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Asian Art including The Collection of the Late Dorothy Savage, latterly Dorothy Fu (1930-2010) — Aalders Auctions

Auction House:Aalders AuctionsNumber of lots recorded:770
Sale Title:Asian Art including The Collection of the Late Dorothy Savage, latterly Dorothy Fu (1930-2010)Lots with images:760
Auction Location:SydneyPrices available:390
Date:5-May-2019
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Rare Chinese Qing Dynasty black plume, c. 1850, was awarded by the Emperor to officials of the 7th, 8th and 9th rank for meritorious service, few examples have survived, length 35 cm. Provenance: collection of Judith Rutherford
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Chinese Qing Dynasty 3rd rank military badge, of square form in Kesi weave, with leopard insignia woven as part of the badge, amongst cloud and wave scroll, with geometric border, in tones of blue, orange, green and black, 29 cm x 29 cm. Provenance: collection of Judith Rutherford
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Pair of Chinese Qing Dynasty 5th rank military badges, of square form with central bear on stylised lotus base, surrounded by butterflies and geometric motifs, in tones of blue, orange, yellow, green, pink and black, with pale blue silk lining, 25 cm x 26 cm. Provenance: collection of Judith Rutherford note: These were collected by Mrs. Bressler, wife of and American Missionary in china
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Chinese Qing Dynasty rank badge, c.1890, for wife of 6th rank military official, of square form, with central panther embroidered in gold thread, accented with wealth symbols, surrounded by wufu, geometric motifs and wufu border, in tones of blue, purple, green, red and white on a black ground, accented in gold thread, with blue silk lining, 30 cm x 32 cm note: military badges are rare because these officials did not have many official garments and many of the military badges that have survived are for…
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Pair of Chinese Qing Dynasty 8th rank civil badges c.1880, of square form with central quail insignia applied separately, surrounded by stylised clouds and geometric motifs and border, in gold and silver thread, with blue silk. Provenance: collection of Judith Rutherford note: These are the rarest of all civil rank badges and are not well represented in Museum collections. Lining, 20.5 cm x 22 cm
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Rare Chinese Republic tassel wedding skirt, embroidered with flowers and phoenix on red, green, yellow and orange panels, with couched gold thread borders and dark blue cotton waistband
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Chinese mauve Damask silk skirt, with central panel couched and embroidered with figures, with embroidered white silk borders, accented with blue silk and black ribbon borders, with white cotton waistband and blue silk lining
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Chinese scholars petit water pot, in porcelain, of cube form, decorated with roundels of landscapes, raised on four feet, seal mark to base, height 5 cm
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Chinese Qing Dynasty portable hat stand, c.1875, in metal, of tri-legged form, incised with blossoms, height 30 cm. Provenance: collection of Judith Rutherford
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Chinese officials leather summer hat box, of cylindrical form with a pointed cover, in dark brown tones, with metal clasp, height 30 cm and diameter 37 cm. Provenance: collection of Judith Rutherford
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Chinese Republic embroidered silk belt purse, with Chinese characters to upper window, and river with trees to lower window, in tones of teal, cream, blue and black, with grey silk lining, height 16 cm
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Two Chinese embroidered silk belt purses, one finely embroidered with peaches and flower, in tones of pink, brown and green on a white ground, accented with blue border, the other embroidered with shou character and flowers on a red ground, accented with green border, height 13 cm (2)
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Chinese finely embroidered silk perfume pouch, of double gourd form, embroidered with floral motifs, on a purple ground, suspended form an endless knot tassel, height 11 cm
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Chinese late Qing Dynasty orange Gauze Children's jacket, embroidered with flowers and butterflies, with white silk borders embroidered with flowers and fruit, accented with rich blue borders and black ribbon
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Lovely Jun splashed glaze footed censor, of baluster form, flanked by handles and masks raised on three feet, in strong tones of blue and lavender, height 23 cm
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Two Chinese Qing Dynasty porcelain dishes, both of circular form, one decorated with butterflies and flowers, the other with lotus in blue, seal and wax exports marks to base, a/f, diameter 14.5 cm, 13.5 cm (2). Provenance: Purchased Shanghai friendship Store, 1980, then Sydney private collection
