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May Emporium — Theodore Bruce Auctioneers & Valuers

Auction House:Theodore Bruce Auctioneers & ValuersNumber of lots recorded:857
Sale Title:May EmporiumLots with images:848
Auction Location:SydneyPrices available:602
Date:29-May-2016
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Two Chinese panels, the yellow rosewood frames have a finely carved blackwood border, 19th, 20th century, inlaid with jade & turquoise cabochons, the immortals including the patron of musicians sitting high in a tree, inlaid with semi precious stones [2]. Condition: fine original detail with very good patina. Provenance: Imperial Peking collection. Height 100 cm. Length 38 cm
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A stylised carved hardwood dragon head, an architectural element, late 19th/20th century, the large dragon head has a cloud pattern indicating it is up high, the sculpture on black metal stand. Provenance: Imperial Peking collection. Height 112. Length 70 cm
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A Chinese bronze elephant, carrying a censer in the form of two tier pagoda, the trunk held high & adorned from trunk to tail, fine detailing including a dragon on top of the roof, six character mark to base. Height 50 cm
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A Chinese circular table inset with green marble, 19th/20th century, the marble top set within a wide frame above the waisted apron with beading & interlocking circles, supported on squared legs terminating in cloud feet resting on circular base. Provenance: Imperial Peking collection. Height 56 D 60
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Three large earthenware storage jars in hues of caramel through to chocolate brown, each with lion mask handles & rolled mouth, commonly known as mataban jars. Condition: a few minor chips. Provenance: Imperial Peking collection. Height 52 cm
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A pair of double sided carved panels, black & red lacquer & gilt highlights, the detailed carving with many auspicious symbols, on the front people seated in a restaurant, & hotel delivery boy under a canopy of tassels held by a bat, the reverse with floral decoration [2]. Condition: a crack & losses to lacquer. Provenance: Imperial Peking collection. Height 92 cm. Width 54 cm
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A Chinese earthenware dish & wine spoon, green silvery glaze, Han Dynasty 206 BC-209AD, spoon on fitted stand. Condition: repaired crack & fritting. Diameter 18 cm
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A life-size painted Chinese figure of Guanyin standing on a double lotus throne, the round full face with a serene expression, the bodhisattva is dressed in a skirt falling to her bare feet, a shawl draped over one shoulder revealing the lavish necklace, the body is a pale flesh colour & clothes picked out in multiple colours, flamed halo is detachable. Provenance: Imperial Peking collection. Total height 250 cm. Width 90 cm
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A Chinese porcelain blue & white bowl with curved sides & flared mouth, freely painted with a traditional scene. Diameter 15 cm
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A Chinese porcelain blue & white dish, with a central design of a cricket perched on top of stylised rocks, 18th century, the polygon dish made for the export market with a band around the rim below the gilt. Condition: crazing and rim frits
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A Chinese earthenware dish, Ming dynasty, underglaze blue phoenix on the cavetto. Condition: firing fault & chip to rim. Diameter 29 cm
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A Chinese incised celadon bowl, the deep rounded sides ending in a flared mount, an unglazed base revealing the brown-red body. Diameter 15 cm. Height 8 cm
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A fine Chinese porcelain tea bowl, Qing dynasty, the moulded body has a brown rim above a border in underglaze blue & iron red, the exterior in enamels, D8.5 cm
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A Chinese porcelain bottle vase, the yellow ground with cherry blossoms & black & white birds. Height 24 cm
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A Chinese porcelain fish bowl, the black glaze with large peony in bloom, Queen of flowers, symbolizing fame & wealth, the interior painted with aquatic plants & gold fish. Provenance: Imperial Peking collection. Height 50 cm deep53 cm
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A Chinese black glazed vase with a design of flowering prunis, a gnarled trunk issuing from green toned rocks concealing the bamboo, six character Kangxi mark to base in underglaze blue. Height 39 cm
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A Chinese celadon vase, the double handles with apposing lion dogs, late Qing, the underglaze blue decoration with gourds & Buddhist symbols. Height 45 cm
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A Chinese porcelain censor, incised & carved under the celadon glaze 19\20th century elevated on three low flat feet, with chrysanthemums below a wave pattern encircling the neck. Condition: old repair & hairline crack 13.5 cm high, 18.5 cm diameter
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A large Chinese jar in underglaze blue, painted with servants looking after numerous small boys, the bulbous shape with a continuous garden scene, all the boys at play. Height 35 cm
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A Chinese bulbous shaped vessel, with a peach bloom glaze controlled at the foot, animal mask handles on the shoulder, a blue double ring under the crackle glazed base. Height 9.5 cm
