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Lot 1

A large pair of Japanese Imari porcelain chargers, Meiji Period, the fluted borders with gilt

1A large pair of Japanese Imari porcelain chargers, Meiji Period, the fluted borders with gilt
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A large pair of Japanese Imari porcelain chargers, Meiji Period, the fluted borders with gilt decorated foliage and panels filled with birds and r...

Lot 2

Ten Bonhams Chinese auction catalogues, including two hardbacks 'Important Jade Carvings From The

2Ten Bonhams Chinese auction catalogues, including two hardbacks 'Important Jade Carvings From The
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Ten Bonhams Chinese auction catalogues, including two hardbacks 'Important Jade Carvings From The Somerset De Chair Collection, 2014' and 'Strengt...

Lot 3

A Chinese blue and white porcelain charger, 19th century, with birds perched on a blossoming tree

3A Chinese blue and white porcelain charger, 19th century, with birds perched on a blossoming tree
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A Chinese blue and white porcelain charger, 19th century, with birds perched on a blossoming tree and two cockerels on a rocky outcrop in the fore...

Lot 4

A Chinese celadon porcelain stick stand, early 20th century, of cylindrical form, with pierced

4A Chinese celadon porcelain stick stand, early 20th century, of cylindrical form, with pierced
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A Chinese celadon porcelain stick stand, early 20th century, of cylindrical form, with pierced decoration below the top rim, the body painted with...

Lot 5

A Chinese hardwood Kang table, with a pierced frieze on square section legs, height 27cm, width

5A Chinese hardwood Kang table, with a pierced frieze on square section legs, height 27cm, width
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A Chinese hardwood Kang table, with a pierced frieze on square section legs, height 27cm, width 75cm, depth 37.5cm.Alan Bennett (1930-2021) was an...

Lot 6

A Chinese blue and white porcelain vase, early 20th century, decorated with a stylised dragon

6A Chinese blue and white porcelain vase, early 20th century, decorated with a stylised dragon
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A Chinese blue and white porcelain vase, early 20th century, decorated with a stylised dragon amongst clouds, height 47cm, width 23.5cm.Provenance...

Lot 7

A Chinese mahjong set, early-mid 20th century, with 149 bamboo and bone tiles, the stained wood

7A Chinese mahjong set, early-mid 20th century, with 149 bamboo and bone tiles, the stained wood
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A Chinese mahjong set, early-mid 20th century, with 149 bamboo and bone tiles, the stained wood box with sliding cover impressed with four green c...

Lot 8

A Japanese Ikebana stoneware vase, signed, in wooden box with black character marks, height of

8A Japanese Ikebana stoneware vase, signed, in wooden box with black character marks, height of
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A Japanese Ikebana stoneware vase, signed, in wooden box with black character marks, height of vase 14cm, width 18cmCondition report: No condition...

Lot 9

A Chinese carved rootwood figure of a man in a robe, 19th century, the figure in two sections,

9A Chinese carved rootwood figure of a man in a robe, 19th century, the figure in two sections,
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A Chinese carved rootwood figure of a man in a robe, 19th century, the figure in two sections, height 67cm, width 32cm together with a carved root...

Lot 10

A Japanese black lacquered hair comb, signed, decorated with two mon, 14 x 12cm and two other

10A Japanese black lacquered hair comb, signed, decorated with two mon, 14 x 12cm and two other
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A Japanese black lacquered hair comb, signed, decorated with two mon, 14 x 12cm and two other lacquered hair accessories.Condition report: minor r...

Lot 11

A huge Japanese cloisonne charger, Meiji Period, the sky blue ground decorated with birds amongst

11A huge Japanese cloisonne charger, Meiji Period, the sky blue ground decorated with birds amongst
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A huge Japanese cloisonne charger, Meiji Period, the sky blue ground decorated with birds amongst foliage, within a black foliate filled border, d...

Lot 12

A pair of Japanese bronze twin-handled vases, Meiji period, seal mark, relief decorated with

12A pair of Japanese bronze twin-handled vases, Meiji period, seal mark, relief decorated with
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A pair of Japanese bronze twin-handled vases, Meiji period, seal mark, relief decorated with birds, height 38.5cm, width 14.5cm.Provenance: The ve...

