*** | Fine Chinese banded agate bowl, of circular form, with deep sides in tones of blue, black, beige and opaque, incised four character mark to base, slight scratch to base, diameter 16 cm | *** | |
*** | Unusual Chinese opium pipe, probably late Qing/20th century, with later Japanese bowl, of cylindrical form, decorated with raised five claw dragons disputing a flaming Royal pearl amongst cloud scrolls, in tones of yellow, green, puce and blue, the ends… | *** | |
*** | Exceptional and rare Chinese Qing Dynasty Jian ceremonial sword and scabbard, probably made for Imperial clan or high ranking official, the sword set with an axe shaped jade finial in white and brown jade with carved toatie motifs, above a hilt in the… | *** | |
*** | Sino-Tibetan gilt copper seated Tara, depicted with elaborate headdress and jewellery, with hands in mudras, height 23 cm | *** | |
*** | Rare exhibition size 19th century cinnabar twin handled vase, stand and display cabinet, of huge proportions, with a waisted neck above a tapering body, decorated with panels of dragons amongst wave scrolls, with dogs of fo amongst flowers verso,… | *** | |
*** | Lovely Chinese 17th century horn libation cup, in the natural form, carved with branches of pine trees to the body and handle, with Antso Australian Government test and sample results for dating, a/f, height 8.5 cm, length 14.8 cm | *** | |
*** | Large and impressive Chinese coral carving, 20th century, of natural organic form following coral branch curvature, finely carved with two immortals amongst bamboo and pine tree foliage, set below two young children holding a banner with character… | *** | |
*** | Stunning Chinese Qing Dynasty jade twin handled censer and wooden cover, the pierced cover carved with scrolling flower heads, above a facetted body with taoist motifs, flanked by dragon mask handles with drop rings, raised on a wooden stand, 11.5 x 16 x… | *** | |
*** | Lovely Indian 20ct gold ruby buckle, tested 20ct, of rectangular convex form with tapered ends, beautifully set to front with many cabochon cut natural rubies with foiled backing, featuring a stepped foliate themed center flanked by dual rosettes, with… | *** | |
*** | A large Chinese lacquer box & cover, of bun form, the cover beautifully decorated with five rampant dragons, above reserves of precious objects, flowers and animals, the whole opening to black interior, diameter 40 cm | *** | |
*** | Pair of large Chinese red lacquer panels, of rectangular form, decorated with figures in a mountainous landscape with pagodas and river, surrounded by stylised lotus and foliate border, 113 x 78 cm | *** | |
*** | Large Chinese carved scholars boulder, in its natural form, in tones of green, yellow and orange, finely engraved with calligraphy in gilt, resting upon a carved wooden base, height 39 cm | *** | |
*** | Stunning and large pair of Chinese jade, agate, rose quartz and serpentine trees with cloisonne jardinieres, the trees displaying pomegranate and foliage, set in deep rectangular jardinieres decorated with lotus flowers, 51 cm x 34 cm (2) | *** | |
*** | Magnificent large Thai reclining Buddha, depicted with finial and curled hair, with serene expression and head resting in hand, with robes from shoulder, in gilded finish, length 180 cm | *** | |
*** | Russian hardstone figure of a hippopotamus, by Alexei Kuzmich Denisov-Uralsky (1863-1926), depicted standing with set eyes, in bands of brown stone, with original box, length 12 cm | *** | |
*** | Northern Himalayan Qing Dynasty copper alloy Vajrapani, depicted standing with flamed hair and headdress, above fierce expression, wearing ornate earrings and necklace, with hands in pose and robes tied at waist, accented in gilt, on a lotus base, a/f,… | *** | |
*** | Extremely large Chinese Qing Dynasty Kwan Yin on elephant, in carved wood with lacquer and gilt finish, depicted with top knot and headdress, serene expression with downcast eyes, robes falling from shoulders, with necklace, legs crossed, resting on… | *** | |
*** | Japanese Edo period 18th century Hoshi Bachi Kabuto, the thirty plate bowl of russet iron with thirty radiating gilt ribs, the mabizashi with three gilt studs below the maedate, flanked with two gilt decorated fukigaeshi and the reverse with four-plate… | *** | |
