930. Distemper on cloth. The central image depicts Buddha

meditating under the Bodhi tree and five monks praying. He is surrounded by oval reserves containing the historic phases of Siddhartha

Gautama both before and after his enlightenment. ...[more]

621

A CAMBODIAN "LIFE OF BUDDHA" PAINTING Cambodia, 1900-1930. Distemper on cloth. The central image depicts Buddha

meditating under the Bodhi tree and two disciples bringing offerings. He is surrounded by oval reserves containing the historic phases of

Siddhartha Gautama both before and after his enli ...[more]

622

AN ABSTRACT PAINTING OF BIRDS Cambodia, 20th century. Illegibly signed to the lower right corner. Oil on canvas, mounted on a

stretcher. The abstract polychrome painting crafted with many thick overlapping brushstrokes creating a dense and colorful picture of

birds. Condition: Very good conditi ...[more]

623

FLOATING VILLAGE ON SUNSET' BY SOPHANNARITH (BORN 1960) Sophannarith Thou, one of Cambodia's most prestigious

artists; born in 1960 and student from the Royal Academy of Fine Arts. In 2000 he was acknowledged as an "Honorable Painter" by the

Ministry of Culture of the Kingdom of Cambodia. Oil on c ...[more]

624

LION' BY SOPHANNARITH (BORN 1960) Sophannarith Thou, one of Cambodia's most prestigious artists; born in 1960 and student

from the Royal Academy of Fine Arts. In 2000 he was acknowledged as an "Honorable Painter" by the Ministry of Culture of the

Kingdom of Cambodia. Oil on canvas, mounted on a st ...[more]

625

YOUNG LADIES IN THE COUNTRYSIDE" BY SOPHANNARITH (BORN 1960) Sophannarith Thou, one of Cambodia's most

prestigious artists; born in 1960 and student from the Royal Academy of Fine Arts. In 2000 he was acknowledged as an "Honorable

Painter" by the Ministry of Culture of the Kingdom of Cambodia. Oil ...[more]

626

ENTRANCE OF ANGKOR THOM WITH BUDDHISTIC MONKS' BY SOPHANNARITH (BORN 1960) Sophannarith Thou, one of

Cambodia's most prestigious artists; born in 1960 and student from the Royal Academy of Fine Arts. In 2000 he was acknowledged as

an "Honorable Painter" by the Ministry of Culture of the Kingdom of ...[more]

627

A LARGE INDO-PERSIAN METAL INCENSE BURNER India/Persia, around 1900. The dark patinated metal incense burner, with a

hollow, reticulated and finely incised body, depicting flowers, figures, animals and arabesques. Surmounted by an elaborately pierced

top. Condition: Overall fine condition, rim d ...[more]

628

A RED SANDSTONE HEAD OF VISHNU, GUPTA PERIOD Northern India, Mathura, 5th-6th century. The serene face with lidded

almond-shaped eyes below gently curved eyebrows, the hair in wavy locks surmounted by faceted crown decorated with pendant beads

and scrolling vine designs. Provenance: Indian Herit ...[more]

629

A JAIN SANDSTONE HEAD OF A JINA India, Rajasthan, 11 th - 12 th century. Well carved with an ovoid face showing a serene

expression with open almond-shaped eyes below elegantly arched eyebrows. The full lips are pursed to form a subtle smile, flanked by

long ears, the hair arranged in tight curls ...[more]

630

A SANDSTONE STELE OF GANESHA Central India, 11 th century. The six-armed elephant-headed god dancing with his arms

radiating, holding a bowl of sweets in one hand from which he is sampling with his curled trunk. Provenance: Galerie Demons et

Merveilles, Paris, France, 1970s. A London private co ...[more]

631

A SCHIST STELE OF BODHISATTVA AVALOKITESHVARA, PALA PERIOD Northeastern India, 10th- 12th century. Avalokiteshvara is

depicted in the 'Sky-Gliding' form of Khasarpana Lokeshvara. He conforms precisely to his description in Buddhist textual sources:

youthful, peaceful, smiling, with two arms, wearin ...[more]

632

AN INDIAN RED SANDSTONE FRAGMENT DEPICTING A FEMALE WORSHIPPER India, Madhya or Uttar Pradesh, c. 11 th century.

