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Zother — Oriental - Theodore Bruce Auctioneers & Valuers
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| Number of lots recorded: | 96 |
| Lots with images: | 96 |
| Prices available: | 96 |
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| *** | A large Chinese seated figure of a Luohan, finely carved, Ming/Qing dynasty, crossed legs with folds of the robe draping beyond, traces of linen under the worn lacquer, condition: Hands possibly replaced. Height 166 cm. Width 74 cm | *** |  |
| *** | A group of Chinese cloth bound books some hand illustrated, largest, 28 cm x 20 cm (8) | *** |  |
| *** | A carved cinnabar lacquer fived-lobed box and cover, six character Qianlong mark and of the period, the flat surface of the cover is crisply carved through layers of lacquer, a raised circle with a bronze and porcelain vessel, each set with dense foliage,… | *** |  |
| *** | A Japanese full suit of Samurai armour, the central bronze breast plate with a dragon, Showa period, early 20th century, silk and chain male arms, silk braid and leg guards, complete with lacquer over metal face mask, original storage box with display… | *** |  |
| *** | A Jain Tantric cloth, Vastrapata, painted in Hidden Codes, India, late 19th century, cosmic man with rectangular panel and squares in red and yellow pigment. Provenance: A former Australian Ambassador. 80 x 60 cm | *** |  |
| *** | A large Jain Tantric cloth, Vastrapata, painted in Hidden Codes, India 19th/20th century, cosmological diagrams & pilgrimage maps, complex geometric shapes, saints wheels, majic numbers & an ulterior universe.... Provenance: A former Australian Ambassador… | *** |  |
| *** | A carved Tibetan ritual mask with a Curling Tongue and Tiara of Skulls, on fitted stand, 19th century, the deity Mahakala with deeply carved eyebrows and central third eye, fine patina and traces of lacquer, height 40 cm | *** |  |
| *** | A fine late Qing ceremonial sword, in elaborate silver scabbard with jade panels inlaid with turquoise and coral. Length 90 cm | *** |  |
| *** | A monumental buff sandstone Buddha head, Thailand, Ayutthaya period, 14th/15th century, with remnants of stucco on the surface, a beatific smile, the heavy eyelids with eyes looking down beneath an arched brow & a raised domed chignon, mounted on black… | *** |  |
| *** | A Khmer red-pink sandstone bas-relief, deeply carved with a part torso of a deity, Cambodia 12/13th century, elaborate acanthus leaves, a cornice frame from a temple, 59 x 48 cm. Provenance: The Barry Smith collection | *** |  |
| *** | A Chinese marble Bodhisattva, carved and incised, a full face below a crown, probably Ming Dynasty 14-17th century, a scarf draped over each arm, wearing a long necklace over the pleated robes falling above his feet, standing straight on a circular lotus… | *** |  |
| *** | Japanese cast iron teapot with applied flower and butterfly decorations, signed inside of lid | *** |  |
| *** | A Chinese carved wood Bodhisattva seated on a Sacred lion, Traces of pigment, Ming Dynasty, 1368-1644, with a beautiful full face sits aloft the lion in the Royal ease posture, the crown centred above the eye of higher consciousness, the hands in the… | *** |  |
| *** | A white marble deity, head & torso, 14th-18th century, the fine feature with a high tiered top knot, the squared shoulders & hands clasped at the chest in salutation, the long sleeves sliding into the ruched skirt of the shaped bodice, on fitted stand,… | *** |  |
| *** | A Burmese alabaster seated Buddha, 16th/19th century. Painted in red lacquer & gilt, the downcast eyes with heavy lids & tall arched eyebrows & a serene countenance, carved from one large boulder with a natural patina. Provenance: The private collection,… | *** |  |
| *** | A carved jade pendant with peacock & floral detail, 8.5 x 9 cm | *** |  |
| *** | Eighteen Lohan soap stone figures on stand. Stand width 78 cm, figures height 9-15 cm | *** |  |
| *** | A finely carved Mongolian wood & polychrome painted figure of Vajrakiliya, terminating into a Vajra & piecing a recumbent human figure laying on a lotus shaped base. Vajrakilaya is a wrathful form of Vajrasattva, the pure vajra nature of Enlightenment. In… | *** |  |
