Reference: 1599

Description: A Chinese palisander (hualimu) altar table of compact size with everted ends and carved cloud-form spandrels decorating the apron.

Dimensions: Length: 130 (51") Width: 40 (16") Height: 87 (34")

Price Guide: B

Reference: 2128

Description: A 'Miao silver' ceremonial headress comprising a pleated embroidered silk straight-sided hat mounted with beaten white metal and silver alloy decoration in the form of a lower frieze of equestrians centered on a taotie mask with pendant metal tassels and surmounted by a ho-ho bird amidst quivering flowerheads with glass stamens. Hand made by the Chinese ethnic minority, the Miao people.

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Price Guide: B

Reference: 1444

Description: A pair of heavy 'Miao silver' bangles, each made of a single tapering wide wire of white metal and silver alloy twisted to form interlocking ends. Hand made by the Chinese ethnic minority, the Miao people.

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Price Guide: A

Reference: 2355

Description: A 'Miao silver' necklace made of three flat white metal and silver alloy flat torques engraved with sea creatures and flowerheads. Hand made by the Chinese ethnic minority, the Miao people.

Dimensions:

Price Guide: B

Reference: 1314

Description: A Chinese 18 carat gold and precious stone ashtray in the form of a fountain, the base of straight-sided tripod shape decorated with two dragons chasing two flaming pearls. In the centre of the fountain a water spout is depicted upon which a gold crane is attempting to alight. China, 20th century.

Dimensions: Height: 18 cm. 7 inches

Price Guide: E

Reference: 2349

Description: A superb and large 'Miao silver' necklace or torque. This hollow disc has deep sides and a flat, undecorated back. The front is sumptuously decorated with writhing dragons and a central flaming pearl containing two phoenix. White metal and silver alloy. Hand made by the Chinese ethnic minority, the Miao people.

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Price Guide: B

Reference: 1438

Description: A broad 'Miao silver' cuff with applied twisted wire and flowerhead decoration. Chinese ethinc minority, the Niao people.

Dimensions:

Price Guide: A

Reference: 2353

Description: A 'Miao silver' necklace of breastplate form and made from white metal and silver alloy embossed with aquatic creatures and with a row of pendant fish. Chinese ethnic minority, the Miao people.

Dimensions:

Price Guide: B

Reference: 1217

Description: An ethnic Indian patinated bronze or bell metal group of four male bearers carrying a separate palanquin containing s small female figure. Kerala, South India.

Dimensions: Height: 12 inches, 30.5 cms.

Price Guide: C

Reference: 2348

Description: A 'Maio silver' necklace comprising four floral embossed white metal and silver alloy torques. Chinese ethnic minority, the Miao people.

Dimensions:

Price Guide: B