Asian Works of Art

Lot: 1 - A Chinese Blue and White Dragon Censer, Qing Dynasty, Kangxi Period
或爲清康熙 青花云龍紋三足爐

A Chinese Blue and White Dragon Censer, Qing Dynasty, Kangxi Period 或爲清康熙 青花云龍紋三足爐 Kangxi Period (1662-1722) Of compressed bulbus form with spreading lip, raised on three short feet; decorated with a pair of four-clawed dragons among flames contesting a flaming jewel, leiwen band border to neck Diameter 10 in.; 25.4 cm. This lot is located in Philadelphia. Property from the collection of Dr. Merrill Grayson, M.D.

Lot: 2 - A Chinese Underglaze Blue and Copper Red 'Dragon' Porcelain Bottle Vase, 18th Century
清中期 青花釉裡紅龍紋長頸瓶

A Chinese Underglaze Blue and Copper Red 'Dragon' Porcelain Bottle Vase, 18th Century 清中期 青花釉裡紅龍紋長頸瓶 18th Century Potted with an elongated neck painted with a crouching three-clawed dragon in underglaze blue and copper red. The bulbous shoulders are covered in powder blue glaze, incised with a band of wave decoration. Height 9 7/8 in., 25.2 cm. This lot is located in Philadelphia. Property from the Estate of Betty Eisler, New York, New York.

Lot: 3 - A Chinese Blue and White Porcelain 'Fishes' Bowl, Kangxi Period
清康熙 青花三魚紋碗

A Chinese Blue and White Porcelain 'Fishes' Bowl, Kangxi Period 清康熙 青花三魚紋碗 Kangxi Period (1622-1722) The bell-shaped bowl on high circular foot, decorated on the interior with four fish centered by stylized water plants, the exterior with four similar fish, underside with apocryphal Chenghu mark. Diameter 7 3/4 in., 19.8 cm. This lot is located in Philadelphia.

Lot: 4 - A Chinese Persimmon Glazed Porcelain Bowl, Jiajing Mark
嘉靖款紫金釉碗

A Chinese Persimmon Glazed Porcelain Bowl, Jiajing Mark 嘉靖款紫金釉碗 Jiajing Mark The deep rounded sides below a slightly flared rim supported by a short straight foot, covered overall with a coffee-brown glaze with a metallic luster, the underside bearing a Jiajing six-character mark in underglazed blue within a double ring. Diameter 5 3/8 in., 13.6 cm. Property from the Collection of Tusha Buntin, Honolulu, Hawaii.

Lot: 5 - A Chinese Gilt Decorated Mirror Black Glazed Zhi-Shaped Porcelain Vase, Kangxi Period
清康熙 黑地描金仿古饕餮紋觶

A Chinese Gilt Decorated Mirror Black Glazed Zhi-Shaped Porcelain Vase, Kangxi Period 清康熙 黑地描金仿古饕餮紋觶 Kangxi Period (1622-1722) The broad pear-shaped body is decorated with alternating gilt taotie masks and shou-character roundels, the flaring neck is decorated with plantain leaves alternating with lappets and shou characters, all reserved on a luminous black glaze. Height 15 1/4 in., 38.7 cm.

Lot: 6 - An Impressive Chinese Blanc de Chine Guanyin, Impressed Sunjiang Shanren Mark, 17th/18th Century
清早期 筍江山人款德化白瓷觀音立像

An Impressive Chinese Blanc de Chine Guanyin, Impressed Sunjiang Shanren Mark, 17th/18th Century 清早期 筍江山人款德化白瓷觀音立像 17th/18th Century The well-potted porcelain with rich glossary surface, the Bodhisattva Avalokiteshvara identified by the seated image of the Buddha Amitabha in her

Lot: 7 - A Chinese Blue and White Porcelain Meiping Vase, Kangxi Period
清康熙 青花松下高士图梅瓶

A Chinese Blue and White Porcelain Meiping Vase, Kangxi Period 清康熙 青花松下高士图梅瓶 Kangxi Period (1622-1722) Potted with broad rounded shoulders, a slightly waisted neck and lipped rim, the exterior painted with a scholar standing beneath a large pine tree in a mountainous landscape, the base with a double circle in underglaze blue. Height 8 1/2 in., 21.5 cm.

Lot: 8 - A Chinese Tea Dust Glazed Vase, Qianlong Mark and Period
清乾隆 茶葉末釉賞瓶

A Chinese Tea Dust Glazed Vase, Qianlong Mark and Period 清乾隆 茶葉末釉賞瓶 Qianlong Mark and Period (1736-1796) With a swelling body and tall tapering neck, raised on a slightly flared circular foot, with an attractive mossy-green glaze, the underside with a six-character seal mark reserved in an amber-brown glaze. Note: For two tea dust glazed vases of similar scale and form, see the vase sold at Christie's New York, December 15, 2015, lot 114; and the vase from the Clear Garden Collection, sold at Christie's New York, July 24, 2020, lot 30. Height 3/4 in., 22.4 cm. This lot is located in Philadelphia. Property from the Estate of Betty Eisler, New York, New York.

Lot: 9 - A Large Chinese Blue and White 'Bogu' Porcelain Jar and Cover, Kangxi Period
清康熙 青花博古圖粥罐

A Large Chinese Blue and White 'Bogu' Porcelain Jar and Cover, Kangxi Period 清康熙 青花博古圖粥罐 Kangxi Period (1662-1722) The domed cover and the exterior of the deep, sloping walls painted with alternating panels filled with bird and flower bogu motifs. Diameter 9 x height 10 1/4 in., 22.8 x 26 cm. This lot is located in Chicago. Property from the Collection of Dr. James Dew, Atlanta, Georgia.

Lot: 10 - A Massive Chinese Blue and White Porcelain 'Dragon' Charger, Late 19th Century
清晚期 青花雙龍戲珠紋大盤

A Massive Chinese Blue and White Porcelain 'Dragon' Charger, Late 19th Century 清晚期 青花雙龍戲珠紋大盤 Late 19th Century The shallow rounded sides resting on a short foot, painted to the interior with two five-clawed dragons contesting a flaming pearl amongst cloud scrolls and flame wisps, additional dragons emerging from the wave border, underside with two additional dragons chasing a flaming pearl, apocryphal six-character Qianlong seal mark. Diameter 24 1/4 in., 61.5 cm. Property from the Collection of Tusha Buntin, Honolulu, Hawaii.

Lot: 11 - A Large Chinese Incised 'Lotus' Celadon Glazed Vase, Shangping, 18th/19th Century
清中期 龍泉刻西番蓮紋大賞瓶

A Large Chinese Incised 'Lotus' Celadon Glazed Vase, Shangping, 18th/19th Century 清中期 龍泉刻西番蓮紋大賞瓶 18th/19th Century Finely carved with leafy lotus meander between a petal lappet border and a ruyi-head border at the mouth rim, covered with a sea-green color glaze. Height 23 in., 58.4 cm.

Lot: 12 - A Chinese Celadon Ground Copper Red, Blue and White 'Horses' Gu Vase, Kangxi Period
清康熙 豆青地青花釉裏紅八駿圖觚

A Chinese Celadon Ground Copper Red, Blue and White 'Horses' Gu Vase, Kangxi Period 清康熙 豆青地青花釉裏紅八駿圖觚 Kangxi Period (1662-1722) The exterior with the "Eight horses of Mu Wang" variously painted in underglaze blue, underglaze copper red, and white slip, reserved against a celadon glazed ground. Height 8 7/8 in., 21.5 cm. This lot is located in Philadelphia.

Lot: 12A - A Chinese Famille Verte Porcelain Square Baluster Vase, Kangxi Period
清康熙 五彩人物花鳥圖四方瓶

A Chinese Famille Verte Porcelain Square Baluster Vase, Kangxi Period 清康熙 五彩人物花鳥圖四方瓶 Kangxi Period (1622-1722) The flared neck rising from a shoulder decorated with flower heads, the tapering side walls painted with magpies and plum blossoms, kingfisher and peonies, and meiren in a garden. Height 18 1/2 in., 47 cm. Property from the Collection of Tusha Buntin, Honolulu, Hawaii.

Lot: 13 - A Chinese Copper Red Glazed Porcelain Stem Bowl, Qianlong Period
清乾隆 寶石紅釉高足碗

A Chinese Copper Red Glazed Porcelain Stem Bowl, Qianlong Period 清乾隆 寶石紅釉高足碗 Qianlong Period (1735-1796) The bowl rising from a tall spreading foot to a flared rim, covered all over in a deep red glaze, the rim left white, bearing a Qianlong six-character mark in underglaze blue to the interior of the foot. Diameter 6 x height 4 1/2 in., 15.2 x 11.4 cm. Property from the Collection of Dr. James Dew, Atlanta, Georgia.

Lot: 14 - An Impressive Chinese Blue and White Porcelain Hu Vase, Qing Dynasty
清 青花纏枝花卉紋大貫耳壺

An Impressive Chinese Blue and White Porcelain Hu Vase, Qing Dynasty 清 青花纏枝花卉紋大貫耳壺 Qing Dynasty The baluster-shaped body has broad shoulders sweeping up to a flared neck flanked by a pair of tubular lug handles, brightly painted in deep shades of cobalt around the body and neck with large peony and lotus blooms borne on leafy meandering scrolls, all supported on splayed foot. The base is skirted with petal lappets. The bottom with an apocryphal Qianlong six-character seal mark. Height 20 1/2 in., 52 cm. This lot is located in Chicago. Property from the family of Patrick R. Griffin, Naples, Florida.

Lot: 15 - Two Chinese Export Blue and White Porcelain 'Tea Cultivation' Plates, Qianlong Period
清乾隆 青花外銷製茶圖賞盤兩件

Two Chinese Export Blue and White Porcelain 'Tea Cultivation' Plates, Qianlong Period 清乾隆 青花外銷製茶圖賞盤兩件 Qianlong Period (1735-1796) Each centered with a scene showing one stage of tea cultivation, within a border decorated with rococo shell scrolls, the larger example numbered 23 in underglazed blue to the underside, the smaller example numbered 5. Diameters 12 7/8 and 9 in., 32.7 and 22.8 cm. This lot is located in Chicago. Property from the Collection of Dr. James Dew, Atlanta, Georgia.

Lot: 16 - A Chinese Sang-de-Boeuf Glazed Porcelain Vase, Danping, 18th/19th Century
清中期 寶石紅釉膽瓶

A Chinese Sang-de-Boeuf Glazed Porcelain Vase, Danping, 18th/19th Century 清中期 寶石紅釉膽瓶 18th/19th Century The pear-shaped body tapers towards the short foot and the straight neck, the exterior covered with a rich red glaze in contrast to the white rim. Height 8 1/4 in., 20.9 cm

Lot: 17 - A Chinese Copper Red Glazed Vase, Yuhuchunping, Daoguang Mark and of the Period
清道光 釉裡紅玉壺春瓶

A Chinese Copper Red Glazed Vase, Yuhuchunping, Daoguang Mark and of the Period 清道光 釉裡紅玉壺春瓶 Daoguang Period (1820-1850) Of pear shape, the vase is covered with plum-brown glaze, six-character blue and white Daoguang seal mark to the underside. Height 11 1/8 in., 28.3 cm This lot is located in Philadelphia.

Lot: 18 - A Chinese Blanc de Chine Figure of Bodhidharma, Possibly 18th/19th Century
或爲清中期 德化白瓷達摩坐像

A Chinese Blanc de Chine Figure of Bodhidharma, Possibly 18th/19th Century 或爲清中期 德化白瓷達摩坐像 Possibly 18th/19th Century The seated figure in flowing robes, a scroll under one arm, back with impressed double-gourd mark. Height 4 1/2 in., 11.5 cm. This lot is located in Philadelphia. Property from the Estate of Betty Eisler, New York, New York.

Lot: 19 - A Pair of Chinese Ruby Red Glazed Porcelain Cups, Jiaqing Period
清嘉慶 胭脂紅釉杯一對

A Pair of Chinese Ruby Red Glazed Porcelain Cups, Jiaqing Period 清嘉慶 胭脂紅釉杯一對 Jiaqing Period (1796-1820) Each is supported with a circular foot, rising to straight upright walls, covered in a crushed raspberry glaze, the mouth rim, interior, and base white. Diameter of each 2 in., 5.1 cm. This lot is located in Chicago.

Lot: 20 - A Chinese Sang-de-Boeuf Glazed Porcelain Vase, Ganlanping, Qianlong Mark
乾隆款 寶石紅釉橄欖瓶

A Chinese Sang-de-Boeuf Glazed Porcelain Vase, Ganlanping, Qianlong Mark 乾隆款 寶石紅釉橄欖瓶 Qianlong Mark The ovoid body rising from a tall foot to an elongated, slightly recessed neck and an everted mouth rim, the exterior covered in a thick mottled red glaze, the underside bearing an Qianlong six-character mark in underglazed blue. Height 12 1/4 in., 31 cm. This lot is located in Chicago. Property from the Collection of Dr. James Dew, Atlanta, Georgia.

Lot: 21 - A Chinese Blue and White Porcelain 'Dragon' Plate, Jiaqing Mark and Possibly of the Period
或爲清嘉慶 青花龍戲珠賞盤

A Chinese Blue and White Porcelain 'Dragon' Plate, Jiaqing Mark and Possibly of the Period 或爲清嘉慶 青花龍戲珠賞盤 Jiaqing Mark and Possibly of the Period Painted with a roundel enclosing five-claw dragon chasing a flaming pearl, the bottom bearing a six-character Jiaqing seal mark in underglaze blue. Diameter 6 7/8 in., 17.4 cm. This lot is located in Chicago. Property from the Collection of Dr. James Dew, Atlanta, Georgia.

Lot: 22 - A Pair of Chinese Blue and White Porcelain 'Peonies and Pheasant' Ginger Jars, Guangxu Period
清光緒 青花牡丹錦鷄圖蓋罐一對

A Pair of Chinese Blue and White Porcelain 'Peonies and Pheasant' Ginger Jars, Guangxu Period 清光緒 青花牡丹錦鷄圖蓋罐一對 Guangxu Period (1875-1908) Each ovoid body is painted in delicate shades of blue depicting a large pheasant perched on a jagged rock amidst clusters of peony blossoms. Height of each jar 7 7/8 in., 20 cm. This lot is located in Chicago. Property from the Collection of Dr. James Dew, Atlanta, Georgia.

Lot: 23 - A Chinese Sang-de-Boeuf Glazed Porcelain Bottle Vase, 18th/19th Century
清中期 寶石紅釉賞瓶

A Chinese Sang-de-Boeuf Glazed Porcelain Bottle Vase, 18th/19th Century 清中期 寶石紅釉賞瓶 18th/19th Century Potted with a pear-shaped body and tall slender neck, covered in a thick mottled glaze paling to cream at the rim. Height 12 in., 30.5 cm. This lot is located in Chicago. Property from the Collection of Dr. James Dew, Atlanta, Georgia.

