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May Antiques & Art Auction — Cordy's

Auction House:Cordy'sNumber of lots recorded:713
Sale Title:May Antiques & Art AuctionLots with images:37
Auction Location:AucklandPrices available:465
Date:20-May-2014
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A modern Wedgwood Clarice Cliff Bizarre cream jug, with triangular handle and spout, decorated with the May Avenue pattern. Height 8 cm
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A modern Wedgwood Clarice Cliff Bizarre Yo-Yo vase, decorated with the 'Broth' design of bubbles and cobwebs. Height 23 cm
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A Clarice Cliff, 'Secrets' pattern bowl, decorated with a band of stylised tree, landscape and house in tones of yellow, green, lilac and black above a blue dominated multi-banded base. Some scratching. Diameter 22.2 cm
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A pair of fine quality Danish Bing & Grondahl blue and white porcelain two-handled lidded tureens, of circular section painted with seagulls and with seahorse handles. Diameters 24 cm
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A German Hutschenreuther Dancing Girls figurine, designed by C. Werner, the girls holding hands and leaning away, white glaze with green and pale lemon highlights, on circular spreading base, c.1950s. Height 20.5 cm
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A Lladro figurine, the windblown girl in terracotta finish. Height 37 cm
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A good William Moorcroft leaf and berry pattern ovoid vase with flambe glaze effects. Impressed marks and painted signature. Height 16.5 cm
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A William Moorcroft pomegranate decorated vase, ovoid form, traditional decoration on cobalt blue ground, impressed marks and initials in green. Height 13 cm
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A William Moorcroft Wisteria decorated small vase, squat ovoid form, traditional decoration in blue, mauve and yellow on cobalt ground, impressed marks. Diameter 80 mm, Height 6.5 cm
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A Royal Worcester rack plate with shaped, gilded, gadrooned border, painted with Highland cattle signed H. Stinton. Date marks c.1957. Diameter 23.5 cm
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An Edwardian Royal Worcester nautilus shell vase, naturalistically formed supported on a coral branch with rocky shell and seaweed decorated base, the outer spreading band of repeating shell and seaweed design. In tones of soft coral pink, cream and green and gilt highlights. Printed mark for 1903. Height 20 cm
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An Aesthetic Movement Victorian Worcester Japonais decorated teapot, the squat circular body with blue coin, leaf, sprig and other medallions on white ground, modelled bound cane type handle, raised on three short tapered feet, gilt enrichments, printed mark dating to 1880, the conforming flat lid with lobed finial
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A large and impressive Royal Worcester lidded hand painted potpourri urn by H. Ayrton. Painted with fruit including three apples and a grape bunch on a leafy ground, lavish gilt enrichments, the crown form pierced lid with unfurling finial enclosing the interior lid, signed, printed marks in black to base. Height 34 cm
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A Royal Crown Derby 'Posies' dinner set, eight dinner plates, eight luncheon plates, eight sweet dishes and eight two-handled soup coupes. Printed marks 1980s
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A large Booths Real Old Willow dinner set, 20 dinner plates, 8 luncheon plates, 6 larger dinner plates, 6 large soup dishes, 12 dessert dishes, 6 two-handled soup coupes, 5 saucers, 13 smaller sweet dishes, 14 side plates, 17 tea cups, 9 saucers, 4 coffee cups, 6 saucers, milk jug, teapot, coffee pot, cream jug and sugar basin, three lidded tureens and the lid for another tureen, together with three graduated oval ashettes
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An old sperm whale's tooth. Length 13.5 cm
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An old sperm whale's tooth, the tip with a hole bored through and chipped. Length 13 cm
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A large heavy natural sperm whale's tooth. Length 21 cm
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A sperm whale tooth, semi-polished finish. Length 16 cm
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An old sperm whale tooth, turmeric darkened finish. Length 14.5 cm
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A sperm whale tooth, polished finish, the wider end cut clean. Length 13.3 cm
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An unusual 19th century marine ivory and whalebone gavel, the tooth ivory head of barrel shape with ring turning, the handle carved with a complex spiral twist and with an elongated drop finial. Length 21.5 cm
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Two model malachite and ivory sailing boats, the solid malachite bodies with ivory masks and sails, cotton and copper wire rigging
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A 19th century ivory small religious puzzle box, rectangular form, the sliding lid with central plain cross on a pierced floral and trellis ground sliding to reveal the five piece ivory puzzle. 3.4 cm x 6 cm x 1 cm
