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standing horse with legs slightly splayed outward; wide eyes; open mouth with exposed teeth; upward-pointed ears; green patina with white, blue and red pigment traces

Celestial Horse, 25-220

China

G215

Carved from pale gray-green stone with cloudy white mottling and black and brown rivering throughout, the mountain landscape with high rising peaks and numerous figures and pavillions amid foliage on both sides, with the seal of the Emperor Qianlong above a long inscription on one side, the reverse with a further inscription and a seal, one seal referring to the eightieth year of the Emperor Qianlong,corresponding to the year 1784.

Jade Mountain Illustrating the Gathering of Scholars at the Lanting Pavilion, 1790

China

G210

seated Buddha; gilt and red and blue paint

Seated Avalokiteshvara Boddhisattva (Guanyin), late 11th-early 12th century

China

G200

Library and Rock Garden

The Studio of Gratifying Discourse, 1797

China

G216

Standing Guanyin with lotus bud(?) in left hand, right hand missing, inscribed base which bears the date 571 A.D., translation of inscription filed with purchase blank, from Xi'an in Shaanxi province.

Standing Bodhisattva, 571

China

G200

chased silver dish decorated with scene from the "Former Red Cliff Ode" by Su Shi (1037-1101); engraved in painterly baimiao style showing the poet in court robes with two companions relaxing in a boat drifting on tranquil water, with a winepot and cups on the table in front of them; one figure playing a flute and the other holding an open book; rocky banks with grasses and tall reeds, a willow and a cassia tree; small waterfall spilling down from high cliffs at the far shore; sky with pair of birds flying to the left towards a constellation of seven stars drawn as circles joined by thin lines to form the Big Dipper seen through drifting clouds surrounding a full moon engraved with the legendary yu tu dao yaou scene of the Moon Rabbit under the cassia tree pounding a pestle in a mortar; shallow plain sides of octafoil bracket-lobed outline rising to a barbed everted rim

Silver plate decorated with chased “Red Cliff” scene, 13th century

China

G208

Standing Screen with Marble Panel, gray brown and white marble slab reminiscent of a misty mountain, set into a wood frame; twelve carved panels within frame depict chi dragons and scrolls; frame set into larger stand

Screen, 17th century

China

G217

Vessel in the shape of an owl. Two flanges, one ending just under the beak in front and the other continuing to the top of the head in back, have alternating straight and L-shaped scores, those on the front flange being much the deeper of the two. The tail, with a scored flange border, forms the back support of the vessel. Apart from the realistically-formed feet, the bird is strongly stylized. The body is completely covered by rows of scales except for the shoulder line, expressed by a vigorous spiral, and the wings quills, rendered by bands filled with antithetical spirals. Patina green.

Zun wine vessel in the shape of an owl, 13th-12th century BCE

Unknown

Not on View
Blue-and-White dish, porcelain; decorated in a deep blue in the center with a large peahen flying amongst peonies, the cavetto molded with a band of peonies in white in a blue ground, the rim with a border of stylized waves and a molded foliated edge; the reverse has a typical wide unglazed base with a short foot ring and the exterior is decorated with a band of scrolling lotus

Dish, 14th century

China

G325

Wallpaper, 19th century

China

G328

standing horse balancing on three legs; mouth open; short tail pointing up; leaning slightly to proper left

Prancing Horse, 1st-3rd century

China

G215

The Wu Family Reception Hall, early 17th century

China

G218

squat, round, red lacquer covered box with black interior and bottom; cover decorated with flowers, foliage and 2 birds with long tail feathers; sides of box with flowers and foliage

Box, 13th century

China

Not on View

Bamboo and Rocks, c. 1760

Zheng Xie

Not on View
white and grey veined marble; carved sculpture in the form of a Chinese side chair with curved back

Copyright %C2%A9 Ai Weiwei 2008

Marble Chair, 2008

Ai Weiwei

Not on View
The principle surface displays a rectangular field of interlocked T's on a ground of squared spirals framed on three sides by rows of spikes. Scored flanges at the four corners of the vessel are supplemented in the upper belt by additional flanges which thus divide it into eight panels. Antithetical, long-tailed birds flank the short flanges forming the central ridge of a rudimentary t'ao-t'ieh mask. Hanging blades appear on the cylindrical legs, and disfigured dragons in flat relief on the outer surface of the upright handles. Patina green

Fangding food vessel, 11th century BCE

China

G214

Both sides inscribed with very small text in black and red; short sides are selvedge edges

Cheat's Handkerchief, c. 1860

China

G217

thinly cast with a narrow spout and pointed lip above an oblong body cast with three medial lines, a single loop handle; all standing on tall blade-form legs

Jue wine vessel, 16th-15th century BCE

China

G214

bronze budhist temple bell; tall football shaped body with flat top; two dragons turned away from each other form hanger at top center; sides decorated with two rectangular fields striped with three bands of three raised circular bumps

Bo bell, late 6th-5th century BCE

China

G215

dark brown in color; square mouth piece cut from rim of smaller end; five holes at top, three at underside

Vertical flute, c. 1800

China

G216

Sarcophagus, with accompanying memorial tablet and cover, made for the Chinese General, Prince Cheng Ching, 524 A.D. The six bas-reliefs comprising this group include the two ends and two sides of the sarcophagus, the tablet, and its cover. The sides are decorated in low relief with five groups of historical personages, illustrating filial piety scenes, in a landscape of trees and mountains in which dragons, phoenix, and other symbolical animals roam. The head end bears a scene including a bridge leading over a lotus pond to a gate decorated with 24 bells representing 12 pairs of musical accords. Two guardians flank the gate. The foot end carries a large dragon in a landscape. The memorial tablet bears a long inscription including Cheng Ching's biography, the Emperor's eulogy, and the date 524 A.D. The sides are decorated with large dragons. The cover of the tablet is surrounded by a bevelled edge of conventionalized dragon heads and contains remnants of bronze handles at the four corners. Along the sides, on the top surface, are eight blank squares indicating places for sacrificial vessels. The major figures and forms on the stones stand in relief and have been polished to form an even surface; the spaces betwen were left rough. All six reliefs are in fairly good condition with the exception of the cover for the memorial tablet which has been gouged at the corners. The sarcophagus was undoubtedly carved at Loyang, the Northern Wei capitol from 484 A.D.

