Kokeshi, folk toy of NE Japan. Wood, height 9.625". This is a Yajiro-kei (Yajiro-classification) kokeshi, generally crafted in the vicinity of Shiroishi City in southern Miyagi Prefecture. However, this particular craftsman, Sato Seikou (?), lives in the next prefecture of Fukushima, on the coast in Iwaki City. He was born on February 22, Showa 22 (1947). This kokeshi probably dates from ca. 1980.

Hongshan Red Brown Nephrite Jade Cicada Dragon Toggle Pendant. large and heavy this giant bug with a Dragon face the piece covered in tremolite and the underside with its biconically drilled holes show heavy wear and use. Weight 84G size 2.2" by 2.2" .75" thick. Collected Hk 19680-1995

Newer Japanese bridal hair ornaments with roses and chrysanthemums. The butterflies on the chrysanthemums are attached with springs and are pretty flimsy; there are crawling snails on the rose leaves. Beautifully detailed as you can see. Your hair may look little too busy if you are to wear these all at once unless you have a huge dimensional hairdo as they used to (or they still do for the special occasions) back in Japan...

This Soloman island scale model canoe is ornately decorated mother of pearl inlay. It is complete with fixed seats, 7 paddles and rides on the back of a dolphin. Carved from hardwood, presumed to be teak, it was brought back to the US with an American GI, serving in the Pacific islands during WWII. The canoe spans 29 inches and in beautiful condition.

Morgantown Cobalt Blue Golfball Saucer Champagnes are 4.9 inches tall. Five are available and are in mint condition. Made from 1931-1939.

Up for auction is a Swedish glazed ceramic bowl by Wilhelm Kåge Farsta - Gustavsberg studio,1950; circular footed form with interior incised concentric circles, rim decorated with square patterns, manufacturer's mark, signed on legs. Incised signature and studio mark to underside: [Kage Farsta Gustavsberg Studio]. Measurements: Diameter, 6-3/4", height 3"

Seven(7) Lenox Porcelain Bouillon Soup Inserts or Liners for sterling holder, 2" high, 4 1/8" dia.-top rim, 1 3/4" dia.-bottom rim, 3" dia.-middle under the wide top, with gold rim border on top, and green mark on the bottom. The condition is good, no damage. Sell $20.00 for each piece.

Fostoria red Jamestown Iced Teas, in red were made from 1958-1982. Four are available, all in mint condition. 6" tall.

Moonlight blue Caprice blown goblet, #300, made by Cambridge Glass Co. from 1936-57, 7.75" tall, 9 oz., in mint condition, 3 available.

Jeannette Glass Company made Floral from 1931-35. There are no chips or cracks in the glass. Thanks for looking. 2 are available

A woman's shift ("kurta") from Swat in vivid pink silk embroidery with green and purple accents on a black cotton background. This kurta has exceptionally fine cross-stitch embroidery at the sleeves, suggesting a link with Indus Kohistan. Indeed, it is not uncommon for embroidered panels for dresses from Indus Kohistan to be found in the markets of Swat (see Nasreen Askari, Colours of the Indus, © 1997)...

These 10 porcelain plates were produced in England by Royal Worcester in 1932. They have the date cipher that indicates this year. The plates have a diameter of 9 1/2 inches. They are made of fine bone china and have a slightly scalloped edge. The ground color is cobalt blue with a lacy fern type gilding over it. The centers of each plate have hand paint bouquets of flowers in bright colors. The plates are signed by the Worcester artist, Townsend. No two plates are exactly the same...

A lovely and whimsical Japanese print by artist Mayumi Oda (1941-present) titled "September Afternoon", numbered 12/50 and signed all in pencil. She is widely loved for her female empowering works, many of which are currently part of the permanent collections of the Museum of Modern Art, New York, Museum of Fine Arts, Boston, and more. Laid down on wooden board for flat presentation.

Size: 24.5" L x 32.5" H

A spectacular Mizusashi fresh water container by Bizen Living National Treasure Kaneshige Toyo enclosed in a wooden box annotated by his son Kaneshige Kosuke titled Bizen Yahazuguchi Mizusashi. A fabulous range of colors plays across the surface, all natural kiln effects resulting from heat, cold, clay content and placement. The receptacle is 18 cm (7 inches) diameter, 16.5 cm (6-1/2 inches) tall and comes with a custom made black lacquer wooden lid...

A beautiful old hand carved Chinese rose wood box in gourd shape in excellent condition. L:10cm

Ide Gakusui
Bamboo Grove
Size: 5.75 x 3.75 inches.
Date: 1950s-60s.
Gakusui seal lower left.
Publisher: Watanabe Shozaburo.
Woodblock print is tipped along its top edge to a blank card.
Medium: Japanese woodblock print.
Condition: Excellent.

MEDETAI KASHIGATA

Large aluminum 'Kashigata' (Japanese confectionery mold) with such beautiful and dynamic carving of sea bream made for special use of happy event (because the Japanese word "Medetai" (Auspicious) has the homophone of "Tai" (Sea bream) as traditional wordplay). Showa period, 20th century. approx...

Fostoria Heather Etched Cake Plate on the Century blank. Produced between 1949 and 1982. Two-handled cake plate measures 9.5" across. In excellent condition.