| *** | A large & finely painted Mongolian Tantric Buddhist painting on silk, late 19th century, depicting five wrathful deities & a Bodhisattva, Tibetan script on bottom edge, this painting is of rare tantric Iconography (Museum conservation framed). Provenance:… | *** |  |
| *** | A Chinese study sculpture, of exceptional detail, the relief depicting various animals, including squirrels, rabbits and a rooster as well as insects, including ladybugs and snails, congregating amongst a foliate section of vegetation, with artist marking… | *** |  |
| *** | An early Victorian Japanese Shakudo fan necklace, circa 1890, sixteen fan shaped plaques inlaid with silver and gold shakudo work depicting two storks flying beneath cherry blossoms, the centre plaque larger with storks and blossoms and mount Fiji in the… | *** |  |
| *** | A rare pair of Korean hexagonal iron tobacco boxes, inlaid with silver wire, Chosun dynasty, mid 19th century, a central Chinese character of long life on the lid with each of the six sides with a hare, a tortoise & crane within a lined panel., notes: a… | *** |  |
| *** | A rare large Korean fish on stand, Chosan period, 19/20th century, length 73 cm | *** |  |
| *** | An exceptional rock crystal Pixiu, winged lion, boldly carved with archaistic swirls, Qing Dynasty, 17th/18th century, an auspicious mythical creature with a single horn, the feline body crouching with a large twirling tail, the clear translucent stone… | *** |  |
| *** | A huanghuali brushpot depicting carved cicada & maple tree motifs, Qing Dynasty | *** |  |
| *** | Large hardwood 3 tier carry box. Possibly zitan wood | *** |  |
| *** | A Chinese export silver tray, by Wang Hing & Co, of circular form, decorated with engraved peony, surrounded by a pierced gallery of dragons and cloud scrolls, set upon three lobed baluster feet, impressed W.H and character marks to base, d 26 cm | *** |  |
| *** | A bronze frog drum, with a central star & elephants walking from the base, Laos, 19th/20th century, used in the ritual life of the Karen, a distinct minority from the mountains, a pair of frogs are placed on four equidistant points on the perimeter of the… | *** |  |
| *** | A massive Jain temple cloth, gouache on cotton, a circular Mandala within the square Jain Universe, early 20th century, 120 x 120 cm. Provenance: The collection of a former Australian Diplomat | *** |  |
| *** | A Cambodian standing Priest, c.19/20th century, repousse silver moulded over clay, detailed robe carrying an alms bowl with both hands standing on circular pedestal, finely detailed facial features with traditional knotted hair and gilt finial. Provenance… | *** |  |
| *** | A rock crystal Pixiu, winged lion, boldly carved with archaistic features, Qing Dynasty, 17th/18th century, an auspicious mythical creature with whorls on the head & a gaping mouth, the feline body standing on short legs with a large twirling tail, the… | *** |  |
| *** | A finely carved Chinese soapstone figure of a seated Luohan, 18th century, the bearded figure shown with legs crossed, his right elbow resting upon a pierced rockwork shelf, his hand holding a large pearl, his left arm resting upon a Buddhist lion, his… | *** |  |
| *** | A Burmese standing monk figure, 19th century/early 20th century, carved wood figure and gilt lacquer, with draping robes decorated in green and white coloured glass to robe trim, fan, alms pouch and to head creating traditional knotted hair, the right… | *** |  |
| *** | A Chinese silver teapot, impressed mark to base, Jingfu silver Studio, Shanghai, 20th century, the octagonal shape is etched with a traditional painting & poem, height 16 cm | *** |  |
| *** | A Chinese huan huali travelling document box 19th/ 20th century, with bronze latch and reinforced corners. Provenance: From the private collection of an Australian diplomat. 32 cm x 5 cm x 15 cm | *** |  |
| *** | Chinese silver tea pot on silver stand, maker's mark, Tuck Chang & Co. Shanghai, late 19th century, a large dragon in relief twirling around the pot, the handle, spout and stand simulating bamboo, as well as the knop on the hinged lid, height 32 cm,… | *** |  |
| *** | A Burmese temple Buddha image Shan Dynasty, c.18th century, of wood with gilt and black lacquer finish, seated in Dhyanasana above a double platform, the right hand is lowered to his knee in bhumisparsa mudra and his left hand rests in his lap in dhyana… | *** |  |
