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| *** | A large Chinese rhinoceros horn libation cup, Qing Dynasty, probably 17th century, carved in high relief with a figure holding a peach branch, a large fruiting peach branch on the other side, flowering prunus issuing from rock work and also inside the cup… | *** |  |
| *** | An extremely rare Chinese rhinoceros horn box and cover, late Ming/early Qing Dynasty, 17th century, carved in the form of a Buddhist lion and cub, the details exquisitely rendered, their tails extending under the base and curling around the feet., 12 cm… | *** |  |
| *** | A fine and rare Chinese carved rhinoceros horn libation cup, Kangxi period, 17th/18th century 6.2 x 14 cm | *** |  |
| *** | A Japanese carved wood figure of an Arhat, early Edo period, 17th-18th century, the elderly rakan seated in meditation in long flowing robes neatly tied at the front, the right hand in Semui-in mudra, the wrinkled face locked in concentration, 51.5 cm… | *** |  |
| *** | A large Chinese wooden head of a Luohan, Jin/Yuan Dynasty 13-14th century, the expressive features very well defined, with original textile base attached to the surface, gesso and lacquer absent, consecration material found inside the head cavity, in the… | *** |  |
| *** | A Tibetan gold and red lacquered image of white Tara, early Qing Dynasty, 18th century, the Bodhisattva covered in jewels and necklaces, seated on a double-lotus throne in Padmasana, the right hand in Varada mudra, the left hand in Vitaka mudra, the red… | *** |  |
| *** | A very fine pair of cinnabar lacquer bowls, late Ming, 16/17th century, each one exquisitely carved with magpies amongst rocks and peony flowers, between lappet and key-fret borders, later silver liners. Diameter 11 cm. Height 7.5 cm. Although this design… | *** |  |
| *** | A very fine and rare soapstone seated figure of an arhat with dog, early Kangxi, 17th century | *** |  |
| *** | A rhinoceros horn libation cup, early Qing, 17/18th century, in the form of an open lotus leaf, the stem supporting the base and forming the handle, further leaves and flowers carved in relief on the sides, the interior carved with two fish, pierced wood… | *** |  |
| *** | A grey schist seated sculpture of the Buddha, Gandhara style, possibly 3rd Centrury Ace, seated in dyanasana and dhyana mudras, in a flowing pleated robe before a round halo, the face serene, the eyes turned downward, the hair combed into a bun, 45.5 cm… | *** |  |
| *** | A Chinese large silver ewer & cover, late Qing dynasty, late 19th-early 20th century. With a dragon handle, finely worked with opera scene on two sides, a poem inscribed on the neck, mark of 'Fang Juixia' to the base, 28.5 cm high, 865grams weight.… | *** |  |
| *** | A highly-elaborate Chinese headdress, late Qing Dynasty, 19th/20th century, decorated with numerous kingfisher feather, pearl and hardstone fittings each one applied to a velvet backing over meshed fabric with pendant strings of pearl and hardstone. 18 cm… | *** |  |
| *** | A very fine small Japanese gold and silver lacquer Kogo, Meiji period (1868-1912), with silver mounted rims, finely painted in black and silver with an owl on a tree branch, the inside cover and base decorated with a similar treed landscape in black and… | *** |  |
| *** | An imposing Chinese silver covered urn, late 19th/20th century, Qing Dynasty, with large dragon handles, dragon finial, supported by three dragon fish on a pedestal base, the body finely decorated in relief with a continuous scene of figures viewing a… | *** |  |
| *** | A shoushan soapstone boulder, finely carved with sages in a mountain pavillion, 18th century 11 x 14 cm | *** |  |
| *** | A fine cinnabar lacquer rectangular tray Ming Dynasty, circa 16th/17th century. 24 x 33.5 cm. Very well carved with a central landscape within an elaborate scrolling border, inscribed in relief characters, the scenery in front is lovely and interesting,… | *** |  |
| *** | An important silver koro modelled as a wooden drum, Meiji period, with Ozeki seal mark, signed Inshi Koku sen, with gold seal of Motonobu (1847-1897), one side decorated with Fuden, the wind God and the reverse with Raiden, the thunder God, throwing… | *** |  |
