A colorful work by Ueda Manshu (1869-1952) enclosed in the original signed wooden box titled Nangokufushu (Taste of a Southern Wind). A boy rides the back of an Ox through a marsh, he happy and dry and the beast happy in the cool water. One can also be reminded of the Zen tales of the Ox-herd, and connotations of enlightenment. Very much in the Taisho style with equal effort on the background as on the fore...

A rare sawankhalok ewer decorated with chrysantemum scroll on the body, unglazed base. PERIOD : Sawankhalok(15th Century) MEASUREMENTS: 10 cm tall. CONDITION: No chip, cracks, hairlines and free from restorations.

Striking example of the famous sterling, suede and leather "X" belt with dots designed (1940's) by Taxco, Mexico artist Hector Aguilar(1905-86). Currently measuring 2 1/4" Wide by 26" Long. Each end has an additional 1 3/4 inches if a longer length is desired. The dots are fixed in place but the silver X's slide on the suede and leather strap. The artist Georgia O'Keeffe is pictured wearing this belt on p. 108 of SILVER MASTERS OF MEXICO by Penny Morrill...

Vase with two lugs covered by qingbai glazed to the foot ; unglazed base . PERIOD : Song Dynasty 960-1279 AD. MEASUREMENTS: 11 cm height. CONDITION: very good, firing crack to the body and a hairline to the inner of the neck.

A Longquan celadon dish, decorated in the center with an impressively of twin fish dish and covered overall with crackled green glaze. PERIOD : Yuan Dynasty (1279-1368 AD) MEASUREMENTS:12 cm wide. CONDITION: no chips, cracks or hairlines and free from restoration.

Japanese limited edition sosaku hanga “kappa-ban” (stencil print) by Yoshitoshi Mori (1898-1992) titled “Goro in the Rain” (“Ame no Goro”) dated 1980. This boldly colorful kabuki theater image features an actor portraying Soga Goro, one of two historic samurai brothers who avenge the death of their father. In this image, Soga Goro is dressed in fine clothing and holds an umbrella though no rain is evident. He is apparently travelling to the pleasure quarter to visit a courtesan...

A set of 12 uniquely crafted masks of devils dating from the Meiji period enclosed in a period custom made kiri-wood box titled Kodai-men Hina-gata Juni-ko (12 miniature ancient masks). They are created from clay covered in gofun and mineral pigments with inset eyes of glass and ivory teeth and horns. Each mask is roughly 9 x 8 x 5 cm (3-1/2 x 3-1/4 x 2 inches). There are some minor losses to the coloration but otherwise all are in fine condition...

Rare Penti Sarpaneva 830 silver ring this is a stunning piece. Multi-layered and very impressive it is topped by a "lace" type flat-top pyramid and has excellent patina. The ring is currently a sz 6.5 but it's adjustable due to its open shank. Its face measures 1 3/8" square and it will rise approx. 7/16" off the finger when worn. It weighs 18.2 grams and is fully signed as shown, dating in 1972.

Superb 1960s sterling silver and enamel pendant with its original neck ring designed by Bjorn Sigurd Ostern for David Andersen...

This Art Deco inspired right hand ring with its quiet elegance matches every outfit and can be worn all the time. The center three brilliant cut diamonds are prong set on a diagonal and flanked on either side by four channel set smaller brilliant cut diamonds. The approximate total weight of all diamonds is 0.50Ct.

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A black-glazed Cizhou censer was characteristically decorated on the the surface with striking russet strips.
Supported by three squeezed feet on the bottom, the censer owned a round body which extending upward to a wide mouth.
The mouth was framed with a flat band of rim which in everted slope.
It was well preserved in perfect condition and owned the very characteristics for authentication.
Please see pictures for more details...

A turned kiri-wood kogo incense case decorated with painting of plums and camellia with a silver rim. Inside wide leaves in god outline underlie the artist’s signature and stamp. The piece is 4-1/2 inches (11.5 cm) diameter.
Sekka (1866-1942) is known as the last great Rimpa Master, an artist of many talents who worked in painting, wood and lacquer. Taken from Wikipedia (they say it so much better than I) In 1910, Sekka was sent to Glascow to study Western art and craftsmanship...

A fine antique French ink well set of gilt bronze and a black marble base adorned with a bronze bust of a Roman soldier signed Richaud & Cie Measuring approximately 16 inches long and 12 inches high in excellent condition.

An exquisite Japanese Ivory carved figure of a woman merchant carrying baskets and Noh masks finest detailed carving signed Ta Naka.

Fine antique Japanese ivory netsuke of a man hiding under a basket from an Oni signed Mitsu Nobu . Measuring approx. 2.5 inches in length.

A fine vintage Ivory netsuke of a girl reading signed Hi Chiyo measuring approx. 2 inches in length in excellent condition. of the finest quality.

Longquan celadon censer with tripod. Celadon glazed and unglazed on the base. PERIOD : Yuan Dynasty (1279-1368 AD) MEASUREMENTS: 12.5 cm wide, 7 cm tall. CONDITION: broken but no missing part.

Small dish covered with golden celadon glaze; glazed base. PERIOD : Yuan Dynasty (1279-1368 AD) MEASUREMENTS: 14 cm wide. CONDITION: no chips, cracks or hairlines and free from restoration.