| *** | A Hung Chong & Co, silver Chinese exportware teapot, creamer & sugar bowl, applied bird & blossom detail c.1860-1930, Wt 850 grams | *** |  |
| *** | Two pottery models of caparisoned horses both horses fashioned in the Northern Wei style standing four square on platform base, the chests hung with large tassels, the bodies with trappings, traces of pigment to both. | *** |  |
| *** | A Chinese Mandarin court necklace, Chao zhu, in an original cinnabar gilt lacquer box, Qing dynasty 19th century, 108 ceramic beads, assembled into four sections by three large transparent blue glass beads, imitating sapphires, counting strings with… | *** |  |
| *** | An antique Chinese opera length necklace of carved jade, coral, lapis and various other semi-precious stones. Clasp has been replaced. | *** |  |
| *** | A Chinese cinnabar quatrefoil shaped vase, Qing Dynasty, 18th/19th century, separating the intricately carved figures in a garden & mountainous landscape is a collar of continuous symbols below the waisted neck with four floral panels, condition: This… | *** |  |
| *** | Gouache on canvas, a rare portrait of a young Princess, a pearl lariat Adorning her hair, India 19th/20th century, wearing diamonds, pearls and precious coloured stone jewellery embellish a fine chiffon, her henna figure tips indicating a hindu wedding or… | *** |  |
| *** | A Vietnamese child Buddha image c. 19th century, of wood with gilt, red and black lacquer finish, standing on a double lotus pedestal above a mythical beast. Provenance: From the private collection of an Australian diplomat, acquired from various posts… | *** |  |
| *** | A brass & enamel lily of the valley ornament, height 16 cm | *** |  |
| *** | A Chinese cinnabar lidded box of circular form the cover and base carved with similar hunting scenes depicting armed warriors on horseback and foot with their dogs chasing rabbits, surrounded by a hilly landscape, the upper and lower section each having a… | *** |  |
| *** | Eleven Chinese stamps, commemorating 25th Anniversary of Chairman Mao's speech at Yanan Culture and Art Meeting. Note: the anniversary of the Yanan Talks is celebrated every five years | *** |  |
| *** | A pair of Japanese, Shakudo vases with bamboo & swallow motifs, Meiji period, signatures to bases, height 20 cm | *** |  |
| *** | A large Shan silver betel nut box with tray, late 19th/early 20th century, Burma, heavily decorated with floral motif and mythical beast to lid centre, private catalogue no.145 affixed to base. Provenance: from the private collection of an Australian… | *** |  |
| *** | A Chinese censer vase the bright polychrome glaze, the body of open work and removable central bulb section, marks to base, 29 cm high | *** |  |
| *** | A pair of Chinese zitan Lunch boxes with hump back handle each fitted tray and cover with beaded edge, attractive grain, flush mounted white brass 'Baitong' fittings and bar lock. 20 cm x 12 cm x 18.5 cm | *** |  |
| *** | A Thai knife with a tooth Hilt, probably a tiger tooth and silver handle and silver sheath, plus a Votive Buddha, 19/20th century, from the Shan state, on Thai Burmese border, length 23 cm | *** |  |
| *** | Two Monks, carved in the same posture facing the viewer and seated cross legged on a raised pedestal, Burma, Mandalay period, 19th century the young sincere face with pendulous ears resting on the shoulders, the right arm stretched out and the hand… | *** |  |
| *** | Three Burmese lacquer betel nut boxes, c.1920s, one decorated with zodiac motifs, one with leaves and one with tight scroll work designs, all three in good condition. Provenance: from the private collection of an Australian diplomat, collected throughout… | *** |  |
| *** | A large Japanese black lacquer & gilt document box, Bunko, Meiji period [1868-1912], the rectangular box with an all over design of of takamaki-e mons surrounded with cloud shapes joined by scrolling leaves on a nashiji ground, the inside cover with a… | *** |  |
| *** | A Japanese copper alloy cast of Buddha c.20th century, seated in meditation, inscribed to rear. Provenance: Ex-collection Raymond & Victoria Tregaskis purchased in 1991. 26 cm high | *** |  |
