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Antiques & Art — Cordy's

Auction House:Cordy'sNumber of lots recorded:729
Sale Title:Antiques & ArtLots with images:189
Auction Location:AucklandPrices available:478
Date:13-Sep-2016
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Two small Clarice Cliff pin dishes, one 'Crocus' pattern, the other 'Gayday'. Diameter 9.5 cm
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A 19th century French Sevres ink stand, two ink pots and a square lidded pot to the centre, pen trays to either side, gilded griffin feet at each corner, green and gilded embellishments. Height 12 cm, width 25.5 cm, depth 14 cm
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A pair of Kutani bottle vases, decorated with fine florals and birds in traditional colours, on wooden stands. Height 18 cm
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A pair of Kutani bottle vases, decorated in fan shaped panels with birds and flowers on a red and gilt ground. On wood stands. Height 24 cm
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A Kutani porcelain gourd vase and cover, finely decorated with figures, flowers and birds. Cover chipped and glued in. Height 28.5 cm
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A pair of Kutani bottle vases, decorated with flowers and birds. On wooden stands. Height 20.5 cm
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Ten small Kutani porcelain bottle vases, each decorated with flowers and birds. All except one on wooden stands, ranging in height from 75 to 17 cm
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A pair of Japanese Imari chargers, fluted with scalloped rims, decorated with a central panel of chrysanthemums framed by further floral and brocade patterns. Diameter 31 cm
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A Japanese Imari charger, the centre decorated with a blue and white bird motif surrounded by a broad border of panels of flowers and trees. Fluted and with scalloped border. Diameter 30.5 cm
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A Japanese Imari porcelain bottle vase, decorated with stylised panels on a background of floral sprays, an encircling diaper pattern band decorates the shoulder and stylised stiff leaves at the foot. On wooden stand. Height 28 cm
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A pair of fine Japanese porcelain cups and saucers, painted with panels of figures, landscapes and birds. Hairline crack to one
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A Japanese Art Nouveau gilt and brass white metal paper knife, the removable handle as a chick, long arms attending to the moon form disc, the blade finely engraved with a flock of birds, a monkey to the reverse. Length 30 cm
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A high quality modern Japanese craftsman's knife, the gilt metal handle with blossoms finely decorated in relief, the steel blade with conforming decoration, hardwood mounts, in fitted presentation box with associated pamphlet
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A quality large Japanese Meiji period Satsuma vase, ovoid form with a wide band of encircling figure decoration including various noted deities, Geisha with a floral basket and Samurai Warrior figure, ornate gilt enrichments including an encircling band of dragon decoration to the shoulder, the waisted neck with repeating motifs and an encircling band of very fine calligraphy, marks to the base include a large black ground panel with three rows of gilt calligraphy and the Shimazu circular crest above, old…
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A large and impressive Japanese Meiji period bronze sculpture of a father and his son, the father stands in traditional multi-layered robes, his attention drawn to his son lying between his feet, circular base, original patina, applied tablet with double character signature and other incised character marks to base. Raised on a carved hardwood stand. Provenance: Ex. the estate of Fred Ambler, OBE, JP, 1894-1983, 'A lad from Yorkshire Mill Town', a prominent Aucklander, founder of Ambler & Co. in 1919…
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A large and impressive Japanese Meiji period bronze sculpture of a young mother and child, she stands in traditional robe, her child seated to her back upon a bag, their attention drawn to her shoulder, raised on textured base, various impressed character marks to the seal, possibly Seiya Genryusai. Note: Item on shoulder absent. Provenance: as above. Height 62 cm
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A Japanese wakizashi in koshirae attributed to Harima daijo Fujiwara Shigetaka II (Shimosaka School c.1661-1672), with Juho-Token-Kenkyukai kentai papers (and translation). With signature and inscriptions to tang. Overall length 64 cm
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A large Japanese bronze singing bowl, with hammered finish, dark patina and stamped character marks to the rim, raised on a red and gold lacquered stand embellished with metal mounts and carved detail. The bowl of exceptional quality producing a good resonant tone. Diameter 39.5 cm, height on stand 64 cm
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A Japanese Satsuma earthenware vase by Kizan, tall shouldered shape decorated with an eagle perched on a maple bough, signed under the base. Height 18 cm
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A Japanese Satsuma earthenware bowl, painted with an eagle perched upon an ancient pine bough. Signed. Diameter 22 cm