Lot: 24 - A Pair of Chinese Blue and White Porcelain 'Three Friends of Winter' Plates, 19th Century
清晚期 青花歲寒三友賞盤一對

A Pair of Chinese Blue and White Porcelain 'Three Friends of Winter' Plates, 19th Century 清晚期 青花歲寒三友賞盤一對 19th Century Each plate is centered with a roundel painted to show pine, bamboo, and prunus, and the exterior walls are decorated with figures in various pursuits on a terrace. Diameter 7 in., 17.8 cm. This lot is located in Chicago. Property from the Collection of Dr. James Dew, Atlanta, Georgia.

Lot: 25 - A Large Chinese Famille Rose Porcelain 'Butterflies and Peonies' Charger, Late Qing/Republic Period
晚清/民國 粉彩蝶戀花大盤

A Large Chinese Famille Rose Porcelain 'Butterflies and Peonies' Charger, Late Qing/Republic Period 晚清/民國 粉彩蝶戀花大盤 Late Qing/Republic Period, late 19th/Early 20th Century The shallow rounded sides resting on a short foot, painted to the interior with a pair of butterflies and flowering peony branches, exterior with five descending iron red bats, underside with apocryphal six-character Qianlong mark in underglaze blue. Diameter 21 in., 53.5 cm. Property from the Collection of Tusha Buntin, Honolulu, Hawaii.

Lot: 26 - A Chinese Famille Rose Porcelain Fish Bowl, Late 19th-Early 20th Century
清晚期 粉彩開光人物故事博古圖大畫缸

A Chinese Famille Rose Porcelain Fish Bowl, Late 19th-Early 20th Century 清晚期 粉彩開光人物故事博古圖大畫缸 Late 19th-Early 20th Century Richly enameled with leaf, bat, and handscroll-shaped panels, enclosing birds and flowers, bogu motifs, and boys in a garden. Height 13 1/2 x diameter 16 in., 34.3 x 40.6 cm. This lot is located in Chicago.

Lot: 27 - A Large Chinese Famille Rose Porcelain Brushpot, Bitong, Late Qing/Republic Period
晚清/民國 粉彩纏枝花卉紋筆筒

A Large Chinese Famille Rose Porcelain Brushpot, Bitong, Late Qing/Republic Period 晚清/民國 粉彩纏枝花卉紋筆筒 Late Qing/Republic Period, late 19th/Early 20th Century Decorated with elaborate pastel-toned enameled scrollwork against the white ground, additional scrollwork to the rim, an iron red lingzhi to the underside. Height 7 1/4 in., 18.5 cm. Property from the Collection of Tusha Buntin, Honolulu, Hawaii.

Lot: 28 - A Pair of Chinese Green Crackle Glazed Porcelain Bottle Vases, late 19th-Early 20th Century
清晚期 綠釉冰裂紋天球瓶一對

A Pair of Chinese Green Crackle Glazed Porcelain Bottle Vases, late 19th-Early 20th Century 清晚期 綠釉冰裂紋天球瓶一對 Late 19th-Early 20th Century Each with globular body rising to a tall cylindrical neck, covered overall with a rich green glaze with dark cracquelure, the interior and base glazed white, ochre to the rims. Heights 11 3/4 in., 30 cm. Property from the Collection of Tusha Buntin, Honolulu, Hawaii.

Lot: 29 - A Chinese Famille-Rose 'Eggshell' Porcelain Bowl, Shilu Mark, Republic Period
民國 石廬款薄胎賀壽圖碗

A Chinese Famille-Rose 'Eggshell' Porcelain Bowl, Shilu Mark, Republic Period 民國 石廬款薄胎賀壽圖碗 Republic Period (Early-Mid 20th Century) Decorated to the exterior with a continuous scene of officials at leisure in a garden, together with the eight Taoist immortals on a bridge heading to the gathering, a red enameled Shilu mark to the base. Diameter 4 7/8 in., 12.4cm This lot is located in Philadelphia. Property from a private East Coast collection.

Lot: 30 - A Pair of Chinese Famille Rose 'Landscape' Porcelain Panels, Republic Period
民國 粉彩山水圖瓷挂屏一對

A Pair of Chinese Famille Rose 'Landscape' Porcelain Panels, Republic Period 民國 粉彩山水圖瓷挂屏一對 Republic Period (1912-1949) Each is finely painted in bright enamel with a scene of figures and a fishing boat in a mountainous landscape. The bottom left with an apocryphal Qianlong six-character seal mark. Hardwood frame. Overall height of each 33 1/4 x width 10 1/4 x depth 2 in., 84.5 x 26 x 5.08 cm. Property from a Private Canadian Collector.

Lot: 31 - A Pair of Large Chinese Glazed Stoneware Architectural Tilework Phoenixes, Late 18th/19th Century
清中期 琉璃鳳凰大鴟吻一對

A Pair of Large Chinese Glazed Stoneware Architectural Tilework Phoenixes, Late 18th/19th Century 清中期 琉璃鳳凰大鴟吻一對 Late 18th/19th Century The modeled and pierced stylistic figures glazed in tones of green, blue, and brown. Each height 22 3/4 x width 25 1/4 x depth 9 3/8 in., 57.8 x 64 x 23.8 cm. Property from a Private Collection, Chicago, Illinois.

Lot: 32 - A Chinese Longquan Celadon Glazed Porcelain Charger, Ming Dynasty
明 龍泉窯刻花大盤

A Chinese Longquan Celadon Glazed Porcelain Charger, Ming Dynasty 明 龍泉窯刻花大盤 Ming Dynasty (1368-1644) The interior of the heavily pottered charger incised with lotus scrolls, the cavetto decorated with curling leafy tendrils, covered overall in an olive-green glaze, the underside with an unglazed circle burnt orange in the firing. Diameter 15 3/16 in., 38.5 cm. This lot is located in Chicago. Property from the Collection of Dr. James Dew, Atlanta, Georgia.

Lot: 33 - A Chinese Longquan Celadon 'Filial Piety' Bowl, Ming Dynasty
明 龍泉窯青釉二十四孝碗人物

A Chinese Longquan Celadon 'Filial Piety' Bowl, Ming Dynasty 明 龍泉窯青釉二十四孝碗人物 Ming Dynasty (1368-1644) Molded to the interior with figures alternating with characters from four stories of filial piety, below a stylized cloud-shaped border, the exterior carved with cloud and floral scroll. Overall covered in a rich glaze of sea-green tone. Diameter 7 1/8 in., 18.2cm

Lot: 34 - A Chinese Whiteware Foliate Bowl and a Dingyao Style Incised Bowl
白釉碗兩件

A Chinese Whiteware Foliate Bowl and a Dingyao Style Incised Bowl 白釉碗兩件 The first, possibly Five Dynasties (907-960), six-lobed, covered with a thin white slip and glaze; the Dingyao style bowl with interior carved with two pairs of ducks swimming in a pond, alternating with lotus and water plants; copper-bound rim. Diameters 6 in., 15.8 cm.; 9 3/8 in., 24 cm. This lot is located in Philadelphia. Property from the Estate of Betty Eisler, New York, New York.

Lot: 35 - A Chinese Cizhou Stoneware 'Lotus' Pillow, Northern Song/Jin Dynasty
北宋/金 磁州窰珍珠地劃花蓮紋瓷枕

A Chinese Cizhou Stoneware 'Lotus' Pillow, Northern Song/Jin Dynasty 北宋/金 磁州窰珍珠地劃花蓮紋瓷枕 Northern Song/Jin Dynasty (11th-12th Century) With a shaped trefoil top and a pentagonal base, incised with a lotus flower borne on a leafing stem reserved against a 'fish-roe' ground, enclosed within a double-line border. All incised through the creamy-white slip revealed the buff-colored body, covered with a clear glaze. Width 10 7/8 in., 28 cm.

Lot: 36 - A Chinese Green Glazed Marbled Stem Dish, Possibly Tang Dynasty
或爲唐 綠釉絞胎高足盤

A Chinese Green Glazed Marbled Stem Dish, Possibly Tang Dynasty 或爲唐 綠釉絞胎高足盤 Possibly Tang Dynasty (618-907) Overall covered in green glaze with beautiful marble structure to body. Height 2 1/4 x diameter 6 in., 5.7 x 15.3 cm. This lot is located in Philadelphia.

Lot: 37 - A Chinese Stoneware Phosphatic-Splashed Jar, Possibly Tang Dynasty
或爲唐 魯山窯黑釉撒白斑雙繫罐

A Chinese Stoneware Phosphatic-Splashed Jar, Possibly Tang Dynasty 或爲唐 魯山窯黑釉撒白斑雙繫罐 Possibly Tang Dynasty (618-907) The ovoid jar with a pair of loop handles at the shoulder, the iron brown glaze with several pale blue-white splashes. Height 7 1/4 in., 18.5 cm. This lot is located in Philadelphia. Property from the Estate of Betty Eisler, New York, New York.

Lot: 38 - A Rare Chinese Blue and Amber-Splashed Tripod Vessel, Probably Tang Dynasty
或爲唐 藍彩三足陶爐

A Rare Chinese Blue and Amber-Splashed Tripod Vessel, Probably Tang Dynasty 或爲唐 藍彩三足陶爐 Probably Tang Dynasty Of compressed globular form with flared lip, raised on three animal paw legs, with blue and amber splashed decoration. Height 4 3/4 x diameter 6 1/2 in., 12 x 16.5 cm. This lot is located in Philadelphia. Property from the Estate of Betty Eisler, New York, New York.

Lot: 39 - A Chinese Sancai Glazed Amphora Vase, Tang Dynasty
唐 三彩繫帶瓶

A Chinese Sancai Glazed Amphora Vase, Tang Dynasty 唐 三彩繫帶瓶 Tang Dynasty (618-907) The tall narrow neck ends with a wide flaring lip, the shoulder is flanked by two small loop and "ring" handles. Overall covered with a mottled floret-patterned glaze of green, amber, and cream. Height 8 1/2 in., 21.6 cm. Property from the Collection of David and Beverly Hall Billings, Nantucket, Massachusetts.

Lot: 40 - A Pair of Chinese Painted Grey Pottery Owl-Form Vessels, Western Han Dynasty
西漢 彩陶鴞尊一對

A Pair of Chinese Painted Grey Pottery Owl-Form Vessels, Western Han Dynasty 西漢 彩陶鴞尊一對 Western Han Dynasty (206 B.C.-9 A.D.) The wings held close to the body in the back folded snugly over one another. A large hooked bead and rounded slightly protruding eyes characterize the faces. Height of each 8 3/8 in., 21.3 cm. Property from the Collection of David and Beverly Hall Billings, Nantucket, Massachusetts.

Lot: 41 - Three Chinese Painted Grey Pottery Pear-Shaped Covered Hu Vessels, Han Dynasty
漢 彩陶蓋壺三件

Three Chinese Painted Grey Pottery Pear-Shaped Covered Hu Vessels, Han Dynasty 漢 彩陶蓋壺三件 Han Dynasty (206 B.C.-220 A.D.) Each with a pair of molded looped handles to the body and a bird form finial. Decorated in red, grey, and white color in geometric and swirling cloud-shape design. Average height 6 1/2 in., 16.5 cm. This lot is located in Philadelphia. Property from the Collection of David and Beverly Hall Billings, Nantucket, Massachusetts.

Lot: 42 - An Unusual Chinese Painted Pottery Jiaodou Vessel, Han Dynasty
漢 彩繪灰陶鐎斗

An Unusual Chinese Painted Pottery Jiaodou Vessel, Han Dynasty 漢 彩繪灰陶鐎斗 Han Dynasty (206 B.C.-220 A.D.) The painted pattern of white and red feathers each outlined with grey black stokes and accented with red and right dots, the bird-head-shaped spout with a conical-shaped crown. Overall width 8 x height 5 in., 20.3 x 12.7 cm. Property from the Collection of David and Beverly Hall Billings, Nantucket, Massachusetts.

Lot: 43 - A Chinese Painted Grey Pottery Figure of Recumbent Horse, Han Dynasty
漢 彩繪灰陶馬

A Chinese Painted Grey Pottery Figure of Recumbent Horse, Han Dynasty 漢 彩繪灰陶馬 Han Dynasty (206 B.C.-220 A.D.) Molded with stylized cheekbones, protruding eyes, and flared nostrils over the open mouth. Four rectangular apertures on the underside for the legs, two round apertures to head for ears, and an aperture for tail. Length 18 in., 45.7 cm. Property from the Collection of David and Beverly Hall Billings, Nantucket, Massachusetts.

Lot: 44 - A Chinese Black and Red Lacquered Stone 'Dancing Figure' Weight, Han Dynasty
漢 石胎紅黑漆舞俑

A Chinese Black and Red Lacquered Stone 'Dancing Figure' Weight, Han Dynasty 漢 石胎紅黑漆舞俑 Han Dynasty (206 B.C.-220 A.D.) Modeled as a crouching dancing figure with arms in the air. Height 3 in., 7.6 cm. Property from a Private Collection, Chicago, Illinois.

Lot: 45 - A Chinese Painted Grey Pottery Covered Vessel and Cover, Lian, Han Dynasty
漢 彩繪灰陶匲

A Chinese Painted Grey Pottery Covered Vessel and Cover, Lian, Han Dynasty 漢 彩繪灰陶匲 Han Dynasty (206 B.C.-220 A.D.) The cylindrical body is raised on three legs, flanked by mask handles, the slightly domed cover has three finials. Overall decorated with red and beige scrollwork. Height 9 x diam 8 1/2 in., 22.8 x 21.6 cm. Property from the Collection of David Billings and Beverly Hall Billings, Nantucket, MA.

Lot: 46 - A Chinese Burnished Black 'Eggshell' Pottery Stem Cup, Neolithic Period, Longshan Culture
龍山文化 蛋殼黑陶高柄杯

A Chinese Burnished Black 'Eggshell' Pottery Stem Cup, Neolithic Period, Longshan Culture 龍山文化 蛋殼黑陶高柄杯 Neolithic Period, Longshan Culture, Circa 2500-2000 B.C. Potted with a wide flared rim around a cup of tulip form, supported on an elongated pear-shaped stem, all above a hollow cylindrical stem with a wide circular base. Height 8 in., 20.3 cm. This lot is located in Philadelphia. Property from the Collection of David and Beverly Hall Billings, Nantucket, Massachusetts.

