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Chinese Works of Art from the Collection of Quek Kiok Lee, Part One

Online Timed Auction at the-saleroom.com

BIDDING PLATFORM Bidding takes place in Singapore Dollars exclusively via a timed auction hosted at the-saleroom.com AUCTION BIDDING ENDS FROM Monday 25 November from 8.00pm Singapore Standard Time (lots close in sequence every minute) BUYER’S PREMIUM An all-inclusive buyer’s premium of 20% will be added to the hammer price for each lot There is no additional online commission or credit card processing fees for this sale PUBLIC VIEWING All lots featured in this catalogue will be on view at the collector’s home, 43 Chiltern Drive, Singapore 359755, at the following times only: Saturday 16 November - 12.00pm and 4.00pm Tuesday 19 November - 4.00pm and 7.00pm Saturday 23 November - 12.00pm and 4.00pm CONDITION REPORT For condition reports, additional images and videography, email the saleroom at [email protected] PACKING, SHIPPING & INSURANCE HotLotz collaborates with ‘Masterpiece', a professional fine art handling company, to manage bespoke packing and domestic / international door-to-door shipments. We can provide indicative quotes within 24 hours, on request. Simply email the lot number/s and exact delivery address to [email protected]

ABOUT MR QUEK KIOK LEE Quek Kiok Lee (1921- 2018) arrived in Singapore in 1938. Despite not speaking English, he finished first in his school’s Cambridge exams. He was then appointed Assistant Secretary of the Chinese Chamber of Commerce. This was the start of his rapid ascension in business and society.

Mr Quek proved himself to be a very successful businessman, banker, entrepreneur and investor. In his free time, he met with collectors and dealers of Chinese works of art from around the world. He also read and researched as much he could to build his knowledge.

He became well known to the leading auction houses and authorities because of his encyclopaedic knowledge and his increasingly impressive collection of Chinese art. In 1970s, the Singaporean newspapers nicknamed him “the Jade King of Singapore”.

Mr Quek loved to share his knowledge and experience and was one of the founding members of the Southeast Asian Ceramic Society (SEACS). In 1994, he was appointed by the Chancellor of Singapore University as the Acquisitions Advisor on Chinese antiquities, where he served for 6 years.

Mr Quek was not just a collector; he meticulously researched every piece and collated detailed records. For the pieces which are documented, HotLotz is happy to share Mr Quek’s original records on request. Mr Quek’s inventory numbers are recorded in the following catalogue. Following successful sales in Hong Kong and London, HotLotz is proud to be able to offer this unique collection for sale in Singapore.

Lot #1 A 'FAMILLE ROSE' BLUE GROUND ROULEAU VASEQianlong seal mark to base, but probably 19th Century, according to the inventory The body decorated phoenix and cranes amongst flowering branches and rocks45cm high, 3.5kgProvenance: Purchased from Sotheby's Belgravia, 30th & 31st Jan, 1974 Lot 241Inventory: P588>> One chip to the upper rim

Estimate: S$1000 - S$1500Minimum Bid: S$800

Lot #2 A 'FAMILLE ROSE' CORAL-RED GROUND BALUSTER VASEIron red Qianlong seal mark to base25cm highWith box (2.3kgs - 39x18x16cm)Provenance: Purchased from Moon Gate, in 1969Inventory: P223


Lot #3 A 'FAMILLE ROSE' PORCELAIN BOWLQing dynasty, Xianfeng period (1851-61), according to the inventoryXianfeng iron red seal mark to base18cm diameterWith box (1.3kgs - 22x22x11cm)>> Overall in good condition, slight wear to enamel in placesProvenance: Purchased from Oriental Arts collector, in 1982Inventory: P804


Lot #4 A 'FAMILLE VERTE' PORCELAIN OVOID JARKangxi, according to the inventory Decorated with two shaped oval reserves, one featuring a vase of flowers and precious objects and symbols, the other flowering foliage, on an iron red diaper work ground, and with underglaze blue line borders, on wood stand39.5cm high including standProvenance: Purchased in 1972Inventory: P472


Lot #5 A PAIR OF LARGE 'FAMILLE ROSE' PORCELAIN JARDINIERESDecorated in enamels with panels of birds amongst rocks, flowering foliage and blossoming branches42cm diameter x 36cm high>> Overall in very good condition with beautiful and fresh colours


Lot #6 A PAIR OF 'FAMILLE VERTE' PORCELAIN DISHESKangxi period, according to the inventoryUnderglaze blue pseudo seal mark within a double circle to base of each Decorated to the centre with a mythical beast amongst lotus21cm diameter each / 620g altogether>> Slight wear to the enamel in placesProvenance: Purchased at auction in 1980 Inventory: P792, P793


Lot #7 A PAIR OF 'FAMILLE VERTE' AND 'FAMILLE ROSE' GARDEN SEATSOf typical barrel shape, painted in enamels with reserves featuring birds amongst flowering branches, and with diaperwork, ruyi and other borders32cm diameter x 49cm high


Lot #8 A LARGE YELLOW GROUND 'FAMILLE ROSE' MOON FLASKQianlong six character seal mark in underglaze blue to base With a central panel of immortals or scholars within a yellow ground butterfly border59cm high, 36cm diameter with wooden standProvenance: Purchased from Sotheby's Belgravia, 28th November 1974Note: The moon flask is photographed with Mr Quek Kiok Lee, in his memoirs, page 234Inventory: P606


Lot #9 A 'FAMILLE VERTE' PORCELAIN GLOBULAR JARKangxi Period, according to the collector's inventoryDecorated with birds, flowers and foliage, underglaze blue double circle to base, on wood stand17cm high excluding stand / 2.1kgProvenance: Purchased from Moon Gate, in 1972Inventory: P488


Lot #10 A 'FAMILLE ROSE' BAT AND PEACH DISHQing Dynasty, Hsuan / Xuantong (1909-1912), according to the inventoryXuantong six character mark to base19cm diameterwith box (1kg - 23x23x9cm)Inventory: P847


Lot #11 A 'FAMILLE VERTE' BALUSTER PORCELAIN VASEKangxi Period, according to the inventory 24cm highWith box (2.2kgs - 40cm x 18cm x16cm)Provenance: purchased from Sotheby's, 27th June 1974, Lot 183Inventory: P612


Lot #12 A 'FAMILLE VERTE' BISCUIT SWEETMEAT SETComprising eight fan shaped dishes and one central hexagonal dish, decorated with prunus Side trays approx 12cm x 15cm eachHexagonal example 14cm x 14cm Overall: 1.5kg >> one with a chip to a corner, small cracks in placesInventory: 415


Lot #13 A 'FAMILLE VERTE' BISCUIT FIGURE OF A SEATED IMMORTALProbably 19th centuryImpressed seal mark to base, on wood stand 16cm high x 20cm long - 800gProvenance: Purchased from China Trading Co, Raffles Hotel in 1968Inventory: P246


Lot #14 A 'FAMILLE VERTE' BISCUIT PORCELAIN STANDProbably Qianlong, according to the inventory Decorated with birds, beasts and flowers 11.5cm diameter / 300gProvenance: Purchased from Chian Trading Co, Raffles Hotel, in 1968Inventory: P330


Lot #15 AN UNUSAL SILVER OVERLAID PORCELAIN BOWLProbably Qianlong or later, according to the inventory Featuring children playing to the exterior19cm diameterwith box (1.3kg - 21cm x 21cm x 14cm)Provenance: Purchased from David Baker, New Bond St., London, 1977Inventory: P740


Lot #16 A PAIR OF LARGE IRON RED BALUSTER VASESSix character mark to base Decorated with lotus flowers amongst scrolling foliage within ruyi, lappet and other borders, wood stands86cm high with stands32cm diameter>> Overall in very good condition


