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Auction House:Aalders AuctionsNumber of lots recorded:506
Sale Title:Tribal Art | Chinese, Japanese and Southeast AsianLots with images:504
Auction Location:SydneyPrices available:351
Date:8-Oct-2023
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Chinese Qianlong export porcelain tankard, of handsome proportions, of cylindrical form, with shaped reserves painted with floral sprays, in tones of green, pink and orange, surrounded by a cobalt border with incised brick pattern, branched handles, a/f, height 15.6 cm
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Satsuma Meiji period twin handled censer and cover of hexagonal baluster form, each panel finely decorated with mountain landscape, lake scenes and birds amongst trees, on three trefoil feet, with regilded cover, height 9 cm
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Pair of 18th century Kakiemon porcelain plates, with raised fluted sides, with biscuit coloured rim, decorated with enamel sprays of flowers, in tones of orange, yellow, blue and green, on circular foot, diameter 18 cm (2). Provenance: Sotheby's, London, 16 November 1989, lot 588, then Gibson's Auctions,May 2020, then private collection
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Japanese carved ivory 'Noh Mask' box and cover, of cylindrical form, decorated with multiple carved noh masks to body and cover, a/f (chip to rim), height 9 cm and diameter 8.5 cm
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Japanese World War II Katana and leather sheaf, set with bronze tsuba, with four flower head motifs, above mounts, with shagreen handle and woven surround, six character signature, set with leather sheaf, length 92 cm (sword)
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Large Chinese Dehua porcelain figure of Damo, depicted standing with head slightly turned, wearing flowing robes with arms crossed, crossing the Yangxi with scrolling waves below his feet, impressed marks to back, height 49 cm
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Superb Chinese Qing Dynasty Qiangong wedding bed, Eastern Zhejinang/Eastern Zhejiang, of deep cube form, the front set with alcove, adorned by a magnificent carved and pierced panel, displaying auspicious symbols, figural court and warring scenes, with amazing multi tiered projecting cornice with inscription reading '(Marriage) made in Heaven,' the panels in a reddish lacquer finish and highlighted with blue lacquer, gold leaf and inlaid crushed mother of pearl, two butterflies feature on a pierced lattice…
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Khmer stone Naga Protecting Buddha Steele, Buddha flanked by Prajnaparamita and Avalokiteshuara,probably 13th century, the whole raised on black stepped pedestal base, 17 cm x 18 cm, height 25 cm x 22 cm (including stand)
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Chinese silver swing handle basket, marked silver, of shallow form, decorated with pierced panels containing scenes of bamboo, flowers, foliage, lotus flower and dragon, on a pedestal foot, total weight 487gm, height 20 cm and diameter 25 cm
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Large Japanese wireless cloisonne enamel vase, by Ando, of ovoid form with a short spreading neck, decorated with foliate frieze to the shoulder, with metal mounts, height 31.5 cm
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Ban Chiang storage jar, (200BCE-200CE), with rounded cylindrical neck, above a baluster body, with painted hatching and line work borders, in a natural red pigment on a cream ground, a/f, height 20.5 cm. Provenance: Ex David Jones gallery, then Estate of Renee Markovic similar: Art Gallery of NSW, no.146, 1974 (also purchased at David Jones Art gallery)
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Chinese Ming Dynasty porcelain vase, of pear form, decorated with a banded border of lotus flowers, in tones of red and green, raised on circular foot, height 24.5 cm
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Extremely large and magnificent pair of Ming Dynasty (1368-1644AD) Sancai glazed court figures, depicted standing with headdress and wearing flowing robes, one with hands together holding a vessel, the other depicted holding a fan, raised on pedestal bases, in rich tones of green and yellow, with University of Wollongong Thermoluminescence authenticity report, a/f, height 122 cm and 125 cm (2). Provenance: The private collection of Huang Yu-Li (Curator at National Taiwan Museum in Taipei), then private…
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Sino-Tibetan gilt bronze Buddha Shakyamuni, depicted seated in lotus position, with curled hair and serene expression on face, wearing a robe with exposed right shoulder, height 23.5 cm
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Good Chinese jade paste box and cover, of bun form, with facetted edges, incised with three character mark to cover, diameter 6 cm
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Chinese framed porcelain panel, of rectangular form, hand painted with scholar clutching a walking stick in a grassy landscape, with bat set to upper left, in polychrome tones on a white porcelain ground, in timber frame, 39 cm x 27 cm (frame)
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Fine Japanese lacquer Suzuribako, c.1940's, by Moriya Shotei (1890-1972), Japan, Showa period (1926-1989), of rectangular form, the cover decorated with pine trees in Togidashi technique and inscription to bottom right, inset with the original ink stone and gilt brass suiteki (water dropper), with original wood tomobako storage box, signed Shotei Saku on the underside of the cover, 3.5 cm x 22 cm x 17 cm