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Two Chinese Qing Dynasty porcelain dishes, both of circular form, one decorated with prunis. Provenance: Purchased Shanghai friendship Store, 1980, then Sydney private Collections heads on a ice crackle ground, the other in the form of stylised flower, both on circular foot, with seal mark to base, diameter 15.5 cm, 15 cm (2)
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Early Chinese Ming Dynasty bottle, of tapering cylindrical form, in a white to pale green glaze, height 8 cm purchased: Shanghai, c.1980's, then private collection Sydney
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Chinese egg shell porcelain bowl, of circular form, decorated with a lake landscape, seal mark to base, diameter 11 cm
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Pair of Chinese egg shell porcelain bowls, of octagonal form with sloping sides, decorated with a continuous landscape of figures in mountain and lake scene, seal mark to base, diameter 14.5 cm (2) purchased: Shanghai, c.1980's, then private collection Sydney
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Chinese late Qing Dynasty porcelain bowl, of circular form, in famille vert, decorated with bamboo shoots and lingzhi alternating with lines of calligraphy, four character mark to base, a/f, diameter 12 cm. Provenance: Provenance: Purchased Fujian antique Store, 1984, then Sydney private collection
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Chinese late Qing blue and white porcelain bowl, of circular form, decorated with lotus flowers and tendril scrolls, raised on circular foot, seal mark to and wax export seal, diameter 14 cm. Provenance: Purchased Shanghai friendship Store, 1980, then Sydney private collection
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Chinese Ming Dynasty blue and white crackle glaze float bowl, with section of interior unglazed, the exterior, with a continuous landscape, raised on three feet on white crackle ground, diameter 21.5 cm. Provenance: The collection of the late Dorothy Savage, latterly Dorothy Fu (1930-2010)
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Chinese Qing Dynasty porcelain famille vert bowl, of double form, decorated with cabbage leaves and flowers, in tones of green, pink and yellow, painted seal mark to base, a/f, seal mark to base, diameter 18 cm. Provenance: Purchased Shanghai friendship Store, 1985, then Sydney private collection
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Chinese Qing Dynasty porcelain tea bowl, with bisque coloured rim, the body painted with shou motifs, bats and flowers, in tones of orange, seal mark to base, on circular foot, diameter 8.5 cm. Provenance: The collection of the late Dorothy Savage, latterly Dorothy Fu (1930-2010)
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Pair of Chinese Qing Dynasty porcelain tea bowls, decorated with a frieze of ribboned swastika above a border of wave scrolls, accented in gilt, six character mark to base, a/f, height 6 cm (2). Provenance: The collection of the late Dorothy Savage, latterly Dorothy Fu (1930-2010)
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Chinese court necklace, set with amber beads, accented with green glass beads, pierced porcelain drops,. Provenance: The collection of the late Dorothy Savage, latterly Dorothy Fu (1930-2010)
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Chinese marble table screen, set with a rectangular marble panel in tones of white and grey, set within a wooden frame and bracket supports, height 54 cm. Provenance: The collection of the late Dorothy Savage, latterly Dorothy Fu (1930-2010)
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Chinese Qing Dynasty blue and white porcelain Compartmentalized dish, of circular form, decorated with floral tendrils, raised on circular foot, with seal mark to base, diameter 14.5 cm. Provenance: The collection of the late Dorothy Savage, latterly Dorothy Fu (1930-2010)
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Pair of Chinese blue and white porcelain teapots and covers, of spherical form with a cylindrical neck, with pointed finials and loop handles, each decorated with stylised phoenix and dragon, accented with cloud, foliage and geometric motifs, height 13 cm (2)
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Chinese late Qing Dynasty blue and white porcelain bowl, of circular form, with deep sides, decorated with stylised flowers, on circular foot with seal mark to base, diameter 10 cm
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Chinese carved jade ram, depicted seated, with head turned looking back, pale green, length 6 cm
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Fine Chinese monochrome fluted plate, with gentle sloping sides, in a bright lime green, raised on a circular foot, with six character mark to base, diameter 19 cm
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Chinese carved white jade panel, carved and pierced in the form of a stylised deer and cloud scrolls, h6.5 cm
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Fine and beautiful pair of Chinese porcelain wine cups, of bell form, finely decorated with fruit and flowers in tones of yellow, pink and green, on circular foot, seal mark to base, height 6 cm (2)
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Pair of Chinese blue and white porcelain bowls, with slightly flared lips, decorated with peony to the interior and exterior, raised on a circular foot, with four character mark within flamed pearl, diameter 12 cm
