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Auction House:Leonard Joel Pty. Ltd.Number of lots recorded:198
Sale Title:Three Asian CollectionsLots with images:198
Auction Location:MelbournePrices available:131
Date:28-May-2020
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A Khmer bronze figure of a seated Ganesh, circa 13th century, Depicted seated in padmasana, with a crown and jewels, 8.5 cm high, 7 cm wide, good old patina, no visible faults, approximately 296 gms weight.
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A large Khmer bronze elephant bell, circa 12th century, the ovoid form bronze bell with wide horizontal protuding banding to the sides, decorated with buddhist deities in relief on the lotus petal form bell apperture. Covered in a beautiful verdigris and azuride encrusted patina, 20 cm high, 15 cm diameter. Damage to one side of the bell resulting in a hole, and a possible repair to the ring terminal, approximately 2182 gms weight
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A Khmer bronze figure of a kneeling attendant, circa 12th century, the figure depicted wearing an elaborate headdress and jewels in a semi crouching/ kneeling position, holding an object in the right hand, with old verdigris patina, mounted on a metal covered plinth base, 13.5 cm high, 5.5 cm wide (including base). Verdiegris encrusted patina, possible old repair to the left leg or evidence of attempted cleaning. Damage to the square base at the front, approximately 466 gms total weight including stand.
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A group of three Khmer vessels, circa 12th century, comprising a jar, a double gourd-form vase, and a jar with conical lid, all with an iron brown glaze, the largest jar 10 cm high, 13 cm diameter. Minor glaze loss partically to double gourd vase and the conical jar, approximately 788 gms weight for three ceramics together
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A Khmer stoneware honey pot, circa 12th century, of compressed form, decorated with geometric patterning and covered in a deep brown glaze, 10.5 cm high, 16.5 cm wide. Some minor glaze loss to the extremities particularly to the mouthrim and the sides of the vessel, approximately 822 gms weight
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A Khmer stoneware owl form lime pot, circa 12th century, modelled as an owl, the lid with a lotus bid finial, 11 cm high, 11.5 cm diameter. Minor glaze loss to the mouthrim and the extremities of the lid. A deep scratch to one side of the face with associated glaze loss, approximately 590 gms weight.
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A Khmer elephant form lime pot, circa 12th century, of globular form, modelled as a elephant with applique face and four cylindrical feet with incised decoration, depicting a howdah to the top. An opening to the top, covered with a lotus bud finial lid. The whole covered in an iron brown glaze, 14.5 cm high, 14.5 cm wide, some minor glaze loss to the howdah and the extermities of the elephants face, a small chip ot one of the elephants tusks. Glaze loss to the lid, and the lid is likely associated,…
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A very large Khmer stoneware honey pot, circa 12th century, of compressed form, with a loop handle with bird decoration to one side, a small spout to the other side,with incised geometric decoration throughout. The whole covered in a rich dark iron glaze, 14 cm high, 24.5 cm diameter. Chippping to the spout and loop handle. Scratching to the glaze, approximately 2060 gms weight
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A group of three Thai kendis, circa 14th century, comprising one large finely potted earthenware kendi and two smaller kendis, one with scrolling foliate decoration in iron brown, the larger kendi 16 cm high, 19 cm wide. The largest kendi with a chip to the mouthrim and white clay encrustation, the kendi with foliate decoration showing evidence of restoration around the spout, and third with some shallow chips around the footrim, approximately 660 gms weight
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A large group of Thai Sawankhalok jars and vessels, circa 14th century, comprising three covered boxes, five jarlets, and a spouted vessel, the tallest 12 cm high, 8.5 cm diameter. Small chips and small areas of loss to the glaze, approximately 1482 gms weight
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Four Thai Sawankhalok brown glazed jars, circa 14th century, comprising two elongated ovoid jars with lug handles and two small jars/ bottles with lug handles, the tallest 13.5 cm high, 7.5 cm wide, one of the tall jars with a lug handle broken, and glaze loss. The other elongated jar with possible repairs to the lug handles. No further visible faults or damage, approximately 642 gms weight
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Two Thai Sawankhalok bottles, circa 14th century, each with incised horizontal line decoration to the shoulders and two lug handles, one of ovoid form, the other of globular form, the larger 17.5 cm high, 19 cm wide, on the larger globular bottle some minor glaze loss to the mouth and around the body. No further faults or damage, approximately 1992 gms weight
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A Chinese Martaban jar, circa 17th century, the baluster form jar with multiple lug handles around the shoulder,and moulded decoration of flowers, dragons and clouds to the sides, covered in an amber glaze, 60 cm high, 37 cm wide, some very minor chipping and glaze loss to the extremeties.
