Ancient Near East cast bronze whetstone finial handle depicting the forequarters of a couchant Ibex with elongated neck and stylized high-arching horns. Original bar shaped whetstone (used for sharpening knives). Sits in a later ebonized wood and metal display stand with old Sotheby's New York sales sticker to underside. 3" H x 7" W x […]
Lot 29: Egyptian Faience Ushabti
Egyptian blue-green mold formed faience Ushabti, mummiform with headdress and worn hieroglyphics to lower half, probably 26th Dynasty, Reign of Amasis, 570-527 BC. Later frosted fiberglass stand. 7 1/2" H, with stand, 8 1/4" H. Provenance: The Estates of Olen Bryant and late Vanderbilt University art professor Thomas Brumbaugh, Clarksville/Cottontown, Tennessee. CONDITION: Loss to portion […]
Lot 26: 6 Small Boxes, most Persian Silver
6 Small Boxes, most Persian Silver. 1st item: Persian silver box, square with hinged lid, repousse bird of paradise decoration to the lid together with chased foliate decoration to the box, interior with gilt wash, Persian hallmarks to the underside. 1" H x 5 1/8" x 5 1/8". 2nd item: Persian circular lidded box with […]
Lot 27: Bronze Yakshi and Jain Shrine ex-Simon Kriger
Two (2) Indian bronze figural items, including Jain shrine and Yakshi. 1st item: Indian Jain Bronze figural shrine depicting Parsvanatha seated in the lotus position on a cushioned lion throne with bird emblem under a cobra canopy, flanked by other figures including yakshi, elephants, and cobras, with finial at the top. Extensive inscriptions en verso. […]
Lot 25: Cloisonne Colonnade Mantel Clock
Chinese cloisonne colonnade style mantel clock, the circular dial with enameled Roman numerals and floral decoration with cloisonne surround, hand-enameled pendulum decorated with image of a woman in 18th century dress, posed in front of a bridge; the domed pierced cover topped with an urn shaped finial inlaid with cloisonne band. Clock is enclosed in […]
Lot 23: 9 Chinese Yao Ceremonial Temple Scroll Paintings
Nine (9) Chinese Yao ceremonial temple watercolor and gouache scroll paintings, some with gold leaf highlights, including one (1) depicting an elderly man surrounded by a flaming halo with two smaller haloed figures before him;one (1) depicting a larger figure, possibly a demon, brandishing an axe with two smaller guards before him; one (1) depicting […]
Lot 21: 10 Chinese Taoist / Yao Ceremonial Temple Items
Ten (10) ChineseYao ceremonial temple watercolor and gouache scroll painted items, some with gold leaf highlights, including one (1) crown depicting male figures, haloed figures, and mythical animals (9 1/2" H x 15" W); four (4) hanging scrolls depicting male and female figures engaged in various activities (17" H x 8"); four (4) masks depicting […]
Lot 22: 8 Chinese Yao Ceremonial Temple Scroll Paintings
Eight (8) Chinese Yao ceremonial temple watercolor and gouache scroll paintings, some with gold leaf highlights, including one (1) depicting a larger male figure on a dragon and holding a knife, surrounded by foliage and smaller figures engaged in various activities; one (1) larger figure, possibly a demon, brandishing a weapon with two smaller guards […]
Lot 20: Chinese Qing Yellow Silk Embroidered Panel, signed
Chinese Qing deep yellow silk embroidered panel with central medallion containing a floral still life arrangement and bats surrounded by floral sprays. Signed en verso upper left corner. Unframed. 27 1/2" H x 54" W. CONDITION: Silk is overall very good condition, no shattering or fraying. A few areas of scattered spotting.
Lot 19: Large Japanese Satsuma 19" Charger or Bowl, Bird Decoration
Very large Edo or Meiji Satsuma bowl or charger, the center enameled with decoration of a bird in a landscape, the interior and exterior sides enameled with decoration of flying cranes and gilt sun or floral medallions. Gilt markings to underside. 4" H x 19" dia. Circa 1850-1900. CONDITION: 1 1/2" linear repair to rim/side, […]