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Samuel T Freeman & Co. 1808 Chestnut Street Philadelphia Pennsylvania 19103Tel-215.563.9275 Fax-215.563.8236 e-mail: [email protected]

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Auction:Monday, September 15th at 10am

Sale 1314

Exhibitions:Thursday, September 11th

and Friday, September 12th10am5pmSaturday, September 13th andSunday, September 14thNoon5pm

Inquiries:robert waterhouse [email protected]

rich cervantes [email protected]

Bidding:bids department

215.563.9275 ext 3006

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Fax 215.599.2240

Catalogue $30

Inside Front Cover: Lot 63 (detail)

Inside Back Cover: Lot 209 (detail)

Freemans1808 Chestnut Street

Philadelphia, PA 19103

Telephone: 215.563.9275

Fax: 215.563.8236

www.freemansauction.com

Freemans South126 Garrett Street

Charlottesville, VA 22902

Telephone: 434.296.4096

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Important Informationfor Buyers

Registration

Buyers Premium

Sales Tax

Catalogue Descriptions

Bidding

Payment

Removal of Purchases

Shipping and Packing

All potential buyers must register for the sale prior to placing a bid.Registration information may be submitted in person at our reception desk,by fax or through our website at www.freemansauction.com. We will requireproof of identification and residence and may require a credit card and/or abank reference. By registering for the sale, the buyer acknowledges that heor she has read, understood and accepted Freemans Terms and Conditionsof Sale.

A Buyers Premium will be added to the successful bid price and is payableby the buyer as part of the total purchase price. The Buyers Premium shallbe: 25% on the first $20,000 of the hammer price of each lot, 20% on theportion from $20,001 through $500,000, and 12% on the portion of thehammer price exceeding $500,000.

All items in the catalogue are subject to the 7% Pennsylvania andPhiladelphia sales tax. Dealers purchasing for resale must register their taxnumbers on current PA forms. Forms should be submitted to our ClientServices office on the second floor.

All item descriptions, dimensions and estimates are provided for guidanceonly. It is the buyers responsibility to inspect all lots prior to bidding toensure that the condition is to their satisfaction. If potential buyers areunable to inspect lots in person, our specialists will be happy to preparedetailed Condition Reports on individual lots as quickly as possible. Theseare for guidance only, and all lots will be sold as is as per our Terms andConditions of Sale.

At the sale Registered bidders will be assigned a bidder number and given apaddle for use at the sale. Once the first bid has been placed, theauctioneer asks for higher bids in increments determined by the auctioneer.To place your bid, simply raise your paddle until the auctioneeracknowledges you. The auctioneer will not mistake a random gesturefor a bid.By phone A limited number of telephone lines are available for bidding byphone through a Freemans representative. Phone lines must be reserved inadvance. Requests must be submitted no later than 24 hours prior to thescheduled start of the sale.In writing Bid forms are available in the sale room and at the back of thecatalogue. These should be submitted in person, by mail or by fax no laterthan one hour prior to the scheduled start of the sale. The auctioneer willbid on your behalf up to the limit indicated, but is not responsible for errorsor failure to execute bids.On the internet A fully-illustrated catalogue is available on-line atwww.freemansauction.com. Registered bidders may leave absentee bidsthrough the web site and will receive email confirmation of their bid.Freemans is not responsible for errors or failure to execute bids.

Goods purchased will not be released until we have received full payment.Payment may be made in cash, by check, money order, or debit card.Payments by check must clear the bank before goods will be released.

Deliveries will not be made during the time of the sale unless otherwiseindicated by the auctioneer. All items must be paid for and removed bySeptember 26th at 3pm. Purchases not so removed may be turned over to alicensed warehouse at the expense and risk of the purchaser.

Responsibility for packing, shipping and insurance shall be exclusively thatof the purchaser. Upon request, Freemans will provide the purchaser withnames of professional packers and shippers known to us.

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41Chinese amber snuff bottle19th centuryOf tapering elongated form, carvedin high relief to show double gourdsand leaves, coral stopper, woodstand.Bottle H: 3 in.provenance:Private Collection, Michigan$400-600

2Chinese amber snuff bottle19th centuryOf shouldered ovoid form, oftransparent honey and coffee tone,rose quartz stopper and wood stand.H: 2 1/2 in.provenance:Private Collection, Michigan$300-500

3Good Chinese coral snuff bottle19th centuryOf tall cylindrical form, blossomcarved cover, over reticulated bodycarved to show four Fu cubs chasingballs, wood stand.bottle H 3 1/8 in.provenance:Private Collection, Michigan$500-800

4Chinese blue and red underglazedporcelain soft-paste box and snuffbottlekangxi blue six character mark,19th centuryThe circular soft-paste box cover isdecorated to show a scholar and hisconsort among ruyi clouds and rockwork, the snuff bottle is decoratedwith a red dragon.Box Dia: 3 1/2 in.$300-500

5Unusual Chinese shell, gilt-silver,jeweled and kingfisher feathersnuff bottle19/20th centuryOf small tapering ovoid form,cylindrical screw white-metal cover,red stone jeweled gilt silver andfeather band collar and mounts overa shell body, raised on an oval foot.H: 2 in.provenance:Private Collection, Michigan$300-500

6Three Chinese snuff bottles, twocinnabar lacquer and one glassoverlay19/20th centuryThe largest, of ovoid form, carved toshow phoenix, high shoulderedlandscape carved bottle, togetherwith a two color on white glassbottle.Tallest: 3 1/2 in.$800-1,200

7Chinese mother-of-pearl snuffbottlefour character marks to base,19/20th centuryOf shouldered baluster form, pieceshell body, mother-of-pearl appliedmask handles, and stopper.H: 2 1/2 in.provenance:Property from the Estate of Dr. andMrs. Naide, Philadelphia, Pa$300-500

8Two Chinese smoky agate snuffbottlesBoth of fat ovoid form, carved withsmall oval raised foot, agatestoppers.Tallest: 3 in.$300-500

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59Chinese Canton European sceneenamelqianlong mark, late qing/republicperiodOf shouldered baluster form, wellpainted figural cartouches framed bygreen lotus leaves over yellowground, over gilt-metal mountedoval base, matched stopper.H: 2 1/2 in.$400-600

10Six Chinese snuff bottlesqing dynasty and laterComprised of a natural form lapissnuff, figural lapis, two brown jadesnuffs, ivory and cameo agate.Tallest 3 in.$500-1,000

11Large Chinese cloisonne snuffbottleqianlong markOf pear shape, domed cover overlong neck issuing from a shoulderedbody, enameled to show leaf diaperto neck, landscape cartouche tobody in reverse over a gilt-wiredecorated black ground body.H: 4 in.$400-600

13Three Chinese turquoise carvings19th century and laterComprised of two well carved snuffbottles one showing boys andanimals, together with a gourd andbird model, all on wood stands.Tallest without stand H: 2 1/2 in.provenance:Private Collection, Michigan$600-1,000

14Chinese green and celadon jadeitesnuff bottlelate 19th centuryOf tall melon form, carved in highrelief to show lotus pods and leaves,butterflies and fruit, wood stand.Bottle H: 3 in.provenance:Private Collection, Michigan$400-600


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12Two Chinese quartz snuff bottles,and carvinglate qing dynasty and laterComprised of a tall double gourdsnuff, an ovoid riverscape carvedsnuff, together with a sampanmodel, all on wood stands.Tallest H: 4 in.provenance:Private Collection, Michigan$800-1,200

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615Chinese inside painted snuff bottlesigned ting chungOf baluster form, painted to show acat watching butterflies over rock-work, and script verso.H: 2 1/2 in.$2,000-3,000

16Large Chinese gold and insidepainted snuff bottlesigned mashaoOf wide baluster form, well paintedinterior of long tails and floral sprigs,jadeite stopper.H: 3 1/2 in.$800-1,200

17Chinese silver snuff bottle19th centuryOf high shouldered ovoid form,incised script in reverse, coral andturquoise mounted stopper.H: 3 in$600-800

18Rare and unusual Chinesecloisonne and gilt-metal mountedsnuff bottle19th centuryOf large ovoid form, long cylindricalneck, gilt-metal rim and lion maskhandles supporting rings, enameledbody worked to show horses andscrolls over a blue ground, andscrolling green sea, raised mountedoval foot.H: 3 1/4 in.$1,500-2,000

19Good Chinese cloisonne enamelsnuff bottle19th centuryOf long pear form, well enameled toshow scrolling Indian lotus flowersand leaves, gilt-metal mountedstopper and oval base.H: 3 in.$1,000-1,500


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720Three Chinese elephant ivory snuffbottlesearly 20th centuryComprising of a tall narrow bodiedcarved and colored bottle, an incisedovoid bottle with detailed rows ofscript verso, together with a whitemetal, and jeweled ivory bottle alsowith detailed script verso, all overwood stands.Tallest: 3 1/2 in.provenance:Private Collection, Michigan$800-1,200

21Fine and large Chinese elephantivory snuff bottleearly 19th centuryThe oval cover is worked to show anopen pagoda, over a tapering neckworked in fine low relief to showIndian lotus, rams head handles overa tapering body carved in open-workand high relief to show a figurallandscape, wood stand.bottle H: 4 in.provenance:Private Collection, Michigan$500-800

22Chinese smoky agate and brownagate snuff bottles19/20th centuryComprised of large brown andsmoky hue lotus carved snuff bottle,together with an ovoid bottle carvedin medium relief to show a coileddragon.Tallest Bottle H: 3 in.provenance:private Collection, Michigan$400-800


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823Chinese white jade snuff bottle19th centuryOf flattened ovoid form, carved toshow two qilong to the shoulders,short neck and raised oval foot.H: 1 3/4 in.$400-600

