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The Explorer: A collection of Objects from Around the World Auction July 2021
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The Explorer: A collection of Objects from Around the World Auction July 2021

The Explorer: A collection of Objects from Around the World Auction July 2021

Auction dates
16 Jul 2021 10:00 BST
Viewing dates
14 Jul 2021 09:30 - 16:30 BST
15 Jul 2021 09:30 - 16:30 BST
Auction currency
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12th/13th Century Angkor period Khmer head of Jayavarman VII, the sandstone head with finely
Lot 121
12th/13th Century Angkor period Khmer head of Jayavarman VII, the sandstone head with finely
0 GBP
500 - 700 GBP
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John Cary (1754-1835) A New Map of Asia from the Latest Authorities, published 1806, printed for
Lot 122
John Cary (1754-1835) A New Map of Asia from the Latest Authorities, published 1806, printed for
140 GBP
100 - 150 GBP
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Tibetan collar necklace, set with red beads, turquoise coloured beads and shells, 20cm wide,
Lot 123
Tibetan collar necklace, set with red beads, turquoise coloured beads and shells, 20cm wide,
20 GBP
50 - 70 GBP
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Tibetan copper alloy figure of Manjushri, possibly 18th Century, the bodhisattva of wisdom seated in
Lot 124
Tibetan copper alloy figure of Manjushri, possibly 18th Century, the bodhisattva of wisdom seated in
250 GBP
400 - 600 GBP
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Chinese gilt lacquered wood figure of Buddha, Ming Dynasty, the pointed hair whorls framing a red
Lot 125
Chinese gilt lacquered wood figure of Buddha, Ming Dynasty, the pointed hair whorls framing a red
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2,000 - 3,000 GBP
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Near pair of Chinese pottery horse and riders, Tang Dynasty, with pale red painted bodies with
Lot 126
Near pair of Chinese pottery horse and riders, Tang Dynasty, with pale red painted bodies with
0 GBP
500 - 700 GBP
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Chinese Warring States period (475-221 BC) grey pottery jar, the circular body three sunken handles,
Lot 127
Chinese Warring States period (475-221 BC) grey pottery jar, the circular body three sunken handles,
0 GBP
100 - 150 GBP
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China. What is believed to be a late Victorian Qing Dynasty Guanmao or Chinese Court Officials
Lot 128
China. What is believed to be a late Victorian Qing Dynasty Guanmao or Chinese Court Officials
0 GBP
200 - 300 GBP
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Chinese famille rose porcelain plate, Qing Dynasty, late 18th Century, the centre of the plate
Lot 129
Chinese famille rose porcelain plate, Qing Dynasty, late 18th Century, the centre of the plate
0 GBP
200 - 300 GBP
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Chinese bronze censer, Six Character Ming Dynasty mark (1368-1644) but probably later, the squat
Lot 130
Chinese bronze censer, Six Character Ming Dynasty mark (1368-1644) but probably later, the squat
800 GBP
200 - 300 GBP
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Chinese export ware grisaille cup and saucer, Qing Dynasty, 18th Century, with European subject
Lot 131
Chinese export ware grisaille cup and saucer, Qing Dynasty, 18th Century, with European subject
150 GBP
150 - 250 GBP
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John Cary (1754-1835) A New Map of China from the Latest Authorities, published 1806, printed for J.
Lot 132
John Cary (1754-1835) A New Map of China from the Latest Authorities, published 1806, printed for J.
