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1198 |
A CHINESE CARVED HORN CHOP (SEAL) probably 18th century. With tortoise finial. Inscribed with a poem on one side and the owner's name on the base (not translated). Horn of amber color, possibly rhino. Height 3.1 inches (8 cm). Estimate $200-$400 |
1199 |
A CARVED HARDSTONE HEAD OF BUDDHA (jade?) probably South Asia, early 20th century. Length 2.4 inches (6 cm). Estimate $150-$200 |
1200 |
AN UNUSUAL INDO-PERSIAN CARVED STONE STELE FRAGMENT with four Buddhist figures on animal mounts. 7.25 inches x 8.5 inches. Estimate $200-$300 |
1201 |
A GROUP OF FOUR CHINESE CARVED STONE ITEMS 19th/20th century, including a hardstone tsun with cat faces on each side. Height 5 inches (12.8 cm). The second a hardstone bowl with lotus motif, diameter 7 inches (17.5 cm). The third a stone tablet with assorted imagery, height 10.5 inches (26.7 cm). The fourth a stone tablet with antique-style inscription, length 9.75 inches (24.5 cm). Estimate $300-$500 |
1202 |
A CARVED STONE STELE with Buddhist triad in the central panel and two columns of inscription on either side (untranslated), probably fragmentary. The engraved triad undoubtedly post-dates the period of the carved inscription. 14.5 inches x 8.5 inches. Estimate $300-$500 |
1203 |
A JAPANESE CARVED WOODEN FIGURE GROUP early to mid 20th century, comprising two God's--Daikoku and Ebishu, each on carved wooden base lifting to reveal a hidden carved phalus together with a carved wiseman and a gilt seated Buddha. The tallest 6 inches. Estimate $150-$250 |