24Chinese white/celadon snuff bottle19th centuryUnusual twin qilong handle form,long ovoid body, flared waisted neckand small oval raised foot.H: 2 1/2 in.$600-800

25Chinese white jade snuff bottle19th centuryOf flattened lotus flower form, truewhite hue, short straight neck overfoliate shaped body radiating fromTaoist symbol.H: 2 in.$400-600

26Fine Chinese white-light celadonsnuff bottle19th centuryOf high shouldered ovoid form,tapering short neck, well carvedcartouche of figural landscape andscript in reverse, raised on arectangular foot.H: 2 1/4 in.$1,000-1,500


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27Large Chinese rock crystal snuffbottle19th centuryOf bulbous ovoid form, carved andwell hollowed to show bands ofauspicious symbols.H: 3 in.provenance:Collection label to base$600-800

28Two Chinese white and darkceladon snuff bottles20th centuryThe largest of white hue carved toshow an immortal flanked by stringsof coins, together with a darkceladon figural landscape carvedsnuff.Tallest H: 3 1/2 in.$400-600

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30Fine Chinese white jade poddouble chamber snuff bottlemid qing dynastyOf true white hue, the cover carvedto show open-work stem, fittingover a double chamber base carvedin low relief to show stems andleaves, on a associated wood base.L: 2 1/2 in.provenance:Property of a PhiladelphianGentleman$800-1,200

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29Two Chinese white jade snuffbottles20th centuryThe largest of flat oval form carvedto show a mountain landscape,together with a white-grey ovalbottle worked to show immortalsunder a pine grove.Largest H: 3 1/2 in.$500-800


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31Fine and large Chinese white jadefaceted snuff bottleearly 19th centuryOf true white hue octagonal facetedwell hollowed body, worked inreverse to show radiating lotuspetals, tall cylindrical neck.H: 2 1/2 in.provenance:Property of a Gentleman$1,500-2,000


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32Chinese whitish-celadon snuffbottle19th centuryOf ovoid form, well hollowedcylindrical neck, unusual ridgedsides, recessed foot, later jadeitestopper.H: 2 1/2 in.$400-600

33Two Chinese white jade pendants19th centurySilver mounted as brooches, workedin relief and reticulated to show Fubats and foliate scrolls, woodstands.Tallest H: 2 1/2 in.$600-1,000

34Chinese light celadon jade snuffbottle19th centuryOf baluster form, tall cylindricalneck body worked in reverse toshow egrets over scrolling seas,mask handles to shoulder.H: 2 1/2 in.provenance:Property of a Gentleman$1,500-2,000

35Small white jade figure17/18th centuryOf female figural form, detailed hairand robe, holding lingzhi and doublepeach.H: 3 1/2 in.provenance:Private Collection, Pittsburgh$1,000-1,500

36Chinese white jade ink standqianlong periodOf rectangular arched form, goodwhite hue, raised on scrolling carvedbracket feet.L: 3 in.provenance:Private Collection, Pittsburgh$1,000-1,500

37Fine Chinese white jade cup18th centuryOf tapering cylindrical form, raisedon a circular foot.H: 2 L: 2 3/4 in.provenance:Private Collection, PittsburghPreviously of the Alice BoneyCollection$2,000-3,000

38Chinese white/light celadon jadependant, in export silver caseqing dynastyOf lock form, two free-movinghinged parts, thick arched qilongcarved bracket over a beaded andIndian lotus carved lock-plate, and afitted silver and marked base.L: 3 1/2 in.provenance:Private Collection, Pittsburgh$800-1,200


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41Chinese light celadon jadeite figurelate 19th centuryOf figural standing form, immortalwith free flowing robe, well carvedfacial detail.H: 6 1/2 in.provenance:Private Collection, Pittsburgh$1,000-1,500

42Fine Chinese white jade Buddhashand, citron18/19th centuryOf tall cylindrical form, wellhollowed and reticulated to showeighteen finger-like protrusionissuing from a open-work branchand leaf carved base, framed by twobulbous peach and gourd, detailedtexture carved to hand.H: 5 1/2 in.provenance:Private Collection, New York$5,000-8,000

43Chinese dark celadon jade stemcup/bowl17/18th centuryOf wide mouth and U-shape form,over circular base, the body carvedin low relief to show archaic masksand scroll under a leaf band,symbols work to base, possiblemissing cover.H: 2 1/2 l: 4 1/2 in.provenance:Private Collection, Pittsburgh$1,500-2,000


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39Chinese white-celadon jade peachform brush washerearly 19th centuryOf hollowed peach form, framed byreticulated leaves and vinecontinuing to the underside,featuring a wide protruding branch,minor brownish and whiteinclusions.H: 1 1/2 L: 5 1/2 in.provenance:Private Collection, PittsburghPreviously of the Alice BoneyCollection$3,000-5,000

40Fine Chinese light celadon jadephoenix form water coupe17/18th centuryOf overall oval form, reticulated andrecessed to show scrolling tailfeathers, oval recessed body framedby two detail carved wings issuingfrom a bent neck head, undersidecarved to show clawed feet.L: 4 in.provenance:Private Collection, Pittsburgh$3,000-5,000

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44Fine pair of Chinese white jadecovered oval boxes19th centuryOf oval form, carved in low relief toshow central medallion of Shousymbol framed by two Fu-batsissuing scrolling wings, over Roman-Key incised matched rims, over fourbracket feet.H: 1 1/2 L: 4 3/4 in.provenance:Private Collection, New York$10,000-15,000

45Fine Chinese white jade tablescreen and French gilt-bronzestandjade late 18th century,stand 19th centuryOf very fine white hue, thick singlesection shaped rectangular screen,incised to show Roman-Key bandenclosing a recessed panel of horse,blossoms and mountain landscapein high and low relief, and rams andblossoms verso , shaped and incisedbase, over a French gilt-bronzefoliate branch-form, inkwell stand.H: 9 L: 8 in.provenance:Private Collection, New York$15,000-20,000


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46Large Chinese celadon jade mughal-style foliate shaped brush paletteqianlong periodThe central and largest water troughwith beaded edge is framed by ninecylindrical foliate bud form coupes,carved to the underside to showMogul style flattened medallionradiating veins and buds.L: 13 in.

provenance:Private Collection, PittsburghIllustrated; Treasures from theChinese Scholar, Page 46, Fig 37.$10,000-15,000


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47Chinese white-light celadon jadevase17/18th centuryOf wide mouth baluster form,everted rim, waisted neck and wideshoulder, raised on a circular foot,hand carved archaic leaf band toneck, over archaic scrolls overRoman-Key ground to base, goodwood stand.Total H: 4 1/4 in.provenance:Private Collection, Pittsburgh$2,500-3,000

48Chinese white and lime greenjadeite covered vaselate 19th centuryOf double gourd form, well carvedto show two dragons coiled aroundthe cover and vase, raised on a smalloval foot and well hollowed, woodstand.Vase H: 4 1/2 in.provenance:Private Collection, Michigan$800-1,200


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49Fine Chinese white jade censerqianlong periodTranslucent white/light-celadontone, of deep U-shape waisted rimflanked by two mask handlessupporting scrolling lugs, body veryfinely carved in low relief to showarchaic masks and scrolls within twobands, raised on three tripod feet,slight white and brown inclusion.H: 3 1/2 L: 6 1/2 in.provenance:Private Collection, Richmond, VAAcquired by American diplomat toChinese during the late 19th centuryPreviously on loan to East CoastInstitution, Loan number verso$4,000-6,000


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50Fine and large Chinese light-celadonmughal chrysanthemum boxqianlong period, late 18th centuryOf circular form, well hollowed coverand base, cover carved to show fourbands of radiating lotus petals, leafdiaper to rims, raised on a circularraised rim, wood stand.jade only -H: 2 3/4 L: 5 in.provenance:Private Collection, New York$10,000-15,000


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51Chinese white jade figural grouping19th centuryOf long single section form, well carved in open-work to show abasket of peaches and vine framing a boy and detailed maiden, overa wood raft, very fine detail to throughout, over wood stand.Jade L: 9 in.provenance:Private Collection, New York$8,000-12,000


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52Chinese white jade rams grouping18/19th centuryWell carved open-work grouping, showing three recumbentrams over rockwork framed by lingzhi head, continuously toshow lingzhi head to underside, over carved stand.L: 4 1/4 in.provenance:Private Collection, New York$8,000-12,000


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53Rare pair of Chinese white jade table screens and cloisonne bracket standsJade incised qianlong mark, 19th century and stand earlierOf true white hue, circular disk carved in medium relief to show figurallandscape among scrolling clouds, pine trees and pagoda mountains, incisedand gilded qianlong mark verso, over fitted gilt-metal and cloisonne arch andbracket stands.Total H: 6 1/2 in.provenance:Private Collection, New York$8,000-12,000


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54Fine Chinese white jade rams grouping18/19th centuryOf heavy true white tone, well carved and reticulate to show a recumbentlong-horned ram nursing two smaller rams, unusual long scrolling ribbonissuing from mouth supporting a cloud under Daoist pearl, good detail tofeature and underside, wood stand.Jade H: 4 L: 7 1/2 in.provenance:Private Collection, New York$20,000-30,000


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55Fine Chinese white jadecovered vase19th centuryOf rectangular baluster form,recessed tall tapering handlesurmounting lotus petal reededcover, matched rim to base, carvedin high relief to show qilong to aplain tapering shoulder, band ofarchaic masks enclosed by lotuspetal borders, raised on a taperingrectangular foot.H: 9 in.provenance:Private Collection, New York$20,000-30,000


