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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 porcelain panel, of rectangular form, decorated with cranes and bats flying around a lush peach tree, in tones of green, red, pink and yellow, signed lower right, slight a/f, 43 cm x 29 cm
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Chinese Republic period porcelain panel, of rectangular form, hand painted with figures in a mountainous landscape with river, in tones of brown, green, blue and pink, signed upper right, 39 cm x 25.5 cm
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Chinese porcelain panel, of rectangular form, decorated with a scene of two birds perched on a prunus blossom branch with calligraphy, in tones of pink, green and brown, 25 cm x 39 cm
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Japanese Meiji period mixed metal weave dish, (1868-1912), of shallow circular form, with central bronze roundel depicting blossoming flowers and goose with gold accenting, with basket weave surround, height 4 cm and diameter 28 cm
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Early Chinese bronze vase, of facetted baluster form, flanked by Taoist dragon head handles with drop ring handles, the body decorated with repeating archaic motifs, on a square foot with incised script to base, height 40 cm
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Pair of Chinese lacquer brush pots, of tall cylindrical form, each decorated with two reserves featuring incised gilt inscriptions and a reserve decorated with peonies and foliage, surrounded by stylised floral scrolling with bats between fretted borders, height 33.5 cm and diameter 17 cm
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Chinese officials leather combination box, for robe and summer hat, with pointed cylindrical hat box set above rectangular trunk, with twin handles and clasp, accented with panel to the front with Chinese calligraphy, 39.5 cm x 56 cm x 40 cm. Provenance: collection of Genevieve Cummins Published: Genevieve Cummins, antique boxes: inside and out, colour plate 745.
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Chinese twin handled enamelled bronze censer, of facetted bulbous form with twin dragon handles, the cover set with fo dog finial, the body decorated with panels depicting landscape and flowers, in tones of green, pink and blue, raised on three dragon legs, mark to base, height 30 cm
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Large Japanese bronze figure of Budai, depicted standing with exposed belly, holding a sack over shoulder, signed to back, height 29.5 cm
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19th century Tibetan silvered and shagreen covered sword, the sheath and hilt cast with dragon and mythical beasts on an ornate vine and lotus ground, bisected by a shagreen band, enclosing a blade with copper inlay to the tip, inscribed 'Tashi Delek' on blade, length 74.5 cm. Provenance: Private Collection Sydney, purchased in Tibet in late 1990's reference: similar but smaller sold at Bonhams, San Francisco, Asian decorative Arts, 18 December 2013, lot 6112A
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Japanese bronze Usubata, in two parts, comprising flared circular bowl above a bulbous body with twin handles, resting on three mythical legs, height 16 cm and diameter 27.5 cm
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Large Japanese bronze figure of a fisherman, depicted standing on a rocky base, with large fish in one hand and wooden spear in the other hand, with coloured accents, height 49 cm
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Chinese late Qing Dynasty green glaze censor and cover, of squat baluster form, set with faux kylin mask handles, with green crackle glaze, raised on a circular foot, impressed seal mark to base, height 10 cm
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Pair of Chinese cloisonne stools, each with a flat rectangular top decorated with central roundel depicting four stylised dragons encircling a flaming pearl, set above a shaped curved apron decorated with stylised masks, upon four curved legs united by stretchers, in tones of red, green, yellow, blue and white on a turquoise ground, 40 cm x 29 cm x 36 cm (2)
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Large pair of Chinese bronze twin handled vases, probably Ming Dynasty, of hu form, with twin mythical beast handles with drop rings, the body decorated with archaic motifs, raised on a high square foot, height 36 cm (2)
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Pair of Japanese twin handled bronze urns, of bulbous form above a tapering foot, with twin fish handles, raised on a circular stand, height 22 cm (2)
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Chinese famille rose porcelain jardiniere, of tapering form with a flattened rim, decorated continuously with court figures and scholars in a garden setting, accented with highly stylised ruyi head and floral border to shoulder, height 28 cm
