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Asian Art and Silver Inc Collection of Genevieve Cummins — Aalders Auctions

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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Pair of Chinese embroidered silk shoes, decorated with flowers and foliage, in tones of pink, blue and green on red ground, with pale blue bases, length 12 cm (2)
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Six Chinese embroidered red silk textiles, some beautifully embroidered in gold thread, depicting flowers, fruit and birds, in various sizes, the largest 75 cm x 107 cm (6)
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Framed Chinese Emrbroidered silk bib, finely embroidered with figure playing the flute and riding an, under a draping tree, in tones of green, orange and blue on a dark blue ground, 52.5 cm x 47 cm (frame)
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Eight Chinese embroidered textile trims, including collars and sleeve panels, decorated with fruits, flowers and butterflies, the largest measuring 73 cm x 37 cm (8)
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Chinese Republic period embroidered jacket, heavily decorated with flowers and foliage, with gold thread, in tones of purple, pink, green and blue, height 55 cm, together with a pair of Chinese late Qing embroidered silk sleeve panels, with central Peking knot embroidered peonies, flanked by black trim embroidered with butterflies and blossoms, length 60 cm (3)
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Chinese embroidered Mei Tai/Baby carrier, with central square panel beautifully embroidered with butterflies, flowers and foliage, in tones of blue, green and cream on a maroon ground, set on a black and blue cotton ground, with four straps, together with five assorted Chinese embroidered doudous (6)
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Five embroidered Chinese collars, -5
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Pair of Japanese reverse glass paintings, one depicting a geisha with pipe, the other depicting three geishas in an interior setting, in tones of blue, green, yellow and red, in wooden frames, 59 cm x 43.5 cm (frame) (2)
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Chinese embroidered silk textile, of rectangular form, decorated with a vase of flowers and a boat above turbulent waves, surrounded by bats, flowers and precious objects, accented with gold thread, surrounded by floral and gourd borders, in tones of blue, white, green and brown on a gold ground, a/f, in timber frame, 93 cm x 70 cm
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Good Japanese Meiji period sterling silver tsuba, of rounded form, decorated to front and back with incised elongated fruits and foliage, two character mark to face, height 6.7 cm and width 6.1 cm, total weight 105.2gm
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Chinese embroidered silk textile, finely embroidered with two ducks and foliage, in tones of green and brown, signed, 40 cm x 18 cm
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Chinese embroidered silk textile, finely depicting a temple amongst trees in a mountainous region, in tones of green and brown, signed upper right, 40 cm x 30 cm
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Large Chinese earthenware Hotei, depicted seated on a pedestal with legs folded, with exposed round belly and hands resting on knees, in tones of green, blue and brown, height 38 cm
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Chinese petite white glaze vase, of spherical form with waisted neck and flattened rim, the lower section of body decorated with raised petal motifs, the shoulders set with six applied floral roundels, height 9.5 cm
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Chinese white glaze vase, of bulbous form with a tapering neck below a spreading lip, the body incised with foliate decoration to the body, with petalled motifs to the shoulder, height 16 cm
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Chinese white glaze porcelain pillow, of waisted rectangular form, decorated to each side with incised floral motifs, incised character marks to both ends, height 11.5 cm and width 18 cm
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Chinese green glaze jar and cover, of cylindrical form with a circular pitched top leading to a cover with domed finial, the body decorated with lightly incised linear banding, the whole raised on tripod legs, in an all over green crackle glaze, a/f (cover not fitting to body), height 31 cm
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Chinese twin handled earthenware vase, of squat form with a waisted neck, in a rich mottled glaze, in tones of dark blue and brown, height 13 cm
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Chinese crackle glaze Cong vase, with a rectangular body molded on each side with the eight Trigrams, with short cylindrical neck and foot, in pale blue/green tones, seal mark to base, height 28 cm
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Chinese famille jaune porcelain jar, of baluster form, decorated with bats, lotus and shou motifs in tones of pink, blue and white on a yellow ground, accented with applied dragon and bat, in orange tones with four character mark to base, a/f, on stand, diameter 13.5 cm
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Two Chinese Ming Dynasty porcelain paste boxes, of bun form, each decorated with iron red floral and scroll motifs, diameter 7.5 cm and 8 cm (2)
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Chinese Ming Dynasty paste box and cover, of bun form, the cover decorated with central rabbit roundel, on a geometric ground, in tones of red and green, diameter 9 cm
