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Asian Art, Classic Furniture & Objects — Leonard Joel Pty. Ltd.

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Auction House:Leonard Joel Pty. Ltd.Number of lots recorded:454
Sale Title:Asian Art, Classic Furniture & ObjectsLots with images:442
Auction Location:MelbournePrices available:235
Date:15-May-2016
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Mewar school, an Indian painting, a King Recieveing a Blessing from Bahuchara Mata before Battle,18th century, opaque water based pigments, with gilt highlights, framed under a mat, 29 x 35 cm
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An Indian erotic painting, Mughal and Consort in a garden setting, 19th century, pigments on paper, framed, 27 x 19.5 cm
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A hand painted ivory miniature, the finely painted oval ivory panel depicting two portraits of the emperor Shah Jahan and his wife Mumtaz Mahal, having fine gold scroll and floral decoration throughout, 9.5 cm diameter, the frame 14 cm diameter
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A collection of hand painted ivory miniatures, comprising eight oval and circular ivory panels finely painted with various emperors and empresses from India and Afghanistan, mounted in gold lined frames
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A Japanese scroll, after Watanabe-Kazan (1793-1841), 19th century, colour on silk, depicting a waterfall scene, signed, the scene 93 x 28.5 cm the scroll 177 x 40 cm
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Ukiyo-E school, a Japanese four panel table scene, Edo period, circa 1800, depicting young female students of the arts, on a gilded ground, accompanied by metal wall brackets for hanging, each panel 51 x 24 cm. Provenance: Purchased from Y. Tsuruki & Co. Inc., Kyoto in 1966, with original receipt of purchase
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A Japanese gilt lacquered tray, 20th century, the rounded rectangular tray with a gilded edge, and an applied central book motif, 5 x 46 cm, housed in original wooden case
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A Chinese cinnabar lacquered vase, baluster in form, the carved red geometric ground overlaid with a elaborate carved floral design,with a blue cloisonne base and interior, (cloisonne to rim chipped), 20.5 cm high
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A Chinese red lacquered bowl on stand, late Qing Dynasty, early 20th century, the quatrefoil shaped shallow wooden bowl, with heavily applied red lacquer to exterior of bowl, with an incised and gilded floral motif, supported by four feet, seated on matching gilded and floral decorated black lacquered quatrefoil stand, the bowl 9 x 26 cm, the base 7.5 x 19 cm. Provenance: Purchased from Bonhams NSW, lot 39, 13th July 2015
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A Chinese Paktong two tier pagoda formed Birdcage, early 20th century, architecturally formed with a cloisonne double happiness plaque to roof, and small peking glass beads to corners, 40 cm total height
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A pair of Chinese cloisonne vases, baluster in form, the bronze body inset with repeating floral cloisonne design, flanked by twin taotie head loop lugs, impressed seal mark to base,37 cm high
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A Chinese cloisonne ceremonial vase, modelled as a duck, inspired by the arahic period, with curved tail and exaggerated wings, supporting a removable vasiform vessel on its back, 22.5 cm high
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A Chinese cloisonne teapot, the baluster body decorated with vibrant floral enamels flanked by a scolled ebony side handle, below a hinged conical lid with a hardstone finial, a four character mark to base, 20.5 cm high
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A large Chinese cloisonne tripod censer, the compressed circular body decorated with an archaic design, emanating two exaggerated handles, below a pierced and domed cover, supported by three gilded taotie mask mounted legs, impressed seal to base, 35 cm high
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A Chinese cloisonne panel in cinnabar frame, the panel decorated with vibrant enamels depicting a mountainous court scene, with a poem to upper left corner, housed in a carved and floral decorated cinnabar frame, the panel 45 x 61.5 cm, the frame 55.5 x 71 cm
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A Chinese jade tree in a cloisonne pot, 20th century, modelled naturalistically with flourishing white jade petals, vibrant hard stone stamen and large green jade leaves, in a cloisonne pot, approximately 50 cm high. Provenance: Purchased from the jade gallery, Melbourne in 1976, with original correspondence between purchaser and proprietor of the jade gallery
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An impressive finely pierced green stone pagoda, the three tiered tapering pagoda profusely pierced, with copious loop handles and dragon head detail, seated on fitted wooden base, (minor losses), total height 65.5 cm
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A hardstone figure of Shou Lao, the deity of longevity modelled in a seated position with a peach in one hand, 18.5 cm high
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A pair of Chinese jadeite guardian lions, each modelled traditionally with one paw raised, the female with a cub under her left paw and the male a ball under his right paw, 9.5 x 11 cm wide
