(3) Chinese Table Items: Meiping Vase, Calligraphy Brush, & Sewing Box

Lot description

(lot of 3) Chinese table articles, varied materials and functions, including: (1) fabric-lined octagonal sewing box, the lid mounted with embroidered medallion, and beaded tassels with Buddhist 'endless knot', revealing lacquered interior with removable trays, approx 4"h,10"w, 9.75"d; (1) calligraphy brush, horse hair bristles, carved bone and purple hardstone handle, approx 14.5"l; (1) meiping porcelain vase, in a dark blue glaze, four-character mark Yu Tang Jia Qi (Beautiful Vessel for the Jade Hall) underfoot, approx 8"h, 4.5"diam; 6lbs total Provenance: The collection of Kathryn V. Alexander, an antiques dealer and designer with over 20 years of experience operating shops in New Orleans, Louisiana, and Middleburg, Virginia. Kathryn retired in 2020 and now lives in Georgetown, Texas