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A BLUE AND WHITE 'DRAGON' VASEKangxiOf tapering ovoid form, decorated to each side with an ascending writhing dragon, one claw outstretched to gra...

A HUANGHUALI KANG TABLEQing DynastyThe rectangular table with inset panel to the top, supported on four shaped legs terminating in carved scroll f...

A CHESTNUT GROUND 'DRAGON' ROBELate Qing DynastyWoven in gold couched threads with nine writhing five-clawed dragons in pursuit of the flaming pea...

A BRONZE 'STAG' FINIALScythian, 5th century BCThe finial shaped as an openwork bud surmounted by a recumbent stag with large spherical eyes and el...

A PALE JADE BIRD-FORM WASHER20th centuryThe stylised bird modelled with the head turned to the right, the body carved with archaistic designs and ...

A PAINTED ENAMEL 'BAJIXIANG' WARMER, LINER AND COVER19th centuryOf lobed form, fitted with a turquoise enamel liner, the cover and sides decorated...

A LARGE FAMILLE ROSE 'ROMANCE OF THE THREE KINGDOMS' FISH BOWL19th centuryFinely enamelled with a continuous scene of an archery competition with ...

A CARVED AGATE 'HORSE AND MONKEYS' SNUFF BOTTLE19th centuryRising from a short foot to an ovoid body and a cylindrical neck, carved in relief with...

A JADEITE INCENSE BURNER AND A JADE 'LOTUS LEAF' WASHER20th century The incense burner of compressed globular form, incised with a band of rectang...

A PAIR OF LARGE FAMILLE ROSE BEAKER VASES, GUYongzhengMoulded with petal lappet shaped panels of alternating river landscapes and flowering plants...

A REALGAR GLASS 'EIGHT IMMORTALS' BOTTLE VASELate Qing DynastyThe faceted octagonal body supported on a gently spreading foot and rising to a wais...

A SILVER PLAQUE OF A FELINEEurasian, 4th century BC to 1st century ADOf elliptical form, depicting a feline in relief turning its head to the rear...

YANG YANPING (1934-)Winter MorningInk and colour on paper, framed and glazedExecuted in 1995. 156cm (61 3/8in) high x 91cm (35 7/8in) wide.Footno...

A HONGMU SCHOLAR'S TRAY, DUCHENGPANLate Qing DynastyWith a finely grained central square panel set within vertical sides with rounded corners, wit...

A MOULDED PORCELAIN FLORAL VASEBy Shofu Katei (Kajo) 1870-1928The baluster form vase moulded with delicate violet morning glory blooms issuing fro...

A PALE GREEN JADE 'LOTUS' WASHER18th/19th centuryNaturalistically carved in the shape of a lotus leaf with gently folded foliate rim, the base wit...

FOLLOWER OF GUAN TONG (CIRCA 907-960)LandscapeInk and colour on silk, framed and glazed. 140cm (55 1/8in) x 14.5cm (5 3/4in). (2).Footnotes:關仝（傳）...

USHIO SHINOHARA (1932-)Collage #3Coloured pencil and ink, paper clippings, mixed media on paper, framed and glazed Executed in 2007.72.2cm (28 7/1...

A LONGQUAN CELADON 'TRIGRAMS' INCENSE BURNERMing Dynasty, 14th/15th centuryRaised on three beast mask feet, the shallow rounded sides relief decor...

A FAMILLE ROSE 'BOYS AND PEACH' PORCELAIN GROUPRepublicDepicting three jovial boys dressed in polychrome robes and trousers carrying a giant and s...

A PAIR OF BLUE AND WHITE VASES AND AN 'ELEPHANT' INCENSE STICK HOLDERKangxiThe baluster form vases decorated with birds and butterflies amongst fl...

A PALE CELADON JADE PURSE-FORM PARFUMIER19th/20th centuryThe reticulated purse carved with panels of lotus sprays and foliage, the lobed cover wit...

A BLUE-GLAZED SLIP-DECORATED JARMing DynastyThe globular body rising to a short neck with rolled rim, carved around the shoulder with a frieze of ...

A BRONZE 'LUDUAN' INCENSE BURNER AND COVER18th centuryThe beast standing four-square upon a serpent form base, facing forwards and wearing a tasse...

A COPPER-RED VASE, MEIPINGUnderglaze blue Qianlong six-character seal mark, 19th centuryCovered overall in a deep red glaze, paling to cream aroun...

A BLUE AND WHITE FIGURATIVE JARKangxiPainted with two rectangular panels, one with the poet Li Bai drinking wine accompanied by attendants in a te...

AN AUBERGINE-GLAZED BRUSHRESTKangxiOf gently curved form, modelled as five tall faceted mountain peaks, covered in a rich aubergine purple glaze.1...

A BLUE AND WHITE 'LOTUS' BOWL AND A PAIR OF DUTCH-DECORATED BOWLSThe blue and white bowl: Kangxi; the pair of bowls: 18th centuryThe blue and whit...

A CLOISONNÉ ENAMEL JARDINIÈRE19th centuryOf lobed oval form, decorated with chrysanthemum and peony floral sprays all around on a dense geometric ...

A CARVED BLUE GLASS BOX AND COVER AND A BLUE GLASS BOWLEach with Qianlong four-character mark, Qing DynastyThe circular box and cover carved with ...

