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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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Japanese 19th century chromolithograph, featuring images of 'Japanese cabinets & Earthenware,' contributed by Sir R. Allcock, 23 cm x 27.5 cm. Provenance: collection of Genevieve Cummins
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Original Japanese woodblock by Tokoyuni III, (aka Kunisada, 1786-1864), depicting two Kabuki theatre actors with landscape window behind, in tones of yellow, red and green, signed, 35.5 cm x 25 cm
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Original Japanese woodblock by Tokoyuni III, (aka Kunisada, 1786-1864), depicting two robed figures, one holding sword and the other holding tea, in tones of green, purple, black and red, signed, 35.5 cm x 25 cm
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Original Japanese woodblock diptych by Kunichika' (aka Kunisada, 1786-1864), depicting three Kabuki theatre actors with one brandishing a sword, in tones of purple, red and yellow, signed, 36.5 cm x 23.5 cm (2)
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Original Japanese woodblock diptych, depicting four Kabuki theatre actors with harbour scene behind, in tones of purple, red, brown and green, signed, 36 cm x 23.5 cm (2)
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Original Japanese woodblock triptych by Tokoyuni, (1769-1825), depicting ten female figures in elaborate robes, in interior setting with river behind, in tones of yellow, red and green, signed, 34.5 cm x 24.5 cm
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Original Japanese woodblock triptych by Tokoyuni, (1769-1825), depicting three Kabuki actors in an interior setting, with blossoming tree outside, in tones of yellow, red, Burgundy, blue and green, signed, 35 cm x 25.5 cm (3)
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Original Japanese woodblock triptych by Kunichika, (1835-1900), depicting two Kabuki theatre actors in interior setting, in bright tones of red, purple and green, signed, 35 cm x 23.5 cm (3)
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Original Japanese woodblock triptych, depicting three Kabuki theatre actors in elaborate robes with swords, with dragon to one side, in bright tones of green, red and blue, signed, 35 cm x 24.5 cm (3)
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Original Japanese woodblock triptych by Kunichika, (1835-1900), depicting three Kabuki theatre actors in elaborate robes with swords, in an outdoor setting with blossoming trees and lamps, in bright tones of purple, red, green and blue, signed, 34.5 cm x 22 cm (3)
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Original Japanese woodblock triptych by Kunichika, (1835-1900), depicting five Kabuki theatre actors in elaborate robes with swords, in bright tones of red, blue, yellow and green, signed, 36 cm x 24 cm (3)
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Original Japanese woodblock triptych by Kunichika, (1835-1900), depicting five Kabuki theatre actors in an interior setting, in bright tones of red, blue, yellow green and black, signed, 35.5 cm x 23.5 cm (3)
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Original Japanese woodblock triptych by Kunisada, (1786-1865) depicting five Kabuki theatre actors and a dog biting one's robe, in an outdoor setting with pavillion and mountains, in bright tones of red, purple and green, signed, 36 cm x 24 cm (3)
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Two Japanese woodblocks, of rectangular form, both depicting a robed woman in a bay setting, one of Tokyo bay with view of Mt Fuji, with inscriptions to lower right, in tones of blue, red and cream, 35.5 cm x 24 cm (image), with mounts
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Japanese woodblock, of rectangular form, depicting a kneeling robed woman with small birdcage, with inset panels and inscriptions, inscription lower left with seal, 37 cm x 25 cm
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Japanese woodblock, of rectangular form, depicting an outdoor scene with marching figures and four kneeling women to the foreground, character markings to upper right, seal marks to lower left, 33 cm x 22 cm
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Japanese woodblock, of rectangular form, depicting robed figures wielding katanas in temple scenes, signed, a/f to top right, 36 cm x 26 cm
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Japanese woodblock, of rectangular form, depicting kneeling figures in temple scenes, with blossoms to bottom right, signed, 32 cm x 24 cm
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Chinese Qing Dynasty, 19th century fan box, of elongated rectangular form, decorated with gilt figures in garden setting, on a black ground, the interior lined fabric with painted lotus motif, length 32 cm. Provenance: collection of Genevieve Cummins
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Chinese Yixing teapot, of squat disc form with a loop handle and short spout, the body with incised character marks, two character mark to base, height 7 cm x width 18 cm
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Chinese Yixing teapot, of globular form, with simulated branch handle, spout and finial, with applied blossoms, on three pointed feet, mark to base, height 11 cm
