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Lot 542

A pair of Chinese bamboo brush pots, late 19th century.

542A pair of Chinese bamboo brush pots, late 19th century.
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A pair of Chinese bamboo brush pots, late 19th century. Carved with trees and boats, height 24cm, diameter 8.5cm. (2) From the collection of Pat...

Lot 543

A Japanese woodblock print, 19th century.

543A Japanese woodblock print, 19th century.
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A Japanese woodblock print, 19th century. 'Riding the Shibaru River', probably Utagawa Kunisada, framed and glazed, image size 35.5 x 24.5cm.

Lot 544

A Japanese woodblock print, Yotsuya, 19th century.

544A Japanese woodblock print, Yotsuya, 19th century.
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A Japanese woodblock print, Yotsuya, 19th century. Framed and glazed, image size 37.5 x 24.5cm. ...[more]

Lot 545

A collection of Chinese mother-of-pearl counters.

545A collection of Chinese mother-of-pearl counters.
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A collection of Chinese mother-of-pearl counters. To include 104 fish shaped counters of various sizes, largest 2 x 6cm; 8 circular counters rang...

Lot 546

A Japanese black lacquer writing box, Meiji period.

546A Japanese black lacquer writing box, Meiji period.
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A Japanese black lacquer writing box, Meiji period. The cover gilt decorated with figures, buildings, trees and landscapes, opening to reveal a h...

Lot 547

A Chinese hardwood marble top jardiniere stand, Qing Dynasty, late 19th century.

547A Chinese hardwood marble top jardiniere stand, Qing Dynasty, late 19th century.
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A Chinese hardwood marble top jardiniere stand, Qing Dynasty, late 19th century. With inset marble top above a carved frieze and grotesque mask ca...

Lot 548

A Japanese Shakudo mixed alloy fan shaped menu holder, Meiji period.

548A Japanese Shakudo mixed alloy fan shaped menu holder, Meiji period.
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A Japanese Shakudo mixed alloy fan shaped menu holder, Meiji period. Decorated with a flowering tree and birds, with a hinged stand, height 5cm, ...

Lot 549

A Japanese white lacquer box and cover, signed, Meiji period.

549A Japanese white lacquer box and cover, signed, Meiji period.
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A Japanese white lacquer box and cover, signed, Meiji period. The cover with gold decorated cockerel and flowers, four character marks to base, h...

Lot 550

A Chinese silver spoon, stamped, 19th century.

550A Chinese silver spoon, stamped, 19th century.
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A Chinese silver spoon, stamped, 19th century. Decorated in relief, the bowl with a circular gilded centre, length 17.2cm, width 4.8cm, 21 grams....

Lot 551

A carved coconut, Bali, Indonesia.

551A carved coconut, Bali, Indonesia.
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A carved coconut, Bali, Indonesia. Carved with carp amongst lilly pads, height 12cm, diameter 15cm. ...[more]

Lot 552

A Japanese carved wood Noh mask.

552A Japanese carved wood Noh mask.
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A Japanese carved wood Noh mask. Height 20cm, width 15cm, depth 8.5cm; an Indonesian painted carved wood mask of a bearded man, height 19cm, widt...

Lot 553

A Chinese Imari porcelain bowl, Qing Dynasty, late 18th/early 19th century.

553A Chinese Imari porcelain bowl, Qing Dynasty, late 18th/early 19th century.
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A Chinese Imari porcelain bowl, Qing Dynasty, late 18th/early 19th century. Decorated with flowers and rocky outcrop in a landscape, gilt highlig...

Lot 554

A Japanese Imari porcelain barbers bowl, late 19th/early 20th century.

554A Japanese Imari porcelain barbers bowl, late 19th/early 20th century.
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A Japanese Imari porcelain barbers bowl, late 19th/early 20th century. With a central vase of flowers on a balcony, height 6cm, diameter 24.5cm. ...

Lot 555

A collection of eleven Japanese carved wood netsukes, 20th century.

555A collection of eleven Japanese carved wood netsukes, 20th century.
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A collection of eleven Japanese carved wood netsukes, 20th century. Each set with mother-of-pearl signature roundel. (11) ...[more]

Lot 556

One hundred and two stereoviews of Japan, early 20th century.

556One hundred and two stereoviews of Japan, early 20th century.
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One hundred and two stereoviews of Japan, early 20th century. Depicting various scenes in Japan, 8.7 x 17.7cm. (102) ...[more]

Lot 557

Forty-five stereoviews depicting the Russian-Japanese war, early 20th century.

