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Antique & Art Auction — Cordy's

Auction House:Cordy'sNumber of lots recorded:585
Sale Title:Antique & Art AuctionLots with images:144
Auction Location:AucklandPrices available:421
Date:19-Jul-2016
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Two Royal Worcester cabinet plates, one decorated with Raglan Castle, signed by H. Ayrton, the other 'Lake Derwent Water' signed by R. Rushton. Diameter 27 cm
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A pair of Royal Worcester urn vases, shape 1572, each of squat circular shape with mask handles issuing from the shoulder, neo-classical decorative moulding encircles the shoulder and neck, similar designs decorate the foot, the body painted with summer flowers on a blush ivory ground. Each with date code for 1898. Height 22 cm
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A Royal Worcester posy vase painted by B. Cox, shape G957, painted with peaches and grapes on a mossy ground, black mark, c.1950. Height 9 cm
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A Royal Worcester posy vase, painted by D. Bowkett, shape G957, painted with apples and blackberries on a mossy ground, black mark, c.1950. Height 9 cm
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A Royal Worcester squat spherical posy vase, painted by De Lane with fruit on a mossy ground. Signed and with date code for 1952. Height 7 cm
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A Royal Worcester G957 posy vase, hand painted with roses in the manner of Millie Hunt, conical shape with serpentine rim. Height 8 cm
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A Royal Worcester G957 posy vase, blush ground painted with summer flowers, conical shape with serpentine rim. Height 8 cm
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A large Mason's ironstone plate, decorated with Chinese patterns with Bates & Co., Christchurch retailer's mark. Diameter 37.5 cm
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A 19th century porcelain figure of Catherine the Great, with cornucopia, globe and lion at foot, painted in polychrome. Painted mark. Faults. Height 27 cm
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An unframed ukiyo-e woodblock reprint by Isoda Koryusai, 'Beauty with a Ground Cherry'
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A lithograph by Okuyama Gihachiro (1907-1981), ' The Pagoda of the Kofukuju Temple and the Sarusawa-no-ike pond in Nara', numbered 69/100 23 x 36 cm
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Two woodblock prints by Kunihiro Amano (b.1929), 'Morning Moon 39' (61/90) and 'Morning Moon 30 (4/90) printed c.1977, each signed and entitled in pencil to lower margin. Each 40 x 40 cm
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An ukiyo-e by Yoshitoshi Tsukioka (1839-1892), 'Last Letter', from Yoshitoshi's Series 'Courageous Warriors', c.1886. 33 x 22 cm
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An ukiyo-e by Nobukazu Watanabe (1874-1944), 'Twelve Months in Modern Times', (a beauty arranging plum blossoms for the month of February), c.1891. 33.5 x 22 cm
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An ukiyo-e by Kuniaki Utagawa (1835-1888), 'Rebel Samurai during the Satsuma Rebellion', c.1877. 33 x 21.5 cm
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An ukiyo-e by Hasegawa Konobu (1881-?), 'The Festival', c.1940. 25 x 37.5 cm
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A small woodblock by Hiroshige Ando V, 'Musicians at Saruga District', c.1925. 13 x 8 cm
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A large Japanese Imari porcelain charger, circular shape with scalloped rim, decorated to the centre with a bottle vase from which a profusion of flowers issue, framed by a broad border decorated with flowers and song birds along with sections of diaper pattern madoe panels and stylised mon. All in typical colours of iron red, cobalt blue and gilt, the back with three sprays of prunus blossom. Diameter 41.5 cm
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An unusual Japanese Satsuma hexagonal section vase with polychrome Egyptian revival decoration. Painted seal mark. Height 24 cm
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A fine quality Japanese basse-taille cloisonne vase, of baluster shape decorated with prunus blossom. Height on fitted wood stand 30 cm
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A Japanese carved ivory panel, carved in low relief with two lions and two lionesses, fine detail with highlights in colour. 23 x 95 cm
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A Japanese katana sword blade, with hamon temper line, the tang with single fixing hole and incised signature. Overall length 84.5 cm
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A Japanese daisho (katana and wakizashi sword pair), in original lacquer scabbard, the fittings in distressed condition and the blades with surface rust
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A Japanese Fukagawa shallow dish, circular with scalloped rim, decorated with a bird in flight above mountainous landscape and a maple tree. Diameter 21.5 cm
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A 19th century Japanese yari, the long pole weapon with wooden shaft, the top with mother-of-pearl inlaid lacquer, a cylindrical copper cover fits over the blade. Metal spike to base of shaft. Length 256 cm
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A 19th century Japanese naginata, the pole weapon with ebonised shaft with traditional wide sickle blade, spiked metal tip to base of shaft. Length 220 cm