Lot #17 A PAIR OF SMALL YELLOW GROUND 'FAMILLE VERTE' BALUSTER VASES14cm without the standSold with box (1.4kg - 25x23x9cm)Inventory: P97


Lot #18 A LONG RECTANGULAR PORCELAIN CRICKET CAGE19th Century, according to the inventory 20cm long / 330grProvenance: Purchased from Kelly Ng, in 1995Inventory: P921


Lot #19 TWO BAMBOO AND HORN KIDNEY SHAPED CRICKET CAGES20th CenturyOne of double section; the other with bat carved ends 10cm and 8 cm high respectively80g altogetherProvenance: Purchased in 2000Inventory: CC15 / CC16


Lot #20 A SLENDER GOURD CRICKET CAGEQing Dynasty, 19th Century, according to the inventory Decorated with dragons among clouds, hardwood collar and carved and pierced cover depicting a landscape scene26cm120gProvenance: Purchased from Kelly Ng in 1995Inventory: CC10


Lot #21 A GOURD CRICKET CAGE (1)19th Century, according to the inventory With a plain body, ivory base and cover, the cover pierced with two dragons 13cm high46grProvenance: purchased from an exhibition from Loong Hua Arts and Crafts Ltd in 1997Inventory: CC13Special Notice: Prospective purchasers are advised that several countries prohibit the importation of property containing materials from endangered species, including but not limited to coral, ivory and tortoiseshell. Accordingly, prospective purchasers should familiarize themselves with relevant customs regulations prior to bidding if they intend to import this lot into another country


Lot #22 A GOURD CRICKET CAGE (2)19th Century, according to the inventory With a plain smooth body and, ivory fittings and a tortoise-shell top carved with a crane among water plants and flowers14cm high / 80grProvenance: Purchased from Helen Ling in 1966Special Notice: Prospective purchasers are advised that several countries prohibit the importation of property containing materials from endangered species, including but not limited to coral, ivory and tortoiseshell. Accordingly, prospective purchasers should familiarize themselves with relevant customs regulations prior to bidding if they intend to import this lot into another country


Lot #23 A SLENDER DEER MOULDED GOURD CRICKET CAGEQing Dynasty, 19th Century, according to the inventory Decorated with a stag, doe and two fawns20cm tall108gProvenance: purchased from Tang House Antiques in 2001Inventory: CC17


Lot #24 A HORSE MOULDED GOURD CRICKET CAGEQing Dynasty, 19th Century, according to the inventory The gourd body moulded with eight horses, with hardwood collar and pierced cover12cm high / 40gProvenance: Purchased from Helen Ling in 1967Inventory: CC5


Lot #25 A LOTUS MOULDED GOURD CRICKET CAGEQing Dynasty, 19th Century, according to the inventory Decorated with lotus and scrolling foliage, carved and pierced hardwood cover14cm high / 50gProvenance: purchased from Helen Ling in 1967Inventory: CC4


Lot #26 A MOULDED GOURD CRICKET CAGE (1)Qing Dynasty, 18th or 19th Century, according to the inventory With a naturally undulating moulded surface and ivory collar, the tortoiseshell cover carved the five cranes amongst pine branches16cm high 180grProvenance: from Helen Ling in 1966Inventory: CC1Special Notice: Prospective purchasers are advised that several countries prohibit the importation of property containing materials from endangered species, including but not limited to coral, ivory and tortoiseshell. Accordingly, prospective purchasers should familiarize themselves with relevant customs regulations prior to bidding if they intend to import this lot into another country


Lot #27 A MOULDED GOURD CRICKET CAGE (2)Probably early 19th Century, according to the inventory The body decorated in shallow relief of pendant leaves, peony flowers and foliage on a honeycomb groundThe ivory cover carved and pierced with five bats surrounding a shou symbol 14cm high with the stand100grProvenance: purchased from China Art House in 1967-68Inventory: CC3Special Notice: Prospective purchasers are advised that several countries prohibit the importation of property containing materials from endangered species, including but not limited to coral, ivory and tortoiseshell. Accordingly, prospective purchasers should familiarize themselves with relevant customs regulations prior to bidding if they intend to import this lot into another country


Lot #28 A MOULDED GOURD CRICKET CAGE (3)The flat base with embossed Guangxu (1875-1908) seal markBody impressed in relief with crested phoenix, ivory fittings, tortoiseshell top carved and pierced with scrolling fruiting vines 16cm high106grProvenance: purchased from David Mun 2000Inventory: CC14Special Notice: Prospective purchasers are advised that several countries prohibit the importation of property containing materials from endangered species, including but not limited to coral, ivory and tortoiseshell. Accordingly, prospective purchasers should familiarize themselves with relevant customs regulations prior to bidding if they intend to import this lot into another country


Lot #29 A MOULDED GOURD CRICKET CAGE (4)Moulded in high relief with figures in a landscape, the hardwood cover with four ivory ringed holes12cm high / 46grSpecial Notice: Prospective purchasers are advised that several countries prohibit the importation of property containing materials from endangered species, including but not limited to coral, ivory and tortoiseshell. Accordingly, prospective purchasers should familiarize themselves with relevant customs regulations prior to bidding if they intend to import this lot into another country


Lot #30 A MOULDED GOURD CRICKET CAGE (5)18th / 19th Century, according to the inventory Formed with an elegant oblong body rising to a flared neck set with an ivory rim, crisply moulded around the sides to simulate basket weave between bands of ruyi-heads, the ivory cover mounted with a tortoise-shell dome reticulated with a coiled dragon, amid figures and various sea creatures above a pierced 'cash' screen17cm highProvenance: Purchased from Christie's Hong Kong, 30th April 1995, Lot 501 Inventory: CC7Special Notice: Prospective purchasers are advised that several countries prohibit the importation of property containing materials from endangered species, including but not limited to coral, ivory and tortoiseshell. Accordingly, prospective purchasers should familiarize themselves with relevant customs regulations prior to bidding if they intend to import this lot into another country


Lot #31 A MOULDED GOURD CRICKET CAGE (6)19th Century, according to the inventoryMoulded around the bulbus half with a scholar pouring tea, attended by a page boy, seated in a garden with flowering plants issuing from pierced Taihu rocks, beneath a collar of pendant leaf lappets encircling the mouth, the base with a spurious moulded four character Qianlong mark; the fitted domed tortoise-shell cover reticulated with dragon and a aquatic plants, insects, animals, amid scrolling plants18cm high / 210grProvenance: purchased from Sotheby's Hong Kong, 2nd May 1995, lot 309Inventory: CC8Special Notice: Prospective purchasers are advised that several countries prohibit the importation of property containing materials from endangered species, including but not limited to coral, ivory and tortoiseshell. Accordingly, prospective purchasers should familiarize themselves with relevant customs regulations prior to bidding if they intend to import this lot into another country


Lot #32 A CARVED GOURD CRICKET CAGE18th-19th Century, according to the inventory Carved in shallow relief with pendant leaves around the ivory ringed mouth rim below which are three Buddhist 'Lohans' seating in different posturesApprox 15cm high / 170grProvenance: purchased from Helen Ling in 1969Inventory: CC6Special Notice: Prospective purchasers are advised that several countries prohibit the importation of property containing materials from endangered species, including but not limited to coral, ivory and tortoiseshell. Accordingly, prospective purchasers should familiarize themselves with relevant customs regulations prior to bidding if they intend to import this lot into another country


