ANTIQUE PORCELAINS BRONZES, JADES ENAMELS. Etc.
Auction
BAKON M. VON BRANDT
HIS IMPERIAL GERMAN MAJESTY'S AMBASSADOR AT PEKIN, CHINA
THE AMERICAN ART GALLERIES MADISON SQUARE SOUTH NEW YORK
CATALOGUE
OF
ANTIQUE CHINESE PORCELAINS
BRONZES, JADES, ENAMELS, LACQUERS, CURIOS, THIBETAN AND MONGOLIAN IDOLS AND BOOKS, ETC.
THE COLLECTION OP HIS EXCELLENCY
Baeon M. YOE" BEA]^DT
HIS IMPERIAL GERMAN MAJESTY'S AMBASSADOR AT PEKIN, CHINA
TO BE SOLD BY ABSOLUTE AUCTION
ON Tuesday, February 21st, and Three Following Days
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BEGINNING PROMPTLY AT 3 O'CLOCK P.M. EACH DAY AT THE
AMEEIOAI^ AET GALLERIES
6 BAST 23d STREET, MADISON SQUARE SOUTH
WHERE THE COLLECTION IS NOW ON EXHIBITION
Thomas E. Kirby, Auctioneer The American Art Association, Managers
NEW YORK
1893
CONDITIONS OF SALE.
1. The highest Bidder to be the Buyer, and if any dispute arise between two or more Bidders, the Lot so in dispute shall be immediately put up again and re-sold.
2. The Purchasers to give their names and addresses, and to pay down a cash deposit, or the whole of the Purchase- money, if required, in default -of which the Lot or Lots so purchased to be immediately put up again and re-sold.
3. The Lots to be taken away at the Buyer's Expense and Risk upon the conclusion of the Sale, and the remainder of the Purchase- money to be absolutely paid, or otherwise set- tled for to the satisfaction of the Auctioneer, on or before delivery; in default of which the undersigned will not hold themselves responsible if the Lots be lost, stolen, damaged, or destroyed, but they will be left at the sole risk of the Purchaser.
4. The sale of any Article is not to he set aside on account of any error in the description, or imperfection. All arti- cles are exposed for Public Exhibition one or more days, and are sold just as they are without recourse.
5. To prevent inaccuracy in delivery and inconvenience in the settlement of the Purchases, no Lot can, on any ac- count, be removed during the Sale.
6. Upon failure to comply with the above conditions, the money deposited in part payment shall be forfeited ; all Lots uncleared within three days from conclusion of Sale shall be re-sold by public or private Sale, without further notice, and the deficiency (if any) attending such re- sale shall be made good by the defaulter at this Sale, together with all charges attending the same. This Condition is without prejudice to the right of the Auctioneer to enforce the contract made at this Sale, without such re-sale, if he thinks fit.
THOS. E. KIRBY, Auctioneer.
THE AMERICAJST ART ASSOCIATION, Managers.
OATALOGITJE.
FIRST AFTERNOON'S SALE, TUESDAY, FEBEUAEY 31st.
BEGINNING PROMPTLY AT 3 O'CLOCK.
AT THE AMERICAN ART GALLERIES.
ANTIQUE CHINESE PORCELAINS, DECORATED IN COLORS.
1 Small Bowl. Outer surface of turquoise glaze, with decora-
tion in dark blue and gold, pieced design filled in with translucent glaze, producing rice-grains effect. Chi en-lung.
2 liarge Bowl. Semi-eggshell, Chinese hunting scene, in bright
enamels. Kanghi.
3 Bowl. Engraved white ground, with Chinese female figures in
bright enamels. Kea-king.
4 Bowl. Branches of flowers and fruits, in red, green, and yellow
enamels ; iridescent lustre. Kang-hi.
5 Small Bowl. Flowers, dragon, and other designs in bright
colors and gold. Kang-hi.
6 Saucer. Lotus design, delicate pink Tglaze, with dragon and
show mark in gold. Chien-lung.
7 Bowl. Hexagonal shape, engraved wave ground, with dragons in
coral red and go'd ; pink, green, and yellow enamels ; turquoise- blue interior. Kea-king seal mark.
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8 Bowl. On outer surface light brown metallic glaze, with dragon
crests and festoon of flowers in red, green, and yellow enamels ; interior of green glaze, with decoration in black. Ta-ming.
9 Pair Bow1ib$. Branches of pomegranates in bright enamels,
with pieced designs filled in with translucent glaze. Chien-lung seal mark.
10 Small Bowl. Lemon yellow glaze, with dragons, clouds, and
water in coral red and while. Yung-cheng. (Repaired.)
11 Bowl. Landscape and water scene, in bright enamels; interior
decoration in coral red. Seal mark, Kea-king.
12 Small Bowl. Engraved creamy ground, with dragons in coral
red. Chien-lung seal mark.
13 Tliree Wine Cups. Lotus design, enamel decoration. Chien-
lung.
14 Porcelain Stand* Engraved lavender glaze, with enamelled
floral designs ; landscape views in circular medallions. Chien- lung.
15 Porcelain Stand. Enamelled decoration.
16 Plate. Flowers and blossoms, in fine enamels on outer surface,
semi-eggshell texture. Yung-cheng.
17 Bisli. Side handles. Vase of flowers, butterflies, and pomegra-
nates in bright enamels and gold. Chien-lung.
1 8 Stand. Floral arabesques and inscriptions in various enamels and
gold. Chien-lung.
19 Tray. Hexagonal shape ; rich brown crackle texture, with drag-
ons, fungi, and clouds in dark blue. Kang-hi.
20 Large Bowl. Flowers, birds, and rocks in green, red, and
purple enamels. Ching-hwa. (Defective.) 31 liarge Bowl. Floral decoration in rich colors. Kang-hi.
21si Bowl. Palms, chickens, and other designs in green, blue, and red enamels. Kea-king seal mark.
'22 Plate. Semi-eggshell. Phoenix birds and flowers in finely com- bined enamels.
23 Brush Vase. Cylindrical shape. Equestrian and other figures in various enamels. Kang-hi. (Defective.)
24: Vase. Tall cylindrical shape ; kylin, phoenix, and garden scene in bright enamels. Height, 10 inches. Ming.
25 Vase. Bottle shape; kylins in coral-red and yellow enamels. Height, 9 inches ; diameter, 4 inches. Kang-hi.
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26 Wine Ewer. Dragon and floral designs in red, blue, and green enamels. Ta-ming. (Repaired.)
Pair Plates. Decorated with seated figures of Chinese philoso- phers ; engraved borders. Diameter, 9 inches. Kang-hi. 3§ Plate. Semi-eggshell. Decorated with seated female figure, or- naments and other design in fine colors. Diameter, 10^ inches. Kang-hi.
259 liarge Plate. Imperial yellow glaze, with show marks and emblems in coral red. Diameter, 11 inches. Kang-hi.
30 Four Plates. Deep shape. Decorated with symbols and show
mark in deep blue beneath glaze, and pink enamel over the glaze. Diameter, 8 inches. Seal mark, Chien-lung.
31 liarge Circular Disli. Deep shape. Landscape, figures,
flowers, arabesques, and other designs in fine enamels ; greens predominating. Diameter, 15 inches. Ta-ming. 33 liarge Jar. Globular shape, decorated with fishes, water plants, and other designs in bright colors. Height, 14 inches ; diameter, 15 inches. Ta-ming. Has teak-wood stand and cover. (Repaired.)
33 Jar. Ovoid shape, decorated with birds, flowers, magnolia-tree
in blossom, and insects in beautifully combined colors. Height, 14 inches ; diameter, 9 inches. Kang-hi.
34 Pair Eggshell Plates. Blue and pink enamel borders ;
branches of flowers in blossom in gold. " Four Seasons." Diam- eter, 8 inches. Yung-cheng.
35 Pair Plates. With deep rims, decorated with figures, flowers,
and other designs in brilliant colors. Old Imari. Diameter, 8^ inches.
36 Vase. Cylindrical shape, engraved blue ground with symbolical
ornaments in relief and finely decorated with various enamels. Height, 13 inches ; diameter, 7 inches. Chien-lung. Has carved teak- wood stand.
37 liarge Plate. Flowers, birds, and other designs in bright
enamel. Diameter, 14 inches. Kang-hi.
38 Porcelain Rooster. Life size. Chien-lung.
39 Parrot. Porcelain, green, yellow, and purple glaze. Kang-hi.
Height, 8^ inches.
40 Parrot. Similar to the above. Height, 7 inches.
41 luceiise Burner, Form of Bird. In variegated or marble- ized glaze. Kang-hi. Height, 5 inches.
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4ti Bird. Perched on a rock. Porcelain, turquoise, and glaze. On flambe carved stand. Height, 8 inches. Kang-hi.
43 Wall Vase. Form of man holding small vase. (Mended.)
44 Disli in Form of I>uck. Gray glaze. Ta-ming. Carved
teak-wood stand.
45 I>uck. Faience, decorated in naturahstic colors. Ta-ming.
Carved teak stand. Height, 7 inches.
46 liarge Rooster. In red Chinese pottery, covered with red
and brown glaze. Chien-lung. Height, 16^ inches.
47 Figure. Carrying small vase ; decorated robes, with sleeves and
borders. (Head mended.)
48 liarge Plate. Finely painted decoration, birds, flowers, and
symbols in finely combined enamels. Diameter, 14 inches. Kang-hi.
49 Plate. Semi-eggshell. Finely painted decoration, basket of
flowers, diaper and other designs. Diameter, 10^ inches. Kang-hi.
50 Vase. Cylindrical shape. Ornamented with bold dragon, water
scene, and rocks ; carved in low relief and enamelled in deep blue and copper red. Height, 17^ inches ; diameter, 7 inches. Kang-hi. (Slight defect.)
51 Plate, Richly decorated with floral crest and other designs in
deep blue, red, and gold. Diameter, 10 inches. Old Japanese.
52 Plate. Decoration, flowers, emblems, and other designs in deep
blue, red, and gold. Diameter, 11 inches.
53 Jar. Ovoid shape. Decoration of Chinese historical scene in
brilliant enamels. Height, 11 inches. Diameter, 9 inches. Ming.
54 Large Vase. Cylindrical shape. Engraved ornamentation of
dragons, clouds, and other designs in hleu de Nankin on a ground color rouge de cuivre / in eight circular medallions are painted figures of Chinese priests, philosopher, and deities. Height, 18 inches ; diameter, 6^^ inches. Kang-hi.
55 Plate. Ruby-red glaze. Imperial dragons in emerald green.
Diameter, 8| inches. Kang-hi.
56 Liarge Plate. Decorated with figures, foliage, and flowers.
Diameter, 14 inches. Kang-hi. (Repaired.)
57 Clio w- Clio w ]>isli. Decorated with various fishes and water
plants in bright colors. Diameter, 9 inches. Ta-ming.
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58 liargc Plate. Decorated with various fishes, water scene, etc.,
in deep blue and copper red. Diameter, 13^ inches. Kang-hi.
59 Ijarge Plate, Decorated with boldly-drawn dragon in green,
yellow, and purple enamel. Diameter, 13^ inches. Kang-hi.
60 Jar, Ovoid shape. Decorated with Chinese garden and festive
scene, flowers, and other designs in brilliant enamels. Height, 13 inches ; diameter, 9 inches. Ming.
61 Jar. Ovoid shape. Decorated with interior, garden, and festive
scene in bright colors. Height, 12 inches ; diameter, 9 inches. Ming.
62 Jar. Ovoid shape. Decorated with Chinese historical scene,
flowers, and other designs in deep blue, red, green, and other enamels. Height, including cover, 15 inches. Diameter, 9 inches. Ming.
63 liarge I>isli. Circular shape. Finely decorated with arabesques,
flowers, and other designs in fine colors and gold, after old Japan- ese. Diameter, 14 inches. Kang-hi.
64 Plate. Decoration, figures, historical scene, floral borders, etc.,
in very fine enamels. Diameter, 13 inches. Ta-ming.
65 Dlsli. Circular shape. Decoration, birds, flowers, and rocks in
deep red, blue, and green. Diameter, 13 inches. Ta-ming.
66 liarge Plate. Beautifully painted decoration, female figures,
mythological beast, etc., in choice colors. Diameter, 14 inches. Kang-hi.
67 Vase. Cyhndrical shape, bulging" at shoulder. Rich powder blue
glaze; decorated with birds, flowers, and magnolia-tree in blossom, in gold applied over the glaze ; rim at neck of enamel. Height, 20 inches ; diameter, 8 inches. Chien-lung . Seal mark.
68 Vase, Flat bottle shape, with handles at neck. Decorated with
vine and emblematical designs in coral red and deep blue. Height, 23 inches ; diameter, 11 inches. Chien-lung. (Repaired.)
69 Vase, Globular bottle shape. Decoration, flowers and vines in .
red, green, yellow, and purple. Height, 9 inches ; diameter, 7 inches. Kang-hi.
70 liarg^e Jar. Globular shape. Decorated with fishes and water
plants in yellow, blue, and jade green. Height, 14 inches ; diam- eter, 15 inches. Ta-ming. Has carved teak-wood stand and cover.
71 Jar. Ovoid form. Decorated with phoenix, kylin, and floral
design in fine colors. Height, 14 inches ; diameter, 9 inches. Kang-hi.
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Jar. Ovoid shape. Decorated with figures, garden scene, and other designs in finely combined colors. Height, 14 inches ; diameter, 9 inches. Kang-hi.
73 I^air Jars. Ovoid shape. Decorated with bold designs of
fiowers, vines, and figures in rich enamels. Height, 13 inches ; diameter, 8 inches. Ta-ming.
74 Beaker. Decoration of mythological beast and other designs.
Height, 18 inches ; diameter, 9 inches. Kang-hi. (Repaired at flange.)
75 Beaker. Decorated with flowers and birds in fine colors.
Height, 18 inches ; diameter, 9 inches. Kang-hi. (Repaired.)
76 Vase. Beaker shape. Birds, flowers, magnolia-tree, etc., in
bright enamels. Height, 18 inches ; diameter, 9 inches. Kang-hi.
77 Vase. Cylindrical shape. Decorated with Chinese figures, gar-
den scene, floral, and other designs, in fine colors. Height, 18 inches ; diameter, 7 inches. Kang-hi. (Repaired.)