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Chinese Yixing tea pot, of squat form, with loop handle and short curved spout, mark to inner cover and base of body, height 6.5 cm x width 16 cm
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Chinese porcelain dragon dish, of shallow circular form with a scalloped rim, in tones of green on a yellow ground, mark to base, diameter 13 cm
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Chinese porcelain dish, of shallow circular form, decorated with central roundel depicting a horse and attendants, surrounded by lotus border, in tones of red, green, yellow and blue, diameter 15.5 cm
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Japanese blue and white porcelain plate, with a scalloped rim, decorated with central roundel of peonies and blossoms, surrounded by geometric panelled border, mark to base, diameter 25 cm
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Chinese blue and white porcelain charger, decorated with central reserves containing objects, surrounded by multiple lotus, turbulent wave and floral borders, diameter 46 cm
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Sukhothai 14th/15th century Pottery fish bowl, with central black painting of a fish within concentric lines, over a white/green slip, diameter 25.5 cm
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Early Chinese pottery bowl, the interior decorated with with central petalled border, in a white glaze with exposed circular foot, height 6 cm and diameter 16 cm
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Chinese late Qing Dynasty blue and white dish, with spreading lip, decorated with dog of fo, on a circular foot, with six character mark to base, diameter 9 cm. Provenance: collected Japan 1997-2003, then private collection, gold coast
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Large and impressive Chinese jardiniere, decorated with two large reserves depicting figures in temple scenes, set amongst a ground of stylised floral scrolls, the whole set between ruyi head, lappet and key fret borders, the interior featuring goldfish and seaweed motifs, in predominant pink, light blue and dark blue tones, height 47 cm and diameter 53 cm
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Chinese lacquer brush pot, of tall cylindrical form, decorated with three reserves featuring inscriptions, surrounded by stylised floral scrolling with bats between fretted borders, height 32 cm and diameter 16.5 cm
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Chinese hardwood low cabinet, of rectangular form, with two central doors, flanked by upper drawer to each side, with brass hardware, with a lacquered finish, 57 cm x 157 cm x 47 cm
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Chinese bronze brush washer, of oval form with applied qiulong to the rim, raised on four ruyi form feet, marked to base, height 11 cm and width 23.5 cm
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Pair of large Chinese porcelain water birds, depicted perched on stylised logs, decorated with polychrome feathers to backs with slender beaks, height 51 cm (2)
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Chinese porcelain footed stand, the shaped top decorated with dragon and flaming pearl amongst stylised clouds, accented with geometric borders, resting on five scrolls legs, in tones of yellow, purple and green, height 10 cm and diameter 25 cm
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Chinese carved wooden figural group, depicting an archer with horse, mounted on a stepped foliate ground, a/f, height 31 cm
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Chinese Qing Dynasty leather document box and cover, with a curved cover, with carved front frieze with shou motifs and repeating flower motifs, length 52 cm. Provenance: collection of Genevieve Cummins Published: Genevieve Cummins, antique boxes: inside and out, colour plate 376.
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Chinese blue and white porcelain brush pot, of cylindrical form, decorated with rampant dragons disputing a flaming pearl, together with two calligraphy brushes, height 12.5 cm (pot), length 25 cm (brushes). Provenance: collection of Genevieve Cummins
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Delightful beaded Bornean box and cover, of square form, decorated with lizard and leaf motifs, in tones of red, blue, black and white. Provenance: collection of Genevieve Cummins Published: Genevieve Cummins, antique boxes: inside and out, colour plate 28.
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Chinese cinnabar box and cover, of rectangular form, carved with an image of Kwan Yin and attendant, surrounded by cloud scrolls, raised on four bracket feet, length 10.5 cm. Provenance: collection of Genevieve Cummins
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Chinese bamboo lacquer brush pot and two brushes, with hand painted characters to pot, height 14 cm (pot), 24 cm and 28.5 cm (brushes). Provenance: collection of Genevieve Cummins
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Chinese Western Zhou (10th/9th century) ash glazed vessel, of squat baluster form, with four lugs and incised decoration to shoulders, diameter 10.2 cm. Provenance: purchased between 1938-1970, the Estate of the late Walter Hochstadter, then by descent.