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56Large and fine Chinese Mughal-style white jade ramshead libation cup, pouring vesselqianlong period, 18th centuryWell hollowed heavy and thick walled shell form vessel,carved to show ribbed protruding wall, tapering to a wellcarved twin-horned rams head, raised on a conformingbase incised to the underside to show radiating mumpetals, very fine true white tone, carved wood base.Jade only H: 2 1/2 L: 6 in.provenance:Private Collection, New York Previously of the M MeyerCollection For similar example see; Sothebys HK 2008,lot 2818$30,000-50,000


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57Six Chinese white and celadon jadelingzhi hair pinsmid-late qing dynastySingle section carvings of Lingzhihead issuing from shaped elongatedpin heads.Longest: 5 in.provenance:Private Collection, New Hope, P.A$800-1,200

57ALarge Chinese light celadon jademountainOf light celadon hue, carved inmedium relief to show boy onbuffalo and horses amongst a foliatemountain landscape framingpagoda, detailed bamboo groveverso, wood stand.Jade H: 12 L: 15 in.provenance:Private Collection, New York$5,000-8,000

57BChinese white jade quail groupinglate Qing dynastyWell-carved and good true whitehue, reticulated to show three birdscarved in low relief to show feathers,the largest grasping a bushel, allover a heavy rock-work base.H: 5 1/4 L: 5 in.provenance:Private Collection, New York$2,000-3,000

57CFine Chinese white-light celadonjade Fu-lion groupinglate Qing dynastyGood uniform light celadon color,well reticulated to show arecumbent beast supported by a ballissuing scrolling ribbon, detailedworked to face and mane.H:5 1/2 L: 5 1/2 in.provenance:Private Collection, New York$5,000-8,000

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57DChinese celadon jade mountainboulderearly 20th centuryOf tall mountainous form, carved inmedium relief to shape scholarsamong a pine, pagoda and out-croplandscape, rows of script verso,wood stand.Jade H: 9 1/2 L: 8 in.provenance:Private Collection, New York$5,000-8,000

57EChinese celadon jadeite quanyin19/20th centuryOf tall standing form, carved sereneexpression to face, supporting child,flowing robe and feet, over woodstand.jadeite H: 10 1/2 in.provenance:Private Collection, New York$2,000-3,000

57FChinese celadon jade archaic-style covered vaselate 19th centuryOf baluster form, domed finialsurmounted cover, baluster bodycarved to show archaic coiled qilongin high relief, raised on an ovalrecessed base.H: 6 in.provenance:Private Collection, New York$1,500-2,000

58Two Chinese white jade pendants,and four jadeite itemsqing dynasty and laterComprised of a good white jadefoliate carved pendant mounted insilver as a money clip, white jadereticulated oval penadant, and fourmounted jadeite items.Largest L: 2 3/4 in.$400-600


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59Chinese white-celadon jade hairpin18th centuryOf circular foliate form, carved toshow two pieced folded leaves.D: 1 3/4 in.provenance:Private Estate, Pennsylvania$300-500

59AFour Chinese white jade pendantsmostly 20th centuryComprising of a vase form silvermounted pin, double fish formpendant, butterfly form and Fu dogform pendants.Largest 2 1/2 in.$400-600

60Chinese light celadon jade bat andgourd pendant19th centuryOf near square form, open-workbody worked to show Fu bats andgourds.L: 2 in.provenance:Private East Coast Collection.$300-500

61Chinese light celadon and brownboy pendant19th centuryWorked to show a standing boyflanked by floral sprigs.H: 2 in.provenance:Private East Coast Collection$300-500

62Small Chinese white-celadongourd pendant19/20th centuryOf oval form worked to show twogourds and issuing vines and leaves.L: 1 1/2 in.$300-500


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63Important Chinese white jade highly reticulated libation cup, pouring vesselqianlong periodWell hollowed cylindrical recess worked to show raised bud to the center radiating reeded petals, rim worked toshow spout mouth, rim framed by detailed and highly reticulated lattice-work of carved peony, blossom, and widescrolling leaves.L: 5 1/2 in.provenance:Property of Sir & Lady Coates, Belfast, Ireland.By family descent.Private Collection, Virginia. By repute direct gift from Emperor Qianlong to British ambassador Earl Macartney.Macartney led the British Embassy to Beijing in 1793, and met Qianlong, refused to kowtow and insulted Qianlongover a jade gift, a gift Macartney referred to as worthless. Macartney returned to Britain in 1794.$8,000-12,000


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64Rare Chinese reticulated zitan andjade ruyi scepter18/19th centuryOf true golden thread zitan,rectangular head carved in fine lowrelief to show scrolls, bats, andlingzhi framing a celadon jade disk,well reticulated egret and lotuscarved shaped handle, center withceladon jade qilong, framed bycarved scrolls, terminating in aceladon bat framed by a reticulatedpine, lotus and egret waterscape,simulated amber glass beads andsilk tassel.L: 17 in.provenance:Private Collection, Pittsburgh$4,000-6,000


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66Fine Chinese spinach jadebrush washer17th centuryReticulated single section, open-work carving to show a hollowedlotus leaf with everted scrolling rim,supported by a frame of lotus stemsterminating in various finger-likelotus pod protruding to either end,over a well carved base.Jade only H: 3 L: 7 in.provenance:Private Collection, New York$6,000-8,000

67Large Chinese light celadonjade horselate qing dynastyRecumbent, well carved detail toface and tail, over a wood base.Jade H: 5 L: 8 in.provenance:North Carolina, Private Collection$4,000-6,000

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65Good Chinese spinachjade ruyi scepterearly 19th centuryCarved from a single section, Lingzhihead carved with Shou symbol andFu bats, issuing from a sinuoushandle carved in reticulation toshow peach, vein and citron.L: 14 1/2 in.provenance:Private Collection, PittsburghIllustrated; Treasures from theChinese Scholar, Page 151, Fig. 160$1,000-1,500


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68Large Chinese jadeite mountedhardwood ruyi scepterOf typical lingzhi sinuous form, setwith a large oval citron and basketcarved celadon jadeite plaque to thehead, handle and base, over ahardwood frame.L: 19 in.$800-1,200

69Chinese green and celadon Mingduck form hat finialming dynastySingle section carving, pieced centerworked to show beak, wings andscrolling base, over wood stand.L: 3 in.provenance:Property of a Gentleman$1,000-1,500

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70Good pair of Chinese white jade insert hardwood table screens and standsearly 19th centuryWhite jade rectangular panels carved in high and medium relief to showdetailed mountain landscape, blossoming pine trees and immortals withattendants, gilt-decorated inscribed poetic script verso, lattice open workhardwood vine and berry framed edge, over similar carved stands.Jade H: 6 3/4, Total H: 15 in.provenance:Private Collection, New York$20,000-30,000


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71Fine Chinese celadon jade reticulated covered censer19th centuryThe steeply domed cover is surmounted by a cylindrical foliate carved andreticulated handle, lotus and leaf carved cover with square edge, matched Ushaped base worked to show two foliate handles in reverse supporting freemoving rings, lotus band to collar, blossoms and leaf worked in fine detail tobase, raised on circular base and bracket feet, wood stand.Jade Only H: 6 1/2 L: 6 1/2 in.$6,000-8,000


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72Pair of large Chinese jadeitecovered vaseslate 19th centuryOf rectangular high shoulderedbaluster form, faceted rectangularsurmounted steeply domed cover,over Roman-Key incised rim, carvedto show two masks supporting freemoving rings, base carved in lowrelief to show panels of archaicmasks and scrolls, raised on arectangular plinth base, over woodstands.Total H: 14 in.$6,000-8,000

73Fine Chinese jadeite archaiccovered vessel18/19th centuryOf rectangular form framed bycylindrical columns, well reticulateddragon handle to cover, matchedRoman-key bands to rim, basecarved to show two delicate maskand ring handles, archaic masks toouter-wall, raised on turned feet,wood base.Jadeite H: 5 1/2 l: 5 1/2 in.provenance:Private Collection, New York$6,000-8,000


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74Fine Chinese white jade mandarinduck modellate qing dynastyOf solid recumbent form, welldetailed head, feathers to body andfeet to underside, good true whitehue.H: 2 1/2 L: 3 1/2 in.$500-800


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75Fine Chinese light celadon jadeLohan model18/19th centuryWell carved, seated in lalitasanaover a well-hollowed and recessedroot-work base, laughing expression,flowing robe and hand raisedsupport a frog near his ear, spineand flowing robe well worked torear, wood stand.Total H: 6 1/2 in.$10,000-15,000


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76Large Chinese spinach jademarriage bowlqianlong six character mark,early 20th centuryOf steep sided U-shape, carved toshow foliate handles supportingfree-hanging rings, dragon carved toouter-wall and underside.H: 3 L: 13 in.provenance:Private Collection, Pittsburgh$2,000-3,000

77Large carved spinach jade coveredvaseearly 20th centuryOf square baluster form, reticulatedFu lion surmounted cover worked toshow leaf band, fitted over a baseworked with mask and free movingring handles, panels of archaic maskto body.H: 19 in.provenance:Private Collection, Pittsburgh$2,000-3,000


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78Large Chinese celadon and brownjade figural grouping, on stand20th centuryOf overall rectangular form, wellrecticulated to show a scholarreclining framed by rock-work andpine over a stained hardwood stand.Jade H: 7 1/2 L: 10 in.provenance:Private Collection, Pittsburgh$1,000-1,500

79Chinese green jadeite figureCarved to show an immortalsupporting coins, over a wood stand.H: 6 in.$500-800

80Chinese light celadon jadeite watercoupeOf peach form carved to showqilong and leaves, hollow recessover a wood stand.L: 4 in.$300-500

