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Traditional Furniture, Silver, Paintings and Decorative Arts Including a Significant Collection of Asian Arts — Shapiro Auctioneers

Auction House:Shapiro AuctioneersNumber of lots recorded:348
Sale Title:Traditional Furniture, Silver, Paintings and Decorative Arts Including a Significant Collection of Asian ArtsLots with images:347
Auction Location:SydneyPrices available:271
Date:23-Feb-2020
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Chinese bronze Buddah Qing Dynasty (1644-1912) depicted seated in vajraparyankasana, the right hand in bhumisparsamudra, the face with a meditative expression flanked by long pendulous ears, beneath hair arranged in tight curls, retains paper label to underside
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Indian copper alloy figure of Vishnu the standing figure cast with his garments and headdress, and surrounded by an ornamental arch
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Tibeto-Chinese gilt bronze figure of Tara seated on a double-lotus base, holding the stems of lotuses blossoming at the shoulders, dressed in a dhoti and adorned with beaded jewellery and various sashes
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Sino-Tibetan gilt bronze figure of a Lama Qing Dynasty (1644-1911) the seated figure holding a manuscript and a ruyi sceptre, on a circular base finely decorated with flowers
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Chinese blanc-de-chine figure of Guanyin 20th century one hand restored, together with a blanc-de-chine figure of Buddha, retains wax seal (2)
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Chinese Robin's EggGlazed porcelain double pomegranate brush washer each pomegranate naturalistically molded with a split revealing a multitude of seeds with a small open bloom at its top, together with a Chinese Ge-type porcelain water dropper (2)
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Two Chinese hand painted porcelain plaques plum blossoms and chrysanthemums one decorated with a large tree with blossoming prunus flowers, the other with multicolour chrysanthemums and grasshopper, each scene accompanied with an inscription and artist's seal (2)
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Pair of Canton famille rose vases early 20th century converted into lamps, each decorated with figures in landscape on a ground of birds, butterflies, flowers and fruit, with gilded foo dog handles and applied dragons to shoulders, electrified (2)
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Chinese blue and white porcelain lamp rectangular, painted with a continuous seascape, with red suede shade
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Pair of large Chinese blue and white porcelain vases and covers decorated with pheasants amidst blossoming trees (2)
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Chinese blue and white porcelain vase Republic period, c. 1950 of cylindrical form, depicting sage and attendant boy in outdoor setting, with calligraphy inscription (Fengxing Baoyuan - Abundant and Prosperous treasure Courtyard's, Elegance and Nobleness, (picture of Guo Songxue
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Chinese dragon shallow dish Yongzheng period (1723-1735) decorated in the centre with a blue and red dragon reaching for a flaming pearl, underglaze blue Yongzheng mark to underside, minor chip to rim
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Yellow ground famille rose vase Qianlong mark, Republic period the ovoid body sweeping up to a waisted neck and flared rim, with two blue dragon handles, decorated in the famille-rose palette with four ruyi shaped reserves enclosing flowers and inscriptions, set within flowers, peaches and bats on a yellow sgraffito ground, Qianlong six-character seal mark in iron red reserved on pale turquoise ground
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Pair of Chinese enamelled porcelain floor vases each of bottle shape, decorated with birds flying amidst flowers and foliage against a dark blue ground, on carved wooden stands (2)
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Chinese export lacquer document box 19th century with gilt accents, drawer and fitted tray
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Chinese cloisonne lidded box of rectangular shape, the cover and sides decorated with yellow dragons pursuing flaming pearls, on four ball feet
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Chinese Spinach-green jade plaque possibly from a jade book, decorated in gilt with a landscape, the revers with a bamboo forrest, on a carved and parcel-gilt wooden stand (2)
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Chinese bronze double gourd vase Qing dynasty (1644-1912) the double gourd vase with a rich brown patina, the sides applied with parcel gilt foo dog handles, the underside with apocryphal six-character Xuande period reign mark
