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Oriental — Cordy's
Auction House:
| Cordy's | |
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| Number of lots recorded: | 96 |
| Lots with images: | 96 |
| Prices available: | 96 |
Category:
Oriental
- Art (94)
- Brass (9)
- Bronze (237)
- Brush Pot (31)
- Ceramics - Chinese (1009)
- Ceramics - Japanese (248)
- Ceramics - Zother (14)
- Cloisonne (120)
- Furniture (305)
- Inro (9)
- Ivory (383)
- Jade (122)
- Netsuke (188)
- Okimono (12)
- Snuff Bottles (48)
- Textiles & Costume (37)
- Zother (739)
| Lot | Description | Price | Image |
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| *** | A Chinese porcelain plaque, painted in famille rose enamels with a river landscape beneath craggy mountains. In teak frame. Overall 42 cm x 31 cm | *** |  |
| *** | An old Chinese famille rose ginger jar, decorated with multiple figures within a walled garden, precious objects to the top border band, no lid, height 23 cm. | *** |  |
| *** | A late 19th century wood netsuke, study of a toad, squatting on a straw sandal in typical fashion, the textured skin has been well carved and the cord of the sandal forms the himotoshi, signed Masanao, length 5 cm. Provenance: Purchased lot 748a,… | *** |  |
| *** | A 19th century Chinese impressive Canton 'Thousand Butterflies' punch bowl, the interior and exterior decorated with panels and borders of multiple butterflies in various tones highlighted with gilt, diameter 38 cm. | *** |  |
| *** | A massive mammoth ivory tusk carving, of a Chinese sage, seated with his robe gathered around him, holding a book. Seal mark under the base. Height 26 cm. On wooden stand. | *** |  |
| *** | A pair of fine quality Chinese rosewood two-stage display cabinets, with profuse intricate bond inlays of birds, flowers, scrolls and bamboo, the top sections with divisions of small shelves and ledges, the bases each with two cupboard doors. Width of… | *** |  |
| *** | A pair of old Chinese carved stone temple lion dogs, modelled seated on cloth draped plinths, each with a forepaw raised, the male's placed upon a sphere, the female upon a pup, height 67 cm | *** |  |
| *** | A Chinese porcelain bottle vase painted in Qianjiang style, with eight fishes swimming amongst aquatic plants. Opposite a calligraphic poem: 'A fisherman I am not, using brush as fishing rod. Casually sketch a few fishes, then look into the painting on… | *** |  |
| *** | An eight-fold lacquer Oriental screen, decorated on both sides with colourful birds, trees and flowers on a black ground. Each panel 40.5 x 216 cm. | *** |  |
| *** | A 19th century Chinese silk embroidered Mandarin's robe cuffs, double sided, highlighted with phoenix amongst clouds over crashing waves in colours on blue. 27 x 27 cm. In hardwood frame and stand with dragon supports. | *** |  |
| *** | A large and impressive Meiji period Satsuma vase, ovoid with short trumpet mouth, hand painted in two large panels with geisha wearing extravagantly patterned kimono and attendants promenading in extensive lakeside gardens beneath flowering cherry blossom… | *** |  |
| *** | A vintage Chinese rosewood glazed display cabinet, the ornate pierced and scroll leaf and grape decorated frieze above the main cabinet with an internal combination of shelves, the stand with further shelves, the frame and supports carved as bamboo. 96 x… | *** |  |
| *** | An 20th century Japanese black lacquer house shrine, the bi-fold doors with fancy brass hinges and lock opening to reveal a further gilded set of bi-fold doors with fine mesh and carved and pierced panels, drawers below. The interior with columns, tiers… | *** |  |
| *** | A Chinese famille rose porcelain vase, with Qianlong four-character mark, flattened baluster form raised from a tapering quadrangular base and with ruyi sceptre handles at the neck. Painted with two panels of figures in gardens. Some losses, early… | *** |  |
| *** | A Chinese scroll painting, in ink and watercolour on silk, later framed and glazed; depicting Buddhist mendicants and acolytes along with a calligraphic poem. Provenance: From the estate collection of the late Mr Charles Cox (passed away 1992), an… | *** |  |
| *** | A 19th century Japanese fine cloisonne wall plate with lobed rim, the central circular panel with black gold flecked ground decorated with bird and florals within a banded border with repeating designs, other tones of blue, red - brown, orange, pink etc.… | *** |  |
| *** | Two small dishes with hare's fur type glazes, diameter135 and 9.5 cm. | *** |  |