*** | Stunning Japanese gold lacquer, silver, ivory and shibayama tray, of scalloped oval form, set with two central ivory panels decorated with a bird perched in a tree and a figure under tree, surrounded by gold and shibayama panels of birds and vases of… | *** | |
*** | Stunning Japanese Meiji period sterling silver and shibayama tray, of rectangular form with shaped corners and raised on four pierced bracket feet, the tray featuring a central gold lacquer panel depicting a blossoming tree and birds before a mountainous… | *** | |
*** | Exquisite Japanese Meiji period tortoise shell and shibayama bowl, by Kaneko sei, c.1890, of deep rounded form, the interior finely decorated in gilt with central roundel featuring applied mother of pearl and jade peonies, butterfly and bird, set within a… | *** | |
*** | Khmer stone seated Buddha and Naga, certificate stating 12th-13th century, Angkor Wat period, 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… | *** | |
*** | Delightful Japanese Meiji period shibayama handled dessert service, comprising dessert forks and knives in a setting for twelve, the ivory handles inlaid with mother of pearl, coral and hardstones, with gilt birds and foliage, the blades engraved in… | *** | |
*** | Chinese embroidered textile, with central panel heavily embroidered with peonies, phoenix and sheep, in tones of white, blue and green on a red ground, accented with decorative gold thread borders, below Kwan Yin and laughing buddha, 114 cm x 120 cm | *** | |
*** | Delightful Japanese Meiji period sterling silver bowl, of deep lobed form with petalled rim, raised on a tapered pierced foot, the exterior finely decorated with applied polychrome enamel blossoming branches, flowers and butterflies, three character mark… | *** | |
*** | Chinese cased miniature silver garden, the stairs leading to a central fountain surrounded by flowers flanked by pagodas, swings and trees with fenced surrounds, evidence of enamel work, set within a wood and glass display case, 32 cm x 29 cm x 26 cm… | *** | |
*** | Delightful Japanese shibayama ivory melon, of lobed form with an elongated stem, the body inlaid with various insects, four character mark to base, height 9 cm and width 5.5 cm | *** | |
*** | Japanese silver shibayama Koro and cover of domed rectangular form, with floral finial above a lobed body, set with two gilt shibayama panels displaying birds perched within a tree and a basket hanging from a tree full of flowers, flanked by enamel and… | *** | |
*** | Extremely rare and important set of four 17th century East India Orissa ivory Royal throne legs, each one superbly carved with Royal warrior on rearing horse with shield on back and weapon in hand, the facial features proclaims his devotion to Vishnu. The… | *** | |
*** | Four Chinese early temple rubbing embroideries, of narrow rectangular form, embroidered by hand displaying early calligraphy in black silk, with seal marks,114 cm x 36 cm (4) Ex Zorich collection Adelaide | *** | |
*** | Grand 18th century Italian fruitwood figural pedestal, in the form of a bound slave, supporting a tasselled cushion, beautifully carved with exasperated expression on face and contorted posture amid flowing clothing, on a stepped hexagonal base, height 87… | *** | |
*** | Japanese late Meiji period bronze Samurai archer, depicted standing regally in traditional armour, with left hand holding bow and right hand by side suspending a tassel, with exposed tachi and kaburaya over left shoulder, decorated in polychrome cloisonne… | *** | |
*** | Unusual Chinese Qing Dynasty double hidden panel table screen, of rectangular form, decorated with figures in a garden setting in soapstone, lifting upwards to reveal a bath scene and attendant, the whole on a carved and pierced fret work stand, with… | *** | |
*** | Very finely carved Chinese wooden box, of rectangular form with a curved cover, carved in relief with reserves of figures, surrounded by a finely carved foliate ground, height 17 cm and length 34 cm | *** | |
*** | Chinese libation cup, of conical form, carved with mountainous landscape with river and trees, height 12.5 cm | *** | |
*** | Four volumes of Chinese decorative letter papers, titled 'Tem Bamboo Studio Decorative Letter Papers' stating printed by Rongbaozhai, Beijing 1952, set within