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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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19th century Chinese export silver snuff box, with retail mark and makers mark (possibly Sui Hing), Cantonese, of octagonal form, the hinged cover decorated with two later added shields depicting the Hindu bull Nandi, with hook clasp, surrounded by foliate motif, total weight 41gm, 5 cm x 3.5 cm. Provenance: collection of the late Fredric Sinfield, Sydney NSW, 1938 - 2008
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Burmese silver nut bowl, each bowl decorated with repousse figures engaged in hunting scenes, with shaped rims and leaf form loop handle, total weight 167gm, height 12 cm and width 22 cm
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Burmese alabaster seated Buddha, certificate 18th century, depicted seated with triple knot hair, with carved serene expression and lobed ears, with robes falling from right shoulder and hands in pose, seated on double lotus throne, accented in tones of gilt and black, the whole raised on stand, with Asian Art Antiques Co certificate, height 56 cm and 63 cm (including stand) purchased: Asian Art Antiques Co, Bangkok, then private collection, Sydney
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Large Thai bronze seated Buddha, certificate stating 19th century, U-thong style, of handsome proportions, set with flame finial, top knot and curled hair, with serene naturalistic expression, with lobed ears and sash falling from right shoulder, with legs crossed, with one hand resting on knee and the other palm upwards in lap in bhumisparsha gesture, the whole on a waisted form base, with Asian Art Antiques Co certificate, height 84 cm purchased: Asian Art Antiques Co, Bangkok, the private collection,…
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Pair of Burmese bronze kneeling monks, certificate stating 19th century, Mandalay, both depicted kneeling in prayer, with heads slightly bowed and robes falling from shoulders and sweeping behind, with clasped hands, on a pedestal bases, evidence of gilt, with Asian Art Antiques Co certificate, height 25 cm (2) purchased: Asian Art Antiques Co, Bangkok, then private collection, Sydney
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Cambodian bronze Buddha and Naga 18th/19th century, 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, height 95 cm. Provenance: Private Collection, Sydney
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Pair of Japanese Meiji period cloisonne vases, of petite ovoid form, each decorated with fish among foliage, in tones of pink and green on a pale green ground, height 9 cm (2)
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Pair of Japanese Meiji period cloisonne vases, of lobed baluster form, with a frilled lip, decorated with phoenix amongst flowers and stylised roundels, accented with multiple borders, in tones of red, yellow, green and blue on a turquoise ground, height 19 cm (2)
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Chinese cloisonne twin handled censer, of squat form, decorated with lotus flower and foliage, with Greek key border, in tones of green, yellow, purple and red on a blue ground, accented with gilt, standing on four fo dog head feet, hieght 12 cm and diameter 13 cm
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Japanese cloisonne enamel jar and cover, by Ando Jubei, the box of cylindrical form, decorated with orchid and foliage, in tones of green, white and maroon on a pale blue ground, mark to base, height 9.5 cm, together with a matching pin dish, height 4 cm and diameter 10 cm (2)
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Japanese Ginbari cloisonne enamel pedestal cup, the domed cover set with white metal finial, surrounded by three flying cranes, above a globular bowl, in tones of white, grey and yellow on a red ground, raised a stepped circular foot, height 20 cm
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Late 19th/20th century red lacquer horse shoe back folding chair, with generous back accented with shaped and engraved metal brackets, above a pierced and fret work centre splat, above a stretcher seat and x-frame base and lower rest
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Chinese marble top stool, of lobed form, decorated with circular marble insert to top, above carved flower and foliage pattern to legs and stretchers, hieght 60 cm and diameter 44 cm
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Chinese porcelain tabouret, of cylindrical form, decorated with roundels containing scenes of birds, flowers, foliage and insects, surrounded by floral and foliate motifs, in tones of green, orange, brown and yellow on a white ground, height 49 cm and diameter 34 cm
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Chinese rosewood and marble torchere, with a shaped square top with beaded border, inlaid with circular marble panel, set above a crest rail pierced with deer, lingzhi and foliage, the whole raised on four carved legs united by x-stretcher, 94 cm x 36 cm
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Chinese carved and pierced gilt wood panel, of rectangular form, pierced and carved with battle scene with figures on horseback with pagoda and pine trees, 25 cm x 55 cm
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Korean chest, in elmwood, with rectangular altar top, set with a series of doors and drawers, all with decorative metal mounts and raised on four feet, 61 cm x 74 cm x 34 cm
