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Lot 1198
Six Asian Decorative Items
Lot Details & Additional Photographs
Includes: three metal figurines with auspicious Asian symbols such as a turtle, frogs, plum blossoms, and lotus blossoms; a small metal vase decorated with a raised dragon chasing a flaming pearl; and two carved flat hard stone trinkets, one with two birds and one with two fish.

3.5 in. (tallest)

The Lifelong Collection of Keith and Caroline Gray, Charlotte, NC. Keith and Caroline Gray were passionate about antiques, art, and history. Together they attended antique shows and auctions for decades – assembling a collection particularly strong on American coin silver, Asian art, historical documents, early images, and English ceramics. Both were longtime supporters of the Mint Museum in Charlotte, with Caroline serving in multiple capacities from docent to a member of the acquisitions board and trustee. Caroline translated her love of material culture into a successful career, becoming a certified property appraiser in Charlotte.

Good estate condition.