a brocade case, 31.4 cm x 22.5 cm x 5.5 cm | *** | |
*** | Pair of Chinese cinnabar vases, of baluster form, decorated continuously in relief with birds amongst peonies and foliage, height 39 cm (2) | *** | |
*** | Large Khmer 12/13th century red sandstone bas-relief, of rectangular form, carved with part torso of a deity, standing with hand on hip, beside a acanthus scroll, raised on a metal stand, 49 cm x 42 cm | *** | |
*** | Good Chinese huanghuali three tier scholars box and cover, of rectangular form, with carved and shaped brackets, the lid opening to fitted shelf above three tiers, on rectangular base, 23 cm x 35 cm x 19.5 cm | *** | |
*** | Japanese Meiji Period(1868-1912) bronze box and cover, of circular form, the lid finely worked with shakudo and gold inlaid butterflies, dragonfly, cricket and praying mantis, with four character inlaid gold seal mark to cover, height 6 cm and diameter 14… | *** | |
*** | Fine Chinese jade and wood scholars brush rest, set with a rectangular jade panel carved with a rampant dragon, flanked by characters to each end, on a wooden stand, length 16 cm | *** | |
*** | Two volumes of Chinese Poems and paintings, titled 'Beijing Rongbaozhai Xin Ji Shi Jianpu', stating published Beijing 1953, set within a brocade case | *** | |
*** | Large Chinese late 19th/early 20th century silver goblet, by Wang Hing, with deep bowl, the exterior decorated with a continuous scene of figures fighting on horse back, set with armorial for Scots College, raised on knob stem and domed foot, impressed… | *** | |
*** | Large Japanese carved mammoth tusk, the tusk of aged organic form, carved in relief with many figures, koi and cranes against a rocky backdrop with pine trees, set within a carved wooden stand, incised mark lower left, height 45 cm | *** | |
*** | Good Japanese boxwood okimono, depicting a snake wrapping itself around a turtle, length 5.5 cm. Provenance: Mr Arthur Dolby Pedley (1856-1935), then by descent. | *** | |
*** | Very large Japanese Meiji period lacquered box and cover, of deep rectangular form, beautifully decorated with a scene of boats, lake, pine trees and ducks, in gilt, with a speckled finish, with original fitted box with signature to exterior, 18 cm x 48… | *** | |
*** | Chinese carved gilt and lacquer panel, of rectangular form, carved with celebratory scene, 155 cm x 20 cm | *** | |
*** | Chinese glass archers ring and case, the ring of circular form, incised with Chinese characters accented with gold flecks, the case in blue glass, incised with Chinese characters and Buddhist motif, mark to base, height 5 cm | *** | |
*** | Well modelled Indian horse, depicted standing on all fours, with head slightly bowed and ears raised, with decorative floral saddle, in hand beaten finish, 27 cm x 30 cm | *** | |
*** | Large Burmese silver ceremonial bowl, decorated in repousse with scenes of daily life including ox and carts and elephants, accented with acanthus borders, total weight 583gm, height 12 cm and diameter 21 cm,. Provenance: The Yeung Estate | *** | |
*** | Chinese Qing Dynasty Jue, of helmet form, the sides with cast floral panels, surrounded by lotus and shou motifs, height 11 cm purchased: Sotheby's, 12th October 1976, lot 31 (sold as 18th century), then by family descent. | *** | |
*** | Two Japanese Meiji/Taisho period, late 19th century wood Noh masks of Hannya and Yakan, the first painted in buff with gilt horns and teeth and gilt metal eyes, the hair picked out in black, the interior signed; the second painted in cream with gilt eyes… | *** | |
*** | Good pair of Chinese giltwood panels, of rectangular form, heavily pierced with figures and warriors in a court setting, 43 cm x 32 cm | *** | |
*** | Wonderful Shibiyama and filigree dish, of quarerfoil form, decorated with afine central scene depicting a stork in flight, surrounded by flowering trees and plants and stream in ivory and mother of pearl, on a gilt ground, surrounded by a fine filigree… | *** | |
*** | Tibetan 19th century flint pouch, in silk, coral, seed pearls and gilt, decorated with flower heads and foliage, accented with lower taotie fret work, a/f, length 12 cm | *** | |
*** | Large Chinese stone head of Bodhisattva, probably Northern Qi /Sui, set with headdress depicting seated buddhas, above a serene