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Jewels & Objets D'Art — Leonard Joel Pty. Ltd.

Auction House:Leonard Joel Pty. Ltd.Number of lots recorded:491
Sale Title:Jewels & Objets D'ArtLots with images:491
Auction Location:SydneyPrices available:232
Date:24-May-2015
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A pair of agate and crystal birds, the carved parrots with yellow beaks and brass claws each standing on a stone plinth, 9.5 cm high
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A carved wooden statue of an officer, the carving depicts an officer of the song Dynasty wearing robe and hat, carrying a sword and holding a brush pen, 18 cm high
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A pair of Chinese 'Actor' paintings, each depicting dramatic characters, natural colour pigments and ink on rice paper, framed and signed, 43 cm x 33 cm
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A Southern Chinese rosewood daybed, late Qing period, the back board shaped as a plantain leaf and decorated with relief of frogs and snails, further decoration to the bed includes traditional openwork patterns and mounted rattan mats, 180 cm length. Provenance: A private collection in Australia
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A fine Japanese Meiji Shodana cabinet, circa 1900, carved in relief with birds, blossom branches and openwork panels, of asymmetric design surmounted by dragon moulded cornice, the panel doors embellished with lacquer and hand painted typical scenes, each one signed, on an integral stand, 124 cm width x 30 cm depth x 205 cm height
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An early 20th century Chinese hardwood chair, the elaborately carved back in the form of facing dragons biting into a pearl, the tails as arms, the claw feet bellow zoomorphic carved knees, finished in black lacquer
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An early 20th century square Chinese hardwood table, the cabriole leg carved in high relief with zoomorphic mouldings, the openwork apron with dragon, the top with Greek key carved edge, painted in black lacquer, 102 cm width x 690 cm depth x 78 cm height
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A Japanese sword with carved bone scabbard, the long samurai-type sword, with unmarked blade, the carved scabbard decorated with scenes of war, 105 cm long
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A short sword with copper scabbard, a silver plated hilt with reticular pattern carvings, pure steel blade and the scabbard decorated with silver dragons, 50 cm long. Notes: This type of short sword was used by hunters in southern china
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Eight boxed Chinese jade horses, carved in Chinese hardstone 'Horse Chasing Bee' allegorical carved figures, boxed, tallest 8 cm
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A group of eleven Japanese netsuke, 19th/20th century, each carved in the form of various tradesmen, each one signed (11)
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A group of seven okimono and one netsuke, 19th/20th century, each carved in the form of various tradesmen, each one signed, the netsuke modelled as a traveller (8)
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A Japanese carved ivory 'Juggler' group figure, Meiji period, depicting a performer with two monkeys, set upon a concentric base, signed, 46 cm high
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A large group of netsuke carved wood animals, 19th/20th century, each with mother of pearl inlay character mark, (23)
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A jade carved pendant, the pebble form carving decorated with swimming coy fish, 9.5 cm long
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A jade carved butterfly, the pebble form carving decorated with butterflies, 9.5 cm long
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A large group of erotic carved Japanese netsuke figures, 20th century, each with mother of pearl inlay character mark, some figures in two parts, (16)
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Eight signed ivory netsuke, 19th century and later Delightfully carved animal forms including panda, rabbit, snake and others
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An 18th century painted carved wood Guanyin statue, depicting the 'Goddess of Mercy', seated on a lion in the posture of 'Delassement Royale', 29 cm high
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A large Meiji period carved Japanese figure of a Samurai finely modelled with focused expression wearing full armour and wielding an array of weaponry, kaburaya nagamaki naginata and a kama, set upon a concentric base, signed, 43 cm high
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A jade 'Brave Troops' carving with wooden stand, carved from grey green jade, depicting the ancient auspicious animal figure. 'Brave Troops' displays a cow's mouth, sheep's tail, horse's hoof and of dog form, 17 cm length
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A Chinese carved ivory tusk, circa 1900 finely carved in deep relief with chrysanthemum, lotus and plum flowers, signed, 30 cm high
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A large Chinese 19th century polychrome ivory figure of a lady, the finely carved Mafu Xianshou statue with defined facial features, carrying a basket in her left hand and holding a ruyi in her right, 57 cm high
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A large Japanese 19th century polychrome ivory figure of a lady, depicting a lady with high hair in a bun, wearing a brocade dress, holding a brush pen in her left hand and a fan in her right. 39 cm high
