Japanese koro to fire up bidding at I.M. Chait

This silver and enameled koro, a Japanese censer, has an estimated value of $40,000-$50,000. I.M. Chait image

BEVERLY HILLS, Calif. – An exquisitely detailed, antique Japanese silver and mixed-metal enameled covered koro is one of many treasures available to the highest bidder in the I.M. Chait Gallery auction on Jan. 31.

Signed Kaneko, the koro (above) measures 7 inches in diameter and is decorated with finely rendered bird and flower scenes on its three panels and topped with a rooster finial. Used in Japan as an incense burner, the koro carries an estimate of $25,000-$35,000.

Another standout in the I.M Chait’s Asian & International Fine Arts Auction is a massive spinach jade brush pot (below) estimated to bring $40,000-$50,000. The elaborately carved brush pot depicts an equestrian hunting scene with tigers, leopards and deer. The cylindrical pot bears a Qianlong seal mark and stands 14 5/8 inches tall.

A carved wooden stand is included with this large carved jade brush pot, which is estimated to bring $25,000-$35,000. I.M. Chait image

LiveAuctioneers will facilitate absentee and Internet live bidding.

The auction also features a fine group of antique Chinese porcelain snuff bottles from a Beverly Hills collector; a selection of Buddhist works of art including Sino-Tibetan bronzes, Song Dynasty carved stones and heads of Buddha and thangkas from prominent collections; and sterling silver by Tiffany & Co.

For details contact I.M. Chait Gallery / Auctioneers by phone at 310-285-0182 or via email at chait@chait.com.

View the fully illustrated catalog and register to bid absentee or live via the Internet as the sale is taking place by logging on to www.LiveAuctioneers.com.