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Antique & Art Auction — Cordy's

Auction House:Cordy'sNumber of lots recorded:728
Sale Title:Antique & Art AuctionLots with images:700
Auction Location:AucklandPrices available:586
Date:17-Oct-2017
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A Royal Doulton two-handled baluster vase, Welsh Ladies'. Height 23.5 cm
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A William Moorcroft Wisteria pattern tea cup and saucer
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A contemporary Moorcroft vase, inverse baluster shape decorated with stylised flowers, white and green on a black ground. Height 21 cm
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A small William Moorcroft 'Pansy' pattern vase, of ovoid shape. Height 13 cm
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An Aynsley cabinet plate, painted with fruit, the border profusely embellished with gold, signed D. Jones. Diameter 26 cm
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A Royal Worcester hand painted cup and saucer and miniature jug, fruit decoration, signed Roberts
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A Royal Worcester potpourri jar, painted by Kitty Blake with blackberries, shape H219, c.1949. Height 13 cm
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A Royal Worcester lidded potpourri jar, painted by J. Smith, with pears and grapes, shape H261, c.1951. Height 10.5 cm
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An early 20th century Royal Worcester hand painted 'Roses' vase, compressed ovoid form, the four panels each hand painted, printed and painted marks to the base. Height 10.5 cm, diameter 14 cm
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A 19th century Worcester small yellow vase, moulded in relief with three gilt turtles. Printed marks including 'For Richard Briggs, Boston'. Height 8.3 cm
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A large Crown Staffordshire white bone china dinner-tea set, with a polychrome India Tree-style pattern of exotic flowers and birds, six luncheon plates, pair of cake plates, dessert bowl and six dessert dishes, large milk jug and sugar basin, small milk jug and sugar basin, six two-handled soup coupe on stands, six large teacups and saucers, 11 small teacups and saucers, 13 side plates and a circular serving dish, printed marks including New Zealand Centennial Exhibition 1939-1940, John Bates & Co.,…
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A Royal Albert 'Rainbow' pattern Art Deco style trio, in pale blue/lime green colourway
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A Chinese Hotan natural jade boulder, river worn, variable deep orange tan to the exterior rind, clear pale green tone to the interior. Approx. 12 cm x 10 cm x 7 cm, 1345gms
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A Chinese carved agate cup, cylindrical form with dragon in full relief as the handle to the side, all carved from the same piece, banded pale grey and tan variable tones. Height 8 cm
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A small Chinese horn box, drum shape, the lid pierced and carved with bats, the sides engraved with square fret pattern. Diameter 6 cm
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A Chinese ivory bi-disc, engraved to one side with figures and to the other side with archaic calligraphy. Diameter 7 cm
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A Chinese jade archaic ritualistic dagger, with zoomorphic handle. Length 29 cm
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A Chinese hardstone model of a Bactrian camel, green toned stone, the animal's back with cover and trappings. Height 280
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A Chinese jade kilin, with gilded and silvered decorative designs painted to its body. Length 28 cm
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A Chinese grey rock crystal carved figure of Shao Xing, modelled standing before a massive peach, accompanied by a young child. On stand. Height 16 cm
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A Chinese fine quality white jade set small rosewood screen, the white jade panel of finely carved twin fish. 10.7 cm x 7 cm x 17 cm
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An old Chinese gilded amber carving of a shishi, plain stylised form, recumbent pose, fitted to a carved hardwood stand. Length 6 cm
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A Chinese Shoushan carved boulder as Shou Lao with long facial hair, the basket supported to his left with a fish, pale tan tone with red highlights. Height 17.5 cm
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A Chinese carved bamboo square box as the head of a mythical lion, gold and black lacquered highlights to the eyes and teeth, red interior. 10.5 cm x 10.5 cm
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Two old good quality Chinese wood carvings, a seated sennin holding bat, height 16 cm and a fisherman with woven basket, fish and crab, height 20 cm. Age crack in fishing basket
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A Chinese bronze libation cup, the hemispherical bowl decorated with ho-ho birds, raised on a knopped circular spreading foot. Diameter 10 cm, height 8 cm
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A Chinese carved wooden inkstone, rectangular shape, carved in low relief with bats and clouds framing an oval well. 16 cm x 10 cm x 1.5 cm
