RARE & IMPORTANT VIBRANTLY DECORATED DOCUMENT/KEEPSAKE BOX.

Mid 18th century, New England or PA. Maple. Bold polychrome decoration, top and front with chrome yellow lozenge. Central top decoration, basket of flowers and cherries. Front similarly decorated with floral and cherry spray, outside corners of both with 1/4 round salmon panels. The lid wooden pin hinged, with carved moldings. Sides decorated with tulip and cherries, flanked by yellow bands with undulating white central band. All surfaces with oyster white background. T-head and forged nailed thin stock construction. SIZE: 11″ x 6-1/2″ x 4″. CONDITION: Very good, untouched condition, age appropriate abrasions. 9-96650 (800-1,600) – Lot 1361

DOG EFFIGY POT, CIRCA 1300AD FOUND AT THE NEISLER INDIAN MOUNDS, TAYLOR COUNTY GEORGIA IN 1928.

Among the most popular exhibits at the Greene Museum was this unique red slip painted dog shaped effigy pot. This pot had been part of the Columbus Museum of Arts and History for many years until descendants of family who had loaned it, sold it to the Greene Museum of Southern History across the river. Columbus Museum has 5 other dog effigies found at Bull Creek burial site. The Bull Creek site was found in 1937, all the Bull Creek pots are described and photographed in an article along with this pot published by Lost Worlds by Gary C. Daniels. Daniels attempts to identify the breed of the dog represented, long thought to be a Chihuahua and Daniels in his article postulates the species a new world breed that dates back at least to 100AD in Mexico. A copy of this article is found in the provenance showing this pot and the other 5 known examples which are still at the Columbus Museum of Art. The pot’s design of black painted swirls on body suggests it was associated with the Creek Indian Wind Clan. Creek tradition holds that the Wind Clan was the most ancient clan among the tribe. This design is also similar in Mexican pottery suggesting that there was a trade among different tribes of the Chihuahua breed of dog that most likely originated in Mexico. Regardless of the meaning of these funerary pots, this is only example known or documented in private hands. This actual pot is pictured or mentioned in several scholarly articles and books, another unique and wonderful piece of early American history such as this will probably never be offered again. SIZE: 13″ h PROVENANCE: Family history states it was found in 1928 washing out of edge of creek by school girl. The family loaned it to the Columbus Museum for many years. From the Greene Museum of Southern History. CONDITION: The pot has no apparent damage and is in the same condition since found in 1928. Columbus Museum shows this vessel in photography also in same configuration and states no conservation or repair where several of their other dog effigies are noted as broken, repaired etc. 9-28023 (20,000-30,000) – Lot 1410

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Please note: We do not guarantee the age of this tea caddy.

CARVED FRUIT WOOD MELON FORM TEA CADDY.

Carved with ribs and stem, having original locking mechanism and key. Lined with tinned paper. SIZE: 5-1/2″ h. CONDITION: Very good. Lock intact. 9-96309 (1,200-1,500) – Lot 1504

DOORSTOP, OWL ON PEDESTAL.

Circa 1920. The cast-iron example by Bradley & Hubbard, Meriden, CT. Marked “B & H”, “7797” on back side. Original paint, brown plumage example. Hollow 1/2 round casting. Fine casting detail. Ref: The Doorstop Book, Smith, p 103. SIZE: 16″ t. CONDITION: Very good, untouched condition, minor paint abrasions, one rear rubber bumper partially absent. 9-96334 (2,250-2,750) – Lot 1530

DOORSTOP, CHARLESTON DANCERS.

Circa 1920. The cast-iron example by Hubley, Lancaster, PA. Marked “FISH” on front of base, & “270”, back side, somewhat obscured. 1 of 7 doorstop designs by Anne Fish. Vibrant original paint. Hollow 1/2 round casting. Ref: The Doorstop Book, Smith, p 213. SIZE: 8-1/4″ t. CONDITION: Very good, untouched condition, fine patina with very light paint abrasions. 9-96345 (2,000-4,000) – Lot 1579

DOORSTOP, WHISTLIN’ JIM.

