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Art.Asian.Jewels — Theodore Bruce Auctioneers & Valuers

Auction House:Theodore Bruce Auctioneers & ValuersNumber of lots recorded:182
Sale Title:Art.Asian.JewelsLots with images:182
Auction Location:SydneyPrices available:132
Date:12-Apr-2015
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Three Japanese sake cups c. early 20th century, by National treasure Potters, with floral decoration in original wooden presentation boxes. Provenance: from the private collection of an Australian diplomat, acquired from various posts throughout Asia in the 1980's and 1990's 5 cm high each (3)
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A Japanese sake set c. early 20th century, with two pots and five sake cups in original wooden presentation box, makers stamps to base. Provenance: from the private collection of an Australian diplomat, acquired from various posts throughout Asia in the 1980's and 1990's (7)
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A ceramic sake cup the outer body decorated with floral scenes and Kangi characters, marks to base 6 cm diameter
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A blue and white kendi teapot c.19th / 20th century, with floral motif, repaired, 19 cm high
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A Japanese display Noh mask c.1930s, in miniature display form, attached to a cushion presented in a wooden display case, rejoined. Provenance: from an Australian collection 8 cm
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Two Meiji period Ichimatsu dolls of two young boys in traditional robes 43 cm - 39 cm
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A Japanese Kimono jacket in red with gold embroidery, of light fabric 84 cm long
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A pair of Geta the traditional Japanese wooden shoe with woven straw toe straps
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Two cloisonne vases the flower vases decorated with a tree in bloom one in violet the other turkish blue 9 cm (2)
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A Japanese Gokokuji tea Ceremony set from the 12th year of Showa (c1937), including ceramic bowl, bamboo wisk and the original tea, presented in it's original packaging with original brochure and instructions. Provenance: from an Australian collection bowl: 12 cm dia; Whisk: 8 cm
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A Japanese Kimono of bright polychrome pattern on light fabric 150 cm long
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Wu Changshuo (1844 - 1927) watercolour scroll with silk brocade depicting flowers. Provenance: From the private collection of Ning Zhi Chao, author of many Chinese Art reference books. Wu Changshuo was a prominent painter, calligrapher and seal artist of the late Qing period. Wu was born into a scholarly family in Huzhou, Zhejiang. In his twenties, Wu moved to Jiangsu Province and settled down in Suzhou. Prior to the collapse of the great Qing, he served as an Imperial official in Liaoning. Initially, he…
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Yu Feian (1894-1954) depicting birds in a tree watercolour scroll with silk brocade 189 x 46 cm
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Four Chinese jade sculptures one an openwork displaying storks in reeds, together with three green jade mythical guardian lions. Provenance: from an Australian private collection 16 cm, 4 cm - 7 cm
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A strand of Chinese celadon jade beads 46 pieces, with gold plated silver clasp
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A Chinese jade amulet 19th century, the dark green jadeite with fine finish
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A Chinese jade bowl the fine vitreous flaring bowl with slightly everted rim above a short foot, with dragon motif to outer rim. Provenance: from an Australian collection 16 cm
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A Chinese jade hook belt buckle, 19th century or earlier, sculpted in classic narrow form with raised circular section to rear, below a cicada at rest tapering to a mythical beast at apex. Provenance: from an Australian collection 16 cm long
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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 to rear. Provenance: From an Australian private collection. 24 cm long
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A Chinese puzzle ball, the openwork sculpture of fine detail depicting the flying dragon. Provenance: from an Australian private collection, 6 cm
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Two Chinese study sculptures intricately carved in floral design one of a recessed bowl 12 cm - 9 cm
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A Chinese hardwood study sculpture of outdoor scenes with two seated sages engaged in a game of mahjong, 22 cm x 19 cm
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A Chinese sculpture of a scholar the learned sage seated above a lion bench, his elaborate flowing robes decorated with scrolling and figurative motifs, his stern visage with furrowed brow gazing at a rolled manuscript clutched in his left hand, his right hand stroking his beard, four flags projecting from his shoulders to the rear, marks to base, with wooden stand, 18 cm high
