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Antiques & Collectables Auction Day 1 — Dunbar Sloane Ltd.

Auction House:Dunbar Sloane Ltd.Number of lots recorded:407
Sale Title:Antiques & Collectables Auction Day 1Lots with images:335
Auction Location:AucklandPrices available:376
Date:13-Nov-2013
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Pair of Chinese porcelain phoenix, standing on a rock. Bright famille rose colours, including a strawberry coloured breast with green, yellow and blue wing feathers. No marks but considered to be 19th century. Comes with ornate custom made wooden stands. One with a restored section of the base. Height (excluding stand) 30 cm
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Rare Chinese porcelain figure of resting Pug dog. Decorated with grey sepia-coloured fur and a bright orange colour. No mark but probably modelled on an 18th century original. Exact age uncertain. Condition good. Length 34 cm. Height 18 cm
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Finely, modelled Chinese porcelain figure of a seated cat. Covered in a bright turquoise glaze and with the fur clearly defined. No mark but considered to be 20th century condition good. Height 27.5 cm
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Superb pair of Chinese silver two handled censers. Decorated with dragons, bamboo leaves and clouds, the handles copying bamboo. Both mounted on custom made wooden stands. Silver mark 'CW' and a Chinese character. Stands bearing Chinese characters to underside. Length 14 cm
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Large Chinese bronze figure of Buddha on a lotus stand. The body with the exception of the hair, heavily gilded. A four character Ming Dynasty Xuande reign mark on the back. Possibly regilded. Age uncertain. Height 70 cm
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Large and unusual Chinese cast iron figure of a seated Buddha. His robes covered with relief decorated small Buddhas. The reverse having a six character Ming Dynasty Xuande reign mark. Some rusting. Height 43 cm
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Rare pair of Chinese cast-iron censers. In the form of Fu dogs. Their heads are hinged to enable the incense to be burned inside. Age unknown, possibly Ching or Republic period. Some rusting. Height 17 cm
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Unusual cast-iron figure of a seated Buddha with large flame Mandala. The four legged base bears calligraphy referencing a date to the thirteenth year of the three kingdoms period, (c. 220-265AD). Exact age unknown. It has been suggested that the Buddha made be made from meteorite iron. Some rusting. The Buddha stand and mandala have been glued together. Height 21 cm
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Seated bronze figure. Of Buddha. Decorated with gilding and blue and red simulated stones. The rear of the head painted blue. A line of six characters on the rear of the base. Age and origin uncertain. Soot covered, indicating that this was once part of a shrine. H.19 cm
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Well, modelled cast-iron. Face mask, probably Japanese. Too heavy to be worn so assumed for decorative use. Fierce expression on face. Age uncertain. Length 24 cm
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South East Asian bronze figure of a seated Buddha. Age and origin uncertain. Some signs of corrosion. Height 8 cm
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Old south East Asian bronze figure of seated Buddha atop a pedestal. Age and origin uncertain. Some signs of corrosion. Height 24 cm
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Asian bronze figure of a Buddha seated atop a three Legged pedestal. Age and origin uncertain. Good condition. H.29 cm
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Realistically, modelled pair of Chinese bronze ducks. Dating to some time in the 20th century minor corrosion. Height 18 and 20 cm
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A Chinese cloisonne oval shaped jar. Decorated with flowers on a blue enamel ground. Height 13 cm
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20th century Chinese plate. Decorated with a green Imperial five clawed dragon, within a floral border. Possibly 1950s. Slight wear to enamel. Diameter 24.6 cm
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Beautifully glazed beehive shaped brush pot. Covered in a bright peach bloom glaze which has transmuted to green in places. Running out to a level line at the foot rim. The underside bearing a six character, underglaze blue Kangxi (1662-1722AD) reign mark. The mark is considered to be apocryphal. The porcelain possibly made in the Republic era, 1930. Bidders will need to bid using their own judgment. Height 8.5 cm
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Three green and yellow decorated wine cups, with four iron red roundels each marked with four character apocryphal Guangxu reign marks. Diameter 7.2 cm. Together with a bright Imperial yellow tea bowl bearing incised apocryphal Guangxu reign mark. Minor firing spots. Diameter 7.2 cm
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Large Ming style figure of a seated Lohan. Holding in his right hand a dragon-headed walking stick. Heavily crackled green, yellow, aubergine and cream glazes. Age uncertain. Small area of restoration above left knee. Some firing cracks and manufacturing defects. Height 46 cm
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Finely potted elongated baluster vase. Decorated with three seated figures playing a board game. In pastel famille rose enamels on a coral and gilded ground. Turquoise inner and underside. Has a china stamp mark to underside with old 'Made in Chienamels77' label. The vase has been lamped and a hole in base has obscured an apocryphal reign mark Jinqing (1796-1820). Note: the china stamp mark became mandatory on exports to US and England in December 1890 and was changed to 'Made in china', C. 1920. The…
