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Antiques & Decorative Arts — Webb's

Auction House:Webb'sNumber of lots recorded:315
Sale Title:Antiques & Decorative ArtsLots with images:310
Auction Location:AucklandPrices available:240
Date:23-Jul-2009
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A Hemba Fertility Figure of a Male, carved in a stance with the diminutive legs below a large phallus and open arms resting on the protruding abdomen, the chin defined with notched carving, the smooth forehead accentuated by a swept back coiffure with carved decoration to the rear. Note; loss to base. Height 28.5 cm
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A Tabwa Female Fertilty Figure and an Infant, the short legs standing on a circular base, with defined genitalia below a protruding abdomen on which she supports an infant and accentuated breasts above, the coiffure elaborate and cascading the length of her back. Height 28.8 cm
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A Kusu Female Fertilty Figure and an Infant, the female carved standing on bent diminutive legs, the elongated torso with diamond scarification above a protruding naval and accentuated genitalia, the arms carved supporting an infant below small breasts. The enlarged head with refined facial features and a simple coiffure with incised decoration. Note; some loss to the head decoration. Height 31 cm
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A Buyu Ancestral Female Figure, carved standing on straight diminutive legs below a slight abdomen with diamond scarification and small breasts, the enlarged head with a three part coiffure. Height 34 cm
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A Songye Female Fertility Figure, standing on a semi-circular base, the enlarged feet supporting bent diminutive legs under an elongated torso with enlarged genitalia, the arms detached from the body with grooved large hands resting on the slightly protruding abdomen with an accentuated naval, the enlarged head with a deep chin which terminates just above the small breasts, the smooth head decorated with a small horn-charge. Height 30 cm
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A Tabwa Female Fertilty Figure, the elongated torso with a protruding naval and genitalia is supported on straight diminutive legs, the abdomen with diamond scarification below the large breasts each of which is cupped in her hands, the enlarged head with small ears between a double layered coiffure. Height 25 cm
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A Hemba Female Fertility Figure, carved seated on a birthing stool with her enlarged genitalia below a swollen abdomen with a protruding naval and large diamond scarification, her bent arms with grooved large hands resting below pointed breasts, the enlarged cylindrical neck supports an enlarged head with refined facial features, the coiffure with a curved 'beak-like' decoration to the rear. Height 35 cm
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A Hemba Warrior Ancestor Figure, the large phallus flanked by diminutive but strong legs, the serene face is defined by a geometric detailed beard and an elaborate cruciform coiffure, the figure carries a warrior's lance and an adze. Note; repair to left arm, some age related losses. Height 56.5 cm
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A Hemba Warrior Ancestor Figure, of shorter stature to the above, the well muscled arms carrying a lance and an adze, the coiffure with triangular incised decoration. Note; age related loss to lower body and lance shaft. Height 38 cm
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A Buyu Ancestral Male Small Figure, the enlarged head with a notched beard defining the chin line and the coiffure beneath woven fibre. Height 26 cm
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A Kusu Ancestral Male Small Figure, the power figure with hands resting on the abdomen with an oval large naval below a bow shaped chest, the elongated neck supports a head with a horn-charge. A part-woven fibre skirt secured at the waist. Height 27 cm
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A Hemba Female Fertility Figure with an Infant, with age-related diminished legs below an abdomen with a protruding naval and diamond scarification, an infant is held on her back by her arms supporting its feet, the child's hands clutching the enlarged breasts, the prominent head with an elaborate grooved coiffure. Height 64 cm
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A 19th century Fijian Sperm Whale Tooth Tabua, of good patination, plain with two drilled suspension holes near the tip and a single suspension hole at the base. Provenance; acquired by the vendor's grandfather who was a trader living in Fiji in latter 19th century and returned to New Zealand 1903. Length 14 cm
