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Auction House:Leonard Joel Pty. Ltd.Number of lots recorded:81
Sale Title:An Important Private Collection of Asian ArtLots with images:81
Auction Location:MelbournePrices available:72
Date:12-Sep-2021
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A Chinese pottery twin-handled vessel Qijia culture (2200-1500BC) finely potted, with twin strap handles, and a saddle-shaped mouth. 34 cm high, 23 cm wide. Other Notes: accompanied with a Cps T/L certificate, dated 4th June 2007.
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A Chinese pottery amphora Yangshou culture (5000-3000BC), Banpo phase with diagonal cord marks across the body. Together with a fitted perspex stand. 33.5 cm high, 22.7 cm diameter. Provenance: Mossgreen Auctions, Melbourne, November 2010, lot 1036 Mossgreen auction 1036 11/2010. Other Notes: 'The ceramic Art of China' Ocs Jubilee exhibition 1971 no. 4 for a similar example from the British Museum. Also 'Regina Krahl Dawn of the yellow Earth' 2000 cat no. 3 (the ceramic Art of China) Ocs (Ocs Jubilee…
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A Chinese painted pottery two-handled jar Majiayao culture (3300-2100BC), Neolithic period decorated with concentric rings to the sides in red and black pigments. 36.5 cm high, 29 cm diameter
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Two Chinese painted pottery tomb figures of geese Han Dynasty (202BC-220AD) modelled as a male and female couple of geese, with remnant polychrome decoration. The larger goose 27 cm high. Other Notes: together with a T/L certificate, Oxford authentication report C102f76, dated 2 April 2002
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A Chinese grey pottery cocoon jar Han Dynasty (202BC-220AD) of cocoon form, with vertical ring-line decoration to the body. 31 cm high, 33 cm wide. Other Notes: accompanied with a Cps T/L certificate, dated 4th June 2007.
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A Chinese lead-glazed pottery Boshan censer Han Dynasty (202BC-220AD) in the form of a mythical mountain, with incised geometric decoration covered in a lead green glaze. 24.5 cm high, 25.3 cm diameter
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A large Chinese lead-glazed pottery lamp and Boshan censer Han Dynasty (202BC-220AD) comprising multiple stacking sections with candle holders on two of the sections, surmounted by a Boshan censer, the whole covered in remnant irridescent lead-green glaze. 80 cm high, 39 cm diameter
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A Chinese ash glazed twin-handled jar Han Dynasty (202BC-220AD) decorated with two taotie mask form handles to the shoulder, and horizontal bands with incised decoration of abstracted dragons. 29 cm high, 32 cm diameter. Provenance: Purchased from R & V Tregaskis Oriental Antiques, Sydney, 1 January 2010. Other Notes: a similar undecorated example in the Tokyo National Museum, Japan
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A Chinese bronze censer Han Dynasty (202BC-220AD) with a pierced domed lid, resting on three small cabriole legs. 9.3 cm high, 15 cm wide
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A large Chinese red pottery horse Han Dynasty (202BC-220AD) decorated in red pigment with remnant white pigment to the sides. 63 cm high, 53.1 cm wide. Other Notes: accompanied with a Cps T/L certificate, dated 7th September 2007.