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A Chinese bronze brush rest, modelled as a flowering branch, archaic seal mark to the reverse. Width 8.5 cm
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A rosewood boxed set of 12 red ink sticks, of various shapes, moulded in relief with Zodiac animals. Case size 31 cm x 20.5 cm
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A Chinese cast metal statuette of a young boy seated on the back of a water buffalo, he reads from a small book. Length 28 cm
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Two small Chinese bronze qilin, each small animal modeled in archaic style. Length 6 cm
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A Chinese bone heavenly boat of the gods, modelled as a large sailing vessel with seven gods standing upon the deck. Width 41 cm
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A Chinese bronze archaic vessel, rectangular shape with handles issuing from the rim, moulded in low relief with patterns to the walls and raised on four cylindrical feet. Width 19 cm
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Two Chinese carved wood figures, one of a young boy accompanied by a foo dog, the other an old votive shrine figure, considerably distressed. Tallest 24 cm
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A Chinese bronze shallow trough, decorated in low relief with dragons to the walls and with dragon mask handles issuing from the sides, raised on four feet. 31.5 cm x 19 cm x 10 cm
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An old bronze shell shaped dish, naturalistically modelled with crabs climbing over its rim, with cold painted finish. Old repair. Width 47 cm
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An ivory snuff bottle modelled as a giant pomegranate, a child climbs upon its side, the stem forms a small spoon as the stopper. Width 8.5 cm
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A snuff bottle, of marine ivory or bone, carved as a fruit. Height 5.5 cm
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A fine Chinese carved bamboo brush pot, rounded square form, intaglio cut with mountainous landscape including buildings and figures, rosewood fitted base and top, remains of original lining. Height 12.5 cm
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An old Chinese carved hardwood figure of Kuanyin, the goddess seated upon a rocky throne, soft well carved detail including drapes to her robe, gilt highlights to her face, chest, hands and feet. Height 25 cm
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An old quality Chinese gilded bronze small shishi, in recumbent pose, head turned, front paws crossed, raised on an old carved hardwood stand. Length 5.3 cm
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A Chinese rosewood brush pot, 15 cm x 15.5 cm
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A Chinese silver goblet, by Wang Hing, Shanghai, bowl raised on a bamboo stem from a circular foot. Height 12 cm
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Two carved Chinese giltwood panels, tall rectangular shape, each carved and pierced in high relief with numerous figures in gardens and pavilions, tea houses and landscapes. Deep red ochre painted frames. Each 99 cm x 37.5 cm
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Two old Chinese scrolls, one painted in watercolour with a mountainous landscape, the other in watercolour and ink with birds upon a branch, bamboo highlights
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A Chinese cloisonne baluster table lamp base, decorated with flowers and exotic birds on a white ground. Wired for electricity. Height on wood stand 34 cm
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A Chinese cloisonne baluster lamp base, decorated with exotic birds and flowers on a white ground. Wired for electricity. Height on wood stand 31 cm
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A Chinese collage picture of an eagle alighting on a wind swept bough, framed and glazed, signed with calligraphy and seal. 39 cm x 39 cm
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A large Chinese cloisonne circular dish on low foot, decorated to the interior with chrysanthemums and blossom, the exterior with geometric patterning on a yellow ground. Diameter 38.5 cm
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A pair of famille rose floor vases, the panels to each side decorated with ladies in a garden playing board games, floral decoration, gilded shoulder animal handles and embellishment to the shoulders. Height 158 cm. Provenance: Gifted to our vendor while in China over 20 years ago
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A Chinese porcelain brush pot, decorated in famille rose with an audience scene, square seal mark under the base. Height 11 cm
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A Chinese porcelain Canton enamel decorated vase, baluster shape with gilded handles issuing from the neck, decorated in polychrome with stylised lotus. Qianlong seal mark under the base. Height 25 cm
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A pair of Chinese porcelain Canton enamel decorated vases, ovoid with fan shaped mouths and scrolling twin handles issuing from the mouth, decorated in polychrome with panels of seasonal fruit and flowers on a floral ground, Qianlong seal mark under the base. Height 24.5 cm
