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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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Chinese sang de boeuf brush washer, of squat form with an inverted rim, in rich red tones with a beige rim and crackle glaze base, height 4.5 cm and 12.5 cm
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Chinese porcelain arrow vase, of faceted form with twin lug handles, in a pale blue celadon glaze, raised on a rectangular foot, six character mark to base, height 31 cm
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Chinese blue and white porcelain bowl, of deep circular form with a wide spreading rim, the interior decorated with turbulent waves, floral and ruyi head designs, the exterior with further floral designs and lotus, mark to base, height 13 cm and diameter 35 cm
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Large Chinese blue and white porcelain jardiniere, of conventional form, the exterior decorated continuously with repeating foliate motifs and roundels, between lappet and ruyi head borders, mark to base, height 20.5 cm and diameter 28 cm
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Khmer stoneware elephant lime pot, of baluster form with inscribed decoration to the body, raised on four legs in dark brown glaze, 20 cm x 24 cm. Provenance: Peter Kuring and Jerry Vest collection 1980's. Private collection, Exeter. Aalders Auctions, then private collection, Balmain.
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Pair of Chinese Ming Dynasty pottery figures, depicting attendants wearing hats and robes clasping trumpets, in tones of green, on a stepped square base, with certificate, height 22 cm purchased: arch angel, Hong Kong, then private collection Sydney
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Pair of Chinese Ming Dynasty pottery figures, depicted wearing hats with outstretched arms, in a green glaze, on a square stepped base, with certificate, height 22 cm purchased: arch angel, Hong Kong, then private collection, Sydney
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Chinese Han Dynasty (206-221) offering table, with a square top and gallery back above a pierced support, evidence of green glaze, with certificate, 17 cm x 26 cm x 25 cm purchased: arch angel, Hong Kong, then private collection, Sydney
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Stunning Chinese 19th century export ware black lacquer games box, of shaped rectangular form, with chamfered corners, beautifully decorated with a court scene to the top, surrounded by acanthus borders, the interior set with six removable covered compartments and twelve removable card trays, the whole raised upon four paw feet, 13 cm x 37.5 cm x 12 cm
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Original Japanese woodblock by Tokoyuni III, (aka Kunisada, 1786-1864), depicting two Kabuki theatre actors in decorative robes in interior setting, in tones of blue, orange and black, signed, 34.5 cm x 24.5 cm
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Original Japanese woodblock triptych by Chikanobu Yoshu (1838-1912), depicting five Kabuki theatre actors in geometric robes, with blossoming branch, in bright colourful tones, signed, 35.5 cm x 23.5 cm (3)
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Original Japanese woodblock by depicting two Kabuki theatre actors in robes and headpiece, in tones of blue, orange and black, signed, 33.5 cm x 23.5 cm
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Original Japanese woodblock triptych by Kunichika, (1835-1900), depicting Okubi-e of Kabuki theatre actors in elaborate robes with sword and tray, in tones of red, green, purple and yellow signed, 35 cm x 24 cm (3)
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Thai sterling silver cocktail shaker, of handsome proportions with tapering body, decorated with roundels and cartouches of deities, total weight 389gm, height 27 cm
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Japanese silver filigree box and cover, of rectangular form, decorated with flower heads and surrounds, opening to fitted wooden interior, impressed makers marks verso, length 10 cm
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Chinese silver table cigarette box and cover, Zee Sung, Shanghai of rectangular form, set with central silver coin medallion displaying a boat and characters, surrounded by bamboo ground, impressed marks verso, 5.4 cm x 12 cm x 8.5 cm
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Chinese sterling silver cocktail shaker, by Tien Shing and Yecheng, with cylindrical cover and tapering cylindrical body, total weight 389gm, height 25 cm
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Chinese porcelain bowl, of conventional form, the exterior decorated with shaped cartouches containing floral examples, on a bright yellow ground accented with lotus and foliate scrolls, mark to base, height 6 cm and diameter 13 cm
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Pair of Chinese Qing Dynasty porcelain tea bowls, decorated with a frieze of ribboned swastika above a border of wave scrolls, accented in gilt, on a circular foot, six character mark to base, a/f, diameter 8.5 cm (2). Provenance: The collection of the late Dorothy Savage, latterly Dorothy Fu (1930-2010), then private collection, Balmain
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Chinese Qing Dynasty porcelain tea bowl and saucer of circular form, beautifully painted with a central butterfly, surrounded by floral vases, in tones of red and gilt (2). Provenance: The collection of the late Dorothy Savage, latterly Dorothy Fu (1930-2010), then private collection, Balmain
