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A History of Incense Burners and Censers

Explore the history of Chinese incense culture, from Han dynasty bronze censers to Ming and Qing incense burners, cloisonné, bamboo and scholar's utensils.

The Beijing School of Chinese Snuff Bottle Painting

We are delighted to present our Autumn 2026 Fine Asian Works of Art auction, featuring a carefully curated selection of Chinese, Japanese, Korean and Southeast Asian art. Spanning ancient bronze weaponry, exquisite jade, ceramics and scholar's objects, the sale offers works of historical significance and distinguished provenance.The auction opens with Incense Culture: The Art of Fragrance in China (lots 1-16), followed by Metalwares (lots 17-39), featuring an important collection of Ancient Chinese Bronze Weaponry from Patrick David Bird (lots 17-24).Highlights include a Private London Collection of Chinese Painted Enamel and Ceramic Wares (lots 40-56), Chinese Drinking Vessels (lots 57-96), and a Private Scottish Collection of Chinese Ceramic Wares from Fife (lots 97-99). The Works of Art section (lots 100-131) includes a notable Private Collection of Scholar's Objects (lots 109-118).Further collections include Chinese Bamboo and Ceramic Wares from Paris (lots 132-139), Jade from a British Family (lots 140-151), and Jade, Hardstone &amp; Glass (lots 152-191). Snuff Bottles (lots 192-213) feature a Private English Collection (lots 192-208), followed by the Collection of the Late Robert Steedman and Martha Hamilton (lots 214-221).Paintings &amp; Works on Paper (lots 222-233) precede an extensive Ceramics section (lots 234-323), including private collections from Edinburgh and England.The sale concludes with Japanese Art (lots 324-350), featuring a Private Scottish Collection from Perthshire and Woodblock Prints from A. Parvin, followed by Southeast Asian &amp; Korean Art (lots 351-353).

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The Radiance of Jade | Exhibition of a Private Collection 

Browse a selection of lots from our upcoming sale.

Specialists' Selection

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Founded in 1826, Lyon & Turnbull is a leading UK auction house with locations in London, Edinburgh & Glasgow. Specialising in Fine Art, Design, Jewellery, Watches, Antiques and Private Collections, we offer expert valuations, auctions and private sales.

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HAN DYNASTY

Session 1

MING DYNASTY

XUANDE MARK, QING DYNASTY, 18TH CENTURY

XUANDE MARK BUT QING DYNASTY, 19TH CENTURY

HU WENMING MARK, MING DYNASTY

9TH-13TH CENTURY

QING DYNASTY, KANGXI MARK, 18TH-19TH CENTURY 

QING DYNASTY, QIANLONG MARK, 18TH-19TH CENTURY 

GU TANG MARK, MING DYNASTY

QING DYNASTY, 18TH-19TH CENTURY

XUANDE MARK, QING DYNASTY, 18TH-19TH CENTURY

MING DYNASTY 

EASTERN ZHOU DYNASTY, WARRING STATES PERIOD

EASTERN ZHOU DYNASTY, LATE SPRING AND AUTUMN PERIOD 

EASTERN ZHOU TO HAN DYNASTY

WESTERN HAN DYNASTY, YUNNAN, DIAN CULTURE 

WESTERN HAN DYNASTY, YUNAN, DIAN CULTURE 

EASTERN ZHOU DYNASTY

LATE MING TO QING DYNASTY, 17TH CENTURY

17TH/18TH CENTURY 

QING DYNASTY, QIANLONG MARK, 19TH CENTURY

YUAN DYNASTY

QING DYNASTY

QING DYASNTY, QIANLONG MARK, 19TH CENTURY 

QING DYNASTY, QIANLONG PERIOD

MING-QING DYNASTY

QING DYNASTY, JIAQING PERIOD

ZHU JU MARK, QING DYNASY, 18TH CENTURY 

QING DYNASTY, QIANLONG PERIOD 

QING DYNASTY, 19TH CENTURY

CHENGHUA MARK BUT LATER 

GUANGXU MARK AND POSSIBLY OF THE PERIOD 

QING DYNASTY, 18TH CENTURY 

QING DYNASTY, SHUNZHI PERIOD

CHENGHUA MARK BUT QING DYNASTY, 19TH CENTURY

QING DYNASTY, DAOGUANG MARK AND OF THE PERIOD 

QIANLONG MARK BUT 20TH CENTURY 

QING DYNASTY, KANGXI PERIOD 

BAI SU, HONG KONG; LANE CRAWFORD & CO, HONG KONG & YOKOHAMA, 20TH CENTURY

EASTERN ZHOU DYNASTY, WARRING STATE PERIOD 

SUI DYNASTY 

NORTHERN SONG DYNASTY

SONG DYNASTY 

SOUTHERN SONG DYNASTY

SOUTHERN SONG DYNASTY OR LATER

NORTHERN SONG / JIN DYNASTY

MING DYNASTY, WANLI PERIOD

XIELIN ZHUREN ZAO MARK, QING DYNASTY

QING DYNASTY, 18TH CENTURY

QING DYNASTY, QIANLONG MARK AND OF THE PERIOD 

FIVE DYNASTIES TO NORTHERN SONG DYNASTY 

QING DYNASTY, TONGZHI MARK AND OF THE PERIOD

CHENGHUA, KANGXI AND MOTIF MARKS, QING DYNASTY, KANGXI PERIOD 

QING DYNASTY, XIANFENG MARK, 19TH CENTURY

YONGZHENG MARK, 19TH-20TH CENTURY 

QING DYNASTY, GUANGXU MARK AND OF THE PERIOD

QING DYNASTY, YONGZHENG MARK, 18TH-19TH CENTURY 

QING DYNASTY, 17TH CENTURY 

QING DYNASTY, YONGZHENG PERIOD 

QING DYNASTY, YONGZHENG MARK BUT 19TH CENTURY

QINGHUA ZHENPIN MARK, QING DYNASTY, 19TH CENTURY

QING DYNASTY, GUANGXU MARK AND OF THE PERIOD 

BAOSHAN ZHAI MARK, QING DYNASTY 

QING DYNASTY, KANGXI PERIOD AND 19TH CENTURY 

QING DYNASTY, DAOGUANG MARK AND OF THE PERIOD

YONGZHENG MARK AND POSSIBLY OF THE PERIOD 

QIANLONG, RUOSHEN ZHENCANG, AND JIANGXI JINGHUA BIPIN MAKRS, 19TH-20TH CENTURY

ONE WITH CHENGHUA MARK, QING DYNASTY, 19TH CENTURY 

MING DYNASTY, WANLI MARK AND OF THE PERIOD 

Fine Asian Works of Art

Sale Number: 926

The Radiance of Jade | Exhibition of a Private Collection