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Chinese Jian black spot glaze bowl, of circular form, of tapering form, in brown on black thick glaze, on exposed circular foot, a/f, diameter 11.5 cm
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Chinese Neolithic red pottery bowl, with short neck above a spreading body, decorated with repeating incised lines, on an undecorated foot, height 12.5 cm and diameter 17 cm. Provenance: purchased between 1938-1970, the Estate of the late Walter Hochstadter, then by descent
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Chinese Neolithic red pottery jar, with slightly turned lip, and tapering body, with impressed decorative border, height 18 cm. Provenance: purchased between 1938-1970, the Estate of the late Walter Hochstadter, then by decent. Many items from the Hochstadter collection were sold at Christies 18th/19th March 2009.
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Chinese Neolithic pottery censer, with turned lip and baluster body, raised on three feet, a/f, height 12.5 cm. Provenance: purchased between 1938-1970, the Estate of the late Walter Hochstadter, then by descent.
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Chinese Neolithic black pottery Jia pot, with cylindrical neck, above three udder feet and loop handle, with incised decoration, height 9 cm. Provenance: purchased between 1938-1970, the Estate of the late Walter Hochstadter, then by descent.
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Large Chinese porcelain bowl, with a slightly spreading lip, decorated with a central roundel of a hare in landscape, surrounded by a border of lotus scrolls and lattice panel, in tones of red, green, yellow and blue, the whole raised on a circular foot, with Japanese box, height 11 cm and diameter 31 cm. Provenance: collected Japan 1997-2003, then private collection, gold coast
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Chinese Shiwan pottery figure of Hotei, depicted standing with draping robes, with excited expression on face, height 33 cm
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Large Chinese blue and white stand with ink stone, of cylindrical form, decorated continuously with figures in an outdoor setting, the top set with circular inkstone, height 15 cm and diameter 26 cm
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Chinese pumpkin shaped box and cover, in cinnabar tones, the pumpkin shaped decorated with flowers and foliage, opening to black interior, diameter 16 cm
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Burmese bronze seated Buddha, depicted seated with legs crossed and hands in mudras, set with elaborate head dress and elongated earlobes, height 39 cm
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Large Chinese porcelain vase, of rouleau form, decorated continuously with an elongated dragon and flaming pearl above turbulent waves and fish, in tones of iron red and green on a white ground, height 47 cm
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Chinese blue and white porcelain vase, with floriform lip above a tapering neck and baluster body, decorated with pond scene, accented in iron red, on a spreading circular foot, a/f, height 16 cm
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Chinese flambe glaze vase, of baluster form leading to a short flaring neck and lip, set with flour brown glazed lug handles to the shoulder, in all over mottled red glaze with blue highlights, height 23 cm
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Chinese Jun glaze jardiniere, of lozenge form with a flattened rim, the interior in a pale blue glaze, the exterior in mottled purple tones, raised on six shaped feet, height 6 cm and diameter 20.5 cm
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Chinese Cultural Revolution wooden figure group, in the form of two young girls standing on turbulent waves, hoisting up a net of fish, a/f, height 27 cm
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Chinese petite celadon bowl, of conventional shallow form, with lobed exterior and slightly exposed circular foot, height 4 cm and diameter 13 cm
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Chinese porcelain bowl, of shallow form, the interior decorated with parrot on a swing, with inscriptions, the exterior in a rich orange glaze, mark to base, diameter 20.5 cm
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Chinese porcelain vase, of baluster form with a slender cylindrical neck and flaring rim, painted in a faux wood grain finish, six character mark to base, height 18 cm
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Celadon crackle glaze brush pot, of cylindrical form, decorated continuously in relief with leaf and grape motifs, in light green tones with mottled brown and red splash accents, height 11.5 cm and diameter 9.5 cm
