Yuzen hinagata (sample book of yuzen-zome) of kosode (kimono with narrow opening of wrists) which is a reprinted edition of Edo kosode hinagata. It has 20 pages and 40 Yuzen-zome kosode designs. The book is made of washi (Japanese handmade paper.) Published by Yoneyama-do in Tokyo in 1927. In excellent condition.
18.5cm x 27cm x 0.5cm
Meditative calligraphy: Empty Your Heart and Mind by Lee Nam Ho aka Geum Choo (1908-2001). Lee Nam Ho is renowned as a painter. This is a rare and fine example of his calligraphy. 26 x 12 inches, 65.5 x 31 cm.
Contemplative calligraphy: Music, Writing, and Books by Lee Nam Ho aka Geum Choo (1908-2001). Lee Nam Ho is renowned as a painter. This is a rare and fine example of his calligraphy. 51 x 13.5 inches, 129 x 34 cm.
Rare Work of Munjado Calligraphy by 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. In this original signed offset print, Unbo gives us a dynamic rendering of the ancient style of figurative munjado calligraphy. The bird leaping out of the center character adds powerful life to the piece. 25.5 x 19.5 inches, 65 x 50 cm.
Number 9 in a series of 12 Fornasetti plates commissioned in the 1970’s by Martini & Rossi. Each plate depicts an item in their wine museum in Pessione, in this case the first barrel – Il Primo Tino - used for the fabrication of the famous Martini vermouth. Pessione is a village in northern Italy, not far from Torino. The back of the plate gives a contextual presentation of the plate and has the Fornasetti brush in hand mark. Diameter "9 ¼ / 23.7 cm. Condition: fine.
Amethyst natural stone Lamp Finial with Brass fittings, 2 1/4" high, 3/4" x 1/2" wide-Amethyst, fits into modern fixtures. The condition is good.
Tiger's Eys natural Stone Lamp Finial with Brass fittings, 2 1/2" high, 3/4" x 3/8" wide-Tiger's Eye stone, fits into modern fixtures, the condition is good.
Indiana King's Crown Cake Stand has a 9.5" diameter and is 3" high.It is in mint condition.
Indiana King's Crown Sherbet is 3.25" high, 3.5" wide. 8 are available, all in mint condition.
Indiana King's Crown water stems are 5.5" tall and 3" wide at the top. They are slightly flared and all in mint condition. 7 are available.
Indiana King's Crown Luncheon Plate, 8.3" across. 7 are available, all in mint condition.
The is a very rare large Koi vase created by a master. The koi are large and much finer than most ever seen on this style of vase. The vase is 9 1/2 tall and 11 1/4 inches wide. Rims are silver with an old Jungin stamp. Condition of this vase is excellent.
Chinese porcelain circular table screen mounted in a carved wooden frame, decorated in polychrome landscape with waterfall and village scene. The piece is signed with the signature of Wang Yeting. This piece was made in China in the first quarter of the 20th century and was possibly destined for the export market considering the troubled times that this was produced in...
Chinese ceramic jar and cover with two 3-toed relief chilongs wrapped around the upper part of the body. The jar is glazed in an off white colour and the dragon has blue glaze highlights. Unglazed on the inside, bottom base and rim
Size: 5-1/2" high and 4-3/4" diameter
Condition: Good condition, no noticeable breaks - refer to pictures
Heavy weight Crystal square Inkwell, 1930's, 3" x 3" wide, 2 1/2" high, 1 1/2" diameter-top opening, some chips and rough edges but not much noticeable.
Heavy weight solid Crystal square shape Inkwell, 1930's, 2 3/4" x 2 3/4" wide, 2 1/4" high, 1 1/2" diameter-top opening, in very good condition, I did not feel rough spots.
Heavy weight Crystal square shape Inkwell, 1930's, 2 5/8" x 2 5/8" square, 2 1/2" high, 1 1/8" diameter-top opening, the condition is good, I did not feel any rough spots.
Heavy weight solid crystal Inkwell, 1930's, 2" high, 2 1/4" x 2 1/4" square, 1 1/8" diameter-top opening, one(1) shallow rough spot near the corner, otherwise it is in good condition.