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International Decorative Arts, Day 2 — Mossgreen Auctions (No longer trading)

Auction House:Mossgreen Auctions (No longer trading)Number of lots recorded:400
Sale Title:International Decorative Arts, Day 2Lots with images:400
Auction Location:MelbournePrices available:263
Date:7-Nov-2016
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A Chinese Longquan celadon twin fish washer, Southern Song-Yuan dynasty, 14th century, covered in a finely crackled pale green glaze, the two fish in high relief on the centre, a band of lotus buds around the exterior, 12.3 cm diameter. Provenance: Joshua McClelland Print Room, 9/10/2002, Private collection Canberra, 2002109Joshua McClelland
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A Chinese Longquan celadon dish, early Ming dynasty, 14th century, 34 cm diameter
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A Chinese famille-rose garlic mouth bottle vase, Qianlong period, late 18th century, featuring an official sitting in the garden with attendants, 24 cm high
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A Chinese blue and white cup, Kangxi period (1664-1722), finely potted, the exterior nicely painted with floral scrolls, a small chrysanthemum painted in the centre of the interior, an under-glazed conch shell mark to base, 8 cm diameter, 7 cm high, fitted wood stand. Provenance: Private NSW collection
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A Chinese blue and white porcelain 'ink stone', Kangxi period (1662-1722), decorated with a phoenix and dragon, the raised grinding surface worn smooth, a twin fish motif on the base, 10.5 cm diameter
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A Chinese blue and white bowl, transitional period (1620-1622), decorated with five flower-heads in the centre, and five large lotus heads around the exterior, 'Quan' mark within a circle on the base 15 cm x 7.6 cm. Provenance: R && V Tregaskis, Gladys Shead collection, Sydney, ex-Collection of John Yu, Sydney, Canberra private collection, (1620-1662), R && V Tregaskis, Gladys Shead, John Yu
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A Chinese amethyst pendant, Qing dynasty (1644-1911), in the form of a fruit with attached leaves and tendrils, 5 cm. Provenance: The Bonython Collection, Adelaide
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A white jade recumbent dog, Qing dynasty, 18th century, finely carved with the tail curled around between the back legs, nicely polished, 4.5 cm long
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A group of four kingfisher feather ornaments, late Qing Dynasty, 19th century, comprising two hair pins, a brooch and a bangle, the longest 20.3 cm long
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A Chinese rectangular black and red lacquer box and cover, Late Ming dynasty, 16th -17th century, inlaid with mother of pearl, the top with a horseman and an attendant in a rural setting, within a shaped cartouche, the sides with ducks in a lotus pond within diaper borders, the interior lacquered red, 40 cm long, 26 cm wide
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A Chinese ivory and gilt silver filigree table screen, early 20th century, the ivory plaque incised and painted with a landscape, signed 'Zhang Fengru', marked 'Ya Meili Zu Wen', 'Gan' under the stand, 18.6 cm high
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A Chinese Longquan tripod censer, Song-Yuan Dynasty, 13th-14th century, with ribbed body, covered with a blue-green semi-translucent glaze, underglaze in the centre, 13.1 cm diameter, 7.9 cm high
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A large pair of Chinese ivory wrist rests, late Qing dynasty,19th to early 20th century, one carved with a scene of figures in a mountainous retreat, the other with figures under a large tree beside rocks alongside a stream and a figure in a boat, fitted silver inlaid hardwood stands, 24.3 x 11.3 and 12.2 cm. For similar example see Woolley & Wallis,16/11/2011, lot 490. Provenance: From a private Sydney collection acquired in HK prior to 1963, and thence by descent
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A Chinese bronze weight, 17th century, in the form of a recumbent 'Qilin', the body slightly twisted and the head raised, supported on his front paws, 8.8 cm long
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A Chinese pierced repousse silver bowl, late Qing dynasty, early 20th century, finely worked with a pair of confronting dragons, amongst clouds, the base marked 'KMS', '90', 'Zuo', 8.4 cm high, 15.7 cm diameter
