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Art | Asian | Jewels — Theodore Bruce Auctioneers & Valuers

Auction House:Theodore Bruce Auctioneers & ValuersNumber of lots recorded:222
Sale Title:Art | Asian | JewelsLots with images:220
Auction Location:SydneyPrices available:130
Date:15-Jul-2018
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A Cossack/Caucasus silver dagger, Kama, richly decorated as part of a Georgian man's costume, Russian Empire, circa 1900, scabbard and handle decorated with tracery, filigree and engraving, a ball point extension tip extends the silver wire sheaf, a straight double edged blade hand forged and tempered, length 46 cm
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An exceptionally tall seated four armed Bodhisattva, the hair combed into a high top-knot behind an ornate five leaf diadem, the hair secured with a high topknot, adorned with beads and earrings, the curvaceous body seated upright with the robe falling in pleats around the upturned feet bare, a celestial scarf floating over the arms, the hands in front praying and two pointing upward, height 71 cm, width 53 cm
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A large Neolithic pottery jar with applied loop handles, and short curved mouth rim, Gansu-Yangshao culture, 3,000-1,500 BC, figures painted on the surface in red and purple mineral pigment, the bulbous body balanced on a narrow flat base. Provenance: Acquired in Hong Kong in mid 1990s. Condition: very good, has been stored in a box, height 24 cm, diameter 25 cm
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An ivory scholar's wrist rest, uncarved, a plain natural surface of the curved ivory panel, Qing Dynasty, 1644-1912. Provenance: The property of a gentleman, length 24.5 cm, width 6 cm
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A carved cinnabar lacquer circular box and cover, Qing Dynasty, 18th century, crisply carved with keyfret pattern around the rim of the box and cover, the interior and base lacquered black. Provenance: The property of a gentleman. Condition: Wear marks to base and small split in base rim, height 3 cm, diameter 8.5 cm
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A dark bronze alloy of the Bodhidharma, with well delineated features, his Ribs revealing his Skeletal body, the Buddhist monk, who is believed to have introduced Buddhism to China in the 5th century, note: Bodhidharma was given land at the foot of the Shaoshi mountain, today, known for the Shaolin monks who come from the temple region, height 19 cm
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A rare archaic gilt bronze ceremonial shield, inlaid with turquoise and carnelian and white stone, probably 200 BC, the animal head handle on the reverse, inlaid with sapphire eyes, the front with distinctive pattern, height 38 cm, length 23 cm
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A low waisted porcelain jar, Prunus on cracked ice pattern, Qing Dynasty 18/19th century, height 12 cm
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A fine porcelain bowl, the interior in underglaze blue, the exterior with a dark brown/black glaze, Qianlong mark and period, 18th century, height 6 cm, diameter 10.5 cm
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Chinese porcelain bowl, the interior in underglaze blue, the exterior with a dark brown/black glaze, Guangxu mark, probably the a fine porcelain bowl, with a chocolate brown glaze, a six character underglaze blue Guangxu mark and period, 1875-1908, the rounded body rising from a low foot rim, with a flared mouth, the interior with a clear glaze, height 6.5 cm, diameter 13. 5 cm
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An elaborate pair of gilt bronze alloy elephants, the vases fitted on the top, probably Qing Dynasty, the elephants festooned in Buddhist ceremonial attire, with harness and tassels, facing forward the trunk lowered, with large pleated ears, the vases with ruyi handles on the neck below the flared mouth, height 43 cm, length 33 cm
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A conical shaped oil spot bowl, covered in an unctuous brown-black glaze, in the style of the Northern song Dynasty, supported on an unglazed, short foot rim note: certificate from Chinese Arts & Crafts, Hong Kong, 1999, height 7.5 cm, diameter 11.5 cm
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A horned mythical beast, with a lustrous brown-black glaze, eyes picked out in white and tongue in red, Qing Dynasty 19th century modelled as a crouching tiger, body of an ox and horns of a dragon, on low table stand, length 22 cm
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A bronze alloy Bactrian camel and rider, realistically, modelled, the neck arched, the head held high and mouth open, China, Tang Dynasty style, a long beard and short main, with moulded saddle bags on both sides with monster masks over a fringed rug, the female rider sits to one side between the humps, her hair in a loose bun on top of her head, height 33 cm, length 27 cm
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A Chinese reverse glass painting, a beauty seated by a table on a finely carved chair, late Qing Dynasty, holding a book in one hand and a fan in the other, old hardwood and parcel gilt frame, 60 x 46 cm
