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Auction House:Mossgreen Auctions (No longer trading)Number of lots recorded:99
Sale Title:The Raphy Star Collection of Important Asian ArtLots with images:99
Auction Location:SydneyPrices available:45
Date:11-Dec-2016
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A rare Steatite figure of Buddha, five Dynasties, 10th century, seated in dhyanasana before a flat mandorla, wearing a distinctive collar, the curled hair around the ushnisa, supported on a waisted lotus throne, 18.5 cm high. Provenance: J.J. Lally & Co., New York, invoice no.93492
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A rare Chinese wooden standing figure of Guanyin, late song-Yuan Dynasty, 13th-14th century, his hair in a high chignon, wearing a necklace and sash and a robe from the waist down, a slight curve to the body and traces of black and red pigment, 37 cm high, black metal stand. Reference: see Leidy and Straham, Wisdom Embodied: Chinese Buddhist and Daoist Sculture in the Metropolitan Museum of Art, fig. 82, p. 106 for a similar wooden figure, Jin dynasty. Provenance: attached label reading 'A. Mosle. Ralph M.…
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A Superbly carved Chinese marble sculpture of a Bodhisattva, Tang Dynasty, 7th-8th century, the gently curved body draped in long elaborate robes and necklaces, the hair curled in a high chignon and the head tilted slightly downwards with a benevolent expression on the face, 38.3 cm high, fitted metal stand. Reference: see Osvald siren, Chinese sculpture from the Fifth to the Fourteenth century, Vol 11, 1998, pl. 463 for another marble standing figure, possibly Maitreya, Tang Dynasty, also see Sotheby's NY…
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A Khmer polished sandstone torso of Uma, Barphuon period, 11th century, the well-proportioned female deity wearing a long sampot, the finely patinated stone with a high polish, 50 cm high. Reference: see Christies Paris, 10/10/2014, Lot 358 for a quite similar but larger torso of Uma, also Bowie et. Al., the Sculpture of Thailand, Visual Arts Board, pl.60, p.31 for a similar example. Provenance: Alex Biancardi Collection, Mossgreen, 16/17th November 2009, Lot 359
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A rare Indian silver-inlaid bronze group, 11th-12th century, well cast with a central figure of Vishnu, backed by a pierced flaming mandorla, holding a staff and three attributes, flanked by two consorts, the three figures standing on lotus thrones supported on a tri-form pedestal, with an inscription at the back, 18.5 cm high. Reference: see Rustam J. Mehta, Masterpieces of Indian Bronzes and Metal Sculpture, India, 1971, pl. 12, from Bangiya Sahitya Parishad Museum, Calcutta, for a very similar figure…
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A Japanese polychrome wood figure of Ananda, Momoyama/early Edo, 17th-18th century, standing in prayer on a tiered platform wearing a long pleated robe, the inner coat finely detailed in gold, red and black lacquer, 45 cm high. Reference: see money L. Hickman, Japan's golden Age, Momayama, 1996, cat. No. 20, pp. 90-91 for a similar example dated 1650, also Gerard Hawthorne, Chinese and Japanese Sculpture, November 2002, cat. No. 27. Provenance: Gallery Japonesque, San Francisco
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A large Chinese wooden head of a Luohan, Jin/Yuan Dynasty 13-14th century, the expressive features very well defined, with original textile base attached to the surface, gesso and lacquer absent, consecration material found inside the head cavity, in the form of a rare woodblock printed 'Bank note', stamped with three official red seals, appears to be dated from the third year of the first Ming emperior Hong Wu,1368-1398 (dated 1370) reads 'Da Ming Tong Xing Bao Chao' ('precious bank note made in Ming…
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A rare Nepalese bronze standing figure of Avalokitesvara, 10th-11th century, finely cast in tribhanga with a sensuous curved body, the hair in a high chignon behind the three-point Crown, a mandorla behind the head, very well patinated, 26.5 cm high. Reference: see Von Shroeder, Buddhist sculptures in Tibet, India and Nepal, vol. 1, 2001, cat. No. 159 C, D && E, p. 497, also cat. No. 16Oa, p. 498 for very similar examples. Provenance: Carlo Cristi, 6/7/2006, invoice number: 02-06
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An Indian bronze Hindu standing figure of Ganesh, 16th century or earlier, the four-headed elephant god standing before a flaming nimbus on a lion and a mongoose, supported on a semi-ovoid platform with a floral decorated apron, the head pujared to a gold mellow colour, the remaining sculpture with a good dark patination, 17 cm high. Provenance: Suzie Lebassi, Soo Tze Orientique
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A Japanese polychrome wood figure of Bishamonten, Kamakura period (1185-1333), the guardian figure of the north, in a wrathfull stance in full armour, his hair brushed back in flaming braids, the staring eyes inlaid in glass, traces of his original metal headdress and original pigment, including gilt, 40 cm high, fitted stand. Reference: see Tokyo National Museum for another guardian figure with a similar gesture, Museum no. C-1852. Provenance: Brian Harkins, London, 1/8/2006. Exhibited: the golden Journey…
