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Spring Auction Series: Chinese, Japanese and Southeast Asian — Aalders Auctions

Auction House:Aalders AuctionsNumber of lots recorded:509
Sale Title:Spring Auction Series: Chinese, Japanese and Southeast AsianLots with images:509
Auction Location:Sydney 
Date:17-Nov-2024 
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Japanese Satsuma vase, of cylindrical form with a notched rim, decorated continuously with scene depicting immortals and dragon, in colourful tones with gilt accents, a/f (heavy repairs to rim) height 24 cm
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Japanese twin handled Satsuma vase, of tapering faceted form with a waisted neck, set with twin mythical creature mask handles with drop rings, decorated with continuous scene of figures in an outdoor setting, with borders of flowers and foliage, in tones of black, green, orange and blue on a cream ground, with gilt accents, standing on a slightly raised square foot, height 25.5 cm
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Large Japanese Meiji period marine ivory figure group, depicting a robed figure, holding a basket with two chickens above his head, with child below, with incised geometric decoration to robes, height 23 cm
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Japanese carved stag horn skeleton, depicted seated on a rocky outcrop, with head resting on arm, with foot raised on top of a skull on ground, on a wooden stand, height 12.5 cm
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Japanese carved ivory netsuke, in the form of a reclining man, reading a book and holding his head in one hand, with incised decoration to robes and incised marks to base, height 3 cm and length 5 cm, together with a wooden stand (2)
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Japanese carved ivory netsuke, in the form of a reclining deer with head slightly turned, length 5.5 cm
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Japanese carved ivory netsuke, in the form of a seated pig, with a rotund belly and curled ears, incised two character mark to base, height , together with a wooden stand (2)
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Good Japanese cloisonne footed jar and cover, of spherical form, with floral finial, the body finely decorated with floral mons, in tones of red, blue, green, pink and blue on a black swirled ground, signed to rim, height 8.5 cm, together with a wooden stand (2)
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Japanese cloisonne enamel vase, of ovoid form, decorated with a bird perched within a prunus blossom tree, in tones of green, white and pink on a pale yellow ground, height 19 cm
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Chinese carved horn cup, with slightly spreading lip and thick sides, carved with a frieze of scholars and attendants seated under a tree, carved seal mark to base, height 9 cm and diameter 13.5 cm, on a wooden stand
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Good Chinese horn libation cup, with lotus form bowl, decorated with a continuous scene of flowers, foliage and trees in relief, in tones of brown and black, a/f (small chip to body), height 10.5 cm and diameter 15.5 cm
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Indian silver bowl, of globular, decorated with a continuous frieze of dancing figures amongst trees, the base incised with image of peacock, total weight 292gm, diameter 13.5 cm
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Indian silver footed bowl, of bulbous form with a pierced lip, the body decorated with hunting scenes, animals and temples, raised on three feet in the form of figures, total weight 290gm, diameter 17 cm
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Sino-Tibetan gilt bronze Tara, depicted seated with both hands in mudras, on a double lotus base with a mirror to one side, height 33 cm
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Thai 18th-19th century gilt bronze torso, the torso depicted seated, with sash falling from shoulder, with one hand resting on knee and the other hand resting on lap, on wooden stand, height 10 cm
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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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Chinese cloisonne snuff bottle and stopper, of pilgrim form, decorated with stylised Taotie motifs, in tones of green and red on a blue ground, height 7 cm
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Chinese cameo glass snuff bottle and stopper, of pilgrim form, decorated with gourds, grapes and crickets to both sides, in tones of burgundy on white, height 9 cm
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Two Chinese cloisonne snuff bottles and stoppers, one decorated with panels of birds and flowers, the other with vases and flowers, both decorated with lotus scroll in tones of yellow, white and blue on a green ground, height 7.5 cm (2)
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Chinese embroidered rank badge, of square form, mounted on card, depicting a central crane standing on one leg on a raised platform, with a surrounding scene containing the sun, stylised clouds, waves, flowers, foliage, rock formations and precious items, above a line pattern, all within a borders of scrolling foliage and flowers, in tones of blue, white, yellow and orange on a black ground with gold thread, 30.5 cm x 29.5 cm
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Chinese embroidered rank badge, of square form, mounted on card, depicting a crane standing on one leg, with a surrounding scene of stylised clouds, flaming pearl, waves, fish, foliage and precious items, above a line pattern, all within a border of symbols and dragons, in tones of blue, green, red and white on a black ground with gold thread, 29 cm x 30 cm