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A Chinese Martaban jar, circa 17th century, the baluster form jar with multiple lug handles around the shoulder,and moulded decoration of dragons chasing flaming pearls to the sides, covered in an amber glaze, 36 cm high, 31 cm wide, evidence of possible restoration to two cracks, small areas of glaze loss throughout particularly to the extremities and to the rim. Repaired chip to the footrim
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A Chinese Martaban jar, circa 19th century, the ovoid form jar with wax resist geometric decoration to one side, and to the other side the character 'Da', covered in a brown glaze, 41 cm high, 35 cm wide, some wear to the rim, scratches to the rim including a significant ring of wear to the glaze (circumference of the vessel)
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A Chinese Martaban jar, circa 17th century, the baluster form jar with multiple lug handles around the shoulder,and moulded decoration of dragons to the sides, covered in a deep blue glaze, 69 cm high, 48 cm wide. Probably an area of restoration to the rim, with soem associated over spraying.
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A Chinese Martaban jar, circa 17th century, the baluster form jar with multiple lug handles around the shoulder,and appliqued decoration of dragons to the sides, covered in a brown glaze, 66 cm high, 46 cm wide, some minor wear consistent with age and use.
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A Burmese Martaban jar, circa 17th century, the baluster form jar with three lug handles around the shoulder, with piped slip decoration of lines and dots to the sides, covered in an iron brown streaked glaze, 60 cm high, 49 cm wide, some wear to the glaze at the extremities particularly to the mouth rim and the lug handles, some chipping to two of the lug handles.
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A large Chinese Martaban jar, Ming Dynasty (1368-1644), circa 16th century, the tall baluster form stoneware jar with sprig moulded applied decoration to the sides of dragons amidst clouds, with eight lug handles below the neck, the edge of the mouth decorated with a bead of clay with impressed marks along its length, the whole covered in an amber coloured glaze, 87 cm high, 44 cm diameter. One area with some loss of glaze to the side. Otherwise no further visible faults or damage
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A Balinese carved figure of a lion, 19th century, carved as a lion walking on a rock, wearing Royal jewels, decorated with intricate polychrome work and gilding, 42 cm high, 46 cm wide, losses to ears, minor cracks, wear to the polychrome and gilding, some evidence of old restoration to the polychrome decoration. Tail reattached with old nails, approximately 4070 gms weight.
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A Balinese carved 'Keropok' offering figure of a tiger, 19th century, carved as a crouching tiger on a rectangular base with polychrome decoration including stripes to the side, the figure hollowed out and with a long rectangular lid to the top, 34 cm high, 51 cm long, 16 cm wide, some small chips to the rasied areas, wear and losses to polychrome decoration, approximately 4455 gms weight.
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A Balinese carved figure of a dancer, 19th century, the figure intricately carved in a standing position dancing with elaborate jewels and headress with a mask to verso, 64.5 cm high, 18 cm wide, 13.5 cm deep. Age cracks, a loss to one finger, another finger broken, various chips throughout, old weather damage and old borer holes throughout, approximately 2690 gms weight.
