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Auction House:
Leonard Joel Pty. Ltd.
Number of lots recorded:96
Lots with images:96
Prices available:96
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*** A Chinese cinnabar lacquer censer, Republic period (1912-1949), with archaistic decoration of phoenixes against a diaper ground, the lid pierced and with gilt metal rim-mounts. Together with a fitted carved wooden stand. The censer 17.5 cm high, 17 cm… ***
*** A pair of Japanese gilt wood temple lotus flower vases, Edo period (1603-1912), 19th century, the finely carved and gilded lotus flowers and leaves with raised gesso details, fitted into gilt wood vases. Each 77 cm high, 45 cm wide ***
*** Two comports with cockatoo motif by timber merchant and wood carver Kenneth Monroe from the Parkville house ' Nocklofty ' He commissioned in 1904. ***
*** A Chinese inscribed Duan Inkstone, Qing Dynasty (1644-1912), circa 17th/18th century, the simple square inkstone carved with a shallow circular impression for grinding ink, below a rectangular well, flanked by two shallow relief archaistic dragons, the… ***
*** A Chinese Dehua figure of Guanyin late 17th/Early 18th century, the Guanyin holding a child in her lap sitting atop a writhing dragon with attributes to either side and two worshipping attendants below. Covered in a milky ivory coloured glaze, 21.7 cm… ***
*** A Japanese gilded lacquer and ivory photograph album early 20th century containing fifty colour plates showing scenes of life in Japan, the cover decorated with a scene of geisha dressing ***
*** A jadeite Buddha figure pendant, of natural pebble form, the figure of Buddha is carved in Maitreya holding ruyi and wrapped in lotus leaf, 8 cm high ***
*** A Chinese hardwood travelling box with brass fittings and handles. 46 x 22 x 16 cm. ***
*** A 19th century Thai standing Buddha, with hands in abhaya mudra, on later stand, 46 cm high. ***
*** A Chinese celadon (Guan) jar Ming Dynasty, 15th/16th century, the heavily potted jar of compressed form, moulded with vertical ribs from the footrim to below the neck, covered with a thick olive green crackle glaze throughout, the base plugged separately,… ***
*** An elaborate repousse copper mandala, Bhavacakra with animals of the zodiac, in centre, lion, cockerel and snake, aloft two lions, beneath two deer with ratna symbol and Yali head, border inset with turquoise jeweling, mounted copper rods, losses to some… ***
*** A Chinese silver and gold inlaid bronze brush rest; Ming (1368-1644) or Qing Dynasty (1644-1912); the scales and hair in silver inlay, with a golden ball at the chest. 4 cm wide, 20 cm long ***
*** A Mughal brass and gilt brass protective mirror, late 18th century, circular with a pierced foliate and sunburst design over the mottled glass, diameter 26 cm ***
*** A Tibetan gilt repousse panel of Tantric Dakinis; Densatil Monastery, circa 14th/15th century; the gilt metal repousse panel depicts three dancing dakinis within three vertical stacked circular cartouches bordered by a naga eating its own tail, each… ***
*** A small Japanese export coffer, 18th century, rectangular with chamfered corners, black lacquered and inlaid with mother of pearl all-over with sprays of flowers and foliage, the top with a pair of figures admiring a rockwork, with brass handles and… ***
*** A Chinese cinnabar lacquer box, Qing Dynasty (1644-1912), circa 18th century, of four-lobed form, decorated with a Taoist figure and boy attendant riding a bamboo bough surrounded by ocean waves, the sides with a hexagonal diaper pattern. 6 cm high, 16 cm… ***
*** A pair of Nepalese repousse copper plaques of Bhairava, circa 17th-18th century, the heavy copper repousse plaques each showing Bhairava dancing holding attributes, one with him standing on a serpent and Garuda, the other standing on a lotus bud and a… ***
*** A Japanese carved bamboo figure of Daruma, Edo period, circa 18th century, the figure carved in bamboo as Daruma/Bodhidharma, the first zen Buddhist patriach, seated in meditation, eyes wide open, inscribed to the reverse, 14 cm high ***
*** A Chinese lime green monochrome carved water coupe, Wang Binrong, 19th century, the water coupe of beehive form, decorated with an intricate scene of a figure