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July Art and Antiques Auction, including the Doug & Joy Redmond Collection Part 2 — Cordy's

Auction House:Cordy'sNumber of lots recorded:797
Sale Title:July Art and Antiques Auction, including the Doug & Joy Redmond Collection Part 2Lots with images:237
Auction Location:AucklandPrices available:585
Date:16-Jul-2013
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Four pieces of studio pottery by Ross Mitchell-Anyon: a porcelain lidded box; a stoneware squat circular lidded box; and two open mouthed jars with zoomorphic handles issuing from the shoulder
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Three stoneware flagons by Ross Mitchell-Anyon, organic bellamine shape with small loop handles, the smallest with a short crooked spout. Tallest 27 cm
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Two stoneware lidded jars by Ross Mitchell-Anyon, organic cylindrical shape with zoomorphic handles issuing high on the body, each lidded and raised on four insipient feet. Tallest 23 cm
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A Luke Adams large blue glazed trough vase, of oval baluster form with two prominent open scrolling handles. Length 36 cm, height 11 cm
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A Luke Adams large green glazed trough vase, of oval baluster form with two prominent open scrolling handles. Length 36 cm, height 11 cm
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A Luke Adams vase, octagonal form, pinched base and rim, chocolate brown glaze, unmarked, but provenance by gifting to family or by descent. Diameter 1 cm, height 3 cm
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A Luke Adams small jug, chocolate brown glaze, small chip to spout, provenance as above. Height 8 cm
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A Luke Adams vase of circular section with wide flared rim and a rich green glaze. Diameter 160. Height 11 cm
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A collection of World War I Auckland Mounted Rifles caps, badges and pips; includes khaki cap with badge for the 11th (North Auckland) Mounted Rifles, a blue cap with same badge, three other 3rd. (Auckland) Mounted Rifles cap badges, six gilt metal and enamelled pips and a naval medallion. One cap marked with owner's initials A.C.H
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An antique naval flintlock pistol, steel and brass fittings, lion mask butt end, replacement captured ram rod, mahogany stock 39 cm
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An old Chinese silver figure of a man carrying a beam with a basket including a duck to one end and an octagonal platform with fish and a hot plate to the other, the platform base marked underneath for Wang Hing & Co., late 19th/early 20th century
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A Chinese inkstone of flattened circular form, with gold leaf finish, moulded to one face and the walls with sinuous dragons, and to the other face with calligraphic inscription. In original box. Diameter 11 cm
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A pair of old Chinese painted and gilded panels, deep relief detail of figures in a veranda setting, red and black detail with gilt highlights. 13.5 x 26 cm, each in a gilt frame
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Two similar old Chinese carved, painted and giltwood panels. 19.5 x 8.5 cm
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An old Chinese silver embossed bolster-pillow end panel, rectangular form, central diamond panel, decoration of curved linear floral and leaf design, the border finely pierced for stitching to the bolster. 15 x 30 cm
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A set of four old Chinese embossed silver pillow end panels, rectangular form, panelled design embossed with fruits, florals and abstract borders, the rims finely pierced for stitching to the pillow end. 8.8 x 14 cm
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A pair of old Chinese silver pillow end panels, embossed with panels of butterflies and florals within smaller geometric borders, finely pierced outer edge for stitching to pillow ends. 7.2 x 13.3 cm
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Two old Chinese embossed silver pillow end panels, similar to above, gilded. 6.3 x 145 and 8.2 x 14.8 cm
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A three piece Nyonya (Straits Chinese) Kerongsang (brooch set), comprising ibu and a pair of anak, the highly decorative cut and engraved frames set with native cut intans (diamonds)
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Two 19th century silver gilt Nyonya Kerongsang (brooches), including one of paisley form, the other circular, both set with intans
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Two 19th century Chinese silver gilt Nyonya brooches similar to above
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Two Chinese silver pedants, one on chain: the circular disc form pendant embossed with florals, bead rim, large suspension loop to the belcher link chain, gilded, the other of sculpted and pierced moth form with melon highlight
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A quality heavy late 19th century Chinese silver bangle, gilded, the central panels with applied stylised figures and flowering trees, engraved decorated borders, gilded, seven embossed internal marks including multiple characters. Weight 73gms. Diameter approx. 6.5 cm
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A pair of late 19th century Peranakan silver sea dragon plaques, embossed, pierced and engraved hinge and other fittings to the back of each, gilded. Length 13 cm
