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Decorative Arts & Asian Arts — Leonard Joel Pty. Ltd.

Auction House:Leonard Joel Pty. Ltd.Number of lots recorded:578
Sale Title:Decorative Arts & Asian ArtsLots with images:578
Auction Location:MelbournePrices available:315
Date:20-Oct-2020
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Two Chinese nephrite jade 'Jue' slit-rings, Eastern Zhou (770-256 BC) or Han Dynasty (202 BC-220 AD), the two rings carved in such a way that one side is smoothly rounded to the edge, and the other side bevelled, with narrow slits to one side. One grey-white, the other yellowish hue. Both approximately 4.7 cm diameter
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Two Chinese nephrite jade 'Jue' slit-rings, Eastern Zhou (770-256 BC) or Han Dynasty (202 BC-220 AD), the two rings carved in such a way that one side is smoothly rounded to the edge, and the other side bevelled, with narrow slits to one side. Both of pale celadon green hue, the larger with brown flecks. The larger ring 5 cm diameter
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A Chinese agate bi, Warring States period (475 BC-221 BC), Simply but precisely carved in pale grey agate. 0.5 cm high, 7 cm diameter
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A Chinese pale celadon jade carving of a boy riding a dragon-carp, Qing Dynasty (1644-1912), circa 19th century, depicting a boy holding a lingzhi in one hand, riding on the back of a dragon-carp, the stone of even pale celadon greenish-white hue. 6 cm high, 7 cm wide. Provenance: A private collection from Adelaide, collected in Hong Kong in the 1970s-early 1980s, sold in these rooms in 8 October 2018, lot 229
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A Chinese pale celadon jade carving of a recumbent crane, Qing Dynasty (1644-1912), circa 18th century, finely carved as a recumbent crane holding lotus leaves and blossom in its beak, the stone of even pale celadon green hue. Provenance: a private collection from Adelaide, collected in Hong Kong in the 1970s to early 1980s, sold in these rooms on 8 October 2018, lot 218.
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A Chinese pale celadon jade carving of a fisherman, Qing Dynasty (1644-1912), circa 19th century, depicting an elderly fisherman holding a fish, the jade of even pale celadon green hue. 5 cm high, 3.5 cm wide. Provenance: a private collection from Adelaide, collected in Hong Kong in the 1970s to early 1980s, sold in these rooms on 8 October 2018, part lot 233.
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A Chinese pale celadon jade figure of a lady, Qing Dynasty (1644-1912), circa 18th century, carved as an upright lady holding a large leaf above her head as a parasol, the stone of even pale celadon green hue. 6.8 cm high, 2 cm wide. Provenance: a private collection from Adelaide, collected in Hong Kong in the 1970s and early 1980s, sold in these rooms on 8 October 2018, part lot 233.
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A Chinese pale celadon jade seal paste box and brush washer, the paste box Qing Dynasty (1644-1912), circa 19th century, the seal paste box carved in the form of a flattened pomegranate fruit, the stone very well hollowed, and of even pale celadon green hue. The brush washer in the form of a leaf with cicada and butterfly, of white jade. The paste box 2 cm high, 8 cm wide. The washer 3 cm high, 11 cm wide. Provenance: a private collection from Adelaide, collected in Hong Kong in the 1970s and early 1980s,…
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A Chinese white jade inlaid sceptre, Qing Dynasty (1644-1912), 19th century, the white jade plaques each carved with scenes of scholars and attendants in rocky landscapes, set into a hardwood sceptre. Together with the original invoice dated 1981. 11 cm high, 54 cm long. Provenance: purchased from 'The jade Gallery', Melbourne, 1981, by a relative of the vendor.
