| *** | A c.1920s Chinese silver Tack Hing coffee pot and lidded sugar bowl, both with relief embossed and engraved sinuous dragon displaying fine detail on the plain tapered oval section bodies, the lids with further engraved dragons and oval finials, angular… | *** |  |
| *** | A Japanese bronze incense burner, the body decorated with Kabuki masks in relief on four scrolling feet, the lid with pierced decoration and bronze cord to the top. 25 cm x 38 cm | *** |  |
| *** | An old Japanese finely carved gilt wood Buddhist figure (Thousand Hand Bodhisattva) as Kwannon, represented standing with eight pairs of arms, a flaming mandala tapering to the back and above, raised on lotus throne above a multi-tiered decorative base,… | *** |  |
| *** | An early 20th century Chinese silver footed bowl, relief embossed decoration of one long sinuous dragon amongst clouds, the vacant circular cartouche as the mystic pearl. Various stamped character marks and 'Sewo' ' Dia.17 cm. 370gm. | *** |  |
| *** | A good Japanese Meiji period large silver vase, relief and engraved decoration of a bird within a rocky landscape including florals, highlighted with variously coloured gold, signed to the reverse with three character marks, further marks to the base.… | *** |  |
| *** | A good old Japanese carved boxwood and ivory large figure of a puppy seller, the finely carved ivory highlights include his left hand raised supporting the puppy, his head, baskets, ruyi sceptre, etc., finely detailed, with an inset oval green stained… | *** |  |
| *** | A good Chinese ink tablet. Rare in original rosewood box, carved to the lid with calligraphic inscriptions and seal mark, the ink stone similarly carved with inscriptions and seals above a circular depression. 25.5 cm x 17 cm x 45 overall. | *** |  |
| *** | An early 1900s Chinese lacquer three-tier stacking box, decorated with dragons chasing the mystic pearl, on conforming stand. 31 cm x 21 cm x 75 cm | *** |  |
| *** | An impressive bronze incense burner, decorated in relief with dragons chasing the mystic pearl, each side handle in the form of dragon, on three paw feet, the lid with pierced floral decoration, four stylised dragon masks, the handle in the form of a… | *** |  |
| *** | A c1900 Chinese 'Luen Wo' silver lidded ginger jar, the ovoid body with cranes amongst reeds and in flight, the lid with blossom sprigs. Stamped marks 'Luen Wo. Shanghai', height 13.5 cm. 297gms. | *** |  |
| *** | A c.1900 Chinese silver Republic period enamel and gilt fancy tea caddy, octagonal lobed cylindrical form with conforming domed lid, relief wheat sheath decoration with yellow enamelled seed heads, the stems mounted with cabochon turquoise beads,… | *** |  |
| *** | An antique Thai silver covered bowl on stand engraved with foliage and flowers, with monogrammed initials to the lid, base of bowl and stand, 1944gm. 23 x 28 cm. | *** |  |
| *** | A quality vintage strand of Sakata Pearl Co. Cultured pearls, the 79 graduated pearls showing good lustre, the 14ct. yellow gold clasp with a further pearl. In original named box with single extra pearl and maker's certificate of guarantee. Presented to a… | *** |  |
| *** | A c.1900 Chinese silver dragon embossed rectangular box, high relief repousse decoration on fine scale ground, ebonised wood lining, stamped maker's marks for Tuck Chang & Co. of Shanghai. 17 x 9.5 x 6.5 cm. | *** |  |
| *** | A large old Chinese stone carving of Kuanyin seated on a rocky outcrop. Height 53 cm | *** |  |
| *** | A fine carved Burmese sandalwood pagoda shrine carving, c.1960, the hexagonal trunk section of the pagoda opening on hinges to reveal three niches carved in high relief with Guan Yu flanked by two standing deities; the upper sections carved as… | *** |  |
| *** | A 20th century Khmer inspired statue of a female divinity, finely detailed, with serene face, almond shaped eyes below her arched brow. Long pendulous pierced earlobes, finely braided tresses and secured by a braided band with a mango leaf shaped accent.… | *** |  |
| *** | A Chinese 9999 fine gold half Tael, 18.8gm | *** |  |