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An early 20th century Japanese carved ivory tusk with signature, the carving depicts the scene of a crowd migration, elephants pulling a carts and luggage being carried, 41 cm high
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A gilt bronze statue of Manjushri inlaid with Caberchon Gemstones, the Manjushri is wearing a Crown, eyes cast down, left hand holding the rope, right hand holding an axe, sitting on a double lotus pedestal, the statue was produced in Beijing possibly in the 18th century, 25 cm high
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An 18th century Tibetan silver and wood bowl and cover, Used as a Buddhist drinking utensil, the horn shaped handle lid is embossed with Buddhist patterns, the bowl, rim and foot are silver mounted to reveal a polished wooden band, 18th century, 11 cm high
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A Tibetan thangka, 20th century, with circle and square representing heaven and earth, 110 cm x 72 cm
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An Tibetan thangka, late 19th early 20th century, the tapestry describes Buddhist stories which happen between heaven and earth, 130 cm x 90 cm
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A Tibetan gilt copper repousse on wood book cover, 16th century, depicting three enthroned buddhas attended by their guards with the eight auspicious symbols, turquoise and coral inlay, 61 cm width x 21.5 cm height. Provenance: Private collection, Canberra
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A Tibetan Fudo gilt bronze Buddha statue bronze gilt Buddha wearing a flame Crown, standing on a demon on a semicircular plinth surrounded by flames, holding a mouse in his left hand and a lotus in his right, 15 cm high. Provenance: private collection, Canberra
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A Tibetan gilt bronze white Tara, 16th century, the fire-gilded bronze with turquoise inlay, the right hand in Bhumispharsha mudra and holding a lotus in the left, seated on a double lotus throne, with sealed base, 10.5 cm high. Provenance: Cito Cessna, Parkham place gallery, Sydney
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A Skt Naro Dakini framed and mounted relief, Nepal 20th century a gilt framed Nepalese contemporary gilt copper repousse with silver relief and pigment, encircled with a flame of light, standing on a lotus platform and trampling two demons, 34 cm x 27 cm within frame, 94 cm x 74 cm including frame. Provenance: Au lion Des Neiges
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A Tibetan Skt thangka Bhavachakra, 20th century, the geometric composition depicts the 'Wheel of Life', painted with gauche and gilt on a black background, 100 cm x 80 cm. Provenance: Private Collection, Canberra
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A thangka of a white Tara, Tibetan, 19th century Dhyanasana with right hand in bhumisparsa and left hand holding a lotus, wearing a Crown and dhoti with a billowing scarf, seated on a lotus throne with a mandorla surmounted by a red seated deity, gauche on cotton, 81 cm x 54.5 cm. Provenance: Private Collection, Canberra
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A blossom zitan vase together with a pair of carved bamboo Buddist lions and cubs, tallest 20 cm
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A famille rose porcelain brush washer with Qianlong mark, the begonia shaped footed dish decorated with green, rose and grey on a coloured glaze, 14 cm wide
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A blue and white porcelain jar, Ming period bulbous jar form with hat shape lid, decorated with blue glaze foliage on white ground, 19 cm high
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A pair of jade bangles, carved in white jade, the alumnus form bangles display pale orange flashes, 8 cm diameter
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A carved jade horse, Qing style, made of celadon jade carved with a recumbent horse turning its head to look at a cricket on its back, 5 cm high
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A Qing style jade carved cup, the carved celadon deep cup with irregular sides displays gendarme grass and bat to rim, 6 cm high
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A fine early 19th century Chinese silk embroidered jacket, the Imperial yellow fringe embellished with butterflies, flowers and bats, the purple and blue ground jacket profusely embellished with roundels and floral motifs, pale blue silk lining, in very good condition. Provenance: Private Collection Sydney. Purchased in Canton in the 1969
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A Japanese carved ivory figure, 'The Crab Seller', late Meiji period, modelled with surprised expression, holding aloft a crab, set upon an integral base with jardiniere, stand and blossom, rubbed signature Mitsu, 13 cm high
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A Japanese carved ivory erotic netsuke, Meiji or Taisho period, modelled as partly clothed couple in erotic embrace on a woven basket, signed, 5 cm long
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A Japanese 19th century Imari porcelain charger painted in typical palette, with blue painted motifs verso, restored, 37 cm diameter
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A Chinese porcelain jar, Qing Dynasty low rim and full shoulder jar with stand, decorated with rocks, peonies, bamboo and chrysanthemums in blue glaze on white ground, 26 cm high
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A pair of large Chinese famille rose porcelain vases, late 19th early 20th decorated with pagoda, blossom trees and courtiers, with lizard shaped handles, 60 cm high