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Pair of Chinese porcelain jardinieres and stands, the famille noire design featuring four dragons amongst polychrome flowers, set between ruyi head and lappet borders, height 37 cm x width 39 cm, together with pair of wooden stands, height 26 cm
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Large Chinese blue and white porcelain vase, of double gourd form, decorated continuously with blue and white gourd fruit, foliage and bats, between a key- fret border to the lip and ruyi head border to the foot, six character mark to base, height 40.5 cm and width 26 cm
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Chinese twin handled porcelain vase, of baluster form with a flared lip, set with twin ruyi head handles, decorated with polychrome flowers on a blue/ green ground between palmette, ruyi head, lappet and key-fret borders, accented with gilt, six character mark to base, height 28.5 cm
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Chinese blue and white tripod wine vessel, in porcelain, of boat form, decorated with rampant dragons, cloud scrolls and wave scrolls, on three spreading legs, with Japanese box, height 12.5 cm. Provenance: collected Japan 1997-2003, then private collection, gold coast
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Chinese petit porcelain teapot and cover, in blue and white, decorated with dragon finial and handle, the whole decorated with rampant dragon chasing a flaming pearl, height 10 cm. Provenance: collected Japan 1997-2003, then private collection, gold coast
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Chinese transitional Ming to Qing Dynasty blue and white porcelain plate, of circular form, with sloping sides, decorated with a central fish surrounded by lotus flowers and scroll work, raised on circular foot, diameter 26 cm. Provenance: collected Japan 1997-2003, then private collection, gold coast
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Chinese Qing Dynasty ivory brush pot, of oval form, decorated to front and back with carved cartouches depicting figures in temple scenes, raised on a pierced base, a/f, height 10.5 cm and width 7.5 cm
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Chinese carved hornbill snuff bottle, decorated in low relief with dragons above turbulent waves, with incised mark to base, height 9 cm
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Japanese carved ivory okimono, depicting a seated Kwan Yin holding a scroll, with elaborate head dress, raised on a lotus base, three character mark to base, height 7 cm
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Pair of Chinese carved ivory vases, of slender baluster form with a waisted neck and flared lip, each decoratively carved with a pair of birds in an outdoor setting, in tones of red, green and yellow, with inscriptions to upper corners, raised on stepped circular bases, height 17.5 cm (2)
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Chinese carved ivory figure of a sage, depicted holding a bell with hat, with four character mark to base, old repair to hat, on circular wooden stand, height 30.5 cm (including stand)
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Set of eight Chinese ivory 'Horses of Happiness,' each depicted in various poses, with coloured manes and tails, height of tallest 7 cm (8)
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Impressive Chinese ivory figure of a Guan Yu, depicted in elaborate pierced robes accented with masks, with large headdress and four battle flags behind, holding a sword in one hand and stroking his beard in the other, mounted on a carved wooden base, total height 33 cm
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Japanese early 20th century Haribako or sewing box, set with an upper cased pin cushion above an upright rectangular body set with a series of drawers with loop and knop handles, 47 cm x 19 cm. Provenance: collection of Genevieve Cummins, Published: Genevieve Cummins, antique boxes: inside and out, colour plate 619.
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Interesting Japanese Kabuki wig, stand and box, with lacquered upright box, with pull shelf displaying wig on stand, accented with loop handle to top, height 42 cm. Provenance: collection of Genevieve Cummins, Published: Genevieve Cummins, antique boxes: inside and out, colour plate 816.
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Early 20th century betel box and fitted containers in the form of a stupa, opening to reveal five lidded copper containers, height 20 cm. Provenance: collection of Genevieve Cummins, Published: Genevieve Cummins, antique boxes: inside and out, colour plate 331.
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Chinese brown skin jade figure, carved in the form of a kylin, prowling on four legs, in tones of green and brown, length 10 cm
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Chinese Qing Dynasty porcelain cricket cage, of oval form, with pierced cover, decorated with flowers and figures, in famille vert tones, length 11 cm. Provenance: collection of Genevieve Cummins, Published: Genevieve Cummins, antique boxes: inside and out, colour plate 520h.