Circa 1920. The cast-iron example by Bradley & Hubbard, Meriden, CT. Original paint. Previously unrecorded polka dot shirt & hat motif. Hollow 1/2 round casting. Ref: The Doorstop Book, Smith, p 103. SIZE: 16″ t. CONDITION: Good, untouched condition, age appropriate paint abrasions, losses & oxidation, remnants of original rubber bumpers. 9-96348 (2,500-5,000) – Lot 1581

MORTAR AND PESTLE PHARMACY TRADE SIGN.

Late 19th century, American. Maple, old, dry gold paint over original gilded surfaces. 3 dimensionally turned and carved, retaining original iron mounting collar, top of mortar. SIZE: 18″ t. overall. CONDITION: Very good, old reattached chip break on base. 9-96587 (1,500-2,500) – Lot 1619

OUTSTANDING FOLK ART CARVED TOTEM.

This interesting well executed carved totem has a rectangular base with two inset carved panels with captions, one of adult and baby bear captioned “MOTHER BEAR ON GUARD WHEN CUBS PLAY”, the other with lion and cubs captioned “THE KING LION BABYSITS”. The inset panels have a gold border and flanked by spiral block end posts. The top edge of the base signed on each side by the maker “Allen Van Hoecke Chehalis Wn”. The next element of the totem is a square box with carved inset element, the box having two pig heads. On top of the box is an 8″, 1-1/4″ square column with a carved mystery ball and a number of other balls within a carved cross element, three captions circling “IN GOD WE TRUST”, “GOD BLESS AMERICA HOME SWEET HOME” and “LIFE LOVE TIME GAME”. On top of this is a sphere carving and then double bird finial. SIZE: Total height: 21-1/2″ x 8″ w. CONDITION: Very good. 9-96725 (1,000-1,500) – Lot 1631

LARGE BURL WOOD BOWL.

Late 18th century. American. Large bowl with thin wall, very well turned with double ringed top lip and small turned foot. SIZE: 16-3/4″ dia. 5-1/2″ t. CONDITION: Very good, with superior dark uniform patina. 9-94855 (2,000-3,000) – Lot 2042

BLUE PAINTED TURNED WOODEN BOWL.

Mid 19th century, New England. Maple, strong original blue painted, with dry unpainted interior. SIZE: 16″ dia. 5″ t. CONDITION: Very good, original condition, nice patina throughout, with minor age appropriate wear. 9-96404 (800-1,200) – Lot 2051

RARE SMALL QUILL COPPER WEATHERVANE.

Late 19th century. New England. Nicely detailed example with pronounced feathering and elongated spire with verdigris surface. From a private collection, offered with museum stand. SIZE: 16-1/2″ h. 18″ l. CONDITION: Structurally very good, traces of original gilding remain on underside, no repairs or restoration noted. 9-96765 (2,500-3,500) – Lot 2053

PAINTED LEATHER FIRE BUCKET FROM THE “ATTENTIVE” FIRE SOCIETY OF BOSTON.

Early 19th century. Boston, Massachusetts. Very well painted leather fire bucket, having a red background with painted scrolls, clasped hands, and cartouches and scroll identifying it as bucket number one for owner “John Rupp – Attentive”. REF: Boston Fire Historical Society documents that the Attentive Fire Society was founded with constitution and rules from 1803, and was formed in 1810. SIZE: 12-1/2″ t. CONDITION: Handle detached on one side, leather on handle badly decayed. Bucket very good with minor loss on back of top edge, scratches and paint loss commensurate with age and use. 9-94898 (1,500-2,500) – Lot 2086

FINE CARVED BLACKAMOOR/COUNTER TOP CIGAR STORE FIGURE.

Late 19th century, American. Full bodied pine carving of a female with reticulated arms at elbows and shoulders. She wears a blue dress with red boots having orange tops. Very well carved with the head having fine detail. Mounted on a museum base. SIZE: 27-1/2″ t. CONDITION: Very good overall, with losses to hair, minor split in side of face, losses to gesso on hand and loss to toe of one boot. 9-96583 (2,000-4,000) – Lot 2121

RARE CANTON FOOTED OPEN SALT FROM THE THOMAS JEFFERSON “J” DINNER SERVICE.

