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Worldly Possessions: The Collection of Jack C. Richards Part III — Webb's

Auction House:Webb'sNumber of lots recorded:182
Sale Title:Worldly Possessions: The Collection of Jack C. Richards Part IIILots with images:182
Auction Location:AucklandPrices available:144
Date:10-Sep-2023
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A Rene Lalique Dahlias plafonnier, model number 2459. Clear glass with dahlia leaf and floral motifs to the outer. The bowl has four holes, where the cord attaches and links to a ceiling cap. Model created circa 1921. Height 64 cm, width 30 cm, depth 15 cm
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Rene Lalique Quatre Panneaux (four panels), clear glass mould-blown using four-part mould, powdered and acid-etched. Cylindrical vase with four distinct panels separated by fluted corners, each panel featuring a raised motif of birds in fruit trees. 'R. Lalique' etched to base. Model created on 21st March 1938, not continued after 1947. Height 18.5 cm, depth 16.5 cm
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Rene Lalique Palissy, Phosphate opal glass, mould-blown using four-part mould, acid-etched. Spherical vase with wide neck and small turned out lip. Raised shell pattern all over. 'R. Lalique France' etched to base. Model created on 12th November 1926, removed from catalogue in 1937, not continued after 1947. Height 17 cm, depth 18 cm
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A women's Ao short jacket, China, early 20th century. Made from a pale pink silk with black lace trim. It features detailed embroidery at the cuffs and along the borders of butterflies, gourds, peonies, chrysanthemums, and plum blossoms. Length 93 cm, width 128 cm
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A women's Ao short jacket, China, late 19th century to early 20th century. Made from silk and satin and features detailed embroidery at the cuffs and along the borders. Length 90.9 cm, width 130.1 cm
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A women's Ao robe, China, late 19th century. Made from crimson silkwith the eight Buddhist emblems. The cuffs are decorated with figural depictions. Length 102 cm, width 137 cm
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A pair of Japanese Owan bowls, c. 1950s. Decorated with lacquerware and fauna designs. Owan bowls are used to serve soup and include a lid to keep it warm. Height 10 cm, depth 14 cm
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Four Taish' era Japanese Hairpins, Pull-apart hairpins made from lacquerware. Three with floral mother of pearl decorations. One with filigree silver detailing. Largest length 16 cm
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A pair of Japanese Owan bowls, c. 1950s. Decorated with lacquerware and crane motifs. Owan bowls are used to serve soup, and include a lid to keep it warm. Tallest height 10 cm, width 12 cm
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A contemporary British ceramic vase, white body with off white pattern. Height 23.5 cm, depth 21 cm
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Michael Michaels the Cycladic spirit, 2006, Christchurch. Depicting a head in the style of a cycladic Greek idol. Signed'Michaels 2006'. Height 51.5 cm, width 20 cm, depth 17 cm
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A Chinese blanc de chine vase, purchased in Shangai 1980s. Height 35 cm, depth 22 cm
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A Jogakbo Bojagi wrapping cloth, south Korea, a jogakbo is a style of patchwork, traditionally used to create domestic wrapping cloths (known as bojagi) from scraps of leftover fabrics. 66 cm x 63 cm
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A Jogakbo Bojagi wrapping cloth, south Korea, a jogakbo is a style of patchwork, traditionally used to create domestic wrapping cloths (known as bojagi) from scraps of leftover fabrics. 41 cm x 40 cm
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A Jogakbo Bojagi wrapping cloth, south Korea, a jogakbo is a style of patchwork, traditionally used to create domestic wrapping cloths (known as bojagi) from scraps of leftover fabrics. 58.5 cm x 59.5 cm
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A dish by master potter Lee Se Yong, the dish is decorated with blue motifs of flora andfaunaon a white ground. With maker's signature to base. Height 6.5 cm, depth 16.5 cm
