*** | 19th century Anglo-Indian sewing box, of handsome proportions in hardwood, continuously carved with animals, figures, flowers and foliate scrolls, the hinged cover opening to reveal mirror surrounded by a carved sandalwood frame, with lidded sandalwood… | *** | |
*** | Khmer 13th century stone Buddha head, depicted with top knot headdress and serene expression on face, with carved frieze, raised on a wooden base, height 19 cm (head). Provenance: Estate of the late Dr. Josef & Mrs. Edith Peukert, Aalders Auctions 2014,… | *** | |
*** | Chinese court necklace, set with amber beads, accented with green glass beads, pierced porcelain drops,. Provenance: The collection of the late Dorothy Savage, latterly Dorothy Fu (1930-2010) | *** | |
*** | Chinese cinnabar scholars box, the lid with farming scene of three men with sickles sitting under a tree with gilt latch and hinges, character marks to interior, 7.5 cm x 25.5 cm x 18.5 cm | *** | |
*** | Two Japanese Meiji/Taisho period, late 19th century wood Noh masks of Beshimi and Rashomon, each with red face, the brows, moustache and beard painted in black and teeth in gilding, the eyes in gilt metal, each with incised mark on interior height 21 cm… | *** | |
*** | Large carved Chinese figure of a fisherman, depicted standing wearing robes and holding a fish, height 117 cm | *** | |
*** | Good Japanese patinated bronze, ivory and wood figure, depicting a seated wood chopper with cup in one hand, with lunch box and chopsticks in the other hand, seated on a log with axe and kettle, on a wooden base, height 16 cm and 20 cm (including base) | *** | |
*** | Large Chinese scholars rock, following the natural form of the rock, with perforations, upon a wooden stand, height 51 cm | *** | |
*** | Large Chinese scholars rock, following the natural form of the rock, with perforations, uon wooden stand, height 44 cm | *** | |
*** | 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… | *** | |
*** | Suite of three Chinese hardwood panels, of rectangular form, all beautifully inlaid with Chinese symbols and Buddhist motifs, comprising one large central panel, 132 cm x 76 cm, flanked by a pair of two smaller panels, 132 cm x 38 cm, slight a/f (3) | *** | |
*** | Japanese World War II Katana and leather sheaf, set with bronze tsuba, with four flower head motifs, above mounts, with shagreen handle and woven surround, six character signature, set with leather sheaf, length 92 cm (sword) | *** | |
*** | Late 19th century Tibetan thangka box, of deep elongated rectangular form, set with scenes of Buddha in meditation surrounded by monks, in tones of red, yellow and green, with red lacquer surround, 12 cm x 62 cm x 14 cm | *** | |
*** | Pair of huanghuali scholar's trays, of rectangular form, with rounded brass capped corners, with a vibrant attractive wood grain, 3 cm x 28.5 cm x 24.5 cm (2) | *** | |
*** | Japanese cast metal figure of an elephant, of handsome proportions, depicted walking with head turned sideways and trunk turned upwards, height 33 cm | *** | |
*** | Large and beautiful Japanese silver belt buckle, of shaped oval form, decorated with concentric circles displaying guardian dogs, flowers, birds, ruyi, fish, rats, elephants, monkeys and toads, marks verso, total weight 154gm, 16 cm x 11 cm | *** | |
*** | 19th century Japanese Tanto and shibayama scabbard with blade of straight shobu tsukuri form, set within a ribbed lacquered scabbard with shibayama floral decoration in coral, mother of pearl and horn, a/f (one silver pommel replaced), length of blade 22… | *** | |
*** | Very unusual Chinese silver cup, with baluster shaped bowl, set with cartouches surrounded by bamboo motifs, supported upon three muskets on a circular foot, with a Greek key pattern, impressed Chinese characters and S.S mark, height 25 cm | *** | |
*** | Lovely Japanese silver bowl, of floriform, with deep sides, decorated with raised floral sprays, raised on a spreading circular foot, 228gm (probably weighted), 7 cm x 12 cm | *** | |
*** | Tibetan silvered figure of green Tara, depicted seated on a double lotus base, with hands