William Spratling Sterling Silver Sunburst Candle Sconces c. 1950's
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All Items : Vintage Arts : Decorative Art : Ceramics : English : Pottery : Pre 1940 item #1354304 (stock #9523)
A Maling Peony 6504A large 10-7/8" centerpiece bowl from the 1930s. This English pottery bowl is fully hand painted in cobalt blue with red, purple, yellow and blue peony flowers with green leaves and brown branches. It has the Maling stamp in use from 1934~1940 and it stands 2-3/8" high on its three feet. A great looking addition to your table or collection. This lovely majolica style display piece is in excellent condition with no chips, cracks, crazing, losses, damage or repairs...
All Items : Vintage Arts : Furnishings : Accessories : Shelves : Pre 1980 item #1354086 (stock #5A3)
Heavily carved and large wood broad Palm Leaf and Gold trimmed Wall Bracket or Shelf for display object, 16 1/2" high, 16 3/4" wide and 8 1/2" deep-shaped top, I have another bracket is available to make a pair, please inquire. The condition is good, some scratches in wood.
All Items : Vintage Arts : Furnishings : Accessories : Shelves : Pre 1980 item #1353962 (stock #5A5)
Pair Italian made gilded wall Bracket/Shelf, 13" high, 10" wide-top, 6 1/2" deep-top, with broad Palm leaf design, tall and thin shelf. The condition is good.
All Items : Vintage Arts : Decorative Art : Pre 1950 item #1353941 (stock #G0773)
A pair of beautiful early 20th C. Chinese export silver enamel lions or fu dog in excellent condition. W: 8.5cm $ Sold to Malaysia
All Items : Vintage Arts : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Wood : Pre 1980 item #1353914 (stock #J407)
Haruko Watanabe
$180.00
Wood tray with traditional Ainu pattern made by Ainu people in Hokkaido. Generally in good condition but has some scratches and the reddish color came off. 20th century. 30.5cm x 20.2cm x 1cm
All Items : Vintage Arts : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Earthenware : Pre 1950 item #1353863 (stock #3A54)
Japanese Oribe Ceramic Basket with handle, 6" x 7" wide-shaped fluted floral pedal top, 5" high, 3 1/2" diameter-bottom rim, greenish turquoise color drip glaze blended into creamy color glaze, and carved leafy design outside top area. The condition is good, no damages.
All Items : Vintage Arts : Decorative Art : Glass : Italian : Murano : Pre 1930 item #1353748 (stock #096)
Echo Beach Glass
$1,200.00
Vittorio Zecchin designed for Vetri Soffiati Muranesi Capellin, Venini & Co. from 1921-1925. This delicate soffiato vessel is wafer thin and has 2 acid stamps: venini murano & MADE IN ITALY. Nearly 100 years old, measuring 10.5" tall, this weightless beauty is in very good condition with no damage.
All Items : Vintage Arts : Decorative Art : Glass : Italian : Pre 1950 item #1353735 (stock #095)
In Venice Italy, these Obelisks were recently included in Fondazione Cini's exhibition "Paolo Venini and His Furnace," and are documented in the exhibition catalogue, page 308, model 4300. Constructed of thick canes twisted into a zanfrico design, this is a fine example of utilizing the traditional Venetian technique of zanfrico in a modern expression. The Obelisk has the 2 acid stamps: venini murano, made in Italy, measures 8" tall, and is in good condition.
All Items : Vintage Arts : Decorative Art : Glass : Italian : Pre 1960 item #1353635 (stock #094)
Charming zanfrico vessel by Paolo Venini. These were made in the mid 1950's and are well documented. The fazzoletto vessel has the "venini murano italia" acid stamp, measures 3.5" tall x 5" diameter, and is in excellent condition
All Items : Vintage Arts : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Sculpture : Pre 1930 item #1353517
This century-old cabinet can still be used for storing books and other objects.
All Items : Vintage Arts : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Hardstones : Pre 1960 item #1353440
Zentner Collection
$8,500.00
Chinese jade bowl, carved with a scrolling vine motif and auspicious symbols. The foot of the bowl is bordered by a lotus pattern. Finely carved of very thin jade of a beautiful mottled green, ome small cracks. Circa 1950

Size: 7" wide diameter
All Items : Vintage Arts : Instruments and Implements : Time Pieces : Wristwatches : Pre 1980 item #1353375 (stock #OVW1100)
Watch Company
$9.95
$9.95
OMEGA RED Shopping Bag! 13.5 by 14.5 inch High Quality C: 1985 THIS IS A FINE COLLECTIBLE. DON'T INVEST IN THE STOCK MARKET. BUY SOMETHING PROVEN IN TIME. BUCKLE: Back marked: “ACIER INCX ROLEXSA Swiss”, 16mm Logo Buckle.