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A Chinese grey and white jade snuff bottle of large proportions, the body decorated with a figurative motif in relief, the coral stopper with metal spoon intact, 9 cm high
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A Chinese Shadow agate snuff bottle decorated with a dragon motif in relief to one side, stopper and spoon in tact 6 cm high
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A Chinese snuff bottle sculpted in relief depicting noble people at rest within mountain scenes, metal base with metal lacquered period mark. Provenance: from an Australian private collection 7 cm
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A Chinese snuff bottle decorated with a figurative motif in relief to one side, stopper and spoon in tact 7 cm high
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Two Chinese snuff bottles decorated with contrasting birds and floral motif in relief, stopper with metal spoon in tact to both 7 cm - 8 cm
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A Chinese snuff bottle of large proportions, decorated with a figurative motif in relief to one side, stopper with metal spoon in tact 9 cm high
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A large celadon vase with white floral motifs in relief and projecting blue open work handles, on timber stand, 40 cm high
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A Chinese ceramic cup the outer body decorated with floral motifs, mark to base 7 cm diameter
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A Chinese ceramic jar with lid decorated with floral scenes and two twin infant boys at play, 30 cm high
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A large Chinese vase with the body decorated outdoor winter scenes, mark to base, 41 cm high
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A Chinese ceramic horse and Groom Ming Dynasty, sancai glaze, the horse with flower decoration to body, the Groom with green glaze robe, black belt and shoes. Provenance: From the private collection of an Australian diplomat, purchased in 1994, with original reciept from gallery, Hong Kong 37 cm long, 26 cm high, 36 cm high (2)
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A Chinese censer vase the bright polychrome glaze, the body of open work and removable central bulb section, marks to base, 29 cm high
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Five Chinese famille rose bowls late Qing, the outer body decorated with flying phoenix motif, the floral rim with applied gold edge, four character mark to base. Provenance: from a private Australian collection 14 cm dia (5)
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A Chinese blue and white bowl c.late Qing, the circular bowl with flaring everted rim, exterior decorated with floral and butterfly motif. Provenance: from the private collection of Ye Xiao Qing, Chinese historian and scholar note: Bluett & Sons label applied at base; Bluett & Sons were one of the most significant dealerships in Chinese works of Art; the firm was established c.1884 and continued trading until 1992. 12 cm diameter
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A Chinese ceramic bowl c.20th century, the outer body decorated with bright floral scenes and birds in flight inscribed with calligraphy to one side, the flaring everted rim and short foot decorated with gold 18 cm diameter
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Two Chinese famille verte bowls late Qing, the outer body decorated with flying phoenix motif, the foliate rim with applied gold edge, four character mark to base. Provenance: From a private Australian collection. 14 cm diameter
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Three Chinese famille jaune bowls late Qing, the outer body decorated with flying phoenix motif, the foliate rim with applied gold edge, four character mark to base. Provenance: From a private Australian collection. 11 cm diameter
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Three Chinese famille rose bowls late Qing, the outer body decorated with flying phoenix motif, the rim with applied gold, four character mark to base. Provenance: From a private Australian collection 9 cm diameter
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A Chinese baluster vase famille noir, decorated with mythical dragon, marks to base, 36 cm high
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Two Chinese famille rose bowls late Qing, the outer body decorated with flying phoenix motif, the foliate rim with applied gold edge, four character mark to base. Provenance: From a private Australian collection 14 cm diameter
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A Chinese famille rose bowl and saucer late Qing, the outer body decorated with flying phoenix motif, the foliate rim with applied gold edge, four character mark to base. Provenance: from a private Australian collection bowl: 9 cm dia, saucer: 15 cm diameter
