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Fine Asian Art, Twentieth Century Design and Antiques — Mossgreen Auctions (No longer trading)

Auction House:Mossgreen Auctions (No longer trading)Number of lots recorded:639
Sale Title:Fine Asian Art, Twentieth Century Design and AntiquesLots with images:587
Auction Location:MelbournePrices available:274
Date:2-Jun-2008
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A large heavily cast parcel-gilt and lacquered bronze Buddha, late Ming Dynasty, 17th century. Seated in bhumisparsa in patterned robes, the eyes downcast, fitted wooden base. Figure only -. Height 38 cm
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A Tibeto-Chinese gilt-bronze figure of Yamantaka, 18th Century. Standing on the back of a bull, which is recumbent on a prostate figure, lotus base. 17.5 cm high
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A Tibeto-Chinese parcel-gilt figure of Xi Wangmu, early Qing dynasty, Circa 17th Century. The Queen Mother of the West (also known as the Daoist Goddess Bixia Yuanjun), seated in an elaborate headdress on a tiered throne in a pose of meditation. 11 cm high
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A Tibetan gilt-bronze figure of Manjushri, 16th Century. Seated in dhyanasana with his right hand in vitaka mudra, flanked by lotus stems, supporting a sword and book of wisdom, inlaid with semi-precious stones. 19.5 cm high
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Finely cast gilt-bronze figure of Maitreya, seated in a Western posture, in the wheel mudra (dharma chakra)
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A Tibetan Gilt-bronze figure of Vajradhara,. 15th Century. Seated holding a vajra and a ghanta (bell) in crossed hands, silver inlays. Approximately 20 cm high
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A fine Tibetan gilt-bronze figure of Shakyamuni Buddha, 16th Century. Seated in padmasana, his hands in bhumisparsa, a short inscription to the back. 20 cm high
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A Nepalese gilt-bronze figure of Vajrasattva, 15th Century. Seated holding a bell and vajra, silver inlays, sealed with the wheel of Buddhist doctrine and the eight auspicious symbols. 14.5 cm high
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A Tibetan gilt-bronze figure of a crowned Buddha, 16th Century. Seated in Bhumispara(earth-touching posture), the robes and crown finely detailed. 22.3 cm high
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A fine and rare Tibetan gilt-bronze figure of Vairocana, 14th century, the Dhyani Buddha elegantly seated in padmasana on a double-lotus throne, turning the wheel of the law, wearing an eight-leaf Crown, the hair in a high chignon, the elaborate jewellery of beaded necklaces finely inlaid with semi-precious stones, the large striking earrings inset with a single stone within bead work. This fine figure appears to belong to a group of gilt-bronze images that possess a number of unusual but similar…
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A large Tibetan gilt-copper repousse figure of Ratnasambahava, late 18th Century. Seated before a mandorla, in vajrasana with hands in varada and dhyana mudra, a placement inscription at upper left. 60 cm high
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A Tibetan gilt-bronze figure of Green Tara, 16th Century. Seated in padmasana, the hands in varada and vitarka, The face powerfully modeled, inlaid with semi-precious stones. 20 cm high
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A Gandharan grey schist figure of a Bodhisattva, 2nd/3rd century AD. Seated before a mandorla, on a large lotus throne. Height 50 cm. Width 29 cm. Depth 11 cm
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A fine and rare Indian parcel-gilt bronze Standing Bodhisattva, Pala period, Circa 11th Century. Probably a form of Padmapani, standing in a relaxed pose, on a tiered lotus throne before a mandorla, holding a lotus bud in his right hand, traces of red pigment. 28 cm high. Reference. Dr Pal, Art from the Indian Subcontinent, Norton Simon Museum vol.1, pl. 142 A & B, pg 182-3. Also: von Schroeder, Buddhist Sculpture in Tibet, vol. 1, India & Nepal, pg. 238-9 & 318, pl. 110A-B
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A Tibetan gilt-bronze figure of Buddha, 16th Century. Seated in earth touching mudra (bhumisparsa), the edges of the robes finely detailed. 22.2 cm high
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A Nepalese gilt bronze Buddha, 14/15th Century. Seated in dhyanasana on a lotus throne. 22 cm high
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A rare early Nepalese gilt-bronze group, Circa 1150-1300. Of a standing three-crowned Goddess and attendant, finely cast, with an exquisite face, supported on a round lotus throne, inlaid with semi-precious stones. 17.5 cm high
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A rare large Tibetan wooden figure of Padmapani, 13/14th Century. Gilt and polychrome, standing elegantly on a shaped platform, draped in necklaces, holding a lotus branch in the left hand. 63 cm high
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A Tibetan gilt-bronze figure of Manjusri, 15th century. Seated with the hands in dharmachakra mudra, lotus branches at the shoulder. Height 17.5 cm
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A Tibetan gilt-bronze seated Buddha, 15th Century. 21 cm high