Lot: 47 - A Rare Yixing 'Prunus Blossom' Coupe with Impressed Seal 'Chen Mingyuan' and Wood Stand
陳鳴遠款朱泥紫砂梅花杯

A Rare Yixing 'Prunus Blossom' Coupe with Impressed Seal 'Chen Mingyuan' and Wood Stand 陳鳴遠款朱泥紫砂梅花杯 Attributed to Chen Mingyuan Elegantly modeled in fine persimmon-red clay as an open five-petaled blossom, the exterior with a single branch form handle with a realistically textured handle in the form of a gnarled branch

Lot: 48 - A Rare Chinese Yixing 'Peach and Pomegranate' Coupe Inscribed 'Chen Minyuan Zuo' and Carved Wood Stand
陳鳴遠款段泥紫砂桃榴杯

A Rare Chinese Yixing 'Peach and Pomegranate' Coupe Inscribed 'Chen Minyuan Zuo' and Carved Wood Stand 陳鳴遠款段泥紫砂桃榴杯 Attributed to Chen Mingyuan The open peach-form coupe and conjoined pomegranate of yellow clay with russet mottling to the exteriors, with applied chestnut, water chestnut, eggplant, mushroom, peanut, and

Lot: 49 - A Group of Five Chinese Yixing Tea Pot and Scholar's items, Late 19th to 20th Century
晚清-民國 紫砂蓮蓬壺、蓮蓬、荸薺、核桃、茨菰等一組五件

A Group of Five Chinese Yixing Tea Pot and Scholar's items, Late 19th to 20th Century 晚清-民國 紫砂蓮蓬壺、蓮蓬、荸薺、核桃、茨菰等一組五件 Late 19th to 20th Century Comprising a lotiform teapot, the cover in the form of a pod with six moveable seeds, the underside of the cover with two impressed marks; a lotus pod and nuts-form water dropper, the pod with moveable seeds, the exterior with various applied nuts and a caltrop, base with two impressed marks; a water chestnut; a walnut; an arrowroot shoot (last three unmarked). Height of teapot 4 1/4 in., 10.8 cm. This lot is located in Philadelphia. Property from the Estate of Betty Eisler, New York, New York.

Lot: 50 - A Small Chinese Carved Bamboo Figure of Li Bai, 18th Century or Later
清中期或以後 竹雕太白醉酒

A Small Chinese Carved Bamboo Figure of Li Bai, 18th Century or Later 清中期或以後 竹雕太白醉酒 18th Century or Later Elegantly carved, depicting the poet reclining against two wine jars, a cup raised in his hand, his face with a mirthful expression. Length 3 1/2 in., 8.8 cm. This lot is located in Philadelphia. Property from the Estate of Betty Eisler, New York, New York.

Lot: 51 - A Fine Red Lacquer Inscribed 'Chrysanthemum' Tea Bowl and Cover, Qianlong Mark
乾隆年製款 朱漆御題詩菊瓣式蓋碗

A Fine Red Lacquer Inscribed 'Chrysanthemum' Tea Bowl and Cover, Qianlong Mark 乾隆年製款 朱漆御題詩菊瓣式蓋碗 Qianlong Period (1735-1796) The sloping walls resting atop a short, circular foot, rising to a slightly flared rim, the domed cover surmounted by a circular knop, modeled with raised vertical petals, the top of the cover and the base of the bowl each bearing a gilt highlighted Qianlong four-character mark, the central interior of the cover lacquered black and decorated in gilt with an imperial poem, dated lunar year bingshen (1776). 款識：制是菊花式，把比菊花輕。啜茗合陶句，裛露掇其英。乾隆丙申（1776）春御題。 Diameter 4 1/8 x height 4 in., 10.5 x 10.16 cm. This lot is located in Chicago.

Lot: 52 - A Chinese Parcel-Gilt Silver Repoussé 'Plantain Leaves' Rectangular Scroll Box, Incised Qianlong Mark
清乾隆乙卯（1796）銀鎏金鏨蕉葉紋手卷機關盒

A Chinese Parcel-Gilt Silver Repoussé 'Plantain Leaves' Rectangular Scroll Box, Incised Qianlong Mark 清乾隆乙卯（1796）銀鎏金鏨蕉葉紋手卷機關盒 Incised Qianlong mark, dated lunar year yimao (1796) The overall exterior of the box finely chased with overlapping plantain leaves surrounding rockworks, the removable top opening to the interior compartment covered in yellow brocade between two registers exquisitely chased to show auspicious clouds, the underside neatly bearing an incised inscription jixia qingmi, Da Qing Qianlong yimao nian zhi, equivalent to 1796; set within a nanmu wood box, the sides covered with brocade woven with foliate scrolls and flying phoenix birds amongst meandering tendrils. 款識：几暇清秘。大清乾隆乙卯年（1796）製。 Length 8 1/2 x height 2 1/8 x depth 2 in., 21.6 x 5.4 x 5 cm.

Lot: 53 - A Chinese Parcel Gilt Bronze Bodhisattva,
Qianlong Period
清乾隆 銅鎏金欱光天菩薩

A Chinese Parcel Gilt Bronze Bodhisattva, Qianlong Period 清乾隆 銅鎏金欱光天菩薩 Qianlong Period (1735-1796) Possibly from Liu pin fo lou (Building of Six Classes of Sutra and Tantra). The bodhisattva cast seated on a lotus base holding a kendi on the right hand, the naked upper torso adorned with beaded jewelry and a flowing scarf wrapped around both arms, wearing a flowing dhoti, the calm face flanked by a pair of elongated earlobes and large pendant earrings, all underneath a five-point crown set in front of a tiered topknot; the front of the lotus base cast with a Qianlong six-character mark with a horizontal rectangular panel, the lower rim of the base incised with five characters reading he guang tian pu sa. Height 7 in., 17.8 cm. This lot is located in Chicago.

Lot: 54 - A Pair of Chinese Rectangular Cloisonne Enamel Plaques, Qianlong/Jiaqing Period
清乾嘉 掐絲琺琅雲蝠紋長方牌一對

A Pair of Chinese Rectangular Cloisonne Enamel Plaques, Qianlong/Jiaqing Period 清乾嘉 掐絲琺琅雲蝠紋長方牌一對 Qianlong/Jiaqing period Each is decorated on one side with nine red, green, and pink bats amidst colorful clouds, centered by a "Shou" character, all framed by a stylized fret border; versos with greyish blue counter enamel, each inscribed with a single character. Note: For a nearly identical panel, likely from the same set, perhaps for furniture or throne mounts, compare the panel sold at Sotheby's, Paris, June 16, 2022, lot 38. Length 13 3/4 x width 7 3/8 in, 35 x 18.7 cm. This lot is located in Philadelphia.

Lot: 55 - A Chinese Patinated and Parcel-gilt Bronze 'Qilin and Boy' Censer, 17th/18th Century
清早期 銅局部鎏金麒麟童子香薰

A Chinese Patinated and Parcel-gilt Bronze 'Qilin and Boy' Censer, 17th/18th Century 清早期 銅局部鎏金麒麟童子香薰 17th/18th Century Modelled in the form of a young boy with parcel-gilt border to his open robe and parcel-gilt shoes; seated on the back of a Qilin with stylized mane and tail, dark brown-black patina. With a later associated carved hardwood stand said to be from a Japanese Exposition of 1917. Height of bronze 11 5/8 in., 29.5 cm. This lot is located in Philadelphia.

Lot: 56 - A Gilt Repousse Copper Alloy Figure of a Seated Monk, Probably Dolonor, Inner Mongolia, 18th/19th Century
清中期 銅鎏金上師坐像

A Gilt Repousse Copper Alloy Figure of a Seated Monk, Probably Dolonor, Inner Mongolia, 18th/19th Century 清中期 銅鎏金上師坐像 Qing Dynasty, 18th/19th Century The figure with closely-cropped hair, in flowing robes with scroll-incised borders, seated in padmasana atop a draped double cushion with brocade pattern and peony reserves, his hands in Vitarka mudra. Note: Compare the treatment of the draperies and the chest to a gilt-bronze repousse Buddha sold at Christie's, New York, September 28, 2021, lot 66; compare the treatment of the double cushion to a figure of a Lama, sold at Sotheby's, Paris, December 12, 2013, lot 33. See also the gilt metal portrait of Gelug Lama Gyaltsab Je from the Jacques Marchais Museum of Tibetan Art, Himalayan Art Resources #75062. Height 12 1/2 in., 31.8 cm. This lot is located in Philadelphia.

Lot: 57 - A Chinese Huanghuali Two-Tier Picnic Box, Tihe,
黃花梨兩幢提盒

A Chinese Huanghuali Two-Tier Picnic Box, Tihe, 黃花梨兩幢提盒 The two removable trays are set into the base stretcher frame, flanked by openwork spandrels at the sides, joined on top by a humpback handle. All edges are fitted with metal hardware. Height 8 3/4 x length 13 1/2 x depth 7 in., 22.2 x 34.3x 17.8 cm. This lot is located in Chicago.

Lot: 58 - A Chinese Parcel-Gilt Bronze Figure of Guanyin, Ming Dynasty
明 銅局部鎏金觀音坐像

A Chinese Parcel-Gilt Bronze Figure of Guanyin, Ming Dynasty 明 銅局部鎏金觀音坐像 Ming Dynasty (1368-1644) Grasping a lingzhi stem in both hands, wearing a long flowing robe, the open chest draped in an elaborate necklace, the face with a benevolent expression detailed with downcast eyes beneath high arched brows and above a bud mouth, flanked by long pendulous ears and surmounted by a crown, all seated on a lion on lotus petal lappet base. Height 15 inches., 38.1 cm. Property from The Estate of John W. Bartlett, Franklin, Tennessee.

Lot: 59 - A Chinese Zitan Three-Tier Picnic Box, Tihe
紫檀三撞提盒

A Chinese Zitan Three-Tier Picnic Box, Tihe 紫檀三撞提盒 Of rectangular form, comprising a cover and three trays set on a base frame flanked by standing spandrels joined at the top with a humpbacked handle, the cover with corner ruyi-head mounts and opening to reveal a shallow fitted inner tray, the edge of the cover, base frame, trays and handle reinforced by metal mounts. Height 9 1/2 x width 13 1/2 x depth 7 3/8 in., 24.1 x 34.3 x 18.7 cm. This lot is located in Chicago.

Lot: 60 - A Sino-Tibetan Gilt Bronze Figure of Buddha
銅鎏金釋迦牟尼坐像

A Sino-Tibetan Gilt Bronze Figure of Buddha 銅鎏金釋迦牟尼坐像 The meditative figure with tightly curled hair is seated in dhyanasana on a double lotus base, and wears a robe with scrolling floral borders that fall in pleats onto the base, one hand in Varada mudra. Height 6 in., 15.2 cm. This lot is located in Chicago.

Lot: 61 - A Chinese Embellished Silver-Mounted Double Gourd Wall Vase, Qing to Republic Period
清晚期 銀嵌寳葫蘆‘大利’壁瓶

A Chinese Embellished Silver-Mounted Double Gourd Wall Vase, Qing to Republic Period 清晚期 銀嵌寳葫蘆‘大利’壁瓶 Qing to Republic Period Cast and chased with a silver openwork network over a double gourd, of leafy vines bearing blossoms and further gourds, inlaid with turquoise, malachite, and coral-toned embellishments, parcel gilt; each section of the gourd with a central cartouche enclosing a character, Da and Li. (Great Prosperity) Height 15 in., 38 cm. This lot is located in Philadelphia.

Lot: 62 - A Chinese Rootwood Low Table
天然木根雕矮桌

A Chinese Rootwood Low Table 天然木根雕矮桌 The thick flat-topped panel bordered with intertwining roots, sturdily supported on legs and aprons in the form of vigorously gnarled roots, the wood of a warm honey-brown color. Height 19 x width 43 x depth 28 in., 48.3 x 109.2 x 71.1 cm. This lot is located in Chicago.

Lot: 63 - A Set of Four Chinese Famille Rose Porcelain Plaque Inset Hardwood Hanging Screens, Late Qing/Republic Period
清末/民國 紅木嵌山水詩文瓷板挂屏四條

A Set of Four Chinese Famille Rose Porcelain Plaque Inset Hardwood Hanging Screens, Late Qing/Republic Period 清末/民國 紅木嵌山水詩文瓷板挂屏四條 Late Qing/Republic Period Each screen is mounted with a folding fan-shaped porcelain plaque and a begonia-shaped porcelain plaque, painted with poems, centered with a rectangular porcelain plaque decorated in famille rose enamels, depicting landscape. Overall height of each 43 1/2 x width 10 in., 110.5 x 25.4 cm. Property from The Estate of John W. Bartlett, Franklin, Tennessee.

Lot: 64 - A Chinese Hongmu Lined Cloisonné Enamel Rectangular Covered Box, Late Qing/Republic Period
晚清/民國 ‘老天利製’黃花梨包鑲西番蓮紋掐絲琺琅拜匣

A Chinese Hongmu Lined Cloisonné Enamel Rectangular Covered Box, Late Qing/Republic Period 晚清/民國 ‘老天利製’黃花梨包鑲西番蓮紋掐絲琺琅拜匣 Late Qing/Republic Period The hinged covered box is decorated with multi-colored lotus blooms borne and encircled by continuous scrolling leafy vine tendrils, reserved on a turquoise ground, the foot incised with a four-character mark reading lao tianli zhi. Length 6 in., 15.2 cm. Property from the Collection of Tusha Buntin, Honolulu, Hawaii.

Lot: 65 - A Chinese Qianjiang Enameled 'Landscape' Porcelain Plaque Inset Hardwood Table Screen, Guangxu Period (1899)
清光緒1899年 紅木嵌淺絳山水瓷板插屏

A Chinese Qianjiang Enameled 'Landscape' Porcelain Plaque Inset Hardwood Table Screen, Guangxu Period (1899) 清光緒1899年 紅木嵌淺絳山水瓷板插屏 Guangxu Period (1899) The rectangular plaque is enameled with a mountainous landscape by the river with cottages by the riverbank, all below an inscription dated autumn of the lunar year yihai (1899) and an artist's seal. 款識：乳鴨池塘。乙亥（1899）秋仲，子文湯商。 Height overall 23 x width 14 in., 58.5 x 35.5 cm. Property from The Estate of John W. Bartlett, Franklin, Tennessee

Lot: 66 - A Pair of Chinese Jade and Hardstone Embellished Yellow Lacquered Wood Gourd-Form Panels
黃漆地嵌寳博古圖葫蘆形挂屏一對

A Pair of Chinese Jade and Hardstone Embellished Yellow Lacquered Wood Gourd-Form Panels 黃漆地嵌寳博古圖葫蘆形挂屏一對 Jade and hardstone insets: 18th-20th Century 嵌寳為清中期-晚期 each of rounded double-gourd form within a conforming frame, each set with jade carvings attenuated with various hardstone details arranged as scholar's objects. Each panel height 35 x width 21 in., 88.9 x 53.3 cm. Property from the Collection of Tusha Buntin, Honolulu, Hawaii.

Lot: 67 - A Chinese White Jade and Silver Wire inlaid Rosewood Ruyi Scepter, Qing Dynasty
清 白玉三鑲銀絲嵌紅木如意

A Chinese White Jade and Silver Wire inlaid Rosewood Ruyi Scepter, Qing Dynasty 清 白玉三鑲銀絲嵌紅木如意 Qing Dynasty (1644-1911) Inset with three oval jade plaques carved in low relief, the largest depicting Ching instrument, the mid-section depicting trees and lingzhi fugus, and the smallest plaque with a pair of catfish, the shaft inlaid with stylized characters in silver wire. Overall length 21 1/4 in., 54 cm. Property from a Private Collection.

Lot: 68 - A Chinese Pale Celadon Jade Figure of a Mythical Beast, Early Qing Dynasty
清早期 青白玉瑞獸

A Chinese Pale Celadon Jade Figure of a Mythical Beast, Early Qing Dynasty 清早期 青白玉瑞獸 Early Qing Dynasty (17th Century) The figure carved in a recumbent posture with all four legs tucked underneath, its head turned to the right, the face carved with bulging eyes below a single horn, its body with a ridged spine extending to a bifurcated bushy tail, the pale celadon stone with slight areas of russet skin. Length 2 3/4 in., 6.9 cm.

