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Zother — Oriental - Cordy's
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| Cordy's | |
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| Number of lots recorded: | 96 |
| Lots with images: | 96 |
| Prices available: | 96 |
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Zother
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| *** | A very fine Chinese small blue and white lotus dish, Ming dynasty style, shaped rim, all over floral decoration. Six-character mark to base. Diameter 11.3 cm. On stand, with storage box. | *** |  |
| *** | A vintage carved wood and plaster Guan Yin, she stands in serene pose on lotus stand. Old paint finish. (willow branch from right hand absent). Height 150 cm. | *** |  |
| *** | An 18th/19th century Chinese export fan with polychrome painted decoration of village scenes, the black lacquer sticks richly gilded. Width when open 50 cm Displayed behind glass in a fan shaped box with Chinoiserie decoration. | *** |  |
| *** | A heavy Chinese silver dragon handled trophy cup by Luen Wo of Shanghai, classical form, the body with single relief dragon on plain ground with three engraved rows of calligraphy, the ornate handles as sinuous sculpted dragons, plain spreading circular… | *** |  |
| *** | A large carved black stone standing Buddha, in serene prayer pose, fine detail to the pleated robe. Height 121 cm | *** |  |
| *** | A Chinese white jade dragon handling piece/pendant, the head turned resting upon its back, pale lustrous tone, fine carved detail, length 6 cm. | *** |  |
| *** | A Japanese Takara Bune 'treasure ship', laden with gold gilt or vermeil rice bales, gold coins, treasure mallet along with the seven treasures, marked to the stern Sterling 950 and Takehiko for the maker Seki Takehiko. Displayed in a wood and glass… | *** |  |
| *** | A vintage 9ct. yellow gold and jadeite pendant necklace, the Chinese tablet form green jadeite panel finely carved with fruit and foliage suspended from a single modern brilliant cut diamond set bale supported by a dragon, its tail linked to the fine 9ct.… | *** |  |
| *** | A Chinese silver bowl, embossed with dragons on plain ground, the tapered foot ring embossed 'WH90 for Wang Hing'. 544gms. Diameter 15.6 cm | *** |  |
| *** | A 19th century rosewood scroll weight the rectangular bar form with rounded ends and grooved sides, the bronzed white metal top with two shishi amongst scrolls. Length 24 cm. | *** |  |
| *** | An 18ct. white gold modern emerald and diamond lady's ring, the oval facet cut emerald of 1.15ct. held by four corner posts, flanked by two modern brilliant cut diamonds. With Chinese Guangdong jewellery testing certificate. | *** |  |
| *** | An antique Japanese Bugaku mask, of Heishitori or wine bearer, of wood pulp and lacquer, signed, height 28.5 cm | *** |  |
| *** | A pair of Japanese carved and lacquered wood temple guardian figures (Nio), the manifestations of Misshaku Kongo and Naraun Kongo, each depicted as wrathful muscular figures to guard the Buddha. Height 90 cm | *** |  |
| *** | A c.1900 fancy high carat gold mounted double tiger's claw brooch and earring set the fancy fine floral and wirework brooch mount with double barrel tassels, the earrings each with single claw and mounts for pierced ears, in fitted Chinese carved wood box. | *** |  |
| *** | A c1875 Chinese silver Wing Nam tea caddy, hexagonal form, embossed and engraved various panels of dragons, blossom, bamboo etc., the circular fitted lid with engraved character, raised on three stepped feet. Stamped marks to base. 236gms. Height 12.6 cm | *** |  |
| *** | A Chinese silver cream jug and sugar basin, with squat melon shaped bodies decorated in panels worked in low relief with dragons, figures and flowers, the handles of each modelled as naturalistic branches. Maker's marks 'WS' and character marks, possibly… | *** |  |
| *** | A Chinese 14ct gold jade and pearl butterfly brooch, the jade wings and baroque pearl body set to a gold frame, tests as 14ct gold. | *** |  |
| *** | A Hardys 3' inch Perfect fly reel, Duplicated Mark II, c.1928, with ribbed brass foot, ivorine handle and agate line guide, face plate rim line tension adjuster, with accompanying Hardys branded shaped and fitted leather case in good condition. | *** |  |
