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Asian Works of Art — Leonard Joel Pty. Ltd.

Auction House:Leonard Joel Pty. Ltd.Number of lots recorded:202
Sale Title:Asian Works of ArtLots with images:202
Auction Location:SydneyPrices available:117
Date:5-Dec-2022
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An Indonesian gold-embroidered tapis sarong; Lampung, Sumatra, 20th century; decorated with gold wrapped thread embroidery of human and animal figures on a weft brocade ground. Stretched on black cotton material and framed. Magazine included. The cloth 118 cm high, 124 cm wide. With frame 135 cm high, 140 cm wide; Literature: Arts of Asia magazine, January-February 1984 issue, illustrated pp 92, 93
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An Indonesian gold-embroidered textile panel; probably Sumatran, circa early 20th century; decorated with gold embroidery of birds and scrolling foliage, on a red and blue silk ground, all within an orange silk border. Together with a carved wooden Indonesian textile hanger. The textile 56 cm high, 100 cm wide
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A Straits Chinese/Peranakan famille rose quatrefoil dish; Qing Dynasty (1644-1912), 19th century; decorated to the centre with a phoenix and peonies against a pink ground within a shaped reserve, surrounded by pink peonies against a turquoise ground. The cavetto decorated with the eight precious Buddhist emblems against a pink ground. 2 cm high, 27 cm wide
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A Straits Chinese/Peranakan famille rose footed dish; Qing Dynasty (1644-1912), 19th century; decorated with two fish to the centre with a blue border, and birds in shaped reserves against a yellow ground to the reverse. 5.5 cm high, 14 cm diameter
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A Chinese/Vietnamese Bleu de hue lime pot; Qing Dynasty (1644-1912), 18th/19th century; of flattened spherical form with an over-arching handle, the body decorated with a landscape scene containing figures on rocky islands with pavillions. 16 cm high, 13 cm diameter
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An inscribed Chinese/Vietnamese bleu de hue lime pot; Qing Dynasty (1644-1912), 18th/19th century; of flattened spherical form with an over-arching handle, the body finely decorated with a scene of a recumbent deer beneath a pine tree, the reverse with a four-line poetic inscription. 14 cm high, 11.5 cm diameter
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A large Vietnamese lime pot, Bat Trang kilns; Le Dynasty (1428-1789), circa 16th century; of spherical form with a splayed foot, the handle decorated with lead-green glaze. 15 cm high, 11.5 cm diameter
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Five Vietnamese lime pots, Bat Trang kilns; Le Dynasty (1428-1789), circa 16th century; each of spherical form with a splayed foot and over-arching handle, the handles embellished with a lead-green glaze. The largest 11 cm high, 8 cm diameter
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Three rare Vietnamese gilt-lacquered Taoist Gods; Nguyen Dynasty (1802-1945), 19th century; comprising two male and one female standing Taoist figures, each covered in gold lacquer. The tallest figure 23.5 cm high, 8 cm wide
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A Straits Chinese inscribed blue and white Kamcheng; Qing Dynasty (1644-1912), 19th century; decorated with the eight horses of Muwang to one side and to the lid, to the reverse with a four-line calligraphic inscription, and with a four-character Kangxi mark to the base. The rim bound in white metal, and with white metal handles to the sides. 20 cm high, 20.5 cm diameter
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Two Vietnamese blue and white stoneware vases and a jar; later Le Dynasty (1428-1788), 18th century; one vase of double-gourd-form, the other of mallet-form, both with underglaze blue decoration of flower sprays with a keyfret border to the shoulder. The mallet-form vase with a bronze collar to the mouth. The jar of ovoid form with a flaring mouth. The mallet-form vase 20 cm high, 11.5 cm diameter
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Two Chinese/Vietnamese blue de hue vases; Qing Dynasty (1644-1912), 19th century; both of bottle form decorated with writhing four-clawed dragons chasing flaming pearls amidst clouds and stylised shou characters to the base, the larger vase with a bronze collar fitted to the mouth. The larger vase 24 cm high, 11.5 cm diameter
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Two Chinese/Vietnamese Bleu de hue dishes; Qing Dynasty (1644-1912), 18th/19th century; one decorated with a bird perched on a garden rock next to a prunus tree with a calligraphic poem above, the other with twin phoenixes in an abstracted landscape. Both with a two-character hallmark to the base. Rims bound in bronze. The larger dish 2.5 cm high, 17.5 cm diameter
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A Chinese/Vietnamese Bleu de hue dish; Kangxi period (1661-1720); decorated with a large shou character to the centre and three phoenixes to the cavetto, the reverse with a double fish mark within a double circle to the base, the rim bound in bronze. 3.25 cm high, 15.5 cm diameter
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A Thai gilt bronze figure of Buddha Shakyamuni; Ayutthaya Kingdom (1350-1767), circa 17th/18th century; seated in ardha padmasana, with right hand in bhumisparsha mudra, with remnant cold gilding. On an integral stepped plinth. 24 cm high, 17 cm wide; Provenance: Soo Tze Orientique, 9 April 1988.