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Chinese twin handled porcelain vase, of baluster form, decorated to front and back with quatrefoil panel depicting children in a ceremony with peaches and lotus, on a stylised chrysanthemum and foliate ground, accented with ruyi head, lappet and key-fret borders, in tones of green, blue, pink and red on a yellow ground, mark to base, height 33.5 cm
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Chinese yellow ground porcelain jardiniere, of shallow rectangular form, the exterior decorated with turnips and foliage in tones of grey, seal and character marks to body, four character mark to base, 4.5 cm x 20 cm x 11.5 cm
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Chinese circular top dining table and eight chairs in hardwood, the circular top inlaid with a band of brass to the edge, with carved apron resting upon a facetted pedestal base, the eight chairs with carved scrolled crest rails, centre splats and splayed legs, 78 cm x 151 cm, (9)
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Pair of Chinese yoke back armchairs, in elm, the yoke back above a centre splat, flanked by upward scrolled arms, above a square seat on four legs united by stretchers (2)
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Lovely Chinese two door cabinet, of rectangular form, set with two doors, each one accented with four glass panels above two highly carved gilt wood panels, above a lower carved apron accented in red and gilt, 123 cm x 106 cm x 51 cm
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Chinese two door display cabinet, of tall rectangular form, set with a pair of bevelled glass doors, surrounded by inlay of stylised animals, ruyi heads and scrolls, with adjustable shelves on four tall legs, 177 cm x 100 cm x 50 cm
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Chinese rosewood altar cabinet, with long rectangular channeled top with everted ends set above three drawers, with a pair of double hinged doors below, featuring scrolled spandrels and raised on four rectangular feet with aprons, accented with brass hardware and lock, height 90 cm, width 154 cm x depth 45.5 cm
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Large Chinese carved stone Buddha head, depicted with top knot above curled hair, with lobed ears, with eyes downcast and serene expression on face, the whole on stand, height 32 cm
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Chinese porcelain vase, of ovoid form with a short flared neck, decorated with large central vase of flowers, in tones of pink, green, yellow and blue on a white ground, with three orange bats to back, mark to base, height 26.5 cm
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Chinese famille rose porcelain plate, of deep form with petalled edge, decorated with a central roundel depicting teacher and young students in a classroom setting, the sides and underside accented with floral sprays, six character mark to base, height 4.5 cm and diameter 25 cm
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Chinese famille jaune porcelain bowl, with deep sides decorated with roundel of animal in a landscape with floral surround, the exterior decorated with roundels of landscapes surrounded by lotus scrolls, in tones of pink, green and blue on a scrolled yellow ground, on a circular foot, seal mark to base, diameter 16 cm
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Two Chinese Qing Dynasty porcelain pillows, of rectangular form, each decorated with women in interior scenes, accented with geometric borders, in tones of blue, purple, yellow and green, a/f, height 14.5 cm (2)
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Chinese porcelain vase, of bottle form, the neck adorned with floral and foliate scrolls between gilt borders, the body decorated with dragon, scrolls, vases and attributes with assorted blossoming flowers, in polychrome tones on a white ground with gilt accents, mark to base, height 29 cm
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Chinese hardwood side table, with rectangular top set above an apron carved with bat motifs, resting on four legs united by a carved lower stretcher shelf comprised of four repeating floral panels, height 67 cm, width 60 cm x depth 41.5 cm
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Two Japanese Meiji/Taisho period, late 19th century wood Noh masks of Hannya and Yakan, the first painted in buff with gilt horns and teeth and gilt metal eyes, the hair picked out in black, the interior signed; the second painted in cream with gilt eyes and teeth, red mouth and black hair, the interior signed Sutoshi, height 22.5 cm and 25 cm (2). Provenance: Private Collection, Queensland, Sotheby's, then private collection, Balmain
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Two Japanese Meiji/Taisho period, late 19th century wood Noh mask of Beshimi, painted in amber tone with details in red and black, the eyes in gilt metal, fitted with white horse hair moustache, chin tuft and beard, the interior signed Kozan; together with a Kyogan mask in ochre over white gesso, with white eyes and teeth and with horse hair brows, height 22 cm and 18 cm (2). Provenance: Private Collection, Queensland, Sotheby's, then private collection, Balmain
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Large Japanese Meiji period bronze vase, of meiping form, decorated with raised scenes of birds perched amongst flowering branches, with dragons disputing a flaming pearl, a/f, height 40 cm
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Large Majapahit Volcanic frieze panel, of rectangular form, in volcanic stone, depicting three figures holding attributes, with headdresses, surrounded holding by vines, on stand, 42.5 cm x 48 cm. Provenance: Stanley & Co. Auctions 2005, then private collection, Balmain
