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Auction House:Dunbar Sloane Ltd.Number of lots recorded:212
Sale Title:Asian ArtLots with images:204
Auction Location:WellingtonPrices available:186
Date:5-Apr-2023
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A pair of late 19th century finely embroidered silk panels, each decorated with exotic birds in flight, deer, bats and profuse floral decoration, damage to the fringe of each, 100 x 70 cm
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A pair of decorative Chinese brass wall mounted ceremonial swords, the hilts extensively engraved and with dragon heads to the upper section, 63 cm length
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A group of assorted Chinese items, two ginger jars, one converted to a lamp base, the other repaired, two miniature bottle vases, a miniature lacquer writing box, a resin Hotei figure and two small dishes and six porcelain spoons
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A selection of assorted Chinese silk fabric and other Fabrics, three rolls of silk, two large silk panels, printed Japanese fabric and assorted other fabrics
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A Tibetan 18th century brass and metal Phurba (ritual dagger), the triangulated blade issues from the mouth of a mythical makara, the handle cast as a dorje surmounted by deity and Garuda masks with a horse head final in high relief emblematic of the wrathful protector deity Hayagriva, 30 cm length
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A Tibetan 18th century brass and metal Phurba (ritual dagger), the triangulated blade issues from the mouth of a mythical makara, some surface damage evident, 31 cm length, Provenance: Geoffrey key collection, London
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A Mongolian 19th century silver dorje, inlaid with turquoise, coral and lapis lazuli, 9 cm length, Provenance: Geoffrey Key Collection, London
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Tibetan brass and copper phurba, with integral dorje and chopping knife, the final with three mask mounts surmounted by a horse head, 30 cm length, Provenance: Geoffrey Key Collection, London
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Tibetan silver brass and metal Phurba, with integral chopping knife, the finial cast in the form of a dorje, 22 cm length, Provenance: Geoffrey key collection, London
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Tibetan 19th century brass Wish Granting altar offering statue, label to the underside inscribed 'Yizhin Norbu, 'The wish granting jewel, mother of all gems', 13 x 11 cm, Provenance: Geoffrey key collection, London
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Tibetan 19th century Gau (amulet box), engraved with the Kalachakra mantra, together with two Tibetan Tingsha (cymbals), 10 x 10 cm, Provenance: Geoffrey key collection, London
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A fine Tibetan or Mongolian 19th century silver and metal Phurba (ritual dagger), the hilt decorated with four Vajrakila wrathful bone masks each embellished with turquoise, the handle inlaid with turquoise, coral and a lapis lazuli. The tapering triangulated iron blade issues from the mouth of a mythical makara further inlaid in turquoise, coral and lapis lazuli, 25 cm length, Provenance: Geoffrey key collection, London
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Tibetan Gau, conch shell, Dorje and two gilt metal plaques and two cymbals, one plaque with a deity cast in low relief, the other probably from a Chinese cabinet decorated with a dragon, Provenance: Geoffrey key collection, London
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A Chinese cloisonne lion dog, enamel losses to the surface ( A/F), 17 cm length, Provenance: Geoffrey key collection, London
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A rare 19th century Tibetan Vajra-Katari ( ritual Chopping knife), cast in silver with the head of a Makara and the head of a peacock, the curved flaring metal blade issuing from the mouth section, engraved with Tibetan script. The Makara head surmounted by a dorje finial inset with turquoise and coral, 22 cm length, Provenance: Geoffrey key collection, London
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Tibetan 18th century bronze Yamantaka figure, the wrathful protector deity depicted standing with hands in the Karana mudra, the mudra that wards off evil. Raised on a perspex stand, 7 x 7 cm, Provenance: Geoffrey key collection. London
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A rare Tibetan Chung Dzi bead, orange agate with black and white equatorial stripes, These beads are prized in the Himalayan regions and are worn as protective amulets. Some examples are ground into a powder to be used in traditional Tibetan medicine. Beads subject to this process have small 'dig marks' where a portion of the bead has been scraped or ground away to be included in the medicine. This example shows dig marks to each end, a good example but of uncertain age, 6 cm length
