Chinese Art

Figure of Buddha Maitreya, XIX c., Mongolia Gilt - bras

Figure of bodhisattva Manjushri, XVIII c., Tibet Bronze

Bleu de Hue bowl, Minh Mang period 1820 – 1841, Vietnam

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Jade pendant, China Oval whitish pendant decorated with: Jade pendant, China Oval whitish pendant decorated with Chinese lion, length 5 cm

0097: Jade pendant, China Oval whitish pendant decorated withEst. PLN 700-PLN 2,000

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Jade pendant, China Round, open – work, double - sided : Jade pendant, China Round, open – work, double - sided greenish pendant decorated with dragons, diameter 7 cm

0098: Jade pendant, China Round, open – work, double - sided Est. PLN 700-PLN 1,200

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Rhinoceros shape jade pendant, China Rhinoceros shaped : Rhinoceros shape jade pendant, China Rhinoceros shaped white jade pendant with handle, length 9 cm

0099: Rhinoceros shape jade pendant, China Rhinoceros shaped Est. PLN 700-PLN 3,000Lot Passed

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Figure of a Koi fish, China Red jade sculpture of a fis: Figure of a Koi fish, China Red jade sculpture of a fish decorated with sculptured stars on the body, length 9 cm

0100: Figure of a Koi fish, China Red jade sculpture of a fisEst. PLN 1,000-PLN 2,000

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Jade pendant, XIX/XX c., China A finely worked, green j: Jade pendant, XIX/XX c., China A finely worked, green jade pendant decorated with dragon and rat among branches, length 16 cm Estymacja : 7 000 – 10 000 zl

0101: Jade pendant, XIX/XX c., China A finely worked, green jEst. PLN 5,000-PLN 20,000Lot Passed

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Figure of a beast, China Jade figurine of mythical Chin: Figure of a beast, China Jade figurine of mythical Chinese beast finely worked in rare stone, length 7 cm

0102: Figure of a beast, China Jade figurine of mythical ChinEst. PLN 2,000-PLN 6,000

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Pair of claps, XIX/XX c., China Jade, length 13 cm, 10 : Pair of claps, XIX/XX c., China Jade, length 13 cm, 10 cm Ruyi shaped claps decorated with chilung type dragons.

0103: Pair of claps, XIX/XX c., China Jade, length 13 cm, 10 Est. PLN 12,000-PLN 18,000Lot Passed

Figure of Chinese woman, XIX/XX c., China Ivory, length: Figure of Chinese woman, XIX/XX c., China Ivory, length 33 cm Hand carved ivory tusk depicting two Chinese women under a blossom tree.

0104: Figure of Chinese woman, XIX/XX c., China Ivory, lengthEst. PLN 10,000-PLN 18,000Lot Passed

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Two figures of emperor and empress, XIX/XX c., Chiny Iv: Two figures of emperor and empress, XIX/XX c., Chiny Ivory, wooden base, height 21 cm Ivory figures of emperor and empress seated on a dragon throne and a phoenix throne respectively. The emperor

0105: Two figures of emperor and empress, XIX/XX c., Chiny IvEst. PLN 10,000-PLN 18,000

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Figurine of a sleeping Taoist wise man, XIX c., China I: Figurine of a sleeping Taoist wise man, XIX c., China Ivory figure on wooden base, length 33,5 cm Figure of a sleeping man lying on his side wearing a long robe and a coif. Signature on the base.

0106: Figurine of a sleeping Taoist wise man, XIX c., China IEst. PLN 5,000-PLN 10,000Lot Passed

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Figurine of a fisherman, XIX c., China Ivory, square wo: Figurine of a fisherman, XIX c., China Ivory, square wooden base, height 29,5 cm Ivory figure of a fisherman holding a basket, a pipe and a fish on a piece of string with long pointy beard and a

0107: Figurine of a fisherman, XIX c., China Ivory, square woEst. PLN 5,000-PLN 8,000

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Stone inkwell, XIX c., China Soap stone, 3,5 cm x 8,5 c: Stone inkwell, XIX c., China Soap stone, 3,5 cm x 8,5 cm Part of a larger figure, in front decorated with small human figurines, one of the characters depicted riding a buffalo.

