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The Spring Auction Series, Day 1; Fine Jewels and Watches — Mossgreen Auctions (No longer trading)

Auction House:Mossgreen Auctions (No longer trading)Number of lots recorded:503
Sale Title:The Spring Auction Series, Day 1; Fine Jewels and WatchesLots with images:496
Auction Location:MelbournePrices available:365
Date:17-Nov-2014
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A bronze figure of Guanyin, Ming Dynasty, 16th/17th century, seated on a tall waisted lotus throne some traces of gilt. 26 cm high
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A rare large Chinese stoneware offering, probably 17th century, in the form of four large fruit in green, yellow and aubergine attached to a branch which forms the base. 32 cm high. Provenance: The late Mrs Evans of Santa Barbara California, who collected Asian art over a lifetime, discovered by Gary Major Douglas in a hidden storage unit.
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A white jade toggle of a Kylin together with a white jade toggle of a goat goat 3.75 cm high, 3 cm long kylin 2.25 cm high, 4 cm long
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A moulded Chinese Dehua covered box and a prunus cup, Yuan and early Qing Dynasty, 14th century, and 17th/18th century, box 15.5 cm diameter, cup 5.5 cm high, 8.9 cm diameter
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A small Tibetan gilt bronze figure of Amatayus, 18th century, seated on a triangular mat holding a vase. 9 cm high. Provenance: A Private Melbourne Collection
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A Tibetan bone plaque, 17th/18th century, from a ritual apron, finely and deeply carved with chitaipati in the centre good old patination. 15 cm high; 3.3 cm wide see Sotheby's NY 'Images of Enlightenment', 17/9/2014 lot 447 for a similar example. Provenance: A Private Melbourne Collection
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A large and rare parcel-gilt meteorite iron Tibetan phurba, probably 16th/17th century, very well handwrought, with articulated prongs on the vajra and with silver inlay, the top with a three-headed wrathful deity, a three-dimensional Makara on the blade. 33 cm high. Provenance: A Sydney Private Collection
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A Tibeto-Chinese parcel-gilt figure, 18th century, Mahakala standing on a supine ganesh
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A Chinese silver group, early 20th century, consisting of a pair of pierced spill vases, marked on the foot, a pair of small tripod silver vases marked WH90, fitted box, a set of four spoons, a small silver tray marked Wang Hing 90, a silver tray with swing handle marked Ye Hing, and a pierced tripod bowl marked WH90 and a seal
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A Japanese parquetry inlaid shodana, Meiji Period, 19th century
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A large pair of Japanese Satsuma vases, Meiji Period, 1868-1912 each one with peach form handles and decorated with a mythical scene on a buff background signed Kinkozan. 37 cm high
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A Japanese Satsuma baluster vase, Meiji Period, 1868-1912 decorated with a large peacock and exotic shrubs in raised enamels, an inscription around the base. 31 cm high
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A massive Japanese Imari floor vase, Meiji Period, 1868-1912 decorated with a pair of phoenix each one in a flowering prunus tree within a shaped cartouche surrounded by various brocade designs wooden cover and base. 96 cm high
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A Japanese four-panel tortoise-shell folding screen, Meiji Period, 1868-1912 each panel with two sections, the upper sections inlaid with figures in ivory and gold lacquer on a gold lacquer ground the lower sections with birds and plants in gold lacquer on tortoise-shell continuous gold lacquer floral scrolls on ebonised wooden mounts chased metal hinges the exterior with various medallions on the tortoise-shell background each panel 39.8 x 20 cm. Provenance: The Phillips Collection, Queensland
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A Japanese silk embroidered textile, Meiji Period finely worked with a pair of birds and flowering shrubs in subdued colours 85 x 92 cm
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A rare Japanese six-panel screen, early Edo, 17th century, in gold leaf on paper with poems attached to a willow tree. 123 cm high, 284 cm wide each panel 123 cm high, 48 cm wide
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A Japanese cast bronze octagonal jardiniere, Meiji Period (168-1912), with inscription and dated 1894-1898. 25 cm high, 38 cm diameter
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Two Japanese woodblock prints, oban size one of a samurai and courtesan geisha, the other of two figures in a landscape both signed Hiroshigi, 1797-1858. 34 cm high, 23.5 cm wide
