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Asian Art; Silver — Aalders Auctions

Auction House:Aalders AuctionsNumber of lots recorded:804
Sale Title:Asian Art; SilverLots with images:804
Auction Location:SydneyPrices available:467
Date:29-Nov-2020
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Large Chinese stone head of Bodhisattva, probably Northern Qi /Sui, set with headdress depicting seated buddhas, above a serene expression, raised on pedestal base, restoration to nose, height 40 cm (head). Provenance: Purchased Dalia Stanley Auctions, 2004, then private collection, Balmain
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Good Chinese Qing Dynasty porcelain bowl, of flared tapering form, the interior painted with three flowers, the exterior painted with prunus branch, on a mottled sang de boeuf ground, raised on a circular foot, seal mark to base, 7.5 cm x 14 cm. Provenance: Sotheby's, then private collection, Balmain
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Stunning Satsuma Meiji period censer, of squat globular form with an inverted rim, the body beautifully decorated with frieze of forty six seated ladies in a tea ceremony with screens and vases, below a rim decorated with intricate border of melons, wings, turnips and brocade motifs, between geometric borders, in colourful tones and heavily accented in gilt, the whole raised on three shaped legs, with Shimazu crest, Yasuda studio mark and Kanzan mark seal in gilt, height 11.5 cm and diameter 18 cm
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Unusual Chinese porcelain brush washer, of organic flowing form, accented with three qiulong crawling along the rim, with two bats emerging from underneath, the qiulong in tones of orange and gilt, on a pale green and brown ground, seal mark to base, height 12.5 cm and diameter 25 cm
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Chinese Tang Dynasty amphora (AD 618-907) glazed vase, with waisted neck, flanked by dragon handles with the heads biting the rim, above an ovoid body, with a pale green/white glaze, the lower section unglazed, a/f, height 43 cm. Provenance: The collection of the late Dorothy Savage, latterly Dorothy Fu (1930-2010), then private collection, Balmain
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Chinese Northern Song Dynasty (960-1127) Longquan celadon covered vase, with a spreading lip and cylindrical neck above a tapering baluster body, raised on a circular foot, in a green glaze, with Japanese box, height 30 cm purchased: Leonard Joel, Melbourne, then private collection, Sydney
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Indus Valley pottery vessel, with folded lip and baluster body, decorated with stylised cattle and palm trees, in tones of black on terracotta, with certificate dating 4420 years in age, height 20 cm, with certificate from University of Wollongong. Provenance: Guy Earl Smith, then private collection, Balmain
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Large schist figure of seated Buddha, probably Gandhara 3/4th century, depicted seated in meditation, with wavy hair tied in bun, robes displaying folds, with hands resting in lap and legs crossed, on Kusha grass, above frieze of seated attendants, 66 cm x 39 cm. Provenance: Purchased Dalia Stanley Auctions, then private collection, Balmain
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Good Chinese peach blossom vase, of squat lobed form, with a short neck and flared lip, in pale green and red tones, six character mark to base, height 4 cm
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Japanese silver float bowl, of handsome proportions, of lobed squat form, with cover, impressed seal marks to base, total weight 1022gm (not including grill) diameter 28 cm
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Japanese Meiji period jewellery casket, in bronze, with a curved top and double dragon handles, the body set with shaped panels displaying scenes of birds and insects amongst flowering branches, accented in gilt and silver, the door opening to reveal three lacquered drawers, the whole raised on four feet, signed verso, 19 cm x 15.5 cm x 12 cm
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Stunning pair of Guangxu period (1875-1908) famille rose dragon and butterfly dishes, of circular form with slightly sloping sides, decorated with central dragon roundel, surrounded by a ground of butterflies and floral border displaying reserves of flowers and precious items, the back decorated with six character mark and period, diameter 24 cm (2). Provenance: Leonard Joel, then private collection, Balmain
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Unusual Sino-Tibetan silver box and cover, of rectangular form with chamfered corners, set with a central armorial with lion, flanked by a pair of dragons, the lower frieze decorated with panels of lions, ducks and dragon, with felt interior, total weight 333gm, length 14.4 cm
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Khmer 13th century stone Buddha head, depicted with top knot headdress and serene expression on face, with carved frieze, raised on a wooden base, height 19 cm (head). Provenance: Estate of the late Dr. Josef & Mrs. Edith Peukert, Aalders Auctions 2014, then private collection, Sydney