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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 dragon mast, two pairs of flags and a pair of inscribed lanterns, the boat carved with flowers, birds and dragons, raised on a carved wooden stand, length of boat 31 cm
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Chinese carved ivory figure of a fisherman, depicted standing by a basket, holding fish and staff, raised on a wooden stand, total height 24 cm
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Chinese carved ivory figure of Shou Lao, depicted standing holding peach and staff, with bat above his head, his robes accented with shou medallions, a/f, raised on a carved wooden stand, total height 30.5 cm
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Ayutthaya 14th century standing bronze Buddha, depicted with triple finial headdress, with serene expression on face and eyes downcast, with necklace and robes tied at waist, each hand clasping an attribute, on wooden stand, evidence of paper label, height 31 cm. Provenance: Estate of the late Dr. Josef & Mrs. Edith Peukert, Aalders Auctions 2014, then private collection, Sydney
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Khmer 14th century standing bronze Buddha, depicted with headdress and eyes downcast, wearing earrings and necklace, with robes tied at waist, on a metal base on wooden stand, a/f, without hands, height 22 cm (figure). Provenance: Estate of the late Dr. Josef & Mrs. Edith Peukert, Aalders Auctions 2014, then private collection, Sydney
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Good early Indian stone deity, depicting Ganga, with serene expression and holding vessel, with robes tied at waist, in pink sandstone, height 32 cm purchased: Leonard Joel, then private collection, Sydney
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Chinese Song Dynasty (960-1279) white glazed squat vase, of lobed melon form, with a short neck, in white glaze, height 10 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 crackle glaze bowl, of squat form with an inverted rim, in pale tones, height 6 cm
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Chinese white glaze bowl, of shallow form, the interior decorated with phoenix and flowers in relief, diameter 19.5 cm
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Chinese Song Dynasty (960- 1127) Cizhou leaf glazed bowl, of conventional form, with remnant of leaf applied to the interior, in tones of black and brown, height 6 cm. Provenance: Private Collection, Balmain
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Chinese Song Dynasty (AD 960-1127) box and cover, in the form of a melon, with incised decoration to body, evidence of white glaze to body, height 7.5 cm. Provenance: The collection of the late Dorothy Savage, latterly Dorothy Fu (1930-2010), then private collection, Balmain
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Chinese Yuan Ge Ware vase, of squat bottle form, in a white glaze with dark and finer red crackle glaze throughout, raised on a circular foot, wax seal mark and wax export seal to base, height 16 cm. Provenance: Purchased Shanghai friendship Store, 1985, then private collection, Sydney, then private collection, Balmain
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Chinese Song Dynasty (AD 960-1127) bowl, with sloping sides, in thick pale blue glaze, incised line decorated to centre, raised on an unglazed heavy circular foot, a/f, diameter 15 cm. Provenance: The collection of the late Dorothy Savage, latterly Dorothy Fu (1930-2010), then private collection, Balmain
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Chinese Song/Yuan Dynasty white dish, of circular form, with impressed floral print, in white/green glaze, on a circular foot, with painted character mark to base, diameter 12 cm. Provenance: The collection of the late Dorothy Savage, latterly Dorothy Fu (1930-2010), then private collection, Balmain
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Chinese Song Dynasty (AD 960-1127) ewer, with spreading lip above a baluster body set with loop handle and lug handles, on a circular foot, in a pale green glaze, height 11.5 cm. Provenance: The collection of the late Dorothy Savage, latterly Dorothy Fu (1930-2010), then private collection, Balmain
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Large Chinese yellow ground porcelain vase, of globular form tapering to a waisted cylindrical neck, the body featuring central reserves depicting outdoor leisure scenes with figures to both sides, surrounded by floral scrolling between decorative borders, mark to base, height 45 cm
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Large Chinese porcelain vase, of pear form leading to a flaring neck, decorated either side with shaped reserves featuring figures in leisurely outdoor scenes, divided by further reserves of flowers and picturesque landscapes with houses, raised on a tapering foot with ascrolling decorative border, gilt accent to neck, height 40 cm
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Good pair of Chinese porcelain wall vases, of ovoid form, with a short cylindrical neck, each decorated with blossoming branch and flowers and foliage, in tones of pink, red, green and brown on a pale green ground, with inscription and seal mark, height 17 cm
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Chinese porcelain wall vase, the vase of bulbous form with large character mark, with twin gilt handles, the vase with central phoenix roundel surrounded by floral sprays and set between decorative borders, decorated with red and gilt accenting on a white ground, four character mark to base, height 22.5 cm and width 16.5 cm