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A Chinese carved Sodalite figure of Shakyamuni, modelled in a seated position on a double lotus base, hands in the bhumisparsha mudra, 13.5 cm high
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A Chinese jade phoenix ceremonial vase, modelled in the archaic style with a curved tail and exaggerated wings, with a stylistic geometric pattern incised to body, and an intergral pierced base
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A small Chinese jadeite plaque, modelled as a lotus and crab, attached to toggle, 5.5 x 4 cm
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A jadeite Stork group on stand, modelled naturalistically, (restoration to legs) the jade figure 10 cm high, total height 13 cm high. Provenance: Purchased from Hong Kong in 1977
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A Chinese court necklace, comprising of alternating beads inclduing faux perals, jadeite and amythest, total lenght 109 cm
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An antique Indian Mughal silver gilt and enamel box, of octagonal form with hinged cover, set with foil backed diamond, sapphire and other semi precious stones, having finely detailed enamel in hues of black, gold, blue, pink, green and white, total length 550 mm, 19th century.
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A Chinese mother of pearl inlaid tray, finely inlaid with mother of pearl, the central reserve depicting a provinical peasant scene, the raised edge inset with cherry blossom branch and lotus design, the tray joining to a United base, 9.5 x 30 x 17.5 cm
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A Chinese horn Abstinence plaque, rectangular, with two stylised confronting qilin, their bodies framing a rectangular cartouche at the centre with two characters, the plaque attached to a mustard loop adorned with a single coral bead and two rows of seed pearls, 5.5 x 4 x 1 cm
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A Chinese ivory Abstinence plaque, rounded rectangular, with stylised cloud and mushroom design, framing a rectangular cartouche at the centre with two characters, the plaque attached to a loop with two glass beads, 6 x 4 x 1 cm
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A carved guardian lion figure, the female modelled with one paw above a sphere, surrounded by her eight playful cubs, 19.5 cm wide
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A Chinese carved ivory box, heavily carved with repeating rose motif to body, the lid with a cross-hatched border and a central rose cartouche, 5.5 cm high, 10 cm wide
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Two Chinese puzzle Balls, including a small ivory puzzle ball on stand, carved with dragon motif, total height 11 cm and a larger bone puzzle ball on figural stand, total height 20 cm
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A Japanese shibayama erotic figure, Meiji period, modelled as a reclining mother breast feeding her child, on wooden stand, the figure 14 cm wide, the stand 16 cm wide
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A Japanese ivory netsuke, modelled as a father, Son and a deer, signed Kazuyuki Isshi, housed on stand, the netsuke 4.5 x 5 cm, the stand 2 x 6 cm
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A Japanese ivory netsuke, modelled as a father, Son and a dog, signed Kazuyuki Isshi, housed on stand, the netsuke 4 x 4.5 cm, the stand 2 x 6 cm
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A Japanese ivory netsuke, modelled as two men and a monkey, signed Kazuyuki Isshi, housed on stand, the netsuke 4 x 5 cm, the stand 2 x 6 cm
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A Japanese ivory figural netsuke, Meiji period, modelled as a man attempting to catch a suzume, signed 'Nanita', housed on stand, the netsuke 2 x 4.5 cm, the stand 1.5 x 4.5 cm
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A small Japanese ivory erotica figure, modelled as a female bathing, signed to base, housed on stand, the ivory 4 x 5 cm, the stand 1 x 5 cm
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A small ivory erotica figural group, signed to base, housed on stand, the ivory 6 x 3.5 cm, the stand 1 x 6 cm
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An ivory erotica figural group, housed on stand, the ivory 6 x 4 cm, the stand 2 x 6 cm
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An ivory erotica netsuke, signed to base, housed on stand, the netsuke 5.5 x 3 cm, the stand 1 x 5 cm
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An ivory erotica netsuke, signed to base, housed on stand, the netsuke 5.5 x 2.5 cm, the stand 1 x 5.5 cm
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A large Chinese ivory figural group, 20th century, modelled as two females in a naturalistic outdoor setting, signed to base, fitted on stand, total height 28 cm, total width 38 cm
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Three ivory figures on stands, the Sanxing, modelled as Fu, Lu, and Shou, the deities of prosperity, status, and longevity, fitted onto a pierced circular stand, each figure and stand approximately 35.5 cm high
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A Japanese carved ivory figure, 'The crab seller', late Meiji period (1868-1912), modelled with surprised expression, holding aloft a crab, set upon an integral base with jardiniere, stand and blossom, rubbed signature Mitsu, 13 cm high.
