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Asian & Islamic Art
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Grosvenor Galleries
26 Grosvenor Street
Cheltenham, Gloucestershire
GL52 2SG
United Kingdom
Asian & Islamic Art

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Auction dates
04 Nov 2020 10:00 GMT
05 Nov 2020 10:00 GMT
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29 Oct 2020 09:00 - 17:00 GMT
30 Oct 2020 09:00 - 17:00 GMT
02 Nov 2020 09:00 - 17:00 GMT
03 Nov 2020 09:00 - 15:00 GMT
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Four pieces of jewellery Chinese, early 20th Century consisting of a white metal chatelaine with two
Lot 242
Four pieces of jewellery Chinese, early 20th Century consisting of a white metal chatelaine with two
100 GBP
80 - 120 GBP
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Ivory and silk embroidered rigid fan (pien mien) Chinese, 19th Century handle carved as gnarled
Lot 243
Ivory and silk embroidered rigid fan (pien mien) Chinese, 19th Century handle carved as gnarled
180 GBP
200 - 400 GBP
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Brass pomegranate shaped censer Chinese, 19th Century shaped as the fruit, with a detachable
Lot 244
Brass pomegranate shaped censer Chinese, 19th Century shaped as the fruit, with a detachable
0 GBP
200 - 300 GBP
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Canton enamel plate Chinese, 19th Century with a central floral medallion surrounded by floral
Lot 245
Canton enamel plate Chinese, 19th Century with a central floral medallion surrounded by floral
950 GBP
200 - 300 GBP
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Scholar's ruyi sceptre Chinese, 18th/19th Century natural root wood of golden brown tone, 37cm
Lot 246
Scholar's ruyi sceptre Chinese, 18th/19th Century natural root wood of golden brown tone, 37cm
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200 - 300 GBP
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Three cast metal models of deities Tibetan, 19th Century comprising of a standing figure with the
Lot 247
Three cast metal models of deities Tibetan, 19th Century comprising of a standing figure with the
150 GBP
100 - 200 GBP
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Four ritual items Tibetan, 19th Century comprising of a bronze ghanta with incised decoration to the
Lot 248
Four ritual items Tibetan, 19th Century comprising of a bronze ghanta with incised decoration to the
220 GBP
150 - 200 GBP
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Six hardstone carvings Chinese comprising of a quartz vase with carved taotie decoration to the
Lot 249
Six hardstone carvings Chinese comprising of a quartz vase with carved taotie decoration to the
700 GBP
150 - 200 GBP
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Four inside painted snuff bottles Chinese, 20th Century the largest decorated depicting a fight on
Lot 250
Four inside painted snuff bottles Chinese, 20th Century the largest decorated depicting a fight on
110 GBP
80 - 120 GBP
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Four glass snuff bottles Chinese, 19th/20th Century comprising a red overlay decorated snuff
Lot 251
Four glass snuff bottles Chinese, 19th/20th Century comprising a red overlay decorated snuff
100 GBP
100 - 200 GBP
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Four snuff bottles Chinese comprising a carved red lacquer example depicting a women on a pagoda,
Lot 252
Four snuff bottles Chinese comprising a carved red lacquer example depicting a women on a pagoda,
260 GBP
50 - 100 GBP
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Four snuff bottles Chinese comprising a mother of pearl snuff bottle carved as a double gourd object
Lot 253
Four snuff bottles Chinese comprising a mother of pearl snuff bottle carved as a double gourd object
130 GBP
100 - 200 GBP
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Six carvings Chinese comprising a horn seal with calligraphy to one side, the finial depicting a
Lot 254
Six carvings Chinese comprising a horn seal with calligraphy to one side, the finial depicting a
300 GBP
80 - 120 GBP
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Straits white metal bowl Chinese engraved to the body with repeating patterns of flowers, with
Lot 255
Straits white metal bowl Chinese engraved to the body with repeating patterns of flowers, with
150 GBP
50 - 100 GBP
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Cast metal model of a deity Tibetan with six arms in various poses, on a raised base, 23.5cm high
