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Asian Art and Silver Inc Collection of Genevieve Cummins — Aalders Auctions

Auction House:Aalders AuctionsNumber of lots recorded:759
Sale Title:Asian Art and Silver Inc Collection of Genevieve CumminsLots with images:743
Auction Location:SydneyPrices available:454
Date:28-Mar-2021
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Chinese 18th century export ware porcelain plate, of shallow facetted form, with central image of flowers and foliage, surrounded by multiple borders, in tones of pink, orange, blue and green on a white ground, a/f, diameter 22.5 cm
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Chinese export ware famille vert porcelain plate, late 19th century, with central image of urn and precious objects, surrounded by floral and foliate border, a/f, diameter 22 cm
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Chinese porcelain jar and cover, of baluster form, with loop handle, the body decorated with Islamic script roundels, with scrolled surrounds, with Japanese box, height 20 cm. Provenance: collected Japan 1997-2003, then private collection, gold coast
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Chinese green glaze twin handled porcelain vase, of baluster form with twin mythical creature handles, the body decorated continuously with bats, peaches, lotus and foliate scrolls, accented with ruyi head, lappet and scroll borders, in tones of pink, yellow, red and blue on a green ground, mark to base, height 21.5 cm
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Chinese porcelain brush pot, of cylindrical form, decorated with hand painted floral spray to front and inscription to back, with turquoise glaze interior, accented with gilt rim, height 13.5 cm and diameter 10 cm
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Chinese blue glaze porcelain vase, of teardrop form, in a rich blue glaze with white rim, label to base, height 20 cm
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Chinese celadon paste box and cover, of octagonal form with raised flower head motif to cover, in a pale green glaze, diameter 6.5 cm. Provenance: collection of Genevieve Cummins, Published: Genevieve Cummins, antique boxes: inside and out, colour plate 794.
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Annamese 15th century box and cover, of bun form, with stem finial above stylised landscape, with Saga Hoi an Hoard label, diameter 5.5 cm. Provenance: collection of Genevieve Cummins, Published: Genevieve Cummins, antique boxes: inside and out, colour plate 7.
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Pair of Chinese miniature porcelain vases, of double gourd form, decorated continuously with floral sprays, marks to bases, height 8.5 cm (2). Provenance: The Yeung Estate
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Chinese porcelain moon flask, of compressed spherical form, with a cylindrical neck flanked by twin shaped handles, decorated with buddha's citron and peaches, mark to base, height 17 cm
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Chinese mirror black glaze vase, of baluster form, in a black glaze graduating to a brown rim, a/f (to rim), height 29 cm
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Pair of early 19th century Japanese Imari vases, of faceted double gourd form tapering to a cylindrical neck, decorated with flowers in tones of red, blue and green, accented with gilt, a/f (repair to one), height 16 cm (2)
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Good Chinese celadon glaze bowl, of deep circular form with a slightly flared lip, the exterior decorated with slightly raised ruyi head motifs and incised key-fret border to rim, seal mark to base, height 9 cm and diameter 18 cm
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Good pair of Chinese porcelain wall vases, of ovoid form, with a short cylindrical neck, each decorated with blossoming branch and flowers and foliage, in tones of pink, red, green and brown on a pale green ground, with inscription and seal mark, height 17 cm
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Chinese green jade table screen, in the form of a scholar and attendant on a rocky outcrop, with dragon and pine trees below, marks to back, set in a carved wooden stand, total height 24.5 cm
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Chinese carved jade figure, depicted in flowing robes with wreath of foliage, in tones of green and white, resting in a wooden stand, total height 20.5 cm
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Chinese jade twin handled vase and cover, set with a guardian dog finial to cover, above a facetted body decorated with Taoist masks and elephant ring handles, a/f, height 17 cm
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Chinese jade figure of Kwan Yin, depicted standing with one hand raised in pose, the other holding a ruyi scepter, on stand, in tones of green and red, with Japanese box, height 21.5 cm. Provenance: collected Japan 1997-2003, then private collection, gold coast
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Chinese amethyst jar and cover, heavily decorated with fruiting branches, a/f, height 18 cm
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Chinese carved agate jar, decorated with bird and foliage to the exterior, in tones of brown, height 9 cm
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Chinese erotic porcelain water dropper, of facetted form, with straight square spout and small loop handle to top, each side decorated with figures in various positions, in tones of purple, blue and pink, accented with gilt, height 5 cm and length 7 cm
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Chinese porcelain bowl, of conventional form, the exterior decorated with lightly incised precious objects, six character mark to base, height 6 cm and diameter 11 cm. Provenance: Gibson's Auctions, 2nd April 2019, lot 681
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Chinese lapis lazuli carved Budai, depicted reclining and smiling with robe and sack beside him, the whole on a carved wooden base, length 12 cm (without stand). Provenance: The Ivan Ban collection
