Fine Chinese Art Incl. Exceptional Textiles 2021-05-13 Auction - 94 Price Results - Bonhams in UK
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AN EXCEPTIONALLY RARE IMPERIAL YELLOW-GROUND SILKA RARE CLOISONNÉ ENAMEL AND GILT-BRONZE TRIPODA VERY RARE GILT-BRONZE FIGURE OF VAJRAPUTRA 14th/15th
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Fine Chinese Art Incl. Exceptional Textiles

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Fine Chinese Art Including Exceptional Textiles Curated by Linda Wrigglesworth
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A PAINTED POTTERY MODEL OF AN OX Tang Dynasty: A PAINTED POTTERY MODEL OF AN OX Tang Dynasty Naturalistically modelled standing confidently four-square on a rectangular base with detailed facial features, with rounded eyes, flaring nostrils, and
0001: A PAINTED POTTERY MODEL OF AN OX Tang DynastyEst. £4,000-£6,000
A LONGQUAN CELADON-GLAZED 'RAM' WATER DROPPER Ming: A LONGQUAN CELADON-GLAZED 'RAM' WATER DROPPER Ming Dynasty Modelled as a recumbent ram resting upon tucked-in hind legs, its head slightly raised and its bulging eyes in an alert expression, the
0002: A LONGQUAN CELADON-GLAZED 'RAM' WATER DROPPER MingEst. £1,500-£2,000Lot Passed
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A RARE CIZHOU SGRAFFIATO 'PEONY' MEIPING Northern Song: A RARE CIZHOU SGRAFFIATO 'PEONY' MEIPING Northern Song Dynasty Sturdily potted with an ovoid body sweeping up from a narrow base to a broad shoulder and a waisted neck, the exterior applied with a
0003: A RARE CIZHOU SGRAFFIATO 'PEONY' MEIPING Northern SongEst. £3,000-£5,000
A DING-TYPE 'LOTUS POND AND PHOENIX' SHALLOW BOWL: A DING-TYPE 'LOTUS POND AND PHOENIX' SHALLOW BOWL Southern Song Dynasty The bowl delicately potted with shallow-rounded walls rising from a low foot, finely moulded at the centre with a lotus pond
0004: A DING-TYPE 'LOTUS POND AND PHOENIX' SHALLOW BOWLEst. £6,000-£10,000Lot Passed
AN EXCEPTIONALLY RARE SILVER POURING VESSEL, YI Yuan: AN EXCEPTIONALLY RARE SILVER POURING VESSEL, YI Yuan Dynasty The vessel of circular form with deep sides resting on a slightly concave base, one side set with an outward-flaring spout, the interior
0005: AN EXCEPTIONALLY RARE SILVER POURING VESSEL, YI YuanEst. £80,000-£120,000Lot Passed
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A RARE CLOISONNÉ ENAMEL PALE-BLUE-GROUND TRIPOD: A RARE CLOISONNÉ ENAMEL PALE-BLUE-GROUND TRIPOD INCENSE BURNER, DING Early Ming Dynasty Cast with a compressed globular body supported on three short tapered gilt legs, surmounted by a short
0006: A RARE CLOISONNÉ ENAMEL PALE-BLUE-GROUND TRIPODEst. £35,000-£45,000
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A RARE AND LARGE GILT-BRONZE HEAD OF A GUARDIAN: A RARE AND LARGE GILT-BRONZE HEAD OF A GUARDIAN Yuan/early Ming Dynasty The fierce face finely cast with large bulbous eyes beneath protruding furrowed brows and large nose defined by wide nostrils
0007: A RARE AND LARGE GILT-BRONZE HEAD OF A GUARDIANEst. £15,000-£20,000
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A VERY RARE GILT-BRONZE FIGURE OF VAJRAPUTRA 14th/15th: A VERY RARE GILT-BRONZE FIGURE OF VAJRAPUTRA 14th/15th century The figure sturdily cast seated in rajalita asana with the left foot resting on a lion cub, holding a bead of mala from a rosary in his
0008: A VERY RARE GILT-BRONZE FIGURE OF VAJRAPUTRA 14th/15thEst. £50,000-£80,000
A COPPER-ALLOY COPPER-INLAID FIGURE OF A SAKYA LAMA: A COPPER-ALLOY COPPER-INLAID FIGURE OF A SAKYA LAMA 15th/16th century Seated on a double-lotus throne, the hands raised in mudra in front of the chest, the robes sweeping around the body in rhythmic
0009: A COPPER-ALLOY COPPER-INLAID FIGURE OF A SAKYA LAMAEst. £6,000-£8,000Lot Passed
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A LARGE GILT-BRONZE FIGURE OF BUDDHA Ming Dynasty: A LARGE GILT-BRONZE FIGURE OF BUDDHA Ming Dynasty The benevolent figure finely cast seated in dhyanasana with the right hand reaching down towards the ground in bhumisparsha mudra, the left hand held
0010: A LARGE GILT-BRONZE FIGURE OF BUDDHA Ming DynastyEst. £6,000-£8,000
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A GILT-BRONZE FIGURE OF GUANYIN 17th century: A GILT-BRONZE FIGURE OF GUANYIN 17th century The figure seated in dhyanasana, the right hand raised in vitakamudra, the left in dhyanamudra, wearing loose robes hemmed with scrolling lotus and open
0011: A GILT-BRONZE FIGURE OF GUANYIN 17th centuryEst. £4,000-£6,000