in a pavillion amidst mountains and trees in relief carving and applique work, covered all over… ***
*** A pair of Indian wooden elephant architectural fittings Gujarat, circa 18th century, a pair of pillar bases from an entrance hallway, carved from teak, with remnant polychrome decoration, modelled as caparisoned elephants with riders, each with a square… ***
*** Zen scroll, ink on paper, Edo period, C.1800, signed Dokuan, Kakejiku (vertical hanging scroll), ink on paper featuring a passage of a poem by eighth century Chan Buddhist recluse Hanshan, 'White clouds embracing the hidden stones', the artwork excluding… ***
*** A Japanese elm rice container, Edo period, 19th century, of tapering coppered form, an elm rice barrel, 52 cm diameter x 52 cm high ***
*** A Chinese Paktong two tier pagoda formed Birdcage, early 20th century, architecturally formed with a cloisonne double happiness plaque to roof, and small peking glass beads to corners, 40 cm total height ***
*** A 19th century carved marble Ganesh, Rajasthan India, modelled seated in typical pose on a pedestal, 30 cm high ***
*** A 19th century Japanese lacquer Fumibako document box, with flowers and Karakusa (scrolling grasses) on a ro-iro ground, 23 x 3.5 cm ***
*** An Indian silver stem bowl, 20th century, of hexagonal section raised on a tall stem, with repousse decoration of scrolling foliage, and a raised shield to one side, with the initals 'BDC' engraved. 30 cm high, 27 cm diameter ***
*** An Indian silver tea set, 19th century, comprising a teapot, sugar bowl and creamer, all of lobed form with cobra form handles, the lobes decorated with deep repousse work of gods and animals. The teapot 14 cm high, 24.5 cm wide ***
*** A pair of Balinese gilt-wood figures of dancers, 20th century, the male and female figures modelled as dancers in traditional costume, on intergral bases, completely gilded and with further black line decoration, 22 cm x 6.5 cm &, 20 cm x 6 cm. Age cracks… ***
*** A Chinese jadeite seal pendant, late Qing Dynasty (1644-1912), the irregular pebble with apple green inclusions carved with a spray of prunus, having an oval panel to base, silk suspension cord, in brocade box. Height 3.8 cm. Provenance: Property from a… ***
*** A Chinese rootwood brushpot; Qing Dynasty (1644-1912); of irregular form carved from a section of burl-wood, with remnant brown lacquer finish. 13 cm high, 16 cm diameter ***
*** Three Chinese wooden relief carvings; Qing Dynasty (1644-1912), 19th century; three panels very finely carved in deep relief with scenes of figures surrounded by architectural details, framed. The frame 21.5 cm high, 71.5 cm wide ***
*** Three antique hardstone seals, each with an intaglio base and decorative gold lined mount, the largest measuring 23 mm x 15 mm, 9.9 grams ***
*** A Chinese export silver dragon bowl, wing Nam, Hong Kong, Qing Dynasty (1644-1912), circa 1900, with barbed foliate rim and very fine repousse decoration to the sides of a dragon, and incised monogram 'M' to one side, marked 'Wn' and '90' to the base for… ***
*** A Chinese Longquan celadon twin-handled censer, Southern Song Dynasty (1127-1279), of bombe form with twin moulded handles, covered in a Guan-type crackled celadon glaze. 7 cm high, 11 cm wide. Provenance: property from a notable Philippine collection ***
*** A pair of Tibetan Citipati skull dance masks 19th century, the masks of beautifuly carved and painted wood, depicting the Citipati, male and female lords of the charnel grounds, 26 cm high, 20 cm wide. Provenance: Purchased in Kathmandu, 1976. ***
*** An Indian silver pedestal bowl, unmarked But, probably Karachi India/Pakistan, circa 1900, finely chased with village scene, 9 cm high ***
*** An inscribed Tibetan Monk's cap copper ewer, 17th/18th century, the extremely large ewer was made for serving tea to monks in a communal dining hall. Two lines of formal Tibetan script (U-chen) runs around the front of the ewer stating that the ewer was… ***
*** An Indian brass Lingam cover 17th/18th century, the tribal cast brass cover depicting the three-eyed face of Shiva, 14.5 cm high. Provenance: Purchased from Michael Backman, Ltd, London. ***
*** An inscribed Tibetan carved wood book cover, circa 14th century, carved to the face with precious