Bold Buncheong Tea Bowl by the Last Korean Princess, Yi Bangja (1901 - 1989). The white slip is applied in powerful brushstrokes in the style of Joseon Dynasty potters. The chrysanthemums have their ancient symbolism for prosperity multiplied with the many flowers painted on the bottom of the bowl. Diameter: 5.5 inches, 14 cm. Height: 2.5 inches, 6 cm. Part of a special and stunning collection we have acquired of ceramics created by one of Korea's most revered artists and beloved humanitarians...
Set of 12 sterling large teaspoons in Douvaine pattern by Unger Brothers, Newark, c.1903. Beautiful figural pattern showing north wind and dolphin head amidst classic art nouveau flowing design with very clear definition on each. Spoons measures 5 13/16" long and the bowl is 2 1/16" long by 1 1/4" wide. Each spoon is marked "UB STERLING 925 FINE". There is a fairly light monogram "L"(?) on each spoon that could probably be removed...
Early EAGLE DRUM with BEATER by TLINGIT ODIN LONNING(b.1953, Alaska), c.1970's. Handmade drum made of wood and animal skin, etc. The diameter is 16 1/2" by 2 3/4" deep with a skin covered 16 1/2" beater. Beautiful painted EAGLE design. Signed "ODIN LONNING EAGLE TLINGIT".....$25 for insured US shipping.
Orrefors Graal Fish Dish -- Lovely Orrefors Fish Dish signed Graal, Sweden, Number 1866D, Edward Hald. Measures 7 1/2" wide x approx. 2" tall and is in perfect condition
Pre-Columbian style Pottery Effigy Vessel
Description: very interesting Pre-Columbian style pottery effigy vessels, in shape of a jug with a frog at the middle, 9" in height and width
is 7", in overall good condition with chips to handle. This item is from early 20th century and possibly earlier. Shipping is FREE within
the U.S, items paid with credit card will be shipped to confirmed address only.
Rare zoomorphic medicinal vase or water pot, in ceramic with Song Dynasty type Celadon glaze, in the shape of a puffer fish. Vase from the Khmer or Song period, circa 10th/12th century. Depicted as a round bloated fish with ting front fins and large faired tail and a tiny mouth hole similar to a water dropper Angkor region, Cambodia heavy burial staining. , no restoration. Size 3.5" by 4.5"
Full 6 panel Japanese screen painting of a sweeping landscape with mountains, low hills and a lake with Mt Fuji rising in the background. Around the edges of the lake are clustered tiny houses. Painted in light mineral colors and ink on paper with gold flecks.
Taisho Period (early 20th century)
Dimensions: 68 1/2" high x 142 1/2" long
A beautiful Café table with Hoffman label.
Josef Hoffmann
AUSTRIA (1870–1956)
By the year 1900, Vienna was becoming a center of activity for architects and designers like Josef Hoffmann...
Low Korean scholar book chest with dual bi-foldable doors behind which is a spacious book storage area with 4 side by side drawers above. The drawers are decorated with floral Sweet Peas. The doors are decorated in the four seasons with pairs of cranes and turtles symbolizing marital harmony, longevity and wealth. Mother of Pearl over black lacquer creating the micro-mosaic detailed inlay. The sides display a rustic landscape scene...
This is a lady's purse from Bamiyan, Afghanistan, finely embroidered in silk thread. The Hazara excel in making very intricate geometric design embroideries executed in brick stitch. This purse has also some chain stitch and couching stich ("basma") on the reverse, which features three separate pockets. Condition is good with some staining on the front consistent with its age (mid to late 20th century). The purse measures 10.9 x 23.6 cm.
This pretty pink Cherry Blossom depression glass 7 3/4 inch Flat Soup Bowl was made by Jeannette Glass from 1930 to 1939. The Soup Bowl measures 1 1/4 inches high and is in very good condition with no chips or cracks. Be sure to search our other Cherry Blossom available. We guarantee all items to be as described. THANK YOU.
Fenton made Crystal Crest in 1941. This double crested vase is 6.25" tall and in mint condition. Notice that Crystal Crest is a DOUBLE crested vase. One could call it a "Snow Crested Silver Crest."
This American Sweetheart "Monax" luncheon plate is actually 8 7/8". There are no chips, no cracks, and no repairs to this item. This item was made by the MacBeth-Evans Glass company 1930-1936.
From our Southeast Asia Collection, a fine and massive vintage Burmese Kalaga, intricately and painstakingly constructed of literally thousands of small metallic disks, colored threads, beads, and fabric swatches, all woven and assembled into a massive tapestry illustrating scenes from the life of the Buddha.
Burmese kalagas are often misidentified as being Thai in origin since they are routinely acquired across the border in Thailand where tourist travel is far more common than in Burma i...
This pretty pink Miss America 10 1/4 inch Dinner Plate was made by Hocking Glass from 1935 to 1938. This Plate is in very good condition with no chips, cracks or scratches. Be sure to search our other Miss America available. We guarantee all items to be as described. THANK YOU.
This
great lamp is pictured in the book "19th Century Patterned
Art Glass Chamber Lamps", pages 168 & 169. It is all original with the exception that it has been electrified.
It is in beautiful condition with no breaks, chips or repairs. It measures 23" tall without the chimney x 11" wide and lights from both top and bottom.
German Rosenthal Porcelain Serving Bowl with 2 handles, 9" x 10" wide, 2 1/8" high, with large hand painted gold floral decoration in the center in the cobalt blue background, and fluted rim is also decorated in brilliant gold. Underglaze green mark "Rosenthal, Selb-Germany, Pompadour" on the bottom, the condition is very good, specially gold finish.
A witty sterling silver vermouth dispenser in the form of a watering can by Cartier. When tipped, the dispenser lightly sprinkles just a drip of vermouth into the glass for the perfect martini. The bottom is marked "Sterling" and is signed "Cartier".
Origin: France, ca. 1955. Condition: excellent. Size: 3" tall. Weight: 49.1 gr.