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Large Chinese Qing Dynasty famille vert bowl, of deep tapering form, the interior decorated with robed figures at leisure in court garden scenes, with floral sprays to the rim and gilt line accents, minimally decorated with bamboo sprays in red to exterior, height 11 cm and diameter 34 cm. Provenance: Estate of Renee Markovic
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Good Chinese blue and white porcelain charger, decorated to interior with roundel of opposing dragons amongst stylised clouds, within double ring borders, the exterior similarly decorated with six dragons flanked by stylised clouds, with six character mark to outer rim, iron/ rust spotting to base, 7.5 cm x 34 cm. Provenance: Estate of Renee Markovic
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Good pair of Chinese glazed figures, probably Ming Dynasty, depicted wearing hats, with heads slightly bowed, wearing robes, with one hand exposed, in a brown, green and yellow glaze, raised on square plinths, height 31 cm (2). Provenance: Estate of Renee Markovic
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Wonderful and large Chinese red lacquer and gilt robe stand, the crest rail set with two well carved dragon heads to each end, above a highly carved and pierced frieze displaying a central panel of a deer, lingzi and bats, flanked by scrolls of Chinese script, flanked by well carved panels displaying birds, flowering branches, deer and horses, above a lower series of panels featuring temples and landscapes, the whole supported on fretwork pedestal with pierced brackets, 203 cm x 214 cm
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Good Chinese porcelain snuff bottle, of compressed form with arched phoenix head shoulders, the body decorated to front and back with central shou roundel flanked by stylised clouds and flames, amongst scrolled foliates in polychrome and gilt tones, with gilt domed stopper, good four character mark to base, height 6.5 cm
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Chinese porcelain snuff bottle, of double gourd form, decorated to front with gilt depiction of a mountainous landscape scene with pagodas, the verso with double poem inscription, on an orange glazed body, with stopper, four character mark to base, height 8.5 cm
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Pair of petit Chinese plique a jour vases, of baluster form with waisted neck and slightly flared rim, decorated with panels containing a scene of two vases on stands holding flowers and foliage, with flowers and foliate motifs to the rest of the body, in tones of blue, green, white and red on a pink ground, accented in gilt, height 13 cm (2)
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Exceptionally fine Anglo-Indian ivory Sindoor box and cover, late 19th/20th century, with a spherical beaded finial, above a fluted top, the cover interior and rim finely engraved, with thread top, above a carved thatched weave and beaded body, on circular foot, with pierced arcade border, height 12 cm
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Pair of Japanese Meiji period Satsuma vases, by Taizan Yohei, of tapered form, decorated with frieze of fo lions surrounded by stylised enamel sprays, on a ground hand painted with insects, floral and foliate motifs, with gilt accents and brocade borders to rim and foot, six character mark to base, height 20.5 cm (2)
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Chinese late Qing export ware porcelain vase, of slender cylindrical form with flared rim, decorated with two panels containing figures in a village, with geometric pattern to body with flower and foliage motifs, in tones of orange, pink, blue and green, height 21.5 cm
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Chinese Qing Dynasty porcelain figure, depicting an immortal in decorative robes, holding a scroll in one hand, in tones of yellow, pink and turquoise, raised on a pedestal, height 35 cm
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Good Chinese iron red mallet vase, decorated with stylised phoenix in iron red, with apple green splashes, raised on circular foot, marked Kangxi to base, height 18.5 cm
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Chinese Yung Cheng (1723-1735) period porcelain famille rose tankard, of cylindrical form, of handsome proportions, decorated in enamel with continuous frieze displaying peony, prunus, rocky outcrops, fence and cranes, in tones of blue, pink, green and orange, height 14.5 cm
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Japanese lacquer Suzuribako, Taisho period, early 20th century, of rectangular form, the wooden exterior decorated with plum and blossom, both rendered in pewter and with plover flying overhead applied in bright gold lacquer, the interior finished in negoro style red and black lacquer with original inkstone and water dropper, with signed Tomobako storage box, 3 cm x 24 cm x 17 cm
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Good 18th/19th century Tibetan thangka, of rectangular form, finely painted with a central image of Buddha seated upon lotus throne, surrounded by a landscape of temples, deities and attendants, in tones of red, blue, green and orange with evidence of gilt, with silk frontal cover, 84 cm x 59 cm (image)