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A Straites Chinese/ Indonesian mirror on stand, 19th century, modelled as a small chest with drawers, on cabriole legs with an elaborate pierced and carved apron, with a mirror frame atop the chest supported on two guardian lions, the whole intricately carved in relief with foliate and animal designs, decorated with red paint and gilding, 73 cm x 35 cm x 21 cm. Wear to the gilding, some minor chips and losses, some draw require re-gluing. Separation between the legs and the chest of drawers. Losses to the…
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A Balinese carved 'Keropok' offering figure of a Makara, 19th century, carved as a crouching mythical sea creature with a long snout, and elephant like tusks and a fish's tail, with wings, wearing elaborate jewels, with remanant polychrome and gilding. The back of the creature hollowed out with lid, 26.5 cm high, 52 cm long, 12.5 cm wide, some losses to decoration, chips, spines on top of the back of the head mostly broken, losses to polychrome and gilding, old borer holes visible, and associated losses,…
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A Balinese carved figure of a cat, 19th century, modelled as a crouching feline with tail arching over the back, with remnant polychrome decoration, 14.5 cm high, 30 cm wide, 7.5 cm deep. Some cracks, one ear with a large chip, and some other small chips, approximately 1000 gms weight.
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A Balinese carved figure of an Ascetic, 19th century, the figure modelled seated with crossed legs, holding a bowl before him, 46.5 cm high, 20 cm wide, 17 cm deep, cracks, some chips and losses, particularly to the bowl. Losses to polychrome, approximately 4225 gms weight.
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A Balinese carved figure of the winged Demon Wilmana, 19th century, modelled as standing winged figure, with rothful demonic expression wearing an elaborate headdress and jewels, with significant remnant polychrome and gilding, 79.5 cm high, 53.5 cm wide, 50 cm deep. Minor cracks and splitting to the wood, the right foot and base broken (re-glued), one feather on the left wing, broken and reglued.The tip of the thumb on the right hand lost, two fingers on the left hand lost. Small chips and losses…
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A Balinese double-sided figure of a winged demon, 19th century, modelled as a head with face on front and back, flanked by wings eminating on each side, one face with an outstretched tongue, resting on a zooaphoric base. The whole decorated in polychrome, 59 cm high, 74 cm wide, 27 cm deep. Various chips and losses, the left wing reattached with a nail, age cracks. An object missing from top of the head. Two objects missing from each side beneath wings. Wear and losses to polychrome decoration.
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A Balinese carved wooden figural group, 19th/Early 20th century, consisting of two figures dressed in cotton sarongs within a shaped surround, fixed to a perspex base, the figural group 33 cm high, 21.8 cm wide, 22.2 cm deep. The perspex stand 20.6 cm high. Multiple breaks and loosening of the joints visible. Small losses to woodwork, ageing and darkening of the cotton, loss to polychrome decoration, approximately 3085 gms total weight including perspex stand
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Two Indonesian wooden figures of kneeling figures, 19th century, each figure modelled as a kneeling man on a base, one wearing a traditional cap, and both showing a gentle patina of age, 24 cm x 11.5 cm &, 23 cm x 9 cm. The smaller figure with a large crack to one part of base and missing both hands. The larger one with no visible faults or damage, approximately 1192 gms total weight for two figures
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A pair of Balinese figures of dancers, circa 19th century, the male and female figures modelled as dancers on an integral base, dressed in elaborate robes with remnant polychrome decoration, 28 cm x 9 cm &, 27 cm x 8.5 cm. Both figures with multiple small cracks, chips and losses. Particularly the taller figure's right hand and flowing scarf. Wear and losses to polychrome decoration overall, approximately 524 gms total weight for two figures
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A pair of Balinese gilt-wood figures of dancers, 20th century, the male and female figures modelled as dancers in traditional costume, on intergral bases, completely gilded and with further black line decoration, 22 cm x 6.5 cm &, 20 cm x 6 cm. Age cracks to both figures, evidence of red pigment being applied to both figures, some minor wear to decoration, approximately 300 gms total weight for two figures
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A Dayak tribe baby carrier, plaited fiber with stylised dragon motif in yellow and black beadwork, 34 cm high, 34 cm wide, 15 cm deep. Signs of repair and cloth refurbishment. Minor losses to beadwork overall,and minor chipping to woodwork, approximately 888 gms weight
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A collection of four Indonesian figural carved horn handles, circa 19th century, comprising two handles in the form of entwined lovers, another handle with depicting two figures, the final handle modelled as crouching man, the tallest 13.5 cm high, 7.5 cm wide. Multiple age cracks and wear from old use, approximately 506 gms total weight for four handles together.
