Asian Antiques & Decorative Arts (Section A)
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ID - 481646 - A large silver tone Cambodian metal betel nut container in the form of a rooster
Unmarked to base, metal content untested, total weight approx.: 492.33
ID - 481647 - A large silver tone Cambodian metal betel nut container in the form of a nesting bird with long beak
Unmarked to base, metal content untested, total weight approx.: 506.6g
ID - 481648 - A Chinese champleve enamel and brass twin handled vase, with hexagonally patterned surface with two bands of enamelwork in bright colours in the manner of early examples, with figural loop handles
As found, significant patina and surface grime, dent to enamelling and discolouration
ID - 481649 - A Chinese ivory cigarette holder, with small etched scene of a landscape with a calligraphic inscription above and tinted colour, attr. ROC period
ID - 481650 - An ivory figurine of a Buddhist figure, attr. Chinese or Japanese, seated in robe with object in hand and serene expression
Good overall condition; hairline cracks running along body, two holes to base for mounting to a stand
ID - 481651 - A small figure of a man with a fan and fish and his hungry dog, attr. Whale ivory or a similar material
Some cracks forming to body, base reveals an interior dentine layer, some yellowing and patches of natural inclusions in material
ID - 481652 - A vintage Chinese carved ivory 'bridge' tusk, in a landscape scene with human figures including fishers and horse riders amongst shady trees and various buildings, on a bespoke timber stand
Split to one end, possibly by the original craftsman; otherwise appears in very good condition
ID - 481653 - An antique Chinese ivory carving, likely formerly from a small box, consisiting of a cylindrical piece of ivory with two carved panels set into a cartouche, with small figures in a landscape below a tree
Surface in an even yellow tone with hairline cracks to edges and small losses to lower, thinner rim, larger cracks forming to breaks
ID - 481654 - A bone and timber Tibetan prayer wheel, featuring a multipart body of carved bone panels concealing a prayer scroll within, with a carved horn attachment and turned timber handle
ID - 481655 - Two reverse glass painted Chinese eggs on stands, one with a timber bird suspending a charming crane egg, the larger a timber, brass, and cloisonne stand with a landscape scene
Largest:
ID - 481656 - Three small Chinese pieces: a soapstone seal in the form of a charming floppy-eared pig, uncarved to base, a small stone-mounted abacus, and a boxed replica archaistic 'spade coin'
Seal:
ID - 481657 - A small vintage ivory carved figure of a fisherman on a boat, in original presentation box
Some discolouration to box, wear, figure appears in very good condition
ID - 481658 - A carved ivory box, in the form of a censer with dragon and beast detail and articulated loops, with piercework scrolling to top and a foo dog finial, carved signature to inner box top
Some roughness to carved edges, lid does not sit flush, some areas of splitting
ID - 481659 - Two stunning antique ivory pieces, including a carved dragon brooch with pierced meander border, and a similar piece of carved flowers with thin border and hole to back for mounting a brooch fitting
Both in good antique condition; some losses to meander borders, fitting of smaller piece lost, fitting to larger as found
Largest:
ID - 481660 - A charming Chinese cloisonne vase, attr. 1900, with red ground and key fret style pattern, white flowers and green leaves, below a fan and pendant ruyi border, on a small timber stand
As found; dent and loss to one side, small patches of loss to enamel, discolouration to enamel and metalwork; dimension without stand
ID - 481661 - Two Chinese ivory and bone brooches, including a carved ivory dragon and a openwork brooch with the character for longevity with elegant detail to sides, possibly bone
Small stain to lower corner on character brooch
Largest:
ID - 481662 - A superb large carved jade cat figure
ID - 481663 - An early 20th century Japanese cloisonne parasol handle, with white sakura blossoms on a black ground with green and red border trim around a bulbous handle