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All Items : Vintage Arts : Instruments and Implements : Time Pieces : Wristwatches : Pre 1980 item #1353372 (stock #VW1581)
Watch Company
$19.50
$29.50
ROLEX CREDIT CARD & I.D. Holder Genuine Green Leather 4.5 by 3.5 inch. Excellent original condition. Circa: 1985. Included with the presentation box when first sold. THIS IS A FINE COLLECTIBLE. DON'T INVEST IN THE STOCK MARKET. BUY SOMETHING PROVEN IN TIME. BUCKLE: Back marked: “ACIER INCX ROLEXSA Swiss”, 16mm Logo Buckle.

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All Items : Vintage Arts : Instruments and Implements : Time Pieces : Wristwatches : Pre 1980 item #1353371 (stock #VW1580)
Watch Company
$30.00
$29.50
ROLEX I.D. Card Green Leather Holder 4.5 by 3.5 inch Circa: 1995. New condition. Included with all Rolex presentation Boxes when first sold. THIS IS A FINE COLLECTIBLE. DON'T INVEST IN THE STOCK MARKET. BUY SOMETHING PROVEN IN TIME. BUCKLE: Back marked: “ACIER INCX ROLEXSA Swiss”, 16mm Logo Buckle.

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All Items : Vintage Arts : Instruments and Implements : Time Pieces : Wristwatches : Pre 1980 item #1353370 (stock #VW1579)
Watch Company
$14.50
$14.50
ROLEX Translation Brochure 13 Languages 20 Pages 3 by 4 inch. Circa: 2010. An insert Brochure provided with every Rolex watch sale internationally. THIS IS A FINE COLLECTIBLE. DON'T INVEST IN THE STOCK MARKET. BUY SOMETHING PROVEN IN TIME. BUCKLE: Back marked: “ACIER INCX ROLEXSA Swiss”, 16mm Logo Buckle.

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All Items : Vintage Arts : Instruments and Implements : Time Pieces : Wristwatches : Pre 1980 item #1353369 (stock #VW1578)
Watch Company
$19.60
$19.50
Vintage ROLEX Translation Information Brochure 12 Languages 1974. Very scarce Brochure provided with Rolex international watch sales for all models in the early 1970s. Included in every sale at that time. THIS IS A FINE COLLECTIBLE. DON'T INVEST IN THE STOCK MARKET. BUY SOMETHING PROVEN IN TIME. BUCKLE: Back marked: “ACIER INCX ROLEXSA Swiss”, 16mm Logo Buckle.

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All Items : Vintage Arts : Instruments and Implements : Time Pieces : Wristwatches : Pre 1980 item #1353365 (stock #VW1577)
Watch Company
$14.50
$14.50
YOUR ROLEX OYSTER 26 Page Color Brochure3.5 by 3.75 inch...
All Items : Vintage Arts : Instruments and Implements : Time Pieces : Wristwatches : Pre 1980 item #1353364 (stock #VW1576)
Watch Company
$19.50
$19.50
ROLEX EXPLORER I and II Brochure 11 pages 3.5 by 3.75 inch size. Always provided by Rolex when this model is first sold and in the original Ppresentation Box. THIS IS A FINE COLLECTIBLE. DON'T INVEST IN THE STOCK MARKET. BUY SOMETHING PROVEN IN TIME. BUCKLE: Back marked: “ACIER INCX ROLEXSA Swiss”, 16mm Logo Buckle.