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A late 19th century Peranakan silver gilt curtain hook, the handle with shaped fancy embossed applied plaque decorated with fish, florals, fruit, etc., the plain hook with dragon head end. Embossed characters to back of handle. Length 27 cm
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A set of Peranakan silver belt buckle and fittings, embossed decoration of figures and florals within a beaded border, the buckle with copper catch, includes two slide fittings
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Four old Chinese and Peranakan silver hair ornaments, includes a stick pin with embossed dragon decorated ball end, another set with intans and two smaller fittings embossed and engraved with florals
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A 19th century Chinese silver small box, circular form, the removable lid with attached capping, all with embossed panelled decoration, finial to top
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A Chinese copper and enamel ruyi sceptre, decorated with panels of waterfowl and florals on pale ground, the body with sinuous floral and leaf vine decoration on yellow ground, chip to central panel. Length 36 cm
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A carved Chinese Shoushan stone monk, seated with his decorative robe encompassed around his raised knees, his face contorted, finely detailed with dark stained highlights. Height 11.5 cm
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A Chinese bronze figure group of a boy seated to the back of a standing ox, his head raised to the side and one arm elevated. 17 x 6 x 18.5 cm
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An early Chinese carved ivory figure depicting a South-West Asian Muslim merchant, the rare figure is carved to follow the natural curve of the tusk, attractively emphasising the subject's tilted head which is expressively carved and detailed with sideburns, a moustache and a small pointed goatee beard, his shaved head is covered by a close fitting skull cap, the figure stands upon a solid tusk section plinth, both the base and figure are slightly yellowed with age and display numerous old age cracks along…
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Seven old Chinese bronze opium weights, varying sizes in the form of foo dogs
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A set of five Chinese pale green carved jade buttons of a complicated knot design as worn on a court robe, mounted to an orange silk covered card. Each button 2.5 x 1.9 cm
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Five old Chinese engraved mother-of-pearl counters, oval, circular and rectangular form
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A Chinese carved green jade bead necklace and pendant, the uniform spherical beads alternating between pale semi-translucent green and vibrant green flecked beads, the pendant of tapered and curved disc form carved with dragons, pale green with more vibrant inclusion
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A Chinese carved jade bi disc, carved with two chi dragons clambering over its upper surfaces, and carved underneath with a quatrefoil scroll pattern. Diameter 7.2 cm
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A Chinese orange soapstone boulder, carved with figures in a mountainous landscape, flat oval form. Height 15.5 cm
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A set of 32 Chinese ivory draughts pieces, natural and red stained colour, each piece individually carved with figures in landscapes, some with pavilions, others in walled gardens. Diameter 3.7 cm
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A Chinese pale green jade carving of a Bixie beast, detailed in a recumbent pose with head turned resting upon its own back. Length 5.7 cm
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A c.1900 finely carved Chinese parasol handle, all-over detail of flowering and fruiting bands, mildly tapered cylindrical form, mounted to a turned ebony base. Height overall 20 cm
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A Mahjong set, stone and bamboo tiles, complete with all pieces plus four blanks, along with scoring sticks; in light timber box, contained within a fitted tray
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A large Chinese bronze vessel of archaic style, squat ovoid shape with handles issuing from low on the shoulder and similar ones in low relief, all with captured rings, the entire surface of the vessel is detailed in relief with patterns incorporating stylised beasts and taotie masks. Height 34.5 cm
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A Chinese scroll artwork, a red ink impression of the calligraphy of Empress Dowager. 105 x 49.5 cm
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A Chinese scroll artwork, a portrait rubbing of the first Qing Emperor Schunzhi. 64 x 34 cm
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A Chinese scroll painting, watercolour on paper depicting peony roses. 67 x 44 cm
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A Chinese scroll painting depicting Putai, the happy Buddha depicted carrying his hemp sack beneath a calligraphic inscription. 96 x 47 cm
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A vintage Chinese hardstone carving of a sculptured vase, a flowering and fruiting tree covers the front, pale tones highlighted with orange and tan, insects present, fitted on a dark rock crystal carved base as a gnarled wood section with further fruit and leaves. Height 36.5 cm
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An old Chinese bronze finely decorated vase, geometric scroll to the top rim, decorative stiff leaf design to the cylindrical neck, the body with a wide band of relief dragon amongst scroll decoration. Height 9.2 cm