The woman kneeling with her hands pressed together in prayer, wearing a necklace around her neck. Mounted to a modern associated

plexiglass base. Condition: Good condition commensura ...[more]

633

AN INDIAN STONE HEAD OF BUDDHA Northern India, 15th century. The stone finely carved with a buddha head, the section of the

throne behind shows a mandala and two Apsara. Mounted on a recent wood base. Condition: Losses as visible on images. With fine old

patina and usual wear. Provenance: Aus ...[more]

634

AN 18TH CENTURY INDIAN BRONZE OF A DEVI West-India, circa 18th century. Fully forward facing devi standing on a small square

base. Quite unusual here is that here breasts, while emphasized, are covered by a kind of short-sleeved shirt with a small neckline. All

the edges are beaded. From the waist ...[more]

635

AN INDIAN SILVER INLAID JAIN BRONZE ALTAR India, late 19 th century. The pierced silver and copper inlaid bronze altar with

Tirthankara in the center, seated in meditation on a throne. The Tirthankara with inlaid silver eyes and a copper ornament at the chest.

On an openwork plinth with inscriptio ...[more]

636

A CHOLA STYLE STONE FIGURE OF VISHNU Southern India, 19th century or earlier. The greyish to black stone portraying Vishnu,

here represented as Srinivasa with four hands, standing on a pedestal that arises from a rectangular base. His four arms radiating

around his body and holding specific attribu ...[more]

637

A CARVED WOOD STELE WITH GANESHA, 20TH CENTURY India, 20 th century. Depicting the elephant-headed deity Ganesha with

two apsara and attendants.' Condition: Good condition, some cracks and surface wear. Provenance: Austrian private collection.

Dimensions: Height 61 cm

638

A HEAVILY CAST BRONZE FIGURE OF BALAKRISHNA, 18TH-19TH CENTURY India. Depicting Krishna as the Divine Baby, known

as Balakrishna, crawling on his hands and knees with a ball of butter stolen from his mother Yashoda's churn. The massive bronze is

decorated with fine incisions forming the facial feat ...[more]

639

TWO SMALL INDIAN BRONZE FIGURES, 19TH CENTURY India. One bronze depicting Garuda in zoomorphic form with a skeletal

body and large open wings around it, the flat back with a loop for suspension as a pendant. The other depicting a female deity, possibly

Parvati, sitting cross-legged on a stepped squ ...[more]

640

TWO BRONZE GHANTA BELLS Northern India, 19 th century. The two bronze ghanta bells with metal clappers and of simple form and

design. The bigger ghanta bells has an additional leave on its clapper. Condition: Overall still fine condition with a large dent on the

smaller bell. Provenance: Ger ...[more]

641

A LOT OF FIVE INDIAN TRIBAL BRONZE VESSELS India, late 19 th century. The five bronze vessels with beautifully cast patterns

and motifs. All vessels being boxes respectively little containers, equipped with a hinged lid, surmounted by a phoenix, peacock and a

hamsa bird. One vessel cast as a figur ...[more]

642

A UNIQUE BATAR BRONZE GODDESS WITH KHAPPAR AND A LOTUS BUD India, 19th-20th century. This goddess is standing on a

rectangular shaped base, that is decorated with the moon and sunshine symbol. The garment is extraordinary detailed with linear and

diamond shaped patterns. The goddess is holding a kh ...[more]

643

AN EXCEPTIONAL BASTAR BRONZE OF A DEITY WITH SCEPTRE AND VESSEL India, 19th-20th century. A goddess with a vessel

on her left hand and a sceptre on her right hand stands on a round base. There are several circular patterns link from her shoulder to

her head. The bottom of the base is sealed. Cond ...[more]

644

A RARE BASTAR BRONZE ELEPHANT BASE OIL LAMP India, 19th-20th century. A fabulous bastar bronze elephant base oil lamp,

with two peacocks standing on the top. The elephant is decorated with linear patterns. Incised geometric tribal designs. Condition: Good

patina of age and use, very good conditi ...[more]

645

A BASTAR BRONZE OF ELEPHANT WITH HOWDAH India, 19th-20th century. This very large figure of elephant consists two parts,

the elephant itself and the umbrella with a lotus bud on top. The head of the elephant is remarkably well decorated with large spirals on

each ear and with the moon and sunshine ...[more]

646

A BASTAR BRONZE WARRIOR WITH A LONG SWORD ON HORSEBACK India, 19th-20th century. The warrior has mounted on a

fully equipped horse, with his left hand holding on the rein. The horse is decorated with linear patterns and diamond patterns. The

warrior's right hand is missing. Condition: Except a m ...[more]

