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Antique & Art Auction — Cordy's

Auction House:Cordy'sNumber of lots recorded:700
Sale Title:Antique & Art AuctionLots with images:173
Auction Location:AucklandPrices available:443
Date:27-Jun-2017
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Two 18th century English blue and white tea bowls and saucers, traditional Chinese coastal landscape decoration, gilt rims.
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A 19th century Spanish Catalan pottery pitcher, with caramel glaze with speckled decoration, ovoid shape. Height 30 cm
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A Victorian Copeland Parianware bust, of Princess Alexandra, on socle base, stamped marks to reverse, chip to hairline. Height 31 cm
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An early 1900s Royal Dux table centrepiece, a diaphanously dressed maiden sits on a seaweed encrusted rock with a large clam shell to either side, Royal Dux pink triangle to base. 43 cm x 30 cm x 42 cm
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A Royal Worcester lidded urn vase, Hadley's shape, green mark, c.1907, fluted ovoid body raised on quatrefoil base, with two shoulder handles, trumpet mouth, lid with gilded finial. Painted with yellow and pink rose blossoms and buds. Height 23.5 cm
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A Royal Worcester two-handled lidded urn vase. Hadley's shape 248, green mark, c.1907, ovoid body raised on pedestal base, with two shoulder handles, trumpet mouth, lid with spire finial. Painted with yellow and pink rose blossoms and buds. Height 24.5 cm
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A Royal Worcester two-handled lidded urn vase. Hadley's shape F104, green mark, c.1905, ovoid body raised on circular foot, tall trumpet neck. Painted with a pheasant cock and hen in a wooded landscape by Walter Powell. Height 25 cm
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A Royal Worcester jardiniere, Hadley's shape 191, green mark, c.1905, circular body raised on circular foot. Painted with yellow and pink rose blossoms and buds. Height 16 cm
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A Hadley's Worcester cabinet plate, shape 235A, green mark, c.1902. Oval with scalloped, moulded and pierced rim. Painted with daffodils and violets. Width 26.5 cm
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A Hadley's Worcester cabinet plate, shape 235B, green mark, c.1902. Square with scalloped, moulded and pierced rim. Painted with tulips. Width 24 cm
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A Hadley's Worcester vase, squat inverted baluster form and decorated with roses, date mark 1910, height 10 cm
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A Royal Worcester trio and small trinket box, the trio c.1932, painted with red-breasted robins and cherry blossom by Walter Powell; the circular box similarly painted.
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A Royal Worcester hand-painted bone china cabinet dish, decorated with a French winter landscape with children and dog, c.1865, handle repaired. Diameter 24.5 cm
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A pair of Royal Worcester baluster shaped urn vases, painted in polychrome with castle landscapes signed R. Rushton. The covers are moulded as part of the vases, the finials are detachable. Date marks c.1950, (one base A.F.). Height 38 cm
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A pair of uncommon Royal Worcester interwar period vases, inverse baluster shape with egg yolk yellow glaze, decorated with graphic panels of a bird and vase of flowers on a gilt background, scattered flowerhead motifs in black and lime green decorate the body. Shape 2195, c.1919. Height 19 cm
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A Royal Worcester vase, the two-handled vase on round spreading foot, the inverted baluster body decorated with scrolling florals and vines, a circular cartouche to the front painted with a castle on a hill with a figure in the foreground, signed Evans, gilt handle to each shoulder, date mark 1920, height 32 cm
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A Royal Worcester vase, small frilled rim, decorated with wild flowers on a blush ground, date mark 1903, height 8 cm
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A Worcester vase, on round spreading foot, decorated with a Greek warrior on a pink ground in a gilt cartouche, relief masks to each shoulder, date mark 1875. Height 13.5 cm
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An early 20th century Royal Doulton hand painted vase by H. Allen, 'Tibbin Boat on the Nile', entitled to the base, the long ovoid body entirely decorated, crack to the body. Gilt enrichments. Height 20.5 cm
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A Royal Doulton vase decorated with sheep in an extensive landscape, signed J Hancock. Height 22.5 cm
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A Doulton Burslem cabinet ewer, hand painted with snipe in a misty landscape, reserved on a bright pink ground highlighted with gilded flowers and ferns; along with a Doulton demi-tasse cup and saucer in similar colourway.