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A Chinese Yueyao celadon four-ear jar Western Jin (265-316) the ovoid jar with incised line decoration to the shoulder, and four squared lugs, covered in an olive green glaze. R & V Tregaskis labels to base. R & V Tregaskis Oriental Antiques 25 cm high, 19 cm diameter. Provenance: Purchased from R & V Tregaskis Oriental Antiques, Sydney, 1 March 2007
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A Chinese painted pottery figure of a mule Northern Qi Dynasty (550-577) modelled as a standing donkey, with remnant polychrome decoration. 21 cm high. Other Notes: together with a T/L certificate, Oxford authentication report C105j48, dated 5 April 2005
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A Chinese painted pottery tomb guardian figure Tang Dynasty (618-907) seated on hind legs, with remnant polychrome decoration. Label for James Fairfax collection to base. 38 cm high, 15 cm wide. Provenance: James Fairfax, A.O. Collection spring auction, Sotheby's Melbourne, 10-11 November 2003, lot 511
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A large Chinese painted pottery 'Fat Lady' Tang Dynasty (618-907) delicately modelled, with remnant polychrome decoration. 51 cm high, 15 cm wide. Provenance: Purchased from Ken Soon Asiatic Pty Ltd, Singapore, 7 January 2004. Other Notes: together with a T/L certificate, Oxford authentication report C97e68, dated 30 July 1997
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A group of Chinese pottery tomb figures of polo players Tang Dynasty (618-907) each modelled as an equestrian polo-palying figure, with remnant polychrome decoration. Mounted on fitted perspex stands. Each approximately 23 cm high, 30 cm wide, without the stands
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A Longquan celadon lidded funerary vessel Northern Song Dynasty (960-1127) with carved decoration to the exterior of lotus petals, and five upward-turned spouts emanating from the shoulder. 31 cm high, 17.5 cm diameter
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A Chinese Qingbai foliate rim cup and stand Northern Song Dynasty (960-1127) the cup with gently flaring, foliate rim mouth. The stand with a pierced foliate foot. The cup 4.9 cm high, 11 cm diameter. The stand 4.2 cm high, 15 cm diameter
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A Chinese Qingbai double gourd-form ewer Northern Song Dynasty (960-1127) of double gourd form with a domed lid, the whole covered in a soft pale blue glaze. 21 cm high, 15.5 cm wide. Provenance: Purchased from Roger Keverne Ltd, London. 26 June 2007 Roger Keverne Ltd. 20/6/2007. Other Notes: together with a T/L certificate, Oxford authentication report P104R28, dated 17 August 2004
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A Chinese Qingbai 'Rice Measure' jar Southern Song Dynasty (1127-1279) with incised line decoration to the body and a row of bosses beneath the rim, covered in a fine pale blue glaze. R & V Tregaskis label to base. 7.5 cm high, 11 cm diameter. Provenance: Mossgreen Auctions, Melbourne, 16 June 2014, lot 228 Mossgreen auction 228 16/6/2014. Literature: see Chinese porcelain of the song and Yuan Dynasties 2002 also Percival David Foundation cat. No. 93, pp174-5
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A Chinese Qingbai lobed Meiping vase Song Dynasty (960-1279) of lobed form with six vertical ribs to the sides. R & V Tregaskis label to base. 24 cm high, 17.5 cm diameter. Provenance: Purchased from R & V Tregaskis Oriental Antiques, Sydney, 4 March 2007
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A Chinese Yaozhou ribbed conical bowl Northern Song Dynasty (960-1127) with six vertical piped slip ribs to the interior, covered in an even olive hued glaze. R & V Tregaskis label to underside. 7.5 cm high, 20 cm diameter. Provenance: Mossgreen Auctions, Melbourne, 16 June 2014, lot 108 Mossgreen auction 108 16/6/2014
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A Chinese Junyao sky-blue bowl Jin Dynasty (1115-1234) the large bowl of rounded form, covered in a mottled sky blue glaze, with an olive tone to the rim where the glaze runs thin. 11 cm high, 22.5 cm diameter. Provenance: Mossgreen Auctions, Melbourne, 16 June 2014, lot 107 Mossgreen auction 107 16/6/2014. Literature: see the Multiplicity of Simplicity, monochrome wares from the song to the Yuan Dynasties, Hk University, 2012, catalogue no. 30
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A Chinese Cizhou-type guardian lion Jin Dynasty (1115-1234) modelled as a lion seated on its hind legs, with iron brown highlights on a pale greenish-white glaze. With a fitted hardwood stand. With stand 14 cm high, 7.5 cm wide. Provenance: Mossgreen Auctions, 2 June 2008, lot 147 Ex Joshua McClelland print room. Ex Hugh Moss, London Mossgreen auction 147 2/6/2008 Joshua McClelland Print Room Hugh Moss
