Lot of ivory items including one (1) carved walrus parasol handle with leaf decoration (5-1/8" L), one (1) carved ivory flower (2-1/4" L), one (1) carved ivory knot pendant (2" H), one (1) bone plaque with painted Persian hunting scene (3-7/8 x 1-5/8), and two (2) ivory rulers (5-7/8 & 12" L). 6 items total. […]

Asian carved and polychromed wooden figure of Buddha seated on a partial column support, most likely removed from larger wooden display. Buddha image is the attitude of subduing Mara. 18 1/4" H. 19th century. Condition: Various areas of wood loss to head and body with overall paint wear.

Japanese gold lacquered four-compartment inro, decorated with a potted chrysanthemum on one side and a falcon perched on a branch on the other, together with a wooden ojime bead and carved ivory netsuke in the form of a vined gourd. Inro measures 3 1/4" H x 1 3/4" W. Meiji period. Condition: All very good […]

Chinese porcelain scholar's screen fitted in a pierced and carved hardwood stand with a central porcelain tablet decorated with a pine tree and birds in a mountain setting. 16 3/8" H x 10" W x 5 3/4" D. Republic, Early 20th century. Condition: Excellent condition.

Ivory snuff bottle with floral relief carved cartouche on one side, painted design of three cranes in a tree on reverse with Chinese or Japanese character writing. On a detachable carved wooden base. Asian, Qing dynasty, late 19th century. Provenance: Private Middle Tennessee collection. 3"H, not including stand. Condition: Some small abrasions and discoloration to […]

Fine mother of pearl/abalone shell snuff bottle with relief carved floral decoration. Original stopper with ivory spoon. Chinese, Qing dynasty. Provenance: private Middle Tennessee collection. 2-1/2"H Condition: Excellent condition.

Green jade snuff bottle, rounded form, with rose quartz cabochon stopper and ivory spoon. Chinese, late 19th to early 20th century. Provenance: private Middle Tennessee collection. 2-1/4" H. Condition: Excellent condition.

Asian ivory Okimono, finely carved figure of a man sitting and preparing food with knife and pots at his side. 2-1/4"H. Chinese or Japanese mark on base. 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 carved ivory Okimono, finely carved figures of a boy and father or grandfather on a log, delightedly watching three frogs. Signed on base with Chinese or Japanese mark. 2-1/2"H x 6-1/2"L. 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 […]