320 GBP
200 - 300 GBP
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Pair of Chinese famille rose porcelain planters, of fish bowl form, late Qing Dynasty, with a rolled
Lot 133
Pair of Chinese famille rose porcelain planters, of fish bowl form, late Qing Dynasty, with a rolled
950 GBP
800 - 1,200 GBP
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Interesting Chinese Qing Dynasty soapstone figure of Li Tieguai, (17th/18th Century) with bead
Lot 134
Interesting Chinese Qing Dynasty soapstone figure of Li Tieguai, (17th/18th Century) with bead
700 GBP
500 - 700 GBP
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Chinese boxwood figure, Qing Dynasty, the standing figure carved with a smile, left hand raised with
Lot 135
Chinese boxwood figure, Qing Dynasty, the standing figure carved with a smile, left hand raised with
5,600 GBP
3,000 - 5,000 GBP
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Chinese jade or hardstone brush washer, Qing Dynasty, carved in the form of a lotus leaf with raised
Lot 136
Chinese jade or hardstone brush washer, Qing Dynasty, carved in the form of a lotus leaf with raised
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300 - 500 GBP
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Pair of Chinese crackle glaze bowls, the brown rim above a cream crackle interior and an exterior in
Lot 137
Pair of Chinese crackle glaze bowls, the brown rim above a cream crackle interior and an exterior in
160 GBP
120 - 180 GBP
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John Cary (1754-1835) A New Map of Chinese & Independent Tartary from the Latest Authorities,
Lot 138
John Cary (1754-1835) A New Map of Chinese & Independent Tartary from the Latest Authorities,
190 GBP
100 - 150 GBP
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Chinese famille rose bell-shaped porcelain tankard, Qianlong period (1736-1796) painted in white,
Lot 139
Chinese famille rose bell-shaped porcelain tankard, Qianlong period (1736-1796) painted in white,
320 GBP
100 - 150 GBP
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Chinese famille verte porcelain umbrella/cane stand, Qing Dynasty, 19th Century, decorated with a
Lot 140
Chinese famille verte porcelain umbrella/cane stand, Qing Dynasty, 19th Century, decorated with a
0 GBP
500 - 700 GBP
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Mid to late 19th Century Chinese school, Qing Dynasty, set of four river scenes, the first depicting
Lot 141
Mid to late 19th Century Chinese school, Qing Dynasty, set of four river scenes, the first depicting
550 GBP
400 - 600 GBP
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Chinese Qing Dynasty Cinnabar Lacquer cabinet, (1644-1912) the cabinet with all over carved
Lot 142
Chinese Qing Dynasty Cinnabar Lacquer cabinet, (1644-1912) the cabinet with all over carved
500 GBP
1,000 - 1,500 GBP
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Mid to late 19th Century Chinese School, Qing Dynasty, Hong Kong Harbour, gouache painting on paper,
Lot 143
Mid to late 19th Century Chinese School, Qing Dynasty, Hong Kong Harbour, gouache painting on paper,
1,000 GBP
1,000 - 1,500 GBP
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Chinese Blanc de chine porcelain libation cup, Kangxi, the wide top with branches and animals around
Lot 144
Chinese Blanc de chine porcelain libation cup, Kangxi, the wide top with branches and animals around
0 GBP
400 - 600 GBP
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Chinese porcelain blue glaze vase, Qianlong (1736-1795) the vase is of globular form applied overall
Lot 145
Chinese porcelain blue glaze vase, Qianlong (1736-1795) the vase is of globular form applied overall
270 GBP
300 - 500 GBP
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Chinese chestnut tapered cabinet, Qing Dynasty, the moulded cornice above the pair of tapering doors
Lot 146
Chinese chestnut tapered cabinet, Qing Dynasty, the moulded cornice above the pair of tapering doors
380 GBP
500 - 700 GBP
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Chinese painting, Qing Dynasty, 18th/19th Century, with three Buddhist lions, watercolour on
Lot 147
Chinese painting, Qing Dynasty, 18th/19th Century, with three Buddhist lions, watercolour on
300 GBP
400 - 600 GBP
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Chinese famille rose Mandarin Export porcelain tea service, Qianlong Period (1736 - 1795) to include
Lot 148
Chinese famille rose Mandarin Export porcelain tea service, Qianlong Period (1736 - 1795) to include