78 liarg'e Vase. Cylindrical shape, bulging at shoulder. Sang-de-
bCBuf glaze, with decoration of floating temple and figures, in green and brown enamels. Height, 20^ inches ; diameter, 10 inches. Ta-ming. (Repaired at foot.)
79 Jar. Ovoid form. Decorated with Chinese historical scene,
foliage, and other designs, in brilliant enamels. Height, 13 inches ; diameter, 9 inches. Kang-hi.
80 Vase. Cylindrical shape. Decorated with Chinese characters in
various colors, of enamel. Height, 18 inches ; diameter, 8 inches. Kang-hi.
HI Vase. Ovoid shape, with spreading base and tall, slender neck. Turquoise glaze, with floral and vine design, in black and white ; dragon handles. Height, 16 inches ; diameter, 6 inches. Ming. (Repaired.)
82 Vase. Bottle shape, with flaring neck. Decorated with birds,
flowers, and vine designs, in bright enamels. Height, 16 inches ; diameter, 10 inches. Yung-cheng.
83 Vase. Beaker shape. Birds, flowers, and insects, in fine colors.
Height, 17J inches ; diameter, 9 inches. Early Chien-lung. (Slight defect at neck.)
84 liarge Pilgrim Bottle. Flowers and lizard medallions, in
soft red and blue enamels ; neck and handles of cloisonne enamel. Height, 17 inches ; diameter, 14 inches. Kang-hi.
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85 Pair JTars^ witli covers. Very fine decoration, branches of
fruits, in natural color enamels. Height, 14 inches ; diameter, 9 inches. Ta-ming.
86 I^arge JTar. Decorated with fabulous animals, pine-tree, and
other designs in bright enamels. Height, 16 inches ; diameter, 9 inches. Kang-hi.
87 Rice Jar. Celadon glaze, decorated with figures of demons in
bleu de iVa?2A;mand rouge de cuivre. Height, 6 inches ; diameter, 7J inches. Chien-lung.
88 Plaque. Decorated with Chinese historical scene in bleu de
Nankin and rouge de cuivre on light celadon ground. Diameter, 13 inches. Kang-hi.
89 JTar. Decorated with floral and vine designs in bright enamels.
Height, 10 inches ; diameter, 7 inches. Ta-ming. (Kepaired at neck.)
90 Vase. Beaker shape ; engraved and enamel decoration, flowers,
birds, lizards, and fungi. Height, 16i inches ; diameter, 8 inches. Kang-hi period.
91 Vase. Beaker shape ; engraved and enamelled decoration, land-
scape mountain scenery, lizard and vine designs, in bleu de Nan- kin and rouge de cuivre. Height, 16J inches ; diameter, 8 inches. Kang-hi period. •
93 Iiarg:e Jar. Ovoid shape, finely decorated with flowers, em- blems, and other designs in richly combined colors. Height, 16 inches ; diameter, 9 inches. Kang-hi period.
93 Large Jar. Decorated with various ornaments, flowers, and
other designs in fine enamels. Kang-hi. (Damaged.)
94 Jar. Ovoid shape ; very fine decoration of birds, flowers, and but-
terflies, finely painted. Height, 16 inches ; diameter, 9 inches. Kang-hi period. (Slight defect at neck.)
95 Vase. Cylindrical ; landscape and mountain scenery in bleu de
Nankin and rouge de cuivre^ finely painted. Height, 14 inches ; diameter, 7J inches. Kang-hi period.
96 Vase. Beaker shape ; engraved ground, with figures of Chinese
children playing with crabs, in bleu de Nankin and rouge de cuivre. Height, 17 inches ; diameter, 9 inches. Kang-hi period. (Slight defect at neck.)
97 Vase. Ovoid shape, with flaring neck chrysanthemums in bloom in red and white reserve on deep blue ground. Height, 10| inches ; diameter, 6 inches. Chien-lung.
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98 P'air Vases, Bamboo design ; yellow glaze, with bamboo and
plum-tree in blossom, and chrysanthemums carved in relief and enamelled. Height, 11 inches ; diameter, 5 inches.
99 Vase. Ovoid, with straight neck, decorated with flowers and
birds in red, blue, and green enamels. Height, 8| inches ; diam- eter, 4| inches. Chien-lung.
100 Jar. Ovoid, decorated with bold figures of kylins in bright
enamels. Height, 16 inches ; diameter, 9 inches. (Damaged.) Kang-hi. 1672-1722.
101 liarge I>lsli. Circular shape, decorated with phoenix, kylin,
trees, arabesques, and other designs in bright red, yellow, and green enamels. Diameter, 13 inches. Ming.
102 liarge Vase, Beakerjshape, powdered blue glaze, with deco-
ration in gold applied over the glaze. Height, 29 inches ; diam- eter, 9 inches. Kang-hi. (Repaired at neck with enamel.)
103 Jar, Decorated with figures, interior view, and garden scene in
bright enamels. Height, 10^ inches ; diameter, 7J inches. Kang-hi.
104 Tall Cylindric Vase, With spreading top. Floral decora-
tion, with birds on red lattice pattern on white ground. Height, 17 inches ; diameter, 7f inches. Kang-hi. (Mended.)
105 Tall Vase. Cylindric shape, with spreading base and top;
rich medallion figure decoration in careful pencilling over glaze, outlined with black and gold on vermiculated gilt ground. Height, 17 inches ; diameter, 8^^ inches. Yung-cheng.
106 Four Bowls. Yellow glaze, with green dragon design and
borders, etc. Yung-cheng. Height, 2i inches ; diameter, 4 inches.
107 Jar. Floral designs and sacred birds, in various enamels on
white ground. Height, with cover, 16 inches ; diameter, 10 inches. Kang-hi.
108 Large Vase. Cylindrical shape, with incised and raised
dragon, waves, and clouds in turquoise and yellow glaze on dark purple ground ; neck mounted with bronze enamel, and Dog Foo heads ; enam^el cover to match ; and gilt bronze stand. Height, with stand, 23i inches ; diameter, 10 inches. Ming.
109 Jar. With landscape and figure decoration, in five colors.
Height, 10^ inches ; diameter, 9 inches. Kang-hi.
110 Jar. Medallions with fish mo^^i/, in five color glazes. Height,
11^ inches ; diameter, 9 inches. Kang-hi.
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111 Jar witli Cover, Landscape and figure design in various enamels. Height, with cover, IS^ inches ; diameter, 10 inches. Kang-hi.
11*2 Another fslmilar. Without cover.
113 Jar, Decorated medallions with fish, foliage, etc., in various
enamels. Height, 11 inches ; diameter, 9 inches. Kang-hi.
114 Jar. Floral design, with birds on feather-diapered ground;
Cloisonne enamel cover to match. Height, 10 inches ; diameter, 9 inches. Kang-hi.
115 Jar. Decorated with conventional dragons and arabesque
borders, in various glazes on white ground. Height, 11 inches ; diameter, 9 inches. Kang-hi. (Slightly cracked.) 117 Jar. Decorated with floral medallions and borders in five colors. Height, 11 inches ; diameter, 9 inches. Kang-hi.
SINGLE COLORS.
118 Vase. Low bottle shape. Turquoise glaze; branches of pome-
granates in low relief. Kang-hi. (Repaired.)
119 Vase, Bottle shape, gris-perle crackle glaze. Height, 11 inches;
diameter, 6 inches.
120 Flambe Vase, Straight ovoid shape, with tube handles at
neck. Height, 12 inches ; diameter, 7 inches. Kwang-shiu, 1875.
121 Vase, Bottle shape, tea-color glaze. Height, 14 inches ; diam-
eter, 9i inches. Kwang-shiu, 1875.
122 Incense Jar, Circular shape, with bulging body ; ruby
glaze ; has carved teak-wood cover with jade ornament, and group of teak-wood and fabric stands. Height of all, 17 inches ; diameter, 9 inches.
MISCELLANEOUS PORCELAINS.
123 Shallow Bowl, Indented edge ; very delicate ; arabesque
design in slight relief, with two sacred birds ; cream- white glaze. These bowls are of extreme rarity, and date from the Yuen dynasty (1260-1367). Diameter, 7i inches. With stand.
125 81iallow Bowl, Similar to above. Floral design. Diam- eter, 7i inches. With stand.
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V2fi liarge Bowl. With indented edge, engraved lotus design in delicate tracery, and covered with cream-white glaze. Yuen dynasty (1260-1367). Diameter, 9 inches. With stand.
137 Fui, or Sceptre, Of porcelain, in finely executed open work, with dragons, etc., in low relief, and covered with light yellow glaze. Chien-lung. Length, 20 inches.
1^28 Two Dishes. Shape of doves ; white glaze with black pen- cilled feathers. Height, 6^ inches ; length, 10 inches. Chien- lung.
139 E art lien ware' Storlt. Clair-de-lune glaze. Height, 8 inches.
130 Anotlier similar. Height, 8i inches.
BOCCARO WARE.
131 Boccaro Ware. Water coupe. Form of peach in red lacquer
and gilding. Kang-hi.
133 Small Vase. Boccaro ware, with lizards in relief encircling neck ; colored by age like bronze. Ta-ming.
133 Coupe. Boccaro ware, with enamelled border.
134 Occarlna (Musical Instrument). Boccaro ware in red
lacquer, with black and gold decoration.
135 Decorated Oourd. Arabesque design.
136 Vase. Fungus form in red pottery. Height, 10^ inches.
137 Another similar.
138 Vase. Gray Boccaro, with handles and incised ornamentation.
Height, 10\ inches.
139 Another similar.
140 Brazier. Boccaro ware. Archaic design in relief. Height, 6
inches ; diameter, 7i inches. Sung, 960-1205.
141 Vase. Bottle shape, with lizards and dragons wroughl in relief.
Height, Si inches ; diameter, 5 inches. Ta-ming. 143 Vase. With arabesque handles and borders, surface patinated by age simulating bronze. Ta-ming. Height, 9 inches ; diam- eter, e^inches.
143 Large Hang'ing- Flower Holder. In form of peach,
with stems and foliage, etc. Ta-ming.
144 Small Teapot. With brown patinated surface, simulating
bronze.
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145 Small Coupe. Formed by monkey holding a peach ; carved
teak stand. Kang-hi.
146 I^arge Teapot, Boccaro ware in imitation of bronze.
147 Small Vase. Ovoid shape, landscape decoration, patinated
surface in bronze effect. Ta-ming.
ANTIQUE CHINESE PORCELAINS, BLUE AND WHITE.
148 Small I>isli. Circular shape, decorated in deep blue.
149 Small Plate. Decorated with show mark, fern, and Thibetan,
inscription in fine blue. Yung-cheng.
150 Plate. Decorated with figures, garden scene, pine and plum
tree in fine blue. Diameter, 7 inches. Chien-lung.
151 Plate. Scalloped edge, semi-eggshell ; decoration of chrysan-
themum flowers, butterflies, rocks, and other designs in two shades of blue. Diameter, lOi inches. Kang-hi. 151:4 Two Plates. Decorated with symbolical designs in deep blue. Diameter, 9i inches.
153 Plate. Decoration of bats and inscription in deep blue. Diame-
ter, 8 inches. Ta-ming.
154 Plate. Dragons in dark blue. Diameter, 8^^ inches. Ta-ming.
155 Pair Small Plates. Decorated with floral and vine designs
in blue and gold. Diameter, 6 inches. Ta-ming.
156 Pair Small Plates. Decorated with branches of fruit in
fine blue. Diameter, 6 inches. Kang-hi.
157 Four Plates. Deep shape, finely decorated with figures and
foliage in fine blue, semi-eggshell texture. Diameter, 7 inches. Chien-lung seal mark.
158 Plate. Semi-eggshell. Floral designs in dark blue. Diameter, 7
inches, Chien-lung.
159 Small Plate. Floral designs and symbols in dark blue.
Chien-lung seal mark.
160 Plate. Semi-eggshell. Arabesque and fiowers in light and
dark blue. Diameter, 8 inches. Yung-cheng.
162 Small Plate. Octagonal shape, landscape centre and floral border in deep blue. Ta-ming.
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163 Pair Plates. Decorated with landscape, flowers, and other
designs in fine bkie ; gilt edge. Diameter, 9 inches. Kang-hi.
164 Plate. Profusely decorated with phoenix birds on outer and
inner surface in deep blue. Diameter, 8 inches. Kang-hi.
165 Plate. Floral designs in deep blue, semi-eggshell texture. Di-
ameter, 7i inches. Chien-lung.
166 Plate. Decorated in deep blue ; fungi and other designs ; en-
graved centre medallion. Diameter, 7i inches. Chien-lung.
167 Pair liarge Bowls. Bold floral and vine designs in rich
blue. Kang-hi.
168 Pair Small Bowls. Lily designs in dark blue. Kang-hi.
169 Pair Bowls. Floral, vine, and water, in dark blue. Ta-ming.
170 Pair Bowls. Lilies, arabesques, and archaic designs in dark
blue. Kea-king.
171 Tliree Bowls, Heavy quality, Persian floral designs. Chien-
lung.
172 Pair Small Bowls. Semi-eggshell. Horses and willow-
trees in two shades of blue. Yung-cheng.
173 Pair liarge Bowls. Semi-eggshell, clear creamy texture,
ceremonial scenes, landscape and other designs, in finest blue. Kang-hi.
174 Pair liarge Bowls. Phoenix, dragons, and flowers in deep
blue. Kang-hi.
175 Pair Small Bowls. Hanging lanterns and festoons in two
shades of blue.
176 Xliree Liarge Bowls. Floral designs in deep blue and fig-
ures of boys in white reserve. Kang-hi.
177 Pair Covered Bowls. "Rice grains," arabesques, and
medallions in deep blue; pieced designs in translucent enamels. Chien-lung.
178 Pair L<arge Bowls. Dragon, phoenix bird, and characters
on interior surface ; medallion and other designs on outer sur- face ; all in deep blue. Ta-ming.
179 liarge Bowl. Blue decoration, with floral design arranged to
represent characters of longevity, etc. Ching-hwa. Diameter, 8 inches.
180 Sliallow Bowl. Blue decoration. Dog Foo and floral de-
sign. Ta-ming. Diameter, 6 inches.
181 Small Bowl. Blue decoration, in arabesque design. Yung-
cheng. Diameter, 6 inches.
ANTIQUE CHINESE PORCELAINS.
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1S2 Bowl. Blue decoration, representing interior and garden scene, with figures. Ming. Diameter, 6i inches.