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A Chinese Imari 'Gu' shaped vase, Kangxi period (1662-1722), decorated with a bird perched on rocks surrounded by flowering shrubs, in cobalt blue, iron red and gilt, with old ormolu mounts, 27 cm high
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A Tibetan silver knife and scabbard, 19th century, repousse and chased decoration with deer, peacock and floral motifs, 28.8 cm long
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A Tibetan copper and silver teapot, 19th century, finely decorated with silver foliate scrolls, the eight auspicious symbols are engraved around the neck, 30.5 cm high, /
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A large Chinese jadeite boulder carving of a cockerel, hen and chicks, 20th century, the pale green stone very well carved with some russet brown inclusions to the combs and tails, supported on a carved hardwood base in the form of a basket, 18.8 cm high, 20.5 cm wide, certificate. Provenance: Private NSW collection
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Three Tibetan silver mounted wooden offering bowls, early 20th century, with auspicious symbols, 12.9 cm diameter (variable). Provenance: Private NSW collection
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A Tibetan silver and copper prayer wheel, early 20th century, with inlaid turquoise and coral, with a black lacquered wooden handle, possibly later, 39 cm long
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A Tibetan conch shell trumpet, 19th century, carved with Mahakala, holding a staff and a chopper and surrounded by flames, metal fittings missing, surface with old patina, 19 cm high
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A Thai bronze Sukhothai style walking Buddha, circa 19th century, 40 cm high, wooden base, Robert Bleakley
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A Japanese ivory figure of an old fisherman, Meiji period (1868-1912), signed to the base, 19 cm high
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A Japanese Meizan Satsuma tea bowl, Meiji period (1868-1912) finely decorated on the inside with Kannon riding a giant carp, below a chain of geometric brocade motifs, the outside with alternate cartouche of figures, birds and stylized motifs, Meizan gilt mark, 6 x 11.2 cm
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A rare Nepalese silver Kundika, 19th century, body finely decorated with a pair of confronted dragons, above a band of eight Buddhist symbols, the hinged cover with peacock finial, 28.6 cm high
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A Cantonese folding fan, Qing dynasty, 19th century, with a group of figures in a pavilion, polychrome with ivory heads, and the sixteen black lacquer sticks with gilt decoration, in original box, the fan 28 cm, together with a second painted lacquer box, 19th century, 37 cm long
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A Japanese Kinkozan hexagonal Satsuma vase, Meiji period (1868-1912), decorated with two large panels of birds and flowers, reversed against a gilt decorated midnight blue ground, Kinkozan mark, 29.8 cm high
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A Japanese bronze model of an owl, Meiji period (1868-1912), naturalistically cast, standing on both legs, two seal marks including one artist mark 'Atsu Yoshi' under the tail, 8.8 cm high
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A large Chinese cast bronze censer, late Qing Dynasty, late 19th-early 20th century, with animal head shaped handle on two sides, the exterior of the globular body depicting two scholars playing ' Weiqi ' beside a river under a pine tree, cast mark to base, 24.5 cm high, 23 cm diameter at top
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A Chinese hanging scroll, Qing dynasty, 18th -19th century, signature of Yuan Xiaoniang, decorated with pair of long tail phoenix seated on a large tree branch, ink and colour on silk, three character signature and a red seal of the artist, 143 x 92 cm
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A Chinese painting of beauties, late Qing dynasty, late 19th-early 20th century, ink and colour on paper, well painted depicting a lady and her attendant, 119 cm high, and 47 wide, gilt wood frame
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A pair of Chinese calligraphy scrolls 'Duilian', signature of Yi Bingshou (1754-1815), ink on paper, inscribed, signed and two seals of the artist, 134.5 x 32.1 cm, 1754-1815
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A pair of Japanese blue and white square vases with covers, 18th-19th century, 30.5 cm high