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Chinese Thousand flowers paste box and cover, of facetted bun form, decorated continuously with various flowers, in tones of yellow, red, pink and green, four character mark to base, diameter 7 cm
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Chinese orange glaze paste box and cover, of bun form, decorated with central marble roundel to cover, the body accented with lotus and foliate scrolls in gilt, mark to base, with turquoise interior, diameter 19 cm
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Chinese carved agate vase and cover, of baluster form, heavily decorated with prunus branch, in tones of brown, height 13 cm
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Chinese celadon glaze jar, of baluster form, incised with dragon frieze, height 26 cm
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Chinese yellow stone chop, the top carved with kylin above a rectangular base, incised inscription to one side, height 8 cm, in a fitted box
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Chinese ivory and feather fan, the brown goose feathers set in a carved and pierced ivory mount, set above a tapering cylindrical ivory handle, length 54 cm
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Chinese white glaze bowl, of shallow form, with a flattened rim, the interior decorated with butterflies to the centre, height 3.5 cm and diameter 12 cm
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Chinese porcelain vase, of spherical form, decorated continuously with pine tree, bamboo and blossoms, six character mark to base, in tones of blue and red on a white ground, height 9.5 cm
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Chinese crackle glaze brush washer, of squat form, in pale blue tones, height 6.5 cm and diameter 15.5 cm
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Chinese white glaze bowl, of conventional form, in all over white glaze, raised on a short circular foot, height 7 cm and diameter 15.5 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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Chinese famille jaune porcelain bowl, of circular form with deep sides, decorated with cranes in flight amongst stylised clouds and waves, in tones of white, green and black on a yellow ground, six character mark to base, diameter 15 cm. Provenance: Private Collection, Balmain
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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 Yuan Dynasty celadon dish, of circular form with raised sides, in an olive green glaze, 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 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 '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 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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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 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 Qing Dynasty blue and white porcelain bowl with a spreading serpentine edge, decorated with a central bird in tree, surrounded by panels of peaches and flowers, on a circular foot, diameter 15 cm. Provenance: Leonard Joel, 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 porcelain bowl, decorated with dragon and phoenix, centrally decorated with flaming pearl, in tones of iron red, six character mark to base, diameter 11 cm
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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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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 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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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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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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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 Ming Dynasty blue and white porcelain bowl of deep circular form, with mythical creature and decorative swags to interior, with roundels depicting kylins to the exterior, mark to base, height 9 cm and diameter 18 cm. Provenance: Private Collection, Balmain
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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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Chinese Ming Dynasty Swatow blue and white porcelain charger, decorated with a central roundel of stylised flowers, surrounded by four sprays of flowers, raised on a circular base, a/f, diameter 32 cm
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Chinese Ming Dynasty blue and white charger, of circular form with sloping sides, decorated with flower heads and foliage to centre, with foliage to the borders, on a circular foot, diameter 36 cm
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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 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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Japanese Kutani figure, depicting Acala standing and holding a sword, with robes tied across shoulder and waist, in tones of orange, blue and green, height 24 cm
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Chinese porcelain deity, depicting a man wearing dragon and phoenix robes, clasping a golden peach in his hands, in tones of orange, green, blue and gilt, a/f, height 35 cm
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Japanese early 20th century watch chatelaine, the watch with circular dial, set with Roman numerals on surrounds, below two panels displaying an eagle and stork, with gold surround, length 11 cm. Provenance: collection of Genevieve Cummins Published: Genevieve Cummins, How the watch was worn: a fashion for 500 Years, colour plate 231.
