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Toys and Trains — Dunbar Sloane Ltd.

Auction House:Dunbar Sloane Ltd.Number of lots recorded:408
Sale Title:Toys and TrainsLots with images:265
Auction Location:AucklandPrices available:337
Date:26-Mar-2014
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A large 18th/19th century Chinese turquoise jar, decorated overall, including the base, in an even turquoise glaze and on the biscuit in good condition, apart from expected wear to the glaze, including scratches. Height 20 cm
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A Jiaqing mark and period. Saucer dish, decorated in underglaze blue and famille verte enamels, to the base a six-character Jiaqing mark and of the period. One very small hairline crack to the rim. Diameter 15 cm
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A Guangxu mark and period plate, decorated with a five-clawed dragon on a yellow-ground. Diameter 20 cm
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A famille rose ruby-ground Qianlong mark and period plate, decorated to the interior with chrysanthemum blooms and other flowers on a ruby ground, to the back five bats (wu fu), to the base a six-character Qianlong mark. Two small restored rim chips, one with a hairline crack. Diameter 19 cm
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A fine quality turquoise vase 18th/early 19th century This delightful vase has been made into a lamp in good condition. Height 32 cm including base
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A rare and unusual Ming-style famille verte bowl, probably 18th/19th century decorated to the outside with three mythical beasts and with a six-character song mark to part of the rim, the interior painted in underglaze red on a crackle-celadon ground in good condition. Diameter 27 cm
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A large and impressive. Ming-style celadon jar, decorated with carved four-clawed dragons to both sides and mythical beast handles on opposite sides. Ming Dynasty or later in very good condition. Height 40 cm
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A Chinese Guangxu mark and period tea bowl, decorated with a kingfisher overlooking flowers and waterlillies. This decoration is a copy of a Kangxi pattern, to the base an iron red six-character Guangxu mark and of the period. Diameter 9 cm
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A fine quality large late Ming or early Qing Cafe Au lait. and underglazed blue bowl. to the exterior two striding dragons in scraffito on a cafe au lait glaze, the interior in underglazed blue, based left in white with a six-character Ming mark, but later. Firing crack to footrim and one small hairline to rim. Diameter 18.5 cm
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A good quality. Blue glaze vase, covered overall in a deep blue glaze thinning at the mouth rim, the base left in white with a six-character indecipherable mark, but probably 18th/19th century minor firing faults to the rim and base. Height 19 cm
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A beautifully painted blue. and white scholar's screen. The screen mounted on a wooden frame. H, 54 cm. Width 29 cm
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A large and impressive Republic period porcelain screen. The screen finely painted with a landscape and water scene. Damage to the wooden frame. Height 86 cm. Width 56 cm
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A very fine late 19th/early. 20th century famille rose brushpot, decorated to the exterior with nine roosters amongst a rocky landscape. Wear to gilding only. Height 19 cm
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A large Chinese brushpot. Or small planter in the Doucai manner, decorated with court scenes. Height 18 cm
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A fabulous set of 12 figures, each representing Signs of the Chinese Zodiac, Republic period, each figure decorated in an aubergine and turquoise glaze. Height approx. 19 cm each
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A Chinese Daoguang mark and period saucer in Canton enamel, decorated with scholar scene in landscape. Large restoration. Diameter 17 cm
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A late 18th/early 19th century enamel dish. Painted with mythical figures and clouds, floral border, crackled ice outer rim pattern. Three small feet, floral mark. to underside. Diameter 15 cm
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A late 18th/early 19th century enamel wine cup and stand. Height 5 cm. Diameter 11.5 cm
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A rare Chinese Yongzheng mark and period bowl, decorated with a continuous landscape scene, to the base on underglazed blue. Qianlong mark and of the period in fitted box. Repaired with rivet and a metal band to rim. Some hairline cracks. Height 7 cm. Diameter 14.5 cm
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A possible 18th century superb gilt bronze Nepalese statue of Tara (mother of all Buddhas). The lower half and underside decorated with turquoise. Script to back of base. Height 27 cm