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Chinese mid 20th century teapot, tea bowl and box, the teapot of cylindrical form, in an orange glaze, accented with floral sprays and character, the bowl with gilt rim, set within wicker box with raised phoenix and Shou motifs, height 17.5 cm (3). Provenance: collection of Genevieve Cummins
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Chinese soapstone cricket cage, of shaped oval form, with a repeating pierced top, surrounded by floral work in mother of pearl and lower pierced panel, a/f, length 10.5 cm. Provenance: collection of Genevieve Cummins, Published: Genevieve Cummins, antique boxes: inside and out, colour plate 520.
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Chinese export ware lacquer box, of facetted form, decorated in gilt with figures, a/f, height 13 cm and length 22 cm
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Japanese lacquer jewellery box, of rectangular form, fitted with three drawers, decorated with butterfly and foliate motifs, a/f, height 13 cm and width 12 cm
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Indian betel nut cutter, in brass, in the form of a leaping horse, length 18.5 cm. Provenance: collection of Genevieve Cummins, Published: Genevieve Cummins, antique boxes: inside and out, colour plate 330.
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Indian brass lime pot, of spherical form with a bird finial, cast with repeating patterned frieze, height 9 cm. Provenance: collection of Genevieve Cummins, Published: Genevieve Cummins, antique boxes: inside and out, colour plate 331.
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Lovely Chinese Qing Dynasty, 19th century export lacquer tea caddy, c.1840, of octagonal form, decorated with figures within landscapes, on a brown lacquer ground, the cover opening to reveal two pewter tea caddies, set with covers and ivory handles, the whole raised upon four feet, 13 cm x 25 cm. Provenance: collection of Genevieve Cummins Published: Genevieve Cummins, antique boxes: inside and out, colour plate 262.
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19th century timber betel box with brass boxes and betel nut cutter, of sloping rectangular form, opening to tray with implements, raised on four feet, 21 cm x 13 cm x 10 cm. Provenance: Collection of Genevieve Cummins Published: Genevieve Cummins, Antique Boxes: Inside and Out, colour plate 330.
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Chinese carved stone figure group, depicting a figure pushing a pumpkin with child seated on top, in green tones, height 10 cm and length 15 cm
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Chinese carved soapstone Lohan figure, depicted seated cross legged, with kylin resting in right hand, the robe decorated with incised shou character mark, with rosewood stand, height 14 cm (including stand)
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Chinese Inkstone and cover, of oval form, the cover carved with bovine, opening to reveal a well accented with carved lotus flowers, length 19 cm. Provenance: collection of Genevieve Cummins, Published: Genevieve Cummins, antique boxes: inside and out, colour plate 650g.
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Chinese silver dish, beautifully set with a border of ruyi heads surrounding a central Shou motif with circling dragons and leaves, total weight 96gm, diameter 13 cm
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Unusual Chinese silver candelabra, set with three sconces with stylised floral borders, above a tapering support and lobed circular weighted foot, height 21 cm
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Indian silver bowl and creamer, the bowl of shallow form, embossed with flowers, foliage and decorative borders, diameter 14.5 cm, the creamer with sparrow beak spout and large scroll handle, decorated with acanthus motifs, height 8 cm (2)
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Eastern silver twin handled tray, of rectangular form, decorated with an image of palm trees and architectural building, total weight 421gm, length 33 cm
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Chinese silver toilet jar and cover, by Tuckchang, of cylindrical form, with central monogram, with hand beaten finish, total weight 183gm, diameter 9 cm
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Large Siamese silver trumpet vase, with a frilled lip, above a tapering body decorated with panels of deities, on a fine support on stepped circular foot, total weight 294gm, height 28 cm
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Siamese silver cigarette case, of curved rectangular form, decorated with a scene of god and deity in sea, with gilt interior, total weight 131gm, length 10.5 cm
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Siamese sterling silver cigarette case, of slender rectangular form, decorated with two dancing figures in niello, total weight 155gm, 12 cm x 8.5 cm
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Chinese Yuan Dynasty, (1279-1368) terracotta bowl, with a fold lip, above a tapering body on circular foot, diameter 15 cm