647

A BASTAR BRONZE OF A GODDESS WITH A TRIDENT AND SCEPTRE India, 19th-20th century. The straight standing goddess is

holding a sceptre in the left hand and a trident in the right hand. From the shoulders surges a god saw brine that symbolises holiness

and compares to a halo. The robe is exceptionally ...[more]

648

A BASTAR BRONZE OF A GODDESS WITH TRIDENT AND PLAQUE India, 19th-20th century. The goddess is standing on a circular

base that is decorated with a cross-lined pattern. She is holding a trident in her left hand that is bent towards her left shoulder. In the

right hand had she is holding a plaque tha ...[more]

649

A BASTAR BRONZE GODDESS WITH APRON AND KHAPPAR India, 19th-20th century. This deity is standing on a square shaped

base, which could also be interpreted as a podium. It is also detailed with linear patterns. The goddess has both arms raised with a

sceptre in its left hand and a khappar (vessel) in ...[more]

650

A BASTAR BRONZE OF GODDESSES ON A SWING India, 19th-20th century. Swings are among the strangest but at the same time

the most desired from the tribal art of the Bastar. They are usually made of several parts: in this case, the presentation consists of two

parts: the goddesses on the swing and the ...[more]

651

A FINE BASTAR BRONZE OIL LAMP India, 19th-20th century. A fine oil lamp, the lower section with zoomorphic aspect of a two-

legged creature, its head formed as a large bowl with a pointed rim (with slight dam). There is a nag crawling on its back. Condition:

Very good condition. Provenance: Col ...[more]

652

A BASTAR BRONZE OF A FEMALE DEITY WITH A CEREMONIAL STAFF India, 19th-20th century. The female deity is holding a

ceremonial staff in her right hand while the left hand is holding a dhengri (rattle). The figure is standing on an open-worked base.

Notably well-detailed ornamental robes. Condition: ...[more]

653

A BASTAR BRONZE OF PYRAMID WITH FIGURES India, 19th-20th century. This pyramid is decorated with spirals, diamonds and

braids. On the one side are two lotus flowers and two armed guardian figures. The top section of the pyramid is in the style of a lotus

bud. Condition: Very good condition. Pro ...[more]

654

A FABULOUS BASTAR BRONZE GODDESS WITH CYMBAL India, 19th-20th century. The goddess wears a well decorated cloth with

circular and ring patterns. She plays cymbal and holds a basket with a nice sceptre on her left side. Condition: Uneven base due to the

material loss. Two parts of the right shoul ...[more]

655

AN INDIAN IVORY BOX AND COVER, C. 1880 India, c. 1880. This Indian ivory box and cover features a finial in the shape of an

elephant that can be twisted off. The sides show dragons surrounded by clouds or waves. Condition: Overall good condition; the screw

mechanism at the foot of the box is no ...[more]

656

AN INDIAN IVORY TUSK CARVING OF PADMAPANI, 20TH CENTURY India, 20th century. The ivory carved from the end section of

the tusk and partially hollowed out in the front to accommodate the carving of padmapani, holding her defining lotus attributes and

seated on a lotus throne, one hand in varada mudr ...[more]

657

A 19TH CENTURY INDO-PERSIAN IVORY SCULPTURE OF A PRIEST India, 19th century. This finely carved ivory sculpture depicts a

priest or a dignitary with a scroll in his hands. His long garment is neatly incised with patterns at the hems and he wears a longish

headdress with a leaf crown. At his earlobe ...[more]

658

A GOLD AND GEMSTONE SET TIGER CLAW PENDANT India, 19 th century. The pendant composed of a gold mount with inlaid

gemstones and a tiger claw. Condition: Good condition with minor surface wear, natural cracks to the claw and two missing gemstones.

Provenance: The collection of The Zelnik Istv ...[more]

659

AN INDIAN IVORY SWORD HANDLE India, 19 th century. Crafted from several, segmented ivory pieces. Carved with organic designs.