ATTRIBUTED TO BIAN JINGZHAO (1355-1428)Two LionsInk and colour on silk, unmounted. 191.5cm (75 3/8in) high x 95cm (37 3/8in) wideFootnotes:邊景昭（傳）...

A SMALL JADE VASEMing/Qing dynastyRising from a splayed foot to a compressed globular body and a flared rim, the jade of dark celadon shade mottle...

A CARVED PALE CELADON JADE VASE AND COVER19th/20th centuryOf square baluster form, carved with crane amongst rockwork and cloud scrolls, the rever...

A LARGE CLOISONNÉ ENAMEL VASE, HUMing DynastyOf pear shape, supported on a spreading foot, rising to a waisted neck, the shoulders applied with a ...

A FINE BLUE GROUND KANG CUSHION COVER19th centuryIntricately woven with meandering lotus and exotic blooms borne on undulating, leafy stems amidst...

A CIRCULAR JADE 'CHILONG' BROOCH18th/19th centuryCarved in openwork with three sinuous chilong entwined to form a circle, the stone divided equall...

A LARGE POTTERY MODEL OF A WARRIORTang DynastyStanding with the arms outstretched, wearing elaborate armoured robes, with beast mask shoulder cove...

A GREEN-GROUND 'BUTTERFLIES AND FLOWERS' GAUZE ROBE19th century Finely embroidered with scattered floral sprays and butterflies in polychrome thre...

A PAIR OF GILT BRONZE BELT PLAQUESNorth China, 3rd-2nd century BCOf rectangular form, each cast in openwork with an ox, variously standing facing ...

CHINESE EXPORT SCHOOL (19TH CENTURY)Silk ProductionA set of twelve pith paper paintings, depicting the various stages of silk production, mounted ...

DAI XI (1801-1860); SHEN JINGXIU (1835-1899)LandscapeInk and colour on paper, hand scrollDated dingwei year (1847), with colophon by Shen Jingxiu ...

ATTRIBUTED TO NAMIKAWA YASUYUKI (1845-1927) OF KYOTOA cloisonné-enamel jar and cover Meiji period (1868-1912)Of compressed baluster form, worked i...

CHINESE EXPORT SCHOOL (19TH CENTURY)Court ScenesA set of twelve pith paper paintings, modern painted wood frames, glazed.19cm x 31cm (7 1/2in x 12...

A GROUP OF SEVEN PORCELAIN SCHOLAR'S OBJECTSQing Dynasty and laterComprising: a scroll stand-form brushrest decorated en-grisaille with a landscap...

A FAMILLE ROSE 'SCHOLAR AND ATTENDANT' DISHYongzhengDecorated with a scholar and attendant on a riverbank amongst rockwork and flowering plants, b...

A NEOLITHIC PAINTED POTTERY AMPHORAYangshao culture, c. 3000-2000 BCPainted in black pigments to the shoulder with four medallions enclosing styli...

A PAIR OF FAMILLE ROSE 'DRAGON' VASES19th centuryOf baluster form with flaring necks and everted foliate rims, decorated with an ascending blue en...

A LONGQUAN CELADON GLAZED 'TRELLIS PATTERN' VASEMing DynastyOf ovoid form, incised to the body with a trellis pattern enclosing stylised flowerhea...

A HUANGHUALI AND HUALI WINE TABLE, JIUZHOUEarly 20th centuryThe two-panel top set within a rectangular frame with moulded edge above plain aprons ...

A BRONZE FIGURE OF BODDHISATTVA ON A LOTUS THRONELate Ming Dynasty The deity wearing an elaborate high crown and flowing robes, adorned with jewel...

THREE JADE CARVINGSLate Qing DynastyComprising: a celadon and mushroom jade carving of a boy atop a tethered buffalo; a brown, celadon and russet ...

A GOLD-DAMASCENED RETICULATED 'DRAGON' CYLINDRICAL CASE AND COVERTibet, 15th/16th centuryFinely cast with sinuous five-claw dragons coiling around...

A FLAMBÉ-GLAZED VASE19th centuryRising from a tapered foot to a round body and a slender neck, covered overall in a crackled red glaze with lavend...

A CARVED HONGMU ALTAR STAND19th centuryOf rectangular form, with galleried rims and a cusped back panel, all carved in openwork with stylised flow...

A YELLOW-GROUND FAMILLE ROSE 'WANSHOU WUJIANG' TEA SERVICEGuangxu six-character marks, late 19th/early20th centuryComprising: two teapots and cove...

A CORAL CARVING OF A LADY19th centuryThe figure dressed in a long flowing robe adorned with a billowing celestial scarf, decorated with scrolling ...

A JADE 'DRAGON' BELT HOOK18th/19th centuryThe arched shaft carved in relief with a sinuous chilong, its head turned to look behind, facing a twin-...

A YELLOW GLAZED BOWLJiaqing six-character seal mark and of the periodThe bowl rising from a cylindrical foot to a flared rim, covered overall in ...

A RARE BRONZE 'STAG' FINIALDian culture, 2nd century BCExpertly cast standing four-square on a rounded base with waisted neck, the stag's body wit...

A POTTERY MODEL OF A HORSETang DynastyModelled with the right foreleg raised, the neck arched and head lowered and turned to the left, the mane sw...