Sarcophagus of Prince Yuan Mi, 524

China

G208

This vessel is a remarkable example of its type, and of perfect workmanship. The body is divided into three horizontal belts by narrow, bare interstices uninterrupted by the scored flanges which, with the handle of the vessel, delimit four panels. The plain handle has an animal's head with zigzag lines across the nose and C-shaped horns with parallel lines in thin, thread relief. The lid is partly shaped as a plastic animal. The head, with the forehead lozenge and bottle horns of a t'ao-t'ieh, has other, more realistic details well-modelled ears and a mouth with saw-like teeth. The body is that of a long-drawn-out dragon in low relief reclining along the center of the lid. The central flange, curving with the body in the looped tail, has straight and T-shaped scores. A t'ao-t'ieh and various types of dragons figure in a decor scheme that covers almost the entire body of the vessel. The bodied t'ao-t'ieh with S-shaped horns in the middle belt is flanked by strongly stylized head turning dragons. Also strongly stylized are the dragons in the foot belt, which are similar to those on vessels 50.46.43, Karlgren #11, and 50.46.89, Karlgren #21. The consecutive dragons in the neck belt are not identical. To the right is an ordinary beaked dragon with recumbent C-shaped horn and a small vertical crest. The dragon under the spout of the vessel has no crest. Its horn is heart-shaped, and it has the drawn-out, pointed eye of the t'ao-t'ieh below. Its enormous beak is drawn out to parallel the curve in the rim. Inside the curve of the beak is a small, head turning dragon. The big dragon on the lid has spirals at the base of the horns and a single scale between parallel zigzag lines that flank the central flange, forming the common lozenge pattern. The legs, in flat relief, flank the big dragon, thier tails meeting at the end of the lid. Patina light blue-green.

Gong wine vessel, late 13th century BCE

China

G214

The rich decor of the vessel covers every surface except the backs of the stubby legs. The ground is squared spirals throughout. On the long side of the body the median line is marked by a free animal's head on the neck belt and by a t'ao-t'ieh in low relief on the bottom. The shoulder line of the owl is boldly stylized into an enormous spiral, the wing quills emerging in narrow parallel bands. Behind the quills the tail protrudes in a short downward hook. The shoulder, neck and quills are covered with scales. Two birds with cleft crests, bottle horns, and tails adorned with scales, flank the free head on the neck of the vessel. Coiled dragons decorate the front sides of the legs, and the bottom surface of the vessel is covered with scales in parallel rows. The whole area is bordered at the rim by a circle band which appears also on the adjoining rim of the lid. The owl has enormous eyes, and the horns are the large, C-shaped type of the ordinary t'ao-t'ieh. Patina bluish-green

You wine vessel in double-owl shape, 12th-11th century BCE

China

G214

standing male figure wearing armor and tall hat, with thin moustache and beard; figure stands with both feet on a white-skinned demon with fangs, green claws and black hair

Lokapala Guardian King, one of a pair, late 7th-early 8th century

China

G207

the nude boy shown crouching in an almost horizontal position, holding a bird in his left hand, the chubby face with simply carved features and the hair pulled back in double knots; carved from greenish white stone. Former Classification: Jade

Pillow, 17th-18th century

China

Not on View
Standing Bodhisattva of white marble, arms broken off below shoulder. The figure wears a narrow scarf, barely defined, and a skirt girdled at the waist, its upper edge finished with a curling line. Jewelled necklace and long chains. High headdress. Feet missing, head restored at throat where formerly broken off.

Standing bodhisattva, one of a pair, late 6th century

China

G200

Jewelled headdress with pendants suspended from the beaks of decorative birds or from projecting scrolls. Right hand is on right knee, left hand is raised toward the chief diety. Sitting in a cross-legged position, the image of his Dhyani-Buddha in his headdress. Hip-length blouse, with wide round neck and rolled over collar, has a center vertical panel which is pulled into the neck when seated. Three-quarter length sleeves. The skirt is finely pleated and caught up slightly on either side of the leg.

Avalokiteshvara Bodhisattva (Guanyin), from a set of Avalokiteshvara Bodhisattva and Flying Celestials, c. 951-953

China

G200

ovoid shape, with two handle-like protrusions on long sides; rust-red and brown; rim and handles painted with running geometric designs

Wine Cup, 2nd century BCE

China

G215

Spinach green jade, carved in chrysanthemum form, small flutings, spread in tiers from the center of the plate, representing the petals of the flower. Carved on both sides, the petals curled over the rim. The jade is extremely thin and translucent.

Plate, 18th-19th century

China

G210

Yao-Chou celadon bowl, porcelain, carved lotus design.

Bowl, 960-1279

China

G204

half of a gourd with flat portion of wood; gourd carved overall with geometric designs; radiating half-circle door on one side

Dome-shaped Cricket Carrier, Date Unknown

China

G217

armorial porcelain deep dish painted with fly amidst butterfly wings, turquoise ground with reserve cartouches enclosing arms and monogram of Grimaldi

Dish, c. 1735

China

G209

red spongelike rock with white striations

Scholar's Rock, early 19th century

China

G218

Dancers, pair

Dancing Figure, one of a pair, 3rd century BCE - 3rd century CE

China

G215

Tomb Figurine of a Court Lady, 618-906

China

G208

crouching rabbit with small ears and brown eyes; rectangular base with squared-off corners

Figure of a Rabbit, 8th-9th century

China

G204

camel standing on diamond-shaped base; head up, tail up and curled; yellow with traces of red and black pigment; single hump

Two camels and a groom (Camel), 618-907

China

G207

Seated figure, resting PR elbow on raised PR knee, PL leg bent and on ground and PL arm behind, hand resting on ground; wearing bracelets, long necklaces and elaborate crown

Avalokiteshvara Bodhisattva in the Water-Moon Form (Shuiyue Guanyin), 12th century

China

G200

Mortuary figures, pair of, representing warriors both wear armor, with curious head-dresses, and one carries a sword-like object. Four of these figures were found at the entrance of a tomb in Honan province. Two bought by M.I.A., and two by the Boston Museum of Fine Arts. They are fashioned of polychromed pottery of the greyish cast associated with Wei. Traces of faded terra cotta color remain. These are unusually large tomb figures.

