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Chinese, Japanese & Asian Works of Art — Theodore Bruce Auctioneers & Valuers

Auction House:Theodore Bruce Auctioneers & ValuersNumber of lots recorded:388
Sale Title:Chinese, Japanese & Asian Works of ArtLots with images:387
Auction Location:SydneyPrices available:266
Date:13-May-2017
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An opaque white jade Guanyin standing in floating robes, her delicate hands holding a vase, Qing Dynasty, very finely carved with intricate detailing on an inlaid rosewood stand. Provenance: Purchased in Taipei in 1979, height 47 cm
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A fine Chinese jade carving with two lion dogs, the underside carved with a lotus leaf, Qing Dynasty, 19th century, skillfully carved to the shape of the pebble in the round, the younger cub lying beside the larger animal and playfully wrestling, well defined faces, length 6 cm, diameter 3.5 cm
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Chinese celadon green glazed Cong shaped vase, six character underglaze blue mark and period of Guangxu, (1875-1908), the square body is molded on each side with eight Trigrams, Bagua, below a short cylindrical neck and sits on a deep circular foot. Note: The eight trigrams, are from the ancient book of Changes, known as the 'I Ching'. The trigrams consist of three lines, which are broken, Yin and unbroken, Yáng., condition: The base has been drilled for a lamp and has an old restoration. The mark is…
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A Chinese deeply carved ivory censer with lion-dog knop, 20th century, the flared handles with double rings, resting on three low animal mask legs, height 12 W16 cm
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A pair of Chinese porcelain lidded jars in the famille rose palette, Qing Dynasty, 19th century, condition: Restoration to the knop on one lid, height 37 cm
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A Chinese white marble Niche, carving of a seated Buddha and attendants, probably Ming Dynasty 1368-1644, height 33 cm, width 55 cm, depth 5.5 cm
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A very finely carved bamboo libation cup in a rhinoceros horn-shape, 19th/20th century, the deep carving follows the contour of the vessel with a continuous berry and leaf pattern, height 18 cm, diameter 18 cm
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A Chinese Huanghuali Mahjong table, with four neat drawers, Qing Dynasty, table top with cantered corners and small raised rim and ghost eyes, height 77 cm, width 76 cm, depth 76 cm
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A mirror pair of Chinese porcelain vases, very finely painted with birds on a flowering branch, Republic period, height 49 cm
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A painted earthenware Bactrian camel, standing foursquare, with original pigment, Tang Dynasty, 618-906 AD, the head up and alert, mouth closed and eyes wide open, the tail swirled on behind. Note: early pottery often retains the original red, yellow or black pigment, with mud and slip, condition: acceptable with age., height 36 cm, length 18 cm
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A rare graduated set of nine Burmese bronze opium weights, 1 - 550 grams in the form of mythical bird, 17th-19th century, each of the graduated mythical animals are complete on a tapering square base. Provenance: The collection of a former Australian Diplomat, height 1 -12 cm
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A large Chinese bulbous porcelain vase, Studio Xiao Hua, Jingdezhen circa 1985. Note: 1990s was the period of reviving the ceramic workshops of Jingdezhen and a cross roads of modern design with traditional shapes and classical painting, height 30 cm
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A Chinese porcelain shallow dish, painted in a continuous design of scrolling flowers, mid 20th century, shape and design from Ming dynasty, potted in Jingdezhen, diameter 33 cm
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A large Chinese porcelain deep wash basin, design of continuous sweet Pea scrolling, with flat rim, 19th/20th century, diameter 29 cm
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A large Chinese porcelain vase, with Jingdezhen mark to the base and shoulder, Wan Qinghua Studio, Jingdezhen circa 1990. Note: 1990s was the period of reviving the ceramic workshops of Jingdezhen and a cross roads of modern design with traditional shapes and classical painting, height 40 cm
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A Chinese porcelain cylindrical vase with double Happiness and continuous sweet Pea design in underglaze blue, 19th/20th century, a Qianlong seal mark (1736 -1795) in a recessed ring on the flat base, height 29 cm
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A Chinese blue and white porcelain jar with lion dogs, a Ming Xuande mark on the shoulder, height 28 cm
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A Chinese porcelain pear-shaped vase, with a continuous floral scrolling design, a six character Yongzheng Reign mark, the body painted in underglaze blue using the heaped and piled effect, probably made in Jingdezhen, height 33 cm
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A Chinese overlay glass snuff bottle, a seal, a Medicine jar and a famille rose porcelain dish, 19th and 20th century (4), the seal impressed with a poem by Liu Fuyao (1864-?), a zhuangyuan in late Qing dynasty, dated 1882, height 6.5-7.5 cm
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A Chinese carved ivory snuff bottle, a parrot and a seated Buddha, the snuff bottle of flattened round shape, early 20th century, the parrot inscribed under the tail Guang zhi, probably artist name, length 4 - 9 cm
