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Lot 302

A Japanese hand coloured photo album with lacquer cover, Meiji period.

302A Japanese hand coloured photo album with lacquer cover, Meiji period.
Lay's Auctioneers

A Japanese hand coloured photo album with lacquer cover, Meiji period. The black lacquer cover decorated in gilt, depicting two figures within a ...

Lot 303

Two Japanese silk floral paintings, 20th century

303Two Japanese silk floral paintings, 20th century
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Two Japanese silk floral paintings, 20th century Each with calligraphy and red seal, 33.5 x 26.5cm.Footnote: Bought in Japan circa 1946, old Chri...

Lot 304

A Japanese Satsuma pottery koro and cover, early 20th century.

304A Japanese Satsuma pottery koro and cover, early 20th century.
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A Japanese Satsuma pottery koro and cover, early 20th century. Surmounted by a dog of fo and similar handles, height 37cm, width 32cm and a pair ...

Lot 305

A Japanese cedar and elm document box, late Edo period, circa 1840.

305A Japanese cedar and elm document box, late Edo period, circa 1840.
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A Japanese cedar and elm document box, late Edo period, circa 1840. With two drawers, height 26cm, width 24cm, depth 31.5cm, with purchase recei...

Lot 306

A Chinese soapstone ruyi sceptre, 20th century.

306A Chinese soapstone ruyi sceptre, 20th century.
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A Chinese soapstone ruyi sceptre, 20th century. Carved in relief, length 11cm, width 4cm. ...[more]

Lot 307

A Chinese spinach jade bowl.

307A Chinese spinach jade bowl.
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A Chinese spinach jade bowl. Height 5cm, diameter 10cm. ...[more]

Lot 308

A large Japanese footed pottery bowl, by Shoji Hamada.

308A large Japanese footed pottery bowl, by Shoji Hamada.
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A large Japanese footed pottery bowl, by Shoji Hamada. With a ribbed tapering body and foot, decorated with three circular motifs, the wooden box...

Lot 309

A large pair of Chinese sancai glazed dogs of fo, 20th century.

309A large pair of Chinese sancai glazed dogs of fo, 20th century.
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A large pair of Chinese sancai glazed dogs of fo, 20th century. Height 47cm, width 21.5cm, depth 50cm. (2) ...[more]

Lot 310

Three Chinese silver ingots.

310Three Chinese silver ingots.
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Three Chinese silver ingots. Total weight 353 grams. (3) West Cornwall private seller, by family descent. The vendor inherited items from her g...

Lot 311

A Japanese painted scroll depicting a hawk, circa 1900.

311A Japanese painted scroll depicting a hawk, circa 1900.
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A Japanese painted scroll depicting a hawk, circa 1900. Signed, full size 184 x 64cm. ...[more]

Lot 312

A Japanese painted scroll entitled 'Fish swimming, late 19th century

312A Japanese painted scroll entitled 'Fish swimming, late 19th century
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A Japanese painted scroll entitled 'Fish swimming, late 19th century Calligraphy and red seal, signed on verso, 116 x 71.5cm. ...[more]

Lot 313

A Japanese painted scroll depicting cranes, circa 1900.

313A Japanese painted scroll depicting cranes, circa 1900.
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A Japanese painted scroll depicting cranes, circa 1900. Red seal and signed to verso, 181.5 x 63.5cm.. ...[more]

Lot 314

A Japanese painted scroll entitled 'Snowy heron'.

314A Japanese painted scroll entitled 'Snowy heron'.
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A Japanese painted scroll entitled 'Snowy heron'. Red seal, signed on verso, 185 x 64cm. ...[more]

Lot 315

A Japanese painted scroll entitled 'Sparrows and Banana Tree', circa 1900.

315A Japanese painted scroll entitled 'Sparrows and Banana Tree', circa 1900.
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A Japanese painted scroll entitled 'Sparrows and Banana Tree', circa 1900. Signed, 181 x 63.5cm. ...[more]

Lot 316

A Japanese painted scroll entitled 'Jay', circa 1900.

316A Japanese painted scroll entitled 'Jay', circa 1900.
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A Japanese painted scroll entitled 'Jay', circa 1900. Signed, 181 x 64cm. ...[more]

Lot 317

A Japanese painted scroll depicting a geisha reading, 19th century.

317A Japanese painted scroll depicting a geisha reading, 19th century.
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A Japanese painted scroll depicting a geisha reading, 19th century. 106 x 47.5cm. ...[more]

Lot 318

A set of five Chinese export porcelain meat dishes, Qianlong period, 18th century.

