Silver, Glass, Ceramics and Asian Art

Early Minguo (1911-1948), China. In seated posture, the Buddhist ascetic has a typical shaved head, and is depicted with hands folded on lap in calm

Nineteenth century, Qing dynasty, China. Having inlaid round grey and white marble plaque in splat and rectangular seat, with inlaid mother-of-pearl

Late Qing dynasty, China. Constructed in two sections, having serpentine front. With overall hand-carved dragon and floral motif in dark wood, stand

Late Qing dynasty, China. Having three wide horizontal panel supports with carved floral and figural vignettes; together with six window panels havin

Minguo, c.1920, China. Large segment carved with a dense traditional scene of figures amongst trees and pavillions between beaded lappet and floral b

Africa. Using three-quarters of the tusk, the carving shows a female figure nude from the waist up, hand on breast, wearing a long flowing skirt (age

Africa. Bust of a nude female with head turned in profile, wearing earrings and necklace, the hair carved in the style of the Baule people. Height

Africa. Complete uncarved ivory tusk (age cks). Length 129.5 cm. (51 in.).

Africa. One side of hollowed tusk depicting high relief frieze of wild animals such as cheetah, rhinoceros, elephant, and lion killing antelope, amon

Africa. Armless female with elaborate coiffure cascading down the side of her torso to waist (age cks and mcs). On wood base. Height 30 cm. (11 3