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Unusual Chinese scholar's rock, of organic form with characteristic hollows, in pale tones, together with wooden stand, total height 16.5 cm
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Good Chinese famille jaune plate, of circular form, decorated with a central scene of vases, flowers, bats and precious items, with a rich border in tones of pink, green, blue, orange and yellow, marked with Qianlong seal mark to base, diameter 21.5 cm. Provenance: Private Collection, Balmain
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Chinese Qing Dynasty blue and white porcelain box and cover, of bun form, decorated with flowers and tendrils, opening to compartments to interior decorated with wu-fu, on a circular foot, remains of wax export seal to base, diameter 15 cm. Provenance: purchased Shanghai friendship Store, 1985, then private collection, Sydney, then Aalders Auctions, then private collection, Balmain
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Chinese Qing Dynasty export porcelain tea cup, of deep cylindrical form, decorated with underglaze flowers accented with enamel flowers and leaves on a circular foot, height 7.5 cm. Provenance: The collection of the late Dorothy Savage, latterly Dorothy Fu (1930-2010) Aalders Auctions, then private collection, Balmain
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Chinese Yueyao Proto-Celadon ear cup, 3rd/4th century, of oval form, with two handles, in a green glaze with brick red base, 13.9 cm x 9.6 cm. Provenance: purchased between 1938-1970, the Estate of the late Walter Hochstadter, then by descent, Aalders Auctions, then private collection, Balmain
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Chinese Song Dynasty (960-1279) white glazed squat vase, of lobed melon form, with a short neck, in white glaze, height 10 cm. Provenance: purchased between 1938-1970, the Estate of the late Walter Hochstadter, then by descent, Aalders Auctions, then private collection, Balmain
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Chinese Song Dynasty (AD 960-1127) box and cover, in the form of a melon, with incised decoration to body, evidence of white glaze to body, height 7.5 cm. Provenance: The collection of the late Dorothy Savage, latterly Dorothy Fu (1930-2010), then private collection, Balmain
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Chinese Northern Song Dynasty (960-1127) Longquan celadon covered vase, with a spreading lip and cylindrical neck above a tapering baluster body, raised on a circular foot, in a green glaze, with Japanese box, height 30 cm, purchased: Leonard Joel, Melbourne, then private collection, Sydney
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Good Chinese carved jade figure group, depicting a seated Shou Lao holding a staff and peach beneath an intricately pierced pine tree, set amongst gourd fruit, stork and deer, in white/lavendar tones with green inclusions, height 17 cm and width 14 cm, together with fitted pierced timber stand (2)
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Korean porcelain vase, with spreading lip and slightly baluster body, decorated with storks amongst clouds surrounded by roundels of flowers in tones of white and black on a green celadon ground, on circular foot, h 31 cm
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Large Chinese porcelain bowl, with deep lobed sides, the exterior decorated with panels of flowers, in tones of pink, green, orange and yellow, on a circular foot, seal mark to base, height 11 cm and diameter 22 cm private gentleman's collection Canberra
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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. Provenance: Private Collection, Canberra
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Chinese Qing Dynasty, Guangxu mark (1875-1908) porcelain bowl, of handsome proportions with deep sides, decorated with four phoenix amongst exotic flowers, six character mark to base, a/f, height 9 cm. Provenance: purchased Mossgreen auction, 14/15th June, then private gentleman's collection, Canberra
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Chinese Kangxi period (161-1722) blue and white porcelain pedestal bowl, of spreading form, decorated with central roundel and floral border, the exterior with figures within a garden setting, on a circular foot, with double ring borders, a/f, diameter 23 cm. Provenance: Private Collection, Canberra
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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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Japanese Meiji period bronze vase, of ovoid form, decorated with rooster seated on blossoming branch, height 21.5 cm
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Cloisonne charger, of shallow circular form, decorated with central phoenix, surrounded by floral border, in tones of green, red,blue and yellow, diameter 30.5 cm
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Japanese cloisonne jar and cover, of tapered barrel form, decorated with floral sprays, in tones of yellow, green and red on a cobalt ground, height 10.5 cm
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Chinese porcelain wall vase, with central rectangular panel with inscription, on an orange ground heavily accented with gilt archaic motifs, mark to base, height 21 cm
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Pair of Chinese red lacquer and gilt scroll weight of rounded rectangular form, decorated with central qiulong and character marks, six character marks to bases, length 30 cm (2)
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Chinese late Qing Dynasty scholars calligraphy box and cover, with ink stone and water dropper, of long rectangular form, with cover, fitted tray and pull out drawer, 26.5 cm x 11 cm. Provenance: collection of Genevieve Cummins
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Chinese Qing Dynasty pillow, in wood, of rectangular form, with shaped concave rest, above a sliding drawer with loop handle, length 23 cm. Provenance: collection of Genevieve Cummins Published: Genevieve Cummins, antique boxes: inside and out, colour plate 409.
