Bekman Asian Art

Next week, two of my objects will be auctioned at Catawiki:

Tuesday September 3rd at 8 p.m. CEST:
- A marked Japanese probably silver-plated brass rectangular serving dish relief decorated with a pair of Japanese mountain ducks perched on a branch of a wisteria tree in a cloudy mountainous river landscape with a temple, Taisho (1912-1926);

Thursday September 5th at 8 p.m. CEST:
- A Chinese (Hebei Province) transparent white Qingbai celadon glazed porcelain circular lidded so-called 'o***m box', the domed cover with central deep relief decoration of a flower, Northern Song Dynasty (960-1279), 11th / 12th century.

Today, Monday August 26th at 8 p.m. CEST, one of my objects will be auctioned at Catawiki:

- A Japanese (Aichi Prefecture) Seto-'yaki' very dark green glazed mortar-shaped summer tea bowl ('chawan'), the inside with engraved pine needle pattern, Edo / Meiji, ca 1850-1900.

Today, Friday August 23rd at 8 p.m. CEST, three of my objects will be auctioned at Catawiki:

- A good-quality Chinese brass incense burner shaped as a scholar with a long pointed beard sitting upright on a deer, Chinese Republic (1912-1949), ca 1925-1950;

- A well-carved Chinese tropical wooden sculpture of Guanyin seated in 'lilasana'on the back of a Buddhist lion with bone teeth, all eyes glass-inlaid, ca 1900-1920;

- A well-carved Chinese tropical wooden sculpture of Daruma (the Japanese name for Bodhidharma) standing on a rocky base, with glass-inlaid eyes and bone teeth, ca 1900-1920.

Next week, seven of my objects will be auctioned at Catawiki:

Wednesday August 21st at 8 p.m. CEST:
- A marked pair of heavily casted Nepalese patinated bronze Buddhist lions ('foo' dogs, or temple lions) in Newar (or also Nepami) style, Rana Dynasty (1846-1951), ca 1930-1950;

Thursday August 22nd at 8 p.m. CEST:
- A Chinese blue and white decorated so-called 'flying horses bowl' painted to the centre with a mountainous river landscape with rocks, plants and a fluttering banner on a flagpole, Wanli (1573-1620), late 16th century;

Friday August 23rd at 8 p.m. CEST:
- A good-quality Chinese brass incense burner shaped as a scholar with a long pointed beard sitting upright on a deer, Chinese Republic (1912-1949), ca 1925-1950;
- A well-carved Chinese tropical wooden sculpture of Guanyin seated in 'lilasana'on the back of a Buddhist lion with bone teeth, all eyes glass-inlaid, ca 1900-1920;
- A well-carved Chinese tropical wooden sculpture of Daruma (the Japanese name for Bodhidharma) standing on a rocky base, with glass-inlaid eyes and bone teeth, ca 1900-1920;

Monday August 26th at 8 p.m. CEST:
- A Japanese (Aichi Prefecture) Seto-'yaki' very dark green glazed mortar-shaped summer tea bowl ('chawan'), the inside with engraved pine needle pattern, Edo / Meiji, ca 1850-1900;

Friday August 30th at 8 p.m. CEST:
- A rare, high-quality patinated bronze Chinese sculpture of the ascetic Buddha Shakyamuni seated in 'lilasana' on a flat pillow-shaped base, Qing Dynasty (1644-1912), ca 1900-1920.

Today, Saturday August 17th at 6 p.m. CEST, two of my objects will be auctioned at Catawiki:

- A marked large Chinese blue and white decorated saucer, Kangxi (1662-1722), ca 1700, with Dutch 19th century silver swing handle with pearl edges;

- A heavily potted Chinese blue and white so-called 'moonflask' decorated with a river landscape with swimming ducks, flying birds, a peacock and a pair of cranes around a flowering tree growing on a rock, Qing Dynasty (1644-1912), 19th century.

