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Thailand, uncertain date, a pair of white glazed porcelain bowls (11.5cm dia), with flowers in well and three lines above. Very fine. (2)
Estimate $100
SOLD $60
Thailand, uncertain date, a pair of light brown glazed bowls (11.5cm dia) with three incised patterns inside, with a wavy looped pattern around exterior rim, two toned darker glazing near foot. Very fine. (2)
Estimate $100
SOLD $60
Thailand, wide saucer dish (14.5 cm dia), cream glaze with geometric decorations in green and rose coloured patterns around, both inside and out; a similar bowl with three roses around outside and a small rose in well. A few small areas of glaze loss and minor scuffing on rim, good fine; very fine. (2)
Estimate $200
Passed in
Japan, vintage porcelain cup, three figures in nature scene, one riding a crane, a second holding a crooked staff, a third chasing a three legged frog, red bank around lip and foot, maker's mark on base. Unusual, very fine.
Estimate $50
SOLD $30
India, black jade tablet (9cm x 4.5cm) depicting Krishna as Srinathji. Very fine.
Estimate $80
SOLD $120
India, 19th-20th century, painted wooden idol of a Christian saint (11cm), holding a child and palm leaf; another similar (16.5cm) holding a child and blessing, with blue and gilt robes; another similar (18cm) holding a child and sceptre with iron halo above. Poor; good; good. (3)
Estimate $100
SOLD $110
India, 20th century, relief carved from tusk, depicitng Kali standing on Siva (14cm). Very fine.
Estimate $150
SOLD $300
India, 19th-20th century, Amitabha Dhanibuddha seated figure carved from tusk, with gilt and painted details on the robes (10cm). Good fine.
Estimate $200
SOLD $120
India, 19th-20th century, Dhokra style statues (11cm - 30cm), an assortment of traditional style Indian statues depicting figures riding birds, elephants, and holding implements. Fair - fine. (5)
Estimate $200
Passed in
India, 19th-20th century, Ganesha figure carved from tusk (16cm), Ganesha seated on the mouse Akhu, hands upraised, right leg folded, elaborate background, two winged elephants standing on pillars on the back. Right tusk of Ganesha and Akhu's collar broken, dark aged patina, fine.
Estimate $300
SOLD $180
India, 19th century, Ganesha standing with 2 upraised holding implements, left hand holding robe and right signalling, carved from tusk. Aged patina, very fine.
Estimate $250
SOLD $150
India, Sakyamuni Buddha bust on a lotus plinth carved from tusk. Brown and yellow mottled patina, good fine.
Estimate $300
Passed in
Tibet, Tibetan calendar, in bronze, pressed sheet and a medallion; a small metal decorative hanging ornament. Very fine. (3)
Estimate $20
Passed in
Tibet, silver amulet plaque with copper backing, depicting the Tibetan calendar on the shell of a monstrous tortoise, flanked by dancing citipati, Tibetan inscription around and emblem on back. Very fine.
Estimate $100
SOLD $80
Tibet, silver amulet box with bronze backing (9cm), kneeling figure holding sword upraised in left hand and noose in right, sword and face gilt, Tibetan inscription on back. Very fine.
Estimate $300
SOLD $180
Tibet, 18th century, silver amulet box with bronze base, depicting Avalkitesvara with gilt faces and turquoise beads as earrings, inscription on back and emblem on base (400g, 70% silver XRF tested). Very fine.
Estimate $500
SOLD $360
Tibet, silver amulet box with bronze backing (9.25cm), 8 armed figure standing holding various implements, cut out backing showing parchment with Tibetan inscription inside, emblem on back, leather cord tied to lugs on side. Very fine.
Estimate $300
SOLD $180
Tibet, silver "Om" charm hollow pendant (5.5cm x 4cm) (21.7g, 60% silver XRF tested). Fine.
Estimate $50
SOLD $30
Tibet, silver amulet box with bronze backing (6.5cm), cut out sacred "Om" symbol with small turquoise bead above, dotted border around. Very fine.
Estimate $200
Passed in
Tibet, Amitabha buddha silver incense burner, seated holding basket with inscription on front (270g, 45% silver XRF tested). Very fine.
Estimate $250
SOLD $150
Tibet, 19th-20th century, large painted wooden statue of Amoghapasa standing, right hand blessing, rest holding implements. Some areas of paint loss and flaking, colours dulled with age, fair.
Estimate $150
Passed in
Tibet, 19th century, bronze figure of Yama (19.5cm), god of the dead, standing with right hand raised holding a skeleton staff, and a noose in the left hand, garland of heads around body, gilding on face and details, come with a heavy painted metal base; small bronze statue of Yama standing on dead body (9.5cm). Very fine; good fine. (2)
Estimate $150
SOLD $90
Tibet, 19th Century, Sakyamuni Buddha carved from tusk, seated cross legged on a high throne, holding a flame with an aureole behind, Qianglong mark on base. Aged patina, very fine.
Estimate $400
SOLD $240
Tibet, 18th-19th century, clay Tsha-Tsha statue of Amitayus Dhyanibuddha seated on a lotus throne, polychrome paint, on a wooden base. Some areas of paint loss, good fine.
Estimate $100
Passed in
Tibet, 18th-19th century, Sakyamuni Buddha meditating on the Naga throne, carved from a tusk-like material, traces of paint. Very fine.
Estimate $100
SOLD $80
Tibet, 18th-19th century, Chakrasamvara in yab-yum, two figures embraced on a throne, mandala on base. Very fine.
Estimate $100
SOLD $100
Tibet, 18th-19th century, Dharmapala seated on a horned beast, shown with four heads each with a jewelled crown, eight arms holding weapons and implements of worship, red and turqoise beads throughout. Very fine.
Estimate $500
SOLD $300
Tibet, 17-18th century, Sadaksari copper statue (12cm), figure seated cross-legged with two arms meditatiing and two aloft, traces of red paint all over; bronze statue of a figure seated on a throne (12.5cm) turquoise beads on forehead, arms, and chest with traces of gilding all over; another similar. Fine; fine; fine. (3)
Estimate $250
SOLD $500
China, bronze statuette of a Chinese lion sitting, mouth open; a small bronze statue of a seated lion. Very fine; evidence of a repair to the front leg, fair. (2)
Estimate $50
SOLD $30
China, Qing Dynasty, red wood snuff bottle with carved relief floral decoration, lid with brass stopper and spoon attached, gilded maker's mark on base; another similar with landscape scene, cork stopper, spoon inside bottle, maker's mark on base. Very fine; fine. (2)
Estimate $150
SOLD $90