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Pair Chinese Tang Dynasty (618-906) pottery Tomb figures, in the form of Mongolian female figures on horseback, with evidence of original pigment, a/f, each mounted on a perspex stand, with certificate, total height 32 cm and 34 cm (2)
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Chinese Yueyao Proto-Celadon ear cup, 3rd/4th century, of oval form, with two handles, in a green glaze with brick red base, 13.9 cm x 9.6 cm. Provenance: Purchased between 1938-1970, the Estate of the late Walter Hochstadter, then by descent, Aalders Auctions, then private collection, Balmain
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Chinese export ware porcelain bowl, of conventional form, the exterior decorated with figures in an outdoor setting and shaped cartouches with birds, the interior decorated with central rose and geometric border, in tones of purple, blue, green and red, diameter 21 cm
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Good pair of Chinese Qing Dynasty tea bowls and saucers, with flared lip and deep sides, above a floriform saucer, decorated with sprays of flowers in pink enamel, raised on a circular foot, with four character mark to base (2). Provenance: Private Collection Sydney
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Good Satsuma porcelain vase, of baluster form, decorated with Mandarin ducks in a pond scene, with birds in a blossoming branch and flowers, accented with gilt dot decoration, on a cobalt ground with heavy gilt floral motifs, on a circular foot, height 25.5 cm
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Chinese Qing Dynasty carved ivory Pleasure boat, carved and pierced with figures on the upper and lower decks, with shutters, removable mast, two pairs of flags and a pair of lanterns, the boat carved with flowers and dragons, raised on a carved wooden stand with ivory plaque inscribed ' Major F. Brett M.B.E.//With Compliments//From: Chinese motor Junks Assoication', length of boat 31 cm
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South East Asian three piece tea service, decorated with a frieze of figures in a village scene, with loop handle, on a circular foot, total weight 1140gm (3)
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Pair of Chinese yoke back arm chairs, in huali, the yoke backs above a centre splat and generous square seat, flanked by a pair of curved arms, on cylindrical legs with bracket supports and united by stretchers 121.5 cm x 66 cm x 57 cm approximately (2)
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Khmer 11th century pink sandstone frieze of hermit depicted with headdress and trident surrounded by a carved floral and scrolled frieze, the whole resting on stand, with certificate, height 53 cm, width 29 cm (stone). Provenance: Shang Antiques, Singapore, then Aalders Auctions, then private collection, Sydney
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Japanese 19th century black Nara Menpo, the nose detachable and with hair moustache, fitted with a four lame yodarekake laced in blue sugake odoshi and with red lacquered interior, 25 cm x 20 cm. Provenance: Private Collection, Queensland, Sotheby's, then private collection, Balmain
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Japanese 19th century black Nara Menpo, the nose detachable, fitted with a stiff bristle moustache and chin tuft, and with a four-lame yodarekake of kiritsuke kozane laced in dark blue kebiki odoshi, and a red lacquered interior, 22 cm x 18 cm. Provenance: Private Collection, Queensland, Sotheby's, then private collection, Balmain
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Chinese Ming Dynasty celadon dish, of circular form with a serpentine edge, the centre decorated with a fret work pattern, surrounded by incised scrolling motifs, the whole on a circular foot, with wooden box, diameter 23.5 cm
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Chinese twin handled porcelain vase, of baluster form with flared lip, the twin qiulong handles with bifurcated tails in mottled pink tones, the body decorated with polychrome stylised florals, bats and shou symbols between lappet, ruyi head and key-fret borders on a light cyan ground, mark to base, height 36 cm
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Chinese Jian Song Dynasty (AD 960-1127) Hares fur glaze bowl, of tapering form, in a brown and streaked blue glaze, with unglazed lower body, on a fine foot, diameter 11 cm. Provenance: The collection of the late Dorothy Savage, latterly Dorothy Fu (1930-2010), then private collection, Balmain
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Chinese Northern Song (960-1127) mottled brown glaze bowl, of tapering form, in tones of brown and white, on a low circular foot, gold repair to lip, diameter 11 cm
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Good Chinese porcelain Cong vase, with a rectangular body molded on each side with the eight Trigrams, in tones of orange on a celadon ground decorated with flowers and foliage, with a short cylindrical neck and foot accented with gilt, seal mark to base, height 29 cm