Lot 13

A Chinese Export porcelain sauce boat, 18th century, the interior with birds, a tree and flowers

13A Chinese Export porcelain sauce boat, 18th century, the interior with birds, a tree and flowers
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A Chinese Export porcelain sauce boat, 18th century, the interior with birds, a tree and flowers in a garden, height 9cm, width 11.5cm, length 20c...

Lot 14

A Chinese blue and white porcelain lobed tray, 20th century, with scrolling tendrils and leaves,

14A Chinese blue and white porcelain lobed tray, 20th century, with scrolling tendrils and leaves,
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A Chinese blue and white porcelain lobed tray, 20th century, with scrolling tendrils and leaves, 27.5 x 26.5cm. ...[more]

Lot 15

A Chinese blue and white vase, circa 1900, decorated with figures holding umbrellas, fans and

15A Chinese blue and white vase, circa 1900, decorated with figures holding umbrellas, fans and
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A Chinese blue and white vase, circa 1900, decorated with figures holding umbrellas, fans and other objects, height 23cm, width 10cm.Condition rep...

Lot 16

A pair of Japanese hexagonal satsuma vases, early 20th century, with figures in a garden setting,

16A pair of Japanese hexagonal satsuma vases, early 20th century, with figures in a garden setting,
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A pair of Japanese hexagonal satsuma vases, early 20th century, with figures in a garden setting, gilt seal marks, height 25.5cm, width 14cm.Condi...

Lot 17

A Japanese satsuma tea service, early 20th century, comprising a teapot, hot water jug, sugar

17A Japanese satsuma tea service, early 20th century, comprising a teapot, hot water jug, sugar
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A Japanese satsuma tea service, early 20th century, comprising a teapot, hot water jug, sugar bowl, six saucers and five cups, seal marks, height ...

Lot 18

A Chinese blue and white porcelain jar, late 19th century, the body with phoenix amongst foliage,

18A Chinese blue and white porcelain jar, late 19th century, the body with phoenix amongst foliage,
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A Chinese blue and white porcelain jar, late 19th century, the body with phoenix amongst foliage, four character Kangxi mark, height 7cm, diameter...

Lot 19

A Chinese famille rose porcelain vase, 19th century, gilt Qianlong mark, the yellow ground with

19A Chinese famille rose porcelain vase, 19th century, gilt Qianlong mark, the yellow ground with
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A Chinese famille rose porcelain vase, 19th century, gilt Qianlong mark, the yellow ground with leafy vines and flowerheads, height 22.5cm, width ...

Lot 20

A Chinese famille rose porcelain circular box and cover, Daoguang seal mark, the cover painted

20A Chinese famille rose porcelain circular box and cover, Daoguang seal mark, the cover painted
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A Chinese famille rose porcelain circular box and cover, Daoguang seal mark, the cover painted with figures in a garden setting, the sides with a ...

Lot 21

Two Chinese Shiwan pottery figures, early 20th century, heights 29 and 27cm.

21Two Chinese Shiwan pottery figures, early 20th century, heights 29 and 27cm.
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Two Chinese Shiwan pottery figures, early 20th century, heights 29 and 27cm. ...[more]

Lot 22

A Chinese blue and white porcelain jar and cover, 19th century, with a cyclical date mark, the

22A Chinese blue and white porcelain jar and cover, 19th century, with a cyclical date mark, the
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A Chinese blue and white porcelain jar and cover, 19th century, with a cyclical date mark, the base painted with a river scene, the cover with flo...

Lot 23

A Chinese famille verte porcelain plate, circa 1800, decorated with figures in a garden, within a

23A Chinese famille verte porcelain plate, circa 1800, decorated with figures in a garden, within a
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A Chinese famille verte porcelain plate, circa 1800, decorated with figures in a garden, within a floral decorated border, diameter 20cm.Condition...

Lot 24

Joichi Hoshi (1911-1979) 'Blue Constellation', signed Japanese woodcut print, dated 1962, number '(

24Joichi Hoshi (1911-1979) 'Blue Constellation', signed Japanese woodcut print, dated 1962, number '(
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Joichi Hoshi (1911-1979) 'Blue Constellation', signed Japanese woodcut print, dated 1962, number '(A) 8/50. frame size 51 x 66cm. ...[more]

Lot 25

Two similar Chinese famille verte porcelain plates, circa 1800, decorated with interior and garden

25Two similar Chinese famille verte porcelain plates, circa 1800, decorated with interior and garden
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Two similar Chinese famille verte porcelain plates, circa 1800, decorated with interior and garden settings, diameters 20 and 20.5cm.Condition rep...

