A finely embroidered textile from Afghanistan made by Hazara women, measuring 12 inches by 13 inches. Embroidered in silk thread in mostly filling stich and satin stitch on a white cotton linen background. Although the embroidery designs are geometric and simple, it is the constant change of color on each of the embroidered panels that animates this prayer cloth ("mohr posh"). Late 20th century.

Embroidered purses ("bushkiri") are used by the Baluch to store and carry valuables and bridal dowry gifts. This little purse is embroidered in extremely fine satin stitch, brick stitch, and ladder stitch in silk thread, forming interlocking lozenge and chevron designs. Condition: some wear throughout. It measures 10 x 18 cm when opened, 9.5 x 10 cm when closed.

This Pashtun textile measures 35 x 35 cm and is embroidered in silk thread on a purple polyester ground. Two mirrors are sewn on as accents in each of the two 14-pointed stars. The embroidery technique is a tightly worked ladder stitch, typical of the embroidery of Katawaz. Condition: Excellent. Estimated age: mid 20th century.

A group of four small French Vallauris 1950's Demi-Demi (half-half) pieces: a handled black and white jug and a black and white pitcher, a mini vase in turquoise blue and black, and a small yellow and black cache-pot. All probably by Cérenne. Height "3 ¼/ 8 cm to "5 ¾/ 14,5 cm. Condition: the jug with a minimal flake to the rim.

This hand-stitched cupola-shaped hat is called a doppi and features satin, herringbone and cross stitch in cotton thread. It has a pink cotton tassle on the side and a braided string at the top. Diameter: 20 cm; circumference: 52.5 cm. Condition: Excellent. Mid to late 20th century.

This is a super quality little fox made of hand painted cold painted Austrian bronze. Excellent detail. Circa 1900. 2" long x 5/8" tall. Circa 1900. Quite possibly Bergman or Geschutz.

A French vase by Paul Jacquet, 1ate 1920’s. Stylized flowers within panels in yellow, green and black, in late Art Nouveau style. Unsigned, impressed 1. Height "2¾/ 7 cm, diameter "3½/ 9 cm. Small glaze bubble to the neck (cf. photo).

A smoky grey and / or steel blue bowl with softly folded sides, the shape typical of the 1950´s. Original paper label with: Pietro Toso & Co: Murano. The Toso family since the middle of the 19th century is one of Murano’s most renowned glass manufacturers. Width "4 ½ / 11cm, height "2/ 5 cm. Condition: fine.

A 1950's decorative plaque from Vallauris, France. Still life of vegetables in glossy green and red against a matted grey background. On the back an original label for Louis Giraud, renowned for his table tops and plaques. Width "9 ½ / 24 cm. Condition: fine.

A very nice small Chinese export silver wine cup in excellent condition. Weight:26g W:5.5cm H:2.5cm $110

Rare phallic charm from Lamphun Northern Thailand- serendipitously enough, where they have an annual sausage festival. Originally these were worn by men at the waist and were thought to protect the wearer from any harm to his penis and in a more general sense they also are believed to bring luck especially in terms of “wealth generating or protection”, so a woman might keep one in her cash box to increase your money flow or in her purse to prevent it being “snatched”...

An unusual pair of Chinese cloisonne vases with flowers in vases, coins (wealth), peaches (longevity), peppers, and censers on depicted in deep vibrant colors. In excellent condition, they measure 6.5" high.

A beautiful old Chinese canton enamel hand painted floral motif stem copper dish in very good condition except with some dings on the rim (Pls. see photo) Marked. D:$110

An unusual three piece late 19th century silverplated carving set by Simpson, Hall and Miller. This set has silverplated handles in the form of deer antlers rather than real antlers; it consists of the 16-1/4" carving knife (blade marked SIMPSON, HALL, MILLER & CO. SHEAR STEEL. WALLINGFORD, CT.), the 14-3/8" smooth sided sharpening steel, and the 12-5/8" carving fork. This set is in near mint barely used original condition with no dents, bends, corrosion, losses, damage or repairs...

Ca 1930 A beautiful little vase with deep emerald green ground. The cobalt panels are highlighted by pink, blue and purple flowers. A scalloped design near the bottom is edged in gilt. Modest wear with some paint loss, and a few small nicks and pits (please refer to photos) ... Full brass base and rim. No marks.The colors are brighter due to the flash. 2-1/4" x 4"

A Heisey Octagon 1229 black glass footed fruit bowl with coralene butterflies from the 1920s. This elegant glass footed bowl features lush gold trim and hand painted gold decoration along with fine blue, pink and white coralene butterflies and lily of the valley hand painted decoration. This fruit bowl or table centerpiece bowl measures 11 x 9" (including the handles) and it is an unmarked Heisey Octagon 1229 blank...

A Chinese gold gilded cloisonne dish featuring a pair of birds perched on a Chinese plum tree branch. The colors are vibrant yet complex. This dish or plate measures 6" diameter and is truly a very pretty and affordable piece.

A sterling silver holder for a menu, the design somewhere between Art Déco and modernism. Superbly engraved monogram. Today, menu holders might be used also for a photo or a birthday card. From Touron, one of the most well-established Parisian silver manufacturer (from 1824). Stamped Kendall-Touron, French assay mark: boar’s head and maker’s mark L&R. Height "1/ 2,5 cm. Condition: fine.