Circa 1790’s. Standard Chinese export blue decorated open salt has decorated against its white background a blue shield with knights head monogrammed with a large script “J”. Several pieces of this Chinese export dinner service are documented in the White House collection and The Cincinnati Museum of Art. Through scholarly research and documentation a direct link to Jefferson has not been established nor have shards of this service been excavated at Monticello, it is widely accepted that this service was Jefferson’s and research continues to grow as other pieces are found. REF: A plate of this service illustrated figure 114 page 174 of Chinese export porcelain for the American trade 1785-1835 by Jean Mudge. SIZE: 1-1/4″ h. x 3-1/2 w. x 2-3/4″ d. CONDITION: Very good. 9-96819 (2,000-2,500) – Lot 2161

RARE AND SUPERB WILLIAM HENRY HARRISON COPPER LUSTRE PITCHER.

A campaign issue from 1840. The heavy copper lustre pitcher having two round transfer images, one a bust of Harrison, the other his log cabin with sign “To let in 1841”. SIZE: 5-1/2″ h. CONDITION: Very good. 9-25035 (2,000-3,000) – Lot 2167

RARE PHILADELPHIA DECORATED STONEWARE PITCHER.

Mid 19th century. Philadelphia, PA. Finely turned and molded utilitarian ovoid stoneware ale pitcher with applied handle, having all over decoration of flowers and leaves with foliate frame on front with impressed inscription “MADE FOR, WANNER & KLINE, NO. 228 NORTH 3RD ST. PHILADELPHIA.”, having brown glazed interior. Pitcher attributed to the A.H. Remmey Stoneware Co. Philadelphia, PA. SIZE: 10-1/2″ h. CONDITION: Very good, 1 small under rim chip at base. 9-94899 (1,500-2,500) – Lot 2225

NEO CLASSIC GORHAM STERLING SILVER TUREEN/CENTERPIECE.

1st half 20th century, American. Sterling silver covered oval urn, with gadroon and foliate decoration, having swag loop handles and urn finial. Marked Gorham Sterling #13692. This piece apparently started out as a covered tureen and was fitted with a removable pierced work silver plate flower frog with center urn finial to make it useful as a center piece, both pieces are marked with part #8 indicating that this was probably a factory re-fit at the Gorham Company. Accompanying this lot will be work slips and receipts from that re-fit. Urn weight 48oz Troy. SIZE: Urn weight 48oz Troy. 10″ h. 12″ w. CONDITION: Very good. 9-96193 (800-1,200) – Lot 2272

TIFFANY ACORN TABLE LAMP.

Very nice diminutive size Tiffany lamp has bronze base with round foot supporting a slender stem leading to three arm spider. Lamp is completed with a four socket chandelier bulb cluster. Base is finished with a medium brown patina and light green highlights. Base supports a nice Tiffany acorn shade with the acorn band set against a nicely shaded light green background with yellow acorns. Shade is signed “Tiffany Studios New York”. Base is signed on the underside “Tiffany Studios New York D853″ along with the Tiffany Glass & Decorating Company logo. A pierced cap present SIZE: Shade is 12″ dia. Base 16-1/4″ h. with shade and cap 20″ h. CONDITION: Good, base re-wired with inconsistent finish, shade slightly out of round with several cracks in pieces in acorn border, one area od leading detached from glass. 9-96248 (5,000-7,000) – Lot 2295

OUTSTANDING TIFFANY STUDIOS SEAL TURTLE-BACK TILE DESK LAMP.

The Moorish designed shade having two iridescent turtle-back glass inserts, bead and filigree type bronze work, harp style base ending in a round base set with glass iridescent marbles. The base marked “Tiffany Studios New Your D801″ along with the Tiffany Glass & Decorating Company logo. SIZE: 14-1/2″ h, 8” at widest. CONDITION: Very good, original cord needs replacing. 9-96247 (6,000-8,000) – Lot 2296

GRAND STERLING SILVER CENTER BOWL WITH FLORAL REPOUSSE DECORATION AND 3 DIMENSIONAL STRAWBERRIES.

