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Hu's Collection
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A black-glazed Cizhou jar was uniquely decorated on the surface with ribbed lines.
It was a characteristic type of jars of Cizhou wares.
More uniquely, there are Chinese characters "Chang" which most likely as Chinese last names were inscribed on both loops.
They were finished by ribbed techniques.
Accordingly of the names, the jar was believed a custom-made ware by noble people.
It was a more valuable piece then.
Date: Jin Dynasty...
A black-glazed Cizhou jar was uniquely decorated on the surface with ribbed lines.
It was a characteristic type of jars of Cizhou wares.
More uniquely, there are Chinese characters "Chang" which most likely as Chinese last names were inscribed on both loops.
They were finished by ribbed techniques.
Accordingly of the names, the jar was believed a custom-made ware by noble people.
It was a more valuable piece then.
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Have a Holly Jolly Christmas with this great 14Kt yellow gold Merry Christmas charm from the 1960’s. The diameter of the charm is 1 ¼” and the three dimensional Christmas tree is decorated by 3 red and 4 green jewels.
19th century landscape painting of horses pulling a cart of logs across a ford in a river, with a dog and cows looking on. Oil on canvas. Unsigned. Circa 1870s. Size: 22 in. x 34 in. Offered in the original gold leaf wood frame with Boston, MA framer's label. Some old repairs and restoration.
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26" ( 67 cm ) pretty French character girl by SFBJ with very good pale quality of bisque socket head has beautiful large deep blue glass inset eyes with dark eyeliner and painted lashes.
Has modeled brush-stroked and feathered brows and small open mouth with outlined lips and row of porcelain teeth , pierced ears and nice brunette wig.
Head mark at back with in circle by SFBJ 230 ...
France by SFBJ circa 1900th...
Abacus Asian Art
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A Longquan celadon cup, decorated with ribs to the exterior, plain at interior. Covered overall with nicely olive green with crackled glaze under stoneware body. Unglazed mouth rim. Southern Song dynasty 11th-12th century. Condition with an invisible hairline crack, no chip and free from restoration. High: 6.3cm and diameter: 8.2cm.
Hu's Collection
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Description: A beautiful Longquan celadon cosmetic covered box was excavated with perfect condition. With charming lake-green glaze and evenly applied crackles and bubbles, the box was set with shallow dishes inside and molded decoration on cover. The excavation evidences were obvious when observing at hand in details which were hard to reveal in my pictures. And THE TRUE BEAUTY IS ASTONISHING IN REAL THAN IN THE PICTURES as well...
Abacus Asian Art
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Over the top spectacular 940 silver and 7 azurite stone bracelet by Hector Aguilar c. 1940-50. Each stone is alternating with a twisted bar bell shaped silver link and the bracelet terminates with a pin closure and safety chain. Measuring 7 3/4" end to end and 1 1/4" wide, it is in fine original condition with no chips or cracks to the stones which are a vibrant blue/green variation. Signed as shown. A similar bracelet is featured on page 104 of the first MEXICAN SILVER book by Morrill and Berk...
Fantasy Jewels
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Striking. This chunky, ropey, tassely set makes its presence known. The necklace, from its fixed slide to full extension, measures 15". The slide is 7/8" high, 1 1/4" wide and is 1/2" thick, approximately. From the bottom of the slide to the end of the tassels is 4 1/2". The bracelet is 7 1/2" long, the tassel 1 3/4".
The Garden - by Mary Azarian. An unsigned early wood block print by this famous Vermont printmaker and illustrator. Circa 1970s. Size: 24 in. x 14 in. Offered in a hand-made wood frame. The text most appropriately reads: "When The World Wearies And Ceases To Satisfy, There Is Always The Garden."
Hu's Collection
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A charming pebble jade carving of a tiger, cat or Huan was masterly done.
Crouching with her head resting on her front paws, she raised her left leg tickling the cheek when the long tail curling tightly to the side.
The fluent lineation work and excellent carving skill depicted the cat in a vivid way...