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A very rare Vietnamese bronze figure of Buddha, Cham period, 9th-10th century, the standing figure with gold inlaid eyes and urna, each of his hands with a tooled chakra on the palm, the right hand performs the gesture of exposition, vitarkamudra, the left hand holding the end of his robe, patinated overall with a nice flecked gray-green colour., 35.5 cm high, mounted, metal stand. Provenance: Thailand, before 2000. Published: Professor M.R. Suriyabudh Sukhasvasti, Fine Arts, Bankok, 2002
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A small Khmer bronze head of Buddha, Angkor Wat, Bayon period, 12th-13th century, very finely cast, the face with a benign smile, his hair combed straight back, long ear lobes, covered in a very good even dark green patina, 8.5 cm high, metal stand
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A very small Khmer bronze sculpture of Ganesh, 12th century, the four armed elephant god holding attributes and seated cross-legged, covered in a good old patina, 5 cm high
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A very rare Thai bronze figure of Buddha, circa 8th-9th century, standing in abhaya mudra, the body with a simple curve and standing on a flat circular support, the hair in curls, covered with a very fine even turquoise patina., 15.5 cm high, metal base. Provenance: Marcel Nies, Belgium
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A fine Khmer bronze figure of Maitreya, Lopburi style, Bayon period, late 12th-early 13th century, seated on a simple curved shallow base in Bhumisparsha mudra, wearing a feathered Crown, his hair drawn into a peaked chignon, eyes closed in meditation, the body covered in a smooth green patina. The base is open, revealing the core material, 23 cm high. Reference: see Carol Stratton, Buddhist sculpture of Northern Thailand, 2004, fig. 5.73, p. 125 for a similar example, also Jean Boisselier, T he Heritage…
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A pair of Chinese gilt-silver repousse cup stands, song Dynasty (960-1279), each one of hexagonal form, decorated with longevity motifs, including bats, a crane and peaches, one stand with an attendant holding a peach, the other with a peach tree, similar tooled decorative borders., 15 cm (widest). Provenance: R & V Tregaskis, inv. No. 1002002
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A Chinese six-lobed parcel gilt-bronze cup stand (Zhan Tuo), song Dynasty (960-1279), in the form of an open flower, 5.5 cm high, 14.5 cm diameter. Reference: see British Musuem, reg. No. 1971, 0921.1 for a similar Ru Ware cupstand, and Arthur M. Sackler Gallery, acc. No. S1987.368 for a similar example in lacquer form. Provenance: J.J. Lally & Co. Oriental Art, New York
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A gilt-bronze four-Pronged cup stand, Western Han Dynasty (206BCE-24CE), supported on a horizontal ribbed column and a widely splayed base, made as a support for an 'Ear-cup', probably Hebei province, 11.6 cm high, 15 cm wide. Reference: for an identical example see W. Percival Yetts, the George Eumorfopoulos Collection, Vol. 11, London 1930, pl. 666, the same cupstand is illustrated in archaic Chinese Bronzes in the Victoria and Albert Museum
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A large Chinese Rootwood brush holder, early Qing Dynasty, 18th-19th century, nicely hollowed in the centre, the knobbly exterior with a good patina, the concave base with a central plug, 18.2 cm high. Provenance: Sydney L. Moss, London, 27/7/1993 (dated 17th century), Inv. No. 1478
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A bamboo root libation cup, Qing Dynasty, 17th-18th century, of rhinoceros horn shape, carved and undercut with a gnarled pine, 8.2 cm high, 11 cm wide. Provenance: R.&V. Tregaskis
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A Chinese polychrome white marble Stele, Northern Qi (550-577), depicting a Bodhisattva standing in meditation on a lotus stem, leaning against a tree trunk with some original pigment to the robe and the hair, the deity with hands together in Anjali mudra against his chest, the head crowned with falling ribbons to either side of his tall chignon. He wears a shawl covering his shoulders. A rectangular tablet has been carved above his head (inscription missing), 37.5 cm high, fitted metal stand, References,…
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A rare parcel gilt grey stone Pillow, late Tang Dynasty, 10th century, the curved front and sides carved in relief with a peony scroll recessed between continuous classic scroll borders, the straight recessed back with two further recessed cartouche and a pair of confronting phoenix, the highlights in gilt, 20.1 cm high, 7.4 long variable. Provenance: Eskenazi Ltd, 24/3/2004, invoice no. 77
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A very rare archaic tiny bronze bell, probably spring and Autumn period (770-476 BCE), the shaft finely cast with four frogs, the shoulder with two pairs of confronting stylized dragons, the body slightly compressed and covered with an unctuous smooth green patina, the rim slightly concave, 6.5 cm high, fitted box. Provenance: R. & V. Tregaskis, 10/3/2003, invoice no. 0246