Lot #33 A SMALL GOURD CRICKET CAGE, BY CHEN JINTANGEarly 20th Century, according to the inventoryDecorated in impressed technique with a garden scene of flowers, trees, birds and rocks in a gardenIvory fittings, the tortoiseshell cover carved and pierced with animals amongst scrolling vines and grapes12cm high / 142grProvenance: Purchased from Theresa Coleman Fine Arts in 1995Inventory: CC11Note: Chen Jintang was a master in this technique and was active during the turn of the CenturySpecial Notice: Prospective purchasers are advised that several countries prohibit the importation of property containing materials from endangered species, including but not limited to coral, ivory and tortoiseshell. Accordingly, prospective purchasers should familiarize themselves with relevant customs regulations prior to bidding if they intend to import this lot into another country


Lot #34 A GOURD CRICKET CAGE, BY CHEN JINTANGEarly 20th Century, by the Master Chen Jimtang, according to the inventory Decorated in relief with a pair of birds on a tree among flowering plants, roses, peoniesBone fittings and and a tortoiseshell cover carved and pierced with a deer and two cranes among pine branches and leaves13cm high with a wooden stand100grProvenance: purchased from Theresa Coleman in 1995Inventory: CC12Note: Chen Jintang was a master in this technique and was active during the turn of the CenturySpecial Notice: Prospective purchasers are advised that several countries prohibit the importation of property containing materials from endangered species, including but not limited to coral, ivory and tortoiseshell. Accordingly, prospective purchasers should familiarize themselves with relevant customs regulations prior to bidding if they intend to import this lot into another country


Lot #35 TWO INTERTWINED NATURAL KNOTTED GOURDS19th or 20th centuryEach elongated neck has been twisted into an elaborate knot togetherApprox 90cm high


Lot #36 A NATURAL SHAPED KNOTTED GOURD18th-19th Century, according to the collector's inventory21cm high including stand / 200gProvenance: Purchased from Christie's, Hong Kong, 29th Oct 1995, Lot 515Inventory: B/W40Note from Collector: The long slender neck has, by some method still unknown, been tied in a knot the surface with a mellow attractive patina of warm amber colour


Lot #37 TWO INTERTWINED KNOTTED AND VARNISHED GOURDS19th or 20th centuryEach elongated neck has been twisted into an elaborate knot togetherThe red varnished gourd with some incised decorationApprox 80cm high


Lot #38 THREE NATURAL KNOTTED GOURDS19th or 20th centuryEach elongated neck has been twisted into an elaborate knotTwo gourds have been tied togetherThe single one is approx 90cm


Lot #39 A LARGE CHINESE CARVED IVORY 'PUZZLE BALL' ON STANDCanton, circa 1900Of typical form, the ball formed of at least seven layers, carved with birds amongst flowers and foliage, the elaborate stand featuring a figure on horseback beneath a pine tree to base Puzzle Ball appx. 13cm diameterThe stand: 50cm highNote: Illustrated in Quek Kiok Lee Memoirs, page 209, in colourSpecial Notice: Prospective purchasers are advised that several countries prohibit the importation of property containing materials from endangered species, including but not limited to coral, ivory and tortoiseshell. Accordingly, prospective purchasers should familiarize themselves with relevant customs regulations prior to bidding if they intend to import this lot into another country


Lot #40 A CARVED BOXWOOD CARD CASECanton, 19th Century 11.5cm x 8cm 48gr>> In good condition, one small chip to upper rim


Lot #41 A CARVED IVORY CARD CASECanton, 19th CenturyProfusely carved with figures amongst pagodas and trees 11.5cm x 7.5cm x 1cm highSpecial Notice: Prospective purchasers are advised that several countries prohibit the importation of property containing materials from endangered species, including but not limited to coral, ivory and tortoiseshell. Accordingly, prospective purchasers should familiarize themselves with relevant customs regulations prior to bidding if they intend to import this lot into another country


Lot #42 TWO CARVED TIXI LACQUER CIRCULAR BOXES AND COVERSMing style, more likely 17th or 18th Century, according to the inventoryDeeply carved with ruyi motifs in red and black lacquer 16cm diameter, 8cm diameter respectively / 720gProvenance: Purchased in an antique shop in Kowloon, 1960sInventory: P157


Lot #43 A RECTANGULAR TIXI LACQUER KANG TABLE44cm deep x 77cm long x 25cm highProvenance: Purchased in an antique shop in Kowloon in early 60'sInventory : B/W 90


Lot #44 A PAIR OF CIRCULAR BLACKWOOD STANDSWith a beautiful carved apron, and curved legs35cm diameter x 90cm high>> Overall in very good condition


Lot #45 A YELLOW GROUND BISCUIT JARDINIEREDecorated in relief with two trailing green dragons amongst clouds on a yellow ground in the sancai style21cm high, 25cm diameterProvenance: purchased from Wing On Cheng in 1975Inventory: P724A


Lot #46 A PAIR OF EXTRA LARGE 'FAMILLE ROSE' BALUSTER FLOOR VASESPerhaps early to mid 20th Century, according to the inventory Painted in enamels with elaborate landscapes featuring ladies amongst pagodas and garden settingsTurquoise glazed interior126cm high x 40cm diameter approxProvenance: purchased from Alfred Koc Gallery in 1993Inventory: P860/A and B


Lot #47 A YELLOW GLAZED RECTANGULAR 'JARDINIERE' OR NARCISSUS POTQing dynasty, probably Yongzheng period, 18th century, according to the inventory Yongzheng six character seal mark to base The four sides moulded with motifs of chrysanthemum flowers and buddhist emblems in a yellow glaze25cm long x 14.5cm wide / 1.7kg>> Overall in very good condition with a beautiful yellow glaze and moulded decorationProvenance: Purchased from China Art House, in 1972Inventory: P357


Lot #48 AN EARLY GLAZED STONEWARE SPITTOONPossibly Western Jin (A.D. 265/420) according to the inventory 15cm high / 780grProvenance: purchased from Shanghai Arts and Crafts in 1990Inventory: P920


Lot #49 A LARGE PAINTED POTTERY FIGURE OF A COURT LADY WITH A OWLTang Dynasty (AD618 - 907)62cm high, on a 6cm square baseProvenance: From Tang Horse on 11.06.2005Note: Thermoluminescence certificate availableInventory: P959


Lot #50 A LARGE PAINTED POTTERY FIGURE OF A COURT LADY WITH A DOGTang Dynasty (AD618 - 907)62cm high, on a 6cm square baseProvenance: purchased from Tang Horse 26th March, 2005Note: Thermoluminescence certificate availableInventory: P948


Lot #51 A SANCAI STYLE BRUSH POTProbably 19th century, according to the inventory Decorated with flowers in relief on a yellow ground 11.5cm high Provenance: Purchased in 1973Inventory: P501


Lot #52 A SANCAI GLAZED SAUCER DISHKangxi Period, according to the inventory With incised foliate decoration15cm diameter200gProvenance: Purchased from Moon Gate in 1972Inventory: P485


Lot #53 A SANCAI GLAZED BOWLTang Dynasty, circa 8th Century, according to the inventory 19cm diameter / 1kgProvenance: Purchased from Ju-i Antiques, Tanglin Shopping Centre in 1985Inventory: P835


Lot #54 A SANCAI STYLE BALUSTER JAR AND COVERIncised Kangxi six character mark to base Featuring a mythical beast to each side38cm high / 3.3kg


Lot #55 A SCARCE SANCAI GLAZED CRAYFISH EWERProbably Wanli period, according to the inventoryWith traces of gilding20cm highWith box (1.7kg - 32x19x10cm)>> Restored crack to bottom of the spout, few cracks and chips in placesProvenance: purchased from an Indonesian trader in 1969Inventory: P254


