A large and unusual 19th century Chinese export rose medallion vase. Good detail. This is a rare form which shows off the medallion exceptionally well.
13"H x 9"D at rim. A few rough spots along the rim. No cracks, rings well.
A finely formed rose medallion foliated bowl from the Guangxu period with no marks. This comes from the thinly potted group. There are 20 well rounded sides. Nice ring.
5.25" diameter and 2.25" high approximately. Very good condition with no chips lines or repairs.
A fine pair of antique rose medallion vases with applied foo dogs and gekkos at the shoulders. The rims are scalloped. Matching courtyard scenes with numerous figures on the body as well as the large neck. Alternating panels of florals, birds, insects, butterflies and fruits. The hand painted details are very fine. No marks whatsoever on the bottom, a little sand from the kiln. Dates from 1870-1890s.
Circa 1860 Rose medallion (rose canton)platter or serving dish, with 4 medallions enclosing those wonderful birds, and with a central rondel. Nice borders. Good orange peel effect. No marks.
13" diameter. One tight line as shown. Otherwise in good condition with no damage or repairs. Nice ring.
Set of 18-19th century Chinese export famille rose armorial dishes in a nest of 3. Each bears the golden coat of arms of the East India Company with the pair of cute facing lions. Nice orange peel effect on fine quality porcelain.
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A fun 19th century Chinese export tazza or stem bowl with the 1000 butterflies design. Nice thick enamel with highlights on the bottom and a band on the stem. Circa 1880. From an old New Bedford estate together with some cantons.
9" diameter and 3" high. No chips hairlines or repairs. A tiny loss to enamel and some glass frits, not readily discernible. Very good condition.
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A fine 19th century rose medallion reticulated tray or plate. Nice squarish oval as these old one tend to be. No marks and orange peel. Circa 1860.
10 by 9 inches; center about 7.3 by 6.1 inches. No chips hairlines or repairs. A little fritting on rim barely noticeable. Original enamels nice and thick.
A very desirable 19th century Chinese export rose medallion square form and lobed tray or platter. --- The medallions alternate between figural garden scenes and bird & floral scenes. Very nice detail and composition with the --- gold in the hair ornaments mostly intact. --- Cute birds & butterflies. Note that the detail pics are both larger than actual. Yet there is no deterioration of resolution. The colors are fresh due to good condition of this antique porcelain it is not that of the ...click for details
A fun famille rose teapot following the form of old Chinese wine pots. Wonderful decoration of figural scenes from a heavenly banquet given by the Queen of the West for the multitude of superior beings in Chinese buddhist mythology. The one slouched over in his cups with bare chest is the god of longevity also symbolized by his favorite peaches in the bowl. Gold highlights. No marks on the glazed bottom. From the Daoguang (1821-1850) period. Pretty early form with Chinese theme decorations.
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A pair of rose canton plates decorated by unusual peacocks in a garden. Very well painted with lots of detail. Nice ring. Small mark of "China" in a triangle. Circa 1910.
About 7.5" diameter. Very good condition. No cracks or chips. (Note: there is a metal handle protruding under the plate rim in the picture of the bottom.)
A lovely 19th century Chinese export lobed and footed tazza or fruit bowl in rose medallion palette. In addition to the figural courtyard scenes, we have some wonderfully lively birds painted in great detail. Enamel and gold leaf in good condition. No marks anywhere. Circa 1870.
A large Chinese export famille rose mug with strap handles. Wonderful decoration of an official meeting with a boy riding a strange elephant. Probably a scene from an old folklore. Gold highlights, excellent detail and very fine porcelain biscuit. No marks. From the early Daoguang (1821-1850) period or possibly Qianlong.
A dramatic black polychrome jardiniere or fish bowl with a wonderful design of birds amidst plum blossoms. This is a recurring Chinese theme of vigor in winter. No marks, and an orange peel effect.
About 15" across at the wise rim and 13.5" high. Very good condition save for a tight and faint interior star. Rings well.
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