Condition: Very good condition with some age hairlines and wear. Provenance: Collection of an Indian gentleman. Weight: 104 g

Dimensions: Length 17.5 cm This item ...[more]

660

A MUGHAL STYLE DAGGER India, 18 th -19 th century. Made from iron and finely damascened with silver. The handle in the shape of

a horse's head and the dagger showing fine curvature. Condition: very good condition with minimal surface wear Provenance: Czech

private collection. Dimensions: Len ...[more]

661

AN INDIAN COMPANY SCHOOL PAINTING OF A MACAW India, late 19 th century to 1920. Finely painted with watercolors and

gouache on paper. Depicting a colorful macaw perched on a branch. Framed inside a passe-partout. Condition: Good condition with

minor wear and some soiling as well as minor tears ...[more]

662

A FINE INDIAN COMPANY SCHOOL PAINTING OF A COUPLE South India, Tanjore, late 19 th century to 1920. Finely painted with

watercolors, ink, and gouache on paper. Depicting a couple, the sky has been painted in the typical manner of the era, a combination of

blue and ash grey sky. Framed inside a pas ...[more]

663

A FINE INDIAN COMPANY SCHOOL PAINTING OF MUSICIANS India, Patna, late 19 th century to 1920. Finely painted with

watercolors, ink, and gouache heightened with gold on paper. Depicting a group of musicians - bejeweled ladies and gents holding

varied instruments. Framed inside a passe-partout. Con ...[more]

664

TWO INDIAN COMPANY SCHOOL PAINTINGS OF THE TAJ MAHAL India, late 19 th century to 1920. Finely painted with watercolors,

ink, and gouache on paper. The first depicting the Taj Mahal flanked by the Mosque and Mehmaan khana, the second a fragment of the

interior showing the fine designs on the white ...[more]

665

A LARGE INDIAN COMPANY SCHOOL PAINTING OF A COCK FIGHT India, 1900-1930. After Johan Zoffany's painting "Colonel

Mordaunt's Cock Match". Painted with watercolors, gouache, and ink on paper. Depicting with fine detail Colonel Mordaunt and Nawab

Asaf al-Daula of Avadh at a Cock Fight. Condition: G ...[more]

666

AN INDIAN COMPANY SCHOOL PAINTING OF A RAILWAY STATION India, late 19 th century to 1920. Finely painted with

watercolors, ink, and gouache on paper. Depicting a train stopped at the station in front of passengers waiting on the platform. Framed

inside a passe-partout. Condition: Good condition ...[more]

667

A FINE INDIAN COMPANY SCHOOL PAINTING OF A HORSE AND BUGGY India, late 19 th century to 1920. Finely painted with

watercolors, ink, and gouache on paper. Depicting a two-person carriage drawn by a white horse and a coachman. Framed inside a

passe-partout. Condition: Good condition with minor we ...[more]

668

AN INDIAN COMPANY SCHOOL PAINTING OF A GROUP OF LADIES India, Patna, late 19 th century to 1920. Finely painted with

watercolors, ink, and gouache heightened with gold on paper. Depicting a group of ladies enjoying wine, music, and company; the

jewels finely emphasized in gold. Framed inside a pas ...[more]

669

A SET OF 14 INDIAN COMPANY SCHOOL PAINTINGS India, late 19 th century to 1920. Finely painted with watercolors, ink, and

gouache as well as gold color on paper. Consisting of fourteen individual miniature paintings depicting genre scenes from daily life.

Condition: Good condition with minor wea ...[more]

670

AN ALBUM OF KALIGHAT PAINTINGS Eastern India, late 19 th century to 1920. Consisting of 20 paintings, finely painted with

watercolors, gouache, and ink on paper. Depicting Hindu gods and other mythological characters. Condition: Good condition with minor

wear and some soiling as well as minor l ...[more]

671

A FINE INDIAN PAINTING OF A TERRACE SCENE Mughal India, late 19 th century to 1920. Finely painted with gouache heightened

with gold and ink on paper. Depicting a ruler seated on a terrace, richly adorned in pearls and jewelry, with attendants. Wide outer

border with gold and blue floral designs. ...[more]

672

AN INDIAN PUNJAB SCHOOL PAINTING OF A CITY SCENE India, late 19 th century to 1920. Finely painted with watercolors, ink, and

gouache heightened with gold on paper. Depicting a bejeweled royal and his attendant riding a caparisoned elephant on the busy city

streets. Note the excellent detail work ...[more]

673

A LARGE AND FINE PICHWAI PAINTING OF THE RASA LILA India, 19th century. Pigments on cloth. Depicting the Rasa Lila or

eternal dance, the central image depicts Krishna and a Gopi dancing under the night sky in the forest, surrounded by a circle of further

Gopis alternating with Krishna, all above a ...[more]

674

AN INSCRIBED OTTOMAN MARBLE STELE, DATED 1758 AD Ottoman Empire, Egypt, dated 1172 AH (1758 AD). The funerary stele

finely carved with a finial in the form of a turban on top and neatly incised with Arabic inscriptions, including the name Mustafa, a prayer

for his soul, and the date he died. Prov ...[more]

675

AN ANCIENT STYLE TURQUOISE TIGER AMULET Persia, 19 th century or earlier. The stone carved as a tiger, with a central drilling.