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A Chinese cloisonne ' Yuhuchun ' vase, early 20th century, decorated with peony, plum blossom and chrysanthemum motifs, gilt copper mounts, 31.6 cm high, with old stand. Provenance: Private old Melbourne collection
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A Nepalese copper and white metal teapot, early 20th century, with dragon handle and makara spout, 23 cm high
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A Chinese blue and white dish, Wanli period, 16th century, with foliated rim, decorated with a bird standing on a rock platform under a branch of flowers to the interior, enclosed by alternate lappets with flowers and four auspicious symbols, 21 cm diameter. Provenance: Label: 'David Beaton' collection, Label: 'Lockson', London-New York
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A small Chinese turquoise glazed square jar and a dish, Kangxi period (1662-1722), seal mark to the base of the dish, 15 cm diameter (dish), 13 cm high. Provenance: B. de Lavergne Gallery, Paris (label)
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A Chinese Longquan celadon twin fish washer, Southern Song-Yuan dynasty, 14th century, Covered in a grey green glaze, the two fish in low relief, a lotus-bud band around the outside rim, 11.6 cm diameter. Provenance: Joshua McClelland Print Room, 29/06/2004, Canberra private collection
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A Chinese hanging scroll, signature of Shen Quan (1682-1760), ink and colour on silk, two seals of the artist, 172 x 48 cm
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A framed large Chinese portrait painting of an emperor, Qing Dynasty (1644-1911), Anonymous, Ink and colour on paper, 148 x 79 cm
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A Chinese blue and white jar, 20th century, painted with peonies, inscribed on the shoulder 'Fu Gui Mian Kui Mo Nian Chi Dong Qun Fei Zuo Yu Jing De Zhen' and one seal of the artist, 25 cm high, 16.8 cm diameter (at the mouth), with wood stand. Provenance: Private Melbourne collection
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A collection of thirty Chinese hairpins, late Qing dynasty, late 19th-early 20th century, in silver, gilt, coral and semi precious stone and kingfisher feathers
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A fine blue and white tea bowl and saucer, circa 1740, decorated with pine trees, 6.2 cm and 10.2 cm diameter. Provenance: Christie's Nanking Cargo (5574)
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A red pottery water buffalo, early Tang, 7th century, well moulded with original mineral pigment, 3.8 cm high, 5 cm long
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Two blue and white vessels, late Ming dynasty, 17th century, including a Swatow phoenix dish, 16.9 cm diameter, and a small kandi, 13 cm high. Provenance: The Binhthuan shipwreck (52367)
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A pair of pewter chargers, Qing dynasty (1644-1911), each decorated with phoenix on the interior centre, three marks to the base, 31 cm diameter
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An elaborate hairpin, Qing dynasty (1622-1911), the copper pin with silver pendent chains attached, 26.5 cm long
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A Chinese archaic bronze halberd (blade), Han Dynasty (206BC-220AD), 22.8 cm long, 10 cm high, with stand
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Six Chinese blue and white saucer dishes, 18th and 19th century, largest 11.6 cm diameter
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A Chinese 'Fencai' 'Qianjiang' enamel tea pot, late Qing dynasty, circa1870, inscription and signed, 10 cm high, 20 cm wide, 1870
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A small Indian bronze Krishna, Vijayanagara period, circa 15th century, together with a bone plaque, 7.4 cm high (bronze), 4.3 cm diameter (plaque)
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Three Chinese blue and white jars, late Qing Dynasty (1644-1912), 18 cm, 19.4 cm and 21 cm high, two wooden lids and one wood stand. Provenance: Private Melbourne collection
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A spinach jade disc, late Qing-Republic period, 19-20th century, one side finely incised with a hut under a tree, a large pine branch on the other, both sides inscribed with a poem and a seal, standing on a carved boxwood 'prunus' stand. 10.6 cm and 12 cm (stand). Provenance: From a private Sydney collection acquired in HK prior to 1963, and thence by descent
