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Asian Art including Collection of Late Dr. Merna Torrington — Aalders Auctions

Auction House:Aalders AuctionsNumber of lots recorded:720
Sale Title:Asian Art including Collection of Late Dr. Merna TorringtonLots with images:720
Auction Location:SydneyPrices available:371
Date:8-Mar-2020
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Chinese blue and white porcelain brush pot, of deep cylindrical form, decorated with a frieze of figures within a landscape and interior, height 20.5 cm
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Two Chinese Qing Dynasty Swatow plates, together with a small celadon tea bowl (3)
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Chinese blue and white porcelain brush pot, with facetted sides, painted with ducks, birds and trees, seal mark to base, height 13 cm. Provenance: Private Collection, Hong Kong
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Chinese blue and white porcelain brush pot, of cylindrical form, decorated with a continuous scene of lake, landscape and figures, height 15.5 cm
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Chinese miniature blue and white porcelain vase, of meiping form, decorated with lotus flowers, height 9 cm
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Annamese porcelain box and cover, together with an Annamese jarlet, both decorated with flowers in underglaze blue (2). Provenance: Dr. Merna Marie Torrington collection
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Chinese blue and white dish, of shallow circular form, decorated with interior roundel of turbulent waves, surrounded by cranes and shou motifs, six character mark to base, diameter 18 cm
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Chinese Yixing jug, of squat form, the body incised with Chinese script, mark to base, height 5.5 cm
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Chinese Yixing teapot, of stepped oval form, with loop handle and thumbpiece and short curved spout, the cover decorated with two bids, mark to base and inner lid, height 11 cm
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Chinese stone architectural panel, depicting a figure in columned archway, with acanthus scroll, height 70 cm, width 40 cm, diameter 12 cm
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Large Chinese blue and white porcelain charger, of circular form, decorated with central roundel of dragon with cloud scrolls, surrounded by borders of flowers and lotus, on circular foot, diameter 42.5 cm Ex Rosalind Karpin collection
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Pair of Chinese blue and white porcelain jars, of baluster form, decorated with kylin masks to the shoulders, above a rampant dragon amongst cloud scrolls, six character marks to body, height 35 cm (2)
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Chinese porcelain vase, of ovoid form, decorated with two ladies in a boat followed by one riding a kylin, in tones of iron red and underglaze blue, seal mark to base, height 40.5 cm
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Chinese porcelain blue and white vase, with cylindrical neck and tapering ovoid body, decorated with a series of kylins amongst cloud scrolls in underglaze blue, four character mark to base, height 42 cm
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Large Chinese Shiwan figure group, depicting a scholar seated on a rock with scroll resting beside him and fan in one hand with goose at his feet, in tones of blue, brown and white, 40 cm x 39 cm. Provenance: Purchased Aalders Auctions, the Yeung Estate
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Good Chinese Qing Dynasty ivory box and cover, in the form of a lotus, with incised vein decoration to the exterior and incised dragonfly to underside of cover, with David Ho Oriental Art label to interior, incised mark to base, height 8.5 cm and, length 14 cm, with statutory declaration. Provenance: Purchased David Ho Oriental Art, then Dr. Merna Marie Torrington collection
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Set of three Chinese Qing Dynasty ivory Buddhas, each depicted seated on a double lotus base, with legs crossed and holding an attribute, incised marks to bases, each resting in a silver inlaid wooden stand, height 12.5 cm (including stand), with statutory declaration. Provenance: Dr. Merna Marie Torrington collection, purchased: G.K. Grey Auctioneers, Rosebery NSW, c. 1972-74
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Chinese late 19th century ivory glove stretchers, finely carved with figures among trees and pagodas, length 26 cm
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Chinese carved ivory figure, depicting an immortal holding a branch with peaches in one hand, the other held behind his back, incised marks to base, height 13 cm
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Chinese late Qing carved figure group, depicting an immortal standing with large staff, with attendant and goat at this feet, height 15.5 cm, mounted on a turned wooden stand, height cm
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Chinese ivory Buddha, depicted seated with one leg resting on knee, the other holding a scroll, with belly exposed, height 10 cm (including wooden stand)
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Carved ivory figure of an elephant, depicted with upturned trunk, standing in a wooden sand, overall height 11.5 cm
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Chinese ivory Buddha, depicted seated with one leg resting on knee, the other holding an attribute, with belly exposed, height 9.5 cm (including wooden stand)
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Pair of Chinese Qing Dynasty carved ivory horses, depicted rearing back on three legs with one leg in the air, each wearing traditional Chinese saddle harnesses, accented with coloured beads, marks to bases, height 8.5 cm (without stands), with statutory declaration. Provenance: The Pullinger collection, then Dr. Merna Marie Torrington collection