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A Chinese lozenge vase the body decorated with various outdoor and floral scenes, marks to base, 12 cm high
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Two Chinese blue and white saucers late Qing, with foliate rim decorated with floral scenes, four character mark to base. Provenance: from a private Australian collection 15 cm diameter
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An antique opium pipe with jade tip (5) together with three graduated opium scales and an opium box, pipe on stand. Provenance: certificate of Authenticity
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A Chinese ceramic jar with lid decorated in bright polychrome display of various outdoor scenes, marks to base 21.5 cm high
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A Chinese lacquered jewellery box the hinged lid decorated in polychrome paint depicting a seated nobleman being entertained at court. Provenance: from an Australian collection, 18 cm x 15 cm x 6 cm
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A Sancai glaze jar the shoulder decorated in green, amber and ivory glaze with four lug loops in the form of slender leaves, the ovoid body tapering to a flared foot and flat base, decorated with a green ground, brown stripes and a raised floral display. Provenance: from an Australian collection, 27 cm high
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A Chinese cinnabar tray classic red lacquer decorated with landscape scenes and the rim with scrolling floral motif, 17 cm x 24 cm
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Three Chinese silk Pouches embroidered with polychrome thread depicting floral motifs, 12 cm x 12 cm
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A Chinese opium pipe of brass, in three sections with a central red bead. Provenance: from an Australian collection 36 cm long
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A collection of Chinese jade pendants and Charms (6) including a green lion, a bird pendant, two openwork discs, and two threaded pendants
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Three Chinese necklaces the threaded beads, one of amber
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A jade face Massage roller the ovoid rolling pin attached with metal brackets above a jade grip, in presentation case 11 cm
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A Chinese Calligraphers wrist rest of rectangular form, polychrome glaze depicting an outdoor scene with a nobleman in a cart, marks to base 6 cm x, 12 cm x 4 cm
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Three Chinese calligraphy brushes jade and ceramic beads above horse hair bristles 29 cm - 32 cm
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Three Chinese jade miniature sculptures in the form of mythical characters, one depicting a mother and two infants. Provenance: from an Australian collection 5 cm - 2 cm (3)
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A Chinese jade belt buckle, c.20th century, sculpted with raised mythical dragon motif to the anterior, the rear with raised circular section and rectangular apperture inscribed with gilded mark, mounted on wooden stand with mark to base. Provenance: from an Australian collection 12 cm
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A Chinese jade double handled ceremonial cup sculpted from mottled speckled grey jade, the outer surface decorated in classic mythical motifs and early character marks, two projecting open worked handles inscribed with early marks,. Provenance: from an Australian collection 12 cm diameter
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Four Chinese stone seals of rectangular form, the bases unmarked and the apexes sculpted with classic mythical motifs. Provenance: from an Australian collection 8 cm - 9 cm (4)
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A Chinese bronze censor in the shaped of a heart, with character marks marks to base 11 cm
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A Doucai style bowl the wide rim decorated with blue band, the outer body with polychrome floral scenes, above a short foot to base, Yongzheng mark 22 cm diameter
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Two Chinese seal stamps and a malachite snuff bottle three pieces 3 cm - 5 cm (3)
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A Chinese belt buckle in oval open wrok figurative form with dragon motif 8 cm
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A Tibetan gilt bronze of Padmasambhava, note: the interior with intact consecrated reliquaries. A Tibetan gilt bronze of Padmasambhava, c.18th/19th century, seated in dhysanasana above a double lotus platform displaying his various attributes, his elaborate flowing robes gathered at his feet, his left hand in vitarka and dhyana mudra, his face with serene expression below a classic Crown with projecting apex, Western Tibet or Kashmir,. Provenance: from a private Australian collection note: the interior…
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A Thai Thanka depicting Manjusri with multiple radiating arms brandishing the sword and bow and arrow, surrounded by a multitude of buddhas, 79 cm x 56 cm