557Forty-five stereoviews depicting the Russian-Japanese war, early 20th century.
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Forty-five stereoviews depicting the Russian-Japanese war, early 20th century. By Underwood & Underwood, 8.7 x 17.8cm. (45) No real condition is...

Lot 558

Four cased volumes of stereoviews depicting the Russian-Japanese war, early 20th century.

558Four cased volumes of stereoviews depicting the Russian-Japanese war, early 20th century.
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Four cased volumes of stereoviews depicting the Russian-Japanese war, early 20th century. By Underwood & Underwood, 8.7 x 17.7cm. (Qty) ...[more]

Lot 559

Twenty-seven stereoviews depicting the Russian-Japanese war, early 20th century.

559Twenty-seven stereoviews depicting the Russian-Japanese war, early 20th century.
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Twenty-seven stereoviews depicting the Russian-Japanese war, early 20th century. By Underwood & Underwood and twelve stereoviews of Japan. (39) ...

Lot 560

A Chinese green glazed monochrome bottle vase, Qing Dynasty, 19th century.

560A Chinese green glazed monochrome bottle vase, Qing Dynasty, 19th century.
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A Chinese green glazed monochrome bottle vase, Qing Dynasty, 19th century. Height 22.5cm, width 9.5cm. From the collection of Pat Johnstone, a C...

Lot 561

A Chinese dark green monochrome crackle-glaze bottle vase, 19th century.

561A Chinese dark green monochrome crackle-glaze bottle vase, 19th century.
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A Chinese dark green monochrome crackle-glaze bottle vase, 19th century. Height 12cm, width 6cm and a Chinese monochrome sang de boeuf porcelain ...

Lot 562

A Japanese porcelain teapot, early 20th century.

562A Japanese porcelain teapot, early 20th century.
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A Japanese porcelain teapot, early 20th century. In the form of a gourd and a seated Buddha, height 18cm, width 21.5cm, depth 12.5cm. ...[more]

Lot 563

A chinoiserie decorated black painted wood tray, early 20th century.

563A chinoiserie decorated black painted wood tray, early 20th century.
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A chinoiserie decorated black painted wood tray, early 20th century. With a pair of iron handles and glazed panel, 56 x 30.5cm; and a pair of sim...

Lot 564

A Chinese black lacquer and mother-of-pearl hanging display cabinet.

564A Chinese black lacquer and mother-of-pearl hanging display cabinet.
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A Chinese black lacquer and mother-of-pearl hanging display cabinet. Mid-late 20th century, decorated with dragons and foliage, the glazed door o...

Lot 565

A pair of Chinese black lacquer quatrefoil boxes, late 19th early 20th century.

565A pair of Chinese black lacquer quatrefoil boxes, late 19th early 20th century.
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A pair of Chinese black lacquer quatrefoil boxes, late 19th early 20th century. Painted with animals, birds and foliage, height 14cm, width 28.5c...

Lot 566

A pair of Chinese red lacquer boxes, 20th century.

566A pair of Chinese red lacquer boxes, 20th century.
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A pair of Chinese red lacquer boxes, 20th century. The heart-shaped boxes decorated with precious objects, height 14cm, width 31.5cm, depth 25.5...

Lot 567

Two North East Nepalese miniature paintings, early 20th century.

567Two North East Nepalese miniature paintings, early 20th century.
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Two North East Nepalese miniature paintings, early 20th century. Image 10 x 8.5cm. Frame 24.5 x 22.5cm.Purchased by current owners from Astamanga...

Lot 568

A Japanese Ando cloisonne enamel dish, 20th century.

568A Japanese Ando cloisonne enamel dish, 20th century.
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A Japanese Ando cloisonne enamel dish, 20th century. Diameter 24cm, a Japanese Ando jar and cover, stamped, height 3cm, diameter 9cm; a Japanese ...

Lot 569

A Chinese painted scroll depicting a hen and chicks, early 20th century.

569A Chinese painted scroll depicting a hen and chicks, early 20th century.
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A Chinese painted scroll depicting a hen and chicks, early 20th century. With calligraphy and red seals, 210 x 47cm, image size 94.5 x 33.5cm. T...

Lot 570

A Chinese painted scroll depicting a warrior and tiger, early 20th century.

570A Chinese painted scroll depicting a warrior and tiger, early 20th century.
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A Chinese painted scroll depicting a warrior and tiger, early 20th century. 'Pretending to be a god of death', with calligraphy and seals, 163 x ...

Lot 571

A Japanese painted scroll depicting bamboo, circa 1900.