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A rare Burmese bronze figure of 'Upa Kuta Dehra'; Mandalay period (1853-1948), late 19th century; depicting the Buddhist disciple seated in arhdra padmasana on a lotus base, holding an alms bowl and looking upwards. 23 cm high, 20 cm wide; Provenance: Soo Tze Orientique, 9 April 1988. Literature: Arts of Asia
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A Khmer sandstone panel depicting Buddha; circa 10th century; the relief carved panel depicting Buddha seated in padmasana on a lotus throne, with right hand raised in abhayamudra, surrounded by a shaped arch and stylised foliage. Mounted on a black perspex base and covered by a clear perspex housing. The figure 16 cm high, 12 cm wide. With stand and housing 22 cm high, 16 cm wide; Provenance: Soo Tze Orientique, 28 May 1988.
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A Khmer sandstone head of a deity; circa 10th century; beautifully modelled with gentle facial features and an intricate conical headdress, mounted on a black perspex stand. The head 20 cm high, 14 cm wide. With stand 29 cm high
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A Khmer sandstone head of an Apsara; circa 10th century; beautifully carved with slightly upturned eyes, and elongated earlobes, mounted on a black perspex stand. The head 20 cm high, 14 cm wide. With stand 26.5 cm high; Provenance: Soo Tze Orientique, 1 September 1988.
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A Thai carved stucco head of Buddha; Mon-Dvaravati period (7th-11th century); beautifully and sensitively carved in white stucco as a face of Buddha with serene countenance and tightly curled hair. Mounted on a black wall-mount. The head 23.5 cm high, 18 cm wide. With mount 27 cm high, 22 cm wide; Provenance: The Kaspiev-Price collection.
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Two Vietnamese bronze axe heads together with other Bronzes; Dong Son culture (1000BC-100AD); one of 'Shoe' shape, the other of crescent shape, both with designs including human and animal figures cast in intaglio into the bronze surface. Together with a Dong Son dagger, ladle and a later foliate rim small mirror. The crescent shaped axe head 14 cm long, 14.5 cm wide; Provenance: collected in Vietnam, 1990s.
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A Thai Sawankhalok Elephant-Form jar; circa 15th century; of spherical caparisoned elephant form covered in a rich thick blackish-brown iron glaze. Old accession number painted onto the base. 15 cm high, 16 cm wide
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An Indonesian Ruby-Set Majapahit style gold ring; Java or Bali, 19th century or earlier; of repousse gold decorated with scrolling relief decoration, set centrally with a red cabochon ruby. Gold tested as 14ct, 9.1gms; 2.5 cm diameter; other notes: for similar examples, see 'Golden Splendour - Gold Jewellery from the Collection of Tuyet Nguyet and Stephen Markbreiter', Sotheby's Hong Kong, 28 July 2021
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An Indonesian Ruby-Set Majapahit style gold ring; Java or Bali, 19th century or earlier; of heavy repousse gold with decoration of mask faces to the shoulders, set with a pink cabochon ruby. Tested as 22ct, 7.7 gms. 2.5 cm diameter; other notes: for similar examples, see 'Golden Splendour - Gold Jewellery from the Collection of Tuyet Nguyet and Stephen Markbreiter', Sotheby's Hong Kong, 28 July 2021
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An Indonesian Ruby-Set granulated gold ring; Javanese, 19th century or earlier; of repousse gold decorated with granulated gold in geometric designs, set with a single cabochon deep pink ruby. Tested as 22ct, 6.3gms. 2.2 cm diameter; other notes: for similar examples, see ''Golden Splendour - Gold Jewellery from the Collection of Tuyet Nguyet and Stephen Markbreiter', Sotheby's Hong Kong, 28 July 2021
