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Fine Asian, Australian & European Arts & Design — Sotheby's

Auction House:Sotheby'sNumber of lots recorded:201
Sale Title:Fine Asian, Australian & European Arts & DesignLots with images:196
Auction Location:MelbournePrices available:150
Date:29-Jul-2014
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A black lacquered Nara menpo, 18th/19th century, with dark hair moustache and chin tuft, the nose detachable, the interior lacquered in red, fitted with a four-lame 'yodarekake' below a leather and fabric edge and laced in dark blue 'sugake odoshi'
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A black lacquered Nara menpo, 19th century, the nose detachable, fitted with a stiff bristle moustache and chin tuft, and with a four-lame 'yodarekake' of 'kiritsuke kozane' laced in dark blue 'kebiki odoshi', and a red lacquered interior
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A black lacquered Nara menpo, 19th century, the nose detachable and with hair moustache, fitted with a four lame 'yodarekake' laced in blue 'sugake odoshi' and with red lacquered interior
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A black lacquer jingasa, 19th century, the exterior decorated in gilding with a family crest of 'I' (water well) with a constellation, the interior lacquered in red
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A Soten style iron tsuba, Meiji period, decorated in gold 'nunomezogan' signed 'hikone junin soten sei', 7 cm long
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Japanese Kashu Kiyomitsu tanto with its lacquer mounts, 18th century (blade), the blade 'hirazukuri', with 'itame hada', the temper edge of 'suguha', with a carving of 'gomabashi', signed 'Kiyomitsu', in 'shirasaya' with a 'Nihon Bijutsu' token club paper, with black lacquer 'saya', 'shakudo kiku'-shaped 'tsuba', the 'fuchi, shakudo ishime-ji' with 'takazogan' leaves, lacquer 'kashira', the 'tsuka' cotton bound with silver hornets, a silvered metal 'kozuka' carved with two courtiers and a silvered 'wari…
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Japanese Gassan Sadayoshi, attributed blade and lacquer mounts, 19th century, the blade of 'hirazukuri (sunnobi tanto), hada' of 'ko-itame', temper edge of boxed shape 'choji' with 'ji-nie' and 'ashi', a carving of 'gomabashi' and a sanskrit character, 'ubu' tang with two peg holes, unsigned in a 'shirasaya', with an NBTHK 'hozon' paper, with a black lacquer 'saya' with iron 'mokko-gata tsuba' with decoration of foliage in gold 'nunome zogan', fitted with matching 'shakudo fuchi-kashira, soritsuno' and…
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A Hirazukuri tanto in lacquer mounts, 19th century, the blade 'hirazukuri', with a 'choji' temper line, signed 'Yasumitsu', encased in a striped lacqeur 'saya', with an oval bronze' tsuba', textured bronze metalwork of 'fuchikashira and 'kogai' en suite, the iron 'kurikata' decorated in gilt with 'kiri', tendrils and geometric pattern, a pair of button type 'menuki' with gilt 'kiri' marks, the blade 16.5 cm long
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A naginata, 19th century, of 'tomoe-gata', with two wide and narrow grooves, signed 'Tadayoshi', encased in a wood 'shirasaya', the blade 40 cm long
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Two kozuka and two tsuba, 18th/19th century, comprising a 'kozuka' attributed to Waki Goto school in 'shakudo nanako' and 'takabori iroe' depicting Daruma, inscribed 'Hoki no kami Fujiwara Nobutaka', with NBTHK 'tokubetsu kicho' paper; a copper 'kozuka', decorated in 'katakiri bori' with Kanzan and Jittoku, signed 'Hirochika', accompanied with an NTHK paper; a copper 'Mito tsuba' decorated in low relief with dragon among waves, with silver 'fukurin', unsigned, accompanied with an NTHK paper; and a…
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A Bizen katana, 18th/19th century, the blade 'honzukuri', with a straight temper edge with 'notare', inscribed 'Bizen kuni ju Ietsugu', in a 'shirasaya', the blade 76.5 cm long
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An Ashu Sukeyoshi attributed katana in a red lacquer scabbard, 19th century, the blade, 'honzukuri, iori-mune, o-gissaki, koitame hada', having a 'gonome midare hamon, boshi' of 'midare-komi,'tang 'ubu' with cat scratches, with two holes, accompanied with an NTHK certificate attributing it to Ashu Sukeyoshi, encased in a red lacquer 'saya, shibuichi fuchi-kashira' carved in 'katakiribori' with tendrils, with a matching 'kojiri', an iron 'mokkogata tsuba' with 'kanji' characters, the hilt white cotton bound…
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A Yamato school wakizashi in shirasaya, 17th century, the blade 'honzukuri, iorimune' with 'notare hamon', tang 'ubu' with one 'mekugi ana', signed 'Musashi no kami Minamoto no Toshishige', encased in 'shirasaya', accompanied with an NBTHK 'tokubetsu hozon' certificate, the blade 45.5 cm long