20th century, Mexican or American. Over-sized 2 handled fruit bowl, with 6 scroll decorated feet, floral repousse base with scrolling edge, pedestal elaborately embellished with 3 dimensional strawberries and leaves with flaring oval bowl having deeply repoussed flowers separated by gadrooned ribs, the scrolling top decorated with a repoussed banding of strawberries and blossoms, detailed scrolling handles feature the face of a bearded figure. Marked Sterling Handmade. SIZE: 117.4oz Troy. 23″ w. 14-1/2″ t. CONDITION: Very good. 9-96169 (6,500-7,500) – Lot 2301

BRITISH STUDIO POTTERY FIGURE OF A SEATED PEASANT WOMAN BY CHARLES VYSE.

Figure of a seated woman in peasant dress with baskets of well modeled vegetables, on a wooden plinth, incised signature on side of base C. Vyse Chelsea and dated 1931. Charles Vyse was born in Staffordshire in 1882, and was a key figure in the development of British studio pottery. At the age of 14 he was apprenticed to the Doulton factory as a designer. Attended Hanley Art School where he won a scholarship to the Royal College of Art where he studied sculpture from 1905 to 1910. In 1911 he was elected as a member of the Royal Society of Sculptors. He set up his studio at Cheyne Walk, Chelsea, in 1919 and produced figures based on characters seen on the streets of London. SIZE: 8″ h. PROVENANCE: From a Southern Maine home. CONDITION: A few tiny losses to tips of vegetable leaves and artichokes, re-glued chip on lower left back corner of plinth. 9-94793 (2,000-3,000) – Lot 2314

BRITISH STUDIO POTTERY FIGURE OF A PEASANT WOMAN BY CHARLES VYSE.

Figure of a standing woman in peasant dress holding a duck beside a basket of ducks and rabbits, on a wooden plinth, incised signature on side of base C. Vyse Chelsea and dated 1931. Charles Vyse was born in Staffordshire in 1882, and was a key figure in the development of British studio pottery. At the age of 14 he was apprenticed to the Doulton factory as a designer. Attended Hanley Art School where he won a scholarship to the Royal College of Art where he studied sculpture from 1905 to 1910. In 1911 he was elected as a member of the Royal Society of Sculptors. He set up his studio at Cheyne Walk, Chelsea, in 1919 and produced figures based on characters seen on the streets of London. SIZE: 10″ h. PROVENANCE: From a Southern Maine home. CONDITION: Very good with one very minor chip on base. 9-94792 (2,000-3,000) – Lot 2315

BRITISH STUDIO POTTERY FIGURE OF A FLOWER VENDOR WITH NOSEGAYS BY CHARLES VYSE.

Figure of a standing woman with shawl and brimmed hat vending nosegay bouquets, on a wooden plinth, under glaze signature on base in monogram, C. Vyse Chelsea and dated 1926. Charles Vyse was born in Staffordshire in 1882, and was a key figure in the development of British studio pottery. At the age of 14 he was apprenticed to the Doulton factory as a designer. Attended Hanley Art School where he won a scholarship to the Royal College of Art where he studied sculpture from 1905 to 1910. In 1911 he was elected as a member of the Royal Society of Sculptors. He set up his studio at Cheyne Walk, Chelsea, in 1919 and produced figures based on characters seen on the streets of London. SIZE: 10″ h. PROVENANCE: From a Southern Maine home. CONDITION: Very good with one very minor chip on one bouquet. 9-94795 (2,000-3,000) – Lot 2317

FOUR PIETRE DURE LOCKETS WITH ORIGINAL BRASS STAND.

Circa late 19th century, Italy. Tri-pod stand on scroll feet with revolving display section, manufactured to hold 4 large lockets, displaying on the front Pietre Dure stone inlay floral decoration. Each locket opens to reveal a window for displaying miniature artwork, 3 of these feature such artwork, including 1 portrait of two finely rendered cherubs, 1 portrait of 2 young girls, and 1 with a finely rendered Renaissance portrait of a Madonna, the 4th without image. SIZE: overall 7-1/2″ t. each locket 2-1/2″ t. CONDITION: Very good, brass with fine old patina, one portrait absent. 9-96190 (800-1,200) – Lot 2319

LARGE DRESDEN FIGURE OF A TAILOR RIDING A GOAT.