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A Japanese Kutani cup and saucer, small pot and wine cup
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A Japanese porcelain teapot, four tea bowls and a milk jug, all decorated with bright enamels and lavish gilding
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A Japanese cast and polished bronze mirror in lacquer case, along with a smaller similar mirror
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A Japanese wood carving of two rabbits, Meiji period, signed Shigenobu. Length 20 cm
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A Japanese silver model of a Treasure Ship by Takehiko Seki, with gold washed highlights to the treasure and decorative ideogram to the sail, raised on a base of a rolling sea. Stamped 'Sterling, Seki 980'. In wooden case. 21 cm x 15 cm x 22 cm
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A Japanese rosewood ikebana display table, rectangular shape with inward curving ends forming legs. 47 cm x 27 cm
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Two large Japanese ceramic shishi temple dogs, both with deep red glaze patterned with bright enamels and highlighted with gilding, their forelegs raised on 'brocade' balls. Rear leg on largest repaired. Tallest 56 cm
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A Japanese chabako (tea ceremony box), of highly figured satinwood type timber, rectangular shape with lift and drop door, copper carrying handle and door handle. 26 cm x 18 cm x 26.5 cm
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A Sumidagawa lidded jar, modelled as a crouching grotesque figure, a young child clambering over his cap forms finial of the lid. Height 16.5 cm
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A finely carved Japanese ivory rose spray, with two branches holding blossoms, the thorns highlighted with red tinting, the blossoms with pale pink tint. Some losses. Length 28 cm
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Two carved ivory Japanese deity figures, black and red stained detail, both with long beards and a staff. Heights 5 cm
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A pair of Japanese Meiji period miniature fine Satsuma vases, hexagonal baluster form, decorated with geisha and samurai figures within extensive landscape panels, finely gilded, each signed. Heights 9 cm
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A Hiroshi Yoshida (1876-1950) woodblock print, 'Three Little Islands', signed and entitled in pencil, with various seals and calligraphy, from 'The Inland Sea' 2nd Series, 1930'. Some toning. 26 cm x 39 cm
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Xu Beihong (China 1895-1953) 'Running Horses 1958', woodblock print, hanging scroll, brocade mounting, 32 cm x 31 cm. Purchased by the owner in Beijing c.1980s
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Xu Beihong (China 1895-1953) 'Four Horses' woodblock print, hanging 15 scroll, brocade mounting, 18.5 cm x 52 cm. Purchased by the owner in Beijing c.1980s
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Artist unknown, Chinese ink and water colour scroll painting of the Guilin Mountains, hanging scroll, brocade mounting 134 cm x 6.6 cm
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Artist unknown, Chinese woodblock print, hanging scroll, brocade mounting. Printed Guangxu c.1953. 40 cm x 78.5 cm
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A Chinese carved wood figure of a Warrior General with polychrome paint remnants. Height 25.5 cm
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A Chinese carved ivory temple, the tall eight-tiered temple of hexagonal tapered form with tall spire top, arms supporting bells to each tier, some absent, figures and trees to the base. Height 23.5 cm
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Four old Chinese carved peach pips, one as a junk with multiple figures, two as beads finely carved as deities, the other a spherical bead of small walnut form
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Three Chinese finely carved walnuts, each with five all-over figure and traditional decoration
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Three Chinese finely carved walnuts, similar to above
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Three Chinese finely carved peach pips, one of boat form with waves to the base, multiple figures to the top, together with two smaller figure studies on wooden bases
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Three Chinese finely carved walnuts, all-over fine figural decoration
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A Chinese teak vase table, the circular top with red marble inset, bead edged, with carved floral frieze and raised on three legs terminating in ball and claw feet. Diameter 20.5 cm, height 32 cm
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A Chinese pith painting of a mandarin of the Qing court, he wears an intricately embroidered robe, seated upon a lacquered chair beside a table, a young boy attendant beside him carries a pipe with jade mouthpiece. some faults. 24.5 cm x 17 cm
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A set of five old Chinese carved wood, red lacquered and gilded panels, each with different veranda settings with two dominant figures. 33.5 cm x 10 cm
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A set of five old Chinese carved, red lacquered and gilded panels, each with two dominant figures raised on platforms, highlighted with buildings and trees. 38.5 cm x 17.5 cm
