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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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Bronze seated Buddha, depicted with elaborate headdress, with one palm facing outwards and legs bent, seated on a double lotus base, with silvered accents, height 16 cm
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Chinese gilt bronze Buddha, depicted seated with top knot, with eyes downcast in serene expression, sach falling from shoulder, hands resting in lap holding censor, legs crossed raised on double lotus base, height 22 cm
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Bronze standing Buddha, depicted with top knot and curled hair, with robes falling from shoulders, with hands with pose, on lotus stand, on stepped base, height 26.5 cm
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Pair of Chinese Qing Dynasty miniature ivory Chops of graduated cylindrical form with lift up handles, with paste well, in snake skin case, length 7 cm
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Chinese cased ivory Chop/Seal, of rectangular form, incised and inked with landscape and calligraphy, the well containing paste
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Chinese tortoise shell cricket cage, with a domed cover above a series of facetted sides with finely pierced decoration, height 11.5 cm
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Chinese bronze mirror, of circular form, decorated with a scene of storks under a pine tree, with silver verso, diameter 12 cm. Provenance: Mr Arthur Dolby Pedley (1856-1935), then by descent.
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Chinese cinnabar coloured box and cover, of square form with rounded corners, the cover decorated with dragon amongst stylised clouds, diameter 8 cm
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Good Japanese boxwood okimono, depicting a snake wrapping itself around a turtle, length 5.5 cm. Provenance: Mr Arthur Dolby Pedley (1856-1935), then by descent.
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Petit Chinese carved horn cup, in cream and brown tones, height 5.5 cm
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Japanese netsuke, depicting a cat curled up in a shell, signed, length 5 cm. Provenance: Mr Arthur Dolby Pedley (1856-1935), then by descent.
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Three Japanese okimono, depicting a rat, monkey holding a peach and a figure group depicting a monkey and rat on a boat, a/f (3). Provenance: Mr Arthur Dolby Pedley (1856-1935), then by descent.
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Early Chinese jade plaque, shaped in the form of stylised dragon, in tones of green to brown, boxed, length 8 cm
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Japanese bronze figure of frog, together with a Japanese carved wooden toad, a/f (2)
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Chinese carved export letter seal, in ivory, with shaped support and circular handle, length 8 cm
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Chinese ivory toggle, carved in the form of a child holding a lotus bud, length 6 cm
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Japanese carved ivory netsuke, depicting a figure seated with legs crossed, mark to base, height 5 cm
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Chinese ivory pendant, in the form of a disc, with phoenix and characters, with scroll dragons finial, height 5 cm
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Japanese carved ivory netsuke, depicting a seated figure in robes and hat, with incised geometric motifs, mark to base, height 5 cm
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Chinese ivory letter seal, in the form of a scholar with crimped base, height 7.5 cm
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Chinese carved blue marble Buddha, depicted seated with exposed belly, in tones of blue, white and black, a/f, height 9 cm
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Chinese carved jade panel, of shaped form, carved with figures in landscape, with calligraphy verso, height 5.5 cm
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Chinese Qing Dynasty white jade figure group, carved in the form of a kylin and young, in tones of white, length 17 cm
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Chinese carved lapis lazuli standing Buddha, depicted in robes with exposed belly, height 22.5 cm
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Japanese bronze tsuba, decorated with portrait of mans face and mythical creature below, signed verso
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Japanese silvered tsuba, of diamond form, decorated continuously in relief with dragon, height 8.5 cm
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Chinese Jiaqing period (1796-1820) blue and white porcelain plate, of circular form with raised sides, the interior decorated with a river scene with a horseman and servant on a bridge with a pagoda in a rural setting above a city gate with pagoda, figures and river, four character mark to base, a/f, diameter 19 cm. Provenance: The collection of Charles Aronson OAM, Ex President of Australian Antiques and Art Dealers Association
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Chinese Yongzheng period (1723-1735) famille rose shell shaped dish, with cantilevered lip, decorated with sprays of flowers in tones of pink, orange, purple, yellow and green enamel, surrounded by a tassel diaper border accented in gilt, on a square foot, a/f, 23 cm x 23 cm. Provenance: The collection of Charles Aronson OAM, Ex President of Australian Antiques and Art Dealers Association
