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Lot 1083
Five Asian Silver Objets d'art
Lot Details & Additional Photographs
The first an Indian spice box with six foliate form containers surrounding a central standard upon which rests a removable vessel in the form of a rooster, all raised on four feet, with numerous dangling bells (some missing) (4 3/8 in. diameter); the second a Tibetan medicine spoon with inset turquoise to center of handle, first half of the 20th century, floral engraving to bowl and chased "Three Jewels" (symbolizing the Buddha, dharma and sangha) to terminus (4 1/2 in.); the third a Chinese silver filigree fish with multi-color enamels, early 20th century; the fourth a small silver box with removable cover; and the fifth a miniature silver sheathed Dha, Burmese (6 1/2 in.). All tested for silver.

8.445 total troy oz.

From the Collection of the late Zirkle James Estes, Jr., Charlottesville, Virginia