Kosta "Dark Magic" vase designed and hand-formed by Vicke Lindstrand. Vase stands 4 3/4 inches (12 cm) tall. Very organic form in gray cased glass. Color of vase varies with the angle and intensity of light. Vase does have a 1/2 inch (1.2 cm) scratch on the surface, shown in photos. No other damage. Signed Kosta LH 1605/V. Lindstrand. Circa 1958/59.

An Ando Japanese boxed cloisonne smoking set from the 1960s-1970s. This elegant set consists of the 9-1/2" x 4-3/4" faux alligator papered fitted box, the Japanese language "Cloisonne Making" fold-out pamphlet, the 3-5/8" covered cigarette jar, three 3-3/8" bowl-shaped ash trays, and the 17" x 9-1/2" fringed woven table mat...

DESCRIPTION: Oaxacan woodcarvings, also known as alebrijes, have been a tradition for generations in several small villages outside the capital of Oaxaca, Mexico. It has only been in the past 40 years that these beautifully carved and painted figures have become popular, and are now collected worldwide. Using rudimentary tools, these Mexican artists create fascinating figures out of fresh-cut copal wood...

This is an old piece of jade prune pendant workmanship from 50s-60s, the Prune is symbol of longevity, heavy thick built and nice old piece of work of art on hardstone Real Jade. Shipping USD8 worldwide by SAL registered

HONEYCOMB ROOSTER

Rooster of Japanese honeycomb paper craft called 'Denguri' (lit. Somersault) in Japanese for its acting as "fliping it over", Showa period, pre-1960s, approx...

KATAKANA

45 pieces of vintage Japanese metal letterpress movable type, 'Katakana' (Angular form of Japanese syllabary, primarily used for words of foreign origin). Showa period, 20th century, Japan. One piece: approx...

Rather unusual Japanese porcelain obidome / netsuke in a shape of a mask of a female theatrical character Waka-Onna. Obidome is worn on an obi cord that holds the obi sash together, and is the only type of jewelry worn by Japanese women on formal occasions. Very clever design, excellent modeling and enameling - see her crisp features and delicate toning of the face. Bar on the back for an obi or netsuke cord, in perfect condition. Signed KOSUZU on the back...

A sashi (obi) made of plain weave silk with katazome design whose motifs are Edo Hikeshi (fireman) such as hanten (jacket) with brigade's marks, matoi (brigade's symbol) etc. Lining is twill weave black silk cloth. In excellent condition. The first half of the 20th century. 31cm x 4m12cm

A large wood tray in red and black urushi (lacquer ware). Generally in good condition, but minor hairline in the surface and some parts where urushi came off and wear in the back. 20th century. Diameter:40cm, H:4cm

Rainy village scene in subdued colors. Unsigned and unframed. Condition: slightly browned and faded. Dimension: 29.3 cm x 11.6 cm.

A roll of cotton cloth with Arimatsu shibori whose motif is hemp leaf pattern. The cloth is before steaming and ironing. In excellent condition but the white part, about 60cm from the one end, has a bit yellowish color from long time storage. 1950s to 70s. 30cm x 10m9cm

Standing on sweeping foot, the blue bowl is decorated in the round with classical figural and objective motifs. Excellent condition save for a couple of stains in the bowl. Dimension: 8" d

Japanese scroll painting in ink and colors on paper depicting 16 arhat - the original disciples of the historical Buddha - each with his attribute or animal companion. Excellent quality eccentric painting with wonderful half-mad faces, beautiful use of colors. Silk brocade mounts, rosewood scroll ends, in great condition. Exceptionally striking painting, comes with inscribed kiriwood box. Signed SUIMEI followed by 2 red seals by the artist...

Woman's juban (under kimono) made of recycled cloth such as hand-spun cotton with Hinode shibori, which is vegetable indigo dye for the lower part, and cotton with katazome, for the top part. The first half of the 20th century. In excellent condition except for a few light stains in the white cotton lining. 124cm x 126cm

MATOI

Old local farm tool for threshing beans called 'Matoi' (also 'Mamebuchi') in Tohoku region as the most primitive threshing tool. Quite a powerful form. Early 20th century...

A wood suzuri-bako (ink stone box or writing box) which has layers of colors of urushi inside. It has a memo that it belonged to a noted Japanese painter, however it is not proven. The first half of the 20th century. It has some hair lines and cracks in the painting. 17cm x 27cm x 4.8cm

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

A fine Chinese painting with flowers and birds on a fan, now mounted on paper. Signed: "Wang Yun painted in the spring of Bingwu (1966?)in Nanjing". Condition: soiling and tears, please refer to the photos. Width of painting: 21"; mounting: 26"X14-1/2".