Large Chinese cloisonne basin, the interior with a diaper pattern ground and foo dog and precious object decoration, a shaped rim with stylized floral decoration and the exterior with alternating foliate vignettes on a turquoise ground. Base with four character seal mark. 4" H x 20 1/4" dia. 20th century. The estate of a Vanderbilt […]
Lot 21: 3 Chinese Cloisonne Items, Covered Gourd Box & Pr. Double Gourd Vases
Three (3) Chinese Cloisonne Items, Covered Gourd Box & Pr. Double Gourd Vases. 1st item: Large Chinese cloisonne covered gourd form box with dragon mask decoration and turquoise glazed interior. 9" H (to tip of top finial) x 12" dia. 2nd & 3rd items: Pair of Chinese cloisonne double gourd form covered vases with foliate […]
Lot 18: Pair Chinese Cloisonne Garlic Bulb "Candelabra" Vases
Pair Chinese Cloisonne garlic bulb "candelabra" vases having turquoise grounds with scrolling foliate decoration and a total of five spouts. The bases with impressed four character Chia Ch'ing mark. 11 3/4" H x 7 1/2" W. 20th century. The estate of a Vanderbilt University professor, Nashville, Tennessee. Condition: Both overall very good condition. One with […]
Lot 19: Large Chinese Cloisonne Jardiniere
Large Chinese cloisonne jardiniere or planter, of lobed or quatrefoil form with flowering branch, butterfly and bird decoration and ruyi head rim border on a turquoise ground. Base with remnants of a paper label and with inscriptions. Approx. 19" dia. x 11 1/2" H. Possibly late Qing dynasty, late 19th/early 20th century. The estate of […]
Lot 16: 3 Asian Bronze Items, Buddhas & Censer
Three (3) Asian bronze items. 1st item: Asian bronze censer comprised of a pierced lid having a figural foo dog finial, an orb-shaped body with shaped handles, above tripodal legs with figural elephant knees, all mounted on a pierced and footed circular base. 13" H x 5" dia. Prob. Japanese, Late 19th/early 20th century. 2nd […]
Lot 13: Large Chinese Bronze Luduan Form Censer
Large Chinese figural bronze Luduan form or foo / fu dog censer, comprised of two parts. Beast or lion is depicted standing, the head with pricked ears, two horns, a curled mane and an open mouth having four sharp teeth and broad tongue. The rotund body with raised flame decoration, a fanned tail and four […]
Lot 14: Pair of Asian Bronze Models of Guanyin
Pair of gilt bronze figures depicting the bodhisattva Guanyin standing atop a double lotus base with a flame halo behind her head and a raised left arm holding a lotus blossom. 11" H x 3" W. 18th century or earlier. The Estate of Elizabeth Chalfant, Nashville, TN. Condition: Both overall very good condition with light […]
Lot 12: Chinese Bronze Censer with White Jade Finial
Qing bronze incense burner with carved pierced hardwood lid and white jade finial. Censer of circular form with half ring side handles, the sides with raised taotie mask and abstract dragon designs, accompanied by a pierced hardwood cover carved with longevity signs and surmounted with a white jade carving of an immortal child. 8 7/8"H […]
Lot 8: Chinese White Jade Snuff Bottle
Chinese white jade snuff bottle, ovoid form with incised auspicious symbol decoration and a green jade stopper. 2 1/4" H. Late 19th/Early 20th century. Provenance: the estate of Edith (Edie) M. Bass, Nashville, Tennessee, by descent from her parents, Walter Paul McBride and Claire Childs of Lake Forest, Illinois. Condition: Overall very good condition.
Lot 9: Chinese Carved White Jade Guanyin
Large Qing carved white jade figure of the goddess of mercy Guanyin, depicted standing and holding a scroll, with feet visible beneath her robe. Fitted with a hardwood stand which has been mounted onto a brass Chinoiserie style lamp base with pierced white jade plaque finial. Figure measures: 9 1/4" H x 4 1/2" W. […]
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