Lot: 69 - Two Chinese White Jade Toggles
白玉松鼠葡萄及龍佩

Two Chinese White Jade Toggles 白玉松鼠葡萄及龍佩 Both stones of even white tone, one carved in openwork with a squirrel clambering over grapes, the other carved with a Chilong to the top of an open ring. Longest length 2 1/8 in., 5.4 cm. This lot is located in Philadelphia. Property from a private East Coast collection.

Lot: 70 - A Small Chinese Brown and Celadon Jade Mythical Beast, Ming Dynasty or Earlier
明或更早 青玉瑞獸

A Small Chinese Brown and Celadon Jade Mythical Beast, Ming Dynasty or Earlier 明或更早 青玉瑞獸 Ming Dynasty or Earlier Carved with rounded eyes and ears, and a small aperture between the front legs, a spray of leaves within its mouth. Length 2 3/8 in., 6.1 cm. This lot is located in Philadelphia. Property from a private East Coast collection.

Lot: 71 - A Chinese White and Russet Jade Mythical Beast, Bixie, Ming Dynasty (1368-1644)
明 白玉辟邪

A Chinese White and Russet Jade Mythical Beast, Bixie, Ming Dynasty (1368-1644) 明 白玉辟邪 Ming Dynasty (1368-1644) Carved as a prowling beast shown crouching low with the head turned to the side, and holding a lingzhi sprig in the mouth, the softly polished pale yellowish stone with some russet veins. Length 2 5/8 x width 1 1/4 in., 6.7 x 3.2 cm. Property from a Private Canadian Collector.

Lot: 72 - A Small Chinese Grey Jade "Tortoise" Seal, Ming Dynasty or Earlier
明或更早 玉龜紐印

A Small Chinese Grey Jade "Tortoise" Seal, Ming Dynasty or Earlier 明或更早 玉龜紐印 Ming Dynasty or Earlier The striated stone carved with a tortoise on the top, the underside uncarved. Height 1 1/4 x width 1 3/8 in., 3.2 x 3.5 cm. This lot is located in Philadelphia. Property from a private East Coast collection.

Lot: 73 - A Large Chinese Celadon and Beige Jade Buffalo, 18th/19th Century
清中期 青玉臥牛

A Large Chinese Celadon and Beige Jade Buffalo, 18th/19th Century 清中期 青玉臥牛 18th/19th Century Carved with ridged, curved horns, the recumbent buffalo with legs tucked under the body and tail to one side, the head turned to the left, the celadon and russet brown stone polished softly, hardwood stand carved with a peach spray, lingzhi, and rockwork, the underside of the stand with incised bing character. Accompanied by Joan M. Hartman, Three Centuries of Jade, Indianapolis, 1971, in which this piece is illustrated. Note: It has been suggested that characters carved to the underside of wood stands for jades may refer to a grading system in the collections of the Qing court to indicate the quality of jade carvings. Length 13 in., 33 cm. This lot is located in Philadelphia. Property from a Prominent New York Collection, thence by descent.

Lot: 74 - A Chinese Finely Carved Pale Celadon Jade 'Scholars in Landscape' Plaque, 18th/19th Century
清中期 青白玉攜琴訪友圖屏

A Chinese Finely Carved Pale Celadon Jade 'Scholars in Landscape' Plaque, 18th/19th Century 清中期 青白玉攜琴訪友圖屏 18th/19th Century of rectangular shape, one side meticulously carved in relief with scholars seated in a pavilion amidst a mountain landscape, the reverse carved with peaches borne on gnarled leafy branches. The stone of an even pale celadon tone with natural russet vines. Height 7 1/2 x width 7 3/4 x depth 1 1/4 in., 19 x 19.7 x 3.2 cm. Property from a Private Canadian Collector.

Lot: 75 - A Chinese Russet and Celadon Jade Carving of a Bird, Possibly Ming Dynasty
明 青白玉鳥

A Chinese Russet and Celadon Jade Carving of a Bird, Possibly Ming Dynasty 明 青白玉鳥 Possibly Ming Dynasty Carved with its head slightly turned to the right, both wings closed and carved with detailed feathers. The stone softly polished with a rich patina. Length 3 in., 7.6 cm.

Lot: 76 - A Chinese Celadon Jade Pebble, 19th Century
清中晚期 青玉王维‘山居秋暝’詩文把件

A Chinese Celadon Jade Pebble, 19th Century 清中晚期 青玉王维‘山居秋暝’詩文把件 19th Century The stone is of an even grey-white tone with scattered russet skin, carved with inscriptions of famous lines from poet Wang Wei in the center, "Ming Yue Song Jian Zhao, Qing Quan Shi Shang Liu."（明月松閒照，清泉石上流, echoing the carvings of pine trees and rockwork. Length 3 1/2 in., 8.9 cm This lot is located in Philadelphia. Property from a private East Coast collection.

Lot: 77 - A Chinese Pale Celadon Jade Flattened Vase, Late Qing/Republic Period
晚清/民國 青白玉仿古雙耳瓶

A Chinese Pale Celadon Jade Flattened Vase, Late Qing/Republic Period 晚清/民國 青白玉仿古雙耳瓶 Late Qing/Republic Period Of flattened baluster form, rising from a stepped pedestal foot to sloping shoulders, a waisted neck and a galleried mouth, the neck flanked by a pair of kuilong-form handles suspending loose rings, each wider side of the body carved with one pair of entwined kuilong forming archaistic taotie against a leiwen ground, all below two bands of cicada blades separated by a row of C scrolls; the stone of an even pale celadon tone with minor inclusions. Height 7 5/8 in., 19.5 cm. Property from a Private San Francisco Collection, acquired in the 1960s, thence by descent.

Lot: 78 - A Chinese Spinach Green Jade 'Dragon' Double Vase, Qianlong Mark
乾隆年制款碧玉雙聯瓶

A Chinese Spinach Green Jade 'Dragon' Double Vase, Qianlong Mark 乾隆年制款碧玉雙聯瓶 Qianlong nian zhi Mark Comprised of a larger covered handled vase and a smaller gu vase, the exterior carved in high relief showing a sinuous ferocious dragon and four chilong climbing onto both vessels, the tiered reticulated stand decorated with kuilong design, the gu vase bearing an incised Qianlong four-character mark below the rim. Height 10 3/8 in., 26.3 cm. This lot is located in Chicago.

Lot: 79 - A Chinese Apple Green and Lavender Jadeite 'Phoenix' Covered Gong Vessel, Late 19th/20th Century
晚清/民國 翡翠鳳紋觥

A Chinese Apple Green and Lavender Jadeite 'Phoenix' Covered Gong Vessel, Late 19th/20th Century 晚清/民國 翡翠鳳紋觥 Late 19th/20th Century Raised on a pedestal foot of rounded rectangular section and carved as an archaistic bronze ewer, gong, the handle, and finial are carved in openwork as archaistic phoenixes, the semi-translucent stone of pale lavender color with some apple green areas. Height of vessel 4 3/4 in., 12 cm. Property from a Private Canadian Collector.

Lot: 80 - A Chinese Carved Spinach Jade Marriage Bowl, Late Qing/Republic Period
晚清/民國 碧玉雙魚活環洗

A Chinese Carved Spinach Jade Marriage Bowl, Late Qing/Republic Period 晚清/民國 碧玉雙魚活環洗 Late Qing/Republic Period The center of the interior carved in shallow relief to depict a pair of catfish, the exterior delineated by the eight auspicious signs, the pair of loop-handles carved as chrysanthemums with foliate sprigs, the stone of an even dark spinach tone with black veins, fitted silver-wire inlaid hardwood stand. Length 10 1/8 in., 25.7 cm. This lot is located in Chicago.

Lot: 81 - A Chinese Carved White Jade 'Chilong' Handled Cup, 19th/Early 20th Century
晚清/民國 白玉螭龍雙耳杯

A Chinese Carved White Jade 'Chilong' Handled Cup, 19th/Early 20th Century 晚清/民國 白玉螭龍雙耳杯 19th/Early 20th Century The rounded walls tapering to a short, straight circular foot, flanked by two high-relief carved chilong forming the handles, the even colored stone with minor russet patches and dark grey specks along the foot; raised on a fitted hardwood stand carved with alternating petals. Length 5 3/8 in., 13.7 cm. This lot is located in Chicago. Property from a Private San Francisco Collection, acquired in the 1960s, thence by descent.

Lot: 82 - A Chinese Burnt Jade 'Luohan' Boulder
火燒玉羅漢山子

A Chinese Burnt Jade 'Luohan' Boulder 火燒玉羅漢山子 Carved in high relief as a grotto sheltering the seated Luohan, clad in a loose robe, both hands holding a sutra, the face with long eyebrows brushing against the wrinkled cheeks, the stone of a beige tone with grey inclusions, with fitted box. Height of boulder 6 1/8 in., 15.6 cm.

Lot: 83 - A Chinese Pale Celadon Jade 'Cranes and Peaches' Reticulated Plaque, 19th Century or Earlier
清晚期 青白玉鏤雕蓮塘鷺影牌

A Chinese Pale Celadon Jade 'Cranes and Peaches' Reticulated Plaque, 19th Century or Earlier 清晚期 青白玉鏤雕蓮塘鷺影牌 19th Century or Earlier Of rounded rectangular form, carved and pierced with a pair of cranes amidst dense meandering peach sprays and a lingzhi. Height 2 5/8 in., 6.7 cm Property from the Collection of Tusha Buntin, Honolulu, Hawaii.

Lot: 83A - A Large Chinese Pale Celadon Jade Floriform Pendant, 19th Century
清晚期 青白玉花片

A Large Chinese Pale Celadon Jade Floriform Pendant, 19th Century 清晚期 青白玉花片 19th Century Carved in low relief to the front face with a flying crane bearing a pomegranate spray, the back face with radiating petals enclosing a rope-designed band, and two piercings. The stone softly polished. Diameter 2 7/8 in., 7.4 cm. Property from the Collection of Tusha Buntin, Honolulu, Hawaii.

Lot: 84 - A Chinese Pale Celadon Jade Buddha's Hand Citron Pendant, 19th Century
清晚期 青白玉佛手

A Chinese Pale Celadon Jade Buddha's Hand Citron Pendant, 19th Century 清晚期 青白玉佛手 19th Century Naturalistically carved and hollowed, the 'fingers' reach up from a curled stem at the base. The stone softly polished. Height 2 3/4 in., 7.1 cm. Property from the Collection of Tusha Buntin, Honolulu, Hawaii.

Lot: 85 - A Small Chinese Carved White Jade 'Qilong' Covered Jar
白玉螭龍蓋罐

A Small Chinese Carved White Jade 'Qilong' Covered Jar 白玉螭龍蓋罐 Of compressed globular form with slightly domed cover, cover, and sides each carved with a sinuous Qilong, confronting, the stone of a translucent white with glossy polish; wood stand. Height 2 1/2 in., 6.4 cm This lot is located in Philadelphia.

Lot: 86 - A Chinese Carved Pale Celadon Jade Horse, 20th Century
近代 青白玉臥馬

A Chinese Carved Pale Celadon Jade Horse, 20th Century 近代 青白玉臥馬 20th Century The recumbent horse with the head facing back, a natural fissure cleverly incorporated into the mane, wood stand. Jade length 4 3/4 in., 12 cm. This lot is located in Philadelphia. Property from the collection of Dr. Merrill Grayson, M.D.

Lot: 87 - Two Chinese Pale Celadon Jade Scholar's Objects, 19th/early 20th Century
晚清/民國 青白玉荷葉臥貓筆舔及素面蓋盒

Two Chinese Pale Celadon Jade Scholar's Objects, 19th/early 20th Century 晚清/民國 青白玉荷葉臥貓筆舔及素面蓋盒 19th/early 20th Century The first a leaf-form brush rest, carved in high relief showing a recumbent cat next to a lotus blossom above the large leaf, the even colored stone with minor russet skins; the second a short, cylindrical covered box with plain sides, the stone of an even pale celadon color. Length of brush rest 4 in., 10.2 cm. Property from a Private San Francisco Collection, acquired in the 1960s, thence by descent.

Lot: 88 - Three Chinese White Jade Carvings, 18th-19th Century
清中期 白玉把件三枚

Three Chinese White Jade Carvings, 18th-19th Century 清中期 白玉把件三枚 18th-19th Century Comprising a russet flecked triangular pebble marked '松以静延年，清臣', a pendant of mushrooms, and a cicada pendant. Length of the largest 2 3/8 in., 6 cm. Property from the Estate of Paul Wen-Shan Wang M.D., Michigan.

Lot: 89 - A Chinese Carved Stone Torso Relief of a Bodhisattva, Possibly Tang Dynasty
或為唐 石雕菩薩造像

A Chinese Carved Stone Torso Relief of a Bodhisattva, Possibly Tang Dynasty 或為唐 石雕菩薩造像 Possibly Tang Dynasty (618-709) Carved with elegant draperies and jewelry, in a slightly swayed stance, the dark grey stone, possibly limestone, retaining several layers of ground, mounted on a shaped ebonized wood panel, modern stepped stone base. Height of stone 26 3/4 in., 68 cm. This lot is located in Philadelphia. Property from a Distinguished Asian Art Collection, New York, New York

Lot: 90 - A Chinese Polychrome and Gilt Decorated Fragment of a Taoist Stucco Fresco, Possibly Yuan/Ming Dynasty
或為元/明 瀝粉貼金彩繪仙人引鳳圖壁畫

A Chinese Polychrome and Gilt Decorated Fragment of a Taoist Stucco Fresco, Possibly Yuan/Ming Dynasty 或為元/明 瀝粉貼金彩繪仙人引鳳圖壁畫 Possibly Yuan/Ming Dynasty The rectangular panel is painted with a half-phoenix female immortal wearing long flowing robes and elaborate headdresses, holding a flower vase in her right hand, and a sprig of peony in her left hand, all against a background of swirling clouds, polychrome pigments with the details gilded and in relief, framed. Visible: 36 1/4 x 24 in., 91.4 x 61 cm. This lot is located in Chicago.

Lot: 91 - Attributed to Wen Zhengming (1470-1559)
文徵明（款，1470-1559）

Attributed to Wen Zhengming (1470-1559) 文徵明（款，1470-1559） (Chinese, 1470-1559) Hunting Scene ink and color on silk, handscroll, framed signed and dated February of lunar year dingmao (1507), with two artist's seals, Wen, Bi, and six collectors' seals, jia zai Kuaiji shan yin zhi Lanting, li yun yuan meng, Mengshan xin shang, ye jing yu qin, and

Lot: 91A - Wen Boren (Chinese, 1502-1575)
文伯仁（1502-1575）

Wen Boren (Chinese, 1502-1575) 文伯仁（1502-1575） (Chinese, 1502-1575) Landscape in the Style of Guo Zhongshu (?-977) ink and color on paper, eight loose leaves, one signed and inscribed, dated lunar year wuwu (equivalent to 1558), with two artist seals, Wufeng, Wen Boren yin. 文伯仁 （明，1502-1575） 摹郭忠恕山水圖 紙本設色，八開 款識：嘉靖戊午（1558）摹郭忠恕，五峰文伯仁。 鈐印：五峰、文伯仁印 8 1/4 x 5 3/4 in., 21 x 14.5 cm. Property from the Collection of Tusha Buntin, Honolulu, Hawaii.

