Asian Works of Art: Session II

628: Celadon Cong Vase, China, 19th century, of archaic

485: Small Rhinoceros Horn Libation Cup, China, 18th/19

540: Ivory Panel, China, late 19th century, the rectang

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Boston, MA, United States

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Asian Works of Art: Session II

Bonhams Skinner

The Spring Asian Art auction in Boston features contemporary Chinese paintings from the collection of P.Y. Wang (1893-1977). Works from this same collection achieved $1.9 million in a recent Skinner Asian Art auction. Other highlights of the upcoming auction include a bamboo brush pot, a rare rhinoceros horn libation cup, and a large group of Buddhist images. Asian Art auctions at Skinner present the best in Chinese, Korean, Indian, Tibetan, and Japanese artwork and antiques, including fine calligraphy, rare jade, furniture,and decorative arts.

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Bronze Censer, China, 19th century, the two-part c: Bronze Censer, China, 19th century, the two-part censer cast as a reclining figure of a monk on a rectangular stand, ht. 4 5/8 in.

0376: Bronze Censer, China, 19th century, the two-part cEst. US$250-US$350

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Bronze Monk, China, Ming dynasty (1368-1644), cast: Bronze Monk, China, Ming dynasty (1368-1644), cast as the standing figure of a monk holding a bo in both hands, wood stand, ht. 4 7/8 in.

0377: Bronze Monk, China, Ming dynasty (1368-1644), castEst. US$400-US$600

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Blue and White Plate, China, finely decorated in u: Blue and White Plate, China, finely decorated in underglaze blue with intertwined leafy scrolls, Qianlong mark to the base, dia. 7 7/8 in.

0378: Blue and White Plate, China, finely decorated in uEst. US$300-US$500

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Bronze Censer, China, 19th century, the two-part c: Bronze Censer, China, 19th century, the two-part censer finely cast as seated figure of Samantabhadra atop an elephant, ht. 6, lg. 5 1/8 in.

0379: Bronze Censer, China, 19th century, the two-part cEst. US$200-US$300

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Bronze Pan, China, with upright handles and human: Bronze Pan, China, with upright handles and human figural feet, 12 x 5 1/4 in.

0379A: Bronze Pan, China, with upright handles and humanEst. US$250-US$350

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Bronze Ritual Wine Vessel and Cover, You, China, p: Bronze Ritual Wine Vessel and Cover, You, China, possibly early Western Zhou dynasty (11th-10th century B.C.), the pear-shaped body cast in relief with two large taotie masks on either side, set

0380: Bronze Ritual Wine Vessel and Cover, You, China, pEst. US$7,000-US$9,000

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Bronze Censer, China, Ming dynasty (1368-1644), of: Bronze Censer, China, Ming dynasty (1368-1644), of archaic ritual bronze vessel gui shape, flanked by handles, Xuande six-character mark cast to the base, dia. 7 3/4, ht. 5 in.

0381: Bronze Censer, China, Ming dynasty (1368-1644), ofEst. US$400-US$600

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Parcel-gilt Bronze Guanyin, China, Ming dynasty (1: Parcel-gilt Bronze Guanyin, China, Ming dynasty (1368-1644), seated figure of Guanyin holding a pu shan in her right hand, and a double-gourd vase in her left, face and hands gilded, ht. 12 in.

0382: Parcel-gilt Bronze Guanyin, China, Ming dynasty (1Est. US$500-US$700

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Parcel-gilt Bronze Buckle, China, 17th century, re: Parcel-gilt Bronze Buckle, China, 17th century, rectangular, with openwork design of a sinuous dragon amidst scrolls, 2 3/4 x 2 1/4 in.

0383: Parcel-gilt Bronze Buckle, China, 17th century, reEst. US$400-US$600

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Bronze Bell, China, 19th century, the sides decora: Bronze Bell, China, 19th century, the sides decorated with bow-string designs, surmounted by a coiled dragon finial, ht. 3 7/8 in.

0384: Bronze Bell, China, 19th century, the sides decoraEst. US$300-US$500

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Bronze Box and Cover, China, 19th century, the cov: Bronze Box and Cover, China, 19th century, the cover cast in relief with a sinuous dragon issuing a leafy scroll from its mouth, the sides with cloud pattern, dia. 2 in.