Lot #56 AN UNUSUAL 'SANCAI' GLAZED EWERLiao, circa 10th Century, according to the inventory Intricately modelled as a winged mythical creature with scaled body possibly a 'Dragon-Fish'Approx. 28cm high / 1.5kgProvenance: Purchased from Alex Koh International, in 1999Inventory: P911 (vol 2)Collector's Note: A rare piece, a similar example was offered by Sotheby's, New York, 22nd, 23rd March 1999, lot 356


Lot #57 A CIZHOU SANCAI TYPE DEER DISHLiao period, circa 10th/11th Century, according to the inventoryThe centre featuring a spotted dear and pine 25cm diameter / 720gProvenance: Purchased form Alex Koh in 1998Inventory: P891


Lot #58 A CIZHOU SANCAI TYPE DUCK DISHLiao Period (916 - 1125), circa 10th/11th Century, according to the inventoryThe centre featuring two ducks and a lotus25.5cm diameter / 620g>> Overall in good condition despite some wear to the enamels as visible on the imageProvenance: Purchased from Alex Koh in 1997Inventory: P885


Lot #59 A PAIR OF DOUCAI PORCELAIN SAUCER DISHESHongxian iron red four character marks within a double square to base18cm diameter, 500g>> Overall in good conditionProvenance: purchased from Phillip's, London, 1974Inventory: P640, P641


Lot #60 A DOUCAI TWIN HANDLED LOTUS AND BAT VASEQianlong seal mark in underglaze blue to base With dragon handles31cm high2.4kgProvenance: Purchased from China Trading in 1968Inventory: P247


Lot #61 A WUCAI TRANSITIONAL STYLE PORCELAIN JARProbably late Ming or early Qing, according to the inventoryDecorated with flowering foliage and rocks, and with lug handles to shoulder 32cm high, 3kgProvenance: Purchased in Indonesia in 1969Inventory: P278


Lot #62 A SQUARE WUCAI PORCELAIN DRAGON BOXOf Wanli styleDecorated to each side with a five clawed dragon amongst clouds, cover lacking 12cm high, 14cm wide1.7kgProvenance: Purchased in 1972Inventory: P370Note: For a similar mark and period example, retaining its original cover, see Christies Paris, 10th June 2009, Lot 125


Lot #63 A SET OF TWELVE WUCAI PORCELAIN WINE CUPSQianlong six character mark in underglaze blue to baseDecorated with rocks and flowering foliage 5.5cm diameter eachIn 3 boxes (2kgs - 20x20x8cm each box)Provenance: Purchased from Richard Lim BC Antiques, in 1992Inventory number from Mr Quek Kiok Lee: P856


Lot #64 A PANELLED PORCELAIN TEA BOWLSquare with cut corners, decorated with flowing branches, iron red stylised foliate mark to base, with a custom-made textile base7cm highWith box (700gr - 14x14x12cm)Provenance: Purchased from Tanglin Shopping Center, in 1993Inventory number from Mr Quek Kiok Lee: P499


Lot #65 A FLAMBÉ GLAZED TRIPOD CENSEROn carved wood stand20cm high including stand / 3.1kgs


Lot #66 A FLAMBÉ GLAZED OVOID VASEOn wood stand36cm high / 2.7kg


Lot #67 A SMALL FLAMBÉ GLAZED BOTTLE VASE19th century, according to the inventory12cm high / 280gProvenance: Purchased from Moon Gate in 1973Inventory: P379


Lot #68 A TALL FLAMBÉ GLAZED MEIPING VASE19th Century, according to the inventoryWith everted mouth, covered in a deep blue glaze and three red patches to the sides, wood stand55cm high (without base) / approx 10kgProvenance: Purchased from China Art house, in 1972Inventory: P366


Lot #69 A RED FLAMBÉ GLAZED BALUSTER VASEOn wood stand 38cm high / 2.2kg


Lot #70 A JUN WARE CIRCULAR SHALLOW DISHWith typical blue and purple glaze, unglazed base14cm diameter / 330g


Lot #71 A MAROON PORCELAIN BOWL WITH ROUNDED EDGES18th century, according to the inventory With a rustic chocolate glaze with a uniform metallic shine12cm diameter220gProvenance: A gift from Mr and Mrs Boekhoff of Amsterdam in 1975 when they visited SingaporeInventory: P692


Lot #72 A PAIR OF BLUE MONOCHROME TEA BOWLSGuangxu six character marks to base10.5cm diameterWith box (800gr - 15cm x 15cm x 13cm)>> Overall very good conditionProvenance: purchased from Philips London,16th November 1997, Lot 142 (Part)Inventory: P749-750


Lot #73 A PAIR OF BLUE MONOCHROME PORCELAIN BOWLSGuangxu six character marks to base 17cm diameterWith box (2.1kgs - 25x37x12cm)>> Overall in good conditionProvenance: purchased from Philips London, 16th November 1977, Lot 142 (part)Inventory: P747/748


Lot #74 THREE BLUE MONOCHROME PORCELAIN STEM CUPSPerhaps late 18th or early 19th century, according to the inventory All with dark patches and iron spots to the exterior16cm diameter, 11cm high each380g each, 1140g altogetherProvenance: Imported in the early 70s from China and then acquired in May 1977Inventory: P737 P738 P739


Lot #75 THREE SMALL BLUE GLAZED 'GE TYPE' PORCELAIN BOWLSOf ogee shape with blue crackle glaze and brown glazed rims12cm diameter each480g altogether


Lot #76 A 'PEACH BLOOM' GLAZED PORCELAIN WATER POTKangxi six character mark to base 9cm high including wood stand400grInventory: P116


Lot #77 A PAIR OF UNDERGLAZE BLUE AND RED MEIPING VASESUnderglaze blue character marks to base With drop ring lion mask handles, decorated with scrolling foliage and stiff leaf borders28cm high, 4.5kg totalInventory: P67, P68


Lot #78 TWO 'PEACH BLOOM' AMPHORA SHAPED VASES, LIUYEPINGSix character Kangxi marks to base, probably 18th, according to the collector's inventory Of slender baluster form, each on wood stand18cm and 19cm high including stand respectively Total weight 400grProvenance: purchased from China Arts House in 1977Inventory: P722/712


Lot #79 A 'CLAIR DE LUNE' GLAZED HU FORM VASEThe neck featuring greek key borders and fixed drop rings, above twin qilin head loop handles, the body with bands of moulded and incised archaistic style scroll decoration, on wood stand 64cm high including stand, 35cm diameter


Lot #80 A MOTTLED BLACK GLAZED DOUBLE GOURD VASE10th-11th Century, according to the inventory 27cm high1.6kgProvenance: Purchased from Tang House in 2005Inventory: P960


Lot #81 AN AMBER GLAZED SHALLOW DISHLiao dynasty (10th to 11th Century), according to the collector's inventoryThe interior with three small spur marks, unglazed base and foot18.5cm diameter / 420g>> Sold with box (21cm x 26cm x 10cm, 1.5kg)Provenance: Purchased from Moon Gate, in 1993Inventory: P861


Lot #82 A MONOCHROME GREEN GLAZED PORCELAIN BOWLKangxi style Of ogee shape with wide rim18.5cm diameterWith box (1.5kg - 23x23x11cm)Exhibition: SEACS exhibition label for 1978, No.249Provenance: Purchased from Moon Gate, in 1972Inventory: P480


Lot #83 A BLACK GLAZED PORCELAIN TRIPOD CENSER18th century, according to collector's inventoryWith twin handles and high gloss black glaze, on wood stand 17cm high on the standProvenance: from China ArtsInventory: P121


Lot #84 A SMALL GREEN GLAZED PORCELAIN BOTTLE VASEWith monochrome green glaze, incised decoration 12cm high130grProvenance: purchased from China Art House in 1973Inventory: P387


