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Art | Asian | Jewels | Objects — Theodore Bruce Auctioneers & Valuers

Auction House:Theodore Bruce Auctioneers & ValuersNumber of lots recorded:302
Sale Title:Art | Asian | Jewels | ObjectsLots with images:302
Auction Location:SydneyPrices available:166
Date:17-Nov-2019
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A pair of Huang Huali wood panels inlaid semi precious stone figures, inlaid pieces missing, 37 x 28 cm
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A pair of Chinese export dishes painted with peony roses in overglaze enamel, Qing Dynasty, 18th century, condition, a star crack to the base, chip to one rim. Provenance: A North Shore Estate, Sydney, diameter 23 cm
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A large Chinese famille rose jar and cover, painted with antique porcelain vases and a large pink peony, Qing Dynasty, 19th century, on fitted stand, note, the tree peony has many titles and is a favourite of Chinese gardeners, it is an emblem of love and affection, a motif of riches and honour and a symbol of feminine beauty and represents spring. Provenance: A North Shore Estate, Sydney, height 43 cm, W 24 cm
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A Chinese famille rose dish, painted with figures in a garden, Qing Dynasty, 18th century, condition, restored chip to lip, diameter 16 cm
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A fine porcelain bowl, with a gilt rim and band of key fret around the foot, Yongzheng mark to base, painted with lion dogs in cloud shaped cartouche on turquoise blue ground, height 6 cm, diameter 11 cm
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A porcelain libation cup moulded with longevity symbols, Qing Dynasty, 18th century, raised on a deep circular foot, height 6.5 W 10 cm
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An underglaze blue ewer, painted with a bunch of flowers, with a dog knop on cover, after Yuan Dynasty. Provenance: Leonard Joel, Sydney, jewels and objects D'Art auction 14 and 15 Nov 2015, height 14.5 cm
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A Chinese underglaze blue bowl freely painted with a spotted deer, Ming Dynasty, 1368-1644, a hairline crack and rim chips and frits, height 5 cm, diameter 10 cm
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A Chinese porcelain teapot painted in underglaze blue, Kangxi mark, Qing Dynasty, 19th century, a domed cover, incised melon shape with a band of incised ruyi, painted with an idyllic village by a lake, height 11 cm, width 15 cm
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A Chinese standing figure of Guanyin, wearing robes with the Folds Falling in Pleats and holding a basket of flowers, some iron marks coming through the glaze, height 30 cm
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Two porcelain snuff bottles a boy holding a toy and a seated Bodhisattva, Qing Dynasty, 19th century, each glazed in the colours of aubergine, yellow and green often used during the 18th century, height 6 cm
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An ivory elephant tusk carved with a dragon medallion, china early 20th century, a polished plain tusk carved with a dragon flying through the clouds and raised on a carved wooden stand, Wt 1211grams, length 49 cm
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A carved ivory box and two Indian ivory chess pawns, mounted on four ball shaped feet, India, 19th and 20th century, a vacant cartouche in the centre of the hinged lid and carved with a rose motif in each of the panels, a diamond shape cartouche to the front [3], height 3.5 - 4 cm, length 10 cm, depth 8 cm
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A Chinese ivory shoe horn carved and pierced with a writhing dragon handle, early 20th century, Wt. 30grams, length 18 cm, width 4 cm
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A pair of finely carved ivory figures of a Chinese emperor and consort, Republic period, 1912-1949, the emperor seated on the dragon throne with beautifully detailed clothing and holding a strand of jade beads, the Empress seated on the phoenix throne holding a gift in her hand with similar details to her clothing, both are marked to the base, raised on fitted rosewood stands, height 14 cm
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A Chinese carved and pierced ivory cigarette case, in a pillow shape with the cyclical date, 1938, a central diamond panel of two figures in a garden over a pierced ground within borders of flowers and buildings finished with a push button closure and gold plated spring band on the interior and a vertical line of characters with the date of 26-04-1938 -, Wt. 50.6grams, length 8.2 cm, depth 5.9 cm
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A Chinese ivory carving of a court lady wearing a flowing robe and holding a long stemmed lotus, mid 20th century, raised on fitted stand, Wt with stand 82grms, height 13 cm