in mudras and elaborate headdress | *** | |
*** | Beautiful Japanese shibayama box and cover, of rectangular form, decorated with a fan and star shaped ivory panel with flowers and butterflies, on a heavy ground of flower heads in mother of pearl, with tromp l'oeil basket weave in mother of pearl, a/f, 6… | *** | |
*** | Tibetan 19th century travelling Buddhist shrine, of ogee form, in red lacquer finish, with painted gilt scroll work, with central repeating ogee window, 31 cm x 23 cm x 41 cm. Provenance: collection of Genevieve Cummins Published: Genevieve Cummins,… | *** | |
*** | Fine Japanese lacquer and shibayama Inro and Ojime, in five sections, beautifully decorated in shibayama with warrior painting a screen with three warriors watching, on a gilt lacquered finish, signature in mother of pearl plaque, with ivory bound shaped… | *** | |
*** | 19th century Anglo-Indian Vizagapatam stag antler and sandalwood document box and cover, of rectangular form, set with central panel, surrounded by a sunray paneled motif and paneled sides, opening to fitted wood interior, length 26 cm | *** | |
*** | Fine Japanese lacquer Inro and Ojime, in five sections, beautifully decorated with crane above a wave scroll in tones of gold and silver, signed with three character mark to base, with ivory pierced ojime ball, length 17.5 cm (including length of cord and… | *** | |
*** | Pair of Japanese Meiji period carved ivory figures depicting a geisha holding a lantern and a geisha holding a fan and ribboned box, their robes incised with geometric and floral motifs, marks to bases, height 19 cm and 17 cm (2) | *** | |
*** | Large Sino-Tibetan jade and silver lidded box, marked silver, of ribbed cylindrical form, decorated with enamel flower and foliage motifs, with carved jade bands to body, set with multiple gem stones, height 10.5 cm | *** | |
*** | Japanese Meiji articulated lobster, with original box, beautifully made, signed verso, length 43 cm | *** | |
*** | Chinese carved gilt wood panel, of rectangular form, decorated with mythical creature, 28 cm x 19.5 cm | *** | |
*** | Chinese silver table cigarette box and cover, by Hung Chong, Shanghai 1860-1930, of rectangular form, with hand beaten finish, displaying the Shanghai municipal seal, a motto in Latin 'Juncta in Uno Omnia (all joined in One)' and twelve national flags,… | *** | |
*** | Handsome pair of Chinese Qing Dynasty, 19th century embroidered ceremonial purses, embroidered with shou characters, cloud scrolls and herringbone patterning, in tones of blue, green and white, length 9.5 cm (2). Provenance: collection of Genevieve Cummins | *** | |
*** | Chinese Qing Dynasty, 19th century tortoise shell three tier jewellery box and cover, of rectangular form set with a rectangular carved dragon panel an loop handle, opening to three deep levered tiers, on for square feet, 15 cm x 15 cm x 11 cm | *** | |
*** | Luxurious Chinese embroidered wedding skirt, in red silk, heavily couched in gold and silver thread with phoenix, peonies, butterflies and dragon on a dark blue and pale green satin ground, accented with couched tassels, with white cotton waistband and… | *** | |
*** | Tibetan gilt metal, coral, turquoise, glass and bone multi arm deity, with pierced surrounded, depicted with three eyes and multiple arms with attributes, with attendant and dog of fo below, flanked by two bone figural panels (probably later), on a… | *** | |
*** | Japanese silver tray, of rectangular form with sloping sides, decorated with a border of iris, with hand finished surface, total weight 1000gm, length 40 cm | *** | |
*** | Beautiful Tibetan late 19th century belt, on leather with woven silk and cotton panels, accented with silver mounts displaying shell and masked motifs, further accented with turquoise and coral. Provenance: collection of Genevieve Cummins | *** | |
*** | Fine Japanese Meiji period bronze box and cover, of rectangular form, the cover decorated in relief with an eagle perched on a flowering branch, the sides decorated with repeating iris flowers and foliage, in mixed metals on a painted rich red