Lot 26

Joichi Hoshi (1911-1979) 'Green Constellation', signed Japanese woodcut print, dated 1962, number '

26Joichi Hoshi (1911-1979) 'Green Constellation', signed Japanese woodcut print, dated 1962, number '
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Joichi Hoshi (1911-1979) 'Green Constellation', signed Japanese woodcut print, dated 1962, number '4/50. frame size 49 x 63cm. ...[more]

Lot 27

A Japanese photo album depicting the 'Junior Sea Friends Federation of Japan', forty-one black and

27A Japanese photo album depicting the 'Junior Sea Friends Federation of Japan', forty-one black and
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A Japanese photo album depicting the 'Junior Sea Friends Federation of Japan', forty-one black and white photographs of varying size, Japanese and...

Lot 28

A Chinese mother of pearl shell, circa 1900, well carved with figures in a garden scene with trees

28A Chinese mother of pearl shell, circa 1900, well carved with figures in a garden scene with trees
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A Chinese mother of pearl shell, circa 1900, well carved with figures in a garden scene with trees and pagodas, 17 x 19.5cm. From the Estates of J...

Lot 29

A Chinese famille verte porcelain vase, 19th century, decorated with figures in a garden scene,

29A Chinese famille verte porcelain vase, 19th century, decorated with figures in a garden scene,
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A Chinese famille verte porcelain vase, 19th century, decorated with figures in a garden scene, height 31cm, width 10cm, depth 9cm.Condition repor...

Lot 30

A Chinese pink silk crepe and silk embroidered coat - the coat is completely reversible. Late Qing

30A Chinese pink silk crepe and silk embroidered coat - the coat is completely reversible. Late Qing
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A Chinese pink silk crepe and silk embroidered coat - the coat is completely reversible. Late Qing Dynasty, with fur lining and cuffs, length 118c...

Lot 31

A Chinese blue and white ginger jar and cover, late 19th century, the prunus pattern body with

31A Chinese blue and white ginger jar and cover, late 19th century, the prunus pattern body with
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A Chinese blue and white ginger jar and cover, late 19th century, the prunus pattern body with opposing lobed panels enclosing precious objects, f...

Lot 32

A Chinese famille rose porcelain jug, 19th century, made for the Middle-Eastern market, the body

32A Chinese famille rose porcelain jug, 19th century, made for the Middle-Eastern market, the body
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A Chinese famille rose porcelain jug, 19th century, made for the Middle-Eastern market, the body with a figure seated upon an elephant and surroun...

Lot 33

A large Chinese polished bronze censer, six character Xuande mark, with loop handles and three

33A large Chinese polished bronze censer, six character Xuande mark, with loop handles and three
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A large Chinese polished bronze censer, six character Xuande mark, with loop handles and three tapering stile feet, on a carved wood stand, height...

Lot 34

A Chinese millefleur porcelain jar, early 20th century, height 18cm, diameter 16cm and a carved

34A Chinese millefleur porcelain jar, early 20th century, height 18cm, diameter 16cm and a carved
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A Chinese millefleur porcelain jar, early 20th century, height 18cm, diameter 16cm and a carved hardwood stand, 19th century.Private Marazion coll...

Lot 35

A Chinese Shoushan hardstone carving of Louhan, possibly 18th century, signed on reverse of

35A Chinese Shoushan hardstone carving of Louhan, possibly 18th century, signed on reverse of
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A Chinese Shoushan hardstone carving of Louhan, possibly 18th century, signed on reverse of figure, with finely carved hardwood stand and silk lin...

Lot 36

A Chinese stoneware pottery vase, early 20th century, the body with a flambe glaze and

36A Chinese stoneware pottery vase, early 20th century, the body with a flambe glaze and
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A Chinese stoneware pottery vase, early 20th century, the body with a flambe glaze and calligraphy, seal mark to base, height 31cm, width 24cm. ....