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A mammoth ivory three sided lantern that swivels on a frame Imitating bamboo, each face with the God of longevity and a child with symbols of the crane, pine tree and spotted deer, height 5.5.cm
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A mammoth ivory snuff bottle of a fish basket, resting on the bottom of the lake with flowering water weed, signature to base, 20th century, height 5.5 cm
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A mammoth ivory snuff bottle of a rabbit standing on a large carrot, while hiding behind a white Daikon, signature to base, 20th century, height 5.5 cm
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A mammoth ivory snuff bottle of an emperor penguin carrying a fish in the curved bill for the chicks, signature to base, 20th century, inlaid eyes and a fish stopper, carved in fine detail the penguins surrounded by frothing waves, height 6 cm
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A mammoth ivory snuff bottle of a large fish the stopper of frothing spraying water, inlaid eyes, signature to base, 20th century, height 5 cm, length 5 cm
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A large flat round ivory snuff bottle has a central engraved medallion, with a square domed stopper and base, 20th century, the moonflask shape has a landscape to one side and a phoenix to the other within a finely inked border of waves, signature to both panels, Wt. 122grms, height 8.3 cm, diameter 6.3 cm
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A Chinese ivory snuff bottle with an Inked engraving of a beauty wearing flowing robes, signature, a flat high shouldered bottle on a raised rectangular foot and a round domed lid, with text and signature to the front and a sprig of peach blossom on the reverse, Wt. 33.2grms, height 6 cm, width 4 cm
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An ivory tusk vase carved in low relief with an elephant reaching for the leaves in a tree, china, mid 20th century, a beaded border to the top below a scalloped lip, Wt. 679grms, height 28.5 cm, diameter 8 cm
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A Chinese ivory five layer puzzle ball raised on a stand, mid 20th century, decorated with dragons in clouds with a figure of a court beauty holding a flower, in original box, Wt. 34grms, height 15 cm, diameter 3.5 cm
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A Chinese ivory card case with a recessed vase shape enclosing carving of a village, Qing Dynasty,19th century, finely carved with people pursuing daily activities amongst dense foliage and vegetation the reverse with two vignettes, one with an oval cartouche to the centre with an inked monogram, Wt. 48.5 grms, height 9.7 cm, width 5.5 cm
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An ivory card case, of rectangular form finely carved in bas-relief Qing Dynasty, 19th century, a cartouche on each side and to the slide off cover of figures in a foliate garden with pavilions, height 9.5 cm, width 5.5 cm
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An ivory figure of a young smiling face wrapped in a long robe atop a circular ivory pedestal carved with leaves, late Qing Dynasty, holding a vase from which a plume of smoke that is rising and wrapping around the head of the figure, a hole in the centre of the head probably a stand of a large puzzle ball, Wt. 143grms, height 13.5 cm, diameter 7.5 cm
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An ivory consort seated on a phoenix throne, wearing ceremonial robes, signature to base, Republic period, with intricate carving and black inkwork raised on a wood fitted stand, Wt. 121grms, height 11 cm, length 5 cm
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A Chinese opium pipe with ivory mouth the saddle of repousse silver in a Neatly pierced design with a cabochon rock crystal, 19th century, the ivory ends joined by a white metal band to the long shaft, length 53 cm
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A Chinese ivory games set and lacquer board, in original black lacquer and gilt folding case, Qing Dynasty, 19th century, consisting of chess and backgammon with two dice cups and two sets of rival mandarins and their consorts intricately carved in detail, in natural and red. Each piece on a raised base with a garland bead above a round foot decorated with a petal pattern. A backgammon/ checkers set of 16 pieces each of dyed red and natural ivory of a double sided disc, each side finely carved with scenes…
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A finely pierced ivory fan the guards and sticks have a central vase with a spray of flowers and butterflies, c. 1930, between an arc of scrolls and motifs, original cream ribbon, Wt. 55grms, length 20 cm open 35.5 cm
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An ivory card case, intricately carved with architectural structures and numerous figures engaged in activities, Qing Dynasty, 19th century, the rectangular case carved with leafy courtyards including furniture fine details of pavilions, doors, windows, balconies with balustrades and roof lines moving up the mountain, Wt. 108grms, height 11.5 cm, length 7.3 cm