Next week, eight of my objects will be auctioned at Catawiki:

Thursday August 15th at 8 p.m. CEST:
- A Chinese blue and white covered butter dish with Batavian ware rim, the wall decorated with peony, bamboo, prunus, rocks and a vase, Yongzheng / Qianlong, ca 1735;
- A marked Chinese (Jiangsu Province) Yixing small brick red clay teapot, the recessed bottom with impressed two-character mark, ca 1950;

Saturday August 17th at 6 p.m. CEST:
- A marked large Chinese blue and white decorated saucer, Kangxi (1662-1722), ca 1700, with Dutch 19th century silver swing handle with pearl edges;
- A heavily potted Chinese blue and white so-called 'moonflask' decorated with a water landscape with swimming ducks, flying birds, a peacock and a pair of cranes around a flowering tree growing on a rock, Qing Dynasty (1644-1912), 19th century;

Wednesday August 21st at 8 p.m. CEST:
- A marked pair of heavily casted Nepalese patinated bronze Buddhist lions ('foo' dogs, or temple lions) in Newar (or also Nepami) style, Rana Dynasty (1846-1951), ca 1930-1950;

Thursday August 22nd at 8 p.m. CEST:
- A Chinese blue and white decorated so-called 'flying horses bowl' painted to the centre with a mountainous river landscape with rocks, plants and a fluttering banner on a flagpole, Wanli (1573-1620), late 16th century;

Friday August 23rd at 8 p.m. CEST:
- A good-quality Chinese brass incense burner shaped as a scholar with a long pointed beard sitting upright on a deer, Chinese Republic (1912-1949), ca 1925-1950;
- A well-carved Chinese tropical wooden sculpture of Guanyin seated in 'lilasana'on the back of a Buddhist lion with bone teeth, all eyes glass-inlaid, ca 1900-1920.

Today, Thursday August 15th at 8 p.m. CEST, two of my objects will be auctioned at Catawiki:

- A Chinese blue and white covered butter dish with Batavian ware rim , the wall decorated with peony, bamboo, prunus, rocks and a vase, Yongzheng / Qianlong, ca 1735;

- A marked Chinese (Jiangsu Province) Yixing small brick red clay teapot, the recessed bottom with impressed two-character mark, ca 1950.

Today, Monday August 12th at 8 p.m. CEST, one of my objects will be auctioned at Catawiki:

- A high-quality Japanese dark brown lacquer ware on wood ('urushi') three-part (two-layer) so-called 'Bento' lunch box ('Jūbako'), Showa (1926-1989), ca 1960s.

Next week, six of my objects will be auctioned at Catawiki:

Monday August 12th at 8 p.m. CEST:
- A high-quality Japanese dark brown lacquer ware on wood ('urushi') three-part (two-layer) so-called 'Bento' lunch box ('Jūbako'), Showa (1926-1989), ca 1960s;

Tuesday August 13th at 8 p.m. CEST:
- A well-carved Chinese tropical wooden group with Shoulao, with glass-inlaid eyes and bone teeth, he Chinese god of longevity standing on a reclining deer, ca 1900-1920;

Thursday August 15th at 8 p.m. CEST:
- A Chinese blue and white covered butter dish with Batavian ware rim , the wall decorated with peony, bamboo, prunus, rocks and a vase, Yongzheng / Qianlong, ca 1735;
- A marked Chinese (Jiangsu Province) Yixing small brick red clay teapot, the recessed bottom with impressed two-character mark, ca 1950;

Saturday August 17th at 6 p.m. CEST:
- A marked large Chinese blue and white decorated saucer, Kangxi (1662-1722), ca 1700, with Dutch 19th century silver swing handle with pearl edges;
- A heavily potted Chinese blue and white so-called 'moonflask' decorated with a water landscape with swimming ducks, flying birds, a peacock and a pair of cranes around a flowering tree growing on a rock, Qing Dynasty (1644-1912), 19th century.

Today, Friday August 9th at 8 p.m. CEST, one of my objects will be auctioned at Catawiki:

- A Chinese well-carved reddish brown (probably soap)stone brush rest meant for calligraphy, shaped as a mountain range with five peaks, ca 1950s.