Lot: 92 - Attributed to Yun Shouping (1633-1690)
惲壽平（款，1633-1690）

Attributed to Yun Shouping (1633-1690) 惲壽平（款，1633-1690） Possibly Lunar Year Jiazi (1684) Quail and Peonies in the Style of Northern Song Dynasty ink and color on silk, brocade mounts, framed and glazed signed and dated winter of lunar year jiazi (1684), inscribed, three artist's seals upper right: Nantian xiao yin, Shouping zhi yin, and Nantian cao yi, and two collector's seals lower left. 惲壽平（款） （清，1633-1690） 國香春霽圖 絹本設色，鏡框 款識：國香春霽。甲子（1684）臘月甌香草閣擬北宋沒骨華（花）圖。南田草衣惲壽平。 鈐印：南田小隱、壽平之印、南田草衣，鉴藏印两枚，皆漫漶不清。 Image 66 3/4 x 31 1/2 in., 169.5 x 82.5 cm. This lot is located in Philadelphia.

Lot: 93 - Ye Younian (1590-after 1669)
葉有年（1590-1669後）

Ye Younian (1590-after 1669) 葉有年（1590-1669後） Dated Lunar Year Jiaxu (1634) Landscape ink on gold-flecked paper, framed folding fan leaf signed with a dedication, dated lunar year jiaxu (1634), with one artist's seal, Younian, and one collector's seal, ke ze zhi. 葉有年 （明末清初，1590-1669後） 山水扇面 水墨灑金笺，鏡框 款識：甲戌（1634）九月寫，秀儒世兄。葉有年。 鈐印：有年 鋻藏印：可則止 Height 8 3/4 x width 19 1/2 in., 22.3 x 49.6 cm. This lot is located in Philadelphia. Property from the collection of Dr. Merrill Grayson, M.D.

Lot: 94 - Wang Wenzhi (1730-1802), Pan Gongshou (1741-1794)
王文治（1730-1802），潘恭壽（1741-1794）

Wang Wenzhi (1730-1802), Pan Gongshou (1741-1794) 王文治（1730-1802），潘恭壽（1741-1794） 18th Century Scenery at the Shigong Hill ink and color on paper, framed folding fan leaf painted by Pan Gongshou, inscribed by Wang Wenzhi, and signed with an artist's seal, Menglou, two collector's seals, Baoqinwang bao, sui an shi.

Lot: 95 - Gu Luo (Chinese, 1763-circa 1837)
顧洛（1763-1837）

Gu Luo (Chinese, 1763-circa 1837) 顧洛（1763-1837） (Chinese, 1763-1837) Figures from Chinese Folklore ink and color on paper, twelve leaves, framed and glazed. signed with two artist‘s seals, Ximei, Gu Luo. 顧洛 （清嘉慶-道光，1763-1837） 人物故事圖 紙本設色，冊頁十二開，裝裱為挂屏四扇，每扇三開 款識：西梅顧洛寫。 鈐印：顧洛、西梅 Each frame 53 1/4 x 28 1/2 in., 135.3 x 72.4 cm. Property from the estate of Yushan He, Honolulu, Hawaii.

Lot: 96 - Qi Baishi (Chinese, 1863-1957)
齊白石（1863-1957）

Qi Baishi (Chinese, 1863-1957) 齊白石（1863-1957） Dated 1940 Sweet Osmanthus ink and color on paper, hanging scroll inscribed with an artist's seal, Baishi weng. Together with a blue cloth bag, dated 1940, dedicated to Mr. Morita Genjiro (Consul of Japan stationed in Northeast China in the early-mid 20th Century). 齊白石

Lot: 97 - Wu Changshuo (1844-1927)
吳昌碩（1844-1927）

Wu Changshuo (1844-1927) 吳昌碩（1844-1927） Dated Lunar Year Gengyin (1900) Calligraphy of the Stone-Drum Inscription ink on paper, four hanging scrolls signed and dated lunar year gengyin (1900), with two artist seals, Junqing zhi yin, Canyi, and one collector's seal, Zhong Haoheng zhen cang jin shi shu hua. 吳昌碩 （清，1844-1927） 節臨石鼓文 紙本水墨，立軸四條屏 款識：節臨宋拓箋本石鼓字，庚寅年（1900）仲春，吳昌碩。 鈐印：俊卿之印、倉頤 鋻藏印：鐘亨豪珍藏金石書畫 Each image 55 x 14 3/4 in., 139.7 x 37.5 cm. This lot is located in Chicago. Property from a Prominent Canadian Collection.

Lot: 98 - Wang Zhen (1867-1938)
王震（1867-1938）

Wang Zhen (1867-1938) 王震（1867-1938） Dated Lunar Year Guiyou (1933) Five Scholars of Suiyang ink and color on paper, framed handscroll signed and inscribed, dated lunar year guiyou (1933), with three artist's seals, Wang Zhen da li, Yiting, zi yuan. 王震 （清末民初，1867-1938） 五老圖 紙本設色，鏡框 款識：五老康而疆，三星明且煜。惟君有大德，乃為九五福。癸酉（1933）新春白龍山人王震寫於海雲樓。 鈐印：王震大利、一亭、梓園 Image 16 1/4 x 40 3/4 in., 41.4 x 103.5 cm. This lot is located in Philadelphia. Property from a private East Coast collection.

Lot: 99 - Wang Zhen (1867-1938)
王震（1867-1938）

Wang Zhen (1867-1938) 王震（1867-1938） Dated Lunar Year Jiazi (1924) Chrysanthemums and Rock ink and color on paper, hanging scroll signed and inscribed, with a dedication to Jiasheng, dated lunar year Jiazi (1924), three artist's seals, xian xian shuang zhong ju, Yiting, Wang Zhen da li. 王震 （清末民初，1867-1938） 菊石圖 紙本設色，立軸 款識：黃華簇簇高盈尺，中有一叢紅間白。詠物客懷東籬摘，絢爛平沒爭列席。我愛畫鞠並鞠癖，羡▯晉人好風極。相對每言香四射，花開端爲重陽夕。嘉生仁兄雅屬，甲子（1924）白龍山人寫。 鈐印：鮮鮮霜中鞠、一亭、王震大利 Image 69 1/4 x 36 3/4 in., 176 x 93 cm. This lot is located in Philadelphia. Property from a private East Coast collection.

Lot: 100 - Ding Yanyong (1902-1978)
丁衍庸（1902-1978）

Ding Yanyong (1902-1978) 丁衍庸（1902-1978） (Chinese, 1902-1978) Su Dongpo and Zhao Yun ink and color on paper, hanging scroll signed and Inscribed, dated lunar year bingchen (1976), and dedicated to Meilan Nvdi along the left side, and with one seal lower left. 丁衍庸 （近代，1902-1978） 坡公與朝雲 紙本設色，立軸 款識：美蘭女弟清賞，丙辰（1976）衍庸。 鈐印：肖形印一 Image 32 1/2 x 12 7/8 in., 82.6 x 32.7 cm. This lot is located in Philadelphia.

Lot: 101 - Ding Yanyong (1902-1978)
丁衍庸（1902-1978）

Ding Yanyong (1902-1978) 丁衍庸（1902-1978） (Chinese, 1902-1978) Fruiting Gourds and Grasshopper ink and color on paper, hanging scroll inscribed and dated to a yimao year, equivalent to 1975, and dedicated to Meilan Nvdi, along the right side and with one seal, another lower left. 丁衍庸 （近代，1902-1978） 絲瓜圖 紙本設色，立軸 款識：美蘭女弟清賞，乙卯（1975）衍庸。 鈐印二 Image 26 1/4 x 13 3/8 in., 66.7 x 34.2 cm. This lot is located in Philadelphia.

Lot: 102 - Ding Yanyong (1902-1978)
丁衍庸（1902-1978）

Ding Yanyong (1902-1978) 丁衍庸（1902-1978） (Chinese, 1902-1978) Zhongkui and Demon ink and color on paper, mounted as a hanging scroll Inscribed and dated to a Yimao year, equivalent to 1975, dedicated to Meilan Nudi, and with one seal upper left. 丁衍庸 （近代，1902-1978） 鍾馗捉鬼圖 紙本設色，立軸 款識：美蘭女弟清賞，乙卯（1975）衍庸。 鈐印一 Image 28 3/8 x 13 38 in., 72.1 x 34.1 cm. This lot is located in Philadelphia.

Lot: 103 - Ding Yanyong (1902-1978)
丁衍庸（1902-1978）

Ding Yanyong (1902-1978) 丁衍庸（1902-1978） (Chinese, 1902-1978) Cat Ink on paper, hanging scroll Inscribed, dated to a Yimao year, equivalent to 1975, dedicated to Meilan Nvdi, along the left side, and with two seals lower left. 丁衍庸 （近代，1902-1978） 貓 紙本水墨，立軸 款識：美蘭女弟清賞，乙卯（1975）衍庸。 鈐印二 Image 32 5/8 x 15 in., 82.8 x 38.1 cm. This lot is located in Philadelphia.

Lot: 104 - A Chinese Four-Fold Kesi Woven Silk Inset Hardwood Floor Screen, Late Qing/Republic Period
晚清/民國 紅木嵌緙絲人物故事圖四條屏

A Chinese Four-Fold Kesi Woven Silk Inset Hardwood Floor Screen, Late Qing/Republic Period 晚清/民國 紅木嵌緙絲人物故事圖四條屏 Late Qing/Republic Period Each of the kesi panels is finely woven in colored silks and metal threads with courtiers in a pavilion, and court ladies in a garden, all set within a carved hardwood frame. Each panel height 63 x width 13 in., 160 x 33 cm. Property from The Estate of John W. Bartlett, Franklin, Tennessee.

Lot: 105 - A Large Chinese Kesi 'Three Kingdom' Silk Panel and Two Small Fragments, Late 19th Century
清晚期 金地緙絲三國故事圖挂賬及人物故事圖兩幅

A Large Chinese Kesi 'Three Kingdom' Silk Panel and Two Small Fragments, Late 19th Century 清晚期 金地緙絲三國故事圖挂賬及人物故事圖兩幅 Late 19th Century The large panel is woven in two registers, the upper register depicting a battle outside a city wall, the lower register depicting officials clustered in three groups overseeing a fierce battle raging in the valley, together with two small panels. Length of largest 89 in., 226 cm. This lot is located in Chicago. Property from the Collection of M. Lee Smith.

Lot: 105A - A Chinese Canton Style Embroidered 'Landscape' Hanging Scroll by Pan Qiuyun
潘秋雲款粵繡王翬筆意山水軸

A Chinese Canton Style Embroidered 'Landscape' Hanging Scroll by Pan Qiuyun 潘秋雲款粵繡王翬筆意山水軸 19th Century Finely worked by the famous female embroiderer Pan Qiuyun, embroidered landscape in the style of painter Wang Hui (1632-1717), with a postscript to the upper part of the scroll by artist Xu Chuntian (late 19th century). 款識：嶺上嵯峨瀉瀑出，樹中虛閣依長流。日長睡起無些事，消受江南一段秋。仿耕煙外史（王翬，1632-1717）法寫於得月樓。女史秋雲鍼。 鈐印（綉）：秋、雲 詩塘（許春田，清晚期）：千家山郭靜朝暉，日日江樓坐翠微。信宿漁人還泛泛，清秋燕子故飛飛。匡衡抗疏功名薄，劉向傳經心事違。同學少年多不賤，五陵衣馬自輕肥。錄唐詩一首于摹耕堂，春田居士。 鈐印（綉）：春、田 Each 8 3/4 x 9 1/2 in., 22.2 x 24.1 cm. This lot is located in Chicago. Property from a Private Canadian Collector.

Lot: 106 - A Chinese Embroidered Silk 'Peacock' Rank Badge, Qianlong Period
清乾隆 石青緞地綉三品文官孔雀補子

A Chinese Embroidered Silk 'Peacock' Rank Badge, Qianlong Period 清乾隆 石青緞地綉三品文官孔雀補子 Qianlong Period (1735-1796) This front badge is embroidered on the dark blue ground in colored silks with a peacock above foaming waves and amongst cloud scrolls, Buddhist symbols, and peaches. 12 x 12 1/8 in., 30.5 x 30.8 cm. This lot is located in Chicago. Property from the Collection of M. Lee Smith.

Lot: 107 - Four Chinese Kesi Silk Military Official's Rank Badges, Buzi, 19th Century
清中晚期 緙絲武官補子四幅

Four Chinese Kesi Silk Military Official's Rank Badges, Buzi, 19th Century 清中晚期 緙絲武官補子四幅 19th Century Comprising a panther badge, Daoguang period (1821-1850), a bear badge, a leopard badge and a xiezhi badge, Tongzhi period (1862-1874). Each is woven with a beast in the center reserved on a gold ground embellished with blue clouds and auspicious symbols, shown facing the sun as it alights on a rock amongst foaming waves. Largest 11 1/4 x 12 in., 28.6 x 30.5 cm. This lot is located in Chicago. Property from the Collection of M. Lee Smith.

Lot: 108 - Three Chinese Silk 'Dragon' Panels, 19th-Early 20th Century
晚清-民國 捻金地龍紋綉片一對及藍地龍紋緙絲一幅

Three Chinese Silk 'Dragon' Panels, 19th-Early 20th Century 晚清-民國 捻金地龍紋綉片一對及藍地龍紋緙絲一幅 19th-Early 20th Century The first a pair of gold ground embroidered silk roundels, the second a square blue ground kesi silk example. Diameter of each roundel 12 in., 30.5 cm. This lot is located in Chicago. Property from the Collection of M. Lee Smith.

Lot: 109 - A Chinese Dark Navy Ground Embroidered Silk 'Dragon' Robe, 19th Century
清晚期 石青緞繡八團五爪龍褂

A Chinese Dark Navy Ground Embroidered Silk 'Dragon' Robe, 19th Century 清晚期 石青緞繡八團五爪龍褂 19th Century Finely embroidered with eight gold dragons on a dark navy blue ground, all above foaming waves crashing against a mountain, hemmed with a lishui border; similar dragon roundels and wave motif repeated on the sleeves. Height collar to hem 46 in., 116.8 cm. This lot is located in Chicago.

Lot: 110 - A Chinese Light Brown Ground Kesi Silk Lady's Informal Robe, Changfu, 19th Century
清晚期 醬地緙絲團鳳紋女常服

A Chinese Light Brown Ground Kesi Silk Lady's Informal Robe, Changfu, 19th Century 清晚期 醬地緙絲團鳳紋女常服 19th Century Woven with eight roundels of phoenix amidst butterflies and plum blossoms, all above the terrestrial diagram and lishui stripe. The cuff and collar are decorated with similar designs on black background. Height collar to hem 55 in., 139.7 cm. This lot is located in Chicago. Property from the Collection of M. Lee Smith.