| *** | A c.1900 Chinese silver dragon decorated salver, the circular tray with engraved and embossed dragons on fine scale ground, vacant central cartouche, maker's mark 'C.J. Co.' of Shanghai stamped to the reverse. 700gm. diameter 30.5 cm. | *** |  |
| *** | An elaborate Japanese, Meiji-era bronze and copper bowl, the basket-weave flat wire walls framing a circular bronze plaque decorated in relief with mixed metals including silver and gold, with a stork wading in a lotus pond. Diameter 28 cm. | *** |  |
| *** | A Chinese finely carved whale rib bone, with two opposing sinuous dragons, length 69 cm. | *** |  |
| *** | 19th century Japanese body armour, the do of eight tapering shaped panelled bands in deep maroon tone with pierced lashing holes, some original lining and shoulder padding remains, the gessan with similar black finished metal leg guards suspended from… | *** |  |
| *** | A vintage Oriental high quality standing scholar's rock, the pierced rock of semi-scrolling form, good dark tone, supported in a conforming wood stand raised on five scrolling legs. Height 50.5 cm | *** |  |
| *** | A late 19th century Chinese silver long rectangular box, embossed and pierced with mystic dragons amongst clouds, impressed marks 'CS', possibly Cumshing of Canton. 19.5 x 5 x 3.8 cm. 277gm. | *** |  |
| *** | A circa 1900 fine Japanese cloisonne small vase, decorated with birds in blossom branches highlighted with gold toned wire on a teal ground. Finely worked panelled borders. The rims probably silver, height 10.8 cm. | *** |  |
| *** | A small Chinese jade bi disc pendant, with unmarked gold mount. Diameter 2.4 cm. | *** |  |
| *** | An 18ct. white gold and diamond clasped silver white freshwater pearl necklace, the mildly graduating 33 pearls with silver white lustre, together with a matching pair of earrings. Japanese certificate of pearl ID. | *** |  |
| *** | A rare large one piece carved teak Siamese elephant sculpture, cream painted tusks. On integral ribbed base. Length 85 cm. Height 84 cm. C.1960's. | *** |  |
| *** | A mid-20th century Burmese rosewood burr slab room stand, natural exterior polished tight burl edge, highly polished to both sides, the top displaying tight burrs in dark brown tone, the base edge cut to allow standing. 109 cm x 150 cm x 36, supported by… | *** |  |
| *** | A large and impressive Japanese Edo period carved wood sculpture of Daikoku, the god of earth, agriculture, food, commerce and wealth. Classically represented, standing on two bales of rice with another at his feet, a large treasure sack slung over his… | *** |  |
| *** | A large rosewood brushpot, cylindrical shape with slightly waisted walls. Height 21 cm. | *** |  |
| *** | A 19th century 15ct. yellow gold fancy fob seal, set with an oval facet cut purple stone, relief floral detail. 19.2gms. | *** |  |
| *** | A Chinese jade bangle, circular section, the pale grey tone with vibrant green inclusions. Diameter 7.5 cm | *** |  |
| *** | A fine set of Persian Char-aina plate body armour, of five plates with borders of calligraphy, silver and gold embossed, figures with foliage, horsemen with bows and arrows. Provenance: The estate of Richard Rice. A noted and life-long Gisborne collector.… | *** |  |
| *** | Two carved Chinese giltwood panels, tall rectangular shape, each carved and pierced in high relief with numerous figures in gardens and pavilions, tea houses and landscapes. Deep red ochre painted frames. Each 81 cm x 36.5 cm | *** |  |
| *** | An old Chinese jade Guanyin pendant/handling piece, pale green with tan/orange highlights. Pierced suspension hole to the reverse. Height 4 cm. 8.9gm. Provenance: Ex. the estate collection of Dr David (Auckland) & M Stephens. Based in Singapore circa 1956… | *** |  |
| *** | A Chinese Qing period ink cake, rectangular form, moulded in relief and with coloured detail of numerous dragons and calligraphic inscriptions. 18 cm x 11 cm. | *** |  |
| *** | A large old impressive figure, of the standing Buddha with one hand raised, on lotus throne with octagonal base. (minor damage), height overall 145 cm. | *** |  |
| *** | A late 19th century Chinese silver three-piece tea set, the lobed cylindrical oval section bodies with decorated panels of chrysanthemum, bamboo and blossom on a fine hammered ground, the handles, spout and finials as sculpted bamboo sections. Punched… | *** |  |