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A Chinese pale green fingering piece, two recumbent buffaloes. Length 6 cm
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A Chinese pale green jade fingering piece, two monkeys on a loquat. Length 5 cm
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A Chinese pale green jade fingering piece, leaf and fungus. length 5.7 cm
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A Chinese pale green jade pendant, oblong shape with plain central panels and a carved and pierced border. Length 5.6 cm
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A Chinese ochre coloured Buddha hand citron pendant. Length 9.5 cm
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A Chinese horn pendant of oval sectional shape, with finely engraved decoration. Length 6 cm
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A Chinese pale green jade snuff bottle, oval section with incised decoration of lotus flowers. No stopper. Height 5.3 cm
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A pair of Chinese mottled light and dark green jade standing dragons. Length 22 cm
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A Chinese dark reddish black inkstone of oval shape, decorated with lotus leaves and flowers. The hardwood box carved in relief. Length 18 cm
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A string of 12 enhanced colour jade mala beads, of uniform 1.2 cm Diameter
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A rich green colour enhanced jade bangle. Diameter 7.2 cm
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A white and vivid green jade bracelet. Diameter 7.3 cm
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A Chinese serpentine brush pot, cylindrical shape, deeply carved with buildings and a walled garden with figure, raised on three small bun feet. Diameter 120, height 17.5 cm
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A jade amulet of archaic style, modelled ads bi disc nestled in an arc, both with whorl engraved surfaces. Width 6.7 cm
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A black cast glass amulet, circular shape cast in high relief with three toads. Diameter 4.5 cm
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A Chinese Qing period ink cake, rectangular form, moulded in relief and with coloured detail of numerous dragons and calligraphic inscriptions. 18 x 11 cm
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A Chinese enamel ruyi sceptre, the shaped head decorated with bats and clowns surrounding an auspicious symbol, the shaped shaft decorated with Precious Objects. Length 24 cm
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A Chinese jade censer on stand, the shallow circular bowl shaped censer with floral loop handles with captured rings issuing from either side raised upon a short cong style stand. Overall height 8.5 cm
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A Chinese pale jade libation cup, cylindrical with two scroll handles issuing from the sides, raised on a small foot ring. Chinese export wax seal affixed under the base. Height 8.5 cm
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A Chinese ivory carved temple dog, carved with left foreleg placed upon a pup, her open mouth with captured ball to the interior, raised on double lotus plinth base and further upon a blackwood stand. Height 13 cm
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A Chinese carved stone temple jar, carved as a squat and compact temple dog, a rope of coins trailing from its mouth with domed lid surmounted by a toad, another coin in its mouth. Width 24 cm
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A Chinese scholar's rock of opaque quartz with black tourmaline-like inclusions reminiscent of mist in a mountain landscape. On wooden stand. Height 14 cm
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A Chinese white stone vase and cover, with two handles issuing from the neck, carved in high relief with stiff leaves, qilin and goats. On wooden stand. Height 22.5 cm
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A vintage Chinese carved ivory and feather fan, the side sticks carved with exterior scenes, in original wooden box with retailer's label to the lid
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A Chinese ivory chess set, in original box which opens out to form the board
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An ivory elephant tusk, with coloured, engraved decoration of dragon and bat. Length of external curvature 55 cm
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A c.1900 Tuck Chang Chinese silver circular lidded box, fine hammered finish with plain borders, stamped maker's marks to base. 87gms. Diameter 6.2 cm
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A c.1880 Cumwo Chinese silver salt cellar, bowl form with raised blossom decoration encircling the body, blue glass liner, raised on three bowl feet, impressed maker's marks
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A Chinese silver bracelet and two-piece belt buckle, the bracelet of disc sections with applied fret cut characters, stamped marks for Tien Shing, the buckle as two characters, stamped maker's marks
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Two c.1900 Wong Mea Shing novelty mustard pots formed as pulled rickshaws, each with single figure and large melon with hinged lid as the pot, stamped maker's marks