| *** | A fine 19th century Chinese ivory brise fan, the 29 sticks and ends carved and pierced with delicate patterns of birds and flowers, the central six sticks pierced with an oval cartouche and monogram. Length 26.5 cm. Displayed in box frame, overall 46 cm x… | *** |  |
| *** | A pair of Chinese carved rock crystal goats on fitted stands, clear near flawless clarity. Each with branch to its mouth, height 7.5 cm. | *** |  |
| *** | Friedrich Hundertwasser, Three-eyed Green Buddha with Hat, 1963' photolithographic print,. 41 x 50 cm | *** |  |
| *** | A metal seated Khmer temple figure, with original verdigris remains. Height 36 cm | *** |  |
| *** | An 18ct. Chinese vibrant green jade dress ring, the oval cabochon panel held in four claws above a stylised floral setting, forked shoulders. | *** |  |
| *** | A c.1900 Chinese silver circular bowl by Kwong Man Shing, Hong Kong pierced and engraved with a traditional scrolling dragon amongst clouds, the large mystic pearl as an unengraved heart form cartouche, mildly flared ringed foot, marks to base 'Kns' and… | *** |  |
| *** | A carved stone figure of Putai, he sits exposing his corpulent belly, a mask face carved in low relief to his abdomen, he sits cross-legged upon a dias. Height 15.5 cm | *** |  |
| *** | An old bone and silver Tibetan 'kangling' Buddhist trumpet, with long femur bone, the widest end with large embossed and engraved decorative silver cover including a stylised dragon and dragon, scroll and leaf forms, the mouthpiece cap end with stylised… | *** |  |
| *** | A Chinese hardwood scholar's box, rectangular form, the lid with carved coloured stones in relief including birds, pine tree and florals, brass fittings, plain interior. 46.5 cm x 25 cm x 22 cm | *** |  |
| *** | A large Oriental bronze incense burner, of swollen ovoid form with relief auspicious panels of gods in a boat, the pierced lid with scrolling clouds surmounted with a large roaring shishi, the scrolling base raised on three feet. Character mark signature… | *** |  |
| *** | An old Japanese keyaki wood tokobashira post, from a traditional tea ceremony room, hand carved accentuating the natural knots in smooth decorative relief. 13 x 14 x 1900. Note: The tokobashira post is noted as a 'Unique or aesthetically appealing wooden… | *** |  |
| *** | An old Chinese large carved wood Buddha, represented in a seated lotus pose holding a small vessel to his front, snail scroll coiffure, the robe with remnants of old red and green paint, partial gilt highlights. 60 x 50 x 70 cmapprox. | *** |  |
| *** | A carved amazonite parrot perched upon a single large clear rock crystal, with coloured semi-precious stone highlights and gilt metal claws, all upon an ebonised stone base, height 21 cm. | *** |  |
| *** | A carved teakwood figure of the god Putai, he sits reclining on a sack, his robes open displaying his corpulent belly, holding a fan in his right hand. Signed under the base. Width 29 cm | *** |  |
| *** | A Chinese carved opal boulder, relief forms including dragon, bird and fish, striking green and blue dominant tone, raised on hardwood base, length 6.3 cm. | *** |  |
| *** | A Chinese bamboo carving, depicting Shou Lao seated upon the back of a Manchurian crane. Height 24 cm | *** |  |
| *** | An exceptionally well-proportioned Japanese 'Ussuri' brown bear having just caught a Chum salmon in the rapids. This larch wood sculpture was fashioned by an Indigenous Ainu master carver in Yakumo, Hokkaido. Dated August 1970. Signed, height 37.2 cm,… | *** |  |
| *** | An unmarked silver chinoiserie decorated cigar tube, to hold six demi-coronas, engraved with Chinese figures amongst a profusion of foliate tendrils, one side with a cartouche engraved with monogram 'VLS', each end engraved with a mandarin, one end… | *** |  |
| *** | An exceptional 19th century Chinese Qing Dynasty boxed bird case, the long rectangular box on dark wood stand with fine mother-of-pearl carved and applied fish detail, the end panelled door removing to reveal the top quality carved zitan removable wooden… | *** |  |
