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Chinese, Japanese and Southeast Asian — Aalders Auctions

Auction House:Aalders AuctionsNumber of lots recorded:405
Sale Title:Chinese, Japanese and Southeast AsianLots with images:405
Auction Location:SydneyPrices available:222
Date:6-Aug-2023
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Chinese Qianlong mark and period gilt bronze figure of Amitayus, dated genyin year corresponding to 1770, with ogee flamed finial, depicted seated with top not and headdress, serene expression, lobed ears and earrings, with necklace sash from shoulder and robes tied at waist on throne with draped cloth, nine character mark to base,a/f, height 20.6 cm. Provenenace: Sotheby's 29/10/1981, lot 30, then by family Decent
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Chinese Ming Dynasty (1388-1644) gilt bronze Infant Buddha, depicted standing with one hand raised upwards and the other hand pointing to the ground, with robes at waist with incised lotus decoration, attached to later base, height 18.5 cm and 21 cm (including stand). Provenenace: Christie's, 14/12/1983, lot 345, then by family descent
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Stunning Japanese cabinet, of rectangular form, with altar style top, above a wonderful series of shelves, drawers and doors, all beautifully decorated with landscape scenes, phoenix, dragons, flowers, cloud scrolls and Greek key motifs, on a rectangular baluster base on four legs, in cinnabar tones, 161 cm x 94 cm x 45 cm
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Good Chinese late Qing Dynasty jade bowl, of fine transparent form, with deep sides, raised on a circular foot, in tones of white and pale green, a/f (very slight chips), 6 cm x 10 cm
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Chinese enamel, turquoise and coral covered stem bowl, set with a dragon head finial with Royal pearl made of coral in mouth, above enamel cloud scrolls and panels of turquoise, flanked by mythical creature handles, on a pedestal support on circular enamel foot, height 18 cm. Provenance: Sotheby's, lot 105, auction 782, then private collection, Sydney
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Chinese Yung Cheng (1723-1735) period porcelain famille rose tankard, of cylindrical form, of handsome proportions, decorated in enamel with continuous frieze displaying peony, prunus, rocky outcrops, fence and cranes, in tones of blue, pink, green and orange, height 14.5 cm
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Set of three Chinese Ch'ien Lung (1736-1795) period porcelain plates, in famille rose, decorated with central roundel of flowers, vases and baskets, surrounded by gilt border and exterior border of flowers and precious objects, in tones of orange, green, blue, yellow and red, diameter 23 cm (3)
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Large Japanese Meiji period cloisonne enamel vase, of baluster form, decorated with goose and an exotic bird standing by flowers and foliage, in tones of green, yellow, brown and purple on a black ground, on a circular foot, height 37 cm
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Khmer greenstone deity torso, 9th-10th century, Bakheng style, in the form of a torso, with carved robes tied at waist, the whole on stand, height 61 cm and 66 cm (including stand). Provenance: Private Collection, Sydney
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Fine Japanese Satsuma vase, of ovoid form, decorated with two shaped reserves depicting geishas in a tea ceremony and in an outdoor setting, alternating with two smaller reserves depicting a river landscape and floral spray, with brocade lappet border to neck, heavily accented in gilt, mark to base, height 19 cm
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Beautiful Japanese Meiji period Imperial presentation silver box and cover, marked with Jungin (pure silver) and maker Kobayashi-sei, of cylindrical serpentine form, the inset lid decorated with gold chrysanthemum mon flanked by a pair of stylised storks, the interior opening to lines of script, total weight 110gm, diameter 6.5 cm. Provenance: collection of the late Fredric Sinfield, Sydney NSW, 1938 - 2008
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19th century Chinese silver reticulated fish spice box, marked silver, decorated with coral eyes, with a gilt finish to the body, total weight 25gm, length 10.5 cm. Provenance: collection of the late Fredric Sinfield, Sydney NSW, 1938 - 2008
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Chinese hare's fur glaze bowl, of conical form with slightly flared rim, decorated in tones of brown and black, standing on a raised circular foot, height 8 cm and diameter 19.5 cm
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Chinese porcelain jar and cover, of tapering form, decorated with lotus flower, bats, foliage and fruit with ruyi head border, in tones of orange, green, yellow and pink on a white ground, accented with gilt, standing on a raised circular foot, seal mark to base, height 20.5 cm
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Fine Japanese Meiji period carved ivory group, carved in the form of jonquils, set with four flower heads surrounded by foliage, with bulbs appearing at the top of the jardiniere, height 18 cm
