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Asian Art, including the Collection of Judith Rutherford — Aalders Auctions

Auction House:Aalders AuctionsNumber of lots recorded:696
Sale Title:Asian Art, including the Collection of Judith RutherfordLots with images:684
Auction Location:SydneyPrices available:333
Date:10-Mar-2019
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Japanese Kutani porcelain figure, depicting a geisha, in colourful kimono, holding a scroll of paper, in tones of blue, green, black, red and white, accented in gilt, a/f, height 29 cm
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Pair of Chinese Ming Dynasty blue and white porcelain vases, with tapering baluster bodies, decorated with floral motifs, height 13 cm (2)
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Stunning Chinese twin handled libation cup, of oval form, set with a pair of kylin handles, on palmette base, length 13.5 cm
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Lovely Chinese late Qing Dynasty agate brush washer, carved in the form of lotus flower accented with bat, length 7 cm
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Chinese late Qing Dynasty jade belt hook, carved with dragon and dragon head, in white tones, length 11.5 cm
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Chinese late Qing Dynasty jade posy vase, carved with a scene of a deer and stork under a pine tree, in rich tones of green, white and brown, on wooden stand, height 10 cm (total)
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Chinese agate figural vase, of ovoid form, flanked by a pair of figures, with a crab and frog, in tones of white and beige, height 9.5 cm
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Chinese Qing Dynasty, 19th century jade panel, of rectangular form, carved with stork amongst lotus flowers, length 7.5 cm
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Chinese Qing Dynasty white jade figure group, carved in the form of a kylin and young, in tones of white, length 17 cm
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Japanese bronze vase, of ovoid form, decorated with three cranes standing on rocky plinths, height 31 cm
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Chinese lacquer tray, of square form, incised with scrolling floral motifs and central Taoist symbol, with tones of blue and green, depth 26 cm
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Chinese bronze censor and cover, beautifully made in the form of a kylin, with pierced head and baluster body, with seal mark to base, height 7 cm
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Unusual twin handled censor, of baluster form, flanked by a pair of handles, raised on three feet, inlaid with images of immortals birds and scrolling flowers, height 11 cm
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Tibetan silver travelling shrine, of circular form, with window to the front, inset with small buddha, surrounded by repousse dragons, with brocade cover and strap, diameter 16 cm
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Cambodian silver fruit bowl, decorated with fruit and flowers, surrounded by scrolled border, total eight 500gm, diameter 29 cm
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Pair of Chinese silver export glove stretchers, impressed Cum Chong of tapering form, accented with applied dragon motifs, length 24 cm
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Japanese sterling silver caddy spoon, the bowl in the form of an umbrella, the handle in the form of geisha, length 15 cm
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Burmese high relief silver Betal box, in the form of two dieties, length 6.5 cm
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Chinese belt hook, of handsome proportions, with inlaid silver patterning, length 30 cm
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Japanese Meiji embroidered silk Fukusa, depicting bamboo and peaches, bowl with fruit and other symbols for longevity and good fortune, in tones of blue, orange, green and white on a cream ground, with aristocratic house mons verso, 57 cm x 50 cm
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Lovely Japanese Meiji embroidered silk Fukusa, depicting central tree, bamboo, vase and fan, in tones of red, blue, green and white on a red ground, accented with gold thread, with aristocratic house mons verso, 73 cm x 67 cm
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Chinese late Qing Damask silk jacket, decorated with black roundels depicting bats, peaches and peonies and with floral sprigs in blue, yellow, pink and green on a champagne coloured ground, with decorative floral borders in blue, accented with gold thread kylins, length 97 cm and width 121 cm
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Good Chinese Han silk embroidered jacket, decorated in gold thread with flowers and foliage, dragon roundels and goldfish, on a dark blue ground, with light blue embroidered floral borders, the sleeves accented with gold thread butterflies and flowers on a bright blue ground, with pale blue silk lining, metal clasp to neck, length 94 cm and width 116 cm. Provenance: Teresa Coleman of Hong Kong
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Chinese Qing Dynasty 6th rank badge, c.1895, of slight rectangular form, depicting an egret above wave scroll and amongst flowers and bat, with coral beaded sun to top left corner, in tones of purple, blue, white green and orange, mounted, 23 cm x 25 cm (badge). Provenance: Collection of Judith Rutherford
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Chinese Qing Dynasty ladies Dou Dou, c.1875, with panels of red, green, brown and black, the central panel embroidered with pavilion and trees in a knot stitch, in tones of blue, cream, green and orange, mounted, 38 cm x 40 cm (dou dou). Provenance: Collection of Judith Rutherford