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A Satsuma sake pot and cover, Meiji period, of compressed circular form supported on short tripod feet, the widely splayed sides decorated in colours and gilding with floral motifs and diaper patterns and set with a small upright spout and terminals for the cane-work handle, the base inscribed in gilding 'Satsuma yaki', (2), 16.5 cm diameter . Provenance: Christies, New York, 6 June 2002, lot 245
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KAWASE HASUI, 1883-1957, Yuki No Mukaishima 1931, woodblock print on paper, inscribed and dated in Japanese 'Yuki No Mukaishima 1931' with two seals of the artist lower left, 39 x 26 cm
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A pair of ginbari cloisonne enamel vases by the Ando workshop, Taisho period, early 20th century, each of globular form, decorated with birds amongst blossoming prunus in colours on the bright red ground, silvered mounts, the base with 'Ando' mark, (2), 15.5 cm high
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Three cloisonne enamel vases Meiji period, comprising one decorated in colours with a dragon on the dark turquoise ground; and a pair of vases decorated with a long-tailed bird perched on a blossoming tree on a black ground, (3), 12.5 cm high; and 12 cm high
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A silver monk's hat ewer, Tibet, 19th century, with brass rim and decorated brass strapping around the neck and high splayed foot, the loop handle in copper and brass with foliate etched terminals, 23.5 cm high
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A bronze figure of a Lama, Tibeto-Chinese, 19th/20th century, seated on a double-lotus base with his hands in 'dharmachakra mudra', wearing voluminous robes with incised borders, the face with smiling expression, 30 cm high
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A bronze figure of Padmasambhava, Tibet, 19th century, seated with hands holding a 'vajra' and bowl, traces of gilding, 10 cm high
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A repousse metal mounted conch shell, India or Nepal, 20th century, the shell encased in silvered metal decorated with a mythical scene, animals and masks on a ground of flames and scrolling foliage, inlaid with coral, turqoise and jade, 23 cm long
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A pair of reverse glass portraits, 19th/20th century, one depicting a young lady holding a fan; the other of a young man holding a book, wood frames, (2), 55.5 cm high, 41 cm wide overall
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An embroidererd brown-ground dragon robe, Qing dynasty, early 19th century, the semi-formal court robe 'Jifu' embroidered with nine rampant dragons in pursuit of flaming pearls set among bats, 'ruyi' cloud scrolls, and the 'an baxian', all above turbulent waves crashing on rocks strewn with peony sprays, the corners with triangular 'lishui' striped borders, 144 cm long. Provenance: Sotheby's Australia, Melbourne, 26 October 2011, lot 412
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A celadon jade 'finger citron' vase, Qing dynasty, 19th century, the long slender 'fingers' of the fruit with coiled ends forming the sides and rim of the deep vessel, supported on a gnarled branch forming the pierced foot, bearing two further fruits and foliage extending in high relief over the sides, the pale greenish stone with paler cloudy inclusions, wood stand, box, (2), 19 cm high
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Two jade carvings, each retaining the shape of the original pebble and carved with a laughing figure partly enclosed within a pod, one with long brows and a dragon in relief to one side, the pale celadon stone with faint brownish suffusions; the other of white tone with very slight russet markings used to highlight the details, (2), 7 cm long; and 8.3 cm long
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A jade figure of a mythical beast, Qing dynasty, 19th century, the recumbent animal with its head curled around to its hind quarters with long bifid tail, and with long plumed wings extending from either shoulder, the pale mushroom coloured stone with some opaque white mottling and russet suffusions, wood stand, (2), 5.5 cm long
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A celadon jade openwork plaque, Qing dynasty, 19th century, carved with a long-tailed bird perched among branches with serrated leaves and a flowerhead, all within the circular ring border, the pale stone with slight russet suffusions used to highlight the bird's plumage, 6.2 cm diameter
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A celadon jade pendant, carved with two dragons emerging from 'lingzhi' stems and a bat to one side, finely incised with an inscription and two seals, the stone of pale even tone with a faint russet suffusion, 6.7 cm long
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A white jade 'lotus' bowl, finely carved to the exterior with three rows of overlapping upright petals, the uppermost forming the petal-shaped rim, all springing from the short slightly splayed foot shaped with four scroll bracket feet, the interior carved with radiating petal-shaped flutes, the translucent stone with pale milky occlusions and very faint pale greenish suffusions, wood stand, box, (2), 12.5 cm diameter
