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A group of decorative items including snuff bottles, glass figurines, and historical gold weights, featuring intricate designs and representing different cultural artistry.

Snuff Bottle, 19th century, 2 5/8 x 1in. (6.7 x 2.5cm), Ivory, China, 19th century
Snuff Bottle, 19th century, 2 5/8 x 1in. (6.7 x 2.5cm), Ivory, China, 19th century
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Snuff Bottle, 19th century, 2 5/8 x 1in. (6.7 x 2.5cm), Ivory, China, 19th century. Glass; lampwork (verre de Nevers), metal armature .Gold Weight: Male with Bird 18th-19th century Akan peoples. Gold Weight: Male with Bird 317694Handle ,, 1500 - 1600 Italy bronze (metal) Italy bronze (metal)Toby Pitcher. Culture: American. Dimensions: H. 6 1/4 in. (15.9 cm); Diam. 5 1/8 in. (13 cm). Maker: Lyman, Fenton & Co. (1849-52). Date: 1830-70. Museum: Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA.Netsuke 19th century Japan. Netsuke 59401Cupid bust PackersSugar Caster with Cover (one of a pair). Meissen Porcelain Factory; German, founded 1710; Modeled by Johann J. Kandler (German, 1706-1775). Date: 1732-1742. Dimensions: H. 19.5 cm (7 11/16 in.). Hard-paste porcelain, polychrome enamels, and gilding. Origin: Meissen. Museum: The Chicago Art Institute, Chicago, USA. Author: Meissen Porcelain Manufactory.Krishna in children 19th/20th century (1891-00-00-1910-00-00);Netsuke of an Arhat 19th century Japan. Netsuke of an Arhat. Japan. 19th century. Wood. Edo (1615-1868) or Meiji period (1868-1912). NetsukeNetsuke Daikoku as a puppeteer, 19th century, Munenari, Japanese, H.2 x W.1-5/16 x D.7/8 in., ivory, Japan, 19th centuryNetsuke of Equestrian Figure on a Go Board 19th century Japan. Netsuke of Equestrian Figure on a Go Board 59366Bronze statuette of a boy in the pose of an orator 3rd-2nd century B.C. Greek Wearing a himation.. Bronze statuette of a boy in the pose of an orator 251145 Greek, Bronze statuette of a boy in the pose of an orator, 3rd2nd century B.C., Bronze, H.: 4 1/2 in. (11.4 cm). The Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York. Rogers Fund, 1921 (21.88.173)Pair of seated figures with globes ca. 1735 Chantilly In the seventeenth and eighteenth centuries, Asian countries were a source of considerable fascination and allure to Europeans. Asian figures were frequently chosen as subjects to decorate ceramics and other works of art produced in Europe, but these depictions were rarely based on firsthand knowledge and thus were usually fanciful. This figure of a Chinese man seated with a globe was intended to be decorative, but also may allude to Chinas sophisticated understanding of astronomy during this period.. Pair of seated figures with globes. French, Chantilly. ca. 1735. Soft-paste porcelain painted with colored enamels over tin glaze; gilt bronze. Chantilly (French). Ceramics-PorcelainNetsuke of Drunken Man Sanshō Japanese late 19th century View more. Netsuke of Drunken Man. Sanshō (1871-1936). Japan. late 19th century. Wood. Meiji period (1868-1912). NetsukeFigure of A Woman Holding Fruit. Image of porcelain on an octagonal base of stoneware or porcelain, covered with a white and celazine-colored glaze. The woman stands, with two branches with spherical fruits in her left hand; She holds her right hand for her body. Some fingers demolished.Nun 1700-1799 France. Glass; lampwork (verre de Nevers), metal armature .Kneeled mans figure. The molded and subsequently added figures are opposed to posture (from head, arms and legs). Their clothing consists of piping, cloak and hood. Hair and beard cover the neck whole. They have a reinforcement at the rear, in which a rectangular hole is saved and in which the original pin is still present at Nr. BK-16925-B.Przeszo Przyszoci Mi Nia (Meissen)DollForeigner on Horse. Attributed to Tsuji (Japan, active late 18th century). Japan, late 18th century. Costumes; Accessories. WoodNetsuke of Demon with a Mask 19th century Japan. Netsuke of Demon with a Mask 59290Chess Piece: Knight. Höchst Factory; German, founded 1746. Date: 1762-1796. Dimensions: H. 11.4 cm (4 1/2 in.). Hard-paste porcelain. Origin: Höchst. Museum: The Chicago Art Institute, Chicago, USA. Author: Höchster Porzellanmanufaktur GmbH.Netsuke. Culture: Japan. Dimensions: H. 1 1/2 in. (3.8 cm); W. 1 3/4 in. (4.4 cm). Date: 19th century. Museum: Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA.Season, proposed by child with attribute. .Meissen Manufacture. "Musician monkey with timpani." This subject belongs to a set of several pieces. This subject belongs to a set of several pieces. Metal, bronze, porcelain, wood. Around 1755/1760. Museum of Fine Arts of the City of Paris, Petit Palais. 