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A Japanese red and gold lacquered wooden figure, early Edo period, 17th-18th century, probably a Buddhist deity representing one of the ten Kings of Hell, seated in a long pleated robe decorated with clouds and dragon designs, wearing a flared Crown, 50.2 cm high. Reference: Gerard Hawthorne, 2000 Years of Chinese and Japanese sculpture, November 2000, cat. No. 19, for a similar figure
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A Japanese lacquered wood sculpture of a Buddhist monk, Edo period, probably 17th century, seated in pleated robes with downcast expression, in meditation, 17 cm high. Reference: Gerard Hawthorne, Chinese and Japanese sculpture, Nov. 2002, cat. No. 10 for a similar lacquered wood figure, 17/18th century. Provenance: label attached: Cleveland Museum of Art, Leisy Bequest, TR16235/9
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A zitan Quatrefoil brushpot, 18th century, each side inlaid and applied with ivory, soapstone and mother-of pearl, depicting the three Daoist Gods under pine and rockwork with a crane overhead, three precious objects, the King of the Eastern sea riding on a dragon, and a ten character inscription 'Long fa chun zi xiu feng wei ri sheng hua' and seal 'Lu yin', supported on a shaped base, 13.3 cm high, 9.7 cm wide. Provenance: James J. Lally, New York, 30/3/1998, invoice number: 3421
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A Chinese white pottery Sancai tripod vessel, Tang Dynasty (618-906), decorated with blue, amber and cream glazes supported on three animal formed legs, Gongxian kilns, Henan Province, 12.9 cm high, 12.3 cm diameter. Provenance: R. & V. Tregaskis
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A Chinese Cizhou ovoid jar, Jin Dynasty (1115-1234), with five sets of three vertical pale brown ribs on a bluish black glaze, recessed base, 9.4 cm high. Reference: see Regina Krahl, Chinese Ceramics from the Meiyintang Collection, Vol. 1, 1994, cat. No. 450 for a brown-glazed example of similar shape. Provenance: R. & V. Tregaskis
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A large Henan ovoid jar, Jin /Yuan Dynasty, 13th-14th century, heavily potted, with a small everted mouth and short neck, covered in a glossy streaked russet pattern on bluish-black glaze pooling in thick globules at the foot, the recessed base unglazed, 19 cm high. Provenance: R. & V. Tregaskis, 21/10/2002, Inv. No.1002002
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A Chinese conical Yaozhou tea bowl, Jin Dynasty (1115-1234), with everted rim, the centre with calligraphic style russet decoration, over the black glaze, the exterior with a mixed russet and black pattern glaze, 4.5 cm high, 14.4 cm diameter. Reference: see Robert Mowry, Hare's Fur, Tortoiseshell, and Partridge Feathers: Chinese Brown and Black Glazed Ceramics, 400-1400, 1996, cat. No. 22, p. 121-122, for a similar Yaozhou bowl with more regular russet splashes. Provenance: R. & V. Tregaskis, 1992
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A rare Hauiren-type tea bowl, Jin Dynasty (1115-1234), heavily potted, the glaze receding from the brown rim to a thick bluish black, pooling unevenly above the foot on the exterior, Shanxi Province, 12 cm diameter, 6.2 cm high, fitted box. Provenance: Joshua McClelland print room, 6/11/1998 (receipt)
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A rare miniature Qingbai porcelain head of Guanyin, Yuan Dynasty (1279-1368), with an Amida Buddha within the pierced Crown. Reference: see Qingbaici Jingpin Jiangshang, 2012, Isbn 978-7-5480-0999-3, p. 244 for several very similar examples. Provenance: Kaikodo, NY, 28/3/1998, invoice no. 146
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A Qingbai gourd-shaped ewer, song Dynasty, 12th century, with a large looped strap handle and long curved spout, an incised stylised motif at the base of each one and a triple stylised wave band around the shoulder, covered in a pale blue glaze, the flat base with four firing pads, 16 cm high. Reference: See J.J. Lally Chinese porcelain and silver in the song Dynasty, 2002, (cover lot) cat. No. 24 for an almost identical example with lid. Provenance: R. & V. Tregaskis
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A Chinese cinnabar lacquer rectangular tray, Ming Dynasty (1368-1644), very well carved with a genre scene of figures and attendants in a fenced garden pavilion, the slightly everted rim with a diaper pattern, 39.3 cm long, 28 cm wide. Provenance: Sotheby's Hong Kong, Dr Ip Yee Collection, November 1984, Lot 119. Bluett, London (label attached)
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A large metal-mounted brown lacquer dish, 14th-16th century, of flat circular form with a narrow upturned metal-mounted rim, supported on a very shallow footrim, a two character red lacquer mark in a rectangular reserve under the base, 2.5 cm high, 18 cm diameter, original wooden box, *a certificate of dating from the Institute of Particle Physics, Zurich is available. Provenance: Japanese Collection. William H. Wolff. J.J.Lally & Co.