Early 20th century, German. Fine large example of a TaIlor in 18th century dress with Tricorn hat, yellow jacket with floral sleeves and waistcoat, astride a goat who’s horns are used to carry scissors and iron, on a decorated floral base. Marked with the Dresden stylized “SP” mark, for Sachsische Porzellanmanufaktur, mark used after 1902. SIZE: 12-1/2″ t. CONDITION: Overall good, with losses and restoration to needles and pin cushion on back of goat and evidence of bocage loss on base. 9-96199 (2,600-2,800) – Lot 2330

CARVED MAN, BLACK AMERICANA.

Early 20th century, American. Maple, original paint. Full bodied, freestanding relief carving well detailed primitive form. The figure with exaggerated facial features, wearing a suit with carved collar and pockets. Having relief striped tie and carved belt. His pants retain pronounced chisel marks, detail consistent with African-American immigrant carvers SIZE: 30″ t. CONDITION: Very good untouched condition. 9-96424 (2,000-4,000) – Lot 2362

BRONZE AMYTAYUS FIGURE.

China. The bronze figure depicts seated Amitayus on top of double lotus throne, bottom with vajra symbol. SIZE: 6-3/4″ h x 4-3/8″ w CONDITION: Some loss of color. 7-75413 (400-600) – Lot 2549

PAIR OF PORCELAIN PLANTERS.

Early 20th century, China. Mortar shaped with 3 ju-i shaped feet. Wave and conch shell borders. Body decorated with Ton Tsai style with lotus scrolling. SIZE: 6-1/4″ h x 10″ dia. CONDITION: Very good. 7-75629 (400-600) – Lot 2570

BOTTLE FORM PORCELAIN VASE.

Late 19th century, China. Famille rose decoration of windswept flowering trees. Yung Cheng mark on the base. SIZE: 13-1/2″ h. CONDITION: Very good. 7-75685 (200-300) – Lot 2682

CHINESE EXPORT MASONIC PORCELAIN CIDER JUG.

Late 18th century. Of barrel form with entwined reeded strap-handle and crouching lion finial, the cover and sides painted with Masonic emblems, the rims with a gilt grapevine design cobalt blue band. SIZE: 11″ h x approx 6″ dia. PROVENANCE: Massachusetts collection of Sherwood Smith. Northeast Auctions, March 2, 2002, Lot 5. From a fine private Long Island, NY collection. CONDITION: Professional restoration, slight normal and expected wear to gilding on handle. 9-93320 (2,000-3,000) – Lot 3017

YELLOW JADE CARVING OF A SINGLE HORN MYTHICAL ANIMAL.

20th century, China. Finely detailed with amber fissures. SIZE: 3-1/2″ h x 2-1/2″ w. CONDITION: Very good. 7-75544 (600-800) – Lot 3052

BOTTLE SHAPED CLOISONNE VASE.

20th century, China. Surface decorated with various forms of the character Shou on a wan-wen turquoise ground. Detailed with a dragon in the clouds chasing a celestial pearl in gilt repousse copper in relief on the shoulder of the vase. SIZE: 19-1/2″ h. CONDITION: Very good. 7-75634 (600-800) – Lot 3069

PAIR OF BOTTLE FORM CLOISONNE VASES.

20th century, China. Decoration of archaic scrolling with scrolls of lotus flowers enclosing the character Shou. All on a dark turquoise ground. Ch’ien Lung mark on the base. SIZE: 18-3/4″ h. CONDITION: Very good. 7-75631 (2,000-2,500) – Lot 3072

PAIR OF LARGE LIDDED CLOISONNE CENSERS.

20th century, China. Repousse gilt copper with lids decorated with a dragon finial and the body covered with a design of a lotus pond with aquatic birds. Body with dragon handles and foo dog feet. Cloisonne work of archaic scrolling and formalized floral meanders with deer on a turquoise ground. Ch’ien Lung mark on the base. SIZE: 26″ h x 10″ dia. CONDITION: Very good. 7-75627 (2,500-3,500) – Lot 3074

CARVED HEAVY WOODEN CUP.