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Good Nepalese 18th century bronze Maya Devi, depicted standing in pose, with top knot and headdress, with serene expression on face and lobed ears, earrings and necklace, with body turned with one hand raised and one to front exposing palm, one leg crossed over, on oval stand, a/f, height 21 cm
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Heavy Sino-Tibetan bronze figure, depicting a seated figure with legs crossed, holding offerings in each hand, mark to base, height 19.5 cm
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Good Chinese white jade snuff bottle, of baluster form, in white with one side displaying an orange jade skin, height 6 cm
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Interesting pair of 19th century Burmese chairs, with carved foliate crest rail and frieze, above a rattan paneled back, flanked by a pair of figures, above inset rattan seat, on four figural carved legs, hieght 102 cm and width 52 cm (2)
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Chinese 'Moon Gazing' hardwood chair, c.1900, with sloping back and cylindrical neck rest, above a pair of scrolled double arms and leg rest, with lower square pull out foot rest, height 85 cm
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Original Japanese woodblock triptych, possibly by Kunisada, Oban size depicting a Sumo arena procession mounted on board, 35 cm x 73 cm
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Original Japanese woodblock triptych, Parody of Heroes of the three Kingdoms (Eiyu mitate sangokushi) featuring three famous Sumo wrestlers at a banquet by Kuniteru, c.1870, mounted on board, 36 cm x 75 cm
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Set of three Chinese K'ang Hsi (1662-1722) period porcelain tea cups and saucers, in famille vert, in enamel, decorated with the precious objects and surrounded by sprays of flowers, in tones of orange, green, blue and yellow, with biscuit coloured rims (6)
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Lovely pair of Chinese Ch'ien Lung (1736-1795) period tea bowls and saucers, in famille rose, decorated with enamel floral sprays, in tones of pink, blue, purple and green, with elaborate tendril work in gilt (4)
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Good Chinese cloisonne twin handled censer, of baluster form with gilt fo dog handles, decorated with stylised peony scroll and foliage, in rich tones of blue, yellow, red, white and green, impressed seal to base, diameter 14 cm
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Large Chinese twin handled cloisonne 'Dragon' vase of hu form, with gilt metal cloud scroll handles, ruyi head border to the rim, decorated with polychrome dragons disputing the flaming pearl, among stylised clouds above turbulent waves on a black ground, height 46 cm
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Japanese Edo period, probably 18th century wooden figure of an Emaciated immortal, of handsome proportions, carved with expressive face and set with glass eyes, wearing robes showing ribs, with hands joined, evidence of lacquer to body, a/f, height 64 cm
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Khmer sandstone figure of Uma, certificate stating 11th century, Baphuon style, depicted standing with top knot and beaded surround above striated hair, well rounded body, with sampot tied at waist, with fall at front, on square stone base, with Asian Art Antiques Co certificate, height 83 cm purchased: Asian Art Antiques Co, Bangkok, then private collection, Sydney
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Unusual Japanese Meiji period vase and stand, with spreading lip above an elongated neck, painted with nightingales amongst flowering branches, above a lobed baluster body decorated with scenes of figures on a heavy gilt ground, raised on a circular foot on a pierced brocade gilt porcelain stand, height 61 cm
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Japanese Meiji period ivory okimono, carved in the form of merchant seated beside a basket of pumpkins, with his hands raised in fright with snake appearing in the basket, signed to base, 10 cm x 9 cm
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Japanese Meiji period silver table cigarette set, marked jungin, comprising ash try, cigarette holder and lighter, all decorated with embossed fern motif to the body, total weight 675gm, height 12 cm, 10 cm and 6.5 cm (3)
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Chinese late Qing Dynasty silver box and cover, unmarked, of deep rectangular form, engraved with monogram within a cartouche, with acanthus surrounds, with acanthus engraving to sides, total weight 186gm, length 13.3 cm. Provenance: collection of the late Fredric Sinfield, Sydney NSW, 1938 - 2008
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19th century Chinese silver reticulated fish spice box, by Hoaching, Canton with engraved scales, accented in gilt, with chain, total weight 62gm, length 13 cm. Provenance: collection of the late Fredric Sinfield, Sydney NSW, 1938 - 2008
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Fine Chinese Qing Dynasty overlay snuff bottle and stopper, Yangzhou school, c.1780-1881, of fine pilgrim form, finely carved with vases of flowers and fruit trees, in brown on white glass, with tourmaline stopper, height 5.5 cm. Provenance: Private Collection of a lady, Sydney, collecting since 1965
