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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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Chinese bronze seated Buddha, depicted seated with legs crossed, one hand resting in lap facing upwards, the other against chest facing forward, robes lightly incised with clouds and foliage, resting on a double lotus base, height 23 cm
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Chinese hanging wall cabinet, of rectangular form set with a series of shelves, with a glass door, height 61 cm
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Khmer carved torso, in sandstone, carved in the form of a torso, with robes tied at waist, raised on stand, a/f, height 34 cm
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Japanese carved wooden plate, of circular form, carved with four handles, and decorated with a central scene featuring a bridge and mountain landscape, diameter 24 cm. Provenance: Collection of Joan Horridge (b1912(Shanghai)-1996), then by family descent
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19th century Indian pink sandstone Chapatti, with circular panel, surrounded by a well, resting on four figural legs, with carved decoration, diameter 50 cm
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Large Chinese gilt bronze Buddha, depicted with eyes downcast and serene expression on face, seated with legs crossed, one hand resting on knee, the other in lap facing upwards, on lotus base, six character mark to back, height 58 cm
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Large Chinese box and cover, of cylindrical form, decorated with raised floral and leaf motifs, with black interior, six character mark to base, height 12 cm, diameter 17 cm
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Chinese carved boxwood ruyi, of organic form, decorated with applied lingzhi, in tones of brown, length 28 cm
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Chinese bronze censor and cover, of baluster form, with kylin finial, with dragon handles, raised on three storks, height 25 cm
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Cloisonne vase, of bluster form, decorated with a frieze of stylised flowers, in tones of red, orange, green and brown, within a textured body, height 15 cm
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Pair of north India Bikaneer twin handled flasks, in camel hide, of facetted baluster form, embossed with floral scroll work, accented in tones of gold, silver and deep red, height 17 cm (2). Provenance: Private collection: Exeter, Southern Highlands
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Chinese archaic jade, probably Hongsham, Liaoning Province, of c-form in the shape of mythical creature, in tones of brown, height 11.5 cm. Provenance: Wu's gallery, Hong Kong, then private collection Regional NSW
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Chinese red stone seal, of rectangular form with a slightly curved top, in tones of crimson and beige, height 12 cm
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Chinese carved green stone mythical figure, depicted kneeling in tones of green, height 14.5 cm
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Two Chinese bone archers rings, of circular form, one incised with lady and Chinese characters (2)
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Chinese red stone seal, of rectangular form with a slightly curved top, in tones of crimson and grey, height 11.5 cm
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Two Chinese carved stone seals, each of rectangular form, with carved mythological creature, one side incised with Chinese calligraphy, height 7 cm and 5 cm
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Two Chinese carved jade finials, of cylindrical and tapering form, with carved kylin heads, length 7.5 cm and 8 cm
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Chinese archaic style jade bird toggle, depicted seated, in tones of green and brown, length 6 cm
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Two Chinese carved jade nail guards, of tapering form, decorated with ruyi head motifs, in pale green tones, length 6.5 cm and 8.5 cm
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Chinese Qing Dynasty brocade panel, c.1850, from a dragon robe, of rectangular form, depicting a dragon floating in the cloud filled sky with the flaming pearl of wisdom, in tones of blue, green, cream, brown and red, 52 cm x 41 cm catalogue note: the iconography relates to the Chinese concept of the Universe with the earth, represented by the mount, the sea represented by the waves and the cloud filled sky. Provenance: Collection of Judith Rutherford
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Pair of Qing Dynasty Chinese 8th rank badges, late 19th century, of rectangular form, depicting a quail amount flowers and cloud and wave scroll with red sun to top left corner, in tones of blue, green, green, cream, brown and purple, mounted, 20 cm x 22 cm (badge), (2) catalogue note: on of these badges has been published in 'Ruling from the dragon throne: costume of the Qing Dynasty (1644 - 19110' by John E. Vollmer (figure 4.41, page 123) in significant Museum collections of rank badges there are fewer…
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Chinese Qing Dynasty brocade roundel, c.1850 depicting five bats surrounding a central long life symbol, amongst cloud scroll and the eight Buddhist symbols, in tones of green, orange, blue cream and gold, mounted, diameter 29 cm (roundel). Provenance: Collection of Judith Rutherford
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Three Chinese Qing Dynasty chatelaine. C.1875, together with an unusual chatelain with several implements including a tiny needle case and a Yuan Shih Kai coin, c.1920, (4). Provenance: Collection of Judith Rutherford
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Four pair of Chinese late Qing Dynasty ear muffs, two in black silk and two in blue silk, embroidered with flowers, butterflies and symbols, (4 pair)