| *** | A pair of Chinese monumental carved polychrome and gilt Lohans, Early Qing dynasty, 17/18th century, each seated in long flowing robes, 123 cm high, 93 cm wide and 63 cm deep | *** |  |
| *** | A fine Tibetan silver and parcel-gilt teapot, early 20th century, with exceptional repousse and hand tooled decoration, Makara formed spout and dragon handle, the lower section with a very finely chased continuous floral scroll, the cover with lotus bud… | *** |  |
| *** | A Japanese gilt and lacquered wood figure of Amida Buddha, Edo period, 1615-1867, circa 18th century. Seated in hokai-jo-in mudra (contemplation) on a circular tiered lotus throne. 35-40 cm high | *** |  |
| *** | A rare rhinoceros horn carving, Qing Dynasty, circa 18th century. Deeply carved and undercut with a profusion of peony flowers, the horn a soft honey colour. Height 27 cm | *** |  |
| *** | A Chinese silver model of a temple complex, Qing Dynasty, circa 1900 | *** |  |
| *** | A Tibetan gilt-copper repousse seated figure of Ushnishavijaya, 18th century, 38.4 cm high. Provenance: Purchased from Suzy Lebasi, Melbourne | *** |  |
| *** | A Chinese Huanghuali picnic box, 18th century, Qing Dynasty. Brass-mounted, with overhead swing handle secured by a brass pin, well-figured yellowish-brown timber | *** |  |
| *** | A rare Chinese polychrome ink cake, 1844, Qing Dynasty, Daoguang period, with a carved landscape on one side, a lengthy poem on the reverse, framed by four Strident dragons, the edge inscribed 'Daoguang Jia Chen' cyclical year. 14 cm diameter. Provenance:… | *** |  |
| *** | A group of three dated polychrome wood figures of musicians, Guangxu (1875-1908), each one seated on a barrel playing an instrument, the features very well detailed, the drummer inscribed on the back, Guangxu ding m' (1907), Xin Yang city, Liao Ling… | *** |  |
| *** | A large Chinese export silver footed bowl, with presentation date 1928, but possibly earlier, well-decorated with a scene from a drama, impressed Makers marks, original hardwood stand. 24.9 x 14.2 cm | *** |  |
| *** | A large carved cinnabar lacquer circular box and cover, Qing dynasty, 19th century 50 x 21.5 cm | *** |  |
| *** | A fine Japanese hardwood shodana, Meiji Period, 1868-1912, fitted with five various sized drawers and shaped compartments, some open and some with silver inlaid doors, the shelves with worked brass mounts, supported on a pierced open-work stand, 173 cm… | *** |  |
| *** | A Chinese seated lacquered wood figure, 17th century, late Ming/early Qing Dynasty, the robes very well decorated in red, green and gold lacquer, the face and hands in flesh tone, seated on a shaped square base, the face embellished with horse hair, the… | *** |  |
| *** | A Japanese silver tea kettle on stand and burner by Musashiya, Yokohama, Meiji period (1868-1912), 38 cm high, 3,130 grams | *** |  |
| *** | A silver three piece tripod tea service, late Qing dynasty, late 19th-early 20th century, comprising a tea pot, creamer and sugar bowl, each one with dragon handles and well decorated with scholars in various pursuits, impressed marks 'WHL 90' and 'Xin… | *** |  |
| *** | A Thai gold coiled Naga ring, circa 16 th century, a flamboyant piece finely constructed with filigree decoration enhancing the rows of gems. Possibly worn as part of Regalia. 14ct yellow gold. Weight 32.21 grams. | *** |  |
| *** | A large gilt-copper repousse seated figure of a Lama 18th century | *** |  |
| *** | A fine Chinese blue and white censer, six-character underglaze blue Kangxi mark and of the period, 1662-1722 of bombe form, very well decorated with a lakeside scene in shades of cobalt blue; old hardwood base. 12.8 cm high, 19.2 cm diameter at rim.… | *** |  |
| *** | A Chinese court necklace, late Qing Dynasty, 19th century, comprised of 108 seeds, each one finely carved with three monks; 30 pierced coral beads, 4 large pierced turquoise beads, one amethyst, one aquamarine and seed pearls; as well as three pierced… | *** |  |