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An inside painted snuff bottle, painted with Beauties in a garden, inscribed 1988, height 6.5 cm
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A black glass snuff bottle with gold Flecks and a crystal bottle, 19th/20th century, well hollowed translucent bottle with a textured interior and flat bottom, both with jade stoppers (2), height 6 cm
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Three Chinese snuff bottles, an enamel and two porcelain,19th/20th century, the enamel bottle with mandarin ducks on the front and a long tailed pheasants to reverse, the porcelain bottle with a blue dragon on white ground within yellow border, signed Ju Jitang, the round bottle molded in the shape of a lotus flower on front, and leaf on the reverse (3), height 6 - 8 cm
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Two snuff bottles of Compressed ovoid form and round, 19th/20th century, the shadow agate carved with the God of Longevity a deer at his feet and bat flying overhead, the other well hollowed with a recessed foot (2), condition: fritting to mouth of jade, height 7.5 cm, height 6.5 cm
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A fine inside painted crystal snuff bottle, Kittens at Play in a garden, inscribed, Tuo Yang Xuan Studio, 2003, Han de series of animals, height 8 cm
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Two inside painted glass snuff bottles, one bears signature Ma Shaoxuan, summer, dated 1925, a landscape on the front and a Tang poem on the reverse, the round flattened bottle bears signature, Ding Er Zhong, Beijing, Autumn, height 6 - 6.2 cm
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The Art of the Chinese snuff bottle, two-volume, boxed edition, Hugh moss, H. Graham V. Tsang K B, published, Wetherhill Inc. New York, 1993. Hardcover, black slipcover, red embossed
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Two Chinese agate bottles, with concentric bands, well hollowed, 19th/20th century, with original stoppers one with coral and silver top (2), height 7 cm
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A carved red glass snuff bottle with ivory stopper and coral tip, carved on front and reverse with horses, height 8 cm
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A Korean portrait, inscribed on reverse with portrait #4 Kang Jang Oh, 106 x 74 cm
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A Korean Studio porcelain beaker vase, with impressed orange Peel pattern, 20th century, the base with both Hangul and Chinese characters in underglaze blue, height 21 cm
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A Korean porcelain jar, Joasan Dynasty, 19th century, height 13.5 cm
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A Korean porcelain bottle vase, painted in Inky blue floral decoration 19th century, height 28 cm
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A Korean chest with twenty drawers opening at front and reverse, 20th century, with turned up table top and a low stretcher foot, height 52 cm, width 82 cm, depth 59 cm
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Shoichi Hasegawa, (b.1929) Japan, Ciel en Fete, colour etching/aquatint ed.8/99, signed lower right, 49 x 59.5 cm
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A Japanese cast iron teapot/kettle, Tetsubin with a short spout and knop in the shape of an ornamental knot, Edo/Meiji period, symbols and motifs around the body, a swing handle, moulded and hand finished. Provenance: The collection of a retired airline executive, height 22 cm
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Japanese Satsuma crackle glazed earthenware belt buckle in two parts, Taisho/Showa period, traces of gilt on metal underside, birds under the blossom within the blue border, width 9 cm
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Three Japanese Kokeshi dolls one signed, painted wood, each with their own unique faces and attire, early 20th century, the variation in pattern and design are from a specific area, (3). Provenance: The collection of a retired airline executive, height 31 cm, 19 cm and 18 cm
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A square Japanese ceremonial two tiered red lacquer storage box with gilt decoration, Showa period, height 13 cm, 20 cm sq
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Two Japanese porcelain cabbage-shaped bowls with celadon crackle glaze, mid 20th century, diameter 13 cm
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A Japanese Satsuma censor/Perfumer, Gosu blue and gilt of hexagonal shape, on three low feet, mid 20th century, with gilt Studio mark to the base, height 18 cm, diameter 13 cm
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An Japanese gilt and lacquer altar table with an ornately carved apron on curved legs, Meiji period, 1875-1912, a circular lacquer and gilt stand with scalloped apron and turn feet (2), height 28 cm, length 43 cmand diameter 18 cm
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A large Japanese porcelain dish, Quail eating Millet, Studio mark to base. Provenance: Japanese Exhibition on the North Shore, diameter 31 cm
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A Japanese ink and colour, a misty river valley, artist signature with red seal mark, mounted as a scroll with bone scroll terminals, 181 x 56 cm
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A pair of Japanese bronze shrine vases with ShiShi handles, Meiji/Taisho period, 20th century, condition: good patina with oxidisation that can be cleaned, height 32 diameter 27 cm
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Two tall Japanese iron geisha in dance poses, circa 1950, wearing kimono with the obi tied on back (2), height 24 cm
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A Japanese twelve-hole ocarina, an ancient wind instrument, Taisho period, length 20 cm