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Beautiful Chinese inside painted snuff bottle and stopper, signed Zhou Leyuan, in rock crystal, of rounded rectangular form, on an oval foot, painted with a continuous scene of mountain, lake, trees and figures, signed, height 7 cm. Provenance: Private Collection of a lady, Sydney, collecting since 1965
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Chinese white jade snuff bottle and stopper, of facetted form, decorated with carved coral stopper depicting a bat, height 8 cm
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Chinese Qing Dynasty jade oval panel, of curved form, carved with scene of an immortal seated under a pine tree, in tones of pale green to white, length 7.7 cm
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Chinese jade scholars rock, in the natural form, in white with yellow to brown skin, the whole upon a carved wooden base, height 26.5 cm (including stand)
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Heavy Sino-Tibetan gilt bronze Tara, depicted seated with one leg folded, with one arm resting on the other leg, with flowers to shoulders, on a double lotus base, mark to base, height 32 cm
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Large Chinese gilt bronze seated Buddha, depicted with curled hair, with serene expression and downcast eyes, with robes falling from shoulders and tied at waist accented with lotus scroll borders, with hands in dhyana pose and legs crossed, the whole resting upon a double lotus throne, height 46 cm
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Pair of Chinese bronze oil lanterns, in the form of ox, with handles and lanterns to back, with evidence of gilt floral work to body, evidence of seal mark to body, 41 cm x 37 cm (2)
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Lovely Chinese gilt and red lacquer two door cabinet, of deep rectangular form, set with a pair of doors, the top section set with glass panels, surrounded by well carved brackets displaying bats and precious emblems, above a pair of heavily gilt panels displaying court scenes, opening to a fitted interior, above a pierced and carved apron on four dragon feet, 125 cm x 108 cm x 53.5 cm
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Pair of large 19th century Cantonese porcelain vases, of baluster form with an everted scalloped rim, with twin gilt handles in the form of mythical creatures and four gilt chilong applied to the shoulders, the body decorated with c-scroll bordered reserves depicting scenes of court figures and floral sprays with birds and butterflies, in coloured enamels with gilt accents, height 46 cm (2)
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Chinese rosewood & mother of pearl display cabinet with a rectangular top, set above a curved shelf and lower drawer, flanked by another rectangular top, above an open compartment and single door cupboard decorated with mother of pearl bird and blossoming branch, with carved bamboo accents, 73 cm x 54 cm x 21 cm
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Japanese late Meiji period four panel inlaid and lacquer screen, of rectangular form, with carved phoenix crest rails above four panels depicting eagles and pheasants amongst flowering trees, in mother of pearl, bone and lacquer, the whole accented in red, height 83 cm
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Extremely large Japanese bronze censer, the cover decorated with two fighting figures, above a baluster body set with reserves of immortals riding storks, tigers and dragons, flanked by figural handles displaying immortals, on support with lower decoration displaying a rampant dragon entwined around a rocky outcrop, on stepped circular base, height 141 cm
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Large Chinese export ivory & embroidered silk fan, one guard beautifully carved with intricate monogram, opening to reveal eighteen ivory sticks, with embroidered bird and insects amongst prunus and bamboo foliage, on a beige silk ground, length 37 cm, with Chinese lacquer and silk lined box with hand painted decoration to interior (2)
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Chinese Qing Dynasty, mid 19th century black lacquer sewing box and implements, of deep rectangular form with facetted corners, decorated with scenes of figures, precious objects and foliage in gilt, the cover opening to reveal sewing implements in bone, ivory and mother of pearl, with lift out shelf and lower drawer, a/f, 15 cm x 38 cm x 28 cm
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Chinese Ch'ien Lung (1736-1795) period porcelain armorial tea bowl and saucer, of rounded form, in famille rose, set with central armorial with mermaid to top, interior with rampant lion, two fleur-de-lys and incased diamonds, surrounded by floral sprays, in tones of iron red, green, pink and yellow, accented in gilt, a/f (2)
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Pair of Chinese Ch'ien Lung (1723-1735) period porcelain tea bowls and saucers, decorated in England, in famille rose, of fluted and scalloped form, in enamel, the centre decorated with tassel and surrounded by ribbonned foliage and flowers, accented with insects, in tones of orange, puce and green, a/f (4)