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A New Zealand Hand Carved Dark Stained Folk Art Large Waka Huia, the oblong lid and conforming body with all-over robust carving (except for the slightly rounded belly of the base which is plain), with heads as protuberances to either end of the lid and base, the eyes with paua inlay. Note; faults, some losses of paua inlay. Width 56.8 cm. Depth 13.8 cm. Height 22.5 cm
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A New Zealand timbers deep small box, of kauri with kauri figured veneers to the box and sides of the hinged lid, brass escutcheon, the lid surface inlaid with various timbers in a geometric inlay
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A Masonic Lodge ball voting box in kauri, fitted with a drawer to receive and store the original but now absent black and white voting balls
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A New Zealand 'Westport harbour' panoramic post card, circa 1901, photo typed in Saxony, unused, some foxing and a small pressure tear to far length area. Length 82.5 cm
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A large post card album with mixed cards including early Pitcairn Island, seven Pitcairn Island cards, four of which show groups of Pitcairn Islanders. Also included are some Louis Wain cards
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An quality early New Zealand scenes photo album 'Camera gems', the album of South Island scenes with 47 of the original 48 images present
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A New Zealand Wellington Subject Post Card Album, containing over 100 cards
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A New Zealand postcard large album, the mixed cards of North Island scenes and subjects including a number of Maori postcards
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A New Zealand postcard album, the mixed cards of North Island, South Island and Stewart Island scenes and subjects and also including a number of New Zealand shipping postcards
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A large post card album with mixed cards, including novelty, humorous, New Zealand and other shipping, Christmas and greetings, Australian scenes and subjects including Aboriginal people
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A Crown Lynn pale green Mottle glaze small elephant, the trunk curled against the front R. Knee. Height 8.2 cm. Length 14.8 cm
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A Crown Lynn tiki figure ceramic trinket box, of cylindrical form, the cover with a stylised tiki figure raised in relief, the pot and cover speckled brown glazed. Not marked but probably made at the Luke Adams factory during the time of Crown Lynn ownership. Refer Gail Henry 'New Zealand pottery, Commercial & Collectable', page 201. Height 5.2 cm. Diameter 5.7 cm
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An Unmarked studio pottery Maori Motifs Vase, the pod shaped vase with an impressed stylised large tiki figure, the opposing surface impressed with a stylised manaia figure with an oval pierced eye, fine iron speckled pale grey-green glazed. Possibly an experimental piece. Height 24 cm
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A Crown Lynn hand potted bulbous large vase by Ernest Shufflebottom, the upper body tapering to a wide mouth, the lower body with five lathed bands tapering to a circular foot. Base Crown Lynn hand potted marks and incised 34. Mouth diameter 15.4 cm. Height 22.5 cm
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Jova Rancich Titirangi Road made in new Lynn incised marks squat jug, the exterior surface in streaked burnt orange over yellow glazes, the interior well with a surface firing stress crack. Base also signed J Rancich NZ. Note; some small glaze frits, not untypical for this type of pottery. Height 10.5 cm. Diameter 15.5 cm
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John Crichton Design Mosaic Tiles Large Charger, the striking design typically of mini-mosaic tiles inlay on a copper finish aluminium bowl body. Diameter 57 cm. Height 10.2 cm
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Two McSkimming White Glazed Large Jardiniers on Stands
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Len Castle stoneware footed large bowl, ash over iron on a roughish clay body, the interior lip with an incised border. Impressed cipher, early 1960s. Diameter 36.4 cm. Height 12.5 cm
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Len Castle stoneware bowl, wood ash glaze. Impressed cipher, early 1960s, the base with an exhibition sticker marked 29 4 Gns. Diameter 28.7 cm. Height 6.8 cm
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Len Castle stoneware Robust vase, the square section base flaring to four rounded shoulders below a circular neck and rim. Wood ash glaze speckled with iron. Impressed cipher, early 1960s, the base with an exhibition sticker marked 49 6 Gns. Height 26 cm