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A lidded bowl with a Waterlily design by Byung Sik moon, made in a flat circular form with a water lily depicted on the upperlid. With maker's mark to base. Moon owns and operates MoonDoBang, located in Yeoju, south Korea. He takes inspiration from traditional Korean pottery, to make clean formed pieces height 7 cm, depth 27.5 cm
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A dish by master potter Lee Se Yong, in a flared form, decorated with blue motifs of flora and faunaon a white ground. With maker's signature to base. Height 7 cm, depth 19 cm
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Two Saxbo Denmark vases, both made from porcelain with green glaze. Stamped maker's mark to each base. Larger height 13.5 cm, depth 110, smaller height 5.9 cm, depth 7.5 cm
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An Art Deco Brannam vase, c. 1930. With a white decorative band to the upper. Marked 'O. H Brannam'and 'Made in England'to base. Height 22 cm, width 16 cm
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A Gustavsberg Argenta vase, Sweden, 1920s. Made from porcelain with a green mottled glaze. Featuring a silver inlaid fish. Height 15.1 cm, depth 4.5 cm
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A 19th century Chuba robe, Tibet, dragon robes made and worn for Tibetan court were called chuba. This yellow silk dragon robe is cut in the Tibetan-style and features a complex weave structure with a brocade pattern. Woven on a handloom. Length 141 cm, width 192 cm
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A contemporary copy of Royal robe, south Korea, a deep red robe with four golden circular dragon panels. Length 128 cm, width 167 cm
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A Jifu robe, China, Mid to late 20th century. This robe features nine gold-coloured thread dragons. One a silk-satin yellow fabric. Yellow dragon robes were only worn by the emperor and his immediate family, which suggests this one was produced for sale. Length 146 cm, width 198 cm
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Leonard Aguinaldo Sipattal, 2015, Philippines. Aguinaldo takes inspiration for his work fromlife of indigenous groups of the Philippines. Linocut print on rice paper. Sipattal are chest adornments worn by Isneg groups. Framed and behind glass. Print 32.8 cm x 36.5 cm, frame 50.6 cm x 41.8 cm
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Leonard Aguinaldo Bayah, 2015, Philippines. Bayah is a rice wine produced from glutinous rice and yeast. Linocut print on rice paper. Born inBaguio city, Aguinaldo depicts impressions of highland culture across the Cordillera region in the Philippines. Framed behind glass. Print 32.8 cm x 36.5 cm, frame 50.6 cm x 41.8 cm
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Leonard Aguinaldo Bay-Yog, 2015, Philippines. Bay-Yog, referring to the ballad. Born in Baguio city, Aguinaldo depicts impressions of highland culture across the Cordille raregion in the Philippines. Linocut print on rice paper. Framed and behind glass. Print 32.8 cm x 36.5 cm, frame 50.6 cm x 41.8 cm
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A Chinese export tea set, c. 1900. A four-piece tea set with teapot, tray, milk jug and sugar bowl. The outer has designs of plum blossom, and the handles are reminiscent of bamboo. Teapot height 14 cm, width 21 cm 0.416kg, tray height 1.8 cm, width 20 cm 0.216, milk jug height 7 cm, width 11 cm 0.134kg, sugar dish height 10 cm, width 13 cm 0.184kg
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A Chinese export silver wine set, includes four small cups and a tray. Cup height 4.7 cm, depth 3.5 cm 0.030kg, tray height 1 cm, width 19 cm 0.128kg
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A Czech Art Deco tea and coffee service, c. 1942. 800/1000 silver. A hand-wrought tea service with ebony handles, made in Dolne Hamre (now Hodru'a-Hamre) in central Slovakia. Comprises of two tea/coffee pots, a sugar dish, a large jug, and small jug. With hallmarks that read '5' '900' and a flower. Large pot height 15.9 cm, width 20 cm 0.612kg, small pot height 9.5 cm, width 25 cm 0.772kg, sugar dish height 7 cm, width 11 cm 0.310kg,large jug height 13.5 cm, width 17.5 cm 0.342kg, small jug height 6.5 cm,…
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A folk Art house by Oh Seung man, made from recycled wood. Signed to the lower right. Height 20 cm, width 36.5 cm
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A Korean metal vase, made in flattened butbulbous form. Maker's mark to base. Height 26 cm, width 21 cm, depth 8 cm