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Pair of large Chinese Yung Cheng (1723-1735) period dishes, in famille rose, with serpentine edges, in enamel, decorated with a central groupings of flowers, surrounded by floral sprays and lattice borders, in tones of aubergine, pink, orange and green, diameter 15.5 cm
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Japanese cloisonne enamel vase by Ando Jubei, of tapering cylindrical form with a short spreading neck, decorated with single peony on branch with foliage, in tones of pink, green and brown on a turquoise ground, mark to base, height 25.5 cm
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Pair of Japanese Meiji period cloisonne vases, of ovoid form with a slender elongated neck, each decorated with ginbari dragon, in tones of green, red and yellow on a midnight blue ground, crossed flags mark to base, height 30 cm (2)
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Japanese Meiji period cloisonne enamel vase, of tapered form, decorated with flowers and foliage, in tones of green, purple, white and yellow on a midnight blue ground, mark to base, height 24 cm
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Khmer stone seated Buddha and Naga, certificate stating 12th-13th century, Angkor Wat period, depicted seated on three tiered serpent throne, with Naga raising above him, the serpent King Muchilinda, rising behind him protectively, the Buddha's hands are posed in the Dhyana mudra, the face with serene expression, with patterned crown, Asian Art Antiques Co certificate, height 91 cm and 106 cm (including stand) purchased: Asian Art Antiques Co, Bangkok, then private collection, Sydney
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Large Khmer stone head, Koh Ker style, with headdress, the top carved with floral motif and accented with frieze of diamond and rosette motifs, above a well carved face and lobed ears, raised on stand, height 41 cm (head) and 52 cm (total)
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19th century Chinese export ware silver dish, marked C.J.Co (china jewelry Company - Shanghai), silver, of circular form, with a plain central medallion, surrounded by a beaten finish and pierced prunus border with bamboo rim, total weight 330gm, diameter 24 cm
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19th century Chinese export silver snuff box, marked, probably Cantonese, of rectangular form, the hinged cover with plain rectangular reserve, surrounded by acanthus and floral motifs, with gilt interior, total weight 69gm, 6 cm x 3.8 cm. Provenance: collection of the late Fredric Sinfield, Sydney NSW, 1938 - 2008
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19th century Chinese export silver snuff box, marked Mk, probably Cantonese, of rectangular form, the hinged cover with plain rectangular reserve, surrounded by lingzhi, bat, coins and floral motifs, with foliate motifs to base, total weight 43gm, 5.3 cm x 3.5 cm. Provenance: collection of the late Fredric Sinfield, Sydney NSW, 1938 - 2008
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Japanese carved ivory figure, depicting a man standing with basket and cabbage, signed with two character mark to base, height 16 cm
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Impressive Chinese carved ivory figure group, depicting a rocky outcrop set beside a large finely modelled coconut tree, complete with fronds, fruit and textured trunk, the rocky outcrop surmounted with a bird and foliate fronds, set above depictions of protruding fungi, a/f (fronds in need of re-attachment, some minor breaks to areas), height 36 cm, the whole resting on a pierced circular Chinese stand with matched oversize glass dome (2). Provenance: The Fred and Elinor Wrobel collection
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Japanese carved ivory figure group, depicting an elderly man with a basket on his back with scrolls, holding a large conch shell and staff, standing above a boy with basket of vegetables, a/f, signed to base, height 15 cm
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Japanese Edo period embroidered tobacco pouch, Shakudo pipe and ivory sheath, tobacco pouch finely embroidered with flowers and foliage, in tones of brown, yellow and red with Peking knot design, with a carved wooden crab and coral netsuke detail, the bamboo and shakudo pipe is encased in a carved ivory sheath, length 19 cm (pipe), 21 cm (pipe case), 13 cm (pouch), height of netsuke 2.5 cm (3). Provenance: Ashkenasi Antiques, Fairmont Hotel, San Francisco, USA
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Japanese late Meiji period gilt lacquer tray, of rectangular form, decorated with landscape scene depicting river bank with flowers and foliage, in tones of gilt, blue, green and black, 22.5 cm x 17.5 cm
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Chinese inside painted snuff bottle stopper, of baluster form, painted with scenes of monkeys perched on branches surrounded by flowers, seal marks, height 8.5 cm. Provenance: Private Collection of a lady, Sydney, collecting since 1965
