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Auction House:Aalders AuctionsNumber of lots recorded:759
Sale Title:Asian Art and Silver Inc Collection of Genevieve CumminsLots with images:743
Auction Location:SydneyPrices available:454
Date:28-Mar-2021
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Stunning Japanese Meiji period sterling silver and shibayama tray, of rectangular form with shaped corners and raised on four pierced bracket feet, the tray featuring a central gold lacquer panel depicting a blossoming tree and birds before a mountainous river scene, finely decorated in applied mother of pearl and carved timber, with two character signed panel to bottom right, the sterling silver frame further decorated with applied enamels depicting wisteria and other flowers, height 4 cm x width 25.5 cm…
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19th century Sino-Tibetan gilt bronze figure of Avaloiteshavara Shadakshari, seated in dhyanasana, wearing headdress, eyes downcast in serene expression with two joined in namaskara mudra, the upper hands raised with lotus blossom and prayer beads, adorned with jewels and billowing robes, on waisted lotus base, height 16 cm. Provenance: Josef Neumann collection, Lawson's 27th & 28th April 1999, then private collection, Sydney
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Pair of Chinese Song Dynasty (960-1279) funerary urns, of tapering form, decorated with a frieze of stylised dragons and figures, on a spreading circular foot, in a pale green glaze, a/f (repaired), height 35 cm (2)
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Good Chinese porcelain figure group, depicting a young boy dressed in robes holding a ruyi scepter seated upon a kylin, in rich tones of pink, blue and green, on a cloud base, impressed seal mark to base, height 31 cm
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Lovely Chinese silver teapot, of baluster form, set with bamboo finial, the body decorated with a raised rampant dragon, with bamboo handle and spout, on circular foot with makers marks to base, total weight 538gm, height 15 cm
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Good Chinese carved white jade dish, of lobed shallow form with a barbed rim, with twin fish encircled by ruyi heads carved to the centre, in pale tones, 15 cm x 11 cm
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Chinese twin handled bronze censer, of tapering square form, with twin mythical beast handles, the body decorated with mythical creature amongst turbulent waves, the interior with incised script, with pierced wooden cover set with carved jade finial, height 13.5 cm and width 19 cm
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Chinese Qing Dynasty, 19th century ivory and tortoise shell counter box and Counters, c.1860, of rectangular form, decorated with a central cartouche of carved figures surrounding monogram, surrounded by a tortoise shell floral border, opening to a fitted interior, with eight circular counters and six rectangular counters, 6 cm x 11 cm x 9 cm. Provenance: collection of Genevieve Cummins Published: Genevieve Cummins, antique boxes: inside and out, colour plate 464.
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Beautiful Philippines betel nut box and cover, c.1900, of deep rectangular form, in niello, the top opening to reveal four hinged covers, flanked by handles and raised on four wheels, the whole decorated with floral scroll work, 12 cm x 19.5 cm x 9 cm. Provenance: collection of Genevieve Cummins Published: Genevieve Cummins, antique boxes: inside and out, colour plate 331.
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Good Chinese polychrome porcelain vase, of ovoid form with a waisted neck and flared lip, decorated with two court women to the front in decorative robes, with flying crane to back, seal mark to base, height 16 cm. Provenance: Sotheby's Australia, 18 July 2018, lot 301
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Elegant Chinese peach blossom glaze vase, of baluster form, with a spreading rim, raised on a short circular foot, in mottled red tones, six character mark to base, height 16.5 cm
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Chinese Qing Dynasty 19th century sewing box and cover, set with a series of ivory and bone sewing implements, the box accented in gilt displaying figures and foliage, opening to a fitted interior shelf and lower compartment, the whole raised upon four paw feet, 14.5 cm x 29 cm x 20 cm. Provenance: collection of Genevieve Cummins Published: Genevieve Cummins, antique boxes: inside and out, colour plate 596.