Tomb Guardian Figures, early 6th century

China

G208

base with iridescent light green glaze and 2 animals, one standing on the back of the other; long post topped with openwork bird finial; 4 long branches at top: 3 depict figures dancing and holding objects and a figure under a canopy on top of branch and figures and radiating coins below branch; one depicts same scene except an animal replaces the figure under canopy; 20 rectangular branches, 19 with figures, horses, deer and figure under canopy with coins sprouting from branches; one with same scene except animal and figure(?) replace figure under canopy; 40 small branches with 3 radiating coins; pendant of monkey with a coin

Money Tree, 1st-2nd century

China

G201

Slab built and modeled, rectangular courtyard surrounded by a tile roofed wall; seperate elements are a pigsty, boar, round food dish, rectangular food dish, seated figure, bird, dog, suckling pig, four piglets.

Funerary Model of a Pig Sty, 2nd century BCE

China

G215

folding chair with woven seat; inlaid iron decorations on arms and footrest; carved open-mouthed animals where arms attach to seat

Folding round-back armchair, late 16th century

China

G217

The decor is disposed in the three areas usual in vessels of this class the foot, bulb, and neck. The foot belt, divided into four panels by deeply scored flanges, displays a mask t'ao-tieh with a C-shaped mouthline, hooked forehead shield, small eyebrows, and S-shaped norns. Above is a narrow band with consecutive trunked dragons. The decor ground is of squared spirals throughout. The bulb, also divided into four panels, displays a t'ao-tieh bodied to the extent that some simple lines of a vertical body still remain above the leg. The central line of the face, with no forehead shield, is formed by the flange. The lower zone of the high throat is filled with consecutive snakes, their heads turned EN FACE. Above are slender rising blades, the major part of each filled with a t'ao-t'ieh to be seen from above. Streaked eyebrows appear over buldging eyes, and over these, again, long-drawn-out C-shaped figures forming the horns. Below the eyes are two C-shaped figures, modifications of mouthlines. At the end of the blade, separated from the t'ao-t'ieh by a narrow, empty band, is a V-figure- a corruption of a cicada drawing. Patina grey-green and blue-green with patches of red. Except for a cross-shaped perforation between the foot and the area above, the beaker is in almost every detail exactly similar to the one with a Yin inscription published in Huang, TSUN KU CHAI.

Gu wine vessel, 12th-11th century BCE

China

G214

Ceremonial Gate, 1728

China

G217

standing figure with arms bent at elbows, PL forearm slightly lower than PR forearm; unfinished back; looping drapery folds

Standing Shakyamuni Buddha, late 6th century

China

G207

head with elongated earlobes; downcast eyes; headdress with scrolls, tassels and floral forms, with pair of ornaments on either side with three red balls on blue drops; traces of blue pigment at hairline; traces of red pigment on lips; traces of olive-colored patina on skin of face; red, green and blue pigment on headdress; received attached to rectangular black base

Head of a Bodhisattva, late 6th century

China

G200

set of 32 chessmen, sixteen red and sixteen white (natural); each chaessman stands on a carved filigree globe, within which are one or more free carved balls; the globe rests on small turned stem, and the foot is carved with double row of lotus design

Chess Set, 18th century

China

Not on View

Cosmetic Case and Mirror Stand, early 17th century

China

Not on View
Stone head of Buddha. A fragment consisting of the face only, modelled in the style that heralds the Tang.

Head of a Buddha, 570-577

China

G200

Horse with long mane and clipped tail. ca 725 A.D. Glazed pottery tomb figure, one of a pair, on a flat base. The decoration of the trappings is in the Sassanian style. Glaze predominantly a fine cobalt blue which has oxidized on the hind legs to an irridescent silvery-blue. Saddle and top saddle pad unglazed.

Horse, early 8th century

China

G208

Kuei without handles. The vessel is divided into four vertical panels by heavy flanges with alternate straight and T-shaped scores. In two places in the neck band the flanges give way to free animals' heads. The features of the bodied t'ao-t'ieh in the main belt are similar to those seen on vessels 50.46.48 and 50.46.86 (Karlgren numbers 7, 11, 30), except that the mouth line is S-shaped and shows the teeth. The dragons in the foot belt have the mouth of the ordinary gaping dragon, but the head turns downward, thus differing slightly from the usual trunked dragon.

Gui food vessel, 12th century BCE

China

G214

young Manchu woman seated by a lacquer table on a garden terrace with bamboo growing at L; woman wears blue robe with Shou characters and has stylish hairdo decorated with flowers and jewels; on the table are a snuff bottle, a fan, a ju-i scepter and a vase of peonies; blue and white vessel with plant LLC; butterfly-covered box on floor beside table

Birthday Portrait of a Young Manchu Lady, c. 1800-1850

China

G203

woman seated at a table with another woman behind her, arranging the seated woman's hair; third woman making a bed at right

Lady at Dressing Table, 1657

Wang Qiao

G203

Chinese Export blue and white porcelain; bullet-shaped form; painted with willow and peony; a terrace on a rock with a scholar's retreat; trellis pattern borders

Teapot, c. 1752

China

G209

blue and white globular shape; birds and insects hovering around flower sprays growing from rockwork; loop handle and cylindrical spout; cover with knob and finial and scrolls

Teapot, c. 1643

China

G209

blue and white kraak; tripod base

Lotus bowl with tripod base, c. 1643

China

G209

blue and white compressed globular shape; hovering insects amongst prunus branches; cylindrical spout with clouds