| *** | A fine Mongolian clay Buddha, painted blue & red, sitting on a rounded lotus base, early 20th century. Provenance: Todd Barlin collection. 25 cm | *** |  |
| *** | A pair of gesso painted pine Kokdu figures, Korea, Joseon Dynasty, 19th century wearing bright clothes to bring joy, each carrying an offering for the afterlife to give comfort and nourishment. Condition: a crack down the side of the female. Provenance:… | *** |  |
| *** | An early Victorian Japanese Shakudo fan necklace, circa 1890, eighteen fan shaped plaques inlaid with silver and gold shakudo work. Five plaques depict pheasants with flowers, the sun and clouds in the background, four plaques depicting a stork with… | *** |  |
| *** | A Mongolian saddle, 19th century, fitted with damascened metal banding and crested guard, bosses over red leather, and metal bosses on the side flaps over a shagreen ground, a purpose made box, height 30 cm, length 48 cm, width 38 cm. Provenance: Acquired… | *** |  |
| *** | 18ct yellow gold fancy Chinese bracelet 25gms. Length 18 cm | *** |  |
| *** | A ivory hand and cuff at the end of a long tapered horn rod, Shanghai, circa 1930, the hand and fingers well delineated on the back scratcher, length 41 cm. Provenance: Ray Tregaskis Antiques | *** |  |
| *** | A rare Chinese root carving of the King of Beggars with two young helpers, well carved with good detail. Qing Dynasty the King has a beautiful smiling face with open mouth revealing fine teeth & furrowed brow below a wreath of decorated cord. Standing on… | *** |  |
| *** | A Kamavacca manuscript 16 panels plus covers (18 pces), probably Mandalay, Burma (Myanmar), late 19th- early 20th century | *** |  |
| *** | A slender ivory figure of a Guanyin, following the contour of the tusk, the hair & patterned robe picked out in black, the hair piled high in a knotted chignon above a well delineated face, the folds of the robe falling loosely over her arms, one hand… | *** |  |
| *** | Three Tibetan or Nepalese repousse copper & gilded heads, [3], two Citipati heads & another of a human suffering. Provenance: Todd Barlin collection. 7 cm, 8 cm, 7 cm | *** |  |
| *** | An elaborate Burmese gilt and lacquer temple offering container, Hsun-ok, Mandalay, circa 1900, a multi-tiered finial cover above the rounded vessel on a tiered stem and wide ringed foot, the surface is encrusted with scrolling tendrils and flower motifs,… | *** |  |
| *** | A Burmese gilt wood spirit figure, elaborately carved in the position of 'Royal Ease,' 19th/20th century, wearing a high tiered crown above a beautiful young smiling face with eyes wide open with an intense gaze, below arched brows, an elaborate collar… | *** |  |
| *** | A Chinese carved ivorine opium jar, 15 cm high, boxed | *** |  |
| *** | An ivory seal in the form of a Stupa, with stepped rounded rings above the tapered base, Burma 19th century, height 6.5 cm | *** |  |
| *** | Two fine Buddhist Zushi travelling Shrines, [2], a figure of Fudo-Myoo, lacquer & wood Zushi with metal filigree designs, Meiji period, a fine old wooden Buddha statue in wood & lacquer Zushi, Edo period. Provenance: Todd Barlin collection. 19 x 13 cm, 17… | *** |  |
| *** | A Cambodian Buddha image, c.19/20th century, repousse silver moulded over sand casting, seated in meditation above an ornately decorated multi-level platform with inscription to rear panel Provenance: from the private collection of an Australian diplomat,… | *** |  |
| *** | A Japanese iron Tetsubin teapot, with original cover, an impressed studio mark, Morioka, Edo period, 19th century the body with a frayed skirt above the foot and a shaped arched swing handle, a design of horses running wild below mount Fuji. Note:… | *** |  |
| *** | Chinese carved elm wood day bed with woven rattan seat. Chinese platforms of this type are often referred to as 'Opium beds', in fact, they were used for sitting, sleeping, taking tea or playing games. A feature of this rustic style daybed are the carved… | *** |  |
| *** | A Tantric soapstone Buddha seated in the posture of Royal ease on a cushion carved with clouds, in the style of the Ming Dynasty, wearing a shawl over both shoulder & a robe with turquoise coloured beads & falling open at the chest revealing a carved… | *** |  |
| *** | A James & Co silver (900) Chinese exportware small tray with etched bamboo detail, Wt 425 grams diameter 27 cm | *** |  |