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Two similar Japanese ivory figures of Jurojin, each figure modelled beside two storks, with a bamboo cane in hand, signed to base, housed on stand, the figures 18 cm & 20 cm respecitvely, the stands 2.5 x 12.5 cm
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A large and unusual Chinese carved ivory head of Guanyin, circa 1920, with downcast gaze, the serene face, adorned with an urna (third eye for wisdom), surmounted by an elaborately pierced diadem, with a single row of beading, and depicting the Amitabha Buddha seated on a lotus base in anjali mudra (the prayer position), all encircling a second figure of the seated Amitabha backed by a mandorla, which appears as a finial above the separately carved wooden chignon of the Guanyin. The base of the head, with…
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A Chinese ivory puzzle ball, the ball heavilly carved with rose garland motif, the stand with bamboo and bird scene, 16 cm high
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A Chinese ivory figure of Lohan, 19th century, modelled in a worn cloak, with a gaunt face and body, housed on a fitted pierced stand, total height 32 cm
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A Chinese famille rose Abstinence plaque, quatrefoil, with stylised famille rose floral design, framing an oval cartouche at the centre with two characters, the plaque attached to a loop with two glass beads, the plaque approximately 5.5 x 4.5 x 1 cm
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A Chinese porcelain inset wooden plaque, late Qing Dynasty (1644-1912), the pierced wooden frame inset with an quatrfoil shaped enamelled famille rose plaque depciting a serene mountainous valley, 26.5 x 29.5 cm
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A Chinese famille Noire vase, meiping in form, with an enamelled mythological scene, blue underglazed six character mark to base, 23 cm high
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A Chinese famille rose Pheonix tail bottle vase, compressed circular with a fluted neck, heavily enamelled with a peonies and butterflies. Seal mark to base, 33 cm high
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Three Chinese Ceramics, including a cafe au lait glazed porcelain bowl, six character mark to base, 7.5 x 15.5 cm diameter, a blue and white dish, 12 cm diameter, and a porcelain bowl, four character mark to base, 6 x 12 cm diameter
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A Chinese famille rose porcelain vase, baluster in form, decorated with two opposing bird scenes, surrounded by a floral ground, with two figural lugs, 37 cm high
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A Chinese blanc de chine phoenix tail bottle vase, baluster with a fluted neck, incised with a single Greek key border to body, (crazing to base and rim of vase) 20 cm high
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A Chinese blanc de chine vase, ovoid in form, flanked by two small elephant head lugs, 12 cm high
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A small Chinese song style stem cup, the circular bowl finely carved with a floral motif to interior, raised on a circular pedestal base, with applied gilded metal mount to base and rim, 6 x 10 cm diameter
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A Chinese Wucai lidded jar with wooden stand, baluster in form, with an enamelled karako children scene to jar and lid, the jar and cover 39 cm high
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A Chinese monochrome yellow glazed porcelain Kangxi-style bottle vase, late Qing Dynasty/ early Republic period, 20th century, covered to the body, neck of the interior and base, with a rich yellow iridescent glaze, and decorated with an incised design of potted flowers of the four seasons: plum blossom, peonies, lotus and chrysanthemums. The neck with a band of incised leaves, the base incised with an apocryphal Kangxi six-character mark surrounded by the double-circle., catalogue note: Seasonal…
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A monumental Japanese Satsuma vase, late Meiji period (1868-1912), circa 1868-69, baluster in form, finely applied with a continuous raised monkey and persimmon tree scene, on a cream and gilt ground, with an enamelled peony spray, signed Gyokuzan to base, 55.5 cm high
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A Satsuma Thousand faces vase, late Meiji period (1868-1912), baluster, heavily gilded, with thousand faces design and raised arhats, satsuma mon to neck, signed to base, 30 cm high
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A Satsuma jar and cover, hexagonal, applied floral moriage decoration, with three cockerel mounts, their extended wings framing three samurai scenes, below a flared lid with a figural finial, 26.5 cm high