Teapot, c. 1643

China

G209

Marieberg bombe oval form on four scroll feet; molded shell cartouche with four pendant leaves on upper edge; finger scroll handles

Soup tureen, c. 1755

China

G209

One of a pair Famille Rose; each silver shape with quatrefoil bracket; lobed foot; blue ribbon entwined; rose scrolls; yellow flower heads

Candlestick, c. 1736-1796

China

G209

famille rose armorial sauce tureen, cover and stand; arms of Crooke of Norfolk; silver shape; ornate oval gilt ribbon designs

Sauce tureen and stand with arms of Crooke, c. 1770

China

G209

straight-sided mug with 2-piece entwined handle; pierced 'rice paper' ground; top and bottom edges and handle decorated with blue underglaze and gilt; area opposite handle painted with a shield surrounding a monogram with Masonic symbols; gilt flowers flank central design

Masonic tankard, c. 1790

China

G209

green border; central eagle holding a red scroll inscribed, "E PLURIBUS UNUM", with a shield with "AF" monogram; border with butterfly and trellis pattern

Tureen stand with initials "A.F." for the American market, c. 1810

China

G209

Chinese Export Platter, Fitzhugh pattern; porcelain; border motif in orange enamel; center motif of American eagle with red, white and blue shield holding in his beak a ribbon bearing the motto, E Pluribus Unum

Tureen stand for the American market, c. 1810

China

G209

Bowl, ceramic, Chinese Export XVIIIc cat. card dims H 1-3/4' diam 8-5/8'; NO PHOTO ON CAT. CARDS; listed as 'soup plate'

Soup plate with Meissen-style harbor scene, c. 1750-1760

China

G209

Warming Dish, ceramic, Chinese Export XVIIIc cat. card dims diam 9-1/2'; listed as 'hot water soup plate' on cat. cards

Hot water plate with arms of Hamond, c. 1790

China

G209

pair of sparrow hawks, porcelain birds of Chinese Exportware, Ch'ien Lung Period (1736-1795), mounted on bases of chased and gilded bronze, French, Louis XV Period (1710-1774).

Sparrow hawk, one of a pair, 1736–74

China

G314

hard-paste porcelain

Cup from a coffee set with scene of Capetown Harbor, c. 1760

China

G209

bowl, ceramic, Chinese Export

Bowl, c. 1620

China

G209

coffee pot, ceramic, Chinese Export; no ab on card scene of barrel rolling, monestary in the distance

Coffee pot from a coffee set, c. 1760

China

G209

shell shaped grips, cover with cone finials, floral sprays in enamel colors, gilt trim; arms of Michael of Kingston, crest motto 'Nil Conscrire Sibi'

Soup tureen and stand with arms of Michel, c. 1755

China

G209

incised floral borders, center with Arms of Van Herzeele in enamel colors, gilt trim

Plate with arms of van Herzeele, c. 1740

China

G209

Beale Family crest decoration, underglaze blue, Fitzhugh border

Hot water plate, c. 1805

China

G209

Kangxi drum-shaped famille verte teapot decorated with a panel of flowers on each side within bands of stud moulding; the original spout replaced with a silver spout

"Make-do" teapot, c. 1720

China

G209

Chinese Export blue and white porcelain; painted with rose branches and flower sprays; loop handle

Vomit pot for invalids, c. 1750

China

G209

blanc-de-Chine Taoist Immortal; holding a double gourd and resting on crutch; rectangular plinth molded with heart shaped panels

Figure of Li Tieguai, a Daoist Immortal, c. 1752

China

G209

brown slipware freehand scroll pattern over chocolate brown

Dish, c. 1643

China

G209

animal designs in boxed scrolls; shell and pebble design below; small lid cap; may be a small ginger jar

Paste box, c. 1643

China

G209

blue and white porcelain; shallow domed covers and loop handles; painted with birds and insects in flight beside trees and pavilion on rocky bank

Butter dish, c. 1752

China

G209

oval shape; hare-head handles and helmet finials; lakeside pavillion; triple arch bridge leading to island; background small islands and dwellings

Soup tureen and stand, c. 1817

China

G209

monogramed 'Mysterious Urn', center funerary urn and weeping willow roundel; concealed profiles of French royal family; border sepia; the central design is known as L'urne mystĂŠrieuse, after a print of the same title

"L'urne mystĂŠrieuse" plate with initials "S.D.M." for the French market, c. 1800

China

G209

cylindrical on slightly spreading foot; two gentlemen holding fan with attendant holding a Qin and two ladies in a pavilion divided by iron-red scroll handles; interior with single peony head

Monteith, c. 1710

China

G209

pierced sides; central coat of arms of Jonkheer Tets (Van Goudreian?) with lion supporters; basket borders with blue and gilt figural and colored landscape reserves; gilt monogram

Fruit basket and stand with arms of Rees van Tets, c. 1770

China

G209

white glazed group; Tyrolean dancers after J. J. Kaendler; legs intertwined

Meissen-style Tyrolean dancers, c. 1752

China

G209

seated lion looking over PL shoulder; curly mane and chin whiskers; open, roaring mouth; grey and reddish brown stone

Guardian Lion, one of a pair, 8th century

China

G208

seated lion looking over PR shoulder; curly mane and chin whiskers; open, roaring mouth; grey and reddish brown stone

Guardian Lion, one of a pair, 8th century

China

G208

black with some grey areas; irregular "base" with vertical upward-extending elements and forward-extending front element; pitted surface; large circular cavities; several holes in upper PL area; tiny hole at bottom center; several deep fissures on back; ringing sound when tapped

Scholar's Rock, 18th-19th century

China

G218

very tall, elongated figure; triangular-shaped face; very close-set features; painted eyes and garment details in red, black and white; long sleeves; mostly dark brown patina overall

Figurine of a Female Court Attendant, 4th-3rd century BCE

China

G215

Holiday Traditions, Chas. Drawing Room, 'Wilkes Bowl', decorated in colors and gold a pair of medallions on each side, each forming a satyrical coat of arms, Cat Card Dims H.4-1/4 x Dia. 10 in.