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Len Castle set of seven small storage jars, of varying sizes. Iron underglaze, ash overglaze, each one with impressed lettering including Herbs, ginger, nutmeg, mustard, Cinnamon, Garlic and spice and with cork stoppers. Impressed cipher, early 1960s. Largest. Height 9 cm
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Len Castle 'Inverted Volcano' Bowl Form, the exterior with white-burning slip cratered biscuit surface and jagged rim, the interior of glossy molten lava red with black molten effects. Impressed cipher. Width 84.5 cm. Depth 18 cm. Height 16 cm
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Len Castle Stoneware Hanging Form, umber pigment. Incised Lc mark, 1980s. Height 26 cm
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St Ives Pottery Stoneware Deep Bowl and Four Shallow Dishes, each with umber pigment surface exteriors including the rim, ash and iron interiors. Impressed ciphers. Bowl Diameter 9.5 cm. Height 8.6 cm. Dish Diameter 11.8 cm. Height 2.4 cm
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St Ives Pottery Stoneware Small Jug, ash and iron glazed with resist decoration. Impressed cipher. Height 7.4 cm
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A Ruskin Meiping shape vase in pale blue lustre, base impressed Ruskin England mark and dated 1919. Height 16 cm
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A Ruskin small ginger jar and cover in lilac lustre, base impressed Ruskin made in England mark and dated 1922. Height 9 cm
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A Ruskin yellow lustre small vase, base impressed Ruskin England mark and dated 1915. Height 6.5 cm
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A Ruskin deep lilac lustre small vase, base impressed Ruskin England mark and dated 1916. Height 7.2 cm. Rim diameter 5.7 cm
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A Ruskin Meiping shape vase, the surfaces forest green and iron speckled glazed. Base impressed Ruskin Pottery West Smethwick and dated 1906. Height 18 cm
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A Ruskin yellow lustre tall vase, impressed base marked Ruskin England and dated 1916. Height 20.4 cm
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A Ruskin purple lustre vase, the base impressed Ruskin England, dated 1919. Height 14.8 cm
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A Ruskin orange lustre footed bowl, impressed base marked Ruskin England and dated 1919, together with a black Ruskin England mark. Note; hairline. Height 6.2 cm. Diameter 20.5 cm
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A Ruskin orange lustre vase, with areas of white, impressed base mark Ruskin England and dated 1919. Height 15.5 cm
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A Ruskin Apricot lustre small vase, base impressed Ruskin England and dated 1927. Height 13.8 cm
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A Ruskin Pottery pair of purple souffle glazed candlesticks, base impressed Ruskin Pottery and dated 1909. Height 17 cm
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A Middle Eastern Ceramic Discoid Vase, the shoulder hand decorated with stylised yellow arches each containing a deep blue and green flower motif, all outlined in brown within brown encircling bands, signed. Note; glaze chips to the cobalt blue glazed rim. Diameter 20 cm. Height 9 cm
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A set of nine Mason's Ironstone china water lily pattern plates, one having a single impressed line mark, circa 1813, - 1820. Diameter 24 cm. Eight with blue transfer marks, circa 1813, - 1820. Diameter 25 cm
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A Continental 38 Pce Gilt Porcelain Classics Painted Tea Service, comprising eight cups (one with handle old repair), ten saucers (two reglued), eleven side plates, two comports, two large plates (handled), two medium plates, two pedestal small bowls and a creamer, (the cover minus the finial). All but the saucers painted with the classics inspired individual scenes, signed Neumann, enclosed by gilded extensive scrolling foliate motifs with gilt slip and beading on a cobalt ground and each theme entitled…
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A Worcester first period Chinese 'Fisherman' pattern teapot, decorated with a cell diaper and a fleur-de-lis border. Hatched crescent mark. Note; restored, lid absent. Height 11.5 cm
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An Art Deco Wilkinson Fifty One Piece Dinner Service in the 'Sunny Brook' Design, most probably a design by Clarice Cliff, hand painted foliage and a distant house with a red roof. The service comprising three oval graduated meat plates, a 9' bread/cake plate, four 10' plates, five 9' plates, five 8' plates, a squat circular vegetable tureen (cover absent), a squat circular gravy/sauceboat with an infilled loop handle, six sweet bowls, six side plates, six Conical Shape cups and saucers, five hexagonal…