A charming pebble jade carving of a tiger, cat or Huan was masterly done.
Crouching with her head resting on her front paws, she raised her left leg tickling the cheek when the long tail curling tightly to the side.
The fluent lineation work and excellent carving skill depicted the cat in a vivid way...
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On Polichinelle was very popular in France until after the end of 19th. century and it was the most used symbol on publicity poster or Department Store and luxury Doll Store catalogs in Paris !! They was to find in different sizes and styles but always wearing very lavish and special .........
All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Asian : Indian Subcontinent : Himalayas : Pre 1920
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A rare example of the wellknown Tibetan cups, with high quality repoussé silver depicting Buddhist symbols and a mask at the bottom.. H. 5,5 cm. Diameter 12 cm. This piece dates from the 19th to early 20th century. Made of high grade silver. Good age wear.
Asia of Old
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Chinese carved lapis lazuli tripod censer featuring 2 side dragon heads holding loose set rings standing upon and additional three dragon carved paws. The lid of the censer features a sinuous chilong as a handle. The stonework a deep blue with veins of mottled grey.
Size: Approximately 6-1/2" wide by 5-3/4" high by 4" depth
Condition: Good overall condition. One of the smaller loose set rings on the lid is missing and a second ring has broken...
Set of 3 hand wrought vintage sterling silver bangle bracelets designed and signed circa 1950's by Taxco, Mexico modernist designer Antonio Pineda (1919-2009). Each bracelet measures 2 3/4" across. Stacked the 3 measure 3/4" wide. Together the 3 bracelets weigh a hefty but comfortable 90 grams, 3.2 oz. Each hallmarked with ANTONIO TAXCO crown, 925, eagle 3...
Celadon Art Gallery
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Brush washer with inverted lip and carved lotus petal design on exterior.. A blue green glazed to footrim, base glazed.
Height = 7.2 cm Width = 15.5 cm
Period : 10th Century
Condition : Perfect, no chips, cracks, hairlines or restorations.
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Most beautiful French silk and lace costume of pretty rose and cream , most hand sewn and fine ornate with hand made laces and fine details. Would fit perfect for Jumeau , Steiner , Bru , FG .... or other pretty French or German doll about around 21" ( 55 cm )
Pretty dress has lace ornate front part with rose silk ribbon and hand made lace decoration at both sides...
One Good Eye Silver
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The Mozaico Azteca line of the Los Castillo taller is one of my favorite genres in the realm of vintage Mexican silver jewelry. It could be that I am partial to the blues and greens of the azur-malachite inlay but it is also due to the impeccable craftsmanship those pieces display and the immeasurable patience and concentration on the part of their maker they offer witness to...
Chinese Han Dynasty Glazed Pottery Jar with Geometric Pattern
This rare pottery jar, or "guan", was made during the Han Dynasty (206 BC- AD 220). It has an unusual raised decorative geometric band surrounding the shoulder and is coated in a yellowish-brown, almost golden glaze, the colour of which varies in places according to the thickness of the glaze as well as, in places, iridescence, a result of long burial in damp conditions...
The Kura
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A trumpeting Chinese form by Miyanaga Tozan I enclosed in the original signed wooden box titled Kiji Kodo Gata Kabin (Yellow Porcelain Vase in the Shape of Ancient bronze) and retaining the original Rosewood base. It is 12-1/2 inches (31 cm) tall plus the base, and in excellent condition.
Miyanaga Tozan I (1868-1941) is one of the most important names in Kyoto ceramics. He was born in Ishikawa prefecture, and graduated from the (now) Tokyo University of Art. While a government employee, h...
Miyanaga Tozan I (1868-1941) is one of the most important names in Kyoto ceramics. He was born in Ishikawa prefecture, and graduated from the (now) Tokyo University of Art. While a government employee, h...
