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Antiques & Art — Cordy's

Auction House:Cordy'sNumber of lots recorded:676
Sale Title:Antiques & ArtLots with images:155
Auction Location:AucklandPrices available:476
Date:11-Oct-2016
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A Clarice Cliff flamingo jug, relief moulded and painted, the bird's neck as the handle, printed marks. Repaired chip to interior rim. Height 19.5 cm
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A Clarice Cliff Bizarre 'Oranges & Lemons' pattern cup and saucer, a striking design with black leaf highlights.
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A Clarice Cliff Bizarre 'Fair Ladies' platter, the design by Dame Laura Knight, the interior with stylised naked women, in orange and brown on a deep cream ground, with Clarice and Laura Knight back stamp.
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A Clarice Cliff Bizarre 'Rhodanthe' pattern cylindrical vase. Height 16 cm
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A Clarice Cliff Bizarre 'Delecia' preserve pot, the domed lid with bee finial, ribbed basket weave body, abstract dribbled glaze effects with blue ground.
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A Maya Norwegian 1962 designed stainless steel nine-person cutlery service, the Tias Eckhoff designed service including table knives and forks, dessert spoons and forks, soup spoons, teaspoons (nine of each) and four serving spoons, total 69 pieces in 18/8 stainless steel. This set is now a design classic.
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A pair of Art Nouveau Christofle 'Gallia' metal candlesticks, designed by Emile Galle for Christofle, c.1901, decorated with pine boughs and seed pods. Impressed with marks under the base and numbered 4367. Bobeches absent. 24.5 cm
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A 1930s opalescent glass cased clock, in the manner of Rene Lalique's 'Deux Colombes' clock, of arched shape moulded in relief with a pair of doves amongst prunus blossom, raised on a gilt metal plinth base, with interior illumination and fitted with a Hammond Clock Co, Chicago (1931-37) electrically driven clock mechanism. Height 26 cm
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An early 1900s Art Nouveau marble bust, the young woman with curly hair, detailed fabric hat, pinafore-style dress on green granite base. Height on base 25 cm
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A carved alabaster portrait bust, of a young woman wearing a European-style bonnet, a rose pinned to her collar. Height 21.5 cm
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A Moorcroft 'Magnolia' pattern bowl, decorated with tubeline flowers to the interior and exterior. Diameter 16 cm
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An early Walter Moorcroft trumpet shaped vase, decorated with an orchid design. Impressed marks and blue painted signature. Height 21 cm
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A small Royal Worcester figurine of a young naked child, printed mark, c.1950. Height 10 cm
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A pair of Royal Worcester circular rack plates, decorated with scenes of St Pauls and Norwich Cathedrals, both signed R. Rushton, c.1950. Diameter 27.5 cm
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A Royal Worcester specimen vase, squat circular shape, painted with roses with a tall gilded neck and gilded moulded circular foot. Shape F111. Height 15 cm
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A Royal Worcester G957 posy vase, hand painted with roses in the manner of Millie Hunt, conical shape with serpentine rim. Height 8 cm
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A Royal Worcester squat spherical posy vase, painted by De Laney with fruit on a mossy ground. Signed and with date code for 1952. Height 7 cm
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A Royal Worcester potpourri jar, painted by Albert Shuck with fruit on a mossy ground. Cover absent. Height 7.5 cm
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A Royal Worcester rack plate, painted with fruit signed 'H. Price', the shaped rim richly gilded. Printed mark, c.1950. Diameter 22.5 cm
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A fine quality Paragon white bone china cup and saucer with a fruit painting signed 'Holland'.
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A fine quality Minton bone china charger, painted with a scene of Balmoral Castle, the turquoise border richly gilded. Diameter 34 cm. Together with a Minton 'Glamis Castle' plate in box. Diameter 27 cm
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A Royal Vienna porcelain cabinet plate, the centre decorated with a Greek woman painting at an easel with a winged cherub hovering, the burgundy border with gilt embellishments, signed C. Heer. Diameter 22 cm
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Two German Fraureuth porcelain figurines, white glazed, nursery themed, Red Riding Hood and the wolf, the other a young boy with a pig, frit to the wolf's ear, stamp mark to base. 18 x 25 cm
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An 18th century English porcelain baluster mug, decorated in underglaze blue with a hand painted scene of pagoda and other building in landscape. Height 9 cm
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Two Royal Doulton 'Winston Churchill' toby jugs, classically modelled with top hat, black suit and overcoat, includes the large and small versions.