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Two Burmese wooden Priest Statues 19th century, of wood carrying alms bowls, showing signs of an old gilt finish, presented on metal stands. Provenance: from the private collection of an Australian diplomat, acquired from various posts throughout Asia in the 1980's and 1990's 52 cm, 57 cm (2)
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A pair of Cambodian silver elephants c.20th century, ornately decorated with scroll work and floral designs, their trunks are raised holding three flowers. Provenance: from the private collection of an Australian diplomat, acquired from various posts throughout Asia in the 1980's and 1990's, 31 cm high, 36 cm long (2)
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Three Tibetan silver bowls the repousse ceremonial vessels in lotus form, the outer surface displaying classic scroll work and eities in relief, stamp to base. Provenance: from an Australian collection 12 cm dia (3)
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A Thai Sawankalok lidded bowl c.15th century, with black iron glaze and leafy motif decoration, glaze burnt to lid centre. Provenance: from the private collection of an Australian diplomat, acquired from various posts throughout Asia in the 1980's and 1990's 12 cm diameter, 12 cm high
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A Thai Sawankalok lidded bowl c.15th century, with black iron glaze in traditional scroll work decoration. Provenance: from the private collection of an Australian diplomat, acquired from various posts throughout Asia in the 1980's and 1990's 15 cm diameter, 15 cm high
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A Thai Sawankalok lidded bowl c.15th century, with brown iron glaze incised with traditional scroll work decoration to body and zig-zag designs to lid. Provenance: from the private collection of an Australian diplomat, acquired from various posts throughout Asia in the 1980's and 1990's 13 cm diameter, 13 cm high
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A Thai Sawankalok lidded bowl c.15th century, with brown iron glaze incised with scroll work decoration to body and zig-zag decoration to lid. Provenance: from the private collection of an Australian diplomat, acquired from various posts throughout Asia in the 1980's and 1990's 13 cm diameter, 11 cm high
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Two Burmese Shan period seated Monks c.18th century, of wood with red lacquer and gilt overlay, their flowing robes decorated with inset polychrome glass. Provenance: from a private Australian collection 35 cm high.Provenance: certificate of Authenticity no.117: SK Antiques, 1141 new road, Bangkok, Thailand, January 13th 1990.
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A Kashmir Moonshawl c.1875, hand sewn, of paisley style geometric designs and same thread fringing to all sides. Provenance: from the private collection of an Australian diplomat, Purchased At Skinner Auctions 12/02/2006 Lot 168, 204 cm x 200 cm
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A Bhutanese Textile c. Early 20th century, of raw silk with geometric designs and same thread fringing to two ends. Provenance: from the private collection of an Australian diplomat, acquired from various posts throughout Asia in the 1980's and 1990's, 204 cm x 84 cm
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Two pairs of Javanese Loro Blonyo figural Mosquito net holders c. Early 20th century, of wood, in male and female form with polychrome paint, one pair mounted on wood stand. Provenance: from the private collection of an Australian diplomat, acquired from various posts throughout Asia in the 1980's and 1990's 36 cm, 45 cm (4)
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A brass south Indian Missal rest 19th century / early 20th century, with incised cross to top and open work to sides. Provenance: from the private collection of an Australian diplomat, acquired from various posts throughout Asia in the 1980's and 1990's, 28 cm x 26 cm x 9 cm
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A pair of Javanese Loro Blonyo Statues c.1850, polished wood in female form. Provenance: From the private collection of an Australian diplomat, acquired from various posts throughout Asia in the 1980's and 1990's
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A Javanese puppet show lamp c.19th / early 20th century, of wood with polychrome paint, the open work panel depicting mythical creature atop a circular pot holder with bronze pot insert. Provenance: from the private collection of an Australian diplomat, acquired from various posts throughout Asia in the 1980's and 1990's, 68 cm high
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Two pairs of Javanese wedding bed Mosquito net holders of silver, one in geometric form with repousse border, one in geometric form with etched floral decoration and central insignia in relief, stamped 800 to rear with makers mark. Provenance: from the private collection of an Australian diplomat, acquired from various posts throughout Asia in the 1980's and 1990's 20 cm (4)
