This is a contemporary, excellently carved carved polychrome netsuke depicting a standing Jurojin, one of the Seven Gods of Good Fortune, who is known as the god of longevity. He holds a staff with a sutra hanging from it on his right hand, and a fan on his left hand. Intricate detail and colors characterize this wonderful miniature sculpture carved by Akihiro Zusuki, a netsuke artist currently living in Hokkaido, Japan...

Sotheby’s sale catalog FINE NETSUKE INRO AND LACQUER FROM THE ESTATE OF MADELYN HICKMOTT that took place in New York on February 8, 1989. Soft covers, 400 lots illustrated (some color, some black and white). Excellent reference book.

Japanese glass ojime in a form of tombodama bead with numerous white flowers. Tombodama can be translated as “dragonfly ball” and the name is thought to come about because when the molten glass is applied to the core bead it resembles a dragonfly’s eye. Superbly made piece - see finely textured petals, in perfect condition. Height 0.64 inches.

This pretty Milk Glass Paneled Grape Split Handled Basket, with hand painted Roses and Bows decoration, was made by Westmoreland Glass. This Basket measures 6 1/2 inches long X 4 inches across. It is signed WG on the bottom. It is in very good condition with no chips or cracks. The Roses and Bows decoration is all very good. Be sure to search our other Westmoreland glass available. We guarantee all items to be as described. THANK YOU.

This really pretty Milk Glass Beaded Edge 10 1/4 inch Plate, featuring the hand-painted Cherries, was made by Westmoreland Glass. This Plate is in very good condition with no chips or crack. The hand painted decoration is all very good. Be sure to search our other Westmoreland glass available. We guarantee all items to be as described. THANK YOU.

This really pretty red carnival Elf Mug or Stein was made by Westmoreland Glass. The Stein measures 4 3/4 Inches high. It is signed Westmoreland in a circle on the bottom. It is in excellent condition with no chips or cracks. Be sure to search our other Westmoreland glass available. We guarantee all items to be as described. THANK YOU.

Wall vase of irregular cylindrical shape. Middle brown stoneware with irregular natural ash glaze dripping decoration. Metal eye at the back for hanging. Marked with 3 dots at bottom, which is the mark of the Karatsu potter Nakazato Toraemon XII Muan. Japan, around 1960s/1970s.

H ca 7 in., W at foot 4 ¼ in.

Mint condition. The piece does not come with a box.

Nakazato Muan (1895-1985) inherited the artist name Taroemon XII, in 1927, following his father who was Taroemon XI...

The size of Bowl : 11 3/4'Dia x 4 1/16" H (30 cm x 10.5 cm)
This Hira Mizusashi Bowl is made by Inoue Goutaro (1918 - ? ).
Mizusahi Bowl is water bowl used for Tea Ceremony, but bowl make
beautiful Ikabana (flower arrangement) Bowl. It is very handsome bowl.
It is made by Tama Yaki very rare bowl.
The bowl is stoneware material like Iga Yaki. It came with
Tomobako. The cover of Tomobako writing in Japanese as
"Tama Hira Mizusashi" on upper right...

Glass ojime (slide bead for tightening the cord going from netsuke to inro) in a form of tombodama bead in barrel shape with 5 bunnies frolicking in the snow by spruce trees during a snowfall. Tombodama can be translated as “dragonfly ball” and the name is thought to come about because when the molten glass is applied to the core bead it resembles a dragonfly’s eye. Beautifully made, very pleasant patina. Diameter 0.69 inches.

This is a really pretty crystal Ruby Flashed Wakefield, aka Waterford, 7 1/2 inch diameter X 5 inch high Mint Comport made by Westmoreland Glass. This Comport has the Lipped Pie Crust Edge and is signed WG on the bottom. It is in very good condition with no chips or cracks. The Ruby Flashing is all very good. Be sure to search our other Westmoreland Glass available. We guarantee items to be as described. THANK YOU.

This is a really pretty Milk Glass white 5 inch high Bell made by Westmoreland Glass. This Bell features the hand painted Christmas Holly design with red trim. The Bell is in very good condition with no chips or cracks. The clapper is attached in the bell. The hand painted Holly decoration is all very good. Be sure to search our other Westmoreland Glass available. We guarantee items to be as described. THANK YOU.

Interesting plate or dish, diameter 10 7/8", about one inch deep, with "WADE 333 Calif-U.S.A." on the bottom. I am a fine art dealer so pottery, china and ceramics are not my specialty, but Wade of California it seems was a mid century operation in Southern California---a part of the rich tradition of California pottery. Condition is excellent with no chips...

This is a really pretty milk glass Paneled Grape 3-Piece Mayonnaise Set made by Westmoreland Glass. This Set includes the saucer-style under plate, the mayonnaise bowl and the ladle. The under plate and the mayonnaise bowl are signed WG. The spoon is not signed. They are all in great condition with no chips or cracks. Be sure to search our other Westmoreland glass available. We guarantee all items to be as described. THANK YOU.

Unusual good size glass ojime (slide bead for tightening the cord going from netsuke to inro) in ball shape with hollow inside and design of multiple blue and red spirals. Rare technique of thick walled material with hollow inside, superb execution, beautiful colors. Diameter 0.87 inches.

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...

Lovely Chinese silk and jade necklace decorated with two large jade beads and clustered beads of jade and agate, very feminine. Adjustable strands at the nape of the neck, with small jade hoops. 20th century Size: approx. 27" end to end, large jade beads approx. 3/8" wide

This is a really nice, hard to find, brandywine blue Pouter Pigeon figurine made by Westmoreland glass. This Pouter Pigeon measures 2 3/4 inches high X 3 1/4 inches from beak to tail. It is in very good condition with no chips or cracks. This would make a great addition to any vintage glass bird collection. Be sure to search our other Westmoreland Glass items we have listed. We guarantee items to be as described. THANK YOU.

This Fenton Swan is circa 1983. It is Fenton # 5160. It is in excellent condition.