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A Chinese water pot, in a beehive shape, the red glaze fired out, a controlled pooling in parts on foot rim, cream crackle glazed base with double rings. Height 10 cm
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A Chinese blue & white square shaped vase, a continuous painting on all four sides of a house on an island in a lake with a rocky outcrops & mountains. Height 27
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A Chinese pear shaped vase with double elephant handles on a high flared foot rim, the monochrome blue glaze with incised design. Height 27 cm
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A Chinese moon flask with underglaze red front facing dragon, Qianlong seal mark, the circular body resting on a flared oval foot. Height 32 cm
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A Chinese gourd shaped vase with an olive green glaze, a six character blue mark to base. Height 23 cm
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A Chinese monochrome glazed vase, the moon-white ovoid body, has a short neck & flared mouth with scallop rim, a deep foot & blue six character seal mark of Yongzheng mark to base. Height 24 cm
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A Chinese Garlic-Mouth vase, the incised ovoid body has three raised mons with traditional scenes in blue glaze, six character Kangxi mark to base. Height 23 cm
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A tall pair of Chinese baluster shaped vases, the blue glaze foliate decoration outlined in gilt. Height 63 cm
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A Chinese celadon glazed vase, a tall baluster shape with a flared mouth, deeply carved under the crackle glaze. Height 45 cm
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A Chinese porcelain square form vase, the inky blue under glaze painted with confronting phoenix & dragons, Ming mark to base. Height 22 cm
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A Chinese porcelain bowl & celadon dish, the bowl in kitchen Qing style, with painted fish [2]. Diameter 15, 13 cm
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A Chinese candlestick with a dark green glaze. Height 26 cm
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A Chinese 100 deer shaped vase with spotted deer handles, in the famille verte palette, a continuous scene of deer in a rocky landscapes with the three friends of winter, pine, bamboo,and plum blossom. Height 34 cm
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A Chinese Yixing teapot with impressed mark to base & makers mark to lid, prunus branch in relief as knop and spout. Length 19 cm
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Four Chinese porcelain saucer dishes in underglaze blue, a pair and two single dishes, moulded in a pie crust shape, [4]. Condition: the pair of dishes each have a restored crack, D14.5 cm
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A Chinese bamboo brush pot
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A pair of Chinese hanging Scrolls, signed Qian Huaian, Qing dynasty, the subject of boys flying kites & playing games, 185 x 45
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A Chinese carved wood table screen base, the uprights resting on mythical animal feet, curved frosted glass added later.
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A Chinese table screen on a carved stand, with a framed circular Dali marble tile, a natural mountain formation, stand 70 cm deep36.5 cm
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A Chinese black lacquer two door cabinet, on fitted low stand, carved & painted in coloured lacquer, maidens in a garden pavilion within a border of key fret. Provenance: Imperial Peking collection. Height 87 cm. Width 83 cm. Depth 53 cm
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Eight carved peaches in rose quartz, agate, jade and amethyst, mid 20th century, with contrasting agate & jade leaves, peaches are a symbol of longevity [7]
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A Chinese square window in a lattice design, 19th/20th century, traditionally these windows were designed to allow the light in and keep the breeze out, when covered with mulberry paper. Provenance: Imperial Peking collection
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Two Chinese carved Horizontal panels, gilt, possibly removed from a large piece of furniture. Provenance: Imperial Peking collection. Length 108 cm. Width 15 cm
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Two carved mythical figures in gilt and red lacquer, the male with their young, with unusual shaped bodies, possibly taken from a larger architectural column. Provenance: Imperial Peking collection. Height 76 cm
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A Chinese three-tier food carrying container, with bronze fittings, Qing dynasty, the carrying cage exceptionally large on low feet, the three-tiered carved & gilt design on a black lacquer ground. Condition: cracks & losses in lacquer. Provenance: Imperial Peking collection. Height 75 cm. Width 58 cm
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A pair of Chinese side chairs with straight backs, with a faded painted finish. Provenance: Imperial Peking collection. Height 95 cm
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A strand of 108 beads in an emerald green with a silk tassel, 160 cm
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Two Chinese jade hair pins & jade circular pendant, the deep carving of a bird in a garden
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1979 Orientations magazine, complete year - 10 issues, articles include, Cock fighting, bamboo carving, Thai Ceramics, the eight immortals - Taoist, Nepal's Living goddess, Zen calligraphy, published in HK - an authoritative source of information for collectors and connoisseurs of Asian Art.