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A cinnabar lacquer vase, carved with a continuous scene of figures in a garden, Qing Dynasty, 18th/19th century, against a back drop of mountain peaks, on a diamond diaper pattern, the rounded body with a slender neck and a low waist on a splayed foot, intricate floral design on the shoulder, neck and toward the foot between narrow bands of key fret pattern. Condition: Converted to a lamp in the 1990s, drilled base, height 34 cm
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A Chinese cloisonne lidded jar, on brass wires with a brass onion shaped knop, Qing Dynasty, 19th century, large flower heads repeated in multi colours on a yellow ground the interior in turquoise blue, on fitted stand, height 18 cm, diameter 12 cm
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A tall elegant pair of Chinese porcelain Phoenix, brightly enamelled with moulded and pierced decoration, mid 20th century, height 36 cm
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A Chinese porcelain painted tile, Zhushan Artist Wang Qi [1884-1937], cyclical date 1932, signature and two red seals, painted in overglaze enamels with East Han Hermit Yan Guang and a young boy holding a guqin, zither, the plaque is framed and has two carved panels top and bottom in red lacquer and gilt note: one of the eight friends of Zhushan, pearl Hill, Wang Qi a recognised porcelain painter from the Republic period. Provenance: The collection of a retired airline executive, height 79 cm, width 22 cm
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A fine rootwood brush pot, bitong, with a thin red lacquer layer on the interior, Qing Dynasty, 18th/19th century, the shape is enhanced by the natural irregularities and the nodes highlighted in a dark brown, the base of the bitong is closed by fitted base, from the scholar's studio. Provenance: Acquired in Tianjian in early 1990s, height 14 cm, width 13 cm
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A fine Chinese leather and lacquer stationery box, Qing Dynasty, 19th century, with bronze clasp and handles, neatly stitched around the edges, the interior fitted with a tray, height 16 cm, width 28 cm, depth 20 cm
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A deeply carved black and red lacquer scroll stand, a design of interlocking C scrolls, with Qianlong mark to the base, length 32 cm, width 19.5 cm
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A carved black and red lacquer dish, a studio mark to the base diameter 37 cm
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A nest of four graduated hardwood tables, carved with dragons, mid 20th century large: height 72 cm, width 51 cm, depth 37 cm, small: height 38 cm, width 28 cm, depth 21 cm
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Three carved rosewood stands one raised three round feet, a double lotus stand and a low narrow table stand, 19th/20th century, each of the stands finely carved with a good patina [3] diameter 9 and 20 cm, length 20 cm
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A buff sandstone base, raised by pairs of carved figures, animals and fish, 19th century a raised surface with a well, intricately carved with a scroll apron interspersed with the feet, height 15 cm, diameter 50 cm
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A carved Tibetan conch shell, in a silver repousse mount inlaid with semi-precious stones, 19th century, the silver engraved in bands of scrolling, the natural shell carved with a Bodhisattva surrounded by flames. Provenance: The property of a gentleman, length 11 cm
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A Kris, Keris handle in the form of a bird, carved and painted in textured Sections, on perspex base, height 11 cm
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A kris, Keris handle, the abstract form is circular and curved with arms and a beak, Java, Indonesia, believed to posses magical powers, on perspex base, height 12 cm
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An exquisitely painted Satsuma vase, the ovoid shape with a short neck and rolled lip, signed, Japan, Meiji period 1868-1912, a cartouche of bijin and males with children in terraced garden, painted on the front and reverse, gilt and enamel butterflies with tendrils of chrysanthemums on a gossu blue ground, height 16 cm
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A fine carving of two figures, with big smiles revealing ivory teeth, Japan, Meiji period, 1868-1912, faces and hands well delineated, the loose robes falling in pleats, holding a woven basket and another by his feet overflowing with peaches a gourd hanging from his belt. Condition: minor chip to the banana leaf on the reverse, height 28 cm
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A large dry lacquer mask, Dakkatsu Kanshitsu, of a Kannon Bosatsu, Japan, Edo period, height 35 cm, width 20 cm
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A fine celadon glazed vase inlaid with a leaping koi, impressed oval seal of Gyokudo, Kyoto, Japan, early Showa period, circa 1940, note: master potter, Tezuka Gyokudo [1896-1977] used coloured slip to create birds and fish on a plain ground, he established his kiln in 1916, fitted box. Provenance: Acquired 30 years ago, from the Major Johnson collection. The vase had been in storage from the 1950s, height 18 cm