| *** | A small Japanese ivory box carved as the god Daikoku's sack about which clambers a family of rats playing with the discarded mallet, fan and other items of the deity's accoutrements. Signed under the base, width 5 cm. | *** |  |
| *** | A large Japanese sectional bone carving of a fisherman, he stands wearing patterned robes, his fishing pole raised above his head held in his right hand, a carp held in his left hand; raised upon a cylindrical 'trunk' section stand. In black lacquered and… | *** |  |
| *** | An old Chinese large carved stone calligrapher's stand, the dark stone with pale inclusions carved to good effect within the decoration of birds, scrolls, dragons and trees in relief, a plain vacant circular section off-centred beside a recessed well,… | *** |  |
| *** | A pair of rare Chinese silver beakers, the exterior foliage, flowers and birds, the base with the mark for Heng Li, Tiangin, Tientsin. Height 9 cm. | *** |  |
| *** | A pair of Japanese Edo period equestrian samurai stirrups (abumi) of classic 'swan' shape, in iron with lacquer overlay, decorated with an eagle to the swollen front area. | *** |  |
| *** | A late 19th century Japanese hand warming brazier, circular pot form, engraved bamboo and woven fence decoration, the flat domed lid cast with two kingfishers amongst reeds, overhead swing handle. Diameter 22 cm. | *** |  |
| *** | An old Chinese scholar's rock (Gongshi or 'spirit' stone), naturally formed with various holes and water worn surfaces, the central base fitted to a carved hardwood stand raised on five restrained scroll legs, the stone of dark grey colouring. (Reputedly… | *** |  |
| *** | A Chinese jade bangle, the pale green opaque tone with dark and vibrant green inclusions. With certificate of gem identification. Diameter 8.1 cm | *** |  |
| *** | A gilded metal bodhisattva, seated upon a lotus throne raised upon a double plinth, his feet rest upon a circular lotus footstool. Height 24.5 cm | *** |  |
| *** | A pair of Japanese shunga scrolls, both triptychs portraying irreverent and humorous caricatures of Shinto priests and priestesses, acolytes and samurai in sexualized imagery, printed in outline and hand-coloured on fine woven fabric laid on paper and… | *** |  |
| *** | A Chinese black lacquer four-fold screen with hardstone and ivory decoration of figures, birds, prunus tree and buildings, the borders with detailed gilding, the reverse with restrained gilded designs of birds and flowers. Width of each panel 46 cm height… | *** |  |
| *** | An old bone and silver Tibetan 'kangling' Buddhist trumpet, with long femur bone displaying some old cuts, the widest end with large embossed and engraved decorative silver cover including a stylised dragon, scroll and leaf forms and highlighted with a… | *** |  |
| *** | A Japanese Meiji period silver iris bowl, squat baluster form with high relief decoration of flowering irises above a wavy base. Copper lined. Engraved and embossed silver and maker's mark for Watanabe. Diameter 15.5 cm. | *** |  |
| *** | An early 20thc Chinese finely carved sandlewood trinket box, rectangular form with serpentine hinged lid and base, all over deeply carved with figures in courtyard scenes. 19.5 x 11 x 8 cm. | *** |  |
| *** | A good old characterfully carved Chinese rosewood model of a seated elephant, with a young boy in reverse upon its back. Inlaid glass eyes and bone tusks. On a fitted hardwood stand. Length 31 cm. Note: Unusually portrayed with excess folds of skin… | *** |  |
| *** | An old Chinese silver, enamelled and jewelled kylin, finely worked and of large form with upstanding wings finely wireworker, the scales to the body detailed with blue enamel, turquoise beads enrich all, on hardwood stand with fine wire inlay, minor… | *** |  |
| *** | A gilded metal Buddha statuette, modelled seated with hands in gesture of meditation, his head surmounted by a coronet of bodhisattvas. Six-character mark to the back. Height 42 cm | *** |  |
| *** | A large Chinese silver bowl, decorated with a single dragon in high relief, raised on foot ring, Wang Hing mark and date mark of 1885 impressed to base. 558gm. Diameter 19 cm. | *** |  |