318A set of five Chinese export porcelain meat dishes, Qianlong period, 18th century.
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A set of five Chinese export porcelain meat dishes, Qianlong period, 18th century. Each of octagonal form, the central famille rose panel depicti...

Lot 319

A large Chinese porcelain tankard, 18th century,

319A large Chinese porcelain tankard, 18th century,
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A large Chinese porcelain tankard, 18th century, Height 15cm, diameter 11.7cm; a Chinese porcelain teapot, 19th century, with calligraphy and se...

Lot 320

Katsushika Hokusai. Japanese woodblock print.

320Katsushika Hokusai. Japanese woodblock print.
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Katsushika Hokusai. Japanese woodblock print. Fisherman at Kajikasawa, inscribed in pencil on mount 'Kajikasawa one of 36 views of Fuji by Hokusa...

Lot 321

Two similar Chinese porcelain saucer dishes, 18th century.

321Two similar Chinese porcelain saucer dishes, 18th century.
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Two similar Chinese porcelain saucer dishes, 18th century. Height 3cm, diameter 13.5cm, a Chinese blue and white porcelain floral dish, diameter ...

Lot 322

Two similar Chinese hardwood centre tables

322Two similar Chinese hardwood centre tables
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Two similar Chinese hardwood centre tables Height 49.5cm, length 108cm, width 30cm and height 48.5cm, length 111.5cm, depth 30cm. (2) ...[more]

Lot 323

A Chinese hardwood Kang table, early 20th century.

323A Chinese hardwood Kang table, early 20th century.
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A Chinese hardwood Kang table, early 20th century. The rattan covered top, above a pierced frieze on square section legs, height 57cm, length 168...

Lot 324

Four Chinese red stained and lacquered side chairs, mid 20th century.

324Four Chinese red stained and lacquered side chairs, mid 20th century.
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Four Chinese red stained and lacquered side chairs, mid 20th century. Each with a carved splat above a solid seat, largest height 90cm. (4) ...[...

Lot 325

Four Chinese red stained and lacquered side chairs, mid 20th century.

325Four Chinese red stained and lacquered side chairs, mid 20th century.
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Four Chinese red stained and lacquered side chairs, mid 20th century. Each with a carved splat above a solid seat, two chairs with side drawer be...

Lot 326

Three Chinese pierced jade plaques, early 20th century.

326Three Chinese pierced jade plaques, early 20th century.
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Three Chinese pierced jade plaques, early 20th century. The largest decorated with two figures amongst foliage, 4 x 3.2cm and two further plaques...

Lot 327

A Chinese carved jade model of a ram, Qing Dynasty, 19th century.

327A Chinese carved jade model of a ram, Qing Dynasty, 19th century.
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A Chinese carved jade model of a ram, Qing Dynasty, 19th century. Height 4cm, width 5cm, depth 3cm, on a wooden stand, height 2cm. (2) The vend...

Lot 328

A Chinese blanc de chine libation cup, Qing Dynasty, 18th century.

328A Chinese blanc de chine libation cup, Qing Dynasty, 18th century.
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A Chinese blanc de chine libation cup, Qing Dynasty, 18th century. With leafy floral decoration, height 4cm, width 6.5cm, depth 5.5cm. The vendo...

Lot 329

A Chinese lapis lazuli model of an elephant on stand, Qing Dynasty, 19th century.

329A Chinese lapis lazuli model of an elephant on stand, Qing Dynasty, 19th century.
Lay's Auctioneers

A Chinese lapis lazuli model of an elephant on stand, Qing Dynasty, 19th century. Height of elephant 3.5cm, length 8cm, depth 2.5cm, height of ca...

Lot 330

A Chinese agate snuff bottle, Qing Dynasty, early-mid 19th century.

330A Chinese agate snuff bottle, Qing Dynasty, early-mid 19th century.
Lay's Auctioneers

A Chinese agate snuff bottle, Qing Dynasty, early-mid 19th century. With birds and foliage, height 6cm, width 4.8cm, depth 2.5cm. With ivory rim ...

Lot 331

A Chinese lapis lazuli model of Buddha, Qing Dynasty, late 19th century.

331A Chinese lapis lazuli model of Buddha, Qing Dynasty, late 19th century.
Lay's Auctioneers

A Chinese lapis lazuli model of Buddha, Qing Dynasty, late 19th century. Height 7cm, width 5.5cm, depth 3.3cm. The vendor inherited the collect...

Lot 332

A Chinese silver scent bottle, by Luen Hing, 1880-1925, Shanghai, Qing Dynasty,

332A Chinese silver scent bottle, by Luen Hing, 1880-1925, Shanghai, Qing Dynasty,
Lay's Auctioneers

A Chinese silver scent bottle, by Luen Hing, 1880-1925, Shanghai, Qing Dynasty, Signed, makers mark 'L.H', decorated in relief with a dragon and...