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A Chinese embroidered sleeve band, Qing dynasty, very fine couching & satin stitch, in mount. Length 60 x 20 cm
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A Chinese embroidered jacket with old blue silk lining, the jacket is a rich purple magenta, re-styled in the 20th century with a high color, size medium-large
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A pair of Chinese embroidered panel, each with opposing dragons in roundels, gold couching on silk, framed and mounted behind glass. Provenance: Imperial Peking collection, 80 x 125 cm
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A Chinese rectangular Footrest with carved lattice design. Provenance: Imperial Peking collection. Length 60 cm D30
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A Chinese black lacquer trunk painted with 100 boys pattern in gilt, red lacquer interior & cloud clasp, a red lacquer interior & cloud clasp. Length 64 cm. Height 42 cm. Depth 32 cm
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A Chinese square black lacquer pedestal with gilt characters, on each side is the same poem in different Chinese scripts, 25 cm sq. Height 92 cm
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Two carved Chinese flowering magnolia, a nephrite jade peach and a finger citron, mid 20th century, realistically carved in agate and jade with contrasting leaves [4]
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Large Chinese gilt panel with raised black calligraphy, painted with a flowering sprig with cloud shaped metal hangers, 112 cm sq
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Three Chinese snuff bottles, including one carved from horn, 19th/20th century, two with original metal & glass stoppers, a pebble shaped agate, a horn bottle carved with Qilin down the shoulders & mark to base, the third in white glass, height 6 cm
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A large bunches of jade grapes & a bunch of amethyst grapes both with agate leaves, mid 20th century. Length 28 cm
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Two bunches of agate quartz Grapes and two bunches of Jasper Cherries, mid 20th century, all with agate & jade leaves [4]. Length 18 cm
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Six carved jade fruit with contrasting leaves in agate, mid 20th century, two apples, two pears and two melons, [6]
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A Chinese jade lotus leaf shaped dish, naturalistically carved with the stem curled on the reverse over the leaf veins. Condition fine hairline crack to base. Diameter 28 cm
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An ivory netsuke, depicting man hitting snake with a stick. Height 6 cm
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An ivory netsuke, depicting a man with large earlobes, balancing a palm frond & rat. Height 3.75 cm
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An bone netsuke of a man carrying an oversized sack on his right shoulder, his tummy exposed. Height 3.75 cm
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An ivory netsuke, depicting boy riding the back of an elder who in turn holds a zoomorphic mask, signature to base. Height 4.25 cm
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An ivory netsuke, depicting a bearded man tying a cane basket with a large rope. Height 3.75 cm
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Takashi Nakoyama, (1893-1978) Japanese, a mirror pair - the rickshaw driver wearing faded indigo clothes [2], signed, watercolours, 32 x 15 cm
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A Japanese Sake advertising sign in lacquer & gilt, early 20th century, carved as a barrel with a rope border, Kinteki Shuzo Co. Provenance: Imperial Peking collection. Height 80 x 72 cm
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Four Japanese transfer printed dishes with brown rim, Diameter 12 cm
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A Chinese porcelain dish, decorated in the style of Satsuma, made for the Japanese market with a brocade border & central design of chrysanthemums. Diameter 31 cm
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A large Japanese dish in underglaze blue, the geometric design includes the animals of the Lunar year. Diameter 42 cm
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Six Japanese saucer dishes with transfer print, a scene with trees issuing from rocks & elderly men in a thatched roof pagoda. Diameter 13 cm
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Japanese ovoid shaped stoneware Hibachi, mid 20th century, celadon ground with underglaze blue decoration of double gourds each with a brocade pattern & tied with a cord. Height 25 cm
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Five Japanese sake dishes, mid 20th century, each with different designs, of the rising sun & horses. Diameter 8 cm
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A set of Japanese miniature scales, tortoise shell tray, hand held by bone measuring bar, in a fitted box. Length 23 cm
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A Japanese bronze vase inlaid with silver, two fronds of bamboo with leaves swaying, sharp Studio & makers mark to base and on the side. Height 16 cm
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A Japanese mixed metal vase with quail on the ground & birds in flight, the design in relief with the leaves picked out in copper, bronze & silver. Height 31 cm
