Two Chinese bird carvings.1st item: Carved white or angelskin coral bird of paradise with peony branch, 2 1/4" H, not including carved hardwood stand, 1/4" H. 20th century. 2nd item: Lapis bird of paradise atop a flowering branch. Carved hardwood stand with silver wire inlay. 3 1/4" H, not including stand, 3/4" H. 20th century. Provenance: The living estate of Dr. and Mrs. Benjamin H. Caldwell, Nashville, TN. CONDITION: Each has a couple of scattered natural surface variations but is in overall good condition. Both are glued to bases.