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Art. Asian. Jewels — Theodore Bruce Auctioneers & Valuers

Auction House:Theodore Bruce Auctioneers & ValuersNumber of lots recorded:230
Sale Title:Art. Asian. JewelsLots with images:229
Auction Location:SydneyPrices available:125
Date:10-Apr-2016
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An impressive Chinese blue & bottle vase painted in the Kangxi manner, depicting a rock-work landscape around the body, underglaze double ring mark to base. Height 26 cm
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A Chinese celadon dish, Yuan Dynasty, with unglazed twin fish motif, the foliate shaped bowl ending in flat rim. Diameter 14 cm
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Two Chinese porcelain iron red glazed jars, 19th/20th century, the ovoid shaped jars with gilt decoration on the front & poetry on the reverse, iron red mark to base, wooden lids, each height 31 cm
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A pair of Chinese ceramic hat stands, 20th century. Both with polychrome overpainted designs depicting figures in various indoor & outdoor settings, marks to base. Heights 29 cm and 28.5 cm
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A Chinese porcelain red glazed dish, 20th century, underglaze blue Qianlong seal mark to base. Diameter 17 cm
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A tall Chinese porcelain lidded jar, 19th century, the underglaze blue with double happiness symbols & a continuous sweet pea design, four character mark to base. Height 39 cm
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A Chinese lime green lobed dish, with floral scrolls & central 'Wan' rondel to centre, six character iron red Qainlong mark to base. 2.5 x 14.5 x 10 cm
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Three Chinese blue & white jars, 19th/20th century, each with a contemporary timber lid, repeated sweetpea design to body & the symbol of longevity. Height 26 cm
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A pair of Chinese glazed bowls, with impressed floral design, conical shape with unglazed rim, each Diameter 23 cm
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Two stoneware storage jars, with one steel stand, the smaller with one broken lug [2]. Height 69 cm
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A Chinese blue & white jar, 20th century, decorated with a five clawed dragon, six character ming mark to base. Height 19.5 cm
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A Chinese tripod censer, with eight Buddhist trigrams to body. Height 11 cm, diameter 23 cm
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A Chinese porcelain dish, 19th/20th century, together with a monochrome blue bottle vase & an underglaze blue dish [3]. Dish Diameter 18 cm, vase height 20 cm
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A Chinese crackle glaze celadon conical shaped dish. Combed central design, celadon in an olive green hue. Condition: fine 2 cm hairline. Provenance: Private Collection of a former Australian Diplomat. Diameter 11.5 cm
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An Annamese pale celadon glazed bowl, Ly Dynasty, 10/12th century, the shaped rounded sides ending in an unglazed rim, small hairline crackat rim. Provenance: Private Collection of a former Australian Diplomat. Diameter 19 cm
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Two Chinese jars, 19th/20th century, with underglaze blue on celadon ground, each painted with figures in a pavilion garden with rocks, minor chips to lip on one jar. Height 19 cm
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Three Chinese jars, 19th/20th century, in underglaze blue, two with original porcelain lids, all in continuous sweet pea design, each height 21 cm
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A Chinese Jungyao bowl, with purple splash to interior. Diameter 14 cm
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A Chinese Junyao glazed vase. Sitting on 3 low feet. Height 11.5 cm
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A Chinese peach bloom water pot, 20th century, finely potted in a beehive shape with an under-glaze blue double ring to base. Height 8 cm
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Two Chinese blue & white jars, 19th/20th century, each with repeated sweet pea design & symbol of longevity, each height 19 cm
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A pair of Chinese gilt ground mille fleurs bowls, each with six character Qianlong marks to base, each height 7.5 cm, dia 16.5 cm
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A Chinese famille rose butterfly vase. Well potted in bottle form with polychrome butterflies, Guangxu six character iron red mark to base. Height 39 cm
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Two Chinese storage jars & a mercury pot, Ming Dynasty, 14/16th century, the jars with dull brown glaze & four lug handles to shoulder [3]. Provenance: Private Collection, WA. Height 31 cm, diameter 15 cm
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A superb Chinese blue & white porcelain vase, with extended neck and shoulders depicting Taotie masks against a Diaper background, the lower section with repeating Buddhist lion motifs. Base unglazed. Height 36.5 cm
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A Chinese red pottery vessel in the Ban Chiang style, with simple geometric pattern to the flared foot and neck rim. Height 24 cm
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A Chinese ceramic footed Granary jar, with olive green glaze & supported on three zoomorphic feet, the lid in the form of stylised roof tiles. Height 30 cm