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A Royal Doulton World War I bulldog in khaki tone, he wears a khaki green tam o'shanter, kilt, shoulder bag and pouch, seated HN153, printed marks to base including registration no. 663408. Height 17.5 cm
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A Royal Doulton World War I period khaki bulldog, wearing a helmet, a belt to his waist with pouch and shoulder bag, 'Old Bill' HN146, printed mark and registration no. 662746 to base, minor factory chipping to front paws. Height 15.5 cm
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A Royal Doulton 'Under the Greenwood Tree' coffee pot, in the pattern 'Life in the Forest of Sherwood'. Height 15.5 cm
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Two Royal Doulton 'Under the Greenwood Tree' items, a two-handled vase 'Robin Hood Slays Guy of Gisborne' and a square section column candlestick 'Alan-A-Dale'. Heights 13 cm and 16.5 cm
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A modern Moorcroft vase of tall waisted form, tubeline decoration of toadstools, acorns and leaves within a tree-trunk landscape, dominant tones of red, green, blue and tan, impressed and painted marks. Height 30.7 cm
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A William Moorcroft bottle vase, Hibiscus pattern on dark blue background. Brushpoint initials, impressed factory marks and paper label under the base. Height 21 cm
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A pair of vintage Royal Winton fan form wall pocket vases, step-sided, speckled red glaze. Heights 22 cm
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A Suzie Cooper Art Deco dinner/tea-set painted with a floral motif with grey and brown borders, six dinner plates, six luncheon plates, six soup coupes, dessert bowl and six dessert dishes, cruet set and six trios.
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A Japanese marine ivory carving of Kwannon, the goddess seated upon a high rocky throne attended by two small children. Her and their garments embellished with polished semi-precious 'jewels'. Raised on tusk ivory section plinth. Height 17 cm
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A Japanese Meiji period carved bone and steel tanto knife, the scabbard and handle with encircling bands of traditional figure in landscape scenes, the curved blade with some rust. Length 33 cm
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An old Chinese carved ivory horse modelled with one leg raised and in back leaning stance, saddle and strapping attached, jewelled with turquoise and jade beads, in fitted wooden stand. Length 14.5 cm
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A Japanese ivory carving of Daikoku, seated on rice bales with his large mallet raised above his head. Old crack and repair. Raised on wooden stand. Overall height 12.5 cm
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An ivory netsuke of recumbent horse with a monkey perched on his back. Height 2.7 cm
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A small ivory netsuke of a robed male deity holding a fan and temple box, elaborate incised stained detail and signed to base. Height 4 cm
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A Japanese ivory netsuke of a recumbent goat. Length 4.2 cm
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A Japanese ivory netsuke of a recumbent ox. Length 3.8 cm
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A Japanese ivory netsuke, carved as two tengu seated on a bamboo section, signed to base. Height 5 cm
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A Japanese ivory netsuke of an elephant with trunk raised, signed. Length 3.5 cm
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A carved ivory netsuke of the Japanese female deity Benten, with stained detail and signed to base. Height 5 cm
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A Japanese marine ivory carving of a peasant gatherer and child. Their garments engraved with diaper patterns, the child holds a small turtle. Raised on tusk ivory section plinth. Height 15 cm
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An old Japanese Meiji period carved marine ivory figure group of a farmer with his son, their traditional robes finely engraved and stained with black detail, a basket and fruit over his shoulder, various objects suspend from his belt, some losses. Height 13.5 cm
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An old Japanese Meiji period finely carved ivory figure, the standing bearded gent in traditional robe holding a peach, black stained highlights. Height 7.8 cm
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A Japanese carved marine ivory figure group, of a child interrupting a man sweeping, signed under the base. Height 13.5 cm On associated stand.
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An old Japanese Meiji period carved bone netsuke as Shou Lao, the god of longevity standing with long staff, a toad over his right shoulder. Height 6.5 cm
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A Japanese carved ivory netsuke as a young boy about to draw a sword, his traditional robes stained red, green and black, impressed seal with character mark.
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A Japanese carved ivory figure of a seated young scholar, his robes stained in colours, seal mark to base.
