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247. Seated Puppy Netsuke, Japanese, early 19th Century
Charming wooden toggle depicts a spotted puppy. Possibly sandalwood. Eyes are inlaid brass. Measures apprx 1"H x 1-1/2"W.
300/500
Sold: $207.00
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248. A Shoki and Oni Okimono, Japanese, circa 19th Century
A humorous carving depicting the Oni giving Shoki a back rub while Shoki smokes a pipe. Both partaking of tea. Eyes accented with black pigment. Signed Kyiuichi. Measures apprx 1"H x 2-1/4"W. The term Okimono relates to free standing display ornaments generally carved in ivory.
600/800
Sold: $230.00
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249. An Ivory Netsuke of a Gamma Sennin, Japanese, circa late 18th Century
Netsuke depicts a laughing figure carrying a large frog on his back. Measures apprx 2"H.
500/700
Sold: $287.50
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250. Tang Dynasty Standing Burial Figure
Earthen ware figure with pigments. Standing male attendant with clasped hands wears a long formal robe, and upswept hair. Figure features a peaceful round face. Traces in brown and black pigment especially around middle section. Glazing most likely being ancai or 'three-colour' glaze technique. Provenance: Acquired by Mrs. Carol Fisher-Sawyer-Bauman, (an associate of Swiss psychologist Carl G. Jung during WWII) purchased this from a Zurich art dealer who possibly acquired it via the Silk Route trade passage from China. Swiss-German printed newspaper stuffed inside for transport to the U.S. Measures (with out square wooden base) apprx 27-1/2"H.
1,500/2,500
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251. Carved Nephrite Medallion, Japanese
Round insert from a Ruyi Se. Low relief carving features the figures of a bat or "awabi" as a symbol of good luck and three peaches as a symbol of longevity or fertility. The nephrite is a very light lime color with cloudy white striations and has an oily finish. Measures apprx 4-1/4"H x 4-1/4"W.
250/450
Sold: $414.00
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252. Oriental Bracelet with Mutton Fat Jade and Enamels
Silver tri-part hinged bracelet features a central mutton fat jade carving in an animal shape. Bracelet with decorative enamels including bats and grass. Metal (untested and no marks found) is a fine mesh structure. Clasp with safety chain. Measures apprx 7" around x 1-3/4"H.
400/500
Sold: $345.00
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253. An Oriental Metal and Jade Hand Mirror
Hand held mirror with a silver metal frame inset with an mutton fat rondel ruyi featuring a elements such as a fish and a flower. Handle with high relief lime colored jadeite girdle clasp carving of two dragon shapes bracketed by awabi shapes. Front of handle incised with a floral design and embellished with a knob. Measures apprx 9-3/4"L x 5"W.
1,300/1,700
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254. Oriental Hand Mirror
Wonderful hand held mirror features a metal frame with scrolling designs. Round mirror back inset with a rondel from a ruyi scepter, either ivory or bone, featuring a carved landscape populated by two figures. Girdle clasp handle with high relief, either ivory or bone, carving of two dragon shapes bracketed by butterfly wings. Front of handle incised with a floral design. Measures apprx 9-1/4"H x 4-1/2"W.
100/200
Sold: $161.00
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255. Lot of Two Carved Bone/Ivory Items
1) Delicate figure of a formal lady sitting on the back of an elephant. Figurine is hand painted with colorful pigments. Functions as a snuff bottle as woman's head lifts off and is attached to a small spoon. Measures apprx 2-3/4"H x 2"W. 2) Thin rectangular Chinese string box is intricately carved with tiny scenes of daily life, figures move among pagodas and tree branches. Measures apprx 4-1/2"H x 3"L x 1/4"W.
250/400
Sold: $184.00
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256. Gourd Form Bottle, Chinese
White glazed organic form with a round, bulbous body, small foot and thin neck. Pure in form and color. Measures apprx 7"H. Provenance: estate of Mr. Gordon K. Mott from Cleveland, Ohio.
150/300
Sold: $195.50
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