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Chinese export silver box the cover chased in high relief with a dragon and inlaid with lapis lazuli, the sides decorated with waves, stamped 'Silver', together with a Chinese silver card case, mark of Wang Hing, Hong Kong, c. 1900, decorated wth a dragon, stamped '90 Hw' (2)
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Chinese export silver tea kettle on stand mark of Hung Chong, Canton and Shanghai, c. 1900 the ovoid body chased with a dragon in flight,bamboo-shaped spout and swing handle, marked 'Hc', raised on a silver bamboo-shaped stand (2)
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Chinese hardstone scroll weight of rectangular form, modelled with two confronting chilong dragons, with white metal mounts, hallmarked
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Chinese carved horn figure of Guanyin on carved wooden stand
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Chinese rhinoceros horn libation cup Qing Dynasty (1644-1911), 17th century carved on the exterior with a reticulated pine tree handle with branches extending over the rim and onto the interior, the horn of rich chestnut-brown patina, fashioned in the form of a bark with scales and nodules
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Ivory and gourd cricket cage Qing Dynasty (1644-1911) moulded of tapering hexagonal form, featuring floral arrangements in vases interspersed by inscription, surmounted by an ivory double-tiered rim with pierced tortoise shell cover, worked in reticulation featuring articulated lions playing with balls, the base moulded with four-character mark, inscribed with poem by Wang Wei, 'Despite the fact that flowers bloom and wither, I would like to stay secluded in the mountains'
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Ivory and gourd cricket cage Qing Dynasty (1644-1911), 17th century moulded of double-gourd form with waisted body, decorated with sprays of chrysanthemums, surmounted by an ivory double-tiered rim with pierced tortoise shell cover, worked in reticulation featuring a rats feeding off grapes, the base moulded with six-character mark
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Set of five Chinese ivory figures of immortals each figure depicted standing and holding a specific attribute, on wooden stands (5)
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Pair of Chinese carved bone horns each carved with dragons and clouds (2)
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Chinese carved ivory figure of Guanyin Qing dynasty (1644-1912) the goddess of Mercy carved with a contemplative face, holding a ruyi spectre in her left hand and a pearl in her right hand, standing on a lotus base
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Chinese export carved ivory puzzle Qing dynasty (1644-1912), 19th century each piece with floral reticulated design, in rectangular carved box, with booklet
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Two Chinese carved ivory card cases 19th/20th century each of rectangular form, decorated with scholars and attendants in pavilion setting (2)
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Chinese carved ivory brush pot Qing Dynasty (1644-1911) decorated with figures at leisure amongst pavilions beneath willow and pine trees, with silver insert base, stamped
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Chinese carved ivory box 20th century of circular shape, the lid carved with a dragon, together with a carved ivory box (2)
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Japanese shibayama and ivory case of rectangular form, the front decorated with birds amongst lacquer foliage, the reverse with couple and child
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Japanese shibayama and ivory covered box Meiji period (1868-1912) of rectangular form, the lid decorated with bird and butterfly amongst branches highlighted with mother of pearl flowers, signed
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Japanese carved ivory page turner Meiji period (1868-1912) decorated with figures wearing kimonos, signed
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Japanese carved ivory okimono of a Woodcutter by Hosho, Meiji period (1868-1912) standing with one foot resting on a wood stump, one hand holding a branch to protect himself, at his feet a snake coiled around his axe and chasing a frog, signed -Hosho' (A/F)
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Japanese carved ivory okimono of a Bijin Meiji period (1868-1912) the standing beauty clad in an elegant kimono, one hand holding a fan and the other concealed in voluminous sleeves, artist's seal missing
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Japanese ivory carving of a banana tree Meiji period (1868-1912) naturalistically modelled, standing on flowering rock
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Japanese carved ivory figure of fisherman by Seizan, Meiji period (1868-1912) standing with one foot resting on a rock, one hand holding a trident, fish falling from his basket, the base signed - Seizan' in a red-lacquer rectangular reserve