expression, raised on pedestal base, restoration to nose, height 40 cm (head). Provenance: Purchased Dalia Stanley Auctions,… | *** | |
*** | Rare Indian Colonial silver elephant and rider, by Labhchand Motichand, Jewellers, Calcutta, depicting a standing elephant in regalia, with rider and seat, on rectangular base, with frieze of landscapes and animals, on wooden stand, length 31 cm. Note:… | *** | |
*** | Chinese black lacquer ink box and ink sticks, the box of rectangular form, decorated with a dragon, flaming pearl and cloud scrolls in gilt and red, together with two rectangular ink sticks with gilt characters, 16 cm x 9 cm. Provenance: collection of… | *** | |
*** | Stunning Chinese Qing Dynasty peach blossom box and cover, of bun form, in a beautiful pale red glaze, raised on a circular foot, with Kangxi six character mark to base and ceramic Collectors Society exhibition no, 1928 label to interior, with fitted box,… | *** | |
*** | Gujarati 17th/18th century powder horn, of horn form, set with panels of mother of pearl, with ivory surrounds and finial cover, height 19 cm | *** | |
*** | Heavy Indian carved wooden Turban mannequin, in the form of mans bust with moustache, height 65.5 cm, together with embroidered turban (2) | *** | |
*** | Pair of Chinese carved tusks, carved with dragons chasing flaming pearls, supported by Wildlife statuary Declaration, length 58 cm (2) purchased: Dr. Kwong On Ivory, Hong Kong, 1972/73, then the Yeung Estate | *** | |
*** | Japanese Meiji period figure, depicting a scholar reading a scroll, with top knot and expressive expression on face, wearing a well decorated robe, displaying peony and phoenix mons in rich tones of red, blue, green and gilt, a/f, height 39 cm | *** | |
*** | Fine 19th century Indian silver jar and cover, of heavy tapering cylindrical form, the pitched cover set with reeded bud finial, the body decorated all over with finely engraved foliate scroll work and raised petalled border encircling the rim and foot,… | *** | |
*** | Beautiful Chinese gilt bronze paste box and cover, of bun form, the cover raised with a reserve displaying tiger, birds and tree, with a lower border of flowers on circular foot, diameter 6 cm. Provenance: The Ivan Ban collection | *** | |
*** | Set of six Chinese silver and coin ashtrays, by S.C, set with central Chinese coin, with bamboo border and hand beaten finish, total weight 323gm | *** | |
*** | Beautiful Japanese gilt lacquer Inro and Ojime, in five sections, finely decorated with scholar and attendant, under a pine tree by a river, the ojime in the form of sack and hammer with fine decoration, height 22 cm (including length of cord and ojime) | *** | |
*** | Beautiful Japanese Meiji period Imperial presentation silver box and cover, marked with Jungin (pure silver) and maker Kobayashi-sei, of cylindrical serpentine form, the inset lid decorated with gold chrysanthemum mon flanked by a pair of stylised storks,… | *** | |
*** | Chinese carved white jade ring, in the form of qiulongs, in pale tones with brown skin, height 9 cm. Provenance: The Alan Collins collection, then private collection, Sydney. | *** | |
*** | Chinese Qing Dynasty, 19th century ivory and tortoise shell counter box and Counters, c.1860, of rectangular form, decorated with a central cartouche of carved figures surrounding monogram, surrounded by a tortoise shell floral border, opening to a fitted… | *** | |
*** | Fine Chinese Qing Dynasty filigree and enamel fan, with silver guards and twenty three sticks, beautifully decorated with temples, figures, boats and flowers, in bright tones of blue and green on a gilt ground, length 34 cm | *** | |
*** | Large Indian sterling silver Rhino, depicted standing on all fours, set with a chased scale to the body, impressed 925 to foot, total weight 2382gm, length 42 cm | *** | |
*** | Good early Indian stone deity, depicting Ganga, with serene expression and holding vessel, with robes tied at waist, in pink sandstone, height 32 cm purchased: Leonard Joel, then private collection, Sydney | *** | |
*** | Stunning Chinese Qing Dynasty, 18th century ivory brush rest, beautifully carved with branch of a tree, surrounded by pine branches, bamboo and prunus, verso carved with a spray of bamboo, on wooden stand, length 11.5 cm (not including height on stand).