18th century, China. Surface carved in relief with scholars in a mountain pine grove. SIZE: 3″ h x 5″ dia. CONDITION: Very good. 7-75433 (300-500) – Lot 3114

GLOBULAR FORM PORCELAIN WATER COUPE.

19th century, China. With an inverted rim. Underglaze red decoration of various floral scrolls with foliage. Underglaze blue accents. 6 character K’ang Hsi mark in Kaishu script on the base. SIZE: 4″ dia. CONDITION: Very good. 7-75641 (200-300) – Lot 3147

SILVER RITUAL VESSEL.

Late 19th/early 20th century, Tibet. “Pure water” ewer for Buddhist rituals. Repousse silver set with a single turquoise. Decoration of the 8 precious emblems. SIZE: 8-3/4″ h. CONDITION: Very good. 7-75419 (500-700) – Lot 3194

LAPIS LAZULI CARVED TARA ON GILT BRONZE LOTUS THRONE.

19th/20th century, China. Throne with cloisonne border of floral scrolling on a blue ground. Double vajra engraved on the base. SIZE: 7″ h. CONDITION: Very good. 7-75511 (2,500-3,500) – Lot 3198

GILT BRONZE PAPERWEIGHT.

Yuan to early Ming Period, China. High copper content cast and engraved as a pair of cavorting chih lung. SIZE: 2-3/4″ l. CONDITION: Rubbing to the gilt surface, otherwise very good. 7-75572 (3,000-5,000) – Lot 3199

GUANWARE FLORIFORM BOWL.

Southern Song Dynasty period, China. The bowl’s exterior shaped similar to plum flower petals, with light celadon glaze and brown crackle patterns, the bottom ring foot unglazed. SIZE: H: 2-3/8 in (6 cm) D: 5-1/4 in (13.3cm). CONDITION: Good. 9-97012 (30,000-45,000) – Lot 3273

CARVED WHITE JADE TEAPOT.

Republic period, China. Supported by three short and tapering columnar feet, the body shaped similar to bowl, lightly carved with taotie masks on the sides, the handle carved in the form of mythical beast, the flat and wide shoulder attached with an arched handle, hanging over the cover carved with additional taotie masks and a flower bud finial. The stone of smooth white and slight russet. Compare to a smaller white jade teapot without handle, sold in Christie’s London on November 4 2008 Lot 9, for £205,250, Also compare a smaller and celadon jade teapot, sold in Christie’s New York on March 2012 Lot 1884, for $110,500. SIZE: W: 9-7/8 in (25.2 cm) H: 7-7/8 in (20 cm). CONDITION: Good. 9-97029 (15,000-25,000) – Lot 3314

CLOISONNE ENAMELED VASE, GU.

19th Century or earlier, China. The enameled cloisonne Gu decorated with gilt accent and with the patterns of lotus blossom, the base bears a four character mark of “JING TAI NIAN ZHI”. SIZE: 7-1/2″ (19.1 cm) h x 5-7/16″ (13.7cm) dia. CONDITION: Good. 9-97050 (10,000-15,000) – Lot 3326

CARVED SHOUSHAN FURONG SOAPSTONE GUANYIN FIGURE.

Qing Dynasty period, China. The Guanyin figure carved from Shoushan Furong soapstone, ornated with small turquoise and coral. The Guanyin is seated, with two hands on the knee holding a scroll, the face with benevolent features. SIZE: H: 3-3/4 in (9.7 cm) W: 2-1/4 in (5.6 cm). PROVENANCE: Sotheby’s New York ,Lot 338, Sept. 11th & 12th, 2012. CONDITION: Good. 9-96989 (8,000-12,000) – Lot 3340

WHITE GLAZED ANHUA LOTUS JAR.

Ming Dynasty period, China. The jar impressed with Anhua, depicting blooming lotus and a band of lotus petals along the base. The piece was TL tested by the Chinese University of Hong Kong, and the result is consistent with the suggested date of manufacture. Includes the original thermoluminescence testing results. SIZE: H: 8-1/2 in (21.7cm) D: 8-1/4 in (20.9cm). CONDITION: Good. 9-97047 (10,000-20,000) – Lot 3393

CARVED NATURAL WHOLE GREEN JADEITE JADE PIXIU.