Buddhist symbols amidst scrolling foliage within an inner lotus petal border, surrounded by an outer border consisting of Tibetan sanskrit inscriptions, one… ***
*** A Chinese inscribed bamboo brushpot, Qing Dynasty (1644-1912), circa 19th century, relief carved with characters in seal script to one side, to the other with a tree, mounted on a hardwood base. Signed and sealed., 19.5 cm high, 8.5 cm wide. ***
*** A Chinese gilt lacquered wooden figure of a warrior Qing Dynasty, the bearded figure in a dynamic pose, with gilt lacquer finish. With paper label affixed reading 'Taken at sacking of Imperial Palace Pekin 1858 Lieut. J. Ward R.N.', 57 cm high, 34 cm wide. ***
*** A Gold Bracelet The 22ct gold bracelet comprising pierced square links with Chinese characters, total length 17.5 cm, total weight 36.8gms ***
*** A pair of Chinese black lacquered temple doors, late 18th, early 19th century, rectangular, each with a central pierced panel depicting a phoenix trellis ground, within panelled surrounds painted with garden scenes and dragons, 253 x 85 cm ***
*** A gilded copper figure of a sage, 19th century modelled with serene expression and down cast eyes, walking stick in one hand and fan in other 19 x 5 cm ***
*** A silver Cafe Au lait coffee set by J B Chatterley & Son Ltd, London, comprising two pots of conical octagonal form with domed, hinged covers and wooden handles and finials. Provenance: Jeroen Markies, Tumbridge Wells ***
*** A pair of 19th century Chinese carved cinnabar lacquered baluster vases on stands suantouping in form, each decorated with six village scenes, housed on stands, overall height 23.5 cm ***
*** A coral desk seal, the carved coral handle to a gilded fitting with bloodstone base, and appled snake detail, height 10 cm ***
*** An Indian carved granulite figure of Ganesh, Vijayanagar period (1336-1646), circa 17th century, modelled as a seated four-armed Ganesh, one hand missing. Mounted on a grey metal stand, the figure 40 cm high, 30 cm wide. With stand 46 cm high. ***
*** A Chinese mottled brown jade figure of Qingao, Ming Dynasty (1368-1644), boldly carved as the immortal Qingao riding a giant carp, in mottled greyish-brown and caramel-brown coloured jade. With a fitted Qing Dynasty carved hardwood stand in the form of… ***
*** A Chinese necklace with white jade plaque, Qing Dynasty (1644-1912) or early 20th century, the rectangular plaque with qilong and bat decoration surrounding a low relief bat to each side, the necklace of knotted silk interspersed with carnelian and… ***
*** An Indian Jain bronze stele of a Jina possibly pre-16th century, the steeped platform base and mandorla decorated with various deities, the seated jina being shaded by a canopy. Lengthy inscription on back. Height 16 cm ***
*** 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… ***
*** A pair of Indian Mughal glass rosewater sprinklers, Gulabpash, late 18th early19th century, of dark green glass with a spherical body, splayed foot and tapering necks, the body with vertical fluting to the interior. 18.5 cm high, 7 cm diameter ***
*** A rare pair of Indian wooden figures of Purusha and Prakriti; 18th/19th century; one modelled as a naked standing male on a waisted double-lotus plinth, the other slightly smaller figure modelled as a naked female, on a similar plinth. The male figure 38… ***
*** A Chinese pale celadon jade 'Shuangxi' pendant, Qing Dynasty (1644-1912), 19th century, carved from pale celadon jade in the shape of a ruyi containing a double happiness 'Shuangxi' symbol surrounded by bats and scrolling foliage, with a fitting attached… ***
*** An antique Tibetan painted trunk, the rising top above a panelled front with a geometric arcaded design, height 70 cm, width 132 cm, depth 40 cm ***
*** A pair of Burmese black lacquer octagonal boxes, each with a removable cover above tall moulded sides decorated all-over with incised lines and leaf sprays, having decorative roundels with various animals and mythical beasts, height 39 cm ***
*** A Japanese Kyoyaki studio Oribe vase by Ito Suiko (1894-1980), Taisho (1912-1926) or Showa (1926-1989) period, circa 1920s/1930s, the tall cylindrical vase decorated with free-form knife cut facets to the sides, lug handles to the shoulder, and