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A collection of Indonesian figural wood carvings, Dayak and Neighbouring Regions, 19th century, comprising a larger figure with folded arms and pointed cap, a group of two male and female fetish charms, on fitted stand, a miniature water carrier fetish charm on stepped stand, a group of three miniature hatted fetish charms on a perspex base, a circle of six male and female figures on an intergral base and finally a kneeling male fetish charm on a fitted base, the largest 17.5 cm high, 5.5 cm wide, minor…
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Two Indonesian carved handles together with a bone carving, circa 19th century, one handle, carved from the end of a femur, in the form of a tigers head, with a small figure of a man riding atop, with a bronze collar attached below on a fitted base. The other handle, carved from wood, with two figures, mounted on a perspex base. The bone fragment carved in high relief with serpents, a crocodile and a human figure, mounted on stand, the bone carving 22.5 cm long. The bone handle with a loss to the human…
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An Indonesian Dayak Bahau hand carved ceremonial mask, the mask hand crafted from wood, with fiber and polychrome pigments, housed on stand, 56 cm high on stand
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An Indonesian Moko bronze kettle drum, possibly 18th or 19th century, the drum of hourglass shape with four small handles, decorated with motifs of kala face and protruding tongue in lozenge shape, 47 cm high
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An Ethiopian Kambatta carved Neckrest, late 19th century/ early 20th century, decorated with geometric linear designs, 20.5 cm x 19.5 cm x 5.5 cm
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Four wood carved tribal items, comprising a dayak funerary figure on stand, a small wood carved fetish figure with gourd, housed on fitted stand, a Sumatran ritual container stopper modelled as a figure atop a goat and a large figural pestle, the latter 49 cm high
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Three Dayak wood carved items, comprising a Tun-Tun trap charm, housed on stand, a Sumba carving, and a small Sepik beetle nut mortar, the mortar 19.5 cm x 8 cm
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A collection of tribal items, comprising a Timor medicine cannister, a wooden tobacco pouch, Dayak fetish figure atop small vase, and two scoops, each with a fitted stand, the scoops 19 cm &, 20 cm high
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A large Dayak ancestral guardian, late 19th / early 20th century, mounted on granite pedestal, 110 cm high
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Three Indonesian Flores Ikat Sarongs, circa first half 20th century, decorated with banded geometric and stylised floral designs, all with a brick-red ground, the longest 70 cm wide, 178 cm long. No visible faults or damage
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Three Indonesian Flores Ikat Sarongs, circa 1ST half 20th century, two decorated with bands of geometric and floral designs, the third with a stylised floral lattice design, the longest approximately 60 cm wide, 164 cm long
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Two Indonesian Ikat cloths, Pua, Borneo and Flores, circa mid 20th century, the largest with banded decoration from Pua in Borneo, the other from Flores with a patola design to the field, the largest 105 cm wide, 200 cm long
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Three ceremonial songket cloths, Malaysia and Lombok, Indonesia, circa mid 20th century, comprising a Malaysian turquoise silk sarong and shoulder cloth with intricate white metallic brocade, and another black silk ground sarong with gold coloured metallic brocade from Lombok, Indonesia, the turquoise sarong 97 cm wide, 156 cm long
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Four Indonesian Ikat, Batik and Rangrang cloths, Indonesia including Java and Bali, circa mid 20th century, comprising one Balinese slitweave rangrang shawl, a javanese silk batik ladies' sarong, an ikat ladies' sarong and an ikat mat woven on reeds, the shawl 47 cm wide, 264 cm long
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An Indonesian gold and silver songket and applique cloth, circa first half 20th century, decorated with sumptuous gold and silver-wrapped songket embroidery and coloured applique on a striped ground, 126 cm wide, 112 cm long