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Beautiful Chinese Qing Dynasty zitan Merchants box and cover, of rectangular form, in zitan, black wood and rosewood, the 'Box is fully fitted for calligraphy, with addition of scales, abacus, and many tools of trade. The top tray has two layers consisting of three lidded compartments with engraved perforated lids, two lead lined and one including a water dropper. There is a tray included with two ink stones with three grooved spaces, probably for ink sticks. Two brushes are in this level, each with a…
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Chinese late Ming Dynasty celadon charger, of shallow circular form with a flattened rim, the interior decorated with central roundel depicting dragon in relief, surrounded by incised foliate decoration, diameter 36.5 cm
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Early Chinese Qing Dynasty porcelain Wucai jar and cover, with circular finial and domed cover above a meiping body, decorated with underglaze blue flowers surrounded by red enamel, red and green flowers and fret work, six character mark to neck, with Japanese box, height 14.5 cm. Provenance: collected Japan 1997-2003, then private collection, gold coast
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Chinese Qing Dynasty famille noir dish, of circular form, decorated with central lotus flower and scrolling floral and ruyi head surrounds, on circular foot, four character mark to base, diameter 8.5 cm. Provenance: collected Japan 1997-2003, then private collection, gold coast
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Exquisite Japanese Meiji period tortoise shell and shibayama bowl, by Kaneko sei, c.1890, of deep rounded form, the interior finely decorated in gilt with central roundel featuring applied mother of pearl and jade peonies, butterfly and bird, set within a body of stylised birds and scroll work, with repeating key fret border to the rim, the exterior rim decorated with repeating geometric border with butterflies,the whole raised on a short circular foot, with signed panel to base, height 6.5 cm and diameter…
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16th century Japanese Katana, c.1590, with Nthk paper, 62.5 cm cutting edge, unsigned tang with remnants of old red lacquer attribution, in fine condition with old Japanese polish, the c.1,600 oval iron tsuba pierced with four star constellation symbol and inlaid with waving lines representing water, with shakudo rim, the fuchi decorated with gold paulownia mons, with dragon menuki, total length 93 cm
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Chinese porcelain moon flask, of compressed spherical form with cylindrical neck, flanked by twin ruyi shaped handles, decorated with polychrome flowers, character marks and bats on a green ground, accented with gilt, six character mark to base, height 26.5 cm
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Good Chinese porcelain figure group, depicting a figure seated on a rock with an open robe, holding a three legged toad, with one leg raised, in tones of turquoise, green, blue, yellow and pink, height 33 cm
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Chinese late Qing Dynasty famille noir jar, of ovoid form, decorated with reserve of peonies to front and back, on a stylised lotus and foliate ground, accented with borders to shoulder, height 21 cm
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Large Chinese rock crystal censer and cover, the cover depicting a dragon with three loop drops, set above the body with twin dragon handles and drop rings, the whole resting on three claw feet, height 18 cm x width 24 cm
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Delightful Japanese Meiji period shibayama handled dessert service, comprising dessert forks and knives in a setting for twelve, the ivory handles inlaid with mother of pearl, coral and hardstones, with gilt birds and foliage, the blades engraved in Aesthetic taste with birds and flowers, in a two tier fitted walnut case
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Delightful Japanese shibayama ivory melon, of lobed form with an elongated stem, the body inlaid with various insects, four character mark to base, height 9 cm and width 5.5 cm
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Chinese late Qing carved ivory figure group, depicting two child acrobats with rings, with evidence of polychrome and gilt accents, set on a carved wooden stand, height 7 cm and width 8 cm (figure)
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Chinese Qing Dynasty, 19th century two tier Mandarins hat box with summer and winter hats, the first box/level of conical form with latch, above a cylindrical box with winter hat, height 47 cm. Provenance: collection of Genevieve Cummins Published: Genevieve Cummins, antique boxes: inside and out, colour plate 744.
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Chinese 18th century export ware porcelain plate, of shallow circular form, with central roundel depicting two ducks amongst peonies and foliage, surrounded by decorative floral and geometric border, in tones of pink, blue, black and green, a/f, diameter 23 cm
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Chinese 18th century export ware porcelain plate, of shallow circular form, with central image of vase and flowers, surrounded by decorative floral, geometric and landscape border, in tones of pink, blue and green, a/f, diameter 23 cm
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Chinese silver table cigarette box and cover, by Hung Chong, of rectangular form with central monogram, with raised rampant dragon, with wooden interior, total weight 376gm, length 12.5 cm
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Good Chinese silver trumpet vase, of tapering form, decorated with rampant dragons, cloud scrolls and flaming Royal pearl, with knop end and circular foot, marks to underside, total weight 127gm, height 14 cm
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Good Chinese silver card case, by Wang Hing, of rectangular form, one side decorated with shield cartouche and bamboo, the other with rampant dragon, total weight 53gm, 8 cm x 5 cm
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Large Chinese painting on silk, depicting an eagle perched on rocky outcrop, with two ducks below, with bamboo and foliage, in tones of brown, green and white, signed lower left, 137 cm x 64 cm
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Intriguing Japanese 19th century shell veneer travelling toiletry box, the box with pull out mirror and supports, with lower drawer, with ruyi loop handle accented with gilt scroll and fret work, 39 cm x 24.5 cm. Provenance: collection of Genevieve Cummins Published: Genevieve Cummins, antique boxes: inside and out, colour plate 723.