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A Chinese pale celadon jade dragon belt buckle, Qing Dynasty (1644-1912), the two-part buckle carved from very pale celadon jade of even hue with small russet flecks to one edge, the latch in the form of an arching dragon's head. 9.5 cm long, 4 cm wide
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A Chinese white jade plaque inset silver pendant, 19th/20th century, the jade of even white hue, carved in openwork with cranes in a lotus pond in the style of the Ming Dynasty, set into an enamelled silver pendant. 6.25 cm diameter including silver surround
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A Chinese pale celadon jade brushwasher, 20th century, the jade of even pale celadon hue carved with a blossoming peach branch to one side, with a bat inside the washer. 1.6 cm high, 9.5 cm wide
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A Chinese archaistic jade Cong, 20th century, carved from greenish-grey jade with black streaks in archaic form, with a fitted hardwood stand. Together with the original invoice dated 1984. The jade 12 cm high, 10 cm wide. With stand 15.5 cm high. Provenance: purchased by a relative of the vendor from East & West Art, 1984.
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A Chinese spinach jade guardian lion, 20th century, carved from mottled spinach jade as a crouching lion cub holding a brocade ball, on a fitted wooden stand. Together with an original invoice dated 1984. With stand 15 cm high, 38 cm wide. Provenance: purchased by a relative of the vendor from East & West Art, 1984.
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A group of Chinese jades and Hardstones, Qing Dynasty (1644-1912), comprising a celadon green rounded jade snuff bottle, an archaistic style jade bixie, a white jade archaistic pendant and a rock crystal vajra. The snuff bottle 4.5 cm high, 3.5 cm wide
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Two Chinese jade figural carvings, People's Republic of China period, circa 1970S, the two figures carved from white and spinach jade, one as a beautiful lady holding a peony, the other as a paradise flycatcher perched on a branch, with another bird below. Both with original fitted carved hardwood stands. The lady 20 cm high, 11.5 cm wide. With base 23 cm high. Provenance: by repute, Robinson's of Singapore
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A pair of Chinese 'Qingtian' seatite ear cups, Zhejiang Province, Three Kingdoms period (220-280 AD), the two ovoid cups thickly carved from soft pale brown steatite. 3.5 cm high, 11.5 cm wide
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A Chinese carved 'Qingtian' steatite figure of a recumbent pig, Zhejiang Province, three Kingdoms period (220-280 AD), carved from soft pale brown steatite as a recumbent pig. 2.5 cm high, 8 cm wide
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A Chinese Beijing glass red overlay snuff bottle, Qing Dynasty (1644-1912), 19th century, decorated with a dragon and other animals in red overlay over a bubble suffused clear glass base. The de Voogd collection, 6.5 cm high, 5 cm wide.
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A set of Chinese blue glass beads, Ming Dynasty (1368-1644), circa 15th century, the hand-formed beads of bright turquoise colour, presented as a strand on nylon wire.
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A Chinese documentary bronze censer, Ming Dynasty (1368-1644), Chongzhen period (1627-1644), dated 1634/1635, finely cast in bombe-form with lion mask handles and an eight character mark in relief in seal script inset to the base, translating as 'Han home collection. Chongzhen Ixi.', the de Voogd collection, 7 cm high, 20.5 cm diameter. Other Notes: the 7th year of the Chongzhen era (the year 'Ixi'), began on January 29th 1634 and ended on February 16th 1635. The censer is thus effectively dated 1634 or…
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A Chinese archaistic bronze 'Ding' censer with Jade-Embellished hardwood lid, Qing Dynasty (1644-1912), 18th century or earlier, raised on three cabriole legs with masks, a loop handle emerging from either side, and taotie masks to the front and rear of the vessel, the whole covered in a beautiful verdigris patina. Together with a fitted hardwood stand, and a domed hardwood lid embellished with a jade hat finial carved as a lingzhi mushroom group (probably Ming Dynasty). 33.5 cm high, 28 cm diameter
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A pair of Chinese archaistic metal altar vases 'Fang Hu', Qing Dynasty (1644-1912), of archaistic Hu form with ring handles and relief cast taotie masks to each side. Each 9.6 cm high, 4.5 cm wide
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A Chinese archaistic champleve enamel bronze ewer 'He', Qing Dynasty (1644-1912), circa 19th century, cast with archaistic diaper patterns and birds flooded with enamels, with an over-arching handle and a lid finial in the form of a guardian lion. 30 cm high, 27 cm wide
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A large Chinese bronze censer, Qing Dynasty (1644-1912) or earlier, the bombe 'Ding' form censer on three cabriole legs with claw feet and mask shoulders, with a large handle on either side, decorated in high relief to the sides with figures and dragons. 32 cm high, 28 cm wide
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Two early Chinese textile fragments, Han Dynasty (202 B.C. - 220 A.D.) and Liao Dynasty (916-1125), the Han dynasty silk fragment embroidered on fine silk ground with a mythical bird. The Liao Dynasty silk garment fragment embroidered with a depictions of clouds, and a pair of cranes. Each framed and glazed. The Han fragment with frame 38 cm high, 49 cm wide. The Liao fragment 42 cm high, 48 cm wide.
