Asian Carvings - Meiji Figures & Cinnabar Brooch

Updated August 23, 2026

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Lot number56
Estimate100.00 - 10,000.00 USD
CategoryJewelry & Watches
AuctionChicagoland Antiques, Jewelry & Collectibles Auction 9/1/26
DateSeptember 1, 2026 at 9:54 PM CDT
Auction houseEsquis Auctions
LocationWheeling, Illinois

Interesting group of Asian decorative carvings and accessories including two carved wood figures in the form of expressive Daruma or monk figures with red-pigmented robes, a carved and painted figure in traditional attire holding a fan, and a Chinese export carved red cinnabar floral brooch mounted within a brass frame. The carvings display fine hand-worked details and traditional motifs characteristic of late 19th- and early 20th-century Asian decorative arts. A decorative collection suitable for display or collecting. Figures tallest 2". Brooch 2" x 1 1/4".

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