Finely carved Asian carved figure of a man sitting on a log, lighting his pipe. 5"H x 5"W. 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 estate. Condition: Some fine […]

Japanese ivory netsuke of a skull with one silver tipped tooth and snake perched on top with its tail tip resting in the skull socket. Retains its original fitted wooden box. 1-1/2" H. Meiji Period. Provenance: private Knoxville, TN collector. Condition: Very good condition.

Chinese carved ivory figure of a clam shell partially opened and revealing a scene of figures, one on horseback, amongst pine trees, resting on a carved stand. 2" H x 3 7/8" W x 2 1/4" D. Late 19th century/Early 20th century. Condition: Excellent condition with old patina.

Chinese carved ivory puzzle ball, outer sphere with undulating dragons having inked eyes and six interior spheres. Figural ivory stand in the form of a scholar, with round carved base. 10-4/8" H. Late 19th/ Early 20th century. Provenance: Knoxville, TN collector. Condition: Overall very good condition with nice patina. Some slight tilt to top with […]

Chinese carved ivory set of the "Seven Lucky Gods" by the Hakusui Ivory Company with the original stepped wooden stand. Ranging in height from 3" to 3 1/4". 20th century. Condition: All excellent condition.

Chinese carved standing head of an Empress with a phoenix figural headdress, resting on a wooden stand. Head affixed to stand with wire. 8 3/4" H x 2 3/4" D x 5 7/8" W. 19th century. Condition: Very good condition with repair to upper left ear.

Chinese carved ivory figure of seated scholar or emperor, with elaborate carved chair holding a ru-yi, with a curved hat and resting on a circular inscribed base. 7 1/2" H x 4 1/2" D x 3 7/8" W. Late 19th century/Early 20th century. Condition: Excellent condition with older patina.

Finely carved and stained ivory rose and vine okimono with original wooden box. A naturalistic carved rose branch with four flowers, each in different stages of bloom. Blue "Made in Japan" label fixed to one leaf. 14-1/4" L x 6" H x 7-1/2" W. Stamped box measures 10" H x 16-1/4" W x 9-1/2" D. […]

Asian Ivory calling card case with lift top, cartouche shape with high relief carved floral decoration to top side and low relief carved scene of figures and houses on reverse. Chinese, Qing dynasty, late 19th century. 3-3/4" x 2". Provenance: Private Middle Tennessee collection. Condition: Separation and losses at lower left side, minor discoloration.

Asian Ivory calling card case with lift top. Rectangular form, elaborate relief-carved decoration on all sides with Asian figures, houses, bridges and willow trees. Vacant reserve, no monogram. Chinese, Qing dynasty, late 19th century. 4-1/4" x 2-1/2". Provenance: Private Middle Tennessee collection. Condition: Excellent condition.