Lot: 111 - A Chinese Summer Gauze 'Dragon' Robe, Jifu, Late 19th Century
清晚期 藍地納紗繡雲龍紋夏吉服

A Chinese Summer Gauze 'Dragon' Robe, Jifu, Late 19th Century 清晚期 藍地納紗繡雲龍紋夏吉服 Late 19th Century Decorated with couched dragons chasing the flaming pearl amongst cloud scrolls interspersed with bats and cranes, all above foaming lishui stripe. Height collar to hem 52 in., 132 cm. This lot is located in Chicago. Property from the Collection of M. Lee Smith.

Lot: 112 - A Chinese Black Ground Embroidered Silk 'Dragon' Court Robe, Chaofugua, 19th Century
清晚期 黑緞地綉云龍紋朝服褂

A Chinese Black Ground Embroidered Silk 'Dragon' Court Robe, Chaofugua, 19th Century 清晚期 黑緞地綉云龍紋朝服褂 19th Century The robe is the upper half of a formal court robe, worked in couched gold thread and multi-colored satin stitch with four five-clawed dragons amidst clouds and Buddhist emblems, all above the terrestrial diagram at the waist. Height collar to hem 24 3/8 in., 62 cm. This lot is located in Chicago. Property from the Collection of M. Lee Smith.

Lot: 113 - Two Pairs of Chinese Kesi Silk 'Silver Pheasant' Rank Badges, 19th Century
清晚期 緙絲五品文官白鷴補子兩對

Two Pairs of Chinese Kesi Silk 'Silver Pheasant' Rank Badges, 19th Century 清晚期 緙絲五品文官白鷴補子兩對 19th Century Comprising a smaller pair from the Xianfeng period (1851-1861), a larger pair from the Guangxu period (1875-1908). Each is made for a civil official of the fifth rank. The bird is shown facing the sun as it alights on a rock amongst foaming waves, reserved on a gold ground embellished with clusters of clouds and auspicious symbols. Largest 12 x 12 5/8 in., 30.5 x 32 cm. This lot is located in Chicago. Property from the Collection of M. Lee Smith.

Lot: 114 - Five Chinese Embroidered Silk Military Official's Rank Badges, Buzi, 19th Century
清中晚期 刺綉補子五幅

Five Chinese Embroidered Silk Military Official's Rank Badges, Buzi, 19th Century 清中晚期 刺綉補子五幅 19th Century Comprising a leopard badge and a small xiezhi badge, Daoguang period (1821-1850), a tiger badge, Xianfeng period (1851-1861), a tiger badge and a leopard badge, Guangxu period (1875-1908). Each is embroidered with a beast in the center, shown facing the sun as it alights on a rock amongst foaming waves. Each is reserved on a gold ground embellished with blue clouds and auspicious symbols. This lot is located in Chicago. Property from the Collection of M. Lee Smith.

Lot: 115 - Two Chinese Kesi Silk Civil Officer's Rank Badges, Buzi, Mid-Second Half of 19th Century
清中晚期 緙絲補子兩幅

Two Chinese Kesi Silk Civil Officer's Rank Badges, Buzi, Mid-Second Half of 19th Century 清中晚期 緙絲補子兩幅 Mid-Second Half of 19th Century The first is a mandarin duck badge, the second a paradise flycatcher badge. Both are shown facing the sun as it alights on a rock amongst foaming waves. Each is reserved on a blue ground embellished with clouds and auspicious symbols. Larger 11 3/8 x 12 1/4 in., 28.9 x 31.1 cm. This lot is located in Chicago. Property from the Collection of M. Lee Smith.

Lot: 116 - A Chinese Blue Ground Embroidered Silk 'Dragon' Robe, Jifu, 19th Century
清晚期 藍緞地綉云龍紋吉服

A Chinese Blue Ground Embroidered Silk 'Dragon' Robe, Jifu, 19th Century 清晚期 藍緞地綉云龍紋吉服 19th Century Worked in couched gold thread and fine counted stitch with nine five-clawed dragons pursuing flaming pearls amidst blue clouds interspersed with the Eight Daoist Emblems (baxian) above a wide terrestrial diagram and lishui stripe. Height collar to hem 55 in., 139.7 cm. This lot is located in Chicago. Property from the Collection of M. Lee Smith.

Lot: 117 - A Chinese Maroon Ground Silk Brocade 'Dragon' Robe, Jifu, Late Qing Dynasty
清晚期 絳紅地織錦龍紋吉服

A Chinese Maroon Ground Silk Brocade 'Dragon' Robe, Jifu, Late Qing Dynasty 清晚期 絳紅地織錦龍紋吉服 Late Qing Dynasty (19th-Early 20th Century) Worked in polychrome threads with nine writhing five-clawed dragons chasing flaming pearls against a ground of stylized flowers and tendrils above foaming and rolling waves and the undulating lishui stripe. Height collar to hem 30 in., 76.2 cm. This lot is located in Chicago. Property from the Collection of M. Lee Smith.

Lot: 118 - A Chinese Blue Ground Embroidered Silk 'Dragon' Robe, Jifu, 19th Century
清晚期 藍緞地綉云龍紋吉服

A Chinese Blue Ground Embroidered Silk 'Dragon' Robe, Jifu, 19th Century 清晚期 藍緞地綉云龍紋吉服 19th Century Worked in couched gold thread and fine counted stitch with nine five-clawed dragons pursuing flaming pearls amidst blue and green clouds interspersed with bats and the Eight Daoist Emblems (baxian) above a wide terrestrial diagram and lishui stripe. Height collar to hem 52 in., 132 cm. This lot is located in Chicago. Property from the Collection of M. Lee Smith.

Lot: 119 - Two Chinese Kesi Silk Civil Official's Rank Badges, Mid-Late Qing Dynasty
清中晚期 醬地緙絲補子兩幅

Two Chinese Kesi Silk Civil Official's Rank Badges, Mid-Late Qing Dynasty 清中晚期 醬地緙絲補子兩幅 Mid-Late Qing Dynasty The first an egret badge, mid-19th century, the second a golden pheasant badge, Guangxu period (1875-1908). Both birds are shown facing the sun. Larger 11 1/2 x 12 7/8 in., 29.2 x 32.7 cm. This lot is located in Chicago. Property from the Collection of M. Lee Smith.

Lot: 120 - Three Chinese Silk 'Peacock' Rank Badges, 19th Century
清中晚期 緙絲、刺綉三品文官孔雀補子三幅

Three Chinese Silk 'Peacock' Rank Badges, 19th Century 清中晚期 緙絲、刺綉三品文官孔雀補子三幅 19th Century Comprising one gold metallic ground example, Xianfeng period (1851-1861), one kesi and one gold metallic thread example, Tongzhi period (1862-1874). Each made for a civil official of the third rank. Largest 12 x 12 in., 30.5 x 30.5 cm. This lot is located in Chicago. Property from the Collection of M. Lee Smith.

Lot: 121 - Two Chinese Embroidered Silk 'Silver Pheasant' Rank Badges, Buzi, 19th Century
清中晚期 刺綉五品文官白鹇補子兩幅

Two Chinese Embroidered Silk 'Silver Pheasant' Rank Badges, Buzi, 19th Century 清中晚期 刺綉五品文官白鹇補子兩幅 19th Century The first a example from Daoguang period (1821-1850), worked in satin stitch, the second an example from Guangxu period (1875-1908), worked in gold and silver threads. Both representing the fifth civil rank, depicting the bird upon a rock amongst foaming waves and the Eight Buddhist Emblems. Larger 12 5/8 x 13 1/8 in., 32 x 33.3 cm. This lot is located in Chicago. Property from the Collection of M. Lee Smith.

Lot: 122 - A Chinese Brown Ground Kesi Silk 'Dragon' Robe, Jifu, 19th Century
清晚期 醬地緙絲雲龍紋吉服

A Chinese Brown Ground Kesi Silk 'Dragon' Robe, Jifu, 19th Century 清晚期 醬地緙絲雲龍紋吉服 19th Century Woven with nine five-clawed dragons in pursuit of flaming pearls amidst multi-colored clusters of clouds, bats detailed in shades of red and pink, and the Eight Buddhist Emblems, all above rolling waves and a lishui border. Height collar to hem 51 1/2 in., 130.8 cm. Property from the Collection of M. Lee Smith.

Lot: 123 - A Chinese Navy Satin Ground Embroidered Silk 'Dragon and Crane' Robe, Qiagua, Late 19th Century
清晚期 石青緞地綉龍紋團鶴紋袷褂

A Chinese Navy Satin Ground Embroidered Silk 'Dragon and Crane' Robe, Qiagua, Late 19th Century 清晚期 石青緞地綉龍紋團鶴紋袷褂 Late 19th Century Embroidered in polychrome silk threads with six flower and butterfly roundels, each enclosing a crane, all above the lishui stripe at the hem. Height collar to hem 49 1/8 in., 124.8 cm. This lot is located in Chicago. Property from the Collection of M. Lee Smith.

Lot: 124 - A Chinese Blue Ground Brocade 'Dragon' Robe, Jifu, Late Qing Dynasty
清晚期 藍地織錦云龍紋吉服

A Chinese Blue Ground Brocade 'Dragon' Robe, Jifu, Late Qing Dynasty 清晚期 藍地織錦云龍紋吉服 Late Qing Dynasty (19th-Early 20th Century) Woven in silver and polychrome silk thread and silk with nine writhing dragons surrounded by clouds, bats, and Buddhist emblems, all above a lishui border and terrestrial diagram at the hem. Height collar to hem 55 in., 139.7 cm. This lot is located in Chicago. Property from the Collection of M. Lee Smith.

Lot: 125 - A Chinese Navy Blue Ground Official's Surcoat, Bufu, and A Velvet-Brimmed Winter Hat, Jiguan, 19th Century
清中晚期 藍地一品文官補服及冬吉冠一頂

A Chinese Navy Blue Ground Official's Surcoat, Bufu, and A Velvet-Brimmed Winter Hat, Jiguan, 19th Century 清中晚期 藍地一品文官補服及冬吉冠一頂 19th Century the surcoat with a finely woven kesi silk crane rank badge, made for a first-rank civil officer. Height of surcoat collar to hem 43 1/2 in., 110.5 cm. This lot is located in Chicago. Property from the Collection of M. Lee Smith.

Lot: 126 - A Pair of Chinese Kesi Silk 'Wild Goose' Rank Badge, Buzi, Xianfeng Period (1851-1861)
清咸豐 緙絲四品文官雁補子一對

A Pair of Chinese Kesi Silk 'Wild Goose' Rank Badge, Buzi, Xianfeng Period (1851-1861) 清咸豐 緙絲四品文官雁補子一對 Xianfeng Period (1851-1861) Each is woven in white and coral red thread with a wild goose perched on a blue rock emerging from waves, against the background of shaped clouds and bats. Each 11 x 11 in., 28 x 28 cm. This lot is located in Chicago. Property from the Collection of M. Lee Smith.

Lot: 127 - Two Pairs of Chinese Silk Brocade Civil Official's Rank Badges, 19th Century
清晚期 織錦文官補子兩對

Two Pairs of Chinese Silk Brocade Civil Official's Rank Badges, 19th Century 清晚期 織錦文官補子兩對 19th Century The first a pair of paradise flycatcher badges, Xianfeng-Tongzhi period, each worked with a bird standing on top of a rock formation emerging from waves; the second a pair of silver pheasant badges, Guangxu period (1875-1908), each worked with a bird amidst clouds and auspicious emblems. Larger 11 1/2 x 12 in., 30.5 x 30.5 cm. This lot is located in Chicago. Property from the Collection of M. Lee Smith.

Lot: 128 - Eight Chinese Silk Civil Official's Rank Badges, Buzi, 19th Century
清晚期 刺綉、織錦、緙絲補子八幅

Eight Chinese Silk Civil Official's Rank Badges, Buzi, 19th Century 清晚期 刺綉、織錦、緙絲補子八幅 19th Century Comprising a pair of silk brocade 'mandarin duck' badges, Xianfeng-Tongzhi period (1851-1874); two pairs of embroidered 'quail' badges with gold metallic thread, Tongzhi period (1862-1874); and a pair of kesi silk 'quail' badges, Guangxu period (1875-1908). Largest 11 3/8 x 12 1/4 in., 29 x 31 cm. This lot is located in Chicago. Property from the Collection of M. Lee Smith.

Lot: 129 - Three Chinese Silk Civil Official's Rank Badges, Buzi, 19th Century
清中晚期 刺綉文官補子三幅

Three Chinese Silk Civil Official's Rank Badges, Buzi, 19th Century 清中晚期 刺綉文官補子三幅 19th Century Comprising an egret badge, mid-19th century and two silver pheasant badges, Tongzhi period (1862-1874), the first embroidered silk, the second counter stitch on gauze. Largest 11 3/8 x 12 in., 28.9 x 30.5 cm. This lot is located in Chicago. Property from the Collection of M. Lee Smith.

Lot: 130 - A Chinese Maroon Ground Embroidered and Kesi Silk 'Xiezhi' Rank Badge, Late 19th Century
清晚期 絳紅地緙絲納紗御史獬豸補子

A Chinese Maroon Ground Embroidered and Kesi Silk 'Xiezhi' Rank Badge, Late 19th Century 清晚期 絳紅地緙絲納紗御史獬豸補子 Late 19th Century Woven with a recumbent xiezhi beast on top of a rock formation emerging from waves tossed with auspicious emblems, surrounded by clouds and cranes with painted details, all above lishui stripe. Height 33 3/4 in., 85.7 cm. This lot is located in Chicago. Property from the Collection of M. Lee Smith.

Lot: 131 - Two Chinese Embroidered Silk Lady's Informal Robes, Late Qing/Republic Period
晚清/民國 綉花女襖兩件

Two Chinese Embroidered Silk Lady's Informal Robes, Late Qing/Republic Period 晚清/民國 綉花女襖兩件 Late Qing/Republic Period (Late 19th-Early 20th Century) The first is a pink ground example, the second is a light purple brocade example, finely woven with butterflies. Both are decorated with embroidered bands at the cuffs, collar, and hem. Larger heigh collar to hem 41 in., 104.1 cm. This lot is located in Chicago. Property from the Collection of M. Lee Smith.

Lot: 132 - A Chinese Apple Green Gound Embroidered 'Peonies and Insects' Silk Lady's Robe, Changyi, 19th Century
清晚期 蘋果綠地綉牡丹草蟲氅衣

A Chinese Apple Green Gound Embroidered 'Peonies and Insects' Silk Lady's Robe, Changyi, 19th Century 清晚期 蘋果綠地綉牡丹草蟲氅衣 19th Century Finely embroidered in the front and back panels with butterflies, dragonflies, and spiders flitting amidst peony, chrysanthemum, prunus, and peach blossoms, within borders of cream and navy decorated with flowers and birds. Collar to hem 52 1/2 in., 133.4 cm. This lot is located in Chicago.