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A Shou Shan stone shallow dish styled as a lotus leaf with natural colouration and textured stone, produced in Fujian, 34 cm high
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A pair of Oriental paintings, depicting birds and flowers, the panels meticulously painted with natural pigments on rice paper, 127 cm x 30 cm
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A 19th century Japanese wood block print triptych by Toyokuni III printed with mineral pigments, the seen shows three Japanese women attending to house work, 74 cm x 33 cm within frame and mount
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A pair of Mandalay period Burmese giltwood carvings of Buddhist seated Monks, each model seated on plinth in jewelled robes and clasped hands, 38 cm high. Provenance: Private Collection Sydney, purchase in 1972 by current owner in Thailand
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A pair of Mandalay period Burmese bronze figures of Buddhist seated Monks, each model seated on plinth in varying resting poses, remnants of enamel and enamel painted eyes, 36 cm high. Provenance: Private Collection Sydney, purchase in 1972 by current owner in Thailand with certificate of Authenticity and import tags
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A Burmese Sutra book, comprising sixteen red lacquered and gilt panels with raised black polyscript in Pali, and a further two wooden lacquered covers, 57 cm x 14 cm
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An early 20th century Burmese lacquer tray, the red and black lacquered ground centrally painted with courting couple and horse, polyscript in Pali, cartouche border and script verso, 56 cm x 47 cm
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A pair of Chinese flower pots styled as begonias, in a blue grey glaze, manufactured by YiXing pottery, 17 cm high
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A Chinese zitan round brush washer in rosewood, of typical circular form with inverted rim, 15.5 cm diameter, 3 cm high
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A 19th century Jingdezhen, Chinese porcelain bowl styled in a crackle glaze, of flared form, 23.6 cm diameter and 12 cm high
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A large Sino-Tibetan rug, early 20th century, of typical geometric design with wool fringe, 233 cm x 150 cm
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A large Chinese white stone scholars rock, of natural stalactite form on a rosewood stand, 31 cm high
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A traditional Chinese coral Mala, the red coral mala features turquoise and gold beads, to a bone and turquoise set dongle, total length 55 cm drop
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A gilt bronze Taoist figure Statute, possibly late Ming, with ferocious expression, wearing a Crown and armour, 18 cm high
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A bronze Tara Statute sitting on a semicircular platform, showing Dharmachakra-Mudra, south Asian style, possibly Nepal or Kashmir Mia, 12th to 15th century, 21 cm high
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A bronze Maitreya Statute, depicted with legs crossed and wearing a Crown showing Varada-Mudra, south Asian style, Nepal or Kashmir Mia, 12th to 15th century, 32 cm high
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A pair of 19th century Jingdezhen 'Wucai' Chinese porcelain dishes, of rhombic shape with famille rose decoration, depicting birds and flowers, previously used as appetizer plates, 22 cm diameter
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A pair of Chinese porcelain cups with Yongzheng mark inverted bell shaped wine cup, decorated to the exterior with rich iron red glaze and gilt floral patterns, 7 cm high
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A pair of Chinese porcelain bowls, with Guangxu mark painted in famille rose, depicting birds, flowers and plants, 7 cm high
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A square celadon dish, late Ming period, with carved decoration of animals and clouds, Longquan Kiln, 9 cm
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A Chinese porcelain censer, song and Yuan period decorated with curved line and crackle glaze, 9.6 cm high. Provenance: A private collection in Australia
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Persian mother of pearl inlay Savonarola chair and stick, late 19th century early 20th, of typical design, heavily carved, with carved script on the back, (2)
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A Chinese blue and white porcelain candlestick, Qianlong mark But 20th century, the base of bell form supporting the wide rimmed drip tray and tapered central funnel, profusely painted with auspicious symbols and flowers on a foliate scroll ground, 40 cm high
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A group of three Naga, Konyak Tribe, bone Adonements, India late 19th early 20th century, comprising a breast plate, shield with cared portrait and trophy head belt, latter 74 cm long (3)
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A late 19th century Kashmiri Paisly shawl embroidered with polychrome threads in a paisley design on a black ground 288 cm x 144 cm
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A late 19th century Kashmiri Paisly shawl embroidered with polychrome threads in a paisley design on a cream ground, 275 cm x 142 cm
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A late 19th century Kashmiri shawl embroidered with polychrome threads in a paisley design on a black ground, 313 cm x 136 cm