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A pair of Chinese embroidered silk scent bags, Qing Dynasty (1644-1912), the concertina closing silk drawstring pouches embroidered with precious emblems and stylised characters in gold-wrapped thread. Each 11 cm high, 11 cm wide. Other Notes: for a similar example see: 'Collection of Tibetan folk works of Art' : Zhao Qizheng, pg 29.
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A Chinese painting of a landscape, Qing Dynasty (1644-1912) or earlier, ink painting on cloth featuring a mountainous landscape with figures crossing a bridge. Inscribed and with red seals. Mounted as a scroll in Japan. The de Voogd collection, the image 137 cm high, 31.5 cm wide
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Two Chinese export paintings on pith paper, Qing Dynasty (1644-1912), circa early 19th century, one painting depicting musicians, the other people bearing offerings. Both framed and glazed. Each image approximately 13.5 cm high, 27.5 cm wide. The frames 31 cm high, 39.5 cm wide
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A Chinese painted marble plaque, Qing Dynasty (1644-1912), circa 19th century, the square white marble plaque painted with a courtly celebration scene, mounted in a hardwood frame. 32 cm high, 31 cm wide
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Chen Wen Hsi Singapore (1906-1991), untitled (carp), ink and watercolour on paper, depicting a group of orange carp in a pond with waterweeds. Signed and sealed by Chen Wen Hsi to the lower right-hand corner. Framed and glazed. 68 cm high, 68 cm wide. The frame 82 cm high, 82 cm wide. Provenance: given to the vendor in the 1970s by a friend who had bought it from Chen Wen Hsi's exhibition in Melbourne in 1973/74
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Walasse Ting Chinese (1929-2010), untitled (abstract calligraphy), ink on paper, canvas, wood, consisting of two panels of paper joined in the centre, laid on a stretched canvas, the black ink abstracted calligraphy applied with both brush and cloth, with a rare early red seal mark for Walasse Ting applied to the centre of the work. 100 cm high, 190 cm wide. Provenance: given to the vendor's parents by Michael Sullivan, Christensen Professor of Chinese Art at Stanford University and author of 'The Arts of…
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A pair of Chinese huanghuali spindle-back 'Meigui-Yi' chairs, Qing Dynasty (1644-1912), circa 17th/18th century, of gently tapered form, with spindle inset arms and backs, the arch-shaped aprons with fine beading along the edge, and with square-section legs. The seats have been later modified to remove the previous woven cane seats and replaced with hardwood panels. 90.5 cm high, 54 cm wide, 45 cm deep. Provenance: purchased by the vendor in Hong Kong in the 1990s.