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A set of four old Chinese carved wood, red lacquered and gilded panels, each with multiple figures including architecture within a decorated frame, minimal gilding. 34 cm x 15 cm
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Four old Chinese carved, lacquered and gilded panels, includes one pair, each with various figures, each within a frame, various sizes
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An old Chinese ivory carving, the rocky outcrop with trees, building, lion, various figures including one on horseback, raised on carved and pierced stand. Height 13 cm
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An ornate Chinese carved ivory hippopotamus tusk, fully carved and pierced along its length with landscapes, pagodas and temples along with numerous figures. Mounted on wooden stand. Length of tusk 30 cm. Some faults
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A Chinese carved marine ivory tusk bridge, carved with a boy, man and dog crouching amongst foliage and extending nets upon poles above a pond. Signed under the base, raised on a wooden stand. Length 33 cm
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A Chinese carved elephant tusk bridge, finely pierced and carved with figures, pagodas, temples and walled forts in a wooded landscape. Mounted on carved wooden stand. Length 71 cm
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A carved Chinese ivory boat, detailed with numerous figures, flags and lanterns raised from its decks, raised on wooden stand. Length 16 cm
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Two pierced and carved ivory tusk section plaques, each carved as multiple tiered landscapes, with figures, temple and pagoda. Each on wooden stands. Height 15 cm
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A Chinese carved ivory figure of a woman, she stands with peony roses cascading from an upturned basket held in her hands. Raised on a wooden stand. Height 23.5 cm
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An old Chinese scroll depicting a fisherman. 90 cm x 42 cm
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A Chinese reproduction scroll, depicting eight horses beneath a willow tree. 75 cm x 42 cm
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An old Chinese scroll depicting birds amongst foliage. 89 cm x 43 cm
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A pair of Chinese opera dolls, dressed in winter robes embroidered with dragons. The emperor with signature to his neck, c.1920. Tallest 28 cm
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A Chinese dark reddish black ink stone of oval shape, decorated with lotus leaves and flowers. The hardwood box carved in relief. Length 18 cm
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A Chinese ink cake, oval shape, one surface decorated with multiple dragons and a Buddhist obelisk, the reverse with calligraphic inscription. 16 cm x 10.5 cm
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A Chinese Qing period ink stone, of oblong shape with carved blossom boughs framing the grinding well. 24 cm x 14.5 cm
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A Chinese Qing period ink stone, of oblong shape with riven walls, the top surface carved as a shallow well beside a rock with calligraphic inscription and further surrounded by bamboo plants. 18.5 cm x 13 cm
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A Chinese ink cake, of key hole shape, one face decorated with buildings and figures in a landscape, the opposite side with fine raised calligraphy. 18 cm x 10.5 cm
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A Chinese yellow ink cake of tablet form, notched sides, one side decorated with water plants and fish, the other side calligraphic inscriptions framed by a cloud scroll border. 18.5 cm x 7 cm
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A c.1950 Chinese carved and stained ivory figure of a girl, finely detailed, she stands wearing a traditional soft red stained jacket and long trousers, long red sash tied in a bow, a fan held high in her right hand with some damage, rectangular flared hardwood stand. Height 21.5 cm
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A pair of mid-20th century Chinese carved ivory panels, each of half tusk form, finely carved with a three-dimensional scene before the solid curved back panel, traditional scenes of birds, florals, bamboo and rocky outcrops, both with vivid staining in red, blue and green dominant tones, each fitted to a conforming patterned silk stand. In fitted original box with patterned silk outer. Heights 21 cm
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A good Chinese carved dark wood figure of Kuanyin, mildly arched form, traditional draped robe and elements, glass inset eyes. Height 24 cm
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A Chinese watercolour on buff paper depicting two of the Heavenly Kings, red seal marks at top left and lower left. 101 cm x 56 cm
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A Chinese mandarin portrait watercolour, painted in polychrome on buff paper, he sits upon a 'throne' chair wearing an ermine trimmed coat over his embroidered robe. 102 cm x 51 cm
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A Chinese carved relief sculpture, depicting a woman in long sleeved robes holding a hare. Height 37 cm