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A Royal Doulton Dickens Ware 'Barkis' lidded tea caddy, tapered cylindrical form. Height 13.5 cm
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A large Royal Doulton Dickens Ware 'Mrs Bardell' vase, tall cylindrical form with swollen base, two open handles. Height 32.5 cm
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A Royal Doulton Dickens Ware 'Old Peggoty' vase, serpentine rectangular section, two open handles. Height 21.5 cm
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A Royal Doulton Dickens Ware 'Barnaby Rudge' vase, shape as above.
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A Royal Doulton Dickens Ware 'Sam Weller' hair tidy, mildly waisted form with original dome fitted lid with wide central hole. Height 9.5 cm
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A Royal Doulton earthenware charger, 'Long John Silver'. Printed mark and retailer's mark: John Bates', Wellington. Diameter 39 cm
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A Mason's Regency 53 piece part-dinner set, comprising: six dinner plates, seven entree plates, nine soup bowls, five dessert plates, five side plates, six cups and saucers, sugar, creamer, gravy boat with liner, milk jug and a four piece condiment set.
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A finely carved 'palm' (fingering) piece in rich red lacquered amber, with faint touches of yellow-gold colouring, 2½ x2 inches; finely carved with entwined dragon on one side, in low relief. (Ming period or earlier) NB: the secret of lacquering amber was lost in Ming times and pieces of this quality are now very rare. Offered along with two smaller pieces of natural amber. The fingering piece 6.5 x 5.8 cm.
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An amber carved figure of Kuanyin, raised on reishi carved wooden plinth, the amber of highly translucent honey colour, carved standing holding a basket of flowers, accompanied by a deer. Height 9 cm
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A Chinese pale green jade belt hook, of sinuous shape carved and pierced with a qilin to the upper surface and with the hook formed as a dragon's head. Length 9 cm
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A Chinese smoky quartz crystal carved figure of a reclining luohan, he rests in a long-sleeved robed against a pillow with a teapot propped against its side. Raised on conforming shaped wooden plinth (one foot missing) Length 12 cm
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A multiple boxed set of bespoke engraved Chinese mother-of-pearl gaming counters, housed in a square lidded box holding five further boxes, each gold lacquered and monogrammed 'FS' to the lids, containing approximately 310 various oblong and circular counters, each engraved with florals and a conforming monogram. The outer box with some faults. 29 x 27 x 6 cm
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A Chinese tinder pouch in rawhide with decorated brass mounts, including a filigree calligraphic panel to the front, the steel with stamped mark.
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A pair of Chinese pale green jade earrings, of oblong plaque form carved and pierced with floral designs, suspended from silver wire cloud form mounts and fixed to screw fittings.
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An unmarked silver chinoiserie decorated cigar tube, to hold six demi-coronas, engraved with Chinese figures amongst a profusion of foliate tendrils, one side with a cartouche engraved with monogram 'VLS', each end engraved with a mandarin, one end opening to reveal a small compartment for vestas. Length 14 cm
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A small Chinese silver mug, double walled, decorated in relief with equestrian warriors and foot soldiers in a landscape with pagodas and pavilions, scroll handle modelled as a sinuous dragon. Stamped mark under base. Height 8.5 cm
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Three finely carved Chinese walnuts, all-over figural detail.
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Three Chinese finely carved walnuts, similar to above.
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Three finely carved Chinese small items, one walnut and two peach pips, fine figure and building detail.
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Three Chinese finely carved small items, includes two walnuts and a toggle of two finely carved graduated peach pips, beads and silk tassel and necklace attached.
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A 19th century Chinese silver, leather and steel tinder pouch, the embossed tooled leather pouch with applied silver fittings and heavy steel curved striking plate to the base, the squared suspension loop with chain link attached and rosette terminal.