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Large pair of gilt and black lacquer temple doors, of rectangular form, each one decorated with four panels displaying immortals, interior scenes, surrounded by Greek key borders, in gilt, on stand, 239 cm x 67 cm each (without stand) 251 cm x 67 cm (with stand) (2)
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Original Japanese woodblock triptych, together on paper, depicting twelve figures in an outdoor battle scene, in muted tones of blue, red, green, yellow and black, 35.5 cm x 68 cm (3)
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Original Japanese woodblock triptych, depicting four Kabuki actors in a split indoor and outdoor scene, in elaborate robes of red, blue, purple and green, signature and inscription to each panel, 34 cm x 22.5 cm (3)
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Original Japanese woodblock triptych, depicting four figures in an outdoor scene, below a yellow sun, in soft tones of purple, green, brown, blue and yellow, with signature and inscription, 35.5 cm x 24 cm (3)
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Original Japanese woodblock triptych, depicting multiple figures in an outdoor battle scene, holding weapons and rolling a cannon, before a rising sun, with signature and inscriptions, 36 cm x 26.5 cm (3)
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Original Japanese woodblock triptych, depicting eight Kabuki actors in an outdoor scene, in tones of purple, blue, black, brown and yellow, with signature and inscriptions, together on paper, 36 cm x 68 cm (3)
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Original Japanese woodblock triptych, depicting four Kabuki actors in an indoor scene, in vibrant tones of blue, green, purple, yellow and red, with signature and inscriptions, together on paper, 37 cm x 72.5 cm (3)
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Chinese sang de boeuf porcelain bowl, of tapering form with flared rim, decorated with sang de boeuf to exterior and white glaze to interior, on flat foot, with Chenghua mark to base, height 4.5 cm and diameter 9 cm. Provenance: Purchased at auction from an Estate of a Local Collector, California, then private collection, Canberra.
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Chinese blue and white 'Musk Mallow' bowl, of tapering form, decorated with musk mallow flowers and scrolling foliage to exterior and interior, on a raised circular foot, six character Chenghua mark to base, height 6.5 cm and diameter 14.5 cm
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Chinese celadon Cong vase, of rectangular form, decorated with ribbed body and suffused celadon crackle glaze, on a raised circular foot, height 24.5 cm
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Chinese green glaze porcelain jar, of facetted form, decorated with incised flowers, foliage and fruit to body, with Xuande mark to base, height 10.5 cm. Provenance: Purchased at auction from an Estate of a Local Collector, California, then private collection, Canberra.
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Chinese Ru style glaze brush washer, of facetted form, in a pale blue glaze, diameter 13 cm
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Chinese Yung Cheng (1723-1735) period porcelain tea bowl, with scalloped edge and fluted body, in famille rose, in enamel, in famille rose, the interior decorated with bouquet of flowers and gilt border, the exterior decorated with floral sprays within gilt cartouches, diameter 7 cm
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Chinese Yung Cheng (1723-1735) period porcelain plate, in famille rose, in enamel, with central censer of flowers and fruit on a molded ground, surrounded by a tendril border and deeper border of peony, lotus, foliage and ribbons, in rich tones pink, yellow, green, puce and blue, diameter 22 cm
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Chinese Yung Cheng (1723-1735) period porcelain plate, with spreading edge, in famille rose, in enamel, decorated with a central cartouche of rocky outcrop, flowers and houses, surrounded by elaborate border of lotus flowers, tendrils and diaper, in rich tones of pink, blue, yellow and green, diameter 22.5 cm
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Chinese Ch'ien Lung (1736-1795) period porcelain plate, in famille rose, in enamel, decorated with central roundel, displaying two birds in flowering branch, surrounded by border of stylised flower heads and cloud scrolls, with outer border of precious objects and flowers, in tones of pink, green, yellow and blue, diameter 22.5 cm
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Chinese iron red porcelain bowl, of tapering form, the interior decorated with central roundel, the exterior decorated with five chilong roundels, on a raised circular foot, six character Chenghua mark within double rings to base, height 7 cm and diameter 14.5 cm
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Large Chinese flambe glaze vase, of baluster form, in tones of purple, blue and red, raised on a circular foot, with Qianlong mark to base, height 39.5 cm. Provenance: Purchased at auction from an Estate of a Local Collector, California, then private collection, Canberra.
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Chinese blue and white porcelain vase, of baluster form, decorated with kylins, flowers and foliage and multiple borders, raised on a circular foot, Chenghua mark o base, a/f (chips to foot), height 18.5 cm. Provenance: Purchased at auction from an Estate of a Local Collector, California, then private collection, Canberra.
