A GROUP OF FIVE CHINESE AND SOUTHEAST ASIAN BUDDHISTIC AND HINDU ITEMS, 19TH/20TH CENTURY, each of diminutive size and possibly for a home altar, comprising a 19th century Qing Dynasty painted earthenware Buddhistic lion with grimacing expression, scrolling mane and tail while seated on a rectangular base, enclosing three yellow silk ribbon wrapped prayer scrolls, height: 5 3/4"; a Balinese gilt and colorfully painted carved wood figure of Garuda, height: 7 3/4"; a bronze Hindu standing figure of the goddess Ganga wearing traditional attire and arms held out to side, height: 4"; two antique Tibetan/Nepalese brass, copper, silver, and steel mounted stiff animal hide tinder/flint pouches "chuckmucks," each with brass suspension loops or handle and one with a pierced floral silver mounted flap above a curved brass X's band and conforming steel blade striker, length: 4 1/4"; one with a pierced brass mounted flap of overlapping scrolled panels flanking a stylized Taotie mask over curved brass X's band and steel blade striker, length: 5".         Provenance: Estate of David E. Brauer, Houston, Texas.

The Buddhistic lion is in good antique condition with patches of surface paint loss, expected small nicks/chips along base, normal surface buildup including candle smoke, the ribbon wrapped scrolls were not opened and look to be at least vintage if not antique; the Balinese Garuda has small chips on wingtips, shrinkage cracks, and normal surface wear with buildup; the bronze Ganga figure is in good shape with expected light wear and surface buildup with darkening in crevices throughout; the two "chuckmucks" are in good antique condition with normal surface wear, dings, small bent areas, and polish residue throughout.    Simpson Galleries strongly encourages in-person inspection of items by the bidder. Statements by Simpson Galleries regarding the condition of objects are for guidance only and should not be relied upon as statements of fact and do not constitute a representation, warranty, or assumption of liability by Simpson Galleries. All lots offered are sold "AS IS." NO REFUNDS will be issued based on condition.