Important Spring Chinese Auction

IMPORTANT 15TH C. BRONZE GOLD & SILVER BUDDHA

PAIR MONUMENTAL PHOENIX & DRAGON CLOISONNE VASES

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Malvern, PA, United States

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Important Spring Chinese Auction

Converse Auctions

We here at Converse Auctions have spent the last several months collecting the best of the best Chinese antiques for this Important Auction. We have hand selected over 300 items for this sale including: Ming & Qing Dynasty porcelain, Republic Period porcelain, monumental Qing Dynasty Cloisonné, Hetian jade, jewelry, a collection of antique Tibetan pieces including a 15th century gold gilt Buddha and several Thangkas, export Chinese silver, export porcelain, Chinese watercolor paintings, Zitan and Huanghuali furniture and more!

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EMBOSSED DING WARE BOWL: EMBOSSED DING WARE BOWL: A ding ware bowl that is embossed with carp. The rim is unglazed. The center has flowers and three carp swimming around the interior alternating with water plants. There is a

0265: EMBOSSED DING WARE BOWLEst. $200-$400

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PORCELAIN THREE PIECE VASE WITH DRAGONS ON STAND: PORCELAIN THREE PIECE VASE WITH DRAGONS ON STAND: A three piece vase with a central core inserted into a pierced round body, all on a carved wooden base. The central cylinder has a closed bottom and

0266: PORCELAIN THREE PIECE VASE WITH DRAGONS ON STANDEst. $800-$1,200

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CARVED CHENXIANG WOOD BRUSH POT: CARVED CHENXIANG WOOD BRUSH POT: This brush pot is carved with lotus flowers, lily pads, and lotus pods. 6" X 5 1/2" $400 - $600 Shipping: We are able to pack and ship this item to an

0267: CARVED CHENXIANG WOOD BRUSH POTEst. $400-$600

METALLIC DRIP GLAZE BOWL: METALLIC DRIP GLAZE BOWL: A bronze matte metallic glaze with a high gloss black dripped glaze over-painting that ends above the foot, the foot and bottom are unglazed. The glaze drips give the

0268: METALLIC DRIP GLAZE BOWLEst. $300-$500Lot Passed

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BLUE AND WHITE MING DRAGON PLANTER: BLUE AND WHITE MING DRAGON PLANTER: Dragons fly among clouds on this large blue and white planter. Below the dragons is a border of waves, below that is a border of stylized ruyi. There is a blue and

0269: BLUE AND WHITE MING DRAGON PLANTEREst. $800-$1,200

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FRAMED AUTOGRAPH COLLECTION: FRAMED AUTOGRAPH COLLECTION: Signatures and seals from different artists decorate the silk. Framed in wood with a burlap strip. 42" X 26" $300 - $500 Shipping: We are able to pack and

0270: FRAMED AUTOGRAPH COLLECTIONEst. $300-$500

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TURQUOISE GLAZED PUZZLE TEAPOT FORM: TURQUOISE GLAZED PUZZLE TEAPOT FORM: A glossy turquoise glazed puzzle teapot. The central portion is shaped like a peach and is decorated with peach leaves. The handle is in a branch form. 6

0271: TURQUOISE GLAZED PUZZLE TEAPOT FORMEst. $100-$200

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RED GLAZE VASE: RED GLAZE VASE: A flambé Oxblood glazed vase with splashes of blue and cream. The neck is flanked by tubular handles. The glaze is thick and shows drips at the bottom of the handles. Incised

0272: RED GLAZE VASEEst. $300-$500

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BLUE FOO DOG VASE: BLUE FOO DOG VASE: Vase in browns and blues. Each side has a food dog playing with ribbons and an orb. Has flaming clouds and flaming pearl on neck. 9" X 5 1/2" $300 - $500 Shipping: We

0273: BLUE FOO DOG VASEEst. $300-$500

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REPUBLIC PERIOD LANDSCAPE BRUSH POT: REPUBLIC PERIOD LANDSCAPE BRUSH POT: A village is at the foot of a mountain with waterfalls and bridges over rivers. Calligraphy and artist marks. Marked on bottom. 7 1/2" X 8" $500 - $800

0274: REPUBLIC PERIOD LANDSCAPE BRUSH POTEst. $500-$800

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RIDGED CELADON CRACKLE MEIPING VASE: RIDGED CELADON CRACKLE MEIPING VASE: Greenish shiny celadon glaze with an all over craquelure. Marked on the bottom. 10" X 5" $300 - $500 Shipping: We are able to pack and ship this item

