Lovely vintage cast iron Tetsubin. Majority of pot is hailstone covered, leaving spout, handle, and top of pot smooth. Lid contains a small lion character, giving pot a charming quality. Models a small dainty spout.
Dimensions: 8" High X 7.5" Diameter
Large Artist's Proof of Munjado Calligraphy by the Famous Kim Ki Chang aka Unbo (1913 - 2001). Despite being deaf, Unbo was one of Korea's most beloved 20th Century artists. His works are now sought by museums and collectors internationally. This is the original signed AP (Artist's Proof) of this large lithograph, where Unbo gives us a most creative rendering with anthropomorphic figures in the ancient style of figurative munjado calligraphy. 38.5 x 28.5 inches, 98 x 72.5 cm.
Tea caddy (chaire) of Shigaraki ware with characteristic, mottled, beige glaze over brownish, rough corpus. Lid of finely worked ivory. Signed with potter’s mark in the bottom. A heavy silk storage bag (shifuku) with stylized flower pattern comes with the piece. Showa, circa 1960. H 8 cm, D 6 cm. Condition: Perfect.
Japanese 20th century SUISEKI viewing stone. The viewing stone comes with custom made wooden stand. The viewing stone measures 7" long by 2" tall and 3" deep.
Lifetime edition Japanese shin hanga chuban sized woodblock print titled in kanji and English "Supper Wagon" by Toshi Yoshida (1911-1995) dated Showa 13 (1938). Pencil-signed at the lower right margin and with the artist's black ink signature and red seal in the image above. Paper: 7 3/4" x 10 1/2" (image: 6 5/8” x 9 3/8”). Very good overall condition with full margins.
This vase was produced by the Consolidated Glass Company as part of the Martele line. Designed by Reuben Haley, the vase was produced in the late 1920's. The vase is listed in the Consolidated catalog as the #2753 Pine-Cone vase, and measures 6 1/2 inches high. The glass is light blue with a satin/acid etched interior to give more dimension to the details in the pattern. Excellent condition. See my other listings for more Consolidated Glass.
Sculpted mid century bowl in sommerso with murrines, cane, and gold foil. The sommerso transition from the plum colored rim to the lattimo exterior allows considerable visual depth to the murrine arrangement. There is a small chip at the base that does not impact the integrity of the piece. 9"dia. x 2.5"h, unmarked
Here is another sophisticated Karatsu Chawan, which represents the wabi sabi philosophy of Japan at its best with expected impressions of roughness, austerity and intimacy.
This Karatsu-yaki tea bowl with its wonderful surface is about 80-90 years old.
It comes with its from the artist originally signed and sealed wooden box.
No chips or cracks.
Size: 6,9 cm height x 14,1 cm in diameter.
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SALE The scarf is probably NH and is dated and also has an initial, Al. It is handwoven and is 38" on two sides and then 47" across the back. It is 1/2 of a square, triangle. It is in perfect condition. The colors are beige, brown, and tan. This is a museum-quality Shaker scarf.
This brightly colored child's hat is Dong ethnic minority. The front is decorated with 9 silver Buddha ornaments and lots of intricate embroidery. Tassels and pompoms decorate the sides and silver bells with fish ornaments across the back protect the child from the approach of evil spirits.
Quintessential Taisho Period c.1925 Oribe sweets tray for the tea ceremony. Beautiful oribe olive greens and iron feldspar brown markings and geometric patterns. The tray seems to have a hanko seal on the back but we can't read it. Perfect condition. Ask for shipping quote. W:27cm x H: 17cm
An English dark blue majolica dish having a standing upright white puppy. Perfect for use as a petit fours, candy, or sweetmeat dish. Some crazing to the glazes. Condition very good. No cracks, no chips, no repairs. Measures 10ʺ wide × 9.25ʺ deep × 4ʺ high
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Beautiful and Intricate Murano PINK, WHITE + AVENTURINE FLECKS Art Glass PEAR Shaped GEODE Bowl!!!! Documented as Fratelli TOSO, with similar samples published in his book! For accuracy there is 1 nick on the inner rim. There is no other damage (chips or impact marks). In EXCELLENT Condition!!!
I have the same shape in 3 different designs. Please see Stock #3962 and #2254...
Large door lock from a door of a granary. H. 53 cm. Mid 20th century.
Ex French private collection.
Tea Ceremony Seto Chaire Tea Caddy of
cylindrical form with slightly tapering sides, covered with a light chocolate brown and a running mottled black glaze. Ivory lid lined with gold leaf on the inside. Signed: Hikari.
It comes with a silk shifuku storage pouch.
Size: H 9,5 x 6 cm. Taisho -Showa period.
Good Condition!
Chinese yixing teapot melon shape with incised Chinese inscriptions and flowers design.19cm wide.12cm body diameter.9,5 cm high. good conditions.
Snuff bottle of eggplant form carved from a blue stone with bright and dark veining and few gold flecks. With green glass stopper and wooden spoon. Condition: fine. Dimension: total height: 5.6 cm.
Chinese Pink Quartz Snuff Bottle with original Top, Ca. 1940, 2 1/4" high, 1 3/8" wide, 7/8" depth, with round smooth polished stone with round top, dark spoon is attached from the top. The condition is good, has some dark stains inside and around the top opening.