ground,… | *** | |
*** | Chinese jade scholars brush rest, in the form of a scroll, carved with a mountain scene with calligraphy, length 11.5 cm | *** | |
*** | Pair of magnificent Chinese gilt silver filigree Kylin, depicting the male with ball under paw and female with young under paw, in rich tones of blue, green and red enamel, accented in gilt, on wooden stands inlayed with silver, length 9 cm | *** | |
*** | Chinese pewter teaset, in a silvered finish, comprising teapot and six tea bowl, decorated with floral motifs, new in presentation box, with certificate | *** | |
*** | Chinese rock crystal footed censer and cover, of handsome proportions, with carved dragon finial to cover, above three drop ring dragon head handles, above a baluster body with twin dragon head handles, on three paw feet, height 18 cm. Provenance: Dr.… | *** | |
*** | Japanese Meiji/Taisho period, late 19th century Noh mask of Shishiguchi, painted in gold with large red mouth, the details in black and red and the eyes and teeth in gilt metal, the interior with mark reading Sutada height 25 cm. Provenance: Private… | *** | |
*** | Chinese late Qing Dynasty Scholar's silver Graduation hat spike, c.1875, with eagle finial, above a rotating ball set with circular green stone, on circular base, with wooden stand, height 8.5 cm (spike only). Provenance: collection of Judith Rutherford | *** | |
*** | Japanese 18th/19th century black Nara Menpo, with dark hair moustache and chin tuft, the nose detachable, the interior lacquered in red, fitted with a four-lame yodarekake below a leather and fabric edge and laced in dark blue sugake odosh, 23 cm x 19 cm.… | *** | |
*** | Japanese Meiji period ivory box and cover, of cylindrical form, the finial carved in the form of a monkey, the body carved in relief with a border of Macaque monkeys being scared by a crab, signed, height 9.5 cm | *** | |
*** | Sino-Tibetan gilt offering spoon, with shaped gilt bowl accented with floral crest protruding from dragon head, on a tapering handle with evidence of gilt and silver accents, length 29.5 cm | *** | |
*** | Two Chinese carved gilt wood panels, of rectangular form, each depicting a figure on horseback with attendants, 34 cm x 19.5 cm (2) | *** | |
*** | Large Chinese carved soapstone Kwan Yin, depicted wearing robes, serene expression, with one hand clasping ruyi, seated on back of Buddhist lion on cloud scroll base, on wooden stand, height 33 cm | *** | |
*** | Good Chinese Qing Dynasty, tortoise shell box and cover, c.1860, of circular form, carved to the cover and underside with a scene of court figures in landscape, surrounded by three borders displaying a continuous landscape, Greek key pattern and flower… | *** | |
*** | Unusual Chinese scholars rock, of organic form with characteristic hollows and perforations, in pale tones, together with wooden stand, height 24 cm. Provenance: Sotheby's Melbourne 18 July 2018, lot 312 | *** | |
*** | Chinese scholars rock, of organic form, in tones of brown and white, with a customised wooden stand, length 36 cm | *** | |
*** | Chinese carved stone boulder, of organic form, carved with figures and trees in a mountainous landscape, in tones of orange and red, resting in a carved wooden stand, total height 29 cm | *** | |
*** | Fine Chinese Qing Dynasty tortoiseshell fan, with sixteen shaped sticks, decorated with incised and gilt characters, a/f (to connecting ribbon), with carry loop, height 20 cm. Provenance: Aalders Auctions, collection of Jimmy Zhu, 30/10/2011, lot 34. | *** | |
*** | Original Japanese woodblock triptych by Chikanobu, depicting four Kabuki warriors in elaborate armour, in tones of red, green, yellow and purple, signed, 35 cm x 23.5 cm (3) | *** | |
*** | Early Japanese Meiji period Butsudan, displaying a figure group of en-no-ozunu and attendants, in carved wood with lacquer and gilt, set within hinged shrine with carved lower frieze and two doors, 24 cm x 20 cm | *** | |
*** | Chinese silver dragon photo frame, of rectangular form, the inner frame decorated with two dragons disputing a flaming pearl, with slight swivel, surrounded