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Good Sukhothai 14th/15th century bronze standing Buddha, with top knot and curled hair, above lobed ears, with serene expression on face, both arms raised with palms facing upwards, with sampot tied at waist, a/f repairs, height 51 cm and 61 cm (including stand)
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Sino-Tibetan gilt bronze Buddha, depicted seated with legs crossed, with curled hair and serene expression on face, raised on a pedestal base containing three smaller seated buddhas, height 30 cm
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Japanese cloisonne enamel vase by Ando Jubei, of tapering cylindrical form with a short spreading neck, decorated with single peony on branch with foliage, in tones of pink, green and brown on a turquoise ground, mark to base, height 25.5 cm
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Good Burmese Mandalay standing Buddha, 1853-1948, in gilt and lacquer wood, with top knot and curled hair, with extremely well carved face, with lobed ears and sash falling from shoulder, accented with glass cabochon, with one hand in pose holding pearl by side, the other holding robe, raised on circular foot, on wooden plinth on secondary ebonised plinth, height 128 cm (figure). Provenance: Estate of Renee Markovic
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Good Japanese Meiji period table cabinet, of rectangular form, set with two doors, decorated with panels displaying birds and flowers, opening to a series of black lacquer doors, accented with engraved metal mounts and flanked by handles to each side, 53 cm x 60 cm x33 cm. Provenance: Estate of Renee Markovic
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Japanese late Meiji period four panel inlaid and lacquer screen, of rectangular form, with carved phoenix crest rails above four panels, depicting eagles and pheasants amongst flowering trees, in mother of pearl, bone and lacquer, the whole accented in red, height 83 cm
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Chinese carved jade figural censer, depicting a kylin standing on all fours with its head tilted back and turned to the right, with censer on a stand on the kylins back, decorated with a pierced flower and foliate pattern, with twin bird mask handles, height 28 cm, weight 4.55kg
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Wonderful Burmese lacquer table, the rectangular top continuously incised with deities and geometric motifs to form an optical illusion, the apron decorated with frieze of elephants, raised on four ball and claw feet, 30 cm x 71 cm x 100 cm
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Large Sino-Tibetan gilt bronze Tara, depicted seated with legs crossed, with one hand in lap with palm facing upwards, the other on her knee with palm facing outwards, set on a single lotus base, height 49 cm
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Chinese wooden nest of tables, including four rectangular tables of graduated size, decorated with carved foliate aprons, 58 cm x 57 cm x 39 cm (largest) and 41 cm x 43 cm x 32 cm (smallest)
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Large pair of Chinese Sancai glaze stools, each in the form of a kylin, standing on all fours with head turned, on a square base, height 54 cm
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Pair Chinese Chinese Yung Cheng (1723-1735) period porcelain plates, with spreading lips, in famille rose, decorated with central basket of flowers, surrounded by a border of fret wok and cartouches of flowers, with outer border of floral branches and diaper brocade, in rich tones of pink, green, yellow, blue and white, a/f, diameter 22.5 cm (2)
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Set of three Chinese K'ang Hsi (1662-1722) period porcelain tea cups and saucers, in famille vert, in enamel, decorated with the precious objects and surrounded by sprays of flowers, in tones of orange, green, blue and yellow, with biscuit coloured rims (6)
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Chinese jade figure group, in the form of a horse with a monkey on its back, in pale tones, on an oval wooden stand, height 9.5 cm (including stand), length 9 cm (jade) (2)
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Chinese pierced jade carving, in the form of five encircling geese, above a lotus pad with heads turned inwards clutching lotus flowers, in light green tones with light brown inclusions present to the base, height 5.5 cm x length 9.5 cm
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Interesting Tibetan thangka, depicting the seven Chakras of the Cosmic man, with red satin and brocade border, 95 cm x 37.5 cm (image) 147 cm x 56 cm (overall). Other notes: similar, Sotheby's Paris, Asian Arts 06 December 2007 Loka purusha (or the cosmic man) symbolically embodies the structure of the universe by incorporating macrocosmic symbology within the microcosmic framework of man. It is believed that thangkas of this nature (together with meditation), serve as important teaching tools to the…
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Khmer greenstone deity torso, 9th-10th century, Bakheng style, in the form of a torso, with carved robes tied at waist, the whole on stand, height 61 cm and 66 cm (including stand). Provenance: Private Collection, Sydney
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Chinese bronze twin handled censer, of rectangular form, with archaic style decoration to handles, body and legs, standing on four cylindrical legs, 21.5 cm x 20.5 cm x 14 cm