0108: Stone inkwell, XIX c., China Soap stone, 3,5 cm x 8,5 cEst. PLN 500-PLN 1,500Lot Passed

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Chinese brush, XIX c., China Brush made of red hair wit: Chinese brush, XIX c., China Brush made of red hair with engraved handle depicting dragons flying between clouds. The endings decorated with bone rings, length 31 cm

0109: Chinese brush, XIX c., China Brush made of red hair witEst. PLN 2,000-PLN 6,000

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Ox – shape box, XIX c., China White jade box with four : Ox – shape box, XIX c., China White jade box with four leaves around central hole, length 7 cm

0110: Ox – shape box, XIX c., China White jade box with four Est. PLN 700-PLN 1,200Lot Passed

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Silver and bone shoehorn, XIX c., China/Europe Silver h: Silver and bone shoehorn, XIX c., China/Europe Silver handle from a Chinese brush decorated with flying dragons and Chinese ideograms, length 37 cm European bone shoehorn depicting characters from

0111: Silver and bone shoehorn, XIX c., China/Europe Silver hEst. PLN 2,000-PLN 4,000

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Chinese brush, XIX c., China Brush made of black hair w: Chinese brush, XIX c., China Brush made of black hair with engraved handle depicting scenes of Chinese life and characters travelling through woods and mountains, length 22 cm

0112: Chinese brush, XIX c., China Brush made of black hair wEst. PLN 2,000-PLN 6,000Lot Passed

A chair, First half of XX c., China A huanghuali wood c: A chair, First half of XX c., China A huanghuali wood chair, 95 cm x 39 cm Chair with an almost yoke-shaped top rail at the back and a splat carved with floral motif and images of two Chinese deities.

0113: A chair, First half of XX c., China A huanghuali wood cEst. PLN 2,500-PLN 4,000Lot Passed

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A clock, XIX/XX c., China Mahogany wood, height 33 cm H: A clock, XIX/XX c., China Mahogany wood, height 33 cm Hand-carved mahogany case. Engraving in a floral motifs surrounds the dial. Original Chinese mechanism.

0114: A clock, XIX/XX c., China Mahogany wood, height 33 cm HEst. PLN 7,000-PLN 15,000

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Table with an opening top, XIX/XX c., China Black lacqu: Table with an opening top, XIX/XX c., China Black lacquered table decorated with red and gold laquerware scenes, 70 cm x 64 cm Table legs shaped as animal paws. The bottom of the table decorated with

0115: Table with an opening top, XIX/XX c., China Black lacquEst. PLN 5,000-PLN 8,000Lot Passed

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Figure of bodhisattva Manjushri, XVIII c., Tibet Bronze: Figure of bodhisattva Manjushri, XVIII c., Tibet Bronze with traces of gilding on the face, height 14 cm Figure of Buddhist patron of wisdom, sitting on the lotus base, holding a sword aloft and

0116: Figure of bodhisattva Manjushri, XVIII c., Tibet BronzeEst. PLN 12,000-PLN 17,000

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Figure of Buddha Amonghasiddhi, XVIII/XIX c., Tibet or : Figure of Buddha Amonghasiddhi, XVIII/XIX c., Tibet or Nepal Bronze figure made by lost-wax casting and fire – gilt bronze, height 22 cm Engraved decoration. Buddha’s face covered by matt gold.

0117: Figure of Buddha Amonghasiddhi, XVIII/XIX c., Tibet or Est. PLN 15,000-PLN 25,000

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Figure of goddess Saraswati, XX c., Tibet Bronze figure: Figure of goddess Saraswati, XX c., Tibet Bronze figure, height 18 cm Sacred figure of goddess of music, science and art sitting on a lotus flower holding veena instrument with swan shaped end.

0118: Figure of goddess Saraswati, XX c., Tibet Bronze figureEst. PLN 500-PLN 2,000

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Figure of six armed Mahakala, XVIII/XIX c., Tibet Bronz: Figure of six armed Mahakala, XVIII/XIX c., Tibet Bronze figure made by lost-wax casting, height 45 cm Bronze statue of a Buddhist deity, Mahakala - the protector of Dharma - surrounded by a fiery

0119: Figure of six armed Mahakala, XVIII/XIX c., Tibet BronzEst. PLN 20,000-PLN 40,000

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Short sword, XIX/XX c., Tibet Steel, lizard’s skin, len: Short sword, XIX/XX c., Tibet Steel, lizard’s skin, length 39 cm A blade from English bayonet. Handle and holder decorated with ornaments with images of lion, tiger, dragon and eagle.

0120: Short sword, XIX/XX c., Tibet Steel, lizard’s skin, lenEst. PLN 4,000-PLN 8,000

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