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A Chinese elm four panel screen, Qing Dynasty (1644-1912), circa 19th century, the tall screen decorated with large pierced fretwork panels. Each panel 56.5 cm wide, 6 cm deep. Provenance: purchased from C.L. Ma Antiques, Hong Kong, 2001
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A Chinese elm wine table, Qing Dynasty (1644-1912), with gently flaring legs and decorated with cloud spandrels. 80 cm high, 115 cm wide, 55 cm deep. Provenance: purchased Allan Janny Antiques, Hong Kong, 2001
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A pair of Chinese camphor chests on stands, Qing Dynasty (1644-1912), Jiangsu, circa 19th century, each with large brass escutcheons to the front, handles to either side, and resting on a stand with two drawers. Each 45 cm high stand, 70 cm high in total, 87.5 cm wide, 56.5 cm deep. Provenance: purchased Contes D'Orient, Hong Kong, 2002
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A Chinese lacquered altar table, Qing Dynasty (1644-1912), 19th century, decorated with an openwork apron composed of archaistic angular scrolls, the whole covered in original brown lacquer. 86 cm high, 155 cm wide, 36 cm deep. Provenance: Moongate Oriental Antiques
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A Chinese lacquered robe rack, Qing Dynasty (1644-1912), 19th century, carved softwood with openwork decoration of archaistic scrolls and scrolling flowers, inset with carved relief panels with figural scenes. 173 cm high, 182 cm wide, 45 cm deep. Provenance: Moongate Oriental Antiques
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A Chinese Tianqi lacquer Kang table, Qing Dynasty (1644-1912), 19th/Early 20th century, the low rectangular table with cabriole legs, decorated in inlaid coloured lacquers on a red ground, with incised design of bird and flowers to the top, and archaistic geometric designs to the sides and legs. 29.5 cm high, 86 cm wide, 56 cm deep
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A Chinese Red-Lacquered low table, Qing Dynasty (1644-1912), Shanxi Province, 19th century, the rectangular table with drawers to the front, with a red lacquer finish. 60 cm high, 145 cm wide, 60 cm deep. Provenance: purchased from Zee stone gallery, Hong Kong, 2002
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A small Chinese Red-Lacquered cabinet, Qing Dynasty (1644-1912), Shanxi Province, 18th/19th century, the low red lacquer square corner cabinet decorated with gilt butterflies and flowers. 76 cm high, 61 cm wide, 35 cm deep. Provenance: purchased Altfield interiors, Hong Kong, 2002.
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A Chinese 'Pao Tu' pictorial carpet, Qing Dynasty (1644-1912), circa 19th century, woven in wool on cotton structure, depicting boats on the water before an island, with a pine tree and flowers emerging from rocks in the foreground. 270 cm long, 190 cm wide
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A Chinese wooden Transom panel, Qing Dynasty (1644-1912), circa 18th/19th century, the fretwork featuring a repeating lattice cloud collar design. 218 cm high, 44 cm wide, 3 cm deep. Provenance: Altfield interiors, Hong Kong, early 2000s.
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A Chinese elm bench, Qing Dynasty (1644-1912), circa 19th century, of simple design with splayed legs and narrow top. 52 cm high, 138 cm wide, 28 cm deep. Provenance: Allan Janny Antiques, Hong Kong, 2001.
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A small Chinese black lacquered book cabinet, Qing Dynasty (1644-1912), circa 19th century, the small two-door cabinet with an open display shelf above. 106 cm high, 75 cm wide, 43 cm deep. Provenance: purchased Contes D'Orient, Hong Kong, early 2000s.
