DESCRIPTION: A very fine and deeply carved Chinese export ivory card case, 19th C. The unusually thick, domed and pierced lid is expertly carved with a three dimensional profusion of flowers surrounding a center cartouche featuring a Chinese garden scene. On close inspection, you marvel at the delicately carved ivory leaves and tiny flower petals, all placed above a carved diaper-patterned ground.

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DESCRIPTION: A Chinese pewter incense seal (or clock), a rare, complete set with all trays and the original small tools. This clock seal has five separate components (see photos), all of which are intact and in good condition. The cover is pierced with the “double happiness” symbol, and inside the base tier are stored the original small tools used to prepare the incense for burning: a pewter shovel to scoop the loose incense, a tamper for packing it, and a scorer for cutting the incense while u... Click for details

DESCRIPTION: From the jacket, “Art of Japan brings us a sweeping view of the long-lived Japanese culture in all its brilliance and beauty. Never before have all of the major arts been available in a single volume.” This large tome (622 pages) is in beautiful, like new condition. The book covers Japanese history and religion as it specifically relates to its art forms and architecture, and spans time from prehistoric ages through the Meiji Period. A first edition, 1985 Abrams hardbound with du... Click for details

DESCRIPTION: A unique early to mid 19th C. carved ivory brush pot (possibly Jiaqing Period) with a continuous scene, each side having a pair of twisting, confronting dragons in flight among the clouds, chasing the pearl of wisdom. Not a decorative item, this brush pot was actually used for its intended purpose by a scholar, as evidenced by the ink that has been absorbed into the ivory rims and interior. The base, with its mellow darker patina, shows its age, having been spared the bleaching e... Click for details

DESCRIPTION: A Chinese bamboo figure, well carved as a recumbent lion with a hollow pierced ball held between its front paws and a pup clambering down from its back. The gifted carver gave this lion a broad toothy grin, giant eyes, and tight curls on its mane and tail. An appealing sculpture in excellent condition, it dates from the early 1900’s, late Qing Dynasty. DIMENSIONS: 5 ½” long (14 cm) x 3 ½” high (9 cm).

DESCRIPTION: A rare Chinese toggle in the form of a miniature Mongolian eating set or trousse, consisting of a reddish gold lacquered metal sheath finished with brass bands and bone cap, containing two removable and useable knives with horn handles and bone caps, a set of tweezers, and a suspension loop on the side. Overall fine condition with minor signs of age, rust and use, Qing dynasty, 18th C. DIMENSIONS: 3 3/4” Long (9.5 cm).