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A provincial Mandarin Summer Gauze silk embroidered dragon robe, late 19th century, the lightness of the silk gauze silk selected for wear in the summer months, embroidered with gold, made for a provincial mandarin. Provenance: Ex-private collection Melbourne, purchased from Portobello Road in late 1970's
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A pair of large Chinese silk Embroideries, 19th century, each hand embriodered with a scene of a peacock beneath a trailing garland of chrysanthemums
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A similar pair of Burmese carved temple doors, each door shaped and arched, carved with a dancer, 120 cm high
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A fine Chinese stucco head of Luohan, song Dynasty (960-1279), the face with a fierce, all-knowing expression, with wide inset glass eyes to provide a sense of realism, and pronounced forehead, possibly to signify the famous luohan Rahula, the Son of Buddha, 34 cm high, with black granite stand, reference: for another song dynasty stucco head of a Luohan, please refer to the 'H.K. Burnet collection', Sotheby's, London 3 April 1941, lot 78, for an example of another larger than life stucco head that was…
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A large Chinese earthenware figure of a 'Fat lady', Tang Dynasty (618-906 AD), modelled standing with curvaceous body swayed to the side, wearing a long, loose robe, her delicate hands touching, her full face with a serene countenance, with rouged cheeks, and 'Moth' eyebrows, framed by the elaborate coiffure, and cloud-toed shoes, with traces of coloured pigment on the face and hair, 48.5 cm high, the University of Wollongong certificate no. W4607 is consistent with the dating of this lot., reference: for…
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A Chinese earthenware figure of a seated court lady with mirror, Tang Dynasty (618-906 AD), depicted at her toilette, gazing appreciatively at her image in the mirror that se holds up with her left hand, with rouged cheeks, elaborate fan-like chignon and cloud-toed shoes, traces of colour pigment, 39 cm high, the German laboratory Ralf Kotalla no. 03G171112 is consistent with the dating of this lot.
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A Chinese earthenware pottery figure of a standing court lady Tang Dynasty (618-906 AD), with high chignon and her dress, with long flowing sleeves, and upturned shoes, with original colour pigment decorating the face and body, 25.5 cm high, the University of Woollongong certificate no. W4500 is consistent with the dating of this lot.
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A Chinese earthenware pottery figure of a court Princess, Wei Dynasty (386-534 AD), the demure figure, depicted in traditional dress, with long sleeves and upturned shoes, with delicate features, traces of colour pigment to her face and body, 29 cm high, the University of Woollongong certificate no. W4862 is consistent with the dating of this lot.
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A pair of Chinese Manchu ladies shoes, the silk embroidered shoe, supported by a terracotta platfrom base
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A Tang style polychrome horse, modelled naturalistically with one leg raised, standing on a platfrom base, 29.5 x 28.5 cm
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A Chinese Jianyao-style 'Hare's fur' bowl, of conical shape, with a brownish-black glaze supported on a short foot, 4.5 cm high, 12.5 cm diameter
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A horse and rider, Han Dynasty (200BC-206AD), the male rider atop a plump white horse with well detailed saddle, 39 cm high. Provenance: Purchased near the west of Ningbo, April 2007
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A Cizhou style tiger Pillow, modelled in a crouching position, 8 cm high, 17 cm wide
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Four Chinese green glazed earthenware parrot incense holders, (one repaired), the largest 30.5 cm high
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A Qianlong style famille verte dish, shallow and circular with a scalloped rim, green enamelled dragon chasing flaming pearl motif to interior and exterior on a yellow ground, Qianlong character mark to base, not of the period, 13.5 cm diameter
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A Tibeto-Chinese gilt-bronze figure of the eleven-headed Guanyin/Avalokitesvara, 19th century, standing on a lotus pedestal with beaded rim, the eight arms radiating around the figure in the various mudras with his principal hands folded in anjali mudra (prayer gesture), wearing long flowing robes with detailed ornamentation, his heads adorned with foliate tiaras, here the serene bodhisattva is depicted with eleven heads, symbolizing virtue. The principle head is surmounted by rows of smaller heads, with a…
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A parcel gilt bronze figure of Mahakala, modelled with a fierce face, six arms each with attributes, wearing a flaming skull Crown, standing on a figural lotus base, 17 cm high
