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December Antique & Art Auction — Cordy's

Auction House:Cordy'sNumber of lots recorded:760
Sale Title:December Antique & Art AuctionLots with images:117
Auction Location:AucklandPrices available:546
Date:2-Dec-2014
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A Royal Worcester jardiniere, circular shape, moulded in high relief with lion masks, satyrs, acanthus leaves and ribbon-works; on a blush ivory ground. Shape 1310, puce mark, c.1900. Diameter 24 cm
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A Royal Worcester plaque painted by R. Rushton, with a river scene. Diameter 16 cm
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A Royal Worcester fruit painted potpourri by Roberts, small squat baluster form with pierced lid, scroll feet, gilt enrichments, signed, shape 261, c1970. Height 10.7 cm
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A Royal Worcester lidded urn painted with fruit by Leaman, ovoid body, gilded lid, finial a.f., handles and pedestal base. Shape 2701/2, c1970. Height 17.5 cm
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A Doulton hand painted plate by S. Wilson, painted with Pochard ducks. Signed. Diameter 22.5 cm
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A Royal Doulton hand painted cabinet plate by G.H. Evans, painted with a view of 'Tantallon Castle'. Diameter 26.5 cm
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Moorcroft Powder Blue part coffee set, five coffee cans and six saucers.
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Three Chinese hardstone carved pendants; the largest of rectangular form, dragons in relief, deep spinach green, another in green/black jade with dragon in relief and a rectangular bowenite panel with a potted flowering plant.
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A large Chinese carved lavender agate group of a bird with two chicks, a leafy branch held in her beak, a chick to each side, fine carved detail. 15 cm x 14 cm x 75 approx.
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A Chinese carved jade jue ceremonial libation cup, a protruding lip to each end, two raised domes off centred to the lip, the bowl body with an encircling band of relief carved decoration, raised on three triangular section legs. Single lion mask captured ring handle to the side. 17 cm x 10 cm x 12 cm
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A Chinese dark green jade carved small ceremonial lidded vessel, flattened baluster form, captured ring handles, the dome lid with raised fork leaves and floral highlights, a salamander in high relief to the sides. Height 13.5 cm
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A Chinese carved pale jade pendant with vibrant orange tan highlights, the rounded rectangular tablet base with high relief salamander with clouds issuing from his nostrils. 4.7 cm x 6.2 cm x 2.3 cm
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A Chinese carved jade pendant, detailed as a peach with coins beside.
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A large Chinese carved spinach jade bowl, everted rim, the body with deep relief, sinuous dragons separated by a mystic pearl and clouds, ring foot. Diameter 226, height 101, raised on circular hard wood stand.
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A pair of Chinese carved jade temple lions, the mirror pair each with one paw raised, rectangular tablet type bases, mid/pale green tone. 19.5 cm x 6.5 cm x 10 cm
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A Chinese green jade carved tang style horse, carved in a standing away pose with head raised, rectangular base. 22 cm x 7 cm x 19.5 cm
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A Chinese large carved jade tang style horse, traditional pose with right front hoof raised, backing away type pose, detail includes saddle and harness, the pale yellow/green tone with white and dark speckled highlights. 40 cm x 11 cm x 31.5 cm
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A Chinese carved jade ceremonial vessel, oval tapered form, relief decoration of a sea dragon, incised fine scrolling decoration to the outer walls, mid-green with white and darker inclusions. 11 cm x 7 cm x 7.7 cm
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A Chinese carved jade ceremonial vessel, formed as a stylised turtle, its open back as a bowl, raised head as the handle, relief scale type panelling to the lower body. Pale green with darker inclusions. 16 cm x 9 cm x 10 cm
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A large Chinese carved soft stone (soapstone) urn, flattened baluster form, each main face carved in relief with dragons battling over the mystic pearl, captured elephant head ring handles to the long neck, pale yellow/green toned with white highlights, raised on a dark grey conforming base with four feet. Height 42 cm
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A collection of Chinese carved jade items, includes: a double cup and tray set in spinach toned type jade, a small domed top pot, a spinach toned jade spoon and four pairs of chopsticks.