571A Japanese painted scroll depicting bamboo, circa 1900.
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A Japanese painted scroll depicting bamboo, circa 1900. Signed, full size 206 x 40cm, image size 138 x 30cm.

Lot 572

A Chinese porcelain tea bowl and saucer, Qianlong period, 18th century.

572A Chinese porcelain tea bowl and saucer, Qianlong period, 18th century.
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A Chinese porcelain tea bowl and saucer, Qianlong period, 18th century. Height of tea bowl 4.3cm, diameter 7.7cm, saucer dish height 2.9cm, diame...

Lot 573

A Chinese pottery cooking pot, probably Han Dynasty.

573A Chinese pottery cooking pot, probably Han Dynasty.
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A Chinese pottery cooking pot, probably Han Dynasty. Height 11, diameter 14cm. The Vandekar family established their internationally renowned a...

Lot 574

Two pairs of Chinese carved wood ink blocks, early 20th century.

574Two pairs of Chinese carved wood ink blocks, early 20th century.
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Two pairs of Chinese carved wood ink blocks, early 20th century. The larger pair with calligraphy, length 36cm, width 4cm, height 3cm; the other ...

Lot 575

A Japanese print by Kunisada, late Edo period.

575A Japanese print by Kunisada, late Edo period.
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A Japanese print by Kunisada, late Edo period. Frame 27 x 22.5cm, image size 15 x 10.3cm. ...[more]

Lot 576

A Chinese celadon glazed tea bowl,

576A Chinese celadon glazed tea bowl,
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A Chinese celadon glazed tea bowl, Height 3.3cm, diameter 9cm. The Vandekar family established their internationally renowned antiques dealershi...

Lot 577

A Chinese carved wood eight paneled screen, early 20th century.

577A Chinese carved wood eight paneled screen, early 20th century.
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A Chinese carved wood eight paneled screen, early 20th century. With bamboo sections, height 57cm. ...[more]

Lot 578

A Japanese Arts & Crafts jardiniere stand, circa 1900.

578A Japanese Arts & Crafts jardiniere stand, circa 1900.
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A Japanese Arts & Crafts jardiniere stand, circa 1900. Probably retailed by Liberty & Co, carved with all over floral designs, height 59cm, width...

Lot 579

A Chinese hardwood side table, 20th century.

579A Chinese hardwood side table, 20th century.
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A Chinese hardwood side table, 20th century. The rectangular top above five drawers and two dummy drawers, height 83.5cm, width 113.5cm, depth 56...

Lot 580

A Chinese hardwood table, Qing Dynasty, 19th century.

580A Chinese hardwood table, Qing Dynasty, 19th century.
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A Chinese hardwood table, Qing Dynasty, 19th century. Height 46cm, width 57.5cm, depth 57cm. Evidence of worm that is no longer active, to the ...

Lot 581

A large Japanese Imari porcelain vase and cover, 19th century.

581A large Japanese Imari porcelain vase and cover, 19th century.
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A large Japanese Imari porcelain vase and cover, 19th century. Decorated with panels enclosing exotic birds and foliage, Height 70cm, width 30cm....

Lot 582

A Chinese Imari porcelain shallow dish, Qing Dynasty, early 19th century.

582A Chinese Imari porcelain shallow dish, Qing Dynasty, early 19th century.
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A Chinese Imari porcelain shallow dish, Qing Dynasty, early 19th century. Height 5.5cm, diameter 26cm; a Chinese export cup, Qianlong period, 18t...

Lot 583

A Chinese carved wood ebonised hanging lantern, circa 1920's.

583A Chinese carved wood ebonised hanging lantern, circa 1920's.
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A Chinese carved wood ebonised hanging lantern, circa 1920's. The glazed panels painted with shou symbol, fruit and foliage, height 108cm, width ...

Lot 584

A set of twelve Chinese paintings of birds, early 20th century.

584A set of twelve Chinese paintings of birds, early 20th century.
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A set of twelve Chinese paintings of birds, early 20th century. The central medallion with birds amongst foliage, butterfly decorated spandrels, ...

Lot 585

A quantity of Chinese famille rose porcelain, 18th century.

585A quantity of Chinese famille rose porcelain, 18th century.
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A quantity of Chinese famille rose porcelain, 18th century. Comprising, six dishes, two tea bowls, a cream jug and two coffee cups. (11) ...[mor...

Lot 586

A Chinese carved giltwood dog of fo, 19th century

586A Chinese carved giltwood dog of fo, 19th century
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A Chinese carved giltwood dog of fo, 19th century Height 12cm, width 18cm, depth 8cm. ...[more]

Lot 587

A Japanese bronze model of a carp.