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All Items : Vintage Arts : Instruments and Implements : Time Pieces : Wristwatches : Pre 1980 item #1353363 (stock #VW1575)
Watch Company
$14.50
14.50
ROLEX FACTORY SERVICE Brochure 21 Pages Watch Care and maintenance. Scarce Rolex Brochure provide the "CARE OF YOUR ROLEX" information world wide. 3.5 by 3.75 inches in size. THIS IS A FINE COLLECTIBLE. DON'T INVEST IN THE STOCK MARKET. BUY SOMETHING PROVEN IN TIME. BUCKLE: Back marked: “ACIER INCX ROLEXSA Swiss”, 16mm Logo Buckle.

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All Items : Vintage Arts : Instruments and Implements : Time Pieces : Wristwatches : Pre 1980 item #1353358 (stock #OVW1102)
Watch Company
$35.00
$29.50
OMEGA 18k YGP 16mm Logo Buckle Wide Tounge High Grade. Constellation and Seamaster requiring the 18mm Strap size. THIS IS A FINE COLLECTIBLE. DON'T INVEST IN THE STOCK MARKET. BUY SOMETHING PROVEN IN TIME. BUCKLE: Back marked: “ACIER INCX ROLEXSA Swiss”, 16mm Logo Buckle.

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All Items : Vintage Arts : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Woodblock Prints : Pre 1910 item #1353162 (stock #Ohara147)
Ohara Koson
Carp
Size: Shikishiban. Approximately 9.75 x 9.5 inches.
Date: 1900s.
Bears Koson signature and seal.
Publisher: Daikokuya (86).
Reference: K39.8 and plate 100 in Crows, Cranes and Camellias: The Natural World of Ohara Koson (Reigle Newland).
Condition: Excellent.
Provenance: The Bedford, NY estate of Eleanor Jay and Arthur Iselin. Eleanor Jay was a descendant of United States founding father, John Jay. Their Bedford home is now the John Jay H...
All Items : Vintage Arts : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Paintings : Pre 1930 item #1353081
A portrait of a japanese nobleman , a very fine n fantastic works of art by japanese painter
All Items : Vintage Arts : Decorative Art : Glass : Scandinavian : Pre 1980 item #1353013 (stock #WARFF1)
This is an extraordinary etched footed bowl created by Goran Warff for Kosta. It measures 5 3/4" (15cm) high and is 11 1/2" (29cm) in diameter. On the underside is incised Kosta, WG, and S773. Excellent condition.
All Items : Vintage Arts : Decorative Art : Ceramics : English : Pottery : Pre 1980 item #1352890
Global Ceramics
$110.00
Serving tray with four compartments for vegetables or pickles, by Poole Pottery, England. Déco design with wave shaped handles. matted white glaze and hand painted decoration of stylized flowers and birds. Stamped mark for c 1970 and painter’s signature. Measures: "13/ 33 cm and "8¼/ 21 cm. Condition: fine.
All Items : Vintage Arts : Decorative Art : Ceramics : English : Pottery : Pre 1960 item #1352882
Global Ceramics
$100.00
A Moorcroft footed bowl, olive green with a single Hibiscus flower. C 1950, the Hibiscus pattern having been introduced by Walter Moorcroft in 1949. Impressed Moorcroft mark and Made in England. Diameter "5¾/ 14,8 cm, height "2¼/ 5,5 cm. Condition: some crazing, otherwise fine.
All Items : Vintage Arts : Decorative Art : Metals : Bronze : Pre 1930 item #1352848
A Bronze or Brass Plaque from Boris Schatz (1866-1932) of Rabbi Isaac Mayer Wise. Measures about 6 1/2" by 10". Number 27 on the back. Rare example.
All Items : Vintage Arts : Decorative Art : Metals : Bronze : Pre 1930 item #1352845
A Bronze Plaque from Boris Schatz (1866-1932). This plaque is of Joseph Schonthal a prominent Columbus, Ohio Philanthropist. Measures about 3 5/8" by 5 1/2". Fine and rare.
All Items : Vintage Arts : Instruments and Implements : Medical : Apothecary : Pre 1910 item #1352753 (stock #M1315)
Offered is a very nice set of brass weights manufactured by Fisher Scientific Co., dating to the turn of the 20th century.

The weights are housed in a fitted, hard wood case that appears to be maple, and it includes a brass tweezers for securing the six individual milligram weights. Also included are eight of the nine brass matching weights, with only the 1mg weight missing.