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A polished black pottery altar set with mark of Qin Chuan Yuan Dynasty (1279-1368) comprising a pair of vases and a tripod censer, each with impressed archaistic designs, and a polished blackened surface. Each piece marked 'Tiantun Jun Qin Chuan Qin Zhao'. The censer 12 cm high,14 cm diameter. Each vase approximately 23 cm high, 13 cm diameter
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A Chinese Raspberry-Splashed Junyao bowl Yuan Dynasty (1279-1368) decorated with a single raspberry copper red splash against a sky blue glaze. 9 cm high, 18.8 cm diameter. Provenance: Mossgreen Auctions, Melbourne, November 2010, lot 943 Mossgreen auction 943 11/2010
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A Chinese Longquan ribbed jar and cover Yuan Dynasty (1279-1368) the whole covered in a fine sea green glaze. 15.5 cm high, 21 cm diameter. Provenance: Mossgreen Auctions, Sydney, 26 Feburary 2007, lot 4 the Brake-Lau Ackerman collection, Christies Auctions, Melbourne, 1990 Ex. Julian sterling collection pre 2007 Mossgreen auction 4 26/2/2007 the Brake-Lau Ackerman, 1990 Julian sterling, 2007
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A rare Chinese Qingbai octagonal tripod censer Yuan Dynasty (1279-1368) the octagonal section censer with two handles, raised on three cabriole lion mask legs with iron details, covered in a beautiful pale blue glaze. 12.7 cm high, 9.2 cm diameter
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A Chinese Qingbai moulded water dropper and lid Yuan Dynasty (1279-1368) of rectangular section, with moulded decoration of chrysanthemum to the sides, and a qilong-form handle. 10 cm high, 14 cm wide. Provenance: Mossgreen Auctions, 2 June 2008, lot 164 the F.W. Bogor collection Mossgreen auction 164 2/6/2008 the F.W. Bogor Exhibitions: National Gallery of Victoria, Art Gallery of New South Wales, and Art Gallery of South Australia. Literature: Published in John Guy Oriental trade ceramics in Southeast…
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A Chinese cloisonne Zhadou Ming Dynasty (1368-1644), circa 16th century decorated with makara and chrysanthemum amongst scrolling vines. 11 cm high, 13.7 cm diameter. Provenance: by repute, Mossgreen Auctions, Melbourne. Literature: Spink & Son London, 'The minor arts of China' no. 84 Sir Harry Garner, Japanese and Chinese enamels, pieces 41A and 34. Other Notes: also see Sotheby's, New York, 23 March, 1995, lot 97 for similar examples
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A Chinese blue and white Yinglong dragon charger Ming Dynasty (1368-1644), Jiajing period the deep dish decorated with a four-clawed yinglong dragon to the centre, and to the rim scrolling lotus. Square seal mark to base. 7 cm high, 35 cm diameter. Provenance: Mossgreen Auctions, 22 November 2011, lot 198
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A Chinese blue and white charger Ming Dynasty (1368-1644), 15th century decorated with shaped reserves containing flowers, against a diaper pattern ground. 5.7 cm high, 32 cm diameter. Provenance: Mossgreen Auctions, 22 November 2011, lot 173 the 'Lena Shoal' shipwreck, Philippines, 1997. Other Notes: for similar examples see the exhibition catalogue 'Sunken treasure: Fifteenth century Chinese ceramics from the Lena Cargo', Percival David Foundation of Chinese Art and the Hilti Foundation, London, Sept-Dec…
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A Chinese blue and white baluster vase Ming Dynasty (1368-1644), circa 16th century decorated with boys playing in a garden, the base unglazed. 20 cm high, 13.2 cm diameter. Provenance: Mossgreen Auctions, 22 November 2011, lot 102 Colin Lanceley collection, Sydney a. Stuart Robertson 8 December, 1999
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A Chinese blue and white twin duck form water dropper Ming Dynasty (1368-1644), 16th century the dropper in the form of a conjugal pair of mandarin ducks. 9 cm high, 10.2 cm wide. Provenance: Mossgreen Auctions, Melbourne, 17 November 2009 Jane Carnegie collection, Sotheby's, Melbourne
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A Chinese group of 'Mingqi' attendants with a palanquin and table Ming Dynasty (1368-1644) comprising five attendant figures, a palanquin and a table, all decorated in sancai enamels. Each figure approximately 38 cm high. Provenance: Purchased from Shanghai Arts & Crafts Pty Ltd., Singapore, January 9, 2004, with certificate of antiquity from supplier.