Lot 256
Cast metal model of a deity Tibetan with six arms in various poses, on a raised base, 23.5cm high
160 GBP
50 - 100 GBP
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Carved wooden model of Shou Lao Chinese, 20th Century with one arm outstretched, on a raised lacquer
Lot 257
Carved wooden model of Shou Lao Chinese, 20th Century with one arm outstretched, on a raised lacquer
60 GBP
80 - 120 GBP
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Metal 'treasure' ship model Chinese, 20th Century cast with an open sail, with animal head mast,
Lot 258
Metal 'treasure' ship model Chinese, 20th Century cast with an open sail, with animal head mast,
30 GBP
40 - 60 GBP
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Buddhist altar offering Tibetan, 19th Century chased white metal with large butterscotch amber
Lot 259
Buddhist altar offering Tibetan, 19th Century chased white metal with large butterscotch amber
160 GBP
100 - 150 GBP
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Travelling amulet (gau) Tibetan with repousse silver metal front and silk case, the glass front
Lot 260
Travelling amulet (gau) Tibetan with repousse silver metal front and silk case, the glass front
80 GBP
60 - 100 GBP
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Two Canton enamel pin trays Chinese, circa 1740 depicting Westerners, both of square form, a Chinese
Lot 261
Two Canton enamel pin trays Chinese, circa 1740 depicting Westerners, both of square form, a Chinese
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300 - 400 GBP
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Man's white metal ring Chinese, Qing dynasty applied filigree with ivory panel with poem inscribed
Lot 262
Man's white metal ring Chinese, Qing dynasty applied filigree with ivory panel with poem inscribed
100 GBP
100 - 200 GBP
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Art Deco tie pin Chinese, circa 1930 with pale apple green carved plaque and original leather box
Lot 263
Art Deco tie pin Chinese, circa 1930 with pale apple green carved plaque and original leather box
90 GBP
100 - 200 GBP
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Jade necklace Chinese light apple green with graduated round beads 'Chinese knots', 41cm across
Lot 264
Jade necklace Chinese light apple green with graduated round beads 'Chinese knots', 41cm across
70 GBP
80 - 120 GBP
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Ladies gold ring Chinese, circa 1930 with maker's mark and apple green oval cabochon
Lot 265
Ladies gold ring Chinese, circa 1930 with maker's mark and apple green oval cabochon
240 GBP
150 - 200 GBP
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Bronze brush rest Chinese, Qing dynasty in the form of two dragons, 13cm across
Lot 266
Bronze brush rest Chinese, Qing dynasty in the form of two dragons, 13cm across
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80 - 120 GBP
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Porcelain brush rest Chinese, Qing dynasty the green glazed base with pierced decoration depicting a
Lot 267
Porcelain brush rest Chinese, Qing dynasty the green glazed base with pierced decoration depicting a
140 GBP
150 - 250 GBP
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Yixing brush rest Chinese, 20th Century in the form of a sage, impressed seal mark, 19cm across
Lot 268
Yixing brush rest Chinese, 20th Century in the form of a sage, impressed seal mark, 19cm across
75 GBP
80 - 120 GBP
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Jade reticulated brooch Chinese, 1920-1930 apple green and oval form, a spring-loaded dress clip
Lot 269
Jade reticulated brooch Chinese, 1920-1930 apple green and oval form, a spring-loaded dress clip
150 GBP
100 - 200 GBP
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Pair of bi disc earrings Chinese, circa 1930 apple green on white metal chains with screw
Lot 270
Pair of bi disc earrings Chinese, circa 1930 apple green on white metal chains with screw
130 GBP
150 - 200 GBP
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Tall hardwood figure of a standing warrior Chinese, late 19th Century carrying a sword, 56.5cm high
Lot 271
Tall hardwood figure of a standing warrior Chinese, late 19th Century carrying a sword, 56.5cm high
190 GBP
150 - 200 GBP
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Blue and white glazed brush rest Chinese, Qing dynasty moulded with a mountain peak and pagodas, 7.