81Unusual Spanish jade brush boxOf long cylindrical form, screw topcover and matched base inscribedwith gold colored script and threeseal marks.L: 13 1/2 in.$800-1,200

82Green jade model of aHippopotamusRobustly modeled, head towards theground, standing on all fours, someminor brown and light inclusions toa dark green base.H: 4 L: 9 in.provenance:Sold to benefit East Coast Institution$300-500

83Chinese dark green jadeite bowlOf graduated U-shape slightlyeverted rim, raised on a circular foot,stand.Jade H: 2 1/2 L: 5 in.provenance:Property of a Bucks County collector$250-350

84Chinese dark celadon jadeitecovered vase and pendantThe rectangular cover surmounts abasket form pieced base, joined bysilk cord supporting a bat pendantand three beads.Vase H: 2 3/4 in.provenance:The collection of Ann B. Ritt$300-500

85Chinese jadeite bead and silvernecklaceOf forty-eight celadon jadeite beads,two enamel plates and a silverfiligree clasp.L: 20 in.provenance:Private Collection, North Carolina$400-600

86Chinese coral, jadeite and brownstone string of beadsComprised of forty celadon jadeitebeads, seven coral beads andnineteen brown catseye-like beads.L: 13 in.provenance:Private Collection, North Carolina$400-600

87Chinese white jadeite archers ringRounded edge, true white tone.D: 1 1/2 in.provenance:Sold to benefit an East coastInstitution$300-500


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88Chinese white jade pebblependantOf broad oval form, white bodyslight brown skin, pieced with cord.Jade L: 3 in.$800-1,200

89Chinese celadon jade Quanyin20th centuryOf seated form, down turned head,over oval base, brownish inclusion toverso.H: 4 in.$500-800

90Three Chinese white jade items19/20th centuryComprised of a white jade boytoggle, lotus and egret plaque andoval pendant.Largest L: 2 1/2 in.$400-600


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91Chinese jadeite covered censer20th centuryOf domed cover and U-shape base,cover carved to show qilong handleand free-moving ring handles, over amask handled tripod base, carved toshow masks and feet to the legs,wood base.Total H: 8 L: 6 in.$500-800

92Chinese celadon jade phoenixgroupinglate qing or republic periodDetailed carving of a recumbentphoenix with lingzhi branch pinchedin beak, scrolling tail-feathers, withoffspring framed under elongatedneck.L: 6 in.$1,500-2,000


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93Large Chinese white jade twin-handle covered vase20th centuryOf pear form, domed finialsurmounted cover, over phoenixmask and free hanging ring handlesto the base, raised on an oval foot,the cover and base well carved toshow archaic scrolls and masks.H: 10 in.$4,000-6,000


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94Chinese incised jadeite book20th centuryConstructed of seventeen panelsincised and gold colored, strung.Total L: 9 1/2 in.$800-1,200

95Chinese white jade toggle19th centuryOf cylindrical form, of good truewhite hue, carved in low relief toshow a figural landscape.L: 3 1/2 in.$4,000-6,000

96Large Chinese celadon and pebbleskin boulder19/20th centuryOf tall oval form, well carved toshow a deep recessed rocky outcropenclosing a seated scholar framedby pine trees, lingzhi and brownpebble skin surface, over a wellcarved wood stand.Jade H: 10 in.$8,000-12,000


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97Small Chinese jadeite bowlOf U-shape form, raised on a smallcircular foot, of spinach and darkceladon hues.H: 2 L: 4 in.$300-500

98Chinese light celadon beadnecklace and pendant and twoglass beads20th centuryComprised of a sixty bead necklacesupporting a gourd pendant,together with two dark greensimulated jade glass necklaces.$300-400

99Chinese jadeite ruyiOf lingzhi form, oval head carved inlow relief to show pine blossoms,tapering steam.H: 5 1/4 in.$300-500

100Chinese jadeite belt-hookOf typical long oval form, qilong andmask carving.L: 3 1/4 in.$500-800

101Chinese jadeite pendantOf oval form carved in low relief toshow birds and scrolls.L: 2 1/2 in.$300-500

102Chinese grey jadeite figureCarved to show a standing immortalwith whisk and gourd, inciseddecoration.H: 5 1/2 in.$500-800

103Chinese brown jade brush washerOf long rectangular form, flanked bytwo qilong, raised on a tall circularbase.L: 7 in.$200-300

104Chinese brown and celadon jadescroll weight and coupe20th centuryWell reticulated scroll weightworked to show lingzhi and bats,together with a lattice work ovalcoupe or perfumer.Longest : 4 in.$400-600

105Chinese white jade carvingCarved from a single section, wellreticulated to show a Fu lionsurmounted by pup.L: 3 1/4 in.$300-500

106Set of three graduating Chineseagate bowlslate 19th centuryOf simple U-shape form, of smokygrey and brown hue.Largest H: 2 1/2 L: 4 1/2 in.$300-500

107Large Chinese dark brown andceladon jade grouping20th centuryCarved form a single section, wellreticulated to show egrets in flightamidst a ruyi cloud framed by alarge lotus leaf to the rear.H: 8 1/2 in.$600-1,000

108Chinese celadon jade Quanyin20th centurySingle section carving, flowing robe,seated figure.H: 4 1/4 in.$300-400

109Chinese whitish-celadon jadecovered vaseWell-carved covered vase,supported by chain-link hangingrings to shoulders, reticulated bodyand cover, raised on four out-sweptlegs, wood stand.Total H: 17 in.$1,000-1,500

110Chinese jade belt-hook mountedpan and bellWhitish-grey hook surmounts anenamel pan, together with an ivorymounted enamel and white metalbell.Pan L: 5 1/2 in.$300-500

111Pair of small Chinese jadeite vases,quartz snuff bottle and court beadsearly 20th centuryComprised of a small pair of celadonjadeite Hu-form vases, a tall carvedquartz snuff, together with silkstrung quartz pendant and beads.Snuff Bottle H: 3 in.provenance:Private Collection, Michigan$400-600

112Chinese green stone figure ofQuanyin20th centuryThe well carved standing figureholds a long tail over her shoulder,wood stand.Total H: 10 in.provenance:Private Collection, Michigan$300-500

113Chinese dark celadon jadeite andsilver pendant necklaceComprised of twenty-eight beadsand a hanging pendant of a carvedbodhisattva framed in silver.L: 10 in.$300-400

114Fine Chinese celadon and russetdouble peach and bat scrollweight18th centuryWell carved to show two stemmedpeaches surmounted by a two Fubats,.L: 2 3/4 in.$800-1,200

115Two Chinese jade animal modelsComprised of a recumbent beast,and beast with pup.L: 2 1/4 in.$400-600

116Four Chinese grey jade coveredvases20th centuryAll of baluster form, carved to showdragons.Tallest: 5 1/2 in.$600-800

117Chinese brown jade brush washeror inkstone20th centuryLarge cloud like form, carved in highrelief to show dragons.L: 10 in.$300-500

118Chinese white/russet jade elephantand boy model20th centuryWell carved single section to showboys supporting linked coins over arobust elephant.H: 4 L: 5 1/2 in.$700-900

119Pair of grey agate phoenix modelsearly 20th centuryCarved form a single section, sideprofile over rock-work base, browninclusion.H: 8 1/2 in.$800-1,200

120Chinese white glass simulated jadecuplate 19th centuryOf fluted square form, molded maskhandles raised on square foot, woodbase.Total H: 3 in.$300-500


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121Two Chinese jade scholars rocksThe tallest of full tip abstract form,of spinach hue with black and whiteinclusions, together with a celadonjade full tip stone, both on woodstands.Tallest: 10 in.provenance:Sold to benefit East Coast Institution$500-800

122Chinese gourd and ivory cricketcage19th centuryOf typical bulbous form, goodnatural brown hue, cameo andivory-pieced screw cover, togetherwith an associated ivory cover.L: 4 1/2 in.provenance:Private Collection, New Hope, PA$500-800

123Chinese Ming light brown jademodel16/17th centuryOf single section carved to show arecumbent chimera, over woodstand.L: 4 1/4 in.provenance:Washington, D. C Estate$500-800


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124Large and fine Chinese huanghuali, mother-of-pearland coral inlaid brushpot19th centuryOf wide cylindrical form, thick hollowed pot, small plugand of golden brown hue, well inlaid to show birds inflight over blossoming sprigs, script verso, signs of oldblack lacquer.H: 8 L: 9 1/2 in.$4,000-6,000


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125Fine Chinese dreamstone and zitanscholars screen18th centuryGood purple-golden thread zitanplank framed screen, mountainousgrey and white stone, over a simplestrut and bracket stand.H: 11 L: 9 1/2 in.provenance:Private Collection, Pittsburgh$3,000-5,000

126Large Chinese painted bamboobrushpot17/18th centuryOf tall cylindrical form, of slightlyconvex slope, well carved outer-wallshowing immortals on donkeyascended a mountain landscape,signs of old green and gold paint.H: 10 in.$4,000-6,000


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127Large and impressive Chinesecarved Rhinoceros horn libationcup on stand19th centuryGood golden brown hue, well carvedfull tip tusk to show a deep recessedcup framed by ruyi cloud and open-work pine trees, open work bodyshowing various figures, animals ofthe zodiac, peach and bamboosprigs, over an ebonized carvedstand.Tusk L: 23 W: 8 in, Total H: 25 in.provenance:Property from the Estate of Dr. andMrs. Naide, Philadelphia, Pa$10,000-15,000


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128Small Chinese huanghuali brushpot19th centuryOf single section cylindrical form,rounded rim and very slight waistedbody, good golden brown hue.H: 4 1/4 L: 3 in.provenance:Private East Coast Collection$500-800

