FALIK NOVIK Arts & Crafts Hand-wrought Silver Cream and Sugar with Tray Measuring 10x6” Falick Novick came to New York City from Russia in 1893 at the age of 15. Metalsmiths in Russia had a long tradition of producing heavy hammered copperware, and Novick started out as a coppersmith. Novick moved to Chicago in 1907 where he made copper bowls and fine sterling trays for the Kalo Shop, Chicago's best known silver company at that time. Novick set up his own shop two years later...

Dutch Delft Tin Glaze plate Eighteen Century 9” Tin-glazed pottery is earthenware covered in lead glaze with added tin oxide[1] which is white, shiny and opaque (see tin-glazing for the chemistry); usually this provides a background for brightly painted decoration. It has been important in Islamic and European pottery, but very little used in East Asia. The pottery body is usually made of red or buff-colored earthenware and the white glaze imitated Chinese porcelain...

Chinese Famille Rose Mandarin Canton Qing Dynasty Medium size serving plate measuring 10x7.5” with 5 central figure. Very rare pre-1850

A very fine pottery bowl with interesting design, Islamic Samenid Dynasty, ca. 9th.-10th. century.

A larger round bowl decorated with with ornaments, incl. a chain-like decoration in red and floral ornaments in green as well as decorative bands in black, all on a cream-white ground glaze.

Size: 24,7 cm. wide and ca. 8,5 cm...

Superb antique lacquered bamboo woven box from the Lisu ethnic minority, Northern Thailand. This piece is in good condition with minute losses to lacquer but perfect woven body. Please view enlargements to appreciate the fine detail on this, also note that this double walled. L: 11.cm/4.2in, H: 5.5cm/2.3in and W: 6.5cm/2.5in.

Bucket used to collect the sap of the Rhus Vernicifluum tree, first step in the process of lacquer elaboration. Nice traces of use and time. Meiji period. Birch bark. High : 24 cm, diam. : 16 cm.

Very rare small silk holder in black and gold lacquered wood. Similar models but of normal size to carry kimono are not frequent but of this small size it is quite exceptional. I am not sure about the function, but as the object can be dismantled easily, I think it is a travel silk stand, probably for towels. The decoration of gold powder tendrils on a black lacquer background surrounds the Mon of 2 families which leads me to believe that this silk holder was a wedding gift...

This set of 6 porcelain plates was produced in Germany by Meissen between 1890 and 1910. They are marked with first quality blue crossed swords markings. The plates are 8 inches in diameter. There are reticulated borders with three reserve. The centers are hand painted with colorful, realistic fruits of all kinds. They have attracted tiny insects and butterflies. There are flower sprigs or berries in the reserves around the borders. All of the reticulated work is accented with gilding...

Bronze pagoda cast in 3 parts. The bronze is very old, it has an excellent patina which makes me think it is from the Ming period or earlier. The casting is rustic, it has some defects. Probably a very old provincial work.The 4 sides of the pagoda are open with 4 doors with 2 bronze panels, opening and closing as needed. This makes a total of 8 panels for the 4 doors. 2 doors lead to 2 staircases with balusters...

Length: 6.3 cm (2.6 in)
Height: 1.8 cm (0.7 in)
Depth: 2.4 cm (0.9 in)
Weight: 130 gms

Chinese bronze scroll weight of an elephant-like creature with a foo dog with its head turned toward the larger creature; Ming Period; excellent patina

Height: 20.1 cm (8.1 in)
Width: 7 cm (2.8 in)

Fine example of a Chinese porcelain rosewater sprinkler in the Imari colourway; fine condition; just a couple of minor frits to the base rim; email for more pictures

A lovely bronze figure of buddha, SE Asia, likely Chinese, 18th.-19th. century.

A finely patinated figure of Buddha seated on an interesting segmented Lotus throne with a Halo behind. Nice serene expression.

Size: ca. 20,5 cm.

Ex. Danish Private Collection

Khmer Empire, modern-day Cambodia, Angkor period ca. 1000 AD.

Exceptional Khmer dagger with the large sculptural bronze hilt shaped as Uma / Parvati with hands folded in prayer arising from a flower. She is ornamented in fine jewelry, including a collar necklace, bracelets armbands, earrings, and an ornate diadem. The finally cast details of the face, clothing and jewelry are all indicative of the Angkor period. Uma was a favored goddess in Khmer Angkor...