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Chinese carved jade boat, in white tones with brown inclusions, with three robed figures and featuring a carved turbulent wave design to the hull, the whole raised on a carved wooden stand, height 4.5 cm x width 17 cm (jade)
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Chinese Yuan Dynasty (1279-1368) terracotta bowl, of tapering shallow form, on circular foot, diameter 16.5 cm
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Chinese Longquan twin fish celadon bowl, of shallow form, the interior decorated with twin fish in relief, the exterior with raised petalled motif, raised on a short circular foot, height 4.5 cm and diameter 13 cm
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Chinese Yuan Dynasty (1279-1368) terracotta bowl, of shallow tapering form, on a circular foot, diameter 17 cm
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Chinese white jade Gu vase, in archaic style, in pale tones with brown inclusions, height 16 cm
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Chinese jade brush washer, of circular form, decorated with four children to each edge, length 7.5 cm
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Good Chinese jade gourd fruit, decorated with vines, foliage, bats and smaller fruit, in tones of white and brown, height 13 cm
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Chinese pierced white jade figure group, depicting a qiulong and young at rest, in white tones with small brown inclusions, width 7 cm
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Chinese archaic style carved jade disc, of quatrefoil form, the pierced disc carved in high relief to one side with two circling qiulong, in tones of brown, 6.5 cm x 5.5 cm. Provenance: Dreweatts, UK, 12th November 2018, lot 123
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Chinese pierced jade panel, of rectangular form with beaded edging, decorated with opposing phoenix and dragon amongst stylised floral scrolling, in light green tones, height 8 cm and width 9 cm
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Chinese jade carving, depicting a four legged mythical beast with turned head and exposed teeth, in light green tones with brown inclusions, height 5 cm and length 7.5 cm
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Chinese white celadon jade Kwan Yin, depicted standing with headdress, hands in pose holding attributes, with flowing robes on lotus base, height 23.5 cm
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Chinese blanc de chine porcelain figure of deity, depicted seated in robes, clasping an attribute within hand, with leg raised on a rocky outcrop, height 20 cm
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Chinese late Qing Dynasty blanc de chine libation cup, decorated with raised animals on a flat circular foot, on a wooden stand, length 9.5 cm
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Chinese blanc de chine libation cup, of conventional form with lobed lappet and floral relief, a/f, height 4 cm and width 6.5 cm
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Chinese late Qing Dynasty, blanc de chine libation cup, with lobed rim, decorated in relief with dragon, bird and foliage, a/f (hairline crack) wax seal to base, height 5 cm
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Chinese Qing Dynasty monochrome brush washer, of raised saucer form, in a pale blue glaze with incised stylised dragons, raised on a circular foot, double ring marks to base, a/f, diameter 11.5 cm
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Chinese porcelain monochrome vase, of baluster form with a slender waisted neck, in light blue/grey glaze, height 19 cm
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Chinese celadon & puce dragon vase, of baluster form with a slender cylindrical neck, the shoulder featuring an applied four clawed puce Qialong, the vase in a light green celadon glaze, six character mark to base, height 28 cm
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Chinese Cizhou ceramic chicken ewer, with chicken head top above an ovoid body, carved with flowers and foliage, in tones of green on a black ground, raised on circular foot, height 27 cm
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Fine pair of Chinese Gu form porcelain vases, the central bulbs decorated with gilt shou symbols against a ground of stylised florals, set between key fret and lotus borders, palmettes and further shou symbols to the stems, in pink, blue and orange tones with gilt accents on a white ground, six character marks to bases, height 18 cm, (2)
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Chinese celadon bowl, in a pale green glaze, raised on a circular foot, 6 cm x 16 cm
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Chinese Ming Dynasty celadon paste box and cover, of bun form, the cover decorated with raised flower head motif, in tones of green, with Binh Thuan shipwreck label to inside cover, diameter 7 cm. Provenance: collection of Genevieve Cummins Published: Genevieve Cummins, antique boxes: inside and out, colour plate 7c.