129Good Chinese Huanghuali incensetool holdermid-late qing dynastyOf trunk form, well reticulated andhollowed body waisted body andslightly flared foot.H: 6 in.provenance:Private East Coast Collection$600-1,000

130Two sea turtles modelsBoth natural models staged in theaction of swimming.Longest 18 in.provenance:Property from the Estate of Dr. andMrs. Naide, Philadelphia, Pa$1,000-1,500

131Chinese rootwood brushpot19th centuryOf fine golden brown hue, naturallyrecessed and open-work body, flatfoot.H: 7 in.provenance:Private East Coast Collection$500-800

132Chinese rootwood brushpot19th centuryOf flattened oval form, smoothbrown hued surface issuing fromridge-like inclusions.H: 5 1/2 in.provenance:Private East Coast Collection$500-800

133Small Chinese Duan, zitan casedinkstone19th centuryOf tapering oval form, carved berrytrough top top, well matched zitancover and base, raised on smallbracket feet.L: 4 in.provenance:Private East Coast Collection.$400-600

134Small Chinese Duan, zitan casedinkstone19th centuryOf oval form, scroll band to rim andrecessed trough to top, well fittedcase, raised on small bracket feet.L: 5 in.provenance:Private East Coast Collection$400-600

135Chinese zitan cased duan inkstonemid qing dynastyOf long rectangular form, plain duanstone insert into a zitan base andcover.L: 9 in.$500-800


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53136Chinese soapstone carved grouping19th centuryWell carved of dark to golden brownhue, carved to show a horsemanwith attendants, good stand.H: 8 1/2 in.provenance:Property from the Estate of Dr. andMrs. Naide, Philadelphia, Pa$500-800

137Unusual Chinese dry lacquersimulated toad skin brushpotqing dynastyOf cylindrical form, very slightwaisted body, possibly hollowedfrom a single section of wood,applied dry lacquer.H: 6 D: 6 1/2 in.$600-800

138Chinese soapstone carved groupingscript to base, 19th centuryWell carved brown hue grouping,immortal flanked by attendants,clasping staff and peach, over wellcarved stand.H: 8 in.provenance:Property from the Estate of Dr. andMrs. Naide, Philadelphia, Pa$400-600


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139Chinese huanghuali brushpotmid qing dynastyOf cylindrical form, slightly waistedbody insert with large plug base,good golden brown patina.H: 6 D: 6 in.$1,000-1,500

140Chinese huanghuali brushpotmid qing dynastyOf cylindrical form, slightly waistedbody good beaded slightly flaredbase and recessed circular foot,large plug, good grain.H: 6 1/2 D: 6 3/4 in.$1,000-1,500

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144Chinese hardwood brushpotlate 19th centuryOf cylindrical form, reticulated andenhanced to show trunk-likeinclusions.H: 8 in.$400-600

145Chinese hardwood boxed jadeinkstone20th centuryOf shaped tall rectangular form,circular recess well, carved inmedium relief to show dragonamong scrolling clouds, hardwoodbox.L: 6 1/2 in.$600-800

149Two Chinese Duan inkstones19th centuryBoth of oval form, carved in mediumrelief to show mandarin duck, scriptverso.L: 10 in.$500-800

150Large Chinese stone brush washerlate qing dynastyOf square form, carved to showKirin-like dragon among clouds andBuddhistic symbols, deep recess,script verso.L: 13 in.$600-800


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141Chinese huanghuali box19th centuryOf long rectangular form, beadedmatched edge, brass plates and lockplate.H: 3 1/4 L: 9 1/2 in.$500-800

142Large Chinese huanghuali box19th centuryOf rectangular form, brass cornermounts and lock plate, beaded edge,fine patina.H: 3 1/2 L: 12 in.$500-800

143Chinese hardwood libation cup andcircular boxlate qing or laterBox well carved to show dragonswithin a sea band, together with apine tree and dragon carved libationcup.Cup H: 6 in.$500-700

146Chinese red silk ink stone19th centuryOf oval form, carved in high relief toshow village hamlet, crescentshaped ink palette, script verso.L: 9 1/2 in.$400-600

147Two Chinese soapstone sealslate qing dynastyOne of scroll weight form, togetherwith a square dog surmounted seal.Longest: 8 1/2 in.$400-600

148Rare Chinese Duan leaf forminkstone19th centuryLong leaf form, incised to showvines and seated Buddha, framed byFu bat, script verso.L: 20 1/2 in.$500-700

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151Fine and important Chinese carvedbamboo vesselqianlong mark and of the periodOf cylindrical form, hollowed interiorflared and beaded rim, over awaisted neck carved in low relief toshow archaic masks, single open-work mask handle, over three largearched archaic-form legs, Ju formbeaded edge continuing masks andscrolls, carved mark to base, over afitted stand.Vessel H: 3 1/2 in.provenance:Private Collection, PittsburghPreviously of the Alice BoneyCollection.$4,000-6,000

152Chinese bamboo brushpotmid qing dynastyOf cylindrical form, incised in lowrelief to show a figural landscapeand five rows of script verso, raisedon bracket feet, good period patina.H: 5 1/2 L: 3 1/2provenance:Private Collection, Pittsburgh$800-1,200


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153Small Chinese bamboo ding vesseland two coupesqing dynastyCarved from a single section, archedhandles, waisted rim over urn formbase, raised on tripod legs andcircular base, together with two tallurn form coupes with scrolling base.Coupe H: 2 1/2 in.provenance:Private Collection, Pittsburgh$800-1,200

154Good Chinese carved bamboo,pewter and ivory opium pipe19th centuryOf a single long section bamboo,carved to the top to show a pair offigures under foliate pine tree, over apewter base and brown potterydamper, terminating in a goodpatina ivory mouth piece.L: 20 1/2 in.provenance:Private Collection, Pittsburgh$800-1,200

155Large Chinese huanghuali brushpotlate qing dynastyOf cylindrical form, rounded rimover straight side body, small plug tobase, good golden brown grain.H: 6 L: 6 in.provenance:Private Collection, Pittsburgh$1,000-1,500


57156Chinese bone inlaid and blacklacquer document boxearly qing dynastyOf long rectangular form, bonepaneled cover enclosing a figurallandscape, Buddhistic symbols toside panels, sprigs to base, biatonglock-plate.H: 2 3/4 L: 13 in.provenance:Private Collection, Pittsburgh$3,000-5,000


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157Important Chinese boxwood,huangyangmu figureqianlong period, incised signatureof huang bingxunWell carved single section ofblonde/caramel boxwood, standingfigure of the Guardian of war,flowing beard below top-knot,carved robe, signed panel verso.H: 9 in.provenance:Private Collection, PittsburghIllustrated; Treasures of the ChineseScholar, Fang Jing Pei, Page 100, Fig90. Previously of the Jihen ZhaiCollection$3,000-5,000


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158Chinese silver inlaid bronze censerinlaid yutang shisou, 17/18thcenturyOf cylindrical form, waisted baseand tall circular foot, mask and hoophandles, inlaid with silver wire toshow scrolling clouds.D: 5 1/2 in.provenance:Private Collection, Pittsburgh$500-800

159Chinese bronze and silver inlaidbrush rest, palette and vaseinlaid yutang shisou, 17/18thcenturyComprised of a mountain form andconvex brush rest, flat based circularpalette and a tapering cylindricalvase, all inlaid with silver wire, thevase showing archaic designs andmasks.Vase H: 5 1/4 in.provenance:Private Collection, PittsburghIllustrated; Treasures of the ChineseScholar, Page 37.$1,500-2,000

160Chinese zitan incense tool holder18/19th centuryOf ribbed foliate baluster form,carved from a single section, workedto show mask form handles over anoval recessed base.H: 4 1/2 in.provenance:Private Collection, Pittsburgh$600-900

161Two large mother-of-pearl andlacquer, or Lac burgaute coveredbrushesqing dynastyOf long cylindrical form, detailedmother-of-pearl inlay and golddecoration to show geometricdesign over black lacquered ground,horsehair brush.L: 10 in.provenance:Private Collection, Pittsburgh$1,000-1,500


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162Fine Chinese carved turquoise andhardwood table screen18th centuryOf long rectangular form, articulatedscrolling border framing three sidesenclosing a square corner panelcarved in medium and high relief toshow horses drinking at a river,inscribed with five rows of script,over a hardwood stand.H: 6 1/2 L: 6 1/2 in.provenance:Private Collection, PittsburghIllustrated; Treasures of the ChineseScholar, Fang Jing Pei page 124.$4,000-6,000


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163Large Chinese scholars stone onstandqing dynastyOf undulating mountainous form,with white inclusions to dark greyground, possibly enhanced forbrushes, over a hardwood stand.Stone H: 12 in.provenance:Private Collection, PittsburghPurchased E & J Frankel, New York$4,000-6,000


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164Two fine Chinese ink cakesone dated to the jiachen year ofdaoguang, 1844The black tone circular dated cake isworked to show a landscape belowpoetic inscription, inscription framedby dragons verso, together with ahighly unusual gold painted dragon& pearl circular cake inscription andseals verso.D: 5 1/4 in.provenance:Private Collection, Pittsburgh Blackcake Illustrated; Treasures of theChinese Scholar, Fang Jing Pei, Page35.$2,500-3,000

165Pair of Chinese carved nut -shelland white-metal cups18/19th centuryOf deep U-shape, lined with finesheet white metal the outer-wallwell carved to show a figurallandscape and script.H: 2 1/2 L: 3 1/2 in.provenance:Private Collection, Pittsburgh$500-800

166Large and unusual Chinese giltdecorated ink-stickqing dynastyOf tall figural form, molded to showan immortal over scrolling sea,modern base.Figure H: 8 1/2 in.provenance:Property of a Gentleman E & JFrankel collection label to base$2,000-3,000

