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Tribal Art | Chinese, Japanese and Southeast Asian — Aalders Auctions

Auction House:Aalders AuctionsNumber of lots recorded:506
Sale Title:Tribal Art | Chinese, Japanese and Southeast AsianLots with images:504
Auction Location:SydneyPrices available:351
Date:8-Oct-2023
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Large Japanese Satsuma Moriage vase, of facetted baluster form, decorated with two large reserves depicting warriors in an outdoor setting and figures by a river, with enameled phoenix between and multiple borders to neck and foot, with gilt accents, in tones of purple, green, pink and red on a cobalt ground, height 37 cm
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Japanese cloisonne enamel vase by Ando Jubei, of tapered cylindrical form, with a short spreading neck, decorated with blossoming branch with floral spray below, in tones of white, orange, grey and blue on a green ground, mark to base, height 25 cm
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Japanese cloisonne enamel vase, by Ando Jubei, of ovoid form with a short neck, decorated with a two roses and foliage, in tones of pink, white and pale green on a pale yellow ground, mark to base rim, (chip to rose), height 24.5 cm
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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 enamel pricket stick, of cylindrical form with waisted neck, wax catcher and lobed rim, decorated with lotus flower and foliage, bats, and geometric borders, in tones of blue, green, orange, yellow and pink, accented with gilt, height 22 cm
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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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Japanese late Meiji period ivory okimono, depicting a seated musician, holding a shamisen in one hand, with incised geometric decoration, two character mark to base, a/f, height 6.5 cm
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Japanese late Meiji period ivory okimono, depicting a seated figure, holding a gourd in one hand, with incised geometric decoration, two character mark to base, a/f (slight crack to base), height 6.8 cm
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Japanese late Meiji period ivory okimono, depicting a seated Buddha, holding a peach in one hand, with incised geometric decoration, two character mark to base, height 6.5 cm
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Japanese late Meiji period ivory okimono, depicting a seated figure, holding a large fish in one arm, with incised geometric decoration, two character mark to base, height 6.5 cm
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Japanese ivory figure group, in the form of a woman standing above two children playing a board game, surmounted with flowing garment, incised and inked decoration to robes in tones of red and black, height 10 cm
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Japanese articulated ivory model of a Crayfish, carved in bone and ivory, hinged to allow full articulation in the joints of the tail, legs and antenna, two character mark to base, a/f (damage to three legs), length 30 cm
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Chinese carved ivory figure of Shou Lao, depicted holding a peach and staff, standing on a pierced lotus base, accented with coloured pigments, height 16 cm
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Japanese Meiji period carved ivory netsuke, in the form of a standing figure, with baby upon his back, height 7.5 cm
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Japanese carved ivory okimono, carved in the form of a woman leaning on the back of a carp, with lotus leaf below, slight a/f, length 7 cm
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Petite Chinese jade figure of a horse, depicted recumbent on four bent legs, with spiraled tail, in pale tones, length 6 cm
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Chinese carved jade ink pot, carved in the form of a tortoise with upturned head and incised geometric design to body, with circular drill hole to back, in white, brown and light green tones, on a shaped timber base, total height including stand 6 cm and length 11.5 cm
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Chinese carved jadeite figure of guanyin on stand, depicted kneeling, with bird atop her head, with right hand raised and holding a vessel, with left arm outstretched holding a whisk, draped in flowing fabric, and wearing robes, with matched wooden stand, height 15 cm (including stand), length 20 cm
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Chinese jade Kwan Yin figure, depicting Kwan Yin seat on lotus base, with one leg down and attribute in each hand, with fish and water in the foreground, a/f (hairline), height 14 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 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 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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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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Chinese Song Dynasty Hares fur glaze bowl, of conventional tapering form with slightly flaring rim, in graduated brown and black glaze, with exposed circular foot, 7.5 cm x 12.5 cm. Provenance: Purchased at auction from Estate of a San Diego family, California, then collection of Son of Walter Hochstadter.
