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Asian Art — Aalders Auctions

Auction House:Aalders AuctionsNumber of lots recorded:750
Sale Title:Asian ArtLots with images:703
Auction Location:SydneyPrices available:399
Date:31-May-2020
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Chinese Yongzheng period (1723-1735) porcelain immortal on stand, depicted standing holding a ruyi sceptre, wearing robes displaying shou motifs and wu-fu amongst cloud scrolls, in rich tones of yellow, pink, blue and tourqoise, on a separate pedestal stand with flowers and foliage motifs in pink and tourqoise with pierced heart motif to the centre, height 35 cm. Provenance: The collection of Charles Aronson OAM, Ex President of Australian Antiques and Art Dealers Association
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Good Chinese late Qing Dynasty sang de Beouf vase, with spreading lip, above a waisted neck and baluster body on circular foot, with heavy deep red glaze, height 30 cm
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Chinese Kangxi (1661-1722) period porcelain rouleau vase, with spreading lip and cylindrical body, decorated with flowers to the shoulders and frieze of figures within a landscape, on circular foot, with double circles to base, height 25.5 cm. Provenance: Fr Strange Auctions 26/3/1984, then Mossgreen Auctions lot 58, 19/06/2013, then private collection Sydney
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Chinese tea Dust globular vase, with tapering short neck, set with four lug handles to shoulders, raised on circular foot, height 12.5 cm
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Chinese monochrome porcelain vase, of slender form, with a spreading lip and tapering body, in a pale green glaze raised on a circular foot, six character Qianlong mark to base, height 24.5 cm
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Chinese petit tea Dust glaze vase, with spreading lip, above a facetted tapering body on hexagonal foot, marked with Shendetang mark to base, height 16.5 cm
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Chinese tea dust glazed Gu, with spreading lip above knop support and spreading foot, gilt character mark t base, height 19.5 cm
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Chinese sang de boeuf porcelain vase, of pear form with a flared lip, in dark red tones with a pale green splash, height 29.5 cm
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Chinese flambe glaze vase, of urn form, in tones of maroon, pale blue and purple, mark to base, a/f, height 25.5 cm
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Chinese flambe glaze water pot, of domed form, in tones of maroon, blue and cream, four character mark to base, height 7.5 cm
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Chinese porcelain water pot, of elongated domed form, in a pale blue glaze, raised on a circular foot, marked with Qianlong mark to base, height 8 cm
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Pair of Chinese Doucai porcelain bowls, of conical form, decorated with phoenix and bamboo shoots in tones of green, red and yellow, on circular foot, marked with Chenghua mark to base, diameter 10 cm
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Chinese hanging wall cabinet, with glass door opening to reveal shaped shelves, 83 cm x 48 cm
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Chinese hanging wall cabinet, of rectangular form, with multiple shelves, and glass door, 83 cm x 50 cm
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Handsome Chinese cloisonne teapot and cover, of spherical form divided by three gilt bands, the cover set with gilt kylin finial, with robust handle accented with gilt mythical creature mask, with gilt handle and spout, the whole resting on three feet accented with gilt mask, height 33 cm
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Pair of Japanese porcelain vases, with ribbed cylindrical body between a tapering neck and foot, decorated with floral roundel to either side surrounded by insects, accented with multiple borders, in coloured tones on a cream ground, accented with gilt, height 31 cm