… | *** | |
*** | Chinese gilt wood panel, of rectangular form, carved with lotus and cranes, 81 cm x 26 cm | *** | |
*** | Heavy Buddha on stand, Buddha depicted standing up with one hand out and the other holding vase standing on pedestal, on a four leg stand, with engraved background, height 26 cm | *** | |
*** | Pair Japanese Meiji period bronze jars and covers, of basket form with textured surface, accented with crabs, foliage and frog, with silver linings, marks to body, height 8 cm and width 8 cm (2) | *** | |
*** | Large Chinese rock crystal censer and cover, the cover depicting a dragon with three loop drops, set above the body with twin dragon handles and drop rings, the whole resting on three claw feet, height 18 cm x width 24 cm | *** | |
*** | Chinese jade puzzle ball, made of three carved rings, in pale celadon, diameter 5.5 cm | *** | |
*** | Good Japanese lacquer box and cover, of rectangular form, decorated with images of fish and lobster, in tones of red, gold and silver on dark ground, the base and interior in a beautiful speckled finish, within Japanese box, 13.5 cm x 10.5 cm | *** | |
*** | Chinese carved stone figure, depicted an emaciated Luohan buddha, with ribs exposed and holding a teapot to mouth, in tones of brown, height 14 cm and length 26 cm | *** | |
*** | Good Chinese white hardstone scholar rock, following the natural form of the rock, with perforations,upon a wooden stand, height 51 cm | *** | |
*** | Large Chinese bone panelled tusk, carved with central scene of buddha and attendants, surrounded by geometric floral motifs, on carved wooden stand, length 99 cm | *** | |
*** | Good early 20th century Japanese silver vase, of ovoid form with an angled shoulder and waisted neck, decorated minimally with a gilt foliate themed roundel, with two character mark impressed to base, height 26 cm | *** | |
*** | Collection of eleven Japanese Meiji period Ojime, some signed, in mixed metals, of various forms, displaying floral motifs (11) | *** | |
*** | Extremely fine Japanese gold lacquered box and cover, of slender shaped form, finely decorated with landscape with house, lake, bridge and waterfall, in box, length 9.5 cm | *** | |
*** | Chinese carved jade boulder, carved within the natural form of the stone, displaying a seated buddha with burning censer and bamboo, raised on a carved wooden stand, height 14 cm | *** | |
*** | Chinese coral beaded necklace, with cylindrical beads and filigree clasp | *** | |
*** | Delightful Chinese lantern, c.1900-1930, of hexagonal form, set with a series of reverse painted glass panels displaying court figures and scholars, surrounded by gilt fret work friezes and aprons and accented with red lacquer | *** | |
*** | Chinese silver twin handled salver, of circular form, engraved with storks amongst pine trees, surrounded by a shell and scroll border, flanked by loop handles, impressed seal marks verso, total weight 920gm, diameter 41 cm | *** | |
*** | Chinese four piece silver tea and coffee service, comprising tea pot, coffee pot, twin handled sugar bowl and creamer, of lobed form, with a hand beaten finish to the body, on a spreading circular foot, total weight 1542gm (4) | *** | |
*** | Chinese silver epergne, late 19th/ early 20th century, the tapering central support with four detachable trumpet vases and three scrolled silver fronds suspending baskets, decorated in all over applied foliate design, the central support decorated with… | *** | |
*** | Chinese Dynasty bronze and silver inlay twin handled censer, of baluster form, with fine silver inlay work in taoist manner, raised on circular foot, with wooden cover, height 8 cm. Provenance: The Ivan Ban collection | *** | |
*** | Early Tibetan carved wooden book cover, possibly 15th century, of rectangular form, carved with a central seated Buddha flanked by attendants and cartouches of carved script, 66 cm x 20 cm | *** | |
*** | Large Burmese silver ceremonial bowl, of squat cylindrical form, decorated in relief with figures and deities, the base decorated with incised peacock in a roundel, total weight 811gm, height 13 x diameter 21 cm | *** | |
*** | Large Indian pink stone carved head of Buddha, depicted with tied top knot, above pulled hair, eyes down cast, serene expression, lobed ears, height 35 cm | *** | |