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Burmese gilt lacquer Buddha, depicted with top knot and curled hair, with serene expression wearing sash falling from shoulder, hands in pose, seated upon base, height 49 cm
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Chinese reverse glass painting, of rectangular form, painted with an image of a women standing on a verandah next to a peony flower, in rich tones of blue, red, white and yellow, with black lacquer frame, 69 cm x 52 cm
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Good Chinese reverse glass painting, of rectangular form, painted with a scene of three ladies, one holding a instrument, one a spear and the other a sword, in rich tones of blue, red, yellow, purple and green, set with black lacquer frame, 71 cm x 51 cm
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Chinese porcelain Meiping vase, of meiping form, decorated with a continuous scene of a dragon pursuing the flaming pearl with a phoenix and stylised clouds in relief, in tones of white on a orange ground, four character mark to body, a/f (repairs to rim), height 35 cm
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Chinese late Qing Dynasty bronze Buddha, depicted seated with legs crossed and hands in mudras, with elaborate headpiece and elongated earlobes, with eyes downcast and a serene expression on face, evidence of gilt, height 15.5 cm
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Chinese bronze Buddha, depicted seated with legs crossed and hands together, wearing traditional clothing and a crown depicting roundels of figures, a/f, height 8.5 cm
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Sino-Tibetan gilt bronze Vasudhara, depicted seated with elaborate headress and drapery, set above six arms clutching various objects, raised above four elongated feet, height 20 cm x width 14 cm
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Large Sino-Tibetan gilt bronze seated Tara, depicted wearing headdress and flaming top bun, with jewellery and lotus raising from arms, with hands raised in pose, seated on a double lotus base, height 43 cm
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Sino-Tibetan bronze Padmasambhava, depicted seated holding a vajra in his right hand and an attribute in his left hand, set on single lotus base, height 32 cm
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Chinese bronze figure of Weituo, depicted standing with hands in anjalimudra, wearing full armour and raised on a pierced pedestal, height 28.5 cm
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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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18th century Tibetan Monastery trunk, in wood, yak leather and leopard skin, of deep rectangular form, the top set with embroidered silk panel, the body set with three panels of leopard skin surrounded by yak leather, accented with brass strap work, 54 cm x 94 cm note: the Tibetan Monastery trunk was used to protect Buddhists religious artifacts. Silk prayer panels are set to the top and leopard skin was seen as bravery and protectors from the evil spirits.
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Japanese wood and gesso Nio guardian, in wood and gesso, depicted with fierce expression, one arm raised clasping weapon, the other pointing downwards, with robes tied at waist, height 70 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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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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Magnificent Japanese late Meiji period six panel screen, of rectangular form, finely painted with a scene of geshias and attendants within an interior with screen, musical instruments, table and robe hanger, in rich tones with gilt ground, height 171 cm, total width 364 cm, panel width 60 cm. Provenance: Estate of Renee Markovic
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Lovely late 19th century Tibetan four door cabinet of rectangular form, set with two pairs of central doors, flanked by inset panels, carved with a lingzhi scroll and painted with lotus flowers, in tones of pink, green, blue and yellow, the whole raised on four facetted legs, with wax export seal to top, 113 cm x 134 cm x 49 cm
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Tibetan carved and painted stand, of low rectangular form, with a spreading top above a carved and pierced body, displaying stylised foliage and cloud scrolls, in rich tones of red, orange, green and yellow, the whole raised on later black lacquer footed stand, 42 cm x 98 cm x 26 cm
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Chinese black lacquer and gilt table Alter cabinet the rectangular cover, decorated with lines of gilt script, above scenes of court figures, vases and flowers and birds perched amongst flowering branches, the cover lifting of to reveal a carved and pierced pedestal of birds amongst prunus blossom and vases, raised on four squat cabriole legs on rectangular base, 21 cm x 33 cm x 12.5 cm
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Late 19th century Tibetan thangka box, of deep elongated rectangular form, set with scenes of Buddha in meditation surrounded by monks, in tones of red, yellow and green, with red lacquer surround, 12 cm x 62 cm x 14 cm
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Chinese Qing Dynasty rank badges, embroidered in Peking knot, featuring mirrored mythical birds, surrounded in gold thread, with endless knots, and bats, above turbulent waves, 28 cm x 27 cm, set within wooden tray
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Chinese Qing Dynasty embroidered red silk skirt, with central panel embroidered with peonies and vases in Peking knot, surrounded by embroidered peonies, embroidered floral and ribbon borders, with blue silk lining and white cotton waist band, height 93 cm
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Chinese Qing Dynasty red silk concertina skirt, with black silk and blue embroidered floral borders, with green silk lining and blue cotton waistband, height 98 cm
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Chinese early Republic embroidered altar cloth, couched in gold thread with central vase and pomegranates, embroidered with flowers and foliage, in tones of pink, green and purple on a red silk ground, with floral cotton lining, 88 cm x 89 cm
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Chinese Qing Dynasty purple Damask silk jacket, with black satin borders, embroidered with phoenix, bats, flowers and shou symbols, with blue cotton lining, height 83 cm