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Japanese circular bronze Hibachi, Meiji period, the double handles are stylized rooster heads & on the shoulder a row of mons with dragons, a greening patina from the base. Height 27 D24 cm
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A Japanese carved wooden carp, Yokagi, in red lacquer, the traditional fish shape with a metal hook & rope for hanging over a hibachi heating a kettle, a rich patina. Provenance: Imperial Peking collection, Tansu Ya, Queen Street, Woollahra. Length 60 cm
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A large gilt bronze temple bell on twisted rope, the circular bell has a loud ring. Condition: top half oxidized from natural wear. Provenance: Imperial Peking collection. Height 28 cm
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A Japanese two tier table, with an apron of iris, early 20th century, the shaped table top has cabriole legs. Height 91 cm. Width 67 cm
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A large Japanese carp, Yokagi, the black lacquer fish carved in a realistic form, a hanging chain, an iron rod threaded through the bamboo pole and metal hook for the cooking pot, a rich patina from use. Provenance: Imperial Peking collection, Tansu Ya, Queen Street, Woollahra. Height 150 cm fish. Length 90 cm
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A Japanese carved wooden carp, Yokagi, in black lacquer, a hanging chain, an iron rod threaded through the bamboo pole and metal hook with a metal kettle, a rich patina from wear. Provenance: Imperial Peking collection, Tansu Ya, Queen Street, Woollahra
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A Japanese Sake advertising sign painted & mounted on board, advertising a hotel, two deeply carved central characters within rope border imitating a sake cask. Provenance: Imperial Peking collection. Length 92. Height 73 cm
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Ryuko Tsutaya, (1868-1933) Japanese. Watercolour signed lower right, the young girl with a basket on her back brimming with flowers, a young geisha dressing, the smiling gold fish seller with turtles hanging from his bamboo poles [3], 32 x 15 cm
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A Japanese tea bowl with impressed mark & a glazed dish with a raised signature [2], D12.5 cm
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A Japanese shrine cabinet, in black lacquer embellished in gilt, Meiji period, the front folding doors concealing ribbed doors with silk mesh backing that open to a carved and opulent gold & lacquer interior, designed as a temple with tiers for the hierarchy, for domestic use. Condition: original condition with age wear. Provenance: Imperial Peking collection
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Two carved ivory figures, the finely carved okimono of a women holding a child another child at her feet & a third by her side, one depicting walking sage the other a woman with 3 children together with another figure, that has a crack & hand missing [2]. Height 8 cm, 7.5 cm
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A Chinese bronze vase decorated with symbols of longevity, the bulbous shape has an ancient peach tree on front & a pine on the reverse. Height 11 cm
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A Chinese metal horse with raised front right leg, the caparisoned horse is cast in the style of the Tang dynasty. Height 20. Length 24 cm
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A Korean chest in two parts, the central doors below three drawers. Condition: some wear & oxidation to metal. Provenance: Imperial Peking collection. Height 140 cm. Length 90 cm. D 43
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A Korean cedar coin chest Hinges, handles and Lock plate in iron, 19th century, the well constructed dense wooden chest sits on low square feet, the impressive iron work all original. Height 59 cm. Length 90 cm. Depth 37 cm
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A Korean chest with Upturned ends, in fine grained satin wood, with gourd shaped metal hinges at front and fully lined with original paper sitting on low legs. Height 42 cm. Width 54 cm
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A Chinese wine pot with a dark green glaze, the bulbous body has four lugs & handle on the shoulder. Condition: restoration to neck & spout. Height 38 cm
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A Chinese coral red lacquer two door cabinet with original bronze fittings, painted & highlights in gilt, the butterfly a symbol of summer & joy condition: chips and losses to lacquer. Provenance: Imperial Peking collection. Height 60 cm. Width 40 cm. Depth 32 cm
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A life-size Chinese mythical figure, painted carved wood, wearing armour & an apron carved as a fierce face & the tail of a fish, appears to be holding an umbrella. Height 155 cm
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Two Chinese lidded jars, decorated in blue & white with longevity symbols [2]. Height 17 & 26 cm
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Three glazed pottery storage jars, each a different shape, colour texture & design [3]. Provenance: Imperial Peking collection. Height 47 cm
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An intricately carved Chinese day bed, Qing Dynasty, carved panels on all four sides, an open lattice ceiling, the base in two parts and each panel interlocking, approximately 14 pieces, a purpose made silk covered mattress and two bolster cushions, 215 x 220 x 200 cm
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