Today, Thursday August 8th at 8 p.m. CEST, two of my objects will be auctioned at Catawiki:

- A very well-casted, high-quality Nepalese patinated bronze sculpture of Manjushri, ca 1950, the bodhisattva seated in 'padmasana' on a single lotus throne, wearing a robe;

- A delicate Chinese blue and white decorated small rice wine cup with notched rim, painted to the centre with a flower, the outer wall with 'graduated petal-panels' containing blossom sprigs, Kangxi / Yongzheng, ca 1720-1725.

Today, Saturday August 3rd at 6 p.m. CEST, one of my objects will be auctioned at Catawiki:

- A heavily potted Chinese blue and white so-called 'moonflask', the front and back with a water landscape with swimming ducks, flying birds, a peacock and a pair of cranes around a flowering tree growing on a rock, Qing Dynasty (1644-1912), 19th century.

Next week, five of my objects will be auctioned at Catawiki:

Saturday August 3rd at 6 p.m. CEST:
- A heavily potted Chinese blue and white so-called 'moonflask', the front and back with a water landscape with swimming ducks, flying birds, a peacock and a pair of cranes around a flowering tree growing on a rock, Qing Dynasty (1644-1912), 19th century;

Thursday August 8th at 8 p.m. CEST:
- A very well-casted, high-quality Nepalese patinated bronze sculpture of Manjushri, ca 1950, the bodhisattva seated in 'padmasana' on a single lotus throne, wearing a robe;
- A delicate Chinese blue and white decorated small rice wine cup with notched rim, painted to the centre with a flower, the outer wall with 'graduated petal-panels' containing blossom sprigs, Kangxi / Yongzheng, ca 1720-1725;

Friday August 9th at 8 p.m. CEST:
- A Chinese well-carved reddish brown (probably soap)stone brush rest meant for calligraphy, shaped as a mountain range with five peaks, ca 1950s;

@@ August @ at 8 p.m. CEST:
- A high-quality Japanese dark brown lacquer ware on wood ('urushi') three-part (two-layer) so-called 'Bento' lunch box ('Jūbako'), Showa (1926-1989), ca 1960s.

Next week, three of my objects will be auctioned at Catawiki:

Monday July 29th at 6 p.m. CEST:
- A heavily casted pair of Chinese patinated bronze sculptures of Buddhist lions ('foo' dogs, or temple lions) on a rectangular base, the reclining lions with bulging eyes, flaring nostrils, gaping mouth and curly hair, 2nd half 20th century;

Saturday August 3rd at 6 p.m. CEST:
- A heavily potted Chinese blue and white so-called 'moonflask', the front and back with a water landscape with swimming ducks, flying birds, a peacock and a pair of cranes around a flowering tree growing on a rock, Qing Dynasty (1644-1912), 19th century;

@@ August @ at 18 p.m. CEST:
- A Chinese well-carved reddish brown (probably soap)stone brush rest meant for calligraphy, shaped as a mountain range with five peaks, ca 1950s.

Today, Saturday July 27th at 6 p.m. CEST, three of my objects will be auctioned at Catawiki:

- A marked Japanese (Ishikawa-Prefecture) 'ko'-Kutani-'yaki' saucer, painted to the centre in enamel colours, iron red and gold with an erotic scene ('Shunga') depicting two lovers during lo******ng, Taisho / Showa, ca 1925;

- A Chinese blue and white covered butter dish with Batavian ware rim, with slightly concave-cylindrical body and looped ears, the wall decorated with peony, bamboo, prunus, rocks and a vase, Yongzheng / Qianlong, ca 1735;

- A Chinese blue and white decorated so-called 'flying horses' bowl painted to the centre with a mountainous river landscape with rocks, plants and a fluttering banner on a flagpole, Wanli (1573-1620), late 16th century.