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Beautiful Tibetan late 19th century belt, on leather with woven silk and cotton panels, accented with silver mounts displaying shell and masked motifs, further accented with turquoise and coral. Provenance: collection of Genevieve Cummins
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Late 19th century Chinese folding horn Eyeglasses and lacquered Case', the case of lozenge form and the glasses of oversized form (2). Provenance: collection of Genevieve Cummins, Published: Genevieve Cummins, antique boxes: inside and out, colour plate 814.
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Japanese Meiji period tobacco Inro, Ojime, Sagemono and pipe, in a lacquered wood finish, length 26.5 cm. Provenance: collection of Genevieve Cummins, Published: Genevieve Cummins, antique boxes: inside and out, colour plate 290.
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Fine Japanese Meiji period cloisonne panel, attributed to Namikawa Sosuke (1847-1910), of rectangular form, beautifully depicting a cascading waterfall through maple tree foliage and a grey shadowed background, in the shosen technique, 53 cm x 26 cm
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Beautiful Chinese enamel porcelain dish, of circular form, decorated with series of enameled flowers and foliage, in rich tones of purple, orange, pink, green and yellow, on a circular foot, with seal mark to base, diameter 15 cm. Provenance: collected Japan 1997-2003, then private collection, gold coast
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Chinese late Qing Dynasty export porcelain plate, of circular form, painted with a bird perched within a flowering branch, surrounded by butterflies, in tones of green, pink, yellow and blue, raised on a circular foot, with seal mark to base, diameter 23.5 cm
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Chinese Han Dynasty (202BC-220AD) Cocoon vase, with circular raised lip above a cocoon shaped body, with line decoration, on a spreading circular foot, a/f (repair), 16.5 cm x 17 cm
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Chinese yellow glass vase, with waisted neck above an ovoid body, decorated with rampant dragons disputing a flaming pearl, seal mark to base, height 27 cm
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Beautiful Chinese cloisonne vase, with onion neck above a tapering baluster body, on a spreading foot, decorated with iron red flowers on a blue ground, accented in gilt, height 18 cm
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Delightful Japanese Meiji period sterling silver bowl, of deep lobed form with petalled rim, raised on a tapered pierced foot, the exterior finely decorated with applied polychrome enamel blossoming branches, flowers and butterflies, three character mark to base, height 11.5 cm and diameter 18.5 cm, total weight 426gm
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Good pair of late 18th/Early 19th Japanese Imari vases, of pear form, decorated with alternating roundels of cranes and vases with blossoms, on a blue ground accented with flowers, with stylised gilt rabbits and scrollwork, set between decorative borders to the lip and foot, raised on a circular foot, height 23 cm (2)
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18th century Sino-Tibetan gilt bronze standing Bodhisattva Manjushri, the figure with head slightly turned wearing crown, with one hand raised holding sword, the other with lotus, with robes falling from waist raised on stand, height 11.5 cm (figure)
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19th century Chinese gilt copper elephant, with urn resting on back, with ornate rug on boat shaped support, on stand, 8 cm x 6 cm
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Pair of 20th century gilt bronze figures of monks, seated in dhyanasana with hands in vitarka mudra, one holding a bowl dressed in robes and 'Yellow hat,' seated on lobed pillow forms with fine engraving, height 10 cm and 9 cm (2). Provenenace: Josef Neumann collection, Lawsons April 27& 28th April 1999, then private collection
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Indian seated bronze / copper Pravati, depicted with top knot and wearing necklace, with one hand raised in pose, the other resting beside, on double lotus base, height 24 cm
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Chinese jade figure group, depicting a pixiu and young eating lingzhi, in light green tones with white inclusions, height 5 cm and length 9 cm
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Chinese carved jade kylin, depicted standing with turned head and raised tail, in light green/brown tones, raised in a fitted timber stand, total height 9.5 cm and width 9 cm
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Chinese Qing Dynasty blue and white dish, of circular form with sloping sides, the interior decorated with central cross motif, with reserves of flowers on a dot dot ground, on a circular foot, diameter 16.5 cm. Provenance: collected Japan 1997-2003, then private collection, gold coast
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Chinese Neolithic red pottery bowl, of circular form with sloping sides, with painted border, diameter 20 cm. Provenance: Purchased between 1938-1970, the Estate of the late Walter Hochstadter, then by descent
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Chinese celadon Jin Dynasty squat vase, of baluster form set with four lug handles, with incised fret work design to shoulders, above a ribbed body with unglazed foot, height 11 cm. Provenance: Purchased between 1938-1970, the Estate of the late Walter Hochstadter, then by descent
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Chinese Western Han or earlier 5th/ 3rd century grey pottery pedestal food jar and cover, with ribbing to cover, raised on spreading foot, h 20 cm reference: Margaret Medley, 'The Chinese Potter', Ny 1976, Fig 17, p 32. Provenance: Purchased between 1938-1970, the Estate of the late Walter Hochstadter, hence by descent
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Chinese Qing Dynasty blue and white porcelain dish of circular form, decorated with the three friends of winter, raised on a circular foot, six character mark to base, with Japanese box, diameter 14 cm. Provenance: collected Japan 1997-2003, then private collection, gold coast