| *** | A pair of quality George III cast silver fancy salts, in the Chinese influenced French style with three seated figures, one smoking an opium pipe. C-scroll spreading rims, the cartouche with engraved winged armorial. Raised on four gent's mask and ball… | *** |  |
| *** | An uncommon old Japanese carved and painted processional dragon head, with fearsome snarl, articulated lower jaw. Painted red, black and gilt. Removable ears and top spike finial. 65 x 35 x 48 cm. As used in festivities where multiple performers move the… | *** |  |
| *** | A vintage Chinese silver and large cabochon gemstone set bracelet, the six various stones including jade, fluorite, rose quartz and amethyst, irregular polished cabochons claw set to an X-form frame with floral highlight. | *** |  |
| *** | A good Chinese bronze vase, baluster form of round base, with silver inlaid decoration of flowers, trees, clouds and mythical beasts, height 32 cm. | *** |  |
| *** | A tall standing stone statue of the Indian goddess Shiva, featured in traditional robes, height 99 cm. | *** |  |
| *** | A Japanese tsuba, quatrefoil shape, decorated in relief with gambolling lion-dogs (shishi) and objects worked with gold and other precious metals on a background of minutely punch-marked surface. 6.5 x 7 cm | *** |  |
| *** | An antique life size wooden Buddha, kneeling in prayer, the costume embellished with gilding and jewels. Height 117 cm. | *** |  |
| *** | An antique life size wooden female bodhisattva, kneeling in prayer, the costume embellished with gilding and jewels. Height 116 cm. | *** |  |
| *** | Haku Maki (Jap. 1924-2000) two s'saku-hanga woodblock prints Persimmion, signed in pencil and white calligraphy, red artist's seal, editioned 25/206 titled 76-58. Signed in pencil and white calligraphy, red artist's seal, editioned 19/206 titled 76-59.… | *** |  |
| *** | A circa 1900 Swiss Zenith champleve enamel cased miniature clock, in travelling brown leather case with crocodile skin pattern. The gilt brass champleve enamel case presentation engraved to the reverse, the movement with alarm function. The white enamel… | *** |  |
| *** | A Chinese bamboo rootwood carving of a sennin seated upon a crouching lion dog and holding in his hand a bat. Height 14.5 cm | *** |  |
| *** | A good Chinese silver coffee pot, baluster form, engraved bamboo decoration on a fine hammered ground, the bamboo form handle with ivory heat rings, the domed lid with knopped finial, plain undecorated spout and short spreading foot. Embossed marks to… | *** |  |
| *** | A 19th century Chinese cricket cage, made of a small gourd with ivory ring collar and cover with inset pierced tortoiseshell grill carved with floral designs, height 10.5 cm. | *** |  |
| *** | A Chinese jade bangle, dominant pale clear green tone with vibrant darker green highlights and mauve section, diameter 8 cm. | *** |  |
| *** | A Chinese reverse painted glass picture, depicting a woman with lute. Overall 51 cm x 35 cm. | *** |  |
| *** | A Chinese fan, the sticks of finely carved and pierced wood, the end sticks carved in high relief with figures, buildings and flowers, the blade painted in watercolour and with applied silk with a scene of courtiers and nobles amongst pavilions and fenced… | *** |  |
| *** | A set of six Japanese silver Meiji period bowls, embossed relief designs of grapes, dragons and florals, finely hammered ground to each, each signed with the same character marks engraved to the base. 429gms. Diameter 11.8 cm | *** |  |
| *** | A Chinese 18ct gold and jadeite bracelet, five gold medallions each with a Chinese character linked between five jadeite and gold pi discs, push clasp with safety chain. 16.23gm. | *** |  |
| *** | A Chinese bronze standing goose incense burner, with detachable cover, height 35 cm. | *** |  |
| *** | A Chinese heavy carved hardstone mythical kylin, possibly serpentine, late Qing or Republic, on custom wood stand, length 30 cm, width 28 cm. | *** |  |
| *** | A Chinese carved yellow stone mountain, etched in low relief with figures in a river landscape, splashes of red suffuse the tan-yellow stone. Height 10.5 cm | *** |  |
