A child's shirt front from Ghazni province, circa early to mid 1960s, probably from Jaghori or Katawaz. Densely embroidered in extremely fine brick and satin stitch in silk thread on purple silk, the lozenge patterns are framed by Bokhara couching, where the metallic threads are laid in parallel and then fastened with tiny stitches, forming a relief pattern. Blue beads surround the edges, to protect against the evil eye...
This Roseville 'Donatello" 9 13/16" interior rim,11 3/4" diameter low bowl was made in 1915. See picture for closeup of factory flaw. Otherwise, perfect
This pattern was product of Harry W. Rhead, and was Roseville's first major success.It has a band cherubs in a wide variety of scenes separated by trees on a light brown background. Several rows of white piping are used to emphasize the rim, base and the band of cherubs. unmarked!
I've seen this piece as high as $295.00.
An American Pair of Faux Alligator Waste Paper Baskets 11”, And 10” Berlin Estate
Beautiful six sets of Chinese silver wine cups with hand carved flower and bird motif,in excellent condition。Wide 8cm ,weight:405g ,
Sold to China
An antique Chinese monochrome cucumber green beaker. The beaker was used as a drinking vessel. It has a cylindrical shape with a trumpet shaped top and flared base and with no handle or stem.
Date: 18th C, Qing Dynasty
Dimensions: 5.25" high X 3.5" diameter
Description:
張大千 青城山居圖(為李秋君50壽辰1948年作於上海)
設色紙本立軸
款識:戊子八月二十四日寫頌秋君三妹親家五十生日張爰再拜。
鈐印:張爰之印、大千、遊戲神通。
此畫以傳統石青為主要顏料,繪製出張大千對故鄉山水夢縈魂牵的思念之情。畫面中危聳入雲的的青城山色不獨巍峨輝宏,且如夢如幻,清雅絕倫。深山處緑樹掩映中显現出青城道觀的金頂飛檐...
This brilliant Tenmoku chawan displays gold and flaxen hues interspersed with dark ash glaze. The piece rests upon an unglazed clay pedestal showing the iron-rich clay the bowl is formed from.
Shodai-ware has a long and storied history stretching back as far as the Nara (710 - 794) and Heian (794 - 1192 ) periods...
Tiffin Glass Co. made this are of frog candleholders from 1924-34. This 5.75" pair of candlesticks is in great shape. Thanks for looking.
Pair of dramatic sterling silver seafood serving bowls. Made by Buccellati in Italy. Each: Two joined scallop-shells bowls on scallop-shell supports. A traditional form enlivened by the figure of an octopus squatting in the center, its curled and tangled legs draped over the bowls. A graphic contrast between the scales and suckers of the octopus and the controlled and stylized ornament on the shells. Very original...
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AMAZING Pair of Large Murano Cased PINK and AVENTURINE FLECKS FILIGRANA Ribbons Art Glass LAMP SET!!! Attributed to Dino MARTENS for Aureliano TOSO!!! They have a beautiful shape, perfect for any high end room decor...
Cambridge Glass Co. made these 2 kids flower frogs. They're in great shape. Thanks for looking.
This depression glass plate is the Newport or Hairpin pattern. Made by Hazel Atlas during the 1930's, the plate measures 5 7/8 inches in diameter. Excellent condition. I have 5 available, price is per plate. See my other listings for more in this pattern.
This mask figure a demon and is made with a kind of wild pumpkin, vegetal fibers has been further fixed with glue , holes for moth and eyes have pieces through, circa mid 20th, very good condition. Inside diameter from 24 to 26 cm cm
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This statue is placed near a fountain. the central hole is arranged to let pass the pipe which allows the spouting of water. Western Nepal, Humla or Jumla region. Wood coated with whitish earth (seto mato). H 78 cm ),
A large bag made of taima (hemp) which was used for cocoons. The first half of the 20th century when the Japanese silk industry was most prosperous. This bag might have been used at the silk-raising farmers. Many mending stitches and a few patches. L:109cm, W:81cm
PHALLIC TALISMAN AND OLD HAND-COPIED SUTRA
Set of wooden charm with Somin Shorai's name (ref. 'Somin Shorai' - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Somin_Sh%C5%8Drai) and the sutra with myriads of 'Hail Amitabha Buddha' in Japanese,
originally acquired from the dealer from Tohoku region. Early-mid 20th century, Japan. Charm: H 20cm (7.87in), Sutra: 41 x 16.5cm (16.14 x 6.49in)...
A boy's sleeveless waistcoat from Indus Kohistan, located in the province of Pakistan formerly known as the North-West Frontier Province (NWFP), recently re-named Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. It is a superb piece, embroidered on black cotton fabric with mostly white glass seed beads and multi-colored buttons. The vest measures 14 inches by 15 inches (35.6 cm x 38.1 cm) and is estimated to date to the middle to late 20th century...
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.