Catalog (1156)

Pair Korean Scholar's Book Chests, four(4) claws Korean Dragon and Phoenix Bird are battling in the flame, inlaid with Mother of Pearl, twisted Brass and faux tortoise shell, 41" high, 27" wide, 12 1/2" deep each in the background of dark brown lacquer with gold powder sparkling finish. Inlaid design of the wings of Phoenix Bird and Dragon are spread out into both sides, and the back is plain dark brown lacquer finish. Whole Book Chest supported by scrolling feet, shows continuous inlaid work. Butterfly Brass back plates are symbol of Korean Buddhist sign or letters for "Temple" or "Buddhism" in Korea. Two(2) Yin and Yang red and white locks are securely lock the two(2) doors include the keys to open. Top open space for the books and documents above two(2) drawers with Brass Handles, and two(2) blind doors inlaid with large size of Dragon and Phoenix Bird in flame, and pasted typical Korean Buddhist color Red and Blue paper lining inside the open storage space. There are cut out Buddhist and Temple Characters on Both side above the spreading Dragon and Phoenix Bird wings. The carved Character of Temple or Buddhist means simply "Manja" in Korean for "Letter Man" over 5000 years old history, display in all the temples and Buddhist institutions in Korea, very different than German Nazi Swastika copies, exactly opposite shape of letter than Korean Temple sign "Manja". These Pair of Korean Book chests have been in Washington DC Diplomatic house for over 58 years in one same house until today since purchased during 1960 in Seoul, Korea. The condition is in very good condition.

English Bone China Hammersley & Co. Demitasse Cup, 1932-present, 2 1/4" wide include handle, 2 1/4" high, floral design, "Bone China, Hammersley & Co. Made in England" mark in green on the bottom. The condition is good.

Japanese Red lacquer finish Album with Black paper folder inside, 8 3/4" x 6 1/4" wide, 1 1/4" deep, 1970's vintage old album.

Chinese carved Hardwood tiny round display Stand, 1" high, 7/8" diameter-inside top rim, 2" to 1 7/8" wide at the carved middle section, no damages, several extra stand are available, please inquire.

Chinese Hardwood round solid tiny Display Stand, 7/8" diameter-inside top rim, 3/4" high, 1 7/8" wide-middle wider area, no damages, several extra stands are available, please inquire.

Chinese made Hardwood Egg Stand, 3" high, 1 1/2 diameter-top, 2" diameter-bottom, in good condition.

Chinese Made Hardwood Egg Stand, 1 3/4" high, 2" diameter-top, 2 3/8" diameter-bottom, in good condition.

Chinese Hardwood shaped Display Stands with 4 small feet, 4" x 1 3/4" wide, 3/4" high, one more stand is available, please inquire. The condition is good.

Chinese Hardwood shaped display Stand, 4" x 1 3/4" wide, 5/8" high, supported by 4 small feet, more same or similar stands are available, please inquire, the condition is good.

Chinese Hardwood shaped display Stand, 3 3/4" x 1 3/4" wide, 3/4" high, the condition is good.

Chinese Hardwood Display Stand, 3 7/8" x 1 3/4" wide, 3/4" high, supported by 4 small feet, the condition is good.

Chinese Hardwood shaped display Stand, 3 3/4" x 1 3/4" wide, 3/4" high, the condition is good.

Custom made Gilded Tie Clip with Rhine Stone, 2 1/4" long, 3/4" deep, 3/8" wide for fish design wide area.

Chinese Hardwood Display Stand, round dark brown, 2 1/2"-inside rim, 3 1/2" wide-maximum width, 1 1/4" high, the condition is good.

Chinese Hardwood Display Stand, dark brown, made in "Hong Kong", 4 3/8" diameter-top inner rim, 1 3/8" high, 5 7/8" wide-maximum width outside, one small tip is broken off-see picture.

Chinese Hardwood Display Stand, dark brown, made in "Hong Kong" paper stickers are still intact on the bottom, 3 5/8" diameter-top inner rim, 1 3/8" high, 4 7/8" wide-maximum width measurement outside, one small chip about 1/4" wide on the tip of scroll vine.

English white Porcelain Hexagonal shape small bowl, 1 5/8" wide-point to point, 1 1/2" wide-side, 7/8" high. This bowl can be used as salt cellar or insert. Marking on the bottom. The condition is good.

Chinese Hardwood carved dark brown display Stand, made in "Hong Kong", 2 1/2" diameter-inside top rim, 1 3/8" high, 3 3/8" wide-maximum width, the condition is good. I have one(1) extra stand, please inquire if you need pair stands.