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Chinese Yongzheng period (1723-1735) porcelain tea bowl and saucer, beautifully decorated with concentric borders of flowers and diaper border, accented with central floral border, on circular foot, (2). Provenance: The collection of Charles Aronson OAM, Ex President of Australian Antiques and Art Dealers Association
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Set of four Chinese Guangxu (1875-1909) lotus stem cups, decorated wth centrl lotus medallion, surrounded by sprays of flowers and blue border, the exterior decorated with stylised flowers radiating upwards, height 5 cm, diameter 11.5 cm (4). Provenance: The collection of Charles Aronson OAM, Ex President of Australian Antiques and Art Dealers Association
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Large Chinese porcelain Republic period bowl, with slightly flared lip, the exterior decorated with a continuous scene of children playing within a garden setting in rich tones of orange, green, yellow and blue, raised on a circular foot, seal mark to base, diameter 23 cm
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Good Chinese porcelain tureen and cover, of rectangular form, decorated with a mountain landscape and lake, in tones of blue, green and black, signed and seal mark, length 24 cm
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Chinese late Qing Dynasty blue and white porcelain jar, of baluster form, decorated with prunus and crackle ice decoration on circular foot, with double ring marks to base, height 9 cm. Provenance: The collection of Charles Aronson OAM, Ex President of Australian Antiques and Art Dealers Association
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Chinese porcelain bowl, of conventional form, the interior decorated with rocky outcrop and floral roundel, the exterior decorated continuously with rocky outcrops, lingzhi and flowers, in tones of blue, red, green, yellow, purple and black, four character ark to base, diameter 14.5 cm
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Chinese Ming Dynasty blue and white porcelain charger, of circular form, with single line border surrounding multiple sprays of flowers and foliage, the exterior with sprays of flowers, raised on circular foot, a/f, diameter 27.5 cm. Provenance: The collection of Charles Aronson OAM, Ex President of Australian Antiques and Art Dealers Association
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Chinese Ming Dynasty blue and white porcelain of larger form, with spreading lip, with central character to interior with unglazed circle to centre, the exterior decorated with stylised calligraphy, raised on circular foot, diameter 23.5 cm purchased: Moorabool Antiques Galleries, Victoria, then private collection Sydney
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Framed Chinese porcelain panel, of rectangular form, decorated with a scholar instructing a student in an outdoor setting, in tones of blue, green, yellow and purple, signed lower left, 43.5 cm x 30.5 cm (frame)
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Chinese porcelain panel, of rectangular form, decorated with cranes and bats flying around a lush peach tree, in tones of green, red, pink and yellow, signed lower right, slight a/f, 43 cm x 29 cm
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Chinese Neolithic pottery censor, with turned lip and baluster body, raised on three feet, a/f, height 12.5 cm. Provenance: Purchased between 1938- 1970, the Estate of the late Walter Hochstadter, hence by decent. Many items from the Hochstadter collection were sold at Christies 18th/19th March 2009, with lot 518 reaching 2 million US dollars. The collection has also been sold in Sotheby's.
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Chinese Jian black spot glaze bowl, of circular form, of tapering form, in brown on black thick glaze, on exposed circular foot, a/f, diameter 11.5 cm
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Chinese Qing Dynasty blue and white porcelain roundel, decorated with a parrot perched on a flowering branch, diameter 26.5 cm
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Chinese Tang Dynasty (618-906) squat ewer, of baluster form, with short spout, and accented with raised circles, in a olive green glaze, a/f, diameter 16.5 cm
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Chinese Song Dynasty (960-1279) bowl, with sloping sides, the interior incised with floral motif, the whole in a white glaze, on circular foot, diameter 12.5 cm
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Chinese Neolithic red pottery jar, with slightly turned lip, and tapering body, with impressed decorative border, height 18 cm. Provenance: Purchased between 1938- 1970, the Estate of the late Walter Hochstadter, hence by decent. Many items from the Hochstadter collection were sold at Christies 18th/19th March 2009
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Chinese celadon glaze brush washer, of squat baluster form, decorated continuously with raised foliage, diameter 13 cm
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Chinese Song Dynasty (960-1279) fluted jar, with cylindrical ribbed neck, above tapering fluted body, in a white glaze, on heavy unglazed circular foot, height 10 cm. Provenance: Purchased between 1938- 1970, the Estate of the late Walter Hochstadter, hence by decent. Many items from the Hochstadter collection were sold at Christies 18th/19th March 2009, with lot 518 reaching 2 million US dollars. The collection has also been sold in Sotheby's. Further notes on the life of Walter Hochstadter can be found…
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Chinese Neolithic red pottery jarlet, with waisted neck and baluster body, flanked by lug handles, height 9.5 cm