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Japanese carved ivory pendant, in the form of a Noh theatre mask, height 5 cm
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Chinese ivory pendant, in the form of a disc, with phoenix and characters, with scroll dragons finial, height 5 cm
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Stunning pair of jade, coral and 18ct white gold earrings, angel skin coral cabochon, above ribbonned drop set with diamonds above a circular carved jade circlets (2)
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Chinese filigree, enamel and semi-precious stone finger guard, decorated with a row of five stones surrounded by enamel filigree flowers and scrolls in gilt finish, length 6.5 cm. Provenance: collection of Genevieve Cummins
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Chinese green stone pendant, carved with phoenix and flowers, accented with clear stones, height 5.5 cm
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Chinese white jade pendant, decorated with bat and inscription, height 3.5 cm
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Lady's 14ct yellow gold and Australian opal ring, the yellow gold free form design ring set with 4 @ 0.1pt round brilliant cut diamonds and an oval cut solid Australian opal 12 mm x 16 mm, size M, with valuation certificate, total weight 9.8gm
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Chinese green jade bangle, inner diameter 5.7 cm
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Chinese cloisonne bead necklace, the beads of spherical form, decorated with dragons, in tones of red, blue and green on a turquoise ground, bead size 1.7 cm, with sterling silver clasp, total length 65 cm
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9ct gold and diamond pendant, the 9ct yellow and white gold pendant thread set with four round brilliant cut diamonds, with twelve round brilliant cut diamonds bezel set on three drop bars ranging in size from .05ct - .10ct, five diamond in cognac colour with one care cut cognac diamond bezel set at the bottom of pendant, with valuation certificate, total weight 6gm
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Lady's 14ct gold, tanzanite, opal and diamond suite, comprising one 14ct gold white ring set with oval cut tanzanite (3.8ct) in an open bezel setting with a total of ten x 0.2pt briliant cut diamonds, with opal inlay to shoulders, size R, one 14ct white gold hinged bangle with central set oval cut tanzanite (3ct), ten x 0.2pt brilliant cut diamonds and six opal inlay sections and one pair of 14ct white gold clip post earrings, each set with an oval cut tanzanite (1.6ct) and three x 0.2pt brilliant cut…
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Chinese jade bangle, the exterior carved with lotus, in tones of green, inner diameter 6.2 cm
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Japanese petit ivory Inro and netsuke, in three sections, engraved with image of lady, united by netsuke and toggle, height 3.5 cm (inro). Provenance: collection of Genevieve Cummins
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Chinese gilt metal hinged bangle, decorated with endless knot motifs, inner diameter 6.2 cm
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Chinese dragon ring, ring size T-U
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Large Chinese bronzed erotic ring, inner diameter 2.4 cm
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Large Chinese white stone ring, with brown inclusions, pierced in the form of a figure, height 4.5 cm, inner diameter 2.4 cm
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Chinese miniature bronze censer, of squat form, the exterior decorated with archaic motifs, height 4 cm and width 5.5 cm
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Large Chinese coral and turquoise bracelet, the carved and pierced coral beads united by turquoise bead, coral bead diameter 2 cm
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Chinese carved bamboo panel, each side carved with Chinese characters, surrounded by mythical creature border, 6 cm x 4 cm, suspended from jade bead and seed pearl coral setting
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Chinese coral and turquoise bead necklace, with central rounded turquoise bead, with carved coral bead to either side, on black cord
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Chinese coral bead necklace, the beads of spherical form, diameter 7 mm, total length 75 cm
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Chinese green jade archers ring, of cylindrical form with a rounded top, inner diameter 2.3 cm
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Chinese white jade plaque, of plain rectangular form, 7 cm x 5 cm
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Chinese coral necklace, of slender form, total length 68 cm
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Large Chinese white jade archers ring, of plain cylindrical form with a rounded top, inner diameter 2.3 cm, in a metal box and cover, with marks to base
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Chinese carved jade toggle, in the form of a mythical creature, in tones of green and white, length 6.5 cm, suspended between green jade beads, seed pearls and coral beads
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Chinese pierced jade panel, of rectangular form, depicting two figures and lotus, in tones of green, 6 cm x 4 cm
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Pair of Chinese carved jade tigers, depicted lying with incised marking to back, ribs and head, in mottled brown and white tones, height 3.5 cm and length 19 cm (2)
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Six Chinese archers rings and presentation box, the first ring in bone, inner diameter 2.3 cm, the second ring in white jade carved with figures and birds in an outdoor landscape, inner diameter 2 cm, the third ring in purple and green stone, inner diameter 2.6 cm, the fourth in green stone, inner diameter 2.4 cm, the fifth in mottled green tones, inner diameter 2.2 cm, the sixth in mottled green tones, inner diameter 2.2 cm, all set in a floriform wooden presentation box and cover, the cover carved with…
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Chinese waist Hung spectacle case with spectacles, the silk case with applique lotus flowers, in tones of pink and green (2). Provenance: collection of Genevieve Cummins Published: Genevieve Cummins & Nerylla Taunton, Chatelaines: utility to glorious Extravagance, colour plate 161.