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Japanese carved ivory okimono of a hunter by Rakushin, Meiji period (1868-1912) wearing straw sandals and walking across a tree trunk, carrying a rabbit, roped by its feet and suspended from a rifle slung over his right shoulder, the base signed - Rakushin' in a red-lacquer rectangular reserve, one hand restored
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Japanese carved ivory okimono of a mother with children by Hozan, Meiji period (1868-1912) marine ivory, modelled standing with one hand over her head, carrying a newborn in her robe, her oldest child at her feet, the base signed - Hozan' in a red-lacquer rectangular reserve
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Japanese carved ivory okimono of a father and Son eating Meiji period (1868-1912) seated on a haystack eating a bowl of rice, with his axe at his feet, his Son standing near him feeding chickens, signed
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Japanese carved ivory okimono of peasant by Hosho, Meiji period (1868-1912) standing and carrying two large white radish, suspended from a wood rod slung over his right shoulder, on the ground a cat chasing a bird, the base signed - Hosho' in a red-lacquer rectangular reserve
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Japanese carved ivory okimono of a musician Meiji period (1868-1912) singing and playing the sitar, signed (A/F), together with an ivory okimono of a Bijin holding a sitar, and an ivory okimono depicting a father and a child, (A/F) (3)
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Large Japanese carved ivory okimono of a fisherman and a child by Seizanin, Meiji period (1868-1912) modelled standing with one foot resting on a wave-lashed rock, holding a fishing net, his Son at his feet holding a landing net, the base signed -Seizanin' a red-lacquer rectangular reserve
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Japanese ivory lobster okimono by Yamazaki Nankai, late Meiji period (1868-1912) naturalistically carved and fully articulated, the eyes stained, signed in a red oval seal 'Nankai', with custom made box
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Japanese gold lacquer four case Inro possibly by Takano Shozan (1889-1976), early 20th century decorated with a landscape in gold takamakie, the interior of nashiji, signed - Shozan-saku', with boxwood netsuke of a fruit and metal bead ojime (2)
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Japanese ivory Inro 20th century together with ivory netsuke and carved horn netsuke (3)
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Japanese ivory Netuske of a mask by Kogyoku, Edo/Meiji period, 19th century modelled with pierced eyes, the flat back with two himotoshi holes, signed 'Kogyoku'
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Japanese Gold-damascened iron box attributed to Komai Otojiro of Kyoto, Meiji period (1868-1912) of rectangular form, decorated throughout with maple leaves, raised on four bracket feet, the interior gilt-metal engraved with an eagle, the underside with Komai workshop dragonfly seal mark
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Japanese Komai style iron box 20th century finely worked throughout in the Komai style of gold overlay, the cover with a plain matt black damascened panel depicting the Kinkakuji (golden pavilion), the sides embellished with butterflies and flowers, raised on four bracket feet, signed
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Japanese bronze okimono of crab Meiji period (1868-1912) realistically modelled and articulated, the body with a warm brown patina
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Japanese copper alloy okimono of a lobster Meiji period (1868-1912) the articulated Crustacea constructed of numerous hammered plates jointed inside the body, signed
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Japanese Tetsubin (iron kettle) Edo / Meiji period (1868-1912), 19th century cast in iron and finished with a rough pitted surface, the sides and handle decorated in gilt and silver with landscapes, the cover fitted with a pierced bronze finial, signed
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Japanese bronze pot Taisho / early Showa period (1912-1945) depicting a little boy climbing into a honey pot, the articulated figure wearing a kimono with floral design, signed 'Yoshika' (excellent blossoms), restored
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Japanese bronze group of an elephant and two tigers 20th century realistically cast with the elephant fighting off two fierce tigers, with ivory tusks, signed to the underside, on carved wood stand
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Pair of Japanese bronze vases by Komei, Meiji period (1868-1912) each of slender baluster form, cast in high relief with trumpeting elephants, signed - Komei'(2)
