Japanese Meiji bronze circular censer or water vessel, with Ju-i Sceptre Head style decoration around the perimeter and inward scrolled tri-podal feet. Interior signed with four character marks and appears to read Ta Hara dakara-yo. 4 1/2" H x 14 1/4" dia. Late 19th/Early 20th century. CONDITION: Overall very good condition with scattered wear.
Lot 13: Chinese Carved Jade Duck and Plaques, 7 items
Seven (7) carved Chinese jade items, including duck figure and plaques. 1st item: Celadon jade recumbent duck figure. Illegible ink inscription to underside of base. Includes a later raised wooden stand with sticker reading "MADE IN CHINA". Figure – 3 3/4" H x 6 1/2" W x 2 1/2" D. Stand – 1" H x […]
Lot 12: Pair of Daoist Bronze Figural Sculptures
Two (2) painted and gilt bronze Daoist figural sculptures, Chinese or Japanese. One figure holds a narrow leaf and wears a sword slung over his back, the other is bare-chested and holds a large paddle shaped leaf. Both with naturalistic bases and painted Asian character marks to interior. Ranging in size from 15″ to 15 […]
Lot 10: Meiji Hardwood Tray and Large Porcelain Charger
Two (2) Japanese decorative items, including hardwood tray, porcelain charger. 1st item: Hardwood tray, carved in a naturalistic leaf form with scrolled sides and incised veining. 1" H x 18" W x 11" D. Meiji period, late 19th century. 2nd item: Large porcelain charger with scalloped edges and blue and white underglaze decoration of landscape, […]
Lot 9: Asian Cloisonne Censer and Plate, 2 items
Two (2) Asian cloisonne decorative items, including censor and plate. 1st item: Chinese Cloisonne censer with gilt metal foo lion finial and dragon head handles with wirework tendrils and enclosed rings, the body decorated with dragons chasing a flaming pearl amid clouds and supported on three feet with mask designs at knees; the lid with […]
Lot 8: Chinese Carved Hardwood Dragon Box
Chinese hardwood box, likely Zitan wood, the top elaborately carved with two dragons flanking a bird or phoenix with leaf in beak, surrounded by Chinese characters and flowers, enclosed within a border of carved bats and flowers. The dragon motif is repeated on the front and sides of the box, as well as the interior […]
Lot 7: 2 Lidded Censers and Guanyin Figure
Three (3) Chinese items, including jade censer, signed metal and cloisonne censer, and Guanyin figure. 1st item: Spinach jade censer, the cover with figural foo dog finial and carved mask handles supporting movable rings, the base with carved mask handles supporting movable rings and short paw feet with mask knees. Contains a miniature white hardstone […]
Lot 6: 2 Large 19th Century Rose Medallion Chargers
Two (2) Qing Dynasty Rose Medallion chargers, each with central bird and peony medallion surrounded by four vignettes of alternating figures and birds with butterflies, on a floral decorated ground. One charger measures 16" diameter and has more green in the background decoration. The other measures 15" and has bird, scroll and lantern motifs flanking […]
Lot 5: Chinese Famille Rose Cong Vase, mounted as lamp
Chinese Republic Period Famille Rose Cong Vase, yellow ground with differing hand painted vignettes on each side, depicting figures engaged in various activities. Mounted as a lamp with carved wood base and old wiring/plug. Vase – 10" H. Overall – 26" H. Chinese, early to mid 20th century. CONDITION: Base drilled, otherwise vase in very […]
Lot 4: Chinese Yixing Teapot, Cheng Shouzhen
Chinese Yixing teapot, signed Bing Xing Dao Ren, seal used by Cheng Shouzhen (1858-1939) impressed on underside. Decorated with calligraphy inscription to one side and incised naturalistic motifs to the other, with relief molded fruit and leaf decoration atop lid. Additional seal impression to underside of lid. 2 1/2" H x 7" W x 5" […]