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A 19th century Chinese famille rose lidded chamber pot, all-over traditional panelled decoration of figures, florals and exotic birds, elaborate gilt enrichments, minor flake chips. Diameter 24 cm
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A large and impressive early 19th century Chinese famille rose lidded jar, baluster form, traditional panelled decoration including multiple figures within interior and walled garden settings, the elaborate framing of florals, butterflies and exotic birds, conforming lid, the top with brass collar and hinge and locking fittings, pinned, elaborate gilt enrichments. Height 62 cm. . Provenance: By family descent, purchased by Mrs A.R. Seccombe of Auckland, August 1927 as part of the house and contents…
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An old Chinese large iridescent green glazed vase, elegant ovoid body with flared rim cylindrical neck, unmarked. Height 43 cm, raised on an old carved hardwood stand. Provenance: Purchased by Mrs A.R. Seccombe in August 1927 as part of the house and contents purchase, Newstead, East Coast Road, Milford, from J. Reid Bennie. This vase listed on the purchase register and noted at £6
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An exceptional large old carved ivory tusk, finely detailed as a goddess, natural curved tusk form, the standing goddess in traditional robes with a floral branch held to her right hand, a further basket of flowers to her left, her coiffured hair adorned with an exotic bird, black stained highlights, the thick ivory base plate with carved calligraphy, small area of damage to the surmounting bird's tail. 8.5kgs. Raised on original fitted wood stand. Provenance: Collected by our vendor's parents in the late…
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A Chinese porcelain double gourd vase in the manner of the Ming period, decorated in an underglaze blue with qilin and tigers in a landscape. Height 42 cm
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A large Chinese porcelain vase, inverse baluster shape, decorated in polychrome enamels on a glossy black ground with a design of cranes standing beneath an ancient pine and a fruiting peach tree. Qianlong six character seal mark under the base. Height 46.5 cm
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A Chinese porcelain lidded vase, decorated in famille rose enamels with an armorial coat-of-arms. Height 39 cm
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A Chinese porcelain bottle vase, decorated with landscape panels in polychrome on a powdered blue ground, further decorated with gilt flowers and insects. Height 30 cm
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A pair of Chinese polychrome porcelain baluster vases, with mask ring side handles to the shoulders, painted with red and green dragons and with scrolling flowers and stiff leaves at the neck in polychrome. Height 43 cm
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A Chinese porcelain blue and white vase, ovoid shouldered shape, decorated with three gods and attendants in a landscape. Height 21.5 cm
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An early 1900s Chinese tea kettle in basket, decorated in under glaze blue and white, metal handle, woven basket with interior padding and matching cushion cover
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A Chinese blue and white porcelain circular shallow dish, decorated with dragons chasing flaming pearls. Yongzheng marks under the base. Diameter 32 cm
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A Chinese blue and white porcelain shallow circular dish, decorated with fruit and flowers. Diameter 28 cm
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A Chinese porcelain blue and white vase, decorated with an encircling landscape and buildings, figures and bridge, Double circle mark under the base. Height 23 cm
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A Chinese porcelain vase, baluster shape, decorated in underglaze blue in Ming manner with tendrils and stiff leaves, ear handles issue from the neck. six-character Xuande mark under the base. Height 20 cm
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A Chinese porcelain vase glazed in pale blue monochrome, baluster shape with mild fluting, everted rim with scalloped edge. Height 19 cm
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A Chinese blue and white small oval dish, decorated with floral pattern. Width 14 cm
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A Chinese porcelain blue and white water bowl for a bird cage, octagonal section, decorated with flowers, square scroll pattern and Ming mark to rim. Diameter 8 cm
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A small blue and white Ming style wine cup, decorated with flowers. Diameter 8 cm
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A Chinese blue and white mug, decorated with river landscape with buildings and figures, four character mark under the base. Height 9 cm
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A Chinese porcelain vase, tapering cylindrical shape with trumpet neck, decorated in famille rose with a well painted figure proffering peonies on a tray. Four character Qianlong seal mark under the base. Height 18 cm