Lot 272
Blue and white glazed brush rest Chinese, Qing dynasty moulded with a mountain peak and pagodas, 7.
180 GBP
100 - 150 GBP
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Carved soapstone Chinese in low relief depicting scholars under a pine tree, 9cm high x 9.5cm
Lot 273
Carved soapstone Chinese in low relief depicting scholars under a pine tree, 9cm high x 9.5cm
140 GBP
50 - 100 GBP
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Gilt bronze figure of Yamantaka Tibetan, 19th Century with two arms outstretched, standing on a bull
Lot 274
Gilt bronze figure of Yamantaka Tibetan, 19th Century with two arms outstretched, standing on a bull
500 GBP
200 - 300 GBP
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Pair of bronze candlesticks Chinese, Ming Dynasty (1368-1644) each raised on three legs, cast as
Lot 275
Pair of bronze candlesticks Chinese, Ming Dynasty (1368-1644) each raised on three legs, cast as
480 GBP
300 - 500 GBP
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Bronze and cloisonne vase Chinese, 19th Century with embossed animals and deer-head handles, 38.
Lot 276
Bronze and cloisonne vase Chinese, 19th Century with embossed animals and deer-head handles, 38.
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Hanging incense burner Tibetan, 19th/20th Century with coloured stone inlay and taotie head engraved
Lot 277
Hanging incense burner Tibetan, 19th/20th Century with coloured stone inlay and taotie head engraved
80 GBP
60 - 80 GBP
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Two gau amulets Tibetan both with inset turquoise stones, 9cm, 10cm across (2)
Lot 278
Two gau amulets Tibetan both with inset turquoise stones, 9cm, 10cm across (2)
170 GBP
60 - 80 GBP
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Seated Buddha Shakyamuni Nepalese, 19th Century partially gilded bronze with hands in wheel
Lot 279
Seated Buddha Shakyamuni Nepalese, 19th Century partially gilded bronze with hands in wheel
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1,000 - 2,000 GBP
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Bronze cover for an archaistic tripod vessel Chinese, Qianlong period (1736-1795) 22cm across
Lot 280
Bronze cover for an archaistic tripod vessel Chinese, Qianlong period (1736-1795) 22cm across
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1,000 - 1,500 GBP
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Pair of brass and glass spectacles Chinese, late Qing dynasty in a shagreen bound case, case 19cm
Lot 281
Pair of brass and glass spectacles Chinese, late Qing dynasty in a shagreen bound case, case 19cm
70 GBP
80 - 120 GBP
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Hardwood brush rest Chinese, 20th Century naturalistically carved with pine needle sprays and
Lot 282
Hardwood brush rest Chinese, 20th Century naturalistically carved with pine needle sprays and
130 GBP
150 - 200 GBP
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Cast gilt bronze statue of Avalokiteshvara Sino-Tibetan, 19th Century astride a feline ('lion') on a
Lot 283
Cast gilt bronze statue of Avalokiteshvara Sino-Tibetan, 19th Century astride a feline ('lion') on a
300 GBP
200 - 300 GBP
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Pair of relief carved brush pots Chinese, 19th Century in black stained hardwood, 20.5cm high
Lot 284
Pair of relief carved brush pots Chinese, 19th Century in black stained hardwood, 20.5cm high
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200 - 300 GBP
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Hardwood brush pot Chinese, Qing dynasty having naturalistic bark sides, 14.5cm high
Lot 285
Hardwood brush pot Chinese, Qing dynasty having naturalistic bark sides, 14.5cm high
650 GBP
150 - 250 GBP
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Bronze champleve enamel vessel Chinese, 19th Century 'Hu' decorated in stylised script, square
Lot 286
Bronze champleve enamel vessel Chinese, 19th Century 'Hu' decorated in stylised script, square
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600 - 800 GBP
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Bronze figure of Buddha Shakyamuni Thai, Sukhothai style 15th/16th Century hands resting in bhairava