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Large Japanese bronze vase by Yoshida, Meiji period (1868-1912) of baluster form, the neck with two lobed panels enclosing birds amongst flowers, the body applied with Noh masks, signed to the underside 'Kyoto Yoshida Zo', restored
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Japanese bronze water iris by Kazumasa, Meiji period (1868-1912) the patinated bronze flowering water irises emerging from a pond with swirling waves, a bird perched on one stem, signed in sosho script 'Kazumasa' with seal 'Hidemitsu Kansei' (made under the supervision of Hidemitsu)
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Impressive Japanese bronze Koro by Seimin, Meiji period (1868-1912) the flattened spherical lobed body cast with twelve cartouches featuring the Zodiac animals, the lid surmounted by an eagle standing on a rock with outspread wings, the incense burner supported by a coiled dragon, signed 'Dai-Nihon Bunsei-nen Seimin-chu' (great Japan Bunsei era Casted by Seimin)
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Japanese inlaid bronze plaque attributed to Sugiura Gyoso, Meiji period (1868-1912) finely decorated in richly patinated gold, silver, shakudo, shibuichi, and copper relief and flat inlay, depicting sparrows amongst bamboo plants, framed
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Impressive Japanese inlaid bronze Koro on stand by Hoshiyama Somin, Meiji period (1868-1912) the elongated body with applied dragon handles, decorated with two panels enclosing birds amidst fruiting and flowering branches, on a floral motif ground, the cover surmounted with a large finial group of an eagle perched on a rock, with outstretched wings and the head bent menacingly against a snake, the whole raised on a four feet stand decorated with peonies, resting on a circular base with dragon and inlaid…
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Japanese bronze tiger Meiji period (1868-1912) the patinated bronze tiger striding forwards with ferocious expression and outstretched tail, signed to the underside, on carved wood stand
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Pair of Japanese inlaid bronze vases by Mitsufune, Meiji period (1868-1912) of slender form, inlaid in silver, gilt, and copper, depicting onagadori (phoenix chicken) perched on a gnarled branch of flowering plum, pair signed with chiselled signature to side 'Mitsufune koku' (3)
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Japanese inlaid bronze Koro Meiji period (1868-1912) the ovoid body worked in silver, bronze and copper, decorated with archaic and floral motifs, the lid with heart-shaped pierced apertures and surmounted by a stylised lotus finial, raised on five feet
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Japanese bronze hanging Koro Meiji period (1868-1912) realistically modelled as an eagle with its wings outspread, warm brown patina, with chain, signed
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Japanese bronze elephant Meiji period (1868-1912) naturalistically cast striding forward with trunk raised, with inset ivory tusks, signed to the underside, on carved wood stand
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Large Japanese bronze vase of trumped form with black patina, the side applied with a dragon, signed
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Pair of Japanese bronze vases each of ovoid shape with slender neck, the body cast in high relief with dragon flying amongst clouds, raised on three flame-form feet, signed (2)
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Japanese bronze Koro Taisho period (1912-1926) of quatrefoil shape with a pair of handles, the body decorated with twodragons in high relief against an archaic motif ground, the reticulated cover surmounted by a Shishi-form finial, raised on four feet, signed - Tenryusai'
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Japanese cloisonne enamel vase by Ando Jubei studio, Meiji period (1868-1912) of globular form with silvered mounts, decorated with fish swimming amongst aquatic plants, the base with the Ando Company mark
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Two Japanese inlaid bronze vases each of ovoid form, one decorated with a shishi dog playing with a ball, the other with a man fishing, signed (2)
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Japanese mixed-metal box of rectangular form, the cover inlaid in silver and copper depicting a seascape with mount Fuji, raised on bracket feet, signed, together with four mixed-metal vases (5)
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Pair of small Japanese inlaid bronze vases Meiji period (1868-1912) each of globular form with everted mouth, inlaid in silver and gilt, depicting on one side a boy playing amongst prunus blossom, and on the other a dragon flying amongst clouds (2)
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Japanese cloisonne covered box of rectangular form worked in gold wire and coloured enamels with flowering sprays of chrysanthemums and geometric motifs, the cover decorated with a dragon, the underside with a single butterfly against a green ground