| *** | A Chinese scholar's stone (gongshi, from the Hongshui (red) river region, Guangxi province, the natural water and weather worn stone displays the form of mountainous plateaux rising from a wooden plinth base, pierced and carved as smaller stones covered… | *** |  |
| *** | A Chinese fine quality porcelain vase, the ovoid body with extensive landscape and calligraphy panels, the gilt ground in famille rose floral scrolls and other decoration. Blue underglaze character marks to the base, height 27.5 cm. | *** |  |
| *** | A 19th century Chinese finely carved tortoiseshell table snuff box, circular form, intricately carved to the slightly domed lid with figures in a landscape, the sides with floral designs, the base with figures in gardens and pavilions. Diameter 11 cm.… | *** |  |
| *** | A Chinese rosewood altar table, the apron with carved floral and stylised dragons, the legs with shaped stretchers. 152 cm x 42 cm x 93 cm | *** |  |
| *** | An extremely finely carved Chinese ivory tusk section, deeply carved with figures, equestrian warriors, pavilions, ridges and pagodas in a wooded landscape. Tusk length 42 cm, raised on a carved wood stand | *** |  |
| *** | A rare collection of over 100 19th century Japanese woodblock prints in one single long scroll, each woodblock print in colour, includes many war scenes, triptychs etc. | *** |  |
| *** | A Chinese bronze large tripod censor, square scroll handles to the top rim. Marks to the base. Diameter 31 cm. | *** |  |
| *** | A pair of Chinese Qing finely carved solid ivory 'fighting' figures, the two men in traditional robes each with one leg and arm raised opposing each other, their robes flowing. Height 18.2 cm, raised on hardwood table form stand with pierced square… | *** |  |
| *** | An Oriental figured rosewood display cabinet, configured as a combination of sliding and hinged doored cabinets flanking and surrounding open shelves, each shelf with fretwork galleries. 172 cm x 36 cm x 106 cm | *** |  |
| *** | A large Chinese porcelain bottle vase of Qianlong style, pierced and modelled in relief with mortals and a five clawed dragon, typical polychrome painted decoration in colours of green, pale yellow, blue, orange and aubergine. Impressed character mark on… | *** |  |
| *** | An Inaba Cloisonne Co. cloisonne vase, c.1960, squat ovoid shape, decorated with two koi carp on a pale celadon ground. Gold plated rim and foot. With original promotional brochure, annotated 1961. With wooden stand. Height 18 cm. Until its closure in the… | *** |  |
| *** | A Chinese silver gilt filigree framed mirror, the glass of circular serpentine shape set within a filigree frame decorated with coral and turquoise beads in rub-over mounts, the reverse with conforming beads framing a mesh panel with cloisonne cloud and… | *** |  |
| *** | A vintage hardwood Chinese altar table, the front and side aprons decorated with Chinese motifs. 2180 x41 x 90 cm. | *** |  |
| *** | A large Chinese monochrome baluster vase, Song Dynasty style, the fluorescent glaze running to the foot. Extensive character marks and collection number to the base. Metal band to the top rim, height 29.5 cm. On wood stand. | *** |  |
| *** | An amber carved figure of Kuanyin, raised on reishi carved wooden plinth, the amber of highly translucent honey colour, carved standing holding a basket of flowers, accompanied by a deer. Height 9 cm | *** |  |
| *** | An old Chinese cinnabar lacquer circular lidded box, with profuse relief decoration, character marks on base. Diameter 22 cm | *** |  |
| *** | A Chinese teak display cabinet, the upper section with pierced decorative cornice, the cabinet with simulated bamboo frame, glazed sides and doors reveal stepped shelves to the interior, the back panels with low relief carving, raised on a conforming base… | *** |  |
| *** | A vintage Oriental scholar's rock on stand, arched and pierced form, good dark tone, the carved wood stand with knobbly type detail, raised on five scrolling legs. Length 32 cm | *** |  |
| *** | A 19th century Chinese famille rose large shallow bowl, the central cartouche uncommonly with Persian script including date translating to 1880, framed by alternating panels of figures and florals heightened with butterflies. Finely decorated ground.… | *** |  |
| *** | A pair of Chinese porcelain yenyen shape vases, painted in famille rose enamels with phoenixes standing on rocks beneath flowering peonies and magnolias on a cloudy teal ground. With copy of 1987 typescript page mentioning the vases as 'Pair of 16'… | *** |  |