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Chinese 20th century pendant spectacle case and spectacles, the case decorated with script in Peking knot on a blue ground, with a set of folding spectacles of oversized form (2). Provenance: collection of Genevieve Cummins Published: Genevieve Cummins & Nerylla Taunton, Chatelaines: utility to glorious Extravagance, colour plate 161.
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Chinese early 20th century pendant mirror, of shaped form, decorated with leaves and flowers, in tones of green and blue with mirror verso and hanging tassels, length 24 cm. Provenance: collection of Genevieve Cummins Published: Genevieve Cummins & Nerylla Taunton, Chatelaines: utility to glorious Extravagance, colour plate 277.
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Chinese Qing Dynasty embroidered silk purse, of gourd form, embroidered with fruit, bats and foliage, height 15 cm
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Two Chinese early 20th century embroidered pouches one in Peking knot decorated with swastika, shou and peach motifs, in tones of blue and white on a black ground, the other with embroidered panels of landscapes on a gold thread ground (2)
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Chinese late Qing Dynasty four piece scholars set, all beautifully embroidered with flowers and foliage in silk, in tones of pink, green, purple and yellow on a purple ground (4). Provenance: collection of Genevieve Cummins Published: Genevieve Cummins & Nerylla Taunton, Chatelaines: utility to glorious Extravagance, colour plate 737.
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Chinese late Qing Dynasty, early 20th century fan holder, beautifully embroidered with flowers and foliage, in tones of lavender, yellow and green, with bat motif and beaded tassels, length 30 cm. Provenance: collection of Genevieve Cummins Published: Genevieve Cummins & Nerylla Taunton, Chatelaines: utility to glorious Extravagance, colour plate 277.
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Chinese late Qing Dynasty handkerchief box and cover, of deep square form, with inlaid roundel displaying a scene of temples, pavilions, bridges and figures, surrounded by repeating leaf motif and landscape panel, 10 cm x 22 cm x 22 cm. Provenance: collection of Genevieve Cummins Published: Genevieve Cummins, antique boxes: inside and out, colour plate 742.
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Chinese reticulated twin handled porcelain vase, of reticulated double gourd form, decorated with bats, shou symbols and flowers on a bright blue ground, below a waisted neck and flared rim decorated with stylised lotus and foliate scrolls on a yellow ground, flanked by shaped twin handles in an orange glaze accented with gilt, with gilt drop rings, the inner vase in a pale green glaze decorated with stylised lingzhi, the whole set in a shallow yellow glaze porcelain bowl, with decorative borders, mark to…
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Chinese white glaze spittoon, with bulbous body below a large flared lip incised with foliate decoration, height 8 cm and diameter 19 cm
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Chinese late 19th century famille verte porcelain bowl, of shallow form, decorated with central roundel depicting two deer above turbulent waves, surrounded by flowers and geometric panels, surrounded by panelled border displaying flowers and precious objects, six character mark to base, a/f, diameter 31 cm
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