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Sukhothai 16th century stoneware dish, of circular form, with sloping sides, with scrolled foliate motifs and cross hatching designs, on circular foot, diameter 22.5 cm purchased: Moorabool Antiques Galleries, Victoria, then private collection Sydney
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Chinese early Ming Dynasty paste box and cover, of bun form, in a white glaze with evidence of decoration in circles and fretwork, in tones of green, diameter 9.5 cm. Provenance: Dr. Merna Marie Torrington collection
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Early Indonesian kendi, with knopped stem, above a baluster body with short spout, a/f, height 17 cm
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Fine pair of Chinese Canton enamel vases, of bulbous form with tall cylindrical neck, the neck decorated with two panels depicting Chinese landscapes surrounded by floral tendril decoration, the body decorated with two panels depicting scholars by a river, raised on a circular foot, four character mark to base, in tones of blue, red and white on a yellow ground, height 22 cm (2)
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Lovely Chinese pair of cloisonne vases and covers, of gourd form, with domed covers, the bodies decorated with panels of flowers, surrounded by gilt work and handles, on an oval foot, in tones of green, blue, yellow, red and blue, height 29 cm
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Pair of Chinese cloisonne vases, with tapering neck, above a baluster body, on spreading circular foot, height 21 cm
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Pair of Japanese cloisonne vases, of ovoid form, decorated with rampant dragons, in tones of cream, red and green on a cobalt ground, height 19 cm (2)
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Pair of Japanese Meiji period cloisonne vases, of facetted baluster form, decorated with alternating lappet panels of dragon and pheonix and floral borders, in tones of blue, green, yellow, red an white, a/f, height 31 cm
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Chinese cloisonne ox and cart, of handsome proportions, decorated with lotus flowers, phoenix and scrolls, in rich tones of yellow, blue, pink, red and green, length 48 cm
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Satsuma porcelain vase, by Maruni & Co., c.1920's, of hexagonal form, decorated continuously with dragon and seated figures in decorative robes, in tones of brown, black and orange, accented heavily in gilt, mark to base, height 25 cm
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Satsuma paste box and cover, of squat bun form, decorated with two ladies within a garden setting, seal mark to base, diameter 6.5 cm
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Satsuma porcelain vase, with short neck and ovoid body, decorated with gilt landscape, on a black ground, satsuma and artists signature verso, height 15 cm
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Satsuma vase and Satsuma vase and cover, decorated with flower heads in rich tones of green, purple, white, blue and red on a gilt ground, marks to base, height 16 cm, 15 cm (2)
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Pair of Satsuma porcelain dishes, of shallow form with a pinched rim, decorated with bird and peacock on flowering branches, marked to base, diameter 15 cm (2)
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Miniature Satsuma porcelain vase, together with a miniature Kutani porcelain vase, decorated with flowers and birds, height 12.5 cm, 9.5 cm (2)
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Satsuma jar and cover, with finial above domed cover and meiping shaped body, with heavy ground of flowers in bright tones of red, green, pink and blue on gilt ground, character marks to foot, height 14 cm
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Japanese circular black lacquer plate, decorated with central panel depicting a tea ceremony, surrounded by reseerves of landscapes and figures in gilt and accented in red, diameter 26 cm
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Japanese lacquer marbled stem cup, of circular form, in rich tones of red, orange and black, height 8 cm
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Satsuma miniature vase and teapot, the vase with reserves of flowers, surrounded by a cobalt ground, the teapot with brightly coloured flowers accented in gilt, a/f, (2)
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Large Satsuma porcelain vase, of baluster form, decorated continuously with geishas in garden setting with mountains, river and pagodas, accented with brocade and borders, a/f, height 57 cm
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Japanese Sumida Gawa Pottery vase, c.1920's, of handsome proportions, with a thick glaze falling unevenly from the rim, above the body decorated with figures carrying a large vessel, signed to back, height 36 cm
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Japanese carved armchair, with yoke back, the splat, seat and arms carved with a scene depicting a dragon amongst cloud scrolls, the whole raised on carved cabriole legs
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Japanese carved armchair, carved with sunflowers and foliage to the back, arms and seats, on cabriole legs
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Japanese carved two seater bench seat, with a carved and shaped dragon back, flanked by a pair of arms on a carved lattice seat, on bracket legs, length 100 cm
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Chinese ebonised torchere, with a shaped rectangular top decorated with dragon motif, with carved apron, on mask cabriole legs united by vase shelf, height 76 cm. Provenance: Dr. Merna Marie Torrington collection
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Chinese wooden Alter table, with narrow rectangular top, above facetted legs accented with carved ruyi brackets, 80 cm x 120 cm x 40 cm