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Four Chinese carved jade items, includes two small circular lidded pots, the flat tops carved with a stylised mask in shallow relief together with two small spinach jade toned cups.
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An early/mid-20th century Chinese pale green jade elaborately carved incense burner, the pierced and carved dome lid with tall finial surmounted with a dragon, four open scrolling handles with captured rings, the base entirely decorated with dragons, scrolls, captured ring dragon handles and lobed panels, raised on four scrolling feet, all upon conforming carved hardwood stand and in original packing box. Height of jade only 29 cm
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An old Chinese carved rock crystal incense burner, clear with green included highlights, traditional dome lid, dragon highlights to the handles and finial, raised on three scrolling feet with mask mounts, one broken but present, raised on conforming carved hardwood stand and in old packing box. Height of incense burner only 13.5 cm
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An old Chinese carved rock of the Guilin Mountains, pale veined with pale green highlights, the rocky base including buildings and trees, a tall column rises from the top with a further small building upon a ledge, cloud and tree highlights, a small column beside, raised on conforming black stone carved base. 27 cm x 12 cm x 34 cm
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A mottled translucent green jade bowl, circular with everted rim, raised on wooden stand. Diameter 10 cm
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A muttonfat jade Chinese pendant tablet, carved in high relief with a sinuous dragon, pierced with suspension hole. 5 cm x 3.5 cm
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A pair of Chinese carved rosewood bookends, each inset with pierced jade circular plaques framed by borders of blossom. Height 17 cm
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A Chinese famille rose chicken cup, decoration includes florals, a single figure and rows of calligraphy. Character mark to base. Height 7.2 cm
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A mid 20th century famille rose baluster vase, painted with birds amongst a rocky landscape and with calligraphic inscription, signed and with seal mark under the base of Yu Hanqing (1904-1987). Height 22 cm
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An early 19th century Chinese porcelain exportware shallow bowl, the interior decorated in underglaze blue with flowering boughs and a floral sprig within a double circle, the exterior with Batavia cinnamon brown glaze, marked under the foot ring in underglaze blue with a double fish motif within a double circle. Rim frits. Diameter 20.5 cm
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A pair of old proto-porcelain saucer dishes, thin celadon glaze, reputedly of the Tang dynasty. Diameter 16 cm
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A Chinese porcelain vase in the Ming manner, decorated in underglaze copper red to the baluster body with birds and flowers, three handles of scroll shape sit upon the shoulder. Height 15 cm
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A Ming style ceramic vase, of baluster shape with deep pan mouth, decorated in underglaze blue with stylised florals and panels. Height 27 cm
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A Chinese ceramic statuette of the goddess Kuanyin, she sits upon a double lotus throne flanked by large seed pods from which issue sculptures of small children. Decorated in iron red and yellow glazes. Height 21.5 cm
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An early 19th century Chinese porcelain export blue and white plate, decorated with a basket of flowers to the centre. Diameter 22.5 cm
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A Chinese porcelain Ming-style small offering tazza, the shallow dish decorated with a dragon in underglaze blue, raised upon a small foot. Diameter 14 cm
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A Chinese export porcelain blue and white lidded tureen, of lozenge shape, decorated with pagodas and figures in landscape. Width 22 cm
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Two Chinese metal items; a bronze tripod wine vessel - Jue and an old brass small bell.