Lot: 133 - Two Chinese Red Ground Embroidered Silk Robes, 19th Century
清晚期 紅緞地袍褂兩件

Two Chinese Red Ground Embroidered Silk Robes, 19th Century 清晚期 紅緞地袍褂兩件 19th Century The first is a red ground example, embroidered in blue with melons, peonies, and chrysanthemums. The second is a coral-red ground dragon robe. Height of larger collar to hem 44 in., 111.8 cm. This lot is located in Chicago. Property from the Collection of M. Lee Smith.

Lot: 134 - A Chinese Pale Blue Ground Embroidered Silk 'Butterfly' Lady's Informal Robe, Late Qing/Republic Period
晚清/民國 月白緞地百蝶紋女襖

A Chinese Pale Blue Ground Embroidered Silk 'Butterfly' Lady's Informal Robe, Late Qing/Republic Period 晚清/民國 月白緞地百蝶紋女襖 Late Qing/Republic Period (Late 19th-Early 20th Century) Embroidered throughout with colorful butterflies, the collar, cuffs, and hem are framed by gilt borders embroidered with boys. Height collar to hem 42 in., 106.7 cm. This lot is located in Chicago. Property from the Collection of M. Lee Smith.

Lot: 135 - A Set of Chinese Navy Ground Embroidered Silk 'Crane' Jacket and Matching Pants, 19th Century
清晚期 石青地盤金綉團鶴紋女褂褲一套

A Set of Chinese Navy Ground Embroidered Silk 'Crane' Jacket and Matching Pants, 19th Century 清晚期 石青地盤金綉團鶴紋女褂褲一套 19th Century The jacket is embroidered with eight roundels, each enclosing flowers and a dancing crane, all above a lishui border, the pants with wave decoration to the hem. Coat collar to hem 29 3/4 in, 75.6 cm. This lot is located in Chicago. Property from the Collection of M. Lee Smith.

Lot: 136 - Three Chinese Embroidered Silk 'Pheasant' Civil Official's Rank Badges, Buzi, 19th Century
清中晚期 織綉二品文官錦鷄補子三幅

Three Chinese Embroidered Silk 'Pheasant' Civil Official's Rank Badges, Buzi, 19th Century 清中晚期 織綉二品文官錦鷄補子三幅 19th Century Comprising an individual example, Daoguang period (1821-1850) and a pair of late Qing dynasty example. Made for the second-rank civil officials, each is embroidered with a vibrant pheasant standing on rocks emerging from waves tossed with auspicious emblems. Largest 12 1/2 x 12 1/2 in., 31.8 x 31.8 cm. This lot is located in Chicago. Property from the Collection of M. Lee Smith.

Lot: 137 - Five Chinese Embroidered Silk ‘Mandarin Duck’ Rank Badges, Buzi, 19th Century
清中晚期 刺綉文官補子五幅

Five Chinese Embroidered Silk ‘Mandarin Duck’ Rank Badges, Buzi, 19th Century 清中晚期 刺綉文官補子五幅 19th Century Comprising four examples, Daoguang period (1821-1850) and one example, late 19th century. Each worked with a bird standing on top of a rock formation emerging from waves tossed with auspicious emblems, against the background of shaped clouds. Largest 12 1/2 x 13 in., 31.8 x 33 cm. This lot is located in Chicago. Property from the Collection of M. Lee Smith.

Lot: 138 - Two Pairs of Chinese Silk Brocade Military Rank Badges, Buzi, Late Qing Dynasty/Republic Period
晚清/民國 織錦武官補子兩對

Two Pairs of Chinese Silk Brocade Military Rank Badges, Buzi, Late Qing Dynasty/Republic Period 晚清/民國 織錦武官補子兩對 Late Qing Dynasty/Republic Period Comprising a pair of bear badges, Tongzhi period (1862-1974), a pair of lion badges, late Qing/Republic period. Each is woven with a beast looking at the sun as it stands on a rock emerging from rolling waves, amongst clouds and the Eight Buddhist Emblems, all above the lishui stripe. Largest 12 x 12 in., 30.5 x 30.5 cm. This lot is located in Chicago. Property from the Collection of M. Lee Smith.

Lot: 139 - A Chinese Black Ground Embroidered Silk Roundel, Republican Period
民國 仿官補子綉片

A Chinese Black Ground Embroidered Silk Roundel, Republican Period 民國 仿官補子綉片 Republican Period (Early-Mid 20th Century) Worked in satin stitch in shades of blue, green, and coral, depicting a pair of cats to the top, a Ya character to the center, flame and axe to the sides, all against shape clouds background. Diameter 9 in., 23 cm. This lot is located in Chicago. Property from the Collection of M. Lee Smith.

Lot: 140 - Two Korean Embroidered Silk Military Rank Badges, Hyungbae, Joseon Dynasty, 19th Century
李氏朝鮮 武官補子兩件

Two Korean Embroidered Silk Military Rank Badges, Hyungbae, Joseon Dynasty, 19th Century 李氏朝鮮 武官補子兩件 Joseon Dynasty, 19th Century The first embroidered with two white leopards with brown spots and polychrome clouds and waves on a green silk ground. The second embroidered with a white leopard amongst clouds and cresting waves worked in polychrome silk embroidery on a dark green ground. Larger 9 x 8 in., 23 x 20.4 cm. This lot is located in Chicago. Property from the Collection of M. Lee Smith.

Lot: 141 - Two Korean Embroidered Silk 'Crane' Rank Badges, Hyungbae, Joseon Dynasty, Late 19th Century
李氏朝鮮 白鶴文官補子兩幅

Two Korean Embroidered Silk 'Crane' Rank Badges, Hyungbae, Joseon Dynasty, Late 19th Century 李氏朝鮮 白鶴文官補子兩幅 Joseon Dynasty, Late 19th Century For an official of first to third rank, embroidered in white silk with two flying cranes holding in their beaks the stem of red pulloch'o above colored waves and surrounded by colored clouds. Larger 8 3/4 x 8 in., 22.2 x 20.3 cm. This lot is located in Chicago. Property from the Collection of M. Lee Smith.

Lot: 142 - An Indonesia Bronze Mirror, Eastern Java, 10th-11th Century
印尼東爪窪10-11世紀 青銅手把鏡

An Indonesia Bronze Mirror, Eastern Java, 10th-11th Century 印尼東爪窪10-11世紀 青銅手把鏡 10th-11th Century The mirror side is well preserved, and the reverse side is adorned with three concentric circles. Luxuriant scrolling vegetation covered both sides of the handle. Length 7 3/8 x diameter 4 1/2 in. Property from a Private Collection, Chicago, Illinois.

Lot: 143 - An Indonesia Figure of Kubera, Central Java, 9th Century
九世紀 爪窪石雕毗罗坐像

An Indonesia Figure of Kubera, Central Java, 9th Century 九世紀 爪窪石雕毗罗坐像 9th Century Carved as a plump figure with an ample belly, appropriately crowned and bejeweled. His right hand would have exhibited the gesture of charity, and the left would have grasped the mongoose that was partly visible on his thigh. Height 29 x width 10 7/8 x depth 11 in., 73.7 x 27.6 x 28 cm. Property from a Private Collection, Chicago, Illinois.

Lot: 144 - A Bronze Figure of Shiva, Possibly East Java, 13th-14th Century
或東爪哇 十三-十四世紀 青銅濕婆立像

A Bronze Figure of Shiva, Possibly East Java, 13th-14th Century 或東爪哇 十三-十四世紀 青銅濕婆立像 Possibly East Java, 13th-14th Century Cast standing straight on a square base, with two arms extended each holding an attribute, and two arms holding a covered jar or lotus bud. Height 9 x width 3 1/4 x depth 2 1/8 in., 22.9 x 8.3 x 5.4 cm. Property from a Private Collection, Chicago, Illinois.

Lot: 145 - A Small Javanese Volcanic Head of Bodhisattva, 10th Century
十世紀 爪窪石雕菩薩頭像

A Small Javanese Volcanic Head of Bodhisattva, 10th Century 十世紀 爪窪石雕菩薩頭像 10th Century The face with a wide gentle smile and downcast eyes, surmounted by a low diadem, the hair arranged in a tall flat chignon and fronted by a diminutive image of Amitabha. Head height 14 x width 3 3/4 in., 35.6 x 9.6 cm. Property from a Private Collection, Chicago, Illinois.

Lot: 146 - A Gandhara Grey Schist Head of Buddha, 2rd-4th Century
二-四世紀 犍陀羅灰片岩雕佛頭

A Gandhara Grey Schist Head of Buddha, 2rd-4th Century 二-四世紀 犍陀羅灰片岩雕佛頭 2rd-4th Century Carved with a curving bow-shaped mouth, aquiline nose, and almond-shaped eyes, the hair in long wavy locks pulled over the ushnisha prominently perched at the front of the head. Stone height 9 in., 22.9 cm. Property from a Private Collection, Chicago, Illinois.

Lot: 147 - A Gilt Bronze Figure of Seated Buddha Shakyamuni, Sri Lanka, Anuradhapura, 7th-10th Century
六-七世紀 斯里蘭卡阿努拉德普勒時期銅鎏金坐佛

A Gilt Bronze Figure of Seated Buddha Shakyamuni, Sri Lanka, Anuradhapura, 7th-10th Century 六-七世紀 斯里蘭卡阿努拉德普勒時期銅鎏金坐佛 7th-10th Century The broad-shouldered figure is cast seated in meditation, wearing a lightly incised sanghati over his left shoulder and down the back, his face flanked by pendulous lobes and crowned with coiled strands surmounted by a flame-shaped siraspata, overall richly gilded. Height 4 1/4 in., 10.8 cm. Property from a Private Collection, Chicago, Illinois.

Lot: 148 - A Bronze Figure of Seated Buddha, Sri Lanka, Anuradhapura Period, 5th-6th Century
五-六世紀 斯里蘭卡阿努拉德普勒時期銅坐佛

A Bronze Figure of Seated Buddha, Sri Lanka, Anuradhapura Period, 5th-6th Century 五-六世紀 斯里蘭卡阿努拉德普勒時期銅坐佛 5th-6th Century The broad-shouldered figure cast seated in mediation, wearing a lightly incised sanghati over his left shoulder and down the back, his face flanked by pendulous lobes and crowned with coiled strands surmounted by a flame-shaped siraspata. Height 4 15/16 in., 12.5 cm. Property from a Private Collection, Chicago, Illinois.

Lot: 149 - A Sri Lanka Parcel Gilt Bronze Figure of Buddha Shakyamuni, Anuradhapura Period, 6th-7th Century
六-七世紀斯里蘭卡阿努拉德普勒時期 銅局部鎏金釋迦牟尼坐像

A Sri Lanka Parcel Gilt Bronze Figure of Buddha Shakyamuni, Anuradhapura Period, 6th-7th Century 六-七世紀斯里蘭卡阿努拉德普勒時期 銅局部鎏金釋迦牟尼坐像 Anuradhapura Period, 6th-7th Century The broad-shouldered figure seated in vajraparyankasana, wearing a lightly incised sanghati over his left shoulder and down the back, his face flanked by pendulous lobes and crowned with coiled strands surmounted by a flame-shaped siraspata. Height 4 1/4 x width 3 1/2 x depth 2 3/4 in., 10.8 x 8.9 x 7 cm. Property from a Private Collection, Chicago, Illinois.

Lot: 150 - A Silver Inlaid Bronze Figure, Possibly the Sixteenth Jina Satinatha, Gujarat or Madhya Pradesh, 16th Century
或爲十六世紀印度古吉拉特邦或中央邦 銅耆那教蒂爾丹嘉拉尊者像

A Silver Inlaid Bronze Figure, Possibly the Sixteenth Jina Satinatha, Gujarat or Madhya Pradesh, 16th Century 或爲十六世紀印度古吉拉特邦或中央邦 銅耆那教蒂爾丹嘉拉尊者像 The figure depicted seated in dhyanasana with both hand folded at front, above a shrine with two pairs of recumbent beasts resting inside and the top covered by a cloth with elaborate decoration, the face cast with a benevolent expression underneath tightly curled hair knots. Height 8 in., 20.3 cm. This lot is located in Chicago.

Lot: 151 - A Khmer Grey Sandstone Torso of Uma, Baphuon Period, 11th Century
十一世紀 吳哥窟巴普昂寺灰砂岩女神像

A Khmer Grey Sandstone Torso of Uma, Baphuon Period, 11th Century 十一世紀 吳哥窟巴普昂寺灰砂岩女神像 11th Century Carved in the round, her sampot secured at her waist by a belt with a fishtail sash in front. Height 9 1/2 in., 24.1 cm. Property from a Private Collection, Chicago, Illinois.

Lot: 152 - A Khmer Grey Sandstone Figure of Ganesha, Angkor Period, 10th-11th Century
十-十一世紀 吳哥窟灰沙岩象鼻天立像

A Khmer Grey Sandstone Figure of Ganesha, Angkor Period, 10th-11th Century 十-十一世紀 吳哥窟灰沙岩象鼻天立像 10th-11th Century Carved with a short dhoti tied around his rotund belly with a sash, the face realistically carved, flanked by wide-spread ears. Stone height 25 1/4 in., 64 cm. Property from a Private Collection, Chicago, Illinois.

Lot: 153 - A Khmer Grey Sandstone Male Torso Baphuon Period, 11th Century
十一世紀 吳哥窟巴普昂寺灰砂岩石雕造像

A Khmer Grey Sandstone Male Torso Baphuon Period, 11th Century 十一世紀 吳哥窟巴普昂寺灰砂岩石雕造像 11th Century Carved standing in samabhanga, wearing a striated sampot secured with a belt incised with oval rosettes, a fish-tail shaped sash falling to the front, the bare chest with well-modeled breast, originally with four arms. Stone height 16 1/2 in., 41.9 cm. Property from a Private Collection, Chicago, Illinois.

Lot: 154 - A Patinated Bronze Figure of a Seated Boddhisattva, Possibly Vietnamese
或爲越南 銅鎏金菩薩像

A Patinated Bronze Figure of a Seated Boddhisattva, Possibly Vietnamese 或爲越南 銅鎏金菩薩像 The seated figure with serene expression, holding a sphere or 'jewel' in his lap, his chest incised with a Wan symbol, all atop a lotus throne. Height 16 in., 40.8 cm. This lot is located in Philadelphia. Property from a Private New England Collection

Lot: 155 - A Japanese Haniwa Model of a Horse, Kofun Period
日本古墳時代 埴輪大陶馬

A Japanese Haniwa Model of a Horse, Kofun Period 日本古墳時代 埴輪大陶馬 Kofun Period (6th-7th century) Of low-fired clay, modeled as a standing horse wearing a saddle and bridle, the mane tied in a knot at the forehead. Height 40 1/8 in., 102 cm. Property from the Collection of Edmund and Julia Lewis, Chicago, Illinois.

Lot: 156 - A Japanese Gold Lacquered Skull Okimono, Meiji Period, Meiji Period
日本明治時代 '溪崖'款頭骨式印籠

A Japanese Gold Lacquered Skull Okimono, Meiji Period, Meiji Period 日本明治時代 '溪崖'款頭骨式印籠 Meiji Period (1868-1912) With inlaid teeth and an autumn maple design on the top of the skull. Marked 溪崖. Length 3 in., 7.6 cm. Property from a Private Collection, Chicago, Illinois.