Today, Friday July 26rd at 8 p.m. CEST, one of my objects will be auctioned at Catawiki:

- A Chinese tropical wooden group with Shoulao standing on a reclining deer, holding a peach (symbol of longevity) in his right hand, with glass-inlaid eyes and bone teeth, ca 1900-1920.

Today, Thursday July 25th at 8 p.m. CEST, two of my objects will be auctioned at Catawiki:

- A marked Chinese (Jiangsu Province) Yixing small brick red clay teapot, the recessed bottom with impressed two-character mark, ca 1950;

- A Nepalese patinated bronze sculpture of bodhisattva Manjushri in his capacity as Arapacana, the eternally young crown prince of Buddhahood, holding the 'khadga' (the flaming sword that destroys ignorance), late 20th century.

Today, Tuesday July 23rd at 6 p.m. CEST, one of my objects will be auctioned at Catawiki:

- A Chinese black slate inkstone holder shaped as a reclining buffalo with a boy on its back, the boy with his hair in a bun, the head with long horns turned to the left, Chinese Republic (1912-1949), ca 1940s.

Today, Monday July 22nd at 6 p.m. CEST, three of my objects will be auctioned at Catawiki:

- A marked Japanese (Saga Prefecture) Imari-'yaki' blue and white dragon-decorated incense burner ('koro') intended for the tea ceremony, Taisho / Showa, ca 1925;

- A high-quality Japanese dark brown lacquer ware on wood ('urushi') gold 'maki-e' decorated with bamboo three-part (two-layer) so-called 'Bento' lunch box ('Jūbako'), Showa (1926-1989), ca 1960s;

- A Japanese (Saga Prefecture) Imari-'yaki' blue and white octagonal small serving dish decorated with two boys seated at a small table playing Go, Taisho / Showa, ca 1925.

Today, Saturday July 20th at 6 p.m. CEST, one of my objects will be auctioned at Catawiki:

- A marked large Chinese blue and white decorated saucer, Kangxi (1662-1722), ca 1700, with Dutch 19th century silver swing handle with pearl edges.

Today, Friday July 19th at 8 p.m. CEST, one of my objects will be auctioned at Catawiki:

- A Chinese natural stone (probably jade) sculpture of a reclining 'qilin' with open mouth, curved horns and curly mane, holding a pearl with a ribbon between his legs, Qing Dynasty (1644-1911), mid 19th century.

Next week, twelve of my objects will be auctioned at Catawiki:

Saturday July 20th at 6 p.m. CEST:
- A marked large Chinese blue and white decorated saucer, Kangxi (1662-1722), ca 1700, with Dutch 19th century silver swing handle with pearl edges;

Monday July 22nd at 8 p.m. CEST:
- A marked Japanese (Saga Prefecture) Imari-'yaki' blue and white dragon-decorated incense burner ('koro') intended for the tea ceremony, Taisho / Showa, ca 1925;
- A high-quality Japanese dark brown lacquer ware on wood ('urushi') gold 'maki-e' decorated with bamboo three-part (two-layer) so-called 'Bento' lunch box ('Jūbako'), Showa (1926-1989), ca 1960s;
- A Japanese (Saga Prefecture) Imari-'yaki' blue and white octagonal small serving dish decorated with two boys seated at a small table playing Go, Taisho / Showa, ca 1925;

Tuesday July 23rd at 8 p.m. CEST:
- A Chinese black slate inkstone holder shaped as a reclining buffalo with a boy on its back, the boy with his hair in a bun, the head with long horns turned to the left, Chinese Republic (1912-1949), ca 1940s;

Wednesday July 24th at 8 p.m. CEST:
- A marked pair of heavily casted Nepalese patinated bronze Buddhist lions ('foo' dogs, or temple lions) in Newar (or also Nepami) style, Rana Dynasty (1846-1951), ca 1930;

Thursday July 25th at 8 p.m. CEST:
- A marked Chinese (Jiangsu Province) Yixing small brick red clay teapot, the recessed bottom with impressed two-character mark, ca 1950;
- A Nepalese patinated bronze sculpture of bodhisattva Manjushri in his capacity as Arapacana, the eternally young crown prince of Buddhahood, holding the 'khadga' (the flaming sword that destroys ignorance), late 20th century;

