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Asian Art — Bonhams

Auction House:BonhamsNumber of lots recorded:113
Sale Title:Asian ArtLots with images:113
Auction Location:SydneyPrices available:74
Date:8-Dec-2021
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A Longquan Guan-type celadon-glazed spittoon, zhadou Southern Song dynasty or later 8.9 cm high, 13.2 cm diam.,. Provenance: K. Y. Fine Art, Hong Kong (by repute). R & V Tregaskis Oriental Antiques, Sydney, 6 November 2009, no. 2910 (invoice and label). Longquan celadon-glazed zhadou vessels attributed to the Song dynasty are rare. The present example is remarkable for its exceptionally large size. Compare with a smaller example in the Zhejiang Provincial Museum, illustrated in Longquan Celadon of China,…
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A Ding-type white-glazed pear-shaped vase 12th/13th century 23.6 cm high. Provenance: R & V Tregaskis, Sydney, 18 June 2002, no. 2071 (invoice). On loan to the Art Gallery New South Wales, Sydney, 3 Jun 2003 (receipt) Compare a white-glazed long necked bottle vase, Jin dynasty, in the Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, illustrated by S.Valenstein, The Herzman Collection of Chinese Ceramics, New York, 1992, p.36, no.25. See also another example in the British Museum is illustrated in Oriental Ceramics,…
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A rare sancai 'peony' jar Liao dynasty 28.5 cm high. Provenance: Delicate House Chinese Curios, Hong Kong, on 21 June 2001 (invoice). On loan to the Art Gallery New South Wales, Sydney, 3 June 2003 (receipt and label). The result of Oxford Authentication Ltd. thermoluminescence test no.C101g62 dated 5 April 2001, is consistent with the dating of this lot.
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A phosphatic-splashed vase Tang dynasty 16.5 cm high. Provenance: R & V Tregaskis Oriental Antiques, Sydney, 10 October 2010, no.1765
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A Jizhou 'tea-dust' glazed bowl with splashed design 12th/13th century 12.7 cm diam., 5.7 cm high. Provenance: R & V Tregaskis Oriental Antiques, Sydney, 7 July 2001, no. 1948 (label and invoice)
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A Jian black-glaze tea bowl 12th/13th century 12.5 cm diam., 6.4 cm high. Provenance: R & V Tregaskis Oriental Antiques, Sydney, 4 March 2003, no. 2078 (label and invoice)
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A Yulinting silver-painted 'floral' tea bowl 12th/13th century 11.1 cm diam., 15.2 cm high. Provenance: R & V Tregaskis Oriental Art, Sydney, Mossgreen, Fine Asian Art, Twentieth Century Design & Antiques, 2 June 2008, lot 0161 (invoice)
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A Jian black-glaze 'hare's-fur' conical bowl 12th/13th century 15.8 cm diam., 6.2 cm high. Provenance: The Reid family collection
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A Jizhou black-glaze handled pot Jin or Yuan dynasty 16.2 cm high. Provenance: Fook Chinese Antique & Works of Art, Hong Kong, 26 February 2000 (invoice)
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A qingbai carved 'two boys' bowl 12th century 21 cm diam., 7.2 cm high. Provenance: The Reid family collection
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A Cizhou slip-decorated 'floral' pillow Jin dynasty 24.7 cm wide. Provenance: R & V Tregaskis Oriental Antiques, Sydney, 20 February 2012 (invoice)
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A blue-and-white 'courtesans and children' jar Kangxi 20.5 cm high. Provenance: R & V Tregaskis Oriental Antiques, Sydney, no. RPC (label)
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An archaic bronze tripod ritual food vessel and cover, ding Warring States period 25.5 cm high. Provenance: R & V Tregaskis Oriental Antiques, Sydney, 5 May 2000, no. 1518 (invoice) Compare a similarly cast ding, see Christies, Fine Chinese Ceramics and Works of Art, New York, 21 March 2002, Live Auction 1029, lot 63
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A bronze head of Xiwangmu Song or Ming dynasty 19.2 cm high, 29.5 cm high (with stand). Provenance: Aaron Gallery Ancient Art Ltd., London, Norman Taylor Collection, prior to 22 June 1999. Spink, London, 22 June 1999 Xiwangmu, also referred to as the Queen Mother of the West, is one of the most important deities of the Daoist pantheon. She was often depicted wearing a headdress decorated with phoenix, a mythical bird which, according to the 'Classic of Mountains and Seas' (Shanhai jing ), compiled during…
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A carved stone head of a Bodhisattva Probably Ming dynasty 19 cm high, 24.8 cm high (with stand). Provenance: The Reid family collection