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A Tibetan gilt bronze statue. of an 18-arm Bodhisattva. Floral mark to base. Possibly late 19th/early 20th century height 33 cm
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A large bronze statue of Buddha Amitayus (Longevity), with Ming mark to top of base. Early 20th century, possibly earlier. Some wear to gilt and enamels. Height 47 cm
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A finely detailed Tibetan seated Shakyamuni Buddha statue. Floral mark to underside. Robes, decorated with animals and florals in relief. Height 20 cm
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A 19th century or earlier standing bronze figure of a Buddha. Large floral motif to underside. Good patina. Height 28 cm
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A fine Chinese bronze Jue cup, dated 1796. Large inscription under neck, good patina. Height 14 cm
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A Chinese Ming scholar's bronze lidded small pot, with Xuande mark, with stand. Banded decoration. Finial damaged. Height 7 cm
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19th century or early Republic period superb quality biscuit carved double-gourd vase, decorated with a dragon and other animals on a foaming sea. One tiny chip to the dragon's whisker. Height 25 cm
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A rare Chinese Qianlong mark and period bowl. Three panels of European figures to the outside, dark red/brown ground. Hairline crack. Height 10 cm. Diameter 19 cm
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A pair of superb Guangxu. (1875-1908) mark and period bowls, decorated to the interior with flowering sprays in an underglaze blue, to the base a six-character Guangxu mark and of the period. Diameter 8 cm each
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A fine enamelled Chinese Guangxu mark and period plate. Five-claw dragon and floral/bird decoration. Repair to rim. Diameter 23.5 cm
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A massive rare 19th century Chinese foliate rimmed oval stem dish. Canton famille rose enamelled scene of eight ladies in a courtyard within a border of butterflies, birds and flowers on a celadon ground. Daoguang or Xianfeng period. Wood display stand not included. Good condition, minor wear only. 36 x 27 x 8 cm
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A very early 19th century Jiaqing rare large Chinese foliate-rimmed oval stem dish famille rose decorated with fish and shellfish with border of flowers and gilding. Wood display stand not included. Good condition, minor wear only. 26 x 22 x 4.5 cm
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A very rare large 19th century Daoguang Chinese porcelain water jug, with near matching basin. Canton famille rose enamel decoration of birds, butterflies and flowers with lavishly gilded leiwen or thunder pattern border. Note: a pair of similarly shaped jugs are illustrated in Schiffer's Chinese export porcelain, page 152, here the authors suggest that they May have been made for the near Eastern market since the tops and spouts suggest Islamic pottery forms. Jug has minor enamel loss and signs of use,…
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A pair of exceptionally rare 19th century Tongzhi Chinese porcelain brushpots, with French ormolu mounts. Canton famille rose decoration of birds, butterflies and flowers, on turquoise background below a pendulum border. The gilt bronze mounts have rope twist upper and lion's paw feet. These brushpots are arguably the finest examples of Canton famille porcelain ever offered in New Zealand. Good condition, minor wear only. Height 20.5 cm including mount
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A Canton famille rose 19th century saucer and side plate. The dish depicts four figures in a courtyard with a border of exotic birds and flowers. The side plate is decorated with birds, butterflies, and flowers on gilded ground. Display stands not included. Dish as small rim repair, side plate has a hairline crack. Dish. Diameter 14.7 cm. Side plate. Diameter 20 cm
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A fine pair of 19th century Chinese porcelain side plates, possibly Tongzhi period. Canton famille rose with two birds. on turquoise rocks within medallions of birds and butterflies. Display stands are not included. Good condition, minor wear only. Some grit attached to foot rim during firing. Diameter 19.7 cm
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A very rare 19th century (possibly 1880) Chinese export plate, bearing the arms for the Waterhouse family. A Canton rose famille central scene of figures in a courtyard taking tea, with turquoise and orange border of boats in a river panorama possibly Guangzhou. Plate bears crest of Waterhouse family and motto 'Veritas Vincit Omnia'. (Truth conquers all things). Note: There is an illustration (page 787, Howard, David, Howards armorial porcelain) of a similar plate previously offered at Sotheby's, which is…
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A very rare 19th century (possibly 1880) Chinese export plate, bearing the arms for the Waterhouse family. A Canton rose famille central scene of figures in a courtyard taking tea, with turquoise and orange border of boats in a river panorama possibly Guangzhou. Plate bears crest of Waterhouse family and motto 'Veritas Vincit Omnia'. (Truth conquers all things). Good condition, minor wear only