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A Royal Doulton Pair of Salt-Glazed Floral Tall Vases, the surfaces with raised stylised floral sprigs and beading. Impressed base marks. Height 35.7 cm
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A Royal Dux Czechoslovakia girl at a Standpipe large figure, the base impressed 10604 together with other marks of manufacture. Height 59.5 cm
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Rene Lalique France 'Plumes de Paon' pattern deep bowl, in opalescent glass, acid etched signature R. Lalique France. Diameter 23.6 cm. Height 8.8 cm
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Gary Nash iridescent blue mottled small vase, the surface trailed with bronzed glass. Base signed and dated 96. Height 17 cm
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Gary Nash black glass large vase, 1986-87, the glossy surface with grey-green lustre spots scattered around the shoulder. Height 16.5 cm. Diameter 22 cm
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A pair of bird amongst Holly painted milk glass vases, the wren and fruiting holly sprig with gilded details. Height 25 cm
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A Daum Nancy Vine Leaves and Berries French Cameo Glass Covered Box, in autumn shades, the base of tapering square section with a circular neck, the domed circular cover with two applied raised bugs. Etched mark to base. Width 15 cm. Height 8.5 cm
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A signed Satsuma pair Foo dog vases, each of the Thousand faces design and supported on the shoulder and by the tail of the Foo dog, typical gilt slip and beading decoration. Note; the left facing dog with rear length leg basic repair and some loss to the length ear. Height 18.5 cm
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A South East Asian Folk Warrior Small Figure in Bronze, the detailed figure on a bent knee and brandishing a sword. Height 8.4 cm
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A Chinese Dragon and Phoenix Decorated Large Dressing Box, the shaped folding hinged lid lifting to reveal a bevelled mirror above four drawers with metal mounts, carry handles to the sides. Height 28.5 cm. Width 25 cm. Depth 32.5 cm
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A Chinese Mandarin hat box, in red lacquer and wood, the surfaces painted with boys and landscapes, gilt details and effects. Height 36 cm. Diameter 32 cm
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A Satsuma Warriors Decorated Large Circular Platter, the shallow dish painted with six Samurai swordsmen in a fighting situation close to a tree, their attire with raised enamel and gilded details, within a gilded and enamel 'jewelled' various diaper patterns border. Poem in gilt to the rear. Diameter 37.2 cm. Height 5.5 cm
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A Satsuma Fisherman Decorated Large Circular Platter, the figures depicted on a river bank with a large catch of fish, their robes and head covers with raised enamel and gilded details within a raised enamelled and gilded brocade border. Note; small hairline crack to rear surface, with old restoration
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A, Japanese woodblock of a pair of ducks, under a bright moon and descending into a reed bed. Frame.height 52.5 cm. Width 36 cm
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A Japanese woodblock triptych, depicting a land invasion from the sea, the flotilla of small craft carrying warriors armed with bows, swords and lances. Note; some creasing. frame width 78.5 cm. Height 39.3 cm
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A, Japanese antique four drawer chest on chest, with metal mounts and bird shaped key hole covers, the lower chest with a small cupboard concealing two small drawers. Width 115.2 cm. Depth 44.7 cm. Height 120.5 cm
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A, Japanese antique four drawer chest on chest, with decorative iron hardware. Width 86.8 cm. Depth 46 cm. Height 89 cm
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A Japanese antique kitchen chest on chest, with decorative sliding doors and two small drawers. Height 153.7 cm. Width 98 cm. Depth 40 cm
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A Japanese antique chest, with two slides below a full drawer and above a series of small drawers and a small cupboard concealing two smaller drawers. Width 95.6 cm. Depth 37.5 cm. Height 98.5 cm
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A Japanese antique cupboard, the later doors concealing original deep shelving traditionally used under stairs. Width 73 cm. Depth 33 cm. Height 90.8 cm
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A Japanese antique three drawer sword chest, with iron fittings and a wood panelled lock. Width 111 cm. Depth 40 cm. Height 37.5 cm