E & M Perez
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Meiping vase measuring 7 3/4' high, signed by Chikusai with Shimazu red crest, high relief enamel decoration of baboo trunks and leaves, with floral and foliate elements, with Gosu blue colors. Excellent condition, no chips, cracks or wear (slight loss of gilding on lip). Very artful, lovely design from all sides, with especially high relief of the enamel work.
The Kura
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A very unusual set of three scrolls depicting the women of Shimabara looking down with trepidation at a Fumi-e (a Christian symbol) before lotus enclosed in a wooden box titled Shizan Shimabara-me Sanpuku Tsui (Shizan, Women of Shimabara Three Scroll Set). The Fumi-e was a bronze or wood placard embellished with a Christian symbol upon which people were forced to step to prove that they were not Christians during the ban on Christianity throughout most of the Edo period. Any who refused to ste...
Coins and Antiques Gallery
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Large Antique Victorian Leather Travel Inkwell, 19th C.
Description: Fine Victorian era leather travel dipping pen inkwell, gilt bronze interior, equipped with depress button, snaps firmly,
double well, 1-3/4"H x 3-3/4"W x 2-1/4"D. Fair condition with age wear.
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Very beautiful all perfect 26" ( 66 cm ) French bisque Bebe by Gaultier ... size 10 .... with cute child face expression , original wig and body, wearing most beautiful antique party costume with bonnet .
Very beautiful expression Bebe´s by Gaultier .... from France circa 1885 .... with close mouth and pale bisque that contrasts nicely with the rich dark blue glass paperweight inset eyes and her eye decoration of fine painted curly lashes at modeled eye-lid. Has mauve - bl...
JJ Oriental
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A well carved jade frog that can be used as a pendant. Actually is was worn on the belt.It has two holes under the chin that do not go all the through. It probably had some metal clip attached to it. The color is a little lighter then appears in the photos. Age: Early 19th or late 18th century. Size: L.5cm. W.3cm. Condition: no chips or repairs. Nice smooth finish from being fingered a lot.
Abacus Asian Art
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A plain white glazed dish with brown glaze finished to the rim, three characters "Yu Chin Thang" mark on the base within double circle. Early Ching Kangxi period. Condition with a hairline like indicated on the picture and invisible re-touched tiny flake chip to rim. Diameter: 21.5cm
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Old wood carving raccoon dog formed hanging shop-signboard engraved as 'okashi' (confectionery) in kanji words, Showa period, early-mid 20th century, Japan, W 49 x H 45 x D 4 cm (19.29 x 17.71 x 1.57in). Solid and heavy make, once gold foiled and faded so due to age as is. Also, some small cracks and peeling as seen.
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Early Robert Lee Morris sterling silver crescent shaped pendant on a black fabric cord. 1970s, from a Baltimore estate and I am also listing a heart
shaped pendant necklace from this same estate. Robert Lee Morris began designing jewelry in 1970 and has collaborated with Karl Lagerfeld, Michael
Kors, and Donna Karan. With a slightly matte finish. It weighs 29 grams. 1 5/8 inches long. The cord is 38 inches long. Excellent condition. Photos
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Fiona Kenny Antiques
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A hand engraved sterling silver hinged bangle bracelet from the 1930s. It measures 2-3/8" x 2-1/8" across the interior, and it is 1/2" wide. It has a safety chain, a box clasp and it is engraved on one half. It is stamped STERLING and WRJ (for W.R. Johnson of Toronto) and it weighs 19.5 grams. It is in excellent vintage condition with no dents, bends, corrosion, losses, damage or repairs however it has a MARIE name engraved on the undecorated side. All items are thoroughly and conservatively...
A fine antique southeast Asian Bronze Buddha 15-17 the century measuring Approx. 5 inches tall without stand mounted to a quality museum mount.
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This is a signed Mexican silver masterpiece by Antonio Pineda which boasts a bib that spans 7.25in. and drops another 4.5in. Casa belles and faceted amethyst stones ( which are very clear stones) adorn this super rare necklace. The entire necklace connects together with decorative dog bones. The stones are all matching with color but depending on the light used for photographing you will see variance in the picture only. The chain closes with a larger Amethyst clasp and is also studded with bone...