Lot 37

A large Chinese gilt wood and red lacquer figure of a scholar, late 19th century, standing on a

37A large Chinese gilt wood and red lacquer figure of a scholar, late 19th century, standing on a
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A large Chinese gilt wood and red lacquer figure of a scholar, late 19th century, standing on a stump, height 87cm, width 27cm, depth 28cm.Provena...

Lot 38

A Chinese blue and white ewer, Ming Dynasty, with white metal spout, height 18.5cm, width 14cm.

38A Chinese blue and white ewer, Ming Dynasty, with white metal spout, height 18.5cm, width 14cm.
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A Chinese blue and white ewer, Ming Dynasty, with white metal spout, height 18.5cm, width 14cm.Provenance:Michael Trethewey. A Gentleman of Taste....

Lot 39

A Chinese silk embroidered picture, 20th century, with butterflies above a peacock and bamboo,

39A Chinese silk embroidered picture, 20th century, with butterflies above a peacock and bamboo,
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A Chinese silk embroidered picture, 20th century, with butterflies above a peacock and bamboo, character marks and seal, gilt framed and glazed, 7...

Lot 40

Thirteen Chinese paintings on woven silk, early 20th century, each with character marks, with

40Thirteen Chinese paintings on woven silk, early 20th century, each with character marks, with
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Thirteen Chinese paintings on woven silk, early 20th century, each with character marks, with interesting scenes of the 'Master and Apprentice', i...

Lot 41

A Chinese scholars amethyst brush rest, 19th century, on original carved wooden stand, total

41A Chinese scholars amethyst brush rest, 19th century, on original carved wooden stand, total
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A Chinese scholars amethyst brush rest, 19th century, on original carved wooden stand, total height 8cm, width 11.5cm, depth 3.5cm. ...[more]

Lot 42

A Chinese blue and white squat baluster vase, Ming Dynasty, 14th century, painted with bands of fish

42A Chinese blue and white squat baluster vase, Ming Dynasty, 14th century, painted with bands of fish
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A Chinese blue and white squat baluster vase, Ming Dynasty, 14th century, painted with bands of fish swimming amongst aquatic weeds above a broad ...

Lot 43

A Chinese blue and white porcelain jardiniere, the prunus blossom decorated rim above two stylised

43A Chinese blue and white porcelain jardiniere, the prunus blossom decorated rim above two stylised
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A Chinese blue and white porcelain jardiniere, the prunus blossom decorated rim above two stylised dragons chasing the flaming pearl, height 25cm,...

Lot 44

A Chinese jade belt hook, Qing Dynasty, carved with a scroll form chilong facing a dragon head

44A Chinese jade belt hook, Qing Dynasty, carved with a scroll form chilong facing a dragon head
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A Chinese jade belt hook, Qing Dynasty, carved with a scroll form chilong facing a dragon head terminal, circular whorl carved button, length 13cm...

Lot 45

A Chinese Canton porcelain vase, 19th century, the handles in the form of swans above ractangular

45A Chinese Canton porcelain vase, 19th century, the handles in the form of swans above ractangular
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A Chinese Canton porcelain vase, 19th century, the handles in the form of swans above ractangular panels with warriors on horseback and opposed by...

Lot 46

A Chinese jade belt hook, late Qing/Republic period, the plain shaft with bulbous-eyed dragon head

46A Chinese jade belt hook, late Qing/Republic period, the plain shaft with bulbous-eyed dragon head
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A Chinese jade belt hook, late Qing/Republic period, the plain shaft with bulbous-eyed dragon head terminal with mane, circular button, length 12....

Lot 47

A Chinese famille rose porcelain vase, 19th century, the blue ground with flowerheads, leafs and

47A Chinese famille rose porcelain vase, 19th century, the blue ground with flowerheads, leafs and
Lay's Auctioneers

A Chinese famille rose porcelain vase, 19th century, the blue ground with flowerheads, leafs and tendrils, the cartouches enclosing birds and foli...

Lot 48

A Chinese jade belt hook, mid 20th century, of typical form, with a dragon's head and scroll

48A Chinese jade belt hook, mid 20th century, of typical form, with a dragon's head and scroll
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A Chinese jade belt hook, mid 20th century, of typical form, with a dragon's head and scroll carved body, length 7cm.Condition report: no conditio...