183 Tliree Saucers. Blue decoration, in delicate arabesque de-
sign. Taou-kwang. Diameter, 5^ inches.
184 Two Saucers. Blue decoration, landscape, figures, and bird
design, with border at edge in deeper blue. Ta-ming.
185 Two Saucers. Peony design, in deep cobalt blue. Ta-ming.
186 Two Saucers. Decorated in blue ; conventionalized lotus
flower in arabesque form . Kang-hi .
187 Three Saucers. Scolloped edge, with indented border in
blue, floral decoration. Kang-hi.
188 Jar. Globular shape. Fine quality leaf and vine design in deep
blue. Kang-hi period. Height, 7^ inches ; diameter, 9 inches.
189 Covered Jar* Ovoid shape, lattice pattern ground, with fig-
ures of the 8 geniuses, in medallions, in deep blue. Height, 17i inches ; diameter, 9 inches. Kang-hi period.
190 Vase. Beaker shape. Kylins, palms, and other designs in fine
quality of blue. Height, 18 inches ; diameter, 7| inches.
191 Vase. Beaker shape, fine quality, decorated with various fishes
and seaweed in deep blue. Height, 18^ inches ; diameter, 9 inches. Kang-hi period .
SECOND AFTERNOON'S SALE, WEDNESDAY, EEBEITARY 22d.
BEGINNING PROMPTLY AT 3 o'CLOCK.
AT THE AMERICAN ART GALLERIES.
ANTIQUE CHINESE PORCELAINS, BLUE AND WHITE.
192 Pair Bowls. Flowers and arabesques in dark blue. Soft
paste and crackle glaze. Ta-ming.
193 Pair Bowls. Figures of the eight geniuses, in dark blue.
Tao-kwang.
194 Pair Bowls. Dragons, fungi, and inscriptions in two shades
of blue. Chien-lung.
195 Pair Bowls. Low shape kylins, and sprays of flowers in
deep blue. Ta-ming.
196 Pair Bowls. Floral and scroll designs in two shades of blue.
Kang-hi.
197 Pair Large Bowls. Floral designs in deep blue. Yung-
cheng.
198 Four Trays. Circular shape on low foot. Floral and vine
designs and show mark in dark blue, and on outer surface landscape and water scenes, also in dark blue. Diameter, 11 inches, Chien-lung.
199 Plate. Interior view, figures, floral and other designs in two
shades of blue. Diameter, 10^ inches. Ta-ming.
200 Five Saucers. Vases of flowers, diaper and other designs
in two shades of blue. Kang-hi.
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201 Two Plates* Deep shape. Pine-tree, bamboo, and flowers in
dark blue. Diameter, 8 inches. Ta-ming.
202 Three Saucers. Semi-eggshell. Lotus design ; floral dec-
oration in very fine blue. Kang-hi.
203 Plate, Floral and vine designs in dark blue. Chien-lung. 204: Plate. Scalloped edge, crackle beneath glaze. European coat
of arms and border in deep blue. Kang-hi.
205 Four Plates. Semi-eggshell. Landscape, garden scene, fig- ures, etc., in finest blue. Diameter, 10^ inches. Kang-hi.
^06 Two Plates. Deep shape. Flowers, fruits, and emblems in rich blue. Diameter, 10 inches. Kang-hi.
i07 Two Hawthorn'' Plates. Branches and detached blossoms in white reserve ; ground color of finest cobalt blue. Diameter, 8| inches. Ta-ming.
208 Bowl. Floral crest in fine blue ; clear quality of porcelain.
Yung-cheng.
209 Small Plate. " Hawthorn " decoration in pale blue. Yung-
cheng.
210 Two Fruit Trays. Interior and garden scene in fine cobalt
blue. Ta-ming.
211 Two Saucers. Landscape and water views in finest bleu de
JVanMn ; gilt edges. Kang-hi.
212 Two Small ^'Hawthorn" Plates. Semi-eggshell
quality. " Hawthorn " blossoms in white reserve. Kang-hi.
213 Two Plates. Symbols and Thibetan characters in dark blue.
Yung-cheng.
214 Bowl. Semi-eggshell. Floral designs in pale and dark blue.
Choice specimen. Chien-lung.
215 Pair Vases. Bottle shape. Landscape, willow-tree, and water
view in dark blue. Height, 10 inches ; diameter, 5 inches. Kang-hi.
216 Covered € up. Vine and flowers in deep blue. Ta-ming.
217 Tea-pot. Lotus design. Decoration in two shades of blue.
Taou-kwang.
218 Tray. Boat shape. Flowers and symbols in dark blue. Chien-
lung.
219 Plate. Floral designs in dark blue. Diameter, 7 inches. Kang-
hi.
220 Two Small Plates. Branches of fruit in dark blue.
Kang-hi.
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aai Two liarge Bowls. Sprays of flowers in dark blue. Diameter, 10^ inches. Chien-lung.
Two Dislicis. Circular shape. Flowers and Thibetan characters in fine blue. Diameter, 11 inches. Yung-cheng.
2'^3 Two Plates. Lotus design. Dragon and fishes, etc., in deep blue. Diameter, 8^ inches. Kang-hi.
iJ24 Two Small Plates. Octagonshape. Floral designs in dark blue. Kang-hi.
ti'Z^ Vase. With handles. Blue decoration, arabesque borders with symbolical devices. Height, llf inches ; diameter, 8 inches. Yung-cheng.
Vase, Ovoid shape. Conventionalized lily and arabesque decoration in deep cobalt blue, with Arabian characters in leaf- shape medallions ; palm-leaf border surrounding neck. Height, 12 inches; diameter, 9 inches. Yung-cheng.
fi''27 Fisli Bowl. Blue decoration in arabesque design, exterior and interior. Height, 9 inches; diameter, 11 inches. Chien-lung. Jar. Medallions with flowers and birds in deep cobalt blue. Height, inches ; diameter, 9 inches. Kang-hi.
^2^19 Large Vase. Melon shape, with receding neck, bronze at- tached handles. Blue floral and arabesque decoration, with fretted border at shoulder, base, and rim. Height, 27 inches ; diameter, 15 inches. Chien-lung.
230 Vase. Melon shape, with long, (^lender neck. Blue decoration in conventionalized dragon and tapering scroll design. Ming. Height, 24i inches ; diameter at base, 11 inches.
331 Pilgrim Bottle. Floral design, with birds, in blue on light celadon ground. Height, with rich carved teak stand, 14^ inches ; diameter, 10 inches. Chien-lung.
3352 Pilgrim Bottle. Blue, conventionalized floral design. Height, 12 inches ; diameter, 10 inches. Chien-lung.
233 Taper liamp. Decorated in blue. Height, 5^ inches. Chien-
lung.
234 Two liarge Jars. Conventional floral and symbolical
decoration in blue. Height, 13^ inches. Diameter, 10 inches. Kang-hi. Have wooden covers.
23 5 Two Vases. For cut flowers. Floral and dragon design, in fine blue. Height, 12 inches ; diameter, 6| inches. Taou-kwang.
236 Water Bottle. Blue conventional floral design. Height, 8 inches ; diameter, 3| inches. Chien-lung.
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'^37 Water Jug, with Cover. Floral design, with borders in blue. Height, 11 inches ; diameter, 6§ inches. Taou-kwang. (Mended handle.)
238 Two Bowls. Indented rim, flve-claw dragon and sacred
bird in medallions, in blue. Height, 3^ inches ; diameter, 6^
inches. Yung-cheng. Carved stand. ii39 Plaq[ue. Blue decoration, representing two sacred birds,
rocks, and floral branches with flying insects. Diameter, 13^
inches. Kang-hi.
24:0 Two I<arge Plaques, Deep shape, arabesque centre, border with eight symbolical devices, and under-side of floral designs. Diameter, 18 inches. Yung-cheng.
ti41 liarge Plaque, Deep shape, blue decoration, centre repre- senting flve-clawed dragon holding circular device Show, and surrounded with dragon border, etc., in deep cobalt blue. Diameter, 18 inches. Yung-cheng.
24li Plaque. Lotus blossoms in conventionalized design. The reverse, with symbolical designs. Diameter, 16 inches. Yung-cheng.
843 Plaque. Deep phape. Decoration formed by parallel bor- ders in archaic character, in two shades of blue on white ground. Kang-hi. Diameter, 15^ inches.
244 Jar. Blue decoration representing various shaped vases, tilled
with flowers, ferns, etc. Height, 10 inches ; diameter, 8 inches. Ta-ming.
245 JTar. Blue decoration, lotus design with birds, etc. Height, 11
inches; diameter, 8^ inches. Kang-hi.
246 Plaque. Landscape decoration with fabulous animal in deep
cobalt blue. Diameter, 14 inches. Ta-ming.
247 Two Plaques. Deep shape, hawthorn blossoms in white
reserve, symbolical device mark in blue. Kang-hi. Diameter, 13i inches. Yung-cheng.
248 Plaque. Decorated in blue; fish motif in deep and lighter
tones. Kang-hi. Diameter, 14 inches.
249 Plaque. Deep shape, grapevine centre, arabesque and con-
ventional waved borders. Diameter, 15 inches. Chien-lung.
250 Plaque. Deep shape. Arabesque and floral design in blue
and white. Scalloped edge. Diameter, 15 inches. Chien-lung,
251 Plaque. Deep shape. Scalloped edge. Floral border in
Persian character, with diapered ground centres in blue and white. Diameter, 14 inches. Yung-cheng.
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iJ53 liarge Plaque. Shallow shape. Magnolia and peony flowers, with birds in blue on very light celadon ground, rich border with flying storks and conventionalized clouds. Diameter, 18^ inches. Yung-cheng.
253 Plaque. Leaf -shaped medallions and floral field. Diameter, 14 inches. Symbolical mark. Kang-hi.
*^54 Cringer Jar. Conventional flower in set design alternating with Chinese characters, in blue on white ground. Height, with wood cover, 9 inches ; diameter, 7^ inches. Kang-hi.
355 Vase. Baluster shape. Decorated in deep blue, representing the eight legendary immortals ; the principal one is standing on a stork. Chinese characters, etc. Kang-hi. Height, 16i inches ; diameter, 8 inches. (Mended at neck.)
256 Fruit Dish. Decorated in blue with a five-claw dragon rising
from water, border pattern, etc. Height, 7^ inches; diameter, 9 inches. Signed Chien-lang.
257 Jar. With cover, blue decoration, conventionized lily, includ-
ing the circular mark *'8how" ; bronze handles. Height, 6| inches ; diameter, 8 inches.
258 Pair Vases. Cylindric shape, symbolical decoration with per-
forated circular panels. Height, 11 inches ; diameter, 3^ inches. Chien-lung.
259 Tall Vase. Ovoid shape, symbolical design, with circular.
Show mark, arabesque medallions, and palm-leaf border at the neck. Height, 16 inches ; diameter, 7^ inches. Chien-lung.
260 liarge Covered Bowl. Conventionalized lily and foliage,
with show mark and hawthorn blossom border. Height, 8^ inches ; diameter, 8J inches. Kang-hi.
261 Spill. Blue and white floral design, with engraved borders.
Height, 7i inches ; diameter, 4 inches. Chien-lung.
262 Pair Vases. Bottle shape, with elongated panels, and deco-
rated borders at shoulder and neck. Height, 12 inches ; diam- eter, 5 inches. Chien-lung.
263 Two Sacrificial Cups, witli Saucers. Blue decoration,
stork design. Height, 5J inches ; diameter of saucer, 6 inches, Chien-lung.
264 Hanging "Water Vase. Figure and floral design in blue
and white. Height, 16 inches ; diameter, 10 inches. Chien lung.
265 Figure. Delicate celadon ground, with blue decoration.
Height, 11 inches. Ming.
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266 Vase witli Handles. Arabesque designs arranged in bor-
ders. Height, 13^ inches ; diameter, 9 inches. Yung-cheng.
267 Two Ginger Jars. Conventional flower and leaf motif in
blue and white. Height, with wooden cover, 10 inches ; diam- eter, 8J inches. Ming.
268 liarge Bowl. Arabesque and symbolical design in blue.
Height, 4^ inches ; diameter, 10 inches. Chien -lung,
269 Jardiniere. Five-clawed dragon in deep blue. Height, 5|
inches ; diameter, 8^ inches. Seal mark, Chien-lung.
270 Two liarge Bottles. Floral and arabesque borders, with
palm-leaf neck in deep blue. Height, 14| inches ; diameter, 9 inches. Chia-ching.
271 Pair Large Bowls. Persian floral designs in dark blue.
Kea-king.
272 Pair Covered Bowls. Butterflies and flowers in deep
blue. Kang-hi.
273 Sett, Five Small Bowls. Flowers, emblems, and inscrip-
tions in dark blue. Chien-lung.
274 Pair Large Bowls. High foot. Flowers, vines and symbols
in fine blue. Yung-cheng.
275 Pair Bowls. Persian floral design in dark blue. Kang-hi.
276 Pair Small Bowls. Floral arabesques and inscriptions in
two shades of blue. Chien-lung.
277 Pair Bowls. Archaic and floral design in deep blue. Kea-
king.
278 Four Plates. Interior, garden scenes, and other designs in
two shades of blue. Diameter, 7 inches. Chien-lung.
279 Bowl. Lotus flowers and water in deep blue. Height 4 inches;
diameter, 8 inches. Ta-ming.
280 Two Bowls. On high foot. Flowers, symbols, and inscrip-
tions in two shades of fine blue. Chien-lung.
281 Wine Bowl. Used on ceremonial occasions. Dragons and
floral designs, incised and in white reserve on a clouded blue ground. Chien-lung.
282 Ceremonial Bowl. Semi-eggshell texture. Persian floral
design and Thibetan characters in fine dark blue. Chien-lung.
283 Plaque. Deep form. Conventional flower and arabesque
design in deep blue on light celadon ground. Diameter, 13 inches. Yung-cheng.
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384 Plaque. Deep form. Arabesque border, with lotus bouquet centre. Diameter, 14 inches. Yung-cheng.
285 Plaque, Deep form. Similar to the above. Diameter, 14
inches. Yung-cheng.
286 Plaque. Deep form. Arabesque design in blue. Diameter^
13^^ inches. Yung-cheng.
287 Plaque. Five-clawed dragon and sacred bird in deep blue.
Diameter, 12^ inches. Ching-hwa.
288 Liarge I>isli. Deep shape. Medallions, with sacred bird,
in deep blue. Diameter, 14 inches. Kea-king.
