Two (2) Chinese bronze taotie mask door knockers, one (1) with calligraphy to perimeter of face and knocker, both mounted under glass in a dark stained shadowbox frame. Knockers approximately: 8" H x 6" W and 5" H x 5" W. Framed: 31 1/2" H x 22 3/4" W. 20th century. Provenance: Private Nashville collection, […]
Lot 1198: Chinese Gilt Carved Wood Panel
Chinese gilt and red lacquer carved wood panel insert, likely original part of a door, having three-dimensional gilt carving throughout including warriors on horseback, an official in cart with servant and various foliate elements, all with fret work backing. 19 5/8" H x 7 7/8" W. Late 19th century. The Estate of David G. Leach […]
Lot 1194: 2 Asian Carved Wood Figures, Guanyin & Buddha
Two (2) Asian Carved Wood Figures, Guanyin & Buddha. 1st item: Large carved wood Guanyin figure depicted standing atop lotus and wave base, her body encircled by a dragon and with a halo behind her head. 19 1/4" H x 8 1/2" W. 2nd item: Carved root figure of Buddha, depicted seated in a teaching […]
Lot 1195: Southeast Asian Carved Hardstone Head
Southeast Asian carved hardstone sculpture of a head with four faces and fitted with a square hardstone base. Head measures: 10 1/2" H x 6" W. 11 3/4" total H (w/base). Early 20th century. The Estate of Elizabeth Chalfant, Nashville, TN. Condition: Head overall good condition. Base with some chipping to corners.
Lot 1192: Large Chinese Green Hardstone Lidded Censer
Large Chinese carved green hardstone lidded censer, the pierced lid with foo dog mask finial, the body with pierced decoration and triangular handles with foo dog mask decoration, raised on a pierced dome style base. 13 1/2" H x 13" W. 20th century. Condition: Overall very good condition.
Lot 1193: Large Carved and Painted Asian Scholar Figure on Stand
Large Asian carved and painted wooden scholar or judge figure, depicted seated and wearing a Hanfu style hat and robe, with fan in one hand and rooster head sword by his side and a book on his lap. Figure is seated on a large rectangular hardwood stand. Figure: 18" H x 8 1/4" D x […]
Lot 1190: 7 Pcs. Chinese Carved Jade, incl. Plaques & Archer's Rings
Seven (7) Chinese carved jade items, including four (4) plaques, three (3) depicting flowers and other naturalistic scenes, one (1) surrounded by Ju-i heads, and one (1) depicting a foo dog or dragon; two (2) archer's rings, one (1) with Chinese characters and fretwork decoration and one (1) unadorned; and one (1) scroll weight or […]
Lot 1191: 3 Decorative Items, incl. Bronze Vases, Asian Silk Fans
Two (2) Bronze Vases & Framed Asian Silk Fans, 3 items total. 1st item: Japanese Meiji period 2-piece bronze Usubata Ikebana flower arranging vase comprised of a bowl with wide rim and figural raised flowering branch and dragon decoration to the body, resting on a tripodal dragon leg stand with raised flowering branch decoration. 9 […]
Lot 1187: Japanese Four Seasons Wall Carvings, Sakura Ranma, 5 items
Five (5) Japanese decorative wood carvings, including Ranma transom or temple panels. 1st-4th items: Group of carved bamboo wall hangings, each depicting one of the four seasons. Decoration includes bamboo (Spring), orchid (Summer), chrysanthemums (Fall), and plum flower (Winter). 35" H x 5" W. 5th item: Relief carved wooden Ranma transom or temple panel depicting […]
Lot 1188: Brass Jardiniere and Famille Rose Gu Vase Lamp, 2 items
Two (2) Asian decorative items. 1st item: Brass jardiniere on stand in the Japanese style, both pieces with water lily relief decoration and the base with foo dog decoration to the foot ring. 34 1/2" H x 12" W. Asian, early 20th century. 2nd item: Chinese porcelain vase, Gu form, with Famille Rose decoration depicting […]