| *** | A fine old Chinese zitan hardwood carving of the seated Kuan Yin. Height 25 cm | *** |  |
| *** | A Victorian 15ct gold bracelet, the fancy hollow links with an engraved heart shaped clasp, the centre of which set with plaited hair under rock crystal. 10gms. | *** |  |
| *** | A Burmese silver lidded double skinned box, the large circular box decorated with animals of the zodiac, the top decorated with spiral forms. 2050gms. 25 x 20 cm | *** |  |
| *** | An antique Indian carved gilded and painted wood Yakshi winged figure standing on lotus throne and stepped wood base. Height 44 cm. Displaying traditional characteristics such as her nudity, smiling face and evident (often exaggerated) feminine charms… | *** |  |
| *** | A vintage Oriental hardwood boxed inkstone, rosewood box with inlaid calligraphy to the lid, the inkstone with shaped well framed by a dragon in relief. 24.5 x 14.5 x 6 cm. | *** |  |
| *** | A Chinese carved quartz censer and cover, of smoky colour, the censer with lion mask captured ring handles issuing from the rim, raised on four short feet and with domed cover surmounted by a temple dog, raised on an associated carved and pierced black… | *** |  |
| *** | A good c.1900 Indian Raj period silver three-piece tea service, the impressed ovoid bodies finely detailed in relief with complex leafy scrolls and exotic birds, plain shield cartouche, wavy rims, snake handles, the teapot with elephant finial. 988gms. | *** |  |
| *** | A pair of Chinese pale green jade earrings, of oblong plaque form carved and pierced with floral designs, suspended from silver wire cloud form mounts and fixed to screw fittings. | *** |  |
| *** | An early 20th century Oriental bronze and silver overlay vase, cylindrical form with fine silver overlay of gnarled branches in blossom. Character mark to the base, height 22.4 cm. | *** |  |
| *** | A Chinese ivory figure of the Buddha Pu-tai, carved standing with two children clambering on his shoulders, he holds a reishi fungus in his left hand. On carved double lotus plinth base. Signed with two character mark underneath. On wooden stand. Height… | *** |  |
| *** | A Chinese pierced and carved chicken bone jade disc, with a six ring knot to the centre framed by a border of ho-o birds and lotus flowers. in sympathetically carved yellow rosewood stand. Diameter 7.5 cm. Height 12.5 cm incl stand. Provenance: The… | *** |  |
| *** | A yellow jade hook type pendant, and a Chinese brass fish shaped lock. | *** |  |
| *** | A Chinese carved wood figure of a seated luohan, with lacquered surfaces with remnants of gilt. 14 cm | *** |  |
| *** | A pair of turn-of-the-century Chinese carved large nautilus shells, the exterior of the shells profusely engraved, with deep floral carving in relief around the lip, mounted to a silver stand with tendrils of vines and flowers around four silver legs,… | *** |  |
| *** | A quality large 1920s Chinese silver Martini shaker, by C.J. China Jewellery Co., finely hand-beaten finish with a single relief decorated dragon chasing a mystic pearl, the top and spout with bayonet fitted lids. Stamped marks to the base and later paper… | *** |  |
| *** | An impressive large Meiji period Japanese brass temple censer, shibuichi worked inlaid silver and copper, foliate handles to the sides, the front decorated with two samurai warriors, one prostrating before the other, an eagle to the reverse, the lid… | *** |  |
| *** | A pair of 19th century Chinese carved bamboo brush pots with English silver mounts, carved with multiple figures within walled gardens and buildings, the shaped silver top rims and scrolling bamboo form handles hallmarked London 1879 by Rupert Favell.… | *** |  |
| *** | A Chinese zitan wood ruyi sceptre, modelled as a naturalistic reishi fungus. Length 39 cm | *** |  |
| *** | A 19th century Chinese ivory and silver handled walking stick, the handle carved as a woman with late 18th century style coiffure and dress (some age cracks), fitted to the Malacca cane with a chased and engraved silver collar depicting figures in a… | *** |  |
| *** | An Indian hardwood vase stand, the elaborate column in the form of a bird with a snake body in mouth, supporting two carved tiers with a square top. The base carved with snakes, mythical beasts and plants. Ebonised finish. 36 x 86 cm. | *** |  |