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An intricately cast Tibetan gilt-bronze image of Vajrabhairava, 17/18th Century. The many armed Conquerer of Death standing in yabyum with his sakti, painted pigments. 14 cm high
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A Tibetan bronze figure of Green Tara, Circa 1400. With turquoise, coral, copper and silver inlays, base sealed, with Visvajra and eight precious objects. Reference. Von Schroeder, Buddhist Sculpture in Tibet, pl 318A, p1182, vol 11. 14.5 cm high
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A large lacquered wooden crowned figure of Guanyin, late Ming/ early Qing Dynasty, Circa 17th Century. Seated in elegant repose in long flowing robes, 120 cm high, 61 cm wide, 40 cm deep
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A Khmer monumental sandstone balustrade, Bayon period, 12th Century. In the form of a five-headed Naga. The Naga is a guardian and also a symbol of water. 88 cm high, 70 cm wide, 30 cm deep
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A very good Nepalese Torana, late 17th Century. Polychrome wood assemblage, depicting Garuda above the Naga king and Queen and two Makaras, the details deeply carved. 77 cm high, 100 cm long, 7 cm deep. A search on this item has been carried out by Art Loss Register and certifies that this item has not been reported as stolen or missing. Alr Ref 1765.Ak
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A fine lacquered standing wood figure of a Bodhisattva, early Ming Dynasty, 14/15th Century. His hands inside a long flowing robe, the face with a very serene expression. 63 cm high
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A khmer sandstone lintel, Bayon period, 12th Century. Carved with figures representing four of the nine celestial planets. 32 x 63 x 11 cm
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A large and rare marble seated Buddha, Northern Qi Dynasty, 550/577, the hair in tight curls, the face serene, seated on a flat platform. Height 64 cm. References. For several related examples, see, the National Palace Museum, Taiwan, 1997, the Art of Contemplation-Religious sculpture from Private Collections, no's 22 - 28 and 39 - 42
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A small Chinese gilt-bronze standing figure, Qing Dynasty, 18th Century. Of the Boddhisatva Kishtigarba. 14 cm high
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A Tibetan gilt-bronze figure of a lineage Lama, 17/18th Century. Seated on a cushion with lotus leaves, the numeral 10 inscribed on the back of the base, (indicating he is no 10 of a series of images), sealed. 10.2 cm high
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A Tibetan gilt-copper repousse head of Makara, 17/18th Century. With polychrome decoration, mounted on stand. 24 cm high
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A Japanese gilt and lacquered wood figure of Amida Buddha, Edo period, 1615-1867, circa 18th century. Seated in hokai-jo-in mudra (contemplation) on a circular tiered lotus throne. 35-40 cm high
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A Tibetan gilt-bronze figure of a lineage Lama, 16th Century. Seated in bhumisparsa in voluminous robes on a double-lotus throne, possibly Gelugpa sect. Sealed. 10.5 cm high
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A Tibetan gilt-bronze figure of a lineage Lama, 16th Century. Seated on a double-lotus throne, in bhumisparsa, seated draped in voluminous robes. Holding a ritual object. Sealed. 9.6 cm high
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A Tibetan gilt-bronze crowned Buddha, circa 17th century. Seated in dhyanasana on a double-lotus throne. Height 19.2 cm
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A Tibetan bronze figure of Mahasiddhi. (Mad man of Tsang), 16th century. Seated on a tiger skin holding ritual objects, the base inscribed at the back, sealed with a Visva. Height 12 cm
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A Tibetan gilt bronze Bodhisattva, circa 17th century, the heavily jeweled figure seated in bhumisparsa, flanked by budding lotus branches, traces of pigment. Height 21 cm
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A large Chinese bronze Lohan, late Ming Dynasty, 17th century. Standing on a ovoid lotus throne, his robe decorated with floral motifs and red and gold lacquer. Height 37 cm
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A large Chinese bronze figure Guandi (God of war). Standing in full armour on a tiered throne. Height 33 cm
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A Tibetan bronze seated Bodhisattva, circa 14th century, the four-armed deity holding a lotus in one hand, traces of pigment on the lips and eyes. Height 20.5 cm
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A Tibeto-Chinese seated bronze Buddha, Qing Dynasty, 17th/18th century, the robe finely chased, the base with a lengthy inscription, sealed with a Visvajra. Height 18 cm
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A Tibetan bronze Sakyapa Lama, 16th century. Seated in detailed robes, flanked by flowering lotus branches, an inscription around the base, the face cold gilt. Height 17 cm
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A Nepalese bronze figure of Yamantaka or Bhairava, with consort, in yabyum. 20 cm high
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A Japanese bronze and champleve enamel group, Meiji period, circa 1900, depicting Guanyin seated on an elephant, sealed underneath. Height. Height 6 cm @