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A gilt and lacquered wooden figure of an official on bronze stand Ming dynasty, 16th/17th century 29.8 cm high. Provenance: Spink & Son Ltd., London, 23 February 1968 (Receipt). John Lane Esq.. Private Collection, Sydney. Andrew Stuart-Robertson Oriental and Fine Arts, Sydney, 17 April 1999 (invoice) Exhibited: Art Gallery of New South Wales, Magic Mushrooms: Daoism in the Arts of China, Sydney, March to May 1999
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A huanghuali brush pot 18th/19th century 15 cm diam., 16 cm high. Provenance: The Reid family collection
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A longquan celadon-glazed and moulded 'double fish' plate 14th/ 15th century 13 cm diam.. Provenance: The Reid family collection
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A 'dragon' inkstone Signed Zi'ang 13.6 cm wide. Provenance: Private collection, Sydney, acquired during the mid 1990s in Wyndham Street, Hong Kong. Bonhams, Asian Art, 1 September 2014, Sydney, Sale 22263, lot 86. Private collection, Sydney
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An enamelled fan-shaped 'landscape' ceramic plaque Signed Wang Yeping, dated according to inscription 1935 plaque 76 x 43 cm, frame 98 x 60 cm. Provenance: From the collection of Dr TF Yeung (1932-2019)
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An enamelled 'bird and flower' ceramic plaque, signed Zhan Dongmei and Chen Zhendong, dated according to description 1974 plaque: 76 x 43 cm, frame: 99.9 x 60 cm. Provenance: From the collection of Dr TF Yeung (1932-2019)
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An enamelled 'crane' ceramic plaque Signed Wang Heting, dated according to inscription 1985 plaque: 56 x 32 cm, frame: 75 x 51 cm. Provenance: From the collection of Dr TF Yeung (1932-2019)
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Four enameled 'bird and flower' ceramic plaques Signed Liu Yuceng (1904-1969), dated according to inscription 1946 plaques: approx. 23.5 x 9 cm each, frame: 44.5 x 31.5 cm (4).. Provenance: From the collection of Dr TF Yeung (1932-2019)
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An enamelled 'deer' ceramic plaque Seal mark of Bi Defang (20th century), 20th century plaque: 40 x 25 cm, frame: 57 x 47 cm. Provenance: From the collection of Dr TF Yeung (1932-2019)
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An enamelled 'landscape' ceramic vase Jurentang mark, mid 20th century with an associated stand, 35 cm high. Provenance: Chinese Arts and Crafts, Hong Kong (label)
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Two enamelled ceramic plaques Signed Liu Xiren (1906-1967), dated according to inscription 1931 45.5 x 18.2 cm (2).. Provenance: Dr Alexander Pau (1927-2013), Sydney. then by descent
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An enamelled 'bird and nest' ceramic plaque Signed Liu Yuceng (1904-1969), dated according to inscription 1944 38.6 x 25.5 cm. Provenance: From a private collection, Sydney
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A famille-rose enamelled 'Lan Caihe' plaque Bearing the signature of Wang Qi (1884-1937) 39.7 x 28.4 cm. Provenance: From a private collection, Sydney
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A table screen of a famille-rose enamelled 'landscape' plaque Signed Cheng Wannian (19/20th century), dated according to inscription 1936 plaque 36.7 x 22 cm, screen 69.2 cm high. Provenance: From a private collection, Sydney
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Two associated famille-rose enamelled 'figure' plaques Mid-20th century 38 x 25 cm, 35 x 24.5 cm (2).. Provenance: From a private collection, Sydney
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A qianjiangcai 'wisteria' vase Signed Jin Gao (active 1862-1908), four character Guangxu mark, late Qing dynasty 37.2 cm high. Provenance: From a private collection, Sydney
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A famille-rose enamelled 'insect and flower' vase Signed Liu Yuceng (1904-1969), dated according to inscription 1943 19.5 cm high. Provenance: From a private collection, Sydney
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A famille-rose 'Zhichuan' vase Qianlong six-character seal mark, dated according to inscription dingwei year (1967) 29.8 cm high. Provenance: From a private collection, Sydney
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A famille-rose enamelled teapot and a covered cup Both signed Liu Yuceng (1904-1969), and dated according to inscription 1943 13 cm high, and 8.8 cm high (2).. Provenance: From a private collection, Sydney
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A famille-rose enamelled 'myna amongst autumn leaves' teapot and a water pot Both signed Bi Botao (1886-1961), and dated according to inscription 1936 and 1937 11.4 cm high, 8.9 cm high (2).. Provenance: From a private collection, Sydney
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A famille-rose enamelled 'Chinese rose' teapot Signed Cheng Yiting (1895-1948), and dated according to inscription 1936 9.9 cm high. Provenance: From a private collection, Sydney