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Chinese porcelain bowl, of shallow form raised on a short circular foot, the interior decorated with central roundel depicting stylised lotus surrounded by peaches and foliage, with border of precious objects to outer rim, the exterior heavily decorated with lotus, fruit and foliate scrolls, with ruyi head border, in tones of green, yellow, blue and red, six character mark to base, height 5 cm and diameter 21 cm
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Large Chinese porcelain brush pot, of cylindrical form, the exterior decorated with polychrome attributes on a white ground, with six character mark to base, height 17 cm and diameter 20.5 cm
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Chinese oil spot glaze bowl, of flared form raised on a short circular foot, in tones of brown and black, height 5 cm and diameter 14 cm
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Chinese rock crystal brush rest, depicting two peaches beside pierced branches and leaves, together with brocade stand and documents, height 7.5 cm and length 14.5 cm (carving)
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Large Chinese Shiwan figure on timber panel, with large central figure depicting a man in red robes in prayer above turbulent waves, mounted on a rectangular panel, height 51 cm (figure), 80 cm x 49 cm (panel)
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Pair of Chinese porcelain vases, of baluster form, extensively decorated in intricate gilt and polychrome florals above lappet borders to the foot, with green glaze interior and base with six character mark, height 21.5 cm
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Chinese celadon glaze twin handled censer, of squat form, with twin mythical creature handles, in pale green tones, height 11 cm and diameter 22 cm
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Chinese marble glaze figural ewer, in the form of a duck, with curved neck forming the handle, height 22 cm
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Good Chinese porcelain jar and cover, of ovoid form, decorated with reserves of children and figures, in tones of purple, green, blue and brown, on an orange ground accented with gilt, height
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Indian late 19th century betel nut box, of sarcophagus form, decorated with filigree scroll work to the body, the hinged top opening to floor compartments with hinged covers, 13 cm x 27 cm x 13 cm
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Late 19th century Indian betel nut box and cover, of cylindrical form, set with a loop handle above an incised cover displaying repeating leaf, lattice and circular motifs, opening to compartment, diameter 22 cm
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Large Chinese bronze hand warmer, of deep rectangular form, with a pierced patterned cover, with loop handle above a spreading bulbous body, 22 cm x 25 cm
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Tibetan 19th century ladies silver and leather flint bag, of curved form, decorated with stylised silver scrolls and ruyi head, length 7.5 cm. Provenance: collection of Genevieve Cummins Published: Genevieve Cummins & Nerylla Taunton, Chatelaines: utility to glorious Extravagance, colour plate 281.
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Chinese cinnabar box and cover, of bun form, decorated with a central roundel displaying figures under a tree, with repeating Greek key pattern, on circular foot, diameter 12 cm. Provenance: collection of Genevieve Cummins, Published: Genevieve Cummins, antique boxes: inside and out, colour plate 7e.
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Four Japanese lacquer export boxes, two of shaped form and two of square form, decorated with scenes of houses and trees in gilt (4). Provenance: collection of Genevieve Cummins
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Chinese toiletry dressing table cabinet, with folding upright mirror, above two drawers, raised on four feet flanked by loop handles, 19 cm x 29 cm x 23 cm. Provenance: collection of Genevieve Cummins, Published: Genevieve Cummins, antique boxes: inside and out, colour plate 723.
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Tibetan late 19th century treen incense box and cover, of elongated rectangular form, with two open slots to cover, above a lower narrow drawer on apron accented with ruyi scroll motifs, length 54 cm. Provenance: collection of Genevieve Cummins Published: Genevieve Cummins, antique boxes: inside and out, colour plate 795.