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A very fine Nepalese gilt-bronze Attendant figure of a Bodhisattva, 14th-15th century, the jewel-encrusted figure standing elegantly on a lotus throne, 18.5 cm high, References, for similar example please see Ulrich Von Shroeder Indo-Tibetan Bronzes, 1981, pl. 95g, pp. 358-359 for a Tara dated 14th century, see pl. 93g, pp.354-355 for another Tara dated 1250-1350. Provenance: A&J Speelman Oriental Art. Private Collection, 1990s
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A very large Khmer sandstone sculpture of Vishnu, Baphuon style, 11th century, the four-armed deity standing supremely in a long finely detailed sampot with a fishtail sash at the back, secured by a low slung belt, the face with downcast eyes beneath a finely detailed diadem, the hair in a conical chignon, 91.4 cm high. Reference: see Ellen Jessup, sculpture of anchor and ancient Cambodia, Millennium of Glory, cat. No. 65, p. 254, also Jacques Gies, Spiritual Journey: Scared Art from Muse e Guimet, Paris,…
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A Khmer sandstone sculpture of Vishnu, 10th century, the four-armed standing figure with a conch shell in the left hand, the upper torso finely polished, 35 cm high, metal base. Provenance: arts of Asia Gallery, Melbourne
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A fine Khmer polished sandstone head, Ankhor period, 12th century, of a male Hindu deity wearing an elabrate Crown, with a conical shaped ushinisha, the surface nicely patinated, 18 cm high
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A Chinese hanging scroll, attributed to Huang Shen (1687-1772), 18th century, ink and faint colour on paper, depicting a fisherman with a long bamboo rod, inscribed, two seals, 64.7 high, 29.5 cm wide. Provenance: Sotheby's New York, 1984
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A Chinese square Gray pottery Quatrefoil tile, Jin-Yuan Dynasty, 13th-14th century, carved in high relief with the figure of an animated entertainer in flowing robes, 40 cm long, 28 cm wide, black metal stand. Provenance: Sydney L. Moss Ltd., 26/6/1998, invoice: 3398
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A Japanese hanging scroll, Edo period, 18th century, gilt and polychrome on silk, with a central image of Monju Bostasu holding a sword and seated on a double-lotus throne in front of a round mandorla, brocade silk mounts and pierced silver scroll ends, 86 cm high, 41 cm wide, with old Japanese box. Provenance: Kazari Gallery
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A rare Japanese parcel gilt bronze seated figure, Edo period, 17th century, the hollow back figure of Bato Kannon (Hayagriva), seated in namaskara mudra, the arms cast separately and attached, 20 cm high. Provenance: Carole Devenport Japanese Art, New York
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A Japanese carved wood figure of an Arhat, early Edo period, 17th-18th century, the elderly rakan seated in meditation in long flowing robes neatly tied at the front, the right hand in Semui-in mudra, the wrinkled face locked in concentration, 51.5 cm high. Provenance: Sydney L. Moss Ltd. Sticker attached to the base. Exhibited: the golden Journey, Japanese Art from Australian Collections, Art Gallery of South Australia, Adelaide, March-May 2009. Published: James Bennett & Amy Reigle Newland, the golden…
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A set of six bronze Chariot fittings, Warring States-Western Han, 4th-2nd BCE, including three axel caps and three yoke fittings, each one finely inlaid in gold and silver with archaic stylised motifs, some with prancing deer and 'Qu Shi' in the centre, axle fittings: 4.4 cm high, 4.4 cm diameter, circular fitting: 5.3 cm diameter, handles: 5.8 cm high, 8 cm wide. Reference: see exhibition catalogue Imperial china, the Art of the horse in Chinese History, 2000, cat. No. 111, pp. 130-131, for a similar set.…
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An exceptional Chinese Burlwood brushpot, late Ming to early Qing Dynasty, 17th century, boldly carved in the style of Hongshou, with a r ock formation and a pine tree overhanging a waterfall, s upported on a wide flat-rimmed recessed base, two charcter signature of Hongshou, 16.8 cm high, 16 cm diameter, fitted silk lined box, *Chen Hongshou (1598-1652) was a famous Chinese painter. Provenance: Sydney L. Moss Ltd. Oriental Art, London, 29/11/1995, Inv. No. 2623
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An ivory brush-rest, 18th century, with grooved top and central pierced design, supported on scroll ends, each one finely incised with a diaper pattern, covered in a pale yellow patina. It could also have doubled for an ink-cake stand, 2 cm high, 14.3 cm wide, 5.6 cm deep. Provenance: Jane Carnegie, Melbourne. Nicholas Grindley, London. Joshua McClelland print room, Melbourne.