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A Chinese Sancai glazed Jarlet & a Chinese celadon arrow vase, the jarlet with four lug handles alternating with floriate motifs, the arrow vase with a typical pear shaped body supporting tubular handles to the neck [2]. Height 9 cm, height 11.5 cm
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An impressive Chinese blue & white porcelain jar, the body depicting a figural landscape of scholarly pursuits, six character Wan-Li mark in underglaze blue to base. Height 28.5 cm
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A Chinese celadon cosmetics box, the lid finely carved with floral motifs, the interior divided into sections by flowering stems separating the three small bowls within. Diameter 13.5 cm
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A Chinese carved celadon Meiping vase, the flowing carved decoration depicting scrolling lotus, the base typically unglazed. Height 36.5 cm
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A Chinese dragon covered box. Well potted body raised on four low feet, decorated with confronting dragons contesting flaming pearls in wucai palette, six character Wanli mark to base. 12 x 24 x 15.5 cm
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A Chinese famille rose shallow bowl. Interior decorated with Chinese character roundels among floral scrolls. Six character Guangxu mark to base. Height 4.5 cm, dia 22 cm
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A Chinese famille rose cup & plate, each with gilt foliate rim & decorations including a peony & pheonix. Cup Ht 4.5 cm, diameter 8.5 cm, plate, diameter 15 cm
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A set of Straits Chinese famille rose bowls, each with gilt foliate rim & decorations including pheonix & peony [5], each height 6.5 cm, diameter 13.5 cm
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A set of four Straits Chinese celadon ground dessert plates, with decorations including butterflies & flowers in cobalt blues,infinite knot symbol to base, each height 3 cm, diameter 19 cm
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A Chinese Straits porcelain wash basin, 19th/20th century, the interior decorated with continuous floral sprays in blue and yellow on a green enamel ground, three cartouches on the inner wall of the bowl with birds eating from flowering branches. Condition: natural wear and a rim chip. Diameter 37 cm, height 12.5 cm
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A pair Straits Chinese porcelain tea bowls & dish, Qing Dynasty, 19th/20th century. On the white ground an overglaze enamel phoenix with a long yellow tail & flowering peony, iron red four character mark to base [3]. Provenance: tan Soo hock, thence by decent. Tea bowls: height 6 cm, diameter 8 cm, dish: Diameter 15 cm
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A set of Straits Chinese blue & white plates, [9], each with foliate rim & four character mark to base, each Diameter 15 cm
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A pair of Japanese Satsuma vases, Taisho period. Well potted with profusely decorated gilt floral decoration on blue borders, with matched central panels depicting ladies in the garden in ornate robes, signiature to base, one with hairline crack, each height 16 cm
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A Satsuma bowl, signed Sozan, Meiji period. Painted in gold and enamel with a scene of geisha, butterfly & waterlilies to the outside rim. Diameter 12 cm
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A Meiji period bowl, signed Sozan. Painted in gold and enamel with a Japanese family, floral & wave decoration to the outer rim. Diameter 12 cm
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A Meiji period bowl, signed Sozan. Handpainted in gold and enamel with a procession, birds & waterlilies to the outer rim. Diameter 15 cm
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A pair of Meiji period vases, signed Ryozan. Handpainted in gold & enamel with a garden scene. Height 18 cm
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A Japanese Fukagawa porcelain vase, 20th century, the bulbous, ovoid form is very finely decorated in underglaze blue & pink hydrangeas, plovers resting on branches, four character underglaze blue mark to base. Height 31.5 cm
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A collection of six porcelainSawankhalok Jarlets. Provenance: Private Collection of a former Australian Diplomat [6]. Various sizes
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Five miniature lidded porcelain Sawankhalok circular boxes. Provenance: Private Collection of a former Australian Diplomat [5]. Various sizes
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Four circular Sawankalok lidded boxes. Provenance: Private Collection of a former Australian Diplomat [4]. Various sizes
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A fine large Thai Sawankhalok lidded box, 14/16th century, the circular form with stylized foliate design in a brown glaze. Provenance: Private Collection of a former Australian Diplomat. Height 12 cm
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A fine large Thai Sawankhalok lidded box, 14/16th century, the circular form with geometric design in a blue glaze. Provenance: Private Collection of a former Australian Diplomat. Height 11 cm
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A Chinese bronze censer, 20th century, with lion head handles & a six character impressed Ming mark to base. Height 6.5 cm, diameter 13 cm
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An archaistic Chinese bronze lidded wine container, the body supporting two drop loop handles, decorated with archaic motifs. Height 38.5 cm
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A Chinese white porcelain standing figure of Guanyin, 20th century, the tall elegant figure with long hair falling over her shoulders, her robe blowing in the breeze aloft a lotus pad. Height 55 cm