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Two celadon jade carvings, Qing dynasty, 19th century, comprising one of 'ruyi' form pierced with flowers and bats around a double 'shou' symbol; the other a 'bi' disc carved with grain pattern on either side, (2), 8 cm long; and 5.5 cm diameter
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Two jade carvings, Qing dynasty, both retaining the shape of the original pebble, one carved with a dragon and a tree shrew, using the pale celadon areas of the russet suffused stone; the other in archaistic style surmounted by a recumbent lion, one side with grain pattern, the stone in tones of grey and brown, (2), 8 cm long; and 7.5 cm long
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A celadon jade figure of a dog, standing on all fours on a rectangular base, with head held up looking forward and ears pinned back in alert attitude, carved from a pale greenish stone with some opaque pale brownish inclusions, box, 8 cm long
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A celadon jade 'peony' brushwasher, Qing dynasty, 19th century, of shallow oval form standing on four bracket feet, carved on the exterior in low relief with floral meanders and set with two peony spray handles in pierced relief, the pale stone with some opaque white inclusions and russet striations, wood stand, (2), 14 cm long
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A celadon jade box and cover, Qing dynasty, 19th century, of rectangular form with indented corners standing on a shallow footrim, the cover carved with a panel enclosing a dragon among scrolling clouds in low relief, the rim of the cover and base encircled with key-fret borders, the stone of pale tone with some russet suffusions, the base inscribed with an apocryphal four-character Qianlong mark, (2), 8.2 cm long
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A carved jade figure of a deer, the recumbent animal facing forward with legs tucked beneath its body, the head with two long horns extending over its back, long ears pinned back and a pointed beard, carved from a pale whitish stone with areas of russet suffusions, box, 9 cm long
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A pair of celadon jade bangles, each carved with a continuous spiral motif in relief, the stone of pale even tone, box, (2), 7.7 cm diameter
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Three bronze hand warmers, Qing dynasty, 19th century, comprising one of octagonal form, the cover pierced with a crane medallion on a florette diaper ground; another of chamfered rectangular form, the cover pierced with figures in a landscape, the base of each with impressed mark; and one of circular form, the cover pierced with Y-motifs, mark, (3), 11 cm wide; 11.5 cm wide; and 6 cm diameter
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An inscribed bronze plaque, Yuan/Ming dynasty or earlier, of arched rectangular form, one side cast in relief with the multi-armed deity Avalokiteshvara seated on a waisted throne, the reverse with an eight line invocation, 16 cm high
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Three bronze hand warmers, Qing dynasty, 19th century, comprising one of squat globular form with swing handle, the cover with a pierced diaper pattern; another smaller, the cover pierced with florette diaper, the base of each with impressed marks; and one with horizontally grooved sides and simulated bamboo swing handle, the cover with pierced trellis pattern, seal mark, (3), 11.3 cm; 9.5 cm; and 7 cm diameter
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An unusual tiered bronze incense clock, Qing dynasty, late 19th century, the three cylindrical sections on bracket feet, the cover pierced with an inscription, together with a fitted grill, shovel and tamper, the base marked Chenqiao Sheng Zhi (made by Chenqiao Sheng). 9.5 cm diameter
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A 'yellow wax' scholar's rock, with characteristic hollows and perforations, the yellow coloured weathered stone with some grey and some paler tones, wood stand, (2), 45.5 cm high
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A grey 'lingbi' scholar's rock, of irregular craggy form resembling a dragon's head, the dark grey stone with a paler striation and inclusions, wood stand, (2), 41 cm high. Literature: Compare with a scholar's rock of similar form from the Rosenblum collection, illustrated by Nancy Berliner, 'Orientations', November 1990, p. 73, fig. 8
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A Qingbai bowl, Song dynasty, of widely flared form, carved on the interior with boys among scrolling foliage, all beneath the translucent pale bluish glaze, 20 cm diameter
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A Ming style celadon-glazed ewer, the pear-shaped body supported on a short straight foot, rising to a slender waisted neck with broad everted mouth, set on one side with a slender upright spout joined to the side with a shaped strut opposite the bold strap handle, the sides carved with scrolling peony below a foliate scroll and upright stiff leaves, covered overall in a sea-green glaze except for the square-cut foot rim, 31.5 cm high