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A Mughal style Chinese jade libation cup, probably 18th century, the translucent pale green vessel carved in relief with foliate branches, supported on a shallow foot, carved with a lotus flower, the hand in the form of a sprouting leaf, 2.7 cm high, 11.3 cm wide, 7 cm deep (variable)
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A Chinese rectangular 'Duan' ink stone, late Qing Dynasty-early Republic period, 20th century, with a large circular grinding area, recessed within a wave form bands, below a deep shaped water receptacle encircled by a four clawed dragon in relief amongst clouds, 22.3 x 15 cm, fitted hardwood box. Provenance: R&V Tregaskis
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A bell-shaped ink-cake, Qing Dynasty (1644-1911), of archaistic form, with stylised dragons, four character gilt inscription on both sides, 'Cheng Junfang Zhao' and 'Yu Ci Zhi Zhong' (Imperial gift), 11.5 cm long
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A rare parcel-gilt concave ink-cake, Kangxi period, 1695, with a central figure of a seated Buddha amongst clouds, with the sun and moon above, refering to the long inscription on the underside, where 'Life pertains to the moon and nature belongs to the sun.', dated on one side in relief 'Kangxi yi-hai nian dong yu' (33rd year of Kangxi, 1695), 9 cm high, 7 cm wide. Provenance: Sydney L. Moss, London, 1993, invocie no. 2623
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A rectangular ink-cake, Qing Dynasty (1644-1911), with a central figure of Wang Shi Zhi and geese beside a banana tree, inscribed with four large characters on the back 'Shi Zhi Ai Er', traces of gilt, one side inscribed 'Cheng Jun Fang Zhi, 13.5 cm high, 7.3 cm wide
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A circular inscribed and dated Inkstone, Daoguang period (1820-1850), with a landscape (copying Wen Zhengming) below an inscription by the same artist, the reverse with a lengthy inscription by Guan Kui within a recessed square flanked by by five-clawed dragons amongst clouds, inscribed on the side rim 'Wang Jingsheng (the artist) with a cyclical date 'Jiachen, Daoguang period, 1844', 14.4 cm. Reference: please see Paul moss: Escape from the Dusty world: Chinese paintings and Literati works of Art, Sydney…
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A natural Rootwood brushpot, Qing Dynasty, probably 18th century, the timber nicely figured, with a mellow amber-brown patina, 22.5 cm high. Provenance: Private Collection, Melbourne
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A Japanese Negoro lacquer wrist rest, Meiji period (1868-1912), carved with a long inscription and the artist's signature and one seal carved through the red lacquer, a wood grain finish on the side, the underside in green lacquer, 28.2 cm long, fitted box. Provenance: R. & V. Tregaskis
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A Chinese bamboo wrist rest, 19th century, finely carved in low relief with a sage in a leafy 'Skirt' carrying a basket of peaches, a bird seated on a branch above his head, inscribed 'Bingzi (1876) Qingming Qian Yiri' and 'Jiao Yi', 25.2 cm long, 5.7 cm wide
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A Japanese bamboo wrist rest, 19th century, carved in relief with three skeletons in a bamboo forest, the back with a very long finely incised inscription, three character signature and two seals on the front, 20.8 cm long, 8 cm wide
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An unsual boxwood rhinoceros form cup, Qing Dynasty (1644-1911), 5.8 cm high, 14.5 cm wide. Provenance: R.&V. Tregaskis
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A Thai bronze figure of Buddha, Sukhothai period, 15th century, seated in vajrasana on a simple raised platform, the hands in vajrasana (bringing the earth to witness), the eyes downcast, the hair in tight curls surmounted by a flaming ushnisha, covered in a good dark brown/black patina, the interior with traces of the original core material, 35 cm high. Provenance: A private Adelaide Collection
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A Chinese marble sculpture of a lion, early Tang Dynasty, 7th-8th century, Boldly carved seated on its haunches on a rectangular base, with powerfully muscled legs, the mouth opened wide in a ferocious snarl, with a curled mane behind the bulging eyes and the brow, 18.2 cm high, References, see Munsterberg, Alsdorf Collection, 1960, pl. 7, p. 21 for a similar example, also Carole Davenport, fabulous Beings, March 2015, for another example see Christie's NY, the Robert H. Ellsworth Collection, 17/3/2015,…
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A Chinese Micaceous marble torso, Sui Dynasty (581-618), depicting a Buddhist monk standing in pleated robes, the strap draped over the shoulder, holding a rosary between the two hands, 41 cm high, metal stand, References, see a similar example in Griswold, Prolegomena to the study of the Buddha's dress in Chinese sculpture: with Particular reference to the Rietberg Museum's Collection, part 11, pp. 335-340, from the National Museum of Stockholm. Provenance: Nicholas Grindley, London, 7/3/2001, invoice:…