| *** | A Chinese court necklace, Qing Dynasty, 19th century, comprising tourmaline, aquamarine, malachite, coral and jadeite beads, a sapphire drop, white jade rings and silver filigree fittings, approximately 76 cm long. Accompanying certificate of… | *** |  |
| *** | A Chinese ivory inset carved rosewood tablescreen, early 20th century, 43 cm high, 24 cm wide, 12 cm deep | *** |  |
| *** | A Japanese two-tiered gold and silver lacquer box and cover, Meiji period (1868-1912), the cover and sides finely decorated with willow trees beside a stream and a water wheel, silver mounted rims and coloured inlaid moon on a black lacquered ground,… | *** |  |
| *** | A pair of Japanese kara shi shi made from cypress wood, muromachi period, early 16th century. Width 34 cm. Depth 58 cm. Height 60 cm | *** |  |
| *** | A Tibeto-Chinese gilt-repousse figure of Buddha Qianlong mark and period (1736-1795), the front of the throne with various inscriptions in Tibetan, Mongolian and Chinese 31 cm reference: See, the Julian sterling collection, Mossgreen, Feb 2007, lot 27 for… | *** |  |
| *** | A Chinese Zisa brush washer mark of Chen Ziqi, 20th century, 16.4 cm long, 9.3 cm wide | *** |  |
| *** | A Thai gold Princess or Pagoda ring, circa 15/16 th century, the five tiered ring and shank set with multi-coloured cabochon jewels. 15ct yellow gold. Weight 21.51 grams. Size P | *** |  |
| *** | A Chinese gold lacquered gesso and wood figure of seated Buddha, Ming Dynasty, 17th century, fitted wood stand. 31.5 cm high and 18.5 cm wide. 37 cm high including stand. Provenance. Private Collection, Bendigo | *** |  |
| *** | A limestone scholar's rock, 38 cm high. 47 cm high with base. Lingbai-type, well-carved hardwood base. | *** |  |
| *** | A large lacquered wooden crowned figure of Guanyin, late Ming/ early Qing Dynasty, c. 17th century, seated in elegant repose in long flowing robes. 120 x 61 x 40 cm | *** |  |
| *** | A rare Japanese lacquered wood figure of Jizo Bosatsu, Muromachi period, 15/16th century. Polychrome and gilt, standing on a round lotus throne holding a jewel in his left hand. Height 44.5 cm | *** |  |
| *** | A set of three small Bamboo seals, Qing Dynasty, late 18/early 19th century, of naturalistic form, each seal face carved archaic characters. Largest 4.2 cm x 6 cm. Provenance. F.W. Bodor Collection. Purchased from Nicholas Grindlay, London, 4th Oct 1977 | *** |  |
| *** | A Rajesthani casket, India, circa 1720 and later with polychrome Mughal decoration, probably from a provincial thikana near Jodhpur 25 cm high, 32 cm wide, 21 cm deep | *** |  |
| *** | A Thai gold ring, circa 15th century, the wide, taped band set with a three tiered rosette. The ring is delicately filigreed with a star like pattern of agate cabochons. Red staining. 16ct yellow gold. Weight 14 grams. Size leading edge S. Band tapers… | *** |  |
| *** | A Thai gold Naga ring, Rattanakosin period circa 18/19 th century, the coiled Naga with a moveable tongue has been finely engraved. 22ct yellow gold. Weight 19.67 grams. Size O. A comparable example is illustrated for a BOAF fair in Arts of Asian,… | *** |  |
| *** | An archaistic pale celadon jade dragon-axe pendant, Qianlong period, 1736-1795, finely worked on both sides with geometric designs, flanked by stylised dragons, light russet inclusions to the well-polished stone, 10.5 cm long. Provenance: Douglas Wright,… | *** |  |
| *** | A pair of Chinese rhinoceros horn wine cups, probably early 20th century, late Qing/Republic period, each semi-translucent steep-sided cup with a golden brown patina (2) Provenance: A Sydney private collection. See Christies NY, 17/9/2010, lot 1283 for a… | *** |  |
| *** | A fine bamboo cup Kangxi (1662-1722). In the form of a lotus leaf resting on stems, a crab on the interior fitted hardwood stand | *** |  |
| *** | A massive pair of Japanese Shinto hexagonal temple lanterns, each with Buddhist flame finial. Height 190 cm. Diameter 75 cm | *** |  |
| *** | An unusual rhinoceros horn libation cup Qing dynasty, 17/18th century 9 cm diameter | *** |  |