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Seven Japanese Arrows, the wood shafts with shaped iron tips and feathers, one arrow with a shagreen collar. Ranging in lengths 89 cm - 96 cm
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A 19th century Tibetan Tiger and Snow Leopard Painted Wood Trunk, with metal mounts. Width 76 cm. Depth 42.5 cm. Height 32 cm
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A Chinese Decorative Pair of Contemporary Table Lamps, on wood-carved stands with red lantern shades. Height 69.5 cm
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A Red Lacquer Freestanding Bank of Small Drawers, the six drawers with a dark stained finish and decorative 'silvered' mounts and handles. Depth 38 cm. Width 24 cm. Height 132 cm
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A Chinese Set of Three Conical Hat Boxes in Red Faux Leather, minor faults
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A Chinese Pair of Floral and Bird Relief Decorated Covered Censors in Bronze, with dragon and phoenix handles, the cover with a figural lion large finial, the urn body on integral tripod legs on a stepped circular base. Height 40 cm
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A Chinese Pair of Carved Red and Black Lacquer Circular Boxes, one surface showing two lions with an embroidered ball, the opposing surface decorated with a kylin and six fish. Diameter 18 cm. Height 7 cm
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A cased Chinese pictorial ink block, two scholars contemplating a stream below a willow bough with gilt details in low relief, poem to the rear
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A cased Chinese pictorial ink block, depicting a blue robed figure appreciating a landscape scene with his three gilt robed attendants, poem to the rear
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A cased Chinese Daoist eight immortals pictorial ink block, the shaped block with the gilt figures in low relief, calligraphy to the rear
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A Tibetan Raised Dragon Decorated Hexagonal Hat Box, in wood. Height 16.8 cm. Width 34.8 cm
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A Chinese 19th century Foliate Blue and White Petal Rimmed Country Bowl, with bold calligraphy to the rear, on a tapering foot and with faults. Diameter 21.8 cm. Height 8 cm
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An Antique Japanese Bronze Censor, a Man Figure Riding a Fish, with losses. Length 23.2 cm. Height 23.2 cm
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A Qing Dynasty Jade Carved Spirit of Wealth or Money, carved in the round standing and emerging from the waves holding a bag of money above his left shoulder. Height 9.8 cm
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A Japanese Modern Pair of Gilded Samurai Epaulettes, with fading to the cordage
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A wood carved Guang gong (Lord Guang) figure on a pierced carved stand, signed Qing Der, II, the carving depicts a huge framed and long bearded Guan Yu of the three Kingdoms period (220, 265) who is now revered as a God of martial arts, wealth and literature and a dominant deity of Chinese and Tibetan beliefs, personifying honour, loyalty, integrity, justice, courage and strength. note; old wood splits front and back. Height 45 cm
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A Chinese Red Lacquer Butterfly Shape Box, decorated with lotus and longevity motifs. Note; some lacquer chipping. Width 34.4 cm. Height 6.2 cm
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A Chinese early Republic wood cylindrical hat box, stylised decoration of a bird amongst flowers above two lions flanking a longevity symbol. Height 33 cm. Diameter 34 cm
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A Chinese Wood Carved and Painted Luohan Heavenly Guardian Figure, standing on a lotus plinth. Height 50.5 cm
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A Chinese Wood Carved and Painted Luohan Heavenly Guardian Large Figure, standing on a lotus plinth. Note; some faults. Height 75 cm
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A 20th Century Chinese Calligraphy Scroll,
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An Early 20th Century Japanese Calligraphy Decorative Scroll,
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A Framed Chinese Contemporary Tang Dynasty 'Cave' Large Painting, the panel with religious figures, God and Goddess guardian figures in a muted palette. Frame Height 127.5 cm. Width 106 cm
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A Tibetan Religious Scene Oblong Jewelry Casket, with side carry handles, the domed cover depicting a flaming deity. Width 30 cm. Width 18 cm. Height 10 cm
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A Chinese chess set in a pair of golden pheasants decorated box, the box with carry handles to the sides, the interior with a sliding tray. Box
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