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Blue and white brush washer, with crabs, c. 1930
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Early 20th century famille rose saucer. Decorated with cockerels. Made in China mark
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Old Republic period export Chinese yellow ground plate. Qianlong mark to base together with china stamp. Diameter 25 cm
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Chinese blue and white dragon phoenix pattern brush pot. C. 1930, with Yongzheng mark to base. Height 13 cm
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Rare Chinese porcelain. Hat stand, with dated inscription to 1915. Decorated with newspaper cuttings. Apocryphal Qianlong mark. Provenance: Ex Geoffrey C Perkins collection. Illustrated 'Allen's Authentication of Latese Porcelain', Fig. 48. Height 28 cm
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Old Oriental vase, probably Chinese, with underglaze. Red splashed glaze. A/f. Height 17 cm
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Old Chinese Qianlong marked rice bowl. Decorated with Imperial dragon and phoenix design, probably early Republic period. Diameter 11.5 cm
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Chinese vase. Decorated with floral pattern on black ground. Blue apocryphal Qianlong mark to base. Height 25 cm
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Impressive large Chinese blue. and white beast charger, with floral decoration inside and outside, old firing mark to base and firing fault to rim. Diameter 43 cm
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19th century Chinese Royal Family style tea cup, with detailed drinking and celebration scene. Ten figure drawing on one side, poetry and three seal mark on the other. Fine gold gilding to rim. Square Qianlong mark to base. Provenance: Purchased in Bangkok in 1977. Scene can be found originally from a song painting in the Museum of China. Height 6 cm
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Chinese square shaped. Lidded box. For use as an ink container, probably Pakaktong. Bearing an incised picture of a young Chairman Mao together with nicely written calligraphy and a date in English characters for 1949. 10.1. Inside probably tin lined and has sustained some rust. The outside is tarnished and shows signs of wear and use. Width 9.5 cm. Height 2.7 cm
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Unusual Chinese Canton enamel decorated beehive brush pot. Decorated with eight Buddhist emblems on a pale blue ground, exposed bronze rim and foot rim, with four character Yongxheng (1723-1735) reign mark in blue enamel to underside. Age uncertain but appears similar to one dated 1730. Illustrated in Howard's Amorial porcelain, Vol 2, p. 14. Comes with a new well carved wooden display stand. Condition good. Some scratches to base. Diameter 8.2 cm
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Sino-Tibetan or north Indian bronze body and torso of a standing multi armed deity. Later mounted on a wood and metal stand. Age and identity uncertain. Legs missing and some corrosion. Height Exc. Stand 43 cm
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Superb octagonal lacquer tray. Superbly decorated with mother of pearl (or abalone/paua) cranes within elaborate borders of leiwen (thunder pattern) and floral ruyi chrysanthemum and other designs. Underside undecorated but bearing a mark (possibly Korean). Superb condition. Few scratches and signs of wear to underside. Diameter 27.5 cm
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Miniature nest of four Chinese hand-made tables, probably rosewood. The legs carved to simulate bamboo. These could possibly be vase stands. Thought to date to, c. 1930. Height (of largest) 30 cm. Length 23.5 width 17 cm
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Large celadon jade. Bouldercarving. Depicting Guan Yin seated in a grotto, probably 20th century condition good. Height 27.5 cm
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Large carved natural lapis lazuli brooch, within an ornate Chinese gilt filigree silver setting. Stamp mark to base, c. 1910-30. Height 5 cm. Width 4.5 cm
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Chinese silver filigree bracelet, comprising five links each containing an 'Ox bone' panel bearing columns of miniature calligraphic writings. Approximately 70 characters per panel. Silver stamp to one. Note: We are uncertain of the material from which the panel has been made. Length 15 cm
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Group of 44 Chinese mother of pearl Gaming Counters. Depicting leaves with an incised design. Length 3.5 cm
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Group of 34 Chinese mother of pearl gaming counters depicting fish, with an incised design. Length 4.5 cm
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Framed silk embroidered Qing Dynasty official Mandarin court rank badge no. 1. From the front of a surcoat, second official ranking. Golden pheasant for a civil official, embroidered with eight Buddhist symbols in the clouds - lotus fungus umbrella banner endless knot, basket wheel and branch. Waves crashing around a rockery with fish and gems. 'Forbidden stitch' knot embroidery on a satin ground. Cracked glass to frame. Width (of embroidery) 30 cm height 26 cm. Width (of frame) 54 cm. Height 50.5 cm
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Framed silk embroidered late 19th to early 20th century Chinese official Mandarin court rank badge no. 2. From the front of a surcoat, sixth official ranking ( the lesser egret represents a civil official). Embroidered with five bats, below waves crashing around rockery. 'Forbidden stitch' knot embroidery on a satin ground. Note: So-called as girls were forbidden to continue embroidery in this stitch past a certain age less their eyesight deteriorate into blindness. Width (of embroidery) 30 cm height 26 cm…