Old (1900's) Japanese Shakudo Gold & Silver Mixed Metal Box with Flower & Grasshopper

It is 1.25 inches (4.2 cm) tall by 3 inches (10.6 cm) wide. It is 505 gram.

It is tarnished and has rust, stains, rubbing of gilding, oxidation, and surface wears and scratches (as seen in the photos).

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1900's Chinese Yixing Zisha Enamel Pottery Sweetmeat Dish with 8 Immortal

It is 0.83 inch (2.1 cm) tall by 16.3 inches (41.5 cm) wide. It is 4 Lb.

It has chips at the rims, skip glazes, firing cracks, rubbing of paint, stains, and surface wears and scratches (as seen in the photos).

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1900's Japanese Lavender Amethyst Crystal Carved Kogo Box with Butterfly

It is 1.01 inches (2.58 cm) tall by 1.85 inches (4.7 cm) wide. The box is It is 1.9 inches (4.8 cm) tall by 1.7 inches (4.3 cm) wide by 2.4 inches (6 cm) in length. It is 34.8 gram. Total weight with box is 52.4 gram.

It has inclusion, flea bite chips and surface wears and scratches (as seen in the photos).

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A set of eight hand painted porcelain plates with scenic views as listed below. The lips with a peach ground and some gilding. Located in the center of each plate is the hand painted scene. The pattern number “833” and the location, painted in script in red enamel, is on the back of most of them. They were made and decorated in Britain, possibly Aynsley, circa 1880. 8 7/8 inches (20.3 cm) diameter.

Condition: No chips, cracks, hairlines, or repairs. Some gilding wear and a few knife sc...

An earthenware transfer printed in colors plate with a floral border and the scene of a young woman riding a donkey sidesaddle while another well dressed woman stands by. The number “8” appears in a small cartouche above the scene and the title, “Promeade á âne.” The mark on the back seems unreadable, but looks just like an impressed mark for the French manufacturer Montereau and the date of around 1850 is maybe a little late but about right. 8 inches (20.3 cm) diameter.

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Three plates with orange ground lip, transfer border on the edge of the well and the center hand painted with different complex bouquets of wild flowers. All have the Royal Worcester mark on the bottom with the date of 1877 below. Also, the number 9522/A (?) is written in overglaze enamel. The plates are 9 inches (23 cm) diameter.

Condition: no chips, cracks, hairlines or repairs. Some gilding wear on the edges and minor scratches.

A stoneware dinner plate with a shaped edge transfer printed in light blue with an elaborate floral border on the lip and an equally elaborate alpine view with flowers and chalet in the well. On the back a floral cartouche with the title, “Genevese” in the center and “Opaque China” on the lower edge with a script capital “A.” This pattern was made by Minton with the letter “M,” this plate was probably made by them with a different letter. English circa 1830. 10 ¼ inches (26 cm) ...

A hand painted porcelain plate with a dark blue ground on the lip with elaborate gilding that extends to the sides of the well. A view of Loch Leven from the shore painted in the center. No marks on the back except “Loch Leven” in dark red enamel script. 8 5/8 inches (22 cm) diameter.

Condition: no chips, cracks, hairlines or repairs. Some minor scratches and the haziness of the painting could be caused by stacking wear.

Five 19th century Chinese School export paintings showing a torture, punishment or execution scene. Painted with watercolor on peepal leaf, fixed with an iridiscent glaze, individually framed in a later red lacquer frame. Condition: fine, few traces of usage. Dimension: frame: c. 19.3 x 16.5 cm, leaf: c. 14 cm high.

The size of Koro: 5 7/8" Long x 4 3/16" Wide x 7 3/4" High. This is beautiful Japanese Shaku (Jue) Koro by Shou. Koro was made by same type fine quality crackle glaze earthen ware as Kyoto Awata Yaki or Kyoto Satsuma pieces. The Koro has intricately made with work around the body. The condition of Koro excellent, no chip, no crack and no hairline except noting one repaired spot on one of leg as two close up photo showing. The leg was snapped off cleanly at the side way. It has been repaired by ...

Antique Japanese scroll painting depicting a dragon in clouds. In his left-hand claws, he holds the flaming hoju, the wish-granting pearl. Storm clouds billow below him. Painted in sumi ink on silk with details in white and gold ink.