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Chinese Qing Dynasty embroidered cloud collar, in three layers, with ruyi head borders, embroidered with butterflies and peonies in Peking knot, and figures in a garden setting, in tones of red, blue, green, black and cream, 50 cm x 50 cm
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Pair of Qing Dynasty Chinese 8th rank badges, late 19th century, of rectangular form, depicting a quail amount flowers and cloud and wave scroll with red sun to top left corner, in tones of blue, green, green, cream, brown and purple, mounted, 20 cm x 22 cm (badge), (2) catalogue note: on of these badges has been published in 'Ruling from the dragon throne: costume of the Qing Dynasty (1644 - 19110' by John E. Vollmer (figure 4.41, page 123) in significant Museum collections of rank badges there are fewer…
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Chinese Qing Dynasty 5th rank civil badge, c.1880, of square form, with central silver pheasant insignia applied separately, set within stylised cloud and waves, accented with the eight Buddhist motifs, in tones of white, blue and red, with gold and silver thread, with wufu, and symbols of happiness and longevity to the border, with paper backing, 34 cm x 35 cm. Provenance: collection of Judith Rutherford
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Chinese rank badge for 5th rank official, c.1875, of square form, with central silver pheasant insignia, set within stylised clouds and waves accented with Buddhist symbols, in tones of blue, green, white and red, with border of wufu and long life symbols, with pale blue silk lining, 28 cm x 29 cm. Provenance: collection of Judith Rutherford
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Chinese Qing Dynasty 3rd rank civil badges, c.1875, for male child, with central Malay peacock insignia, with fret background and five bats, symbols of happiness, with geometric border, in tones of blue, yellow, green red and white, 21 cm x 23 cm. Provenance: collection of Judith Rutherford
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Three pairs of Chinese late Qing sleeve panels, two pairs joined together enclosed within silk borders - one embroidered with figures in a garden setting, in Peking knot and accented with gold thread, 55 cm x 23 cm, the other embroidered with figures by a pond with bridge, in tones of blue, green and peach on a white ground, 107 cm x 17 cm, the third pair embroidered with female figure in a garden setting, 74 cm x 10 cm (3)
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Two Chinese late Qing/Early Republic wind hats, one decorated with lotus, fish and pond scene, in tones of pink and blue on a pale yellow ground, the other decorated with bats, in tones of yellow, blue, pink and green on a white ground, accented with black border (2)
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Pair of Chinese late Qing embroidered skirt panels heavily decorated with butterflies and peonies, in tones of blue, brown, green and white on a pale yellow silk damask ground, 70 cm x 23 cm
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Two Chinese late Qing embroidered silk Sashes, both ends embroidered with butterflies, cats, birds and flowers on a russet coloured ground, accented with ruyi head motifs in black, backed in a pale blue damask silk, length 165 cm (2)
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Chinese Qing Dynasty carved ivory card case, of rectangular form, carved continuously with figures, pagodas, flowers and trees, a/f, height 11.5 cm
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Chinese Qing Dynasty Tangram puzzle, of square form, the cover carved and pierced with figure seated under a tree, opening to puzzle pieces, 4.5 cm x 4.5 cm. Provenance: Mr Arthur Dolby Pedley (1856-1935), then by descent.
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Victorian ivory and bone Auctioneers gavel, length 17.5 cm
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Victorian ivory parasol handle, with a knopped handle, above a textured stem, length 23 cm
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Good Japanese Meiji period ivory figure group, carved in the form of a man protecting his bird house from rats, height 9 cm. Provenance: Mr Arthur Dolby Pedley (1856-1935), then by descent.
