Dynasties & Centuries: Rare Asian Treasures

Late 18th/Early 19th Century Very Rare Chinese Rootwood Throne/Armchairs

Pair of Chinese Blue‑Ground Porcelain Vases with Landscape Panels, 18th/19th Century

Rare Pair of Late 18th Century Qianlong Cloisonné Enamel Dragon Vases, Fanggu

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Dynasties & Centuries: Rare Asian Treasures

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Highlights of the sale include a Late 18th/Early 19th Century Very Rare Chinese Rootwood Throne/Armchairs, a Pair of Imperial Hammered Bronze Hu-Shaped Wine Vessels from the Qianlong Period (1736-1795), Large Chinese Carved Jade Scholar Seals, a Rare Pair of Late 18th Century Qianlong Cloisonn' Enamel Dragon Vases, a Qing Dynasty Chinese Silk Embroidery Robe, a 16th Century Southeast Asian Thai Buddha Bust, a Pair of Chinese Blue-Ground Porcelain Vases with Landscape Panels, a Ming Dynasty Huanghuali Scholar's Table, a Large Japanese Satsuma Temple Jar with Lid from the Meiji Period, an Extremely Rare Late 17th Century Persian Tapestry Possibly Tabriz, a Chinese Tang Dynasty Stoneware Tripod Vessel, a Chinese Ming Enamel-Decorated Bronze Spiny Lobster, a Chinese Ming Dynasty Hu-Shaped Bronze and Enamel Wine Vessel, a Chinese Bodhisattva (Guanyin) Figure with Gilded Garments and Enamel Lotus Base, a 19th Century Qing Dynasty Silk Robe, a 17th-Century Southeast Asian Deity Figure, a 16th Century Chinese or Vietnamese Pottery Bowl with Phoenix-Like Bird, a Chinese Qing Dynasty Civil Official Rank Badge, a Rare Large Chinese Embroidered Qing Dynasty Temple Altar Panel, and a Rare Guangxu Period 48-Piece Chinese Porcelain Serving Set.

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Pair of Chinese Blue‑Ground Porcelain Vases with Landscape Panels, 18th/19th Century: Pair of Chinese Blue‑Ground Porcelain Vases with Landscape Panels, 18th/19th Century. Pair of Chinese porcelain vases, 18th/19th century, each with a deep blue ground framing white reserve

0001: Pair of Chinese Blue‑Ground Porcelain Vases with Landscape Panels, 18th/19th CenturyEst. $2,000-$4,000$1,000

18th/19th Century Chinese Sancai Foo Dog Vase: 18th/19th Century Chinese Sancai Foo Dog Vase. Chinese sancai‑glazed vase, 18th/19th century, featuring a boldly modeled foo dog in high relief. The figure is rendered with expressive detail in

0002: 18th/19th Century Chinese Sancai Foo Dog VaseEst. $800-$1,200$400

Chinese Mirrored‑Black Glazed Vase with Gilt Accents, Kangxi Mark: Chinese Mirrored‑Black Glazed Vase with Gilt Accents, Kangxi Mark. Chinese mirrored‑black glazed vase decorated with gilt accents, bearing a six‑character Kangxi period mark within

0003: Chinese Mirrored‑Black Glazed Vase with Gilt Accents, Kangxi MarkEst. $800-$1,200$400

Tang Dynasty Bronze Tomb Figure of Rider on Camel: Tang Dynasty Bronze Tomb Figure of Rider on Camel. Rare bronze tomb figure depicting a rider mounted on a camel, Tang Dynasty. The camel stands in a dynamic pose with robust proportions and

0004: Tang Dynasty Bronze Tomb Figure of Rider on CamelEst. $800-$1,200$400

Monochrome Chinese Jun Ware Porcelain Bottle Vase: Monochrome Chinese Jun Ware Porcelain Bottle Vase. Refined monochrome Jun ware porcelain bottle vase with the soft, opalescent glaze characteristic of the tradition. The surface shows subtle tonal