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A Nepalese seated Buddha, 20th century, the details inlaid with silver, sealed. Height 30 cm
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A gold and red lacquer Thai seated Buddha, Bangkok period, 19th century. 11 cm high. Together with a metal group of a boy seated on a deer. 9.5 cm long
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An unusual hollow cast standing image of Buddha. Mounted on a wooden base. 18.2 cm
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A Japanese gold and black lacquer traveling shine, Meiji period, Circa 1900. The interior with a seated Buddha, before a mandorla. 20.5 cm high
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A Chinese lacquered bronze group, 20th century, depicting a scholar seated on a mule. Height 31 cm
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A Chinese gilt-bronze Bodhisattva, 6th/7th century. Standing on the back of a lion. Largest 10 cm high. Together with a small bronze Boddhisatva with two archaic characters on the back of the mandorla. On loan to the New South WalesArt gallery, 1977/2008
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A gilt-bronze standing figure of a Bodhisattva. In long beaded robes holding a whisk, 12 cm high
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A fine-gilt bronze figure of Buddha, Wei Dynasty, 6th century. Standing with a mandorla on a tiered throne. Height 13.2 cm
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A gilt bronze figure of a Bodhisattva, Tang Dynasty, 7/8th century. Standing with a flaming mandorla on a tiered throne. 12.3 cm high. Together with a smaller but similar figure
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A Tibetan gilt-bronze Shakyamuni Buddha, Circa 15/16th Century. Seated in vajrasana with earth-touching mudra (bhumisparsa). Sealed. 15.5 cm high
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A Mongolian gilt-bronze figure of Kubera, 18th Century. Seated on a Buddhist lion. 11 cm high
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A heavy green stone head of Guanyin, Qing Dynasty, probably 17/18th century. 32 cm high
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A large sandstone head of a Bodhisattva, Northern Wei style. Well carved, traces of polychrome. Height 40 cm. On loan to The New South Wales Art Gallery, 1977/2008
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A limestone head of a bodhisattva, Ming Dynasty or earlier. Carved with an elaborate crown. Wooden stand. 20 cm high
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A sandstone stele, Tang dynasty, 618-907. Sympathetically carved with a figure of Buddha, his hair in tight curls. 10 cm x 10 cm
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A Tibeto-Chinese gilt-bronze seated eight-armed deity, Qing Dynasty, 1644/1912. The three-headed figure holding various attributes. Base sealed, with visvajra. 16 cm high
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A Tibetan bronze figure of Samvara and consort, 17th Century. Standing in yabyum on a round lotus throne. 14 cm high
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A bronze figure of a Bodhisattva. Seated on a waisted throne with detachable mandorla. Traces of gilt. 18 cm high
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A limestone lion, Tang Dynasty, 7/8th Century. Scratching his ear, good old patina, base. 9.2 cm high.
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A Chinese limestone Buddhist lion, Ming Dynasty, 1368/1644. Standing on a shaped base, traces of polychrome. 12 cm high.
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A large Burmese bronze Mandalay style Buddha, circa 1900. Seated in earth touching mudra (bhumisparsa), on a shaped throne, the eyes inlaid with glass, unsealed revealing the clay core. Height 54 cm
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A Burmese lacquered wood Buddha, 18th/19th century. Seated on a waisted shaped throne mounted on a black plinth. Figure 36.6 cm high, Together with a South East Asian lacquered wood seated Buddha, Circa 19th century. 50 cm high
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An Indian Bronze group, 19th century. Depicting Krishna holding a flute, before a detachable mandorla, Attended by a deer. 13 cm high
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A Tibetan polychrome wood figure of Mahakala, 16th Century. The four-armed deity holding a sword and other ritual objects. 65 cm high
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A Khmer brown stone Lingham, Angkor Wat period, 10/12th Century. 69 cm high
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A Khmer heavy stone Lingham, Angkor Wat period, circa 10th century. Height 90 cm
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A Khmer heavy stone lingham, Ankor Wat period, circa 12th century, the octagonal base seated into a square shaped platform. Base 47 cm x 74 cm
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A Burmese stone Buddha, with trace of original polychrome decoration, 18/19th century. 53 cm high
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A Thai pink stone head of Buddha, Ayuddhya period, 13/14th century, the face very well carved, with down cast eyes and serene expression. Minute traces of gold. Stand. 26.5 cm high