0385: Bronze Box and Cover, China, 19th century, the covEst. US$200-US$300

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Bronze Vase, China, Ming dynasty (1368-1644), rais: Bronze Vase, China, Ming dynasty (1368-1644), raised on a tall pedestal foot, the ovoid sides cast in relief with a wide band of archaic dragons, flanked by foo dog head lugs, ht. 9 1/4 in.

0386: Bronze Vase, China, Ming dynasty (1368-1644), raisEst. US$500-US$700

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Pair of Bronze Candle Holders, China, 19th century: Pair of Bronze Candle Holders, China, 19th century, each cast as a standing figure of a boy holding a lotus stem, ht. 9 3/4 in.

0387: Pair of Bronze Candle Holders, China, 19th centuryEst. US$300-US$500

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Bronze Candle Holder, China, 19th century, raised: Bronze Candle Holder, China, 19th century, raised on tripod feet, cast as addorsing figures holding a hu-shaped jar, ht. 14 3/4 in.

0388: Bronze Candle Holder, China, 19th century, raisedEst. US$300-US$500

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Bronze Paperweight, China, Ming dynasty (1368-164: Bronze Paperweight, China, Ming dynasty (1368-1644), cast as a recumbent foo dog tickling its face with a rear leg, traces of gilding, lg. 4 in.

0388A: Bronze Paperweight, China, Ming dynasty (1368-164Est. US$300-US$500

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Gilt Bottle Vase, China, 19th century, the small b: Gilt Bottle Vase, China, 19th century, the small bottle vase decorated in cinnabar with inscriptions in seal script, on a finely gilded surface, the slightly splayed foot with a band of florets,

0389: Gilt Bottle Vase, China, 19th century, the small bEst. US$800-US$1,200

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Silver Jar and Stand, China, early 20th century, t: Silver Jar and Stand, China, early 20th century, the bulbous body with repousse decoration of writhing dragons amidst clouds, carved wood stand, mark to the base, ht. 3 in.

0390: Silver Jar and Stand, China, early 20th century, tEst. US$250-US$350

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Bronze Censer, China, raised on tripod feet, the c: Bronze Censer, China, raised on tripod feet, the compressed globular body cast in relief with a panel of phoenixes and peonies to one side, and a scholar in a landscape to the other, dragon loop

0391: Bronze Censer, China, raised on tripod feet, the cEst. US$100-US$150

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Bronze Censer, China, the body cast with a band of: Bronze Censer, China, the body cast with a band of dragons, flanked by foo dog handles, the domed cover with reticulated design of two dragons traveling in waves, with a foo dog finial, Xuande mark

0392: Bronze Censer, China, the body cast with a band ofEst. US$100-US$150

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Brass Incense Clock, China, 19th century, raised o: Brass Incense Clock, China, 19th century, raised on tripod feet, the compressed globular body flanked by foo dog masks suspending loose rings, surmounted by reticulated lid, ht. 5 1/4 in.

0393: Brass Incense Clock, China, 19th century, raised oEst. US$400-US$600Lot Passed

Brass Censer, China, 19th century, raised on tripo: Brass Censer, China, 19th century, raised on tripod feet, the compressed globular body flanked by foo dog masks suspending loose rings, surmounted by reticulated lid, ht. 6 in.

0394: Brass Censer, China, 19th century, raised on tripoEst. US$400-US$600Lot Passed

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Bronze Censer, China, 19th century, the rounded bo: Bronze Censer, China, 19th century, the rounded body raised on tripod elephant-head feet, with relief decoration of floral sprays, the domed cover in reticulated design of stylized lotus scrolls,

0395: Bronze Censer, China, 19th century, the rounded boEst. US$400-US$600

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Bronze Censer, China, the compressed globular body: Bronze Censer, China, the compressed globular body cast with grooves, raised on tripod blade feet, handles to the mouth rim, "Shi Gu Zhi Bao" mark to the base, ht. 3 3/4 in.

0396: Bronze Censer, China, the compressed globular bodyEst. US$150-US$200Lot Passed

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Bronze Fanghu, China, Han style, of pear shape and: Bronze Fanghu, China, Han style, of pear shape and square section, each plain side incised with seal script characters, flanked by mythical animal masks, the low square cover cast with four finials

0397: Bronze Fanghu, China, Han style, of pear shape andEst. US$300-US$500

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