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A famille-rose rhombus 'lady' plaque and a 'bird and flower' plate Late Qing dynasty and mid 20th century 21.3 cm wide, 17.7 cm diam., (2).. Provenance: From a private collection, Sydney
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A famille-rose painted 'peach' vase Yongzheng six-character mark, mid 20th century 39.2 cm high. Provenance: From a private collection, Sydney
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A famille-rose 'melon' gourd-shaped vase Hongxian four-character mark, mid 20th century 23.9 cm high. Provenance: From a private collection, Sydney
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A celadon-ground, blue and white decorated vase Qing dynasty 39.8 cm high. Provenance: From a private collection, Sydney
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A famille-rose green ground and gilt-dragon vase Qianlong four-character enamelled mark, mid 20th century 36 cm high. Provenance: From a private collection, Sydney
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A blue-ground and gold painted 'pheasant and peony' vase 19th century 30.2 cm high. Provenance: From a private collection, Sydney
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A blue and white 'dragon' vase Kangxi four-character mark, late Qing dynasty to Republic period 39 cm high. Provenance: From a private collection, Sydney
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A famille-rose 'hundred flowers' bowl Guangxu six-character mark, Late Qing dynasty to Republic period 22.2 cm diam., 8.8 cm high. Provenance: From a private collection, Sydney
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A famille-rose enamelled and gilt 'hundred flowers' plate Yawan zhencang studio mark, mid 20th century 24.1 cm diam.,. Provenance: From a private collection, Sydney
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A blue-and-white 'dragon' washer Yongzheng six-character mark, Republic period 20.1 cm diam., 6.9 cm high. Provenance: From a private collection, Sydney
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A yanzhihong glaze washer Six character Yongzheng mark 13.5 cm diam.,. Provenance: From a private collection, Sydney
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A group of famille-rose figures of Trikaya Buddha and Guanyin Republic period to mid 20th century the Buddhas approx. 21 cm high each, the guanyin 16.3 cm high (4).. Provenance: From a private collection, Sydney
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A jian ware 'hare's fur' conical teal bowl 12.5 cm diam., 7.6 cm high. Provenance: From a private collection, Sydney
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A yixing lobed tea pot Jiang Jianmin (b. 1957) mark, late 20th century 7.5 cm high. Provenance: From a private collection, Sydney
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Four bamboo wrist-rests 19th/ 20th century Varying sizes from 27.5 cm to 29.5 cm long (4).. Provenance: From a private collection, Sydney
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A famille-rose 'bird and flower' ceramic plaque Signed Liu Yuceng (1904-1969), dated according to inscription 1940 plaque: 38 cm diam., frame and stand: 77 cm high
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Two famille-rose water pots Qianlong six-character mark, and Jurentang four-character mark, mid 20th century each with stand, 7.5 cm high, 6.6 cm high (2).
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A white-glazed 'woven basket' vase Late Qing dynasty to Republic period 30.2 cm high
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A yellow-ground green-enamelled 'dragon' plate Jiaqing six-character seal mark with box, 13.2 cm diam., 2.9 cm high. Provenance: Huo Zongjie, Canton. Sotheby's York Avenue Galleries, no. 281 (label). Prof. and Mrs Wong Shiu Hon, Hobart, acquired in the 1980s from Mr Le Lai (1926-2012), Hong Kong (by repute)
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A yellow-glaze inverted tea pot Late Qing to Republic period with box, 16.6 cm high. Provenance: Prof. and Mrs Wong Shiu Hon, Hobart, acquired in Hong Kong during the 1980s
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A famille-rose enamelled tea pot Hongxian four-character mark, mid 20th century with box, 8.5 cm high. Provenance: From the collection of Prof. and Mrs Wong Siu Hong
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A pair of famille-rose painted lamp shades on stands By Wang Wenhao and Qiu Fanyu, dated by inscription 1979 the shades 18 cm high each, the stands 13.5 cm high each (4).. Provenance: Tai Sing Co., Hong Kong, 28 January 1984 For the last two decades or so, this pair of lamp shades were housed inside a pair of blackwood lanterns (lot 269) for display. See additional view of the catalogue image.