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A pair of turquoise glazed temple dogs, the male and female seated with one foreleg either on a pup or a brocade ball, both raised on plinth bases covered in draperies. Height 40.5 cm
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A Chinese export ware porcelain 18th century mug, floral decorated, strap handled (repaired). Height 11 cm
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A Chinese blue and white ginger jar, decorated with 'Precious Objects' and calligraphic inscription. Height 12 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 large Chinese porcelain circular blue and white vase, circular, the interior decorated with two figures in a landscape, a scroll border at the lip, the exterior with panels of figures engaged in various pursuits framed by a background of exotic birds beneath a square fret border. Diameter 41 cm
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A large Chinese porcelain vase, inverse baluster shape, decorated in underglaze blue with an exotic bird perched on an ancient pine tree. six character Kangxi mark under the base. Height 36 cm
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A Chinese porcelain blue and white bowl, circular with everted rim and raised on small foot ring, decorated to the centre with a landscape, a floral pattern at the border, the exterior decorated with four figures in a landscape. Four character Kangxi mark under the base. diameter 18.5 cm
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A Chinese porcelain crackle glaze vase, ovoid shape, with purposeful crackle to the clear glaze. Height 23 cm
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A Chinese blue and white porcelain baluster vase, painted with a scene of figures in a garden. Height 23 cm
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A Chinese small dish, the interior decorated in underglaze blue and iron red with flowers and butterfly, the exterior with lustrous brown glaze, four-character mark in underglaze blue under the foot. Diameter 10.5 cm
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A Chinese Ming blue and white dish, decorated with floral tendrils. Diameter 15 cm
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A pair of Chinese blue and white small dishes, octagonal shape, decorated with eight radiating panels with various foliage. One restored. Four character marks under the base. Diameter 13 cm
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A Chinese Provincial Ming style blue and white plate, circular, decorated with stylised florals. Diameter 19 cm
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A Chinese small porcelain dish, decorated to the exterior with lotus flowers and water birds, four-character mark under the foot ring, hairline at rim. Diameter 12.5 cm
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A 19th century Chinese porcelain blue and white serving dish, oval shape with pierced rim and decorated with coastal landscape. Professional restoration. 28 cm x 23.5 cm
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A Chinese Export ware porcelain blue and white lidded tureen, of octagonal shape with boar's head handles decorated with the Nanking pattern. Width 32 cm
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A Chinese blue and white porcelain lidded jar, all-over tendril and floral decoration, domed cap cover. Height 29 cm
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A Chinese sleeve vase, decorated with bamboo and cranes in underglaze blue and enamels. 12 cm x 30 cm
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A Chinese small finely painted porcelain lidded jar, famille rose highlights, the figures on rocky outcrops, boat and cloud, black repeating border decoration, red seal mark to base. Height 9.5 cm
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Five Chinese porcelain famille rose plaques in pierced and scroll carved frames, two of leaf form, one long octagonal and two larger circular
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A Chinese porcelain lidded armorial vase, inverse baluster shape, decorated in famille rose with an armorial of two coats-of-arms supported by putti beneath a ducal coronet, the rest of the vase decorated with scattered floral bouquets and sprigs. Height 36.5 cm
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Two late Qing period famille rose dishes, one faulted. Diameter 22 cm
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Two Qing period dishes, famille rose decorated with bats flying above flowers framed by a diaper border. Diameter 19.5 cm
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A small Chinese porcelain dish, decorated in famille rose with flowers, scalloped rim and raised on circular spreading foot. Diameter 16.5 cm
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A Chinese porcelain ovoid flask form bottle vase, the swollen body decorated with 'Precious Objects' in blue, red, green and yellow tones with gilt highlights, the swollen top section with blue and gilt scrolling medallions on green ground, double blue line circle to the base. Height 15 cm
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A Chinese Jun-yao Gu pottery vase, archaic bronze shape with everted rims, the thick pale blue glaze with purple red splash highlights. Height 14.7 cm
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A Chinese Jun-yao footed bowl, circular form with inverted rim, the glaze similar to above. Diameter 22 cm
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