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An extremely rare c. 1880 Chinese export cup and saucer. Bearing an armorial crest decorated in Canton famille rose medallions showing alternating panels of figures and birds, butterflies and flowers, surrounding a central gilded medallion containing a bee. Display stands are not included. Note: the owner of this crest was not found in Howard's armorial porcelain. Book and May be unrecorded. Good condition, some expected wear to enamels and gilding. Saucer dia. 14.4 cm
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A rare Tongzhi mark and period cup and saucer, decorated in Canton famille rose enamels, with a bird, insect, two butterflies and flowers all within a gilded border. It is extremely rare to find reign marks on Canton famille rose porcelain. Good condition, minor wear and firing faults only. Saucer. Diameter 13 cm
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A fine quality Chinese export porcelain beer mug, C. 1870. Canton famille rose decoration of figures in a courtyard. Twisted strap handles above a bright blue turquoise ground. Good condition, minor wear only. Height 11.9 cm
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A fine quality Chinese export porcelain beer mug C. 1870. Canton famille rose enamel decoration of figures in a courtyard. Twisted strap handles above a bright turquoise ground. Good condition, minor wear only. Height 11.8 cm
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A fine quality Chinese export porcelain beer mug C. 1870. Canton famille rose enamel decoration of figures in a courtyard. Twisted strap handles above a bright turquoise ground. No chips, no cracks, no restoration, minor wear only. Height 10.8 cm
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A rare 19th century Chinese export saucer dish bearing an armorial of unknown Parentage. Canton famille rose decoration of 'C' scroll medallions with birds, butterflies and flowers. Good condition, minor wear only. Slight roughness to the rim. Diameter 16.7 cm
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A rare 19th century Chinese porcelain bowl made for. The Persian (Islamic) Market, C. 1889, decorated in Canton famille rose enamel panels with birds, butterflies, insects and flowers. One panel contains an Islamic inscription and a Hijra date to AH1799 (by our calculations 1882 AD). Restoration to inner bowl and outer foot and underside. Diameter 10 cm
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A fine Chinese export porcelain leaf shaped dish, C. 1870. Made for the Persian (Islamic) market Canton famille rose enamel 'C' scroll medallions containing birds, butterflies and flowers surrounding a central gilded medallion containing an untranslated Islamic inscription. Display stand not included. Good condition, minor wear and firing faults only. Length 18 cm
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A fine quality 19th century (probably Daoguang period) Chinese lidded porcelain tea caddy. Underglaze blue floral scrolls. Good condition, minor wear only. Glaze cracks to the lid. Height 17 cm
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A fine and very rare 18th century Chinese porcelain Hu vase, decorated in an underglaze blue collar and skirt with two panels of figures within a wave, hat and ruyi sceptre head surround. Iron brown rim, elephant head handles, one cafe au lait and one plain band, all on a celadon ground. No mark. Note: Our expert has seen two similar vases previously; one in underglaze red with a Ming Xuande mark, the other in underglaze blue with a Qing Qianlong mark, both deemed to be of 18th century dating. A third,…
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A beautifully internally painted Peking glass snuff bottle, decorated with shrimps and an untranslated sealed inscription in the manner of Qi Baishi. Comes with box. Good condition. Height 8.7 cm
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A massive museum quality Japanese porcelain map of Japan charger, probably Edo mark and period Tempo reign (1830-1843), commonly referred to as Imari, decorated with an underglaze blue map of Japan in low relief in the cavetto showing two panels of calligraphy and the provinces of Japan. The underside bears a six-character mark 'Honcho Tempo Nensei' which may be translated either 'Made in Japan in the Tempo Era' or 'Made During the Tempo Reign For the Imperial Court'. Excellent condition. The custom made…
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A moulded paperweight simulating amber, containing a scorpion
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A large and Quite rare late 19th century French Samson-style copy of a Chinese lidded ginger jar, decorated in famille rose flowering shrubs within underglazed blue and gilded spearhead bands, encompassing two lion and wolf pseudo-armorials. This style of decoration is often found on French copies bearing the mark of Edme Samson's Studio, which continued at various addresses from the 1830s until its closure in 1969. His copies were in turn copied by other decorators, either freelancing or moonlighting. The…