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Chinese metal mirror, of circular scalloped form, decorated with a central scene of a dragon, phoenix, chilong and another mythical creatures surrounded by stylised clouds, with multiple line borders, diameter 15.5 cm
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Sino-Tibetan gilt bronze Vaishravana, depicted seated on a recumbent fo lion, holding a flag pole in one hand and a mongoose in his left, raised on a single lotus base, height 23.5 cm
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Sino-Tibetan gilt bronze cast lion, depicted standing with head turned back, with teeth bared and tail pointing upwards, evidence of coloured pigment, height 15.5 cm and length 17 cm, together with a wooden stand (2)
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Chinese cloisonne double snuff bottle, the conjoined bottles each of compressed spherical form, decorated with central roundel of birds and deer in a landscape, on a stylised lotus flower and scrolled foliate ground, surmounted with two large red coral cylindrical stoppers, height 7 cm x width 7 cm
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Good Chinese carved agate snuff bottle, of rectangular form, carved to front in relief with a small monkey on horse resting below a pine tree and moon, in brown tones on a clear frosted ground, with a domed rutillated quartz and brass stopper, height 7 cm
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Unusual Chinese porcelain snuff bottle, in the form of a rabbit before corn and leaf vegetables, in predominant yellow and green tones with gilt accenting, with stopper, four character kaishu script mark to base, height 6.5 cm
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Chinese carved ivory figure of guanyin, c. 1920, depicted standing, in elaborate robes, with left hand raised and a stem of peaches in her right, with knotted rope hanging below, glued to wooden stand, height 33.5 cm
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Chinese carved ivory Buddha, depicted seated, in headdress and draping robes, with left knee raised and right leg crossed in front, on a rocky outcrop with carved foliage, bird and dragon, with wooden stand, height 11.5 cm (without stand)
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Sino-Tibetan jade and silver lidded box, marked silver, of ribbed cylindrical form, decorated with enamel flower and foliage motifs, with one carved jade band, set with multiple gem stones, height 6.5 cm
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Large Sino-Tibetan jade and silver lidded box, marked silver, of ribbed cylindrical form, decorated with enamel flower and foliage motifs, with carved jade bands to body, set with multiple gem stones, height 10.5 cm
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Chinese framed porcelain panel, early 20th century, of rectangular form, decorated with a mountainous river scene set with pagodas, rocky outcrops, blossoming branches, willows and figures engaged in daily activities, in predominant green enamel tones with blue and orange accents, with six character mark to lower right, set within a timber frame with metal plate backing, 28 cm x 41 cm
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Set of four Chinese framed porcelain panels, each of circular form, set within rectangular timber frames with gilt brass hardware, each panel hand decorated with colourful polychrome enamels with children at play in fenced garden settings amongst assorted foliates, on a white ground with some gilt accents, panel diameter 23.5 cm, frames 38.5 cm x 48.5 cm (4)
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Chinese enamelled onion head vase, finely painted with a ground of lotus scroll, surrounded by palmette borders and incised vine scroll, in rich tones of pink, yellow, green and red, on a pink ground, on spreading circular foot, four character mark to base, height 30 cm. Provenance: Hong Kong collection
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Chinese celadon vase, with pear shaped top above a tapered square form base, in pale green tones, with seal mark to base, height 15 cm
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Chinese famille rose teapot, of baluster form, well decorated with painted peach branches, flowers and applied branches, accented with bats, seal mark to base, length 19.5 cm. Provenance: Hong Kong collection
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Japanese cloisonne and enamel vase, of globular form, decorated with pine cone and foliage, in tones of blue and white on a green ground, mark to base, on wooden stand, height 18 cm and 21 cm (including stand)
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Sino-Tibetan gilt bronze Buddha, depicted seated with legs crossed, holding a vase with flowers and foliage in the left hand, with right hand resting on the knee facing outwards, set on a double lotus base, height 28 cm
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Large Thai bronze standing Buddha, certificate stating,18th century, Ayutthaya period, with flame finial, above top knot and curled hair, with serene expression, one hand raised the other by side in Abhaya gesture, sampot tied and waist and spreading outwards, on metal base on stand, Asian Art Antiques Co certificate, height 109 cm purchased: Asian Art Antiques Co, Bangkok, then private collection, Sydney
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Sino-Tibetan gilt bronze Bodhisattva, depicted seated with one leg down, with head resting in right hand, with other hand on the ground, height 32.5 cm