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An impressive Chinese Tomb guardian figure in the Tang Dynasty style, the fierce warrior modeled standing upright with both fists projecting, accompanied by a University of Wollongong Thermoluminescence Authenticity report, one repair to rear of robe. Height 57 cm
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A group of seven Chinese earthenware seated female musicians, Tang Dynasty, each figure modeled with a different instrument, University of Wollongong Thermoluminescence report accompanying, each height 14 cm
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A Chinese finely carved rosewood figure of a fisherman, the well delineated face revealing ivory teeth, his body balancing on a rock while dragging in a very heavy net. Height 20 cm
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A carved agate snuff bottle in the form of a gourd. Exquisitely carved in a single piece of stone with a cascading floral design. Height 11.5 cm
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A pair of jade ox, a standing Guanyin & bowl, 19th/20th century, the collection of jade on carved fitted stands [8]. Guanyin height 23 cm, ox L. 12 cm, bowl Diameter 12.5 cm
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A pair of Chinese cloisonne Quail, 20th century. Turquoise enamel with feathers picked out in red, black, yellow, cobalt blue & black, gilt beak& eet. Height 11 cm, L. 8 cm
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Two Chinese carved horn Guanyin heads, 19th century, each finely carved with serene expressions & tall crowns formed from decorative foliage. Height 14.5, Ht.12.5 cm
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Two Chinese natural horn cups. One finely carved with bamboo, pine & cranes of longevity. L. 13 cm long.15 cm
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Three Chinese snuff bottles, 19th/20th century. Two with original metal & glass stoppers, a pebble shaped agate, a melon shape with Qilin down the shoulders & mark to base, the third in white jade, each height 6 cm approx.
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Four fine Chinese green agate pieces. Including a bangle, bracelet, carved leaf pendant & a Mandarin plume holder [4]. Bangle Diameter 8 cm, Plume holder L. 8 cm
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A carved stone figure of a Hare. L. 8.5 cm
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A Chinese Canton enameled snuff bottle. Gilt cover, European subject. Height 7 cm
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An archaistic Chinese bronze sword. Of Warring States type with Typical broad blade, Hilt rings and Pommel. L. 66.5 cm
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A Chinese mixed metal urn, 20th century, with elephant form tripod base, decorated with inset semi-prescious stones & large pieces of jade. Provenance: The Estate of John Wolfe St Alban. Height 51 cm
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A Chinese huanghuali brushpot, in a slightly waisted form with attractive grain. Height 17.5 cm, diameter 17 cm
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A Chinese huanghuali Medicine chest, in rectangular box form with bail handle, front sliding cover & two drawers with metal pulls. 14 x 25 x 15 cm
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A rare matching pair of huanghuali scholar's document boxes, each with ruyi-shaped clasps on a circular plate, the top of each cut from the same wood with attractive guilians matching grain, each 11 x 31 x 17 cm
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A Chinese zitan picnic box, with two tiers & ornate scroll handle. 20 x 25 x 17.5 cm
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A rare pair of Japanese iron Tetsubin, Edo period, the tea pot handles are inlaid with fine wire decoration, the body of the pot has a leafing scroll decoration with lacquer lids. [3]. Provenance: Private Collection of a former Australian Diplomat. Height 15 cm, L. 19 cm
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A fine Japanese walnut Hibachi, in large proportions, finely carved & stained, with copper fitting to interior. 34 x 61 x 56 cm
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A rare pair of Japanese iron Tetsubin with brass lids & handles, mid Edo period, the matching kettles used for sake at wedding celebrations, the spout lined with pewter and the brass lids with a pewter knop on a maple leaf, a wooden storage box [3]. Provenance: Private Collection of a former Australian Diplomat. Height 18 cm, L.18 cm
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A set of six Burmese bronze opium weights, 19th/20th century, each of the graduated animals are finely decorated. Provenance: Private Collection of a former Australian Diplomat, purchased in Burma 1970. Wt. 5 - 320 grams
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A set of Burmese jade beads with apple green jade pendant, the 58 matched beads in different hues of green with rectangular pendant. L. 42 cm
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A Burmese hardwood & iron coconut Shredder. Carved in the form of a crouching lion waiting to pounce, in excellent condition with attractive weathered patina. 24 x 57 x 15 cm
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A traditional Burmese lacquer & gilt harp, Saung Gauk, the 15 string, boat shaped harp made from deer hide and wood, painted in black and red lacquer with gilt, sits on elaborate stand. Height 84 cm, L. 78 cm
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A Vietnamese silver cylindrical lidded box with hand beaten pictorial decoration, 20th century. Marked 'Saigon' 'Argent' c.1940. Provenance: Private Collection of a former Australian Diplomat. Ht.