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Large Chinese Meiping porcelain vase, decorated with stylised blue and white foliate scrolls amongst iron red flower heads, between lappet and palmette borders to the neck and foot, six character mark to base, height 36 cm
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Large Chinese porcelain vase, of baluster form with an elongated waisted neck, the body and neck decorated with five clawed dragons in pursuit of the flaming pearl amongst stylised clouds, set between decorative polychrome and gilt borders, six character mark to base, height 40 cm
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Chinese three piece lounge suite, comprising rolled arm three seater lounge and two armchairs, decorated in walnut and black lacquer and upholstered in floral fabric, with black and cream cord piping, lounge height 89 cm x width 235 cm x depth 80 cm, armchair height 91 cm x width 63 cm x 67 cm (3)
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Vietnamese blue and white porcelain bowl, with slightly flared lip and deep sides, the interior with central figural roundel, surrounded by fret work, the exterior decorated with figures within a garden landscape, on a circular foot, with Chinese six character mark to base, diameter 16.5 cm. Provenance: collected Japan 1997-2003, then private collection, gold coast
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Chinese porcelain kendi, with spreading lip, cylindrical neck and baluster body and spout, the whole decorated with reserves of flowers, birds, fruit and dragons, surrounded by a fret work patterned ground, in red and green enamels and accented in gilt, six character mark to neck, height 21 cm. Provenance: collected Japan 1997-2003, then private collection, gold coast
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Japanese blue and white porcelain dish, of circular scalloped form, with swirled panels in tones of blue and white, Chinese six character mark to base, diameter 10.5 cm. Provenance: collected Japan 1997-2003, then private collection, gold coast
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Chinese Wucai porcelain charger, with sloping sides, decorated with a central roundel of an immortal and figure by river, surrounded by dragons, phoenix and flaming Royal pearl, in tones of blue, green, yellow and red, on a circular foot, with six character mark to base, diameter 25.5 cm. Provenance: collected Japan 1997-2003, then private collection, gold coast
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Chinese bronze censer, in the form of an elephant with lantern on its back, accented in red, 16 cm x 15 cm. Provenance: collected Japan 1997-2003, then private collection, gold coast
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Chinese serpentine guardian dog, depicted seated, in tones of pale green, height 6.5 cm
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Beautiful and large Chinese Qing Dynasty wedding dowry chest, of rectangular form, the handle carved and pierced with floral work, above a series of box tiers, decorated with a central painted figural roundel, in tones of red, yellow and black. Provenance: collection of Genevieve Cummins Published: Genevieve Cummins, antique boxes: inside and out, colour plate 112.
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Lovely early 20th century Korean medicine chest, of rectangular form, set with a series of drawers, in a dark finish. Provenance: collection of Genevieve Cummins, Published: Genevieve Cummins, antique boxes: inside and out, colour plate 397.
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Chinese red and black lacquer rice box and cover, with facetted handle and circular cover, the body decorated with roped accent, height 22 cm. Provenance: collection of Genevieve Cummins Published: Genevieve Cummins, antique boxes: inside and out, colour plate 167.
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Thai terracotta Tara, depicted seated with headdress, eyes downcast in serene expression, with one hand on lap the other resting on knee, with frieze behind and pedestal in gilt finish, height 15 cm. Provenance: collection of Genevieve Cummins
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Boxed Japanese equipment for tea ceremony, the box of rectangular upright form, with door and fitted interior, with carry loop handle, 23 cm x 23 cm x 16 cm. Provenance: collection of Genevieve Cummins Published: Genevieve Cummins, antique boxes: inside and out, colour plate 186.
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Chinese finely carved calligraphy brush, carved with dragon motifs, together with two cased Chinese ink sticks and brush box (4). Provenance: collection of Genevieve Cummins
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Four Chinese peach glaze porcelain items, including bottle form vase, smaller vase, circular brush washer and water pot, all in mottled red and green/ brown tones, blue double ring mark to bases, height 21.5 cm, 15.5 cm, 5 cm and 8.5 cm (4)
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Chinese sang de boeuf brush washer, of squat form with with beige coloured rim, with crackle glaze base, height 5 cm and diameter 22.5 cm
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Korean Sanggam ceramic bowl, of conventional form, decorated with allover geometric motif, raised on a short circular foot, height 7 cm and diameter 17 cm
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Chinese celadon frog vase, the squat body modelled in the form of a frog, with a flared neck set with twin pinch handles, height 16.5 cm and width 19 cm
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Chinese cinnabar coloured vase, of baluster form, decorated with floral frieze between a foliate ground, height 21 cm (with stand)
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Chinese cinnabar coloured vase, of pear form with a spreading circular foot, decorated with floral reserve to either side, surrounded by foliate scrolls, height 21.5 cm (including stand)
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Pair of Chinese blue & white jar and covers, of cylindrical form, the jars and covers decorated continuously with mountainous river scenes with figures, good six character markings to base, height 11.5 cm
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