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Pair of Chinese elm wood display cabinets, each of rectangular form, set with four shelves and two drawers, the fronts decorated with carved Archaised dragon motifs, the framework incised with bamboo style nodes, 169 cm x 80 cm x 39 cm (2)
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Chinese celadon arrow vase, of baluster form, decorated with pale blue glaze, standing on raised rectangular foot, six character mark to base, height 30.5 cm
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Beautiful Chinese lobed teapot, beautifully decorated with stylised flower roundels in gilt, on a rich orange ground, four character mark to base, height 11 cm. Provenance: Hong Kong collection
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Stunning Chinese porcelain brush pot, of cylindrical form, decorated with precious objects, flowers, vases and fruit, in tones of pink, green and blue, on a finely textured surface of repeating circle motifs, in a cinnabar coloured finish, accented in gilt, with painted seal mark to base, height 13.5 cm. Provenance: Hong Kong collection
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Chinese table top cabinet, in black, red and gilt lacquer, set with a pierced floral pediment, above a series of doors and drawers, accented with carved floral motifs, above a lower similar carved apron and raised on four squat legs, 48 cm x 64 cm x 20 cm
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Chinese brown glazed tea bowl, the interior in a sunflower patterning, unglazed foot, incised character mark to base, diameter 9 cm
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Fine Chinese porcelain bowl, of tapering form, decorated with four roundels containing butterflies, flowers and foliage, in tones of pink, blue and green on a white ground, standing on circular foot, six character mark within double lines to base, diameter 14 cm, height 7 cm
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Chinese carved boxwood figure of an immortal, depicted standing upon a rocky outcrop and turbulent waves, holding an offering cup and with a small kylin at his hip, height 37.5 cm
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Chinese wooden brush pot, of cylindrical form, decorated with roundels containing scenes of foliage, trees, bird and script, in tones of pink, blue, green and red on a brown ground, six character mark to base, height 19 cm and diameter 19 cm
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Chinese carved bamboo brush pot, of cylindrical form, the exterior carved with mountainous landscape, pine tree and figures playing mahjong, height 16 cm and diameter 14 cm
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Good pair of Burmese wood and lacquer praying monks, both depicted kneeling with sash falling from shoulder, with inlaid with glass panels, with bodies and heads slightly turned, one with hands in mediation and one with hands on knees, in lacquer finish and evidence of gilt, height 38 cm. Provenance: Estate of Renee Markovic
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Large pair of Chinese black lacquer vases, of ovoid form with a short cylindrical neck, decorated continuously in gilt with figures on horseback in a pagoda, with figures above and Greek key, ruyi and endless know borders, three character mark to body, height 56 cm
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Fine Japanese Satsuma vase, by Ryuzan, of ovoid form, decorated with two shaped reserves depicting geishas in a tea ceremony and in an outdoor setting, alternating with two smaller reserves depicting a river landscape and floral spray, with brocade lappet border to neck, heavily accented in gilt, mark to base, height 19 cm
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Japanese Meiji period Satsuma plate, of circular form, decorated with scene of four ducks walking to water amongst bamboo, in tones of green, purple and blue, with gilt accents and border, mark to base, diameter 24.5 cm
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Satsuma Meiji period twin handled vase, of baluster form, decorated with reserves depicting court scenes, surrounded by a fine brocade ground, in rich tones of blue, orange, green and pink and accented in gilt, the body flanked by mask handles, on circular foot, a/f, height 12 cm
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Japanese Satsuma vase, of facetted baluster form, decorated continuously with scene of ducks, birds and flowers by a river scene with pagoda in the distance, between brocade borders, with gilt accents, three character mark to base, a/f, height 22 cm
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Japanese Imari porcelain jar and cover, with a depressed circular cover, over a barrel form body, decorated with stylised floral roundels, with bamboo, bird and foliate motifs, in tones of red, green and blue on a white ground, with gilt accents, height 15.5 cm
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Pair of Imari temple jars, the domed covers set with a large pointed finial, above a tapered body decorated with stylised lotus panels, height 25 cm, a/f (small repair to rim), together with am Imari porcelain plate, decorated with deer, foliage and roundels, diameter 25 cm (3)
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Pair of Japanese late Meiji period graduated Imari bowls, of lobed circular form, the interior and exterior decorated with brocade panels depicting trees, iris and floral motifs, in typical Imari palette, raised on a circular foot, 13 cm x 28 cm and 10 cm x 24.5 cm (2)
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