Japanese Meiji Period Maki-e Lacquer Box with inlaid silver or white metal decoration of a bird among branches, on a sprinkled gold and polychrome ground. Unsigned. 1 1/2"H x 4 1/2"W x 3 1/3"D. Late 19th century. CONDITION: A couple of small spots of minor surface wear and tiny chips especially at corners,
Lot 301: Japanese Meiji Cloisonne & Silver Box, attrib. Hayashi Kodenji
Japanese Meiji period cloisonne enamel and silver box and cover, attributed to Hayashi Kodenji; circular in form with a domed top, depicting flying cranes on a translucent purple geometric "basketweave" ground. Unsigned. 2 1/2"H x 2 1/4" diameter. Japanese, late 19th century. CONDITION: Excellent condition.
Lot 302: Southeast Asian Thangka, Vat Purnima Festival
Large Southeast Asian Thangka, late 18th to early 19th century, watercolor, gouache, and gilt pigment on silk, depicting a central scene of four women beneath three trees, one in the act of tying a string around the trunk of the center tree, likely representing the Vat Purnima, a Hindu festival during which married women observe […]
Lot 298: Chinese Roof Tiles plus Travel Shrine and Hindu Prayer Book, 6 items.
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" […]