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An Indonesian diamond-set gold ring; Javanese, 19th century or earlier; solid cast band, with repousse decoration around the bezel, with further incised and granulated gold decoration, set with three old rose-cut diamonds. Tested as 22ct, 3.6gms. 2.2 cm diameter; other notes: for similar examples, see 'Golden Splendour - Gold Jewellery from the Collection of Tuyet Nguyet and Stephen Markbreiter', Sotheby's Hong Kong, 28 July 2021
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Two Indonesian Ruby-Set gold rings; Javanese, 19th century or earlier; comprising one ring with granulated gold decoration, set with a red cabochon ruby (tested as 18ct, 4.3gms), and another ring with granulated gold decoration, set with five cabochon rubies (tested as 18ct, 4.3gms). One stone ring approximately 2.5 cm diameter, the five stone ring 2 cm diameter; other notes: for similar examples, see 'Golden Splendour - Gold Jewellery from the Collection of Tuyet Nguyet and Stephen Markbreiter', Sotheby's…
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Two Indonesian Ruby-Set gold rings and a gold plated ring; Javanese, 19th/early 20th century or earlier; comprising one ring with granulated gold decoration set with a single cabochon red ruby (tested as 14ct, 3.4gms), a ring with granulated and filigree gold decoration set with five pink cabochon rubies (tested as 18ct, 5.3gms), and a gold plated silver repousse ring set with a central cabochon ruby. Each approximately 2.5 cm diameter; other notes: for similar examples, see 'Golden Splendour - Gold…
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An Indian bronze hookah base; Mughal, circa 17th century; of inverted baluster form decorated with lotus petals, the foot rim with a beaded edge. 27 cm high, 13.5 cm diameter
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A Northwest Indian pink sandstone head; circa 11th/12th century; modelled as a male face with radial headdress, mounted on a grey metal plinth. The carving 18 cm high, 15.5 cm wide. With stand 25 cm high
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An Indian bronze figure of Vishnu and Lakshmi; circa 15th century; cast as a seated Lakshmi resting on Vishnu's lap, who is in turn held up by another figure. 17.5 cm high, 12 cm wide
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An Indian Mughal cast bronze fountain spout; circa 16th century; in the form of a mythical animal head with spout emerging from its mouth, with a fine old brown patina. 16.5 cm high, 9.5 cm wide
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A rare pair of Indian wooden figures of Purusha and Prakriti; 18th/19th century; one modelled as a naked standing male on a waisted double-lotus plinth, the other slightly smaller figure modelled as a naked female, on a similar plinth. The male figure 38 cm high, 16 cm wide
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An Indian painting of Balakrishna; Mysore school, late 19th/early 20th century; depicting the vision seen by the sage Markandeya, that of baby Krishna floating on a peepal leaf, in gouache on gilding on paper with raised gesso details and coloured glass and mirror inlay. Within a box-frame and glazed. Frame: 77 cm x 65 cm painting: 53 cm x 42 cm; Provenance: Natesan's Antiqarts P.Ltd., Bangalore
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Four Indian erotic miniatures; 19th century; each depicting a different interior scene of a nobleman being entertained by ladies in gouache colours and rich gilding, with inscriptions to the upper decorative register. Framed and glazed. Each painting approximately 27 cm high, 16 cm wide. With frame 39 cm high, 26 cm wide; Provenance: Purchased in new Delhi in 1920, and thence by descent.