splashes… ***
*** A Chinese mother of pearl and lacquered circular box, late 19th century, with a shou character to the centre surrounded by various roundels in mother of pearl, red lacquer interior, diameter 38 cm. Provenance: Peter Kuring, Sydney ***
*** A Tibetan repousse silver plaque of Padmapani, 19th century / early 20th century, with fine repousse work dpeicting a standing padmapani surrounded by thirteen tantric deities amongst scrolling lotus, mounted on a 1970s box frame. The plaque 35.5 cm x 30… ***
*** A miniature Japanese bronze &, silver screen, Meiji period (1868-1912), hinged four panel mixed metal table screen consisting of individual panels housed within a gilt bronze frame, the rear panels carved and depicting scenes of boats in a lake beneath… ***
*** A Chinese Root-Wood brush pot, Qing Dynasty (1644-1912), circa 19th century, of polished root-wood segment with hardwood collar and base. 19.5 cm high, 13 cm wide ***
*** A Japanese bronze figural group, Meiji period (1868-1912), modelled as two silver gilt cranes and a minogame (mythological ,turtle with large tail) atop a base depicting Horaizan, the land of the immortals, as waves crash onto the island with incised… ***
*** A pair of Japanese Abumi stirrups, Edo period (1603-1868), 19th century, classic form on an iron base with lacquer decoration to the front of a 'Nami-Mon' or wave shaped family symbols in gold ,hiramakie ,on a ,roiro ,ground, with dense… ***
*** A Japanese iron tsuba with Nbthk Hozon papers, Akasaka school, Edo period (1603-1868), 18th century, Sukashi open worked iron tsuba of round maru gata shape with maru mimi (round rim) with design of a thatched arbour at the Shigure pavilion, mumei… ***
*** A large Chinese lacquer and basketry-inlaid box, Ming Dynasty (1368-1644), Wanli period (1573-1620), of rectangular form in black lacquered wood, the edges decorated in red lacquer and pressed iron with iron bosses, the sides inlaid with woven basketry… ***
*** A Nepalese Gem-Inset copper figure of Vajrayogini Dakini, 20th century, modelled as the wrathful Dakini dancing on a human figure, holding a kapala and karthika, height 33 cm ***
*** Two large Menuki, Edo period (1603-1868), in felt lined presentation box, two quality mixed metal menuki sword hilt decorations featuring opposing shishi and peony designs, unsigned. 7.5 cm wide, condition: no visible faults or damage. ***
*** A Japanese silver inlaid bronze Suiban, Edo period (1603-1868), 19th century, of rectangular petal shaped form, the top ridges flat with classic key pattern inlaid in silver, fixed with two scrolling handles adorned with continued key frets and floral… ***
*** A Chinese Fuzhou Bodiless lacquer figure of Shou Lao, Qing Dynasty (1644-1912) or Republic period (1912-1949), modelled as Shou Lao walking with a fruiting peach bough over one shoulder, holding a peach in his left hand, 23 cm high, 11 cm wide. ***
*** Two Chinese cinnabar boxes, Qing Dynasty (1644-1912), 19th century, comprising one larger domed-top round box decorated with figures in a landscape stacking a bale of rice, and a smaller round tricolour box decorated with scholars in a landscape. The… ***
*** A Chinese carved zitan / hardwood brush pot, 20th century, carved with a continuous scene of scholars and mythical animals in a landscape with pavilions. 12.5 cm high, 10 cm diameter, condition: no visible faults or damage ***
*** Japanese woodblock print triptych by Utagawa Toyokuni (1769-1825), Edo period, Dynamic Oban tate-e triptych featuring two samurai attacking a female deity, published by Tsuruya Kinsuke, c.1810's. Triptych, each 23 cm x 35.5 cm ***
*** A pair of Indian polychrome hardwood columns, Mid-late 19th century, each with a corinthian style capital on a turned and faceted shaft with square panelled base carved in relief. Height 214 cm ***
*** A Burmese white marble reclining Buddha, 19th century or earlier, Gracefully reclining with head propped up on elbow, with remnant polychrome and gilding, mounted on a black stand. The figure 31 cm high, 80 cm wide. With stand 35 cm high, 80 cm wide.… ***
*** A Japanese studio vase by Miyashita Zenju (1901-1968), Showa period (1926-1985), circa 1950s, of ovoid form, subtly decorated with six vertical ribs and twin rabbit-head handles to the neck, covered in a deep green matte glaze, marked 'Zenju' to the base.