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Good Chinese porcelain brush pot, of cylindrical form, decorated continuously with court figures in an outdoor setting in scenes of daily life including fishing and painting, in tones of green, orange, blue, yellow and purple, seal mark to base, height 17 cm and diameter 18 cm
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Chinese orange glaze porcelain brush pot, of slightly waisted cylindrical form, decorated with bamboo branches, mark to base, height 16.5 cm and diameter 19.5 cm
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Japanese Satsuma vase by Kinkozan, c.1870, of ovoid form with a short spreading lip, the neck adorned with brocade panels above a body exquisitely decorated with finely painted finches amongst draping wisteria vines and river landscape with two tone foliage and blossom, with impressive gilt dot work rendering of clouds to background, above a receding and curved river scene accented with reeds and irises, the whole set above a circular foot adorned with lappet and chevron borders, four character gilt mark…
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Chinese celadon glaze tulip vase, of lobed bulbous form, comprising central neck surrounded by five shorter necks, in a pale green glaze, mark to base, height 18 cm
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Chinese white glaze fo dog, depicted seated, scratching his head with hind leg, raised on a circular base, height 20 cm
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Chinese Tang Dynasty (618-906) pottery camel, depicted lying with feet folded behind, the whole upon a perspex stand, with certificate, 10 cm x 7 cm purchased: arch angel, Hong Kong, then private collection, Sydney
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Delightful Qing Dynasty, 18th century pillow, in the form of a reclining elephant, in stoneware, thickly glaz. Provenance: Ex Peter Kuring and Jerry vest collection acquired 1980, then private collection Exeter, Southern Highlands. Private Collection Balmained in aubergine tones, the interior with a pale green glaze, on a fitted wooden stand, height 15 cm and length 30 cm (height without stand)
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Pair of Chinese side tables, in Huali, with square tops set with central caned panel, with reeded apron and fret apron, on four cylindrical legs, 48 cm x 56 cm x 56 cm
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Chinese two compartment opium bed, fully enclosed, with front section and back bed section, surrounded by carved gilt wood panels displaying figures, flowers and phoenix and fret work windows, accented in tones of red, 240 cm x 210 cm x 214 cm
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Early Chinese two wheel Cart/Carriage, probably late Qing Dynasty, with a curved leather top above fret work sides, above a rectangular base, raised on a very large pair of spoked wheels with metal strapping, the back containing a large four tier box, length 360 cm
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Chinese blue and white porcelain bowl, the interior decorated with roundel depicting Shou Lao with deer and staff amongst turbulent waves, the exterior decorated with nine figures on a ground of repeating red enamel circular motifs, mark to base, height 8 cm and diameter 22 cm
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Japanese Meiji/Taisho period, late 19th century Noh mask of Shishiguchi, painted in gold with large red mouth, the details in black and red and the eyes and teeth in gilt metal, the interior with mark reading Sutada height 25 cm. Provenance: Private Collection, Queensland, Sotheby's, then private collection, Balmain
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Two Japanese Meiji/Taisho period 19th century Noh masks of Okina and Ebisu, both in black with red, white and gilt details, the first applied with white horse hair brows, chin tuft, moustache and beard, the interior signed Norikazu; the second with white horse hair beard, the interior signed Ge, height 20 cm and 20.5 cm (2). Provenance: Private Collection, Queensland, Sotheby's, then private collection, Balmain
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Japanese Edo period 18th century Hoshi Bachi Kabuto, the thirty plate bowl of russet iron with thirty radiating gilt ribs, the mabizashi with three gilt studs below the maedate, flanked with two gilt decorated fukigaeshi and the reverse with four-plate shikoro, length 40 cm. Provenance: Private Collection, Queensland, Sotheby's, then private collection, Balmain
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19th century Indian bronze and copper deity, depicted seated wearing headdress, with head raised looking forward, with multiple hands clasping attributes, one leg crossed on a lotus base, height 14 cm
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Chinese bronze figure of Guan Yin, depicted seated with legs crossed, with hands in mudras, raised on a double lotus base, height 28 cm
