A finely cast lacquer-gilt bronze figure of manjushri (wenshu pusa) on a lion - China, Ming dynasty, 15th/16th Century H. 67,5 cm. Est. 65 000 EUR. Nagel Auctions. Asian Art. 8th May 2009. www.auction.de

A blue and white porcelain vase with silver-inlaid ottoman mounts, China, the porcelain 15th/16th century H. 28,5 cm. Est. 2 000 EUR Provenance: Property from an European private collection, the base later inset. Nagel Auctions. Asian Art. 8th May 2009....

A Ming four-tiered red lacquer box and cover. 15th/16th century Carved on the cover with a Scholar, holding a sceptre, and a young acolyte standing beside a pavilion; the exterior of each tier carved with floral designs (some restoration). 13cm (5in)...

A Vietnamese ceramic jar, 15th/16th Century The ovoid body decorated with a wide sgraffito band of blossoms mid scrolling leafy tendrils below a foliate-patterned cloud collar band on the high shoulder, further incised floral bands on the waisted neck...