587A Japanese bronze model of a carp.
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A Japanese bronze model of a carp. Height 9.5cm, length 29cm, depth 11cm. This carp is in excellent uncleaned order. There are no condition issu...

Lot 588

A Chinese boxwood pierced hanging lantern, early 20th century.

588A Chinese boxwood pierced hanging lantern, early 20th century.
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A Chinese boxwood pierced hanging lantern, early 20th century. With carved dragon masks above pierced panels with calligraphy, height 64cm, width...

Lot 589

A Chinese wood carved stand, Qing Dynasty, 19th century.

589A Chinese wood carved stand, Qing Dynasty, 19th century.
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A Chinese wood carved stand, Qing Dynasty, 19th century. Height 13cm, width 14cm, depth 6cm and a hardstone mineral specimen slice, 13 x 12.5cm....

Lot 590

A Balinese painting of workers in a landscape, 20th century.

590A Balinese painting of workers in a landscape, 20th century.
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A Balinese painting of workers in a landscape, 20th century. Signed' W.J. Sudiarsa, Panestanan Klod', signed lower left, oil on board, 47.5 x 36c...

Lot 591

A South East Asian bronze incense burner, 19th century.

591A South East Asian bronze incense burner, 19th century.
Lay's Auctioneers

A South East Asian bronze incense burner, 19th century. In the form of a grotesque mask, 16 x 13cm. ...[more]

Lot 592

Two Chinese bronze Buddhist votive plaques, Qing Dynasty, 18th/19th century

592Two Chinese bronze Buddhist votive plaques, Qing Dynasty, 18th/19th century
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Two Chinese bronze Buddhist votive plaques, Qing Dynasty, 18th/19th century Each decorated in relief with a seated Buddha on a lotus throne benea...

Lot 593

A section of Japanese Samurai armour, Meiji period.

593A section of Japanese Samurai armour, Meiji period.
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A section of Japanese Samurai armour, Meiji period. 29 x 23.5cm. ...[more]

Lot 594

A Tibetan copper ewer, 19th century, height 22cm

594A Tibetan copper ewer, 19th century, height 22cm
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A Tibetan copper ewer, 19th century, height 22cm Height 22cm, width 16cm, a Japanese red lacquer vase, late Meiji period, height 15.5cm, width 7c...

Lot 595

Three Chinese ancestor portrait paintings on silk.

595Three Chinese ancestor portrait paintings on silk.
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Three Chinese ancestor portrait paintings on silk. Each framed and glazed, image size 44 x 24cm. ...[more]

Lot 596

A quantity of banknotes, including Chinese, Japanese and Indian

596A quantity of banknotes, including Chinese, Japanese and Indian
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A quantity of banknotes, including Chinese, Japanese and Indian . These are used banknotes invarying degrees of conditions. Some are vg+ others ...

Lot 597

Six Chinese export blue and white porcelain cups and saucers, 18th/19th century.

597Six Chinese export blue and white porcelain cups and saucers, 18th/19th century.
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Six Chinese export blue and white porcelain cups and saucers, 18th/19th century. Each decorated with a river scene, height of cup 6.5cm, diamet...

Lot 598

A Chinese camphor wood chest, 20th century.

598A Chinese camphor wood chest, 20th century.
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A Chinese camphor wood chest, 20th century. With rectangular panels carved with figures in a garden setting, height 58cm, width 101cm, depth 51cm...

Lot 599

Two Chinese gold metal thread and silk embroidered pictures, early 20th century

599Two Chinese gold metal thread and silk embroidered pictures, early 20th century
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Two Chinese gold metal thread and silk embroidered pictures, early 20th century Frame size 28.5 x 16.5cm; and two Chinese silk embroidered pictur...

Lot 600

After Katsushika Hokusai, (1760-1849), Japanese woodblock print, circa 1900.

600After Katsushika Hokusai, (1760-1849), Japanese woodblock print, circa 1900.
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After Katsushika Hokusai, (1760-1849), Japanese woodblock print, circa 1900. 'Viewing the Sunset from Onmaya Embankment to Ryogoku, image size 2...

Lot 601

After Utagawa Hiroshige, (1797-1858) Japanese woodblock print.

601After Utagawa Hiroshige, (1797-1858) Japanese woodblock print.
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After Utagawa Hiroshige, (1797-1858) Japanese woodblock print. 'Hatsune Riding Ground at Bakurocho', from One Hundred Famous Views of Edo, image ...

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