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Three Japanese inlaid bronze vases Meiji period (1868-1912) comprising a pair and a single vase, each of slender form, inlaid in silver, gilt, and copper, depicting an onagadori (phoenix chicken) perched on a gnarled branch of flowering plum, one signed (3)
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Japanese bronze figure of a lion by Genryusai Seiya, Meiji period (1868-1912) the roaring feline cast in naturalistic pose with its head slightly turned to the right, signed - Seiya-saku' (made by Seiya)
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Collection of small Japanese mixed-metal vases comprising four pairs and a single vase, mixed metal inlaid in silver, patinated copper and gilt (9)
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Large Japanese elephant 20th century naturalistically cast, with faux ivory tusks
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Three Japanese bronze and mixed-metal vases one vase decorated with four panels depicting birds, flowers and geisha, signed, the second vase of baluster shape, decorated with samurais, the third vase cast in relief with two panels depicting deities amongst clouds (3)
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Assorted Japanese bronze and mixed-metal pieces comprising gunpowder flask, letter opener, dagger, tray, basket, two figures, large plate and vase (9)
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Japanese bronze dish Taisho period (1912-1926) modelled as a duck, signed
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Japanese bronze vase the twin handle vase decorated with figures in landscape in high relief, raised on two elephant heads, handles restored
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Bronze and parcel gilt figure group of a sheep and a turtle modelled as a sheep and a turtle on a rocky naturalistic base
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Japanese Imari porcelain charger together with a Kutani porcelain bowl decorated with figures in landscapes, signed (2)
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Japanese root wood carving of an immortal standing, with boy attendant holding a jar
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Japanese bamboo walking stick Meiji period (1868-1912) carved with a monkey stealing from a fruit basket
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Japanese lacquer box decorated with a squirrel amongst a basket of fruits
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Japanese lacquer box and cover decorated with fans enclosing various landscape scenes, all reserved on a rich nashiji ground, the inside of the cover depicting flowering bush growing and fence beside a meandering stream
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Japanese shibayama inlaid photo album the cover inlaid with mother of pearl and bone
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Three Japanese lacquer, wood, ivory and bone framed ornaments 19th/20th century including two framed panels and a photo frame, one with retailer's paper label to back (3)
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Set of twelve Mughal paintings 19th century on celluloid, together with additional pieces (quantity)
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Chinese school landscape, Qing Dynasty (1644-1911) ink and colour on silk, framed, together with a Chinese scroll painting, 'Mountain water Stream that Looks like Silk', ink and colour on paper, and a Japanese woodblock print, pheasants, framed (3)
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Chinese embroidery dragon panel silk and gilt threads
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Japanese embroidered panel silk, depicting ducks flying amongst flowers and trees, framed
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Two Japanese silk paintings ink and colour on silk, depicting birds by a pond with large water lilies, framed (2)
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Japanese Two-fold screen by Watanabe Shik' (1683-1755), Edo period, 18th century depicting scene from the 'Tongue cut Sparrow' story, painted in ink and colour on gold wash paper, signed 'Shik' of Watanabe'
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Toyohara Kunichika (Japanese, 1835-1900) Kabuki Theatre scene, triptych, 19th century woodblock prints, depicting a young couple before a watch tower and a samurai with his horse, signed, framed
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Toyohara Kunichika (Japanese, 1835-1900) Kabuki Theatre scene, triptych, 19th century woodblock prints, depicting three Kabuki actors, signed (3)
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Utagawa Kunisada (Japanese, 1786-1865) Courtesans, triptych, 19th century woodblock prints, depicting two courtesans and a man pulling obi off one of them, signed (3)
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