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A decorative Tibetan sideboard, painted with Kapala skull offering cups, double dorje and floral decoration, 95 cm length
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Tibetan thangka painted with the Buddha of Compassion Chenrezig (Avalokiteshvara), Depicted in the 1000 arm incarnation, 20th century, 67 x 53 cm
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Tibetan thangka painted with Guru Rinpoche (Padmasambhava), the central figure framed by his eight manifestations - Padmasambhava, Urgyen Dorje Chang, Pema Gyalpo, Lodan Choksey, Nyima Odzer, Guru Senge Dradok, Dorje Drolo, Guru Senge Dradok. 20th century, 69 x 56 cm
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A large and impressive Burmese 19th century Mandalay style Buddhist throne shrine, made in two sections. The lower section platform base gilded and lacquered and carved with scrolling tendrils. The upper section with a central niche made to accommodate a Buddha framed by gilded carved scrolling tendrils flanked by relief carved foliate scrolls. The pagoda form top embellished with gilded foliate decoration in high relief. Some minor losses evident, 98 x 80 cm
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A 19th century Burmese Buddhist stand, stepped rectangular shape, gilded and lacquered. The frieze set with clear and coloured glass rondels. Raised of four carved gilded lion supports. Some small losses, 55 cm Width
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A 19th century Tibetan thangka depicting Grahamatrika, the three faced deity holding parasols, a vajra and other tantric implements. The upper section with Lama Tsongkhapa flanked by attendant bodhisattvas above a figure of Avalokitesvara and Amitabha. The lower section painted with Dzambhala, the wealth deity flanked by white Tara and green Tara, Grahamatrika, Mahavidya (Tibetan: za yum chen mo): a female deity that is related to the sun, moon, planets and constellations. She is sometimes referred to as…
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An impressive Chinese Ching Dynasty silk brocade dragon robe, finely embroidered in gold thread with a dragon to the upper section chasing a pearl of wisdom, with two further dragons to the lower section also rendered in gold thread set amongst scrolling clouds and with scattered auspicious emblems above a turbulent sea. The back of the robe conforming in design, 140 cm length 144 cm width
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A good quality late 19th century Chinese rosewood vase stand, the circular top with inset porphyry marble, the frieze pierced and carved with scrolling tendrils and flower heads raised on gracefully tapering legs further embellished with scrolling tendrils and flower heads terminating in paw feet, 91 cm height, 26 cm diamater
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An impressive Javanese brass alloy Vajra Ghenta Buddhist temple bell ( Dril Bu), Stupa form with dorje scepter finial with four masks in relief to the base of the handle, the bell (dril bu) is the most common musical instrument associated with Tantric Buddhist ritual. Held in the left hand, the dril bu (clapper bell) is always paired with a scepter (dorje), which is held in the right. The scepter symbolizes method, bliss, and male aspects while the bell represents wisdom, emptiness, and the female aspects.…
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A large and impressive Ming Dynasty Loquan charger, impressed with a floral design to the centre. The rounded sounds with incised vertical ribbing, the rim flat and slightly inverted. Covered all over in an unctuous sea green celadon glaze. The foot and rim glazed except for a wide ring for firing, 14-15th century, Provenance: Henning collection. Purchased from Dunbar Sloane May 2011, 43 cm diameter
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A Chinese 19th century Canton porcelain famille rose jug, profusely decorated, the front hand painted in overglaze enamels with a court scene, the sides with four vignettes depicting figures in various pursuits. The jug further embellished with floral and butterfly painted decoration. The interlaced strap handle with old staple repairs. Various other faults also evident including a crack to the interior, 22 cm height
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Late 19th century Chinese porcelain cabinet plate together with a dish and two small plates, each hand painted in overglaze enamels with floral and butterfly decoration
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