0275: RIDGED CELADON CRACKLE MEIPING VASEEst. $300-$500

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RARE LARGE TRIPOD PIE CRUST EDGE EROTIC DISH: RARE LARGE TRIPOD PIE CRUST EDGE EROTIC DISH: Many couples coupling on this large tripod dish with a pie crust edge. The images alternate between a nude woman standing and couples engaged in various

0276: RARE LARGE TRIPOD PIE CRUST EDGE EROTIC DISHEst. $600-$900

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BLACK AND WHITE DOUBLE GOURD VASE: BLACK AND WHITE DOUBLE GOURD VASE: Blue and white vines with red gourds are on this double gourd vase with bats. Leafy vines and gourds on top and bottom gourds. The waist is defined by a meander

0277: BLACK AND WHITE DOUBLE GOURD VASEEst. $400-$600

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TEA DUST GLAZE VASE: TEA DUST GLAZE VASE: Three ring handles at the shoulder and three bands around the body. Marked on the bottom. 9 1/2" X 5" $300 - $500 Shipping: We are able to pack and ship this item to

0278: TEA DUST GLAZE VASEEst. $300-$500

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PORCELAIN BRUSH HANDLE: PORCELAIN BRUSH HANDLE: Long blue and white porcelain brush handle with dragons, bats, and clouds. Marked on the end. 8 1/2" $500 - $800 Shipping: We are able to pack and ship this item to an

0279: PORCELAIN BRUSH HANDLEEst. $500-$800

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0280: SCROLL OF BEAUTYEst. $400-$600

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CHINESE PORCELAIN PURPLE GLAZE BOWL: CHINESE PORCELAIN PURPLE GLAZE BOWL: Glazed purple on the outside, white on the inside. Has a wide flanged rim. Marked on the bottom within an unglazed circle. 9 1/4" X 2" $300 - $500

0281: CHINESE PORCELAIN PURPLE GLAZE BOWLEst. $300-$500

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YELLOW PORCELAIN TEA CUP: YELLOW PORCELAIN TEA CUP: Glazed with a rich yellow inside and out. Marked on the bottom in cobalt. 3 1/2" X 2 1/2" $300 - $500 Shipping: We are able to pack and ship this item to an

0282: YELLOW PORCELAIN TEA CUPEst. $300-$500

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SMALL PORCELAIN CARP CUP: SMALL PORCELAIN CARP CUP: One fish is in the interior. The outside has a background of overlapping blue wave with bright orange gold fish. Marked on bottom. 3" X 1 1/2" $300 - $500

0283: SMALL PORCELAIN CARP CUPEst. $300-$500

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DU CAI YONGZHENG ROOSTER PLATE: DU CAI YONGZHENG ROOSTER PLATE: A central image of a hen and rooster in a garden on a pale celadon background. The outer rim is scenes of roosters, hens, and chicks in a garden. Marked on the bottom

0284: DU CAI YONGZHENG ROOSTER PLATEEst. $1,000-$1,500

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MOUNTAIN AND VILLAGE SCENE SCROLL: MOUNTAIN AND VILLAGE SCENE SCROLL: A house is nestled at the bottom of a cliff, we see a scholar residing within. A man walks on a path above. Mountains are in the distance. Calligraphy and artist

0285: MOUNTAIN AND VILLAGE SCENE SCROLLEst. $400-$600

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SCROLL IN GRISAILLE OF MOUNTAINS: SCROLL IN GRISAILLE OF MOUNTAINS : A mountainous landscape is in grisaille. And elderly fisherman crosses a bridge over a rocky stream. Calligraphy and artist mark on upper right, mark on lower left.

0286: SCROLL IN GRISAILLE OF MOUNTAINSEst. $400-$600

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PAINTING ON PAPER OF DONKEYS: PAINTING ON PAPER OF DONKEYS: Gray and black brushstrokes illustrate three donkeys. Calligraphy and artist marks on upper right. 36" X 22" $300 - $500 Shipping: We are able to pack and

0287: PAINTING ON PAPER OF DONKEYSEst. $300-$500

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SCROLL OF BIRD IN FLOWERING TREE: SCROLL OF BIRD IN FLOWERING TREE: A bird sits on a branch of flowering purple wisteria. Large calligraphic letters are across the top, over the painting. Lines of calligraphy is under the painting.

0288: SCROLL OF BIRD IN FLOWERING TREEEst. $300-$500

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