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Chinese Qing Dynasty overlay snuff bottle and stopper, c.1,850, carved with bird and flowering branch in cobalt on milk glass, on oval foot, with lapis cover, height 7.3 cm. Provenance: Private Collection of a lady, Sydney, collecting since 1965
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Chinese Qing Dynasty overlay glass snuff bottle and stopper, probably Beijing Workshops, c.1770-1820, carved with and scene of a horse under and prunus tree and deer and stork under a prunus tree in black on white glass, on oval foot, height 6.5 cm. Provenance: Private Collection of a lady, Sydney, collecting since 1965
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Chinese carved jade jar and cover, the slightly domed cover set with stylised lotus finial, above a tapered cylindrical body, with carved chilong to one side, with carved archaic style decoration and mythical creature, raised on three short feet, in tones of pale green and brown, raised on a perspex stand, height 11 cm (without stand)
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Chinese carved jade chop, of rectangular form with seated kylin to top, in pale green tones, height 7 cm, together with a carved wooden stand (2)
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Chinese late Qing, early 20th century, gilt bronze alloy Buddha, depicted seated, with topknot and curled blue hair, with sash falling from shoulder, with serene expression on face and hands in pose, with legs crossed on a lotus base, height 12.5 cm
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Tibetan gilt metal, coral, turquoise, glass and bone multi arm deity, with pierced surrounded, depicted with three eyes and multiple arms with attributes, with attendant and dog of fo below, flanked by two bone figural panels (probably later), on a stepped base, height 25.5 cm
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Sino-Tibetan gilt bronze figure, depicting a figure seated on top of a ox, shown with mouth open, with one arm raised and the other resting on its leg, mark to base, height 20 cm
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Chinese twin handled celadon vase, of baluster form with stylised dragon handles, decorated with dragons, flowers, ruyi head and foliage to body, with bats, flowers and ribbon to neck, in tones of pink, blue, yellow and white on a celadon ground accented with gilt, on a raised circular foot, seal mark to base, height 31.5 cm
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Chinese porcelain dragon vase, of baluster form, decorated to front and back with a circular cloud themed reserve containing a dragon in pursuit of the pearl, on a ground of stylised foliate scroll work and sprays, set between chevron and hatch borders, in tones of black and red on a white ground, four character mark to base in red, height 21.5 cm
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Chinese orange ground porcelain bowl, of shallow form, the interior decorated with five bats, the exterior decorated with pattern of lotus flower and foliage with ruyi head border, in tones of red, orange, yellow and blue, on a slightly raised circular foot, seal mark to base, height 4.5 cm and diameter 19.5 cm
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Chinese blue and white porcelain 'Dragon' vase, of tapered cylindrical form, decorated with two dragons to body, six character mark to base, height 24.5 cm
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Fine Chinese porcelain vase, of slender tapering form, decorated with two roundels containing lingzhi and a figure, in tones of pink, purple, green and blue on a white ground, seal mark to base, height 23.5 cm
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Large Japanese Satsuma vase, of tapered form, decorated with two large reserves depicting warriors in an outdoor landscape, with large peonies between and brocade decoration to neck and foot, with gilt accents, base unmarked, height 38 cm
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Large Japanese Satsuma vase, of gourd form, decorated with two shaped reserves depicting a scene of children in an outdoor setting and of birds in flight near a pond, on a woven ground accented with gilt roundels, set between brocade panels, with gilt accents, base unmarked, height 30.5 cm
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Satsuma Meiji period twin handled vase, of ovoid form, decorated with a reserve depicting a scene of ladies kneeling surrounded by a floral ground, flanked by fo dog handles, in rich tones and accented in gilt, two character mark base, a/f, height 16 cm
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Japanese original woodblock print by Kunisada, c.1830s, early horizontal (Yoko-e) print of a Sumo bout signed Gototei Kunisada, mounted on board, 24 cm x 36 cm, 46.5 cm x 58 cm (board)
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Two Japanese original woodblock prints, single Oban Tate-e Sumo prints featuring Sumo in their Mawashi, one by Kuniteru, c.1860's, the other by Shunsai Toshimasa, c.1890's, mounted on board, 35 cm x 23.5 cm (print), 61 cm x 46 cm (board)
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Two Japanese original woodblock prints, including an Oban size tate-e of Sumo wrestler Kabutoyama Wasuke in formal wear and swords in 'Views of Ryogoku' by Kuniteru c.1868; the other a single Oban size sheet of Sumo wrestler Urakaze Rinemon at the 'All night street lamp' at Kudanzaka in the famous places of Tokyo series by Kuniteru c.1867, mounted on board, 35 cm x 24 cm and 61 cm x 46 cm (mounted)