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Chinese white jade figure group, carved in the form of a kylin, with phoenix resting upon its back, length 9 cm
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Chinese archaic section bi jade disc, of circular form, in four sections, set with join holes, in tones of black, white and green, diameter 20.5 cm
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Chinese white jade carving, depicting a pair of mythical creatures, one of bearded form with teeth bared and holding a ball between front legs, the other clinging to the side of the former, length 6.5 cm
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Chinese cloisonne desk set, comprising inkwell with pen rest and blotter, decorated with stylised floral sprays and foliage, in tones of green, pink and red on a blue ground (2)
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Chinese plique-a-jour bowl, with a scalloped edge, decorated with sprays of branched flowers, surrounded by a ruyi head border, in tones of pink, blue and green, on a circular foot, on stand, diameter 12.5 cm
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Paul Jacoulet (1896-1960) woodblock print, a rare printing of Les Papilions, Tropiques (the butterflies, Tropics), published in 1939, featuring a woman on a ground of flowers and butterflies, the flowers are decorated with use of metallic pigment to petals, signed lower right corner with artists red boat seal (in use from 1939-40), numbered 124/350 verso, height 39 cm x width 30 cm
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Paul Jacoulet (1896-1960) woodblock print, Un Homme de Yap, Ouest Carolines (a Yap man, West Carolines), published in 1936, pencil signed lower right corner with red artists seal of a Mandarin duck, numbered 317/350 verso, height 39 cm and width 30 cm
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Pair of framed Taisho period woodblock prints, (1912-1926), one featuring a pair of herons in flight on a ground of lotus leaves and flowers, possibly from an album of bird and flower prints, unsigned; the other a diptych of a sandpiper partially hidden by wilted lotus leaves and pods, unsigned (2) unframed 45 cm x32 cm, framed 60 cm x 48 cm
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Kawase Hasui (1883-1957) Shin-Hanga print, featuring evening snow at Ishinomaki, from the series collection of scenic views of Japan, Eastern Provinces, Showa period, dated 1935, depicting two snow covered buildings on the edge of a body of water, height 25 cm x width 37 cm
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Kimura Sohachi 'The cat's Bathhouse' woodblock print, depicting numerous cats in a bathhouse, c.1953, height 38 cm x width 28 cm, framed
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Andro Hiroshige (1797-1858) woodblock print, from the series thirty six views of Fuji, Inume Pass in Kai Province, depicting a river passing through a chasm in front of Mt Fuji, height 36 cm x width 24 cm
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Japanese silver plate box, of rectangular form, the hinged cover beautifully cast with iris and foliage in relief on a beaten ground, the sides cast with similar motif, floral mark to base, a/f (slight damage to cover, dents), 6 cm x 18 cm x 12.5 cm
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Indian Kashmir repousse silver bowl and creamer, of lotus form, each panel finely decorated with scrolling floral motif, total weight 221gm (2)
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Burmese silver dish, unmarked (tested as silver), of circular form, decorated with a pierced weaving border, with multiple central roundels containing Buddha seated in relief, surrounded by floral and foliate motifs, total weight 189gm, diameter 22.5 cm
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Large Chinese Qing Dynasty bronze and cloisonne figure of Kwan Yin, depicting with flowing robes falling from head, with serene expression and wearing ornate necklace and clasping scroll in hand, decorated with floral scroll work in tones of blue, white, green and red, height 62 cm
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Thai bronze 18th century bust on stand, with flamed finial, top knot and curled hair, with serene expression and sash across shoulder, on stand, height 21 cm
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Cambodian carved stone Buddha head, with curled hair, serene carved expression and lobed ears, height 10 cm, mounted on a marble pedestal
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Cambodian late 19th century stone Buddha head, depicted with headdress, serene expression and well carved features, on a stepped wooden stand, height 15 cm
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Fine Chinese cloisonne snuff bottle and stopper, of pilgrim form, decorated with cartouches depicting a figure on horse and a figure on mythical beast, surrounded by scrolling flower heads, seal mark to base, height 6.5 cm
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Chinese jade snuff bottle and stopper, of rectangular form, carved with bats amongst fruit branches, set with a coral stopper, in white to pale green tones, raised on a rectangular foot, height 6.3 cm
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Chinese late Qing Dynasty blue and iron red porcelain snuff bottle and stopper, of cylindrical form, with unusual continuous decoration of a series of pots/censers and figures, raised on a circular foot, with wax export seal, height 9 cm
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Chinese agate snuff bottle and stopper, of baluster form, in tones of striated white and brown, set with jadeite stopper, a/f, height 7 cm