Kokeshi, wooden folk toy of NE Japan. Height: 24". This is an example of kokeshi made at Akiu Onsen (Akiu Hot Spring) in Miyagi Prefecture. It is one of the older kokeshi-making sites in Tohoku (NE Japan.) It is a large doll, standing 2 feet high! The artisan was Satou Noboru, who was born on June 10th, 1932 (Showa 17.) It is not dated, but was most likely made in the late 1970's. For a brief story on "dentou" (traditional) kokeshi, please see our weblog, which can be accessed through our Trocad...
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This Matl is halmarked for when Matilde Poulat was designing in her shop. The drop is 3.25 in. tall and 3 1/8th inches across. The chickies have rounded puffy bellies and are nicely carved. There is no damage to silver or stones. I categorize the size of this well done Matl as a medium size. There are 2 larger lead off links that are identical as the rest of the chain. The clasp is also jeweled ending the design with a well balanced appearance. The weight is 72 grams. The center stone is a lovel...
One Good Eye Silver
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One of the most talented Taxco maestros, Francisco Rivera trained in Spratling's Las Delicias and as a mature maestro he created jewelry for Emma Melendez in addition to having his own line. Rivera is one of those artists a collector / lover of vintage Mexican silver does not discover immediately. One has to train one's eye first and develop the sophistication that allows one to go looking beyond the "big" signatures in order to discover amazing examples of "wearable treasures" made by less cele...
Hu's Collection
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A wood carving of Guanyin was nicely rendered.
She was well preserved in warm patina and was in nice condition.
Date: Qing Dynasty, 19th Century.
Height: 16.3cm,
An old wood stand is included. That makes the height to 19cm.
A wood carving of Guanyin was nicely rendered.
She was well preserved in warm patina and was in nice condition.
Date: Qing Dynasty, 19th Century.
Height: 16.3cm,
An old wood stand is included. That makes the height to 19cm.
Chinese heavily potted late Qing dynasty Shiwan (Shekwan) earthenware globular form bud vase with small cylindrical mouth covered overall with a thick, Song dynasty style Jun-type glaze that stops well above the concave base. Circa late 19th to early 20th century. 4 ½” high x 4 ½” diameter. Very good overall condition. There is a light scratch or production flaw in the body at the base (see enlargements 4 and 8). Examples of this type of glaze and ware can be found in the online colle...
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Measuring 13 x 13 inches, this terrific example of 1920’s American Folk Art, a Black Washerwoman Whirligig, is in superb, untouched, all-original, fully functional condition!
Painted in tones of red, green, black and white and showing expected and appropriate age wear to the paint, this delightful wooden sculpture has been mounted onto a simple, present-day, wooden display platform.
Turn the propellers, and Mammy bends forward and back again as she scrubs her clothes on a yellow and bl...
WhenDreamsComeTrue
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A very beautiful and childlike bisque girl by Steiner 22,5" ( 58 cm ) ... has finest quality of bisque and painting....fantastic eyes , original body and pretty clothing.
One of the most beautiful open mouth doll´s by Steiner from the series A with specially childlike and cute face expression !!!
She has a finest pressed bisque socket head and gorgeous blue glass paperweight inset eyes. Fine painted lashes and brows , has dark eyeliner encircles the eyecute .... accen...
All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Asian : Indian Subcontinent : Himalayas : Pre 1920
item #596105
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The wheel is covered with deep red coral beads. Additional strands of coral beads and the turning weight are attached to a narrow leather strap which bands the center of the wheel. The handle was hand turned. Almost 12" hight and 5" in diameter, this old prayer wheel has seen many turns.
ANDREA FATELL
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A very rare and magnificent sterling and carved lapis pin by Mary Gage, American Arts & Crafts period c. 1930. The frame is a foliate motif encircling the oval carved lapis which is held in place by bead tipped silver wire prongs. This is a huge brooch measuring 3" by 2 1/4" and is solid and bold at 51 grams. A great coat or blazer pin that is sure to make a statement.It is in beautiful original condition and signed MARY GAGE STERLING. A very important piece from this artist.