“Arms of Liberty” punch bowl, c. 1770

China

G209

Earl of Lincolnshire with Gay; iron-red shield above motto mantling of green husks suspended from a puce bow; Qian Long

Plate with arms of the Earl of Lincolnshire, c. 1775

China

G209

central lion shield inscribed 'Morgan' enclosed by blue and gilt bands of dart, dot and linked florettes

Dessert plate with arms of Morgan, c. 1785

China

G209

Chinese export porcelain charger painted after C.F. Herold with figural scene of moving cargo; gilt feather scroll and spearhead border with Oriental landscapes and pershed birds

Charger with Meissen-style harbor scene, c. 1745

China

G209

chinese export statuette group blanc-de-chine porcelain, five figures in two tiers on rockwork with large central seated dignitary holding rolled scroll and wearing official hat flanked by small Immortals, one wearing a butterfly hat, the lower tier with two standing children in voluminous robes flanking a recumbent horse; ivory glaze

Figural group, c. 1700

China

G209

plate silver form, European figures with brimmed hats walking by a rail fence, harbor, ship and town in background

Plate with figures in landscape, c. 1700-1720

China

G209

armorial plate, famille rose central coat of arms among colored flags and crown, three central urns with instruments, interior of rim with gilt spearheads; arms are those of Pignatelli of Naples, related to Antonius Pignatelli who was Pope Innocent XIII

Plate with arms of Pignatelli, c. 1745

China

G209

plate decorated with elaborate coat of arms Okeover impaling Nichol, in baroque style; red and white seahorse supporters; border with crested coronets dividing LO monograms

Plate with arms of Okeover impaling Nichol, c. 1740

China

G209

decorated with arms of Reets van Tets of Holland. The pierced and molded borders had developed in England and Europe, and in the Chinese examples is hand-cut. Van Goudreaan (Governor of Dutch East Indian Co. 1769) with two lions and crowned head above two emblems, one with stag, the other with trees and vessels; pierced border with raised petals

Fruit basket stand with arms of Reets van Tets, c. 1770

China

G209

Qianlong plate decorated en grisaille profile portrait bust; hatched ground within gilt band; catouches of port scenes in colors

Plate with portrait bust, c. 1750

China

G209

made for the Swedish market; interior en grisaille and white; motifs from a nine taler banknote of 1762, caligraphy and two oval cartouches, one with seated figure holding a shield with Swedish arms, the other inscribed 'Sverigesrikes Standers Bank transp sedel. anno 1762'; exterior en grisaille and gilt with peony, rose and other flowers.

Punch bowl with Swedish banknote, c. 1762

China

G209

famille rose armorial, loop handle; large coat-of-arms and stag crest between flower festoons and chain band

Armorial tankard, c. 1760

China

G209

painted with coat-of-arms, bird crest and motto 'Sola Juvat Virtus', ends with initial 'AS'; center of stand with large floral cornucopia within chain pattern; cover with crest and scroll finial; arms are those of Stewart, 3rd son of Lord Blantyre

Sauce tureen with arms of Stewart, c. 1770

China

G209

blue and white; Trianqi exterior leaf sprays; interior with fish, waves and water

Plate with Trianqi exterior, early 17th century

China

G209

white with blue and gilt star border; filt flowers on two sides and bottom center; JA monogram on two sides

Salad bowl with J.A. monogram, c. 1790

China

G209

arms of Steward, son of Lord Blantyre on two sides; bird crest; motto 'Sola Juvant Virtus'; initials AS at sides; flower sprays on sides; chain pattern bands inside rim; white; gilt trim on rim; cornucopia bottom centers

Punch bowl with the arms of Stewart, c. 1770

China

G209

famille rose; two large panels of ladies standing on a terrace and family on pavillion terrace around rootwood table; small panels of European subjects

Punch bowl, c. 1770

China

G209

European subject; quatrefoil; central shaped oval cartouche surmounted by a coronet containing two elaborate gilt interlinked monograms within joined hands, a pierced heart and billing doves above a blue-jacketed gallant standing with his lady wearing a cream crinoline, a small child in a crinoline at her side flanked by altar of love and a sportsman beside two leaping dogs, firing a musket at a bird in a tree; elaborate scale, feathery scroll and floral strapwork border; Qianlong

Wedding or anniversary plate for the Dutch market, c. 1750

China

G209

Plate, ceramic, Chinese Export XIXc cat. card dims diam 9-3/4' Holiday Traditions, MacFarlane Room; Porcelain with 'Fitzhugh' border pattern, initials T.J. and sailing ships in underglaze blue

Plate with the initials "T.J." and sailing scene, c. 1800

China

G209

Plate, ceramic, Chinese Export XVIIIc cat. card dims diam 9-1/8' plate with the arms of Soldanha de Albuquerque, Portuguese market

Plate with the arms of Saldanha for the Portuguese market, c. 1760-1770

China

G209

Chinese Export, century?

Soup bowl, c. 1785-1800

China

G209

Ceremonial Stem Cup, 2500-2000 BCE

Longshan

G204

five pointed leaf motif with six leaved flower (in plain and twisted wire) within it; a multiple leaved blossom at center; pin extends down from center

Hair Ornament, one of a pair, 11th century

China

G208

Tall-necked Hu, 2nd-1st century BCE

China

G204

thistle-shaped cup on slender, horizontally ribbed oviform stem pierced with 6 rows of short vertical slits above inverted cup-shaped foot

Ceremonial Stem Cup, 3000-2000 BCE

Longshan

G204

Bulbous high-shouldered form with tapering foot and narrow ribbed neck; buff body covered with glossy black glaze with faint blue iridescence.