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Two rock crystal balls, early 20th century, one surmounted with a hawk, each one with a fitted hardwood stand, 9.5 and 18 cm (with stand) high, 6 cm and 17 cm diameter. Provenance: From a private Sydney collection acquired in HK prior to 1963, and thence by descent
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A carved rock crystal group, early 20th century, in the form of an immortal, with an attendant, together with three rams and 'ruyi' fungus, supporting a large sphere. Fitted hardwood stand, 19.5 cm high. Provenance: From a private Sydney collection acquired in HK prior to 1963, and thence by descent
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A group of thirteen Chinese and Asian art reference books, including John Ayers, Far Eastern Ceramics in the Victoria and Albert Museum, London, 1980, Daisy Lion-Goldschmidt, Ming Porcelain, London, 1978, Michel Beurdeley and Guy Raindre, Qing porcelain: Famille Verte,famille rose, London, 1987, Hong Kong Museum of Art, The Wonders of The Potter's Palette: Qing Ceramics from the Collection of the Hong Kong Museum of Art, Hong Kong, 1984, John Carswell, Blue and White: Chinese Porcelain Around the World,…
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Two framed Chinese textiles, Qing Dynasty (1644-1911), comprising one with two dragons chasing a flaming pearl, and one with two cranes, 74.5 x 24.8 cm and 69 x 36.8 cm. Provenance: Private Melbourne collection
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A Chinese marble top hardwood framed tray, late Qing to Republic period, late 19th-early 20th century, 33 cm long, 4 cm high, 22.5 cm deep
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Three Chinese Longquan celadon vessels, late Song to Yuan dynasty, 13th-14th century, comprising a jarlet, 5.5 cm, a small dish, 10 cm diameter, and a brush washer, 13 cm diameter
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A group of seventeen hat finials, late Qing dynasty, 19th -20th century, including gilt silver, with glass, stone inlays, amber etc.
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A group of seven jade hat feather holders, 19th -20th century, comprising six nephrite and one jadeite, the longest 7.7 cm long
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A Chinese red coral choker, early 20th century, comprised of tiny coral beads with a silver clasp
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A Chinese pottery figure of an official, Tang Dynasty, 62.5 cm high
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A Thai bronze seated figure of a Buddha, early 20th century, seated on a tiered throne, 32 cm high
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A Nepalese bronze standing figure of Avalokitesvara, early 20th century, well cast in two sections, supported on a lotus throne with the body curved in a 'S' shape, 44 cm high
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A Chinese Lonquan celadon bowl, Song dynasty, 12th century, Incised with lotus design, grey green glaze, 18 cm diameter
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A set of seven Japanese erotic woodblock prints, 19th century, ink on paper, each one with inscriptions, 35 x 33 cm
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A Northern Chinese white ware foliate bowl, Jin Dynasty (1115-1234), 11 cm diameter, wood stand
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A Chinese Longquan celadon washer, Yuan dynasty (1279-1368), with foliate rimmed and bracket shaped cavetto, 11.6 cm diameter
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A Chinese cinnabar lacquer foliate rimmed dish, Qianlong mark, 20th century, 22.7 cm diameter
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A Northern Thai Neolithic grey pottery jar, Banchiang ware, circa 100BCE, 26.6 cm high, wood stand
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An Indian Orissa brass Krishna, Venugopala, 19th -20th century, 14.3 cm high
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A Chinese celadon green jade washer, Republic period, 20th century, supported on the flat base, 9.6 cm diameter, fitted box
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A Chinese Neolithic red pottery jar, Machang period, C.2000BC, 10.8 cm high, wood stand
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A small Chinese carved amber bead, 4 x 3 cm
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A Javanese terracotta money box, possibly Majapahit period, circa 14th century or later, 9.8 cm high, 18 cm long
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A small longquan celadon washer, Yuan Dynasty, 14th century, with even grey green glaze, 13 cm diameter