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An important Indian pink sandstone head of Buddha, Mathuran District, Kushan period, 2nd-3rd century Ace, the pink sandstone, larger than life size sculpture, the face wearing a benign smile, the eyebrows arched, the hair tightly plaited, 32 cm high. Reference: see: Stanislaw Czuma, Kushan sculpture: Images from early India, Cleveland Museum of Art 1985, fig. 4, p. 54 for a similar example, also see Jackie Menzies, Buddha: Radiant Awakening, Art Gallery of New South Wales, Sydney, 2002, pl. 26, pp. 42-43…
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A rare Tibeto-Chinese Quadrilingual book cover, Qing Dynasty, 17th-18th century, polychrome and gilt on a black ground, inscribed in four languages, Tibetan, Manchu, Mongolian and Chinese, flanked on the left is a seated Buddha, Manjushri on the right, 70 cm high, 23.8 cm wide. Provenance: Soo Tze Oriental Antiques
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A Tibetan polychrome and gilt-wood Sutra cover, 15/16th-17th century, finely carved with a central figure of Buddha in teaching mudra, Amitayus holding a flask to his left and a four-armed Avalokitesvara to his right, surrounding the three deities are yogis and other deities, a continuous lotus scroll in gilt on a red lacquer ground bordering the central panel, 24 cm high, 67.5 cm wide. Reference: see Spink, 'Light of Compassion, Buddhist Art from Nepal and Tibet', October 1997, cat no 39, pages 72-73 for…
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Two Tibetan Sutra leaves, circa 12th-15th century, from the Perfection of Wisdom text, polychrome and gilt on a black ground, each one with an inscription in Tibetan, one flanked by Prajnaparaminta and Buddha Sakyamuni, 73 cm high, 21.5 wide cm and 71 cm high, 18 cm wide. Reference: see Treasures of Asian Art, Selections from the John D. Rockefeller Collection 1999, cat. No. 17, pp. 36-36 for a similar manuscript of five pages, dated circa 1150. Provenance: Cito Cessna, Parkham place Gallery, 11/4/2006
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A very fine and rare Nepalese bronze parcel-gilt figure of Tara, 9th-10th century, the heavily bejeweled figure standing in tribhanga on a round lotus pedestal with a ring for attachment to a shrine, the right hand in varada mudra, the left in kataka mudra holding the stalk of the lotus (Padma) the flower upon the left shoulder, wearing a transparent robe and a three-leaf Crown, 25.4 cm high. Reference: see Hugo Munsterburg Sculpture of the Orient, NY, 1972, p. 31 for a very similar Tara in the British…
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A rare Javanese bronze Vairocana, 9th-10th century, seated in bodhyagri mudra, on shallow double-lotus throne supported on a rectangular pedestal, before an unusual three-pronged mandorla, 9.7 cm high. Reference: Divine bronze, ancient Indonesian Bronzes from AD600-1,600, cat. No. 41, pp. 93 for a similar figure with the same unusual mandorla
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A Javanese silver four-armed deity, 9-10th century or later, seated on a double lotus throne holding attributes in each hand, 10 cm high. Reference: Martin Lerner, the flame and the lotus, cat. No. 45, pp. 120-121 for a similar silver figure
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A grey schist seated sculpture of the Buddha, Gandhara style, possibly 3rd Centrury Ace, seated in dyanasana and dhyana mudras, in a flowing pleated robe before a round halo, the face serene, the eyes turned downward, the hair combed into a bun, 45.5 cm high. Reference: see sculpture of the Orient, NY 1973, p. 4 for a similar example less mandorla, also see Victoria and Albert Museum, Museum number: is.108-2001 for a similar example. Provenance: Harold Shaw Estate, Sydney. David Jones Gallery, Sydney, 1960s
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A very rare Indonesian bronze sculpture of Buddha, Javanese, probably 9th century, standing in a diaphanous robe, the right hand in abhaya mudra, the hair raised in tight curls, with a round mandorla behind the slightly downturned head, 44 cm high. Reference: see Divine bronze, ancient Indonesian Bronzes from AD600 to 1,600, Rijksmuseum Amsterdam, 1988, pl. 24, p. 76, for a seated figure in similar style, 1 St half of the 9th century
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A Japanese carved wooden figure of a Shinto Priest, late Kamakura period, 13th-14th century, seated in a double-lotus posture, wearing a priest's robe and high pointed hat, traces of original lacquer, 22.8 cm high. Provenance: Brian Harkins, 1/8/2006, invoice no. X399
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A Nepalese wood sculpture of a Bodhisattva, 15th century, the jewelled deity standing in tribhanga wearing a three-point Crown, the hair in a high chignon, 53 cm high, References, see Ulrich Von Schroeder Indo-Tibetan Bronzes, pl. 34D and 34E, p.181 for similar examples for bronze, 13th-14th century