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A small silver Tibetan Mahakala figure, modelled with a fierce face, with attributes in each arm, wearing a flaming Crown, standing on a lotus base, 8 cm high
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A gilt bronze figure of green Tara, of typical style, seated on a double lotus throne, the right hand in Bhumispharsha mudra and holding lotus flowers in the each hand, wearing a high foliate diadem, floral arm-bands, and necklaces, 20 cm high
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A small figure of Maitreya with Mandorla, modelled in a seated position on a pedestal base, hands in the bhairav mudra, framed by a flaming mandorla, 19.5 cm high
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A large Tibetan gilded bronze figure of Tara, modelled with a serene downcast gaze, seated on a double lotus base, hands in the dharmachakra mudra, 49 cm high
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A Tibeto-Chinese gilded bronze eleven headed & Thousand armed Avalokiteshvara, standing on a double lotus pedestal with beaded rim, the thousand arms radiating around the figure in the various mudras, wearing long flowing robes with detailed ornamentation, his heads adorned with foliate tiaras, here the serene bodhisattva is depicted with eleven heads, symbolizing virtue. The principle head is surmounted by rows of smaller heads, 36.5 cm high
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A parcel gilt bronze figure of Lohan, modelled in a seated position, wearing draping robes, a fan in one hand, the other clasped, signature to verso, 30.5 cm high
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A bronze figure of Buddha, in the seated position, modelled with a content expression, elongated earlobes, wearing a Crown, 34 cm high
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A bronze figure of the green Tara, Pala revival style, 17th/18th century, of typical style, seated on a double lotus throne in the half-lotus position, her right leg extended forward symbolising her readiness to leap in to action to save others, with richly gilded serene face, wearing a high foliate diadem, floral arm-bands, and necklaces. Sealed with an incised double-vajra base. The back of the figure, with traces of blue and red pigment to the hair and Crown, 21.5 cm high, catalogue note: the Tara…
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A Chinese bronze twin handled censer, the compressed circular bowl, tri-footed, featuring raised twin handles, Kangxi seal mark to base, not of the period, 8 cm high
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A Tang Dynasty bowl, verdi-gris patina to interior and exterior, housed in fitted box, 14.5 cm diameter
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A Chinese bronze brush pot, rectangular, impressed with four dragon panels, 13 cm high
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A collection of thirtyfive Sotheby's international Chinese paintings and works of Art Auction Catalogues
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A jade Qilin, modelled in a crouched position, with the long tail curling around the body, the stone with russet inclusions 26.5 cm wide
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A pair of yellow Peking glass vases, baluster, with a phoenix tail neck, each vase carved with an elaborate dragon scene below a leaf tip neck, impressed seal mark to base, 29.5 cm high
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A Chinese silver and gold ewer, baluster, the body decorated in gold with a mythological scene below an exaggerated neck and handle rising to an zoomorphic spout in the shape of a chicken, approximately 502 gms, 25 cm high
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A Persian silver two handled vase, baluster in form, elaborately decorated with a spray of hibiscus, with a fluted and scalloped rim flanked with two scroll handles, approximately 726 gms, 27 cm high
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A Chinese silvered ruyi sceptre, heavily decorated with auspicious symbols, 41.5 cm long
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A Chinese silver tea caddy, hexagonal in form, each side embossed with an auspicious scene, approximately 242 gms, dated 24.5.98 to lid, approximately 244 gms, 13.5 cm high
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A three piece Indian silver tea set, each piece decorated with pastoral scenes, the teapot with an ebony scroll handle, stamped sterling silver to base of teapot and sugar pot, total weight approximately 974 gms, the teapot 13 cm high
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An elaborate Chinese pierced throne seat, heavily pierced and carved with a continuous dragon design, supported by four lion paw and ball feet
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An Elaborately carved Anglo-Indian what not, 140 cm high
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