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Pair of Chinese ivory emperor and Empress figures, each depicted standing in elaborately carved robes and headpiece, holding a sword and ruyi, mounted on a carved pedestal stand, height 35 cm and 37 cm (2)
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Japanese ivory okimono, carved in the form of a figure carrying fish basket on shoulder, with cormorant with fish in mouth on rope, height 9 cm
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Chinese carved immortal figure group, depicting two musicians with drums, surrounded by a stork and squirrel, on wooden base, height 13 cm
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Chinese carved ivory figure, depicting an immortal holding a branch with peaches in one hand, the other held behind his back, incised marks to base, height 13 cm
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Chinese Qing Dynasty Looped basket, finely pierced with scenes of figures in landscapes and foliage, with loop handle, height 14 cm
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Chinese white celadon jade Kwan Yin, depicted standing with headdress, hands in pose holding attributes, with flowing robes on lotus base, height 23.5 cm
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Chinese Ming Dynasty jade vase, of petit tapering form, with twin scroll handles and tapering fluted body on stand, in tones of white and green, height 13.5 cm. Provenance: Sotheby's Australia, 29th Oct 2014, Melbourne lot 180, then private collection Sydney
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Chinese jade brush washer, in pale celadon colour, carved in the form of two bats disputing a coin, a/f, length 14 cm
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Large Chinese green jade Kylin, depicted crouching on four legs with young at front feet, with brown inclusions, length 20 cm
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Chinese rock crystal Buddha, carved with belly exposed and hands in mudras, with lotus and sack, in wooden stand, total height 20 cm
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Chinese carved jade boulder, carved in the form of a figure standing under a tree with a boat in the background, in tones of white black and brown skin, height 12.5 cm
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Chinese carved jade figure group, in the form of a bird perched within a tree with wings raised, with a small mammal at the base on the tree, in tones of pale green to dark green, the whole raised on a carved and pierced wooden stand, height 22 cm
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Two Chinese jade carvings, in white to pale jade, one carved in the form of a phoenix, the other in the form of a fish, (2) private collection Sydney
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Four Chinese jade carvings, in white and green jade, comprising double dragon seal, two fruit, snuff bottle and seal, (4) private collection Sydney
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Two Chinese jade carvings, one carved in the form of a bird seated under a tree, the other in the form of a phoenix holding lingzi, height 7 cm, 6 cm (2) private collection Sydney
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Five Chinese white jade carvings, in the form of dog of fo, fish, fruit and monkey, in tones of white, (5)
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Chinese Qing Dynasty porcelain vase, of ovoid form, decorated with a lady in a garden setting, in underglaze blue and overglaze enamel, height 21.5 cm. Provenance: private Asian Art collection, Queensland
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Chinese Song Dynasty (960-1279) paste box and cover, of bun form, in a white glaze with slight crackle, raised on a circular foot, diameter 9 cm. Provenance: Dr. Merna Marie Torrington collection
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Chinese Ming Dynasty porcelain paste box and cover of bun form, in a white glaze but with evidence of earlier decoration, on a circular foot, diameter 12 cm. Provenance: Dr. Merna Marie Torrington collection
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Good Chinese porcelain vase, of baluster form, decorated with branches of flowers and butterflies, in tones of pink and green, double circle and six character mark to base, hole to base, height 28.5 cm private collection Canberra
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Chinese 19th century flambe glaze vase, of baluster form with a slightly flared lip, in tones of peach, olive and brown, on an unglazed circular foot, height 13 cm
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Chinese porcelain snuff bottle, of tapered ovoid form, decorated with raised figures, six character mark to base, height 7.5 cm
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Chinese Qing Dynasty porcelain double snuff bottle and stopper, of double cylindrical form, decorated in famille rose, four character mark to base, height 6 cm
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Good Chinese porcelain snuff bottle and stopper, of tapered pilgrim form, each side decorated with children at play within a garden in green, pink, purple and orange enamel, the shoulders decorated with underglaze floral blue sprays, seal mark to base, height 6 cm
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Two Chinese Qing Dynasty snuff bottles, in porcelain, of facetted form, decorated with flowers, good sized openings, h6 cm, 5 cm, (2)
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Chinese enamel snuff bottle and stopper, of baluster pilgrim form, each side decorated with birds seated in flowering branches, in tones of pink, green and blue, four character mark to base, height 5 cm
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Chinese white jade snuff bottle, carved with a dragon to one side, the bottle decorated with figure under a tree in a landscape, height 6.5 cm, with stopper
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Chinese rock crystal snuff bottle and stopper, carved in the form of a bird, perched on a rock, with stopper, height 6.5 cm
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Chinese silver snuff bottle and stopper, of baluster form, decorated with precious items and accented with coral, turquoise and malachite, height 8 cm
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Chinese double gourd snuff bottle and stopper, incised with flowers and bamboo, height 6.5 cm
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Chinese jade twin handled snuff bottle and stopper with tourqoise stopper, above baluster body, flanked by rams head handles, height 6.7 cm
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Good 19th century Japanese Arita porcelain charger of circular form, decorated with central mon, surrounded by other mons and symbols on a fine radiating lattice ground, surrounded by interlocking circles, in rich tones of orange and gilt, character marks to base, diameter 33.5 cm. Provenance: Mr Arthur Dolby Pedley (1856-1935), then by descent.