112503-18 German art, decorative art, ceramic, faience, German renaissance, musician monkey, rococo style, 18th 18th 18th 18th 18th 18th century, animalPair of ladies, 5in. (12.7cm), Coral and silk, ChinaClown Puppet, late 19th century; painted wood, cotton, other materialsSaint Joachim, c. 1760. Joseph Anton Feuchtmayer (German, 1696-1770), or Circle. Gilded wood; overall: 128.9 cm (50 3/4 in.).Puppet, Painted wood, cotton, other materials, Wide-eyed face with red cheeks. Figure dressed in red and white lace, blue fringe at the neck. Remains of crepe hair., England, late 19th century, theater, Decorative Arts, PuppetBronze figure of the Roman deity Tyche. Dated 2nd CenturyCandelabra with Chinoiserie Figure Candelabra; Possibly by Mennecy Porcelain Manufactory (France); France; porcelain, vitreous enamel, bronze, goldClose-up of a Santa Claus dollAmulet Depicting a Baboon Wearing a Lunar Disk and Uraeus 664-332 B.C. Late Period. Amulet Depicting a Baboon Wearing a Lunar Disk and Uraeus 550995Netsuke of a Demon 18th century Japan. Netsuke of a Demon. Japan. 18th century. Ivory. Edo period (1615-1868). NetsukeZinn figurine depicting Napoleon and standing. unknownAngel ca. 1760-70 Workshop of Ignaz Günther German. Angel. Workshop of Ignaz Günther (German, Altmannstein 1725-1775 Munich). Southern German. ca. 1760-70. Lindenwood, traces of gesso. SculptureAnonymous. Young hunter wearing a rifle. Porcelain, 1756. Paris, Cognacq-Jay museum. 79169-16 Standing, rifle, young hunter, porcelain, wear, statuette, hunting outfit, 18th 18th 18th 18th 18th 18th 18th centuryFigure of Fugen Bosetsu Seated on Elephant Attributed to Ogawa Haritsu (Ritsuō) Japanese. Figure of Fugen Bosetsu Seated on Elephant 47405Three-color biscuit statue of immortal TaoistUrn lid, from Campania Region, ItalyDollEnsemble 1750-99 American or European. Ensemble 91869Puppet, Carved and painted wood, glass and woven cloth, Head of an old man with busjy eyebrowns and wavy white beard. Yellow crocade coat. Pierced hands nailed onto sleeves. Conical straw hat., Italy or Germany, 18th century, theater, Decorative Arts, PuppetNight watch. There is a man on an elongated album. With his left hand, he holds a stick that lies over his left shoulder. The man wears a knee pants and a round hat. A diamond pattern is engraved in the plate. The image is labeled: STK. = Amsterdam, jrl. = G (1791), mt. = Johannes van Geffen and a boar cup.William Kerby, Hand Puppet Punch, c 1936 Hand Puppet PunchWomen's figurine Troger, Simon (1693 1768)Armor (Gusoku) 17th century Inscribed by Yukinoshita Sadaiyé Japanese The helmet is mounted with the crest of the Daté family, daimyo (lords) of Sendai.. Armor (Gusoku) 22022Netsuke. Gods of happiness. Japan. Ivory. Paris, Cernuschi museum. Clothing element, netsuke, dress object, traditional clothingScent bottle ca. 1756 Chelsea Porcelain Manufactory. Scent bottle. British, Chelsea. ca. 1756. Soft-paste porcelain. Chelsea Porcelain Manufactory (British, 1745-1784, Red Anchor Period, ca. 1753-58). Ceramics-PorcelainNetsuke 19th century Japan. Netsuke 59098Statuette China. Statuette 61592Ensemble ca. 1880 probably American. Ensemble 107203Statuette of a Lar; Unknown; Roman Empire; 1st century; Bronze; Object: H: 12.7 cm (H: 5 in.)Netsuke two boys with Daruma doll, late 19th century, Hogyoku, Japanese, 1 3/16 x 1 7/16 x 1 1/16in. (3 x 3.7 x 2.7cm), Ivory, Japan, 19th centuryPuppet (Wayang Klitik) of a Dutch Soldier orHolländerToby jug of the old Staffordshire masters who inspired this new money-spinning business. July 12, 1932.Christmas decorationKite in the Form of a Footman: Yakko. Hōboku (Japan, active 19th century). Japan, 19th century. Costumes; Accessories. Gold and colored lacquerBust of Louise Brongniart; Jean-Antoine Houdon, French, 1741 - 1828; 19th or early 20th century; Marble; Object including socle: H: 46 cm (H: 18 1/8 in.), Socle footprint, round: Diam. 18.4 cm (7 1/4 in.)Humpty Dumpty' still bank, c. 1920s, 5 3/4 x 2 7/16 x 1 1/2 in. (14.61 x 6.19 x 3.81 cm), Brass, metal, England, 20th centuryNetsuke of Ebisu 19th century Japan. Netsuke of Ebisu. Japan. 