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Chinese famille rose porcelain tea cup, decorated with phoenix and dragon disputing a flaming pearl, six character mark to base, height 6 cm and diameter 7.5 cm
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Chinese late Qing Dynasty porcelain pillow, of rectangular form, decorated with court figures in interior scenes, in tones of green, yellow, red and pink, a/f, height 12.5 cm and 16 cm
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Chinese porcelain vase, of cylindrical form with a flared lip, the exterior decorated with court figure, sage and inscriptions, in tones of pink, green and black on a white ground, six character mark to base, height 18.5 cm
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Chinese orange glaze porcelain brush washer, of domed form, decorated with frieze of Chinese script, between ruyi head borders, mark to base, height 7.5 cm and diameter 11 cm
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Chinese egg shell porcelain brush washer, of globular form, decorated with bird on a flowering branch, with inscription to back, with intricate geometric border to rim and foot, mark to base, height 7 cm
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Chinese twin handled porcelain censer, of baluster form, with pierced neck and twin mask handles, decorated with peonies and foliage, in tones of blue, green and pink on a yellow ground, mark to base, with giltwood cover, height 19 cm
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Three Cantonese porcelain dishes, of shallow circular form, each decorated with c-scroll reserves depicting court scenes and birds and flowers, accented with gilt, a/f (slight chip to one), diameter 14 cm (3)
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Chinese porcelain bowl, of rounded form with a slightly flared lip, the exterior decorated with birds in a flowering branch, with inscription to back, six character mark to base, height 6.5 cm and diameter 13.5 cm
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Chinese late Qing Dynasty brush washer, of shallow circular form, decorated with warriors on horseback, accented with floral border, in tones of green, red, yellow and blue, six character mark to base, d 28 cm
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Chinese jade carving, depicting a four legged mythical beast with turned head, with a slightly opened mouth revealing teeth, with loop tail, height 4 cm and length 7 cm
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Chinese carved jade kylin, depicted on the prowl with slightly turned head, in predominant dark brown tones with light green inclusions, length 9 cm
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Chinese pierced jade pendant, of rectangular form, decorated with mirrored phoenix and stylised scrolling, with subset further pierced decoration to background, in light green tones, pendant height 6 cm and width 8 cm, together with dark red braided strap
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Chinese carved jade ram, depicted resting with elongated curled horns, in light green tones with dark brown inclusions, length 8 cm
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Chinese jade carving, depicting a resting mythical figure, in white tones, height 3 cm and length 7 cm
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Two Chinese white jade carvings, one in the form of a monkey and and horse, height 4.5 cm, the other of rectangular form carved with archaic motifs, 5.5 cm x 4 cm (2)
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Chinese white jade carving, of organic pierced form carved with lingzhi, in white tones with dark grey inclusions, height 6.5 cm, with braided cord strap
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Chinese carved figure group, in the form of Shou Lao and Kwan Yin, in tones of brown and yellow, height 8 cm
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Chinese carved jade figure, depicting a young child holding a lotus branch, in tones of green, height 6 cm. Provenance: Private Collection, Sydney
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Chinese jade finger ring, of rectangular form, carved with a horse under a tree in brown skin, incised characters verso, length 4 cm
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Pair of Chinese Qing Dynasty embroidered silk Skirts, each with panel embroidered with central peacock surrounded by multiple birds and foliage on green damask, surrounded by embroidered butterfly and floral border, in tones of blue, with concertina panel embroidered with lines of foliage, 126 cm x 118 cm (frame)