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A 19th century Chinese silvered metal, leather and steel tinder pouch, smaller and similar to above.
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A 19th century Chinese silver ruler, long straight sided form, the ten compartments each with engraved detail including goldfish, fans and florals, each of those panels further segmented into ten; engraved calligraphy, a yin-yang symbol and stamped maker's marks to the reverse. Length 33.5 cm
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An old Chinese carved ivory small puzzle ball, the traditional dragon decorated ball supported by a turned pedestal with cup top and flared base with serrated edge. Height 8.3 cm
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A c.1900 Chinese carved ivory card case, finely detailed, serpentine rectangular form, restrained panel decoration to the front, carved sides, a religious cross to the back, finely engraved with conforming figures in landscape. 8.3 x 4.8 cm
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A Chinese carved peach pip boat, with intricate carved and pierced decoration. Character marks on base, fault. Length 4.5 cm
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A c.1900 uncommon Eastern jambiya with amber and gold handle, the shaped good deep toned orange amber handle with gold mounts including round coin type forms and central strap, testing as 18ct. yellow gold, the traditional wide tapered steel blade with raised ridge, the leather scabbard with impressed decorative pattern, stitched length to the reverse. Overall length 32 cm
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A Chinese red lacquer box with gilt detail, the lid decorated in relief with figures on a terrace, the sides with floral and Precious Objects. 15.5 x 13 x 7.5 cm
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A Chinese carved wood brush washer, carved as a finger citron with a qilin climbing over the stem. Length 13 cm
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A Chinese rose quartz carving of a bird and flower. Length 6.5 cm
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A pair of old carved ivory Chinese figures, the emperor and empress sit on their thrones, highly detailed carving to their robes, headdress and thrones, on carved wood bases, minor old cracks, height including stand 23 cm
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A Chinese carved wood figure of a seated luohan, with lacquered surfaces with remnants of gilt. 14 cm
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A bamboo root carving of Shao-lao, depicted seated holding a peach and with a deer seated beside him. 14.5 cm
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A carved Chinese jade archaic style ceremonial dagger, the grip surmounted by a carved head as the pommel, the blade section as an elongated qilin head. 29 cm.
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A decorative Chinese rosewood opium pipe, the body inlaid with buddhist figures and children, the bowl set in a gilt metal mount. Length 60.5 cm
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A Chinese pale jade censer and cover, squat circular shape raised on three feet and with dragon and ring handles issuing from the sides, the domed cover surmounted by a temple lion. Raised on carved and pierced shaped wooden base. Height 18.5 cm
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A pair of carved ivory napkin rings, encircling band of traditional dragon decoration.
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A Chinese pale green jade qilin toggle, head turned, restrained carved detail, raised on associated wooden stand. Length 5.3 cm
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A 19th century Chinese silver presentation trophy salver, circular with piecrust border and serpentine broad flattened rim, cast and engraved with dragons, prunus boughs and bamboo; the central section with six panels decorated with birds, butterflies, bamboo and chrysanthemums framing a presentation engraving: 'The Peking States, 1899 (won by) Harvey Bellingham's Phonograph'. Some details attached verso; maker's marks stamped to back: Hung Chong, Canton & Shanghai, c1880-1930. Diameter 38 cm 1260gms.
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A folder of Chinese pith paintings, of six leaves, the back end paper inscribed 'Chinese Punishments Book, Canton, 1909'. In vermillion cloth binding. Each 10 x 17.5 cm
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Three framed Chinese pith paintings, from the same series as the previous lot.
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A Chinese bone carving of Shou-lao, the god stands with a dragon staff. Height 12 cm
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A carved Chinese stone seal chop, of tall square section, etched with trees and rocks, a goat and insects to the sides. Height 10.5 cm
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Two Chinese porcelain seal chops, tall square section, decorated in underglaze blue, one with river landscapes to each side, the other with the same and with two panels of calligraphy. Height 11.5 cm
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A Chinese hardstone snuff bottle, mottled brown and black colour, flattened circular shape with agate stopper. Height 8 cm
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A Peking glass snuff bottle, flattened ovoid shape, clear glass with carved red overlay depicting birds and a dragon, rose quartz stopper. Height 8 cm
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A Chinese small dark stone snuff bottle, flattened ovoid shape with red translucent stopper. Height 6 cm
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A set of Oriental mala beads, carved as fruit from deer antler, each large bead with a disc between.