| *** | An Indian 18ct. yellow gold and diamond cluster ring, an oval old native cut diamond claw set and surrounded by nine smaller native cut diamonds | *** |  |
| *** | A finely carved hardwood vase stand, the centre pierced with a dragon, the base with conforming decoration and five scrolling feet. Provenance: The Flower Family Collection. Diameter 22 cm, height 12 cm | *** |  |
| *** | An early 20th century Chinese silver serving basket/dish, the shaped oval body with pierced, embossed and engraved panels of shrimp, fruit and florals on a fine hammered ground highlighted with engraved florals and calligraphy, undecorated central mildly… | *** |  |
| *** | A pair of old Chinese carved wood shishi, finely decorated in classical form, the opposing lion dogs with open mouths and amber glass eyes and bone teeth, one with pierced ball the other with pup. Each raised on a rectangular stand with scroll frieze and… | *** |  |
| *** | An old Chinese rootstock assemblage and carving of a sage, his robes made from knotty and gnarled timber. Raised on a base of contorted boughs. Height 74 cm | *** |  |
| *** | A fine and old (Qing Dynasty) silver gilt cup, cast with a chimera to the interior base, the exterior with fine beaded ground overlaid with sinuous leafing scrolls and further mythical beasts, the ring handle with top plate conforming to the body with a… | *** |  |
| *** | An ivory carved guanyin statue, with eighteen arms, seated on lotus throne, each arm holding attributes or in mudra, the uppermost supporting a statue of the buddha. Incised signature underneath. On wooden stand, height 24.5 cm | *** |  |
| *** | A Chinese celadon tripod censor, with incised decoration, the Japanese silver lid pierced with phoenix and clouds, diameter 10.5 cm, height 9.5 cm. In old Japanese wood box with labels and ink calligraphy. | *** |  |
| *** | A Pair of 19th century Chinese carved agate cups, the dragon head handles with captured rings, each raised on a different finely carved wood stand. Cup length 9.2 cm. Provenance: The Flower Family Collection. | *** |  |
| *** | An old Chinese white metal (silver?) cloud form mirror, lobed border, the back cast in fine relief with winged horses upon floral cloud type forms, birds in flight supporting water lilies and other motifs, burnished finish with area of part polisH.Dia.15… | *** |  |
| *** | A carved Chinese Shoushan stone monk, seated with his decorative robe encompassed around his raised knees, his face contorted, finely detailed with dark stained highlights. Height 11.5 cm | *** |  |
| *** | A Chinese carved cinnabar lacquer dish, entirely decorated with leafy vine and floral relief detail, diameter 3 cm. In Japanese box. Provenance: Purchased in Japan some years ago. | *** |  |
| *** | A Chinese rock crystal censer and cover, the base of cauldron shape raised on three paw feet and with lion mask handles issuing from the rim with captured rings suspended beneath them, the tall domed cover with conforming captured ring handles to the… | *** |  |
| *** | An early 20th century carved and gilded cypress wood Amida Buddha statue, standing with radiating nimbus, upon an elaborate throne incorporating a shishi and lotus, height 61.2 cm, depth 18.2 cm | *** |  |
| *** | A wooden standing Buddha, his black robe with jewelled embellishments, raised on wood plinth base, height 140 cm. | *** |  |
| *** | A vintage diamond brooch in the form of the Chinese surname Xi, or forming the Roman numeral XI or IX, unmarked yellow and white gold pave set with 19 diamonds | *** |  |
| *** | A pair of old Japanese carved wood large shishi, used as supports for a temple roof or lintel. The mirror pair with scroll carved eyes, snarling face and flared tails. 78 x 40 x 38 cm. | *** |  |
| *** | A fine Oriental rosewood carved lidded box, squat lobed pumpkin form, the lid with full relief carved detail of a fruiting vine section. Good dark tone. Diameter 23 cm | *** |  |
| *** | A 22ct. gold ring, a gold ball on a plain band, Chinese hallmarks to the interior of band. 11.4gm. | *** |  |
| *** | A vintage wood carving of a reclining laughing Buddha, with children climbing over him, considered auspicious for couples wanting children or a happy home. Some old splits. 86 cm x 50 cm x 34 cm. | *** |  |