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A Japanese Ko-Kutani Fuji-Shaped dish; circa 1660; moulded in the shape of mount Fuji, decorated in overglaze enamels, 'Fuku' marked to base; 2.5 cm high, 17 cm wide
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A Japanese Ko-Imari blue and white charger; Edo period (1603-1868), circa 1660s; decorated in 'Kraak' style with a vase containing peony flowers to the centre and a compartmentalised border with alternating bamboo, plum and peony flowers amongst rocks. 6 cm high, 36.5 cm diameter; Provenance: The Estate of Hylton G Grimmer
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A Japanese Seto tea storage jar, 'Cha-Tsubo'; Edo period (1603-1868), circa 17th/18th century; of ovoid form decorated with incised horizontal lines around the shoulder and iron glazed vertical drips from the neck down the body, the whole with an aged patina. 21.5 cm high, 19 cm diameter
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A rare Japanese Ko Imari 'Voc' flask; 17th century, Edo period; of bulbous form with crackle glaze, short tapering neck and painted in underglaze blue with the monogram 'Voc' for the Vereenigde Oostindische Compagnie (Dutch East India Company), framed by a crown of leaves and flowers and enveloped in original rope and handle basket. The underside also with Voc monogram and potentially fired in the Hyakken kiln, Takeo Hizen. 19 cm high, 15 cm diameter
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A Korean unglazed vase and an Iron-Glazed covered jar; Goryeo Kingdom (918-1392) and Joseon (1392-1897); the vase of baluster form with a cup-mouth in grey pottery with some natural ash glaze to the shoulder. The jar of large globular form with faceted sides, covered in a rich brown iron glaze. The vase 27 cm high, 15 cm diameter
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A Korean 'Buncheong' Ware inlaid celadon bowl; Joseon Kingdom (1392-1897), 15th century; the wide and shallow bowl raised on a small foot, and decorated with impressed and carved abstracted designs filled with white slip, covered in a transparent celadon glaze. Together with a high quality Japanese wooden box. 6.5 cm high, 20 cm diameter
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A Japanese Bizen 'Ningyo-Tokkuri'; Edo period (1603-1868), 18th century; in tea-whish shape, with three dimples pressed into the sides to create a triangular form, one dimple decorated with an applied relief-moulded image of Hotei. Further decorated with 'Goma' splashes and 'Hidasuki' lines around the neck and sides. Together with a Japanese wooden box inscribed with an authentication by Katsura Matasaburo. 23.5 cm high, 15.5 cm diameter; other notes: Katsura Matasaburo (1901-1986) was a renowned Japanese…
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A Japanese Kyoto Satsuma vase by Ito Tozan I (1846-1920); Meiji period (1868-1912); of spherical form with a long, slender neck, finely decorated with plum blossoms to the body in raised blue and white enamels and raised gilding below a brocade lappet border to the neck. Three character mark in black enamel to the base reading 'Tozan Zo'. 24.5 cm high, 12 cm diameter; other notes: Ito Tozan I was one of only five ceramicists to be appointed 'Teishitsu Gigei-in' (Imperial Household artist) in the Meiji…
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A Japanese Ormolu-Mounted Satsuma covered vase; Meiji period (1868-1912), 19th century; richly decorated with scenes of Buddhist arhats surrounded by fine brocade borders in enamels and gilding. Mounted on a French later 19th century gilt-bronze ormoly stand. The vase 31 cm high, 21 cm diameter. With ormolu stand 40 cm high.
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A large Japanese Nabeshima vase by Imaizumi Imaemon; Taisho (1912-1926) or Showa period (1926-1989); decorated profusely with karako (Chinese boys) amongst peonies, signed by Imaemon to base. 38 cm high, 30 cm diameter
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A Japanese Koransha vase; Meiji period (1868-1912); of baluster form with two integral ring handles to the shoulder, very finely and softly decorated with a scene of mount Fuji and trees and a lake in the foreground in underglaze blue and enamels, surrounded by brocade borders in enamels and gilding. Koransha orchid mark in iron red to the base. 18.5 cm high, 13.5 cm diameter
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A Satsuma censer on stand; Meiji period (1868-1912); in three parts, the main section with design of buddhist and scholar figures on a base with repeating geometric designs and feet moulded as elephant heads, and reticulated finial lid, unsigned. 19 cm high (total height)
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A pair of Japanese porcelain plaques by Kato Zenji (1848-1918); Meiji period (1868-1912); finely painted in overglaze enamels with a continuous scene running across the two panels of flying and nesting quails within a lakeside landscape with distant mountains to the horizon. Impressed seal for Kato Zenji to the reverse of both, with an iron red kanji inscription. Each approximately 20 cm high, 21.5 cm wide
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A Japanese blue and white bowl by Takahashi Dohachi IV (1845-1897); Meiji period (1868-1912); the large bowl painted in Ming Chinese style to the interior with scrolling lotus and to the exterior, glazed with a black oil spot glaze. Impressed oval mark to the base for Dohachi IV. 10.5 cm high, 26 cm diameter