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A large Japanese cloisonne on pottery vase, Meiji Period, 1868-1912 decorated with cranes between waves and clouds inscription to base. 38 cm high. Provenance: Dr Ces English, Canberra
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A Japanese bone-handled knife, 19th century, the bone sheath well-carved with a snail on a lotus leaf and a peony. 22.5 cm high. Provenance: The Phillips Collection, Queensland
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A small parcel gilt bronze Tibetan snow lion, 16th/17th century, 4.8 cm high; 5 cm wide. Provenance: R & V Tregaskis, early 1990’s
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Japanese Collection 2 Volumes: Michael Thompkinson, Japanese Collection, 7/200, Limited edition, London, 1898 with some extra material relevant to the author of the book
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A very unusual pair of Thai portrait vases, 20th century, each one with a medallion of King Rama V (1868-1910), reserved against an enamel Bencharong style background gilt mark on the base is Chulalongkorn (King Rama V). 31 cm high
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A large and unusual Japanese woven and embroidered tapestry, Meiji Period, 19th century, depicting a large eagle on a pine branch all with stitching on a woven background with linen backing wooden frame. 174 cm high; 115 cm wide not including frame. 178 cm high, 119 cm wide with frame
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A very large Japanese embroidered and appliqued wall hanging, Meiji Period, 1868-1912 decorated with extensive use of silver thread with a pair of peacocks amongst peony and rockwork. 204 cm high; 133 cm wide
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A tall pair of Japanese cloisonne vases, Meiji Period, 1868-1912 each one decorated with silver wires in enamels on a midnight blue ground on wooden stands unsigned. 37 cm high
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A Japanese ivory okimono, Meiji Period, 1868-1912 finely carved with a vendor holding a large bunch of lilies, incised mark to base. 20 cm high
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A fine Japanese cloisonne vase, Meiji Period, 1868-1912 exceptionally well decorated with butterflies and flowers on a rare black ground the inside with a sky blue enamel the base with a silver plaque attached, reading 'Namakawa Yasayuki'. 19 cm high
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A fine Japanese cloisonne enamelled box, Meiji Period, 1868-1912 intricately decorated with flowers and precious objects in a multitude of coloured enamels, wires gilded double Chrysanthemum design to the base. 21 cm diagonal across lid
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A rare Satsuma vase, Meiji Period, 1868-1912 the cylindrical body within a reticulated net the silvered neck and base embossed with a stylised chrysanthemum two character mark. 17 cm high
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A Japanese Satsuma koro and cover, Meiji Period, 1868-1912 finely decorated in gilt and enamels Unsigned. 19.5 cm high
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A Japanese Satsuma cylindrical vase, Meiji Period, 1868-1912 decorated in varying panels of figures, flowers and various stylised design, supported on three short feet two character gilt mark in original wood box signed Matsumoto Hozan to base. 14.5 cm high; 5.9 diameter
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A well-carved Japanese boxwood figure, Meiji Period, 1868-1912 depicting Oni carrying a large bell on a 'rockwork' base. 50 cm high
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A pair of Japanese mixed metal vases, Meiji Period, late 19th century, each one inlaid with birds amongst prunus maple and flowering shrubs in shakudo, gilt, silver and copper seal mark to base, good original patina. 30.5 cm high. Provenance: An old Canberra Collection
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A large Japanese quatrefoil Satsuma vase, Meiji Period, 1868-1912 decorated with samurai and immortals in gilt and enamels, some raised in four panels, the flat shoulder with a floral gilt design four character Kinkozan mark, impressed mark and original label. 30 cm high
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A Satsuma tripod koro and cover, Meiji Period, 1868-1912 decorated with floral motifs in gilt and enamels, mask-handles, Shi-shi mounted on the cover blue Shimazu mon and three character gold mark. 22 cm high
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A large Japanese Satsuma quatrefoil vase, Meiji Period, 1868-1912 very finely decorated with enamels and raised gilt with alternative scenes of immortals and landscapes in four recessed panels four character mark, probably Kinkozan 30.2 cm high
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A Satsuma quatrefoil vase, Meiji Period, 1868-1912 decorated with figures and landscape, three character mark. 24.5 cm high
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A unusual cricket cage and cover, Meiji Period, 1868-1912 with overhead handle decorated with ho-ho bird and crane roundels in gilt and enamel. 29 cm high