1,500 GBP
600 - 900 GBP
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Two Chinese Qingbai ware shallow dishes, Song Dynasty (960-1279) pale cream glaze with unglazed
Lot 149
Two Chinese Qingbai ware shallow dishes, Song Dynasty (960-1279) pale cream glaze with unglazed
0 GBP
200 - 300 GBP
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Chinese Qing Dynasty silk robe, (1644-1912) the red ground with blue peonies and further foliate
Lot 150
Chinese Qing Dynasty silk robe, (1644-1912) the red ground with blue peonies and further foliate
320 GBP
150 - 250 GBP
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Chinese Jade cup, late Ming to early Qing Dynasty, the cup in black striated grey jade archaic
Lot 151
Chinese Jade cup, late Ming to early Qing Dynasty, the cup in black striated grey jade archaic
1,200 GBP
300 - 500 GBP
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18th Century Chinese root wood carving of He Xiangu, one of the Eight Immortals, the elegantly
Lot 152
18th Century Chinese root wood carving of He Xiangu, one of the Eight Immortals, the elegantly
0 GBP
600 - 800 GBP
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Hong Kong, Australian and Timor, Edwardian photograph album, circa 1903, 1904, beginning with a
Lot 153
Hong Kong, Australian and Timor, Edwardian photograph album, circa 1903, 1904, beginning with a
240 GBP
100 - 150 GBP
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Chinese Ming Dynasty bronze tripod censer, Zhengde reign mark (1505-1521), squat form with a
Lot 154
Chinese Ming Dynasty bronze tripod censer, Zhengde reign mark (1505-1521), squat form with a
17,500 GBP
10,000 - 15,000 GBP
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Large gilded figure of Buddha, 19th Century or earlier, the seated figure with the ushnisha above
Lot 155
Large gilded figure of Buddha, 19th Century or earlier, the seated figure with the ushnisha above
650 GBP
400 - 600 GBP
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Japanese bronze vase, by Yashima Boshu (1925-2001) elongated shape in chestnut brown with red splash
Lot 156
Japanese bronze vase, by Yashima Boshu (1925-2001) elongated shape in chestnut brown with red splash
0 GBP
650 - 850 GBP
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Japanese Tokyo School Meiji period ivory netsuke, By Yasutomo (Hoyu), signed Yasutomo, the male
Lot 157
Japanese Tokyo School Meiji period ivory netsuke, By Yasutomo (Hoyu), signed Yasutomo, the male
600 GBP
200 - 300 GBP
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Japanese wood netsuke, Meiji period, the netsuke of carved wood in the form of a Crane circle
Lot 158
Japanese wood netsuke, Meiji period, the netsuke of carved wood in the form of a Crane circle
100 GBP
300 - 500 GBP
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Japanese wood netsuke of Shishi, Asakusa school, signed Masayuki to the base, Shishi holding a
Lot 159
Japanese wood netsuke of Shishi, Asakusa school, signed Masayuki to the base, Shishi holding a
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250 - 350 GBP
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Japanese Edo period wood Netsuke, carved as three turtles stacked with heads leaning to one side,
Lot 160
Japanese Edo period wood Netsuke, carved as three turtles stacked with heads leaning to one side,
320 GBP
120 - 180 GBP
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Japanese Edo period ivory netsuke, carved as a figure resting on his leg holding a toad up to his
Lot 161
Japanese Edo period ivory netsuke, carved as a figure resting on his leg holding a toad up to his
65 GBP
120 - 180 GBP
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Japanese Meiji period Netsuke, carved with three figures clutching to a rope held to an oyster
Lot 162
Japanese Meiji period Netsuke, carved with three figures clutching to a rope held to an oyster
40 GBP
80 - 120 GBP
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Japanese Edo period ivory netsuke, carved as a man with folded legs holding his Juzu beads,
Lot 163
Japanese Edo period ivory netsuke, carved as a man with folded legs holding his Juzu beads,
55 GBP
100 - 150 GBP
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Japanese wood netsuke, Meiji period, carved as a pumpkin and three aubergines in a deep brown, 3.5cm
Lot 164
Japanese wood netsuke, Meiji period, carved as a pumpkin and three aubergines in a deep brown, 3.5cm