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A very rare pair of mid. 19th century Chinese plates, decorated with four panels of figures in Canton famille rose enamels, each panel containing four figures and bordered by heavily gilded flowers and butterflies. The underside with floral scrolls in underglaze blue, each with a six-character Jiaqing seal mark (1796-1820) also in underglaze blue. From a French collection. It is rare to find underglaze blue in conjunction with Canton famille rose and even rarer to find the decoration with a Jiaqing reign…
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A superb 19th century Daoguang baluster vase, decorated in Canton famille rose enamels with richly gilded scenes of figures, butterflies and flowers. Unusual 'Pie Crust' rim. Minor wear only. Height 61 cm
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An old cracked cream glazed pottery figure of a Fu dog, standing on a pedestal, one foot raised on a ball, probably 17th century some damage. Height 35 cm
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An old painted pottery figure of an attendant, modelled hangs clasped under his robe. Traces of red and white paint remaining, probably Tang Dynasty (618-906). Some restoration. Height 32 cm
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An Eastern Han Dynasty large Chinese pottery terracotta figure of a seated Dignatory. Depicted listening to music. Sichuan province (25-220 AD). Probable restoration. Height 32 cm
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A large Tang Dynasty Chinese painted pottery figure of a standing Baetran camel. Traces of yellow and white paint remaining. Restored. Height 36 cm
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A rare Han Dynasty Chinese pottery figure of a seated Bixie. The hole for a bronze money tree Traces of white paint remaining. Chip to centre. Some losses and restoration. Height 24 cm
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A rare Gandharan pottery head mounted on a modern stand, probably 4th century diameter 10 cm (excluding stand)
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A Ming Dynasty nicely potted glazed figure of a courtier holding a hawk. Aubergine, green and yellow glazes. Height 16 cm
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An unusual underglaze red decorated bowl, decorated with fish and floral bunches. Unglazed central ring for stacking in the kiln. Possibly from a south china kiln, age uncertain. Diameter 22 cm
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A very rare and unusual porcelain piece to the scholar's desk. Possibly a wrist rest reticulated side and end panels, famille rose decoration in red, turquoise and yellow with a yellow dragon on the top. Six-character Daoguang (1820-1850) red seal mark. Length 12 cm
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An early Chinese glazed pottery shallow dish, probably Yueyao a pale celadon glaze over a white slip. Museum or collector's mark underneath. Chips to rim. Diameter 14.5 cm
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A rare pair of Tang Dynasty Chinese pottery jars, decorated in Sancai splashed glazes of green and brown. Some firing defects. Height 11 cm each
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A very rare Dehua blanc de chine porcelain tankard, probably 17th century banded decoration. Rim frits. Height 9.5 cm
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An old Chinese pottery wall tile, probably Han Dynasty. (206 BC- 270 AD). The face is modelled with a lion in relief. Affixed to a modern metal hanger. Traces of plant roots attaching to the underside. Length 26 cm
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A Han Dynasty Chinese pottery figure of a standing pig. Some restoration. Height 16 cm. Length 29 cm
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A very large Chinese glazed pottery figure of a warrior. Clothing in green and brown glazes, probably late Northern Dynasties to early Tang Dynasties, c. 6-7th century restored. Height 60 cm
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A rare Tang Dynasty Chinese pottery figure of a bearded foreigner. His hands are modelled clasped to the front. Traces of orange paint remaining. Height 29 cm
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An old Chinese terracotta pottery bowl, decorated with a stencilled lattice design, probably Warring States (475-221 BC). Minor faults and possible restoration. Diameter 15 cm
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A Kangxi period Chinese porcelain plate, decorated in famille verte enamels with a scene of a mounted warrior in a courtyard, within a border of kylin panels, underglaze blue jue mark to the underside. Two reattached sections, one with staples. Diameter 27 cm
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A nephrite jade snuff bottle made from a river pebble. Later top. Well hollowed, probably 19th century length 65 cm
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A Chinese hard stone snuff bottle. Possibly jade, modelled as a vase. Well hollowed. Possibly 19th century Replacement stopper. Length 7 cm