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Chinese Qing Dynasty carved ivory seal, in the form of two temple lions each with a ball under paw, standing on a high oval base carved with bamboo and butterflies, height 8.5 cm, with statutory declaration,. Provenance: Dr. Merna Marie Torrington collection, purchased: Raffan & Kelaher Auctioneers, Broadway NSW, 27th March 1978, lot 452
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Chinese soapstone figure group, depicting central figure with gourd, with two elderly figures at his feet, height 16 cm, together with a wooden stand
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Chinese brown jade brush pot, of tapered rectangular form, raised on four feet, height 15.5 cm
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Chinese carved agate figure of Kwan Yin, depicted standing in flowing robes, in tones of orange, mounted in a carved wooden stand, height 14.5 cm (including stand)
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Large Chinese soapstone figure of Luohan, depicted seated with draping robes, holding beads in one hand and with two books to one side, traces of coloured pigments, height 14.5 cm, together with a carved wooden stand
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Two Chinese Qing export ware porcelain bowls, of circular form, with sloping sides, in famille rose, a/f, diameter 11 cm and 11.5 cm (2). Provenance: collection of Walter Hochstadter's Son, ACT
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Chinese Qing Dynasty export porcelain bowl, of circular form with deep sides, decorated with floral sprays, in tones of purple, pink, blue and green, on circular foot, diameter 16.5 cm. Provenance: collection of Walter Hochstadter's Son, ACT
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Chinese Ming Dynasty celadon twin fish dish, with a spreading lip above two raised fish motifs to centre, with exterior fluting, raised on a circular foot, with ceramic Society Collectors exhibition label no.55, 1985, diameter 13 cm. Provenance: Dr. Merna Marie Torrington collection
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Two Chinese Ming Dynasty celadon crackle glaze dishes, in a pale green glaze, raised on a stepped circular base, diameter 12.5 cm (2). Provenance: Dr. Merna Marie Torrington collection
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Chinese porcelain bowl, of shallow form, decorated with interior roundel depicting flower, butterflies and lingzhi, the exterior decorated with flowers by a rocky outcrop, six character mark to base, in tones of red, green, blue and yellow, diameter 20 cm
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Unusual Chinese figural water dropper, in the form of a melon with branch, handle and finial, in a pale crackle glaze, height 11 cm
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Chinese Song Dynasty (960-1279) tea bowl, with fluted sides, on circular foot, in a green glaze, diameter 11 cm. Provenance: Dr. Merna Marie Torrington collection
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Chinese celadon bowl, with a flattened rim and two raised fish to the interior, diameter 19 cm
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Chinese celadon lotus bowl, in pale green tones, seal to base, diameter 17 cm
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Chinese Robins egg glaze vase, of squat baluster form with everted rim, decorated with two panels of deer and crane, accented with gilt on a circular foot, six character mark to base, height 14.5 cm
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Chinese porcelain brush pot, of facetted form, each side decorated with birds amongst foliage in underglaze blue and over glaze enamel, each side with calligraphy, seal mark to base, height 19 cm
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Chinese fur glaze bowl, thickly potted with sloping sides, in a brown and black striated glaze, on exposed foot rim, diameter 13 cm
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Chinese rock crystal brush rest, in the form of continuous mountains, length 11 cm, with certificate
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Chinese 19th century flambe glaze vase, of baluster form with a slightly flared lip, in tones of peach, olive and brown, on an unglazed circular foot, height 13 cm
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Chinese miniature silver pedestal cup, of cylindrical form, decorated continuously with birds and bamboo, on a narrow cylindrical foot, height 7 cm
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Pair of Chinese silver sugar tongs by Wang Hing, hallmarked WH90, in the form of lotus and foliage, length 12 cm
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Chinese bronze head of Kwan Yin, depicted with coil headdress, with eyes closed and serene expression on face, evidence of gilt, height 7 cm. Provenance: The Fretwell collection
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Indian 19th century bronze winged deity, depicted with deity raised on shoulder of a winged deity, on stand, height 12 cm. Provenance: The Fretwell collection
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Indian miniature horse, depicted with saddle and bridle, raised on coil feet. Provenance: The Fretwell collection
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Petit Japanese Meiji period bronze Buddha, depicted seated with hands clasped in prayer, on a lotus base, height 4 cm. Provenance: The Fretwell collection
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Two early Chinese bronze figures, depicted seated, height 4.5 cm, 4 cm (2). Provenance: The Fretwell collection
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Three miniature Indian animals, comprising elephant, horse and camel, with gilt work, (3). Provenance: The Fretwell collection
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Indian 19th century bronze figure of deity, depicted standing with headdress, with one hand raised holding attribute, on a stepped stand, height 8 cm. Provenance: The Fretwell collection
