1st item: Chinese Famille Rose porcelain bottleneck vase with applied blue glazed figural dragon to the neck. Blue seal-form Qianlong mark on the base. Retains the original wooden display box. Vase: 4 3/4 in H x 2 1/2 in W. Box: 7 1/4 in. L x 4 3/4 in W. 2nd & 3rd items: A pair of Chinese […]
Lot 14: 2 Large Chinese Export Nanking Cider Pitchers
A near pair of two (2) tall Chinese Nanking or Canton porcelain cider jugs or pitchers, each having underglaze blue and white decoration of pagodas overlooking boats at sea and a spearhead border, and asparagus handles. 1 pitcher has the original cover with foo dog finial. 9 3/8 in. H and 9 in. H. 19th century. PROVENANCE: […]
Lot 12: 10 Pcs. Chinese Famille Rose Porcelain
10 pieces of Chinese Famille Rose / Qianjiang cai porcelain items. 1st Item: Chupu or covered round jar, with conical finial, figural landscape decoration and red overglaze mark to the base, and additional inscription to the lid. 5 in. H. 2nd Item: Small covered jar with heron and leaf decoration, gilt bud finial, character overglaze mark to bottom, 3 1/2 […]
Lot 11: Chinese Famille Rose Umbrella Stand
Chinese Famille Rose umbrella stand, square form with enameled decoration of birds in branches, peonies, and fruit on a pink ground. Iron red decoration to the top rim and diaper pattern to the foot. 22 1/2 in. H, 7 1/2 in. diameter. Early 20th century. PROVENANCE: Private Middle Tennessee Collection. CONDITION: 5 in. long hairline […]
Lot 10: 4 Chinese Porcelain Bowls in Fitted Cabinet
Four (4) Chinese Famille Rose porcelain bowls, each with overglaze enameled decoration of a variety of figures to the exterior, and a single Buddha figure to the interior, flaring serrated rim, and a round foot. The underside features character marks flanked by qilong dragons. The four bowls, each measuring 7 inches in diameter, are contained […]
Lot 9: Chinese Qing Dynasty Figural Famille Rose Porcelain Bowl, Daoguang Mark
Chinese Qing Dynasty bowl with enameled decoration of immortals to the exterior and turquoise glaze to the interior. Daoguang red seal mark (1821-1850) to the base. 7 in. W x 4 in. H. 19th century. PROVENANCE: Private Nashville collection. CONDITION: A few minor losses to gilding, overall very good condition.
Lot 8: Japanese Meiji Bronze Iris Vase
Large Japanese Meiji bronze vase, lobed baluster form with flaring rim, iris relief decoration to the body, and a stylized lotus blossom base. 27 in. H x 16 1/4 in. dia. Late 19th/Early 20th century. PROVENANCE: The collection of Mr. and Mrs. David Allen, Springfield, Tennessee. CONDITION: One leaf with an old break to the […]
Lot 7: Near Pair Antique Chinese Cinnabar Urns and Cloisonne Fish Plaque
1st – 2nd items: A near pair of Chinese carved cinnabar lacquer vases, over metal, each with detailed figural landscape decoration and floral motifs, including stylized scrolling lotus or taotie mask and carved lids having lotus bud finials. Both fitted with carved hardwood stands. 11 1/4 in. H. Late 19th/Early 20th century. 3rd item: Antique […]
Lot 5: Asian Inlaid Silver Snuff Bottle w/ Jade Discs
Tibetan or Mongolian silver snuff bottle with a carved jadeite inlaid disc on each side and coral and turquoise cabochon stones to the body and lid. Silver body XRF tests sterling. Bottle measures 3 7/8″ H. 4 3/4″ total H w/ stand. 20th century. CONDITION: Bottle has been glued to a wood base; no attempt has been […]
Lot 6: 4 Chinese Snuff Bottles, incl. Cinnabar & Silver and Chinese Trousse
1st item: Large Chinese cloisonne and champleve snuff bottle, flattened flask form, with dragon designs to each side and rings to each side. 3 1/8 in. H x 3 in. W. 2nd item: Chinese enameled snuff bottle, flattened urn form, with bird on flowering branch decoration. Marked CHINA on the base. 2 1/2 in. H. […]
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