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Pair of Chinese Qing Dynasty ladies sleeve bands, c.1875, in cream silk embroidered prunus and other auspicious flowers and symbols in a Peking knot, in tones of peach, blue, green and black, mounted on silk, 60 cm x 28 cm. Provenance: Collection of Judith Rutherford
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Pair of Chinese late Qing Dynasty boy's boots, c.1900, in black silk, length 25 cm
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Chinese Qing Dynasty bamboo jacket, c.1875, intricate design, long sleeves, with three decorative gilt buttons catalogue note: bamboo jackets were worn underneath Chinese silk robes. They have become highly valued and have been adapted by designer Issey Miyake as a contemporary fashion garments. Provenance: Collection of Judith Rutherford
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Chinese Qing Dynasty hat, c.1875, in black silk, cane fret liner and blue bead hat insignia. Provenance: Collection of Judith Rutherford
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Pair of Chinese Qing Dynasty Manchu style shoes, c. 1875, in yellow embossed silk and black velvet decoration, length 23 cm catalogue note: this style of shoe relates to the horse-riding traditions of the Manchus. Provenance: Collection of Judith Rutherford
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Early 20th century Chinese black jacket, c.1920s, long sleeves and high collar. Provenance: Collection of Judith Rutherford
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Two Chinese Qing finely embroidered belt purses, one depicting pheasant and two birds, the other depicting two ducks and lotus, in tones of blue, green, pink and purple, a/f, height 16.5 cm and 14.5 cm (2)
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Chinese Qing silk hanging purse, the lower section in red embroidered with flower and foliage, above three tassels, the cover in cream embroidered with central flower and scrolling border, length 26 cm
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Two Chinese Qing silk embroidered purses, one in pale blue embroidered with lotus and floral motifs in tones of red, purple, white and pink, with red border, the other in pink embroidered with bird and branch motifs in tones of purple, blue and green, with orange border, accented with gold thread, length 13.5 cm (2)
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Chinese Qing Dynasty double sided silk purse, each side embroidered with three children and Taoist motifs, in tones of blue, pink, green and red, on a pale yellow ground, accented with blue borders, length 12 cm
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Canton embroidered export Coverlet, c.1920 of square form, with double sides embroidery beautifully decorated with peonies and flowers, in tones of pink, blue, orange and white, set within floral border, accented with fringing, 155 cm x 155 cm (without fringing). Provenance: Collection of Sir Francis Aglen who succeeded Sir Robert Hart as the head of the Imperial Chinese Customs, then Judith Rutherford, then private collection
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Japanese Imari charger, in the form of a bird, decorated with a image of a vase and flowers, in tones of blue, green, orange and gilt, length 39 cm
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Fine Chinese blanc de chine porcelain bowl, of floral form, on a circular foot, with incised character mark within oval to base, on wooden stand, 7 cm x 17 cm. Provenance: Collection of Joan Horridge (b.1912(Shanghai)-1996), then by family descent
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Chinese porcelain plate, of circular form, the centre decorated with three court figures, surrounded flowers on a crackle ground, in tones of aqua, pink, yellow, blue and red, seal mark to base, diameter 22.5 cm. Provenance: Collection of Joan Horridge (b1912(Shanghai)-1996), then by family descent
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Fine Chinese famille rose porcelain moon flask, of compressed spherical form, with cylindrical neck flanked by two handles, one side decorated with a pair of birds on flowering peony branches in tones of red, blue, cream and green, the other side decorated with two white sparrows on flowering prunus branch, in tones of blue, pink and green, six character mark to base, height 31.5 cm
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Chinese porcelain panel, of rectangular form, painted with a scene of two women within a garden setting in tones of orange, green, yellow, purple and blue, framed, 35 cm x 19 cm. Provenance: Collection of Joan Horridge (b1912(Shanghai)-1996), then by family descent
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Chinese pale Jun Ware bowl, of circular form, with sloping sides, on circular foot, in tones of blue, a/f, to lip, diameter 12 cm
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Sawankhalok 14/15th century squat baluster vase, with short neck, flanked by lug handles, above a ribbed lobed body, incised with floral motif to shoulders, in thick green glaze, height 13 cm. Provenance: Private Collection Northern NSW
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Chinese Yuan Dynasty Qingbai vase, in white glaze with waisted neck, above ovoide body and lug handles, a/f, height 13 cm
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Wonderful early Chinese Ge Ware arrow vase, probably Yuan, flanked by twin handles and tapering neck and baluster body with cream glaze and crackle glaze, boxed, height 11 cm
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Chinese black russet glazed bowl, of tapering circular form, set with a cream coloured lip, above a brown to black glaze, with exposed circular foot, ex Art emperor auction label to body, diameter 11 cm