Some wear and thinning to enamel around bulb; otherwise excellent
ID - 481664 - A charming Chinese ceramic bowl, glazed in ochre brown with iridescent purple-black tinges to the glaze, in the manner of Jun kiln
Marked to base with archaic lettering and two letter incised signature
Dimensions (on stand):
ID - 481665 - A vintage Chinese domino game set in wooden box with leather-look binding and brass-tone metal fittings
As found
ID - 481666 - A lovely Thai or Cambodian sterling silver repousse cigarette box, decorated with raised figures to lid amongst claw-like scrolling and textured hammering between, the interior lined with a lacquered timber, marked 'STERLING' to base
Total weight including liner approx. 537.48g
ID - 481667 - A lovely vintage set of Yogya (Jakarta, Indonesia) silver sweets dishes, with one large and six smaller dishes, each in hammered .800 silver with thin repousse shaped borders of open floral motifs
Each marked to base 'H800' in cartouche, the largest with dedication 'To Shirley/from Loro/Djakarta 15-4-51'; total weight approx. 490.67g
Largest:
ID - 481668 - A charming pair of Chinese cinnabar lacquer vases with a black ground and raised detail in red, over brass and blue enamel, on matched stands
Dimensions each including stands:
ID - 481669 - A beautiful Chinese translucent green jade peony and bird carving, with mottled green leaves and flowers and four birds amongst them
No damage or wear detected
ID - 481670 - A charming blanc de chine figure of Guanyin with elegant robes and a slender hand holding a scroll
ID - 481671 - A miniature Chinese brass censer, with tripod form and open tabbed handles, with etched detail to sides, marked to base
ID - 481672 - A large archaistic jade carving, in the form of a chilong or an elongated horse
ID - 481673 - A fantastic pair of Korean AG800% silver spoons and chopsticks sets, presented by the 'Korean Education Development Institute', as new in original box
Approximate total weight of silver: 187.5g
Box measured:
ID - 481674 - A collection of books on Chinese painting, including 'Selected Modern Chinese Paintings, Part 1' c.1978, a book of prints after Xu Beihong, selected works by He Xiangning (b.1878 - d.1972), and a selection of other leaves from a folder
All with cylindrical bending, some wear and tear to edges
ID - 481675 - A collection of Chinese resin figures,
Tallest measured
As found, one with missing hand, wear and tear
ID - 481676 - A beautiful mahogany and mother of pearl inlaid lidded box, with rich tone and motifs of blossoming flowers and pomegranates with butterflies, attr. Chinese, possibly antique
Some scuffing, wear, and loss to inlay
ID - 481677 - A hardcover cased copy of 'The Best Book on Satsuma' by Thomas S. Kiernan, self published c.2008, in Victoria; Australia
Excellent condition
ID - 481678 - Two quality Chinese ink stone sets, including a cast metal box with an archaic motif of the Black Tortoise with a snake, and a timber box, possibly rosewood, with an ink stone
Both used condition; largest:
ID - 481679 - A Chinese glass bowl with encased reverse hand-painted scene, on wooden stand
ID - 481680 - Five pieces of vintage Chinese pottery, including two Shiwan ware figures, a glazed 'swimming' buffalo, a sancai glazed horse in Tang style, and a miniature tomb warrior figure
Largest (horse):
ID - 481681 - A Japanese Kutani eggshell porcelain tea service with hand-painted geisha decoration, including six duos, a lidded teapot and a creamer
As found
Tallest:
ID - 481682 - An assortment of Korean celadon pieces, including a lovely water dropper and a boxed pair of tea cups with lids and strainers, signed to lid
Box dimensions:
ID - 481683 - A Chinese carved soapstone tea set, comprising a tray with inlaid mother-of-pearl details, four cups and a lidded pot, all pieces marked to base
Largest:
ID - 481684 - Two Chinese teapots including, a handcrafted zinc purple clay tea pot, with bamboo designs, marked to base of pot and base of lid, stickered with 'art. no. 5-835 made in china', and a Chinese clay teapot in a terracotta colour
Both in good condition
One measured