The wooden case measures 6 inches long x 2.5 inches wide x 1.5 inches high and sports a metal label on top. Condition...

All Items : Vintage Arts : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Porcelain : Pre 1920 item #1352731
A Wucai water pot for the scholar's table
All Items : Vintage Arts : Decorative Art : Glass : American : Depression Glass : Pre 1980 item #1352717 (stock #ImpCWButter)
Two J's
$11.00
Imperial Candlewick Butter Plate is hard to find. Three are available, each 4.5" across and in excellent condition.
All Items : Vintage Arts : Decorative Art : Glass : American : Depression Glass : Pre 1950 item #1352715 (stock #CambTrtLtBlu)
Two J's
$32.00
Cambridge Octagon Tort (sandwich tray) in Light Blue, Keyhole Handle is in mint condition. Measures about 11" across and about 5.5" tall at the handle.
All Items : Vintage Arts : Decorative Art : Ceramics : Scandinavian : Pottery : Pre 1970 item #1352653 (stock #FRIBERG06)
This is a truly exceptional example of the artistry of Berndt Friberg. This very large vase measures 15 1/4" (39cm) and is 3 1/2" (9cm) in diameter. On the underside is incised Friberg with the Gustavsberg Studio Hand insignia. The date code c signifies this vase was created in 1961. The blue/brown haresfur glaze is perfection.
All Items : Vintage Arts : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Pre 1930 item #1352344
Vintage – 1920’s? – Japanese folding fan made of gilt paper with sumi-e, ink painted decoration of a mountainous landscape to the exterior, the interior with a long text – a love poem? Length "11½/ 29,5 cm. Condition: fine.
All Items : Vintage Arts : Decorative Art : Ceramics : English : Porcelain : Pre 1930 item #1352342
Global Ceramics
$180.00
Mustard pot and lid, early Art Déco, by Minton’s, c 1920. Printed and enameled decoration of stylized flowers in black, yellow and green. Mark for c 1920 and C5015 (pattern number?). Height including lid "3/ 7,5 cm. Condition: fine.
All Items : Vintage Arts : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Woodblock Prints : Pre 1980 item #1352332
Japanese limited edition sosaku hanga “kappa-ban” (stencil print) on crumpled hand-made momigami paper by Sadao Watanabe (1913-1996) titled “Entry into Jerusalem” depicting Christ on a donkey riding over a flower strewn path and surrounded by a crowd of followers. Set against a light grey background. The print is signed and dated 1978 at the lower right and numbered 17/70 at the lower left, all in black ink. The paper measures about 27”V x 21”H (22 ½” unfolded). The print was n...
All Items : Vintage Arts : Regional Art : Pre 1970 item #1352289 (stock #KS001)
Galerie Ariana
Price on Request
A vibrant Lakai embroidered textile ("ilgitsh") from northern Afghanistan, measuring 56.9 cm x 58.4 cm including fringes. Romanian couching in silk thread on a deep red cotton ground, with bordering in cross stitch. Approximate age mid 20th century. The Lakai are an Uzbek tribe of horse breeders who came to Afghanistan from the steppes after the Bolshevik Revolution in Russia to settle around the northern towns of Balkh and Kunduz.
All Items : Vintage Arts : Regional Art : Pre 1970 item #1352284 (stock #K2017)
Galerie Ariana
$350.00
This is a pair of vintage Uzbek tent or yurt decorative hangings from Northern Afghanistan, mid to late 20th century. Each piece measures 11.43 cm x 63.5 cm. Decorative hangings such as this are usually suspended at the entrance of a yurt, and sometimes placed between piled up quilts. Solid embroidery in cross stitch in cotton thread, ending in wrapped, beaded cords with metallic trinkets.
All Items : Vintage Arts : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Jewelry : Pre 1950 item #1352256 (stock #BI-B1S )
Bhadrakalpa
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Miao or Dong bracelet made of silver on a tree-resine core in the shape of a caterpillar (representation of the silk worm), usually reserved to the village's chief.
Perfect condition, beautiful patina. Inner width: 5,4 cms, opening width: 2,4 cms. BE 247 (see Bibliography)
All Items : Vintage Arts : Regional Art : African : Pre 1950 item #1352252 (stock #BI-P1M )
Bhadrakalpa
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Silver Hamsa (five), Moroccan protective amulet in the shape of the hand of Fatima, ornated with a bird; 9 x 5cms. Morocco, Essaouira. CE 24 (see Bibliography)
All Items : Vintage Arts : Instruments and Implements : Medical : Pre 1940 item #1352127 (stock #M1427)
Offered is a hard-to-find survivor of 1930s - 1940s medicine!

