(7) Chinese Hardstone-Mounted Bronze Box & Japanese Table Articles

Lot description

(lot of 3) Asian metal table articles, various origins and designs, including: (1) Chinese hardstone-mounted bronze box, lid mounted with carved prayer wheel, the exterior with cast rolling waves and carnelian koi fish, partially obliterated four-character seal underside, lacking single fish, approx 2.25"h, 4.75"w, 3.75"d; (1) Japanese bronze jar, flattened lid with chilong finial, auspicious three-character mark underside reading "Longevity as enduring as Mount Tai," lid does not sit flush, approx 5.5"h, 4.25"diam; (5) Japanese mixed metal plates, the exteriors in a hammered finish, silver-toned rims, each with stylized mark underside, housed in wood tomobako box marked "Made by Murayama Hisashi," the lid marked in calligraphic script "tray/ dishes," plate: approx 6"diam, box: approx 2.5"h, 6.5"w, 5.5"d; 5lbs total Provenance: Fred Nevill Antiques, one of Houston Texas' foremost antiques stores