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A folk art house by Oh Seung man, made from recycled wood. Signed to the lower right, and reverse. Height 22 cm, width 37 cm
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A Jifu robe, China, Mid to late 20th century. Featuring nine gold dragons on a midnight black/blue textile. Embroidered motif of clouds and water. Length 142 cm, width 187 cm
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A Taisho period kimono, Japan, c. 1920s. Decorated with diagonal wavy orange lines with a motif of fans and flowers. Length 117 cm, width 105 cm
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A MeisenKimono, Japan, c. 1920s. Meisen is a type of casual kimono. Itbecame popular for everyday wear during the first half of the 20th century because meisen fabric was both inexpensive and long-lasting. Length 156 cm, width 129 cm
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A Kim Pan-ki casserole dish, made in a celadon glaze, with leaf decor to the lid and upper of the dish. Kim Pan-ki's love ofceramics was prompted by a visit to theNational Museum of Korea, where he viewed celadon works of theGoryeo period. He worked at sev eral studios in Icheon before opening his own, and is regarded for his utilisation of varying techniques. Height 12 cm, width 22 cm
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A Kim Pan-ki tea set, comprises of a teapot, tea cannister, tea strainer and saucer, two cups, and a sugar dishin a celadon glaze. Kim Pan-ki's love ofceramics was prompted by a visit to the National Museum of Korea, where he viewed celadon works of theGoryeo period. He worked at serveral studios in Icheon before opening his own, and is regarded for his utilisation of varying techniques. Teapot height 13 cm, width 15 cm, tea cannister height 9 cm, width 11 cm, strainer height 5.5 cm, depth 7 cm, saucer…
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A Kim Pan-ki planter and saucer, made in a celadon glaze. Kim Pan-ki's love ofceramics was prompted by a visit to theNational Museum of Korea, where he viewed celadon works of theGoryeo period. He worked at serveral studiosinIcheonbefore opening his own, and is regarded for his utilisation of varying techniques. Planter height 8 cm, depth 82, saucer height 2.5 cm, width 13.3 cm
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A Qing Dynasty document box, c. 19th century. With a hinged lid and opening doors with four compartments inside. Height 34 cm, width 34.5 cm, depth 27 cm
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A Shoushan Agalmatolite carving, China, a small animal carving on top of a square pillar. In a box and with a certificate of stone authenticity. Carving height 10.5 cm, width 3.3 cm, depth 3.5 cm, box height 4.4 cm, width 15 cm, depth 7 cm
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A Korean lacquerware chest, c. Late 19th century. Inlaid with mother of pearl in faunal designs. With a two-door opening to the front. Lacquerware is produced by layering the processed sap of the lacquer tree onto a core of wood or bamboo. Due to the many layers and long drying times, a single piece can take months or even a year to complete. Key missing, opens with flat formed key. Height 55 cm, width 78 cm, depth 40.5 cm
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A 37-Piece Susie Cooper 'Harmony' tea set, with transfer maker's mark to the bottom. Comprising ten tea cups, two teaspoon rests, a dish, eleven saucers, twelve plates, and a jug. Jug height 12 cm, depth 10.5 cm, saucersmm, depth 14.5 cm, platemm, depth 18 cm, teacup height 5.8 cm, depth 9.4 cm
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A collection of Byung Sik MoonForms, includes a teapot, a stand, three small dishes, a bottle and a jar, with a celadon glaze, and another jar in a white glaze. Moon owns and operates MoonDoBang, located in Yeoju, south Korea. He takes inspiration from traditional Korean pottery, to make clean formed pieces. Teapot height 12 cm, width 13 cm, stand height 5.5 cm, width 15.5 cm, dish height 4 cm, depth 8 cm, bottle height 12 cm, width 18.5 cm, jar height 8 cm, width 9 cm, jar height 10.5 cm, depth 9.5 cm
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A set of vintage star of David glasses and decanter, Prague, 1930s, Prague. Comprises of six blue translucent glasses with etched star of David design and a decanter with etched designs of ferns and a menorah. Decanter height 19.3 cm, depth 11 cm, glasses height 6.4 cm, depth 4.8 cm
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A J. Alexander rustic silver box, 2019. Made with an alloy containing nickel and copper. With a hinged lid and a velvet lined interior, raisedon round feet. Height 5 cm, width 10.8 cm