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A pair of plain ivory glove stretchers with pinned hinge. Length 22.5 cm
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A pair of plain ivory glove stretchers, the pinned hinge faulty. Length 22.5 cm
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A French Dieppe School ivory carving of the standing Christ, on plinth base. Height 13 cm
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A Victorian ivory and ebony figure of a judge, the finely carved head and torso of the judge in wig and gown sits on a turned ivory column, under a glass dome with wood base, height of figure 16.5 cm
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A pair of plain ivory salad servers with decorated Continental 800 standard silver handles. Length 23 cm
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A Victorian Sheffield Steel carving knife and fork with silver collars and plain ivory tusk handles. Sheffield 1890. Length 32 cm
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A three piece Victorian carving set, Sheffield with silver collars and plain ivory tusk handles, knife, fork and steel. Sheffield 1890. Length of carving knife 36.5 cm
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A pair of extremely large elephant tusks, good uniformity of size and colour, with a total weight of approx. 24kgs, an outer curvature of approx. 1650 mm,ea. and maximum girth of 34 cm
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An old ivory elephant tusk, natural form with fine dark stained marks of age, natural curved form. Weight 5.2kgs. Length 860 mm, length of curve 104 cm
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An old ivory elephant tusk, natural mildly curved form, some dark mark of age. Weight 4.2kgs. Length 750 mm, length of curve 78 cm
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An ivory elephant tusk, with ornate, intricate all-over Chinese carved decoration in deep relief of dragons, flowers, phoenix birds, leaves and scrolls in the traditional manner, the tip and base uncarved. On ornately carved wood stand. Length overall 45 cm
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A large and impressive section of ivory elephant tusk, beautifully carved in relief with the Buddhist patrons, the signs of the zodiac, rats, ox, tiger, rabbits, snake, horse, sheep, monkeys, rooster, dogs and pig, the rim with Greek Key pattern border, the hardwood cover with carved ivory snail finial cover and fitted wood base inlaid with silver wire. Repair on base. Height overall 27 cm
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An African ivory elephant tusk, carved in relief with naive designs of animals, birds, buildings and a woman's head. Weight 1.28kgs. Length 68 cm
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An old African ivory elephant tusk, with central carved decoration of a seated woman. Weight 550gms. Length 42.5 cm
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A pair of small African ivory elephant tusks, carved in the form of kneeling women, each carrying a basket to her head. Length 20 cm
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An African carved ivory tusk section, carved as a bust of a young woman with tightly braided hair, plain polished cylindrical section to the top. Height 12.5 cm
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Four small Chinese seated monkeys, 'Hear no evil, See no evil, etc.', raised on a carved wood stand. Length 11 cm
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A fine quality Chinese ivory card case, carved in relief with intricate, detailed designs of figures, buildings and bamboo. Piece of lid missing. Height 10 cm
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A fine quality Chinese ivory card case, carved in relief with intricate detailed designs of figures, buildings and bamboo. A section of lid missing. Length 10 cm
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A Chinese ivory cigarette holder, of long tubular section with flattened mouthpiece, finely carved with a dragon design. Length 15 cm
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A Chinese ivory cigar holder, with dragon carved decoration. Length 9 cm
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A Chinese ivory bangle, carved in relief with two dragons. Diameter 7 cm
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A Chinese ivory bangle, decorated with two relief carved panels of dragons. Diameter 7 cm
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A Chinese ivory cribbage board, with relief carved decoration of dragons. Length 15 cm
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A Chinese ivory cribbage board, with relief carved decoration of dragons. Length 15.5 cm
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A necklace of graduated similar sized plain ivory beads, extending to a section of graduated carved ivory beads of flower form. Length overall 14.6 cm
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A graduated necklace of plain ivory beads. Length 7.8 cm
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An old carved ivory bead necklace and matching earring set, the graduated beads carved in floral relief, the earrings with gilt metal screw-on fittings. Length of necklace 66 cm
