Japanese woodblock print of a sunset over houses. The sky is bright orange and yellow casting purple shadows on the tiled roof wall around a compound of rural houses. Signed in pencil by Katsuyuki Nishijima (born 1945) and number 34 in series of 500. Has red oval seal indicating early works. Unframed.
Age: Late 20th century
Dimensions: Paper size: 13 3/4" high x 18 1/8" wide
Koizumi Kishio
Lingering Snow at Five-storied Pagoda
No. 7 from the series, Views of Nikko National Park
Date: 1936.
Size: Chuban. Approximately 10 x 7.75 inches (25.6 x 19.6 cm).
Medium: Japanese woodblock print.
Possibly faintly signed at lower right.
Condition: Excellent.
Ito Shinsui (aka. Shikuntei)(1898-1972)
Preparing Tea
Date: 1950s.
Size: Chuban. Approximately 9.75 x 7.375 inches (25 x 19 cm).
Publisher: Watanabe Shozaburo. Publisher's seal on verso
Signed Shikuntei Shinsuiga. Sealed Shinsui.
Medium: Japanese woodblock print.
Condition: Excellent color. Slight creasing and toning.
1930's Chinese Gilt Cloisonne Bowl with Chrysanthemum & Peony Marked Lao Tian Li 老天利制
It is 4 inches (10.1 cm) tall by 6.1 inches (15.5 cm) wide. It is 1.5 Lb.
It has rubbing of gilt, loss of enamel, and surface wears and scratches (as seen in the photos).
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Large Classical sterling silver covered urn. Made by Currier & Roby in New York, ca 1920. Girdled bowl with leaf-capped s-scroll side handles, stepped foot and stepped and domed cover with vasiform finial. Traditional form with extra oomph. Beautiful proportions and plenty of room for engraving. Fully marked. Excellent condition.
Dimensions: H 13 1/4 x W 12 x D 7 1/2 in. Heavy weight: 71.5 troy ounces. #BV545
Midcentury Modern sterling silver footed plate. Retailed by Cartier in New York. Round and gently curved with short and flared foot. Fully marked including maker’s (Worden-Munnis) and retailer’s stamps, and no. 32. Worden Munnis was active in Boston from the 1940s to 1960s. Very good condition. Well center reveals minor impression from base.
Dimensions: H 1 3/8 x D 10 in. Weight: 12.5 troy ounces. #BV472
Chinese 14K Gold Natural Grade A Jadeite Carving Cabochon Ring Marked "585G" with GIA Certificate #78410
The ring is a size 7. The jadeite is 14.18mm in length by 10.77mm wide. It is 5.62 gram.
The jadeite has inclusions. The gold has surface wears and scratches (as seen in the photos).
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Fine Hongshan nephrite Owl Pendant Toggle , biconically drilled holes showing wear from extended use and tremolite deposits as well as mineral deposits, collected in Hong Kong 1980-1995. Beautiful distressed patina. Does not quite stand on his own. Size 2" by 2"
Fine Vintage Momo Coral carving of a seated Pug French or Japanese, well carved in a seated upright position with beautiful detail no damage signature or holes. Weight is 5.3G and is 23mm h 20mm deep .
SMILING MASK
Korean wood carving mask, similar to the one used for traditional Korean masque, but provably it's the one made for the decoration, mid-late 20th century,
approx. 27 x 18.5cm (10.62 x 7.28in). With metal fitting and string attached in the later years. Some expected stains and damage due to aging as is as seen...
Vintage Deco Machine Age Aluminum Salt & Pepper Shakers
c.1935
Designed by Charles Sheeler
1 1/2" tall x 1" x 1"
Very good condition
Chinese Silver trinket stash Herb Box with repousse work #3. Beautiful silver work lid with raised floral the sides with different plant or floral scenes . The silver is unmarked but the box is signed . Possibly a Chinese artist living in Vietnam. Weight 40g size just under 1.5" by 1.5"
Hongshan nephrite Jade Zhulong pig dragon toggle pendant red brown. the pendant has biconically drilled suspension holes with mineral deposits as well as tremolite throughout the piece shows heavy signs wear to the sides due to extended wear. Size 2.2" high 1.4" wide weight 54 G beautiful texture
Japanese Momo Coral carving of a Geisha pink with white streaks, nice carving and good detail for such a small carving. The base is cut to fit though tightly the base I have used nano tape to stick her to the base so none of the figure is covered. Size overall 2.5" figure alone is just under 2" and weighs 6.7G
The hannya mask is a mask used in Japanese Noh theater, representing a jealous female demon. It is characterized by two sharp bull-like horns, metallic eyes, and a leering mouth. This mask is from late Taisho/early Showa Periods, C.1930.
Carved from cypress wood. Great condition. Ask for shipping quote from CA. 9" tall by 7" wide.
TWO MANEKI-NEKOS
Lovely two tiny small pottery 'maneki-neko' (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Maneki-neko) with such nice faces, Showa period, 1950s, Japan, Large: H 6cm (2.36in), Small: H 5.5cm (2.16in)...
Antique hanging scroll. A dragon dressed in kimono and apron stands on hind legs, and holds up high a jewel, as if offering to an invisible celestial divine creature. Above them is a swirl.
Signed: Shoto …utsutsu. Seal: Moroku sensei.
Black ink and mineral color on paper.
Japan, Taisho era, 1910s, perhaps 1920s.
Painted area: ca. 52 x 13.5 in. (132 x 34.5 cm).
Total length ca...
This type of phurba shows tall, single or twin riders. They all seem to originate from Langtang District and are attributed to the Tamang people. The iconography of the Hayagriva horse is often found in Buddhist iconography. Here, the horses have riders who are the shamans; the mythical horse with its supernatural power will allow the shaman to move around the dangerous invisible world of demons and other evil spirits...