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A J. Alexander rustic silver box, 2019. Made with an alloy containing nickel and copper. With a hinged lid and a velvet lined interior, raisedon round feet. Height 5 cm, width 10.8 cm
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A J. Alexander rustic silver box, 2019. Made with an alloy containing nickel and copper. With a hinged lid and a velvet lined interior, raisedon round feet. Height 6 cm, width 10 cm
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A pair of Qing Dynasty bowls, c. 1900 - 1911. Made from porcelain, and decorated with double dragons and clouds in blue pigment, possibly cobalt oxide. Height 7.5 cm, depth 14.2 cm
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A ceramic flared bowl by Byung Sik moon, contemporary Korean porcelain bowl with faceted sides. Height 15.1 cm, depth 231.5 cm
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A pair of Ming Dynasty bowls, made from porcelain with a chrysanthemum motif to the centre in blue pigment, possibly cobalt oxide. Height 7 cm, depth 13.5 cm
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Armen Agop untitled 105, 2008. Edition of eight. In an oval form with a small upward point towards one end. Armen Agop's work has been discussed as a merge of ancient heritage and contemporary ideas. Height 10 cm, width 65 cm, depth 22 cm
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Charles Barberis young lady with gazelle, c. 1936. Depicting a young womanwith her left hand in her hair,the other holding a small object, perhaps a piece of fruit. Behind herstands a gazelle,looking up at the figure. Signature to left edge. Aquired in Zurich, 1990s. Height 82 cm, width 49 cm, depth 24 cm, born in 1888,Barberis studiedat the Ecole des Beaux-Arts, focusingon classical Greek sculpture,underJean-Antoine Injalbert. In 1922 he travelled to red Island, under a grant created by the Madagascan…
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Xie Yuanqing Kung Fu - Kick, 2012. Edition 1/8, and made from bronze. With repairs to the stomach of the main figure. Xie Yuanqing was born in Guangdong, China. He believes that sculptures are the 'Externalised' thoughts, feelings and spirit of their creators, materialising through different textures, forms, dimensions, and weights. Acquired from Wellington gallery, Hong-Kong, and includes a certificate of authenticity. Height 59 cm, width 68 cm, depth 36 cm
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A ceramic vase by Byung Sik moon, a contemporary Korean ceramic vase with a celadon glaze. Moon owns and operates MoonDoBang, located in Yeoju, south Korea. He takes inspiration from traditional Korean potteryto make clean formed pieces. Height 26.5 cm, depth 17 cm
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A Kim Pan-ki vase, made in a flared form with a celadon glaze. Kim Pan-ki's love ofceramics was prompted by a visit to theNational Museum of Korea, where he viewed celadon works of theGoryeo period. He worked at serveral studiosinIcheonbefore opening his own, and is regarded for his utilisation of varying techniques. Height 18.5 cm, depth 11 cm
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A Byung Sik moon vase, a contemporary Korean ceramic vase with a celadon glaze. Moon owns and operates MoonDoBang, located in Yeoju, south Korea. He takes inspiration from traditional Korean potteryto make clean formed pieces. Height 36 cm, width 14 cm
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A Hwalot robe, south Korea, mid 20th century. Crimson hwalot robe with embroidered flowers and birds, and pink lining to the interior. This example possibly for a child. Length 127 cm, width 212 cm
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A Hwalot robe, south Korea, a lime green hwalot robe made from rayon, and embroidered with birds and flowers in plied thread. With bright pink lining to the interior. The differing embroidery styles suggest several different makers. Length 128 cm, width 180 cm
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A Hwalot ceremonial robe, north Korea, early 20th century. A red silk fabric with floss silk and plied silk embroidery. There are cranes to the backand rank badges on the shoulders, not commonly found on hwalot robes. Length 108 cm, sleeve end to sleeve end, width 199 cm