Lot #85 A SLIP-DECORATED BROWN GLAZED TRIPOD CENSERLate Ming Dynasty, according to the inventory Decorated with two trailing dragons chasing a flaming pearl amongst cloudsApprox 21cm diameter1.3kgProvenance: Purchased from Gan Boon Peng in 1977Inventory: P713


Lot #86 A 'YUE TYPE' CELADON POTTERY JARJin Dynasty, 3rd or 4th Century, according to the inventory The shoulder with a band of decoration and applied with lug handles and roundels 15cm high, 22cm diameter / 2kgProvenance: Purchased from Tang House in 2005Inventory: P949Note: A similar example can be found in the collection of the National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne


Lot #87 A CELADON GU FORM BEAKER VASEYongzheng seal mark to base Approx 39cm high including wood stand2.5kgInventory: P35


Lot #88 A 'FAMILLE ROSE' ENAMELLED 'CLAIR DE LUNE' BOTTLE VASESix character Yongzheng mark to baseDecorated with a lotus flower to one side, on a 'clair de lune' ground18cm high, 200gSold within box (27cm x 11cm x 9cm, 700g)Provenance: purchased from China Art House early 1973Inventory: P578


Lot #89 A SMALL WHITE GLAZED GU FORM BEAKER VASEYuan period, according to the inventory 16cm high with base330grProvenance: purchased in 1977Inventory: P716


Lot #90 A SMALL CELADON BALUSTER VASEKangxi six character mark to baseWith lappet border to lower body12.5cm high / 137gr>> With stand and box (570 gr - the box: 20cm x 10cm x 9cm)


Lot #91 AN INCISED CELADON BOWLChinese or KoreanIncised with stylised lotus flower to the inside and moulded with lotus petal to the outside18.5cm diameterSold with a box 25cm x 25xm x 15cm / 1.8kgExhibited: SEACS label for 1983 to baseInventory: P188


Lot #92 A SMALL 'LOTUS PETAL' CELADON JARSong Dynasty or later, according to the inventory 9cm high230gProvenance: From Tang HouseInventory: P956


Lot #93 A CELADON PORCELAIN SMALL BOWLProbably 19th Century, according to the inventory 11cm diameter / 150gr>> Overall in good condition; with box (420gr - 14cm x 14cm x 9cm)Exhibited: SEACS exhibition label for National Museum Singapore 1978, No.239Inventory: P144


Lot #94 A SMALL CELADON GLAZED BOWLSong Dynasty, according to the inventory With crackle glaze7.5cm diameterWith box (380gr - 12x14x8cm)Exhibited: SEACS Exhibition label No.238Provenance: Purchased from Moon Gate in 1972Inventory: P486


Lot #95 A LIGHT GREEN INCISED LONGQUAN CELADON BOWLNorthern SongThe interior with combed scrolling foliate decoration around a central medallion, the exterior with striations17.5cm diameter / 400gr>> Two hairline cracks to the rimExhibited: SEACS Song Ceramics, National Museum of Singapore, 1983, No.58 (illustrated p.81)


Lot #96 A FINE 'GOLDEN' CELADON TWIN FISH DISHSong Dynasty, according to the collector's inventoryThe centre relief decorated with two opposing scaled fish, in a golden crackle glaze 30cm diameter, 1.3kgProvenance: Purchased form Dr Jimmy Hoo and Mrs Lee in 1972. Exhibited: SEACS exhibition label for National Museum Singapore, 1978, no.227Note from the Collector: This is a fine quality pieceInventory: P458


Lot #97 A NEAR PAIR OF 'GOLDEN' LONGQUAN CELADON TWIN FISH DISHESSouthern Song, according to the collector's inventory21.5cm diameter / 23cm diameter respectivelyProvenance: Purchased from Moon Gate Exhibited: SEACS Song Ceramics, National Museum Singapore 1983, No.39 and 40 (both illustrated p.71). Further SEACS exhibition labels for 1978Inventory: P491, P492


Lot #98 A LONGQUAN CELADON BOWLWith petal moulded exterior17cm diameter400g>>Restored chip on the rim


Lot #99 A SMALL LONGQUAN CELADON CIRCULAR DISHProbably Song Dynasty, according to the inventory Decorated with lotus petals on the exterior12cm diameterWith box (440gr - 13cm x13cm x 9cm)Exhibited: Bears SEACS exhibition labels for 1978 and 1983Provenance: Purchased from an Indonesian traderInventory: P266


Lot #100 A LONGQUAN CELADON CHARGERMing dynasty, according to the inventorywith fluted border and barbed rim 31cm diameter, 2kgProvenance: purchased from Mandarin Galleries in 1972Exhibited: Bearing SEACS exhibition label for 1978Inventory: P457


Lot #101 A LONGQUAN CELADON BOWLSong Dynasty, according to the inventory With crackle glaze 17cm diameter / 420grProvenance: purchased from Kardinal, an Indonesian trader in 1969Exhibited: SEACS exhibition label for 1978, no. 246(6)Inventory: P256


Lot #102 A LONGQUAN CELADON LOBED DISHNorthern SongWith notched rim, the centre impressed with four character seal15cm diameterWith box (700gr - 17x17x6cm)Provenance: from Mrs Keng Liong in 1974Exhibited: SEASC, Song Ceramics, National Museum Singapore, 1983, No.13 (illustrated p.53)Inventory: P599


Lot #103 AN INCISED LONGQUAN CELADON BOWLNorthern Song The interior with stylised floral decoration13cm diameter / 180gr>> With box: 17cm x 14cm x 10cm, Total weight 680grProvenance: Acquired in 1977Exhibited: SEACS Song Ceramics, National Museum of Singapore, 1983, No.11 (illustrated p.51). Further SEACS exhibition inventory label for 1978 Inventory: P753 (vol 2)


Lot #104 A LONGQUAN CELADON 'LOTUS' BOWLPossibly Northern Song, according to the inventory The exterior incised with lotus petals 12cm diameterWith box (720gr - 17x17x12cm)Provenance: Purchased from Sydney L. Moss, London 1967Exhibited: SEACS, Song Ceramics, National Museum of Singapore, 1983, No.38 (illustrated p.70) - Further SEACS exhibition label for 1978Inventory: P239


Lot #105 A SMALL BROWN LONGQUAN DISHSong Dynasty, according to the inventory With a fine crackle glaze, on wood stand 12cm diameter / 250gProvenance: Purchased in 1969Inventory: P260


Lot #106 TWO INCISED WHITE WARE BOWLSNorthern SongBoth with notched rim, incised stylised floral decoration to the interior, and qingbai type glaze 19cm diameter eachExhibited: SEACS Song Ceramics, National Museum of Singapore, 1983, Nos.126 and 127 (illustrated p.124,125)


Lot #107 TWO JIAN WARE TYPE SMALL BOWLS10.5cm diameter / 150gr ; 11.5cm diameter / 220gr respectively Both sold within a box (900gr - 15cm x 16cm x 12cm)Provenance: Purchased from Moon Gate, in 1984Inventory: P826


Lot #108 A LARGE BLUE AND WHITE PORCELAIN 'BAJIXIANG' MOON FLASKQianlong six character seal mark in underglaze blue to baseWith carved rectangular wood stand, the top decorated with calligraphy and a crab 57cm high, 36cm diameter with wooden standProvenance: Purchased from Sotheby's Belgravia, 4th July 1974, Lot 100Inventory: P697


Lot #109 A BLUE AND WHITE PORCELAIN 'LOTUS' CHARGERProbably KangxiDecorated with multiple borders of foliate panels, underglaze blue symbol mark to reverse 29cm diameter with box (3kgs - 38x38x12cm)>> Overall in good conditionExhibited: SEASC exhibition label, National Museum Singapore, No.227, 1978Inventory: P113