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Chinese gilt bronze seated Buddha, depicted with one leg folded and hands in mudras, with elaborate headdress and adornment, resting on a double lotus base, accented with red and blue stones, mark to base, height 13.5 cm
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Khmer sandstone torso, probably 11th century, depicted with robes tied at waist with drapery, on stand, a/f, height 33 cm, width 19 cm (torso) purchased: Guy Earl Smith, Sydney 2006, then private collection, Sydney
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Cantonese porcelain vase, of meiping form with a short cylindrical neck, decorated with c-scroll reserves of figures in court scenes and birds with flowers, set between a ground of floral scrolls and butterflies, height 30 cm
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Chinese blue and white porcelain jar and cover, of bulbous form, the body decorated continuously with figures and warrior in an outdoor scene, height 20 cm
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Rare Chinese Ming Dynasty (1368-1644) Kosometsuke blue and white dish, of square fluted form, decorated with trailing lotus flowers to centre, surrounded by alternating panels of blue and white, raised on a diamond foot with six character mark, in wooden box, 17 cm x 16 cm. Provenance: Leonard Joel, then private collection, Balmain
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Two Chinese six Dynasties period 5th/6th century pottery figures, depicting standing tomb soldiers, with one hand by side the other one out front, evidence of pigment in tones of ochre and black, raised on perspex stands, with certificates, height 26 cm and 28 cm (2) purchased: arch angel, Hong Kong, then private collection, Sydney
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Chinese Tang Dynasty (618-906) Offerings and table the offering bowls in tones of green, brown and yellow, on a white and ochre table (3)
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Chinese hardwood brush pot, of slightly tapering cylindrical form, in dark tones, height 17 cm and diameter 17.5 cm
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Pair of Chinese Republic wedding cabinets, of rectangular form, set with two upper doors with shaped panels decorated with raised and painted scenes of figures and calligraphy, opening to reveal two shelves to interior, above a pair of drawers and doors, on four facetted straight legs, 179 cm x 94 cm x 50 cm (2)
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Good Chinese porcelain seated Buddha, depicted with legs crossed and hands folded in lap, with head and eyes downcast, in bright colourful tones, seated on a double lotus base, impressed mark to base, height 29 cm
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Chinese porcelain figure of Kwan Yin, depicted standing in colourful robes and holding attribute, in tones of blue, green, red and yellow on a white ground, height 34.5 cm
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Good Chinese Cizhou vase, probably Liao Dynasty (916-1125), of baluster form below a short neck, decorated with alternating patterns of flowers and line work, in a brown glaze on a cream ground, height 12 cm. Provenance: Leonard Joel, then private collection, Balmain
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Chinese Song Dynasty (960-1127) Cizhou flower bowl, decorated with flower head motifs, in brown with light brown surrounds, with silver rim and exposed circular foot, diameter 11 cm. Provenance: Private Collection, Balmain
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Chinese Five Dynasty (907-979) Dingyao white ware dish, with a folded lip and tapering body, raised on an unglazed circular foot, in ivory white glaze, a/f to foot rim, diameter 13 cm. Provenance: Leonard Joel, then private collection, Balmain
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Chinese blanc de chine porcelain vase, of meiping form, with slightly raised neck above a pair of guardian lion mask handles, on a circular foot, height 9 cm. Provenance: Leonard Joel, then private collection, Balmain
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Chinese Yaozhou celadon bowl, Song Dynasty, of circular form, incised with a central deer, raised on circular foot, possible sagger attached to inner foot rim, diameter 13 cm. Provenance: Private Collection, Balmain
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Delightful Persian silver tea set, of tapering facetted form, decorated with fine embossed flowers and foliage, comprising teapot, twin handled sugar bowl and milk jug, total weight 1179gm (3)
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Lovely Japanese silver bowl, of floriform, with deep sides, decorated with raised floral sprays, raised on a spreading circular foot, 228gm (probably weighted), 7 cm x 12 cm
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Chinese silver serving dish, of oval form with sloping sides, with central roundel and monogram, surrounded by sprays of bamboo, maker marks verso rubbed, total weight 483gm, length 34 cm
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Indian sterling silver tankard, of handsome proportions, decorated with a continuous frieze of village scene with elephants, mountains and figures, with loop handle, total weight 387gm, height 12.5 cm