The carving crafted from natural jadeite with icy transparency, whole green color, and golden leaf at bottom, cleverly carved with a Pixiu mounted on the leaf, symbolizing getting rich overnight. Accompanied by a GIA Certificate indicating there are no indication of impregnation. SIZE: 2″ long. CONDITION: Good. 9-97123 (16,000-20,000) – Lot 3395

LARGE CARVED WHITE JADE GUANYIN FIGURAL GROUP.

19th/20th Century, China. The large low-relief carved jade figural group depicts image of Guanyin seated within mountains, surrounded by pine trees, temples, and mountains, with people walking towards the mountain path, the stone of brownish-white with some russet. SIZE: H: 15 in (38.1 cm) W1: 6-7/8 in (17.5 cm) W2: 3-7/8 in (9.8 cm). CONDITION: Very good with natural stone fissures & cracks. 9-97078 (20,000-30,000) – Lot 3403

FINE GREEN JADE FANG LU FORM CENSER.

19th century, China. Stone of a forest green color. Box is in the archaic style and has rounded corners and intertwined animals. Detailed with chi characters, phoenix form jump rings, and a dragon finial. Accompanied with a matching fitted hardwood stand. SIZE: 8″ l x 4″ w x 6-1/2″ h. CONDITION: Very good. 9-91184 (12,000-14,500) – Lot 3518

FINE RUSSET AND YELLOW JADE CARVED RHYTON.

19th century, China. Stone ranging from russet to chicken bone yellow to clear white. Carved surfaces overall with chih lung and archaic scrolling. Accompanied by a carved rosewood base. SIZE: 5″ l. CONDITION: Small fissure on base. Otherwise very good. 9-91186 (17,500-20,000) – Lot 3520

IMPORTANT CARVED JADE WATER BUFFALO.

Possibly 19th century, China. Gray stone with russet markings. Accompanied by finely carved fitted rosewood stand. SIZE: 6-1/4″ l x 4″ w x 3″ h. CONDITION: Very good. 9-91187 (28,000-36,000) – Lot 3521

BOTTLE FORM PORCELAIN VASE.

Kuang Hsu mark and probably of the period (1875-1908), China. Monochrome cobalt glaze with a gilt surface in a pattern of clouds and bats and a hand of lotus scrolling with Shou characters. Finely drawn Kai Shu mark on the base enclosed in gold floral scrolling. SIZE: 15-3/4″ h. CONDITION: Very good. 7-75635 (300-500) – Lot 3556

CLOISONNE BOOK CASE.

Early 20th century, China. Cover with a scene of 3 elephants and their attendants. Body decorated with bats and peaches. All on a turquoise ground. Interior lid with a book title. SIZE: 8-1/4″ l x 5-1/2″ w x 5″ h. CONDITION: Very good. 7-75632 (500-700) – Lot 3562

FINE YELLOW CARVED JADE CENSER.

19th century, China. Yellow stone with brown markings. Oval form with phoenix handles. Body decorated with archaic scrolling. SIZE: 4-1/4″ l x 4-1/4″ w. CONDITION: Very good. 9-91180 (12,000-14,500) – Lot 3575

CYLINDRICAL FORM PORCELAIN BRUSH HOLDER.

Late 19th century, China. Famille rose and iron red decoration of clouds and bats. 4 character Shen Te Tang mark on the base. SIZE: 6-1/4″ h. CONDITION: Very good. 7-75686 (200-300) – Lot 3635

PAIR OF YELLOW PORCELAIN PLANTERS.

Early 20th century, China. Square form with indented corners, overhanging rim, and stepped feet. Borders of thunder meanders with the body decorated with reserves of birds and flowers on a yellow ground with birds and flowering plum branches. SIZE: 15-1/4″ l x 15-1/4″ w x 9-3/4″ h. CONDITION: Rubbing to the gilt. 7-75628 (800-1,200) – Lot 3643