Globular Jar, 12th-13th century

China

G204

Shortback armchair carved to simulate bamboo, one of a pair, huanghuali hardwood, Ming Dynasty, China

Pair of Low Back Armchairs, late 17th century

China

G216

cylindrical jar tapered sharply at top terminating in a rimmed 1-1/8 in. opening; exterior decorated by a large organic motif; central band of red, blue and white; two smaller bands of white and black with pairs of white dots encircle the base and top

Jar, 2nd century BCE

China

G204

small ivory bowl, lotus blossom inside well with circular foot on bottom

Tea Bowl, 11th century

China

G204

Tea Bowl, 12th-13th century

China

G204

shallow bowl fused to the rim of a deeper bowl with open foot; incised with a floral design in the center and a lotus leaf pattern around the outside

Brush Washer, 10th-11th century

China

G204

Ruyi Scepter, late 17th-early 18th century

China

G217

standing figure with right hand out in front and clenched, left hand down at hip; triangular heads with black features painted on pink ground; .1 wearing a breast plate over baggy trousers; .2 wearing a striped tunic over baggy trousers

Footsoldier, one of a pair, 2nd century BCE

China

G215

for Indonesian export market; white glaze; globular body surmounted by ringed neck tapering toward a flattened stylized phoenix head with applied details, below a trumpet-form mouth

Pheasant-Head Ewer, 10th-11th century

China

G204

Yokeback Armchair, c. 1550

China

G218

bowl, flared sides with finger groove below rim; interior design, prunus branch and crescent moon; dark brown glaze; knife cut foot with no glaze

Tea Bowl, 10th-11th century

China

G204

Hand Exerciser, 18th century

China

G217

rectangular top frame divided by central stretcher, two cylindrical rollers set to either side, straight waist, beaded apron, short stout legs with hoof feet

Footstool (gundeng), c. 1600

China

G216

seven strings attached to jade feet on back, orange tassels attached to jade tuning pegs on back; 13 gilded circles to the right of strings; symmetrical carved design at bottom; two carved pegs on back near top; scattered blue and gold specks

Zither (Qin), 1634 (dated by inscription)

China

G216

upright rectangular shape with five shelves; center shelf has two drawers below; square drawer pulls mounted to chrysanthemum back plates

Bookshelf, late 17th century

China

G216

thin rectangular table; unadorned; feet emphasized; curved leg support reaches from under table top

Lute table, c. 1600

China

G216

Incense Boxes and Burners, late 16th-early 17th century

China

G217

Footstool, 16th-17th century

China

G216

silver inlaid in a spiral and crossing pattern

Belt hook, 5th-3rd century BCE

China

G214

dark brown glaze splashed with pale blue on the vessel's shoulder; rare phosphatic glaze; unglazed foot

Jar, 8th century

China

G204

gilt bronze with crystal and glass inlay; three central glass circles; masks on either end, hook attached to mouth of one; underside silver inlay, ungilded, circular button at underside

Belt Hook, 4th-3rd century BCE

China

G214

facing right

Ordos Belt Plaque, one of a pair, 3rd-2nd century BCE

China

G214

Silk Worm, 3rd century BCE- 3rd century CE

China

G215

character 'shou' as written in grass script as one continuous stroke of a brush

Stylized Shou Character, c. 1800

China

G217

bamboo image inscribed; Sotheby's London, 6/12/95 Lot 516

Archer’s thumb ring, 1662-1722

China

G217

conical bowl with blue glaze and splashes of purple glaze on interior and exterior; with storage box

Bowl, 12th-13th century

China

G204

flat circular ceramic seal paste box with celadon glaze; unadorned, tapered lower half to a 1-3/8 inch concave unglazed base

Seal Paste Box, 12th century

China

G204

Portable huang hua-li table; deconstructs into nine pieces; scroll ends at table top; open work panes in legs; cloud design sides at leg joint; apron completely around

Portable Long Table, 16th-17th century

China

G218

huang hua-li painting table; sides four-square with large leg to table top bracing; hoof feet; minimal key pattern band at underside of table to top third of legs

Corner-leg Painting Table, late 17th century

China

G216

huang hua-li yoke back arm chair; cane seat, s-shape arms and splat, round legs, apron at underside of seat

Yokeback Armchair, one of a pair, c. 1600

China

G218

pair of shears, the tapering blades joined through a figure-of-eight-shaped spring-handle and decorated on each side with a bird in flight and scrolling foliage, on a ground of ring-matting

Shears (scissors), 8th-9th century

China

G208

Longquan celadon lotus bowl, has own storage box

Bowl, 12th-13th century

China

G204

white pottery cup, unglazed foot with incised circle at underside of base, has own storage box

Cup, 7th-10th century

China

G204

painted pottery figure of a lady with an elaborate coif and a full round face; tiny hands extend outward from wide sleeves of a loosely draped robe covering an amply sized figure; the robe falls over the upturned toes of shoes; on a rectangular base

Standing Lady, c. 725-750

China

G208

man standing with proper right foot on head on sea serpent; proper left leg bent backward with square brushwasher resting on heel; man holds brush in proper right hand and small shell-shaped cap in proper left hand

Kui Xing (God of Literature), 16th century

China

G201

green tower in two parts; top with archer in each corner; base=moat in bowl with fish and frogs; swans on rim

Military Watchtower, 1st century

China

G215

earthenware bean shaped headrest carved at center with ribbon tied spray of lotus and sagittarius blossoms against a dense ground of scrolling vines; green glaze

Pillow, 12th century

China

G204

conical shaped tea bowl; dark brown glaze with single leaf design at interior; foot unglazed; has own storage box

Teabowl with Leaf Decor, 12th-13th century

China

G204

chair with arms and straight back; seat of woven natural fibers; each arm and back decorated with straight spindles and two pairs of interlocked rings

Spindleback Rose Chair, one of a pair, c. 1600-1675

China

G218

reddish brown wood chair with protruding crest rail and arms

Yokeback Armchair, 16th-17th century

China

G218

octagonal-shaped box-like form; glazed white with central area of brown containing 14 Chinese characters in white slip on top; two flanking areas decorated with brown foliate designs

Octagonal Pillow, late 12th-early 13th century

China

G204

top double-doored cabinet with 2 interior shelves, pin closure and 3 hanging pendant pulls rests on large cabinet; double-doored cabinet with 3 shelves, 2 drawers, pin closure and hanging pendant pulls rests on a stand with carved apron