Lot #110 TWO 'KRAAK' BLUE AND WHITE PORCELAIN DISHESMing Dynasty, Wanli Period, according to the inventory20cm diameterwith box (1.7kg - 24x28x11cm)>> Overall good conditionProvenance: Purchased in 1972 and 1973Inventory: P449/448


Lot #111 A 'KRAAK' BLUE AND WHITE PORCELAIN DISHMing Dynasty, Wanli period, according to the inventoryThe central reserve painted with deer in a landscape19.5cm diameterOriginal box (1kg - 23cm x 23cm x 9cm)Provenance: Purchased in 1972Inventory: P447


Lot #112 A BLUE AND WHITE PORCELAIN SAUCER DISHJiajing six character mark within a double circle to base16cm diameter280grProvenance: purchased from an Indonesian trader in 1969Inventory: P253


Lot #114 A BLUE AND WHITE PORCELAIN ALTAR STEM BOWLKangxi period, according to the inventoryThe globular bowl on trumpet shaped foot15cm high>> In overall very good conditionProvenance: Purchased from Moon Gate, in 1976Inventory: P706


Lot #115 A BLUE AND WHITE RECTANGULAR PORCELAIN PLAQUEPainted with a garden scene within a honeycomb border with ruyi corners24cm long x 17cm wide x 1.5cm deep1.1kg>> minor chips in places


Lot #116 A BLUE AND WHITE PORCELAIN CHARGER (1)Decorated with shaped reserves of flowers on a geometric patterned ground 32cm diameter1.8kg


Lot #117 A BLUE AND WHITE PORCELAIN CHARGER (2)Decorated with scrolling flowers and foliage 32cm diameter>> Small chip to for rim (2cm long)


Lot #118 A BLUE AND WHITE PORCELAIN 'PEACOCK' CHARGERDecorated with a central peacock amongst flowers and foliage 32cm diameter1.6kg


Lot #119 A BLUE AND WHITE PORCELAIN CHARGERDecorated with a central shell motif and shaped floral reserves on a geometric ground 32cm diameter1.7kg


Lot #121 A PAIR OF FROG FORM PORCELAIN CACHE-POTSWith open back and drainage hole to base27cm long / 2.2kgs eachProvenance: Purchased in 1978Inventory: P766/767


Lot #122 TWO ENAMELLED BISCUIT 'BRINJAL' BOWLSProbably Kangxi Period, according to the inventory Both with underglaze blue seal type symbol to base and with floral decoration- One yellow ground example19cm diameter>> small hairline crack to the rimProvenance: Purchased from Chan Gallery, in 1977- One green ground example19cm diameter>> Several hairline cracks to the rimProvenance: Purchased from Moon Gate, in 1969Note: Both with box (2.1kgs - 24x24x15cm)Inventory: P762 and P235


Lot #123 A BISCUIT PORCELAIN FROGKangxi Period, according to the inventory 13cm high / 400gProvenance: Purchased from Sotheby's, 15th November 1977, Lot 146Inventory: P751


Lot #124 A 'BLANC DE CHINE' PORCELAIN FIGURAL BRUSH WASHERProbably Daoguang period, according to the inventory Modelled as three boys carrying a large peach 20cm high, 900g>>A few hairline cracks in placesProvenance: Purchased in 1975Inventory: P694


Lot #125 TWO 'BLANC DE CHINE' PORCELAIN FIGURESLikely 20th Century, according to the inventory One depicting Guanyin, the other of a female figure holding a basket of flowers26 and 27cm high / 1.2kg togetherProvenance: One purchased in 1976 Inventory: P755


Lot #126 A SMALL 'BLANC DE CHINE' PORCELAIN GUANYINProbably early Qing Dynasty, according to the inventory Indistinct impressed double gourd mark to reverse9cm high including wood stand90gProvenance: Purchased in 1972Inventory: P464


Lot #127 A 'BLANC DE CHINE' FIGURE OF SEATED GUANYIN18th Century or earlier, according to the inventory Impressed mark to reverse, on wood stand 23cm high, 1.7kgProvenance: purchased from Moon Gate in 1988Inventory: P832


Lot #128 A DEHUA STYLE 'BLANC DE CHINE' FIGURE OF DA MOMid 20th century19cm high / 320gProvenance: Purchased in 1976Inventory: P756


Lot #129 A 'BLANC DE CHINE' PORCELAIN FIGURE OF A SEATED DEITYProbably Qianlong, according to the inventory29cm highWith box (2.6kgs -20cm x 31cm x 19cm)Provenance: Purchased from China Art House in 1972Inventory: P371


Lot #130 A SHIWAN POTTERY RED GLAZED FIGURE OF DA MO20th century28cm high, 1.6kgProvenance: purchased from Moon Gate in 1980Inventory: P789


Lot #131 A 'SHIWAN' POTTERY FIGURE OF A MAN SITTING ON A DOUBLE GOURDPerhaps early Qing period, according to the inventory21cm high / 940g>> Overall in very good conditionProvenance: Purchased in 1975Inventory: P628


Lot #132 A 'QILIN' TWIN HANDLED PORCELAIN BOTTLE VASEYongzheng four character type seal mark to baseDecorated in underglaze blue and iron red, and with twin dragon handles15cm high>> Overall in good conditionInventory: P166


Lot #133 A SMALL TURQUOISE GLAZED 'EGGSHELL' PORCELAIN VASEMost likely Guangxu (1871–1908), according to the inventoryQianlong six character seal mark in underglaze blue to base Very thinly potted in 'eggshell' porcelain, with gilt rim19cm high / 200gProvenance: Purchased in 1972Inventory: P410


Lot #134 A CORAL GROUND GILT DECORATED SPHERICAL VASEIron red Jiaqing six character seal mark to baseTurquoise glazed interior, on wood stand23cm high with the stand / 1.3kgProvenance: purchased from China Trading, Raffles Hotel, 1968 Inventory: P214


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Lot #135 A BLUE AND WHITE PORCELAIN 'KENDI'Ming Dynasty, according to the inventoryWith fluted body and spout, the neck decorated with bands of scrolling foliageApprox. 20cm high / 1.2kgInventory: P80


Lot #136 A MING STYLE BLUE AND WHITE PORCELAIN KENDIBearing six character Xuande reign mark within a double circle to base Decorated in trailing foliage and fowerheads 22cm high / 900gProvenance: Purchased from Moon Gate, in 1972Inventory: P500


Lot #137 A BLUE AND WHITE 'KENDI'Late Ming or early Qing, according to the inventoryDecorated with scrolling flowers and foliage23cm high, 1kg>>Overall in very good conditionProvenance: From Helen Ling in 1963Inventory: P356


Lot #138 A BLUE AND WHITE PORCELAIN BOTTLE VASELikely 20th CenturyDecorated with figures in a garden setting, on wood stand 26cm high600gInventory: P24


Lot #139 A BLUE AND WHITE PORCELAIN 'FISH' BOTTLE VASEQianlong seal mark to basePossibly 19th Century, according to the inventory 24cm high, 400gProvenance: Purchased from Eclectic Attic, Central Point in 2003Inventory: P932


Lot #140 A SMALL 'QINGBAI' TYPE TWIN FISH BOWL14cm diameter180gProvenance: Purchased from Moon Gate in 1968Inventory: P241


Lot #141 A QINGBAI PORCELAIN EWERSong Dynasty, according to the inventory The faintly lobed spherical body leading to a flared neck with strap handle 17cm high / 720gProvenance: Purchased from Moon Gate in 1996Inventory: P868