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Japanese Christening gown of Tokugawa Yoshinobu, (the last of Tokyo Shoguns) 1837-1913, beautifully decorated with bows, arrows, tsubas, prunus blossom and a samurai helmet to back, on a cream and gold speckled ground, the shoulders bearing the Tokugawa family mons, in white on a black ground, length 106 cm purchased: antique kimono, Tokyo, 1970's, then private collection, Southern Highlands, with original booklet and descriptive label
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Chinese late Qing Dynasty silk Damask jacket, in pale yellow, with heavily embroidered San lan floral borders in tones of blue, accented with heavily embroidered San lan sleeve panels depicting butterfiles, flowers and foliage, with pale blue lining, length 97 cm
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Chinese late Qing Dynasty blue jacket, with ribbon trim, the sleeves embroidered with flowers and foliage, in tones of pink, green and blue on a purple ground, with blue cotton lining, length 104 cm
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Chinese late Qing Dynasty pale blue jacket, embroidered with flowers, foliage and buddha's citron in tones of red, green and orange, with dark blue lining, length 90 cm
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Chinese late Qing Dynasty winter skirt, padded, embroidered with dragons and phoenix amongst stylised clouds and turbulent waves, in tones of blue, green and yellow on a red ground, with black trim and pale green lining, length 79 cm
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Chinese export ware embroidered textile, beautifully embroidered with peonies and foliage, in tones of pink, green, blue, red and turquoise on a cream ground, with tasseled fringe, 220 cm x 210 cm
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Chinese embroidered purse, decorated with precious objects and vases, in tones of green, blue and pink, with drawstring, length 12 cm. Provenance: collection of Genevieve Cummins
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Beautiful Chinese late Qing Dynasty, 19th century purse, of gourd shape, embroidered with flower heads, stylised lingzhi and fret work, in tones of pink, purple, white and blue on a blue ground, with endless knot tassels, length 13 cm (purse). Provenance: collection of Genevieve Cummins
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Handsome pair of Chinese Qing Dynasty, 19th century embroidered ceremonial purses, embroidered with shou characters, cloud scrolls and herringbone patterning, in tones of blue, green and white, length 9.5 cm (2). Provenance: collection of Genevieve Cummins
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Pair of framed Chinese Qing Dynasty, 18th century embroidered Cuffs, c.1780, of rectangular form, decorated in Peking knot with butterflies, peacocks, kylins and flowers, 25 cm x 12 cm. Provenance: collection of Genevieve Cummins
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Chinese late Qing embroidered red silk pants, decorated with fish, peonies, butterflies and endless knots, length 90 cm, together with a beautifully embroidered turquoise apron, length 60 cm, and a black gauze vest, length 64 cm (3)
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Large Chinese blue silk Damask jacket, with purple ribbon trim to body and black borders, accented with rich purple sleeve panels embroidered with orchids, butterflies and foliage in gold thread, length 95 cm
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Chinese pale yellow gauze summer skirt, embroidered in gold thread with dragons and phoenix, amongst stylised clouds and turbulent waves, with ribbon trim, in colourful tones, length 94 cm
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Chinese Republic period yellow satin skirt, embroidered with large peonies and foliage, in tones of pink, green and blue, length 75 cm
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Chinese late Qing Dynasty silk Damask skirt, in pale yellow, with blue San lan trim, the skirt beautifully embroidered with panels of peonies butterflies and foliage, in tones of peach, green and purple, with orange damask lining, length 103 cm
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Early 20th century Cantonese embroidered textile, of circular form, beautifully embroidered in Peking knot with central eagle and pheasant, in tones of cream, with fringed border, diameter 137 cm
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Chinese embroidered textile, of rectangular form, with central vase of peonies and blossom, with Peking knot shou motif, surrounded by mythical creatures, bowl of peaches and other precious objects, in tones of green, orange and white on a blue ground, 59 cm x 96 cm
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Charming Chinese vintage hat box and child's hat, the box of cylindrical form, the hat with woven cotton, raised panels, glass beads and tassels, 15 cm x 20 cm (box). Provenance: collection of Genevieve Cummins, Published: Genevieve Cummins, antique boxes: inside and out, colour plate 746.