Compound Wardrobe, one of a pair, early 18th century

China

G218

Round, straight legs; curving support from each leg to underside of tabletop; six scroll elements at corners of short apron

Small Occasional Table, late 17th century-early 18th century

China

G218

Shallow conical bowl with a very small foot; glazed light blue

Small Conical Bowl, 12th-13th century

China

G204

Egg-shaped bottle with brown teadust glaze; nearly flat shoulder; short neck with flaring, thick mouth; bottom section unglazed

Bottle, 12th-13th century

China

G204

3 sections; green glaze; 3 tiers, each with 4 small basins with stylized bird's heads, wings and tail, with one larger basin at top; 2 dogs running near central element of middle section

Pottery Lamp, 1st century

China

G215

Top shaped like an abstracted leaf; top carved with a blooming peony in brown-black glaze; brown-black stripe around edge; cream ground

Pillow, late 11th-early 12th century

China

G204

Pear-shaped body with narrow neck and flaring mouth; flared foot ring; 'oilspot' glaze in shiny black with russet sport and small metallic flecks

Pear-shaped Bottle, 12th century

China

G204

reddish brown wood chair with protruding crest rail and arms

Yokeback Armchair, 16th-17th century

China

G218

chair with arms and straight back; seat of woven natural fibers; each arm and back decorated with straight spindles and two pairs of interlocked rings

Spindleback Rose Chair, one of a pair, c. 1600-1675

China

G218

Rectangular in design with T-shaped supports which fold flat and top sections close on top of each other like a book

Folding Bookstand, 18th century

China

G216

round wood box with lid; lip at box bottom; convex circle on box top

Round Seal Box, 18th century

China

G216

ornately carved wood table mount for framed marble insert; inscription and seal at UL

Table screen, c. 1800

China

G216

dark wood rectangular stand with open sides topped with grey and white marble

Rectangular stand, 18th century

China

G216

Armchair with Continuous Yoke Back, One of a Pair, c. 1600

China

G218

Square Corner Cabinet with Latticework Upper Doors, c. 1600

China

G216

Roundback Armchair, one of a pair, 17th century

China

G218

crisp relief around the sides with four figural scenes two officials standing beside waves lapping at a pair of closed doors inscribed on a panel above with 'Dong Hai' (the Eastern Sea), a closed umbrella beneath a leafy tree to one side; a scene of an immortal and album-bearing attendant standing on a balustrated terrace overlooking plantains, a doorway to one side; a figure in a pavillion looking out at a figure with clasped hands standing before a ding censer emitting smoke atop an altar stand; an attendant bearing a stack of books and a scholar wielding a brush before a gate he has inscribed 'Sheng Xian Qiao' (Arch of the Ascending Immortals); all above a band of stiff leaf lappets, applied on the interior, exterior and interior footring with a sea-green glaze

Celadon jar, 14th century

China

G216

square seal chest; double front doors lock in place by flip lid; large circular latch and rectangular pulls, hinges and corner hardware made of silver; copper snowflake design inlaid to center of latch at top center front; handle at either side; two drawers above one longer at interior behind doors

Seal chest, 17th century

China

G216

four-sided carved wood lantern with glass panels; metal hardware at top for hanging

Lantern, 18th century

China

G216

four-sided carved wood lantern with glass panels; metal hardware at top for hanging

Lantern, one of a pair, 18th century

China

G216

cizhou painted pottery dish; flowering plant in green and red, banding of red borders, design inside rim, has own storage box

Dish, 13th century

China

G204

round-bodied jar with small foot; decorated with carved vertical lines and 2 small areas of incised spirals at applied ring handles; yellow-green glaze

Storage Jar, 4th century BCE

China

G204

black and off-white; octagonal shape; slightly concaved top decorated with leafy floral stem; stylized floral band on sides

Pillow, 10th-13th century

China

G204

ceramic bowl, small round foot; blue glaze overall with one purple splash at interior side, darker glaze at rim, unglazed foot

Bowl, 12th-13th century

China

G204

tall, thin jar with pointed lower end, small mouth and very short neck; decorated with incised diagonal lines

Storage Bottle, 5000-4000 BCE

Yang Shao

G204

conical bowl with celadon (green) glaze; floral decoration bottom half interior; in storage box

Bowl, 12th century

China

G204

Crouching hoofed mythical animal; double horn with head turned to side and mouth open; scaly body with flamelike ribbons at haunches; tufted mane and tail

Water Dropper, 16th-17th century

China

G217

ceramic pillow with painted glaze decoration in black of deer profile and foliage on top; scroll designs on outer edges; white glaze

Pillow, 11th-12th century

China

G204

openwork design at top with dragon, looking up, surmounting 2 fighting tigers with scrolling bands between; bar on bottom for bristles

Brush Handle, 2nd-1st century BCE

China

G215

bulging sides from narrow base and narrow shoulder; everted lip; shiny black glaze with iron oxide (brown) dot-like splotches overall and scrolls at shoulder

Ovoid Vase, 11th-12th century

China

G204

spherical jar with small conical neck rim and flat foot rim; black glaze with brownish areas at mouth; small, dull silver spots throughout glaze

Oil Spot Jar, 13th-14th century

China

G204

shallow dish with small flat rim; painted orange and brown; central organic scrolling design; brown rim with orange dots and zigzags; character(?) repeated 5 times around rim, 3 times on bottom

Dish, 3rd-2nd century BCE

China

G215

slightly irregular rectangular shape; 2 wells inside base; base concave on bottom; cover decorated with lightly incised flower and star shaped leaves surrounded by a scrolling border

Ink Stone and Cover, 2nd-3rd century

China

G217

small fantastic animal standing on pedestal with stamp carved on bottom; animal has flat bony head, small ears, long whiskers, large feet; carved with incised lines to indicate fur(?)