One Good Eye Silver
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A gorgeous Gerardo Lopez clamper bracelet wrought en repoussage in sterling silver, this is a variation on the classic "swirls and bead" design. Here the two "wings" are of medium width and they come together in a visually impressive way, full of shadows and glistening raised surfaces. The clamper has an inner circumference of 7 1/8" with its width varying between 2 1/8" and 1 1/8" and weighs a good 63.7 grams. It is signed with Lopez's logo as shown and also bears Eagle 26 assay mark. Dating...
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Glowing blue Moonstones in a rich surrounding fanfare of silver is an earlier signed Antonio Pined necklace. The silver is exceptionally thick weighing 110 grams of quality. The width is a small sum over .75in. No damage to the silver or the stones which are all original. Built on a curve that lays beautifully the length is 16in. wearable. The bracelet shown in one picture is listed separately on my site. This is an heirloom to pass down and love for generations, just LOOK AT THAT NECKLACE!
Galerie Hafner
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Boat-shaped silver ingot with stamped Chinese character meaning double happiness. Condition: fine. Dimension: 3.3 cm long, weight: 37 g.
The Kura
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Starting with the famous verse by Chinese Scholar YoYu (AD 53-18) ”The written character is a picture of the heart” (Sho kokoro Ga nari) here are written 42 rules of calligraphy spread over 10 narrow panels by the famous calligraphist Ide Gakei dated 1677. The verses appear to have been written in one sitting, the style going from crisp perfect Kaisho characters through Gyosho stylized characters and into the elegantly running Grass script (Sosho). The way the artist allows his hand to flo...
Mimi Dee Artwear
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Mystery maker solved - see below. Resembling some Macefield free form Jewelry, hand wrought by a contemporary of same, who worked not far from Macefield maker's William Mason and Leonard Field, in North Shore Saugus, MA.
41 grams of sterling silver! This completely bench made free form necklace stamped: Sterling A. C. K. -see image 2, is by a now deceased Boston area jewelry artist and book illustrator. Info included with order.
Weighs 1.4 oz or 41 grams. Pendant is just under 1....
41 grams of sterling silver! This completely bench made free form necklace stamped: Sterling A. C. K. -see image 2, is by a now deceased Boston area jewelry artist and book illustrator. Info included with order.
Weighs 1.4 oz or 41 grams. Pendant is just under 1....
WhenDreamsComeTrue
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Very nice original antique small size " Guignol " Theater from France at 19th. century for your Doll display , a lovely piece and unique eye catcher for your collection !!!
We are pleased to offer one of this rare to find small size doll Theater which is all original.
Lovely antique wooden and paper mache French Guignol about 27" ( 70 cm ) total high which has a original lovely litho print at front and it would be an eye catcher for displaying your antique French or German dol...
Chinese Qing Dynasty Blue and White snuff bottle depicting several figures around the bottle celebrating a festival with lanterns. There is a very minute chipping to the rim of the base. Cork stopper without lid. Additional hi-resolution images upon request. Height 3 inches, width 1.5 inches .
Song Dynasty white ware bowl with molded leaf pattern on outside. Glazed inside and out apart from rim and base. Some noticeable small chips to rim and one to base. Diameter: 4.50 inches; height: 1.75 inches.
Abacus Asian Art
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A nice and perfect one of Longquan dish with foliated lip rim and lobed cavetto, the center decorated with carved of vividly lotus pattern. Early Ming period. Diameter: 12.2cm
Asia of Old
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A cylindrical porcelain brush pot. The exterior painted in famille verte qianjiang enamels with an outdoor setting surrounded by mountains. A seal and several lines of calligraphy complete the brush pot. The base left blank.