289 I^arge Plaque. Decorated with large kylin and palm-tree.
Diameter, 14 inches. Ming (unusual seal mark).
290 Brusli Stand. Blue and white decoration, with arabesque
and Mohammedan characters. Ming. Height, 4^ inches ; length, 8k inches.
291 Wine Pitcher. Blue and white conventionalized floral de-
sign on light celadon ground. Height, 7i inches ; diameter, 6 inches.
292 Vase with Handles. Pear shaped. Conventionalized
dragon and arabesque design, with symbolical device at neck, in deep blue on white ground. Height, 13 inches ; diameter 8 inches. Chien-lung.
293 Pilgrim Bottle. Geometrical design in blue. Height, 9i
inches ; diameter, 7i inches. Chien-Lung.
294 Vase. Low shape ; griffin-head handles. Archaic design in
blue on white ground. Chien-Lung. Height, 9 inches ; diam- eter, 7k inches.
295 Pair Vases. Bottle shape, with elongated panel design and
decorated borders at shoulder and neck. Taou-kwang. Height, 12 inches ; diameter, 5 inches.
296 Flower Vase. Engraved and blue decorated borders in
floral design. Height, 8 inches ; diameter, 5 inches.
297 Vase. Spill shape. Blue and white landscape decoration.
Taou-kwang. Height, 6^ inches ; diameter, 4 inches.
298 Mug, Landscape medallions on white shark-skin field. Chien-
lung. Height, 5 inches ; diameter, 4 inches.
299 Liarge Mug, Fine paste, landscape decoration in blue. Kang-
hi. Height, 6i inches ; diameter, 4J inches.
300 Porcelain Stands, For sacred bowls. Blue decorated ;
arabesque border design. Height, 5| inches ; diameter, 4k inches. Ming.
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301 liarg'e Bowl. Persian designs in dark blue. Height, 4|
inches ; diameter, 8 inches. Taoa-kwang. 303 Bowl, Octagonal shape. Floral designs in two shades of blue.
Kang-hi.
303 Bowl, Octagonal shape, with scalloped edge. Fruits, flowers, and arabesques in fine blue. Height, 3^ inches ; diameter, 8i inches, Kang-hi.
304 Bowl, Birds, flowers, and Thibetan characters in pale blue. Height, 3 inches ; diameter, 7i inches. Chien-lung.
305 Large Bowl, Outer surface decorated with garden scene, children at play, etc., in fine blue. Height, 4| inches ; diameter, 8^- inches." Chien-lung.
306 Bowl. Kylins, floral designs, etc., in deep blue. Height, 4 inches ; diameter, 8^ inches. Chien-lung.
307 Bowl. Chinese historical scene finely painted on outer surface in rare quality of blue. Choice quality of porcelain. Height, 4 inches ; diameter, 8 inches. Chien-lung.
308 Pair, Bo wis. Lotus design. Inscription and scroll in dark blue. Chien-lung.
309 Pair Small Bowls. With covers. Butterflies in pale blue ; pierced designs filled in with translucent enamels. "Grains of Rice." Chien-lung.
310 Hawthorn " Bowl. Semi-eggshell. Branches of and detached blossoms in white reserve ; fine quality blue. Diameter, 8 inches. Kang-hi.
311 liarge Bowl. Garden and interior scenes, and diaper pattern in two shades of blue. Kang-hi.
312 Pair Liarge Bowls. Semi-eggshell. Interior and garden scenes with figures in deep blue ; symbols and arabesques on bor- ders. Kang-hi.
313 Bowl. Heavy quality. Persian design in deep blue. Height,
4 inches ; diameter, 8 inches. Ta-ming,
314 Bowl. Floral design in very deep blue. Taou-kwang.
315 Two Bowls. Hexagonshape, semi-eggshell porcelain. Garden
scene finely painted in fine blue. Kang-hi.
316 Two Bowls. Persian floral designs, and Thibetan characters
in deep blue ; choice specimen. Taou-kwang.
317 Bowl. Branches of fruits and flowers, and arabesque borders
in two shades of blue. Chien-lung.
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318 Bowl. Lotus design. Flowers and other designs in deep blue.
Height, 3 inches ; diameter, 8 inches. Yung-cheng.
319 Two Fruit Stands. Floral and vine designs in deep blue.
Diameter, 8 inches. Yung-cheng. 330 Bowl. Exceedingly fine quality. Symbols, figure medallions,
basket of fruit, and inscriptions in very fine blue. Height, 4
inches ; diameter, 8 inches. Ta-ming. 321 Bowl. Floral designs in two shades of blue. Height, 3^ inches ;
diameter, 7i inches. Tao-kwang. Stiti Bowl. Fine quality of porcelain and blue. Intei^ior scenes and
other designs in two shades of blue. Ta-ming.
323 liarge Plate* Landscape and mountain scenery in two shades of fine blue. Diameter, 11 inches. Kang-hi.
3*^4 Plaque. Circular shape, with scalloped edge. Floral designs in blue, with copper-red tinting. Diameter, 10 inches. Chien-lung.
335 Four Small Trays. Ivory texture, grapevine carved in
relief ; bleu de Nankin borders. Yung-cheng.
336 Bowl. Lotus shape. Flowers and other designs in fine dark
blue ; choice specimen. Height, 3 inches ; diameter, 8 inches. Yung-cheng.
327 Bowl. Fine quality. Emblems and vine designs in deep blue. Height, 4 inches ; diameter, 8i inches. Chien-Jung.
338 Bowl. Fine quality. Landscape and flowers in choice blue.
Height, 3^ inches ; diameter, 8 inches. Yung-cheng.
339 Bowl. Semi-eggshell. Phcenix and dragons in dark blue.
Height, 3i inches ; diameter, 6 inches. Kang-hl.
330 Two Bowls. Birds and flowers in pale blue, Thibetan charac-
ters on interior borders. Height, 3 inches ; diameter, 6|- inches. Chien-lung.
331 Iiarge Plate. Landscape, mountains, birds, and mythologi-
cal scene in fine blue. Diameter, 10^ inches. Ta-ming.
333 Two Plates. Semi-eggshell. Landscape, figures, boating scene, etc., in very tine blue. Diameter, 10^ inches. Yung- cheng.
333 Two Plates. Landscape and water scenes in deep blue ;
floral borders. Diameter, 11 inches. Kang-hi.
334 Two Plates. Arabesques and floral designs in two shades of
blue. Diameter, 9^ inches. Chien-lung.
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335 Bowl. Semi-eggshell. Persian design of decoration in two
sliades of bine. Height, Scinches ; diameter, 6^ inches. Kang- hi.
336 Small Bowl. Floral designs in dark blue. Chien-lung.
337 Small Bowl. Flowers and vines in deep blue. Chien-
lung.
338 Perfume Box. Lotus design, soft paste, crackle glaze.
Decoration in deep blue. Height, 2^ inches ; diameter, 4 inches. Seuen-tih.
339 Small Jar. Globular shape. Fishes and water in deep blue.
Chien-lung.
340 Plate. Fine quality. Decoration of dragon, water, and rocks
in dark blue. Diameter, 10^^ inches. Kang-hi.
341 Plate. Semi-eggshell texture. Interior scene in dark blue.
Diameter, 11 inches. Kang-hi. 345J Plate. Dragons and fungi in white reserve on dark blue ground. Diameter, 11 inches. Kang-hi.
343 Plate* Deep shape, scalloped edge. Decorated with various
fishes and water plants in two shades of blue. Diameter, 8 inches. Kang-hi.
344 Btsli. Lotus design. Decorated in blue, with red lines, show
marks, and sprays of flowers. Diameter, 8i inches. Chien- lung.
345 Pair Temple Candlesticks. Vase shape. Vine and
floral design in deep blue. Height, 18 inches ; diameter, 8 inches. Taou-kwang.
346 Vase. Bottle shape. Flower, vines, and other designs m deep
blue of fine quality. Height, 15 inches ; diameter, 8 inches. Chien-lung.
347 Ewer. Floral and archaic design in deep blue beneath glaze.
Height, 14 inches ; diameter, 7 inches. Chien-lung.
348 Vase. Bottle shape, with tube handles at neck. Imperial
dragons, palm-leaf, and other designs in fine quality of blue. Height, 13 inches ; diameter, 7 inches. Chien-lung.
349 Vase. Bottle shape, Grecian design. Flowers, shells, and sym-
bols in deep blue. Height, 14 inches ; diameter, 7 inches. Chien-lung. One handle repaired.
350 Pair Large Bowls. Finely decorated in deep blue. Kang-hi.
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351 Hawtliorn" Bowl. Light blue ground, with branchet^ of and detached blossoms in white reserve. Kang-hi,
352 liarge Pilgrim Bottle. Finely decorated with floral and
vine designs in deep bine. Height, 18 inches ; diameter, 14 inches. Chien-lung.
353 Jar. Ovoid shape. Finely decorated with flowers, symbols, and
inscriptions in rich blue. Height, 13^ inches ; diameter, 10 inches. Kang-hi,
354 Two Vases. Low form. Blue decoraiion, formed by six in-
dented panels in floral design, with devices surrounding body of vase. Smaller borders at neck and base. Height, 12 inches ; diameter, 9^ inches. Yung-cheng.
355 Vase. Ovoid shape. Decorated in blue. Landscape and archi-
tectural panels and figures, showing European influence. Height, 18^ inches ; diameter, 8 inches. Yung-cheng.
356 Tall Vase. Peony and magnolia branches with birds, etc., in
deep blue. Height, 27 inches ; diameter, 11 inches. Kang-hi. (Mended at base.)
357 liarge Jar. Decorated in blue, with floral panels, with birds
surrounding the centre, and arabesque borders at shoulder and neck. Height, 20^ inches ; diameter, 16 inches. Yung-cheng.
358 Plaque. Deep shape, with floral design in blue on white
ground. Diameter, 13^ inches. Kang-hi.
359 Oardeii Seat. Decorated with the sacred bird, fl-owers, flying
sparrows, etc., in deep blue. Height, 15i inches ; diameter, 12 inches. Yung-cheng.
360 Liarge Jar witli Cover. Blue decoration in arabesque
and floral design ; rim mounted with copper. Height, 20 inches ; diameter, 14 inches. (Top of cover mended.) Chien-lang.
361 Two Oarden Seats. Hexagonal shape. Blue floral decora-
tion ; perforated circular panels at side and on top. Height, 19 inches ; diameter, 10 inches. Chien-lung. 36ii I^arg-e Jar. Blue decoration, representing sea-coast, with Dutch ship, figures, etc., in deep cobalt blue of rare quality. Kang-hi. Height, with carved teak-wood stand and cover, 28 inches ; diameter, 16 inches. (Mended.)
363 Bowl. Landscape and figures in deep blue. Ching-hwa. Di-
ameter, 8 inches.
364 liarge Bowl. Decorated in blue, representing rocks and
sea-coast, boat and figures, flying stork, etc. Symbolical mark, Kang-hi. Diameter, 8 inches.
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365 liargc Bowl. Bine fretted ground, and floral medallions in
white reserve, with symbol and characters of longevity. Cliing- hwa. Diameter, 8 inches.
366 Pair I^arge Jari^. Bulb shape, with open-work covers.
Finely decorated floral and other designs in choice blue. Seal mark, Chien-lung period. Have enamelled metal stands.
367 Pair Jars^ wltli Cover. Barrel shape. Decorated with
phoenix, birds, leaves, and blossoms in white reserve on dark blue ground. Height, 10 inches ; diameter, 7 inches. Tao- kwang.
368 Ginger Jar. Floral and bamboo design in dark blue. Height,
9 inches ; diameter, 7 inches. Ta-ming.
369 Bowl for Cooking Bice. Floral and other designs in
dark blue. Height, 5 inches ; diameter, 8 inches. Chien-lung.
370 Large Bowl. Decorated with flowers and Thibetan charac-
ters in dark blue. Height, 6^ inches ; diameter, 7^ inches. Kang-hi.
371 Liarge Jar. Decorated with landscape, various ornaments, and
floral design. Height, ?| inches ; diameter, 9 inches. Kang-hi.
372 Jar. Ovoid shape, decorated with leaf and floral designs in
dark blue. Height, 8^ inches ; diameter, 7^ inches. Ta-ming.
373 Hawthorn Jar and Cover. Tall ovoid shape. Branches
of blossoms in white reserve. Height, 19 inches ; diameter, 9 inches. Kang-hi period.
374 liarge Jar. Ovoid shape. Finely painted decoration, symbols,
vines, and other designs in choice colors. Height, 16 inches ; diameter, 9 inches. Kang-hi.
375 Liarge Bowl. Decorated with branches of fruit and blossoms
(four seasons). Height, 7 inches; diameter, 9 inches. Chien- lung.
376 L-arge Vase. Globular body, with tall, slender neck. Finely
decorated with dragons, clouds, and floral designs in deep blue. Height, 21 inches ; diameter, 10 inches. Seal mark, Chien-lung.
377 Bice Jar. Decorated with equestrian and other figures in
deep blue, and mythological subjects in lighter shade. Height, 6^ inches ; diameter, 7 inches. Yung-cheng.
378 Two Large Jars. Ovoid shape. Bold floral, vine, and leaf design in dark blue. Height, 14 inches ; diameter, 9 inches. Chien-lung.
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379 Vafs.e. Beaker shape, exceedingly fine quality. Inscription, show marks, and other designs in two shades of blue. Height, 18 inches ; diameter, 9 inches. Kang-hi.
380 Large Beaker, Heavy quality. Decorated with birds, floral and leaf designs in dark blue. Height, 19 inches ; diameter, 8^ inches. Chien-lung.
381 Vase, Beaker shape. Decorated with landscape scenes and sprays of flowers in deep blue. Height, 17i inches ; diameter, 9 inches. Chien-lung.
THIRD AFTERNOON'S SALE, THUESDAY, FEBEUARY 23d.
BEGINNING PROMPTLY AT 3 O'CLOCK.
AT THE AMEEICAN AET GALLEEIES.
BOCCARO WARE.
400 Incense Burner. Duck shape. Boccaro. Chien-lung.
401 Coupe, Form of peach, with stem and foliage. Red Boccaro. Taming.
402 Small Cow^ couchant, of gray pottery. Ta-ming.
403 Coupe. With incised figures and gray glazed rim.
404 Teapot. Brown Boccaro ware. Taou-kwang.
405 Two Jars. Brown Boccaro, peach-blossom design in relief. Height, 9 inches ; diameter, 6^ inches. Chien-lung.
406 Two Jars. In red pottery. Conventional dragon design ; medallions and fret borders. Chien-lung.
ANTIQUE BRONZES AND OTHER METAL WORK.
