This pair of embroidered squares were made by Pashtun nomad tribeswomen of Hazarajat. They dazzle the eye with their vibrant colors and mirrored discs ("gul-i-peron") which enliven the quadrants of each textile. Each square measures 24.5 x 24.5 cm and is embroidered in silk thread on a green silk background, depicting radiating solar motifs in a carefully composed symmetry...
Chinese highly carved bamboo brush pot, carved all over with scenes of scholars in bamboo grove and in a pavilion setting with pine trees, stands on three small feet.
Size: 8 1/4" high x 6 3/4" wide
A Heavy Tiffany Sterling Silver Footed Fruit Bowl or Compote. Dimensions; 10.75" in diameter x 2.75" high. Weight; a substantial 25.5 Troy ounces. Monogram. From the 1930's. In excellent condition.
Very old and nicely carved black mask, of typical conical coiffe and slightly smiling feminine face. Wood, fine patina. Africa, Gabon, Punu Peoples, Tsangui sub-group. Height: 13 1/4" (34 cm). Old accident on left side of coiffe, erosion due to age, otherwise very good condition. Ex. old French collection.
Tribal Oceanic Papua-New Guinea Sepik River,Lime Container Spirit Playing Flute. DETAILS: A wooden finial elaborately carved in the form of an ancestor, with eyes inlaid with cowrie shells, painted in black, and highlighted with white polychrome, mounted on a hollowed-out bamboo staff with cane bands.
CONDITION: In good condition considering its age, showing the age and usage, with wear and age cracks (as is common in old wood)...
American Modern sterling silver flask, ca 1920. Rectilinear and curved; cover hinged, threaded, and cork-lined. Front engraved with a camel, a paragon of drought survival, standing on parched ground with scattered shoots of greenery. In background are palm trees and pyramids. Drink up to survive the desert—physical or metaphorical. Back vacant for engraving. Marked “Sterling”. Very good condition with strong definition.
Dimensions: H 7 x W 5 x D 7/8 in. Weight: 9 troy ounces...
Hazel Atlas Glass Company made Block Design. These 8 oz shakers are in great shape. Thanks for looking.
Jeannette Glass Company made Holiday from 1947-50's. There are no chips or cracks in the glass. Thanks for looking.
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Splendid Japanese incense container, also known as kogo, used for tea ceremony. The persimmon has a small lady bug sitting near the head of the persimmon. The incense container contains an inscription reading: Rakushisha, which is a small hut in the Sagano district of Kyoto. The hut was the summer home of Matsuo Basho's disciple, Mukai Kyorai. The hut was given the name when a hurricane blew all the persimmons off the trees planted in the estate...
Russian Lapis Lazuli Pendant, 1 1/8" tall, 7/8" wide, 1/16" thick with white metal ring on top, in good condition.
Tibetan thangka, or scroll painting, of a mandala, which is a spiritual symbol in Hinduism and Buddhism representing the universe. Mandalas are very architectural in design and are based upon the form of a stupa. Mandalas are meant to be meditated upon to reach enlightenment, and are generally shown as a large circle with four gates or arches to be entered mentally...
Jeannette Windsor Diamond pink creamer, made between 1932-1946. In excellent condition.
Fostoria Chintz Tri-Candy is in mint condition. Chintz - (1940-1977) - This beautiful Fostoria etching is pattern #338. It measures about 7x7x7x3.5" high. Chintz enjoyed a long production period and was one of Fostoria's most popular etchings. The Chintz line was extensive and the pattern can be found on many items. We do have others, please look them up.
A fascinating piece of world history is depicted on this stunning Japanese men’s silk haori. The hand woven back panel is divided into 3 scenes; the most dominate being a peaceful scent of Mount Fuji with a Japanese coin centered below it. The lower left scene is 1920s New York City skyline with coins. On the lower right is a scene with 1930 Montreal, Canada skyline, a Queen Victoria coin, and the R100 zeppelin...
This is a really pretty pink Coronation Banded Fine Rib depression glass Footed Sherbet made by Hocking Glass from 1936 to 1940. This Sherbet measures 2 Inches high X 3 3/4 Inches in diameter. It is in excellent condition with no chips or cracks. Be sure to search our other Coronation available. We guarantee all items to be as described. THANK YOU.
This is a pretty robins egg blue and gold enameled brass compact-shaped hinged double picture frame. The cover depicting a gold butterfly over a leafy branch. When open it holds two vintage pictures Measurements: 3" square closed. Excellent condition; may need cleaning.
Shonai-obi hand-woven of wash yarn (Japanese handmade paper) for weft and cotton yarn for warp. It is produced in Shonai region in Yamagata prefecture in Tohoku district. It has beautiful tassels in both ends. The dyes are vegetable indigo and brown. In excellent condition. The first half of the 20th century. 25.5cm x 3m52cm
A Chinese famille-verte enamelled porcelain brushpot, with multiple warriers on horse and feet. Scenes separated by a band around the pot with a ruyi head top border and a wave bottom border. The inside and base glazed white, the rim left unglazed. No markings.
Size: Approximately 14" high by 6-1/4" diameter
Age: Mid 19th century (Qing Dynasty)
Condition: This was once used as a lamp, so the base has a small hole, along with a further small hole at the bottom...