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A carved and pierced lacquered lion dog and pup, with teeth in bone and inlaid glass eyes, 19th century standing with back sloping down and legs stretched, the front legs of the pup resting on a large brocade and ribbon ball. Provenance: The Estate of the late June Fairall, length 20 cm
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A cypress wood Shinto deity head, in the guise of a Buddhist monk, Japan, Kamakura period, 12th-14th century, remnants of polychrome pigment, made in two halves to allow the crystal eyes to be inlaid, now missing, height 16 cm
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Ink and colour on silk, leaping koi, with signature and a red seal mark, Japan 95 x 50 cm
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A Japanese grey toned silk kimono, with Fuji san and hawk, maker's seal and signature, Taikan, Showa period, 1930s, height 135 cm, length 120 cm
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A Japanese silk painted kimono with landscape, in hues of taupe, with a jacquard band of lines, Showa period, 1930s, height 135 cm, length 120 cm
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A Japanese silk kimono inscribed with poetry, in hues of black, grey and taupe, Showa period, 1930s, the poetry describes the method of producing traditional Raku ware for tea bowls, height 135 cm, length 120 cm
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A Samurai warrior's Kamishimo costume, with mons on the lapel, indigo dyed hemp, Japan, Edo period 1603 - 1868, height 111 cm, length 61 cm
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A pair of Japanese ceremonial tobacco sets in original presentation box diameter 20 cm
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A Japanese silk painted kimono with gourds and tassels, in hues of taupe, with black accents, Showa period, 1930s, height 135 cm, length 120 cm
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A Japanese ivory netsuke of a cluster of seven mice nestled together, each with inlaid eyes, signed Tomonobu, Edo period, 19th century. Provenance: The property of a gentleman, height 3.5 cm, length 4 cm
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A finely carved bone netsuke as a baby rat on mother's back, with inlaid eyes, signed Matsuyama, Japan, Meiji period 1868-1912. Provenance: The property of a gentleman, height 3 cm, length 3.5 cm
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A large shallow dish with a central scaly dragon diameter 40 cm
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A Chinese blue and white porcelain dish, the centre with ribbon tied bunch of lotus flowers, pods and leaves, Yongzheng mark, the cavetto and exterior each with a continuous scrolling of blooms diameter 18 cm
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A Chinese underglaze blue plate, with a brown rim, made for the export market, 18th century, finely painted in the centre with a large bloom and scrolling leaves, the rim with diaper pattern between cartouche painted with lotus. Condition: two fine hairline cracks diameter 26 cm
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Three provincial vessels, freely painted in underglaze blue, each with applied lugs and spout, late Qing Dynasty, height 10, 14 and 22 cm
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Four provincial vessels, freely painted in underglaze blue with Fu character, with applied lugs and spout, late Qing Dynasty, height 9 - 26 cm
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A Chinese porcelain brush pot, a poem by fan Zhongyan, written in 1046, inscribed by Yueyang Tower, a cyclical date, 23rd year of Kangxi period, 1684, court use, mark to the base 'Wen Zhang Shan Dou', height 16 cm, diameter 19.5 cm
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An underglaze inky blue vase with a flared rim, height 23 cm
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A large bulbous shaped jar in underglaze blue, height 30 cm, diameter 35 cm
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A tall rouleau shaped vase, two bands of panels painted in underglaze blue, a diaper painted around the mouth rim, height 48 cm
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A dragon bowl painted in an inky blue underglaze, a Xuande mark to base, height 11 cm, diameter 28 cm
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A large bulbous shaped jar, with writhing blue dragons, height 30 cm, diameter 33 cm
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Three provincial vessels, freely painted in underglaze blue, each with applied lugs and spout, late Qing Dynasty, height 9, 10 and 13 cm
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A Jarlet, modelled as a crab and an olive green celadon glazed bird, 19th century. Provenance: The Estate of the late June Fairall, length 9 cm, diameter 10 cm
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Three glazed jarlets, Chinese straw and brown glaze, song Dynasty, 12th century and Thai with a celadon glaze, 13th-15th century, each with a flat foot, with applied loop handles and moulded decoration [3]. Provenance: The Estate of the late June Fairall diameter 5.5 - 10 cm