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A collection of Chinese ceramics, Comprisinga bowl, plate, vase, and two jars. Made from porcelain, and decorated with motifs of fauna, flora, and landscapes in blue pigment. Largest height 20 cm, depth 6 cm
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A Ming Dynasty vase, made from porcelain with floral motifs to the inner band in blue pigment, possibly cobalt oxide. Height 14 cm, depth 12 cm
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A set of six Qing Dynasty snuff bottles, depicting figural motifs. A/F. Largest height 8 cm, width 6.5 cm
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A Hsun-Ok, Burma, a lacquerware stupa-shaped offering vessel featuring several layers of orange/red lacquer, made with the pigment cinnabar. Hsun-oks were commonly used for the offering of food. With repairs to the underside of the base. Height 62 cm, width 29 cm
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A Buddha, Shan state, made using paper mache. The figure is positioned in the Bhumisparsha mudra position, with the right hand reaching inward towards the ground, and the left hand upright in its lap. As common with Buddhas from Shan state, the figure has highly arched eyebrows, a pointed nose, elongated ears, and a short neck. Acquired in Singapore. Height 103.2 cm, width 58.5 cm, depth 36 cm
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A wood carved Buddha and five monk figures, all holding offering bowls. Painted with orange robes and standing on orange lotus flowers. Buddha height 80 cm, width 16 cm, depth 13.5 cm, monk height 73 cm, width 15 cm, depth 13 cm
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A ceramic vase by Byung Sik moon, Korea, made in a large faceted form, with a celadon glaze. Moon owns and operates MoonDoBang, located in Yeoju, south Korea. He takes inspiration from traditional Korean potteryto make clean formed pieces. Height 30 cm, depth 26.5 cm
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A large vase with single blue flower design by Byung Sik moon, made in a largefaceted form. Moon owns and operates MoonDoBang, located in Yeoju, south Korea. He takes inspiration from traditional Korean pottery to make clean formed pieces. Height 40 cm, depth 37 cm
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A large white ceramic moon vase by Byung Sik moon, made in a large bulbous form. Moon owns and operates MoonDoBang, located in Yeoju, south Korea. He takes inspiration from traditional Korean potteryto make clean formed pieces. Height 38 cm, depth 43 cm
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A large Korean vessel, with a glazed interior contrasted with a textured orange exterior. No maker's mark. Height 24.5 cm, depth 28 cm
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A circular formed mirror, with a wooden border, diameter 80 cm
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A pair of Mayan style ceramics, in organic forms, one with two spouts. Maker's mark to base. Larger height 25.5 cm, depth 16 cm, smaller height 17.5 cm, width 20 cm, depth 18 cm
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A Jogakbo Bojagi wrapping cloth, south Korea, a jogakbo is a style of patchwork, traditionally used to create domestic wrapping cloths (known as bojagi) from scraps of left-over fabrics. 78.5 cm x 66 cm
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A spring break Quilt by Rosalie Donovan, 2015, Gisborne. A large quilt made with vibrant polychrome fabrics. 185 cm x 208 cm
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A wool woven wall hanging by Paula B, Ecuador, a white ground with central abstract sun. With large fringe tassels. Signed in thread 'Paula B'. 115 cm x 101.5 cm
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A collection of Alexander Lamont Studios shells, each with a small animal figure, including a turtle, a hermit crab, a fish, and a crocodile. Largest height 2 cm, width 24 cm
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A silver-plated Mexican leaf tray, with hallmarks to one edge. Height 2 cm, width 42 cm 0.258kg
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A collection of four Thai temple bowls, made from a silver and copper alloy. Used for collecting coins from visitors. The bowls weigh (from largest to smallest) 0.516, 0.380, 0.456,0.182kg. Largest height 13 cm, depth 18 cm
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A blue and purple ceramic jug, made in a bulbous form, and signed to the base underside. Height 31 cm, width 24 cm, depth 20 cm
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A teal and orange ceramic vase, in a cylindrical form, with a maker's mark to base. Signed to the base underside. Height 26 cm, depth 14.5 cm