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Pair of Chinese porcelain vases, of tapering baluster form, each decorated with two birds on a blossoming branch by a rocky outcrop, with inscription verso, in tones of blue, pink, green, brown and black, accented with decorative borders to rim and foot, mark to base, height 31.5 cm (2)
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Pair of Chinese porcelain bowls, with deep sides, decorated with roundels of shou motifs surrounded by bats on each side, accented with ruyi head borders, in tones of pink, yellow, green and gilt, raised on a circular foot, six character mark to base, diameter 15 cm (2). Provenance: Private Collection, Balmain
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Chinese double gourd porcelain vase, decorated with brocade sash tied at waist, with feather, floral and lappet borders, in tones of pink, blue and beige on a pale blue crackle glaze ground, six character mark within double rings to base, height 29 cm
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Chinese porcelain vase, of garlic head form, depicting a robed elder and child feeding two geese beneath a pine tree, in polychrome tones on a white ground, with inscription verso, mark to base, height 23.5 cm
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Chinese porcelain jardiniere, of conventional form, depicting a mountainous river scene and boatsman, in tones of puce and brown wash, calligraphy inscription to side, mark to base, height 22.5 cm and diameter 25 cm
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Large Chinese Wucai porcelain vase, of baluster form, decorated continuously with figures in leisurely court scenes below decorative borders, height 29 cm
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Chinese blue glaze arrow vase, of hu form with twin ribbed lug handles, in a pale blue glaze, seal mark to base, height 28 cm, together with a carved wooden stand (2)
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Large Japanese Satsuma censer and cover, with immortal finial above a pierced domed cover, decorated with reserves of flowers on a brocade ground, on a circular foot, in rich tones of gold, green, red and blue, a/f, height 35 cm
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Fine Satsuma Meiji period cup and saucer, by Kinkozan Tsukuru, beautifully decorated with a scene of immortals standing beside a river, in rich tones, with incised and painted marks to base (2)
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Stunning and fine Kutani porcelain cup and saucer, set with radiating panels of storks, flowers and phoenix, accented in tones of white, blue, gilt and orange, nine character mark to base (2)
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Good Japanese Ko Kutani porcelain twin handled censer and cover, of facetted form set with floral finials, with twin handles with drop rings, the body decorated with continuous scene depicting a man on a boat, with lake, trees and rocky outcrop, in tones of green, red, yellow and black, height 11 cm
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Early 20th century Satsuma porcelain vase, of facetted baluster form below a short flared lip, flanked by two gilt fan shaped handles, the front and back decorated with the seven lucky gods beneath gilt halos, the remaining facets depicting temple scene within a mountainous landscapes, set between decorative gilt brocade and chevron borders, on a circular foot, Shimazu crest and Honkoku signature to base, height 15.5 cm
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Japanese Kutani porcelain figure, depicting a kneeling lady reading a book, decorated with brocade motifs, in rich tones of gold and red, character marks to base, a/f, height 16 cm
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Japanese Kutani figure, depicting a lady in robe holding a fan, in tones of black, pink, white, orange and gilt, height 21 cm
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Chinese Ming Dynasty porcelain dish, of circular form with sloping sides, decorated with central group of flowers, the exterior decorated with two rampant dragons disputing a flaming pearl, in tones of green, red and yellow, on a circular foot, diameter 12.5 cm. Provenance: Private Collection, Balmain
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Chinese twin handled porcelain censer, of baluster form, in a deep red glaze incised with cloud scrolls, raised on three shaped legs, six character mark to base, a/f, height 16 cm
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Chinese celadon bowl, with sloping sides, decorated with petal motifs to the body, on a circular foot, diameter 16.5 cm
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Chinese late Qing Dynasty porcelain jar and cover, of bulbous form, decorated continuously in relief with a pond scene including lotus flowers, birds and foliage, in tones of green, pink, blue and white on a yellow ground, with raised seal mark for Wang Bing Rong (1840-1900) to base, height 15 cm note: similar sold Aalders Auctions, Asian Art, 13 Sep 2020, lot 75
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Pair of Chinese porcelain dragon bowls, of shallow circular form, decorated with central shou symbol surrounded by turbulent waves, with two dragons chasing a flaming pearl amongst stylised clouds, in tones of yellow on a white ground, the exterior decorated with border of turbulent waves, six character mark to base, height 4 cm and diameter 21 cm (2)
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Chinese porcelain brush washer, of quatrefoil form, the interior decorated with quatrefoil panel with Chinese calligraphy on a red ground of flowers and foliage, accented with a gilt rim, seal mark to base, length 17 cm and width 12.5 cm
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Chinese blue and white porcelain plate, with a serpentine edge, decorated with grapevine motif, on a circular foot, diameter 20 cm