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A Chinese hard stone snuff bottle. Possibly agate, modelled with a split tailed kylin. Well hollowed. Possibly 19th century Replacement stopper. Length 8 cm
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A Chinse green hard stone snuff bottle with serpentine top. Well hollowed possibly 19th century height 5 cm
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A Chinese agate snuff bottle, with 'Blood' inclusions shoulder lugs. Possibly 19th century length 5.5 cm
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A Chinese Canton enamel lidded ink box. Possibly for snuff, decorated in blue enamels with a lady in a forest. Four-character Qianlong mark but probably later. Diameter 5.5 cm
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A Chinese Canton enamel lidded ink box, decorated with a lady in a landscape. Four-character Qianlong mark but probably later. Diameter 5.5 cm
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A rare Chinese bronze figure of a young Buddha, modelled standing, on a pedestal, his left arm raised, probably Ming Dynasty. Height 24 cm
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A rare song Dynasty Chinese Qingbai (Ying Qing) model of. A Granary. Hairline to the lid. Some relatively minor damage. Height 19 cm
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A very fine and rare Chinese celadon glazed box, decorated in the cavetto with a deer and lingzhi. Some crazing and possible repair. Diameter 16 cm
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A very attractive Chinese multi lobed bowl in song Guan style. Crackled glaze inside. Age uncertain. Diameter 10.5 cm
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A beautifully glazed. Junware tea bowl, with red splash. Possibly song Dynasty. Diameter 8.5 cm
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A rare early Ming Dynasty celadon glazed bowl, with incised decoration to the cavetto. Small pre-firing frit to rim. Diameter 19 cm
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A beautifully potted Ming Dynasty Chinese celadon glazed oil jar. of large size. Spiral ribbed decoration. Diameter 14 cm
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An unusual Ming Dynasty Chinese porcelain stem cup, decorated in the Wucai palette with a dragon and phoenix. Chip to rim. Some rubbing to enamels. Height 9.5 cm
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An old Chinese tea bowl, decorated in a 'Hare's Fur' glaze. Some glaze crazing, kiln defects, chips to foot. Diameter 10 cm
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An extremely rare. Chinese celadon. Glazed ram's head bowl. Possibly as early as the. Northern Dynasties. Minor firing faults. Diameter 16.5 cm
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An old Kangxi period famille verte teapot, decorated with panels of birds and flowering plants. Replacement metal spout and chain, some frits and chips to the enamel. Height 15 cm
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A framed 19th century Chinese embroidered collar. Behind glass. Collar. Diameter 38 cm. Frame 59 x 59 cm
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A 19th century Chinese porcelain oval plate, with reticulated border and central Canton pattern in underglaze blue. Firing crack. Length 24.5 cm
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A 19th century Chinese porcelain oval plate, with reticulated border and central Canton pattern in underglaze blue. Firing faults. Length 24 cm
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An old pair of Chinese wood desk screens, with heavily gilded deeply carved figures. Length 34-35 cm
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A 19th century Chinese underglaze blue dish, decorated with Islamic characters and starburst designs. Some expected wear. Diameter 24 cm
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Large late 18th century octagonal Chinese export underglaze blue platter in the Fitzhugh pattern. Old staple repair and rim chips/frits. 43 x 32 cm.
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An old Chinese embroidered summer robe, beautifully decorated with roundels containing bats and flowers, probably late Qing Dynasty. Gold thread decoration throughout. Good condition. Minor damage. Length 139 cm
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A rare Chinese rabbit fur-lined hooded winter robe, embroidered with floral roundels, probably Northern Chinese and Republic period. Good overall condition, with some expected signs of use. Length 125 cm
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An interesting Republic period Chinese puppet show, comprising two puppets and embroidered backdrops. Gold and silver dragon decoration
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A rare 18th century Chinese ridge roof tile, decorated with different figures and scenes on both sides. Originally discovered in the old trading port of Penang, Malaysia. Very wealthy Chinese merchants would place a row of these ridge tiles on their roof (these houses have now largely been demolished). Various faults. Height 72 cm. Width 62 cm
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