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Pair of Chinese enameled porcelain bowls, of deep circular form, the interior decorated with stylised flowers and foliage, the exterior decorated with roundels depicting lamps and vases with flowers, in colourful tones on a yellow ground, accented with key-fret borders, four character mark to base, height 8 cm and diameter 13 cm (2)
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Chinese yellow glaze porcelain bowl, of deep double lobed form with serpentine rim, the interior decorated with incised central roundel and borders with stylised clouds within double rings, the exterior decorated with incised phoenix and further stylised clouds above a repeating ruyi head border, with six character mark to base, height 7 cm x diameter 18 cm
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Good Chinese Jiaqing period (1796-1821) porcelain bowl, with flared rim above deep sides, beautifully decorated with reserves of flowers in famille rose, surrounded by mottled brown glaze with gilt accents, raised on a circular foot, seal mark to base and wax export seal to base, diameter 17 cm. Provenance: The collection of the late Dorothy Savage, latterly Dorothy Fu (1930-2010), then private collection, Balmain
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Chinese Qing Dynasty blue porcelain vase, with cylindrical neck above a baluster body, the whole decorated with butterflies, peach and prunus branches, on a circular foot, on stand, a/f, height 32 cm. Provenance: The Ivan Ban collection
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Chinese Yuan Dynasty (1279-1368) Ge Ware bowl, of deep circular form, with a crackle finish on a grey ground, raised on a circular foot, a/f, height 10 cm and diameter 25 cm. Provenance: The collection of the late Dorothy Savage, latterly Dorothy Fu (1930-2010) Aalders Auctions, then private collection, Sydney
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Stunning Chinese Qing Dynasty porcelain dish, of circular form, beautifully decorated with central roundel of three figures within garden setting, surrounded by reserves and floral work, with Jiajing character mark to base, diameter 16 cm. Provenance: Estate of a gentleman, Ballina, Aalders Auctions, then private collection, Balmain
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Pair of Satsuma Meiji period brocade vases, c.1870, of cylindrical form, with a waisted neck and flattened rim, one decorated with gilt bordered panels depicting emaciated buddha and warriors in the ocean, the other with immortals at sea and warriors in the ocean, set on a textured body accented with floral roundels, accented with gilt and brocade borders, a/f (one repaired) incised marks to base reads 'Obie, made at Roku kiln, Kyoto,' height 25 cm (2)
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Superb Satsuma porcelain bowl by Kinkozan, of conventional form tapering to a short circular foot, the interior decorated with a temple scene and figures below geometric borders to the rim, the exterior decorated with a continuous procession of figures below further geometric borders, the whole in finely painted polychrome enamels and exquisite gilt accenting and dot work, gilt Kinkozan mark and impressed mark to base as well as original paper label, a/f (professional repair to rim), height 7 cm and…
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Japanese Edo period Kutani figure group, c.1820, depicting a man holding a kneeling woman holding a dagger behind her back, in tones of green, blue, yellow and orange, height 28 cm
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Japanese Meiji period Kutani figure group, c.1870, depicting a seated lady in elaborate kimono filling a pipe, seated upon a faggot of sticks, in rich tones of blue, red, gold and black, seal mark Kenzan, a/f, 18 cm x 23 cm
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Good Chinese Qing Dynasty blue and white porcelain dish, of lobed serpentine form, decorated with central roundel of flowers, surrounded by alternating panels of flowers with a foliate border, a/f, diameter 21.5 cm. Provenance: Private Collection, Balmain
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Chinese Ming Dynasty Swatow porcelain bowl, 17th century, of circular form with deep sides, the interior painted with a hare, the exterior decorated with reserves of hares on a fret work ground, in tones of green, red and blue, on a circular foot, diameter 12 cm. Provenance: Leonard Joel Auctions, then private collection, Balmain
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Chinese Kangxi period blue and white porcelain bowl, with a spreading lip, above a central roundel of bird and flowers, surrounded by reserves of peaches, on a circular foot, height 5 cm x diameter 10.5 cm. Provenance: Private Collection, Sydney
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Chinese Qing Dynasty petit ewer and cover, of pear form with loop handle, decorated with lotus branches, height 15 cm
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Chinese Qing Dynasty blue and white porcelain brush pot, of facetted rectangular form, decorated with arched panels of immortals and attendants, six character mark to base, height 11 cm