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A Chinese black lacquered elm coffer, Qing Dynasty (1644-1912), Shanxi Province, circa 19th century, the low coffer with four doors and four drawers. 46 cm high, 124.5 cm wide, 37.5 cm deep
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A Straits Chinese mother of pearl and marble inlaid hardwood settee, Qing Dynasty (1644-1912), circa 19th century, the honey-coloured hardwood carved and intricately inlaid with mother of pearl designs including precious emblems, flowers, birds and deer, inscribed with characters to the backrest and armrests, the back inlaid with three grey and white dreamstone marble panels. 113 cm high, 188 cm wide, 61 cm deep
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A Straits Chinese mother of pearl inlaid hardwood mirror, Qing Dynasty (1644-1912), circa 19th century, the bevelled mirror surrounded by a hardwood frame and stand, the hardwood inlaid with mother of pearl figures, butterflies and seasonal flowers. 85.5 cm high. The base 57 cm x 24 cm
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A Chinese Bamboo-Inset oak stool, Qing Dynasty (1644-1912), circa 19th century, with hoof feet and a humpback stretcher forming the apron, the seat of inset bamboo slats. 47 cm high, 51 cm wide, 34 cm deep
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A Chinese Hardwood/Hongmu Kang table, Republic period (1912-1949), with square section legs, and stretchers simulating twisted rope, the wood of a deep reddish brown colour with fine patina. 37 cm high, 91 cm wide, 43 cm deep
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A Southern Chinese drum Stool-Form painted box, Qing Dynasty (1644-1912), circa 19th century, painted to the sides with diamond shaped reserves containing floral and scenic motifs. 46 cm high, 38 cm wide. Provenance: Moongate Oriental Antiques
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A pair of Chinese wooden fretwork window panels, Qing Dynasty (1644-1912), circa 19th century, decorated with archaistic geometric and cracked-ice fretwork. 133 cm high, 35 cm wide, 3 cm deep. Provenance: purchased in Hong Kong, early 2000s.
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A Chinese hardwood stand for a hanging jade, Qing Dynasty (1644-1912), circa 19th century, the upright frame with pierced and carved fretwork decorated with dragons. The de Voogd collection, 21 cm high, 15 cm wide
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A pair of Chinese wooden funerary figures of soldiers, Liao Dynasty (916-1125), the flat-backed figures standing, holding shields, with fierce facial expressions. Traces of black and red pigment decoration. Mounted on modern tapered wooden plinths. The taller figure 30.5 cm high, 8 cm wide. With stand 33 cm high
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A Chinese Neolithic painted jar, circa 3rd to 2nd millennium B.C. The large baluster form terracotta jar with two large lug handles to the sides, painted with black geometric designs to the sides. Accompanied by a thermoluminescence test certificate from the University of Wollongong, NSW, Australia, stating its age to be approximately 2840 years BP. 39.5 cm high, 34 cm wide
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Two Chinese Grey-Ware cups, Warring States period (475-221 BC), the globular stoneware cups decorated with impressed cloth, each with two s-shaped miniature handles to the sides. The larger cup 7 cm high, 10.5 cm diameter
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A large Chinese inscribed Grey-Ware Hu-Form vessel, Han Dynasty (202 B.C. - 220 A.D.), the coil-built stoneware pot undecorated apart from incised characters around the shoulder. 40 cm high, 32 cm diameter. Provenance: East Australian Trading
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A rare Chinese cizhou-type carved green glazed ewer, Five Dynasties period (907-979), the slender stoneware ewer carved in deep relief with scrolling peonies, with a spout to the shoulder in the form of a flower bud, the mouth with an undulating rim. Two Oriental ceramic Society exhibition labels to base, one for 1949, item 117, the other for 1955, item 156. Collection label to base for Alfred and ivy Clark collection, with hand written number 402. 30 cm high, 12 cm wide. Provenance: Alfred and ivy Clark…
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A Chinese black-glazed cizhou-type bowl, Northern Song (960-1127) or Jin (1115-1234) Dynasty, the stoneware bowl with gently inwardly turning mouth, resting on a wide splaying foot, covered in a deep brownish-black glaze, thinning to russet at the mouth. Possibly Hebi kilns. 6 cm high, 17 cm diameter
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A Chinese terracotta Lotus-Form lidded jar Yunnan, song (960-1279) or Yuan Dynasty (1279-1368), in the form of a lotus bud, with incised and painted decoration to the sides. This piece is accompanied by a thermoluminescence test certificate from the University of Wollongong, NSW, Australia, stating its age to be approximately 760 years BP.