167Two chinese ink stickslate qing dynastyOne of yellow color unusual circularand shaped body, together with ablue arrow form stick, both withscript and landscape in reverse.L: 4 1/2 in.$400-600

168Chinese cylindrical tortoiseshellcasecanton, early 19th centuryOf long cylindrical form, very wellcarved in low relief to show aprofusion of Buddhistic symbols,figures and foliate sprigs.L: 6 1/2 in.provenance:Private Collection, Pittsburgh$1,000-1,500


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169Chinese export silver chalicec & t , t & c mark to base, late 19thcenturyThe U-shaped cup is incised toshow birds in flight over floral sprigs,supported by three roped oars, overa weighted circular base.H: 6 1/2 in.provenance:Property of a Gentleman$1,500-2,000

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170Rare and unusual Chinese silverscroll caselate qing dynastyOf long cylindrical form and of twoparts, worked to show acorn formends and pieced body showingcoiled dragons, scrolling clouds andfitted with two rings at joined rims,over wood stand.L: 20 in.$2,000-3,000

171Chinese export silver cupmarked, late 19th centuryOf tapering cylindrical form, presseddouble dragon to body and flamingpearl.H: 4 1/2 in.provenance:Property of a Gentleman$500-800


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172Rare and unusual Chinese gilt-metal, white metal, enameled andcarved shell mechanical lotus vasesqianlong/jiaqing periodHighly unusual design, comprised of twelve gilt metal and filigree lotuspetals, each hinged with a gilt metal rim, opening to reveal a cylindricalrecess when lifted, operated by three mechanical bracket to base, overa detailed carved shell showing fish, foliate sprigs, Buddhistic symbolsand showing signs of gilding, the ovoid body is mounted with gilt-metalcollar and base, cartouches empty and enclosing enameled sprigs, lionmask handles supporting free hanging rings.H: 8 in.provenance:Property from the Estate of Dr. and Mrs. Naide, Philadelphia, Pa$3,000-5,000


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175Chinese hardwood box20th centuryOf shaped rectangular form,stepped and beaded edge, carvedcover and matched base.H: 2 1/2 L: 7 in.$600-800

176Chinese bamboo root frog model20th centurySingle section carving, seated on allfours, detailed eyes.L: 3 in.$200-300

177Large Chinese bamboo rootmountain boulder20th centuryOf full tip form, well carved to showscholars amidst a mountainouslandscape, pine trees and pagoda.H: 10 in.$800-1,200

178Chinese hardwood brushpotWell hollowed, outer-wall enhancedto show trunk-like inclusions.H: 7 1/2 L: 7 in.$500-700

179Sino-Tibetan brown inlaid stonelute modelOf flat form, oval base worked toshow Shou symbol, dragon headplank.L: 22 in.$800-1,200

180Chinese bamboo mountain20th centuryLarge model carved to show figurallandscape.H: 16 in.$600-800

181Small Chinese gilt-decoratedsoapstone figure18th centurySingle yellowish-tone seatedguardian figure, detailed beads androbe at chest, scrolling hair and giltdecoration to robe, over wood stand.Total H: 4 3/4 in.provenance:Private Collection, PittsburghPurchased E & J Frankel, New York$3,000-5,000


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173Chinese silver filigree, enamel andstone mounted bracket braceletearly 20th centuryOf two bracketed and pinconstruction, large brown stonemounted face framed by enameledShou symbols and bats.Face H: 3 in.$500-700

174Large Chinese hardwood appliedbrushpot20th centuryOf tall cylindrical form, well appliedwith mother-of-pearl, lapis andother mineral to show variousimmortals.H: 7 1/2 L: 7 1/2$1,000-1,500

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183Exceptional Chinese lapis covered censer on boxwood,huangyangmu standqianlong periodOf archaic tripod form, very well carved dragon and pearlreticulated circular handle over domed cover, matched lionmask and scroll handle carved base, archaic scrolls andmasks to body raised on three mask and animal hoof feet,over an exceptional boxwood stand, carved to show a centralmedallion of Indian lotus over geometric ground, wellreticulated and archaic apron, also over lingzhi feet.Total H: 6 1/2 L: 6 1/2 in.provenance:Private Collection, PittsburghPreviously of the Alice Boney Collection$10,000-15,000


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184Large and rare Chinese zitan, bone,ivory and snake-skin stringinstrumentearly 19th centuryConstructed of unusually long andlarge sections of zitan, the base ofoval zitan framed by stretchedsnake-skin, issuing from a longsingle section body and head ofzitan, fitted with three horn andivory adjusting rods.L: 38 in.provenance:Private Collection, Pittsburgh$8,000-12,000


185Fine Chinese gilt-bronzegarment hookwarring states periodHook head in the form of mask, andthe head of a bird to narrowing end,good signs of gold gilding, modernstand.H: 3 1/2 in.provenance:Property of a Gentleman. Ralph. M.Chait label to base$1,500-2,000

186Fine Chinese bronze and silverinlaid garment hookhan dynastyOf convex serpentine form, headedhook issuing from a widening bodyinlaid with silver to show geometricpatterns, circular knop to rear,modern stand.H: 5 in.provenance:Property of a Gentleman. Ralph. M.Chait Gallery label to base$1,000-1,500


187Important and large Chinese yuan dated bronze censerdated to the sixth month of the hingxu year of zhizheng, 1346Of compressed U-shape form, raised on out-swept cylindrical tripod legs,worked to show eight trigrames of the yijing to a central medallion andarchaic design to body outer-wall, inscribed devotion reads the devotee,Yin Wenhua of Xiang Province made the gift of donation this censer andChen Xiahao of the Yungyuan district received.H: 4 1/2 L: 7 1/4 in.provenance:Private Collection, Pittsburgh Illustrated; Treasures of the ChineseScholar, Fang Jing Pei, Page 134, Fig 135.$5,000-8,000


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188Good Chinese silver inlaid bronzeQuanyin figureinlaid yutang shisou, 18 thcenturyThe heavy model inlaid with silver,the serene face is turneddownwards, sectional hands held atwaist, modeled with a free flowingrobe, with silver inscription to verso.H: 19 in.provenance:Private Collection, Virginia Thisexample is taller than similarexample; lot 134 Christies, 20September, 2005. The mark yutangshisou may be translated Old manrock of the jade hall$3,000-5,000


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189Good and large bronzeQuanyin model18th centuryRobustly cast model, standing withfree flowing robe, jewelry to openchest, ruyi surmounted head, handsnear waist clasping a scroll.H: 18 1/2provenance:Property from the Estate of Dr. andMrs. Naide, Philadelphia, Pa$2,000-3,000


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190Pair of Chinese bronze stirrupsming dynasty mark, ming/qingdynastyOf typical form, arched pieced armover circular foot rest, the arms wellworked to show dragons andscrolling clouds, Greek-key to outer-wall.H: 7 in.provenance:Private Estate, Pennsylvania$500-600

191Large Chinese bronze and goldinlaid garment hookpossibly han dynastyOf convex form, terminating insnake head, reeded body inlaid withgeometric gold scrolls.L: 7 1/4 in.$1,500-2,000

192Chinese bronze censerming mark, 19th centuryOf compressed globular twin handleform, incised dragons to body, overthree tripod feet.H: 4 1/4 in L: 5 in.$200-300

193Chinese Bronze Lohan on stand19th centuryGood sectional casting, showingrobed seated Lohan on open rockyoutcrop, circular base, wood stand.Total H: 11 in.$800-1,200

194Chinese gilt metal mountedand cloisonne water-coupe andbrush tray17/18th centuryComprised of Domed cylindricalcoupe, gilt-metal mounted rim andbase, enameled to show foliatesprigs and Fu bat to the undersideover a blue ground, together with arectangular similarly mounted tray,worked to show Indian lotus over ablue ground worked with gilt wire.Tray L: 9 in.provenance:Private Collection, Pittsburgh$1,500-2,000

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195Fine Chinese cloisonne enamel andgilt bronze mounted lotus vaseqianlong periodGilt bronze rim over a blue Greek-Key band and pink enamel lotushead issuing from a slender neckand globular body, enameled toshow Indian lotus and scrollingleaves on a green ground, mountedcoiled qilong to shoulder and neck,gilt bronze circular base, drilled.H: 11 1/2 inprovenance:E & J Frankel Collection No: 171,Label versoThe collection of Ann B. Ritt$2,000-4,000


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196Fine and large pair of Chinese enamel, applied and gilt-metal tablescreens on stands19th centuryCircular gilt-metal Roman-key and lotus scroll framed screens, appliedwith various colored stones and jadeite on a highly unusual wirelessenamel ground of blue and graduating light green/yellow, screens depictquail, Fu-bats, floral sprigs, buffalo and foliate vases, both over highlydetailed hardwood stands, worked to show a central panel of rock workand peony flanked by Fu bats over double plinth lattice and scroll carvedbases, raised on bracket feet, in very good overall condition.Total H: 28 in.provenance:Private Collection, Chester County, PA$10,000-15,000


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197Large Chinese puce Cantonenameled twin handled chargerqing dynastyRaised on a tall circular footenameled white with gilt-metalmounts, the rim and archaic formhandles enameled yellow and blueto show masks and scrolls thecentral medallion enameled puce toshow a mountainous landscape.H: 4 L: 16 in.provenance:The collection of Ann B. Ritt$800-1,200


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198Large Chinese Canton enamelcovered boxqing dynasty or laterOf cylindrical form, decorated with acentral medallion of animals amonga forest landscape, on a ground ofwell painted floral scrolls, matchedbase, on a circular blue and giltdecorated foot, green interior.H: 5 L: 8 1/2 in.provenance:Property from the Estate of Dr. andMrs. Naide, Philadelphia, Pa$800-1,000