This handsome cabinet is constructed of a hardwood (perhaps walnut) and sports an eye-appealing, front-facing, bakelite, control panel. The cabinet is rather heavy and measures 15"W x 14" H x 12.5" with a canted front panel and two wooden handles for transport.

The bottom drawer stores all of the wires and connections noted in the photo. The condition of the cabinet is very good with wear commensurate with age. One wire is brittl...

All Items : Vintage Arts : Decorative Art : Metals : Silver : Sterling : Pre 1960 item #1351800 (stock #BP255)
Modern sterling silver bowl. Made by Tiffany & Co. in New York. Tapering sides and flared rim. Short and straight foot. Spare and fluid. Hallmark includes pattern no. 16667F and director’s letter M (1947-56). Very good condition.

Dimensions: H 4 1/2 x D 9 1/8 in. Weight: 26.3 troy ounces. BP255

All Items : Vintage Arts : Decorative Art : Ceramics : American : Pre 1930 item #1351656 (stock #BNJwellFrog)
June Hastings
$700.00
1920's Weller Pottery garden frog in coppertone and green glazes. In excellent condition, no cracks, no repairs, etc, it measures 5" long and 4" high. Incised signature on bottom reads: Weller Pottery
All Items : Vintage Arts : Instruments and Implements : Time Pieces : Wristwatches : Pre 1980 item #1351636 (stock #VW1565)
Watch Company
$70.00
ROLEX 16mm Logo Buckle 18k Yellow Gold marked with Hammer and Tool; on the back: ACIERINOX ROLEXSA SWISS". This strap is a 19mm Genuine Leather Black color with a Crocodile pattern. This high-Grade strap (Marked SUISSE QUALITE) is suitable for the earlier DATONA, OYSTERDATE, DATE, Air King and Precision Steel Models. Adds value and style to your Rolex Gold or Two-Tone Watch! THIS IS A FINE COLLECTIBLE. DON'T INVEST IN THE STOCK MARKET. BUY HARD ASSETS SOMETHING PROVEN IN TIME. BUCKLE: Back marke...
All Items : Vintage Arts : Decorative Art : Organics : Ivory : Pre 1950 item #1351516 (stock #BNJivCigCase)
June Hastings
$650.00
An elegant and very modern rare Art Deco ivory cigarette case. In excellent condition, it measures 5.5" x 3.25" x .75". Inscribed inside with date 1952.
All Items : Vintage Arts : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Textiles : Pre 1950 item #1351333 (stock #J399)
Paper stencil for kimono or futonji which are made of wash, Japanese handmade paper. The first paper stencil resist dyeing appeared in the Kamakura and Nanboku-cho period (1185~1392). It was applied for many items later, such as samurai's kamishimo(komon), civilian's kimono, No-drama costume and so on. Mino-gami (handmade paper made in Mino in Gifu Pref.) is used for the stencil. Two to four sheets of paper made from kozo (paper mulberry) tree are pasted together with paste mixed with kaki-shibu...
All Items : Vintage Arts : Decorative Art : Metals : Silver : Sterling : Pre 1960 item #1351033 (stock #BP216)
Modern sterling silver bowl. Made by Tiffany & Co. in New York. Circular with fluted sides and flared and scalloped rim. Hallmark includes pattern no. 22926 and director’s letter M (1947-56). Very good condition.

Dimensions: H 2 3/4 x D 9 1/4 in. Weight: 16 troy ounces. BP216

All Items : Vintage Arts : Decorative Art : Metals : Silver : Continental : Pre 1960 item #1350953
A fine silver tastevin inset with a 1772 silver 8 reales coin from the reign of Carlos III. The deeply-curved sides of the tastevin are decorated in a characteristically Spanish baroque style with ornate chasing and engraving. The handle is in the form of a curled dragon-like creature.