Lot 49

A Chinese blue and white porcelain plate, late Ming Dynasty, with a barbed rim, the centre painted

49A Chinese blue and white porcelain plate, late Ming Dynasty, with a barbed rim, the centre painted
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A Chinese blue and white porcelain plate, late Ming Dynasty, with a barbed rim, the centre painted with deer beneath a peach tree in a landscape, ...

Lot 50

A Chinese silver octagonal box, with foliate decoration and character marks to base, height 2.5cm,

50A Chinese silver octagonal box, with foliate decoration and character marks to base, height 2.5cm,
Lay's Auctioneers

A Chinese silver octagonal box, with foliate decoration and character marks to base, height 2.5cm, width 5cm, weight 41.8cm. ...[more]

Lot 51

A Chinese export porcelain blue and white warming plate, late 18th century, with an all over

51A Chinese export porcelain blue and white warming plate, late 18th century, with an all over
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A Chinese export porcelain blue and white warming plate, late 18th century, with an all over design of flowering vines and leaves, height 6cm, dia...

Lot 52

A Chinese pierced jade circular box and cover, late Qing/Republic period, worked in details with a

52A Chinese pierced jade circular box and cover, late Qing/Republic period, worked in details with a
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A Chinese pierced jade circular box and cover, late Qing/Republic period, worked in details with a sage/scholar and young boy attendants. decorate...

Lot 53

A Chinese polished bronze ding, early 20th century, seal mark, the pierced cover above loop

53A Chinese polished bronze ding, early 20th century, seal mark, the pierced cover above loop
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A Chinese polished bronze ding, early 20th century, seal mark, the pierced cover above loop handles with stylised dragons, on three legs, height 2...

Lot 54

A Chinese jade-type pendant in the form of a basket of flowers, mid 20th century, with swing handle,

54A Chinese jade-type pendant in the form of a basket of flowers, mid 20th century, with swing handle,
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A Chinese jade-type pendant in the form of a basket of flowers, mid 20th century, with swing handle, 5.7 x 6cm.Condition report: no condition issu...

Lot 55

A Chinese blue and white porcelain square shaped tea tray, Jiaqing four character mark, with

55A Chinese blue and white porcelain square shaped tea tray, Jiaqing four character mark, with
Lay's Auctioneers

A Chinese blue and white porcelain square shaped tea tray, Jiaqing four character mark, with inscriptions, decorated with a river scene, four char...

Lot 56

A Chinese blue and white porcelain moon flask, painted in the early Ming style with fruiting

56A Chinese blue and white porcelain moon flask, painted in the early Ming style with fruiting
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A Chinese blue and white porcelain moon flask, painted in the early Ming style with fruiting lychee branches, height 29cm, width 22cm.Provenance: ...

Lot 57

A Chinese famille rose porcelain vase, late 19th century, the ground with mulitple flowerheads and

57A Chinese famille rose porcelain vase, late 19th century, the ground with mulitple flowerheads and
Lay's Auctioneers

A Chinese famille rose porcelain vase, late 19th century, the ground with mulitple flowerheads and cartouches enclosing figures in interior settin...

Lot 58

A Chinese gilt metal and ivory hat finial, circa 1900, height 5.5cm, diameter 3cm. Provenance:

58A Chinese gilt metal and ivory hat finial, circa 1900, height 5.5cm, diameter 3cm. Provenance:
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A Chinese gilt metal and ivory hat finial, circa 1900, height 5.5cm, diameter 3cm.Provenance:Michael Trethewey. A Gentleman of Taste.We are deligh...

Lot 59

A Chinese sancai-glazed figure of a seated monk, 18th/19th century, height 14cm, width 11cm, depth

59A Chinese sancai-glazed figure of a seated monk, 18th/19th century, height 14cm, width 11cm, depth
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A Chinese sancai-glazed figure of a seated monk, 18th/19th century, height 14cm, width 11cm, depth 9cm.Condition report: cracks/hairlines to the h...

Lot 60

A Chinese bronze cylindrical vase, Qing Dynasty, the cartouche enclosing a five character mark above

60A Chinese bronze cylindrical vase, Qing Dynasty, the cartouche enclosing a five character mark above
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A Chinese bronze cylindrical vase, Qing Dynasty, the cartouche enclosing a five character mark above a chiwen, height 23.2cm, diameter 9.3cm.Priva...

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