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A Japanese carved and enamelled bowl by Takahashi Dohachi IV (1845-1897); Meiji period (1868-1912); with piped slip and enamelled decoration of a frolicking Buddhist lion in Ming Chinese 'Fahua' style to the interior and carved basketweave decoration to the exterior. Impressed oval mark to the base for Dohachi IV. 7.5 cm high, 25 cm diameter
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A Japanese Seto blue and white bowl by Kato Gosuke IV (1839-1912); Meiji period (1868-1912); of rare form with strongly gadrooned cavetto, finely decorated in classical Chinese manner to the interior with a landscape and boatman, to the exterior with a hand painted 'Stencilled fabric' pattern of scrolling flowers. Eight character mark reading 'Nihon Kato Gosuke' to the base. 8 cm high, 30 cm diameter
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A rare Japanese Underglaze-Decorated vase by Ishiguro Koko; Meiji period (1868-1912); of ovoid shape finely decorated in 'Shoenji' pink with a red carp swimming in water surrounded by ripples and water weed, all in underglaze pigments. Underglaze blue double gourd shaped mark for Ishiguro Koko to the base. 10.5 cm high, 7.5 cm diameter
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A Japanese Kyoyaki blue and white Mizusashi by Dohachi IV (1845-1897); Meiji period (1868-1912); of cylindrical form decorated in late Ming style with ducks in a lotus pond. Two-character mark to base reading 'Dohachi'. 15 cm high, 14 cm diameter
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A Japanese vase by Miyagawa/Makuzu Kozan I (1842-1916); Meiji period (1868-1912); modelled as three handscrolls joined together in Imperial Chinese taste, decorated in underglaze blue with dragons, the backgrounds enamelled in yellow and red. Mark for the first generation of Miyagawa Kozan to base. 18.5 cm high, 18.5 cm wide
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A Japanese Kyoyaki enamelled box by Ogawa Bunsai (1809-1885); Meiji period (1868-1912); of compressed spherical form, decorated with underglaze blue and 'Shoenji' pink with a naturalistic chrysanthemum against a bright yellow enamel ground. Six-character mark for Ogawa Bunsai to the base. 9 cm high, 15.5 cm diameter
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A Japanese Hirado dragon vase; Edo period (1603-1867), circa 1850; finely decorated in relief with carving of a dragon flying above waves against a blue enamel ground. 34 cm high, 16 cm diameter
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A Japanese okimono of Kannon by Zoroku Mashimizu II (1846-1936); Meiji period (1868-1912); modelled in porcelain as a seated Kannon in the style of a Chinese Dehua guanyin, two character impressed seal reading 'Zoroku' to the reverse. Together with its tomobako (original signed Japanese wooden box). The figure 19 cm high, 10 cm wide
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A Japanese Hirado 'Suiteki' water dropper; Edo period (1603-1868), early 19th century; modelled as a 'Karako' (Chinese boy) riding a hobby horse, the eyes of the karako and horse highlighted with iron black, his clothing with blue enamel glaze decoration. 8.5 cm high, 10.5 cm wide
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A Japanese inscribed Kyoyaki 'Haisen' bowl by Zengoro Eiraku; Meiji period (1868-1912); exceptionally decorated with overglaze enamels with goldfish and a water shrimp to the interior, and waterweeds and floating pond skaters to the exterior together with a calligraphic inscription and seal. Impressed 'Eiraku' mark to the base. Together with an old Japanese wooden box. 11.5 cm high, 13.5 cm diameter
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A Japanese Kyoyaki Furidashi by Taizan Yohei IX (1856-1922); Meiji period (1868-1912); of double gourd form decorated in overglaze enamels with clematis and autumn grasses and flowers, with impressed seal reading 'Taizan' to the base. Together with a straw and a bone cover, and an old inscribed Japanese wooden box. 10 cm high, 8 cm diameter
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An impressive Satsuma vase; by Sennosuke Kusube (1859-1941), Meiji period; of shouldered ovoid form in polychrome enamels and gilt over a clear crackled glazed, designed in four sections with pheasants and cherry blossoms, the reverse a further spring scene of birds frolicking amongst blooming wisteria. The shoulder decorated with an impressive phoenix in gold on a blue ground with two more vertical sections designed with tortoise shell and floral motifs. Signed in gilt gold Kusube to the base. 32 cm high,…
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A celadon koro; by Takushi Haraguchi (B.1947); attractive two part celadon koro (incense burner) of twisted facet design and signature crackled glaze on three moulded feet, the lid with a leaf-shaped silver finial. Impressed mark to underside. Ca 1997, with accompanying exhibition catalogue. 12 cm high, 12 cm diameter
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A Japanese blue and white Koransha vase; Meiji period (1868 - 1912); of tall baluster form with underglaze blue decoration of feathers. With Koransha orchid marked to base together with tomobako. 44 cm high, 16 cm diameter
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A Japanese Buddhist wooden figure of Tamon-Ten; Muromachi period (1336-1573), 15th century; very finely carved as a standing figure dressed in armour, holding a pagoda in the left hand and a spear in the right, standing atop a demon. Remnant original polychrome decoration. Together with an old Japanese wooden box. 15.5 cm high, 7 cm wide