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A 19th century Japanese fine Satsuma vase, the ovoid body with two dominant panels of figure dominated landscapes, richly gilded, further fine designs framing and encircling the borders, glued chip to rim. Height 24 cm
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A pair of tall Japanese Satsuma earthenware baluster vases, tall shouldered shape, each painted with landscapes with temples on rocky promontories. Each signed. Height 24.5 cm
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A large Japanese Satsuma earthenware vase, decorated with a boys' procession and a panel of flowers on a brocade background. Height 30 cm
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A pair of Japanese Satsuma earthenware vases, oval shape, decorated with samurai and dragons, signed under the base. Height 19 cm
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A Japanese small inlaid bronze vase from the Nogawa workshop, Kyoto, signed Otsuno. Fluted cylindrical shape inlaid with raised coloured metals with a flowering prunus branch. Height 11 cm
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A Japanese small inlaid bronze vase from the Nogawa workshop, Kyoto, signed Hidekuni. Tapering cylindrical shape with inverted mouth, engraved and inlaid with coloured metals with a long-tailed cockerel on a branch. Height 11.5 cm
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A Japanese cast iron tetsubin kettle, squat circular shape with all-over dimpled finish to the upper surfaces. Diameter 19 cm
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A Japanese bronze incense burner, modelled as three cranes, the back of each bird removable to access a cavity for incense. Height 48 cm
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A fine bronze model of a carp, highly naturalistically modelled. Length 30.5 cm
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A bronze table sculpture, of a small bird perched upon three fan shaped leaves, the bird with silvered and gilded patina. Width 24 cm
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An Oriental bronze statuette of the immortal Zhang Guolao riding a mule, the figure removable from the saddle to provide access to a well for burning incense. Height 27 cm
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An Oriental silvered metal koro and cover, hexagonal shape, the body decorated with panels depicting various gods and seasonal motifs. Dragon handles issue from the shoulder, the cover surmounted by a bird. Height 29 cm
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An Oriental bronze vase on elephant stand, the ovoid vase and cover raised on the back of a caparisoned elephant. Height 30 cm
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An unusual Japanese hibachi brazier fashioned from a carved wooden hangi (cherry wood blocks for printing ukiyo-e), copper lined. 34 cm x 34 cm x 27 cm
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Four woodblock prints by Utagawa Hiroshige, from the Sixty-Nine Stations of the Kisokaido. Reprints, c.1950s. Each 22 cm x 34.5 cm
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A Kutani porcelain lidded bottle vase, squat spherical with tall neck decorated with birds and flowers on a diaper ground. Height 33.5 cm
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A Japanese Okayama Bizen wood fired vase, ovoid shape with small mouth, incised signature and date (1980) under the base, in original box.
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A Japanese mulberry wood sewing box, with lift-up lid and multiple drawers with highly figured graining; along with contents of sewing materials. 32.5 cm x 17 cm x 25 cm
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A 19th century Shigaraki anagama wood fired vase, ovoid shape with ring-turning to the neck. Height 20 cm
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Five Japanese earthenware Imari bowls, of similar size and similar patterning. largest diameter 24 cm
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A large and impressive 19th century Japanese Imari floor vase, the squat ovoid body with a long cylindrical neck flaring at the top, the exterior with all over traditional panelled designs including dragons, exotic birds in complex landscapes and traditional motifs, gilt enrichments, the interior rim with a band of repeating diamond and floral forms, old shipping label attached. Height 92 cm, diameter at top rim 44.5 cm
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A Japanese Shunga 'pillow book', quarto size.
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A Japanese Meiji period lacquered and gilded cedar document box, rectangular shape, the black ground decorated with birds and flower, lidded and with a single drawer. 33 cm x 25 cm x 23 cm
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A large and rare 19th 'jizai kagi' (cooking pot hook), of keyaki wood, from a Fukei Prefecture merchant's house estate. Height 48 cm
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A Japanese ebony vase table, rectangular top raised on a swollen shaped base with four square scroll legs. 45 cm x 25 cm x 14 cm
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Two old Japanese circular Imari chargers, with foliate rims and typical floral painted decoration. Diameters 30 cm
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A Japanese wakizashi blade in shirasaya, the unsigned blade with good polish displaying a highly articulated hamon. Length 53.5 cm With Japanese police registration papers from purchase in Osaka 1983.