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A Guan-type vase, seal mark of Qianlong, the globular body rising from a spreading foot to an hexagonally lobed slightly waisted neck flaring to the scalloped rim, and flanked by a pair of C-scroll handles, covered overall with a pale greyish green glaze suffused with a network of faint russet and darker brown crackle, the unglazed foot revealing the brown ware, the base inscribed in underglaze blue with a six-character seal mark, 23.8 cm high
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A blue ground garden seat, Qing dynasty, late 19th century, decorated in white slip on the violet blue ground with birds and flowering plants below a band of ribboned emblems, the sides pierced with 'cash' between bands of raised bosses, 47.5 cm high
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An enamelled yixing teapot and cover, of multi-lobed ovoid form, set with a short spout opposite the loop handle, the exterior enamelled in tones of blue with flowering and fruiting branches and formal borders and an inscription in white and pink, (2), 19.5 cm wide
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A white-glazed stembowl, Qing dynasty, the wide flared bowl resting on a hollow stem flaring toward the base, covered inside and out with a white glaze of bluish tinge, the exterior incised beneath the glaze with two dragons confronted on a flaming pearl amongst flames above a border of rocks and waves repeated around the foot, box, 13.8 cm diameter. Provenance: Lempertz Auktion, Koln, no. 602, 6 and 7 June 1984, lot 1548
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Two blue and white dishes, Qing dynasty, Kangxi period, each decorated with the 'aster' pattern, the bases with sprig and lozenge marks, (2), 27.8 cm; and 21.8 cm diameter
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A large blue and white petal moulded bowl, Qing dynasty, Kangxi period, the steeply rounded sides with upright petal-shaped panels rising from the base, each enclosing a blossoming tree within a florette and foliate border below a band of shaped floral panels around the barbed rim, the interior with a similar lozenge diaper ground border encircling a central medallion of flowering lotus, the base with a flower sprig within a double circle, 34 cm diameter. Provenance: Sotheby's, London, 1 December 1981, lot…
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A 'famille-verte' rouleau vase, painted on the cylindrical sides with a lady offering a flower to her companion seated in a chair beside a banana palm and ornamental rockwork, a boy holding a fan to one side, the narrow neck with bamboo sprays below the everted mouth. 27.5 cm high
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An inscribed 'famille-rose' vase, 20th century, of slender ovoid form tapering to a tall narrow neck with heavily lipped rim, the sides decorated with an old man in a rickshaw, his attendant kneeling to tie his sandal, in a landscape setting, the reverse with an inscription in black and two red seals, the base with iron-red mark, box, 38.5 cm high
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An unusual cricket cage and cover seal mark of Qianlong, of slender hexagonal form, the sides pierced with panels of dragons and foliate scrolls between bands of bats in low relief picked out in brown and gilding, reserved on a similated wood grain ground, the convex base on bracket feet and the cover pierced with a central 'shou' medallion, the turquoise glazed base inscribed in iron-red with a four-character mark, wood box, (2), 17 cm high
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A 'famille-rose' coral-ground, composite vase and cover, mark of Hongxian, 20th century, the ovoid outer section gilt with floral scrolls on an iron-red ground reserved with three openwork medallions of 'The Three Friends' in 'famille-rose' enamels, the inner section painted with figures on horseback and on foot outside a gatehouse in a continuous scene, the removable neck set with four pierced iron-red handles and decorated with lotus on a bright yellow ground between formal borders, repeated on the stand…
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An inscribed landscape vase, 20th century, of tapering shouldered form, the sides painted with figures in a continuous lakeside setting with trees and thatched huts on the rocky shore, an inscription in black with a red seal on one side, the base with an iron-red seal 'Yitao Zhai', box, 37 cm high
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A pair of 'famille-rose' vases, 20th century, each of tapering shouldered form surmounted by a slender waisted neck, the sides decorated with a maiden standing beside a pavilion terrace, the scene emerging from scrolling clouds and beneath a blue haze, the base of each with an iron-red mark in a square cartouche, (2), 24 cm high