bamboo motif support, accented with bamboo leaves, total weight 302gm, height 29 cm | *** | |
*** | Two Chinese silver dressing table boxes and covers impressed Nanking, one of shaped oval form and decorated with a dragon, the other of circular form with rampant dragon, one with gilt interior, one with fitted material interior, total weight 439gm (2) | *** | |
*** | Chinese porcelain panel, of rectangular form, in the form of bamboo sprouts and rocky outcrop, calligraphy to side, 37 cm x 25 cm | *** | |
*** | Good Chinese cinnabar square tray, decorated with a central scene depicting figures within a landscape surrounded by foliate border in tones of red and black, 35 x 35 cm | *** | |
*** | Large Chinese carved agate figure, in the form of a young kylin, seated on all fours, in grey tones with white inclusions, height 10.5 cm and length 12 cm | *** | |
*** | Huanghuali box and cover, of cylindrical form, with a vibrant wood grain, length 15 cm and width 7 cm | *** | |
*** | Chinese horn snuff bottle, of flattened ovoid form, decorated to front in relief with Shou Lao clutching a peach on a cloud, set amongst stylised bat, bird, moon and further clouds, with a domed lobed stopper, height 7 cm | *** | |
*** | Lovely Chinese silver teapot, of baluster form, set with bamboo finial, the body decorated with a raised rampant dragon, with bamboo handle and spout, on circular foot with makers marks to base, total weight 538gm, height 15 cm | *** | |
*** | Japanese silver float bowl, of handsome proportions, of lobed squat form, with cover, impressed seal marks to base, total weight 1022gm (not including grill) diameter 28 cm | *** | |
*** | Large Chinese carved agate figure group, in the form of two birds and two deer by a blossoming tree, in rich orange tones, height 30 cm (including stand) Provenance: The Estate of Dr T. F. Yeung | *** | |
*** | Stunning and large pair of Peking glass vases, of baluster form, in a deep orange glass, flanked by a pair of elephant mask loop handles, raised on a circular foot, height 31 cm (2). Provenance: The Collection of the Late Bruce & Odette McLeod | *** | |
*** | Burmese gilt and lacquer Pali Kammavaca manuscript prayer book, of rectangular form, consisting of two covers and sixteen sheets, with fine decorative work and black script, length 62 cm | *** | |
*** | Chinese export silver five piece dressing table set, all marked Hc for Hung Chong, comprising hand mirror, clothes brush, box and cover, rectangular footed tray and button hook, all decorated with peonies and foliage in relief (5) | *** | |
*** | Chinese export silver dragon bowl, late 19th/ early 20th century, mark to foot of maker 'Wn' (wing Nam & Co), the bowl decorated with repousse dragon with elongated tendrils encircling the exterior, set below a serpentine shaped rim, set above a sloping… | *** | |
*** | Pair of large painted and carved Indian doors, of rectangular form, painted with scenes of figures, surrounded by carved and painted borders, in tones of blue, white and red, 179 x 91 cm | *** | |
*** | Large Chinese 'Nine Dragon' stone seal, depicting nine dragons pursing a flaming pearl, set above a square base, decorated with dragon, phoenix, panther, turtle and snake, in tones of orange, yellow and brown, 12 cm x 10 cm x 10 cm | *** | |
*** | Large Japanese Meiji period lacquer panel, of circular form, decorated with two flying cranes, in tones of grey, green and red, with gilt accents, signed Reisen saku centre right, diameter 60 cm | *** | |
*** | Good Chinese carved wooden panel, of square form, carved with a scene of immortals and dragons with mountain a sea scrolls, the back carved with shou motif surrounded by bats, 43 cm x 42 cm | *** | |
*** | Japanese ivory and boxwood figure group, depicting three figures on a boat, with delightful monkey sitting behind, the boat with a textured surface accented with knotched rectangular motif, a/f, height 12 cm and length 31 cm | *** | |
*** | Chinese officials leather combination box, for robe and summer hat, with pointed cylindrical hat box set above rectangular trunk, with twin handles