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Japanese Meiji period Imari porcelain charger, of circular form, with central dragon motif, surrounded by reserves of figures and flower, in rich tones of red, gold, green and cobalt, four character mark for Fuki Choshun, a/f, diameter 31 cm. Provenance: Mr Arthur Dolby Pedley (1856-1935), then by descent.
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Unusual early 19th century Japanese Arita porcelain charger, imitating Ming Chenghua, of circular form, with sloping sides, richly decorated with flower head and ferns, in gilt and red, on a teal coloured ground, six character mark to base, diameter 33.5 cm. Provenance: Mr Arthur Dolby Pedley (1856-1935), then by descent.
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Chinese Qing Dynasty blue and white Yan Yan vase, decorated with village scenes in a mountainous landscape with rivers, double ring marks to base, a/f (restored) height 44.5 cm
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Chinese Qing Dynasty blue and white plate, together with a Chinese Qing Dynasty blue and white porcelain charger, the plate of circular form, decorated with flowers and foliage, the charger decorated with endless knot peach tree, surrounded by the precious items, a/f to one, diameter 23 cm, 30 cm (2)
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Chinese Qing Dynasty blue and white porcelain jar, of robust form with a short cylindrical neck, decorated continuously with dragons, between ruyi head and lappet borders, with earlier six character mark to base, height 19 cm
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Chinese Qing Dynasty porcelain vase, of ovoid form with a slightly spreading lip, painted with rampant dragons and flowers on a turquoise ground, accented with raised dragons and kylins, on a circular foot, height 26 cm
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Two Chinese Ming Dynasty blue and white porcelain boxes and covers, one decorated with trailing lingzhi, the other of ducks, flowers and characters, a/f, height 9/5 cm, 7 cm (2). Provenance: Private Collection Northern NSW
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Chinese late Ming Dynasty blue and white paste box and cover, of bun form, decorated with an image of a dragon to the cover, raised on circular foot, diameter 8.5 cm
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Chinese Ming Dynasty blue and white porcelain dish of circular form, decorated with a central image of a phoenix, surrounded by precious objects, on circular foot, with seal mark to base, diameter 19.5 cm purchased: Moorabool Antiques Galleries, Victoria, then private collection Sydney
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Chinese blue and white porcelain dish, of shallow circular form, decorated with interior dragon roundel and turbulent wave border, the exterior decorated continuously with dragons amongst stylised clouds, six character mark to base, diameter 19 cm
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Chinese blue and white petit porcelain brush pot, of cylindrical form, decorated with red horses galloping amongst turbulent waves, double rings to base, height 9 cm
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Chinese Ming Dyansty blue and white porcelain dish of circular form, decorated with a phoenix, surrounded by a border of the precious buddhist items, raised on circular foot, with seal mark to base, diameter 19 cm
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Lovely Chinese porcelain jar and cover, of baluster form, decorated with reserves of figures within a garden setting, surrounded by a lotus ground in enamel tones of pink, green and blue, height 25 cm
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Chinese Ming Dynasty porcelain bowl, of shallow form with a serpentine rim, the interior decorated with roundel of two fish in a pond scene, surrounded by foliate borders, diameter 22 cm
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Chinese porcelain dragon dish, of shallow circular form, decorated with dragon roundel to interior, the exterior decorated with dragons and floral borders, in tones of green and blue on a white ground, six character mark to base, diameter 25 cm
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Chinese wood and lapis ruyi sceptre, set with three lapis panels, displaying dragons, fish and foliage, length 49 cm
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Chinese bench seat, in red and gilt finish, of rectangular form, set with gilt panels of birds and figures above a gallery back and rectangular seat, flanked by arms on four legs, length 98 cm