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Early Chinese mallet vase, with spreading lip, flanked by handles, above cylindrical body, in dark green tones, raised on circular foot, height 14 cm
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Lovely Chinese celadon water pot and cover, of lobed form, with domed finial, loop handle and body, raised on circular foot, in tones of pale green, h12 cm
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Chinese Yaozhou celadon bowl, Song dynasty, of circular form, incised with a central deer, raised on circular foot, possible sagger attached to inner foot rim, diameter 13 cm
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Chinese blue and white porcelain jar and cover, of baluster form with a cylindrical neck and tapered finial, decorated with floral and vine motifs, double rings to base, together with a wooden stand, height 36.5 cm
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Pair of Chinese famille verte porcelain wine cups, the body decorated with scholar, attendant and deer under a pine tree, in tones of green, blue and orange, six character mark to base, a/f, height 5.5 cm (2)
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Early Chinese crackle glaze vase, of stepped form, above a facetted body of spreading foot, in a cream glaze, a/f, height 16.5 cm
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Chinese porcelain bowl, finely enamelled with birds and lotus flower, with Chinese characters to back, in tones of blue, green, pink and yellow, six character mark to base, diameter 13.5 cm
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Chinese blue and white porcelain vase, of baluster form, the body decorated in relief with four dragon roundels, with ruyi head, scrolling chrysanthemum and Greek key borders, mark to base, height 38.5 cm
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Chinese porcelain vase, of elliptical form, incised with scrolling floral and acanthus motifs, with decorative borders, height 40.5 cm
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Chinese porcelain plate, of circular form, decorated with central floral panel and floral border, in tones of plum, red, yellow, blue and green, diameter 23.5 cm
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Chinese lacquer pillow, of rectangular form, in tones of red and black, length 35 cm
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Unusual Chinese Yixing brush washer, of globular form, decorated with an applied quilong and incised calligraphy, mark to base, height 11.5 cm
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Early Korean Buddha Stele, in granite, with Buddha in pensive pose with one hand resting on leg, the other hand raised to head, flanked by attendants, with apsaras above, with later stand, height 63 cm private collection Exeter, Southern Highlands
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Finely carved Chinese model of an opium bed, of rectangular form, beautifully carved with fret work surrounds, united by supports and stretchers on four legs, 19 cm x 19 cm
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Early 20th century gilt bronze Buddha, depicted seated with elaborate headdress and clothing, with legs crossed, one hand resting in lap the other on knee, raised on stepped and patterned three tier stand, height private collection Exeter, Southern Highlands35 cm
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Tibetan bronze Phurpa of Vajrapani, depicted with three heads accented with skulls, with four arms flanked by wings, above cow mask and dagger, evidence of gilt and lacquer to body, height 31 cm
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Three Indian votive bronze oil lamps, suspended on chains, in the form of an elephant, peacock and parrot, length 25 cm purchased Madras, south India, 1988, then private collection Exeter, Southern Highlands
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Wonderful bronze elephant incense burner, set with a raised two tiered temple to back with dragon finial, on the back of an elephant, with its trunk raised, height 40 cm
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Three bronze Nias ancestral figures, depicted with elaborate headdresses, depicted kneeling with hands raised to chests, height 24 cm private collection Exeter, Southern Highlands
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Japanese carved wooden comb, carved with a scene of storks nesting within a tree, signed, l28 cm250
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Chinese Yixing teapot, of handsome proportions, with cylindrical neck and tapering baluster body, with seal marks to cover and body, and twin handles, height 7 cm
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Chinese Ming Dynasty celadon shallow bowl, carved with lotus scroll to interior, with ribbed exterior, on a circular foot, diameter 23.5 cm
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Chinese porcelain vase, of baluster form, decorated continuously with rampant dragons amongst stylised clouds, in tones of blue and red on a white ground, marks to base, height 39 cm
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Early Chinese celadon twin bird censor and cover, in the form of two birds, in tones of olive green, length 16 cm
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Chinese Sancai glaze pottery camel, depicted standing on all fours, with saddle and long beard, in tones of brown, green and cream, height 32 cm
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Chinese celadon vase, of baluster form, lightly incised with stylised floral motifs, in pale green tones, height 35 cm
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Chinese porcelain vase, of baluster form, with a wide cylindrical neck, decorated continuously with figures in a landscape with trees by a rock outcrop, in tones of blue, red and green on a white ground, double rings to base, height 42 cm
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Three Chinese celadon bowls, of varied sizes and colours, diameter 12.5 cm, 15 cm and 15 cm (3)