40*7 Tliree Antique Buddhist Temple Spoons. Silver- bronze. For ceremonial worship.
408 Ceremonial Halberd. Ornamented and jewelled ; gilt- bronze flame and mounting, with inscription.
409 Anotlier similar.
410 Anotlier. With three flaming fork points.
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411 Another. With emblem and curved point. 41^ Another similar.
413 Buddliist Temple Staif. Bronze, studded with semi- precious stones.
414 Pair of Temple Staff Heads. Studded with semi-precious stones.
415 Sacred Mace. With knife. Gilt-bronze, studded with semi- precious stones.
416 Two Wooden Flutes. With gilt-bronze jewelled ring.
417 Temple Procession Staff*. With dragon head. Silk tas- sels, with jade ornament.
418 Tripod. Censer, yellow bronze, ovoid shape, raised on three
small monkeys ; dragon handles. Incised mark, Ta-Ming. Height, 5i inches.
419 Sphere. Incense burner. Perforated yellow bronze, in ara-
besque design. Chien-lung. Diameter, 6 inches.
4*^0 Pair of Vases. Hexagonal shape, perforated side. Chien- lung. Height, 10 inches.
421 Tripod. Gilt bronze, raised on elephant tusks ; engraved bor- ders and perforated top. Height, 15 inches. Ming.
42'-i Censer. Yellow bronze, cylindric shape, with incised inscrip- tion at base. Height, 4 inches ; diameter, 4^ inches.
4ii3 Small Ornament. Bronze ; rhinoceros. Ta-ming.
424 Small Censer. Gilt bronze. Small panels in bold relief.
Perforated cover. Ming.
425 Perfume Burner. Form of rabbit. Height, 9 inches. Ta-
ming.
426 liarge Bowl. Copper bronze. Archaic form in repousse
with champ-leve enamel. Height, 5i inches ; diameter, 8 inches.
427 Small Vase. Bronze. Elaborate chased design, birds, etc.;
narrow band containing ancient characters ; rich dark patine. Height, 9 inches. Ming.
428 Incense Coupe. Yellow bronze. Small scalloped borders
in relief. Ta-ming,
429 Coupe, Bronze variegated patine ; ovoid shape. Ta-ming.
430 Coupe. Bronze in rich red patine. Ta-ming. Incised mark.
431 Coupe. Oval shape. Yellow bronze, with small scalloped
borders. Incised mark, Ta-ming.
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433 Censer. Form of turtle, with coiled snake on cover. Kang-hi.
433 Small Vase. Bronze. Elephant shape. Ming.
434 Figure, Seated, holding jar. Brown patine. Height, 6 inches.
435 Small Vase. Iron, archaic design in brown finish. Hexag-
onal shape. Height, 8| inches.
436 Vase. Bronze, chased fruit design in relief upon stippled field.
Ming. Height, 9| inches.
437 Tripod. Yellow bronze ; raised on elephant-tusk feet.
Height, 7 inches. Chien-lung.
438 Two Small Candlesticks. Hexagonal and indented
shape. Yellow bronze. Chien-lung.
439 Incense Tripod. Bronze. Eaised on three small figures
grifiin handles, rich red patine. Incised mark, Ming. Height, 6 inches.
440 Incense Burner. Square shape, bronze, raised on elephant,
head feet, with stand and perforated cover. Height, 19 inches; width, 13 inches.
441 Tripod. Archaic design, with circular symbolic character
in brown patine and old gilding ; lizard handles. Height, 7i inches by 11 inches.
442 Small Tripod. Bamboo stem and foliage in relief ; and
forming feet and handles. Ming.
443 Box for Candle. Gilt bronze, foliated shape, with archaic
base borders ; perforated cover. Chien-lung.
444 Perfume Burner. Circular form, brown patine perforated
cover in landscape design. Kang-hi. Diameter, 5 inches.
445 Tripod Censer. Olive patine, chased in archaic design,
with circular Show character in low relief; perforated cover, with incised arabesque border, topped by Dog Foo. Ta-ming. Height, 9^ inches; diameter, 8 inches.
446 Antique Incised Ornament. Representing Laotse seated
on an ox ; wooden stand. Height, 7 inches.
447 Slirine Garniture. Bronze, repousse arabesque design
with symbol character Show in brown patine. Ming. (Above garniture consists of tripod with wood cover 13 inches high, two beakers 12^ inches high, and two candlesticks the same height.)
448 Tripod. Engraved design in relief, with gilt dragons, etc
Height, 4 inches ; diameter, 5 inches, Ming.
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449 Hanging Vase. Iron, encrusted with silver. Kang-hi.
Height, 9 inches.
450 Censer. Bronze. Carved in bold relief with dragons ; elephant-
head handles holding slender rings. Kang-hi. Height, 3^ inches. Diameter, 6i inches.
451 Small Censer. With perforated cover, ornamented with
fish and dragon head. Ancient inscription. Kang-hi. 451a Another similar.
453 Tripod. Gilt bronze, with dragons in bold relief. Teak-wood stand and cover topped with carved jade. Height, 11 inches ; diameter, 6^ inches. Ming.
453 Tripod. Gilt bronze. Floral medallions with birds and ar-
chaic design in relief. Height, 8 inches ; diameter, 6 inches. Chien-lung.
454 Square Bottle. Repousse bronze in arabesque design.
Chien-lung. Height, 7^ inches.
455 Vase. Archaic form, with symbolical characters in relief.
Dedicated by Emperor, Kang-hi. Height, 8i inches.
456 Tripod. Circular form, raised on slender curved feet in ar-
chaic design. Gilt and verdigris patine. Height, 13i inches ; diameter, 8 inches. Ming.
457 Vase. Gilt bronze, ovoid shape, with slender neck. Kang-hi.
Height, 7 inches ; diameter, 3i inches.
458 Small Water Vase. Gilt bronze, archaic shape. Ming.
Height, 6 inches.
459 Pair Bronze Candlesticks. Held by figures of wild men.
Ta-ming. Height, 13 inches.
460 Censer. In light bronze. Archaic design in scalloped form.
Dog Foo head. Incised mark, Ming. Height, 4^ inches ; diam- eter, 7i inches.
461 Pair Candlesticks. Square-shape pedestal, with Dog Foo
and figures. Height, 14 inches. 465J Censer. Shape of Dog Foo bearing chaldern, with cover, sur- mounted with small Dog Foo. Kang-hi, Height, 13^ inches.
463 Perfume Censer. Small handles, base chased with grifiins
and incised mark, Yung-cbeng.
464 Censer. Plain bronze, with perforated cover and bamboo
design. Diameter, 5 inches.
465 8mall Vase, Ovoid shape, on three elephant-tusk feet ; brown
patine and ring handles. Height, 6 inches. Ming.
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466 Antique Bronze Brazier. Shape of elephant, gold
ornamentation. Kang-hi.
467 Bronze Tablet. Bold relief ornamentation, landscape with
figures.
468 Small Coolttiig Stove. Bronze, with floral ornamentation
with incised inscription. Height, 8 inches; length, 9 inches. Taming.
469 Two liantern Staffs. In cloisonne enamel.
470 Two Spears, Bronze, with iron handles. Gold encrustation
and jewelled.
471 Temple Staff. With three Buddhistic heads, including
death's head, with red flames and other devices.
472 Tliree Ceremonial Staffs. With Buddhistic emblems.
473 Jardiniere. Yellow bronze, archaic design, with handles.
Ming. Height, 7 inches ; diameter, 13 inches.
474 Pair of Temple Stands. In gilt bronze, square form,
richly ornamented with circular top for ceremonial hat rests. Height, 17 inches ; width, 7 inches. Chien-lung.
475 Temple Bell. Bronze, with gilt handle, elaborately chased
with inscription. Ming.
476 Bronze Censer. Dark red patine, with old gilding ; gro-
tesque animal with figure.
477 Bronze Figure. Representing Chinese sage. Height, 9
inches, Ming.
478 Two Bronze Panels. With temples and figures in relief,
framed in teak-wood. 13 by 11 inches.
479 Pair of Temple Candlesticks. Bronze. Height, 12^
inches. Ming.
4H0 Bronze Duck. Engraved and gilt. Height, 11 inches. Ming.
481 Bronze Vase. Low form, with Arabic inscription in strong
relief. Inlaid fret border. Ming.
482 Anotlier similar,
483 Jardiniere. Yellow bronze base, with petalled form border.
Upper rim with carved floral design. Height, inches ; diam- eter, 7^ inches. Ming.
484 Small Bronze Bam. Ming.
485 Bronze Figure. Ancient Chinese sage, with scroll. Height,
9 inches. Early Ming. 3
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486 Bronze Sounding Triangle. With symbolical raised
design and character, " Longevit5\"
487 Liarge Yellow Bronze Tripod. With arabesque chased
border and perforated top, raised on elephant-head feet and with similar handles. Height, 15 inches ; diameter, 14 inches. Ta- ming.
488 Small Vase, Yellow bronze, repousse ornamentation in crest
and symbolic designs. Height, 6 inches.
489 Small Ewer. Yellow repoussd bronze in Persian design.
490 Vase. Square shape, chased arabesque design in old gilding
Height, 6 inches ; diameter, 4 inches.
491 Two Yellow Bronze Figures. Raised on square stands,
and supporting objects. Height, 12 inches,
49^ Bronze Incense Burner. Phoenix bird, carved and f gold gilt. Kang-hi.
493 Bronze Incense Burner. Pagoda design, relief orna-
mentation, gold gilt finish. Height, 13i inches ; diameter, 7 inches.
494 Pair Temple I^anterns. Bronze and enamel ; boldly
wrought dragons for supports ; carved teak-wood stands.
495 Bronze Stand. Leaf and vine design finely wrought.
496 Two Bronze Plates. Relief ornamentation, blossom, birds,
etc.
497 Two Copper Panels. Eepousse ornamentation ; illustra-
tion from the Lamaistic Pantheon.
498 Two Copper Panels. Bepousse ornamentation, gold gilt,
dancing flower girls.
ANTIQUE CLOlSONNe ENAMELS.
499 Applique Ornament. Vase shape. Archaic designs in
dark blue, red, and white on turquoise ground. Chien-lung.
500 Applique Ornament. Vase shape. Floral and vine designs
in bright colors on dark blue ground. Chien-lung.
501 Small Applique Ornaments. Vase shape. Floral de-
signs on sage-green ground.
502 Covered Vase. Flower designs on dark blue ground. Height,
with stand, 5 inches. Chien-lung.
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503 Incense Burner, Globular shape, on tripod. Archaic de-
sign on light blue ground ; gilt open-work cover and handles. Height, with teak-wood stand, 5i inches.
504 Sectional Box. Two compartments. Floral designs in red,
dark blue, and jade green on turquoise ground ; has teak-wood stand. Chien-lung.
505 Incense Burner. Low circular shape, with top handles.
Floral designs in deep red, blue, and white on turquoise ground ; carved teak-wood stand. Height, 3 inches ; diameter, 5^ inclies. Ta-ming.
506 Incense Burner. Low circular shape ; tripod, with top
handles. Floral designs in deep red, white, and blue on tur- quoise ground. Height, including stand, 5 inches ; diameter 5^ inches. Taming.
507 Incense Burner. Globular shape, on tripod of elephants'
heads. Flowers and emblems in various colors on turquoise blue ground ; gilt open-work cover and handles. Height, includ- ing teak-wood stand, 7 inches ; diameter, 5 inches. Chien-lung.
508 Water Holder. Design of duck.
509 Perfume Burner. On tripod. Liscriptions in dark blue on
turquoise ground ; gilt open-work cover and teak-wood stand.
510 Perfume Box. Globular shape. Floral designs in various
colors of enamels,
511 Perfume Burner. Floral designs on turquoise ground ;
gilt cover. Height, including teak-wood stand, 6 inches. 51ii Large Incense Burner. Panels of flowers and Thibetan characters in various enamels ; gold gilt and relief orna- ments, and cover. Height, 10 inches ; diameter, 9 inches. Has fine teak-wood stand. Chien-lung.
513 Slirine Oarniture. Incense burr er, perfume box and vase.
Floral designs in various enamels on turquoise ground; gilt orna- ments and mountings ; have group of teak- wood and fabric stands. Chien-lung.
514 Temple Sacred Vessel. Globular shape. Archaic design in
dark blue on light blue ground, gold-gilt ornaments, bands, and handles; has group of stands, fabric, enamel, and teak-wood. Height, 7 inches ; diameter, 8 inches. Chien-lung.
515 Perfume Box. Lozenge shape. Floral designs in red, yellow,
and dark blue on turquoise ground. Chien-lung.
516 Small Vase. Bottle shape. Floral and vine designs on light
blue ground.
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517 Two Wine €ups. Basket design in white, red, and green
enamel. Ta-ming.
518 Seven Ornaments, In various enamels.
519 Tray. Symbolical designs in deep red and blue on light bine
ground. Ta-ming.
520 Tray. Circular shape, on feet. Floral and fruit design on dark
blue ground.
521 Perfume 3ox. Circular shape. Floral designs on light blue
ground ; inlaid mark. Ta-ming.
522 Plate. Flying clouds, storks, and show mark, and other de-
signs, in bright enamels on light blue ground. Diameter, 8 inches. Chien-lung.
523 Priest's Sceptre. Flying bats, in red, on light blue enamel ;
bronze and gilt open-work ornaments, and show mark. Chien- lung.
524 Disli. Floral design on turquoise ground. Diameter, 7 inches.
525 Plate. Birds, flowers, and other designs in fine old colors.
Diameter, 8 inches. Ta-ming.
528 Perfume Box. Circular shape. Inscription and floral de- sign in flue old colors on light blue ground. Diameter, 4| inches. Taming.
527 Vase. Straight bottle shape. Thibetan designs in red, blue,
and yellow enamels ; gilt ornaments and feet. Height, 7 inches. Ta-ming.
528 Perfume Box. Peach shape. Show mark and other designs
in fine colors. Ta-ming.
529 Ornamental Piece. Elephant, carved gilt bronze and vari-
ous enamels. Height, 6 inches ; diameter, 5 inches. Chien- lung.