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A Satsuma doubled-gourd slender vase, Meiji Period, 1868-1912 finely decorated with wisteria in white enamel and gilt, seal mark of Shuzan. 24.2 cm high
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A Satsuma bowl of circular form, Meiji Period (1868-1912), with fluted rim, the interior decorated with shaped panels of figures and floral motifs gilt seal. 15.5 cm diameter
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A fine Satsuma globular vase, Meiji Period, 1968-1912 decorated with samurai in a shaped panel and ladies in a garden in the opposing panel, fans and exotic flowers between the panels and stylised designs around the neck and base Yasuda Company trademark and nine character gilt seal, Dai Nihon, Matsumoto Hozan. 18 cm high
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A fine Satsuma vase, Meiji Period, 1968-1912 delicately painted with ladies and their attendants in an outdoor setting, four character Ryozan mark. 12 cm high
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A fine Satsuma deep bowl, Meiji Period, 1868-1912 the exterior with a mille-fleurs design between stylised borders the interior with a thousand butterfly design, spiralling up from a small central medallion ten character gilt seal, 'Dai Nihon Yaki, Kyoto'. 11.3 cm high, 14 cm diameter
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A good Japanese gilt-wood seated figure of Buddha, early Edo Period, 17th/18th century, on a shaped negoro lacquer base, buddha 32 cm high David Jones label attached to Buddha and stand
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A large and unusual Japanese Satsuma group, Meiji Period, late 19th century, of an immortal standing beside a large toad in gilt and enamels, gold mon and eight character inscription to base. 37 cm high. Provenance: The Phillips Collection, Queensland
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An Indian bronze dancing figure on a round lotus base, probably 19th century. Provenance: A Private Sydney Collection
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Two miniature Satsuma vases and a pill box, Meiji Period, 1868-1912 each one with a three character Kinkoman mark 4.5 cm high; 6.4 cm high; the pill box 4.1 cm diameter
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A very fine Satsuma hexagonal bowl, Meiji Period, 1868-1912 the exterior decorated with exotic flowers, the interior with a thousand butterfly design Yasuda Trading Company seal mark and Kozan mark reserved against flowers on the base 6.8 cm high, 9.8 cm diameter at the widest
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A pair of Japanese hexagonal satsuma vases, Meiji Period, 1868-1912 decorated with figures and brocade designs, two character mark. 15.8 cm high
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A Japanese pale green ground cloisonne vase, Showa period, 20th century, silver foil calligraphy signature. 23 cm high
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A Japanese green ground cloisonne vase, Ando workshop, Showa period, 20th century. 25 cm high
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A Japanese green ground cloisonne vase, Showa period, 20th century. 18 cm high
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A Japanese grey ground cloisonne vase, Ando workshop, Showa period, 20th century. 24 cm high
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A Japanese pale grey ground cloisonne vase, Showa period, 20th century. 22 cm high
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A Japanese green ground cloisonne vase, Ando workshop, Showa period, 20th century. 24 cm high
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A Japanese lacquer calligraphy box by Harima Masao, Showa period, circa 1965 together with original signed pine box. 5 cm high, 24.3 cm wide, 20 cm deep
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A Japanese red lacquer circular box, 20th century. 8 cm high, 23 cm diameter
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A large Japanese Fukugawa crane decorated floor vase, circa 1900. 78 cm high
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A Japanese red ground cloisonne vase, Ando workshop, Showa period, 20th century. 21 cm high
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A Japanese pale ground cloisonne vase, Ando workshop, Showa period, 20th century. 30 cm high
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A large and impressive Japanese cloisonne vase, Meiji period in the style of Hayashi Kodenji, finely decorated with sparrows amongst bamboo. 47 cm high
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A Japanese green ground cloisonne vase, Ando workshop, Showa period, 20th century. 37 cm high
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A Japanese cloisonne vase, Ando workshop, 20th century. 27 cm high
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A Japanese green ground cloisonne vase, Ando workshop, Showa period, 20th century. 18 cm high