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A blue and purple ceramic vase, signed to the base underside. Height 32.5 cm, depth 20 cm
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An Iban Ikat, Sarawak, c. 1920 - 1930. With figural depictions and a short fringe. Height 108 cm, width 214 cm
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A Batik Sarong, Indonesia, an unsewn sarong in black with a green border and floral design. 104 cm x 240 cm
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An Iban Ikat, Sarawak, c. 1920 - 1930. With depictions of lizards and a fringe. Height 86 cm, width 190 cm
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A collection of Chinese ceramics, comprises of threeplates, and fourbowls, one with a lid. Largest height 4 cm, depth 14 cm
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A collection of Ming Dynasty ceramics, comprising two small plates, a bowl, and a lidded bowl. Made from porcelain, and decorated with motifs of fauna and flora in blue pigment, possibly cobalt oxide. Largest height 7.5 cm, depth 15 cm
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A Ming Dynasty plate, made from porcelain with a dragon to the centreand birds to the outer in blue pigment, possibly cobalt oxide. Height 8 cm, depth 29 cm
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A Jifu robe, China, late 19th century. A nine dragon Imperial blue silk robe. This is an example of a kesi, a silk tapestry weaving. Length 138 cm, width 211 cm
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A Taish' period kimono, Japan, c. 1920s. Kimono with black grid pattern, with filled white, pink, andyellow sections. Length 152 cm, width 125 cm
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A Jifu robe, China, late 19th century. Made from silk withplied silk embroidery. Decorated with dragons with four claws, a depiction which became popular towards the end of the Qing dynasty. Length 139 cm, width 216 cm
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A Byung Sik moon vase, a contemporary Korean ceramic vase with a celadon glaze. Moon owns and operates MoonDoBang, located in Yeoju, south Korea. He takes inspiration from traditional Korean potteryto make clean formed pieces. Height 33 cm, width 11 cm
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A Kim Pan-ki slab vase, made in a square form with a circular rim, and featuring a leaf design to the upper in a celadon glaze. Maker's signature to base. Kim Pan-ki's love ofceramics was prompted by a visit to theNational Museum of Korea, where he viewed celadon works of theGoryeo period. He worked at serveral studiosinIcheonbefore opening his own, and is regarded for his utilisation of varying techniques. Height 8 cm, width 9.5 cm
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A Byung Sik moon jug, a contemporary Korean ceramic jug with a celadon glaze. Moon owns and operates MoonDoBang, located in Yeoju, south Korea. He takes inspiration from traditional Korean pottery to make clean formed pieces. Height 20 cm, width 21 cm
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An Iban Ikat, Sarawak, c. 1920 - 1930. There are two pieces of fabric sewn together, with figural depictions. Height 122 cm, width 204 cm
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A Batik Sarong by Hoo Je Kheng, Java, a purple coloured fabric with floral designs. Batik is an Indonesian technique of wax-resist dyeing applied to the whole cloth. 102 cm x 106 cm
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A Kilim rug, woven with geometric patterns in red, green, purple, and yellow. 200 cm x 121 cm
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A plate decorated with Eucalyptus leaves, in an organic circular form. Signed and dated to base. Height 3 cm, depth 30.5 cm
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David Murray cobalt gatherer, New Zealand. Cast and polished glass. Signed to base, date illegible. Height 20.5 cm, width 15.5 cm, depth 10 cm
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Clare Belfrage in deep (in green), 2014. South Australian glass artist. Blown glass with cane drawing, hand-sanded and polished. Signature etched to base. Height 38 cm, width 39 cm, depth 12 cm
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A large carving of a Maori man by Andrew wood, carved from wood in raised relief. Featuring a hei tiki necklace. Height 1420 68 cm, depth 5.5 cm
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