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A Nepalese stone Stele of Shakyamuni Buddha, 8th-9th century, well carved in high relief before an etched mandala, wearing a diaphanous robe, standing on a rock ledge, his hair in tight curls, with long pendulous earlobes, the details well defined, 50.5 cm high. Reference: see British Museum, reg.no.1982,0331.1 for a similar example. Provenance: Cito Cessna, Parkham place Gallery. Ex. Alex Biancardi Collection
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A Japanese six panel Kano school folding screen, 17th century, ink on paper, finely painted with a mountainous winter landscape, featuring a small village and large rocky outcrop beside the lake, three seals at the bottom left panel, attributed to Kano Sanraku (1559-1635), the central four panels each 177 cm high, 62 cm wide, the two end panels 177 cm high, 64 cm wide. Reference: for a similar Kano school screen see, Treasures of Asian Art, Selections from the John D. Rockefeller Collection, 1999, cat no.…
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A large Japanese lacquered wood document box, Meiji period, 19th century, the cover decorated in the form of a samurai helmet, in black, brown, red, green and gold lacquer and silver on zelcova (keyaki) wood, the underside of the cover with a fly wisk in gold and black lacquer with silver on a sprinkled brown lacquer ground, seal mark of 'Ritsuo' inside the cover., 9.4 cm high, 29 cm wide, 36.5 cm deep, fitted wooden box. Provenance: A. & J. Speelman, London, 14/6/1988
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A very fine small Japanese gold and silver lacquer Kogo, Meiji period (1868-1912), with silver mounted rims, finely painted in black and silver with an owl on a tree branch, the inside cover and base decorated with a similar treed landscape in black and sepia, the base sprinkled in nashiji lacquer, signed under the lid in gold 'Kanshosai Toyo' in tiny characters, 4 cm high, 7.4 cm wide, 9.2 cm deep, Japanese wooden box. Provenance: Sotheby's New York
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A large Japanese tortoiseshell gold lacquer dish, Meiji period (1868-1912), with foliated rim, finely decorated in a central roundel, with a pair of peacocks, on an gnarled pine tree, issuing from rockwork, surrounded by eight stylized panels, supported on a high attached foot, 35 cm diameter (variable)
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A large Japanese Negoro lacquer tray, early Edo, 17th century, the circular wood tray with a mother-of-pearl inlaid rolled rim, red and black lacquered top, the broad shallow base in brown lacquer, 38 cm diameter, 3.2 cm high. Provenance: Galen Lowe arts and Antiques, Seatle USA, 22/3/2002
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A Japanese black lacquer Suzuribako, (writing box) Meiji period (1868-1912), a figure of a scholar on the cover, in gold, silver and porcelain, original metal inkstone and gilt water dropper, four character inscription under the base, 18.2 cm wide, 22 cm deep, original signed fitted wooden box
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Two Japanese Raigo bronze figures, Momoyama period, dated 1674, the larger figure of Amida Buddha, standing in vitarka and varada mudra, on a rock work base, a long dated inscription on the back of the base, together with an Bodhisattva on a separate rock work base, 20 cm high and 29 cm high, metal stand. Provenance: Brian Harkins, London, 25/9/2001, invoice no. X-132
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A Japanese two-tiered gold and silver lacquer box and cover, Meiji period (1868-1912), the cover and sides finely decorated with willow trees beside a stream and a water wheel, silver mounted rims and coloured inlaid moon on a black lacquered ground, supported on four short feet., 14.2 cm high, 10.5 cm wide, 10.3 cm deep. Provenance: Lesley Kehoe, Melbourne
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An inlaid lacquer cup stand, 16th-17th century, Korean or Ryukyu Islands, the foliate rimmed flower-shaped stand covered in brown lacquer apart from the inner rims and inlaid in mother-of-pearl with flower petals, the rim with a continuous floral scroll. Provenance: R. & V. Tregaskis
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A Japanese silver kettle, Meiji period, early 20th century, with a chased design of chrysanthemums, 16.5 cm high
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A pair of Japanese polychrome lacquer wooden seated figures of Oni, Edo period (1603-1868), 34 cm high, 33.5 cm wide. Provenance: Professor F. Ronberg, Newcastle, NSW. From Shoringji temple, Kyoto (1360CE)
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A Japanese stoneware figure of Daruma, 19th century, seated in long robes holding a fly whisk, 25 cm high
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A Khmer standing bronze figure of Vishnu, Angkor Wat period, 12th century, the four-armed deity supported on a flat square base with morticing pin, holding a disc, a conch and a staff, the hair pulled up into a high ushnisha, the body heavily encrusted with an azurite patina, 23.8 cm high
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A Khmer bronze standing figure of Avalokitesvara, Angkor Wat period, 12th-13th century, the well cast four-armed figure standing in a sampot on a square flat base supported with a morticing pin, holding ritual objects, the hair combed back and into the ushnisha fronted by a seated Amitabha, the coppery-green patina with traces of gilt, 25.5 cm high