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A Chinese archaistic bronze bell Ming Dynasty (1368-1644) or earlier decorated with conical spiral bosses and taotie masks to either side. Together with a fitted wooden stand. Without stand 39.9 cm high, 24 cm wide. Provenance: Mossgreen Auctions, Melbourne, November 2010, lot 454 the Albert Barton collection ex R & V Tregaskis, November, 1989, cat no. 7 Mossgreen auction 454 11/2010 the Albert Barton Raymond & Victoria Tregaskis 11/1989 7
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A large Chinese blue and white censer Ming Dynasty (1368-1644), Jiajing or Wanli period in cylindrical form on three lion mask feet, decorated with figures in a garden landscape. 17.5 cm high, 26 cm diameter. Provenance: Mossgreen Auctions, 22 November 2011, lot 8 Colin Lanceley collection, Sydney R & V Tregaskis, Sydney, 20 February 1998
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A Chinese blue and white bowl Ming Dynasty (1368-1644), Wanli period decorated with boats in a lakeside landscape. R & V Tregaskis label to base. 11 cm high, 21.2 cm diameter. Provenance: Mossgreen Auctions, 22 November 2011, lot 26 Colin Lanceley collection, Sydney R & V Tregaskis, Sydney, 5 January 2001
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A Chinese blue and white vase Ming Dynasty (1368-1644), Chongzhen period the tall pear shaped vase decorated with yinglong dragons amongst scrolling waves. With an incised mark to one side reading 'Xia Da Li' 33 cm high, 14.5 cm diameter. Provenance: Mossgreen Auctions, 22 November 2011, lot 257. Other Notes: see Chinese ceramics in the Topkapi Serai Museum volume II cat no 1306, p733, for a vase of the same shape and period II (Chinese ceramics in the Topkapi Serai Museum volume II), 1306, 773
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A Chinese Dehua tripod censer Ming Dynasty (1368-1644) or Qing Dynasty (1644-1912), circa 1640 the bombe form censer with rope twist handles, covered in a fine pale blue glaze. 7 cm high, 12 cm diameter. Provenance: Mossgreen Auctions, 2 June 2008, lot 208 from a private Melbourne collection, Ex. Marchant and Son, blanc de chine, London, Dec. 1985, no. 25. Other Notes: a similar piece is illustrated in P.J. Donelly 'An example of the rare group of superlative Quality', colour pl 73
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A Chinese Dehua figure of guanyin Ming (1368-1644) or early Qing Dynasty (1644-1912) the large figure modelled standing on clouds, with a serene expression. 41 cm high, 14 cm wide. Provenance: by repute, Mossgreen Auctions, Melbourne, 31 October 2007, lot 550
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A Chinese blue and white dish Qing Dynasty (1644-1912), Kangxi period with a moulded cavetto decorated with fish, and a scene to the centre of figures in a landscape. 4.7 cm high, 27.5 cm diameter. Provenance: Mossgreen Auctions, 22 November 2011, lot 63 Colin Lanceley collection, Sydney
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A pair of large Chinese Wucai dishes Qing Dynasty (1644-1912), Kangxi period decorated with phoenix and qilin in a landscape in wucai enamels to the front, and with crane amongst clouds in sancai enamels to the base. 4 cm high, 30.5 cm diameter. Provenance: Mossgreen Auctions, 24 November 2008, lot 479 Ex ray Tregaskis, Sydney Sotheby's London, 21 July 1979, lot 204. Literature: Published in J. Ayers ceramics - the Kroger collection, London, 1985, no. 110
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A Chinese Susancai model table Qing Dynasty (1644-1912), Kangxi period decorated with geese and bamboo to the top, surrounded by a diaper pattern border. Mounted on a later wooden stand. R & V Tregaskis label to base. With wooden stand 18.3 cm high, 22.5 cm diameter. Without wooden stand 11 cm high. Provenance: Mossgreen Auctions, Melbourne, 16 June 2014, lot 39 Ex. John Gould collection purchased from R & V Tregaskis, late 1980s Mossgreen auction 39 16/6/2014 John Gould, Raymond & Victoria Tregaskis 1980
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A Chinese blue and white plum blossom and cracked-ice jar Qing Dynasty (1644-1912), Kangxi to Qianlong period decorated with plum blossom over a cracked ice ground, together with a pierced hardwood lid. Label of Manchester city Art gallery, 1925, item 1937 affixed to base. Label for Juilan sterling collection to base. 1925 1937 ( Julian sterling () 24 cm high, 22 cm diameter. Provenance: Mossgreen Auctions, Sydney, 26 Feburary 2007, lot 60 Mossgreen auction 60 26/2/2007
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A Chinese carved and reticulated Susancai jar Qing Dynasty (1644-1912), Kangxi period of double-walled baluster form, intricately carved and pierced to the sides with a landscape scene, decorated with enamels. 26.5 cm high, 22 cm diameter. Provenance: Mossgreen Auctions, Melbourne, 16 June 2014, lot 12 Ex. John Gould collection purchased from R & V Tregaskis, 1990 Mossgreen auction 12 16/6/2014 John Gould, Raymond & Victoria Tregaskis 1990