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Chinese Ming Dynasty blue and white porcelain vase with spreading lip above a pear shaped body, decorated with figures in a landscape raised on a heavy circular foot, a/f, height 18 cm. Provenance: Private Collection Canberra
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Delightful Chinese scholars brush holder, of quatrefoil form, decorated with panels of children playing, surrounded by circular motifs, on four feet, with seal mark, height 9 cm
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Chinese late Qing Dynasty porcelain jar and cover, of ovoid form, decorated with thousand flowers, in tones of pink, green, yellow and blue, on a wooden stand, a/f, height 32 cm
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Chinese Cizhou vase, with cylindrical neck, above a tapering ovoid body, decorated with flower heads and scrolling tendrils, height 13 cm
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Chinese celadon ewer, probably song, with spreading lip and loop handle with chicken spout above tapering body, with incised ogee decoration, height 25.5 cm
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Chinese Qing Dynasty ivory card case, c.1860 of slender rectangular form, set with central cartouche, surrounded by finely carved with figures within a landscape, 10.5 cm x 7.5 cm
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Chinese Qing Dynasty export porcelain plate, of hexagonal form, with scalloped edge, decorated with underglaze blue flowers, and over glaze iron red and green, double ring leaf mark to base, diameter 21.5 cm
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Two early Indian black stone figures, depicting two deities, both depicting standing with earrings and necklaces, one holding attributes, raised on metal stands, height 19 cm (2)
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Chinese carved jade bi disc and stand, of circular form, carved with quilong in tones of brown, black and green, on stand, height 9.5 cm
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Large Chinese Qing Dynasty carved ivory figure, of natural curved form depicting Kwan Yin wearing a headdress and flowing robes holding a basket of flowers and a fan, coloured in polychrome and accented in gilt, a/f, height 38 cm
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Chinese carved stone seal, beautifully carved with kylin to the top on square base, with carved seal in tones of orange, height 9 cm
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Chinese carved jade disc and stand, of circular form, carved and pierced with bird amongst lotus flowers, on a white stand, height 11 cm
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Chinese carved ivory figure of Kwan Yin, depicted standing with one and raised and the other holding a fan, in flowing robes, mounted on carved timber stand, height 24 cm (without stand)
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Wonderful Indian Vizagapatam ivory box and cover, of handsome proportions, of square form with sloping top, incised and inked with architectural images and central floral motif, 14.5 cm x 25.5 cm. Provenance: Estate of gentleman Ballina
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Indian Vizagapatam marine ivory box and cover, of rectangular form, with curved top, incised and inked with floral motifs, with wooden handle, 11 cm x 18 cm. Provenance: Estate of gentleman Ballina
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Indian Vizagapatam marine ivory box and cover, of slender rectangular form, incised and inked with a border of flower heads and foliage, 6.5 cm x 25.5 cm x 15.5 cm. Provenance: Estate of gentleman Ballina
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Chinese carved mammoth tusk, carved with Kwan yin seated on a lotus base, above a seated Buddha flanked by guardians, on stand, height 23 cm
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Chinese carved mammoth tusk, of rectangular form, the interior carved with the eight immortals on stand, length 36 cm
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Chinese Qing Dynasty blanc de chine figure, depicting a court figure wearing hat and robes with hands displayed, a/f, height 39.5 cm acquired Macau 1980's, then private collection Exeter, Southern Highlands
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Chinese Qing Dynasty, Kang Hsi blanc de chine immortal, depicted seated with head slightly turned and open mouth, one hand resting upon knee, with shoe at his feet, impressed Kang Hsi mark to base, a/f, height 16 cm acquired Ernest Elphinstone, Woollahra Galleries 1980's, then private collection Exeter, Southern Highlands
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Fine Chinese carved jade figure group, carved in the form of a bird seated on the back of stork, in tones of green and brown, length 4.5 cm
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Chinese carved jade Kylin, in white and brown jade, depicted seated. Height 5 cm
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Chinese carved jade buckle, of shaped form, carved with a series of stylised dragons, length 6.5 cm
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Fine Chinese carved jade hat finial, carved in the form of a mythical creature, in pale green, height 4.5 cm