530 Incense Burner. Hexagonal shape, with kylin feet, and
phcenix birds for handles ; floral and scroll designs in bright enamels, on bright blue ground ; open-work cover, with coiled dragon and clouds for ornament. Height, 12 inches ; diameter, 8 inches. Has carved teak-wood stand. Chien-lung.
531 liarge Bowl. Interior and outer surfaces of floral design
in dark red, dark green, and white enamels, on turquoise ground. Height, 5 inches ; diameter, 8 inches. Ta-ming. Has carved teak- wood stand.
ANTIQUE CLOISONNE ENAMELS.
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532 Incense Burner. Globular shape on tripod, floral and vine
designs in fine old colors, on light blue ground. Ta-ming. Has carved teak cover and stand, the latter inlaid with silver vv^ires. Height, 10 inches ; diameter, 7 inches.
533 Wall Vase. Bottle shape, with scroll handles, branches of
fruit and blossoms, palm-leaf and other designs, on turquoise and sage green ground. Height, 10 inches ; diameter, 5 inches. Chien-lung. Has carved stand.
534 Incense Burner. With elephant-head feet and handles ;
floral and other designs in bright enamels on white and blue ground ; open-work gilt cover, surmounted by figure of sacred elephant. Height, 8 inches ; diameter, 6 inches. Chien-lung. Has carved stand.
535 Small Vase. Bottle shape, with scroll handles at neck.
Phoenix birds, flowers, and vines in dark blue, pink, white, and other enamels on turquoise ground. Height, 5 inches ; diam- eter, 3 inches. Chien-lung. Has carved stand.
536 Hanging Temple liamp. Hexagonal shape, archaic
designs and symbols in dark blue, red, and green enamels, on turquoise panels. Chien-lung.
537 Priest's Sceptre. Show marks, symbols, and other designs
in various enamels on light blue ground ; carved open-work bronze ornaments. Chien-lung.
538 Iiarge Vase, Straight beaker shape, with gilt.ornaments at cor-
ners ; bold floral designs in dark blue, red, yellow, and white enamels on turquoise blue ground. Height, 15 inches ; diameter, 8^ inches. Ta-ming. Has carved teak-wood stand.
539 Perfume Burner. Globular shape, on tripod ; flowers and
inscriptions in red, yellow, and white enamels, turquoise and dark blue ground ; open-work gilt bronze cover. Height, 5^ inches ; diameter, 4 inches. Ta-ming. Has carved teak-wood stand.
540 Incense Burner. Globular shape, on tripod ; inscriptions,
archaic, and other designs in red, dark blue, and green enamels on light turquoise ground, band of pink enamel ; open-work cover, with gilt ornament and elephant-head handles. Height, Qi inches ; diameter, 6 inches. Chien-lung. Has carved teak- wood stand.
541 I,arge Bowl. Bamboo and plum-tree in blossom, birds,
fishes, and other designs in various enamels. Height, 5 inches ; diameter, 9 inches.
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542 Small Vase. Cylindrical shape, turquoise enamel, with leaf
and floral designs in dark red, blue, and green. Height, 5 inches ; diameter, 1^ inches. Chien-lung. Has carved stand.
543 Candlestick:. Bold floral and vine designs in red, green,
white, and dark blue enamels, on turquoise ground; gold-gilt mountings. Height, 10 inches. Chien-lung. Has carved teak- wood stand.
544 liarge Vase. Globular body, with spreading base and neck :
turquoise enamel, with bold design of flowers and clusters of grapes in dark red, yellow, white, green, and black enamels ; ring handles. Height, 30 ifiches ; diameter, 7 inches. Ta- ming. Has carved teak-wood stand.
545 Perfume Burner. Globular shape, on tripod ; archaic and
scroll designs in red, blue, and green enamel ; open-work cover. Height, 3 inciies ; diameter, 3 inches. Chien-lung. Carved teak-wood stand.
546 liarge Vase. Cylindrical shape, with bulging body; af*chaic de-
sign, in dark bine, green, and red enamels on pale blue ground ; gold-gilt scroll handles at neck. Height, 24 inches ; diameter, 9 inches. Chien-lung.
547 Vase. Bottle shape, old Canton enamel ; archaic designs in
dark blue, jade green, pink, and red enamels ; leaf designs at neck. Height, 7 inches ; diameter, 4 inches. Carved teak-wood stand.
548 Tealt-wood Screen, witli Cloisonne Enamel
Panel. Landscape design, with figures. Height, 25 inches ; width, 25 inches. Yung-cheng.
549 Screen. Panel of fine old enamel. Design of birds and flowers
in dark red, blue, and white enamels on turquoise ground ; frame and mountings of carved teak- wood. Height, 24 inches ; width, 17 inches. Ta-ming.
550 Small Bowl. Floral designs in bright enamels, on turquoise
and white ground.
551 Small Vase. Cloisonne enamel in archaic design. Carved
teak stand. Height, 5^ inches. Ta-ming.
55^i Censer Tripod. Cloisonne enamel, archaic design, with perforated gilt bronze top. Carved teak- wood stand. Total height, 7 inches. Ta-ming.
553 Candlestick. Cloisonne enamel, arabesque design. Carved stand. Height, 6| inches. Chieu-lungT
ANTIQUE CLOISONNE ENAMELS.
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554 Large Mirror. Polished metal and cloisonne enamel ; grape-
vine design on turquoise ground. Diameter, 17^ inches. Ta- ming.
555 Two Teapots. Melon shape. Peking enamel on copper ;
symbolical design medallions on lattice field. Height, 4 inches ; diameter, 4 ijiches. Chien-lung.
556 Vase. Biberon form. Gilt bronze, engraved with champ-leve
enamel in symbolical and arabesque design. Bronze stand. Height, 10 inches ; diameter, 5| inches. Yung-cheng.
557 Perfame Censer. Form of Dog Foo, in gilt bronze, with
enamel ornamentation in archaic character. Height with stand, 8 inches by 6 inches. Yung-cheng.
558 Pilgrim Bottle. Cloisonne enamel, pomegranate design on
turquoise ground. Height, 11 inches ; diameter, 7 inches. Yung-cheng.
559 Bealter. Slender form. Floral design on black and turquoise
ground. Teak- wood stand. Height, 11^ inches ; diameter, 5 inches. Ming.
560 Bealter. Slender shape. Archaic design on turquoise ground.
Height, with carved stand, 11^ inches ; diameter, 5^ inches. Ming.
561 liarge Censer. Tripod, with champ-leve panels, symbolical
bat and triangle, with gilt bronze scalloped edge and per- forated top in form of lotus flower, and arabesque scrolls. Chien-lung. Height, including cover, 21 inches ; diameter, 22 inches.
56'2 Two Beakers. Gilt bronze. Jewelled glass applications in green and red. Height, 10^ inches ; diameter, 6| inches. Chien- lung.
563 Two Candlestielts. To match.
564 Tripod. To match. Height, 13^ inches ; diameter, 7^ inches.
The above forms shrine garniture.
565 Jar. With cover. Cloisonne enamel, design representing the
eight legendary Chinese immortal beings, standing on various objects and among the waves of the sea ; turquoise-colored ground. Ming. Height, 16^ inches ; diameter, 8^ inches. Carved teak stand.
566 Bottle. Gourd shape. Floral and dragon design on white ground ;
with carved teak stand. Height, 9| inches ; diameter, 5 inches. Chien-lung.
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567 Jardiniere. Low form and square ; arabesque design, with
gi]t bronze inserted ornamentation. Length, 13 inches ; height, 2| inches ; width, 7 inches. Chien-lung.
568 Bowl. White enamel, turquoise-colored interior. Diameter,
5^ inches.
569 Pair liarge Klepliaiits. Cloisonne in white enamel, with
gilt repousse trappings and red filling, supporting champ-leve vases in arabesque design ; elaborate carved teak-wood stands. Height, 31 inches ; length, 22 inches. Chien-lung.
570 Four Candlesticks. Peking enamel on copper, hexagonal
shape, with handles, in delicately executed floral designs.
571 liarge Disli. Cloisonne enamel, with sacred bird and borders
on white ground. Chien-lung. Diameter, 13 inches.
572 ]>isli. Deep shape. Cloisonne enamel, conventionalized design
of flowers, fish, and insects, etc., in various colors. Chien- lung. Diameter, 14^ inches.
573 I>isli. Deep shape. Cloisonne enamel, design of sacred birds,
etc., on white ground, with borders. Diameter, 14^ inches.
574 Anotlier similar. With green arabesque border. Diameter,
14 inches.
575 liarge Disli. Deep shape. Cloisonne enamel, representing
conventionalized peacock on blue ground, with white borders. Chien-lung. Diameter, 16 inches.
576 Perfume Box. Champ-leve branch of peach-blossoms in
relief.
577 Pair Wall Vases. Basket design, gold-gilt bronze, with
champ-leve panels.
578 Circular Box. Champ-leve dragons, flowers, and other
designs in fine old colors. Diameter, 4^ inches. Ta-ming.
579 Two Circular Boxes. Similar to the above, of different
color. Ta-ming.
580 Small Vase. Bottle shape ; champ-leve flowers and other
designs, in blue, pink, and green enamel. Height, 5 inches.
581 Champ-leve Incense Burner. Cup shape on tripods
on elephant heads. Floral and vine designs in various bright enamels. Height, 5 inches ; diameter, 4 inches. Chien-lung. Has carved teak- wood stand.
58'^ Vase Cliamp-lev6. Goblet shape, with cover. Turquoise ground, with flowers and other designs in dark blue and red. Height, 5 inches. Chien-lung. Has carved stand.
MISCELLANEOUS OBJECTS.
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583 Panel. With inscriptions and symbols in various colors and
turquoise blue ground.
584 Three Corner Ornaments. Open-work design, in red,
blue, and white enamel.
585 Vase. Square shape. Peking enamel on copper. Delicately
executed in European design. Mounted with gilt bronze. Chien-lung. Height, 13^ inches, without stand, by 7 inches. Rich carved teak-wood stand.
MISCELLANEOUS OBJECTS.
586 Executioner's Sword. Antique Chinese.
58T Sword, Antique Chinese. Shark skin scabbard ; finely wrought bronze guard and mountings.
588 Two Lama Trumpets. Copper and gold gilt. Old.
Newly gilt.
589 liama Trumpet. Wooden.
590 Antique War Club. Wrought iron, inlaid with silver.
591 Bow and Four Arrows.
592 Bow and Six Arrows*
593 Bow and Six Arrows.
594 Bow and Six Arrows.
595 Bow and Six Arrows.
596 Bow and Six Arrows.
597 Pair Antique Iron Stirrups. Damascened with gold.
598 Handle for Elepliant's Saddle. Lacquered and gold-
ornamented.
599 Two Antique Lance Heads.
600 Pair Breast Sliields. Inlaid with turquoise, coral, and
lapis lazuli.
601 Antique Bridles and Trappings.
60ii Cover for Bow and Quiver. Embossed leathers, with gilt and enamel ornaments. Antique.
603 Cover for Bow and C^uiver. Embossed leather and vel-
vet, with bronze ornaments.
604 Cover for Bow and Quiver. Leather and velvet, with
bronze ornaments.
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605 Cover for Bow and Quiver, Embossed and decorated
leather, with bronze ornaments.
606 Cover for Bow and. Q/Uiver, Embossed leather, with gilt
bronze and ornaments.
607 Cover for Bow and Quiver. Embossed leather, with
gilt bronze and ornaments.
608 Cover for Bow and Quiver, In buckskin ; very old.
609 Pair Brusties for Horses. Inlaid iron mountings.
610 Pair Bruslies for Horses, Inlaid iron mountings.
611 Two Antique Saddle Ornaments. Bronze, inlaid with
coral and turquoise. Very old.
MISCELLANEOUS CURIOS.
612 Small Lamp. Carved wood and lacquer.
613 Two Specimens of Carved Wood. Monkey and bird.
Chien lung.
614 Ten Small Birds. Carved wood. Chien-lung.
615 Braneli of Peacli Blossoms, In lacquer. Kang-hi.
616 Leather Box. Ornamented with lacquer. Kang-hi.
617 Ten Small Metal Plates. Finely inlaid. Ta-ming.
618 Wooden Box. Inlaid with various stones, flowers, and
birds. Kang-hi.
619 Wooden Box. Decorated with roosters anrl flowers.
6!i0 Hat Box, Lacquer, inlaid with mother-of-pearl. Chien-lung.
621 Calte Box, Old Chinese lacquer. Chien-lung.
622 Box, Red lacquer, decorated with flowers and locusts.
623 Hat Box, Lacquer, inlaid with mother-of-pearl. Chien lung.
624 Pair Wooden Tablets. Carved ornamentation. Kang-
hi.
625 Wooden Tablet. Inlaid ornamentation. Kang-hi.
626 Small Box. Lacquer. Shape of peach. Kang-hi.
627 Two Bowls. Lacquer. Peach design. Chien-lung.
628 Tliree Carved Rosaries, Carved peach-stones. Chien-
lung.
629 £ig;lit Glass Panels, Etched ornamentation.
630 Wooden Box. Inlaid bamboo and flowers.
MISCELLANEOUS CURIOS.
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631 Wooden Box. Inlaid ornamentation on cover. Mongolian
hunting scene. Kang-hi.
632 liacquered Box. Chien-lung.
633 Box. Inlaid with silver wire. Chien-lung.
634 Toilet Box. Wood, with metal ornaments and mountings.
Chien-lung.
635 Wood Box. Inlaid ornamentation. Cover of Venetian
en;imel. Chien-lung.
636 Large Box. Inlaid ornamentation. Flowers and birds.
637 Six Tablets. Lacquered and inlaid with stones. Kang-hi. 63S Six Tablets* Ornamented with gold ^and other lacquers.
Kang-hi.
639 Five Ivory Tablets. Finely carved.
640 Antique Brass Tlmmb Ring. Carved ornamentation.
641 Two Bronze Cups and Saucers. Gilt ornaments. 643 Antique Copper Bottle. Ming.
643 Antique Mirror. Finely wrought bronze frame, inlaid with • turquoise and imitation jewels ; on reverse side, a glass panel
decorated with European subject. Chien-lung.
644 Antique Mirror. Mounted in finely wrought brass, imita-
tion jewelled ornamentation ; painted glass panel on reverse side. Chien-lung.
645 Antique Mirror. Jewelled frame. Reverse panel of glass,
decorated with European subject. Chien-lung.
