Lot 139 - Vintage Asian Brass Lotus-Form Vessel with Shishi Mask Legs on Circular Base, 6" H

Lot 139 - Vintage Asian Brass Lotus-Form Vessel with Shishi Mask Legs on Circular Base, 6" HVintage Asian brass vessel with a lobed lotus petal bowl on a bulbous body supported by three shishi (lion dog) mask legs on a stepped circular base. The flared bowl has a scalloped rim with paneled sides. Each leg features a cast shishi mask with curled mane and open mouth. No visible maker's marks. Patina and minor surface wear throughout.

” pin with red and black enamel stripes and an embossed brass medallion of Northeastern University

It also includes a hard cover

Conditions vary

One cabochon shows cracking to the painted decoration

Please allow 6 to 8 weeks lead time for delivery or freight shipping

” depicting a whimsical pumpkin-headed figure with furry limbs and a red cap seated on a swing suspended from a tree branch

Antique 1/6th plate daguerreotype photograph depicting a young married woman adorned with hand-painted gold jewelry

Vintage chrome Art Deco shot glass caddy containing six double shot glasses

It does click closed

many pages loose

Likely early 20th century

The dark border features gold-outlined fraternal degree symbols including a skull and crossbones