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A necklace of Chinese carved pips of various shapes and carved with various subjects, with a drop pendant of pink moulded glass suspended on a knotted string with a miniature Buddha's head bead.
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A Chinese jade archer's ring, of medium green colour with a russet inclusion.
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A Chinese jade kong, of archaic style, quadrangular shape with circular piercing, stylised engraved masks decorate the corners. 10 x 9.5 x 5 cm
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A Chinese carved stone seal of square section, surmounted by a contorted temple dog, mottled tan colour. Height 6.5 cm
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A Chinese carved yellow stone mountain, etched in low relief with figures in a river landscape, splashes of red suffuse the tan-yellow stone. Height 10.5 cm
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A fine Chinese jade shallow dish, plain circular shape raised on a low foot ring. The translucent stone with areas of mutton fat suffused with faint traces of lilac and small areas of deep green. Diameter 21.5 cm
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Two Chinese silver metal tael weights, of oblong and square section, stamped with characters.
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Two Chinese silver metal tael weights, one lozenge shaped, the other rectangular, the latter with raised calligraphy, the former with stamped characters.
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A Chinese silver metal tael weight, stamped with multiple characters.
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A pale jade carved stone, oval shape, one surface carved with a fish and water plants. Length 7.5 cm
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A Chinese painting on porcelain tile, of a young woman playing a flute. 53 x 30 cm (image size). In lacquered frame.
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A watercolour portrait of a woman at a loom, signed with calligraphy and seal stamps. 64 x 69.5 cm
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A Chinese bronze Jue tripod ritual wine vessel, raised on three blade-form supports, the sides cast with a band of taotie masks reserved on a leiwen ground, C-scroll handle, long protruding spout, with traditional pair of capped posts rising from the rim. Height 16 cm
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A Chinese bronze vase of archaic style, square section baluster shape, the walls decorated with bands of wave patterns, captured ring handles affixed to each side, impressed archaic calligraphic symbols decorate the neck and under the base. Height 32 cm
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A Chinese squat circular stoneware pot, with carved panels to the side depicting buildings, dragon and figures, impressed seal mark under the base. Diameter 18.5 cm
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A pair of Oriental brass vases, tapering shape embossed with birds and blossom. Height 21 cm
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A Chinese porcelain vase, squat inverse baluster shape, white fine crackle glazed, four-character mark in underglaze blue under the foot. Height 15 cm
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Three Chinese blanc-de-chine Kuanyin figures, each classically represented in long robe with long stemmed lotus flower, each raised on lotus plinth. Some faults. Heights 25.5 cm 21 cm and 20.5 cm
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A blanc de chine statuette of Shao Lao, standing holding a peach and reishi staff. 32 cm
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A Chinese porcelain small vase, ovoid shape with angular shoulder, four circular lug handles at the shoulder below the slightly everted rim, pale celadon glaze. Height 10.5 cm
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A Chinese white glazed porcelain censer, squat circular shape with everted rim, lion mask handles moulded to the sides and raised on a short circular foot ring. Diameter 14 cm
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A Chinese porcelain crackle glaze vase, with bluish celadon glaze, in the Song manner, ovoid shape. Height 15 cm
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A Chinese cloisonne baluster vase, floral decoration with birds and lotus flowers in bright colours. Height 21 cm
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A good large Chinese cloisonne baluster vase, decorated with blossom and butterfly, various colours on a turquoise ground. Height on fitted wood stand 35 cm
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A fine quality Chinese basse-taille cloisonne vase, ovoid with short neck, pink and white roses on a rich red ground with bird and bamboo. Height 18.5 cm
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A fine quality Chinese pink cloisonne vase, decorated with bird and prunus blossom. Height 19 cm
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A good quality Chinese pale lemon cloisonne vase, tall ovoid shape with short neck decorated with orchids. Height 24 cm
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