646 Antique Mirror. Bronze frame, with ornamentation in
imitation of precious stones ; reverse panel of painted glass. Pastoral subject.
647 Bronze Ineense Burner. Lotus design. Ta ming.
648 Wliite Marble Plaque. Carved ornamentation, worship-
ping Laotzes, by the eight Taoistic geniuses. 10^^ by 10^ inches. Taming.
649 Four Antique Corean Amulets. Enamelled orna-
mentation.
650 Set of Taoistie Figures. Made of paper, with enamel faces.
651 Antique Liacquer Top. Ming.
65'^ Ink Stone. Carved ornamentation. Ming.
653 Antique Metal Bottle. Lacquered and painted.
654 Antique Cooking Utensil. White metal with engraved
ornamentation.
FOURTH AND LAST AFTER- NOON'S SALE,
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 34th.
BEGINNING PROMPTLY AT 3 o'cLOCK.
AT THE AMERICAN ART GALLERIES.
MISCELLANEOUS CURIOS, ETC.
655 Two Antique Pewter Flasks.
656 Two Decorated Marble Panels. European figures
and Chinese landscape views. Kang-hi.
657 Drawing on Stone. Landscape. Kang-lii. Has carved
stand.
658 Olass Plate. Gold background.
659 Antique Hand Mirror. Brass mounting ; reverse panels
painting on glass. Chien-lung.
660 Antique Hand Mirror. Carved teak-wood mountings.
661 Bronze Plate. Yung-cheng.
662 Tliree Ox Horns. Carved ornamentation and inscriptions.
Sung dynasty, 960-1206.
663 Tliibetan Wine Ewer. Made of human skulls. Repousse
brass mountings, inlaid with precious stones.
664 Ceremonial Bowl. Made of human skull. Cover of repousse
brass ; antique Tliibetan.
665 Ceremonial Bowl. Made of human skull. Repousse brass
cover ; inlaid with turquoise and coral. Thibetan.
MISCELLANEOUS CURIOS, ETC.
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666 Antique liama Trumpet. Shell mounted in silver and
inlaid with precious stones.
667 Antique Cliarity Cup, Gold damascened ornamentation.
668 Two Tliibetan Trumpets. Made of human bones. 689 Thibetan Ilrinkin^ Cup. Base of human skull.
670 Tliibetan Rosary. Made of human finger bones.
671 Pair Wedding Ijanterns. Fish design, in red horn, and
metal mountings.
673 Tray for Divine Ooblet. Silver, with enamel and repousse ornamentation, dragon and water. Kang-hi.
673 Carved Wood Elepliant, lacquered ornamentation.
Kang-hi.
674 Small Screen. Carved ivory, enamelled ; teak-wood frame
and mountings. 13|^xl3|^ inches. Kang-hi.
675 Statuette of Deity. Beautifully modelled and decorated.
Old Satsuma.
676 Earthenware Statuette, God of Riclies. Black
glaze with bronze decoration. Chien-lung.
677 Pair Olass Bowls, in imitation of agate. Chien-lung.
Height, 3 inches ; diameter, 5 inches. Have carved teak-wood stand.
678 Glass liamp Screen, Finely etched ornamentation of
interior view, figures, flowers, etc. ; carved teak-wood mount- ings. Height, 16 inches ; diameter, 7^ inches.
679 Pair Antique Marble Liions. Kang-hi.
680 Waterpot. Bronze. Form of peach, the stem forming handle
and spout, with inscription. Height, 5^ inches.
681 Small Vase. Of iron, incrusted with silver in Persian design,
with animals and lotos flowers, etc. Ming. Height, 6 inches. Carved stand.
685J Ceremonial Mace. In carved wood with pine cone and blossom design.
683 Another. Porcelain panels, handsomely decorated and with
tassels.
684 Candlesticks. Formed by carved teak-wood elephants raised
on stands, with cloisonne and bronze tops. Height, 14 inches.
685 Tliibetan Drum. And a drinking cup made of human
skulls.
686 Fourteen Pieces. Buckles, ornaments, belts, etc.
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687 Six Pieces. Bronze ornaments, fragments of idol, etc.
688 Two Ancestral Tablets. For emperor and empress.
689 Pair lianterns. Bronze and cloisonne enamel ; painted
glass panels. Chien-lung.
690 liantern. Carved and gold lacquer. Chien-lang.
691 Pair Hat Stands. Carved teak-wood, inlaid with stones.
Chien lung.
692 Two Hat Stands. Bronze, engraved and enamel. Chien-
lung.
693 Four Hat Stands. Carved wood and lacquered. Chien-
lung.
694 Liarge Cake Box. Black lacquer, inlaid with mother-of-
pearl. Chien-lung.
695 Antique Charity Bowl. Iron, with characters and
mountings in repousse brass. Thibetan.
696 Thibetan Pagoda. Heavy wrought bronze, washed with
gold.
697 Two Rhinoceros Horn Cups. Finely carved.
698 Antique Hat Stand. Bronze and enamel.
699 Pair Antique Bronze Bowls. Inscriptions inlaid in
silver. Ta-ming.
700 Altar Ornaments. Carved wood and gold lacquer flowers.
36 pieces.
CARVED JADE, ETC.
701 Small Coupe. Gray jade, with lotos design and handles,
perforated gilt bronze cover, including carved teak-wood stand. Total height, 5 inches. TOii Coupe. Curious form, green jade carved in archaic design in low relief. Carved teak stand. Height, 6i inches.
703 Six Sword Hilts. In jade of various colors.
704 Two Sword Hilts. Gray carved jade.
705 Sword Hilt. Carved gray and green jade.
706 Sword Hilt. Gray jade, studded with various jewels.
707 Sword Hilt. Gray jade, studded with turquoise and coral.
708 Sword Hilt. Carved gray jade.
709 Buckle. White jade, floral carving.
CARVED JADE, ETC.
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•yiO Jade Buckle* Circular, with bronze mounting.
711 Another. With perforated carying and gilt bronze mounting.
yiii Another. Similar.
713 Jade Ornament. Perforated and carved in dragon design.
714 Ornament. Form of clasp. Perforated white jade carved to
represent dragon and sacred bird.
715 Small Antique Jade Bowl. Striped green.
716 Antlq^ue Jade Vase. Striped.
717 Jade Official Emblem. Green antique.
718 Antique Jade Bowl, with handle.
719 Antique Jade Bowl, with handle ; low form.
720 Ancient Jade Jug*. From a tomb.
721 Ancient Jade Flower. From a tomb. Ivory stand.
722 Antique Jade Bowl. Striped, with stand.
723 Antique Jade Bowl. Richly carved.
724 Two Indian Jade Bowls. Green, antique.
725 Green Jade Panel. Richly carved, antique.
726 Two Antique Soapstone Statuettes. Buddha.
727 Three Antique Thibetan Necklaces, with jade pen-
dants.
728 Twelve Tablets. Soapstone on wood. Floral subjects.
Kang-hi.
729-736 Eight Short Swords. Scabbards of white jade stone, finely carved ; hilt of carved brpnze, gold gilt, and top ornaments of jade. Rare old specimens. Will be sold sepa- rately.
737 Two Ornaments, forming clasp. Dark green jade.
738 Collection of nine White Jade Ornaments. Open
work and delicate carving, with cord and tassels.
739 Green Jade Ornament. Representing Dog Foo and sacred
bird. Height, with stand, 5J inches by 3^ inches.
740 Coupe. Green jade, with handles and engraved arabesque de-
sign with gilding. Height, with carved stand, 6 inches ; diame - ter, 6 inches.
741 Bish. Green jade, with two open-work floral handles. Ex-
terior with lotus flower motif in relief, and interior with 2 fishes and symbolical device, deeply cut. Height, with stand, 4| inches ; diameter, 7 inches,
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742 Coupe, Gray jade. Deep shape and flat. Carved in archaic
device. Height, 3| inches ; diameter, 2 inches.
743 SetofTliree Figures in Gray Jade. Chinese deities.
Height, 5 inches.
744 Reclining Figure of Woman. Of ^ white soapstone,
with stand, 3| inches by 4^ inches.
745 Ijarge Slab. Composed of Oriental turquoise. Height, 11
inches, by 4J inches at base. . Carved teak-wood stand.
746 Gray Jade Ornament. Representing pomegranates and
a bag.
747 Figure of Buddlia. Carved in turquoise, with enamel
necklace and crown. Height, witli gilt-bronze enamel stand, 10 inches ; width, 5 inches.
748 Figure of Priest. Carved in gray soapstone, mounted on
stand of same material of darker shade. Height, 7 inches ; width, 6 inches.
749 Vase. Jar shape. Carnelian-red glass, borders carved in ara-
besque design with amber-colored centre. Height, 5| inches ; diameter, 6^ inches. With rich stand. Yung-cheng.
750 Vase. Pear shape. Cameo glass ; deeply cut lotus and fish
motif in carnelian red on white ground. Seal mark, Chien- lung. Height, 7 inches ; diameter, 4 inches. Carved teak-wood stand.
751 Collection of 19 Ornaments. Consisting of various
buckles, clasps, thumb rings, boxes, and hanging ornaments, in jade, porcelain, bronze, enamel, wood, carnelian, lapis-lazuli, and turquoise.
752 Collection of Clasps, 17 pieces. In ornamental bronze
of elaborate design and fine chasing.
MISCELLANEOUS METAL WORK.
753 Vase. Hexagonal shape. Pewter, encrusted with yellow bronze design representing the eight legendary beings and symbols. Height, 16i inches ; diameter, 8 inches.
754 Tall Vase. Base and neck square, with circular body and four medallions, formed like bulls' eyes ; of pewter, with copper and bronze inlay, representing Chinese immortal figures and devices. Height, 19i inches.
755 Two Pewter Cliandeliers. Four lights each.
MISCELLANEOUS METAL WORK.
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756 Pewter Cliandeller. Encrusted with glass. Three lights.
757 Antique Pewter Wine Pitclier. Encrusted with glass, in copper ornaments.
758 Pewter Altar Garniture. Pair candlesticks and centre piece.
759 Pair Pewter Candlesticlcs. Stork designs.
760 Curious Pewter Slirine Oarniture. Comprising in- cense burner, two candlesticks, and two vases. European figures as supports.
761 Carved Tealc-wood Cliandelier. Pewter7ornaments.
762 Pair of Ornamental liions. Of yellow bronze in strong grotesque design, and raised on elaborately chased square bases. Exact copy of those at Yuen-ming-yuen. Complete height, 14 inches ; length, 10 inches ; width, 6^ inches. Ming.
763 Old Temple Ornaments* Repousse bronzes, gold gilt,
inlaid with coral and turquoise ; 8 pieces.
764 Pair Temple Ornaments. Vine design, repousse brass,
gold gilt.
765 Pair Iianterns« Basket design ; bronze, gold gilt.
766 Pair Imperial Hat Stands. Finely wrought bronze and
dark blue enamel, with gilt decoration. Chien-lung.
767 Pair Ricli Imperial Hat Stands. Finely wrought
bronze, ornamented with various glasses, heavily carved, and open-work covers. Chien-lung.
768 Two Wall Vases. Bronze inlaid with imitation jewels ;
carved ornamentation.
769 Ancient Flint'Poucli. Iron, damascened.
770 Ancient Iron Vase. Beaker shape, enamelled and other
ornamentation.
771 Ancient Iron Statuette. " Dancing Girl."
77iJ Large Antique Bronze I>isli* Used at marriage cere- monials. Relief ornamentation, fish, storks, figures, and flow- ers. Diameter, 21 inches. Ta-ming.
773 Iiarge Bronze Wedding Bisli. Lotus and cranes in
bold relief. Diameter, 16 inches. Ta-ming.
774 Iiarge Antique Bronze Wedding Bisli. Eepousse
and chiselled ornamentation of kylin, fishes, and lotus flowers. Diameter, 15 inches.
775 Antique Copper Wedding Disli. Repousse ornamenta
tion of flowers and fishes. Diameter, 12 inches. Ta-ming. 4
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'77i3 Wedding* JDisli. Bronze, with ornamentation of fishes, cranes, and plants in relief. Diameter, 12 inches. Ta-ming.
777 Bronze Wedding Disli. Reproduction of the above.
778 Two Copper Plaques. Repousse floral ornamentation.
Diameter, 14 inches.
779 Two Copper Plaques. Bold repousse ornamentation,
fishes and other designs. Diameter, 16 inches.
780 Liarge Repousse Copper Plaque. Design of dragon
and clouds. Diameter, 16^^ inches.
781 Copper Wedding I>isli. Bold repousse ornamentation,
dragon and clouds. Diameter, 15^^ inches.
782 Antique Bronze Bisli. Relief ornamentation, fishes and
flowers. Diameter, 11^ inches. Ta-ming.
783 Two Wedding Bislies. White metal, engraved and
enamelled ornamentation. Diameter, i5|^ inches. Chien-lung.
784 Liarge Wedding Disli. White metal, engraved ornamenta-
tion of landscape and river view. Diameter, 17^ inches. Chien- lung.
785 Two Antique Brass I>isUes. Engraved and enamelled
ornamentation.
786 Tliree Antique Brass Dislies. Engraved ornamenta
tion.
787 Lama Trumpets. Repousse copper, gold gilt.
OLD CHINESE, THIBETAN AND MONGO LIAN IDOLS, STATUETTES, ETC.
788 Bronze Statuette. Dutchman on elephant.
789 Bronze Statuette. Demon, old Chinese.
790 Statuette. Carved soap-stone, gold ornamented, "Milifo."
791 Small Statu ettes^ and ornaments in bronze and pewter. 10
pieces.
792 Seated Buddha. Bronze, heavily washed with gold.
793 Bronze Oroup. Pussah-Buddha, on horseback, with two
servants ; gold plated and enamelled.
794 Bronze Oroup. Pussah-Buddha, horseback, leading two
prisoners. Thibetan.
ir)OLS, STATUETTES, ETC.
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795 Four Tliibetan Statuettes. Bronze, washed with gold
and enamelled. Divine Watchmen.
796 Bronze Statuette, God of Literature, and fish. Old
Chinese.
797 Tliibetau Statuette. Three-legged god, with sixteen arms
and nine heads. Bronze, washed with gold and enamelled. Height, 21 Inches, including teak-wood stand.
798 Eig^lit Small Statuettes. Buddha. Bronze, gold plated.
Mongolian!