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A Lao silver betel nut box c.early 20th century, of repousse silver with scroll work designs and geometric patterns to base. Provenance: from the private collection of an Australian diplomat, acquired from various posts throughout Asia in the 1980's and 1990's 14 cm diameter, 9 cm high
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A Burmese betel nut box c. 20th century, of repousse silver with squirrel motif to sides and lid, with copper insert, and mythical creature etched to base. Provenance: from the private collection of an Australian diplomat, acquired from various posts throughout Asia in the 1980's and 1990's 14 cm diameter, 12 cm high
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A Sulawesi silver box c.early 20th century, of geometric form with floral scroll work motif and claw clasp. Provenance: from the private collection of an Australian diplomat, acquired from various posts throughout Asia in the 1980's and 1990's, 15 cm x 8 cm x 6 cm
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Two Burmese betel nut boxes c. 19th/early 20th century, of repousse silver, the sides decorated with zodiac motif panels to sides and geometric designs etched to base, one with goat motif panels to sides with goat motif to sides and lid center, elephant etched to base. Provenance: from the private collection of an Australian diplomat, acquired from various posts throughout Asia in the 1980's and 1990's 13 cm diameter, 10 cm high each (2)
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A Burmese betel nut box c. Late 19th century / early 20th century, of repousse silver, the sides decorated with zodiac motif panel among scroll work decoration and crab to lid centre, mythical creature etched to base. Provenance: from the private collection of an Australian diplomat, acquired from various posts throughout Asia in the 1980's and 1990's 15 cm diameter, 10 cm high
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A Burmese betel nut box c. Early 20th century, of repousse silver, the sides decorated with zodiac motif panel among scroll work decoration and mythical creature to lid centre, mermaid form etched to base. Provenance: from the private collection of an Australian diplomat, acquired from various posts throughout Asia in the 1980's and 1990's 12 cm diameter, 8.5 cm high
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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 throughout Asia in the 1980's and 1990's. 63 cm high
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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 mudra. Provenance: From the private collection of an Australian diplomat, acquired from various posts throughout Asia in the 1980's and 1990's, original reciept of purchase Amaravadi Antique provided, dated 05/02/1994, 47 cm high
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A Cambodian Buddha image 19th century, of wood, standing on a two tiered pedestal, both hands raised forward in abhaya mudra and both palms incised with the dharmachakra, repair to right hand. Provenance: From the private collection of an Australian diplomat, acquired from various posts throughout Asia in the 1980's and 1990's 52 cm
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A Laos Buddha image 19th century of wood, seated in Dhyanasana on a two tier pedestal. Provenance: from the private collection of an Australian diplomat, acquired from various posts throughout Asia in the 1980's and 1990's 56 cm
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Two Burmese lacquer betel nut boxes c.1930s, complete with original trays, one of black lacquer with elephant motif, one polychrome lacquer with subtle scroll work and monkey decoration. Provenance: from the private collection of an Australian diplomat, acquired from various posts throughout Asia in the 1980's and 1990's 21.5 cm diameter, 18 cm high, 24 cm diameter, 20 cm high
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Two Burmese lacquer betel nut boxes c.1930s, complete with original trays, one decorated with various outdoor court scenes, one mythical beast motif, both with script to lid side. Provenance: from the private collection of an Australian diplomat, acquired from various posts throughout Asia in the 1980's and 1990's 27 cm diameter, 15 cm high, 23 cm diameter, 23 cm high
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An ornately carved and painted Ning Bo bed with glass panels possibly Qing Dynasty. In twenty nine pieces, 210 cm x 210 cm x 245 cm
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A magnificent twelve panel carved and painted timber screen with calligraphy and other decoration 54 cm x 306 cm each
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A six panel Chinese finely carved screen depicting Chinese fable. Purchased Taylor's Chin Hua Galleries, Sydney, 199 cm x 45 cm
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Four Huan Huali horseback chairs. Purchased Taylor's Chin Hua Galleries, Sydney 98 cm x 67 cm
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A wooden Chinese card table. Purchased Taylor's Chin Hua Galleries, Sydney 80 cm x 58 cm x 58 cm
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