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A Chinese porcelain temple lion dog incense holder, decorated in famille rose, diaper pattern, the dog sits with a trumpet shaped holder issuing from its back. Length 12 cm
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A Chinese porcelain shallow oval dish, finely polychrome enameled with an extensive coastal, mountainous landscape including buildings and trees, celadon glazed ground, hair crack. 23 cm x 15 cm
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A Chinese porcelain rouleau vase, decorated with figures in a walled garden, in polychrome and cobalt. Double ring mark under the base. Hairline crack around base. Height 39 cm
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A fine Chinese porcelain bowl, hemispherical with everted rim, decorated in enamels with a song bird amongst blossom and ripening pomegranate fruit, six character Guangxu mark under the base. Diameter 12.5 cm
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A small Chinese porcelain wine cup, decorated with fruiting vines, Kangxi mark under the base. Diameter 8.5 cm
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A Chinese porcelain plaque, depicting a deity wearing a flowing orange robe standing above tumultuous waves. 37 cm x 25.5 cm
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A small Chinese jun glazed dish. Diameter 10 cm
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A Chinese porcelain vase, gourd shape, decorated with cherry blossom, birds and bamboo on a mustard ground. Qianlong seal mark under the base. Height 25 cm
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A pair of Chinese porcelain gourd vases, decorated in underglaze blue and iron red with dragons. Kangxi mark under the base. Height 24 cm
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An old Chinese earthenware vase, ovoid shape with tall neck and beaker form mouth, the neck moulded with a bird figure, green glazed and with incised floral pattern. Height 41 cm
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Terracotta lion dogs, with dark glazed finishes. The largest width 30.5 cm
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A Chinese Yixing ware teapot, squat circular shape, the lid surmounted by a tiger, decorated to the sides with a dragon and bird, a dragon moulded underneath the base. Diameter 11.5 cm
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Five Chinese blanc-de-chine porcelain figures of gods, impressed marks to the backs. Some faults. Height 13 cm
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An old Tibetan priest's jewelled hat, cap type form, entirely jewelled with rows of turquoise, the top with a large circular cabochon, rows of small orange red Mediterranean coral beads and other circular red beads, four circular amber discs highlight the border
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An old Tibetan priest's hat, cap form with long flap to the back, jewelled with turquoise, red coral, mother-of-pearl, agate and other beads in circular panels, etc., two pendant drops to the sides with silver beads and discs
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An ivory letter knife, beautifully carved and pierced, the handle with a seated Buddha. Length 23.5 cm
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A small Nepalese bronze boddisattva, seated in meditative pose upon a single lotus throne. Height 8 cm
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A carved ivory standing figure holding shoe, with small elephant and mahout - on section of elephant tooth plinth base. Height 13 cm. The base with old repair
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Two small Indian ivory carved figures, one depicting a man standing on a snake, the other playing a sitar. Height 11 cm
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A carved ivory okimono of a reclining man reading a book, signed to the base. Width 5.5 cm
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A small Japanese ivory netsuke, of an old man and young boy. Slight losses. Height 3.7 cm
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A pair of Japanese bronze vases, baluster shape with water lilies in high relief to the sides. Height 29 cm
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A Tommo Hamada salt glazed stoneware yunomi, in original box with calligraphy and seal inside the lid. Height 8.5 cm
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A fine Japanese hardwood display table, rectangular shape, raised on four small scroll legs with subtle carved detail, joined by fine stretchers simulating bamboo. 76 cm x 36 cm x 17 cm
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A fine Japanese rosewood display table, the rectangular top raised on carved and pierced frieze and apron elevated on four scroll legs joined by a flat section stretcher. 64 cm x 36.5 cm x 19.5 cm
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An impressive Japanese Edo period Samurai suit of armour, with multi hob-nail plate sujibachi ridged helmet, decorative fukigaeshi (turnbacks), russet lacquered iron menpo (face plate), laced multi-panelled throat guard, shoulderplates, chest guards and leg guards in orange and black dominate tones. Complete with two later swords
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