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A pair of 'dragon and phoenix' dishes marks of Guangxu, each of shallow saucer shape, the interior painted in 'famille-rose' enamels, iron-red and underglaze-blue with a dragon and phoenix encircling a central 'shou' and bat medallion, the base inscribed in underglaze-blue with a six-character mark, box, (2), 14 cm diameter
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A pair of 'famille-rose' cups, 19th/20th century, each of steeply flared form with lipped rim, decorated on the exterior with a maiden holding a vase of flowers standing among scrolling clouds and the 'wufu' in flight, an inscription on the reverse, the base inscribed in underglaze-blue with a four character 'Gaoxiutang' hall mark, fitted box, (2), 9.2 cm diameter
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A 'famille-rose' figure of Guanyin, Qing dynasty, standing wearing a long wide-sleeved green robe over a pink skirt and a blue and pink shawl draped over her high black coiffure, 33 cm high
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A Canton 'famille-rose' vase, Qing dynasty, 19th century, the ovoid body tapering to a waisted neck with everted scalloped rim, decorated with figure scenes and flower and bird panels on a floral strewn gilt ground, 61 cm high
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An ivory vase, Qing dynasty, 19th century, of oval section carved in undercut relief with panels depicting two figures seated in a garden pavilion watching boys at play, reserved on a ground of floral scrolls between bands of stiff leaves and key fret, the waisted neck with two bat handles, 17 cm high
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A carved ivory figure of Guanyin, Qing dynasty, 18th/19th century, seated on a high rockwork ledge with right hand resting on her raised right knee, a long-tailed bird perched at her side, and with two boy attendants, their hands clasped in prayer standing below, with bamboo and flowering plants growing from crevices, 23 cm high. Provenance: Property of the late Mr. Arthur Tipper, New South Wales, Arthur Tipper went to China in 1901 and worked in Tientsin (Tianjin) until he was re-patriated to Sydney in…
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An ivory vase, Qing dynasty, 18th/19th century, the ovoid body carved in deep undercut relief with figures in a sailing junk and men on horseback brandishing swords, in a continuous seascape with trees on a rocky shore and a dragon and tiger among scrolling clouds, below stiff leaves and lotus scrolls on the tall waisted neck with double loose ring handles, 18 cm high
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An ivory carving of a banana, 19th/20th century, realistically carved with the skin partly peeled back revealing the textured fruit inside, 12.5 cm long
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A carved ivory set of the Eight Immortals, Qing dynasty, 19th century, the figures standing in pairs, each holding their attribute, the details incised and picked out in black, (4), 14 cm high
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Four ivory figures of boys, Qing dynasty, 19th century, one seated on a tiger striking a gong, another seated holding a fruit, another standing holding a large 'cash,' and one standing tying his hair back, (4), 12.5 cm to 10 cm high
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An ivory figure of a mounted warrior, Qing dynasty, 19th century, seated astride his horse clasping a bayonet in both hands, wearing a helmet and armour and with a small child tucked into the folds of his short-sleeved robe, 14.2 cm high
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An ivory figure of Guandi, Qing dynasty, 18th/19th century, standing with head slightly lowered looking at the sword clasped in his left hand, wearing an elaborate helmet and long cloak draped over his armour and loose robe beneath, his face with long side whiskers, moustache and beard, wood stand, (2), 30.5 cm high
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A carved ivory wrist rest, Qing dynasty, 19th century, the convex underside carved in deep relief with lotus flowers and leaves growing from a tubor, the sinuous stems rising among other water plants and frogs, crabs, snails, clams and crayfish, the concave top carved in low relief with boys beside a gnarled pine tree and rocky cliffs flying a butterfly kite, 28.5 cm long
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A carved ivory table screen, Qing dynasty, 19th century, formed of two rectangular ivory plaques, each intricately carved on one side with warriors on horseback and on foot carrying banners, lanterns and bayonets, one group outside a city wall and the reverse with warriors on a boat, the other of a group accompanying a dignitary in a rickshaw, wood frame and trestle stand, 39 cm high
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An ivory figure of a maiden, Meiji period, 19th century, standing carrying a child on her back, gazing at a butterfly resting on the pole of her parasol, the base signed on a red plaque 'Okoku' or 'Sakuradani', 20.5 cm high