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A Chinese Yaozhou celadon conical tea bowl, Northern Song Dynasty (960-1127), a conical stoneware tea bowl covered in a misfired cloudy glaze, together with a Chinese linen-covered fitted box. The de Voogd collection, the bowl 5 cm high, 11 cm diameter
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A Chinese Black-Glazed tea bowl, Song Dynasty (960-1276), the small stoneware bowl raised on a waisted foot, the black glaze speckled with small russet flecks. Possibly Yaozhou area. 5 cm high, 11.5 cm diameter
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A small Chinese Jian-Type tea bowl, Song Dynasty (960-1276), the brown glazed stoneware conical bowl resting on a wide cut foot rim. 4.5 cm high, 9.7 cm diameter
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A Chinese Junyao bowl, Yuan Dynasty (1279-1368), a stoneware bowl covered in a cloudy greyish-blue glaze, partly obscured remains of an inscription on the base, together with a fitted Chinese indigo cotton box. The de Voogd collection, 8 cm high, 18 cm diameter
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A Chinese Purple-Splashed Junyao bowl, Yuan Dynasty (1279-1368), a large stoneware bowl covered in a greenish glaze with a copper splash to the side. The de Voogd collection, 9 cm high, 21 cm diameter
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A Chinese Longquan double gourd vase, Yuan (1279-1368) or Ming (1368-1644) Dynasty, 14th century, the double gourd-form vase covered in an even green glaze, the base with an unglazed ring within the glazed foot rim. 14 cm high, 8 cm diameter
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A Chinese Cizhou-Type russet splashed Truncated Meiping 'Dulu', Yuan Dynasty (1279-1368) or later, the black glazed stoneware vessel splashed with five russet splashes spaced evenly around the shoulder. 13.5 cm high,16 cm diameter
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A Chinese Longquan celadon tea bowl, Southern Song (1127-1279) or Yuan (1279-1368) Dynasty, the stoneware bowl with incised decoration to the interior depicting a lotus bud, and to the exterior depicting lotus petals and a geometric border, covered in a celadon glaze. 4.5 cm high, 11 cm diameter
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A Chinese Xingyao White-Ware bowl, five Dynasties (907-960), resting on a bi-foot, with a rolled over rim, and covered in an ivory-hue glaze. 5 cm high, 15 cm diameter
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A Chinese Qingbai bowl Foliate-Rim bowl, Song Dynasty (960-1279), the conical bowl with foliate rim and carved and combed peony decoration to the interior, covered in a pale blue-tinged glaze. 6.5 cm high, 17 cm diameter
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Four Chinese Binh Thuan shipwreck Swatow/Zhangzhou ceramics, Ming Dynasty (1368-1644), early 17th century, comprising two bowls and two dishes. The two bowls decorated to the centre with a lion chasing a ball with remnants of overglaze leaves in green and red, one with marine encrustation, bearing the Binh Thuan shipwreck numbers 50151 & 41318. The two dishes decorated with phoenixes in underglaze blue, the larger bearing the Binh Thuan shipwreck no. 13150, and the smaller dish no. 36371. Accompanied by…
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A Chinese blue and white phoenix charger, Ming Dynasty (1368-1644), Hongzhi period (1470-1505), decorated in underglaze blue to the centre with a phoenix on a rock surrounded by peonies, and to the cavetto with scrolling peonies. 6.5 cm high, 33 cm diameter
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A large Chinese blue and white censer, Qing Dynasty (1644-1912), early 18th century, the large bombe-form porcelain censer decorated with two dragons chasing a flaming pearl. 11.5 cm high, 22 cm diameter
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A large Chinese Wucai dish, Kangxi period (1661-1722), decorated with lapette-form reserves with flowers surrounding a central roundel of lotus blossom. 4.5 cm high, 28 cm diameter
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A Chinese export famille rose bowl, Yongzheng period (1722-1735), decorated with peonies and garden rocks in famille rose enamels. The de Voogd collection, 9 cm high, 21 cm diameter