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Two Chinese embroidered Children's hats, in black satin, together with a pair of black silk skirt panels, embroidered with phoenix and flowers, 57 cm x 25 cm (4)
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Two Chinese embroidered satin panels, possibly cuffs, embroidered with flowers and butterflies, in tones of pink, blue and green on a black ground, 84 cm x 14 cm (2)
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Large Satsuma footed vase, of handsome proportions, with a spreading lip, above a series of panels decorated with samurai alternating with eagles, surrounded by a dragon brocade, in rich tones of gilt, red, blue and white, the whole raised on three splayed feet, height 55 cm
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Japanese late Meiji period Imari charger, of circular form, the interior decorated in underglaze blue and overglaze enamels, with central vase of flowers, surrounded by brocade panels depicting birds, foliage and stylised floral motifs, in typical Imari palette, height 5.5 cm and diameter 39.5 cm
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Japanese wood netsuke of a rabbit, in wood, finely carved with eyes inlaid and signed Gyokuseki to mother of pearl circular disc on underside, length 5 cm
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Japanese Meiji period carved ivory netsuke, depicting two standing figures in traditional dress and playing instruments, with scrolling pattern to base, height 5.5 cm
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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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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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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 Meiji period carved ivory netsuke, in the form of man with enlarged head, with woman holding a fan behind, with incised geometric detail to robes, incised mark to base, height 4 cm
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Japanese carved ivory netsuke, depicting a musician standing up with one leg in the air while he plays a drum, dressed in robes with scrolling decoration, signature to foot, height 5 cm
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Japanese carved ivory netsuke, depicting three figures on a boat, signature to base, 3.5 cm x 6 cm x 2.5 cm
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Framed original Japanese woodblock print, depicting Kabuki actor Ichikawa Danjuro, in tones of blue, burnt orange and black, 34 cm x 22 cm (image)
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Original Japanese woodblock triptych, glued together, depicting soldiers in a battle scene across various landscapes, in tones of red, blue, black and white, with script and signature, 38 cm x 24 cm (3)
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Original Japanese woodblock triptych, depicting four kabuki actors, in elaborate patterned robes, in tones of blue, black, brown and red on a deep red ground, with script to upper left and right, 35 cm x 24 cm (3)
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Original Japanese woodblock triptych, depicting three figures in a starry outdoor scene framed by blossoming sakura, in vibrant robes and elaborate headwear, in tones of red, green, orange, black and yellow, 36 cm x 24 cm (3)
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Original Japanese woodblock triptych, depicting five figures in an indoor scene with panels of cloud scrolls, wearing elaborate robes in tones of blue, black, yellow, purple and red, with scattered foliage, panels of script and stamp to lower left, 36 cm x 24 cm (3)
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Late Chinese Qing Dynasty blue and white shallow jardiniere, of oval quatrefoil form, the exterior decorated with reserves of flowers on a prunus crackle ground, the whole raised on four feet, length 28 cm. Provenance: Estate of Renee Markovic
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Chinese late Qing Dynasty blue and white jar and cover, of baluster form, the body decorated with floral tendril surrounded by Greek key borders, flanked by drop ring handles, below a cover set with kylin finial, height 22 cm. Provenance: Estate of Renee Markovic
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Pair of Chinese famille vert porcelain covered vases, of tapering ovoid form, with domed covers and finials, the bodies decorated with reserves of figures, birds and flowering trees, surrounded by a ground of scrolling tendrils and flowers, in rich tones of green, orange, blue and yellow, raised on circular foot, double ring marks to base, a/f, height 45 cm (2). Provenance: Estate of Renee Markovic
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Pair of Japanese blue and white porcelain bowls, with sloping sides and serpentine shaped edges, set with a central peach motif, surrounded by panels of pine and prunus trees, on a circular foot, character mark to base, diameter 16 cm (2). Provenance: Estate of Renee Markovic
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Pair of Chinese blue and white porcelain dishes, of circular form, decorated with fine lines of Chinese script, raised on a circular foot, four character mark to base, diameter 12.5 cm (2). Provenance: Estate of Renee Markovic
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Large Chinese blue & white vase, of baluster form with a cylindrical neck, the body decorated with sprays of blossoming branches and fruits between lappet and ruyi head borders, the neck decorated continuously with lotus flower and foliage below a turbulent wave border, all within double ring borders, six character mark to base, height 54 cm. Provenance: Estate of Renee Markovic
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Large Chinese blue and white bowl, decorated in underglaze blue, the interior with a geometric border above a pond scene, the exterior with pond scene set between two double ring borders, height 13 cm, diameter 28.5 cm
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Pair of Chinese twin handled porcelain vases of baluster form, decorated with eagle mask handles, above a ribbed body covered in a turquoise and purple mottled glaze, seal mark to base, hieght 30 cm
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Large Chinese porcelain vase, of baluster form, decorated with continuous scene of dragon pursuing the flaming pearl amongst stylised clouds and koi fish, in tones of orange, white and blue, six character mark to neck, height 58 cm