| *** | A Chinese rosewood throne chair in the manner of the Qing dynasty, the back panel carved in relief with an Imperial dragon, surmounted and flanked by carved dragon panels and openwork, the arms carved as conforming sinuous dragons, the panel seat raised… | *** |  |
| *** | A late 19th century Chinese silver Tuck Chang & Co. of Shanghai large footed rose bowl, relief embossed bamboo decoration on fine hammered ground, circular spreading foot, applied rims, vacant raised circular moon form cartouche, impressed marks. 595gms.… | *** |  |
| *** | A large rosewood brushpot, cylindrical shape with slightly waisted walls, height 23 cm, diameter 24.5 cm. | *** |  |
| *** | A pair of 19th century Chinese blue and white lidded ginger jars, traditional figured decoration, height 22 cm | *** |  |
| *** | A Chinese hardwood and famille rose four-fold screen, the pierced wood decorated with florals and sacred bats, each framing a full-length porcelain famille rose panel decorated with flowering trees and shrubs and a variety of birds. | *** |  |
| *** | A vintage Chinese well carved blackwood hinged lid box on stand, the lid, front and side panels carved with sinuous dragons amongst clouds with mystic pearl, the reverse with bats and telegraphic symbol, shaped brass capping to the corners, large plain… | *** |  |
| *** | A pair of Chinese light green jade hair pins in the form of ceremonial sceptres, beautifully carved and pierced with reishi fungus. Length of each 16.5 cm | *** |  |
| *** | An large impressive Burmese bronze figure of the seated Buddha in lotus position with earth touching mudra, on lotus throne, old verdigris patina. Height 980 | *** |  |
| *** | A Chinese porcelain squat circular vase, decorated in iron-red and copper-green enamels with qilin and fiery clouds, the shoulder decorated with a cruciform motif pattern and Precious Objects. Wanli ten-character mark in underglaze blue within a double… | *** |  |
| *** | A pair of Japanese early 20th century bronze heron sculptures, for garden placement. Tallest 105 cm Later fixed to wooden base. | *** |  |
| *** | A Chinese Qing Dynasty cinnabar circular lacquered box and cover, the lid in high relief with figures and a pavilion in a fenced garden looking out over a dramatic landscape; the walls decorated with lotus flowers and other foliage, the foot ring… | *** |  |
| *** | A Chinese dark green jade and elaborate silver gilt ruyi sceptre, traditional curved form, the head with filigree silver gilt lobed mount highlighted with enamel and gemstone centre, two other mounts, one with butterfly, length 2.5 cm. | *** |  |
| *** | A quality large carved ivory figure group of four Chinese child skaters, various poses with arms outstretched, upon an ivory oval base supported within a carved wood stand. 29 cm x 17.5 cm x 18.5 cm | *** |  |
| *** | A Chinese mutton fat jade handling piece, carved as a barnacle shell and lotus leaf. With wooden stand. Width 4.5 cm. Provenance: Auckland estate collection. | *** |  |
| *** | A Taisho period oak and cedar three section Japanese clothing chest, 10 assorted sized drawers and three cupboards. 111 x 38 x 151 cm | *** |  |
| *** | A large old Japanese bronze temple gong in wooden stand, the plain circular gong with raised central boss, plain frame, with hammer. 84.5 x 102 cm. | *** |  |
| *** | A Japanese iron Tetsubin kettle, circular shape with overall dimpled finish, fixed loop handle and brass lid with chrysanthemum bud finial. | *** |  |
| *** | A good Japanese Meiji black lacquered and hardstone set six panel screen, the courtyard fenced scene with Imperial figure and various courtesans highlighted with coloured marbles and soft stones, mother-of-pearl and bone carved sections, the lower square… | *** |  |
| *** | An antique Chinese jadeite belt buckle, the vibrant green flecked top with carved and pierced bat, leaf and a sacred symbol design above the narrow open section with slots to each border, mildly curved, two disc form button type fittings to the base,… | *** |  |
| *** | A Buddhist carved tusk, possibly Burmese, of two sections carved with seven tiers each with four seated Buddha's beneath scroll carved arcades. Height 46.5 cm | *** |  |
| *** | A 19th century ivory netsuke study of a seated shishi, he raises hid hind foot to scratch behind his ear, the well stained ivory showing good wear, inscribed Tomochika, length 2.8 cm. Provenance: Purchased lot 847 'Japanese and Other Works of Art' June… | *** |  |