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199Large Chinese cloisonne and gilt-metal enamel charger19th centuryOf shallow form, raised flared rimenameled to show a band of Indianlotus, gilt and Roman-key enameledband enclosing a Lingzhi band andfoliate scrolls, underside wellenameled to show butterflies andfloral sprig.D: 15 in.$3,000-5,000


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200Large pair of Chinese cloisonne,jadeite and copper lanterns20th centuryOf sectional form, surmounted witha mask enameled blue ground finial,over a pagoda-like yellow andjadeite mounted section, coveringan open-work lantern, raised on atwin handled enameled and blueground base, wood stand.Total H: 9 feet 5 in.provenance:Private Collection, New Jersey$8,000-12,000


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201Pair of Chinese cloisonne vasesqianlong four character mark tobase, 20th centuryOf baluster form, gilt-metal rim andbase, gilt-metal wire work showingIndian lotus over blue ground.H: 10 1/2 in.$800-1,200

202Rare and unusual Chinese gilt-metal and Canton enameled juevessellate qing dynastyOf typical archaic jue form, incisedin low relief to show variousBuddhistic symbols and leaf scrolls,worked to show four canton enamelfoliate form cartouches and greenenameled recessed interior.H: 5 1/2 in.provenance:The collection of Ann B. Ritt$300-500

203Chinese gilt metal and cloisonneboy pillowModeled after earlier examples,reclining boy enameled to showyellow tunic and gilt-metal head andfeet, over flower scroll decoratedoval base.L: 17 in.$400-600

204Pair of Chinese yellow cloisonnecandlestickslate qing dynastyThe urn shaped holder rests over afaceted and tapering stand andbase.H: 9 1/2 in.$400-600

205Large Chinese cloisonne and jademounted moon flaskqianlong four character mark,19/20th centuryOval flared mouth issues from aslender neck, circular body appliedwith elephant mask gilt-metalhandles and free hanging jade rings,two whitish jadeite plaques to body,raised on a tall oval foot.H: 13 in.$1,000-1,500

206Large Chinese Canton enamelbaluster vasecanton, late qing dynastyOf slender baluster form, flaredmouth wide shouldered body,enameled to show citron garlandsand leaf band to neck, two largefigural cartouches to body over ablack and gilt-key ground, weightedbase.H: 12 in.$500-800

207Chinese cloisonne covered censerfour character mark, late 19thcenturyHeavy globular body covered by giltfu-lion handle, pieced dome rim,over twin handle tripod base,enameled to show bats and Indianlotus scrolls to blue ground.H: 9 in.$800-1,200

208Large Chinese cloisonne censerming four character mark, lateqing dynastyPieced domed cover is surmountedby a bronze Fu dog, gilt wire work tocover and body depicting scrolls anddragon cartouches, white ground,bracket handles and tripod feet.H: 17 in.provenance:Property from the Estate of Dr. andMrs. Naide, Philadelphia, Pa$600-900


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209Rare and large Chinese carved two-tone lacquer foliate dishyuan/ming dynastyOf barbed foliate form, carved brown lacquered interior to showpeony sprigs and four birds in flight over a red ground, carved tounderside, raised on a barbed foot.D: 11 1/2 in.provenance:Private East Coast Collection For a similar form dish see; Lot1692, Christies-H. K, Nov 28, 2006$20,000-30,000


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211Extremely fine Chinese carvedcinnabar lacquer covered censerpossibly imperial, 18th centurySurmounted with a circular coralhandle, slightly domed cover over U-shape tripod legged base, the coverand base carved in medium relief toshow archaic bats and scrolls over ageometric ground, the knees carvedin delicate relief to show highlydetailed masks and claws, openingto reveal original gilt-metal bowl.H: 5 1/2 L: 5 in.provenance:Private Collection, Pittsburgh$3,000-5,000


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210Good Chinese carved cinnabarlacquer covered boxqianlong periodDomed cover over wide foliaterimmed base, well carved inmedium relief to show foliateprofusion, incised under rim, cross-hatched outer-wall to base, missingfinial.H: 3 1/2 L: 6 in.provenance:Private Collection, PittsburghIllustrated; Treasures of the Chinesescholar, Page 151, Fig 160. Previouslyof the Zizhen Zhai Collection$1,500-2,000


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212Very rare Chinese cinnabar lacquered yixing teapotqianlong periodOf tapering cylindrical form, straight spout and arched handle,circular cover surmounted with foliate carved handle cross-hatched ground, ruyi band to base, high relief carved lotusscrolls to spout and handle continuing to body, with twomedallions of boys at play, petal band base, all on a yixingpottery base and cover.H: 4 3/4 L: 8 1/2 in.provenance:Property from the Estate of Dr. and Mrs. Naide, Philadelphia,Pa For similar example see; Christies HK-The Imperial Sale2002, lot 534 & Palace Museum, Beijing This is almostcertainly a Yixing object from Jaingsu, produced for the 18thcentury Chinese literati.$1,500-3,000


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213Chinese cinnabar lacquer vaselate 19th centuryOf typical baluster form, Indian lotusand figural scene carved to body.H: 10 in.$400-600

214Chinese boxed Duan and greenstone inkstonelate qing dynastyBoth of rectangular form, the purpletone duan stone carved to showdeer among a mountain landscape,together with a green hue stonecarved to show lotus pod, both inhardwood cover and base, scriptverso.L: 8 in.$500-800

215Chinese duan inkstone hardwoodcover and baselate qing dynastyOf oval form, carved in low relief toshow leaves and fruit, the coverworked to show similar motifincluding lizard-like animal.L: 9 in.$800-1,200

216Chinese marbled inkstone19th centuryOf near lingzhi form, arch form wristrest leading to narrow trough,marble figured tone, over bracketfeet.L: 9 in.$400-600

217Two Chinese natural gourds19/20th centuryThe largest of typical form, possiblyenhanced with reddish lacquer,arched stopper and hardwood rim,together with a small blonde gourdwith white and green jadeitetoggles.Tallest: 10 in.$500-800

218Large Chinese hardwood brushpotOf cylindrical form, carved inmedium relief to show amountainous landscape, plug insertbase.H: 8 L: 8 in.$400-600

219Large and fine Chinese bamboofigure19th centuryWide section carved to show animmortal seated over a stag, sideprofile over a mountainous outcrop,butterfly repair to base.H: 17 in.provenance:Private collection, Philadelphia$500-800

220Two Chinese lacquer and inlaidhuanghuali framed table screensqing dynastyOf tall rectangular form, mother-of-pearl and jadeite inlay depictingfigural landscape and script verso,huanghuali frame, modern stand.screen H: 10 1/2 in.provenance:The collection of Ann B. Ritt$400-600


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221Chinese mother-of-pearl andlacquer, lac burgaute five tieroctagonal boxmark to base, 17th centuryOf foliate form, highly detailed inlayon black lacquer to show figuresamong a court landscape to cover,geometric band to dome edge,figural and foliate cartouches toeach tier, raised on a foliate base.H: 9 1/2 in.provenance:Private Collection, Pittsburgh$6,000-8,000


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222Chinese coral and elephant ivorybased grouping19th centuryComprised of five-finger likeprotrusion, carved in good detail toshow a phoenix with scrolling tailfeathers, supporting Quanyin andattendant, over a fitted open-workivory base, raised on bracket feet.H: 6 L: 9 in.$3,000-5,000

223Large Chinese coral carvedQuanyin figure18/19th centuryOf tall convex form, of severalfinger-like protrusions, includingstanding Quanyin well carved toshow lotus crown, sereneexpression, robe carved in low reliefrevealing beaded chest, handssupporting whisk and lotus ,standing over a scrolling sea base.H: 10 in.$6,000-8,000

224Chinese hardstone table screenlate 19th centuryRectangular insert stone appliedpanel, over hardwood lattice stand.H: 10 in.$300-500

225Chinese elephant ivory, silver andenamel hand mirrorearly 20th centuryThe head of fan form, silver andenamel case enclosing a lookingglass, ivory hilt and handle.L: 10 in.$300-500

226Sino-Tibetan silver, enamel andjeweled bell form boxearly 20th centuryOf bell form, silver worked bodyjeweled with turquoise, coral andenamel scrolls and birds, gilt-silverinterior.H: 7 in$400-600

227Chinese bronze and gilt inlaidcovered tripod censerming mark, 19/20th centuryOf compressed globular form,pieced and Fu lion surmountedcover, arch applied handles, overarchaic outswept legs, gilt script anddecoration.H: 10 in.$300-500

228Three Chinese stone seals19th century and laterAll of tall pillar form, one of chickenblood carved to show Budai, andtwo others.Tallest: 4 in.$300-500


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229Large and unusual Chinese cameocarved shellseal mark, 19/20th centuryCarved to show a large medallion ofQuanyin and fisherman on a villageground, on stand.Shell H: 11 in.$800-1,200

230Chinese celadon jade-handledmirrorearly 20th centuryCircular looking glass, stone appliedcase leading to tapering celadonjade handle.L: 8 1/2 in.provenance:The Estate of Aaron and Claire Gold,Elkins Park, Pennsylvania.$400-600

231Chinese boxwood ruyi scepterlate qing dynasty/republic periodOf sinuous shape, lingzhi head,carved in open-work to show citronamong an intermingle of vines.L: 13 1/2 in.$400-600

232Chinese rock crystal figure ofQuanyinCarved from a single section ofcrystal, showing Quanyin seatedflanked by a lotus pod and leaf, overa wood stand.Total H: 5 1/4 in.$300-500