and clasp, accented with panel to the front with Chinese calligraphy, 39.5 cm x 56 cm x 40 cm. Provenance:… | *** | |
*** | 19th century Anglo-Indian ebony dressing box, of rectangular form, continuously carved with intricate floral and foliate motifs, the hinged cover opening to reveal mirror and removable compartments lined with red velvet, with sandalwood borders, raised on… | *** | |
*** | Well carved Japanese ivory seated Buddha, depicted seated with eyes down cast and robes draped from shoulders, hands joined on carved wooden double lotus base, height 8 cm, 13 cm (with stand) | *** | |
*** | Beautiful Japanese lacquer miniature Suzuribako, of circular form, finely decorated with a scene of a deer standing under a pine tree surrounded by foliage, with speckled finish, opening to central pad and removable water pourer, the interior with wave… | *** | |
*** | Chinese 10ct gold and white jade pendant, in the form of bamboo lock, length 2.5 cm | *** | |
*** | Burmese silver ceremonial bowl, decorated in repousse with figures and deities in mythical scenes, accented with floral and acanthus motifs, incised figure to base, total weight 287gm, height 9 cm and diameter 13 cm | *** | |
*** | Huanghuali box and cover, of cylindrical form, decorated with banded borders to cover and foot, height 25.5 cm | *** | |
*** | Huanghuali incense box and cover, of cylindrical form, with a vibrant wood grain, length 28 cm and width 5.5 cm | *** | |
*** | Pair of huanghuali scroll weights, of stepped rectangular form, with a vibrant grain, length 31 cm and width 5 cm (2) | *** | |
*** | Chinese silver card case, of scalloped rectangular form, decorated with a scene of figures in a village, with floral and foliate pattern to verso, total weight 69gm, 10.5 cm x 7.5 cm | *** | |
*** | Chinese Qing Dynasty ivory and painted fan, with carved ivory batons and pierced sticks, the fan painted with bright polychrome scene of court figures in pavilion with outdoor scene behind, with applied ivory faces and silk robes, with feather fringing,… | *** | |
*** | Chinese pierced silver bowl, of circular form with a scalloped edge, decorated with dragons and clouds, on three feet with fern motifs, marks to base, total weight 359gm, diameter 20.5 cm | *** | |
*** | Early Korean Buddha Stele, in granite, with Buddha in pensive pose with one hand resting on leg, the other hand raised to head, flanked by attendants, with apsaras above, with later stand, height 63 cm private collection Exeter, Southern Highlands | *** | |
*** | Large Chinese carved stone Buddha head, depicted with top knot above curled hair, with lobed ears, with eyes downcast and serene expression on face, the whole on stand, height 32 cm | *** | |
*** | Guan Ware crackle glaze dish, with a scalloped surround, in a cream crackle glaze, raised on a circular foot, diameter 22 cm | *** | |
*** | Large Chinese carved jade Bodhisattva, depicted standing with hair tied and head dress, necklace, one hand raised holding pearl the other with vessel, with flowing robes on lotus base, alight a/f, height 23 cm | *** | |
*** | Pair of Chinese bamboo wrist rests, one carved with a figure of an immortal the other carved with scholars rock, both signed, length 25,5 cm, 23 cm (2) | *** | |
*** | Pair of Chinese pseudo sterling silver spoons, with mark for Houcheong of Canton c.1820-1835, in thread and shell pattern, total weight 69gm, length 14 cm (2) | *** | |
*** | Chinese scholars rock, of natural form, in tones of black and red, on wooden stand, height 37 cm | *** | |
*** | Chinese scholars rock, of natural form, in grey tones with vein of crystal running down one edge, on stand, length 33 cm | *** | |
*** | Delightful Chinese enamel and turquoise ring and earrings suite, set with turquoise, surrounded by enamel work in the tones of blue and gilt (3) | *** | |
*** | Beautiful Japanese shibayama box and cover, of rectangular form, decorated with a fan and star shaped ivory panel with flowers and butterflies, on a heavy ground of flower heads in mother of pearl, with tromp l'oeil basket weave in mother of pearl, a/f, 6… | *** | |