Group of 11 Asian Miniature Decorative Objects
comprising: four Japanese carved nuts, three depicting monkeys and infants, one depicting a boat with people, largest 1-7/8 in.; three carved hardstone seals, dog, monkey, and foo dog finials, largest 2 in.; carved hardstone dog; 1 in.; carved hardstone and gilt bronze brooch, gourd and vine decoration, 2 x 1 in.; two hardstone miniature dishes, larger 1-1/8 x 2-1/4 in.
Provenance: Estate of Hortense Huntsberry Loeb, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; by descent in family
Note: In 1956, the children of Hortense Huntsberry Loeb, donated a group of items to the Philadelphia Museum of Art. To view this collection of Chinese Art, please visit: https://www.philamuseum.org/search?q=loeb&cat=collection&from=24&size=12
Condition Report: surface dirt and accretion, scattered surface scratches; metal on brooch with some discoloration
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comprising: four Japanese carved nuts, three depicting monkeys and infants, one depicting a boat with people, largest 1-7/8 in.; three carved hardstone seals, dog, monkey, and foo dog finials, largest 2 in.; carved hardstone dog; 1 in.; carved hardstone and gilt bronze brooch, gourd and vine decoration, 2 x 1 in.; two hardstone miniature dishes, larger 1-1/8 x 2-1/4 in.
Provenance: Estate of Hortense Huntsberry Loeb, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; by descent in family
Note: In 1956, the children of Hortense Huntsberry Loeb, donated a group of items to the Philadelphia Museum of Art. To view this collection of Chinese Art, please visit: https://www.philamuseum.org/search?q=loeb&cat=collection&from=24&size=12
Condition Report: surface dirt and accretion, scattered surface scratches; metal on brooch with some discoloration