A very rare wood and pewter bar caraffe or decanter with glass thermos liner and Swiss made musical movement which plays "The Blue Danube" by Johann Strauss. This item was designed by Aldo Tura for Macabo of Milan, Northern Italy, and made circa 1958.
Condition: excellent - there is a little rusting to the movement which is in good working condition; there are no damages and no repairs or restoration.
32cm (12.6 inches) high.
Japanese abstract colored woodblock print - titled "Round About Midnight no. 5", 4/50 in its series, dated 1977, signed Maruyama Hiroshi (b. 1953-) in pencil.
Dated 1977
Dimensions: 21 1/2" x 31 1/4"
OFFERING TRAY
Originally actually used as the traditional wooden ritual tray for votive offering in Korean Peninsula in early 20th century, approx. 25.5 x 25.5 x 7cm (10.03 x 10.03 x 2.75in)...
Canadian Aboriginal, old Argillite stone carving depicting swimming goose, sculptured from the silky-smooth natural solid Argillite stone by the Inuit artist of the Canadian Arctic. Signed by artist on the bottom with initials J -T- 72 (indicating that the sculpture was carved in the year 1972) and below N GNITUK.
Dimensions approximately:
Overall length: 26 cm (10.24 inches).
Height: 12.5 cm (4.92 inches).
Width: 7.7 cm. 3.03 inches).
Weight: 1.233 kg (2lb 11.49 oz)...
A special box to hold a secret? This is an unusual rectangular bronze casket-form in ornate Gothic Revival style, having cast bas relief, highly decorated with religious motif illustrating scenes from the life of Christ; circa 1870's. The original interior is lined with balsa wood and most likely used as a tobacco cigar caddy box. These boxes were popular souvenirs of the European Grand Tour and were based of the great treasures of Continental Europe...
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Large and Beautiful Murano Cased White ZANFIRICO Ribbons and Aventurine Flecks Art Glass Bowl with Original Label!!! Attributed to Fratelli TOSO, with the Blue Murano label underneath! It has 2 different types of ribbons, one with a Diamond design, and the other with a tight Net design with Aventurine running inside it. Has NO damage (chips, nicks, fleabites or impact marks)...
A beautiful late 19th/20th C. Chinese famille rose porcelain jar in excellent condition. H:14cm Sold
Offered is this beautiful copper wheel engraved plate in jade glass, made around 1930 by Steuben. The plate is about 8 1/2 inches wide and is in excellent condition. It is signed by Steuben, both in block letters and with the fleur-de-lis symbol.
Duncan Miller Glass Company made Caribbean from 1936-55. There are no chips or cracks in the glass. Thanks for looking.
Stevens & Williams Vaseline Opalescent Epergne stands 13" tall, made in the 1880's! The base is 8" wide. Has a couple of very small bubbles within the bowl. Otherwise, it has no chips or scratches. Excellent condition for something made in the 1880's. The bowl is swirl optic while the horn stem is heavily ribbed. Any questions, please ask.
Late 1960s early 1970s ELC marked "Roke's Drift" red and blue glazed Zulu plate with a raku tupe glaze , the body seems to have some animal hair mixed in the clay body. A nice piece with beautiful colors and texture. There is a chip at the edge as seen in pictures. D 7.2" h 1.3"
The ELC Art and Craft Centre were started in 1962 by Peder and Ulla Gowenius. This arose out of a committee formed in 1961 in Stockholm, Sweden, for the advancement of African art and craft...
Cinnabar is getting very hard to find, this lovely specimen even has a reticulated translucent very pale celadon carved stone, done in a floral pattern. In excellent condition despite a few dings, the cinnabar is completely intact. It measures 6" X 3.5" x 1.75 inches high. Dated to about Circa 1920, this vintage Chinese treasure is sure to increase in value over time. Note: Any white spec in the photos are reflections from the camera.
This Northwood grape and cable 9" ruffled bowl can be identified as a varian because of the tendrils that sneak into the otherwise plain center. The shape of the grape bunces is quite different. It has a collar base and basketweave exterior.
A fabulous dark royal blue Nagoya obi with painting of men crossing a bridge. Screen printed with some hand painting, the figures are drawn in a modern art deco style. Early Showa. The obi measures 38” to the fold and 12” wide. The main scene measures 10” high x 12” wide. The smaller scene on the folded area measures 13” x 6” and is repeated on the back side. There are some minor age spots on one of these scenes, other wise obi is in very good condition...
Japanese Edo Dynasty Bronze vase with bamboo and florals . Late 18th early 19thc copper bronze color with bamboo side handles there is a small loss to the tip of one branch. H 6.5" w 5.25"
Chinese bamboo cut-corner tea caddy with incised and painted decoration. Early 20th Century.
Height : 5"
Finely crafted, detailed serpentine jade carving of a male figure in standing position, holding a rope of a monkey on his shoulder, comes with a wood base, 5 inches in height, condition consistent with age without any issues.
A BRONZE VIRABHADRA PLAQUE WESTERN DECCAN INDIA CIRCA probably 19th c CENTURY of rectangular form depicting the four-armed deity in relief standing within a lobed arch under a cobra flanked by diminutive figures of Daksha and Sati and a hanging loop on the back. Size H 7" w almost 4.25"