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Petit Indian 19th century bronze figure, depicted seated with legs crossed, with hands resting in lap, on square base, with om sign to base, height 6 cm. Provenance: The Fretwell collection
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Chinese Qing Dynasty wooden figure, depicted on horse back, evidence of colour, height 13 cm. Provenance: The Fretwell collection
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Chinese horn cup, of circular form with a slightly flared rim, in tones of brown, height 5.5 cm and diameter 8 cm
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Chinese hardwood Buddha, depicted with three children, on a carved wooden stand, a/f, height 20 cm (with stand)
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Pair of Chinese lacquer bowls, of shallow form, decorated with mountains and rocky outcrops in mother of pearl, labels to bases, diameter 12 cm
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Chinese red lacquer box and cover, of rectangular form, carved with central panel depicting four immortals in a landscape, surrounded by floral motifs, mark to base, length 14.5 cm
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Chinese jade twin handled jar and cover, of baluster form, with kylin finial and twin mask handles accented with circular stone rings, the body decorated with archaic motifs, height 20 cm
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Large Chinese carved jade bi disc, of circular form with small centre hole, carved with a border of dragon and phoenix, in tones of brown, diameter 24 cm. Provenance: The Pullinger collection, then Dr. Merna Marie Torrington collection
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Chinese carved nephrite Cong, with cylindrical neck and squat square body, accented with incised decoration, in tones of green and black, 5.5 cm x 12 cm. Provenance: Dr. Merna Marie Torrington collection
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Chinese carved serpentine vase and cover, of pear from, the cover with kylin finial, above a spreading body carved with taoist motifs, flanked by a pair of dragon head ring handles, raised on a circular foot, height 23 cm. Provenance: Dr. Merna Marie Torrington collection
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Chinese jade panel, carved with mythical creature above a tapering base, height 10.5 cm
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Chinese carved jade dog, depicted lying with head raised, in white and brown jade, raised on wooden base, length 7 cm. Provenance: Dr. Merna Marie Torrington collection
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Chinese lapis lazuli carving, depicting a bird and lotus, in tones of blue and grey, length 11.5 cm, together with a carved wooden stand
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Chinese carved lapis figure of Kwan Yin, depicted seated holding a bunch of flowers, in tones of blue, raised on a carved wooden base, height 7 cm. Provenance: Dr. Merna Marie Torrington collection
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Chinese Qing Dynasty letter opener, with carved floral handle, together with cocktail stick (2). Provenance: The Fretwell collection
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Japanese Meiji period ivory figure group, depicting two figures at low table carving wood, a/f, length 7 cm. Provenance: The Fretwell collection
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Indian carved ivory elephant, depicted standing on four legs, with trunk upturned, length 9 cm
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Japanese Meiji period ivory figure, depicting a bathing lady brushing her hair, signed to foot, height 7.1 cm. Provenance: The Fretwell collection
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Japanese carved ivory netsuke, depicting a figure holding a trident and pagoda, height 5 cm
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Japanese carved ivory netsuke, depicting a man combing a monkey, with sash tied around his shoulder, height 5 cm
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Japanese carved ivory netsuke, depicting an elderly man riding on deer, mark to base, height 5 cm
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Chinese Qing Dynasty ivory snuff bottle and stopper, of baluster form, each side carved with figures in a garden setting in relief, height 8 cm, with statutory declaration. Provenance: Dr. Merna Marie Torrington collection
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Chinese Qing Dynasty ivory snuff bottle and stopper, of baluster form, the front carved with two court ladies in relief, with incised figure on a rocky outcrop and poem verso, height 9 cm, with statutory declaration,. Provenance: Dr. Merna Marie Torrington collection, purchased: Geoff K Grays Auctioneers, Rosebery NSW, 5th July 1973, lot 548
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Chinese Qing Dynasty ivory snuff bottle and stopper, of baluster form, the front carved with court lady and flower in relief, with incised mountain scene and signature verso, height 8 cm, with statutory declaration. Provenance: Dr. Merna Marie Torrington collection
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Chinese Qing Dynasty ivory snuff bottle and stopper, of flattened pilgrim form, carved with buddha and kylin to either side, height 5.5 cm, with statutory declaration. Provenance: Dr. Merna Marie Torrington collection
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Chinese miniature ivory snuff bottle, of compressed form, with a rat to either shoulder, the body incised with bats and geometric motifs, mark to base, height 4 cm
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Chinese carved figure of an immortal, depicted in robes, holding attribute to his head, height 13 cm