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C.J. China Jewellery Co. seven piece early 20th century Chinese silver dressing table set, each piece embossed 'ETTA' and with bamboo decoration in relief on fine hammered ground, includes hand mirror, two brushes with bristles absent, nail buffer, no pad, two lidded circular pots and a small rectangular tray
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A pair of mid-19th century Khechong Chinese silver serving spoons, English Fiddle Pattern, stamped maker's marks emulating English hallmarks, c.1850. 128gms
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An early 19th century Chinese silver serving spoon, fiddle pattern, made in Canton c.1810-1835 with stamped marks imitative of Eley, Fearn & Chawner of London (registered 1808). 67gms
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A c.1844 Chinese Kwong Wo Chinese silver serving spoon, fiddle pattern, engraved foliate and vine decoration with shield cartouche including monogram and date 1844, stamped marks to reverse. 50gms
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A mid-19th century Chinese silver Khechong wine ewer, baluster form, the ovoid body with elaborate vacant scroll framed cartouche, stepped pedestal base, acanthus leaf thumb piece to the scroll handle, the hinged lid with ovoid finial, stamped maker's marks to base. 600gms. Height 26 cm
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A late 19th century Chinese silver three-piece tea set, the lobed cylindrical oval section bodies with decorated panels of chrysanthemum, bamboo and blossom on a fine hammered ground, the handles, spout and finials as sculpted bamboo sections. Punched marks 'YLS' and character mark (Ing Wo). 728gms
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An early 20th century Chinese silver Wing On & Co. Hong Kong teapot, classical squat baluster English form with relief embossed dragon on plain ground, the vacant circular cartouche as the pearl, conforming lid, bamboo sculpted handle with ivory heat rings, spout and lid finial, maker's marks to base. 488gms
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A Chinese silver Wing On & Co. sugar bowl matching above, wide looped bamboo handles, gilded interior. 222gms
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An early 20th century Chinese silver Sing Fat butter dish, oval form, finely hammered, the domed lid with wide plain scalloped edged rim, blossom and bamboo finial, on conforming tray base, stamped maker's marks. 15 x 11 x 7.5 cm. 346gms
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An early 20th century Chinese silver Lee Yee Hing mug, engraved with irises on fine hammered ground, stamped marks to base. 86gms. Height 7 cm
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A c.1900 Chinese silver Wing Fat small mug, tapered cylindrical form, engraved with a sinuous dragon on plain ground, bamboo handle, stamped maker's marks to base. 74gms. Height 6 cm
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A pair of c.1900 Chinese silver Wang Hing & Co. shell dishes on silver stands, the large dished mother-of-pearl shells, the silver 'pearl' centre fitting to the tripod bamboo silver base of 'cricket table' form. Stamped maker's marks
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A c.1890 Chinese silver Wang Hing covered glass perfume bottle, tapered rectangular section, pierced and engraved blossom decoration, the push-on cap lid with fine tapered dispenser, stamped marks. Height 12 cm
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A c.1900 Chinese silver plate baluster vase, the shield form panels with various florals, vacant cartouche, elaborate blossom decorated handles, fitted wooden base
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A set of four early 20th century Chinese silver China Jewellery Co. wine glasses, the bowled tops with relief dragon, the vacant cartouche as the pearl, fine hammered ground, raised on slender tapered long stem with spreading circular base, good weight, remains of gilt wash to the bowls, stamped maker's marks. 445gms. 445gms. Height 12.7 cm
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A c.1900 Chinese silver Nanking gravy boat, long ovoid faceted form with applied shaped rim, classic early type scroll handle, spreading circular foot, maker's marks to base. 167gms. Length 18.5 cm
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An early 20th century Chinese silver Wang Hing cream jug, squat spherical form, a relief dragon encircles the body on fine hammered ground, bamboo handle, stamped maker's marks. 105gms
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Two sets of early 20th century Chinese silver teaspoons, the set of six with figured finials, the set of three of shield form with relief auspicious symbols
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A Chinese silver Wai Kee early 20th century jam spoon, the long handle engraved with bamboo on fine hammered ground, stamped marks
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A c.1900 Chinese silver Tack Hing coffee pot and lidded sugar bowl, both with relief embossed and engraved sinuous dragon displaying fine detail on the plain tapered oval section bodies, the lids with further engraved dragons and oval finials, angular handles, the pot with ivory heat rings, stamped maker's marks to base of each. Total weight 897gms. Height of pot 22 cm