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An unusual pair of ivory figures of birds, 19th century, each resting with large head facing forward, the eyes in black, the wings extending over the back to the short tail with plumage finely incised, the base incised with a four-character seal mark, (2), 16 cm long
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A carved ivory brushpot, Qing dynasty, 18th/19th century, of cylindrical form, the sides carved in deep relief on the exterior with a scene of boys celebrating beside a garden pavilion, some carrying a banner, others playing musical instruments and others lighting fire crackers, wood stand, (2), 11 cm high
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A pair of ivory carvings of an Emperor and Empress, late 19th/20th century, seated on high backed dragon and phoenix thrones, each wearing ceremonial robes and elaborate headdresses, wood stands, (4), 25.5 cm high
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An agate snuff bottle, carved with a sage and attendant near a walled gateway with a pine tree and 'lingzhi' beside rocky cliffs, using the dark markings in the pale mushroom coloured stone, stopper, (2), 6 cm high
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Two snuff bottles, comprising one of agate carved with a sage and two boys, with a bat in flight above, using the brown markings in the mushroom coloured stone; and a tortoiseshell bottle carved with basket weave, stoppers, wood stand, (5), 6 cm high; and 7.5 cm high
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Two snuff bottles, comprising an agate bottle carved from the russet and dark grey markings with two horses; and a rock crystal bottle carved with a sage beside 'lingzhi' fungus in a rocky landscape, stoppers, (4), 5.5 cm high
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Two ruby glass snuff bottles, comprising one of hexagonal form, either side decorated with a flower head; the other of globular form with overlapping petals in relief, stoppers, (4), 5.5 cm; and 5 cm high
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A gold-splash amber glass bowl, 20th century, of squat globular form, the rounded sides simulating bamboo incurved to the mouth, encircled with an incised key-fret border, the base with an apocryphal four character Qianlong seal mark, 10.5 cm diameter
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Two coral figures of maidens, 20th century, each of slender form, one standing with large flowering stems rising above her head and her left shoulder; the other standing in swaying attitude with smiling expression, wood stands, (4), 17 cm high; and 11.5 cm high
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A carved soapstone figure of a Luohan and stand Qing dynasty, 18th/19th century, seated with hands clasped around his raised left knee, wearing loosely draped robes with an incised border and foliate motifs, the shaven head with benign expression, the pale stone with areas of opaque white inclusions and reddish suffusions, traces of red, green and black pigments, the oval stand with incised borders picked out in black, box. The figure 10.5 cm high, 12 cm overall
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An unusual rock crystal double snuff bottle, Qing dynasty, 19th century, the pear shaped body set with double animal mask and loose ring handles, with a smaller vase on one side, the black rimmed stoppers with lion and florette knops, (4), 14 cm high overall
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An ivory pendant, Qing dynasty, either side centred with a double-gourd shaped panel enclosing an inscription, one side reading 'zhaijie' (fasting), between a bat and 'shou' medallion on a ground of entwined scrolls, 7.2 cm
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A soapstone carving, of irregular pebble form, carved in low relief with sages seated at a rockwork table in a landscape setting, with a distant mountain settlement on the reverse, an inscription to either side, the caramel coloured stone with russet suffusions, wood stand, box, (2), 8 cm high
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An agate pendant, of rectangular form, one side carved in relief with a figure poling a sampan beside a pine tree and rocky cliffs, using the russet suffusions in the pale coloured stone, 5.2 cm long
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A carved zitan brushpot, of slender form, the exterior decorated in low relief with a battle scene of mounted warriors outside a walled gateway in a continuous mountain landscape, wood cover and base. 17.5 cm high
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A carved zitan libation cup, of flared form, carved in high relief on the exterior with nine sinuous 'chilong' climbing over the sides, three with their forelegs and heads extending over the rim onto the interior, 13 cm wide
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A zitan brushpot, Bitong, of irregular cylindrical form, naturalistically carved as a trunk section of a tree, the exterior surface carved with knots and crevices simulating bark, the wood patinated to a dark even tone, 15.5 cm wide