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A Japanese cloisonne vase, Ando studio; Showa period (1926-1989); the tapering cylindrical body decorated with blue green leaves and drops of elegantly rendered purple, blue and white wisteria on a pale ground, the rims in silver and mark of Ando to the base. 34 cm high, 16 cm diameter
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A Japanese wall embroidery; Meiji period (1868-1912); a finely embroidered wall hanging featuring an imposing mount Fuji as it overlooks an autumnal valley below of waterfalls, pagoda, Shinto gates and traditional arched bridge. With original brocade mounting. 210 cm high, 144 cm wide
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A Japanese wall embroidery; Meiji period (1868-1912); a fine and impressive embroidered wall hanging with a serene lake scene and shrine complex amongst old pines whilst mount Fuji stands in the background. With original brocade mounting. 210 cm high, 144 cm wide
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A Japanese cloisonne vase, Ando Studio; Taisho (1912-1926) or Showa period (1926-1989); a flaring long beaker vase decorated with wired crocus in subtle white to pale green hues on a deep blue ground, the rims in chrome and circular Ando mark on the underside. 32.5 cm high, 17 cm diameter
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A Chinese silver and gold inlaid bronze brush rest; Ming (1368-1644) or Qing Dynasty (1644-1912); the scales and hair in silver inlay, with a golden ball at the chest. 4 cm wide, 20 cm long
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Japanese cloisonne vase, Ando Studio; Showa period (1926-1989); of shouldered ovoid form and fitted with silver rims at the lip and the base, the main decoration of ripe persimmons and leaves over a pale celadon ground with Ando Studio mark to the base. 25 cm high, 16 cm diameter
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A large Japanese inlaid bronze vase, Genryusai Seiya; Meiji period (1868-1912); a fine and large baluster shaped vase applied in high relief with patinated bronze inlays including a caparisoned elephant, a tethered hawk on a perch, a green patinated vase with iris decoration and various large archaic Chinese style vases, signed on the underside 'Seiya saku'. 45 cm high, 27 cm diameter; Provenance: Judy and Ian Burrows collection, Hobart, Tasmania, and thence by descent. Collected 1960 to early 1980s.
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A Japanese bronze okimono of a Buddhist lion; Edo period (1603-1868), 18th/19th century; modelled in the style of a Chinese Buddhist guardian lion with angry face, adorned with ribbons and bells and with a flaming tail. Fine old deep brown patina. 19 cm high, 15 cm wide; Provenance: The Crowle collection, Northern New South Wales.
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A Japanese World War II Gendaito Katana; by Fujii Kaneoto; 20th century quality blade produced by one of the Seki based World War II swordsmiths, with lacquer Saya (scabbard) and matching shibuichi fuchi and kashira fittings and accompanying tsuba, with signed Mei on the tang. 101 cm long
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A pair of large Japanese bronze lanterns; 20th century; in original condition with hinged wax cages, two finely cast pagoda shaped lanterns adorned with Tama (Buddhist symbols) finials. 105 cm high
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A small Japanese two door chest; Meiji period (1868-1912); beautifully aged two drawer (lockable) and main sliding cupboard, in a combination of Keyaki and Hinoki wood. 89 cm high, 90.5 cm wide, 58.5 cm deep
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A Japanese Mizuya kitchen cabinet; Meiji period (1868-1912); two section solid wood (Zelkova) cabinet with assortment of sliding cupboards and drawers with iron pulls, in overall fine aged patina. 182 cm high, 150 cm wide, 43 cm deep
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A Japanese Kaidan Dansu (step chest); Meiji period (1868-1912); with beautiful overall patina of aged Hinoki (cypress), a combination of six drawers and two hinged and sliding door cupboards with simple iron handles follow eight steps up to the apex. 197.5 cm high, 185 cm long, 70 cm wide
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A rare Japanese woodblock triptych; by Hiroshige, C.1850; a framed triptych of Oban size Tate-e (vertical format) of crowds visiting the shrine of Benzaiten at Enoshima in Sagami Province on the Occasion of the special Viewing (Soshu Enoshima Benzaiten kaicho sankei gunshu no zu), signed Ichiryusai Hiroshige ga on the left sheet and Hiroshige ga on the centre and right sheets with censor seals of Murata and Mera, published by Horaido. Frame: 52.5 cm x 86.5 cm image: 35 cm x 74 cm
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'Girl with Canary'; an important woodblock print by Tsuguharu (Leonard) Foujita; framed and signed lower right. Frame: 59 cm x 49.5 cm image: 38 cm x 25.5 cm; other notes: Leonard Foujita is considered one of the most important Japanese artists of the 20th century. After studying Western style painting in Japan, he travelled to Paris in his mid-twenties and following World War II, moved to France permanently, becoming a French citizen. His portraits of beautiful women combine elements of Japanese and…
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'Cockatoo and Pomegranate', C.1927; framed woodblock print by Ohara Koson; frame: 58.5 cm x 49.5 cm image: 36 cm x 23 cm; other notes: Koson Ohara is the best-known printmaker for kacho-e (bird and flower prints) in the Taisho and Showa periods.