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A fine quality early 20th century Chinese solid ivory freestanding dressing table photo frame in the form of an oblong panel, the two central doors with pinned silver hinges and a bat shaped silver lock - profusely carved in intricate detail with floral designs. Height 170 mm, width 13.5 cm
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A fine quality Chinese ivory lidded vessel of tall tapering oval section with mask ring side handles - carved in relief with panels of figures and buildings and scrolling floral patterns, the borders with Greek Key designs, the lid carved with two figures beneath a prunus tree (small losses). Height 26.5 cm. Together with a carved and pierced wood stand
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A stained and coloured ivory figure of a standing bearded man with mushroom shaped hat, holding sword and dagger, his robe with intricate geometric patterns in various colours. Signed on the base. Height 20 cm
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A stained and coloured ivory figure of a standing bearded man, holding a sword, his robe with finely detailed floral and geometric motifs. Signed. Height 20 cm
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A Chinese carved ivory box, circular form, carved in relief with chrysanthemum blossoms and plants, chevron and fine trellis banded borders, tightly fitting lid. Diameter 90 mm, height 5 cm
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A Chinese carved ivory figure of Shou Lao, he stands with traditional long staff, crane and boy to either side, fine detail. Height 15.5 cm
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A set of Chinese carved ivory figures of the Eight Immortals, raised on a small wooden plinth base, each depicted standing bearing his object of power. Height 12.5 cm
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A fine quality solid Indian ivory lidded box, a section of elephant tusk, carved in deep relief with scenes of elephants, oval shape. Length 10 cm
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A small old Indian ivory sectional carving, the figure in covered cart drawn by two oxen. Some attention required. Length 15 cm
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A stained and coloured ivory netsuke, of a seated boy holding fruit. Signed on the base. Height 6 cm
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A stained ivory netsuke, of a beetle on a chilli pepper. Signed. Length 6.5 cm
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An ivory netsuke, of a dog and turtle on lily leaf.
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A coloured ivory netsuke, of a beetle on a chilli pepper. Signed. Length 6.5 cm
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An ivory netsuke, of two monkeys. Signed. Length 4.5 cm
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An ivory netsuke, of two seated monkeys. Signed. Length 4.5 cm
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A group of six miniature Japanese ivory Geisha musicians, with various instruments on a carved wood stand. Height approx. 3 cm
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An old Japanese carved marine ivory figure of a farmer, he stands with his left foot raised on a log section, his traditional robes with incised and black stained detail, a wrap around his shoulders, mounted on further ivory sections, raised on a carved hardwood base. Height 13 cm
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Five carved Chinese soapstone pieces: a large Imperial style seal, the top carved with a foo dog with two cubs upon an enclosed pierced ball with block base, together with four small chops, one with a recumbent rabbit, the pale stone with red (chicken blood) inclusions, the other three with foo dogs in similar pose
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Two old rhinoceros horn personal wax seals, shaped square handles, round ends, one with cap attached. Some distress to other
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A pair of large heavy Chinese soapstone seal chops carved with kylin and immortals. Height on wood stands 25 cm
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An old Chinese carved pale jade ritual hanging, within a carved wooden frame, the two graduated pinned sections each with pendant detail, shallow carving including bats and scrolls, the frame with elaborate scroll work and stretcher, the jade hanging with height of 9.5 cm. Width 6.5 cm
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An old Yixing red ware teapot, ovoid shape with a portrait medallion of Chairman Mao Tse-Tung in relief to the side, impressed seal mark and characters under the base, c.1968. Height 14.5 cm
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A small Chinese Yixing Redware teapot, of plain circular section with conical spout and loop handle. Impressed seal mark on base. Diameter 7 cm
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A small Chinese Yixing Redware teapot, of circular section on short foot, conical spout, loop handle. Diameter 6 cm
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A small Chinese Yixing Redware teapot of circular section, the concave shoulder with incised calligraphy, short spout and loop handle. Seal mark on base. Diameter 10 cm
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A Chinese Yixing dark brown teapot, of melon shape, decorated in relief with twigs and leaves, naturalistic vine shaped spout and handle. Seal mark on base. Diameter 9.5 cm