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A Chinese blue and white porcelain tulip vase, the body with five apertures framing a central slender neck rising to a globular terminal, all painted in underglaze blue with dragons and foliate tendrils, Kangxi four character mark under the base. Height 23.5 cm
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A modern Chinese blue and white porcelain tulip vase, the flat sided semi-diamond form body with five tapered flared spouts to the top, each with a stiff leaf painted design, the body with dragon amongst scrolling florals, captured ring handles, painted marks to the base Height 31 cm
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An impressive Chinese porcelain inverse baluster shaped jar, decorated in underglaze blue with lotus flowers and foliate tendrils, in the Ming manner, two bands of stylised lappet designs decorate the shoulder and rim, a band of stylised tall lappet encircles the foot. Raised on a dark rosewood stand of low square form detailed with lotus scrolls and incorporating scrolling feet. This large jar was bought at a charity auction at the Mandarin Hotel, Hong Kong, c.1975 (or earlier) by Lieutenant Kim Hall from…
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A pair of large Chinese blue and white ginger jars, traditional ovoid form, the circular cartouches decorated with figures in a courtyard and figures on horseback at a palace entrance, the ground of repeating blue panels each with a single white blossom, angular scroll borders to the tops, conforming lids. Heights 32.5 cm
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A pair of Chinese large blue and white lidded jars, baluster form, a wide band of encircling painted decoration of figures in a coastal landscape with blossoms, birds and attendants, panelled borders, conforming lids. Heights 35 cm
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A 19th century Chinese blue and white lidded urn, decorated with peony roses, water lilies and birds, baluster form, the domed lid with flattened knob handle. Some crazing. Height 44 cm
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A Chinese old blue and white export plate, the central panel decorated with figures in battle, scroll and leaf decorated border, four character marks to reverse. Diameter 19.8 cm
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An old Chinese blue and white export plate, painted underglaze decoration of coastal buildings, bridge etc., blue border. Some chipping. Diameter 24 cm
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An old Chinese pottery kendi, traditional long tapered spout, baluster form body with tan glaze over the terracotta body. Height 16 cm
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A Chinese porcelain finely decorated bottle vase and saucer, green dragon amongst cloud decoration, red character marks to base. Height 15.5 cm
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A Chinese porcelain yellow ground bowl with floral and tendril decoration in green and red, geometric cloud form border decoration, red character marks to base. Diameter 14 cm
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A Chinese cinnabar lacquer circular dish, traditional relief decoration of two women in a boat within a rocky coastal landscape with buildings, trees, etc., the serpentine shaped rim with further relief scrolls and florals, the reverse with black lacquer and various impressed character marks. Diameter 24.5 cm
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A Chinese Meiping shaped vase, striking red glaze with blue mottled effects, elongated shape with narrow neck, multiple character marks in underglaze blue to the base. Height 26 cm
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Two Chinese crackle glaze celadon small bowls, one with shaped rim and footed base, the other with flat bottom. Diameter 127 and 12.2 cm
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A large Chinese porcelain shoulder vase, decorated in polychrome enamels with birds in flight and perched amongst flowers and rocks, a stiff leaf pattern decorates the short cylindrical neck and a lappet panel pattern encircles the foot. Six character Qing Dynasty Xian Feng reign mark in iron red under the foot. Height 38 cm
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A small Chinese specimen vase, long cylindrical neck, ovoid body, decorated in a 'tea' coloured glaze. Height 11.5 cm, wax seal to base
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An old Chinese ceramic dragon pot with raised design of a single dragon, ochre glaze effects with a green glazed interior. Diameter 43 cm
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A small Chinese tea kettle, famille rose pattern in an insulated cane basket
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An old Chinese famille rose porcelain circular plate, painted with a scene of warriors on horseback. Diameter 24.5 cm, rare character mark on base
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A vintage famille rose tea kettle in an insulated cane basket
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Two old Chinese famille rose porcelain items, a small beehive formed inkwell with single seated figure, calligraphy to reverse, firing flaw to base, height 55 and a plate with traditional panelled designs of florals, birds and figures. Diameter 21 cm
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Two carved ivory page turners, one Chinese with intricately floral carved handle of tapered form, the other Japanese, finely detailed with a dragon. Length 255 and 21.5 cm
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A carved tusk bridge, probably hippopotamus, intricately carved with a landscape of temples, pagodas, figures including boatmen and horsemen. Width 34 cm, raised on wooden plinth