19th century. Wood and ivory. Edo (1615-1868) or Meiji period (1868-1912). NetsukeClose-up of a Santa Claus dollStatuette der Athene Statuette der Athene Copyright: xZoonar.com/Tolox 22682353Bronze statuette of Herakles 3rd-1st century B.C. Italic With club in the right hand, lion's skin over left arm.. Bronze statuette of Herakles 246416'Tritons with Dolphins'. Italy, Circa 1653. Dimensions: height: 46,0 cm. Museum: State Hermitage, St. Petersburg.Beggar. The beggar stands on a pedestal and has trendy hands off. The man carries remains of clothing and a hat.Napoleon's Game of Chess ,Chinese, C19thChessmen (32) Japanese 19th century View more. Chessmen (32). Japanese. 19th century. Ivories (bone and horn). Chess SetsCandle Stand, 600s. China, Sui dynasty (581-618) to early Tang dynasty (618-907). White stoneware with modeled and applied decoration; overall: 29.8 cm (11 3/4 in.).. Knaap, christ child, half of terracotta, brown painted. The head is slightly turned to the left and forward.American 20th Century, Cigar Store Figure, 1935 1942 Cigar Store FigureNetsuke of Woman Reading from a Scroll Japan 19th centuryspecial toned with paper texture with dark vignettingShoulao, the God of Longevity, Holding a Peach 18th century China. Shoulao, the God of Longevity, Holding a Peach. China. 18th century. Ivory; rosewood stand. Qing dynasty (1644-1911). IvoriesSilver statuettes of deities. Roman, made about AD 150-220 From MaconPair of Pendants in the Shape of an Auspicious Symbol, 185-72 BC. India, Shunga Period (c. 187-78 BC). Gold; These ornaments probably would have been strung on a long beaded necklace. The symbols are known by various names, including triratna, nandyavarta, and trishula. They are auspicious and reference creative, life-affirming energy.Statuette belonging to a monkey orchestra ca. 1745 Italian This statuette belongs to a monkey orchestra (1977.216.20-.33).. Statuette belonging to a monkey orchestra. Italian. ca. 1745. Alabaster. Sculpture-MiniatureBronze Statuette of a Seated Paris 1500 B.C. Partially gilt and silvered.Lawyer model ca. 1748 Meissen Manufactory German. Lawyer 207176Empress dollLieutenant-Admiral Piet Heyn (1577-1629), anonymous, c. 1650 Image of Hout: Piet Hein, Lieutenant Admiraal (1577-1629). Pendant of BK-NM-1005. Holland walnut (hardwood) Image of Hout: Piet Hein, Lieutenant Admiraal (1577-1629). Pendant of BK-NM-1005. Holland walnut (hardwood)Happy laughing Buddha brass figurine on white background.Masked Figure Pendant 1st-7th century Calima (Yotoco). Masked Figure Pendant 312754Dancing Monkey. Christophe Fratin; French, c. 1800-1864; Cast by: Quesnel Foundry; French. Date: 1830-1845. Dimensions: H. 15.9 cm (6 1/4 in.). Bronze. Origin: France. Museum: The Chicago Art Institute, Chicago, USA.wooden doll suspended on lacesHarlequin and Columbine dancing ca. 1744 Meissen Manufactory German. Harlequin and Columbine dancing 203101Shadow Puppet (Wayang Kulit) of TapaResiFigurine of Monkey with Headress and ShieldVirgin and Child ca. 1755 Chelsea Porcelain Manufactory. Virgin and Child. British, Chelsea. ca. 1755. Soft-paste porcelain. Chelsea Porcelain Manufactory (British, 1745-1784, Red Anchor Period, ca. 1753-58). Ceramics-Porcelain. Porcelain sugar bowl, in the form of a woman with a bowl with a basket with lid on a ground with leaves. The woman wears a rose-beige skirt with a golden edge and a white headscarf around the hair. A branch with lemons has been applied to the basket lid. The inside of the basket and the lid are completely plated. The image has been marked.A mannequin head on a pedestalAntonio Canovas statue Psyche Revived by Cupids Kiss, first commissioned in 1787, exemplifies the Neoclassical devotion to love and emotionAvvocato (one of a pair) 1745 Meissen Manufactory German. Avvocato (one of a pair) 203076Jousting toys: knights on horseback with helmet, shield and lance, 14th century. Handcoloured lithograph by Joseph Strutt from his own Sports and Pastimes of the People of England, Chatto and Windus, London, 1876.Figure of Lady on Horseback. Culture: China. Dimensions: H. 8 in. (20.3 cm). Date: late 17th-early 18th century. Museum: Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA.Figure. Passau (fabryka porcelany ; 1780 - 1960), manufacture, Nieokreślona manufaktura, factoryCharge portrait of Louis XVIII Anonymous. "Charge portrait of Louis XVIII". Bronze.TALLA DE MADERA DEL APOSTOL SANTIAGO - SIGLO XX. Author: ENRIQUE PEREZ COMENDADOR (1900-1981). Location: CATEDRAL. Bilbao. Biscay. SPAIN. APOSTOL SANTIAGO PEREGRINO. Apóstol Santiago el Mayor.Doll from England,