Pair of Chinese export porcelain Rose Medallion garniture vases, polychrome paint decorated with reserves depicting flowers, birds and butterflies and scenes of various Chinese figures. Both with scalloped rims and applied gilded Chih Lung dragons to the necks and sides. 14" H. Late 19th century. Provenance: Private Knoxville, TN collection. CONDITION: Small chip to base […]
Lot 23: Chinese Export 1000 Butterflies Punch Bowl
Chinese export porcelain punch bowl with gilt and enameled One Thousand Butterflies decoration. Fitted with a pierced hardwood stand. 16" dia. x 7" H. 9" H w/ stand. Late 19th century. CONDITION: Overall very good condition with moderate gilt and enamal wear, most noticible to rim. Minor interior wear. Yellow and black accretions outside wall […]
Lot 24: Pr. Chinese Export Rose Mandarin Baluster Vases
Pair of Chinese Export Rose Mandarin baluster form vases having scalloped rims, gilt foo dog handles, applied gilt dragons to the upper shoulders, vignettes depicting various figures with gilt highlights against floral, insect and precious object decoration. 13 1/4" H. Mid 19th century. CONDITION: Overall good condition. Sccattered minor fleabites to rims. Minor wear to […]
Lot 21: Chinese Porcelain Famille Rose Moon Flask
Chinese Export Famille Rose porcelain moon flask, circular form with cylindrical neck, footed base and Chi Dragon form handles. Center body with enamel painted opposing dragon and floral decoration on a teal ground. Sides and neck with bat, peach and foliate enamel paint decoration on a dark blue ground. Rim and footed base with yellow […]
Lot 22: Pr. Chinese Porcelain Famille Verte Vases Mounted as Lamps
Pair of Chinese export Famille Verte rouleau form vases mounted as lamps, having landscape decoration including blossoming prunus branch and chrysanthemum with various birds. Mounted on carved wood bases fitted with double sockets. 36" total H x 10" dia. Porcelain – 16" H. Lot retains one carved jade plaque finial with Chinese bronze mount. 2 […]
Lot 18: White Jade Plaque and Enamel Dish w/ Jade Handle
Two (2) Chinese items. 1st item: Chinese white jade plaque, carved with auspicious symbols and dragon masks at top and base, 2 7/8″H. Comes with pierced carved hardwood stand. Overall height with stand: 4 1/4″H. Early 20th century. 2nd item: Qing celadon jade dragon belt hook, mounted to an enamel brush washer with yellow ground […]
Lot 19: Meiji Bronze Warrior Figure
Manner of Miyao Eisuke, Japanese Meiji patinated bronze figure of a Samurai warrior with fierce expression, wearing armor and holding a spear in a fighting pose. Signed with Japanese characters in a rectangular reserve at back of left leg. Mounted atop a hardwood stand with pierced skirt and scrolled sides. Figure: 11 3/4"H. Overall 14 […]
Lot 20: 2 Asian Bronze Foo Dogs
Two (2) Asian bronze foo dog figures. 1st item: Chinese or Japanese parcel gilt bronze foo dog or temple dragon with teeth bared in a crouching pose, open spot on back for interior storage (lacking lid), patches of gilt decoration to face and body, 10 1/2" H x 14 1/2" W x 6"D. 2nd item: […]
Lot 16: 3 Chinese Green Jade Belt Buckles
1st item: Chinese carved celadon jade belt buckle, rectangular form with pierced carved floral decoration and fretwork border. 1 7/8" H x 2 1/2" W. 2nd item: Chinese carved celadon jade belt buckle, round form with carved bat and longevity symbol decoration. 2 1/4" dia. 3rd item: Chinese spinach jade belt buckle, rectangular form with […]
Lot 17: Chinese Carved Jade Double Belt Buckle
Chinese carved pale celadon jade belt ornament, comprised of two parts with phoenix and foliate decoration and chilong hook. 1 3/4" H x 4 3/4" W. Late 19th/early 20th century. Provenance: Private West Tennessee collection. CONDITION: Overall very good condition.