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Chinese blue and white porcelain vase, of baluster form, decorated with roundels containing scenes of flowers, foliage and birds, surrounded by a pattern of foliage and butterflies, Kangxi mark and wax seal mark to base, height 40 cm. Provenance: Purchased at auction from an Estate of a Local Collector, California, then private collection, Canberra.
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Chinese blue and white porcelain vase, of facetted baluster form, decorated with scenes of flowers, foliage and fruit, with ruyi head and Greek key borders, raised on a hexagonal foot, with Qianlong mark to base, height 37.5 cm. Provenance: Purchased at auction from an Estate of a Local Collector, California, then private collection, Canberra.
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Chinese Ch'ien Lung (1736-1795) period porcelain plate, with sloping sides and biscuit coloured rim, in famille rose, the interior decorated with a central roundel displaying two birds amongst rocky outcrop and flowering peony, surrounded by outer border of ruyi heads and elaborate outer border of cartouches of flowers and ruyi shaped brocades, in tones of pink, green, blue and white, diameter 22 cm
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Pair of Chinese Ch'ien Lung (1736-1795) period porcelain plates, in famille rose, with spreading biscuit coloured lip, the interior decorated with large flowering tree, surrounded by broad outer border with detailed reserves and fields of lotus and peonies, on elaborated field of iron red stylised cloud scrolls, in rich tones of pink, blue, white, yellow and green, diameter 22.5 cm
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Chinese Yung Cheng (1723-1735) period porcelain shell formed dish, in famille rose, decorated with large central bouquet of flowers, surrounded by smaller sprays, with red and gold tassel diaper border and shaped handle, in tones of pink, purple, yellow, green and orange, a/f, 23 cm x 23 cm
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Chinese carved agate snuff bottle, of pilgrim form with twin mask handles, in pale tones, with green jade stopper, height 6.5 cm
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Lovely Chinese carved jade Buddha, depicted seated with top knot with flame halo behind, with robes falling from shoulders and holding a vessel in lap, on double lotus base, height 14.5 cm
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Chinese purple glass snuff bottle and stopper, of pilgrim form, decorated with phoenix to each side framed by cloud scrolls, height 6 cm
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Chinese Qing Dynasty orange glass snuff bottle and stopper, c.1730-1840, of baluster form, in rich orange glass, with green glass stopper, a/f, height 5.5 cm. Provenance: Private Collection of a lady, Sydney, collecting since 1965
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Chinese inside painted snuff bottle and stopper, of rounded baluster form, painted with scenes of birds perched in trees and rocky outcrops, surrounded by flowers and foliage, signed and seal marks to each side, height 8 cm. Provenance: Private Collection of a lady, Sydney, collecting since 1965
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Unusual Chinese Qing Dynasty overlay glass snuff bottle and stopper, of baluster form, with a deep roundel to each side with man with scroll and fisherman, in black glass on ivory tones glass, height 6.5 cm. Provenance: Private Collection of a lady, Sydney, collecting since 1965
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Japanese blue and white porcelain vase, of baluster form, decorated with three large standing cranes to the body and two smaller to the neck, Aoki mark to base, height 31 cm
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Japanese studio Pottery vase, of ovoid form, decorated with a vine trailing from the rim, above a black striped motif, on a white ground, height 33 cm
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Large Japanese studio porcelain vase, in the style of Makuzu Kozan, of baluster form, decorated with banana tree and foliage, in tones of blue on a pale yellow ground, blue mark to base, height 37 cm
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Japanese studio porcelain vase, of ovoid form, decorated with bamboo motifs, in tones of green and white, blue marks to base, height 31 cm
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Japanese carved ivory figure of a fisherman, depicted standing and holding a large anchor over his right shoulder, with a satchel at his hip, incised mark to base, height 12 cm, together with a wooden stand (2). Provenance: The Fred and Elinor Wrobel collection
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Early 20th century Indian Vizagapatam card case, of rectangular form, with tortoise shell covering and overlaid with ivory scroll work and strapping, 9.5 cm x 5.5 cm similar: Arts of Asia, May/June 2006, page 131
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Japanese ivory picture frame, of oval form, decorated with two tigers and an elephant, diameter 13 cm, together with ivory picture frame, of oval scalloped form, decorated with shaped foot, diameter 11 cm (2)
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Japanese Meiji period carved ivory figure, depicted standing with his head slightly bowed and arms in pose, with sack at his feet, a/f (missing piece), incised mark to base, height 13.5 cm, together with a wooden stand (2). Provenance: The Fred and Elinor Wrobel collection
