1970's Japanese Bronze Kannon Buddha Marked Takamura
It is 15.5 inches (39.5 cm) tall by 4.6 inches (11.7 cm) wide. It is 2671 gram (5.9 Lb).
It has a chip at the hat tassel, oxidation, surface wears and scratches (as seen in the photos).
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Elegant pair of copper lanterns for candle or oil. Glass has the character for `gold or money` leading us us to believe these were hung outside a merchant`s establishment. Condition excellent per photos. 16" tall and 12" wide. Ask for shipping quote.
Chinese huang huali box from the mid 20th century. The box is beautifully decorated with dragons on the front doors and the top. The top of the box and doors open to reveal an open compartment and four drawers. The box has handles on either side. The piece is fitted with bronze metal hardware. It measures 14" wide 9.5" deep 13.5" tall.
This is a really great Antique Curio Five Finger Vase made by McCoy in 1962. This Vase has a white matte finish with grapes and leaves on the front side. It measures 8 1/4 inches high X 10 1/4 inches wide at the widest part. It is in very good condition with no cracks, but does have a 1/4 inch chip on the bottom back corner. The Vase has some natural crazing from age, but does not take away from this wonderful piece. It is signed McCOY USA. We guarantee all items to be as described...
Japanese Ambassador Ningyô. These were used as international gifts of cultural exchange. This doll has a poignant face with a compelling expression. She is a very young little girl wearing a rich dark blue kimono with pale flowers and a red obi. It is really just a wonderful doll that will surely enhance any serious doll collection. 29.25 inches, (74.5cm) tall. circa 1930's. From a widely renowned and published collection that has been exhibited at the Metropolitan Museum and Japan Society.
Kawase Hasui
Asano River in Kanazawa
Souvenir of Travels, First Series
Size: Oban. Approximately 14.25 x 9.5 inches.
Date: 1920. Pre-1923 earthquake.
Publisher: Watanabe Shozaburo. Bears the black 6 mm seal, indicating a 1920 first edition. Blocks were destroyed in quake.
Condition: Margins trimmed. Otherwise excellent.
Kawase Hasui
Panoramic View of the Daisensui Pond (Kiyosumi Garden, Mitsubishi Fukagawa Detached Villa)
One of eight views commissioned by the Iwasaki family (owners of Mitsubishi).
Date: 1920.
Size: Horizontal nagaban 18.75 x 7.5 inches.
Publisher: Watanabe Shozaburo.
Sealed Hasui and dated in the image...
Early Chinese Han style carved stone Duck figure, the duck possibly Han period is carved from a soft stone and and came from a collector of ancient jade. No damage and very well carved. This did come from a home of a heavy smoker we did not want to clean any of the pieces and let the buyer decide no smell but tar . Size 3.25" by 3.5"
Traditional tobacco box made from water-buffalo horn used by the minorities in the south of China (Dong, Miao, Yao...).
It usually has 2 compartments, a big one for tobacco leaves, a small one for the tow.
Beautiful nature inspired carving.
Very good condition, old local reparation at the bottom (see pix) , beautiful patina due to great age and fair wear and tear. South China. H: 8 cms
Fenton Plymouth was produced from 1933-37. Two are available (notice the size difference 6.25" and 6.5") They hold 10 oz. Both in excellent condition. Red always was a bit amberina in this time period.
A beautiful solid cast brass Russian Chandelier topped with a double Eagle,non electrified with six lights
Being offered is an exceptional and rare pair of circa 1944 sterling silver votive candle holders by William Spratling, of Taxco, Mexico.
Entirely handcrafted flared bowls with silver wire & ball feet. Dimensions: 3 1/2 inches diameter by 2 inches tall. No monogram. Marked as illustrated in photo. In excellent condition.
These are usually offered as salt cellars, and can be used as salt cellars, but Spratling’s original design was for votive candle use. Other pairs are available.
A fine larger carving in emerald of a Lion head Fetish Pendant, Native American, probably Zuni, Navaho tribe and 20th. century.
The carving is cut and polished in one emerald stone and depicts an Lion. Interestingly, this can be carried on a string as a pendant due to the loop in front. The stone is transperant light blue-green and very beautiful.
Zuni fetishes are small carvings made from primarily stone but also shell, fossils, and other materials by the Zuni people...
Kashigata (wooden sweet mold) with double Kiku (chrysanthemum) motif, early 20th C., Japan. L.8.75"(22.5cm) x W.4.25"(10.5cm) x H.1.75"(4.5cm.) This mold has two chrysanthemum blossoms, a symbol of beauty and abundance in late fall and winter. On the side, the sweetmaker has written "an iri no natsume" (sweet red bean paste filled jujube) to indicate for which of type of sweet this mold was used...
Keramis Belgium art deco vase. Circa 1930's.
Stands 9 1/2" tall.
Condition - excellent.
he teardrop lines of the arms give this Slopeback pair of French leather Club chairs such wonderful appeal. Kind of a timeless styling, they feature all original leather and fixed cushions.
measurements: depth-37", width-33", height-33", seat depth-21", seat width-19", seat height-14"
This pretty pink Lace Edge, aka Old Colony, depression glass 5 inch 10 1/2 Ounce Footed Tumbler was made by Hocking Glass from 1935 to 1938. This Tumbler is in very good condition with no chips or cracks. Be sure to search our other Old Colony available. We guarantee items to be as described. THANK YOU.
Korean Village Life, a Beautiful Oil Painting by Won Hyeok Pak, 1966, original frame. It comes with a 1966 letter to one of his patrons, where he explains his artistic ideas. He includes a photo of this painting with the letter, and a photo of a portrait he created of the patron, and photos of some of his other paintings. A rare and gorgeous piece of mid-20th Century Korean art and history. It captures a way of life and type of dress at a time that it was at its very end...