0005: Monochrome Chinese Jun Ware Porcelain Bottle VaseEst. $1,000-$1,500$500

Ming Dynasty Huanghuali Scholar’s Table: Ming Dynasty Huanghuali Scholar’s Table. Refined Huanghuali scholar’s table dating to the Ming Dynasty, crafted in the understated literati aesthetic. The table shows the rich, warm tone

0006: Ming Dynasty Huanghuali Scholar’s TableEst. $2,000-$4,000$1,000

Chinese Kangxi Period Crackle‑Glazed Blue & White Landscape Footed Bowl: Chinese Kangxi Period Crackle‑Glazed Blue & White Landscape Footed Bowl. Refined blue and white porcelain footed bowl dating to the Kangxi period, decorated with a crackle‑glazed surface

0007: Chinese Kangxi Period Crackle‑Glazed Blue & White Landscape Footed BowlEst. $800-$1,200$400

Pair of Beijing Blue Glass Vases with Enamel‑Painted Floral Decorations: Pair of Beijing Blue Glass Vases with Enamel‑Painted Floral Decorations. Pair of Beijing blue glass vases, each decorated with finely executed enamel painting depicting floral arrangements set

0008: Pair of Beijing Blue Glass Vases with Enamel‑Painted Floral DecorationsEst. $400-$600$200

18th Century Chinese Export Porcelain Gravy Bowl: 18th Century Chinese Export Porcelain Gravy Bowl. Refined 18th century Chinese export porcelain gravy bowl produced for the Western market. The piece shows a softly flared rim, neatly formed handle,

0009: 18th Century Chinese Export Porcelain Gravy BowlEst. $400-$600$200

18th Century Chinese Export Porcelain Fish Plate: 18th Century Chinese Export Porcelain Fish Plate. An 18th century Chinese export porcelain plate decorated with a central fish motif, a traditional symbol of abundance and prosperity in Qing?period

0010: 18th Century Chinese Export Porcelain Fish PlateEst. $200-$400$100

Chinese Famille Jaune Enamel Square Floral Bottle Vase: Chinese Famille Jaune Enamel Square Floral Bottle Vase. A Chinese Famille Jaune enamel‑decorated square bottle vase, each side painted with vibrant floral motifs against a rich yellow ground.

0011: Chinese Famille Jaune Enamel Square Floral Bottle VaseEst. $400-$600$200

Chinese Blanc‑de‑Chine Guanyin Figure with Double Gourd Motif: Chinese Blanc‑de‑Chine Guanyin Figure with Double Gourd Motif. A finely modeled Blanc‑de‑Chine porcelain figure of Guanyin, rendered in pure white Dehua ware with a serene,

0012: Chinese Blanc‑de‑Chine Guanyin Figure with Double Gourd MotifEst. $600-$800$300

18th Century Chinese Jade Libation Cup with Carved Floral Decoration: 18th Century Chinese Jade Libation Cup with Carved Floral Decoration. An 18th century Chinese jade libation cup carved in low relief with elegant floral motifs. The stone shows a soft, even tone with

0013: 18th Century Chinese Jade Libation Cup with Carved Floral DecorationEst. $800-$1,200$400

Pair of Cabinet‑Size Chinese Crackle‑Glazed Pear‑Shaped Vases with Gilt‑Lacq: Pair of Cabinet‑Size Chinese Crackle‑Glazed Pear‑Shaped Vases with Gilt‑Lacquered Stands. A pair of cabinet‑size Chinese porcelain vases of elegant pear‑shaped

0014: Pair of Cabinet‑Size Chinese Crackle‑Glazed Pear‑Shaped Vases with Gilt‑LacqEst. $800-$1,200$400