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Chinese late Qing Dynasty formal court skirt panel c.1890, brown and maroon panel, embroidered with dragons chasing a flaming pearl and a section of a dragon, on decorative hanger, 132 cm x 73 cm. Provenance: Collection of Judith Rutherford
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Chinese Peking glass vase, of baluster form with a knopped slender neck, in sky blue tones, height 27.5 cm
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Chinese Peking glass vase, of meiping form, in tones of green accented with light crosshatching, height 18.5 cm
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Chinese art glass figure, by crystal Legend, depicting a kylin above an oval base, in tones of blue, purple and clear glass, height 10 cm
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Chinese Peking glass vase, of baluster form, decorated with enamel goldfish and stylised border to rim, in tones of orange, green, blue and yellow, height 12 cm
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Chinese cameo glass vase, of spherical form with a slightly tapering cylindrical neck, decorated with cranes and landscape scene with trees, in aubergine tones on clear glass, accented with gold flecks, mark to base, height 24 cm
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Chinese Peking glass vase, of baluster form, incised with peony and floral motif with Chinese calligraphy verso, marks to base, in green glass with blue glass lining, height 15 cm
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Chinese Peking glass conch shell, incised with Chinese calligraphy, in red glass, length 19.5 cm
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Chinese porcelain vase, of bottle form with a slender facetted neck, the body decorated with three roundels depicting landscape and trees, mark to base, in tones of pale blue, white and pale green, height 31.5 cm
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Large Chinese pottery figure, depicting a man in traditional dress and headpiece, with offering in one hand, evidence of ochre pigment, height 61 cm. Provenance: Purchased at Lawson's house content auction, 'Golden Mile', Brighton, 21 March 2010
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Chinese late Qing Dynasty famille vert celadon vase, with upper lip, above ovoid body, decorated with a ground of flowers, foliage, butterflies, insects and kylins, in tones of green, pink, blue, orange and gilt, raised on heavy circular foot, height 44.5 cm
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Chinese blue and white porcelain vase, with waisted neck, above a baluster body, decorated with rampant dragons disputing a flaming pearl amongst cloud scrolls, seal mark to base, height 41.5 cm
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Early Chinese terracotta twin handled vase, of baluster form, decorated with painted linear motifs, a/f, height 17 cm
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Chinese late song porcelain ewer and cover, of lobed baluster form, with curved handle and spout, lightly incised with two lines across the body, on a wave form foot, in pale tones with brown speckled finish, height 14 cm
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Chinese Song dynasty porcelain spittoon, of globular form with a large flared rim, lightly incised with stylised lotus motifs, a/f, height 5 cm, diameter 14 cm
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Chinese song Cizhou glaze leaf bowl, of conventional form, with remnant of leaf applied to the interior, in tones of black and brown, height 6 cm
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Chinese song Qingbai porcelain cup and stand, the bowl gently lobed with a shaped rim, resting on a circular foot, the stand of circular form with a shaped rim, resting on a pierced hexagonal foot, total height 8 cm
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Pair of Chinese celadon twin handled vases, of baluster form with twin handles, each holding porcelain ring, height 16 cm
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Chinese Song dynasty celadon bowl, of circular form with moulded leaf form exterior, in pale green tones, diameter 17 cm
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Chinese Yangshao pottery basin, of circular form, decorated with geometric motifs to the interior and outer rim, in tones of black on a terracotta ground, diameter 35 cm
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Chinese Qing Dynasty ivory figure of Shou Lao, depicted standing holding a staff and branch of peaches, in robes, on wooden stand with good patina, h18.3 cm (figure)
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Chinese carved ivory figure group, depicting two clam shells, delicately carved with figures in a garden setting, with trees, horse and ox, on a carved wooden stand, length 25.5 cm
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Stunning Chinese Qing Dynasty, 18th century ivory brush rest, beautifully carved with branch of a tree, surrounded by pine branches, bamboo and prunus, verso carved with a spray of bamboo, on wooden stand, length 11.5 cm (not including height on stand). Provenance: Collection of Joan Horridge (b.1912(Shanghai)-1996), then by family descent
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Japanese carved ivory figure group, depicting a fisherwoman holding a basket over shoulder and fish in one hand, with a small child by her feet, both wearing robed garments, incised with leaves and geometric motifs, a/f, height 9.5 cm
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Chinese carved jade pebble, carved in the form of phoenix and flowers using the brown and black skin on a white ground, length 8 cm
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Chinese figural jade brush washer, in the form of two young boys by a barrell with lotus flower in tones of white green and brown, height 7 cm
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Chinese jade twin handled cup, of tapering cylindrical form, with angled handles in tones of green and brown, height 4 cm