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'Tea House, Native City', C. 1924; framed woodblock print by Elizabeth Keith (1887-1956); frame: 47.5 cm x 58 cm image: 32 cm x 43 cm. Other Notes: Elizabeth Keith was born in Scotland and at age 28, traveled to Japan where she remained for nine years and produced watercolours and exhibited at small exhibitions when Watanabe, the acclaimed Shin Hanga publisher, saw her work and convinced Keith to try her hand at woodblock printing. Keith prints are both rare and expensive, as the number of printed copies…
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A rare Yoshitoshi diptych; by Tsukioka Yoshitoshi, 1887; a vertical diptych (Oban Yoko-e) showing Taira no Koremochi to kill a female demon on Mt. Togakushi based on the Noh play Momijigari 'Maple Picnic' and published by Matsui, signed Yoshitoshi and framed. Frame:102.5 cm x 60.5 cm image (combined): 72 cm x 25 cm
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Two Japanese woodblock prints by Kunisada; Edo period; the first an attractive single framed Oban tate-e of Samurai overlooking a child practicing the Koto, signed Kunisada, C.1853; the second a framed triptych, 'Flourishing of Edo pictures depicting Dances (Odori keiyo Edo-e no sakae), 1858 by Utagawa Kunisada I (Toyokuni III), 1786-1864. Triptych frame: 57 x 98.5 image (combined): 32.5 cm x 73.5 cm
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A framed woodblock triptych; by Toyohara Kunichika; a dynamic Oban size Tate-e triptych with Kunichika's unique interpretation of the 'Hag of Adachi Moor from the Kabuki play Adachigahara (aka Hitotsuya, 'The Lonely House'). The Hag was a cannibalistic old woman who preyed on travellers and pregnant women. C.1890's. Frame: 54 cm x 90 cm image: 34.5 cm x 71 cm
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A Japanese woodblock print triptych; by Kunichika (1835-1900); framed Oban size Tate-e triptych of a Kabuki play featuring the actors, Ichikawa Sadanji, Nakamura Sojuro, Ichikawa Kodanji and Ichikawa Danjuro playing various roles, C.1885. Frame: 52.5 cm x 86 cm image: 35 cm x 71 cm
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Japanese woodblock print triptych by Kunisada; Edo period (1603-1868), 1830s; Sumptuously framed, three Oban Tate-e prints mounted separately featuring Kabuki actors on stage, two as courtesans, signed Gototei Kunisada, 1830's. Frame: 58.5 cm x 115 cm image: 36 cm x 25 cm each
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A complete set of Hiroshige's 53 stations of the Tokaido Road, 1981; limited edition printing (of 280 copies) by Mainichi Shimbun of the 55 oban yoko-e (horizontal) prints from the 53 stations of the Tokaido Road series 'Tokaido gojusan tsugi no uchi' each signed Hiroshige ga. Each print housed in individual folders and luxuriously boxed. 21.3 x 33.9 cm each; other notes: the 514 KM long Tokaido Road linked the shogun's capital of Edo (present day Tokyo) and the Imperial capital Kyoto. In 1832, Hiroshige…
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Japanese framed crane painting; Meiji period; framed in gilt gold, an elegant depiction of two Manchurian cranes in gofun and pigment on silk. Signed and sealed. Frame:151 cm x 62 cm Image:126 cm x 40 cm
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Japanese embroidered screen; Meiji period (1868-1912); elegant and high quality embroidered four panel hinged lacquer screen with designs of peonies, blossom and pheasants on a silk ground, signed Okubo. 170 cm high, 260 cm wide (extended)
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A pair of large Korean paintings of Buddha; Joseon Kingdom (1392-1897); each depicting a different Buddha, one holding a flaming jewel, the other an open lotus blossom, painted in mineral pigments including ultramarine and gold. Framed and glazed. Each approximately 158 cm high, 87 cm wide