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Chinese double gourd porcelain vase, finely incised with lotus scrolls and banded ruyi head borders, in a yellow glaze, on a circular foot, with incised seal, six character mark to base, with Japanese box, height 20 cm. Provenance: collected Japan 1997-2003, then private collection, gold coast
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Pair of fine Chinese porcelain lotus dishes, of shallow form, decorated with central roundel of lotus and foliate scrolls, the exterior decorated with similar border, seal marks to bases, diameter 16 cm (2). Provenance: Aguttes, Arts D'Asie 11 December 2019, lot 200
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Chinese porcelain bowl, of conventional form, the interior decorated with dragon roundel, the exterior decorated continuously with dragons, phoenix and flaming pearls, in tones of orange, green and yellow over underglaze blue, six character mark to base, height 6.5 cm and diameter 14 cm
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Chinese Qing Dynasty famille vert porcelain vase, of rouleau form, the body decorated continuously with figures in an outdoor setting with rocky outcrop and lotus, with panels of precious objects to the shoulders and a spray of bamboo to the neck, height 25.5 cm
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Japanese cloisonne twin handled jar and cover, of baluster form, with twin curved handles, decorated with reserves to either side depicting a crane in lotus and pond scene and bird on blossoming branch to the other side, on a ground of flowers and foliate scrolls, in tones of blue, green, maroon, white and pink, height 19 cm
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Japanese cloisonne vase, of ovoid form with a spreading lip, decorated with roundels and flower heads, in tones of pink, green and blue, on a black scale ground, on a wooden stand, a/f, height 28.5 cm
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Japanese Meiji period cloisonne vase, of baluster form, decorated with floral and fan panels, in tones of blue, green and pink on a black ground, height 21.5 cm
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Large Japanese lacquer and gilt tray, of deep rectangular form, the interior finely decorated in gilt with cranes and reeds on a shoreline before Mt Fuji, on a black lacquer ground, the tray rim further accented with gilt, signed to rear of tray in lower left corner, 7.5 cm x 64 cm x 45 cm
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Fine set of five Japanese Meiji period lacquer dishes, of shallow circular form, each beautifully inlaid with geometric floral motifs with mother of pearl, jade, silver and gold, on a black lacquer ground, one dish signed to base with two character mark, diameter 13.5 cm (5)
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Large framed Chinese porcelain panel, of rectangular form, decorated with highly detailed mountainous landscape with figures on a bridge, pagodas and village in the distance, in tones of purple, green, blue and red, seal mark upper centre, 65 cm x 44 cm (frame)
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Chinese porcelain jardiniere, of tapering form with a flared rim, decorated continuously with two dragons disputing a flaming pearl amongst turbulent waves, in tones of orange and green on a white ground, height 20 cm and diameter 30 cm
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Chinese two door lacquer & applied stone bureau, or rectangular form, with upper twin door cabinet opening to reveal a single shelf with a mirrored back, set above a hinged bureau with slide out rails and internal compartments, the whole anchored with four bottom drawers, the front exterior panels decorated with applied carved stone court figures in gilt painted outdoor scenes, the pelmet and borders decorated with repeating floral and geometric scrolling, 224 cm x 93 cm x 50 cm
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Pair of Tibetan gilt bronze deity figures, each figure depicting a standing horned deity with three skulls, each raised on a lotus base with incised marking to underside, height 10.5 cm and width 8 cm (2)
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South East Asian bronze standing Buddha, depicted in robes with left arm raised and hand in mudras, with elongated earlobes and domed ushnisha, raised on a stepped pedestal base, height 15 cm
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Chinese gilt bronze figure, depicting a seated monk with legs crossed and hands in mudra, with heavily incised decoration to robe and to pedestal base, with character marks to top and rear of pedestal, further incised markings to base, height 19.5 cm x width 17.5 cm
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Thai gilt bronze figure of a seated Buddha, depicted with legs crossed in the virasana position and with hands in bhairava mudra, the head with elongated earlobes and domed ushnisha topped by a flame finial, height 28 cm
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Chinese Qing Dynasty ivory card case, of shaped rectangular form, carved continuously with flowers and figures in temple scenes, height 9.5 cm and width 6 cm
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Chinese carved ivory figure of guanyin, depicted seated in robes holding a upturned bell in each hand, raised on a scrolled timber base, height 19.5 cm (including stand)
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Chinese carved ivory figure of a sage, depicted standing presenting a scroll with character marks, with incised detailing and applied red and blue bead accents, character marks to base, height 31 cm
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Chinese Qing Dynasty carved ivory card case, of rectangular form, continuously carved with figures and attendants in court scenes with foliage, height 10 cm and width 5.5 cm
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Delightful Anglo-Indian carved ivory casket, of rectangular form with hinged cover, pierced continuously with foliate and geometric motifs, resting on four elephant feet, with key, 11 cm x 26 cm x 12 cm
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Good Japanese black lacquer Jubako/Lunch box, of square form, with two tiers, decorated with lake, trees and houses, in gilt on black ground, 18 cm x 24 cm x 24 cm. Provenance: collection of Genevieve Cummins Published: Genevieve Cummins, antique boxes: inside and out, colour plate 176.