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Chinese carved jade elephant, depicted standing in tones of green and brown, length 8 cm
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Chinese jade miniature stand, of rectangular form, with curved edges, incised with Chinese characters, raised on four feet, length 7.4 cm
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Large Chinese carved seal, carved in the form of qiulong dragon and young, on a oval base with carved seal mark, length 11.5 cm
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Chinese carved seal, carved with kylin to the top on a rectangular base, with carved seal to base in tones of red and brown, length 6.5 cm
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Chinese carved stone seal, of rectangular form, decorated with a carved kylin to the top and incised with calligraphy to the back, height 4.5 cm
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Chinese carved white jade vase and cover, of flattened baluster form with twin handles, the body incised with bearded dragon to one side, with phoenix to the other, suspended by jade chain links from carved jade lotus panel, resting in a carved wooden stand, height 52 cm (with stand) height 34 cm (jade)
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Chinese carved jade Kylin, depicted resting on its side with mouth open, scratching head with one foot and tail between back legs, length 8 cm
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Chinese lacquered brush pot, of cylindrical form, with incised dragon motifs, six character mark to base, height 13 cm
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Chinese bronze twin handled censer, of squat baluster form, with rams head handles, mark to base, diameter 11.5 cm
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Unusual Chinese bronze censer, in the form of a shrine, with pierced finial above facetted sides with decorative panels, with ogee window to the front, on a square base pierced with cloud motifs, height 21.5 cm
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Chinese carved wooden brush pot, of organic form in the form of a tree, height 12 cm
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Delightful Chinese scholars rock, of pierced and shaped form, mounted upon a wooden stand, height 39 cm
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Chinese cloisonne vase, of baluster form with a flared lip, decorated with stylised floral motifs, in tones of brown, accented in gilt, together with a carved hardwood stand, height 31 cm
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Chinese gilt bronze guardian, depicted seated, wearing headdress and amour with arms resting on legs, incised decoration, height 18 cm
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Chinese bronze and enamel twin handled censer and cover, set with kylin finial, above a baluster body, decorated with panels of flowers and landscapes, in soft tones of green and pink, flanked by dragon handles and raised on three legs, height 32 cm
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Large Chinese gilt bronze seated Buddha, depicted with headdress and top knot, with serene expression, lobed ears and earring, above ornate necklace and robes tied at waist, hands in pose, on double lotus base, height 44 cm
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Large Chinese gilt bronze seated Buddha, depicted with eyes downcast, seated with legs crossed, with one hand in lap facing upwards, the other resting on knee, resting on a fan base, with painted hair and finial, height 52 cm
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Chinese late Qing Dynasty kingfisher feather hair pin, in the form of vase containing peonies, with hanging floral pendant, beautifully set with kingfisher feathers, accented with pearls and two small coral beads, with smaller flora a/f, height 10 cm
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Stunning Chinese late Qing Dynasty kingfisher feather hair pin, in the form of a butterfly, resting on a floral spray, beautifully decorated with gilt flowers set with kingfisher feathers, each accented with pearl, set with central coloured stone, in rich blue tones, height 7.5 cm (not including pin)
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Chinese late Qing Dynasty kingfisher feather hair pin, in the form of a vase with peonies, beautifully set with kingfisher feathers, accented with red stones, in bright blue tones, height 6.5 cm
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Interesting Chinese late Qing Dynasty kingfisher feather hair pin, in the form of a goldfish with bulbous eyes and wavy tail, set with kingfisher feathers, in turquoise tones, height 7 cm (not including pin)
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Stunning pair of Chinese late Qing Dynasty hair pins, beautifully decorated with gilt flowers set with kingfisher feathers, the central flower accented with amethyst cabochon, length 11 cm, (2)
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Five Chinese Qing Dynasty Depictions of Buddha, c.1860, each panel of shrine form, embroidered with Buddha seated with lotus, in tones of blue, green, grey, orange and purple, mounted, 21 cm x 34 cm (panels). Provenance: Collection of Judith Rutherford
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Chinese Qing Dynasty brocade dragon panel, c.1875, of square form, depicting a side facing five claw dragon chasing the flaming pearl, in tones of gold, red and blue and a blue ground, mounted, 21.5 cm x 21.5 cm. Provenance: Collection of Judith Rutherford
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Chinese Qing Dynasty belt purse, c.1875, embroidered with buddhist symbols in tones of red, purple, pink, yellow and cream with tassel to base, beautifully presented in Perspex mount. Provenance: Collection of Judith Rutherford
