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Lot 730: Asian Champleve Bronze Censer, Foo Dog Finial

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Asian bronze censer with champleve enameled relief decoration throughout, a figural foo dog finial on the lid, and figural foo dog handles to the body. 18 in. H x 11 3/4 in. W. Chinese or Japanese, late 19th/Early 20th century.  PROVENANCE: The Collection of Dr. James and Rebecca Whicker, Knoxville, TN. CONDITION: Overall very good condition, minor wear […]

Lot 729: 3 Cinnabar Boxes

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Three (3) Chinese Cinnabar covered boxes, including two lacquer boxes of gourd form with stem finials, and one of cylindrical form with blue enameled interior. Ranging in size from 4 in H x 6 in Diameter to 4 1/2 in H x 3 in Diameter. 20th century.  PROVENANCE: The estate of Billie Ann Smith, Nashville, TN. […]

Lot 728: Chinese Gilt Bronze Buddha w/ Carved Stand

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Large Chinese gilt bronze “Laughing Buddha” sculpture depicted seated and holding a strand of beads in his right hand. Fitted with a naturalistic carved hardwood stand. Buddha measures: 10 1/4 in. H x 12 1/4 in. W x 8 3/8 in. D. The stand measures: 7 1/2 in. H x 14 1/2 in. W x 10 […]

Lot 727: Chinese Carved Turquoise Dragon Sculpture & Japanese Leather Tobacco Pouch

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1st item: Chinese carved turquoise sculpture depicting two figural dragons chasing the flaming pearl. 6 in. H x 5 1/2 in. W. Fitted with a carved hardwood stand. 20th century. 2nd item: Meiji Period Japanese silk brocade and leather Sagemono tobacco pouch, with polychrome dragon design to the exterior and a dragon chasing a flaming pearl silver clasp, the […]

Lot 726: 3 Asian Small Lacquer Boxes

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3 small antique Asian lacquer boxes, including 1 circular box with Shou symbols; 1 oval box decorated with bird on branch; and 1 with iris and butterfly decoration. Largest box: 3 in diameter by 1 3/4 in H. All late 19th – early 20th century. CONDITION: Round box with age crack to side. Other boxes […]

Lot 724: Chinese Export Lacquer Tea Caddy & English Lacquer Jewelry Box

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1st item: Chinese Export lacquer tea caddy with exterior figural landscape decoration, fitted with a double pewter tea caddy interior. 5 in. H x 10 1/2 in. W x 7 1/2 in. D. 19th century. 2nd item: English mother-of-pearl inlaid lacquer jewelry cabinet with a hinged domed top that lifts to reveal a fitted interior above […]

Lot 723: Antique Ersari Turkmen Ensi

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Antique Ersari Turkmen Ensi tribal rug, traditional central cruciform design with four panels having stylized floral designs, within three primary borders and one lower stylized border. 6 ft 6 in x 5 ft 6 in. Circa 1880. PROVENANCE: Private Des Moines, Iowa collection. CONDITION: Overall good condition.

Lot 722: 2 Tekke Turkmen Rugs, Torba & Chuval

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1st item: Antique Turkmen Chuval rug, wool on wool. central deep rust field with six rows of six guls, with a wide lower elem panel with diagonal floral designs. Woven in rust, salmon, blue, and cream colors. 4 ft x 2 ft 7 in. Circa 1880. 2nd item:  Antique Turkmen Torba rug, wool on wool. central deep red field with three […]

Lot 721: 3 Antique Tekke Turkmen Rugs, Torbas & Chuval

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1st item: Antique Tekke Turkmen Torba, wool on wool. Central dark red or rust field with three rows of two guls, and a wide lower stylized flower ensi border. 4 ft 8 in x 2 ft 8 in. Circa 1880. 2nd item: Antique Tekke Turkmen Chuval, wool on wool. Central dark red or rust field with five rows […]

Lot 720: Antique Turkmen Tekke Ensi Rug

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Antique Turkmen Tekke Ensi rug, wool on wool. Central cruciform design with four panels having bird head and geometric designs and wide lower elem panel with stylized geometric designs. Woven in brick red, blue, and cream colors. 5 ft. 5 in. x 4 ft. 5 in. Circa 1875. PROVENANCE: Private Des Moines, Iowa collection. CONDITION: Overall good […]