Friday July 26rd at 8 p.m. CEST:
- A Chinese tropical wooden group with Shoulao standing on a reclining deer, holding a peach (symbol of longevity) in his right hand, with glass-inlaid eyes and bone teeth, ca 1900-1920;

Saturday July 27th at 6 p.m. CEST:
- A marked Japanese (Ishikawa-Prefecture) 'ko'-Kutani-'yaki' saucer, painted to the centre in enamel colours, iron red and gold with an erotic scene ('Shunga') depicting two lovers during lo******ng, Taisho / Showa, ca 1925;
- A Chinese blue and white covered butter dish with Batavian ware rim, with slightly concave-cylindrical body and looped ears, the wall decorated with peony, bamboo, prunus, rocks and a vase, Yongzheng / Qianlong, ca 1735;
- A Chinese blue and white decorated so-called 'flying horses' bowl painted to the centre with a mountainous river landscape with rocks, plants and a fluttering banner on a flagpole, Wanli (1573-1620), late 16th century.

Today, Thursday July 18th at 8 p.m. CEST, three of my objects will be auctioned at Catawiki:

- A Chinese blue and white decorated tea cup with scalloped wall, painted to the centre with a fisherman in a mountainous river landscape with trees, rocks and boats, Yongzheng (1723-1735), ca 1725;

- A pair of Chinese blue and white reversed bell-shaped tea bowls, the outer wall decorated with a bird pair flying near a pine and a rock overgrown with flowering peony, Yongzheng / Qianlong, ca 1735;

- A heavily casted Nepalese patinated bronze 'stupa', symbolizing the Buddha, relief decorated with four Buddhas and the Naga, late 20th century.

Today, Saturday July 13th at 6 p.m. CEST, one of my objects will be auctioned at Catawiki:

- A Chinese blue and white decorated so-called 'flying horses bowl', painted to the centre with a mountainous river landscape with rocks, plants and a fluttering banner on a flagpole, Wanli (1573-1620), late 16th century.

Today, Friday July 12th at 8 p.m. CEST, one of my objects will be auctioned at Catawiki:

- A Chinese black slate inkstone holder shaped as a reclining buffalo with a boy on its back, the head with long horns turned to the left, the boy with his hair in a bun, Chinese Republic (1912-1949), ca 1940s.

Next week, seven of my objects will be auctioned at Catawiki:

Friday July 12th at 8 p.m. CEST:
- A Chinese black slate inkstone holder shaped as a reclining buffalo with a boy on its back, the head with long horns turned to the left, the boy with his hair in a bun, Chinese Republic (1912-1949), ca 1940s;

Saturday July 13th at 6 p.m. CEST:
- A Chinese blue and white decorated so-called 'flying horses bowl', painted to the centre with a mountainous river landscape with rocks, plants and a fluttering banner on a flagpole, Wanli (1573-1620), late 16th century;

Thursday July 18th at 8 p.m. CEST:
- A Chinese blue and white decorated tea cup with scalloped wall, painted to the centre with a fisherman in a mountainous river landscape with trees, rocks and boats, Yongzheng (1723-1735), ca 1725;
- A pair of Chinese blue and white reversed bell-shaped tea bowls, the outer wall decorated with a bird pair flying near a pine and a rock overgrown with flowering peony, Yongzheng / Qianlong, ca 1735;
- A heavily casted Nepalese patinated bronze 'stupa', symbolizing the Buddha, relief decorated with four Buddhas and the Naga, late 20th century;

Saturday July 20th at 6 p.m. CEST:
- A marked large Chinese blue and white decorated saucer, Kangxi (1662-1722), ca 1700, with Dutch 19th century silver swing handle with pearl edges;

@@ July @ at 8 p.m. CEST:
- A marked pair of heavily casted Nepalese patinated bronze Buddhist lions ('foo' dogs, or temple lions) in Newar (or also Nepami) style, Rana Dynasty (1846-1951), ca 1930.