| *** | An ivory and hardstone set small Oriental screen, worked in high relief with a depiction of a cockerel and hen amongst flowers, on black and red lacquered panel painted with gilt chrysanthemums and scrolling tendrils, framed in a carved blackwood stand.… | *** |  |
| *** | An 18ct. gold bracelet, 11 round panels each set with Chinese characters. 22.66gms. | *** |  |
| *** | A large Japanese hand carved 'Jizai kagi' wooden Koi fish, Meiji period, used as part of a fire hearth kettle hanging hook, captured ball form eyes, further ball to the mouth, fins expanded. symbolic for good luck. Length 70 cm. | *** |  |
| *** | A Japanese Meiji period silver box, mark to base 'Samurai Shokai' and 'Yokohama 1000', the hinged cover and sides decorated with applied dragons on a stippled ground simulating shagreen; wood-lined interior. Note: Samurai Shokai was a large and well-known… | *** |  |
| *** | A late 19th century tiger's claw and high carat gold brooch and earring boxed set, the double claw brooch with pierced and scrolling wire worked mounted with leaf and animal forms highlighted with orange coral small bead floral clusters, the tassel fringe… | *** |  |
| *** | A carved stone head of Kuanyin, her coiffure held by a diadem. Height 27 cm | *** |  |
| *** | An old Oriental scholar's rock on stand, the naturally weathered and layered rock in fitted hardwood stand with stretcher base. 48 x 21 x 30 cm. | *** |  |
| *** | Two Tibetan horns (dungchen), of beaten copper and highly worked white metal, each of four telescoping sections, the tallest 200 cm | *** |  |
| *** | A set of four Chinese red ink sticks, each stick of rectangular shape, moulded with various dragons, clouds, insects and calligraphy, each enhanced with a gold leaf and held within a fitted heavy rosewood box of oblong shape. The box 19 cm x 7 cm x 4.5 cm | *** |  |
| *** | A large and substantial marine ivory figure of hotei with attendant children, the god stands upon a rocky plinth, one hand placed upon his corpulent belly. Signed on tablet under the base. Height 30 cm | *** |  |
| *** | A Chinese hardwood boxed rectangular inkstone, the box lid with mother-of-pearl flowering branch inlay, the stone with shallow circular well and incised calligraphy. 20.5 x 15.5 cm | *** |  |
| *** | A c.1920s Chinese silver Tack Hing coffee pot and lidded sugar bowl, both with relief embossed and engraved sinuous dragon displaying fine detail on the plain tapered oval section bodies, the lids with further engraved dragons and oval finials, angular… | *** |  |
| *** | A large mid 20th century carved wood Hokkaido kibori kuma hunting bear and salmon sculpture, well detailed, the bear with salmon held in its mouth, length 63 cm, height 44 cm. | *** |  |
| *** | A Chinese carved wood life-size figure of Kuanyin, the Goddess of Mercy, modelled seated upon a plinth base, she holds a mystic pearl in her elevated left hand, her right foot rests upon a lotus flower. Some portions of her robes coloured with remnants of… | *** |  |
| *** | An early 20th century Japanese silver iris decorated bowl, squat ovoid form, double walled, the exterior with five panels with high relief decoration of flowering irises, punched character marks to base. 264gms. Diameter 140 cm. Height 8 cm | *** |  |
| *** | An old Chinese lacquered carved wood figure of Kuanyin, in serene standing pose. Height 67 cm | *** |  |
| *** | A Maori carved papahou (treasure box), carved by John Rua, the rectangular shaped lid with two relief figures joined feet-to-feet upon a ground carved in relief with further figures and scrolls, the base entirely carved with stylised contorted figures,… | *** |  |
| *** | A vintage 14ct. yellow gold and rock crystal cameo ring, finely carved with a classical woman in profile, frosted finish, the wide tapered mount with classical panelled decoration, deep open back, forked shoulders. Total weight 7.7gms | *** |  |
| *** | An old Chinese intricately carved ivory box, the lid with figures of men and animals in an outdoor setting, the four sides with village scenes. 9 x 6 cm. | *** |  |