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A large Indonesian ship cloth, Sumatra, circa early 20th century, decorated with multiple stylised ships containing human figures surrounded by birds and geometric designs, in cotton brocade on a cotton ground, approximately 60 cm high, 304 cm wide
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A Korean 'Bandaji' chest, 19th/Early 20th century, the heavy wooden chest with a drop-front opening, with pierced decorative blackened iron hardware throughout. Together with an old Korean iron padlock, 840 cm high, 870 cm wide, 460 cm deep. Provenance: Lesley Kehoe Galleries
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A Japanese ladies silk Furisode kimono, 20th century, of cream silk ground, decorated with seasonal flowers against a fence with a red silk lining, 130 cm wide, 175 cm long
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A Japanese painting of a Bijin, 20th century, circa 1960s, gouache and ink on gold ground, mounted in silk, framed and glazed. Signed upper right, 73 cm high, 60 cm wide
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A Japanese oil painting of a Seascape, by Takayuki Umemura, 20th century, depicting a seaside with city in the background, framed and glazed, 49 cm x 58 cm (the frame)
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A Japanese oil painting of a fishing scene, 20th century, depicting a lady and boats, mounted in an elaborate giltwood frame and glazed, 73 cm x 52.5 cm (the frame)
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A large Chinese landscape painting, 20th century, depicting a mountain escarpment surrounded by dense clouds, in a magnificent black lacquer and brocade frame, 88 cm high, 144 cm wide (including frame)
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An Indian silver repousse image of Gajalakshmi, circa late 19th/Early 20th century, depicting Lakshmi seated in padmasana flanked by elephants in cut-out repousse silver laid on a black cotton ground, mounted in the original carved silvered wooden frame and glazed, 29 cm high, 25 cm wide including frame
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Two Tibetan and Thai Buddhist manuscript Pages, 17th/19th centuries, the Tibetan page consisting of a central green deity flanked by sanskrit text, the Thai page with Pali text flanked by paintings of deities.
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A large pair of Japanese silk embroidered panels, Meiji period (1868-1912), one panel decorated with a branch of blossoming cherry, the other with a wading egret in a pond with water lilies, both with embroidered signature and seal, mounted in round-cornered black lacquered frames with gold lacquer details to the base including a mon (family crest), each 152 cm high, 73 cm wide
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A large pair of Japanese silk embroidered panels, Meiji period (1868-1912), one panel decorated with a mandarin duck beaneath a snow-covered pine tree, the other with autumn grasses beneath a cloud covered moon, both with embroidered signature and seal, mounted in round-cornered black lacquered frames with gold lacquer details to the base including a mon (family crest), each 152 cm high, 73 cm wide
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A Japanese black lacquer incense stand, late Edo period, circa 19th century, raised of cabriole legs on an integral stand, 42 cm high, 38 cm wide, 30 cm deep
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A Japanese black lacquer Kodansu, late Edo period, circa early 19th century, with three drawers to the front, and a tray form top, decorated with six pointed gold stars and incised copper hardware, 37 cm high, 35.5 cm wide, 25 cm deep
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A pair of Japanese lacquer boxes, Edo period (1603-1868), circa early 19th century, the round boxes with domed lids decorated with artists seals in bright red lacquer against a deep brown ground. Together with tomobako (original signed/inscribed wooden box), each 14 cm high, 24.5 cm diameter. Some old wear to the lacquer, old wear to tomobako
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A fine Japanese Korin Makie lacquer box, Meiji/Taisho period, circa 1900-1920, the square box covered in a textured deep green lacquer surface, with gold and textured black lacquer bamboo decoration, some of the bamboo leaves inset with mother of pearl, 10 cm high, 16.5 cm wide, 16.5 cm deep