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Chinese late Qing Dynasty rank badge, of square form, mounted on card, depicting a central flying crane, surrounded by flowers and foliage, above a wave and line pattern, all within a bat and symbol border, in tones of white, blue, pink and green on a black ground, accented with gold thread, 29 cm x 27 cm
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Chinese Qing Dynasty rank badge, of square form, in Peking knot, mounted on card, depicting a central crane standing on one rock on a raised platform, with a surrounding scene containing the sun to upper left, stylised clouds, water, flowers, foliage and precious items, in tones of white, blue, green, red and purple on a black ground, with gold thread accents, 27.5 cm x 26.5 cm
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Chinese embroidered rank badge, of rectangular form, mounted on card, depicting a central kylin standing on all fours on a raised platform, surrounded by scrolling motifs and line patterns, within a border of scrolling foliate and geometric motifs, in tones of pink, green, blue and red on a purple ground accented with gold thread, 30.5 cm x 27 cm
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Chinese embroidered rank badge, of square form, mounted on card, depicting a tiger seated on its hind legs on a raised platform, with a surrounding scene containing the sun to the upper right, stylised clouds, flowers, foliage and bats, above a wave and line pattern, all within a border of scrolling foliage and flowers, in gold thread on a black ground with colorful accents, 29 cm x 28 cm
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Chinese embroidered rank badge, of square form, mounted on card, depicting a central crane standing on one foot on a raised platform, with a surrounding scene containing the sun to upper right, scrolling motifs, flowers, foliage and precious items, above a wave pattern, all within an alternating symbol border, in tones of white, red purple and pink on a black ground with gold thread, 29 cm x 30 cm
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Chinese embroidered rank badge, of square form, mounted on card, depicting a central crane standing on one leg on a raised platform, with a surrounding scene containing the sun to upper right, stylised clouds, flaming pearl, waves, fish and precious items, above a line pattern, all within a border with an alternating pattern of bats and symbols, in tones of blue, green, white and black with gold thread, 30.5 cm x 29 cm
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Chinese embroidered rank badge, of square form, mounted on card, depicting a crane standing on one foot on a raised platform, with a surrounding scene of stylised clouds, scrolling motifs, waves, fish, bats, flowers, foliage and precious items, above a line pattern, all within a border of scrolling foliage, flowers, fish and precious items, in gold and grey thread on a black ground, 31 cm x 30.5 cm
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Chinese jade carving of a dragon, depicted coiled with incised features and archaic style decoration, in tones of brown and grey, length 10 cm
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Chinese carved white jade pendant, depicting a mythical creature, with archaic style decoration, with a russet skin, length 10.5 cm
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Chinese white jade archers ring, of curved form, incised and carved with dragon head motif, length 8.5 cm
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Chinese jade brush washer, of tapering circular form with inverted rim, decorated with a basket weave texture to exterior, in tones of white, orange and brown, height 6 cm and diameter 13.5 cm
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Large Chinese pale green jade censer and cover, the large domed cover carved with dragon finial above three drop ring handles, set above a squat body with twin dragon mask and drop ring handles, raised on three paw feet with fo dog masks, set within a carved Chinese wooden stand, height 20.5 cm (including stand)
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Chinese carved jade brush rest, of mountainous form, incised with floral motif to one side and calligraphy verso, additional four character seal mark to base, length 7.5 cm
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Chinese blue and white porcelain vase, of meiping form with a slightly flared rim, decorated continuously with a scene depicting noble figures amongst trees and foliage, accented with multiple borders, four character mark to base, height 23 cm
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Chinese blue and white porcelain vase, of trumpet form, decorated continuously with scene depicting figures in an outdoor setting with mountains, birds, foliage, and river, height 26.5 cm
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Chinese blue and white porcelain vase, of garlic head form, decorated with patterns of fruit, flowers and foliage, with Greek key and ruyi head borders, standing on a raised circular foot, seal mark to base, height 29 cm
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Two Chinese terracotta figures, depicted seated, one with hands together with a straightforward gaze, the other with hands apart, a/f (broken left hand and minor wear and damage), height 23.5 cm and 24.5 cm (2)
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Two Chinese Ming Dynasty terracotta scholar figures, each depicted standing holding a staff, with red and black paint work visible to robes, above a green painted pedestal bases, height 25 cm (2) Provenance: McKenzie collection, New Zealand.