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A pair of blackwood lanterns 19th century each fixed with glass walls 37 x 38 x 65 cm (2).. Provenance: (the frames:) Eastern Dreams, Hong Kong, 5 Feb 1995 (receipt) (the glass:) acquired in Sydney, 22 May 2009 (receipt)
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A famille-rose eggshell 'Buddhist emblem' vase Qianlong four-character seal mark, mid-20th century 22.4 cm high. Provenance: R and V Tregaskis, Sydney, 1 August 1992 (receipt) Exhibitions and Publications: Innovation and Continuity: 20th Century Chinese Ceramics, Asian Arts Institute of Australia, Sydney: 2012, Exhibition Number 22, p. 25 In the Asian Arts Institute of Australia catalogue, it is noted that this vase is an example of 'Liu Shaoqi wares', ceramics that were made to showcase the craftsmanship…
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A famiile-rose egg-shell tapered 'peony' vase Jingdezhen six-character iron-red seal mark, 20th century with stand and box, 15 cm high. Provenance: David Ho, Sydney. Tim. D. Goodman, Sydney, 31 May 1992, Lot 199
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An enamelled 'orchid' cup Guangxu six-character mark and of the period with box, 7.3 cm high Exhibitions and Publications: Myrtle, Hepburn. Late Chinese Imperial Porcelain, Art Gallery of New South Wales, Sydney, 1980, pl. 42 (label: 1980 LCIP 42)
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A famille-rose reserve painted 'wild ducks' water vessel Shende Tang iron-red seal mark, Republic period with box, 8.5 cm high. Provenance: Hepburn Myrtle, Sydney. Dr Iain Clark, Sydney, acquired in 1994 Exhibitions and Publications: Innovation and Continuity: 20th Century Chinese Ceramics, Asian Arts Institute of Australia, Sydney: 2012, Exhibition Number 11, Page 14. Myrtle, Hepburn. Late Chinese Imperial Porcelain, Art Gallery of New South Wales, Sydney, 1980, pl. 72 (label: LCIP 72)
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A turquoise-glaze moulded 'longevity' belt buckle Late Qing dynasty 7 cm long. Provenance: Tung Tak Fulika Antiques & Collectibles, Hong Kong, 23 October 1999 (by repute)
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A famille-rose enamelled 'flower and bird' plaque 20th century 24.2 x 24.2 cm. Provenance: R & V Tregaskis Oriental Art, Sydney, 3 June 1995
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A black-glazed gourd-shaped bottle vase Ming dynasty 15.4 cm high. Provenance: R&V Tregaskis Oriental Art, Sydney
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A yixing 'prunus branch' brush rest with box, 12.5 cm wide. Provenance: Blitz Oriental Art, Amsterdam, 23 October 2009
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A jun blue-glazed bowl with purple splash with box, 18 cm diam.. Provenance: Private collection, Dr D. Lo, Hong Kong (by repute) Dr D. Lo, former director of the Yeung Shui Sang Laboratory for Thermoluminescence of Ancient Ceramics, the Chinese University of Hong Kong, was among the casualties of the 2004 Indian Ocean earthquake and tsunami which struck the coastal provinces of Thailand. The current lot is said to be tested in Dr Lo's laboratory, and illustrated in its brochure, pl. 7, p. 12. However due…
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A pair of blue-and-white 'horse' conical bowls Kangxi six character mark, and of the period with box, 17.2 cm diam., and 17 cm diam. (2).. Provenance: From a private collection, Sydney
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A blue-and-white saucer-dish Wanli six-character mark, 16th/17th century with box, 11.4 cm diam.. Provenance: Sotheby's, Melbourne, 24 July 1989, lot 354. R & V Tregaskis Oriental Antiques, Sydney, 14 August 1989. Mossgreen, The Vincent Massa Collection, 19 to 20 June 2013, lot 20. Private collection, Sydney. Mossgreen, International Decorative Arts, 29 August 2017, sale MG155, lot 319
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A pair of 'Chinese imari' charger Kangxi period with box, 36 cm diam. (2).. Provenance: David Ho Oriental Art, Exhibition of Chinese Ceramics: Han to Qing dynasties, Sydney, 25 October to 15 November 1988, lot 126. Private collection, Sydney. Bonhams, Asian Art, Sydney, 22 March 2015, sale 22812, lot 278. R & V Tregaskis Oriental Antiques, Sydney (label). Private collection, Sydney
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A blue-and-white 'landscape' rouleau vase Qing dynasty 46.9 cm high. Provenance: Rare Art, New York, 1981 (label). Mossgreen, Fine Chinese & Asian Art, Melbourne, 28 November 2017, lot 655
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A yellow-ground enamelled 'dragon' dish Tongzhi six-character mark, and of the period with box, 13.3 cm diam.. Provenance: R & V Tregaskis Oriental Antiques, Sydney, no. 3147 (label)
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A famille-rose 'lotus pedal' cup Inscribed on the 'term' the 34th year of the Guangxu reign (1908) with box, 19.5 cm long. Provenance: From a private collection, Sydney
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A square 'river landscape' cloisonne brushpot 18th/19th century 12.5 cm high. Provenance: Alexander Gallery, New York (by repute)
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A cloisonne censer 19th/ 20th century 37.5 cm high
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A yellow glass 'lotus' bowl with stand, 16.3 cm diam., 8 cm high
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A pair of yellow-glass vases overlaid with dark lavender glass Republic period 23.9 cm high (2).