| *** | A Chinese silver three piece tea set by Wing Cheong, Hong Kong, late Qing dynasty, late 19th/early 20th century, comprising a teapot, lidded two handled sugar bowl and milk jug, all embossed with panels of bamboo, chrysanthemums, prunus blossom and… | *** |  |
| *** | A Japanese carved wooden figure of a Shinto Priest, late Kamakura period, 13th-14th century, seated in a double-lotus posture, wearing a priest's robe and high pointed hat, traces of original lacquer, 22.8 cm high. Provenance: Brian Harkins, 1/8/2006,… | *** |  |
| *** | A pair of Burlwood plaques, Qing Dynasty, 19th century, each one carved and applied in relief with precious archaic vessels ('Zun'), and each vessel named and positioned on an elaborately carved burlwood stand, further inscriptions relate to the posterity… | *** |  |
| *** | A Chinese bamboo brush rest, early Qing dynasty, 17th-18th century, in the form of a scholar seated on a rock-work platform, two characters inscription and one seal | *** |  |
| *** | A box of 11 Japanese lacquer inros, 19th and 20th century, each one with netsukes, and ojime (11) | *** |  |
| *** | A rare Tibetan parcel- gilt silver-inlaid wrought- iron Phurba, circa 16th century, the central Vajra with slightly moveable prongs, the top with a gilt three-headed wrathful deity crowned with skulls, the blade with a three dimensional gilt Makara and… | *** |  |
| *** | A rare Chinese Dehua figure of Budai, late Ming/early Qing dynasty, 17th century, heavily potted but finely modelled, seated on a sack with his robe wrapped around him, creamy-white glaze, fitted hardwood stand. 10 cm high, 10.3 cm wide. Provenance: R & V… | *** |  |
| *** | A fine Chinese repousse pierced-silver dragon bowl, late Qing Dynasty, finely worked, with original glass liner, supported on four claw feet, a well carved and pierced hardwood stand, 15.7 cm high, 41 cm wide and 16.5 cm deep, 22.2 cm high with stand.… | *** |  |
| *** | A Tibeto-Chinese Gilt Copper Repousse Figure of Tsong Kharpa, Qing Dynasty, circa 18th century, seated in teaching mudra on a double lotus throne, the robe finely detailed, base plate with Visvajra. 41 cm high | *** |  |
| *** | A fine Chinese silver foliate-rimmed plate, late Qing dynasty, late 19th-early 20th century. With a scene central in a central medallion, of officials being entertained, surrounded by eight petal- form segments finely chased with flora, fauna and aquatic… | *** |  |
| *** | A very fine Japanese silver sculpture of a small falcon, Meiji period (1868-1912), about to take flight from a lava 'rock-work platform', maker's seal under the tail feathers. Original hardwood stand. overall: 20 cm high; falcon: 7.3 cm high (1868-1912) | *** |  |
| *** | A rare Nepalese Zitan figure of a Padmapani, circa 16th century. The Holder of the Lotus, standing on a round lotus base, the jewellery and robe detailed in gilt. 20.9 cm high. See Von Shroeder, vol 11; also the Yin Har Tang Collection, HK for similar… | *** |  |
| *** | A fine Indian brass figure of Venugopala, circa 15th century. Standing on a round lotus base, playing the flute, good original patina | *** |  |
| *** | A large Chinese cinnabar lacquer dragon dish, Qianlong mark and possibly of the period 3 x 39 x 39 cm | *** |  |
| *** | A Chinese lacquered wood Daoist figure, 14th-15th century, Yuan to Ming Dynasty. Standing in long flowing robes with the hands together in front, the face with a serene expression. 62 cm high | *** |  |
| *** | A Chinese silver four handled jardeniere, Qing dynasty, 19th century 15 x 28 cm | *** |  |
| *** | A rare Chinese round iron box and cover Qianlong period, 1736-1795, with a silver-inlaid design of ladies in a garden. Qianlong mark 11 cm diameter | *** |  |
| *** | A Japanese gold lacquer wooden seated figure of Amidha Buddha, 18th century. Seated in meditation on an elaborate lotus base, his robes open at the chest and with his hands in the gesture of Dhyana-Mudra, 95 x 43 x 31 cm, similar example see Koller… | *** |  |
| *** | A large rectangular silver repousse jardiniere, late Qing dynasty, late 19th-early 20th century. The convex sides surmounted by a pierced gallery above, all with finely worked pine, prunus and mambo, the whole supported at the corners by four sea dragons.… | *** |  |
