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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