50 free≤an’s fine & decorative asian arts
09/10/11
241 Three small Chinese table items qing dynasty Comprising a rock crystal yinyangform snuff tray, a Peking ruby glass snuff tray and a crystal square column seal with a well-cut matrix (3). D of tray: 2 in. provenance: Acquired by descent from the Estate of Ida Pruitt, renowned author and scholar of Chinese culture $500-700
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242 Chinese rock crystal Budai 19th/20th century The large and solid carving depicts the seated god in typical attire and holding a strand of beads. H: 6 in. $500-700
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243 Chinese rock crystal ball The nearly flawless sphere with some cloudy inclusions and rutilation. D: 3 1/4 in. $400-600 244 Chinese carved rock crystal scroll weight late 18th centruy Long rectangular bar surmounted by coiled qilong. L: 9 in. provenance: I.M Chait label to base $2,000-3,000 245 Chinese carved turquoise covered jar 19th/20th century The ovoid vase surrounded by detailed openwork carvings of peony, bamboo, pine and playful children. H: 4 1/4 in. $1,200-1,500 246 Chinese carnelian water coupe 19th/20th century The organic form coupe carved with openwork leafy vines to exterior. H: 2 1/2 in. $200-300
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