Condition: Very good condition with microscopic chip to one ear. Provenance: The collection of The Zelnik Istvan Southeast Asian Gold

Museum. Institutional art col ...[more]

676

AN ANCIENT COPPER RING WITH AN INTAGLIO Persia, c. 1000. Found near Persepolis. The top set with an intaglio depicting a

scorpion cut into a brown-red garnet. Condition: Visibly worn condition with encrustations to the metal. Provenance: The collection of

The Zelnik Istvan Southeast Asian Go ...[more]

677

TWO GLASS PRAYERS BEADS WITH ISLAMIC INSCRIPTIONS Middle East region, 20 th century. Of oval and flattened shape, with

Islamic inscriptions from the Coran in tholoth calligraphy, which reads 'surat al baqara, ayat al kursy' to one side. Glass imitating an

agate stone of a nice, warm-brownish t ...[more]

678

A LAPIS LAZULI 'ANTELOPE' INTAGLIO SEAL Probably Sasanian, ancient Persia /Iran, c.3 rd -6 th cent. Semi-circular seal with

engraved depiction of a horned animal, probably an antelope and eight dots to the left side. In beautiful color of indigo blue with some

greyish inclusions and mica flakes. C ...[more]

679

TWO LAPIS LAZULI INTAGLIO BEADS WITH ISLAMIC CHARACTERS Middle East region, 19 th -20 th century. Facetted beads of a

beautiful dark blue tone and with some sparkly mica flecks. Arabic characters incised to the larges sides. Condition: Good condition with

usual traces of wear and age. Proven ...[more]

680

A GILT SILVER SEAL PENDANT Persia, 19th century. The pendant set with a cabochon showing an Arabic inscription. Condition:

Good condition with minor traces of age and wear. Provenance: Ex-Collection of The Zelnik Istvan Southeast Asian Gold Museum.

Institutional art collection in Belgium, acq ...[more]

681

FOUR STONE AND ONE METAL PERSIAN SEALS West Asia, probably Persia. This lot consist of five small seals, one of them is a

silver seal pendant with bronze bottom and an Arabic or Persian inscription on it, probably from the 19 th century, the rest four are made

from various stones with engraved cha ...[more]

682

A MIXED LOT OF SEVEN NEAR EAST STONE SEALS AND A BRONZE PANTICAPAEUM COIN This lot comprises of schist and

stone stamp seals from ancient Near East (4000 BC-2000 BC or later) as well as a bronze coin of Panticapaeum, an ancient Greek city

on the eastern shore of Crimea which Greeks called Taurica, ...[more]

683

SIX NEAR EAST STONE SEALS This lot comprises of six schist and stone stamp seals from ancient Near East (4000 BC-2000 BC or

later) with geometrical and faunal engraved impressions. Three of them with figural knob to the top, all pieces with a hole to suspend

them on a necklace or around the wrist s ...[more]

684

A TRIBAL SHELL NECKLACE Oceania, 19 th - 20 th century. The ethnic necklace made of small shells supporting a large shell

pectoral. Condition: Good condition with expected surface wear, scratches, and natural flaws to the shell. Provenance: The collection of

The Zelnik Istvan Southeast Asia ...[more]

685

A CARVED MAORI TIKI WOOD FIGURE New Zealand, mid-20th century. The caramel-colored wood carved as a standing male figure

atop a square base, with a large head and three-fingered hands clasping an extended abdomen, the head and parts of the body carved

with traditional maori tattoo designs, the almo ...[more]

686

A MIXED LOT OF 58 MEXICAN SPINDLE WHORLS Stone and ceramic spindle whorls, collected in the Teotihuacan valley, dated to

the Pre-Colombian (before 1492) as the Aztec period (1428-1521). Some of them decorated with incised and carved ornaments.

Amongst of simple geometric decorations, motifs of clou ...[more]

687

PRE-COLUMBIAN FIGURE OF A CONCERNED MAN Teotihuacan Valley, Pre-Columbian (before 1492). Pottery figurine of "sheep

faced" standing man. The body is nude and the only decorations are disc-like earspools and a tall headpiece with a wide turban-like

band. The figure resembles examples found in Colima ...[more]