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A bronze alloy Buddha, seated on a high waisted plinth in Bhumisparsha posture, Burma 18/19th century, touching the earth, height 9 cm
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Three Laotian seated bronze alloy deities, each with high head finials, 17th century, height 4.5 - 6 cm
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A tall gilt bronze figure of a Buddha, standing on a tiered plinth, Rattanakosin period, Thailand, 19th century, wearing a long monastic robe and elaborate jewels, the hair held back with a winged head band, framing the face, the right hand raised in the abhaya mudra, dispelling fear, mounted on a black lacquer purpose made base, height 87 cm
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A Sukhothai bronze alloy of a Buddha bust and hand, the slender fingers stretched upright, Thailand, 12-14th century, the mudra of 'No fear', the bust well delineated with the hands together in pray mudra, raised on a wood stand and perspex base. Provenance: Acquired by an expat living in Asia in 1990s, height 12 cm
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A carved gilt wood seated Buddha, in a mudra of meditation, Thailand 19th century, height 18 cm
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A serene and finely cast bronze Buddha, seated on an elaborate lotus throne, Thailand, with downcast eyes and elongated ears, a tall flame-shaped finial, above the tightly curled hair, the embellished robe falling over both shoulders, height 26 cm
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A bronze alloy Buddha, gilt and lacquer, seated on a high waisted throne, Burma 18th century, height 10 cm
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A long Burmese ceremonial sword in shape of sceptre, symbolising administrative authority, and a Chinese souvenir sword, intricately engraved on blade with figures and script, all encased a metal alloy repousse case, the other sword in stamped material and moulded dragon on the handle with face on cross guard, length 96 - 125 cm
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A porcelain Benjarong lidded bowl, painted in iron red and green, Thailand, 19th century, height 14.5 cm
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A large stoneware storage jar, the unglazed ash body has incised Concentric rings, Thailand, Sukhothai 14-16th century, and applied decoration on the neck and shoulder. Provenance: Acquired in Northern Thailand, by an expat living in Asia in early 1990s, height 42 cm, diameter 30 cm
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A large celadon Jarlet with an incised dragon, height 9 cm, diameter 12 cm
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A fine example of a Sawankhalok deep circular bowl with incised decoration under the celadon glaze, 14-16th century, a sloping plain mouth rim with a raised lip, the cavetto with large flowering lotus, the exterior with a repeat pattern of leaves. Provenance: Acquired in Thailand, by an expat living in Asia in early 1990s, height 9 cm, diameter 31 cm
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A large red lacquer tray, on a flat base, with a signature, Burma, 20th century. Provenance: Acquired in Northern Thailand, by an expat living in Asia in early 1990s diameter 48 cm
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A red lacquer bowl, with deep rounded sides, on a high foot, Burma, 20th century. Provenance: Acquired in Northern Thailand, by an expat living in Asia in early 1990s, height 18 cm, diameter 29 cm
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A black lacquer with red lacquer serving dish on a waisted stem, Burma, 20th century. Condition: rubbing to interior and cracks to lacquer. Provenance: Acquired in Northern Thailand, by an expat living in Asia in early 1990s, height 18 cm, diameter 43 cm
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A cylindrical red lacquer covered box, used for tobacco, betel nut and other herbs, pagan, Burma, circa 1940, the iron red ground finely painted with an unusual detailed and elaborate design and Burmese script, complete with one shallow tray. Condition: Damage to top of lid and cracks to interior lacquer. Provenance: Acquired in Burma, by an expat living in Asia in early 1990s, height 19 cm, diameter 21 cm
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A cylindrical red lacquer covered box, used for tobacco, betel nut and other herbs, pagan, Burma, circa 1940, the iron red ground finely painted with repeat geometric design, a central figure holding a banner with Burmese script, two original trays with same pattern as base. Condition: Damage to footrim and cracks to interior lacquer, height 22 cm, diameter 23 cm
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A bronze alloy figure of Lord Bhairava surrounded by an aureole and a Ganesha seated on a low plinth, India, 12th-15th century, resplendent in a crown and holding the attributes, Lord Bhairava has a small dog by his side, height 6 and 9 cm
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A half drum shaped brass stool, with pierced decoration, Iran 20th century, the seat with incising and raised on turned legs, maker's mark to the base, height 32 cm, diameter 35 cm
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A carved and painted box, in the form of a recumbent Nandi bull, India. Condition: horn tips broken, height 30 cm, length 53 cm