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Chinese Qing Dynasty export porcelain tea cup, of deep cylindrical form, decorated with underglaze flowers accented with enamel flowers and leaves on a circular foot, height 7.5 cm. Provenance: The collection of the late Dorothy Savage, latterly Dorothy Fu (1930-2010) Aalders Auctions, then private collection, Balmain
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Chinese blue and white twin handled porcelain jar, of ovoid form with twin mask handles, the body decorated with stylised flowers and foliage, height 14 cm
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Unusual Japanese carved ivory netsuke, in the form of a contortionist, with visible spine and ribs, signed to base, height 3.5 cm and width 4 cm
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Japanese ivory netsuke, in the form of a head with moveable eyes, signed, height 4 cm
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Japanese Meiji period carved ivory netsuke, in the form of eleven Noh theatre masks with various expressions, signature to base, length 4.5 cm and width 3.7 cm
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Chinese hand mirror, set with an oval mirror, the back set with an oval panel displaying a child in landscape, surrounded by gilt cloud scrolls, the handle in the form of dragon belt hook, length 14.5 cm
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Large & impressive Chinese carved ivory chess set, each piece carved from ivory and depicting traditional Chinese figures, one side stained brown, the other of natural colour, the Kings and queens modelled as emperors and empresses, all carved on double lotus bases, King height 15 cm, pawn height approx 8 cm, complete set
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Set of four Chinese reverse paintings, of rectangular form, depicting the consorts of emperor Qianlong, each one depicted in setting of garden or interior, in bright tones and accented in gilt, framed, 80 cm x 38 cm (painting) (4)
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Beautiful pair of Chinese reverse painted ancestral portraits, depicting Qianlong and his wife, seated in thrones adorned within dragon robes, in bright tones, framed, 58 cm x 42 cm (2)
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Japanese 19th century black lacquer Jingasa, the exterior decorated in gilding with a family crest and with a constellation, the interior lacquered in red, length 35 cm. Provenance: Private Collection, Queensland,Sotheby's, then private collection, Balmain
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Chinese white jade carving of a Qiulong, depicted prowling with bifurcated tail, length 8 cm
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Chinese agate brush washer, of deep oval form, decorated in relief with bamboo branch, in tones of orange, height 10.5 cm and diameter 10 cm, together with a customised wooden stand (2)
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Impressive Chinese carved agate brush washer, in the form of an elongated leaf with open work lotus leaves, fronds and bats, the front featuring a central pair of playful figures perched on a leaf, with further incised vein decoration, in light and dark brown tones with inclusions, 12 cm x 21.5 cm x 13 cm
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Chinese yellow glaze porcelain lotus bowl, of conventional form, the interior and exterior sides of lobed petal design above a raised lotus seed shaped interior, the exterior base with a repeating geometric design above a short circular foot, six character mark to base, together with wooden stand, height 6.5 and diameter 13.5 cm (bowl)
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Chinese double gourd porcelain vase, in a pale glaze with a purple splash, on a circular foot, height 16 cm
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Chinese yellow glaze dish, of shallow circular form, the interior lightly incised with dragon and stylised clouds, six character mark to base, diameter 22 cm
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Chinese sang de boeuf porcelain vase, of pear form with a spreading lip, in a muted red glaze, raised on a circular foot, six character mark to base, height 29 cm
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Chinese tao Kuang period (1821-1,850) porcelain plate, of circular form, decorated with a central gilt dragon surrounded by cloud scrolls in gilt (rubbed), on a cobalt ground, on a circular foot, seal mark and wax export seal to base, diameter 20 cm. Provenance: Purchased Fujian antique Store, 1982, then private collection, Sydney, then Aalders Auctions, then private collection, Balmain
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Chinese Kangxi porcelain brush washer, of squat bun form, in a cobalt glaze, raised on a circular foot, double ring marks to base, diameter 11 cm. Provenance: The collection of the late Dorothy Savage, latterly Dorothy Fu (1930-2010), then private collection, Balmain
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