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231. Pair of Early 18th Century "Husband" Plates This pair of Chinese Export porcelain plates made for "The Husbands" in the Yung Cheng period. Featuring an intricate pattern of curved acanthus leaves, vines and flowers. Accented with gilded edges and an amourial crest at the top of the plate that reads "In Ardua Vertus". Unmarked on verso and measure apprx 9-3/4" diameter each. 2,000/3,000 |
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232. Hand-Carved Hornbill Ivory, 19th Century This unique piece is a 19th Century hand-carved hornbill beak from China. Made from Hornbill ivory, it features hand-carved figures in a garden setting. Hornbill ivory is very rare and was extremley popular in China and the East Indies. The ivory, also known as Ho-ting, is a hard substance which is contained above the beak of the helmeted Hornbill. Gradually as the bird grows older it develops a helmet on the top of the skull. The ivory is covered with a gleaming red coating. Hornbill ivory first appeared in Chinese records during the Ming Dynasty. This particular piece is an excellent example of Chinese Hornbill carving. The carving on the front of the skull is very intricate and has several layers. The skull itself is in very good condition with no visible damage. Measures apprx 5" high and 8-3/4" long. This lot includes a museum bulletin containing an in-depth article about the use and developement of Hornbill ivory. 1,500/3,000 Sold: $2,415.00 |
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233. Ming Dynasty Swatow Blue & White Dish, Late 16th/Early 17th Century A large deep dish of the Ming period, center painted with two dragons confronted around a pearl amongst fire-scrolls. Also, an octafoil panel reserved on a scale-pattern ground, below eight floral lappet-shaped panels on the sides. The base has a typical rough finish and is partially glazed, with adheard sand. Apprx 15" diameter. Referrence; "Chinese Blue and White Ceramics" by S.T. Yeo and Jean Martin, Arts Oriental, 1978; Barbara Harrisson, Swatow, Museum het Princessehof, 1979. 1,500/2,500 Sold: $747.50 |
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234. Pair of Japanese Woodblock Prints Pair of Japanese woodblock prints by Hasui & Koitsu, two contemporary Japanese printmakers. Matted and framed, each print measures apprx 16-3/4" x 21-1/2". The first of the pair features a moonlight view of the Ocean. A tiny figure walks along the shore towards a grove of trees. Signed with Japanese characters on both margins of the print. Second of the pair features a moonlit pagoda, also signed on both margins. 600/900 Sold: $690.00 |
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235. A 19th Damask Obi A 19th century Obi of machine wove Damask. Champange field color with gold, silver and dark brown threading. Field patterned with cherry blossoms on branches with circular rosettes and horizontal bands with distant temples, clouds and starbursts. Apprx 13'L x 13"W. 600/800 |
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236. Japanese Wood Carving of a Fisherman A beautifully carved figure of a fisherman returning with his catch, in stride while a boy admires a large fish. Man has flowing and up-turned robes showing movement, wide brimmed hat, and more fish on a pole. There is a nicely carved basket on the ground and the eyes of the figures and fish are possibly ivory. Hollow carved based, this piece should be signed, though no evidence of this was found. Stands apprx 20" tall. 400/600 Sold: $184.00 |
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237. Japanese Etched Glass Vase Japanese etched glass vase features a scene with with two cranes, one looks up while the other swoops towards him. The crane is perched on a limb of a bamboo tree. This vase is made from very thick cut glass and the tree and cranes has been etched into the glass. Glass is a soft gray-blue and has darker green accents within the bamboo tree. Artist's signature is located on verso of vase and is inscribed in Japanese in a cartouche. Measures apprx 12" x 6". At the top of the vase is an etched geometric design. 150/300 Sold: $201.25 |
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238. 20th Century Japanese Studio Vase Porcelain, hand-painted with blue glaze. Divided into sections with each representing different scenes of Japanese countryside. Center medallion has a floral motif. Outer band features a wave design. Edges of vase are slightly scalloped and accented with brown glaze. Signed on verso in Japanese characters. Probably from the Taisho or early Showa Period. Measures apprx 12-1/2" in diameter and 3-1/4" high. 150/300 Sold: $46.00 |
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239. Hand-Carved Ivory Bead Necklace Long strand Asian ivory bead necklace features two larger carvings of an Oriental man and woman. The woman holds a fan and the man holds a scoll with ornate lettering. Hand painted beads have floral motif. Apprx 16-1/2" long. 150/250 Sold: $172.50 |
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240. Japanese Sterling Silver Parasol Handle, 19th Century Sterling silver parasol handle, sterling over metal, slight visible seam. The raised relief depicts many dragons breathing fire and blowing smoke. Lettering in three circular cartouches on the globe. Base of handle has a threaded peg and band stamped with Asian sterling mark and TC in a square cartouche. Apprx 8-3/4"L, apprx 4.1 Troy oz. 125/250 Sold: $120.75 |