Age: Meiji Period (1868-1912)

Dimensions: total size of scroll 75" high x 10 3/4" wide (12 1/4" wide including rollers). Size of art: 45 1/4" high x 9 3/8" wide

A very rare example of an Antique Japanese iron samurai chest armor (dou) with Fudo Myo-o. Made in the five plate, four hinge go-mai chest armor sendai or yukinoshita style. On the breastplate, Fudo Myo-o, one of the five myo-o or Lords of Light stands with sword in hands, the flames of his nimbus swirling around him as he stands on churning waves. Fudo is a fitting subject for samurai armor as his name means "the unmovable or unshakable one". With his fierce appearance he guards the Law of...

A rare antique Japanese Kyushu Choba Tansu (merchant chest from Kyushu island) made of Keyaki (Zelkova) and Suginoki (Cryptomeria) woods. The frame of the chest was made using Suginoki wood measuring a very thick 1 1/ 8". Constructed with straight dovetail Japanese joinery and hardened wooden nails. It has 5 drawers and a pair of hinged doors that open to a spacious storage area with a split level shelf. All original hand forged iron hardware.

Age: Early Meiji Period (1870-1880)
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19th century netsuke in of a boy wearing a short jacket and reading a book as he sits on the back of a resting buffalo. The subject seems to be a variation of bokudo - a theme of a perfect peace of mind, and one of the stages of a journey towards Buddhahood. Wonderful carving perfectly capturing the tranquil mood of the scene, beautiful thoughtful face of the boy, excellent detailing - see the woven mat spread on the back of the beast, its tether with rope and dense hairwork. Eyes of the buffalo...

18th century wooden netsuke of sumitori - a woven basket holding charcoal during tea ceremony - containing sumi (charcoal), and with haboki (feather brush for ashes) and hibashi (fire tongues) on top. The wood is kurogaki (black persimmon). Excellent strong early carving elegant in its simplicity, clever design in Japanese taste, beautiful patina. Signed SANSHA on the bottom - this rare artist is listed on page 913 of NETSUKE & INRO ARTISTS AND HOW TO READ THEIR SIGNATURES by George Lazarnick. T...

Antique Japanese ceramic Oribe-ware fan-shaped dish. Glazed with a crackle white slip, deep olive-green and brown glaze and decorated with a pair of birds. Slab construction with fabric texture. Cut outs to suggest the ribs of the fan. Stands on three small loop feet. Signed and with tomobako.

Age: Meiji Period (1868-1912)

Dimensions: 9" long x 11 1/4" wide x 2" high

Pre Columbian Volcanic stone foot offering effigy , small red brown stone carved as a left foot the top has a face carved with teeth . We believe this to be either Tairona due to the face or Costa Rican because they did make appendage offering pieces in stone. Wonderful tiny sculpture . Size L 3" W just under 1.5"

Chinese Neolithic Sculpture circa 200 B.C. Han Dynasty measuring 23” with plinth measuring 29” complete with Oxford Certification

Antique Chinese 12-panel coromandel carved lacquer screen. A tranquil scene of court ladies and children, strolling through pavilion gardens, enjoying music and boats. The bottom of the screen is decorated with a band of zodiac animals. The top is decorated with small individual landscapes and flowers with a lovely gold ground. On either side are carved and gilded scholar objects. The reverse side of the screen is a large scale landscape scene of gnarled pines, blossoming plum, bamboo and...

Pair of Franco-Italian 17th century candlesticks in solid brass measuring 25 inch tall each

A Chinese Export Famille Rose Spoon Tray. Yongzheng C1730/35. Width; 13.2 cm. Condition; Good, two small shallow chips to rim 0.7 cm. Minor frits and some wear to gilding.

Tall Chinese Tang Dynasty Painted Pottery Foreigner Figure

This fine pottery model of a foreign groom was made during the Tang Dynasty (AD 618 - 906). It is made from a buff-coloured pottery that has been cold-painted in a base coat of white pigment on top of which is black pigment in places. At the end of the arms are purpose-made holes where originally would have been fixed separate hands, probably made of wood and now long since rotted away and lost. Note the details of the unusual hat, t...

Japanese Cast Iron Tetsubin, Tea Kettle, tea pot signed by "Ryobundo", "as is" condition, Meiji period, 1910, 8 1/2" high include handle, 7 1/4" wide include spout, signed under the Bronze top, the top knob is damaged. The surface finished with raised circles on the upper section and sandy finish.