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A Laotian bronze miniature frog drum together with four various betel Cutters [5], the drum with frog forms to top and repairs to base. Provenance: Private Collection of a former Australian Diplomat. Drum height 7.5 cm, diameter 9.5 cm
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Four Indian silver pendants, 19th/20th century, the amulets in various shapes with fine moulded & impressed designs of figures, made by village craftmen [4]. Provenance: Private Collection of a former Australian Diplomat. 2.5-5 cm
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Five Indian silver pendants, 19th/20th century, the circular & ovoid amulets with fine impressed designs of animal & figures carrying a message, made by village craftmen [5]. Provenance: Private Collection of a former Australian Diplomat. 2.5 cm-6.5 cm
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A pair of silver Hands, early 20th century, the hamsa is a universal sign of protection. Provenance: Private Collection of a former Australian Diplomat, each L. 10 cm
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Seven Indian silver pendants, 19th/20th century, the amulets in various shapes with fine moulded & impressed designs of animals & figures, one a leaf shape, made by village craftmen. [7]. Provenance: Private Collection of a former Australian Diplomat. 2-9 cm, total wt. 54g
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Four Indian silver pendants, 19th/20th century, the amulets in various shapes with fine moulded & impressed designs of animals & figures, made by village craftmen. [4]. Provenance: Private Collection of a former Australian Diplomat. 4.5-5.5 cm
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Five Indian silver pendants, 19th/20th century, the amulets in various shapes with fine moulded & impressed designs of animals & figures, one with a sword weilding rider & horse, made by village craftmen [5]. Provenance: Private Collection of a former Australian Diplomat. 4-8.5 cm total wt. 56g
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Five iron & bronze Burmese seated Buddhas, 18th/19th century, each on raised pedestal with a finial Crown and the left hand resting in lap [5]. Provenance: Private Collection of a former Australian Diplomat. Height 4-14 cm
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Two silver repousse Cambodian Buddhas, 19th/20th century, each seated on high thrones with geometric designs. Provenance: Private Collection of a former Australian Diplomat. Large height 17 cm small height 12 cm
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A Japanese giltwood image of Buddha sitting upon a tiered throne, Meiji period. IIncense smoke patina and gilt traces. Height 27 cm
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Two fine Japanese lacquer & gilt Shrines, 19th/20th century. One with twin Buddha figures seated on a five stepped pedestal with hands clasped, the other a World War II soldier's pocket sized, with a standing Buddha & two priests. Provenance: Private Collection of a former Australian Diplomat. Large height 26 cm, small height 10 cm
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A Chinese archaistic stone carving of Bodhisattva, the Mandorla flanked either side by an attendant. Height 47 cm
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A Burmese alabaster seated Buddha, 16th/19th century. Painted in red lacquer & gilt, the downcast eyes with heavy lids & tall arched eyebrows & a serene countenance, carved from one large boulder with a natural patina. Provenance: The private collection, NSW. Height 72 cm, width 42 cm
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A rare Burmese marble Buddha, Shan period/state, 17th/18th century, the robe with gentle folds & without adornment, the eyes with total concentration, carved from one large boulder with a natural patina, raised on a bronze & timber presentation base. Provenance: The private collection, NSW. Height 60 cm, width 45 cm
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A Burmese Mandalay style figure of Buddha. Lacquered timber & paste inset, with left hand in dhayana mudra, the right hand in bhumisparsa mudra. Height 42.5 cm
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A bejewelled Thai Buddha, in gold & black, in a relaxed pose height 21, L. 64 cm
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A Chinese bronze Buddha seated on a waisted lotus throne, the folds of the robe finely carved with floral design & circular double happiness mons, due to large size the base cast separately. Height 72 cm
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A carved Chinese lacquered timber seated monk, 12th century. Height 20 cm
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A Northern Indian red sandstone bust, 10/12th century, with elaborate earrings & part Crown, the relief from a larger piece, face with slight damage. Height 26 cm
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A natural ruby statue of Ganesh, with certificate. Height 6 cm, total ct 742.85
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A bronze Yamantaka figure. Depicting Yamantaka trampling a maras, with three sets of arms each holding implements, cast with two buffalo heads with beared fangs & protruding tongues. Height 18.5 cm
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