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A monumental polychrome carved wood figure of Guanyin, probably early Qing Dynasty, 1644/1912. Wearing an elaborate head-dress, jewelry and body ornaments, holding a pearl in one hand and a vase in the other, standing on a raised lotus petal base. 135 cm high
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A large Burmese marble Buddha, Shan States, 19th century. Seated on an inlaid wooden stand. Height 80 cm. Width 47 cm. Depth 22 cm
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A large Burmese lacquer and gilt wood standing figure of Buddha, 19th century. With mica inlays on the flowing robe. 85 cm high. Provenance. Purchased from Moongate Antiques, Singapore, 10 Aug. 1974
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A rare Japanese lacquered wood figure of Jizo Bosatsu, Muromachi period, 15/16th century. Polychrome and gilt, standing on a round lotus throne holding a jewel in his left hand. Height 44.5 cm
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A rare pair of gilt-lacquered wood figures, early Muromachi period, 15th century. Depicting Kannon Bosatsu and Seishi Bosatsu, attendant Boddhisatvas of the Amida Buddha, each with a finely worked mandorla and loose metal jewellery. 32 cm high
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An unusual basalt head of Buddha, Gulf of Tonkin, the finely polished stone well carved, the face with a serene expression. 18 cm high
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A lacquered wood seated figure of Budai, Ming Dynasty, 1368/1644. Reference. Roger Keverne, Summer Exhibition 2007, cat no 127 for a similar example. 28 cm high
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A Khmer bronze standing figure, Angkor Wat period, 11/12th Century. Stand. 14.5 cm high
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A Gandharan grey schist relief, 2/3rd century, depicting the birth of the Buddha, stand. Height 30 cm. Length 40 cm, 8 cm deep
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A Gandharan grey schist relief, 2/3rd Century. 20 cm high, 50 cm long, 5 cm deep
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A Chinese bronze vessel in the form of a donkey. 19 x 10.5 cm. Together with a polished stone vessel in the form of a rhinoceros. 23.5 x 13.5 cm
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An archaistic bronze Ding with stylised motifs. 10.3 cm diameter, 14.5 cm high together with a bronze vase; a jade cat and a square stone seal
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A pottery head of a Lokapala, Tang dynasty, 618/907. 11.5 cm high. Together with a grey pottery model of a boar, Han dynasty, 12 cm long and a parcel gilt bronze figure of a star god, late Ming/Qing dynasty, 17.5 cm high
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A gilt bronze head of Guanyin, 20th century. 33 cm high
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A group of ten archaic bronze belt hooks, Warring States/Han Dynasty, 4th century BC/2nd century AD. Largest 17.5 cm
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A group of 25 archaic bronze fittings, Warring States/Han Dynasty, 4th century BC/1st century AD largest. Largest 8 cm long
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An archaistic bronze coin mould, 9.3 x 6.8 cm. Together with two other bronzes, 5 x 5.3 cm and 15.4 cm in diameter
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A grey pottery model of a stove, Han Dynasty style. Decorated with a pair of dragons. 33.2 cm long, 19 cm wide
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A group of 8 archaic bronze mirrors, Han to Song Dynasties. cm to 16 cm. Exhibited. Victorian National Gallery, ancient Chinese Bronzes in Australian & New Zealand Collections, 1975
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A Korean ovoid pottery jar, probably Silla Dynasty, circa 7/9th century. 28 cm high. Together with a pottery footed bowl, Silla Dynasty, 10 cm high;. Two Neolithic pottery bowls, 17.4 cm. Diameter and 11.8 cm diameter, a seated pottery tomb figure, 19 cm high and a pottery model of a bore, Tang dynasty, 618/906
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A large archaistic bronze dish (pan), with a fish and lotus design. 40 cm diameter. On loan to The New South Wales Art Gallery, 1977/2008
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A standing Tang-style bronze figure of Guanyin on a lotus throne. 54 cm high
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A silvered bronze mirror, Han Dynasty, 207BC/220AD. Well cast with opposing pairs of dragons and phoenix and Tlv design. 1.4 cm diameter. Together with a similar mirror, heavily corroded, 11.3 cm diameter. And a gilt silver section of a mirror, Tang Dynasty, 8.5 cm diameter. On loan to the New South WalesArt gallery, 1977/2008
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An archaic grey earthenware pot, Eastern Zhou, with an impressed fabric design. 9 cm high. On loan to the New South WalesArt gallery, 1977/2008
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A well carved marble head of a Bodhisattva, Song Dynasty style. 34 cm high. On loan to The New South Wales Art Gallery, 1977/2008
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An archaic style large bronze figure, 20th Century, of a Bodhisattva standing on a tiered inscribed throne with a mandorla. 80 cm high
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A collection of four Buddhist images, 20th Century. Including three standing buddhas and another. Largest 21 cm high
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