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An ivory figure of a farmer returning on the back of his ox, cold painted, china, Republic period, seated side saddle and wearing a broad brim hat, holding aloft a bunch of flowers in his right hand and pomegranate in the other, mounted on a stand inlaid with silver wire, Wt including stand 181grms, height 15 cm, length 7.5 cm, depth 4.5 cm including stand
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A Chinese mammoth ivory carving of a sleeping sage, lying on one side, signature to base, black inkwork to the hair, beard and facial features his long robe drawn over his hands, raised on a fitted wooden stand, Wt. 106grms, height 4 cm, length 13 cm
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A tall Chinese mammoth ivory figure of an immortal swaying in a long flowing robe, mid 20th century, the bearded sage has his hair held back in a tied scarf and holding a coin in one hand and a staff in the other, mounted on a finely carved two colour wood stand, Wt 1005grams, height 27 cm
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An ivory carving of fisherman balancing on rocks, china, 20th century, mounted on a rectangular wooden stand, Wt 45grms, height 10 cm, length 5 cm including stand
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An 18ct white gold carved jade ring, and a Burmese jade cabochon ring set in sterling silver [2], set within a leaf and flower frame, the carved oval jade variegated in colour and mounted in a white gold, condition, the cabochon is in good condition with two fine internal natural fissures or fine lines, the ring has some fine scratches, the jade is slightly loose in the setting., size Q Wt 6 grams, size P Wt 2.7 grams, jade 17 x 13 mm and 18 x 13 mm
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A Chinese straight sided jade bangle, in lavender with green striation, 20th century, diameter 7.5 cm
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A Chinese open carved jade bangle, diameter 7.3 cm
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Three carved ivory bead necklaces, length 44 - 77 cm
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A plain ivory bangle with a D profile, china mid 20th century, good grain and markings, inner diameter 6.5 cm, depth 2 cm, Wt. 49.3 grms
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A carved ivory cuff with a wide twisted rib motif, china c. 1950, Wt. 28.6 grms, diameter 2.5 cm W. 5 cm
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A carved ivory wide cuff bangle inlaid with three cabochon of lapis lazuli, c.1960 china, with a Z curve design, W 4 cm
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A strand of carved mammoth ivory beads, a God of longevity carving, height 6.5 cm, length 10 and 46 cm
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Two ivory bangles a D profile incised with diagonal lines and a bangle wrapped with gold wire, c. 1960, W 2 cm
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A pair of carved ivory puzzle ball earrings, suspended on a fine chain, mid 20th century, white metal screw back drops with an ivory pearl at the top and a double layered puzzle ball bead below, drop 4 cm
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A long strand of graduated ivory beads. Provenance: An old South African collection, length 75 cm
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Two mammoth ivory bangles, the heavy D profile carved with an Art Deco style mask, mid 20th century, the other a smaller plain flat design, diameter 7.5 cm, width 2.8 cm, Wt 115grms, Wt 115grms
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A mammoth ivory circular bangle of rounded form, 20th century, Wt grms, diameter 7 cm
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Two mammoth ivory rings, one carved with a snail the other with a flower, height 2.5-3 cm
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A strand of forty two mammoth ivory beads with a 9ct ball clasp, and pendant netsuke, of a hand holding a figure, length 42 cm
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A long Gimlet with a carved Chinese ox bone sages head handle, c.1900, height 8 cm, length 20.5 cm
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A carved carnelian agate Buddha standing laughing with his large naked tummy and flowing robes, 20th century, raised on fitted stand, Wt. 154grms, height 7.8 cm, length 5.5 cm, depth 35 cm
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Four Chinese carved jade dogs, 'Moss on Snow' each sitting to attention, 20th century, on stands, Wt 200grms, height 6 cm, length 5 cm
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Nine carved lapis lazuli miniature Buddhas, 20th century, Wt. 200grms, height 3- 4.5 cm, width 3.5 cm
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A Chinese carved square stand with drawer and low shelf, raised on square corner legs, Republic period, the shelf carved with a longevity character, height 47 cm, length 20 cm, width 20 cm
