Josean Dynasty small hexagonal lidded box, iron with silver inlay in an allover fret decoration, Shou (longevity) symbol to the lid, and character decoration to each side. Unmarked. 2" H x 3 1/4" W. 19th century. CONDITION: Overall good condition with expected oxidation. Small indention with minor loss to one corner of lid.
Lot 26: Pair Large Chinese Bronze Mounted Cloisonne Vases
Pair of Chinese bronze mounted cloisonne vases, possibly floor vases, baluster form having a turquoise ground with taotie mask and lappet decoration, each with gilt bronze medial band joining two figural foo lion side masks with ring handles. 24" H. Early 20th century. PROVENANCE: The Estate of David Caldwell, Nashville, Tennessee. CONDITION: Overall good condition. […]
Lot 27: Chinese Cloisonne Immortal Figure & Temple Lions, 3 items
Three (3) Chinese cloisonne figural forms. 1st item: Figure depicting Shouxing, the God of Longevity, with a full white beard, dressed as a scholar in a foliate decorated robe with symbols of longevity on blue and green grounds, holding a dragon staff and a peach, mounted on an oval base with qiulong dragon decorations. 12 […]
Lot 23: 8 Asian Items, incl. Jade Censer, Bronze Buddha
1st item: Jade lidded censer with carved mask and ring decorated handles, the lid having Qiulong dragon finial, three paw form feet. Accompanied by a custom fitted, pierced hardwood stand. Chinese, late19th/early 20th century. 2nd item: Khmer or Khmer style bronze figure depicting a Buddha or Vishu seated in lotus position with hands in the […]
Lot 24: 4 Asian, Middle Eastern Items, incl. Damascene Box, Buddha
1st item: Japanese Damascene Komai type Nunome Zogan trinket box with hinged lid depicting a large building and bridge surrounded by trees, the sides with circular reserves depicting houses, birds and iris flowers. Engraved landscape with birds and group of objects to interior. Engraved duck and lily pad decoration to bottom with engraved fan enclosing […]
Lot 21: Southeast Asian Carved Giltwood Standing Buddha Sculpture
Southeast Asian carved giltwood and polychrome sculpture of the Buddha standing in the Mandalay style with a top knot and elongated earlobes and hands; mirrored accents to headdress, flowing robes, and lotus form pedestal; all mounted on a wooden base. Sculpture: 21 3/4" H x 8 3/4" W 3 1/4" D. Overall with base: 25 […]
Lot 22: Gilt Lacquer Chinese Export Sewing Box with Contents
Gilt lacquer chinoiserie sewing box, filled with needlework implements. Rectangular case with canted corners, the lid and base decorated with gilt vignettes of figures engaged in various activities and Asian landscapes, amid scrolling foliate decoration. Raised on gilt and enameled winged dragon feet. Hinged lid opens to reveal various sewing implements in a removable fitted […]
Lot 18: 2 Chinese Snuff Bottles, Porcelain and Peking Glass
1st item: Chinese Famille Rose porcelain snuff bottle, shield form with polycrome "thousand flowers" decoration to the body and blue sgraffito decoration to the sides; fitted with a blue hardstone stopper. The base with blue character marks. 2 1/2" H. 2nd item: Chinese Peking glass snuff bottle, baluster form, with a yellow ground having pink […]
Lot 19: 3 Chinese Snuff Bottles, Quartz & Agate
Group of three (3) Qing snuff bottles including one (1) shield form agate bottle with carved mask handles and conforming stopper, one (1) shield form rutilated quartz bottle with conforming stopper, and one (1) round form fossilized limestone bottle. Ranging in size from 2 1/8" H to 3" H. All Late 19th/Early 20th century. Provenance: […]
Lot 20: Pair Japanese Bronze Guardian or Temple Foo Lions
Pair of two (2) Japanese bronze temple / foo lions or dogs seated on hind legs with partially articulated tails, one with mouth open and the other closed. 13" H x 16 3/8" W x 7" D. Meiji period, late 19th century. PROVENANCE: Deaccessioned by the Arkansas Museum of Fine Arts Foundation to benefit the […]