The Japanese hakama is pleated skirt-like pants that is worn over a full length kimono. Hakama pants originated as an outer garment to protect a samurai warrior’s legs from brush when riding a horse. Today, the hakama is worn as formal attire for Japanese wedding ceremonies (see last photo), dances, and martial arts (specifically, black belt students and Juijitsu practictioners). Black and white striped silk, it measures 36" long, waist to hem...
Save 15% today... This charming handpainted Fenton milk glass art glass planter vase is covered in identifying marks. The impressed logo on the bottom, the Fenton logo sticker for the 1970s, a Handpainted Fenton sticker, and the signature of the artist, Jim Andraick. It features four cameos of a beautifully rendered Cardinal, and pine cone cluster. The body is stipple milk glass sitting in a pedestal decorated foot. This discontinued beauty (1970s) is in perfect, unused condition...
A finely sculpted bust of a young man with exceptional patina of finely blended earth and bronze pigments. Physical condition is superb, but a small amount of finish has worn around the left eye and on the top of the head exposing a green substrate, yet harmonious with the earthen finish. Signed on the back of the neck. We have been unable to decipher the signature; yet the work speaks well for the unidentified artist.
Dimension: 13" h
Vintage wooden Japanese sumitsubo - a carpenter line, in a form of a base with a spike, and rotating spoked wheel with a thread on it. Unusual version of the tool - it lacks a vessel part for ink soaked cotton, but has a spike. I am not entirely sure how it functions, but it is probably fixed to a wooden beam by pushing in the spike, and the thread is pulled to the desired point to make a straight line...
Water streams between the verdant hills on this lurid landscape by 20th century artist Shimizu Hian. Ink on paper completely remounted in silk with black lacquer rollers. The poem reads: Hana chirite Arui ha, Samuki hi mo arinu, Haru no Yukue no shizuka nari keru (Early flowers have fallen and the cold lingers, nonetheless Spring quietly approaches). It is 63 x 129 cm (25 x 51 inches) and in excellent condition...
Vintage Chinese Coral Carved Cabochon 14K Gold Ring Marked
The size of ring is 6.5. The coral Cabochon is 17.89 mm long by 13.3 mm wide. It is 7.7 gram.
It has inclusions, surface wears and scratches (as seen in the photos).
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Japanese Fruitwood round tray, carved from one piece of wood with high rim, Japanese Kanji writing in the center for "Good Health Prize" 11 1/2" diameter, 1 3/4" high, 1/2" thick for rim, in good beautiful condition.
Fostoria made the American pattern from 1915-1980. This Creamer and Sugar are in mint condition.
Japanese glass ojime in a form of tombodama bead with white core and two birds on a long branch with leaves and flowers. Tombodama can be translated as “dragonfly ball” and the name is thought to come about because when the molten glass is applied to the core bead it resembles a dragonfly’s eye. Superbly made piece - see the individual petals and leaves, in perfect condition. Height 3/4 inches.
Amethyst natural stone Lamp Finial with Brass fittings, 2 1/4" high, 3/4" x 1/2" wide-Amethyst, fits into modern fixtures. The condition is good.
Westmoreland Crystal English Hobnail 8" crystal Salad Plates, in excellent condition. Four plates are available. (produced from 1938-1983.)
Fostoria Glass Co. made these duo Navarre candlestick pairs from 1936-70. They're in great shape. Thanks for looking.
Natsume in dark red lacquer, decorated with autumn leaves and cherry blossoms in hiramaki-e and nashiji. Interior in black lacquer.
Maple leaves (Momiji) are celebrated in literature for their beauty. Cherry blossoms (sakura) are symbols of renewal and the ephemeral nature of beauty. Embodying the flowers and leaves typical of autumn and spring, they are true visual spectacles to be admired during walk or a picnic...
Wooden kobako of a chayote squash (sechium edule – en japonais hayato uri).
Japan, Shôwa Era (1926-1989)
Length: 2.76 in. (7cm) - Width: 1.57 in. (4.4cm)
Tiffin made Twilight for many, many years. It does change color -- icey blue in fluorescent lighting, pastel lavendar in sunlight or incandescent (the old light bulbs). This compote is made from Duncan & Miller's Canterbury mold. Made in the 1960-70's. It is in mint condition and stands 5.25" tall and about 7" at its widest. If you have any questions, please feel free to ask.
Richly enameled with vibrant colors this snuff bottle features a bee headed towards a group of flowers. The cap is a red stone and the bottle is hand painted and signed on the bottom. A nice piece for the beginning collector which will only increase in value over time. Measures 3.75 inches high.
Dark Brown or so called TOBACCO color. Measures 19mm by 16mm buckle diameter. Genuine CROCODILE 19 STRAP Padded Stitched High Grade ITALIAN. This is the highest grade crocodile and is marked on the back: HAND MADE in ITALY. This strap is both padded and stitched, providing the most security and long lasting wear. Fits the ROLEX DATE, OYSTERDATE, Precision, Air King Models. THIS IS A FINE COLLECTIBLE. DON'T INVEST IN THE STOCK MARKET. BUY SOMETHING PROVEN IN TIME...
Bold Buncheong Tea Bowl by the Last Korean Princess, Yi Bangja (1901 - 1989). The white slip is applied in powerful brushstrokes in the style of Joseon Dynasty potters. The chrysanthemums have their ancient symbolism for prosperity multiplied with the many flowers painted on the bottom of the bowl. Diameter: 5.5 inches, 14 cm. Height: 2.5 inches, 6 cm. Part of a special and stunning collection we have acquired of ceramics created by one of Korea's most revered artists and beloved humanitarians...