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A Tibetan gilt-bronze and iron ritual Cutter, circa 19th century, 15 cm long. Provenance: Alex Biancardi Collection, Mossgreen, 17/11/2009
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A Tibetan repousse copper and silver Gao, 18th-19th century, inset with semi-precious stones, finely decorated with the eight Buddhist precious symbols, a mask of Kirtimukha at the base, 15 cm high
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An early Nepalese or Indian small Blackstone Stele, circa 12th-13th century, very finely carved with a figure of Vajravarahi holding a staff, a skull cup and chopper, with traces of red pigment, standing on a supine figure, 7.5 cm high. Provenance: Cito Cessna. Alex Biancardi Collection
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A south Indian bronze figure of Ardhanishvara, late Chola-early Vijaryanagar period, 14th century, finely cast in tribhanga standing sensuously on a lotus pedestal, the female side clad in a dhoti with rippling folds, sash, beaded necklaces and one round earring, the hair drawn up into a conical ushnisha, the two-armed male side clad in a short dhoti and belt with pendant beadwork, wearing a tiered headdress, 31.2 cm high. Reference: see Rustam J. Mehta, Masterpieces of Indian Bronzes and metal sculpture,…
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A rare Chinese polychrome wood sculpture of a Bodhisattva, song Dynasty, 11th century, seated in vajrasana (lotus posture) with the head slightly tilted to one side and the eyes downcast, the hair in curls and trusses around the ushnisha, the right hand originally holding a flower, the robe falling across the high lotus pedestal, 47 cm high. Reference: see Osvald siren, Chinese sculpture from the Fifth to the Fourteenth century vol. 11, 1998, pl. 417B for a bronze figure in similar style, also pl. 467C & D…
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A rare Burmese standing bronze figure of Buddha, Pagan period, 10th-11th century, in double abhaya mudra, the gesture for fearlessness and peace, the figure standing in a transparent flaring robe on a waisted lotus base, 35.2 cm high, *the drapery folds appear only at the lower outer edges of the robe. This is typical of the Pagan style. Provenance: arts of Asia Gallery, Melbourne, 2004
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A south Indian red sandstone Fragmentary sculpture, Chola period, 10th-11th century, the bejewelled male figure probably a disciple of Shiva, with hair combed back into tight curls, the body with a sensuous curve, a vase held in the right hand, 54 cm high. Provenance: arts of Asia Gallery, Melbourne
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A Longquan mallet vase with phoenix handles, Southern song Dynasty (1127-1279), covered in an unctuous bluish green glaze, pooling at the foot, and paling at the mouth rim, the foot burned brick red, a firing mark on the glazed base, 15.2 cm high. Reference: see Regina Krahl, Chinese Ceramics from the Meiyintang Collection, vol. 1, cat. No. 572, p. 304 for a similar example, also see National Palace Museum Collection, Taipei for a larger example, also see Victoria and Albert Museum for a similar example…
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A Chinese Persimmon-glazed Dingyao shallow bowl, song Dynasty, 12th century, covered with a very fine silver flecked glaze, an uneven pooling line on the interior cavetto, the glaze thinning at the mouth and stopping at the white unglazed foot, a splash of persimmon to the base, 4.4 cm high, 15.1 cm diameter. Reference: see Monika Kopplin, the monochrome Principle: Lacquerware and Ceramics of the song and Qing Dynasties, 2008, cat. No. 12, p. 75 for a very similar example, also see Freer Gallery of Art,…
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A Chinese Cizhou-type ovoid tea bowl, Jin Dynasty (1115-1234), with lipped rim, five large russet splashes and a cloud of spots on the bluish-black glaze, the exterior exhibiting several coats of russet, brown and black, 7.8 cm high, 15.4 cm diameter. Reference: see Robert Mowry, Hare's fur, tortoiseshell, and Partridge Feathers: Chinese brown and black glazed Ceramics, 400-1,400, 1996, cat. No. 48, pp. 155-156, for a similar bowl with five less distinct splashes. Provenance: R. & V. Tregaskis, 24/4/2001
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A fine Qingbai ewer and cover, Northern song (960-1127), covered with a creamy-white glaze, the cover surmounted with a Buddhist lion, the body with a high looped handle and curved vertical spout, a raised band around the shoulder, the unglazed base chalky-white, 23 cm high. Provenance: R. & V. Tregaskis
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A Chinese deep Cizhou bowl, Jin Dynasty (1115-1234), covered with a highly-fired bluish brown glaze, radiating in the centre with russet streaks pooling in silvery spots at the bottom, 9.1 cm high, 17.2 cm diameter, fitted box. Provenance: R. & V. Tregaskis
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