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A c.1900 Chinese silver Sing Fat lidded butter dish on stand, finely engraved with restrained blossom decoration on plain ground, the circular silver frame supporting the clear glass liner, mildly domed lid with relief blossom finial, conforming dished stand. Stamped marks. Diameter 14 cm
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Two 19th century Chinese silver figural embossed napkin rings, one by Lee Ching, c.1860, the other larger unmarked including fishermen, temples, etc. 50gms
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A quality Chinese cloisonne vase, baluster form, the squat spherical body decorated with butterflies, exotic flowers and vines on a pale blue ground, raised on a carved wood stand. Height 27.5 cm
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A Chinese bronze statuette of Kuanyin, modelled standing upon the back of a tortoise on a double lotus plinth; she holds a flask and a lotus flower as a ruyi sceptre. Height 34 cm
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A Chinese cast copper bowl, circular with everted rim and raised on small foot ring, the walls cast with wrythen mouldings and further engraved with foliate tendrils, animals and birds. Diameter 13 cm
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A Chinese brass censer with Xuande seal mark under the base, squat circular shape raised on three legs and with integral handles rising from the rim, all surfaces decoratively cast and engraved with sinuous dragons, clouds and other elements. Raised on a wooden carved lotus leaf plinth base. Provenance: Collected by the owner's parents while resident in Peking c.1900. Diameter 230, height 16 cm (excluding stand)
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A Chinese rosewood dressing case, the hinged lid opening to reveal an easel mirror, the fascia opening to reveal small drawers. the exterior with brass capping, binding and carrying handles. 31.5 x 24 x 20 cm
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A Chinese jade handling piece, pierced and carved as lotus flowers and leaves, pale green with mottled ginger inclusions. Height 5.5 cm
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A Chinese jade handling piece, carved as an elephant standing on a cloud base. Length 6.5 cm
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Two Chinese bronze hand mirrors, circular with small lugs to the back, both with heavy patination. Diameter of each 11 cm
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A Ming-style double gourd vase, decorated in underglaze blue with an encircling band of border birds and flowers, between bands of lappet panels and with foliate tendrils encircling the upper section. Height 34.5 cm
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A Chinese porcelain brush pot, cylindrical shape, decorated with two panels of Precious Objects in blue and white, bands of chocolate brown glaze decorate the mouth and foot, each incised with square fret and wave pattern. Height 15.5 cm
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A pair of Chinese porcelain blue and white wall vases, of baluster shape with flat backs, decorated with children in a garden landscape. Height 16 cm
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A Chinese porcelain shallow bowl, decorated with fish and water plants to the centre, the exterior with incised conforming designs outlined in underglaze blue, six-character mark under the base. Diameter 19.5 cm
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A Chinese double walled oblong shape table jardiniere, the exterior walls with honeycomb piercing, the rim decorated with a blue and white diaper pattern. 23 x 15 x 6 cm
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A Chinese Ming style vase, baluster shape, with a crackle celadon glaze at the neck and underglaze blue to the body, brown mask ring handles to the sides of the neck, four-character mark under the base. Height 24.5 cm
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Two small octagonal blue and white dishes and a blue and white covered jar; one of the dishes restored, both with a four-character mark under the base, the jar lid restored, on wooden stand. Dish diameter 130. Jar height 12 cm
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A Chinese porcelain four section container, blue and white glaze, height 125; along with a porcelain mortar with underglaze blue decoration to the exterior and porcelain headed, wooden handled pestle. Diameter 17 cm
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Two Chinese blue and white porcelain pillows, decorated with lion dogs on a cracked ice and prunus background. Tallest 14.5 cm
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A Chinese porcelain blue and white tea caddy of 'pillow' shape, with turned wooden lid, replaced neck. Height 16.5 cm
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Two Chinese provincial blue and white shallow dishes, both with stylised floral decoration. Rim frits and staining. Largest diameter 25 cm
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A pair of Chinese porcelain saucer dishes, decorated in underglaze blue with stylised lotus flowers and tendrils, six character Qing mark under the base. Diameter 13.5 cm
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Three Chinese Provincial porcelain blue and white shallow dishes, variously decorated, the largest diameter 19 cm
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A Chinese blue and white Export ware porcelain octagonal ashette, decorated with flowers within a square fret and floral border. Width 33.5 cm
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