0 GBP
700 - 900 GBP
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Japanese wood netsuke, Edo period, the netsuke carved as a rat curled up upon it's tail and with
Lot 165
Japanese wood netsuke, Edo period, the netsuke carved as a rat curled up upon it's tail and with
0 GBP
700 - 900 GBP
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Japanese Edo period ivory Netsuke, carved as Shishi clutching a ball, unsigned, 32mm high
Lot 166
Japanese Edo period ivory Netsuke, carved as Shishi clutching a ball, unsigned, 32mm high
150 GBP
100 - 150 GBP
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Japanese Edo period ivory netsuke, appears to be signed Tomotada, Kyoto school, carved as a standing
Lot 167
Japanese Edo period ivory netsuke, appears to be signed Tomotada, Kyoto school, carved as a standing
200 GBP
200 - 300 GBP
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Japanese parcel-gilt bronze figure, Meiji period, by Miyao Eisuke, in two colours of bronze and gilt
Lot 168
Japanese parcel-gilt bronze figure, Meiji period, by Miyao Eisuke, in two colours of bronze and gilt
1,800 GBP
700 - 900 GBP
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Japanese parcel-gilt bronze figure, Meiji period, by Miyao zo, in two colours of bronze and gilt
Lot 169
Japanese parcel-gilt bronze figure, Meiji period, by Miyao zo, in two colours of bronze and gilt
1,400 GBP
700 - 900 GBP
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Japanese Edo period wood and inlaid Tonkotsu, (1615-1868) applied with horn to form a Fox Priest
Lot 170
Japanese Edo period wood and inlaid Tonkotsu, (1615-1868) applied with horn to form a Fox Priest
400 GBP
400 - 600 GBP
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Japanese wood Netsuke of a horse, by Sari, Iwashiro Province, 19th century, signed in an oval to the
Lot 171
Japanese wood Netsuke of a horse, by Sari, Iwashiro Province, 19th century, signed in an oval to the
900 GBP
1,200 - 1,800 GBP
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Kawase Hasui (1883-1957), Giombasni Bridge at Hondo, Amakusa, print, 20.5cm x 28cm
Lot 172
Kawase Hasui (1883-1957), Giombasni Bridge at Hondo, Amakusa, print, 20.5cm x 28cm
750 GBP
150 - 250 GBP
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North Vietnam Red Dao shirt, with motifs and sauwastika to the collar, the cuffs and back trimmed
Lot 173
North Vietnam Red Dao shirt, with motifs and sauwastika to the collar, the cuffs and back trimmed
50 GBP
50 - 70 GBP
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Late 19th Century Japanese Geisha wig, with the hair set in the traditional way and a metal frame to
Lot 174
Late 19th Century Japanese Geisha wig, with the hair set in the traditional way and a metal frame to
0 GBP
400 - 600 GBP
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Japanese Edo period bronze hand held mirror, with storks and turtle around a pond, 14cm diameter,
Lot 175
Japanese Edo period bronze hand held mirror, with storks and turtle around a pond, 14cm diameter,
0 GBP
100 - 150 GBP
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Japanese Edo period Dragon Fish gong, Circa 1860, carved with a slight arch and two holes for the
Lot 176
Japanese Edo period Dragon Fish gong, Circa 1860, carved with a slight arch and two holes for the
60 GBP
100 - 150 GBP
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Japanese Meiji period scholars table top parquetry and brass bound cabinet, the rectangular
Lot 177
Japanese Meiji period scholars table top parquetry and brass bound cabinet, the rectangular
800 GBP
300 - 500 GBP
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Japanese Meiji period pair of  table top parquetry and brass side tables, with a sunken parquetry
Lot 178
Japanese Meiji period pair of  table top parquetry and brass side tables, with a sunken parquetry
300 GBP
120 - 180 GBP
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Korean elm and paulownia wood cabinet, the rectangular top with arched ends above two cupboard doors
Lot 179
Korean elm and paulownia wood cabinet, the rectangular top with arched ends above two cupboard doors
340 GBP
150 - 250 GBP
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Set of three Boiken Papua New Guinea Yua Wenga currency shell rings, made from the giant tridacna
Lot 180
Set of three Boiken Papua New Guinea Yua Wenga currency shell rings, made from the giant tridacna
0 GBP
2,000 - 3,000 GBP
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