Six (6) Asian items. 1st-4th items: Three (3) Chinese Sancai glaze roof tiles, depicting a foo dog, horse, and human with rooster, plus one (1) Blanc de Chine ox and boy figure. All ranging in size from 5 1/8" H to 7 1/4" H. All items unmarked, early 20th century. 5th item: Buddhist travel shrine […]
Lot 299: 5 Asian Decorative Items, incl. Earthenware Parrot, Travel Shrine & Giltwood Buddha
1st Item: Chinese Export turquoise or peacock glaze Buddha figure with gilt metal mounted base having peony and lotus decoration. Accompanied by an associated pierced hardwood stand. Buddha: 3 1/2" H x 3 7/8" W x 3 1/2" D. 2nd item: Chinese Export earthenware parrot. 9 1/2" H x 3 3/8" W x 3 3/8" […]
Lot 296: 2 Chinese Snuff Bottles, Green Malachite and Celadon Quartz
Two (2) Chinese hardstone snuff bottles including one malachite ovoid bottle with relief carved decoration of a female figure, and fixed ring and mask handles to the body, with green glass stopper, together with one celadon colored quartz naturalistic form bottle with carved leaf decoration and conforming stopper. 2 3/8" H and 1 1/4" H. […]
Lot 297: 3 Chinese Spinach Jade Snuff Bottles
Group of three (3) Chinese spinach jade snuff bottles including one-footed shield form with incised decoration the body and integrated mask handles, one round bottle mounted onto a hardwood stand, and one pear-shaped form also mounted onto a hardwood stand. Bottles range in size from 2 3/8" H to 2 3/4" H. All early 20th […]
Lot 293: Chinese Gilt Wood Guardian Figure
Chinese carved gilt wood guardian depicted in seated position with one hand resting on the left thigh, the other raised with palm outwards, having elongated ears and hair in a bun, dressed in a flowing robe with armor pieces to one arm and leg. Paper scroll insert with Asian characters in red ink included. 9 […]
Lot 294: Large antique Chinese Sculpture of Birds on Branch
Large antique Chinese carved ivory figural group depicting three birds perched on a pine tree branch that rests on a carved naturalistic ground. Base with black seal mark. Fitted with a custom pierced and carved footed hardwood stand. 3 3/4" H x 11 1/4" W x 3 3/4" W. Circa 1900. Provenance: The collection of […]
Lot 295: Japanese Meiji Bronze Sculpture, Elephant and Tigers
Japanese Meiji period bronze sculpture depicting an elephant with wooden tusks rearing as it is attacked by two tigers, one cat on its back biting the elephant's ear and the other at its feet clawing its right hind leg. Stamped with Japanese characters on underbelly. 9 3/4" H x 12 1/4" W x 6 1/2" […]
Lot 291: Pair of Chinese Cloisonne Floor Vases
Pair of Chinese cloisonne floor vases, beaker form with garlic necks having green and blue grounds with cartouche and scrolling foliate decoration. 26" H. 20th century. PROVENANCE: The Estate of James W. Perkins, Jr., Nashville, Tennessee. CONDITION: Both overall good condition with light expected wear, some minor pitting, oxidation wear and minor dings.
Lot 292: 3 Chinese Hardstone & Semi-Precious Trees
Three (3) Chinese semi-precious and hardstone trees, having flowers and leaves comprised of Amethyst, Calcite, Nephrite Jade, and various Quartz varieties. All in footed rectangular form jardinieres, including one (1) cloisonne enamel decorated with flowers and a fret band and two (2) marble. All jardinieres with handwritten labels denoting origin and 1890s date attribution to […]
Lot 288: 4 Antique Boxes plus Pocket Barometer
2 Tea Caddies, 2 Quill Boxes, and 1 Pocket Barometer. 1st-2nd items: Two (2) English tea caddies, both with shell inlaid panels to the lid and front of the body, keyhole and locking mechanism, and internal compartments, including one (1) mahogany with three compartments and red-velvet lined lid; and one (1) burl walnut with line […]