Lot: 157 - A Japanese Black and Gold Lacquer Six-Case Inro and Matching Netsuke by Shirayama Shosai, Meiji Period
日本明治時期 白山松哉作黑漆羽毛紋印籠

A Japanese Black and Gold Lacquer Six-Case Inro and Matching Netsuke by Shirayama Shosai, Meiji Period 日本明治時期 白山松哉作黑漆羽毛紋印籠 Shirayama Shosai (1853-1923), Late 19th Century Of lenticular profile, depicting feathers in iro-e, hiramaki-e, and togidashi maki-e, signatures with kakihan to the underside of inro and netsuke. Height of inro 3 7/8 in., 9.9 cm. This lot is located in Philadelphia. Property from the Collection of David and Beverly Hall Billings, Nantucket, Massachusetts.

Lot: 158 - A Japanese Parcel Gilt and Mixed-Metal 'Eagle and Pine' Plaque, Meiji Period
日本明治時期 銅花鳥挂屏

A Japanese Parcel Gilt and Mixed-Metal 'Eagle and Pine' Plaque, Meiji Period 日本明治時期 銅花鳥挂屏 Meiji Period (1868-1912) Decorated in recessed with an eagle chasing two sparrows under pines, chiseled and inlaid in gold, copper, and shakudo, with signature and maker's seal at the lower right corner. Height 31 1/8 x width 21 x depth 1 in., 79 x 53.3 x 2.5 cm. Property from a Private Canadian Collector

Lot: 159 - An Impressive Japanese Bronze Figure of Ryujin, Meiji Period
日本明治時代 銅雕龍神巨像

An Impressive Japanese Bronze Figure of Ryujin, Meiji Period 日本明治時代 銅雕龍神巨像 Meiji Period, Circa 1881-1885 Finely cast in three sections, the Dragon King of the Sea standing on a rock covered with shells and holding a tama (sacred jewel) resting on an uchiwa fan, the wood base carved with chrysanthemums and scrolling karakusa in gilt hiramaki-e. Note: This large figure of Ryujin is related to two celebrated sculptural groups, one showing Susano-o and Haneakarutama no Mikoto, the other showing Takenouchi no Sukune and Ryujin, in the Khalili and John R. Young collections respectively. The latter, by Oshima Joun, was made for the second Naikoku Kangyo Hakurankai (National Industrial Exposition) held in 1881. Two sets of drawings by Kawanabe Kyosai (1831-1889) are closely related to this group of bronzes. Height overall 63 1/4 in., 160.7 cm. This lot is located in Chicago.

Lot: 160 - A Large Japanese Mixed-Metal 'Birds, Chrysanthemums and Bamboo' Vase, Meiji/Taisho Period
日本明治/大正時代 銅嵌銀鎏金花鳥圖罐

A Large Japanese Mixed-Metal 'Birds, Chrysanthemums and Bamboo' Vase, Meiji/Taisho Period 日本明治/大正時代 銅嵌銀鎏金花鳥圖罐 Meiji/Taisho Period (1868-1912) Signed Saida Kozo saku, of swelling ovoid form with a short everted neck, the body patinated to simulate reddish-brown iron, inlaid in gold, silver, copper shakudo, and shibuichi with swallows flying past bamboos and chrysanthemums. With incised signature and gold inlaid seal Jyunkyo-do to the side, underside with cast mark Jyunkyo-do. Height 15 3/4 in., 40 cm. Property from the Collection of Tusha Buntin, Honolulu, Hawaii.

Lot: 161 - A Japanese Patinated Bronze and Metal Shoki and Oni Figural Koro, Meiji Period
日本明治時代 銅雕鍾馗捉鬼

A Japanese Patinated Bronze and Metal Shoki and Oni Figural Koro, Meiji Period 日本明治時代 銅雕鍾馗捉鬼 Meiji Period (1868-1912) In two sections, depicting the deity in fierce battle with a group of cowering oni on pierced rockwork, with incised signature (Hoeki or Koeki) to the underside of the cover, dark red brown and greenish-brown patina. Height 19 1/2 in., 49.5 cm

Lot: 162 - A Japanese Bronze Okimono of a Rooster, Meiji Period
日本明治時代 銅雕雄鷄

A Japanese Bronze Okimono of a Rooster, Meiji Period 日本明治時代 銅雕雄鷄 Meiji Period (1868-1912) The naturalistically-cast figure is standing facing forward, painted in shades of red at the head, the underside bearing an incised three-character maker's mark on a small raised gilt rectangular panel. Height 17 in., 43.2 cm. This lot is located in Chicago.

Lot: 163 - A Japanese Satsuma Floral Decorated Pottery Vase, Signed Chikusan, Meiji Period
日本明治時代 薩摩燒花卉圖賞瓶

A Japanese Satsuma Floral Decorated Pottery Vase, Signed Chikusan, Meiji Period 日本明治時代 薩摩燒花卉圖賞瓶 Meiji Period (1868-1912) The ovoid vase decorated with flowers and stylized clouds, incorporating gosu blue; lappet borders to rim and foot, side inscribed Satsuma Chikusan and with Shimazu family crest. Height 12 1/4 in., 31 cm. This lot is located in Philadelphia.

Lot: 164 - A Japanese Hirado Blue and White Porcelain Globular Jar and Cover, Meiji Period
日本明治時代 平戶燒青花山水圖蓋罐

A Japanese Hirado Blue and White Porcelain Globular Jar and Cover, Meiji Period 日本明治時代 平戶燒青花山水圖蓋罐 Meiji Period (1868-1912) The spherical jar with shishi and ball finial to the fret-carved cover, the shoulder with four applied beast-head "handles", body decorated with four reserves, one with dragon, another with shishi, separated by two landscape panels, all against a carved fret ground. Height 9 1/4 in., 23.5 cm. This lot is located in Philadelphia.

Lot: 165 - An Unusual Japanese Hirado Porcelain Okimono of Susa-no-o Slaying the Eight-Headed Dragon
日本明治時代 平戶燒九頭龍大神像

An Unusual Japanese Hirado Porcelain Okimono of Susa-no-o Slaying the Eight-Headed Dragon 日本明治時代 平戶燒九頭龍大神像 Meiji Period (1868-1912) Finely modeled as the eight-headed dragon Yamata no Orochi, borne on coins and five jars of spirits, drunkenly looking at the Shinto storm god Susa-no-o on top of a rock preparing to slay him, decorated in underglaze blue, the jars and hat of the figure heightened with black. Note: The present group depicts the ancient tale of the God Susa-no-o, banished to earth, who comes across a weeping couple. They tell him that an eight-headed dragon has been devouring their eight daughters one by one, and now the eighth and last daughter is to be eaten. He arranges for pots of spirits to be laid out for the dragon. The dragon approaches and drinks the alcohol, falling into a drunken stupor, allowing Susa-no-o to slay the beast and save the young lady. Height 9 1/4 in., 23.5 cm This lot is located in Philadelphia.

Lot: 166 - A Japanese Hirado Cranes and Minogame Vase with 'Dragon' Handles, Meiji Period
平戶燒神龜紋雙龍首盤口瓶

A Japanese Hirado Cranes and Minogame Vase with 'Dragon' Handles, Meiji Period 平戶燒神龜紋雙龍首盤口瓶 Meiji Period (1868-1912) With wide flared lip over a cylindrical body with sloped shoulder and base, stylized 'Dragon' handles, decorated with flying cranes among cloud scrolls, and minogami among pine and water scrolls. Height 12 in., 30.5 cm. This lot is located in Philadelphia.

Lot: 167 - A Japanese Hirado 'Boys and Butterflies' Porcelain Vase, Meiji Period
日本明治時代 平戶燒青花松下童子圖賞瓶

A Japanese Hirado 'Boys and Butterflies' Porcelain Vase, Meiji Period 日本明治時代 平戶燒青花松下童子圖賞瓶 Meiji Period (1868-1912) Of baluster form with wide mouth and horizontal lip, decorated with a continuous scene of Chinese boys chasing butterflies among peonies and pine, various borders to foot, neck and rim, integral foot pierced for firing. Height 11 in., 28 cm. This lot is located in Philadelphia.

Lot: 168 - A Japanese Yellow Ground Blue and White Porcelain Vase by Makuzu Kozan (1842-1916)
宮川香山製黃地龍紋賞瓶

A Japanese Yellow Ground Blue and White Porcelain Vase by Makuzu Kozan (1842-1916) 宮川香山製黃地龍紋賞瓶 (Japanese, 1842-1916) The lower bulbous section is enameled in underglaze blue with a serpentine dragon trailing from the neck and shoulder and extending across the body, all reserved on a yellow ground, signed on the base in underglaze blue. Height 8 7/8 in., 22.5 cm. This lot is located in Chicago. Property from a South Florida collector.

Lot: 169 - A Japanese Blue and White 'Dragon' Porcelain Alms Bowl by Makuzu Kozan (1842-1916)
宮川香山製青花龍紋缽

A Japanese Blue and White 'Dragon' Porcelain Alms Bowl by Makuzu Kozan (1842-1916) 宮川香山製青花龍紋缽 (Japanese, 1842-1916) The deep, tapered form body is decorated in underglaze blue with two dragons, against an incised wave ground, the bottom is signed in seal form Makuzu Kozan sei. Diameter 6 3/4 in., 17.2 cm. This lot is located in Chicago. Property from a South Florida collector.

Lot: 170 - A Japanese Red, Blue, and White 'Persimmon' Porcelain Vase by Makuzu Kozan (1842-1916)
宮川香山製青花柿紋賞瓶

A Japanese Red, Blue, and White 'Persimmon' Porcelain Vase by Makuzu Kozan (1842-1916) 宮川香山製青花柿紋賞瓶 (Japanese, 1842-1916) The olive-shaped body is finely painted with a sprig of orange-red persimmons, signed on the base in underglaze blue. Height 7 1/4 in., 18.4 cm. Property from a South Florida collector.

Lot: 171 - A Japanese Blue and White 'Dragon' Trumpet Cup and Cover by Makuzu Kozan (1842-1916)
宮川香山製青花敞口蓋杯

A Japanese Blue and White 'Dragon' Trumpet Cup and Cover by Makuzu Kozan (1842-1916) 宮川香山製青花敞口蓋杯 (Japanese, 1842-1916) The flared form body is decorated with a writhing dragon, the cover enameled with similar decoration, with a white glazed dragon finial, signed on the base in underglaze blue. Height 2 1/4 in., 5.8 cm. This lot is located in Chicago. Property from a South Florida collector.

Lot: 172 - A Japanese Blue and White 'Flora and Fauna' Porcelain Vase by Makuzu Kozan (1842-1916)
宮川香山製青花花鳥圖賞瓶

A Japanese Blue and White 'Flora and Fauna' Porcelain Vase by Makuzu Kozan (1842-1916) 宮川香山製青花花鳥圖賞瓶 (Japanese, 1842-1916) The waisted body is finely enameled with hens and roosters to the neck, peonies, lotus pads, and chrysanthemums to the body, maker's mark to the bottom. Height 7 in., 17.8 cm. This lot is located in Chicago. Property from a South Florida collector.

Lot: 173 - A Japanese Blue and White 'Bamboo' Porcelain Vase by Makuzu Kozan (1842-1916)
宮川香山製青花竹紋瓶

A Japanese Blue and White 'Bamboo' Porcelain Vase by Makuzu Kozan (1842-1916) 宮川香山製青花竹紋瓶 (Japanese, 1842-1916) Decorated in underglaze blue in different hues with bamboo leaves trailing across the body, signed on the base in underglaze blue. Height 11 1/4 in., 28.6 cm. This lot is located in Palm Beach. Property from a South Florida collector.

Lot: 174 - Yoshida Hiroshi (1876-1950)
吉田博（1876-1950）

Yoshida Hiroshi (1876-1950) 吉田博（1876-1950） (Japanese, 1876-1950) Hansen, kiri (Sail Boats: Fog) from the series Seto inland sea colored woodblock print signed Yoshida and sealed, on left margin sealed Jizuri (self-printed), dated the 15th year of Taisho period (1926) and titled in Japanese. 大正十五年（1926）印製《瀨戶内海集·帆霧》 Sheet 21 1/2 x 15 1/4 in., 54.6 x 38.7 cm.

Lot: 175 - Tsukioka Yoshitoshi (1838-1892)
月岡芳年（1838-1892）

Tsukioka Yoshitoshi (1838-1892) 月岡芳年（1838-1892） (Japanese, 1838-1892) Nine Sheets from the Series Tsuki Hyakushi (100 Aspects of the Moon), comprising: (1) Chang'e flees to the Moon (Joga hongetsu tsuki) (2) Cooling off at Shijo (Shijo noryo) (3) Moon over the pine forest of Mio (4) Moon of the enemy's lair (Zokuso no tsuki) (5) Streetwalker by moonlight (6) In the moonlight under the trees a beautiful woman comes (Getsumei rinka bijin majiru) (7) Shizu Peak moon (Shizugatake no tsuki) (8) Moon of the Southern Sea (Nankai no tsuki) (9) Rainy moon (Uchu no tsuki) Colored woodblock prints, framed 月岡芳年 （日本明治時代，1838-1892） 月百姿版畫一套九張，含： （1）嫦娥奔月 （2）四條納涼 （3）きよみかた空にも関のあるならば 月をとゝめて三保の松原 （4）賊巣の月 小碓皇子 （5）田毎ある中にもつらき辻君の かほさらしなや運の月かけ　一とせ （6）月明林下美人来 （7）志津か嶽月 秀吉 （8）南海月 （9）雨中月 児嶋高徳 Visible image 14 x 9 1/4 in., 35.6 x 23.5 cm.

Lot: 176 - Possibly Unkoku School, Edo Period (1615-1868)
江戶時代 雲谷派“五犬圖”六扇屏風

Possibly Unkoku School, Edo Period (1615-1868) 江戶時代 雲谷派“五犬圖”六扇屏風 Edo Period (1615-1868) Ka'me Dogs a six-fold floor screen, ink and color on goldleaf paper. Note: European dogs of this type appeared in Japanese art as early as the Momoyama period (1568-1615). These exotic dogs, known as ka’me in Japan, were initially depicted in Namban art, which emerged in Japan when the Portuguese began arriving from the Philippines and Macao. The term ka’me is generally believed to be a corruption of the English word "come," suggesting it was applied to this breed after the early seventeenth century when the Japanese first encountered Englishmen and observed how they called their dogs. Each panel height 67 1/2 x width 25 1/2 x depth 3/4 in., 171.5 x 64.8 x 2 cm. This lot is located in Chicago. Property from a Private Collector, Wisconsin.

Lot: 177 - Min Tae Hong (Korean, b. 1959)

Min Tae Hong (Korean, b. 1959) (Korean, b. 1959) Trace of Time 2022 canvas on acrylic mix signed on the reverse Image 57 1/4 x 44 1/4 in., 146 x 112 cm.