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Framed Japanese original woodblock print, Nishiki-e, the Actor Iwai Hanjiro as Shiroi Gonpachi artist - signed Gototei Kunisada Utagawa Kunisada I (Toyokuni III) (Japanese, 1786-1864) c.1830's, Publisher: Matsumura Yahei, Kiwame: Approved seal, 34 x 23 cm (print), 63 cm x 43 cm (frame)
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Framed Japanese original woodblock print, c.1857, by Utagawa Hiroshige (1797-1858), Dawn at Kanda Myojin shrine (Kanda Myojin akebono no kei), from the series one hundred famous views of Edo (Meisho Edo hyakkei), Publisher: Uoya Eikichi, Edo period, 1857 (Ansei 4), 9th month, 34.5 cm x 22.5 cm (print), 43 cm x 29 cm (frame)
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Japanese Meiji period cloisonne enamel vase, by Ota Kichisaburo, of baluster form, the shoulders decorated with a frieze of alternating butterfly reserves and medallions on a yellow ground with foliate scrolls, the lower body with hanging blade panels depicting ho-ho birds and mythical creatures on an aventurine ground, accented with multiple borders, mark to base, height 31 cm
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Large Japanese wireless cloisonne enamel vase, by Ando, of ovoid form with a short spreading neck, decorated with foliate frieze to the shoulder, with metal mounts, height 31.5 cm
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Japanese cloisonne enamel vase, of squat tapered form, decorated with bird and a blossoming branch, in tones of green, pink, grey and white on a black ground, marked made in Japan to base, height 12 cm
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Japanese cloisonne enamel vase, of squat tapered form, decorated with bird on a blossoming branch, in tones of white, green and orange on a midnight blue ground, marked 'Made in Japan' to base, height 12.5 cm
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Japanese studio porcelain vase, of ovoid form, decorated with bamboo motif to one side, in tones of green and white, blue marks to base, height 32 cm
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Japanese blue and white porcelain vase, of baluster form, decorated with bamboo motifs, Aoki mark to base, height 30.5 cm
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Japanese sterling silver Shibuichi cigarette case, marked sterling, of slender rectangular form, with engraved 'Tmj' monogram and engraver mark, decorated with blossoming branch and birds, total weight 68gm, 8.5 cm x 5 cm. Provenance: collection of the late Fredric Sinfield, Sydney NSW, 1938 - 2008
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Japanese Ashi Shoten sterling silver cigarette case, marked Ashai Shoten, sterling 925, of slender curved rectangular form, with mixed metal decoration of lake and mount Fuji, opening to similar scene to interior, total weight 76gm, 8.5 cm x 7.5 cm. Provenance: collection of the late Fredric Sinfield, Sydney NSW, 1938 - 2008
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Japanese 950 silver Shibuichi compact, marked sterling .950, petit cylindrical form, the hinged cover decorated with Mt.Fuji and landscape scene, with engraved 'Tmj' monogram to base, total weight 51gm (including mirror and inserts), diameter 5 cm. Provenance: collection of the late Fredric Sinfield, Sydney NSW, 1938 - 2008
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Japanese silver and enamel Miyamoto box and cover, marked verso, of oval form, the cover set with a raised motif of anchor and life buoy, surrounded by enamel flowers, total weight 72gm, 5.7 cm x 4.8 cm. Provenance: collection of the late Fredric Sinfield, Sydney NSW, 1938 - 2008
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Pair of Chinese Ming Dynasty Sancai glaze figures, in the form of two standing men with offerings, with removable heads, set above octagonal pedestal bases, height 50 cm and 51 cm (2)
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Chinese Tang Dynasty attendant figure, 8th century, depicted standing with head inclined slightly forward, with hands conjoined in fists and protruding from elongated robes, above a belted under garment, with headdress, height 27 cm
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Chinese Han Dynasty horse, depicted standing on all fours, with head slightly bowed, wearing a saddle, a/f, height 17 cm and length 26 cm. Provenance: Private Collection, Queensland
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Elaborate Chinese red lacquer and gilt wash basin stand, with a curved facetted back set with carved and gilt panels, displaying figures, bats and foliage, with central bevelled circular mirror, above hexagonal base with central drawer and door, height 190 cm
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Pair of Chinese Paneled floor lanterns, set with lantern shades, above adjustable supports, upon paneled bases, carved with figures and scenes with lacquered red finish to one raised on twin pedestal bases, height 129 cm and 140 cm (2)
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