Personal Seal, 2nd century

China

G215

seal with turtle standing on top of plain, undecorated platform; turtle looking straight up

Official Seal, 2nd century BCE- 2nd century CE

China

G215

large square green and grey jade seal with cross-shaped faceted handle; handle has hole through top for hanging/storage and character carved into top

Official Taoist Seal, 14th century

China

G201

facing left

Ordos Belt Plaque, one of a pair, 3rd-2nd century BCE

China

G214

The term Tou for this type of vessel is confirmed by inscriptions. The slightly flattened sphere formed by body and lid appears huge and bulky in comparison with the short, footed stem. When inverted on its shallow disk the lid serves as a separate bowl. This top is adorned with a whorl circle surrounded by squared spirals. The surrounding border is filled with interlaced snakes on a granulation ground. On the lid proper there are three decor belts, separated by bare bands, filled with a minute comma-pattern. The body of the vessel has a similar belt of commas set off by a bare band at the rim and by a narrow rope-patterned band in relief below. There follows a very narrow band of comma pattern above a band of heart-shaped hanging blades filled with commas. the foot, like the disk on the lid, has a belt with interlaced snakes on a granulation ground. The ring-shaped handles have pointed spirals and a rope-patterned band. Patina Grey-green with patches of blue.

Pair of dou (ritual food vessels), 5th century BCE

China

G214

The term Tou for this type of vessel is confirmed by inscriptions. The slightly flattened sphere formed by body and lid appears huge and bulky in comparison with the short, footed stem. When inverted on its shallow disk the lid serves as a separate bowl. This top is adorned with a whorl circle surrounded by squared spirals. The surrounding border is filled with interlaced snakes on a granulation ground. On the lid proper there are three decor belts, separated by bare bands, filled with a minute comma-pattern. The body of the vessel has a similar belt of commas set off by a bare band at the rim and by a narrow rope-patterned band in relief below. There follows a very narrow band of comma pattern above a band of heart-shaped hanging blades filled with commas. the foot, like the disk on the lid, has a belt with interlaced snakes on a granulation ground. The ring-shaped handles have pointed spirals and a rope-patterned band. Patina Grey-green with patches of blue.

Dou food vessel, one of a pair, 400 BCE

China

G214

Dignitary. Military leader. Glazed pottery tomb figure, one of pair, mounted on a stand. The costume includes a blue robe, pleated brown skirt and white underskirt. Head and headdress unglazed.

Tomb retinue, early 8th century

China

G208

Tomb figurine, one of a pair, representing a Civil dignitary. the type is individualized, and the features indicate that this person was of Khotanese origin. The figure made in a mould, is solid. The grey clay body, covered with a white slip, is painted with unfired pigments flesh tints, green, blue, gold. Details of the figure were completed by hand.

Tomb Figurine, one of pair, late 6th century

China

G208

brown; 19 round feet; center unglazed on top and bottom; has its own box

Multiple-Legged Ink Stone, 222-589

China

G217

Standing Bodhisattva of white marble, right arm broken off below shoulder, left above wrist. Figure wears narrow scarf tied in x-like form at waist, and skirt whose upper edge falls over in narrow peplum effect over girdle. Elaborate jewelled necklace and heavy chains hanging to knees. High headdress. Feet missing; head restored at throat where formerly broken.

Standing bodhisattva, one of a pair, late 6th century

China

G200

cylindrical shape with wide, thick, slightly upward tilting mouth; single piece of palmwood densely stippled on the exterior, vertical striping at interior

Brush pot, 17th-18th century

China

G216

Square base with a wheel of law on a double lotus plinth; 2 rows of spokes on wheel

Seal, 1428

China

G216

deep rounded cup with flaring lip with ridge at center of bowl; bulging, long central section pierced with 9 rows of offset slits; high, angular foot; black pottery

Stem Cup, 2500-2000 BCE

Longshan

G204

large head of a beast with mouth open; phoenix looking over its back on PR side; twisting roaring dragon on PL side; green, tan, black and white glaze

Roof Ornament, one of a pair, 16th-17th century

China

G215

large head of a beast with mouth open; phoenix looking over its back on PL side; twisting roaring dragon on PR side; green, tan, black and white glaze; separated into 2 parts with part of dragon and phoenix on top section

Roof Ornament, one of a pair, 16th-17th century

China

G215

pot with tripod feet; flaring out from base to wide, flat shoulder; pair of applied handles; light greenish glaze; incised rings and zig-zags around shoulder; incised lines and scrolls on handles; slightly domed lid; row of incised lines and slashes flanked by pairs of concentric rings

Covered Jar, 3rd-1st century BCE

China

G204

brownish tan jade with red veins

Cong, 206 BCE - 220 CE

China

G215

Mottled dark green jade. Straight vertical sides, incised ribbon and circle design at each of four corners.

Cong, 1122-722 BCE

China

G215

Dark greyish-green jade. Truncated tube with slightly pyramidal exterior and short ring collars protruding from top and bottom.

Cong, 1122-722 BCE

China

G215

Mottled pale ochre jade. Truncated tube shape with incised ribbon design. Use as a symbol of the earth and an emblem of rank by women of high status. From its length this ts'ung is classified as a tsu-ts'ung, emblem of imperial power.

Cong, 1122-722 BCE

China

G215

mottled green jade with white clouds; no surface decoration

Oval Tube, 722-481 BCE

China

G215

Translucent light green jade, partially calcified; visible crack line on one side. One of seven ts,ung in the collection.

Cong, 1122-722 BCE

China

G215

Mottled black jade, spotted with yellow sparkles.

Hu Trapezoidal Blade, 1122-722 BCE

China

G215

Grey-black jade with white veins.

Axe Scepter, 1766-1122 BCE

China

G215

Dark green jade with black and white clouds.

Trapezoidal Ceremonial Axe, 1766-1122 BCE

China

G215

Shape may be derived from hammer head, lance head, possible use was to scale fish. Brown jade with granulation.

Fu Axe Scepter, 1766-1122 BCE

China

G215

Mottled brown jade with light and dark clouds.

Ya Chang Scepter, 1122-722 BCE

China

G215