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Chinese wooden hall table, of narrow rectangular form, the top slightly inset, raised on four facetted legs, united by stretchers to each side, 82 cm x 97 cm x 42 cm
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Chinese horse shoe back armchair, the curved back above a inlaid centre splat surrounded by spindles and caned seat on a x frame base
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Chinese wooden armchair, with a carved rectangular pierced back, flanked by arms and square seat, on four legs united by stretchers
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Chinese exportware lacquer sewing table and sewing objects, of rectangular hinged top, opening to a fitted interior and ivory objects, raised on a pair of shaped lyre supports on four paw feet, decorated with gilt figures in a landscape, 70 cm x 64 cm x 43 cm
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Gilt bronze figure of Simhamukha, depicted with ornate skull headdress, beaded jewellery and garland of skulls, dancing in ardhaparyankasana with the left foot trampling a supine figure, accented with coloured pigment, the whole on a lotus base, height 35 cm
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Chinese bronze vessel and cover, with domed cover and baluster body, decorated with archaic motifs and fret work patterning, height 38 cm
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Good Chinese Qing Dynasty, porcelain vase, with a fine spreading lip, above a waisted cylindrical neck above a baluster body, in tones of blue, on spreading circular foot, with Qianlong six character mark to base, height 35 cm purchased: Aalders Auctions, 2006, then private collection
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Good Japanese bronze hand mirror, of circular form, decorated with a scene of storks, with two calligraphy marks, with bound cane handle, signed, length 34 cm and diameter 24 cm. Provenance: Mr Arthur Dolby Pedley (1856-1935), then by descent.
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Chinese silver cruet set, in the form of cart and figure, by Yok sang, Shanghai, with salt and pepper shaker and later mustard pot, length 16 cm
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Indian silver box and cover, of cylindrical form, decorated with acanthus frieze and multiple borders, height 8.5 cm
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Chinese silver cruet set, in the form of a pulled rickshaw, with salt and later mustard and salt, length 17 cm
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Chinese twin handled silver cup, of bell form, the upper rim decorated with stylised floral motifs, above lines of Chinese characters, flanked by a pair of foliate handles on a circular foot, total weight 310gm
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Chinese export silver sugar jar, marked to base, of tapering cylindrical form, with swing handle and spherical finial, the body decorated with bamboo motifs and a beaten finish, total weight 265gm(without liner)
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Two miniature Chinese silver figures, depicting a figure pulling a rickshaw and one pushing a cart, (2), length 9 cm, 7 cm (2)
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Three Chinese silver objects, including a egg cup by Tuckshang, a napkin ring by Woshing and a salt, (3)
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Chinese Wang Hing export silver napkin ring, marked Wh 90, of circular form, decorated with two dragons disputing a flaming pearl
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Two Chinese Export Silver Brushes,  marked Teh Ling, sterling, 935, each decorated with dragons in relief and monogram, len gth 19 cm and 25 cm (2)
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Chinese gilt silver and enamel figure group, in filigree, in the form of two birds perched within a tree, accented in tones of blue and green, height 18 cm
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Pair of enamel birds, depicted with long tail feathers, in tones of green, blue, red and yellow, mounted in wooden stands, height 11 cm and 12 cm (2)
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Gilt bronze Tara, depicted seated on a boar with hands in mudras, wearing an elaborate headdress and jewellery, height 17 cm
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Good Sino-Tibetan petit gilt bronze figure of deity Yama, depicted standing wearing headdress, holding attribute with skull necklace, on plinth, height 7 cm
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