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Japanese ivory figure of crab, depicted with claws up and legs beneath, length 10.5 cm
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Japanese carved ivory toggle, in the form of a flower, suspended on a braided coloured string, diameter 3.5 cm
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Chinese carved ivory figure of an emperor, depicted dressed in robes carved with dragons and turbulent waves, seated in an ornate chair carved with dragon motif, raised on an ornate lotus base displaying a rising sun, two character mark to underside, a/f (repair to finial), height 18.5 cm, together with a carved wooden stand (2)
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Chinese ivory carving of Kwan Yu, depicted in a seated position on a bench, with four flags to his back and headdress, shown to be reading a partially unrolled scroll, wearing ornate robes featuring woven and turbulent wave patterns, character mark to base, height 15.5 cm, raised on a wooden stand
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Chinese miniature carved ivory horse, depicted mid-gallop with outstretched legs, set within a custom wooden stand, height 5.5 cm and width 6 cm(including stand)
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Japanese Meiji period carved ivory netsuke, in the form of a seated monkey eating a peach, with neatly incised fur detail, incised two character mark to back of peach, height 3.7 cm and width 4 cm, together with a stepped wooden pedestal (2)
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Chinese carved ivory figure of a horse, depicted standing on four legs with head down, height 5 cm and width 6.5 cm
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Wonderful collection of eleven Japanese Meiji period Ojime, in ivory, bone, wood and lacquer, in the form of figures, masks and skulls, some signed (11)
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Set of four Japanese Meiji period Ojime, in wood, carved in the form of animals and figures (4)
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Chinese celadon porcelain figure, depicting a seated man with a straight forward gaze, shown wearing traditional clothing, while holding a scroll in his left hand, a/f (repair to one finger), height 41 cm
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Huanghuali Mazha/Folding stool, with a slatted rectangular top, the sides carved with archaic style motifs, raised on an x-frame support with lower step, accented with brass strapping, height 48 cm, 48.5 cm x 56 cm (top)
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Pair of Chinese black lacquer boudoir cabinets, of rectangular form, the top section set with a pair of doors opening to a series of drawers containing two pairs of short drawers above two larger drawers, above five long drawers, set with gilt butterfly handles, brass strapping and gilt decoration, raised on four feet, a/f (one handle missing), 132 cm x 54 cm x 41 cm (2)
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Chinese rosewood coffee table, with rectangular top, with carved archaic style decoration, above four carved legs, 41 cm x 122 cm x 46 cm
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Chinese hardwood bureau desk, with fall front, set above two short drawers and two long drawers, with carved handles in the form of shou symbols, with large carved shou symbol to either side, raised on four carved feet, opening to matched interior pigeon hole compartment, 107 cm x 91 cm x 41.5 cm, with original purchase receipts
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Chinese framed scroll painting, the scroll of elongated rectangular form, portraying a standing beauty alongside an attendant holding a depiction of Lu Dongbin (one of the eight immortals), with two character mark and gourd shaped seal lower right, within a gold leaf timber frame, 206 cm x 67 cm (frame)
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Huanghuali tea table, of rectangular form with raised top, decorated with scrolling motifs to body, standing on four scrolled feet, 35 cm x 45 cm x 11.5 cm
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Large Cantonese porcelain fish bowl and stand, of tapered form with a flattened rim, decorated with three large reserves depicting court figures in an interior scene, on a ground of continuous flowers and foliage, with gilt accents, with pond scene to interior, red seal mark to base, height 46 cm and diameter 56 cm, raised on a Chinese wooden footed stand, total height 70 cm (including stand)
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Large pair of Japanese Satsuma vases, of ovoid form, decorated with a scene of deities surrounded by a coiled dragon, in tones of gold, black and red, height 31 cm (2)
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Good large early Indian bronze Jambhala, depicted seated on throne, with ornate headdress and necklaces, holding mongoose in one hand and jewel in the other, the throne with stepped base lions, height 43 cm
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Indian carved box and cover, of long rectangular form, the cover carved with a scene of a lion and tiger amongst scrolling vines, surrounded by inlaid geometric motifs, with bone inlay, length 28 cm