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A Chinese carved ivory bangle, formed as a dragon, open mouth, scales evident. Diameter approx. 9.5 cm
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A good carved ivory figure group of Shou-Lao (God of Longevity), traditionally represented with long gnarled staff, basket of fruits, crane, attendant child, etc., finely detailed. Carved from one solid ivory section. Height 21 cm, raised on a circular carved wood stand
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Two Chinese reverse painted on glass art works, one depicting two women stepping from a pavilion veranda onto a sampan, the other of a bird perched amongst flowers held in bronze vessels, each framed similarly. 56 x 38 cm
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A Chinese rosewood jewel box, with decorative brass capping and binding, a stylised shou medallion to the hinged lid
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Two volumes: Chinese Ivories From the Shang to the Qing (exhib cat.) From the Kwan Collection, (bilingual)
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Three volumes Chinese Ivory Carving:Chinese Ivory Sculpture by W.E. Cox. Chinese Art Ivory by B.C.Eastham. Chinese Ivories (Grice Coll., Sheffield)
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Seven volumes Ivory (International): Masterpieces, the Walters Art Gallery. Ivory and Its Uses by Benjamin Burack. Ivories by Alfred Maskell (in slip case). The G.S. Mottershead Coll., (Sotheby's). Ivory, Pleasures and Treasures. Art of Ivory Carving in Tobolsk. Ivories - A History and Guide
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Six publications on Netsuke: The Netsuke Handbook (Ueda Reikichi). Contemporary Netsuke- Miriam Kinsey. Netsuke and related carvings from Japan. Netsuke: Myth and Nature in Miniature. Netsuke Classics (Barry Davies exhib. cat.). The Netsuke of Japan by E Ryerson
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Four volumes on Netsuke collections: An Introduction To Netsuke (the V&A). The Hull Grundy Collection (Brit. Mus.). The Joseph & Edith Kurstin Collection. Netsuke Masterpieces (N.Y Met)
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An old Japanese ivory netsuke, finely carved with a warrior restraining a young oni (demon), signed. Height 3.5 cm
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A Japanese Meiji period finely carved ivory okimono of a box maker, the gent in traditional robe kneeling before a box with tool to his hands, further boxes attached, signed to the tablet to the base. Length 5.5 cm
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A stained ivory netsuke of a crouching street vendor, signed. Height 3.3 cm
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Two Japanese carved ivory netsuke, one as a dragon, its tail curved to its chin, the other of a grazing horse
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Two Japanese carved ivory netsuke, one as a coiled snake upon a tortoise, signed, the other as a crouching blind man, signature to base
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Two carved ivory oriental pieces, a small Japanese carved and pierced rectangular plaque of mother and child, 8.5 x 3.4 cm, and an old plain ivory egg form with pierced centre, length 4.7 cm
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A carved ivory small inro, four section, coastal landscape with tall mountain to the top; calligraphic inscription to the reverse. Length 5.5 cm
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A Japanese Meiji carved ivory 'okimono', the woman resting on one knee holding her young badger in her right hand, signature to inset tablet to base. Height 7 cm, raised on hardwood stand
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Two Japanese striped Macassar ebony open boxes, rectangular form with cut-away shaped handles, restrained shaped top rims, dovetailed construction. Each approx. 22.5 x 16 x 8 cm
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A fine Japanese Macassar ebony wood box, oblong shape with dovetail constructed walls, pierced 'madoe' handles to either end. 22.5 x 15.5 x 8 cm
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A Japanese Meiji period rosewood box, square shape, the dovetail constructed walls carved with panels to simulate heavy bark. 18 x 18 x 8.5 cm
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A Japanese dark rosewood box, oblong shape, dovetail constructed walls, the shorter sides with cut-out handles. 22.5 x 16 x 8 cm
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A Japanese Zitan wood tray, each of the lobed sides of dovetail construction, fretwork cut with scrolling foliate designs, slight damage to one. 34 x 24.5 x 45 cm
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A 19th century Japanese rosewood box, square shape, dovetailed construction, two sides with cut-out handles. 17.5 x 17.5 x 8.5 cm
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A pair of Japanese ukiyo-e (woodblock) prints by Ando Hiroshige, each 33 x 22 cm, in contemporary laminated wood frame under glass
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An old Japanese ukiyo-e woodblock print, depicting a samurai in a landscape. 35.5 x 24 cm
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An old Japanese ukiyo-e woodblock print, depicting a samurai upsetting a Go board. 33.5 x 24 cm
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An old Japanese ukiyo-e woodblock print, depicting a samurai and geisha. 33.5 x 24 cm
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An old Japanese ukiyo-e woodblock print, depicting a man in a bamboo grove. 36 x 24 cm
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