Today, Thursday July 11th at 8 p.m. CEST, two of my objects will be auctioned at Catawiki:

- A delicate Chinese blue and white decorated small rice wine cup with notched rim, the outer wall with so-called 'graduated petal-panels', Kangxi / Yongzheng, ca 1720-1725;

- A marked Chinese (Jiangsu Province) Yixing small brick red clay teapot, with compressed globular body, oval ear, tapered spout, domed cover and spherical k**b, ca 1950.

Today, Wednesday July 10th at 8 p.m. CEST, four of my objects will be auctioned at Catawiki:

- A Thai patinated bronze head of Buddha Shakyamuni in Sukhotai style, with serene expression, closed eyes, arched eyebrows, smiling lips, elongated earlobes, curled hair dress and 'usnisha', first half 20th century;

- A Chinese stoneware sculpture of a chimaera, the monstrous creature in semi-sitting position, the front legs extended, the horned head bowed downward, with bulging eyes, presumably Six Dynasties (234-581);

- A Chinese blue and white decorated tea cup with scalloped wall painted to the centre with a fisherman in a mountainous river landscape with trees, rocks and boats, Yongzheng (1723-1735), ca 1725;

- A Thai soapstone peach-shaped carving with depiction of Buddha seated in 'siddhasana' on a high stepped throne, both hands in 'dhyanamudra', 2nd half 20th century.

Today, Monday July 8th at 8 p.m. CEST, one of my objects will be auctioned at Catawiki:

- A high-quality Japanese (Aichi Prefecture) Seto-'yaki' olive green celadon glazed 'Ido-gata'-shaped summer tea bowl ('chawan') intended for the green-tea ('sencha') ceremony, Taisho / Showa, ca 1925.

Next week, nine of my objects will be auctioned at Catawiki:

Monday July 8th at 8 p.m. CEST:
- A high-quality Japanese (Aichi Prefecture) Seto-'yaki' olive green celadon glazed 'Ido-gata'-shaped summer tea bowl ('chawan') intended for the green-tea ('sencha') ceremony, Taisho / Showa, ca 1925;

Wednesday July 10th at 8 p.m. CEST:
- A Thai patinated bronze head of Buddha Shakyamuni in Sukhotai style, with serene expression, closed eyes, arched eyebrows, smiling lips, elongated earlobes, curled hair dress and 'usnisha', first half 20th century;
- A Chinese stoneware sculpture of a chimaera, the monstrous creature in semi-sitting position, the front legs extended, the horned head bowed downward, with bulging eyes, presumably Six Dynasties (234-581);
- A Chinese blue and white decorated tea cup with scalloped wall painted to the centre with a fisherman in a mountainous river landscape with trees, rocks and boats, Yongzheng (1723-1735), ca 1725;
- A Thai soapstone peach-shaped carving with depiction of Buddha seated in 'siddhasana' on a high stepped throne, both hands in 'dhyanamudra', 2nd half 20th century;

Thursday July 11th at 8 p.m. CEST:
- A delicate Chinese blue and white decorated small rice wine cup with notched rim, the outer wall with so-called 'graduated petal-panels', Kangxi / Yongzheng, ca 1720-1725;

Friday July 12th at 8 p.m. CEST:
- A Chinese black slate inkstone holder shaped as a reclining buffalo with a boy on its back, the head with long horns turned to the left, the boy with his hair in a bun, Chinese Republic (1912-1949), ca 1940s;
- A marked Chinese (Jiangsu Province) Yixing small brick red clay teapot, with compressed globular body, oval ear, tapered spout, domed cover and spherical k**b, ca 1950;

Saturday July 13th at 8 p.m. CEST:
- A Chinese blue and white decorated so-called 'flying horses bowl', painted to the centre with a mountainous river landscape with rocks, plants and a fluttering banner on a flagpole, Wanli (1573-1620), late 16th century.