799 Two Mongolian Bronze Statuettes. Seated Lama.
800 Three Statuettes. Bronze, gold gilt. Seated Buddha.
Mongolian.
801 Bronze Group. Seated Baddha and praying child.
802 Bronze Statuette. Seated Lama. Gold plated, and en-
graved. Mongolian.
803 Mongolian Idol. Seated Pussah-Buddha. In bronze, on
pedestal ; gold face and enamelled head-dress.
804 Bronze Group. Buddha and attendants, seated.
805 Bronze Group. Three Thibetan gods, standing.
806 Seated Buddlia. Bronze. Gold plated, and incrusted with
turquoise and coral. Thibetan.
807 Thibetan Statuette. Seated Buddha. In bronze. Gold
plated, and incrusted with precious stones.
80S Two Thibetan Statuettes. Seated Pussah-Buddha, wrought in bronze and gold plated.
809 Repousse Brass Group. God of Thunder.
810 Five Statuettes. Priests and penitents ; bronze gold
plated. Old Chinese.
811 Eighteen Small Pussali-Buddhas. Bronze, gold gilt .
Mongolian.
812 Bronze Statuette. Seated Buddha. Mongolian.
813 Bronze Statuette. Seated Deity, incrusted with coral and
enamel. Mongolian.
814 Bronze Statuette. Seated Buddha ; gold plated. Mon-
golian.
815 Thibetan Statuette. Bronze figure of Buddha, gold plated,
and incrusted with precious stones.
816 Bronze Statuette. Thibetan Pussah-Buddha, seated ; gold
plated, incrusted with turquoise and coral.
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817 Seated Pussali-Buddlia. Bronze and gold plated. Mon-
golian.
818 Thibetan Idol. Three heads and six arms ; gold plated and
enamelled.
819 Tliibetaii'Bronze, Swimming figure with four arms.
820 Two Bronze Statuettes. Seated Buddhas, gold plated.
Mongolian.
821 Two Bronze Statuettes. Seated Deities. Mongolian. 83!^ Two Bronze Statuettes. Standing figure of Penitents. 8iJ3 Thibetan Idol. Seated figure, in repousse brass, heavily
plated with gold; enamelled, and incrusted with precious stones.
824 Thibetan Beity. Seated figure, repousse brass, heavily-
plated with gold ; enamelled, and incrusted with turquoise and coral.
825 Bronze Statuette. Seated figure of Deity, with Wheel of
Fortune ; chiselled and incrusted with precious stones ; gold plated. Mongolian.
826 Seated Buddlia. Wrought in bronze, and gold plated,
827 Mongolian Idol. Seated figure of Buddha with bell, in
repousse copper, gold plated, and incrusted with precious stones.
828 Pussali-Buddlia. Rottery, decorated with gold, from the
great Lamaserie, Peking.
829 Thibetan Idol. With three heads and six arms.
830 Thibetan Idol. Seated figure, with three heads and six
arms ; repousse copper, gold plated, and incrusted with precious stones.
831 Bronze Statuettes. Seated figure of Buddha. Old Chinese.
832 liarge Idol. Seated figure ; repousse copper, incrusted with
precious stones. Mongolian.
833 liarge Mongolian Idol. Seated figure. Repousse copper,
gold plated ornaments, and incrusted with turquoise and coral.
834 Bronze Statuette. Seated Buddha. Chiselled ornamenta-
tion ; gold plated.
835 Seated Buddha. Heavy wrought bronze, washed with gold.
836 Two Bronze Statuettes, " Penitence." Wrought in
bronze, gold plated.
837 Seated Buddha. Bronze, chiselled, washed with gold. Old
Chinese.
MISCELLANEOUS.
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838 Seated Figure. Lama. Heavy wrought bronze, engraved and
gold plated. Mongolian.
839 Seated. Buddlia. Heavy wrought bronze, chiselled and gold
plated.
840 Seated Buddlia. On lotos pedestal. All in bronze ; en-
graved and gold plated.
841 Bronze Oroup. Seated Buddha with child. Heavy wrought
bronze ; chiselled and gold plated ; silver faces ^and enamelled hair.
842 L<arge Statue of Buddlia. Repousse copper, incrusted
with coral and turquoise ; ornaments newly gilt. Kang-hi.
MISCELLANEOUS.
843 Two Carved Teak-wood Caudelabras,
844 Antique Chinese I^acquer Tray, Circular shape.
Flower designs in various colors.
845 Blacl£ I^aequer Cabinet. Inlaid with jade, mother-of-
pearl, agate, and ivory ornaments, flowers, and butterflies. Kang-hi.
846 Antique Slirine. Finely carved wood ; red and gold lacquer
ornamentation.
847 Four lianterns. Carved open work, and gilt with silk tas-
sels. Height, 15 inches,
848 Two Hanging' Ornamental lianternis. Carved gilt
wood, open-work design, with tassels and fringe.
849 Two lianterns. Square shape. Red and gilt lacquer, richly
decorated ; open work with painted glass panels in symbolical design. Height, 18 inches ; diameter, 11 inches.
850 Anotlier similar.
851 Two lianternis. Square shape. Green and gold lacquer,
with open work and decorated glass panels.
853 Two lianternss. Smaller. 12^ inches by 7 inches.
853 Two Ornamental lianternis. Carved wood perforated
and lacquered.
854 liow Stand. Black lacquer, with pearl inlay. 20 inches
square.
855 Anotlier similar. 21 inches square,
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856 Two Panels of Ancient Tapestry. Representing
vase filled with fruit and flowers. 48 inches by 28i inches.
857 Panel, witli Porcelain Figure. Representing a leg-
endary female carrying basket of flowers, accompanied by fawn. Height, 27i inches ; width, 18^ inches.
858 liow Stand. Triangular form, in red and gold lacquer.
859 Brown l<acquer Table. Oblong shape. Ornamentation
of landscape, mountain scene in black and gold. Kang-hi.
860 Two Red I^acquer Tables. Octagon shape. Carved
open-work panels, gold decoration. Chieu-lung.
861 Two Frames for Temple Bells. Carved and lacquered.
Taming.
863 Black Lacquer Box. Oblong shape. Inlaid with ivory, figures, flowers, and other designs. Kang-hi.
863 Carved Teak-wood Slirine for Buddlia. Chien-
lung.
864 Pair Ancient Tapestries, Boating scenes ; gourd-shape
frames of teak-wood, beautifully inlaid with carved jade, lapis- lazuli, and other stones. Kang-hi.
865 Pair Gourd-sliaped Tablets. Red lacquer, with decora-
tion in gold and black. Kang-hi.
866 Wood Carving. Emperor and attendants, enamelled and
decorated with lacquer. Ta ming,
867 Carved Wood Slirine. Temple shape, lacquered orna-
mentation. Kang-hi,
868 Domestic CUapel. Red lacquer and gold. Kang-hi.
869 Imperial Sword Stand. Carved lacquer. Kang-hi.
870 Cake Box. Brown lacquer, decorated with red, green, and
gold. Chien-lung.
871 Square Tray. Red lacquer ; carved open-work border, inlaid
with mother-of-pearl. Chien -lung.
872 Pair Black and Gold I^acquer Stands. Chien-lung
873 Cabinet. Brown lacquer, with decoration in gold and colors.
Kang-hi.
874 Cliair for Buddlia. Carved and lacquered. Kang-hi.
875 Xliglit-fold Screen. Black and gold lacquer. Old Japanese.
876 Screen. Silk repousse ; painted heads of figures in papier
mache, and enamelled.
MISCELLANEOUS.
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877 Hanging Panel. Black lacquer, inlaid with ivory, mother-
of-pearl, and jade ; lotus plant and crane.
878 Two Wall Tablets. Gourd design. Inlaid with ivory,
jades, and other precious stones, flowers, fruits, and other de- signs. Chien-lung.
879 Pair Wall Tablets. Lacquered and inlaid with mother-of-
pearl and ivory ; enamelled and other ornamentation. Chinese children at play. Ta-ming. 8S0 liacquered Wall Tablet. Temple, landscape view, etc., in fine old colors.
881 Antique Chinese Picture. Interior view and landscape in applique and relief work. Carved teak-wood frame. Chien- lung.
88^5 Antique Chinese Picture. Mythological subject. Re- lief and applique work. Carved teak-wood frame. Chien-lung.
883 Antique Chinese Picture. Floral subject. Relief and
applique work. Carved teak-wood frame. Chien-lung.
884 Antique Chinese Picture. Nine painted glass panels,
birds, flowers, insects, and other subjects. Teak-wood and lacquered frame. Chien-lung.
885 Three Antique Shrines for Buddha. Carved wood
and gold lacquer. Ta-ming.
886 Two Temple Staff's. Repousse brass and iron, encrusted
with turquoise and coral.
887 Antique Chinese Picture. Wrought-iron tree, carved
wood frame.
888 Wrought-iron Picture. Landscape. Ming. Carved
wood frame. Ming.
889 Four Wrought-iron Pictures. Flower subject ; carved
wood frame. Ming.
890 Four Wrought-iron Pictures. Flowers and grasses.
Ming.
891 Fight Wrought-iron Pictures. Various subjects ;
carved frames.
The above wrought-iron pictures are from Honan and are very rare.
892 Antique Chinese Screen. Twelve-fold ; carved lacquer
and enamel ; flowers, fruits, birds, and animals in bright colors. Kang-hi.
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893 Antique Screen. Paintings on rice paper beneath woven
glass ; ten panels. Chien-lung.
894 Four Wardrobe ]>oorj9. Red lacquer, with decoration of
figures and other designs carved in various lacquei-s ; bronze mountings. Kang-hi.
895 Four Wardrobe I>ooris. Sitnilar to the above ; smaller.
896 Black liacquer Table. Decorated with gold, flowers, birds,
and other designs. Chien-lung,
897 Antique Aquarium. Cloisonne enamel, glass, and carved
teak-wood. Ta-ming.
898 Antique Case of Ilrawers. Japanese black and gold
lacquer.
899 Anotlier similar.
900 Four Antique I^acquered Wardrobes. Figures and
other designs in colors.
901 Stand. Black lacquer, elaborate pearl encrustation. Height, 17
by 17 inches.
902 Stand. Decorated red lacquer, raised on five slender legs, with
base and circular top. Height, 37 inches ; diameter, 20 inches.
903 Two Tall Circular Stands, Black lacquer, with elabo-
rate gold decoration. Height, 38 inches ; extreme diameter, 20 inches.
903a Two I^arge Wardrobes. Black lacquer, decorated with gilt landscapes and bronze mounting. Height, 5 feet 9 inches, by 4 feet 2 inches wide. Escutcheon plates.
904 Two Cliests. Brown lacquer with gold floral decoration ;
bronze hinges, handles, escutcheon plate, etc. Length, 5 feet 1 inch ; width, 2 feet 2 inches ; depth, 2 feet 2 inches.
OLD CHINESE AND MONGOLIAN BOOKS.
905 Hsi Cliing Ku K.ien. Collection of the Emperor Chien- lung. Composed in 1749, by commission under the presidency of the Princes Chuang and Kuo. Forty two fascicles, forty fascicles bronzes and two fascicles coins. Palace edition in four boxes.
OLD CHINESE AND MONGOLIAN BOOKS.
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906 Pokntu. Said to have been written under the Emperor Hweit-
sung of the Sung Dynasty, 1119 to 1126, being the catalogue of a collection of old bronzes presented by him to an Emperor of the Kin Dynasty. Re-edited by Cheng shih chwang, in 16th Wanli, 1588. This edition in two boxes and twenty fascicles, includ- ing in addition, Kao-ku-tu, in three fascicles, is an excellent reprint in Chien-lung year, 1772.
907 Pokutu. Two volumes, fifteen fascicles. Edition of 1306-
1312. Epoch Ische-ta, of the Mongol Dynasty. Very rare.
908 Kang-Iii Dictionary. Excellent edition, six volumes,
forty fascicles. 1716.
909 Cliien sliili tu. One volume, two fascicles ; written by Chen-
ching, 18th year Kia-king, 1813. Description of antiquities in his possession.
910 Cliiii shi chi. One volume, two fascicles ; written by Kang
shih Chun, 36th year Chien-lung, 1771. Description of anti- quities in metal and stone.
911 T-TcUen-weii-yi, Edited under the Emperor Kang-hi.
Description of rice and silk culture. Edition 1685, white on black.
912 Slieng-clii. Reminiscences of Confucius. 13th year Tung-chi,
1874.
913 Sliili-cliia-yiu liai-ying-liao-isliili-ci. The life of
Buddha. One volume, four fascicles. 1808, Excellent edition.
914 €liin-so. One volume, six fascicles.
915- Cliin-so. One volume, six fascicles; called Chin-chi-so. Old bronzes and inscriptions and pictures on stone. First year Tao- kwang, 1821. Excellent edition.
916 Hsinli sliili cliung ting-. One volume, four fascicles. In-
scriptions on old bells and tripods. 1797.
917 Tsao tsu li. One volume, six fascicles. Grass writing (current
writing). 1788.
918 Tsao-yun liui plen. The same subject. One volume, five
fascicles. 1752.
919 8]ian liai icing. The classic of the sea and mountains ; cele-
brated taoist work, said to be very old ; modern re-print. Two volumes, ten fascicles. 1884.
920 Fang clii mo pu lu. Two volumes, eight fascicles. De •
ecription and pictures of pieces of Chinese ink. 1590. Very good edition.
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921 Ha yu tu. Description of old jade. One volume, two fasci- cles. 1752.
9*^2 Wan fu tang clii cliuang lioa cliuan* Collection of pictures of historical personages. One volume, five fascicles.
923 Chill Kangj^-tu. Pictures of tributary nations. One volume, six fascicles. 1761.
924 Pai-Wei liisin jung;. Poems in honor of Hundred Beauties. Four fascicles. 1804.
925 Hun clieng tu. Catalogue of celebrated painters. One volume, four fascicles. 1740. And one volume of great interest, perhaps one of the " Collected Institutes of the Ming Dynasty." Ming hai tien. Ten fascicles.
926 Kuan win Wu sliiti san li^iien. The fifty-third incarna- tions of Kuanyin. The fifty-third is Peter the Great, of Russia. No other copy seems to be known.
927 Tliibetan, The five hundred divinities.
928 Tliibetan. The three hundred divinities.
929 Manuscript Catalogue, A collection of Chinese porce- lains. Copy from the original, now destroyed.
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