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An impressive old Japanese suit of samurai armour, the quality fittings include dominant red lacquered helmet, face plate and chest cover, olive green rope work to the many sectional panels covering the neck, shoulders and lower waist, other conforming parts include arm and leg guards, with fine machine embroidered heavy cloth, the helmet with flaring brass horn type extensions. Supported on stand, complete with katana sword.
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A Burmese octagonal red and black lacquer plaque, engraved with figures and an arcade of buildings. Diameter 46 cm
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A Thai gilt metal singha lion dog, on wooden stand. Height 19 cm
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A Thai gilt metal seated buddha. Height 19 cm
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A pair of Indian ivory elephants, carved with highly decorative trappings, each modelled walking with trunks raised. Height 10 cm
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A Burmese ceramic double gourd form bottle vase, green glazed fish and scrolling decoration to the cream toned ground. Height 27.5 cm
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A miniature Vietnamese silver teapot, six beaker cups and a tray with ornate dragon border. Length of tray 16 cm
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An elegant Oriental rosewood vase stand, circular raised on five curved legs joined by a flower-shaped five-lobed ring. Old glued repairs. Diameter 18.5 cm, height 18.5 cm
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An Indian bronze/brass sculpture of Vishnu, seated cross-legged with a snake wrapped around his shoulders, the plinth upon which he sits covered in a lion skin and further serpent, a trishul stands beside him. Height 42 cm
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A gilded copper Tibetan sutra box, rectangular shape raised on four legs, the hinged lid with a relief seated Buddha, opening to reveal a fabric lined interior. 25 cm x 6 cm x 22 cm
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A rosewood vase table, rectangular shape with scrolling ends forming legs. 41 cm x 8 cm x 25 cm
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A late 19th century/early20th century Burmese bronze Arakan Kannon, Goddess of Mercy, modelled standing holding a lotus stem, her head framed by a plain circular mandala. Height 53 cm
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A fine carved Burmese sandalwood pagoda shrine carving, c.1960, the hexagonal trunk section of the pagoda opening on hinges to reveal three niches carved in high relief with Guan Yu flanked by two standing deities; the upper sections carved as multi-tiered tiled roofs, the lower sections as a double lotus throne raised on an octagonal plinth base. With glazed blackwood framed display cabinet. Some small replacement parts to roof structure. Height 78 cm
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A c.1910 Japanese cedar two-section kimono chest, ebonised iron fittings including swing handles, large circular lock plates, binding and side handles. 87 cm x 42 cm x 99.5 cm
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An old Oriental hardwood vase table, the panelled top raised on restrained classic scroll legs, good dark colour and patina. 40 cm x 59 cm x 23 cm
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An old Oriental hardwood low vase table, scroll legs, panel top. 53.5 cm x 35 cm x 9 cm
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An old Oriental hardwood rectangular low vase table, panel top, the flared pierced and carved frieze of scroll form, short scroll legs, good dark tone. 72 cm x 38 cm x 13.5 cm
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An old oriental hardwood low vase table, panel top, the frieze with floral pierced panels above lower shaped stretchers, scroll legs. 58 cm x 38 cm x 15 cm
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An old Oriental hardwood low vase table, panel top, scroll carved and pierced frieze and legs, good dark striped tone. 48 cm x 31.5 cm x 9 cm
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An old oriental hardwood low vase table, panel top, restrained scroll legs, pierced decorative frieze and lower stretchers. 57 cm x 38 cm x 14 cm
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An old Oriental hardwood low vase table, similar to above.
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A carved figure of Ganesh, on lotus throne and surrounded by a frame of fruiting vines, with old paint finish. 35 cm x 93 cm
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A carved stone Buddha shrine figure, depicting the Amitabha Buddha seated in the 'Calling the Earth to Witness' mudra, seated before a flaming mandala, raised upon a draped throne supported on an octagonal column from an octagonal stepped plinth base. Height 59 cm
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A late 19th century bronze Burmese lion dog, modelled standing four-square, with open mouth and protruding tongue. Length 31 cm
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A reputedly 14th century Thai Sawankhalok celadon jar, spherical form, two small ring handles professionally restored, incised banded decoration to the shoulder, traditional pale green/blue clear glaze. Labels to reverse including provenance. Height 14 cm
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A carved milky pale green jade fingering piece, depicting a reclining boy holding a reishi fungus. Length 5.5 cm
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