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Unusual Chinese Qing Dynasty ladies 4th rank badge, c.1875, of square form, in its original form before being cup and applied to the ladies vest of surcoat, set with central wild goose surrounded by wave scrolls, the sun made of coral beads, with wave scroll to base, in rich tones of yellow, blue, orange, pink and green, mounted, 28.5 cm x 30 cm (badge) catalogue note: this is an excellent example of 4th rank wild goose. Principle wives of officials were permitted to wear the rank of their husbands.…
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Chinese late Qing Dynasty silk baby's hat, c.1900, addorned with central amulet of the God of longevity flanked by amulets of the eight immortals, painted with floral spray to the top, shop label to inside catalogue note: Usually these hats were made in the home but this has has a name of the shop. Provenance: Collection of Judith Rutherford
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Pair of Chinese late Qing gilt silver nail guards, of pierced tapering form, decorated with floral motifs and vases, each accented with five coloured stones, converted into brooches length 8 cm
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Two Chinese hanging needle cases, one in the form of a vase, decorated with figures and accented in enamel in tones of green and blue, together with one in the form of a vase, with multiple hanging pendants and bells (2)
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Chinese hanging double needle case, of pierced cylindrical form decorated with floral motifs, suspended by chains from central pendant, accented with eight decorative bells, length 39 cm
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Chinese late Qing silver needle container, of hexagonal form, pierced with floral motifs, accented with suspended agate ball, length 18.5 cm
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Chinese hanging double needle case, of cylindrical form, decorated with pierced floral cover, accented with a single bell, length 48 cm
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Three Chinese carved ivory needle cases, each carved with floriform cover set with finial, continuously carved with figures in a temple and floral motifs, length 7.5 cm, 8.5 cm and 9 cm, (3)
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Chinese Qing Dynasty double Dailan purse, c.1850 of ruyi head form, one panel decorated with horse, orchid and floral design, the lower panel with garden and pavilion scene, in tones of red, green, pink, brown and white, length 24 cm (overall). Provenance: Collection of Judith Rutherford
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Chinese Qing Dynasty double Dailan purse, c.1850 with ruyi shaped panels, one panel decorated with butterfly, lotus and swastika motifs, the lower panel decorated with lotus flowers, in tones of pink, blue, green and white, length 27 cm (overall). Provenance: Collection of Judith Rutherford
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Rare Chinese Liao Dynasty (907-1125) hat, in natural fibre of curved form on circular base, presented in a Perspex case, height 10,5 cm (hat) catalogue note: the Liao Dynasty was founded by Khitan a pro-Mongol people who were originally nomadic pastoralists residing in modern Inner Mongolia. There are examples of this type of hat in early paintings. Provenance: Collection of Judith Rutherford
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Chinese late Qing Dynasty belt hanging, c.1890 of diamond form, decorated with flower heads within geometric patterning, in tones of yellow, purple, pink and green, set with three compartments, length 28 cm catalogue note: Chinese robes and jackets did not have pockets and this would of hung from the belt and used to conceal precious objects. Provenance: Collection of Judith Rutherford
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Ladies Qing Dynasty rank badge handbag, c.1870 of square form, made from two rank badges, set with a central civil rank Mandarin duck, surrounded by precious items and fret work ground above a wave scroll, in tones of gold, blue, green, white and black, 28 cm x 29 cm catalogue note: it was not unusal for foreigners who lived in China to be enamoured with items of Chinese dress from the Qing Dynasty. Items of Chinese dress have been found in dressing up boxes in the U.K. Provenance: Collection of Judith…
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Chinese carved ivory snuff bottle, in the form of a peach with small branch, with incised panels to either side, with stopper, height 5.5 cm
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Japanese carved ivory okimono, depicting a man seated with legs crossed, holding a branch in one hand and a knife in the other, wearing robes incised with geometric motifs, height 5 cm
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19th century Chinese ivory Lu Ban lock puzzle, in the form of six interlocking bars, height 6.5 cm
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Carved ivory netsuke, depicting hand of buddha holding a snake, signature to base, height 4 cm
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Japanese carved ivory netsuke, depicting three frogs on a lotus leaf, signature to base, height 4 cm
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Japanese carved ivory netsuke, depicting a toad and snail resting on a lotus leaf, signature to base, height 3 cm
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Japanese carved ivory netsuke, depicting a frog perched on a barrel with a crab inside, signature to base, length 3.5 cm
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Interesting Japanese carved ivory okimono, depicting two frogs on lotus leaves, signature to base, length 5.5 cm
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Chinese carved jade hanging fruit, carved in the form of gourds and tendrils, in tones of white and brown, height 9 cm350
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Chinese carved jade figure group, carved in the form of kylin with bird resting on back, length 5.5 cm
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