Lot 333

A Chinese spinach jade model of an elephant, late Qing Dynasty.

333A Chinese spinach jade model of an elephant, late Qing Dynasty.
Lay's Auctioneers

A Chinese spinach jade model of an elephant, late Qing Dynasty. Height 3.5cm, length 4.5cm, depth 1.5cm. The vendor inherited the collection fro...

Lot 334

A Chinese white metal opium pipe, signed, circa 1900.

334A Chinese white metal opium pipe, signed, circa 1900.
Lay's Auctioneers

A Chinese white metal opium pipe, signed, circa 1900. Height 7.8cm, width 2.2cm, depth 1cm; a Chinese silver spoon, length 9.2cm, 4.65 grams and ...

Lot 335

A Japanese gold and silver inlaid metal dish, early 20th century.

335A Japanese gold and silver inlaid metal dish, early 20th century.
Lay's Auctioneers

A Japanese gold and silver inlaid metal dish, early 20th century. Signed on verso, diameter 9.5cm and a Japanese Kutani pottery goblet, early 20...

Lot 336

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

336A Chinese carved wood panel, Qing Dynasty, 19th century.
Lay's Auctioneers

A Chinese carved wood panel, Qing Dynasty, 19th century. With pierced floral decoration, 5 x 5.5cm and a Chinese miniature jade carving, surmount...

Lot 337

A Chinese jade inro, late Qing Dynasty, circa 1900.

337A Chinese jade inro, late Qing Dynasty, circa 1900.
Lay's Auctioneers

A Chinese jade inro, late Qing Dynasty, circa 1900. With opposing central panels of foliage, height 5.3cm, width 3.2cm, depth 2cm. The vendor in...

Lot 338

A pair of Japanese Bizen shishi, Meiji period, 19th century.

338A pair of Japanese Bizen shishi, Meiji period, 19th century.
Lay's Auctioneers

A pair of Japanese Bizen shishi, Meiji period, 19th century. Each seated with head turned and mouths open, height 18.5cm, width 16cm, depth 10cm....

Lot 339

An Chinese blue and white porcelain tea bowl, 18th century.

339An Chinese blue and white porcelain tea bowl, 18th century.
Lay's Auctioneers

An Chinese blue and white porcelain tea bowl, 18th century. Decorated with a cockerel, height 3.7cm, diameter 7.5cm, a Chinese polychrome decora...

Lot 340

A Chinese carved jade roundel.

340A Chinese carved jade roundel.
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A Chinese carved jade roundel. Depicting a dragon and pheonix, diameter 5cm. ...[more]

Lot 341

A Chinese porcelain snuff bottle, Qing Dynasty, 19th century.

341A Chinese porcelain snuff bottle, Qing Dynasty, 19th century.
Lay's Auctioneers

A Chinese porcelain snuff bottle, Qing Dynasty, 19th century. Height 5.5cm, width 2.5cm. The vendor inherited the collection from his father in ...

Lot 342

A Chinese Canton enamel lobed dish, Qing Dynasty, late 18th century.

342A Chinese Canton enamel lobed dish, Qing Dynasty, late 18th century.
Lay's Auctioneers

A Chinese Canton enamel lobed dish, Qing Dynasty, late 18th century. Depicting figures in a landscape, with rows of calligraphy, 8 x 9.5cm and a ...

Lot 343

A large Japanese porcelain floor standing vase, Meiji period.

343A large Japanese porcelain floor standing vase, Meiji period.
Lay's Auctioneers

A large Japanese porcelain floor standing vase, Meiji period. Height 66cm, width 25cm. ...[more]

Lot 344

A Chinese Shiwan figure of a mudman and child, Qing Dynasty, 19th century.

344A Chinese Shiwan figure of a mudman and child, Qing Dynasty, 19th century.
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A Chinese Shiwan figure of a mudman and child, Qing Dynasty, 19th century. Signature to base, height 22cm, width 10cm, depth 8cm. There is damag...

Lot 345

Two Japanese knives, Meiji period.

345Two Japanese knives, Meiji period.
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Two Japanese knives, Meiji period. Each with inlaid handle and scabbard, carved wood handles and steel blades, full length 52 and 34cm, blade len...

Lot 346

A Japanese carved boxwood netsuke, signed, late Meiji period.

346A Japanese carved boxwood netsuke, signed, late Meiji period.
Lay's Auctioneers

A Japanese carved boxwood netsuke, signed, late Meiji period. In the form of a lady standing, height 5cm, width 3cm,depth 2cm and a brass toggle,...