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A bamboo brushpot, Qing dynasty, 19th century, of cylindrical form, the exterior carved with three sages at a table beneath a pine tree whilst boy attendants prepare refreshments, in a continuous landscape setting, wood base and rim, 12.5 cm high
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A wood carving, Qing dynasty, 19th century, possibly of aloe wood, with a sage standing on a rocky ledge beside three pine trees, their upper branches entwined forming a canopy of pine needles, 20 cm high
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A lapis-lazuli archaistic censer, of rectangular form supported on high corner dragon form legs, the sides carved with a frieze of 'taotie' masks divided by raised vertical flanges and set with two upright loop handles, the base inscribed with an apocryphal six-character Qianlong mark, box, 15 cm high
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A tiered cinnabar lacquer box, Qing dynasty, 18th century, comprising a stack of three circular boxes, the cover carved with sages and a boy attendant in a garden setting, the straight sides with groups of floral medallions on a florette diaper ground, repeated on the sides of the three tiered boxes, (4), 17 cm high
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A 'guri' lacquer box and cover 19th/20th century, of compressed circular form, the exterior carved overall with ruyi head and scroll motifs in black with red detailing, fitted box. 37 cm diameter
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A four-panel embellished hard wood screen, 20th century, each panel inlaid with various materials including, mother-of-pearl, bone, soapstone and wood with polychrome decoration, to depict birds and animals beside plants and rockwork, the upper section with a cockerel, crane, peacock and pheasant beside maple, peach, prunus and magnolia trees, flowering plants and 'lingzhi' fungus, above panels of lions and mythical beasts with their cubs, the reverse with gilt inscriptions, each panel 194 cm high, 48 cm…
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A 'dreamstone' table screen, the square marble panel with black and grey veining evocative of an ethereal landscape enclosed within a hard wood frame and trestle stand carved with phoenix spandrels and scroll motifs. 57 cm high, 45.5 cm wide
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A hardstone inlaid huanghuali portable chest Guanpixiang, late Qing dynasty, of square form, the flat-topped hinged cover with 'ruyi' head metal fittings lifting to reveal a shallow compartment above a pair of panelled doors flush within mitred frames opening to reveal two pairs of short drawers above a long drawer with 'ruyi' shaped pulls, the sides set with bail handles and one side with two small additional circular plates with a chain joining the cover and side, the cover inlaid with a bird on a…
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A Huanghuali round-cornered tapering cabinet Yuanjiaogui, late Qing dynasty, with a rounded protruding rectangular top supported on slightly splayed, rounded corner posts, the side panels and pair of pin-hinged doors with rounded moulded frames and fitted with rectangular lockplates and pulls, opening to reveal an interior with two shelves and a pair of drawers carved with scroll motifs, all supported on short feet with scroll terminals joined by a beaded shaped apron and stretchers, 138 cm high, 102 cm…
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An unusual pair of hardwood 'spindle' cabinets, Qing dynasty, late 19th century, possibly 'huanghuali', in two sections, the rounded protruding rectangular top and base joined by rounded corner posts, with two doors opening to reveal two shelves, the lower section with a pair of drawers and a lower shelf, all supported on legs of circular section with squared inner corners, the sides and doors formed of three tiers of circular section vertical spindles divided with two bands of open rectangles, fitted with…
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A pair of hardwood folding horseshoe-back armchairs, Jiaoyi, 19th/20th century, each with rounded crestrail ending in outswept handrest, supported by the curved extensions of the front legs and curved back splat, the seat frame carved with two 'chilong' and foliate scrolls, and the whiplash curve of the front legs securing metal bamboo-form struts to the crestrail, with further chased metal strapwork on the structural joins and on the footrest, (2), 106 cm high, 70 cm wide, 60 cm deep
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A zitan recessed leg table, Pingtouan, 19th/20th century, the rectangular single board floating panel top with moulded edge above a beaded apron and cloud-shaped spandrels, joined to the slightly splayed recessed legs of circular section, and with two circular section crossbraces joining the legs at either end, the wood with rich dark patina, 85 cm high, 100 cm wide, 52 cm deep
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