A finely blue & white dish with phoenix on the center, and decorated with floral spray on the interior and exterior. PERIOD : Ming (1573-1619 AD) MEASUREMENTS: 25 cm CONDITION: broken but no missing part

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A thin, white-glazed dish was decorated on the surface with vibrant motifs of a galloping horse among flowers and weeds.
By the rice-white glaze, it was revealed with the light grayish-tinted body clay on the rim.
With characteristic shape, the tear-dropping glaze, the dated and exact design of the motifs, and the obvious incursions(which in sore's-like condition under magnify glass) happened to the glaze, the dish can be fully verified its authentication...

Jar with two lugs covered with green glaze; unglazed concave base. PERIOD : Yuan Dynasty (1279-1368 AD) MEASUREMENTS: 8 cm wide, 7.5 cm tall. CONDITION: no chips, cracks or hairlines and free from restoration.

Jar with two lugs covered with bluish green glaze and decorated with incised dragon; unglazed concave base. PERIOD : Yuan Dynasty (1279-1368 AD) MEASUREMENTS: 8 cm wide, 7 cm tall. CONDITION: no chips, cracks or hairlines and free from restoration.

Jar with two lugs covered with crackled glaze and decorated with incised dragon; unglazed concave base. PERIOD : Yuan Dynasty (1279-1368 AD) MEASUREMENTS:12 cm wide, 10 cm tall. CONDITION: a tiny chip on the body, no cracks or hairlines and free from restoration.

Jar with three lugs covered with green glaze and decorated with incised dragon; unglazed concave base. PERIOD : Yuan Dynasty (1279-1368 AD) MEASUREMENTS:12 cm wide, 11 cm tall. CONDITION: no chips, cracks or hairlines and free from restoration.

A Beautiful work of art by this highly regarded California painter Patricia K. Jones. Oil on canvas signed lower right measuring 8 x 10 inches framed in a quality gallery frame overall size 14 x 16 inches in excellent condition. A nice addition to any collection. Biography Patricia is especially drawn to the familiar objects and sights that we usually take for granted...

Thomas L Hunt American impressionist view of Gloucester harbor Mass. Oil on canvas board signed lower right. This painting was exhibited at the Laguna Beach Museum of Art impressionist show in 1986 . Measuring 14 x 17 framed in the original American Impressionist frame...

A rare natural Emerald crystal carved into a Chinese figural group of two immortals measuring approx. 8 inches tall in excellent condition beautiful color and quality 19th century Qing dynasty.

A fine antique Ivory carved chess set of the finest quality with the King And Queen being Chinese Emperor and Empress with complete court all 36 are pieces carved from solid ivory and finely detailed. The pieces are substantial the King measures approx. 6.5 inches tall. In excellent condition.

Gold seal of approval! An American Victorian 10Kt gold and carnelian watch fob/seal. The carnelian seal measures 1” X 15/16”and is set in a frame on the bottom. The openwork scrolls constitute the sides and handle of the fob, which is very stylishly topped by a line design decorated tubular bail.

The luckiest sign of the Chinese zodiac, the dragon, is depicted on the front of this 14Kt gold early 20th century locket. The eye of the dragon is a small green garnet, and the fire in the mouth is a cabochon amethyst. The front is in great condition as well as the inside including the bezel and the glass, the back of the locket has some light, negligible dimples. The diameter of the locket is 1”.

A steal of a deal! Original 1960-s 14Kt yellow gold poodle charm which measures ¾” in diameter. List price $189 on sale for $145.

Elegant 1960-s platinum and diamond ladies wristwatch by the Hamilton watch company, which is decorated by 89 high quality round diamonds. The approximate total weight of all diamonds is 2.35Ct. The watch is in pristine condition and in good working order with the original 17 jewel movement. The length of the watch is 6 ½ “.

The words class and high quality come to mind when looking at this vintage 1960-s platinum, diamond and ruby broach. The bouquet of flowers design incorporates 48 high quality, various size round brilliant cut diamonds, 24 various size diamond baguettes and two round faceted rubies. The approximate total weight of all diamonds is 4.65 Ct and the rubies weigh approximately 0.60 Ct. The height of the broach is 1 ½” and the width is 1 3/8”.

A 9k Maori jade greenstone New Zealand bar pin circa 1900. This vintage and genuine green Maori jade bar pin has 9k yellow gold mounts, it measures 2" x 5/16"and it has the original c-clasp with brass pin. It has hand-engraved gold mounts, it is stamped 9Ct with an unidentified maker's mark under the pin at the hinge, and it weighs 4.0 grams. This item is in excellent condition with no chips, cracks, dents, bends, corrosion, losses, damage or repairs. All items are thoroughly and conservativ...

Indonesian, or more specifically West Java, stick puppet - Wayang Golek. Familiar with these from an exhibition at the Asian Art Museum of San Francisco some years prior, we acquired this puppet, from a Maryland antiques market, due to its apparent character and whimsical decorative quality. Not our usual interest, we recognized the obvious hand craftsmanship and age. There is some wear to the puppet's garment (including some small holes and tears to the robe) and some distress to the face (some...

Relive the excitement of the roaring twenties by wearing this beautiful platinum and diamond ring from that period. The masterfully crafted openwork ring is in pristine condition and is centered by an approximately 0.50Ct old-mine diamond that has I color and SI1 clarity. There are eight various size diamonds further enhancing the combination of openwork and engraved design. The approximate total weight of all diamonds is 0.80Ct.