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Pair of Chinese Song Dynasty (960-1279) petit wine cups, with tapering sides on circular foot, in a white glaze, diameter 6.5 cm (2). Provenance: Dr. Merna Marie Torrington collection
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Large Chinese Ming Dynasty footed float bowl, of circular form, with a flared lip above a squat baluster body, incised with floral motifs in a green celadon glaze, raised on three paw feet, diameter 30.5 cm. Provenance: Dr. Merna Marie Torrington collection
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Chinese Ming Dynasty celadon charger, with spreading lip and sloping sides, decorated with incised floral motifs on circular foot, a/f, repaired, diameter 36 cm. Provenance: Purchased Engla Antiques, 1973, then by descent Dr. Merna Marie Torrington collection
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Chinese Ming Dynasty blue and white porcelain charger, of circular form with sloping sides, decorated with a central roundel of a pond scene, set with reserves of flowers and fruits, on circular foot, a/f repair, diameter 29 cm. Provenance: Dr. Merna Marie Torrington collection
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Chinese Ming Dynasty celadon bowl, of handsome proportions with deep sides, with an interior incised flower head, the exterior decorated with repeating palmette motifs, on unglazed circular foot, a/f repair, diameter 20 cm. Provenance: Dr. Merna Marie Torrington collection
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Chinese cloisonne vase, of baluster form, decorated with floral motifs, accented with multiple borders, in tones of purple, orange, green on a blue ground, accented with gilt, height 25.5 cm
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Pair of Chinese Qing Dynasty porcelain dishes, of circular form, one decorated with a scene of a lake and figure, the other in the form of houses and mountains, in underglaze blue on a celadon ground, with four character mark to base, diameter 17.5 cm (2). Provenance: Purchased I Steer & Co, 1972, then Dr. Merna Marie Torrington collection
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Pair of Chinese Qing Dynasty porcelain jars and covers, of tapering baluster form, decorated with roundels of the four boys, alternating with the precious objects, surrounded by ruyi head borders, with Ming mark but later, a/f, height 45 cm (2),. Provenance: du Plessis auction gallery, 1973, then Dr. Merna Marie Torrington collection
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Chinese late Ming Dynasty blue and white jar and cover, of ovoid form, decorated with a continuous scene of boats, lake and mountains, on a circular foot, a/f, height 46 cm. Provenance: Purchased Geoff K gray, 1974, then by descent Dr. Merna Marie Torrington collection
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Two Chinese Yuan/Ming Dynasty celadon jarlets, of baluster form, one set with small lug handles, in tones of green,(2)
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Chinese Sancai horse, possibly Tang Dynasty, depicted standing on all fours with head slightly turned, with decorative saddle and surround, on a rectangular base, in a green, yellow and brown glaze, with ceramic Society exhibition no 83, 1985 label verso, height 39 cm. Provenance: I Steer & Co 1974 then Dr. Merna Marie Torrington collection
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Sawankhalok twin handled vase and jarlet, both in black to brown glaze, height 12 cm and 9 cm (2). Provenance: Dr. Merna Marie Torrington collection
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Large Chinese celadon charger, of conical form, decorated with a raised dragon amongst cloud scrolls chasing a flaming pearl, in tones of dark green, raised on a circular foot, raised character mark to base, a/f, diameter 41 cm. Provenance: Dr. Merna Marie Torrington collection
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Chinese Qing Dynasty famille rose porcelain jar, with a short neck above an ovoid body, decorated with garden, fence and flowers, with over enamel in tones of pink, green and orange, on a circular foot, height 11 cm. Provenance: Dr. Merna Marie Torrington collection
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Chinese late Qing Dynasty, 20th century celadon tulip vase, set with five necks above a baluster body, decorated with two rampant dragons to each side, on an oval foot, with ceramic Collectors Society exhibition no.61, 1985 label verso, height 16 cm. Provenance: Dr. Merna Marie Torrington collection
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Two Ming Dynasty celadon jarlets, of baluster form, one in a green glaze, the other in a green crackle glaze, height 7 cm and 6 cm (2). Provenance: Dr. Merna Marie Torrington collection
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Chinese celadon jar, of baluster form, decorated with roundels of phoenix, in a dark green glaze, height 9 cm. Provenance: Dr. Merna Marie Torrington collection
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Chinese ovoid jarlet, probably Yuan Dynasty, with a short cylindrical neck above a tapering body, in a white glaze with exposed circular foot, height 10 cm. Provenance: Dr. Merna Marie Torrington collection
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Chinese late Qing Dynasty blue and white jar, with elephant handles and decorated with foliage and flowers, converted to lamp, with wooden lid and base, overall height 50 cm
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Chinese late Qing Dynasty blue and white jar, with elephant handles and decorated with foliage and flowers, converted to lamp, with wooden lid and base, overall height 50 cm
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Pair of miniature Satsuma porcelain vases, of baluster form, decorated with a frieze of bamboo and landscape, in tones of green, red and blue, surrounded by cobalt borders and accented in gilt, makers marks to base, height 10 cm (2). Provenance: Dr. Merna Marie Torrington collection
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