| *** | A 19th century Chinese silver goblet, the bell bowl raised on three stems modelled as bamboo, their foliage engraved to the bowl, their roots issuing from a circular domed foot further moulded with rocks. Stamped to base Wang Hing, c1870. Height 18 cm… | *** |  |
| *** | A 19th century Chinese gilded black lacquer sewing box, the interior with partial fitted removable tray with multiple finely carved bone fittings, clamps, reels, etc., the base drawer again fitted and with carved bone implements, gilt metal side handles,… | *** |  |
| *** | A pair of c.1900 Chinese silver specimen vases, by Luen Wo of Shanghai, uncommonly with side spouts and blossom decoration and relief branch detail. Impressed marks, height 15 cm. | *** |  |
| *** | A Chinese collage picture of an eagle alighting on a wind swept bough, framed and glazed, signed with calligraphy and seal. 39 cm x 39 cm | *** |  |
| *** | A late 19th century Chinese silver presentation specimen vase, long tapered neck, bamboo form handle and relief embossed bamboo foliage compressed spherical body, flared foot, presentation engraved to Dr. P.J. Todd, an independent missionary in Canton c… | *** |  |
| *** | A good Chinese rosewood carved room stand, the large panel with relief carved buildings and trees on rocky outcrops, stylised waves crash below, within a pierced scroll frame, rows of calligraphy to the reverse, the supporting stand with heavy block feet,… | *** |  |
| *** | A circular iron tsuba with sculpted filigree design, of two long tailed birds perched in an ancient maple tree. details highlighted in gold including borders to the hitsu ana, engraved signature to the seppa dai. 7 x 7.4 cm | *** |  |
| *** | A 19th century fine Japanese Satsuma large plate, decorated with a central cartouche and band of white cranes in flight, circling bands of finely decorated gilt butterflies and scrolls highlighted with red and other coloured enamels. Marks to the reverse… | *** |  |
| *** | A mid-19th century Chinese silver Khechong wine ewer, baluster form, the ovoid body with elaborate vacant scroll framed cartouche, stepped pedestal base, acanthus leaf thumb piece to the scroll handle, the hinged lid with ovoid finial, stamped maker's… | *** |  |
| *** | A 19th century finely carved wood Chinese card case, intricate detail of figures within a tree'd village setting, decoration to all surfaces, lift-off lid. 11.4 cm x 7.8 cm. Old dark varnished patina. Provenance: The Flower Family Collection. | *** |  |
| *** | A vintage Chinese dressing box, the exterior profusely inlaid with coral and jade tree branches, the top with carved bone sages, mirror and compartments to the interior. (the side hinges are later replacements). Provenance: Purchased in 1941 in Hong Kong.… | *** |  |
| *** | An antique South China Buddhist stone carving, the standing Buddha flanked by two smaller Buddhas, flaming mandala enclosed within a larger mandala carved in relief with flying figures and dragons, fitted to an ebonised flared base, old repair. Height… | *** |  |
| *** | A Chinese filigree silver and enamel exotic bird, on a circular wood stand. Length 19 cm | *** |  |
| *** | A Chinese silver lidded box, pierced and decorated with dragons and clouds, stamped character and mark for possibly Cumshing, 274gm. 19 x 5 x 3.5 cm. | *** |  |
| *** | A Chinese hardstone carved vessel, in archaic style, baluster form with ring handles issuing from the neck, the body carved with small raised scrolls, the neck with taotie mask pattern. Height 20 cm | *** |  |
| *** | A Chinese agate carved box, of gourd shape surrounded by leafy twigs, the lids surmounted by a finial of twigs and leaves, raised on a fitted wooden stand. Provenance: The Flower Family Collection. Width 12 cm | *** |  |
| *** | A chicken-blood hardstone Chinese seal chop, of square section with rounded top carved with calligraphic inscriptions and with stylised seal under the base. Height 12 cm | *** |  |
| *** | A partial suit of Japanese samurai armour, comprising the d' (chest and back sections) and kusazuri (thigh sections), lacquer over steel, with fittings to attach a sashimono battle flag to the back. On mannequin. | *** |  |