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A carved wood Chinese figure, depicting a youthful woodcutter walking while reading a book. Height 32 cm
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An early 20th century Chinese silver and turquoise panelled bracelet, the three large cushion curved shaped panels with filigree detail, each with a central mounted carved turquoise 'coin' panel, the push-in clasp of similar solid form with calligraphy in relief, safety chain attached, marked 'China Silver CHU'. Each panel approx. 4 cm x 4 cm
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A massive Chinese bronze censer of rectangular form, the domed pierced cover surmounted by a shishi and two pups above a surface of pierced scrolls; two dragon form handles issuing from the sides, the body decorated in low relief with dragons, raised on four taotie masks and claw feet. Six character mark impressed under the base. 44 cm x 27 cm x 47 cm
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A gilt bronze standing figure of Kuan Yin, standing in pose of benefaction, upon a lotus plinth raised on a four legged stand. Height 175
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A large Chinese scroll painting, depicting an extensive landscape with figures, a calligraphic inscription and seal to the upper right of the image. Image size 124 cm x 64 cm
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A Chinese double ancestor portrait scroll, depicting a mandarin and his wife, in typical pose in colours seated before a screen decorated with landscapes. Image size 149 cm x 90 cm
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A Chinese Mandarin's rank badge, depicting a silver feathered bird amongst blue cloud forms. 28 cm x 285, framed and glazed.
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A Chinese gourd shaped vase of mixed metals with bronze patina, decorated with flowering and fruiting vines in relief to the surfaces. Height 2 cm
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A Chinese bronze ding in the Han dynasty style, the circular bowl with two square scroll handles issuing from the rim, raised on three moulded feet, the walls decorated with archaic designs. Diameter 20 cm
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A pair of Oriental brass vases of gu form, the trumpet mouths and swollen bodies heavily carved and engraved with stylised florals. Height 13.5 cm
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A Chinese carved ivory tusk, natural curved form, polished finish, the central long panel finely detailed in relief with a phoenix bird and sinuous dragon all amongst clouds with mystic pearl to the centre. The cap end with red stained calligraphic symbols. Length 680, weight approx. 1.5kgs, raised on a carved hardwood stand with rectangular plinth base.
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A rare ceremonial rhinoceros horn libation cup, carved in relief with an elephant head handle, finely detailed in relief with stylised taotie masks and scrolls and with a single horned dragon under the lip, the top rim with fine carved repeating squared scroll repeating band, a short pedestal foot, good dark brown tone with black inclusion. 12.5 cm x 9.8 cm x 12 cm. Provenance: Bought to N.Z. c.1960 when our vendor immigrated.
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An exceptionally fine and well carved c.1900 Chinese carved ivory card case, traditional rectangular form with removable lid, profuse relief decoration of Chinese courtiers on verandas in a garden settings, in original fabric covered box with glass sliding lid. 11.5 cm x 7.5 cm
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An early 20th century finely carved ivory card case, all-over profuse carving of figures on verandas amongst foliage, rectangular form, slot on lid. 10.8 cm x 6.8 cm
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Two carved ivory pieces, includes: a puzzle ball, finely carved of at least eight layers, diameter 4.7 cm. Together with a small carved ivory elephant, its trunk raised.
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A large ivory puzzle ball on stand, the ball of 9.5 cm. diameter carved to the exterior with a profusion of flowers and with nine or more pierced concentric balls to the interior, raised upon a sectional turned and carved column incorporating a pierced rotating cylinder, a smaller concentric ball section above a well carved figure of an immortal bearing a gourd and carrying a walking stick, symbols of longevity, all raised upon a carved and pierced domed circular foot. Height 39 cm. Along with an…
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An ivory puzzle ball on stand, the ball of 8.5 cm. diameter carved to the exterior with sinuous dragons and foliate tendrils, with nine or more pierced concentric balls to the interior; raised upon a carved and turned stand including a revolving cylindrical section above a section carved with a landscape with miniature figures, supported above a well carved figure of Shao Lao, all standing upon a carved and pierced domed circular base. Height 36.5 cm
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A cased set of stained and natural ivory chess men, each piece carved as a character from the Imperial Court, the castles carved as palace gates. In box with game board inlay.