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Rare pair of 19th century Tibetan waist Hung needle work belt pendants, with shaped panels and Peking knot work, in tones of blue, orange and red, with tassels and silver endless knots, length 50 cm and 62 cm (2). Provenance: collection of Genevieve Cummins
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Chinese Dalian 19th century purse, of square form, set with two panels, depicting immortals and animals, surrounded by butterflies, length 33 cm. Provenance: collection of Genevieve Cummins Published: Genevieve Cummins & Nerylla Taunton, Chatelaines: utility to glorious Extravagance, colour plate 277.
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Chinese embroidered purse, of shaped form, embroidered with vase and flowers in tones of red, green and blue, length 15 cm. Provenance: collection of Genevieve Cummins Published: Genevieve Cummins & Nerylla Taunton, Chatelaines: utility to glorious Extravagance, colour plate 277.
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Chinese late Qing Dynasty embroidered box and cover, of hexagonal form, decorated with a frieze of wu-fu in Peking knot on a black ground with interlocking fabric base, diameter 7 cm. Provenance: collection of Genevieve Cummins, Published: Genevieve Cummins, antique boxes: inside and out, colour plate 98.
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Intricate Chinese embroidered hanging box, finely decorated with characters for longevity and tassels, in tones of purple, yellow and green, length 19 cm. Provenance: collection of Genevieve Cummins, Published: Genevieve Cummins, antique boxes: inside and out, colour plate 98.
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Framed Chinese embroidered textile, of square form, with central five-clawed dragon and flaming pearl amongst stylised clouds, with geometric borders, in tones of blue, 33 cm x 33 cm (textile)
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Framed Chinese embroidered textile, of rectangular form, decorated with two central vases with flowers and fruit, with two vases below and two vases above, surrounded by gold thread and embroidered floral border, in tones of pink, yellow and green, 64 cm x 31 cm (textile)
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Framed Chinese late Qing Dynasty textile, of horseshoe form, embroidered with roundels depicting cranes and figures, surrounded by butterflies, bats and foliage, in tones of black, blue and green on a pale silk ground, 77 cm x 30 cm
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Framed Tibetan thangka, with central deity, in dark tones, 100 cm x 54 cm
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Chinese embroidered red silk textile, decorated with peonies and butterflies, in tones of green, blue and yellow on a red ground, 94 cm x 68 cm
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19th century Tibetan thangka, depicting Padmasambhava, encircled with lamas and deities, in colourful tones, with brocade border, inscription to back, 56 cm x 39 cm (image). Provenance: Private Collection, Sydney, purchased in Tibet in late 1990's
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19th century Tibetan thangka, depicting a mandala with central Tara roundel with gilt highlights, with blue and gilt brocade border, 64 cm x 62 cm (image). Provenance: Private Collection Sydney, purchased in Tibet in late 1990's
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Chinese carved table screen, with framed textile screen of square form, raised on a pierced and scrolled timber stand, the textile depicting court figures at leisure amongst animals, in green/grey tones, stand height 67 cm and width 57 cm
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Large Chinese Woolen rug, of rectangular form, decorated with central roundel of phoenix amongst flowers surrounded by further flowers and phoenix reserves, the perimeter decorated with repeating key fret and peony border, all on a rich red ground, with white cotton fringing to ends, 385 cm x 275 cm
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Pair of Chinese Qing Dynasty civil rank badges, 7th rank, heavily embroidered with central Mandarin duck, surrounded by stylised clouds and above turbulent waves, with geometric and scrolled foliate border, heavily embroidered in silver and gold thread, framed, 32 cm x 64 cm
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Chinese embroidered satin Coverlet, of rectangular form, embroidered with butterflies, fruit, foliage and precious objects, in tones of orange, red and green on a blue ground, 152 cm x 214 cm
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Chinese child's jacket and Kaidangku, the jacket with embroidered collar and sleeve panels, on a red ground, height 56 cm, together with a pair of Chinese child kaidangku/split pants, in red damask with ribbon trim borders, height 55 cm (2)
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