Item 1: A fine 19th century Chinese carved cinnabar panel, inset into the cover of a handmade leather bound book. The relief carved panel depicts a man and boy sitting in a landscape with auspicious symbols including prunus trees, mountains and mushrooms. Inset into the covers of a leatherbound book housing an old copy of […]
Lot 554: Chinese Silver Commemorative Plaque
Chinese silver commemorative plaque, shield form, probably presented to an American military person leaving his position with the Chinese army (probably on Taiwan). Mounted on a shaped wooden mount with easel. 9 1/2" H x 6 1/4" W. Post WWII. Condition: Overall very good with some surface scratches.
Lot 555: Chinese Export Silver Presentation Tray
Chinese Export Silver Presentation Tray, dated 1897. Oblong form with engraved floral, bird and butterfly decoration. Two handles with heavily embossed floral motifs, and rim heavily embossed with Chinese figures in a garden setting. Engraved dedication in center; “Presented to Mr. John Liddell by the employes(sic) of Messrs Liddell Bros & Co. on the eve […]
Lot 553: 10 Chinese Wooden Wine Cups
Set of ten cased Chinese wooden wine cups, carved and lined with silver. Each cup inscribed with a different verse attesting to the pleasures of wine drinking and each silver liner with hallmarks. Housed in the original wooden case bearing a Chinese inscription reading "With a cup in your hand, the world is free of […]
Lot 551: Asian Blue & White Porcelain Ginger Jar
Large blue and white Asian ginger jar with lid, depicting sages in outdoor garden setting. Two blue concentric circles to underside. 16 1/2" H. 20th century. Condition: Old repair to lid and rim of jar.
Lot 550: Two Chinese Porcelain Temple Vases
Assembled (not matching) pair Chinese porcelain blue and white temple vases. One vase depicting two birds holding magic fungus in their beaks, chrysanthemums and other floral motifs, 17 1/4" H. The other vase with central floral motif, conch shell and artemisia leaf decoration and remnants of wax seal to inner rim, 17" H. Both late […]
Lot 548: Grouping of Asian porcelain items and diorama, 6 p
Assembled grouping of Asian items, 6 pieces. 1st item – Asian white porcelain figure of Quan Yin, marked "China' with stand. Early 20th century. 7 3/4" H. 2nd item – Porcelain snuff bottle with red pained floral and bird decoration. 3" H. 20th century. 3rd item – Chinese export Famille Rose armorial bowl. 2 3/8" […]
Lot 549: 4 Chinese Porcelain Items
Four (4) Chinese porcelain items. Includes Rose Medallion saucer depicting pagoda in mountain setting having with four character iron red mark to base (4 1/2" L x 1 1/2" H x 2 3/4" W), Famille Rose shaped brush holder with figural decoration (4 1/2" L x 1 1/2" H x 2 3/4" W) , Famille […]
Lot 546: Chinese Miniature Hardstone Tea Set, 7 pieces
Chinese miniature hardstone seven (7) piece tea set including teapot (2 3/4" H x 5" W) and cups (1 1/4" H x 1 5/8" dia). Possibly agate. 20th century. Condition: Excellent condition.
Lot 547: Chinese Gu Zheng or Plucked Zither
Chinese guzheng or plucked zither with mother of pearl inlay to top and base and perimeter, with carrying case. 45 1/4" L. 20th century. Proceeds benefit St. Mary's Church, Oak Ridge, TN. Condition: Very good condition.