| *** | A late 18th century German enamel and rock crystal snuff box, of oval shape with swollen sides, the hinged lid with silver claw set cabochon rock crystal magnifying panel; the interior painted with mercury, Minerva and Amor; the walls painted with Baroque… | *** |  |
| *** | A Chinese sang-de-boeuf bottle vase, the bottle shaped body covered in a thick deep red tone glaze thinning to a greyish tone to the rim. 19th/20th century. Some chipping at the foot due to kiln attachment. Height 35 cm. | *** |  |
| *** | A carved solid ivory figure of Hotai, in traditional pose with arms raised in the air, standing on a carved wood plinth base, height with stand 25 cm | *** |  |
| *** | An 18th century Chinese Kangxi famille verte charger, central flowering tree vignette framed by a brocade pattern circlet and outer border of flowers on sinuous stems. Restored. Diameter 34 cm | *** |  |
| *** | A 19th century Chinese blue and white lidded pot, with shishi finial, finely painted with leafy tendrils, the handle lugs with captured wire handles, diameter 16.5 cm, height 16.5 cm | *** |  |
| *** | A pair of 19th/20th century Japanese bronze shishi, the heavy bronze lion dogs in traditional playful pose, one on its back with a decorative pierced ball. Maker's character marks to underside. Longest 33 cm. | *** |  |
| *** | A Chinese rosewood 'pagoda' display cabinet, of hexagonal section with two sides as opening doors beneath an architectural top, the lower section with panels carved with dragons, two panels formed as doors, fitted with three adjustable glass shelves and… | *** |  |
| *** | An impressive large finely carved ivory snuff bottle sculpture, deep relief, fine detail of the 'Boys Day Procession' including multiple figures holding long staffs, a detailed block wall, fence and staining highlights, raised on oval carved stand. Height… | *** |  |
| *** | A pair of Qing period Chinese marble temple lions carved as newel post finials both accompanied by pups, the male with foot upon a brocade ball, the female with a ribbon cascading from her mouth, Both raised on short remnant post bases with reciprocal… | *** |  |
| *** | A Meiji period Japanese ivory carving of a woman, wearing a kimono that has the obi knotted taiko musubi, and holding a basket of shellfish in her left hand and a hermit crab in her right. Lightly stained. Provenance: The Flower Family Collection. Height… | *** |  |
| *** | A fine celadon bowl, with burnt porcelain rim, four-character mark inside double square, probably a Republic period reissue of an older hall mark from the earlier Qing reigns. Diameter 19.5 cm. | *** |  |
| *** | A Chinese cricket cage, of a gourd with ivory ringed mouth and cover pierced with butterflies and flowers, height 12 cm (excluding associated stand) | *** |  |
| *** | A large Nepalese scroll, nine square panels with Mandala of the Five Buddhas together with Buddha in various aspects of enlightenment. Paper on fabric with gilt silk detail. Wooden poles to each end with brass hanging rod. Some damage. 208 x 157 cm. | *** |  |
| *** | A Japanese Meiji period bronze figure, a tiger attacking an elephant with another tiger being crushed, ivory tusks, seal mark to base, on wood base. 19 x 15 cm. | *** |  |
| *** | A quality old Chinese carved gourd bodied cricket container, finely carved with sinuous dragons chasing the mystic pearl, wave and lappet borders, the ivory screw fitting lid with finely carved and pierced tortoise shell domed top, carved character marks… | *** |  |
| *** | A Chinese porcelain vase of tapering square section, rising to a conforming neck and mouth, elephant head handles issue from the shoulder, painted with panels of figures in gardens reserved on a ground on fine gold scrolls. Height 37 cm | *** |  |
| *** | An old large Chinese ivory carving of a standing gent holding a branch of peaches around the back of his head, his left hand supports a basket with further peaches, his robe draped and with long tassels, on cloud form carved wood stand. Height of figure… | *** |  |
| *** | A pair of Chinese hardwood small cabinets rectangular tapered form, each with two panelled doors, classically carved in relief with florals and scrolls, opening to reveal a plain interior, the sides with conforming carved decoration, bracket apron plinth… | *** |  |
| *** | A four-fold carved wooden Oriental screen, each panel decorated with battling warriors, sacred bats to the apron at base of each panel, decorated with bamboo and florals to the reverse. Each panel 44 cm x 182 cm | *** |  |
| *** | An old Chinese large bronze ceremonial teapot, the rounded square section body panelled with fine scroll work, conforming lid and a pierced spreading base, animals to the lug supports for the two handled carry chains, dragon form spout with four… | *** |  |