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A Chinese famille rose export sauce boat, Qianlong period (1735-1796), 18th century, decorated in famille rose enamels with flowers and rock work. 6.5 cm high, 19 cm long
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A Chinese Wucai/Famille verte dish, Qing Dynasty (1644-1912), circa early 18th century, decorated with alternating shaped reserves containing vignettes of garden scenes and birds and flowers. 2 cm high, 16 cm diameter
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A set of Chinese famille rose sweetmeat dishes, Qing Dynasty (1644-1912), 19th century, the shaped famille rose dishes fitting together to form a square in a fitted hardwood tray. The de Voogd collection, 6.5 cm high, 40 cm wide, 40 cm deep
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A Chinese blue and white sweetmeat dish, Qing Dynasty (1644-1912), the shaped porcelain dish decorated exceptionally finely with scrolling lotus, the 'Four gentlemen', and a phoenix amidst scrolling flowers and lingzhi. 2.5 cm high, 17 cm diameter
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Three Chinese porcelain hat stands, Qing Dynasty (1644-1912), circa late 19th century, the three stands of similar cylindrical form with lobed pierced holes to the sides, each decorated in famille rose enamels and inscribed with poems. Two marked to the base in iron red with Tongzhi marks, the other unread. Each with later lamp mounts. Each approximately 18 cm high, 12 cm diamater
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A Chinese Langyao vase, Qing Dynasty (1644-1912), circa 19th century, the baluster form vase covered in a thick copper red glaze thinning to a pale greenish-grey at the rim. Together with a fitted hardwood stand. 23 cm high, 9.5 cm diameter
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Two Chinese celadon porcelain snuff bottles, Qing Dynasty (1644-1912), 19th century, each with flattered ovoid form and twin handles with moulded decoration of archaistic dragons. The de Voogd collection, the larger bottle 10 cm high, 6.5 cm wide.
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A group of Chinese pictorial stone architectural elements, Qing Dynasty (1644-1912), circa 18th/19th century, carved from pink sandstone, the largest element decorated with four large characters. All elements decorated with figural scenes. The largest 56 cm high, 139 cm wide, 8 cm deep
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A large Chinese sandstone Stupa, Qing Dynasty (1644-1912) or earlier, the elongated stupa in the form of a flower bud rising up from a spherical central bead, on an octagonal section base. 166 cm high, 25 cm wide
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A Japanese Shunga (erotic) screen, Taisho period (1912-1926), a two panel 'Shunga' (spring picture) screen with scenes of naked erotic lovers. Both panels recessed in card mounts and depicting lovers in Union. The right panel includes details of a domestic interior including a meal tray with shared bowl of sashimi and view of a courtyard garden. Each panel 105 cm high, 91 cm wide
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A Japanese Literati subject Sumie six panel screen, Edo period (1603-1868), circa 1700, Sumi ink on paper of a group of sage like Chinese men perusing a scroll with karako (attendants), probably one of a pair depicting the 'Seven scholars of the bamboo grove' subject. A background of classical waterfalls, bamboo forest and spring blossom. Each panel 173 cm high, 60.5 cm wide, 1.8 cm deep
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A pair of Japanese scrolls after Kano Tsunenobu, Edo period (1603-1868), early 19th century, decorated with Manchurian cranes with bamboo and pine trees, mounted as scrolls, together with an inscribed tomobako (original wooden box) for three scrolls (one missing). The de Voogd collection, Images each 99 cm high, 41 cm wide. Box 7 cm high, 58.5 cm wide, 19 cm deep
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A Japanese O-Yoroi Armor, Edo period (1603-1868), 19th century, a spectacular example of an O-Yoroi armor. The 18-plate russet iron and silk lined Hoshi-bachi kabuto (star helmet bowl) with protruding o-boshi (large rivet) heads of rounded form in the ancient style, the front and back covered with gilded plates overlaid with shinodare arrows, a three-stage tehen kanamono and copper kasajirushi-no kan (ring for helmet flag). On the front, gilt kuwagata-dai and mitsu kuwagata of a spear and stylised antlers,…