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A Japanese Matcha tea bowl, red Shino with white cape glaze, studio pottery, mid 20th century, the tea masters found beauty in rustic and unrefined, natural or imperfect forms, height diameter 12 cm
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A collection Japanese lacquer, two square, four tier storage boxes, with three square stands, Showa period, each in black black and red lacquer with gilt decoration, height 6.5 - 14.5 cm
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Three tall Japanese Kokeshi dolls each signed by the artist, painted wood, mid 20th century, each with their unique and distinctive features the variation in pattern and design are from a specific areas of Japan (3). Provenance: The collection of a retired airline executive, height 19-25 cm
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A Japanese cast iron teapot, Tetsubin, Nambu Teki, Taisho period, knop in the shape of a pine cone. Provenance: The collection of a retired airline executive, height 16 cm
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A Japanese earthenware Satsuma vase, with a Satsuma Mon to base, painted with geisha standing in a temple courtyard a band of flowers at the shoulder, height 19 cm
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A Japanese Negoro lacquer lidded bowl and shallow plate, Edo period, 19th century. Provenance: Brian Moore, with original receipt, diameter 11.5 and 23 cm
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A carved ivory Japanese okimono, a wise man holding a staff in his right hand and fan in the left, signature to base, height 10 cm. Provenance: The collection of the late Dr Thomas James Valentine
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A Japanese ivory netsuke with signature to the base, Meiji period, a tradesman sitting by his chopping block, height 4 cm
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A Japanese lacquer stationery box, ivory and mother of pearl inlay, Showa period, dancing home with his saki bucket hanging from a bamboo pole, condition: chips to lacquer lid and base, length 21 cm, width 19 cm, depth 5 cm
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Two Japanese porcelain shallow dishes with Studio mark on the base, Showa period, 20th century, a monochrome with impressed design and a diameter 22 and 25 cm
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Japanese double-sided brocade man's Obi, with Ginko leaves, Meiji period (1868-1912), the continuous pattern in tones of green on the double folded length, length 330 cm, width 15 cm
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A Japanese cast iron teapot, Tetsubin, a circular handle and short spout with a Chrysanthemum knop, Edo/Meiji period, a swing handle, moulded and hand finished. Provenance: The collection of a retired airline executive, height 22 cm
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A Japanese cypress cabinet, Mizuya Dansu, persimmon wood panelling, Meiji period 1878-1912, chest on chest with iron metal fittings, the upper section with several sections, the lower part with double sliding doors and three drawers. Provenance: Original receipt from Kazari, Melbourne dated 1991., height 1500 cm, length 1100 cm, depth 500 cm
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A Japanese cast iron Tetsubin, tea kettle with a short spout and flat curved handle, Meiji /Taisho period. Provenance: The collection of a retired airline executive, height 23 cm
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A beautiful serene face of Guanyin, the hair piled high and Picked out in black lacquer, Japanese 20th century, the hollow ceramic face well delineated with a bronze glaze, a flat back used as a wall hanging, condition: age wear to the lacquer. Provenance: The collection of a retired airline executive, height 39 cm
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Two Chinese circular carved wooden stands, 20th century, diameter 21 cm
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A very finely carved Huanghuali stand, twisted rope incorporating the lattice design, 19th/20th century, diameter 16 cm
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A Chinese porcelain red glazed bowl, applied lion head handles below a flat rim, Kangxi mark to base, 20th century, D 24 cm
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A Chinese black glazed earthenware pot with short spout and applied handle, height 15 cm
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A Chinese porcelain Clair de lune glazed bottle vase, Qianlong seal mark to the base, a compressed globular body and short neck rising from a slightly tapering foot, covered with an even soft blue glaze, height 23 cm
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A Chinese moon white glazed dish, on five ruyi Cloud feet, Qianlong seal mark to base, D 20 cm
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A Chinese porcelain clair de lune glazed mallet shaped vase, Qianlong seal mark to the base, a globular body and long neck rising from a neat foot, covered with an even soft blue glaze, height 23 cm
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A Chinese porcelain Phoenix, the turquoise glaze with aubergine comb, an impressed mark, Jin Shengsheng, Republic period, the bird stands upright on one leg the other resting on the rock, beak open revealing a tongue, height 30 cm
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A Chinese porcelain Crushed Strawberry-red glazed bottle vase, with bulbous body, 20th century, extremely well potted, and the monochrome glaze controlled, made in Jingdezhen by a master potter, height 42 cm
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A Chinese gourd-shaped porcelain vase with moon white glaze, Qianlong mark to the base, height 23 cm