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Good Chinese famille jaune plate, of circular form, decorated with a central scene of vases, flowers, bats and precious items, with a rich border in tones of pink, green, blue, orange and yellow, marked with Qianlong seal mark to base, diameter 21.5 cm. Provenance: Private Collection, Balmain
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Good Chinese late Qing Dynasty porcelain bowl, with flared lip and sloping sides, the body decorated with painted lotus scroll on a pink/orange ground, raised on a circular foot, with seal mark, diameter 17 cm. Provenance: Purchased Shanghai friendship curio Store, 1985, then private collection, Sydney, then Aalders Auctions, then private collection, Balmain
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Chinese Qing Dynasty porcelain dish, of circular form, decorated with painted lotus scroll, on a pink mottled ground, on a circular foot, seal mark to base, diameter 19.5 cm. Provenance: Purchased Shanghai friendship Store, 1984, then private collection, Sydney, then Aalders Auctions, then private collection, Balmain
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Large Chinese porcelain bowl, of deep form with a scalloped gilt edge, the exterior decorated with red enameled birds and flowers on a white ground with gilt accents, character mark inscription verso, with green glaze to inner bowl and underside of foot, mark to base, height 11.5 and diameter 22.5 cm
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Chinese hare's fur glaze bowl, of tapering form, the mottled brown and black glaze cascading to lustrous pools to the exterior, on an unglazed foot, height 8 cm and diameter 17 cm
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Chinese Tang Dynasty pottery figure of deity, depicted standing with animal headdress and robes, hands clasped, evidence of ochre tones, with certificate, height 45 cm, with certificate from University of Wollongong. Provenance: Guy Earl Smith, the private collection, Balmain
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Chinese Southern Song Dynasty (AD 960-1127) brown glaze bowl, with sloping sides, the upper rim with cream glaze above a brown glaze, on an unglazed 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) Dangyangyu Hares fur glaze bowl, of conical form, with light brown glazed rim, above a striated brown glaze, a/f, diameter 13 cm. Provenance: Leonard Joel, then private collection, Balmain
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Chinese 'Henan' Song Dynasty (AD 960-1127) black glaze handled dish, of circular form, with pedestal base and loop handle, on an unglazed foot, diameter 11.5 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) black glaze bowl, with loop handle above a baluster body, in brown glaze with an unglazed foot, height 5 cm. Provenance: Leonard Joel, then private collection, Balmain
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Chinese Dingyao plate, probably Northern Song (960-1127), with a foliate edge, in a white glaze on an unglazed foot, diameter 12.5 cm. Provenance: Leonard Joel, then private collection, Balmain
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Chinese Song/Yuan celadon bowl, of circular form, with scalloped edge and deep sloping sides, raised on a circular unglazed foot, in a pale green glaze, diameter 15 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 Yuan Dynasty (1279-1368) Qingbai dish, of flared form, with molded butterfly and flowers to centre, surrounded by a border of phoenix and flowers, on a circular foot, diameter 17 cm. Provenance: Leonard Joel, then private collection, Balmain
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Beautiful Chinese Ding ware dish, of fine circular form, decorated with a rampant dragon amongst cloud scrolls, with fine unglazed rim, diameter 20 cm
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Chinese white glaze ewer and cover, the body of oval form decorated with petalled borders to to shoulders and base, with slender loop handle and slightly curved spout, with cylindrical cover and pointed finial, incised marks to base, height 22 cm
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Unusual Chinese earthenware Funeral pot, with multiple figures and houses, raised on a tapering base accented with four masks, in pale olive tones, height 32 cm
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Chinese Sancai glaze horse, depicted standing on all fours with head slightly turned, in a green, yellow and brown glaze, on a rectangular foot, 39 cm x 37 cm
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Chinese agate snuff bottle, depicting two frogs and a bat, in translucent white tones with light brown inclusions, with blue domed stopper, height 8 cm
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Large Chinese agate snuff bottle, decorated with robed elder, bat and discs, in translucent grey and brown tones, with stopper, height 9 cm
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Chinese green glass snuff bottle and stopper, in dark green glass, of pilgrim form on oval foot, height 7 cm
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Chinese white jade snuff bottle, of bottle form, each side depicting two robed figures in relief amongst pine trees, with brass and amber effect stopper, height 6 cm
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Heavy Chinese inside painted glass snuff bottle, of conventional bottle form in cranberry coloured glass, each side decorated internally with blossoming floral scenes, one with bird the other a rocky outcrop with inscription to upper left, with red swirl glass stopper with brass collar, height 8.5 cm
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