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Pair of Chinese Qing Dynasty glazed incense holders, in the form of kylins, in a cream glaze, raised upon stepped pedestals, height 22 cm (2) acquired in pagan Myanmar, 1970's by Ernest Elphinstone, then private collection Exeter, Southern Highlands
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Chinese late Qing Dynasty 7th rank official hat knob, c.1875, in gilt copper with a pierced circular base, on wooden stand, height 4 cm. Provenance: collection of Judith Rutherford
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Chinese late Qing Dynasty Scholar's silver Graduation hat spike, c.1875, with eagle finial, above a rotating ball set with circular green stone, on circular base, with wooden stand, height 8.5 cm (spike only). Provenance: collection of Judith Rutherford
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Chinese late Qing Dynasty ladies hat finial, c.1875, decorated with coral beads, on circular base, set of wooden stand, height 3.5 cm (finial). Provenance: collection of Judith Rutherford
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Interesting Chinese Republic porcelain panel, of rectangular form, decorated with two ladies carrying a basket of fruit to a waiting figure on boar, in rich tones of green, pink, yellow and orange, 39 cm x 25 cm
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Chinese late Qing Dynasty 5th rank civil official hat knob, silver filigree finial above clear glass egg shaped knob, above silver filigree dimpled domed base, set on wooden stand, height 5 cm (knob). Provenance: collection of Judith Rutherford
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Chinese Republic porcelain panel, of rectangular form, decorated with a scene of figures climbing a mountain, with flags, one side with calligraphy, framed, 37 cm x 24 cm
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Unusual Chinese Qing Dynasty red lacquer travelling hat stand, c.1850, of pierced interlocking geometric form, painted with butterfly, flowers and geometric motifs, height 26.5 cm (2). Provenance: collection of Judith Rutherford
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Chinese jade brush washer, in the form of a ruyi head with raised sides, in tones of green, length 9 cm
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Chinese Qing Dynasty 3rd rank civil badges, c.1875, for male child, with central Malay peacock insignia, with fret background and five bats, symbols of happiness, with geometric border, in tones of blue, yellow, green red and white, 21 cm x 23 cm. Provenance: collection of Judith Rutherford
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Pair of Chinese Qing Dynasty 4th rank civil badges c.1875, with central wild goose insignia applied separately, set within stylised clouds and waves accented with Buddhist motifs, with border of wufu and long life symbols, n tones of orange, blue, green, purple and red, with pale blue lining, 29 cm x 30 cm. Provenance: collection of Judith Rutherford
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Chinese rank badge for 5th rank official, c.1875, of square form, with central silver pheasant insignia, set within stylised clouds and waves accented with Buddhist symbols, in tones of blue, green, white and red, with border of wufu and long life symbols, with pale blue silk lining, 28 cm x 29 cm. Provenance: collection of Judith Rutherford
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Pair of Chinese Qing Dynasty 4th rank civil badges of square form with central wild goose insignia applied separately, surrounded by stylised clouds, waves and geometric motifs, with wufu border, in tones of yellow, blue, green, red and white, a/f, 30 cm x 30 cm. Provenance: collection of Judith Rutherford
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Chinese Qing Dynasty 5th rank civil badge, c.1880, of square form, with central silver pheasant insignia applied separately, set within stylised cloud and waves, accented with the eight Buddhist motifs, in tones of white, blue and red, with gold and silver thread, with wufu, and symbols of happiness and longevity to the border, with paper backing, 34 cm x 35 cm. 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 embroidered belt purse, decorated with stylised flowers, in tones of blue, green and cream on a pink ground, accented with red thread borders, with coin fastener, length 12 cm
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Chinese white jade cat fish, depicted with lingzhi in mouth, length 6.5 cm
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Two Chinese double sided embroidered silk purses, one decorated with floral motifs, in white pink and green on a red ground, the other decorated with fruit and butterflies, in tones of green, red and orange on a peach ground, both with pale blue borders, height 12 cm (2)
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Red Cantonese silk embroidered skirt, c.1890-1900, double apron concertina style silk damask skirt, beautifully embroidered with birds and butterflies on peony branches in tones of pink, blue, yellow, white and green, with white cotton waistband