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Chinese cabinet on stand, of rectangular form, set with two spindle doors opening to shelves, above a pair of drawers on legs, 175 cm x 79 cm x 32 cm
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Good Japanese bronze vase, with tapering neck and baluster body, decorated with a raised dragon chasing a flaming pearl to the neck, above a scene of peacocks amongst flowers the whole raised upon a spreading circular foot, height 46 cm
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Chinese altar cabinet, of rectangular form, with an open compartment with a shaped apron, above a series of square drawers, 115 cm x 72.5 cm x 44 cm
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Chinese hardwood wedding chest, of rectangular form, with two lift out covers opening to reveal storage compartment, above two lower drawers
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Chinese silver snuff box and cover, of oval form, decorated with floral motifs, impressed marks to interior, length 4 cm
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Late 19th/20th century Chinese silver snuff box cover, impressed Chinese character marks, of rectangular form, with central reserve, surrounded by carved foliage, length 3.3 cm
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Late 19th/20th century Chinese silver snuff box and cover, impressed M.K and character, with reserve surrounded by bamboo shoots, length 4.5 cm
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Late 19th century Chinese silver snuff box and cover, impressed Khc for Khecheong, of rectangular form, engraved with acanthus, length 4 cm
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Early 20th century Chinese silver snuff box and cover, impressed Chinese characters, of rectangular form, decorated with reserve on a ground of acanthus, length 4 cm
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Late 19th/20th century Chinese silver snuff box cover, impressed Chinese characters, of rectangular form, with central reserve, surrounded by flowers and foliage, length 3.5 cm
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Early 20th century Chinese silver snuff box cover, impressed S.C, 85, of rectangular form, with central reserve surrounded by floral motifs, length 3.5 cm
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South East Asian silver belt buckle, decorated with two roundels depicting Ganesh in relief, total weight 122gm
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Three Japanese sterling silver teaspoons, by Toshikane, decorated with Kinkakuji temple finials, length 12 cm
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Japanese sterling silver toothpick dispenser, of curved rectangular form, decorated with bird on bamboo and foliage, length 6.5 cm
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Thai silver chest plate, marked sterling, comprising three link necklaces, united with tapering buckle decorated with sun motifs, with six medallions suspended from chains, total weight 561gm
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Chinese export silver pill box, of rectangular form with canted corners, the cover decorated with delightful fo dog, mark to base, height 3 cm
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Two Chinese bronze mirrors, of circular form, decorated with dragons and mythical creatures, diameter 17.5 cm and 18 cm
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Chinese carved white jade dog, depicted crouching down on four legs, with mouth open, length 8 cm
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Good pair of early Qing Dynasty cloisonne figures, depicting seated immortals on rocks with staff in hand, the cloisonne robes in tones of blue, yellow, red and green, height 21 cm (2). Provenance: The Fretwell collection
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Good Chinese bronze mirror, probably Tang Dynasty (618-907) of circular form, decorated with floral motif to one side and raised characters to other side, diameter 9 cm. Provenance: The Fretwell collection
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Chinese Ming Dynasty bronze mirror, of circular form, decorated with four immortals surrounded by buddhist symbols, vases, deer and phoenix, diameter 8.5 cm. Provenance: The Fretwell collection
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Good Chinese bronze mirror, probably Tang Dynasty (618-907), of circular form, decorated with central raised nipple, surrounded by stylised animals, diameter 7.5 cm. Provenance: The Fretwell collection
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Japanese bronze twin handled censer, set with shishi to cover, the baluster body decorated with two figures to each side and raised on four legs, a/f, height 16 cm. Provenance: Mr Arthur Dolby Pedley (1856-1935), then by descent.
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Cantonese enamel box and cover, of rectangular form, decorated with panels depicting birds and flowers, on a ground of flowers and foliate scrolls, in tones of blue, yellow, red and green, mark to base, length 11 cm
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Japanese bronzed box and cover, of cylindrical form, the cover decorated with peacock and feathers, the sides decorated with cranes flying above turbulent waves, mark to base, diameter 11 cm
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Chinese silver and enamel hair pin, (1)
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Japanese mixed metal crumb tray, of horseshoe form, with two horse heads to the top, the body decorated with figures in an outdoor pavilion scene, height 23 cm
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