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Chinese Longquan bowl, of conical form, carved with scrolling floral and foliate motifs, in an olive green glaze, with fluted edges, raised on a flat circular foot, 7 cm x 18 cm
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Chinese Song Dynasty (960-1279) celadon bowl, of flared form, decorated with lotus scrolls, in a deep green glaze, raised on a circular flat foot, diameter 14 cm
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Chinese Song Dynasty (960-1279) celadon spittoon, with a flared lip and baluster body, decorated with a frieze of flowers, in a green glaze, with circular sloping foot, height 8.5 cm
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Two early Chinese porcelain bird feeders, one of melon form in a celadon glaze, the other in blue and white (2)
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Chinese Guan Ware style bottle vase, with elongated cylindrical neck above a baluster body, in a two tone crackle glaze, raised on a circular foot, height 23 cm. Provenance: collected Japan 1997-2003, then private collection, gold coast
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Large Chinese black lacquer table screen, of rectangular form, inlaid with semi precious stones, decorated with two rampant dragons disputing a flaming pearl, amongst cloud and wave scrolls, the base with gilt decoration displaying bats, birds and bamboo, height 133 cm and width 195 cm
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Chinese hardwood altar table, the rectangular top set with three burlwood panels, the ends curving under terminating in mythical creatures, with a carved apron, the whole resting on four carved legs united by two stretchers, 83 cm x 120 cm x 39 cm
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Chinese hardwood torchere, with square top, above a carved apron, the whole raised on four square legs united by stretchers, 76 cm x 41 cm
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Chinese lacquer & mother of pearl two door cabinet of rectangular form with twin doors set above a small single drawer, the doors and pelmet heavily adorned in intricate mother of pearl panels depicting birds, flowers and foliage, the doors set with inlaid handles, opening to reveal two shelves, 199 cm x 109 cm x 67 cm
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Chinese nest of four tables, of graduated form, with inset rectangular tops and carved foliate aprons, 64 cm x 45 cm x 33 cm (largest)
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Chinese late Qing Dynasty, late 19th century Foldable travelling hat stand, of slender rectangular form, opening to reveal a carved scene of the eight immortals, set with pierced fret work brackets and hangers, 25 cm x 28 cm. Provenance: collection of Genevieve Cummins Published: Genevieve Cummins, antique boxes: inside and out, colour plate 748.
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Good Chinese hardwood display stand, the rectangular top with inset burlwood panel, above a carved apron, resting on four carved legs united by stretchers, 13 cm x 30.5 cm x 16.5 cm
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Japanese carved ivory netsuke, in the form of a buddhist lion, height 5.5 cm
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Japanese ivory netsuke, depicting an elderly man seated with double gourd at his feet, etched and coloured robe, signed verso, height 4.5 cm
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Pair of Chinese Qing Dynasty ivory glove stretchers, of handsome proportions, carved with figures in a landscape and flowers, length 26 cm. Provenance: collection of Genevieve Cummins
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Thai ceremonial Trousse knife and Chopsticks, decorated with brass mounts of stylised dragons and wood, length 27 cm. Provenance: collection of Genevieve Cummins
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Chinese Qing Dynasty bronze seal, in the form of a dog of fo, above a paste well, together with a seal box of rectangular form, length 5.5 cm. Provenance: collection of Genevieve Cummins, Published: Genevieve Cummins, antique boxes: inside and out, colour plate 637.
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Chinese brass pen and ink holder, engraved with scrolls and flowers and accented with a shell cover, length 19 cm. Provenance: collection of Genevieve Cummins, Published: Genevieve Cummins, antique boxes: inside and out, colour plate 630.
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Early 20th century Chinese silver snuff box cover, impressed S.C, 85, of rectangular form, with central reserve surrounded by floral motifs, length 3.5 cm
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Late 19th/20th century Chinese silver snuff box cover, impressed Chinese character marks, of rectangular form, with central reserve, surrounded by carved foliage, length 3.3 cm
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Collection of Chinese mother of pearl Gambling chips, rectangular, circular, lozenge and fish form, all with engraved motifs (quantity)
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Tibetan early 20th century waist Hung Horseman's needle case and tools, of elongated wooden form, with inlaid stringing and brass mount, length 21.5 cm. Provenance: collection of Genevieve Cummins
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