Though they were fashionable in France in the 19th century, coin tastevins only became stylish in Spain around 1950. Generally, they were made by high-end silversmiths as custom orders by clients who provided...

All Items : Vintage Arts : Decorative Art : Metals : Silver : Plate : Pre 1930 item #1350826
An Art Deco period silver plated 29" long flapper belt with an Egyptian motif circa 1920s. This vintage waist belt has five 1-1/8" chain-linked discs are set in a double chain belt. Strangely the front of the belt hook and eye buckle section on this elegant fashion accessory features a small fleur-de-lys. Finding the tomb of King Tutankhamen in the early 1920s started a fashion for anything in ancient Egyptian style. It is in excellent vintage condition with no dents, bends, losses, corrosion...
J S Antiques
$40.00
Cambridge Glass Company made this Caprice plate from 1936-57. There are no chips or cracks in the glass. Thanks for looking.
J S Antiques
$80.75
Cambridge Glass Company made this Caprice set from 1936-57. There are no chips or cracks in the glass. Thanks for looking. 2 sets are available
J S Antiques
$67.50
Cambridge Glass Company made this Caprice set from 1936-45. There are no chips or cracks in the glass. Thanks for looking.
J S Antiques
$36.25
Cambridge Glass Company made this Caprice bonbon from 1936-45. There are no chips or cracks in the glass. Thanks for looking.
All Items : Vintage Arts : Instruments and Implements : Pre 1950 item #1350677 (stock #9502)
A Stromberg-Carlson Model 1243 desk telephone from around 1940. This stylish, heavy black painted metal phone is 8" deep and 5-1/2" wide with a 9-1/4" long hand piece. A great display piece or suitable for use, it has been fitted with modern phone jack wiring and it has the original included schematics mounted on the inside with wiring options, etc. A few wire strands are disconnected and we couldn't get a dial tone, but we couldn't figure out the wiring scheme. It is in very good original c...
All Items : Vintage Arts : Decorative Art : Ceramics : Spanish : Porcelain : Pre 1980 item #1350634
In fine condition this figurine measures 4.5" x 3.25". No box.Incised marks along with the Lladro imprinted logo.
J S Antiques
$71.75
Cambridge Glass Company made this Caprice bowl from 1936-53. There are no chips or cracks in the glass. Thanks for looking.
J S Antiques
$36.25
Cambridge Glass Company made this Caprice basket from 1936-45. There are no chips or cracks in the glass. Thanks for looking.
J S Antiques
$42.75
Cambridge Glass Company made these Caprice tumblers from 1936-57. There are no chips or cracks in the glass. Thanks for looking. 2 are available
All Items : Vintage Arts : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Woodblock Prints : Pre 1940 item #1350320 (stock #Shotei062)
Takahashi Shotei (1871-1945)
Evening Glow at Sakawa Bridge
Date: Pre-1936.
Size: Mitsugiri-ban. Approximately 15.25 x 6.75 inches.
Publisher: Watanabe Shozaburo.
Reference: M-9 in Shotei catalog.
"Made in Japan" stamped on verso.
Condition: Very good. Upper left corner has crease.
All Items : Vintage Arts : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Metalwork : Pre 1940 item #1350315
Global Ceramics
$160.00
Japanese cigarette case, damascened with silver and gold on steel, c 1930's. Decoration in Komai style of a temple gate, pagodas and Mt Fuji. The back with a Fukui mark under butterfly and 24K. In addition two marks resembling stylized birds’ wings on a sgraffito ground. Width "3 ¾ / 9,2 cm, height "3 ¼ / 8,2 cm. Condition: some wear to the black surface, otherwise fine (cf pics).
All Items : Vintage Arts : Regional Art : Asian : Indian Subcontinent : Himalayas : Pre 1940 item #1350285 (stock #HP/ST716)
Himalaya Primitive
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A very typical figure from the remote Karnali area showing a so called "Protector" coated with white mineral pigment (Seto mato) mostly on the front side. The figure is in the standing position and was obviously kept inside. This kind of figures are associated with animist cult of protection of house or village. Few chips and a large crack which can be seen on the pictures but good overall condition. For more complete information and to see similar quality of figures, one can consult the catalo...