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Japanese ivory figure group, early 20th century, depicting a father and Son, the father clutching a scroll in left hand, with incised and inked detailing to face and robes, set on a circular base with modelled stump, a/f (base and arm loose), height 16 cm. Provenance: The Fred and Elinor Wrobel collection
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Chinese Qing Dynasty tortoise shell panel, of curved rectangular form, carved and finely pierced with a hunting scene, surrounded by a border of flowers, foliage and fruit, a/f, 21 cm x 8 cm
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Chinese carved jade figure of a kylin, depicted standing low on four legs, in tones of pale green and brown, height 5.5 cm and length 9 cm, together with a Chinese wooden stand (2)
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Japanese carved wooden netsuke, depicting two shi shi, the larger one is shown lying down on all four, while the smaller one standing on its hind legs with its paws on the back of the larger one, possible incised signature to base, 4.5 cm x 6.5 cm x 4 cm
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Japanese carved wooden netsuke, depicting a seated man with one leg outstretched with oni bent over leaning on the mans leg, 3.5 cm x 3.5 cm x 2.5 cm
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Petit Japanese carved ivory 'Rat' pendant, of spherical form, carved with six rats next to each other, diameter 2.5 cm
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Two petit Japanese carved ivory netsukes, one depicting a man seated on a drum holding drum sticks in both of his hands, the other netsuke depicting a woman kneeling holding a double gourd vase and bowl, height 2 cm (2)
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Japanese ivory boat netsuke, depicting a boat carrying figures playing musical instruments, with a figure on the roof of the boat, 3 cm x 6 cm x 2.5 cm
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Tibetan turquoise and coral necklace, decorated with coral and turquoise bands, divided by metal spikes, length 26 cm
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Multi strand coral bead Naga necklace, approx. Seventeen strands, in red tones, length approx. 80 cm
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Finely carved Chinese agate figure group, in the form of a bird perched within a flowering tree, in tones of white and orange, the whole on a wooden stand, height 12 cm (including stand)
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Chinese jade toggle, of rounded rectangular form, decorated with carved foliate motifs, in tones of green, white and brown, 5.5 cm x 2.5 cm (with certificate)
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Chinese jade pendant and necklace, of rectangular form, decorated with scene of dragon pursing flaming pearl, with green jade bead above pendant, in tones of green, white and purple, 5 cm x 3.5 cm (with certificate)
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Chinese jade carving, of ovoid form, decorated with scene of fish, flowers and foliage to top, with incised flower to back, in tones of white and green, 4.5 cm x 3.5 cm (with certificate)
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Chinese jade pendant, of tapering form, decorated with scene of fo dogs and foliage, in tones of green and white, 5.5 cm x 2 cm
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Chinese jade carving, of rectangular form, decorated with scene of crabs, vase and foliage, with flower motif to base, in tones of brown, green and white, 5.5 cm x 3.5 cm
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Chinese jade pendant, of ovoid form, decorated with scene of flowers and foliage, in tones of green and white, 4.5 cm x 2.5 cm
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Chinese jade carving, of rectangular form, decorated with scene of a crane standing on a rock amongst foliage and flowers, in tones of brown, green and white, 5 cm x 3 cm
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Chinese jade pendant, of ovoid form, decorated with scene of dragons and foliage, in tones of green and white, 4.5 cm x 3 cm
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Six assorted Japanese woodblock prints, including maps of Tokyo, with inscriptions and dials, 25.5 cm x 31 cm (6)
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Original Japanese woodblock diptych, depicting two figures in an outdoor scene, dressed in elaborate robes and holding swords, in tones of blue, purple, green and red, with signature and inscription, 34 cm x 46 cm (2)
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Original Japanese woodblock print, depicting a sumo wrestler in decorative mawashi, in tones of pink, red, yellow and green, with inscription and signature, 36.5 cm x 25. Cm
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Original Japanese woodblock print, depicting a Kabuki actor, in elaborate robes and brandishing a sword, above a stylised dragon, in vibrant tones of green, purple, blue, green and red, with inscription and signature, 35.5 cm x 23.5 cm
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Original Japanese woodblock print, depicting one Kabuki actor in elaborate robes, in bright tones of blue, red and black on a red and green ground, with inscriptions and signature, 36 cm x 23.5 cm
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Original Japanese woodblock print, depicting two figures holding bells, in a rocky outdoor scene, in tones of brown, blue and white on a red ground, with inscriptions and signature, 36 cm x 23.5 cm