Lot 287
Bronze figure of Buddha Shakyamuni Thai, Sukhothai style 15th/16th Century hands resting in bhairava
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8,000 - 12,000 GBP
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Yixing teapot Chinese body moulded to imitate bamboo, impressed mark to interior of lid and base,
Lot 288
Yixing teapot Chinese body moulded to imitate bamboo, impressed mark to interior of lid and base,
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400 - 600 GBP
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Mottled green jade vase and cover Chinese carved to the body with a dragon blowing flames, the sides
Lot 289
Mottled green jade vase and cover Chinese carved to the body with a dragon blowing flames, the sides
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100 - 200 GBP
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Group of pieces, Chinese to include a small jade model of a duck, a selection of small wooden
Lot 290
Group of pieces, Chinese to include a small jade model of a duck, a selection of small wooden
260 GBP
50 - 100 GBP
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Ten boxed plaques Chinese gilt metal with enamelling depicting exhibition vessels, produced as a
Lot 291
Ten boxed plaques Chinese gilt metal with enamelling depicting exhibition vessels, produced as a
100 GBP
100 - 200 GBP
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Niello square box and cover Chinese, Qing dynasty the cover with repousse work depicting nine
Lot 292
Niello square box and cover Chinese, Qing dynasty the cover with repousse work depicting nine
80 GBP
60 - 80 GBP
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Porcelain brush rest Chinese, Qing dynasty of green glaze with birds resting in rustic lotus
Lot 293
Porcelain brush rest Chinese, Qing dynasty of green glaze with birds resting in rustic lotus
240 GBP
150 - 250 GBP
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Bronze square form vase Chinese, 17th Century with four small ring handles to the neck and
Lot 294
Bronze square form vase Chinese, 17th Century with four small ring handles to the neck and
180 GBP
150 - 200 GBP
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White glazed Jingdezhen vase Chinese with applied Buddhistic symbols, and a small Chinese
Lot 295
White glazed Jingdezhen vase Chinese with applied Buddhistic symbols, and a small Chinese
70 GBP
80 - 120 GBP
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Ruby red overlay snuff bottle Chinese 19th Century dragon and phoenix with red stopper, 7.5cm high
Lot 296
Ruby red overlay snuff bottle Chinese 19th Century dragon and phoenix with red stopper, 7.5cm high
110 GBP
80 - 120 GBP
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Green and white double overlay snuff bottle 19th Century, Chinese on green ground with stork and
Lot 297
Green and white double overlay snuff bottle 19th Century, Chinese on green ground with stork and
70 GBP
80 - 120 GBP
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Green overlay snuff bottle Chinese, 19th Century on translucent ground decorated cicadas, 6cm and
Lot 298
Green overlay snuff bottle Chinese, 19th Century on translucent ground decorated cicadas, 6cm and
80 GBP
80 - 120 GBP
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Smoky glass snuff bottle Chinese, 19th Century taotie masks to the sides and with pink stone
Lot 299
Smoky glass snuff bottle Chinese, 19th Century taotie masks to the sides and with pink stone
80 GBP
100 - 200 GBP
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Amber glass snuff bottle Chinese, 20th Century of hexagonal form with gold flake decoration and
Lot 300
Amber glass snuff bottle Chinese, 20th Century of hexagonal form with gold flake decoration and
60 GBP
50 - 100 GBP
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Amber jade snuff bottle Chinese, 18th Century with carved prunus branch and tortoiseshell stopper,
Lot 301
Amber jade snuff bottle Chinese, 18th Century with carved prunus branch and tortoiseshell stopper,
180 GBP
200 - 300 GBP
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