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A Chinese blue and white 'Romance of the Western Chamber' bowl Qing Dynasty (1644-1912), Kangxi mark and period in 'Klapmuts' shape, decorated to the exterior with a scene from the classic story by Wang Shifu 'Romance of the Western Chamber'. Six character Kangxi Imperial mark to the base within a circle. 9.7 cm high, 20.1 cm diameter. Provenance: Sotheby's Australia, 15 May 2012, lot 492 David HO Oriental Art, Sydney, October 1988, cat. No. 122 492 25/5/2012 David HO Oriental Art, 10/1988 122
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A Chinese Wucai ovoid jar and cover Qing Dynasty (1644-1912), Kangxi period decorated with alternating reserves of ladies and flower vases in wucai enamels with gilding. 23.5 cm high, 11.5 cm diameter. Provenance: Mossgreen Auctions, Melbourne, 16 June 2014, lot 42 Ex. John Gould collection purchased from R & V Tregaskis, late 1980s Mossgreen auction 42 16/6/2014 John Gould, Raymond & Victoria Tregaskis 1980
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A Chinese powder-blue ground carp rouleau vase Qing Dynasty (1644-1912), Kangxi period decorated with three carp in iron red to the sides against a powder blue ground, with gilded details of water weeds against the blue ground. 46.5 cm high, 18.5 cm diameter. Provenance: Mossgreen Auctions, 24 November 2008, lot 491 other notes: for similar examples see: S. Marchant & Son, London, 'Recent Acquisitions 2003' cat. No. 37 Victoria & Albert Museum, London, from the W.G. Gulland gift
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A pair of Chinese Canton enamel dishes Qing Dynasty (1644-1912), Qianlong period the mirror image pair decorated with a scene of figures crossing a bridge in famille rose enamels. 5.2 cm high, 26.3 cm diameter. Provenance: Mossgreen Auctions, 24 November 2008, lot 507 Ex ray Tregaskis, Sydney Ex. Bluett & Son, London, 14 April 1975
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A pair of Chinese export Canton enamel boxes Qing Dynasty (1644-1912), 18th century the mirror image pair decorated with figures in a landscape. Four character Qianlong mark to base. Each approximately 3.5 cm high, 7 cm diameter. Provenance: by repute, Mossgreen Auctions, Melbourne
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A Chinese blue and white vase Qing Dynasty (1644-1912), 18th century decorated with scrolling lotus, the base unglazed. 32.5 cm high, 22 cm diameter. Provenance: Sotheby's Australia, 15th May 2012, lot 421
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A large Chinese famille rose covered vase Qing Dynasty (1644-1912), 18th/19th century decorated in famille rose enamels with a garden scene to the sides beneath a ruyi shaped lappet border. Old Spink and Son label, London old B.A.D.A label to base. Spink & Son () B.A.D.A () 52 cm high, 26.5 cm diameter. Provenance: by repute, Mossgreen Auctions, Melbourne
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A Chinese yellow-ground famille rose covered box Qing Dynasty (1644-1912), 19th century with dragon and phoenix roundels against a yellow enamel ground decorated with scrolling double gourd. Iron red Qianlong mark to base. 11.5 cm high, 22 cm diameter. Provenance: by repute, Mossgreen Auctions, Melbourne
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A Chinese famille rose 'Taohe' Stacking box Qing Dynasty (1644-1912), 19th century decorated with figures in a garden landscape. 15 cm high, 14.5 cm diameter. Provenance: by repute, Mossgreen Auctions, Melbourne
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A Chinese Shoushan seal Qing Dynasty (1644-1912) decorated with two carp amongst waves, the stone of a fine yellowish-orange colour. 5 cm high, 4 cm wide. Provenance: Mossgreen Auctions, 2 June 2008, lot 261 the F.W. Bodor collection purchased from Nicholas Grindley, London, 25 September 1980 Ex M.L. Callenberg collection Mossgreen auction 261 2/6/2008. M.L. Callenberg
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A Chinese carved bamboo brush pot Qing Dynasty (1644-1912) carved in low relief with a scene of joyful fishermen. 14.5 cm high, 10 cm diameter. Provenance: Mossgreen Auctions, 24 November 2008, lot 397 Antik West, Amsterdam, by repute
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A Chinese inscribed hongmu brush pot Qing Dynasty (1644-1912) gently waisted with a flaring mouth, carved to the sides with a poem. 13 cm high, 11.1 cm diameter. Provenance: Mossgreen Auctions, 24 November 2008, lot 397
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