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A dark amber glass or resin narcissus bowl with stand Republic period to mid 20th century 30 cm wide, 16.7 cm deep, 3.1 cm high
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An underglaze-blue and iron-red decorated 'dragon' bowl Jiaqing six-character seal mark with fitted box, 11.2 cm diam., 6 cm high. Provenance: From a private collection, Western Australia
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A blue-and-white 'scrolling lotus' plate Guangxu six-character mark with fitted box, 16.3 cm diam.. Provenance: From a private collection, Western Australia
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A tinted and parcel-gilt soapstone figure of an arhat seated on a qilin Signed Yuanshui with an original stand, statue 12.9 cm high, with stand 14.5 cm high. Provenance: From a private collection, Western Australia
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A parcel gilt bronze suanni censer Yutang Qingwan studio mark 7.5 cm high. Provenance: From a private collection, Western Australia
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An aloeswood and jade beaded rosary with a pewter box, each bead approx. 1.1 cm diam., the rosary fully extended 31.5 cm long. Provenance: From a private collection, Western Australia
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A tea dust glazed three-hole flower stand Yongzheng four-character seal mark 7.8 cm high. Provenance: D. Salman Eaquire Collection (label). Gora Singh Mann Collection, Wollongong, no. 1019
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An aubergine-glazed tripod censer with splashed gold Qianlong four-character seal mark 11.7 cm wide. Provenance: Gora Singh Mann Collection, Wollongong, no. 1018
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A ceramic boulder in natural form Qianlong four-character mark with stand 21.3 cm high, 24.7 cm wide. Provenance: Gora Singh Mann Collection, Wollongong, no. 1003
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A blue-and-white five-hole flower holder Kangxi four-character mark 24.3 cm high. Provenance: Gora Singh Mann Collection, Wollongong, no. 1043
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A white-glaze 'fish' plate Shufu mark with box, 19.8 cm diam.. Provenance: Gora Singh Mann Collection, Wollongong, no. 1001
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A Tang-style parcel-gilt silver handled jar 12.5 cm high. Provenance: Gora Singh Mann collection, Wollongong, No. 1161
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A bronze statue of Hayagriva Qianlong six-character mark 20.5 cm high. Provenance: Gora Singh Mann Collection, Wollongong, no. 1020
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A bronze 'kui'-dragon tripod censer 12.8 cm diam., 445g. Provenance: Gora Singh Mann Collection, Wollongong, no. 1127
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A pewter patra, bo Keisho-do studio mark, signed Yufang Chen Xizu 9 cm high, 532g. Provenance: Gora Singh Mann Collection, Wollongong, no. 1042
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A moulded gourd 'dragon and cloud' vase Zaoban Chu four-character mark 32 cm high. Provenance: Gora Singh Mann Collection, Wollongong, no. 1052
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A boulder in natural form with stand 21 cm wide, 19.5 cm high, with stand 27.1 cm high. Provenance: Gora Singh Mann Collection, Wollongong, no. 1076
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A soapstone 'landscape' seal Incised mark Changshuo with stand and box, 8 cm wide, 4.4 cm deep, 5.7 cm high. Provenance: Gora Singh Mann Collection, Wollongong, no. 1007
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A celadon jade flat vase with stand 19.9 cm high, 395g. Provenance: Gora Singh Mann Collection, Wollongong, no. 1177
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A tinted soapstone statue of Guanyin with stand and fitted box 18.9 cm high. Provenance: Gora Singh Mann Collection, Wollongong, no. 1035
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A silk Buddhist priest's 'vajra' robe, kasaya 124 x 265 cm. Provenance: Private collection, Sydney, offered with Hanhai auction, Beijing, on 18 December 2006
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A sandstone bust of parvati Central India, Madhya Pradesh, circa 11th century likely a fragment from an Uma-Mahasvara (Shiva and Parvati) stele, 23.5 cm high. Provenance: From a private collection, Sydney
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