18th Century Pair of Chinese Famille Rose Porcelain Covered Tea Bowls: 18th Century Pair of Chinese Famille Rose Porcelain Covered Tea Bowls. A fine pair of 18th century Chinese Famille Rose porcelain covered tea bowls, each delicately enameled with soft pastel floral

0015: 18th Century Pair of Chinese Famille Rose Porcelain Covered Tea BowlsEst. $1,000-$1,800$500

Chinese Finely Carved Hardstone Group with Guanyin on a Buddhist Lion, 19th Century: Chinese Finely Carved Hardstone Group with Guanyin on a Buddhist Lion, 19th Century. A finely carved Chinese hardstone figure group, likely from the 19th century, depicting Guanyin seated atop a

0016: Chinese Finely Carved Hardstone Group with Guanyin on a Buddhist Lion, 19th CenturyEst. $800-$1,200$400

Chinese Stone‑Carved Scholar’s Ink Well, Cabbage and Rabbits Motif: Chinese Stone‑Carved Scholar’s Ink Well, Cabbage and Rabbits Motif. A finely carved Chinese scholar’s ink well, shaped as a large cabbage head with two small rabbits nestled among

0017: Chinese Stone‑Carved Scholar’s Ink Well, Cabbage and Rabbits MotifEst. $800-$1,200$400

Bronze Figure of Shakyamuni Buddha, Possibly 18th Century: Bronze Figure of Shakyamuni Buddha, Possibly 18th Century. A well‑cast bronze figure of Shakyamuni Buddha seated in dhyāna on a double‑lotus base, the hands in bhūmisparśa

0018: Bronze Figure of Shakyamuni Buddha, Possibly 18th CenturyEst. $1,200-$1,500$600

Pair of Chinese Export Sancai‑Glazed Foo Dogs: Pair of Chinese Export Sancai‑Glazed Foo Dogs. A pair of Chinese export Foo Dogs, each modeled in a lively stance and finished in a classic sancai palette of amber, green, and cream. The

0019: Pair of Chinese Export Sancai‑Glazed Foo DogsEst. $200-$400$100

Hand‑Carved Rose Quartz Figure of a Laughing Buddha on Wooden Stand: Hand‑Carved Rose Quartz Figure of a Laughing Buddha on Wooden Stand. A finely hand‑carved rose quartz figure of the Laughing Buddha, depicted seated with a joyful expression and rounded

0020: Hand‑Carved Rose Quartz Figure of a Laughing Buddha on Wooden StandEst. $800-$1,200$400

Chinese Carved Coral Figure of a Seated Buddha: Chinese Carved Coral Figure of a Seated Buddha. A finely carved Chinese coral figure of a seated Buddha, shown with hands resting in the lap in a gesture of meditation. The carving displays smooth

0021: Chinese Carved Coral Figure of a Seated BuddhaEst. $400-$600$200

Carved Chinese Figure of a Dragon Supporting a Vase: Carved Chinese Figure of a Dragon Supporting a Vase. A hand‑carved Chinese figure depicting a sinuous dragon supporting a vase on its back, the creature rendered with a flowing mane, scaled

0022: Carved Chinese Figure of a Dragon Supporting a VaseEst. $800-$1,200$400

Chinese Gilt‑Lacquered Bowl with Painted Han‑Style Horse: Chinese Gilt‑Lacquered Bowl with Painted Han‑Style Horse. A Chinese gilt‑lacquered bowl featuring a gilt‑painted horse at the center, rendered in the manner of Han dynasty

0023: Chinese Gilt‑Lacquered Bowl with Painted Han‑Style HorseEst. $400-$600$200

Chinese Carved Black Ink Three‑Piece Box with Scholar and Deer: Chinese Carved Black Ink Three‑Piece Box with Scholar and Deer. A Chinese carved black ink three‑piece box, the cover depicting a scholar riding a spotted deer beneath pine, with

0024: Chinese Carved Black Ink Three‑Piece Box with Scholar and DeerEst. $400-$600$200

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