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A Chinese porcelain Cong shaped vase, the turquoise glaze incised with a foliate pattern, Qing Dynasty, 19th century, a short tapering circular neck rising from the the square form sitting on a deep circular foot, condition: a recent chip to foot rim, height 29 cm
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A Chinese porcelain censor on low flat foot, monochrome blue glaze Qing Dynasty, 19th century, applied double rope handles at the neck, diameter 11 cm
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A Chinese porcelain jar with double handles in a Jun glaze, Republic period, height 19 cm
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A Chinese porcelain vase with incised decoration under the celadon glaze, height 22 cm
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A Chinese porcelain rectangular lidded tea caddy with stylized sweet Pea scrolling decoration, 19th/20th century. Provenance: The collection of a retired airline executive, height 15 cm
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A Chinese porcelain vase, in underglaze blue, the pear-shape has molded bands and painted with a long Tailed bird, 19th/20th century, inscription to reverse, height 24 cm
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A Chinese porcelain ovoid vase, in underglaze blue a Qilin between bands of stylized ruyi panels, 19th/20th century, height 18 cm
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A pair of Chinese porcelain Gu-shaped beaker vases in underglaze blue, two double rings to base, each painted with stylized plantain leaves and the central bulbous band of archaistic taotie masks, height 23 cm
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A Chinese underglaze blue incense burner on three round squat feet, Qing Dynasty, condition restored chip to rim, height 12 diameter 27 cm
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A Chinese porcelain vase with applied elephant handles and rings, height 37 cm
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A Chinese porcelain celadon dish, with underglaze blue Bats and double Happiness in centre, late Qing Dynasty, Chenghua mark, Ming Dynasty to base, diameter 23 cm
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Two Chinese porcelain Pillows, late Qing Dynasty, the blue and white head rests with a carved open money symbol, one decorated with lion dogs the other with a densely flowering garden (2). Provenance: The collection of a retired airline executive, height 12 cm, length 14 cm, width 7 cm
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A Chinese white porcelain Pillow, in the form of a sleeping baby boy Lying on his Stomach, 20th century, the features clearly delineated and clothes picked out. Provenance: The collection of a retired airline executive, length 18 cm
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Chinese porcelain vase, with Jingdezhen mark to the base, made for Beijing great hall of the people, height 40 cm
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A Chinese fine porcelain vase, square cornered vase, underglaze blue, Qianlong seal mark, height 43 cm
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A Chinese porcelain vase, with Jingdezhen mark to the base and shoulder, by Wan Qinghua. Note: 1990s was the dawn of reviving the ceramic workshops of Jingdezhen and a cross roads of modern design with traditional shapes by craftsmen and classical painting by artists, height 40 cm
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A Chinese porcelain hexagonal blue and white Mandarin hat stand with calligraphy, late Qing Dynasty. Provenance: The collection of a retired airline executive, height 30 cm
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A Tibetan brass Yak butter lamp, the stem cup in lotus flower design 18th/19th century, the patina of the fine mellowed brass almost smooth. Provenance: Au lion des Neiges, height 8 cm
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A large white metal Dorji with leather grip and Monks woven scarf, Nepal/Tibet 19th/20th century, common to Buddhism, Hinduism and Jainism, in sanskrit called a vajra meaning thunderbolt and diamond, length 30 cm
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A Tibetan wool tiger rug, pink ground with pelt design, 91 x 62 cm
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A Tibetan tiger rug,yellow ground with black tiger markings, 180 x 90 cm
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A Tibetan bronze seated monk with elongated ears, wearing unadorned robe, 19th/20th century, one foot protruding from under the folds of the pooling robe. Provenance: The collection of a retired airline executive, height 17 cm
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A square Tibetan handmade wool rug, 19th/20th century, traditionally used as a monks sitting carpet, 64 x 63 cm sq
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A Tibetan wool rug, with geometric pattern, 77 x 150 cm
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A Tibetan wool rug, 69 x 61 cm
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A Sino-Tibetan image of a Bodhisattvas holding a Dorje, thunderbolt in the right hand, 19th/20th century, gold on a blue ground mounted as a scroll, 173 x 69 cm
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A bronze with four arms. Provenance: The collection of a retired airline executive, height 20 cm
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Gouache and watercolour on paper, figure of a young girl, inscribed lower right, ottoman-Persian Influence, India, 20th century, wearing a Kashmiri shawl with a fig shaped motif, provocatively holding a cherry between her fingers, 43 x 33 cm
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