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Large heavy pair of Chinese stone urns. Carved in the shape of lotus pods on a six legged base. Age uncertain possibly late 19th or early 20th century restored section to one, natural flaws to both. Height 52 cm
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A rare English copy of a Chinese Imari plate. Together with blue and white cup
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Old Chinese scroll with framed old fan, house and tree painting A/f
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Old female figure painting on old Chinese scroll, with multiple poetry and seal marks. A/f
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Old Oriental male and female portraits on old Chinese scroll
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A Chinese framed watercolour. Of a still life flowering shrub. Age unknown. Height 24 cm. Width 24 cm
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A Sino Tibetan carved bone Artist's brush. Remains of a Chinese Government wax seal attaching. Length 29 cm
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A Sino Tibetan white metal handled scoop. simulating bamboo, the bowl formed from a large shell
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A modern Chinese carved wood display stand. Diameter (internal measurement) 14 cm
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18th century unusual shaped Chinese crackle glaze bowl. simulating Guan wares, with terracotta style carved rim. Thick glaze body and base. Age uncertain. Diameter 28 cm
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Old Chinese pendant or Fingering piece, with carved peach and mandarin shape. Length 4 cm
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Old Chinese pale white jade unusual Tube shaped Handling piece. Possibly 19th century with ancient design and dragon carving. Length 6 cm
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Old Chinese jade belt hook. Carved with a dragon form, slightly yellow. Length 11 cm
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Old Chinese clear jade ruyi Fingering piece. Length 9.5 cm
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Old Chinese jade seal. Translucent body with orange inclusions on one side. Length 4 cm
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Ten ancient Chinese jade beads of spiral shape
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A Chinese Translucent hard stone bangle, possibly jade, with slightly deep grain. Carved floral leaf and gold gilded pattern. Diameter 8 cm
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Exceptionally rare 17th or early 18th century copy of a Chinese Kraak design dish, with floral borders and panels. The underside with underglaze blue vines and a central encased cross mark. Three spur marks which separated the plate from the one below during firing. This dish was evidently made in Japan for the Chinese market and bears a later metal band around the rim and incised owners mark in the cavetto. Minor firing faults. Diameter 21 cm
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Pair of Japanese bronze vases. Expanding tubular shape relief decorated with birds on a flowering branch. Good condition but polished. Considered to be late 19th century height 21 cm
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White metal Japanese model of a left foot shoe. Complete with original cotton laces. Marked 'Japan' on the inside heel, probably dates from c. 1920. For use as either a card holder or paperweight. Length 14 cm
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Second edition print Run of 'Allen's Authentication of Later Chinese Porcelain'. Fine proof copy of soft cover, (1796-1999AD) the book contains a misprinted insert between pages 132 and 133. Signed by the author. Total 264 pages. Discusses techniques for dating of Later Chinese Porcelain
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Believed to be a Tibetan or north Indian prayer book. Two wooden covers containing 34 elongated rectangular shaped leaves. With deciphered calligraphy to both sides. It is understood to be a prayer book but its age and exact origin are unknown. Signs of age and use. Length 36 cm
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Japanese shibayama 'Ox-bone' Bezique counter. Beautifully decorated with gilded and inlaid mother of pearl birds, butterflies and insects, surrounding a gilded sprig, probably Meiji period. Length 9 cm
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Attractive Japanese Studio bronze vase, with two inlaid silver carp within an overall hammered design. Two character artist's mark incised to side and seal mark to base. Comes with custom-made wooden box with untranslated Japanese calligraphy on lid. Believed to be a 20th century original condition. Height 23.5 cm
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Massive Japanese Imari pattern baluster vase. Decorated in the tradition colours of underglaze blue with overglaze iron red and gilding. Four panels, two containing mythical animals and two with floral bouquets. Meiji period (1868-1912). Some expected wear to the gilding. Height 76 cm
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Japanese Imari small bowl, black ship design. Mark to bottom meaning long life, wealth, rich and spring. A/f. Together with four Japanese saucers and six Chinese saucers
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Four Chinese plates together with two smaller Japanese plates, one unusual blue and white with Qianglong mark to bottom. One A/f.