ID - 481685 - A Chinese yixing clay planter tray, with applied clay dragon and slip decorated text to reverse
ID - 481686 - A reverse flow Chinese yixing clay tea pot, in lidless orb form with branch spout and handle
ID - 481687 - A large banded agate carved stone ornamental tea pot with four cups and dragon form
Minor chips, roughness to edges of cups, teapot dimensions:
ID - 481688 - A stunning Chinese yixing clay tea set, in presentation box with silver tone metal overlay and copper tone pins, many pieces marked to underside with archaic character mark
Minor wear, box as found, dimensions:
ID - 481689 - A Chinese yixing clay tea set, with dark brown clay colour and prunus motif, including a small tea pot, six cups, a tea scoop, a small jug, and a bowl, plus a small dust cloth and two bamboo serving implements
Largest (bowl):
ID - 481690 - A beautiful Chinese timber tea table, with meandering open border below
ID - 481691 - A Chinese yixing clay tea pot, with large flattened circular form and incised decoration to side, with strainer insert, marked 'Made in China' to base
ID - 481692 - A large Chinese yixing clay teapot and cup set with white interior lining, with a small 'pop-out' dragon to the lid and ruyi handle, in 'Fish-Shaped Dragon Pot' form
As found, chips and loss; one teacup without handle, large crack to body, overall chips and wear present, teapot:
ID - 481693 - Two Asian flowering tree prints, Artist unknown, both titled 'Flowering Chinese Tree', in matching gold tone frames
In good condition
One frame measured
ID - 481694 - A Chinese scroll painting, watercolour on paper
ID - 481695 - A pair of vintage framed Chinese Geisha silk fan paintings, as found, small amount of water damage to one corner
ID - 481696 - A large rectangular blue and white Chinese ceramic vase with interesting hand painted scenes to sides, paintings depict emperors, deities and gift offering scenes, in good condition with repaired chip to top corner
ID - 481697 - Two vintage Chinese timber nesting tables, in matching designs
In good used condition, some surface wear
Largest measured
ID - 481698 - An Asian style timber cabinet with brass details,
ID - 481699 - A large Japanese moriage ceramic vase, in rich iron red with open cutwork and figural lugs, circa late 19th/early 20th century
Chips to footrim, some crazing, otherwise good
ID - 481700 - A ceramic vase featuring beautiful imagery of birds, and cherry blossoms
ID - 481701 - A large Tang Dynasty style Sancai glazed ceramic war horse
ID - 481702 - A hardcover copy of 'Straits Chinese Silver: A Collector's Guide' by Ho Wing Meng, published by Times Books International, c.1984, Singapore
Filled with an excellent assortment of images and descriptions of the customs, manners, and uses of Chinese-Malay Peranakan silver wares
Used condition, with original cover
ID - 481703 - A charmingly colourful Chinese cloisonne vase, with bright flowers on a white ground with repeating cloud pattern and butterflies, c.1970s, on timber stand
ID - 481704 - A carved Chinese cinnabar lacquer decorative plate, with a scene of a swaying willow outside a palace structure with florid border on a carved wavy ground, mounted on a carved timber stand with lingzi motif
Plate:
ID - 481705 - A striking blue Chinese cloisonne vase, with translucent shades of blue, c.1980s, on timber stand
ID - 481706 - A large Buddha sculpture depicting children with gold toned details and hand painted in good condition
ID - 481707 - A lovely vintage lacquered Asian timber tea set, with black exterior and gilt interior, consisting of six duos, a teapot, a creamer pot with lit, a sugar bowl with lid, sugar tongs, and six teaspoons
Appears in very good overall condition, minor wear
Largest (teapot):
ID - 481708 - A Chinese timber altar form hall table, with lovely carved sides and blackened metal ring pull and tabbed drawer and door pulls
Splitting to top, some scuffing and wear
ID - 481709 - A large black lacquered wooden Cambodian four tray tiffin/ food carrier, with burnt orange interior, with lid and handle
ID - 481710 - A stunning Chinese painting depicting a scene of cormorants fishing, ink on paper, in excellent condition
Dimensions of frame