Lot #142 AN UNDERGLAZE BLUE AND COPPER RED 'PHOENIX-TAIL' PORCELAIN VASEKangxi six character mark within a double circle to baseDecorated with figures riding a dragon and holding a tiger 36cm high2.4kg


Lot #143 A POWDER BLUE GROUND ROULEAU VASEDecorated with figures in a garden setting46cm high3.5kgProvenance: Purchased from Sotheby's, 27th June 1974, Lot 121Inventory: P613


Lot #144 A BLUE AND WHITE PORCELAIN GLOBULAR VASELate Ming Dynasty, according to the inventory Decorated with scrolling lotus flowers and foliage 20cm high1.7kgInventory: P32


Lot #145 A CIZHOU CARVED OVOID JARSong or Jin Dyntasy, 11th to 12th Century, according to the inventory With stylised foliate decoration 15cm high / 1kgProvenance: Purchased from Tang House in 2004Inventory: P943


Lot #146 A SMALL CIZHOU TYPE BLACK GLAZED RIBBED JARSong Dynasty, according to the inventory 9cm high / 380gSold in a box (17cm x 17cm x 12cm, 1kg)Provenance: Purchased in 1983, during Mr Quek Kiok Lee's family trip to Hong KongInventory: P814


Lot #147 A BLACK GLAZED POTTERY VASESong or Jin Dynasty, according to the inventory18cm high / 640gWith box (20cm x 20cm x 20cm, 1.7kg)Provenance: Purchased from Took Shing, Hong Kong in 1983Inventory: P813


Lot #148 A CYLINDRICAL CRACKLE GLAZE BRUSH POTDecorated with floral sprigs, raised on three short feet 13cm / 1.1kgProvenance: Purchased from Phillips London, 23rd October 1974, Lot 174Inventory: P642


Lot #149 A PARCEL-GILT BRONZE FIGURE OF BUDDHASeated with hands in dhyana mudra, gilt robe and swastika to bare chest, on a lotus base with a gentle and serene facial expression25cm high / 3.3kgProvenance: Purchased from Moon Gate in 2004Inventory: 'BUDDHA'


Lot #150 A BRONZE FIGURE OF A SEATED GUANYINCast sixteen character mark to underside of base, on wood stand28cm high with stand / 2.4kg>> Minor wear in places


Lot #151 A CIRCULAR BRONZE MIRRORCast in shallow relief with stylised trailing foliage on a scroll ground16cm diameter420gProvenance: Purchased from International Alex Koh in 1998Inventory: BM46


Lot #152 A SILVERY BRONZE 'LION AND GRAPEVINE' MIRRORTang Dynasty, according to the inventoryCast with a central crouching lion knob surrounded by six further lions amongst grapes and vines, an outer border of birds and animals racing amongst further vines14cm diameter666gProvenance: Purchased from Moon Gate in 1996Inventory: BM21


Lot #153 A SQUARE GILT BRONZE 'LION AND GRAPEVINE' MIRRORTang Dynasty, according to the inventory The central knob formed as a crouching beast within a circular reserve of six further lions amongst vines and grapes, the four corners each with a bird amongst further vines14cm long1kgProvenance: purchased from Moon Gate in 2001Inventory: BM100


Lot #154 A SILVERY BRONZE OCTAFOIL DRAGON MIRRORTang Dynasty, according to the inventory Cast with a central dragon amongst clouds, the lobed rim decorated with insects and flowers16cm diameter / 832gProvenance: Purchased from Alex Koh in 1999Note: Illustrated in Quek Kiok Lee's Memoirs, page 210, in colourInventory: BM66


Lot #155 A PARCEL-GILT OCTAFOIL SILVER AND BRONZE MIRRORTang Dynasty, according to the inventory The central gilt crouching animal knob surrounded by four figures riding animals on a punch decorated ground, the pointed lobes decorated with gilt floral sprigs9cm diameter240gProvenance: purchased from Moon Gate in 1999Inventory: BM71


Lot #156 A LARGE SILVERY BRONZE INSCRIBED ZODIAC MIRRORSui or early Tang, according to the inventory Finely cast with four beasts interspersed with lotus surrounding the central knob, an inscribed border and an outer border depicting the twelve animals of the zodiac 22.5cm diameter / 2.2kgProvenance: purchased from Antique East, Chinatown Point in 2002Inventory: BM101


Lot #157 A SILVERY BRONZE 'ANIMAL AND GRAPEVINE' OCTAFOIL MIRRORTang Dynasty, according to the inventory Cast with dog like animals amongst vines and grapes12.5cm diameter431gProvenance: purchased from Moon Gate in 2004Inventory: BM104


Lot #158 A CIRCULAR INSCRIBED BRONZE MIRRORSui Dynasty (A.D.559 - 618), according to the inventory The circular knob surrounded by six roundels featuring alternating birds or animals, an outer inscribed border21cm diameter1.3kgProvenance: Purchased from Antique East of China Point in 2000Inventory: BM75


Lot #159 A CIRCULAR INLAID BRONZE MIRRORTang Dynasty, according to the inventory Inlaid with birds amongst scrolling foliage 19cm diameter / 800gWith box (23cm x 23cm x 3cm, 1.2kg)Provenance: purchased from Alex Koh in 1998Inventory: BM51


Lot #160 A SQUARE INLAID BRONZE MIRRORTang Dynasty, according to the inventory With rounded corners, decorated with horses and phoenix amongst scrolling foliage 16cm long400gWith box (22cm x 22cm x 4cm, 750g)Inventory: BM44


Lot #161 A SMALL BROWN GLAZED TWIN HANDLED CENSERMing Dynasty, about 15th-16th century, according to the inventory 7.5cm high with wooden stand100gProvenance: Purchased from Moon Gate in 1984Inventory: P819


Lot #162 A SMALL 'ROBIN'S EGG' GLAZED PORCELAIN WATER POTUnmarked, but probably Daoguanq (1821-1850), according to the inventoryWith mottled turquoise glaze, on wood stand 6.5cm high with the wooden stand, 70gProvenance: Purchased from the Oriental Art Collector in 1982Inventory: P805


Lot #163 A PEKING RED OVERLAY WHITE GLASS WATER POT7.5cm high including wood stand / 170g>> Small chip to the base, where the overlay glaze is detached, but overall in good condition


Lot #164 A CARVED STONE FIGURE OF GUANYINOn a lotus carved wood stand 26cm high1.8kg


Lot #165 A CELADON AND RUSSET JADE CARVINGIn the archaistic manner, of waisted cylindrical form with ribbed exterior7.5cm diameter, 6cm long130g


Lot #166 THREE ARCHAISTIC JADE ANIMAL CARVINGSComprising:- a bat, 17cm long- a bird, 15cm long- a butterfly, 17cm longTotal weight 3.4kgsInventory: J11/12/13


Lot #167 A CARVED WHITE JADE OX AND FIGURE GROUP7cm long100g


Lot #168 TWO SMALL HONGSHAN STYLE CARVED JADE PENDANTSBoth of bird shape 5cm and 5.5cm long respectively 80g together


Lot #169 TWO CARVED WHITE AND RUSSET JADE BANGLESIn the archaic Zhou style One with a stylised dragon in high relief; the other with shallow relIef decoration 8cm diameter250g


Lot #170 A CARVED RUSSET JADE ARCHER'S RINGCarved in relief with a trailing beast, on wood stand 4cm high with the stand55gInventory: G99


Lot #171 AN ARCHAISTIC CARVED JADE SWORD SLIDE AND A PENDANTBoth of white and russet jade, the slide carved to the top surface in shallow relief with repeated archaic scrolls; the pendant of flattened cylindrical form with shallow carving of ruyi and other motifsEach 7.5cm long140g altogether