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Chinese porcelain twin handled ewer, of baluster form, set with two spouts in the form of chicken heads, the body incised with floral decoration on circular foot, height 20 cm
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Chinese celadon tea pot, in melon form, the handle and finial in the form of a vine, with short curved spout, height 22 cm
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Chinese celadon bowl, of scalloped form, with sloping sides, in tones of pale green with crackle glaze, on a circular foot, diameter 16.5 cm
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Chinese monochrome vase, of flared form, of lobed baluster form, surrounded by masks, raised on six feet on a pedestal base, in tones of pale blue, height 21 cm
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Chinese earthenware twin handled vase, of baluster form, the handles in the form of figures resting on rams heads, the body decorated in relief with village scene and children, in tones of brown, cream, green and blue, height 38.5 cm
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Chinese pottery figure, depicting a musician with one leg raised, holding an instrument, evidence of pigment, height 44 cm. Provenance: Purchased at Lawson's house content auction, 'Golden Mile', Brighton, 21 March 2010
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Four Chinese glazed pottery jars, of various shapes and coloured glazes (4)
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Large Chinese Tang style pillow, of shaped oval form, decorated with a central flowers, in a sancai glaze, length 31 cm
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Chinese terracotta horse, in form of body, with neck raised and head looking downwards slightly, possibly Han Dynasty, a/f, length 35 cm
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Bronze figure of Khmer Buddha, depicted with hair tied, head upright, torso exposed, robes tied at waist, on plinth, height 47 cm
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Bronze figure of Khmer Buddha, depicted with hat with head slightly raised, wearing robes tied at waist, raised on plinth, height 46 cm
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Khmer stone figure, depicted standing with finial headdress and robes tied at waist, raised on stand, a/f, height 68 cm
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Chinese blanc de chine figure of Kwan Yin, depicted in robes with headdress, seated with legs crossed, one arm raised the other on leg holding a ruyi, resting on a double lotus base, impressed marks to back, together with a carved timber stand, height 39 cm (without stand)
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Chinese blue and white porcelain ewer, with spreading lip above baluster body and spout, on circular base, decorated with peony scroll, a/f, height 22 cm
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Chinese Yixing petit teapot, of baluster form, decorated with lotus flowers, in tones of yellow, green and pink, seal mark to base, height 8 cm
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Chinese Yixing teapot, of squat baluster form, with cover and loop handle, impressed marks to base, height 8 cm
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Pair of Chinese porcelain Juane dishes, of lotus form, decorated with central floral motifs with incised decoration, raised on circular foot, six character mark to base within double rings, diameter 14 cm (2)
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Japanese porcelain figure, depicting a portly gentleman in traditional costume, standing on three barrels, in tones of green, orange, black and red, height 35 cm
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Pair of Chinese style men's shoes, c.1890, in black silk, with symbol embroidered to toe, belonging to Dr burden and Australian medical missionary working in China for the china Inland Mission in Shanghai & Chung King, name is written in English on the lining of the shoes, length 27 cm catalogue note: it was common practice for Missionaries to wear Chinese dress to blend in with the population. Provenance: Collection of Judith Rutherford
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Chinese Qing Dynasty double Dalian purse, c.1860 of square form, decorated with calligraphy and stylised clouds to the corners in tiny knot stitch, in tones of blue and red on black silk ground, length 29 cm. Provenance: Collection of Judith Rutherford
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Chinese Qing Dynasty bamboo Vest, c.1850, with blue trim and ties. Provenance: Collection of Judith Rutherford
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Chinese Qing Dynasty belt purse, c.1860 of shaped form, in dark blue silk, set with mother of pearl panel, and yellow tassel, height 12 cm. Provenance: Collection of Judith Rutherford
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Early 20th century Chinese black silk jacket, c.1920, embroidered with stylised longevity symbols, with pale grey lining, length 60 cm. Provenance: Collection of Judith Rutherford
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Early 20th century Chinese black jacket, c.1920 decorated with repeating geometric motif, with blue lining, length 57 cm. Provenance: Collection of Judith Rutherford
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Early 20th century Chinese black jacket, c.1920 with repeating geometric motif, rich blue cotton lining, length 56 cm. Provenance: Collection of Judith Rutherford
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Chinese butterfly purse, in the form of a butterfly, embroidered with offical proceeding towards his house followed by bearer, the other side depicts a garden setting, height 12 cm. Provenance: Collection of Judith Rutherford
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