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A BRONZE FIGURE OF SAMANTABHADRA ON AN ELEPHANT Late: A BRONZE FIGURE OF SAMANTABHADRA ON AN ELEPHANT Late Ming Dynasty The deity seated atop an elephant on a double-lotus pedestal, the hands in varada and abhaya mudras as they hold the ends of lotus
0012: A BRONZE FIGURE OF SAMANTABHADRA ON AN ELEPHANT LateEst. £8,000-£10,000
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A LARGE CLOISONNÉ ENAMEL 'LOTUS' VASE,: A LARGE CLOISONNÉ ENAMEL 'LOTUS' VASE, YUHUCHUNPING 17th century The pear-shaped body rising from a spreading foot to a waisted neck flaring at the rim, brightly decorated on a turquoise ground
0013: A LARGE CLOISONNÉ ENAMEL 'LOTUS' VASE,Est. £6,000-£10,000
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A RARE CLOISONNÉ ENAMEL AND GILT-BRONZE TRIPOD: A RARE CLOISONNÉ ENAMEL AND GILT-BRONZE TRIPOD INCENSE BURNER 16th century The vessel of a compressed globular form supported on three gilt-bronze elephant feet, the flat rim cast with a pair
0014: A RARE CLOISONNÉ ENAMEL AND GILT-BRONZE TRIPODEst. £12,000-£18,000
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A CLOISONNÉ ENAMEL TIBETAN-STYLE PRAYER WHEEL: A CLOISONNÉ ENAMEL TIBETAN-STYLE PRAYER WHEEL Qianlong Composed of a cylindrical wheel on a spindle decorated with lanca characters interspersed with blossoming lotus, the cover with the top
0015: A CLOISONNÉ ENAMEL TIBETAN-STYLE PRAYER WHEELEst. £8,000-£12,000
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A GILT-BRONZE FIGURE OF TARA 18th century: A GILT-BRONZE FIGURE OF TARA 18th century The deity seated in lalitasana on a double-lotus pedestal with her hands in varada and vitarka mudras, dressed in a diaphanous dhoti with a pendent sash
0016: A GILT-BRONZE FIGURE OF TARA 18th centuryEst. £1,500-£2,000
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A RARE FAMILLE ROSE RUBY-RED-GROUND BUDDHIST STUPA 18th: A RARE FAMILLE ROSE RUBY-RED-GROUND BUDDHIST STUPA 18th century The shrine modelled with a shaped niche, finely decorated and gilt with scrolling lotus below monster masks linked by pendent beaded
0017: A RARE FAMILLE ROSE RUBY-RED-GROUND BUDDHIST STUPA 18thEst. £8,000-£12,000
A RARE LARGE PAIR OF LACQUERED WOOD FIGURES OF: A RARE LARGE PAIR OF LACQUERED WOOD FIGURES OF DIGNITARIES Southeast Asia, circa 17th century Both seated, one figure dressed in loose monk's robes falling just before the feet, decorated at the hem
0018: A RARE LARGE PAIR OF LACQUERED WOOD FIGURES OFEst. £10,000-£15,000Lot Passed
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A RARE TIBETAN-STYLE LACQUERED EWER AND COVER, DUOMUHU: A RARE TIBETAN-STYLE LACQUERED EWER AND COVER, DUOMUHU 18th century The tall cylindrical body issuing a curved spout, divided into three sections by raised bands decorated with floral scrolls,
0019: A RARE TIBETAN-STYLE LACQUERED EWER AND COVER, DUOMUHUEst. £6,000-£8,000
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A BRONZE TRIPOD INCENSE BURNER, LIDING Xuande seal: A BRONZE TRIPOD INCENSE BURNER, LIDING Xuande seal mark, 17th/18th century Of compressed globular form raised on three low conical feet, the sides flanked by a pair of loop handles, the underside
0020: A BRONZE TRIPOD INCENSE BURNER, LIDING Xuande sealEst. £4,000-£6,000
A LARGE GILT-LACQUERED POLYCHROME WOOD FIGURE OF A: A LARGE GILT-LACQUERED POLYCHROME WOOD FIGURE OF A LUOHAN 18th century The figure finely modelled seated, holding a sutra in each hand, wearing long loose-fitting patchwork robes decorated with
0021: A LARGE GILT-LACQUERED POLYCHROME WOOD FIGURE OF AEst. £10,000-£15,000Lot Passed
A POLYCHROME LACQUER TABLE 17th century: A POLYCHROME LACQUER TABLE 17th century The top rectangular panel supported by giant's-arm braces, decorated with two magpies resting on blossoming peony branches amidst rockwork and bamboo, all
0022: A POLYCHROME LACQUER TABLE 17th centuryEst. £4,000-£6,000Lot Passed
A RARE PAIR OF WUCAI RETICULATED INCENSE BURNERS Wanli: A RARE PAIR OF WUCAI RETICULATED INCENSE BURNERS Wanli Each vessel of tall high-shouldered hollow form, finely moulded on the sides with six lobes separated by alternating ascending and descending
0023: A RARE PAIR OF WUCAI RETICULATED INCENSE BURNERS WanliEst. £10,000-£15,000Lot Passed
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A RARE WUCAI 'SAGE AND DEER' VASE Shunzhi: A RARE WUCAI 'SAGE AND DEER' VASE Shunzhi The tall body boldly decorated around the exterior with a continuous scene of an elderly bearded sage standing beside a deer and accompanied by two
0024: A RARE WUCAI 'SAGE AND DEER' VASE ShunzhiEst. £35,000-£45,000