… ***
*** A pair of Chinese carved wooden windows, Qing Dynasty (1644-1912), circa 18th century, inset to the centre with very finely carved rectangular plaques containing scenes of figures in interiors, surrounded by openwork angular archaistic scrollwork. Each… ***
*** A Tibetan gilt repousse fragment of a Lama, Densatil Monastery, circa 16th century, depicting a smiling lama in elaborate robes, seated on a single lotus throne, surrounded by foliate scrolls. Together with a fitted perpsex stand., 10 cm high, 9.5 cm wide… ***
*** A large Nepalese Buddhist temple banner Kirtipur, 19th century, depicting seven garlanded representations of Swayambunath Stupa alternating withb standing representations of Padmapani, each within a separate panel on a lotus pedestal. Between each panel… ***
*** A Nepalese Newari Hindu scroll 19th century, depicting deities one above the other, including Durga in her form as Mahishasura Mardini, a benevolent female deity beneath, and Ganesh below, with Newari script in the lowest register. Coloured pigments on… ***
*** A Chinese ruyi form incense clock, Qing Dynasty, 19th century, in the form of a ruyi scepter, with pierced characters along the top in seal script, composed of multiple parts including two spatula like tools within, 5.4 cm high, 34 cm wide ***
*** A pair of bronze silver and gold inlay Japanese vases Meiji period, 19th century by Kyoto Kuroda, signed to base. Height 16 cm each ***
*** A Bidri vase with traditional inlaid silver decoration, circular foot. Height 28 cm ***
*** An Indian silver three piece tea set and tray, Kutch India early 20th century, comprising a coffee pot, milk jug, sugar pot and tray ***
*** A Burmese wooden head of the Buddha Mandalay, 19th/Early 20th century, the fragmentary huge head of red and gilt lacquered wood decorated with inlaid mirror pieces, 52 cm high. Provenance: from a private Australian collection ***
*** A rare pair of sapphire blue Peking glass wine goblets, Qing Dynasty (1644-1911), mid-19th century, in European style, the shape taken from an English Georgian design, each 9 cm high (2). Provenance: Purchased Ray and Victoria Tregaskis, NSW, 1993, Ex… ***
*** A set of four Japanese lacquer panels by Shuu Koku Ryou, circa 1970, each with silver and gold leaf depicting cranes and foliage, 122 x 45 cm. Provenance: David Jones Gallery ***
*** A Chinese hardwood Kang table early to mid 20th century, the table of angular archaistic scroll form, with boxwood inlay detailing at the front and rear aprons, 38 cm high, 90.5 cm wide, 45.5 cm deep. ***
*** A carved Chinese figural group with Guan Yin late Qing/Republic period an exceptionally finely carved porcelain figural group depicting Guanyin standing within a rocky grotto, robes billowing and glancing serenly at two young worshippers below, the grotto… ***
*** A large Thai figure of Buddha, in a seated pose, with a serene gaze. ***
*** An elaborate Oriental light with hand painted glass panels, circa 1920. 84 cm high, 48 cm diameter ***
*** A fine Chinese silver export dragon bowl, Tuck Chang mark, late Qing Dynasty, circa 1900, with a smooth polished interior, the exterior depicting one striding dragon applied in high relief, on a flared circular foot, the base stamped Tc (Tuck Chang and… ***
*** A pair of Chinese carved malachite box and covers, carved in relief, with detachable covers, depicting a pair of quails, shuang an known to symbolize 'Peace and prosperity', with fitted carved wooden stands, 6.4 cm high including stand. Reference: for a… ***
*** A Chinese lapis lazuli mountain scene, depicting tiny figures standing amongst bending pine trees, and a thatched pavilion nestled amidst a wooded mountainous landscape, the stone of intense blue, with white calcite veins, the mountain crags cleverly… ***
*** A Chinese silver gilt and enamel segmented container 20th century cylindrical, the body divided into three compartments, applied with continuous enamelled borders depicting dragons interspersed with turquoise and coral cabochons on a filigree ground, the… ***
*** Chinese silver box with a dragon Writhing in a bamboo Grove, fine repousse and chasing on the rectangular hinged lid, 12 cm length ***