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A small longquan celadon double fish washer, Yuan dynasty, 14th century, with a even green glaze, darker on the exterior, 12.6 cm diameter
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A Chinese famille-rose pot, Qing dynasty, 19th century, 17.2 cm long, 11.5 cm wide, 6.8 cm high
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A two panel Japanese screen, Meiji period (1868-1912), depicting flowers and trees, ink and colour on paper, 158 x 146 cm
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A Japanese Satsuma bowl, Meiji period (1868-1912), decorated with thousand butterflies, with 'Ryozan' mark to the base, fitted wooden box, 14 cm diameter, 8 cm high
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A rare 'Dehua' porcelain figures group, early Qing dynasty, 17th century, moulded with two immortals playing chess under a pine tree in front of a rock, a secular person standing beside them, asking for a cure of his disease, the white body covered with an ivory white glaze with some traces of red pigment, 9.5 cm high, box. Provenance: Collection of Larry Lucas, Larry Lucas
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A Chinese 'Dehua' porcelain seated figure of 'Budai', early 20th century, nicely moulded, covered with a bluish white glaze, some highlights in gilt, 20.5 cm wide, 13 cm high, fitted wood stand. Provenance: Collection of Larry Lucas
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A Chinese soft paste square censer, Qing Dynasty (1644-1912), in an archaic Fangding form, moulded taotie mark pattern decorated on each side separated by four vertical flanges, the body supported on four animal mask legs, two upright handles issuing from the mouth rim, the knob moulded with a fufu dog laying and holding a ball, covered with an ivory white crackle glaze, 24.5 cm high, 13.3 cm diameter. Provenance: Bonham's and Goodman, lot 151, Collection of Larry Lucas
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An agate snuff bottle, probably Republic period, 20th century, one side carved with two horses in high relief, with 'Zhen Wan' mark, 6 cm high
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A caramel snowflake glass overlay snuff bottle, 19th century, with a thick ruby red overlay, carved as a carp and a lotus leaf, 7.8 cm high
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A tortoise-shell snuff bottle, one side incised with a Luohan, the other side with a calligraphy poem, signed and sealed by Qu Yueshan (1933-), 7.5 cm high
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An agate snuff bottle, probably Republic period, 20th century, one side carved with a cricket eating peanuts, 6 cm high
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A blue overlay milk glass snuff bottle, with plum bloom decoration, 8.3 cm high
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An agate snuff bottle, one side carved with two horses under a pine tree, 7 cm high
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A light blue glass double gourd shaped snuff bottle, both side carved with 'chilong' dragons and 'Da Ji' in relief, 6.5 cm high
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A group of three snuff bottles, comprising a brown overlay milky white glass snuff bottle, a lapis lazuli snuff bottle carved with pine trees, bamboo and rocks in relief, and a yellow glass snuff bottle, largest 7.3 cm high
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A lime green glass snuff bottle, Qing Dynasty (1644-1912), decorated with two dragons chasing flaming pearls amongst waves, 6.8 cm high
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A green glass snuff bottle, Qing dynasty, 18th-19th century, carved with bats and floral scrolls in high relief, 7.4 cm high
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A blue overlay glass snuff bottle, 20th century, one side carved with lotus flowers and the other side with a poem and a seal of 'Song Xuan, 5.8 cm high
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A light brown overlay milky white glass snuff bottle, Suzhou school, Qing dynasty (1644-1912), decorated with flower baskets and double fish, 6.3 cm high
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A red glass snuff bottle, 18th-19th century, carved with pine tree, bamboo and poem in relief, with 'Song Nian' seal, 7 cm high
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A red glass overlay snuff bottle, 19th century, decorated with a dog and bird, 8.5 cm high
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An inside-painted glass snuff bottle, early 20th century, signature of Zhou Leyuan, painted with mountain landscape, 7 cm high
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