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A blue and white cricket jar, with Xuande mark, the drum shaped pot with a flat lid, patterned with interlocking peonies and plants, six character Xuande mark to the base, 14.5 cm diameter
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A Tibetan cast bronze figure of Sadaksari, crisply cast, inset with turquoise and coral, with small Buddha in the chignon, sitting on a lotus seat, eyes cast to the ground, face is solemn and amiable, hands showing Anjali mudra, 21 cm high
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A Tibetan bronze Vajradhara, wearing a Crown, sitting on lotus seat, eyes watching the ground, with solemn and amiable face, remnants of blue hair, inset cabochon later removed, 14 cm high
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A cast iron Guandi, inscribed 'Yongle June 1410', modelled with ferocious expression, wearing armour, hands on legs and sitting on a bench, inscription to the back of the figure, 15 cm high
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A Chinese blue monochrome dish, Wth a violet tone glaze, gilded reed design and swimming Madarin fish, in the early Ming style, 23.5 cm width
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Chinese lacquer octagonal box and cover, an octagonal wooden lacquered box in red and black decoration with a cloud pattern relief, 12 cm diameter. Notes: This style of lacquer is called red tick and was inherited over 1000 years ago in china
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A Chinese 20th century 'Jingdezhen' porcelain vase, with mark, with famille rose pattern, decorated with mountains, rivers, people and houses, 39.5 cm high
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Two glass snuff bottles, the white on pink ground bas-relief lead glass bottles, both decorated with lotus and Mandarin ducks, tallest 9.5 cm high
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Two glass snuff bottles, one with Qianlong mark, lead glass flat bottle form, finely decorated with idyllic scenes, Qianlong mark to base, together with an amber glass bottle with lotus decoration, (2), tallest 8 cm high
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A glass snuff bottle with artist signature, the crystal glass interior painted with floral decoration and portrait of China's last Emperor, 8.5 cm high
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Two pieces of carved jade a fine carving in white and russet jade of a hornless dragon squatting on a stone, along with a carving of a swan hatching an egg, tallest 6 cm high, (2)
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A carved jade Feline dragon a fine russet jade carving of a resting dragon, with inscribed claws, brow and tail, 6 cm high
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A white jade snuff bottle with stopper oval shaped with tilt bottle mouth, carved with animal and plant motifs, 8 cm high
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Two jade carved pendants a cicada in the round, with a circular relief carving of Buddha, tallest 7 cm high
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A jade carving of a horse and monkey white jade carved in the round, of a recumbent horse with turned head looking at a monkey, 9.5 cm wide
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A jadeite Buddha figure pendant, of natural pebble form, the figure of Buddha is carved in Maitreya holding ruyi and wrapped in lotus leaf, 8 cm high
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A jade carving of a mythical beast white jade carved in the round of a recumbent lion and cubs, 6.5 cm wide
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A jade snuff bottle celadon jade, square tower form with circular neck and stopper, decorated with ink painting of goldfish and poem, 8 cm high
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An agate snuff bottle, made from lavender agate, smooth and transparent with an enamel and white metal stopper, 8 cm high
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A Chinese gilt wood panel, the carved rectangular panel describes the story of Kuan riding a lion though a clouded sky, 67 cm high. Provenance: Private Collection Sydney. Purchased in Canton in the 1969
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A red agate Pendent, Qing Dynasty a carving of a smiling boy holding a lotus flower, 2 cm. Provenance: Private Collection Sydney. Purchased in Canton in the 1969
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A 19th century jade carved cat delicately carved in the round, with whiskers and claws, 2 cm high. Provenance: Private Collection Sydney. Purchased in Canton in the 1969
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A 19th century jade carved cabbage with Mice relief carved white and russet jade depicting mice chewing leaves off cabbage, 5 cm high. Provenance: Private Collection Sydney. Purchased in Canton in the 1969
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A white jade carved buckle hook, with dragon head decoration and seal to base, 9.5 cm wide. Provenance: Private Collection Sydney. Purchased in Canton in the 1969
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A russet jade belt decoration a smoothly carved arch form belt clip, with seal to base, 8 cm wide. Provenance: Private Collection Sydney. Purchased in Canton in the 1969
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A cast bronze Buddha head, in the Chiangsang manner But 20th century cast with closed eyes, peaceful expression and elongated ear lobes, 6.5 cm high
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