This figural groups is vividly carved with a boy playfully climbing on back of a buffalo standing foursquare, while both hands holding a rope tied from its nostrils. The buffalo is of evenly white tone and the boy is of uneven russet skin. Qing Dynasty period. L: 7 1/8 in (18.1 cm) H: 5 3/8 in (13.7 cm)
Of compressed form, the censer stands on three short and pointed legs, body gilt splashed, two handles raised on the rim, complete by wooden cover with jade stone finial and carved wooden stand, bottom with four character 'Yu Qin Shan Fang' mark. Qing Dynasty period. D: 4 1/2 in (11.5 cm) H: 2 1/4 in (5.7 cm)
Of rectangular form with flaring rim, the censer supported by four splaying mythical beast legs, the body depicts dragons amidst clouds, and bottom bears three character 'XIAO MIN ZAO'. W: 5 5/8 in (14.3 cm) H: 3 1/8 in (8 cm)
Archaistic style Chinese gilt bronze tripod censer, of compressed bombe' form raised on three tapered feet and set off by a pair of spandrel handles, the underside with four character mark, 3"h x 6.5"w x 5"d.
Tibet, 18th Century A large copper alloy cast snow lion with clear traces of gilding. Elegantly made, the figure is portrayed with open jaws, the mane tail and hair on the shoulders are magisterially realised. One of the front paws is raised to hold a flag that was made later. h 25 cm
China, Qing Dynasty, 17th Century An exceptional bronze sculpture in dark patina portraying the protector Guandi seated in the act of giving a command. h 35 cm