Late Qing/Republican Period
Good condition, no breaks or chips
Size is approximately 5-1/2" high
Auerbach and Maffia
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Art Smith "Three Hole" modernist copper bracelet
This large and impressive handcrafted work measures 3 1/4" tall
Interior circumference - overall 7 1/4" including a 1 1/2" rear opening
Weight - 94 grams
Very good vintage condition displaying the original untouched patina
Unmarked
WhenDreamsComeTrue
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Very rare all original early French fashion doll slippers from 1855 / 60 , exquisitely made ecru and burgungy petit point slippers with nice pattern design in light green....blue and burgundy.
Ornate with burgundy silk bows and silk edged , has original leather soles.
Generally good condition about age of circa 1855 and would fit around 16" / 17" ( 42 - 44 cm ) early poupee like Huret , Rohmer or Huret style fashion doll !
Total length about circa 2 1/4" ( 6 cm )
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All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Designer Signed : Pre 1950
item #333800
(stock #T 1034 A,B)
Mimi Dee Artwear
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Fashion Wise, Bangles just don't go away and these Vintage stamped DANECRAFT STERLING around R are no exception, one with a leaf garland and the other with stylized soft "S" shape designs. Each is just a smidgen over 2.5" across inside and 1/4" wide. Warm rich silver. Please see extreme closeups
Abacus Asian Art
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A rare Yuan/Ming dynasty Cizhou wares small brown glazed with white rim Tea-bowl, with perfect condition. Diameter: 9cm.
One Good Eye Silver
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Matching the bracelet of the same design that is also currently available at One Good Eye Silver, a set of clip-back Margot de Taxco earrings in taupe, brown, black and white enamel. Small silver polka dots adorn the "yin and yang" motif and the colors have a warm earthiness to them. Each earring is just over 1" in diameter and the set's weight comes up to 18.5 grams. Fully hallmarked with Margot's name (albeit hidden behind on of the clips) as well as Eagle 16 assay mark. Dating in the mid-1950...
R and S Antiques
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A Gaudy Welsh Child's Mug in Cobalt Blue, Gold and Red, Hand Painted with Two Asian Scenes. English,19th century. Dimensions 2.75" high x 2.75" wide. Excellent condition.
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Beautiful bib necklace made from soft green silk cord, small shells, and one centered cross sectioned shell, in the style of the Miriam Haskell jewelry
made during the 1930s and 1940s from natural materials. The silk cord is knotted in an intricate and dramatic fringed design. The length can be adjusted
by "buttoning" one of several end strands through the loop at the clasp. A perfect resort or summer look. I am also listing a similar necklace, from the
same estate, in coral pink....
Abacus Asian Art
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A nice one blue & white bowl, exterior decorated with seven emblems supported by continuous leaf scrolling design below key-fret border around the rim, the interior center with one emblem within double circle, all in good painted of cobalt blue tone and well balance potted. Ming dynasty late 15th-16th century Chenghua-Hongzhi period. Condition: re-touched minor chips to rim, further in good condition. Diameter: 15 cm.
All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Asian : Indian Subcontinent : Pre 1920
item #1333124
(stock #559ar)
E & M Perez
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Measuring 32" x 1", this belt is comprised of a heavy stepped buckle, 8 square panels featuring peacocks, lions and other animals, 8 rectangular panels of foliate designs, 5 round panels with peacocks, and 12 bar panels with a flower, all over 13 woven strands of silver. The buckle is set with a blue stone, and is fastened with two bars, both attached with three chains. From the Tamil Nadu region, this traditional belt is a coveted example of the rich heritage of silver jewelry and ornamentat...
The Kura
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Two Meiji period Ostrich eggs hollowed and decorated with rich lacquered Maki-e designs of Uminosachi (treasures of the sea) on one, and Royal Crests among scrolling vines on the other. They come in a custom collectors compartmentalized kiri-wood box, one with the original Meiji period stand, the other with a more modern brass wire stand. They are roughly 6 inches tall each (16 cm). The Tai fish has cracks in the thick lacquer, but it is stable, and features a glass eye.
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