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Chinese red Damask silk skirt, concertina style, with black silk borders embroidered with butterflies and flowers in tones of white, blue and green, accented with green silk borders, with white cotton waistband and green silk lining
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Cantonese rainbow Damask silk skirt, c 1890-1900, double apron and concertina style, accented with black satin borders and embroidered panels depicting birds and flowers, with white cotton waistband
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Four groups of Chinese silk for bound feet shoes, in pale blue silk embroidered with flowers, pink silk with endless knot and flowers, two pieces of pink silk finely seed stitched with ducks, lotus and prunus and brown silk with floral motifs (4). Provenance: collection of Judith Rutherford
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Chinese carved jade brush pot, of cylindrical form, carved with a figure on horse back and scholar amongst bamboo, pine trees and mountains, in tones of white and brown, height 15 cm, diameter 12 cm
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Chinese bronze figure of Kwan Yin, depicted seated, wearing headdress, with eyes looking downcast, robes tied at shoulders, one hand holding cup, the other holding attribute, legs crossed, height 27 cm
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Group of five Chinese bound foot items, comprising two black bands with buckles to be worn as ankle covers, c.1890, a tool for ironing and fashioning the shape of bound feet shoes, c.1875, (see note), a pair of Red Cross stitch ankle bands, c.1875, a decorative wooden shoe c.1930 and a woman's wooden ruler. Provenance: collection of Judith Rutherford note: page 82 in Every Step a lotus: shoes for bound feet by Dorothy Ko
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Japanese Meiji period six panel screen, decorated with figures on horses within a landscape, height 137 cm
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Chinese yellow cotton tiger cover, of rectangular form, decorated with central roundel with tiger and bamboo catalogue note: court textiles were made in several centres including Nanjing where dragon robes for the court were made. When textiles were transported to Beijing covers such as this would have been used as wrapping. Tigers were considered to have a significant protective element. Provenance: collection of Judith Rutherford
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Two Chinese Dehua porcelain footed jardinieres, of petit cylindrical form, in white glaze with three feet, height 6.5 cm, 5.5 cm (2)
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Chinese black and white jade fruit, carved in the form of melons on a vine with bats and butterflies, length 6 cm
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Chinese white jade brush washer, of oval form, carved with prunus branch to each end, length 7.5 cm
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Early Thai bronze Buddha head, possibly 17th century, with flame finial, above curled hair, eyes downcast and lobed ears, on wooden base, height 19 cm (head)
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Early Thai bronze seated Buddha, possibly 17th century, with flamed finial with sash running from shoulder, with crossed legs on base, height 19 cm
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Japanese table cabinet, of rectangular form, set with a series of drawers with mother of pearl inlay, the door set with a porcelain panel, the whole raised on four feet, height 35 cm
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Pair of graduated Chinese blue and white egg shell porcelain bowls, with scalloped edges, the interior with a central roundel pond scene, the exterior with a continuous pond scene, raised on fine circular foot, with flaming four character mark to base, diameter 20.5 cm, 18 cm (2)
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Good Chinese Ge Ware vase, of lobed spreading rectangular form, in a beige glaze with crackle glaze, height 11 cm
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Chinese export Blu De hue porcelain dish, of circular form, with raised sides, decorated with mountain, lake and bridge landscape, four character mark to base, diameter 17.5 cm. Provenance: Atherton collection
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Pair of Chinese earthenware heads, depicted with eyes open, with evidence of pigment, together with customised stand, height 11 cm (without stands)
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Chinese porcelain vase, with spreading lip and pear form body, decorated with a all over scene depicting a water dragon and carp, in tones of grey and white accented in gilt, set with lines of calligraphy, on spreading circular foot, with seal mark and collection label verso, height 31 cm
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Chinese blanc de chine Kwan Yin, depicted with hair tied and head slightly turned, wearing ornate necklace, with one hand raised, the other clasping a ruyi sceptre on wave scroll base, height 25 cm private collection Exeter, Southern Highlands
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Chinese blanc de chine Kwan Yin figure group, depicting Kwan Yin with flute, flowing robes and phoenix at feet, height 26.5 cm private collection Exeter, Southern Highlands
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