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Japanese Arita porcelain plate. Decorated with panels of birds and trees, with Chinese style Ming mark to bottom, gold gilded rim. Diameter 22 cm
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Japanese Arita porcelain plate. Decorated with panels of birds and trees, with Chinese style Ming mark to bottom, gold gilded rim, with old iron plate Hanger. Diameter 22 cm
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Japanese Imari flat circular dish, c. 1900. Detailed floral pattern. Blue and white mark to base. Normally used for celebration. Diameter 23 cm
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An octagonal Japanese. Imari plate, with phoenix pattern to centre, within panels of figures. Diameter 25 cm
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19th century Japanese Kutani plate. Together with a marked Japanese cup and a floral rimed blue and white bowl. A/f to both
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Japanese red flat circular dish. Red marking to base, possibly Fukugawa. Old crazing to rim. Diameter 21 cm
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19th century oval Japanese Imari plate. Floral style rim. Old restoration, A/f. Diameter 33 cm
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Japanese terracotta dragon pattern brush pot. Height 24 cm
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Large Japanese Imari Hibachi. Fish pattern inside, typical Imari pattern outside. Mt. Fuji mark to base. Height 30 cm
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A small miniature Japanese Satsuma gold tone hexagonal shaped vase. Seal mark to base. Height 9 cm
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A large lacquered wood panel. Inlaid with ivory, in the style of shibayama. Design of a bird above a flowering bush. A/f. Height 91 cm. Width 51 cm
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A smaller lacquered wood panel. similar to the preceding lot. A/f. Height 60 cm. Width 35 cm
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19 century Chinese saucer dish, with Execution scene
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Chinese rice bowl with multi figure Wucai pattern. Blue and white ming mark to bottom. A/f. Restored rim. Diameter 13 cm
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A 19th century small Chinese famille verte ginger jar with original wooden lid. Height 13 cm
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19th century Chinese porcelain vase. Of double gourd shape, clobbered with later added enamels. Red mark to base. Height 20 cm
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A Chinese Imari export circular dish with gold gilding. Early 18th century diameter 23 cm
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Two small blue and white export Chinese Imari saucers. A/f
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Two small blue and white export Chinese Imari saucers. A/f
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Chinese red cinnabar lacquer snuff bottle. With floral bird pattern. Height 6 cm
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Unusual ivory snuff bottle with Twisting lid and two compartments. Height 6 cm
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Chinese blue Peking glass snuff bottle, with dragon design shoulders. Height 6 cm
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Chinese white with red flower Peking overlay glass snuff bottle. Height 7 cm
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Chinese blue and white snuff bottle, with children figure pattern and Yongzheng mark to base. No lid. Height 7 cm
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Chinese famille rose snuff bottle, with figure pattern. Four character mark. Height 6 cm
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Chinese ceramic snuff bottle with cricket painting. Daoguang mark to base and probably. Of the period. Height 7 cm
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Old Chinese snuff bottle with monkey and grape decoration. With wooden stand. Height 8 cm
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Old Chinese jade snuff bottle with floral designs. No lid. Height 5 cm
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Chinese jadeite snuff bottle. Carved from bright emerald and white coloured jade. No lid. Height 5 cm
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Japanese netsuke of a reclining figure
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Japanese netsuke of a face
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