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Anglo-Indian Vizagapatam box and cover, of rectangular form, the cover inlaid with a series of square panels displaying fine inlaid geometric work in differing woods, bone and mother of pearl, 6 cm x 23 cm x 14 cm
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Inlaid Thuya burl and mother of pearl box and cover, of rectangular form, set with diamond shaped inlaid panels accented with mother of pearl, opening to single compartment, 22 cm x 13 cm
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Anglo-Indian carved book slide, of rectangular form, ornately carved with elephant, birds and scrolling foliage, flanked by a pair of extendable ogee stands, length 32 cm
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Framed Chinese painting, of rectangular form, displaying figures within an interior scene, in tones of green, red, blue and white, with brocade surround, 56 cm x 144 cm
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Chinese framed ancestral portrait, of rectangular form, displaying three court figures wearing rank badges, with scrolls in background, in wooden frame, a/f, 174 cm x 98 cm
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Cantonese Qing Dynasty porcelain charger, of shallow circular form, decorated with central scene depicting court figures, surrounded by peach, floral and butterfly border, in colorful tones with gilt accents, a/f (star crack to base), diameter 33.5 cm
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Chinese snow flake overlay glass snuff bottle and stopper, of pilgrim form, decorated with a continuous scene of horses in a landscape, in vibrant blue glass on snowflake ground, wax export seal to base, height 7 cm
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Chinese cloisonne snuff bottle and stopper, of pilgrim form, decorated with a kylin roundel to one side and dragon to the other, decorated with a ground of scrolling flower heads, with fine gold wire work, seal mark to base, height 7 cm
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Large Chinese dark ruby glass snuff bottle and stopper, of baluster form, decorated with raised dragons, bats and animals, with coral stopper, height 9 cm
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Chinese snow flake overlay glass snuff bottle and stopper, of pilgrim form carved with bats and peach blossom, in red on a snowflake ground, height 7 cm
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Late Qing Dynasty Cantonese jacket, in turquoise brocade, decorated with black satin panels to collar and sleeves with endless knot motif, with purple borders and blue cotton lining, with frog closures, length 82 cm
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Chinese Republic red satin jacket, featuring embroidered pond scene to front with lotus, fish and reeds, with large peony verso, in tones of pink, green and black, accented with ribbon border to all panels and frog closures to front, length 50 cm
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Chinese Qing Dynasty embroidered jacket, in orange brocade with a lime brocade lining, featuring roundels depicting a floral scene with couched details, additionally featuring a double ribbon border, in tones of orange, green and blue, length 60 cm
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Chinese late Qing Dynasty embroidered satin skirt, with a central floral design featuring a large peony with Peking knot detailing, with additional floral sprays and butterflies, accented with ribbon borders, with blue cotton waistband and rust silk lining, length 98 cm
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Two Chinese red embroidered wedding Skirts, one couched with dragons in gold and silver thread, with phoenixes to either side and a ribbon border, in tones of red, black, blue, green and pink, length 85 cm, the other features a floral motif with Peking knot detailing, in tones of red, pink and white, length 97 cm (2)
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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 late Qing Dynasty embroidered collars, one in blue silk with a purple ribbon border, featuring natural motifs of fish, flowers and peacock feathers with couched detailing, tassels and a frog clasp, in tones of blue, purple and white, the other also in silk with natural motifs including trees, flowers and fish, in tones of blue, cream and brick with frog clasps (2)
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Large Chinese black satin textile, featuring a string of uncut ribbons and matching collar with foliate motifs in green, blue, brown and cream, length 117 cm and width 70 cm
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Six Chinese embroidered panels, four decorated with red crowned crane with foliage above turbulent waves, in tones of red, pink, white and blue, 61 cm x 16 cm and 61 cm x 27 cm, another panel decorated with foliage, flowers and butterflies with Peking knot and couched detailing and one decorated with moths and flowers, in blue and white thread on a patterned ground (6)
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