| *** | A Chinese silver six-piece tea set, early 20th century, comprising tray, tea pot, hot water pot, sugar, milk jug and tongs, each piece decorated in repousse with bamboo stems and leaves, with a two character mark and another TUCK CHONG, hot water pot: 20… | *** |  |
| *** | A fine Japanese cloisonne vase, Meiji Period, 1868-1912 exceptionally well decorated with butterflies and flowers on a rare black ground the inside with a sky blue enamel the base with a silver plaque attached, reading 'Namakawa Yasayuki'. 19 cm high | *** |  |
| *** | A Dehua figure of Guanyin, circa 1640 | *** |  |
| *** | A large Japanese shibayama dish Meiji period (1868-1912). 30 x 38 cm. Lacquered and inlaid in ivory and aogie. Width 63 cm | *** |  |
| *** | Pair of Chinese Qing carved stone lions, male and female figures with well-moulded whorls of hair and extended claws, the bases moulded with hare and deer in high relief against ground chiselled with cloud pattern, 18th century, 101 cm high. Provenance:… | *** |  |
| *** | A Chinese Huanghuali compartmental picnic box, 18th century, with brass-bound handle and corner fittings, pierced dragon mounts to handle. Provenance: A similar but smaller example was sold at Christie's NY, 24/3/2011, lot no 1390. 38 x 20 x 25 cm | *** |  |
| *** | A fine Chinese limestone crowned head of Guanyin, Northern Qi dynasty (550-577) | *** |  |
| *** | A large and rare marble seated Buddha, Northern Qi Dynasty, 550/577, the hair in tight curls, the face serene, seated on a flat platform. Height 64 cm. References. For several related examples, see, the National Palace Museum, Taiwan, 1997, the Art of… | *** |  |
| *** | A Tibetan gilt-copper repousse tantric oracle's Crown, 18/19th century, composed of five skulls with flaming finials, each one holding a flaming branch its mouth, inlaid with coral and turquoise, 4 cm x 25 cm, stand | *** |  |
| *** | A long Tibetan fragmentary painted scroll (valence) 18th century or earlier. For a stupa. Width 14 cm x. Length 327 cm | *** |  |
| *** | A large Chinese six-lobed repousse silver punch bowl late Qing Dynasty 44 x 44 cm, with dragon handles, supported on three Buddhist lion feet | *** |  |
| *** | A Japanese black lacquer Suzuribako, (writing box) Meiji period (1868-1912), a figure of a scholar on the cover, in gold, silver and porcelain, original metal inkstone and gilt water dropper, four character inscription under the base, 18.2 cm wide, 22 cm… | *** |  |
| *** | A large and rare parcel-gilt meteorite iron Tibetan phurba, probably 16th/17th century, very well handwrought, with articulated prongs on the vajra and with silver inlay, the top with a three-headed wrathful deity, a three-dimensional Makara on the blade.… | *** |  |
| *** | A large Chinese smoky rock crystal washer, 18th century, carved in the form of an open curl lotus leaf, the base resting on the stems, fitted hardwood base. Provenance: Christie's south Kensington, 5/7/2004 | *** |  |
| *** | A seated Tibetan gilt-copper repousse image of a monk, circa 18th century. His robes finely chased, the eyes inlaid, possibly an image of Tsongkapa, unsealed. 23.5 cm high, 20.6 cm wide. Provenance: Sotheby's Melbourne, originally from the New England… | *** |  |
| *** | A Chinese lotus leaf zitan washer on stand, 20th century, the complementary stand carved with ruyi-head. 14 x 9.5 cm, washer. 6 cm high stand. | *** |  |
| *** | Chinese silver & enamel censer, Beijing mark, early 20th century. 20 cm | *** |  |
| *** | A pair of Chinese soapstone seals, 19/20th century, late Qing/Republic period, each one carved with a dragon and inscribed with a poem, each face with four archaic characters, fitted box. 7 cm high (2) | *** |  |
| *** | A very rare Chinese stone carving of Guanyin, Sui Dynasty, dated 582 | *** |  |
| *** | A pair of Japanese kara shi shi (guardian dogs) colour on zelkova wood, 18th century. Width 23 cm. Depth 50 cm. Height 45 cm | *** |  |
| *** | An Indian iron ankusa or elephant goad, Mughal period, circa 18th century, finely decorated with gold and silver damascene, 56 cm, metal stand | *** |  |