| *** | A Chinese carved stone group, modelled as a zicatta, naturalistically carved, 15 cm length | *** |  |
| *** | A Ming-style Buddha, yellow metal, 19th century, hands in the mundra of calling the earth to witness, a serene full face with eyes downcast, the hair in small whorls behind an ornate five leaf diadem, wearing a robe over one shoulder with a simple braid… | *** |  |
| *** | A Burmese gilt wood spirit figure, with an inscription around the front of the oval cushion shaped plinth, 19th/20th century, in the posture of 'Royal ease', a beautiful young face inlaid with half closed glass eyes below a monobrow, a stepped crown with… | *** |  |
| *** | A rare pair of Japanese iron Tetsubin with brass lids & handles, mid Edo period, the matching kettles used for sake at wedding celebrations, the spout lined with pewter and the brass lids with a pewter knop on a maple leaf, a wooden storage box [3].… | *** |  |
| *** | A carved wood seated Buddha on a high decorated throne, Laos, 17th/19th century, seated in the lotus pose with soles of feet facing up, gesture of touching the earth, condition: age crack on throne, height 51 cm. Provenance: The Barry Smith collection | *** |  |
| *** | A Sino-Tibetan carved stone seated Buddha, the robe Covering both the hands & the feet, after the Ming Dynasty, a full face with a monobrow & elongated ears, the hair whorls almost smooth ending in a domed top knot, raised on a square platform carved with… | *** |  |
| *** | A finely carved wood Guanyin in the posture of Royal ease, with Traces of gesso, probably Ming Dynasty, height 38 cm, width 26 cm | *** |  |
| *** | A very tall pair of Burmese gong carriers, the figures carved in teak and painted, Irrawaddy Delta Region, Myanmar, mid 20th century, the slender figures wearing traditional clothing: of a light colouRed Crossover top and dark coloured dhotis falling in… | *** |  |
| *** | A Chinese opium bed (early twentieth century) polychrome-decorated to the front and interior which has a porch and step up to the bed, the interior with painted decoration to simulate lacquer and windows with shutters, the entrance surrounded by panels… | *** |  |
| *** | A set of five tuntuns, Iban people, Sarawak, Indonesia, early 20th century, mounted on custom steel stand. Provenance: The Andrew Korda & Susan Pearson collection, height 37-46 cm | *** |  |
| *** | A fine porcelain Buddha decorated with overglaze Enamels on silk stand, height 35 cm | *** |  |
| *** | A Japanese five tiered Jubako box, Edo period, this five tiered stacking box Jubako is of the highest elegance of the Japanese aesthetic, the quality of which would have been reserved for only the wealthiest families and Imperial class, featuring stunning… | *** |  |
| *** | A Japanese lacquer and gold Maki-e lidded box, Meiji period 1868-1912, the rectangular box painted in silver gold and bronze lacquer with chrysanthemums, the Imperial flower of Japan, condition: minor losses and small chips, length 24 cm, width 19 cm,… | *** |  |
| *** | A Thai standing Buddha, c.18th century, A/F, silver with fine features, the hands, feet and traditional lotus platform have been removed, the buddha image is nicely mounted onto a perspex stand Provenance: from the private collection of an Australian… | *** |  |
| *** | An early Victorian Japanese Shakudo necklace, c. 1890, alternate round and oval shaped plaques inlaid with silver & gold shakudo work depicting flowers, storks & Mt Fuji with a hexagonal & fan shaped plaques inlaid with silver & gold shakudo work… | *** |  |
| *** | A large Burmese lacquered betel nut box, circa 1920, painted with courtly scenes including six panels with Burmese script, detailed and elaborate scenes of the King with ministers, elephants decorate the tall sides of the inner base walls, the box retains… | *** |  |
| *** | Chinese greenstone polished boulder, irregular form polished greenstone boulder with brown skin., height 30 cm | *** |  |
| *** | A pair of marble Foo dogs | *** |  |
| *** | A Chinese coral carving depicting a lady & child on timber stand | *** |  |
| *** | An exceptional Japanese wooden bowl inlaid with polychrome lacquer, a Ripe Persimmon on a branch, Chestnuts, Taisho period, a mother of pearl worm eaten leaf & another autumn leaf, the aesthetic of wabi-sabi, diameter 20 cm | *** |  |