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A rosewood glazed display cabinet of rectangular form, 20th century, a mirror back with one side hinged as a door, enclosing five stepped square and rectangular shelves with scroll ends, with a ruyi shaped apron, height 63.5 cm, width 45.5 cm, width 11 cm
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A glazed display cabinet of rectangular form with mirror back, 20th century. Provenance: The residual of the Hutcheon's Estate. The Hutcheons lived in Shanghai and Hong Kong in the early and mid 20th century before moving to Sydney., 80 x 50 x 13 cm
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A black lacquer and gilt wall display cabinet painted with bird and floral detail, mid 20th century, a mirror back with one side hinged as a door, enclosing five stepped square and rectangular shelves with scroll ends, a straight painted apron. Provenance: The residual of the Hutcheon's Estate. The Hutcheons lived in Shanghai and Hong Kong in the early and mid 20th century before moving to Sydney., 84 x 48 x 11 cm
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A Japanese copper alloy lobster, articulated and realistically modelled, signature to the underside, Meiji period, the spiny crayfish with legs, antennae, body and tail all articulated, a fine patina, the tail/flap hesitates to move. Provenance: An old South African collection, length 23 cm
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A Japanese bronze alloy temple vase, Usubata, Taisho period, 20th century, with a wide mouth rim and double handles, the body has molded auspicious animals in relief, a fine patina. Provenance: An old South African collection, height 13 cm, width 11 cm
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A thermometer in original leather and velvet case, Japan early 20th century, length 14 cm
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Three Japanese Obi's with leafing branches, a wave pattern and a racecourse, Showa period, 20th century, in sepia, indigo and a muddy blue, length 3.3 m
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Three Japanese Obi's with Florals and stripes, Showa period, 20th century, condition, there is a blemish on one of them, length 375 cm
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Four Japanese Obis in earth tones and indigo, Showa period, 20th century [4], length 305 cm
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Two Japanese exotic wood covered boxes, of triangular shape and round for tea ceremony, Showa period, 20th century. Provenance: An old South African collection, height 8 and 9.5 cm, width 12 cm, diameter 8.5 cm
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A Japanese four panel screen, the front in shallow relief of birds on branches and reverse lacquered, Showa period, early 20th century, the arched panels within the metal frame of birds and leafing branches from the four seasons in raised lacquer and appear to be silhouetted against the mottled background, condition, age wear to the frame and cracks on front and reverse, height 57 cm, width 84 cm
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A porcelain Arita charger with a scalloped edge, impressed maker's mark, Japan, mid 20th century, the centre decorated with red crested cranes and pine trees issuing from rocks, a spliced border of roundels phoenix and floral motifs in blue, red, green, yellow and gold highlights, the reverse with isolated abstract motifs within a border, -, diameter 40 cm
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A Japanese leather tobacco pouch with an amber coloured Ojime and bone netsuke, Edo period, 19th century, length 11 cm
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A pair Japanese ivory figures, Uba and Okina, wearing tinted, patterned layers of clothes, Meiji period, note: after living to old age, their spirits were believed to have entered pine trees on the beach at Takasago in Harima. On moonlit nights their spirits return to clear pine needles, which symbolize longevity., Wt. 357grms, height 9.5 cm, width 6.5 cm
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A Japanese ivory beauty, dressed in a formal brocade kimono, carrying a Shamisen, Showa period, 20th century, with polychrome inked decoration and red seal mark to base., Wt. 459 grams, height 20 cm, diameter 6.5 cm
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A Japanese ivory beauty, dressed in a formal brocade kimono, holding a closed umbrella, Showa period, 20th century, a basket in the other hand, polychrome decoration and red seal mark to base, Wt. 460 grams, height 20 cm, diameter 6.5 cm
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A Japanese ivory beauty, in a brocade kimono, Showa period, 20th century, with polychrome decoration and incised signature to base, Wt. 380 grams, height 20 cm, diameter 5.5 cm
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A Japanese ivory figure of a fisherman with his catch on his shoulder and cormorant by his feet, signature to base, Meiji period, with a smiling weathered face, the fish and his vest picked out in colour, Wt. 299grms, height 13 cm 6 cm