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Pair of Japanese Satsuma vases, of facetted form, decorated with panels depicting geishas in an interior setting and landscape scene with Mt.Fuji, on an cobalt ground, with gilt accents, six character mark to base, height 30.5 cm and 31 cm (2)
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Japanese Satsuma censer and cover, the domed cover set with figural finial and pierced with two heart shape motifs, set above a squat body with two reserves decorated with figures in an outdoor setting, on a cobalt blue ground, raised on three masked feet, mark to base, with gilt accents, height 13.5 cm
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Near pair of Japanese Satsuma vases, of faceted form, decorated with panels depicting geishas and floral sprays, on a cobalt ground, with gilt accents, three character mark to base, height 17.5 cm and 18.5 cm (2)
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Large Satsuma Moriage jar, of tapered form, decorated with frieze of immortals, between brocade borders with Shimazu crest, in coloured enamels with heavy gilt accents, three character mark to base, height 30.5 cm
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Satsuma Meiji period vase, with spreading lip and tapering lobed ovoid body, decorated with a continuous series of figures, in rich tones accented in gilt, with brocade borders, seal mark to base, height 17 cm
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Satsuma Meiji period vase, of baluster form, decorated with roundels of warriors alternating with roundels of birds and flowers, surrounded by a brocade ground, flanked with tassel handles and accented in gilt, a/f, height 25 cm
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Pair of 20th century Japanese Satsuma vases, of ovoid form with a short waisted neck and flared rim, each decorated with a bird on a blossoming branch with gilt and coloured enamel accents, red painted marks to base, height 22 cm (2)
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Japanese Satsuma tea service, comprising teapot, twin handled sugar bowl, creamer, six tea cups and six saucers, decorated with bird amongst a flowering branch, with gilt accents and borders, signed Gyokuzan to base, a/f (chip to two saucers, repair to one side plate) (quantity)
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Japanese Satsuma twin handled sugar bowl and creamer, of cylindrical form, decorated with bamboo and gilt borders, mark to base, height 10 cm (2)
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Pair of Japanese Satsuma miniature vases, of baluster form, decorated with village scenes in a mountainous landscape with river, one with blossoming foliage, the other with bamboo, between cobalt borders with floral motifs, mark to base, height 9 cm (2)
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Eight Japanese Satsuma bowls, of shallow circular form, decorated minimally with a bird perched on a flowering branch, with gilt border, mark to base, height 4 cm and diameter 19.5 cm (8)
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Satsuma Meiji period cabinet plate, of circular form, decorated with figures in scenes of daily life, with thousand flowers border to the rim, with gilt accents, impressed Kinkozan mark to base, diameter 23 cm
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Chinese malachite snuff bottle, of slender elliptical form with short cylindrical neck, one side carved with chilong, with white jade stopper, height 8 cm
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Fine Chinese Burgaute snuff bottle and stopper, c.1880-1930, of pear form, with fine central diamond motifs displaying flowers, surrounded by a fine gilt and mother of pearl cross and diamond patterning, height 6 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, of pilgrim form, carved with bat and twin fish to one side and bird amongst trees to the other side in red on clear glass, evidence of snuff to interior, raised on oval foot, height 6 cm. Provenance: Private Collection of a lady, Sydney, collecting since 1965
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Chinese malachite snuff bottle and stopper, of rectangular curved form, carved with storks, lotus and prunus, height 6 cm. Provenance: Private Collection of a lady, Sydney, collecting since 1965
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Chinese overlay glass snuff bottle and stopper, of pilgrim form, carved with stylised phoenix to each side, flanked by mask handles, in deep green glass on clear glass, height 7 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, of pilgrim form, carved with bats and coins to each side in green glass on clear glass, evidence of snuff to interior, height 6.5 cm. Provenance: Private Collection of a lady, Sydney, collecting since 1965
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Chinese inside painted snuff bottle and stopper, painted with a portrait of Ma Shaoxuan, by Ma Guang Ya, of curved rectangular form, with portrait to one side and two lines of script and bamboo to the other side in black on silvered ground, height 9 cm. Provenance: Private Collection of a lady, Sydney, collecting since 1965
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Interesting Chinese yellow glass Qing Dynasty snuff bottle and stopper, c.1,850, in the form of a cat, set with filigree stopper, length 7.3 cm. Provenance: Private Collection of a lady, Sydney, collecting since 1965
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