Ivory Okimono, finely carved figure of a farmer with rake in his hand and basket on his back. Signed on base. 5-1/8"H. Chinese or Japanese, circa 1900. Provenance: purchased by George Mitchell (co-owner of Mitchell's Candy Store, Nashville) during the course of several trips to China and Japan in the late 19th-early 20th century. Mitchell […]

Asian ivory Okimono, finely carved figure of a Japanese Geisha holding two fans. Her kimono and obi are decorated in delicate leaf and flower patterns. 6-1/2"H. Provenance: purchased by George Mitchell (co-owner of Mitchell's Candy Store, Nashville) during the course of several trips to China and Japan in the late 19th-early 20th century. Mitchell estate. […]

Japanese carved ivory okimono depicting seated female with hands in Buddhist pose wearing robe decorated with carved koi and pine branch. Fixed to stand. 8" H (including base). Late 19th – Early 20th century. Condition: Overall very good condition with old patina.

Collection of 52 Asian Ojime beads, strung as a necklace, most carved ivory but also including cinnabar, nut, bone, stone and wood examples, a few artist signed. Included in this lot is a pink silk bag with embroidered flying crane decoration, with two carved ivory ojime beads. Early 20th century. Condition: A couple of beads […]

Chinese carved ivory okimono figure of man holding a basket with fish. Artist signed on base. 10 1/4" H. Late 19th century. Provenance: Knoxville, TN collector. Condition: Overall very good condition with old patina with slight age crack to base.

Finely carved Asian Okimono, man holding a bunch of grapes in one hand and a basket of fruits and vegetables in the other hand. A gourd dangles from his obi. Signed on base with Chinese or Japanese mark. 5-1/2"H. Provenance: purchased by George Mitchell (co-owner of Mitchell's Candy Store, Nashville) during the course of several […]

Victorian tortoise shell card case with ivory stringing and silver mounts, lined with red fabric. Late 19th century. 4" x 3". Condition: Area of veneer loss above hinge, some minor scratching and tiny edge chips.

Four (4) ivory and silver jewelry items including three (3) ivory and silver bangle bracelets, interior diameter ranging from 2" to 2-1/4" and one (1) oval ivory locket with silver mounts, 1-1/2" H x 1-1/4" W. All items early 20th century. Provenance: private Knoxville, TN collector. Condition: Overall very good condition, locket with some shrinkage […]

1ST ITEM: Asian polychrome carved bone or vegetable ivory double figural snuff bottle of a man and woman; she holds a fan and basket of flowers while he holds a sword. Chinese or Japanese, circa 1900. 3" diameter. 2ND ITEM: Figural ivory snuff bottle, carved in the form of a woman riding on the back […]

1st item: large round form glass snuff bottle with reverse painted landscapes on both sides, white/green glass or stone stopper with ivory spoon, 3-1/4"H. 2nd item: enameled copper snuff bottle with scenes of ladies in front of a pagoda, similar scene on reverse, with a lapis lazuli-like carved stone stopper and ivory spoon. 3"H. Chinese, […]