Lot 347

A Chinese red lacquered display cabinet on stand, early-mid 20th century.

347A Chinese red lacquered display cabinet on stand, early-mid 20th century.
Lay's Auctioneers

A Chinese red lacquered display cabinet on stand, early-mid 20th century. The pediment carved with a dragon above multiple shelves, a cupboard do...

Lot 348

A Chinese blue and white hookah base, Kangxi, 1662-1722.

348A Chinese blue and white hookah base, Kangxi, 1662-1722.
Lay's Auctioneers

A Chinese blue and white hookah base, Kangxi, 1662-1722. The bell-shaped body painted with stylised flowers, artemisia leaf mark, height 21.5cm, ...

Lot 349

An Indonesian kris, 19th century.

349An Indonesian kris, 19th century.
Lay's Auctioneers

An Indonesian kris, 19th century. With carved wood handle and scabbard, the steel blade overlaid with gold and silver, full length 68cm. ...[more]

Lot 350

A pair of Chinese bronze models of fish.

350A pair of Chinese bronze models of fish.
Lay's Auctioneers

A pair of Chinese bronze models of fish. Length 28.5cm. (2) ...[more]

Lot 351

A pair of Chinese crackle glaze vases, circa 1890.

351A pair of Chinese crackle glaze vases, circa 1890.
Lay's Auctioneers

A pair of Chinese crackle glaze vases, circa 1890. Each vase decorated in relief with a dragon, seal mark, height 26.5cm, width 11cm. (2) Proven...

Lot 352

A Chinese pottery model of Buddha, 18th/19th century.

352A Chinese pottery model of Buddha, 18th/19th century.
Lay's Auctioneers

A Chinese pottery model of Buddha, 18th/19th century. The smiling Buddha in a large robe and reclining pose, height 12cm, width 16.5cm, depth 11....

Lot 353

A Chinese blue and white porcelain ginger jar, 19th century.

353A Chinese blue and white porcelain ginger jar, 19th century.
Lay's Auctioneers

A Chinese blue and white porcelain ginger jar, 19th century. With a bird perched in a flowering tree, height 15cm, width 12cm, and another blue a...

Lot 354

A pair of Chinese bronze models of fish.

354A pair of Chinese bronze models of fish.
Lay's Auctioneers

A pair of Chinese bronze models of fish. Length 23cm. (2) ...[more]

Lot 355

A pair of Chinese export blue and white porcelain dishes, 18th century.

355A pair of Chinese export blue and white porcelain dishes, 18th century.
Lay's Auctioneers

A pair of Chinese export blue and white porcelain dishes, 18th century. Height 3cm, diameter 12.5cm and a Chinese export blue and white lobed dis...

Lot 356

A Japanese cloisonne dish, late Meiji period.

356A Japanese cloisonne dish, late Meiji period.
Lay's Auctioneers

A Japanese cloisonne dish, late Meiji period. The green ground with birds amongst foilage, diameter 30cm. Provenance: The Michael J. Hickman Col...

Lot 357

Five Japanese Kutani bowls, signed, late Meiji period.

357Five Japanese Kutani bowls, signed, late Meiji period.
Lay's Auctioneers

Five Japanese Kutani bowls, signed, late Meiji period. Including a graduated set of three, diameters 23.5cm, 20.5cm and 17.5cm; and two matching ...

Lot 358

A Chinese carved horn snuff bottle, Qing Dynasty, 18th/19th century.

358A Chinese carved horn snuff bottle, Qing Dynasty, 18th/19th century.
Lay's Auctioneers

A Chinese carved horn snuff bottle, Qing Dynasty, 18th/19th century. Height 8.5cm, width 5.5cm, depth 2cm. The Vandekar family established their...

Lot 359

A pair of Chinese carved wood vase covers, circa 1900.

359A pair of Chinese carved wood vase covers, circa 1900.
Lay's Auctioneers

A pair of Chinese carved wood vase covers, circa 1900. Diameter 6cm, inner diameter 3.5cm, height 4cm; a Chinese carved wood stand, diameter 5cm,...

Lot 360

A Chinese hardwood quartetto of tables, early 20th century.

360A Chinese hardwood quartetto of tables, early 20th century.
Lay's Auctioneers

A Chinese hardwood quartetto of tables, early 20th century. With burl wood rectangular tops on legs of square section, joined by stretchers, larg...

Lot 361

A pair of Chinese hardwood vase stands, early 20th century,

361A pair of Chinese hardwood vase stands, early 20th century,
Lay's Auctioneers

A pair of Chinese hardwood vase stands, early 20th century, The frieze carved with bats and grotesque masks, on square tapering legs and paw feet...

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