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An early mid-20th century Oriental rosewood small rectangular table/urn stand, panelled top, the wide bow fronted frieze carved and pierced in relief with animals, berries and vines, the four scrolling feet raised on small balls. 48 cm x 29 cm x 18 cm
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An early/mid-20th century rosewood small table/urn stand, rectangular form, narrow longitudinal piercings to the frieze, extending curved border, raised on four accentuated curved legs. Good dark colour. 53 cm x 29 cm x 14.5 cm
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An old jade scholar's stone (Gongshi), the front carved in relief with a sinuous snake, the snake carved from the rind in various brown tones with green highlights, on a base of deep dark green with mottling from the rind, natural mountainous form, in fitted stand. 28 cm x 14 cm x 18 cm
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A large Oriental bottle form floor vase, painted decoration of sinuous dragons chasing mystic pearls in striking orange/ red tones upon an entire cresting wave ground with breaking wave highlights. Character marks printed to base. Height 63 cm
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An old silvered brass fish form vase, the carp modelled standing upon its tail, fins extended, its open mouth forming the aperture of the vase, scales and fins evident. Height 25 cm
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A set of four Burmese trader's weights, the largest in bronze and of bird shape, the other three modelled as mythical beasts of various sizes and metals. Tallest 11 cm
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A Tibetan bronze bodhisattva, the multiarmed deity seated cross-legged upon a double lotus throne, his four arms variously in symbolic gestures of understanding or holding objects. Grey/green painted finish. Height 17.5 cm
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A selection of various bronze, brass and other metal archaic type currency, the various round forms with square holes, figures and calligraphy in relief, etc.
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An Indian bronze figure of Parvati, modelled standing upon a lotus plinth base in the manner of the 16th century Raised on wooden stand. Overall height 32.5 cm
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A c.1900 Japanese Satsuma tapered cylindrical vase, unusually decorated with bands of painted mottled purple toning highlighted with chrysanthemum florals, richly gilded, character marks to base including those for the Shimazu family crest. Height 20.5 cm
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A bronze South East Asian elephant and mahout. 20 cm x 210
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A Japanese lacquered jewel case, the hinged lid decorated with exotic birds perched upon a rock, with calligraphic signature. 21.5 cm x 14 cm x 8.5 cm
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A Japanese signed studio pottery slab form plate, square overall with shaped edge, variable dark iron red glaze with grey and tan highlights, chino glaze, potter's incised mark to base, in original packing box. 25 cm x 25 cm
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An early 20th century Kutani porcelain vase, of ovoid jar shape, decorated in enamels and gilt with a pair of shishi and a pup, a diaper pattern in iron red decorates the shoulder. Impressed mark under the base. With old packing case. Height 21 cm
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A small fine Japanese cloisonne vase, tall ovoid shape with trumpet mouth, decorated with irises and other flowers on a midnight blue ground. Height 15.5 cm
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A large Japanese bronze hand beaten 'singing bowl', with dark patina, complete with wooden mallet and brocade cushion. Diameter 24 cm
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A late 19th century mixed metal shallow dish, with bronzed finish, moulded in high relief with an equestrian samurai to the centre, the broad border decorated with dragons. Diameter 26 cm
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A Japanese Memorial woodblock print, honouring the passing of the actor Danjuro Ebizo, 19th century 35.5 cm x 25 cm
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A Japanese woodblock utagawa kuniyoshi, portraying a scene from the Kabuki play 'Kojyore and Kotofuse'. 33 cm x 24.5 cm
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A Japanese woodblock diptych, 'Meiji Military Exercises' by Shoshi Ikkei, 19th century. 35 cm x 47.5 cm
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A rare and impressive Japanese Taisho period suit of armour, complete with ebonised black lacquered metal fittings including face mask, helmet, chest plate, armed guards with chain mail, chin guards, etc., elaborately worked with coloured silk cord woven in bands and with square panel highlights, in tones of soft red, orange, purple, soft green and ivory, further highlights to the elaborate headdress, the chest plate with relief dragon, embroidered silk undergarments. Post Samurai era, in original packing…
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An old Japanese katana sword, decorated black lacquer scabbard, the open worked iron tsuba with finely cut radiating designs, original bound cord shagreen grip, the original menuki, fuchi and kashira with gilt highlights, visible temper line to blade, the tang with rust of age, unsigned, single hole. Length overall 99.5 cm
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An old Japanese katana, finely speckled black lacquer scabbard, no tip end, the tsuba of quatrefoil form, old binding to the lacquered grip, old military buttons as menuki, the unpolished blade with visible temper line, the tang with multiple character marks to both sides, single hole, rust of age.