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A Japanese cypress apothecary cabinet, Meiji period (1868-1912), circa 1890, an impressive, two tier glazed apothecary cabinet. The top section with a two shelf cabinet with three drawers, the bottom section with two shelves and two drawers, both sections lined with Japanese paper and with iron handles. 172 cm high, 94 cm wide, 42 cm deep
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A Japanese Tansu, Meiji period (1868-1912), a striking two-tier cypress wood Futon Tansu with original iron door pulls and handles. 170 cm high, 186 cm wide, 50 cm deep. Provenance: purchased from Kazari
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A Japanese modernist bronze vase, Showa period (1926-1989), circa 1930S, of ovoid form finished to a black ishime surface and decorated with stylized blossoms in hira-zogan inlays with nunome-zogan overlays in gold and silver. Accompanying presentation box tomobako with inscriptions. 23 cm high
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A Japanese modernist bronze vase, Showa period (1926-1989), circa 1930, cast bronze ovoid vase with archaic geometric design and stylised flowers inlaid in silver. 29.5 cm high
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A Japanese Kurogaki Inro and horn netsuke, late Edo period, early 19th century, miniature or boy's day two case inro in ebony featuring Shishi (Foo dogs) and peony in Tsuishi carved lacquer with ensuite netsuke in horn of a man holding a pot. The inro 6.5 cm high, total length 31 cm long
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A set of Japanese lacquer trays designed by Tanomura Chokunyu (1814-1907), Meiji period (1868-1912), four red and black ground lacquer serving trays with bamboo design in gold hiramakie low relief application, designed and signed by Chokunyu.
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A Japanese bone inlay panel, Meiji period (1868-1912), circa 1890, a stunning shibayama style inlaid panel featuring blooming peony, spring flowers and wren atop young bamboo. An additional silver engraved disc on bottom left noting 'Au Mikado - Comiands Saroudis - port Said', 89 cm high, 52 cm wide, 11 cm deep. Other Notes: Au Mikado was a tea and coffee emporium situated in the central, 'First' district of Vienna during the closing years of the nineteenth century and the first decades of the twentieth.
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A Japanese blue and white Arita Ware kendi, Edo period (1603-1868), 1670-1690, decorated with landscape scenes within shaped reserves separated by floral designs, the neck decorated with tulips. The de Voogd collection, 20 cm high, 16.5 cm wide
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A rare Japanese Arita Ware Imari ship bowl, Edo period (1603-1868), circa 18th century, decorated in underglaze blue and enamels with a group of ships with large characters on the sails sailing in wavy water, the outside of the bowl decorated with phoenixes. 9 cm high, 22 cm diameter
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A set of five Japanese Imari covered bowls, Meiji period (1868-1912), the porcelain covered bowls decorated with aquatic scenes of fish and crustaceans amongst water weeds in iron red and green enamels and gilding. Each 8.5 cm high, 13 cm diameter
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A Japanese Kyoyaki Kashiki bowl by Kinunzan, Taisho period (1912-1926), decorated with flowers in relief-carved white slip against a fine 'Claire de lune' glaze, with an oval stamped mark for 'Kinunzan' to the base. 8.5 cm high, 18.5 cm diameter
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A Japanese Kyoyaki 'Kashiki' bowl by Eiraku Wazen (1823-1896), Meiji period (1868-1912), the porcelain bowl decorated in Chinese style with scrolling flowers in iron red to the outside, and a blue and white Qilin roundel to the interior. Marked to the base 'Dai Nihon Eiraku Zo' in underglaze blue to the base. Together with a fitted wooden box. 9 cm high, 18 cm diameter
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