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Large Chinese peach bowl, of conical form, decorated to interior and exterior with a scene of peaches on a peach tree surrounded by flowers, foliage and bats, in tones of green, orange, pink and yellow on a white ground, seal mark to base, diameter 39 cm, height 16 cm
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Chinese porcelain vase, of baluster form, decorated with scene of birds, flowers and foliage, with wave and foliage borders, in tones of blue, white and iron red, standing on a raised circular foot, seal mark to base, height 39.5 cm
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Chinese arrow head porcelain vase, of spreading facetted form, in celadon glaze with a pink crackle, standing on a raised rectangular foot, height 30 cm
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Pair of large Chinese twin handled porcelain vases of tapering facetted form, decorated with scenes of censers containing flowers and foliage, with script adjacent to each scene, set with twin fo dog mask and ring handles, in tones of blue, green, pink and brown on a white ground, height 46.5 cm (2)
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Chinese porcelain vases, of baluster form, decorated with multiple panels containing different scene, scenes include flowers, foliage, birds, bats and precious items, in tones of white, orange, green and blue on a red ground, standing on a flat foot, with a six character mark within double rings to base, height 40 cm
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Pair of Chinese blue and white porcelain vases, of squat globular form with waisted neck and slightly flared rim, decorated with archaic design in relief, with flower and foliage motifs, standing on a raised circular foot, six character mark to body, height 40 cm (2)
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Pair of Chinese porcelain jar and covers, of cylindrical form, decorated with dragons, phoenix and shou symbols in tones of red, green, blue and yellow on turquoise ground, standing on a flat foot, with a six character mark within double rings to base, height 31 cm (2)
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Chinese bronze twin handled vase, of pear form, decorated with two archaic style frieze on a key fret ground, set with twin mask handles, on a raised circular foot, height 36 cm
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Chinese late Qing Dynasty carved red lacquer box, of rectangular form, decorated with scene of figures in an outdoor setting to top, with geometric pattern to sides, 5 cm x 14.5 cm x 10 cm
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Large Chinese porcelain snuff bottle, of baluster form, hand decorated with two warriors on horseback engaged in battle, in a landscape with rocky outcrops, foliage and blossoming flowers, set within gilt accented decorative borders, with domed gilt porcelain stopper, four character mark to base, height 10 cm
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Nice Chinese Sandwich glass lotus snuff bottle, of compressed ovoid form, in repeating lotus petal design above a leaf pad base, in pink tones with white reserve to the neck, the whole with incised detailing, surmounted with a domed rose quartz and brass stopper, height 9 cm
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Chinese porcelain lotus snuff bottle, in the form of a lotus flower bud with emerging seed pod, accented with polychrome butterflies and dragonfly, two character mark in blue to bottle, with domed purple jadeite stopper, height 7.5 cm
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Chinese carved agate figural snuff bottle, in the form of a swan with head turned holding a lotus leaf stem, with frog and lotus pad positioned on back, with domed agate stopper, in banded brown, white and amber tones, length 8 cm
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Chinese carved turquoise snuff bottle, of tapering baluster form with carved court lady and young attendant clutching foliate branches in high relief, with dark vein matrix, with domed turquoise stopper, height 6 cm
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Good Chinese lapis lazuli snuff bottle, with pyrite and calcite matrix, the stopper of white jade and gilt brass design, height 8 cm
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Heavy Chinese carved lapis lazuli snuff bottle, of flattened baluster form, carved front and back with shaped panels containing pagodas and pine trees, one featuring a figure, the other a resting horse, set with fixed loop handles to sides below a domed turquoise and coral stopper, height 8.5 cm
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Chinese carved Rutilated quartz snuff bottle, in the form of a toad on a coin, in clear tones with golden hued needle inclusions, with a red coral and brass stopper, height 3.5 cm x length 7 cm
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Large Tibetan bead necklace, decorated with graduated orange beads, total length 49 cm
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Chinese jade and cloisonne necklace set with green jade beads with cloisonne beads decorated with flower and foliage patterns in tones of yellow, pink, green and white on a blue ground, length 81 cm
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Agate brooch, of oval form, set on a white metal claw setting, stone in tones of white and brown, diameter 4.5 cm
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Early 20th century five drop coral pendant, in gilt with coral in red tones, total drop 7.8 cm x 3 cm wide
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Petit Chinese carved agate dish, in the form of a flower head, in tones of orange, white, brown and black accented with a gilt rim, 10.5 cm x 8.5 cm x 2 cm
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Chinese carved coral figure on stand, depicting a standing scholar flanked by branches decorated with flowers, in tones of pink and white, height 13 cm
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Chinese white jade figure, depicting a man crouched down holding an ingot in both hands, with an upwards gaze, length 6.5 cm
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Chinese carved stone lock pendant, of circular form, comprising two inter-locking discs, in an archaic style, in pale tones, diameter 6 cm (closed), length 8 cm (open)
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