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A Japanese Meiji bamboo okimono, Meiji period, circa early 20th century, carved from a large bamboo root, dynamically depicting a running boar, coated in a clear urushi lacquer finish, 15 cm high, 34 cm long
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A Japanese Buddhist bronze temple vase, Edo period (1603-1868), circa early 19th century, decorated to each side with handles in the form of finely cast archaistic Chinese style qilong, with a fine deep brown patina, 30.5 cm high, 26 cm diameter
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A large Japanese bronze model of a hawk, Meiji period, 19th century, modelled as a hawk with outstretched wings, perched on a rock with waves. The hawk patinated in deep brown, and the rock patinated black, signed to verso, 74 cm high, 95 cm wide, 40 cm deep
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A large Japanese bronze hibachi, Meiji period, in the shape of a copper gong, with shi shi mask handles to either side, 32 cm high, 49 cm diameter
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A large Chinese soapstone carving of Taoist immortals, late 19th/Early 20th century, depicting nine immortals including Shou Lao in the upper centre, each immortal separately carved and fixed to the rocky base, 34.5 cm high, 34 cm wide, 5 cm deep
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A Chinese cloisonne vase, late Qing period, late 19th/Early 20th century, of baluster form, decorated with scrolling flowers and butterflies, with pendant and lappet borders, remnant gilding to the base, 25.5 cm high, 16 cm diameter
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A pair of Chinese cloisonne bird form censers, 1th/20th century, modelled as birds with fish tails, decorated all over with archastic motifs, the exposed metal with traces of gilding, 24.5 cm high, 23 cm long, 7.5 cm wide
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Two similar Chinese cloisonne dragon bowls, late Qing Dynasty, 19th century, decorated with dragons to interior, with four character marks to the base, the larger bowl 7 cm high, 25.5 cm diameter, the larger bowl 7 cm high, 25.5 cm diameter
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A Chinese cloisonne lidded double vase, P.R.O.C. Period, circa 1970s, decorated with boys against a cracked ice pattern ground, the exposed copper gilded, 22 cm high, 15 cm wide
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Two Chinese Beijing enamel boxes together with a bowl, 20th century, each decorated with birds and flowers on a white ground, surrounded by yellow and green enamel borders, the bowl 6 cm high, 12.5 cm diameter
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A large Chinese Beijing enamel vase, 20th century, of faceted square section, decorated to the sides with alternating landscapes and figures, 36.5 cm high, 22 cm diameter
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A Chinese cloisonne octagonal bowl, early 20th century, decorated with scrolling lotus against a turquoise ground, 'I.M. Chait' label to base, 10 cm high, 26 cm diameter. Provenance: I.M. Chait, Los Angeles.
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A Chinese enamelled silver guardian lion, 20th century, with one paw on a brocade ball, decorated in filligree wires, some filled with enamel, LJ8378/93, a Chinese enamelled silver guardian lion, 20th century, 12 cm high, 15 cm wide
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A Japanese cloisonne vase, Meiji/Taisho period, decorated with autumn grass, irises and butterflies to the front, against a green and gold stone ground, 17.5 cm high, 10 cm diameter
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A Japanese cloisonne vase, Meiji period, decorated with three shaped reserves, featuring bird and flower vignettes against a midnight blue ground, LJ8378/95, a Japanese cloisonne vase, Meiji period, Decoeated with three shaped reserves, featuring bird and flower vigenttes, against a midnight blue ground, 15 cm high, 7 cm diameter
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A Japanese cloisonne vase, Taisho period (1912-1926), of baluster form, decorated to the front with a bird and flowers on rocks, against a soft mustard ground, 18.5 cm high, 9.5 cm diameter
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A Japanese cloisonne covered jar, Meiji period (1868-1912), decorated with shaped reserves, with birds, fowers and butterflies, against a black ground, with scrolling flowers, with a delicate peony form finial to the lid, 11.5 cm high, 10 cm diameter
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