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A Nepalese wooden temple strut depicting Vasudhara; 17th century; carved in very deep relief with a four armed Vasudhara standing in tribhanga pose on a lotus blossom above stylised rocks and beneath a canopy of leaves, wearing a long flower garland, with a benevolent countenance. Carved with a worshipper beaneth, and an inscription in Newari script below. Mounted on a black base. Two relevant auction catalogues included. The strut 91 cm high, 21 cm wide. With base 102 cm high; Provenance: The…
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A Mongolian gilt repousse panel depicting Dorje Legpa; circa 18th/19th century; the protective deity Dorje Legpa is depicted in this gilt metal repousse panel surrounded by clouds of smoke emitted from his fiery bellows, above his vehicle, the goat with entwined horns symbolising the binding together of relative and absolute truths, Samsara and Nirvana. The panel is bordered on either side by human heads depicted in various States of decay. Traces of pigment remain on most of the heads. Together with a…
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A Tibetan gilt repousse panel of Tantric Dakinis; Densatil Monastery, circa 14th/15th century; the gilt metal repousse panel depicts three dancing dakinis within three vertical stacked circular cartouches bordered by a naga eating its own tail, each dakini brandishing a ritual karthika and a kapala skull cup. 16 cm high, 5.5 cm wide; Provenance: The Kaspiev-Price collection
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A Tibetan painted wooden panel of Chakrasamvara in Yab Yum; 18th/19th century; finely painted in gouache on wood with the yidam Chakrasamvara in yab yum with the dakini Vajravarahi, standing on two demons on a lotus throne before a flaming mandorla, a group of clouds decorating each of the corners. Framed. The painted panel 40 cm high, 38 cm wide. With frame 50 cm high, 47.5 cm wide; Provenance: The Kaspiev-Price collection.
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A Nepalese bronze figure of two-armed Mahakala; 19th century; with one foot resting on a human figure, his right arm aloft holding a kartrika and the left holding a kapala. Fine old patina. Base probably resealed. Together with a dealer placard from Soo Tze Orientique. 10.5 cm high, 8.5 cm wide; Provenance: Soo Tze Orientique, 1980s
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A Nepalese bronze figure of green Tara; 19th/early 20th century; seated in rajalalitasana with opened and closed lotus blossoms emanating from her hands, with a darkened patina. Together with a dealer placard from Soo Tze Orientique. 15 cm high, 10.5 cm wide; Provenance: Soo Tze Orientique, 1980s.
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A Chinese painting of Gibbons by Chen Wen Hsi (1906-1991); circa 1970s; painted in ink and gouache on paper with two gibbons on rocks beneath a tree, with Chen's signature to the lower right corner with red seal. Framed and glazed. The painting 33 cm high, 42 cm wide. With frame 46 cm high, 55 cm wide; Provenance: Old and New gallery (Chen Wen Hsi gallery), Tanglin shopping centre, Singapore, late 1970s. The Diana stock collection, Melbourne.
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A Chinese ink landscape painting on silk, attributed Yuan tao; Qing Dynasty (1644-1912), 19th century; painted in long scroll format as a classical Chinese landscape, with inscription and red seals to the upper corner. The painting 97 cm high, 31 cm wide. With frame 115 cm hgh, 47 cm wide; Provenance: The Kaspiev-Price collection. Purchased from David Wang, 18 July 1986.
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Two Chinese round ink paintings on silk; Qing Dynasty (1644-1912); each with a classical Chinese mountainous landscape, with inscriptions and red seals. Framed and glazed. The paintings 25 cm diameter. With frame 115 cm high, 46 cm wide; Provenance: The Kaspiev-Price collection. Purchased from David Wang, 1985.
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A Chinese fan painting; Qing Dynasty (1644-1912); the painting depicting a crane underneath a flowering prunus tree, with calligraphic inscription and signature to the right hand side, mounted on silk brocade and framed. The painting 22 cm high, 17.25 cm wide. With frame 38 cm high, 49 cm wide
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