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Intriguing Japanese Meiji period sterling silver mallet, in the form of Daikoku's Uchide no Kozuchi or 'Mallet of Fortune', incised with geometric, bird and foliate decoration, accented with gilt, two character mark to mallet handle, length 12.5 cm and width 6.5 cm, with braided orange tassled strap
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Tibetan late 19th century silver openwork needle case, of tapering form, decorated with pierced scroll and endless knot motifs, length 10.5 cm. Provenance: collection of Genevieve Cummins Published: Genevieve Cummins & Nerylla Taunton, Chatelaines: utility to glorious Extravagance, colour plate 281.
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Chinese Qing Dynasty, late 19th century silver opium chatelaine, decorated with a peach and finger of buddha citron, with chain and hanging opium tools, length 35 cm. Provenance: collection of Genevieve Cummins Published: Genevieve Cummins & Nerylla Taunton, Chatelaines: utility to glorious Extravagance, colour plate 184.
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Chinese silver needle case pendant, of hexagonal form, with scrolled floral motif panels, with hanging flowers, length 16 cm (including chain). Provenance: collection of Genevieve Cummins
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Two Chinese silver dressing table boxes and covers impressed Nanking, one of shaped oval form and decorated with a dragon, the other of circular form with rampant dragon, one with gilt interior, one with fitted material interior, total weight 439gm (2)
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Chinese Ming Dynasty celadon bowl, of circular form, with rim, fluted sides and molded floral design, raised on a heavy circular foot, in an olive green glaze, a/f, diameter 25.5 cm
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Chinese porcelain wine cup, of deep form, decorated with two dragons in pursuit of the flaming pearl below the eight Ashtamangala attribute symbols, in polychrome enamels on a white ground, with gilt accent to rim, six character mark to base, height 6 cm and diameter 7 cm
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Chinese porcelain wall vase, of baluster form with twin shaped handles, the body featuring a central roundel with inscription, set amongst stylised polychrome flowers on a white ground, with a decorative palmette border to the foot, with light blue glaze to underside of foot and to verso, accented with gilt, six character mark to base, height 22 cm and width 11.5 cm
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Good Chinese late Han Dynasty, (206 B.C- 220A.D) stoneware arrow vase, with cylindrical neck, flanked by a pair of cylinders, above a baluster body, raised on a circular foot, a/f, height 31 cm. Provenance: Property from the Estate of Walter Hoschtader (1914-2007). Acquired in Hong Kong 1950's - 60's. See Christies write up Walter in fine Chinese ceramics and works of Art including jades from the fine Arts Museum of San Francisco, Wednesday 18 and Thursday 19th March 2009. Also see Christies, New York, the…
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Chinese Yueyao stoneware lamp, Jin Dynasty, (265-420 Ace), with proto celadon glaze, the broad foot with firing marks, with Mossgreen lot label, height 11.5 cm. Provenance: Purchased between 1938-1970, the Estate of the late Walter Hochstadter, then by descent
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Chinese Tang Dynasty (618-906) bottle vase, with a spreading neck above a waisted neck and ovoid body, in a light olive green glaze, with exposed spreading foot, h 24 cm. Provenance: Property from the Estate of Walter Hoschtader (1914-2007). Acquired in Hong Kong 1950's - 60's. See Christies write up Walter in fine Chinese ceramics and works of Art including jades from the fine Arts Museum of San Francisco, Wednesday 18 and Thursday 19th March 2009. Also see Christies, New York, the Falk collection I,…
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