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A small Japanese pink ground cloisonne vase, Showa period, 20th century. 7 cm high
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A Japanese plique-a-jour vase, 20th century. 9 cm high
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A Japanese blue ground cloisonne vase, Meiji period, early 20th century. 18 cm high
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A pair of Japanese turquoise ground cloisonne vases, Ando workshop, Showa period, 20th century. 31 cm high
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A large Japanese hand-painted bottle vase, 20th century. 40 cm high
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A Japanese pale green ground cloisonne vase, Ando workshop, Showa period, 20th century. 22 cm high
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A pair of Japanese pale green ground cloisonne vases, Showa period, 20th century. 18 cm high
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A Japanese pale yellow ground cloisonne vase, Showa period, 20th century. 23 cm high
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A large Japanese hand-painted circular ceramic box, 20th century, signed to the base. 9 cm high, 35 cm diameter
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A Japanese cloisonne cup and saucer, probably late Meiji period
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A Japanese mother-of-pearl and ivory decorated Zitan box, Meiji Period (1868-1912), 5.5 cm high, 12.5 cm wide, 10 cm deep
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A Japanese mother-of-pearl and ivory decorated Zitan box, Meiji Period (1868-1912), 5.5 cm high, 12.5 cm wide, 10 cm deep
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A fine Japanese cloisonne vase, Meiji period signed to the silver base. 16 cm high
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A Japanese gold and black lacquer document box, Showa period, 20th century, signed to the base. 11 cm high, 33 cm wide, 24 cm deep
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A Japanese black lacquer document box, Showa period, 20th century. 8 cm high, 32 cm wide, 24 cm deep
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A Japanese Kutani porcelain figure of a drummer, first half 20th century. 15 cm high
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A pair of Japanese gold lacquer and ivory miniature cabinets, Meiji Period with two doors and interior drawers, all finely decorated. 12 cm high, 13.2 cm wide, 8 cm deep
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A Japanese pale yellow ground cloisonne vase, Showa period, 20th century
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A set of three lacquer framed Japanese woodblock prints, attributed to Yoshitoshi, Meiji period 36 x 25 cm
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A pair of Japanese yellow ground cloisonne vases, Ando workshop, Showa period, 20th century. 24 cm high
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A Japanese red and gold lacquer box, Showa period, 20th century. 14 cm high, 23 cm diameter
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A Japanese red banded cloisonne vase, Ando workshop, Showa period, 20th century. 27 cm high
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A Japanese pale blue ground cloisonne vase, Showa period, 20th century. 25 cm
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A Japanese cloisonne vase, Showa period, 20th century. 9 cm high
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A Japanese pale green ground cloisonne box, Ando workshop, Showa period, 20th century. 4 cm high, 15 cm wide, 10 cm deep
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A Japanese blue ground cloisonne vase, Showa period, 20th century. 18 cm high
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A Japanese Wakasa red lacquer and mother-of-pearl inlaid document box, Showa period, 20th century. 9 cm high, 33 cm wide, 24 cm deep
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A Japanese green crackle-glaze bottle vase, 20th century. 24 cm high
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A Japanese blue ground cloisonne vase, Ando workshop, Showa period, 20th century. 36 cm high
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A Japanese yellow ground cloisonne vase, Ando workshop, Showa period, 20th century. 30 cm high
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A Japanese pale yellow ground cloisonne vase, Showa period, 20th century. 25 cm high
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A Japanese koi decorated green lacquer vase, Showa period, 20th century. 25 cm high
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A Japanese green glazed bottle vase, 20th century. 24 cm high
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A Japanese red lacquer circular box, 20th century. 12.5 cm high, 25 cm high
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A Japanese green ground cloisonne vase, Ando workshop, Showa period, 20th century. 37 cm
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