| *** | A Chinese rosewood console table, one drawer to the front, with elaborately carved apron and legs, ball and claw feet. 119 cm x 58 cm x 82 cm. | *** |  |
| *** | A large Chinese porcelain jun glazed bottle vase, the ovoid body with a tall tapering cylindrical neck, decorated with ribbons of blue suffused in a sang-de-boeuf glaze. Height 41 cm | *** |  |
| *** | An impressive Chinese cherrywood dining suite of an extension table and eight chairs, the table with two extension leaves, the panelled top with curved ends and carved blossom and bird frieze, raised on tapered legs with restrained scroll detail, the… | *** |  |
| *** | An uncommon Indian 22ct. gold mounted eight tiger's claw necklace, the graduating claws with engraved and sculpted gold mounts as fish, the claws forming the body, chain links between. 32.8gm. Length 35 cm. See lot 458 | *** |  |
| *** | An early 19th century Chinese temple water urn, squat circular shape, raised on a domed foot, the flattened cover surmounted by a foo dog finial, elephant head handles issue from the sides, the tap formed as a dragon head with water issuing from the mouth… | *** |  |
| *** | A pair of large Japanese copper candlesticks of multiple knopped form, two sections with through-piercings, the drip pan knopped sections and hexagonal bases with looped wire decoration to rims. Height 54 cm | *** |  |
| *** | An early/mid-20th century Chinese quality rosewood display cabinet, featuring a combination of six various height panelled shelves and two pairs of panelled doors decorated in relief and in colours with birds, blossoms and flowering vases, these panels… | *** |  |
| *** | A Chinese porcelain vase, baluster shape, decorated with landscape and calligraphic panels finely painted on a vermillion enamel ground, further decorated with Precious Objects, square fret scroll handles issue from the neck. Six character Daoguang mark… | *** |  |
| *** | A 19th century wood netsuke study of a snake, rendered in coiled form, with its head contracted backwards in a striking position, signed Kokei, length 4 cm. Provenance: Purchased lot 747 'Japanese and Other Works of Art' June 1975. Sotheby Parke Bernet… | *** |  |
| *** | A late 19th century ivory netsuke study of a quail, in typical Okatomo style showing the bird standing on a circular base of millet stalks and leaves, inscribed Okatomo, length 3 cm. Provenance: Purchased lot 851 'Japanese and Other Works of Art' June… | *** |  |
| *** | A Chinese carved ivory large snuff bottle, tapered oval section, carved in relief with 18 monks (arhats), the narrow neck with original domed stopper complete with brass spoon, two incised character marks to the base. 6 cm x 3.5 cm x 10.4 cm | *** |  |
| *** | A19th century Indian Colonial silver presentation wine urn and cover, campana shape with lobed lower body and applied fruiting vine relief band, raised on an acanthus capped spreading circular foot, the domed cover, twin handles and spigot all with… | *** |  |
| *** | A quality vintage Chinese rosewood display cabinet, with a combination of two pairs of doors, open shelf sections and single drawer. Fret carved railings and carved blossom and crane panels, rounded supports. 120 x 35 x 129 cm. | *** |  |
| *** | A carved Indian ivory hand mirror, the profusely carved frame decorated with animals, gods and goddesses, small oval bevelled glass mirror to the centre. 9 cm x 27 cm | *** |  |
| *** | A Chinese 'Shou Shan Shi (Tian Huang)' boulder carving, the amber fleck toned stone of arched mountain form, relief carved decoration of figures within a mountainous landscape. 11 x 5.5 x 15.5 cm. Weight 1270gms | *** |  |
| *** | A large Chinese octagonal shaped porcelain bowl with a circular well, painted with an extensive landscape with depictions of vessels on a lake, craggy rocks and ancient pine trees along with pavilions and figures in enamels. The entire scene framed by a… | *** |  |
| *** | A fine Hayashi Kodenji (1831-1915) Japanese cloisonne vase, Meiji period, (late 19th century), exceptional fine quality, worked in silver wire and various coloured cloisonne enamels on black ground with various birds and florals, the neck and foot with… | *** |  |
| *** | An uncommon Japanese late 19th century Sendai region kimono chest, the five drawers with chestnut fronts, crane, tortoise and pine symbols decorate the lock plates, ebonised other metal fittings. Original condition. W/ key, width 106.2 cm. D.46.3 cm,… | *** |  |