Lot #172 A CARVED PALE CELADON JADE BANGLECarved in a continuous tight rope twist design8cm diameter50g


Lot #173 A MOTTLED JADE BAMBOO FORM WRIST RESTThe stone of grey, green and russet tones, with carved bamboo decoration On wood stand 13cm long / 320g altogether


Lot #174 A CARVED JADE CEREMONIAL BI DISCThe surface carved in shallow relief various borders, the reverse carved with a repeating pattern of raised dots or 'rice grain' pattern, wood stand 11cm diameter140g with its stand


Lot #175 A CARVED JADE CEREMONIAL BI DISCCarved to both sides in shallow relief with mythical birds16cm diameter188g


Lot #176 A JADE CEREMONIAL BI DISCLiangzhu Culture (c.3300-2200 BC) style Of mottled light and dark tones with white veining, and with a smooth, undecorated surface21cm diameter1.2kg


Lot #177 A JADE, CORAL AND TURQUOISE MOUNTED WHITE METAL BOXThe cover set with a pale celadon jade carving depicting a finger citron 12cm long240gSpecial Notice: Prospective purchasers are advised that several countries prohibit the importation of property containing materials from endangered species, including but not limited to coral, ivory and tortoiseshell. Accordingly, prospective purchasers should familiarize themselves with relevant customs regulations prior to bidding if they intend to import this lot into another country


Lot #178 A CARVED COCONUT SHELL BOWL AND COVERCarved with Buddhist emblems on a matted ground, metal liner8cm high / 150gProvenance: Purchased from Moon Gate in 1995Inventory: BW95


Lot #179 A CARVED BOXWOOD RUYI SCEPTRE18th century, Qing Dynasty, according to the inventoryCarved out of one piece in intricate design and with a very natural patina 29cm long / 92grProvenance: purchased from Tang House in 2005Inventory: B/W 110


Lot #180 A CARVED BAMBOO INCENSE HOLDERCarved and pierced with two ladies beneath a pine tree19cm high / 73g


Lot #181 A SMALL CARVED AMBER TYPE BRUSH POTCarved with two cranes and pine trees11cm high / 200g>> Overall in very good condition


Lot #182 A CARVED BAMBOO INCENSE HOLDER18th/19th century, according to the inventory Carved and pierced with figures reading amongst rocks and pine21cm high100gProvenance: Purchased from Honq Sanq in 1960sInventory: BW58


Lot #183 A CARVED HARDWOOD BRUSH POT, POSSIBLY ZITAN18th Century, according to the inventory Naturalistically carved with a trailing pine branch10cm high / 150gInventory: BW55


Lot #184 A SMALL CARVED HARDWOOD BRUSH POT, POSSIBLY ZITAN17th century, according to the inventory Of naturalistic form carved with bamboo, with vertical inscription to body 10cm high160gProvenance: Purchased from Imperial Fine Arts, China in 1994Inventory: BW54


Lot #185 A SMALL CARVED WOOD BRUSH POT19th Century, according to the inventory Carved with flowering prunus and a lizard, inscribed to one side 14cm high with the wooden stand330gProvenance: Purchased in Hong Kong in the 1970sInventory: BW50


Lot #186 A LACQUERED AND INSCRIBED BAMBOO BRUSH POT18th/19th Century, according to the inventory On short bracket feet, the body with inscribed calligraphy 13cm high150gProvenance: Purchased from David Mun in 1995Inventory: BW62


Lot #187 A CARVED BAMBOO OVAL DISH19th CenturyThe shaped oval dish with railing blossoming prunus branches19cm long120gProvenance: Purchased from Christies, London, 10th June,1996, lot 14Inventory: BW43


Lot #188 A BAMBOO CARVING OF A BOY WITH A THREE LEGGED TOADLate 18th / 19th CenturyFinely carved with the smiling figure holding coins suspended from a rope dangling in the mount of the toad15cm high / 370gProvenance: Purchased from Christie's London, 10th June 1996, Lot 15, illustratedInventory number from Mr Quek Kiok Lee: B/W 44


Lot #189 A PAIR OF CARVED BAMBOO BRUSH POTSEach well carved with an extensive mountainous landscape featuring pagodas and figures on boats 15cm high350g together


Lot #190 A CARVED BAMBOO BRUSH POT (1)Likely 19th or early 20th Century, according to the inventory Carved with a sage seated beneath a pine tree14cm high180gInventory: BW64


Lot #191 A CARVED BAMBOO BRUSH POT (2)Likely 20th Century, according to the inventoryCarved with sages amongst rocks and pine trees16cm high400g>>Some cracks to bodyInventory: BW82


Lot #192 A CARVED BAMBOO BRUSH POT (3)Carved with trailing branches to one side and calligraphy to the other16cm high360g


Lot #193 A LARGE CARVED BAMBOO BRUSH POTCarved with sages seated beneath pine trees in a river landscape18cm high600g


Lot #194 A LARGE CARVED BAMBOO FROG AND LOTUS BRUSH POT21cm high560g


Lot #195 A GILT BAMBOO ROOT CARVING OF SHOU LAO19th or early 20th Century, according to the inventory 47cm high1.9kgProvenance: Purchased from Kwang Hua Art Gallery, Tanglin Shopping Centre in 1996Inventory: BW37


Lot #196 A BAMBOO ROOT CARVING OF A MYTHICAL BEAST19th century, according to the inventory 22cm high760g>> shrinkage crack to left side of baseInventory: BW57


Lot #197 A LARGE BAMBOO ROOT CARVING OF SHOU LAOQing Dynasty, 19th Century, according to the inventory Represented holding an open scroll52cm high1.7kgProvenance: Purchased from the Oriental Art collector, Mr Wong Hong Szi in 1982Inventory: BW35


Lot #198 A PAIR OF LARGE BAMBOO ROOT MOUNTAIN LANDSCAPE CARVINGSEach carved and a continuous scene of figures amongst pagodas and terraces 43cm high / 46cm highApprox 2.6kg totalProvenance: Christie's Hong Kong label for 29th Oct 1995, to base


Lot #199 A MOULDED NARCISSUS GARLIC-HEAD BOTTLE VASEMoulded Qianlong seal mark to base, and thought to be of the period, according to the inventory Aubergine glazed leaf moulded spherical body with everted rim, the neck and mouth moulded with green foliage and white flowers43cm high3.3kgProvenance: Purchased from China Art, Raffles HotelInventory: P58


Lot #200 A GRISAILLE DECORATED BALUSTER PORCELAIN VASEProbably Japanese, six character mark in underglaze blue to base 42cm high / approx.5kg>> Overall in good conditionProvenance: Purchased in 1973Inventory: P558


Lot #201 A HEXAGONAL ENAMELLED YIXING POTTERY BOWLPossibly 18th century, according to the inventory Decorated in polychrome enamels, on wood stand17cm diameter, 500gProvenance: From an exhibition sale Goodwood park hotel St James 1980Inventory: P784


Lot #202 A PAIR OF SMALL 'LAC BURGAUTE' PLATES18th/19th Century, inlaid character marks to baseDecorated with figures in landscape settings 13cm diameter80g in totalProvenance: Handwritten labels, presumably referring to auction sale to base, dated 30th September 1974


Lot #203 A LEAF SHAPED YIXING POTTERY TEAPOTCirca late 19th Century, according to the inventory No potter's mark20cm long340gProvenance: From exhibition sale at Hotel Shangri-La, 1978Inventory: P772


Lot #204 A SPHERICAL YIXING POTTERY TEAPOTImpressed seal mark to baseWith angular spout and domed cover 14c

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