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A Chinese dark brown Yixing teapot, of squat double gourd shape, circular section, tall conical spout and wide loop handle, decorated with calligraphy, leaves and fruit. Impressed seal mark on base. Diameter 10.5 cm
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An old Chinese famille rose teapot, traditional painted decoration, cylindrical body, chips and damage to the lid and top lid, top rim and spout, contained within the original cane bound hinged lidded case with metal fittings
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A 19th century Chinese famille rose baluster vase, painted and gilded with traditional designs of figures, flowers, birds and butterflies, the neck entwined with a dragon. Height 36 cm
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A 19th century Chinese bronze incense burner, compressed spherical form, the body with two large panels of relief dragon and mystic pearl decoration below a frieze of stiff leaf design, the pierced dome cover with a relief band of crashing wave design supports the fu dog finial, stylised attached tortoise handles, raised on three short mask feet. Good old patina. Height 170 mm, diameter 13 cm
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A large Chinese porcelain vase, of baluster shape with polychrome painted decoration of figures in a mountainous landscape on a pale turquoise ground. Seal mark on base. Height 44 cm
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An old Chinese blue and white ginger jar, the plain ground with restrained decoration of spaced floral rondels, fine geometric scroll border to the top, no lid. Height 19 cm
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An old Chinese blue and white baluster vase, finely painted with Foo dogs and cloud motifs, four underglaze marks in blue to the base, restoration to the top rim. Height 22.5 cm
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A Nanking salvaged old Chinese blue and white warming dish, rounded octagonal form, with internal water jacket, a pouring lug to one end, the well decorated with coastal pagoda, pine trees and bridge. Diameter 24.5 cm
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A Chinese large baluster underglaze red decorated vase, the main band to the swollen body of curved linear leaf and floral scrolls, stiff leaf and lappet bands framing, inverted rim, a faint incised mark to the base, in the Ming style. Height 26.5 cm
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A 20th century post-revolution Chinese porcelain figure, depicting a young woman with child carried in a sling to her back and with a water pot in her hand. Impressed marks. Height 25.5 cm
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A pair of Chinese porcelain wine cups, decorated figures in landscapes and calligraphy
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A Chinese fluted porcelain shallow dish, monochrome purple glaze, character marks to base. Diameter 18 cm
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A pair of Chinese porcelain polychrome enamel footed bowls, the exterior with yellow glazed ground highlighted with famille rose circular sprays, some framing the repeating Shou emblem, the interior well with a further Shou emblem framed by bat motifs, underglaze blue mark to base. Diameter 15 cm
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A Chinese'Quing Bai' glazed lidded box, the lid with relief florals, squat form, pale cream glaze. Tiny chip to lid. Diameter 12 cm
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A Chinese pale blue glaze fluted shallow dish, multiple panel shaped rim, six character mark in underglaze blue within a double ring circle to base. Diameter 18 cm
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An old Chinese porcelain vase, of Meiping shape, decorated in underglaze blue with fruiting branches, a lappet panel decorates the shoulder and a border of stiff leaves encircles the foot. Height 29 cm
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A 19th century Chinese bamboo brush pot, carved in relief with a sage on one side and calligraphy on the other. Height 14.5 cm
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An old Chinese blue and white large bowl, underglaze blue decoration, the central cartouche with a single figure framed by plant forms, the wide border with stylised fence and further conforming plant motifs. Diameter 360 mm, in old wooden box
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An old Chinese carved jade incense burner, the lid and base absent and with some damage, the circular bowl form with two large dragon head handles flanked by scrolling clouds, further deep incised scroll decoration to the bowl, vibrant green inclusions to the variable pale green/white ground. Some losses. 22 cm x 13 cm x 6.5 cm
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A Chinese jade handling piece, carved as a sinuous figure, its hands covered by the long arms of its robe
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A Chinese jade bi disc, carved with three sinuous horned dragons, clambouring across its upper surfaces, the underside of the disc details with numerous small whorls
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A Chinese carved jade blade form, of archaic style
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