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Gouache on paper, an elephant adorned with gilt garlands, taking down a tree, India, the mahout with his goad and assistants trying to control the elephant 30 x 26 cm
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An Indian miniature on a shaped shell, a hunting scene with men on horseback chasing a lion, height 14 cm, length 16 cm
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A moon white porcelain dish, unglazed rim, 18/19th century. Condition: a short hairline crack to underside diameter 19 cm
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A Chinese porcelain water pot in a style of Mi-se Yue Ware, celadon glaze, height 18 cm
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A brown-black glazed censor with flange shaped handles, the squat body with a short neck and flared flat mouth rim, the glaze stopping above the three circular feet diameter 11 cm
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A large Chinese white glazed straight sided pot, with lion mask handles, height 28 cm, diameter 22 cm
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A tall green celadon vase with incised decoration, an ovoid shape narrowing at the base, Ming Dynasty style, height 40 cm
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A Chinese crackle glazed arrow vase and deep sided bowl. Provenance: The Estate of the late June Fairall, height 7 and 14 cm
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A Chinese porcelain rooster pot, Sui Dynasty, height 28 cm
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A grey-blue glazed bowl, Vung Tau cargo, on fitted stand diameter 12 cm
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A black glazed ovoid shaped vase, on fitted stand. Condition: chip to foot rim, height 19 cm
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A conical shaped oil spot/hare's fur bowl, covered in an unctuous brown-black glaze, probably Northern Song/Jin Dynasty, finely potted with an incurved mouth rim, supported on a narrow foot rim, covered in a rich brown-black lustrous glaze stopping above the foot. Provenance: The property of a gentleman, height 5 cm, diameter 10.5 cm
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A Chinese figure seated on one side of a large scaly fish, with a raised C scroll eye, an allover brown and caramel glaze, height 16 cm, length 16 cm
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A Chinese bronze alloy Bodhisattva, with a full face wearing a crown embellished with Buddha, the style of the Ming Dynasty, dressed in a richly decorated robe falling in pleats around the upturned feet bare, adorned with beads and earrings, seated on a five tier lotus leaf base, height 28 cm
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A Tibetan bronze alloy medicine Buddha, seated on a lotus throne and holding a bowl, young sincere face framed by long ears, down cast eyes below the tight whorl of the hair, hands resting on the upturned feet, both shoulders covered in a fine robe, height 21 cm
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A Chinese-Tibetan bronze alloy of Jambhala, Vaishravana, seated in the Royal ease posture, on a snow lion in front of a flamed aureole, holding a jewel spitting mongoose in his left hand, and a victory banner in his right hand, one of the four Heavenly Kings, and one of the five wealth Gods from tantric Buddhist teachings, height 34 cm
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A finely cast dark bronze alloy Buddha, seated in front of an elaborate aureole with two standing attendants, 19th/20th century, on a stepped throne decorated with Buddhist motifs, height 23 cm, length 29 cm
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A Chinese bronze boy monk, height 19.5 cm
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A Tibetan gilt bronze alloy of a four armed Bodhisattva, seated on a jewelled mythological bird with the tail Feathers fanning in layers, the curvaceous body seated upright, adorned with large earrings and strands of beads covering the naked breasts, the dhoti clinging tightly below the waist and falling above the upturned bare feet, raised on a pierced rectangular stand, height 20.5 cm
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A large polychrome jar, a Daoguang mark to the shoulder, height 40 cm, diameter 33 cm
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A large circular lidded box, in overglaze enamel, with a metal rim and handles, Qing Dynasty, 19th century, shallow fluting around the body with characteristic metal around the rim, finely painted with 100 boys pattern playing in a garden note: The Royal Court of Vietnam ordered ceramics in large quantities from China and dictated the design. Provenance: Acquired in Hanoi, by an expat living in Asia in early 1990s. Condition: A star crack inside the base of the box, height 20 cm, diameter 20 cm, height 20…
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A Chinese hexagonal shaped vase, a deep recessed foot with an impressed Daoguang mark, 19th century, the black glaze with aubergine, green and yellow floral sprays in panels within a green frame, height 20 cm
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