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A carved wood and mammoth ivory skeleton, seated on a stool, raised on a rectangular inlaid plinth, holding a sword in one hand and leg resting on another skeleton head popping from a jar, height 11 cm, length 8 cm, width 6 cm
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A carved wood and mammoth ivory skeleton, seated on a chair raised on a circular inlaid plinth, both arms raised leaning on the back of the chair, wearing a short tunic, height 9.5 cm, diameter 6.5 cm
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A Comically carved mammoth ivory Ojime of three monkeys with a large peach, signature on verso, height 4.5 cm
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A Japanese ivory netsuke of a monkey with a crustacean on his back and wide-eyed expression, Showa period, 20th century, Wt. 22 grams, height 3.8 cm, width 3.5 cm
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A carved wood netsuke of a hare and a monkey pulling the left back leg and a rooster with a tall fanned tail, each with inlaid eyes, height 5 cm and length 5 cm
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A Japanese barrel shaped Inro with a figure on top and a netsuke of Daruma. Provenance: An old South African collection, height 9.5 cm
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Three wood netsuke, a baby elephant on a ball, piglets and a ball of water snakes, carved in the round, 20th century, all with inlaid eyes, diameter 3.5 cm
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A carved wood standing owl netsuke with inlaid eyes and finely detailed feathers, length 5 cm
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A carved boxwood netsuke of a beauty standing in a soaking tub while a frog Looks on, 20th century, height 3.5 cm, length 3.5 cm
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A mammoth ivory Inro carved with erotic figures enclosed, signature to base, a leaping carp on one side and a bird with a long beak on the other, topped with a figure on the cover, height 3.5 cm
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Three Japanese Shunga polychrome ivory carvings, incised signature, Showa period, 20th century, Wt 21 - 27 grams., height 4 cm, width 3 - 4 cm
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A Japanese Shunga ivory okimono, signed, Showa period, 20th century, inked design in sepia tones to the kimono and hair, on a wooden stand, Wt. 30 grms, height 5.2 cm, length 3 cm
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A Japanese ivory crouching figure picking up a large cylinder, incised kimono and signature, Showa period, 20th century, Wt. 30 grams., height 3.5 cm, width 3.2 cm
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A marine ivory netsuke, of a man tying up his twigs, signed Ebe to leg, Showa period, 20th century, height 3.5 cm, length 4 cm
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A Japanese miniature seal, inlaid with a water bird, Meiji period, 19th century, height 3.5 cm
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An ivory netsuke of a chick breaking out of an egg, incised signature, mid 20th century, Wt 42 grams, height 4. 7 cm, length 40 cm
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Six mammoth ivory animals of the lunar new year calendar, two rats holding an Ingot, a goat, a rooster, a dog, a pig and a snake, finely carved five some with inlaid eyes [6], note: the twelve year cycle begins again in 2020 with the rat, height 2-3 cm
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A mammoth ivory carving of conjoined snow peas with a worm leaving a trail, character on reverse in a red, hanging from a vine with leaves, length 5 cm
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A mammoth ivory carving of two snakes, one devouring a frog, on a flat base, length 5.5 cm
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Two mammoth ivory small netsuke, a squirrel with a cob of corn and a young eagle on a log with inlaid eyes, height 2 and 3 cm
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A realistically carved mammoth ivory frog netsuke, signature to underside, with her young on her back and inlaid eyes, length 4.5 cm
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A mammoth ivory Ojime of two boys climbing on a barrel while Dragging a large bag and gourd, 20th century, an oversized rodent is almost in the barrel, height 5 cm
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A carved mammoth ivory netsuke of two boys balancing on a hollow log, signature on underside, 20th century, handling a slippery fish, below are two tortoise peeping out from the log, height 2.5 cm, length 4.5 cm
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A carved mammoth ivory netsuke of father trying to dry off a child balancing on the edge of the bath, signature to base, 20th century, the child holding a tortoise while another is climbing up the side of the tub, all in fine detail, height 4 cm, length 3.5 cm
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