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An old Japanese katana, hardwood wooden scabbard, the shagreen grip with fine binding. Length overall 98 cm
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An old Japanese katana, deep golden red and black speckled lacquered scabbard, the shagreen grip with black binding, iron tsuba, some distress. Length 85 cm
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An old Japanese Wakizashi, decorative black lacquer scabbard, iron tsuba, bound shagreen grip, some distress. Length 77 cm
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An old Japanese Wakizashi, similar to above.
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A jadeite small pendant, triangular form, translucent pale tone with vibrant green highlight to the base, crystalline inclusions, carved with a fruit and dragon. 3.5 cm x 3 cm x 6.
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A jadeite carved pendant, mottled bright dark green highlights to the light green ground, oval form, sinuous form, gilded silver fitting to top. Length 4 cm
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A jadeite carved oval handling piece, fish and plant relief detail, mid-green with translucent inclusions. 8.4 cm x 4.5 cm x 3.5 cm
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A striking lavender jadeite carved handling piece, the dragon and its young upon an ovoid base with relief gourds and tendril scrolls, lavender dominant tone with bright green highlights. 7 cm x 4.5 cm x 3 cm. With certificate.
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An oval agate carved handling piece, well polished and of fine detail with a horned dragon beside a gourd all upon a cupped leaf form, deep amber/grey tone. 9 cm x 5.8 cm x 4.8 cm
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A good white jade carved vegetable, finely detailed curved leafy form, uniform white colour. 9 cm x 6 cm x 4.5 cm
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A late 19th century/early 20th century finely carved ivory netsuke of a hare, with amber toned buffalo horn eyes, finely modelled with his long ears to his arched back, head held low as if feeding, the himotoshi hidden to the base, old soft patina of age evident. Length 3.7 cm. Note: this example connects well to the book 'The Hare with Amber Eyes: A Family's Century of Art and Loss' 2010 by Edmund de Waal, immortalising this image.
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A carved tusk section figure of the god of longevity, he stands grasping a dragon staff, accompanied by a small child clasping a massive peach, his robes finely engraved and decorated in colour. Three character signature under the base. Height 21.5 cm
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A carved ivory tusk section figure of a samurai, he stands hands clasped behind his back holding a basket, a katana and wakizashi swords thrust through his belt, his robes finely engraved with panels of floral design. Signed under the base. Height 16.5 cm
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A carved ivory tusk section figure of a mushroom gatherer, the man stands holding a walking stick, a basket of mushroom caps slung across his shoulder and one held in his right hand. His costume finely decorated with etched designs of various mon. Signed under the base. Height 20 cm
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A Japanese sectional ivory figure of a farmer, he stands carrying a three pronged hoe and a basket slung across his shoulder. Signed under the base. Height 16 cm
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A Japanese sectional ivory figure, of a man carrying a staff lifted to his left shoulder, an open fan in his right hand, dressed in traditional costume and hat. Signed over the base. Height 17.5 cm
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A Japanese sectional ivory figure of a man, he stands grasping a staff in one hand and a kitten in his raised left hand, he wears traditional costume, a circular hat slung behind him. Height 15 cm
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A Japanese sectional ivory figure of a fisherman, he stands with a basket slung over his right shoulder, in his left hand he holds a basket of fish and shellfish. Signed under the base. Height 15 cm
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A Japanese Taiko drum in stand, the double skinned drum of attractively grained elm held within a carrying frame of stained pine. Drum diameter 36 cm
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An Edwardian 9ct. yellow gold, blue stone (aquamarine) and seed pearl necklace, the open scrolling pendant with two bar form drops, on fine link neck chain.
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