233Two Chinese bamboo brushpotsOne of plain bamboo body, incisedwith poetic script, together with alarge pot carved in medium relief toshow figural mountain landscapeframed by hardwood base and rim.Largest H: 6 1/2 in.$500-800

234Chinese simulated gold-flakebronze censer on standincised seal mark, republic periodor laterThe square mouth everted rimcenser is applied with two maskhandles supporting free hangingrings, raised on four long legs, over aseparate square openwork base.H: 8 in.$3,000-5,000

235Chinese bamboo brushpot andincense stick covered standThe cylindrical brushpot is carved inlow relief to show a sampan andmountainous riverscape, hardwoodrim and circular base, together witha reticulated open work carvedcovered bamboo stick holder.Tallest: 11 1/2 in.$300-500

236Three Chinese ruyi form weights,bamboo, hardwood and softwood20th centuryComprised of a near flat four headruyi lingzhi weight, a sinuous twohead three branch traditional formruyi, together with a softwood lotuspod weight.Longest: 13-14 in.$500-800

237Eighteen Chinese bamboo Daoistfigures20th centurySingle section carving, depictingvarious Daoist Immortals.H: 7 in.$4,000-6,000

238Chinese Canton enamel bowldauguang mark, republic periodOf deep U-shape, gilt metal rim andfoot, green solid enamel to theinterior foliate painted exterior, markto base.H: 3 1/2 L: 6 3/4 in.$200-300


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239Chinese turquoise covered vase,jade finial, ivory snuff and coveredbox19th century and laterWell carved foliate covered vase onstand, incised ivory snuff bottle,white jade finial and circularsandalwood carved box (4).$400-600

240Chinese boxwood ruyi scepterearly 20th centuryOf typical sinuous form, carved inopen-work to show several lingzhihead terminating in a hollowedbranch like curled handle.L: 12 in.$400-600

241Chinese hardwood brush rest andwater couperepublic periodOf mountainous form with fivefinger-like protrusions, together witha citron form, hollowed water-coupe.Longest L: 8 in.$400-600


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242Fine Chinese elephant ivoryLohan figure17th centuryOf slightly convex form, well carveddetail to face to show forehead andbeard, flowing robe, fine patina andsigns of age.H: 5 1/8 in.provenance:Private Collection, PittsburghIllustrated; Treasures of the Chinesescholar, Fang Jing Pei, Page 94, Fig.84. Previously of the Jizhen ZhaiCollection$3,000-5,000

243Fine Chinese elephant ivory sealming dynastyOf single section, carved to show ahorned beast-like tortoise, oversquare plinth seal, well carved detailto beast and incised seal, goodperiod patina.H: 3 1/2 in.provenance:Private Collection, Pittsburgh$5,000-8,000


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244Rare Chinese elephantivory chess setearly qing dynastyComprised of thirty-two ivorycircular disks, inscribed withcorresponding characters, goodgolden patina, associated box.Disk L: 1 3/4 in.$1,500-2,000

245Chinese elephant ivory coveredcylindrical boxred artemisia leaf and possiblekangxi periodOf tall cylindrical form, pen work tocover and base showing figurallandscape, incised script and sealmarks, good period patina.H: 4 in.provenance:Private Collection, Pittsburgh$2,000-3,000

246Fine Chinese elephant ivorycovered censer18th or early 19th centuryOf covered ding form, the lotusband carved cover is surmountedwith a cat-like beast, framed by twinarched handles, archaic scrolls tothe body over cross-hatchedground, raised on tripod legs andopen-lattice work base.H: 6 in.$800-1,200

247Large Chinese elephant ivory figureof an Immortalming dynastyOf typical convex form, carved inlow relief to show a broad nose,hand clasping near body, robeknotted at waist, rosewood top-knot, over a wood stand.H: 12 1/2 in.provenance:North Carolina, Private Collection$4,000-6,000


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248Chinese elephant ivory chess setcanton, late 19th centuryOf sixteen stained and neutralcolored (31) Canton carved piecesshowing figural mountainouslandscapes, in leather bound woodbox.Tallest Figure H: 5 in$1,500-2,000

249Impressive pair of elephantivory tusks19/20th centuryBoth of matched convex full-tipform, white-metal hanging bracketand chain-link mount, minor agecracking.L: 52 in.$6,000-8,000


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250Rare and large pair of Chinesegilded ivory prickets18th centuryOf square baluster form, piece ivorytapering baluster supporting spikeover urn form Indian lotus carvedcolumn support over a plinthRoman-key band base, worn gilding.H: 12 in.provenance:Private Collection, PittsburghIllustrated; Treasures of the ChineseScholar, Fang Jing Pei, page 111Previously of the Jizhen ZhaiCollection, Museum exhibition$5,000-8,000

251Chinese elephant ivory modellate 19th centurySingle section carving, very wellcarved to show laughing Buddhaover a wood base, minor losses.Ivory H: 9 in.provenance:Private Collection, New Hope, PA$500-800

252Elephant ivory model ofBodhisattvalate 19th centuryWell carved from a single section ofivory, seated with hands resting overher knees, serene expression, over awood stand.Total H: 8 3/4 in.provenance:Private Collection, MD$400-600

253Large Chinese natural gourd,elephant ivory and wood cricketcage19th centuryOf typical double gourd form,circular reticulated ivory cover wellcarved to show gourds and veins,good period patina.L: 4 1/4 in.$1,000-1,500

254Chinese carved gourd, elephantivory and reticulated tortoiseshellcricket cage19th centuryOf typical double gourd form,worked to show dragons, flamingscrolls and four calligraphycharacters, ivory and reticulatedtortoiseshell domed cover.L: 5 in.$400-800


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256Large pair of Chinese elephantivory covered baluster vasesincised qianlong mark, late19th centuryOf cylindrical baluster form,cover surmounted by figuralgrouping under pine trees,domed cover worked in low reliefto show lotus scrolls, continuingto base, mask and ring handles inreverse, and carved to show twopanels of figural landscapeswithin lotus scrolls frame, ovalincised base.H: 17 1/4 in.$5,000-8,000


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257Chinese elephant ivory paste boxsigned base, early 18th centuryOf domed circular form, deeplyincised characters and row of scriptto domed cover, matched rim tocover and base, raised on a circularsigned foot, wood stand.Box H: 1 1/2 L: 2 1/2 in.provenance:Private Collection, Michigan For asimilar example see; Chinese IvorySculpture; Cox, page 66$500-800

258Two Chinese elephant ivory boxesand ladlemostly qing dynastyComprised of a tall cylindrical box,the cover carved to show two Fu-lions, a small ivory box, togetherwith a unusual convex paddle formladle, incised to show fourcharacters.Ladle L: 5 1/2 in.provenance:Private Collection, Michigan$500-800


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258APair of Chinese elephantivory figures19th centuryWell reticulated female standingfigures, gasping offerings worked toshow flowing robes and delicatefeatures, over wood stands.Ivory H: 11 in.$1,500-2,000

259Unusual Chinese elephant ivoryabacus pendant18th centuryOf tall rectangular form, pieced Fu-lions surmounting a panel carved inhigh-relief to show a mountainlandscape and abacus board verso.H: 2 inprovenance:Private Collection, Michigan Oldgallery label$300-500

260Four elephant ivory carved panels19th centuryOf long convex form, well carved toshow the four friends oversimulated bamboo, small frogsworked to the underside recess.L: 4 3/ 4 in.provenance:Private Collection, Michigan$800-1,200

261Large Chinese nine or twelve ballelephant ivory games ball on standcanton, late 19th centuryThe lattice and dragon carved ball issupported by a pedestal stand overcircular base.Total H: 14 in.provenance:Private Collection, North Carolina$2,000-3,000

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262Chinese elephant ivory games ballon standcanton, late 19th centuryThe seven or nine ball sphere isworked to show dragon and foliatescrolls, over a carved pillar standraised on a circular base.H: 9 1/2 in.$800-1,000

263Chinese elephant ivory ovalpendantqing dynastyOf oval form, worked in mediumrelief to show two coiled dragonsissuing scrolling cloud pieced ends,boxed.L: 2 1/2 in.provenance:Private East Coast Collection$400-600

264Chinese elephant ivory model andgames ball on standThe carved model worked to show afisherman and egret over woodstand, together with a seven or nineball on stand.Ball H: 6 1/2 inprovenance:Private Collection, New Jersey$400-600

265Eight assembled Chinese andJapanese elephant ivory nesukeand modelsComprised of a Budai figure, snuffbottle, and figural netsuke.$500-800

266Chinese elephant ivory vasecanton, late 19th centuryOf tapering cylindrical form, foliategarlands to body over a wood stand.H: 6 in.$300-500

267Four Chinese elephant ivorymusicianslate qing dynastyAll modeled seated, female form,over wood bases.Total H: 5 1/4 in$500-800

268Elephant ivory model of the zodiacearly 20th centuryWell carved to show a recumbentelephant surmounted by variousanimals of the zodiac, over a woodstand.Total H: 4 L: 4 1/2 in.$500-800

269Large Chinese elephant ivorymaiden figurelate qing dynastyTypical slightly convex form, carvedto show flowing robe, handsclasping a lantern, over a woodbase.Ivory H: 12 in.$800-1,200

269AChinese elephant ivory andpolychrome decorated wrist restearly 20th centuryOf typical convex form, well carvedinterior to show various horsemenand pine trees, color highlights, plainverso.L: 8 in.$1,500-2,000

270Very fine Chinese elephant ivoryvase18/19th centuryOf slender Hu form, everted mouthover Roman-key band, mask handlesto shoulder supporting free hangingrings, archaic bands and recessedpanels worked to body, overassociated wood base.Vase H: 4 1/2 in.provenance:Private Collection, Michigan$800-

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