A large and very rare Chinese wedding purse, this unique purse displays colorful Peking forbidden stitch done in patterns displaying various treasures. The inside is of a subtle lavender, while the outside is creme colored with slightly raise geometric designs. This clearly dates it to the early 20's. A bonus feature is fine woven solid silver wire (Not silver wrap) that adorns the sides and has two handles for ease of handling. Condition is excellent with just a very few minor loose threads...

From our African Collection: An African Benin Bust made in Bronze from the 1960's. 4" at base, 12" h. The kingship of Benin is closely related to Ife. The first king, or Oba, of Benin is traditionally supposed to be a descendant of Oduduwa, the founder of Ife. The most distinctive examples of Benin craftsmanship are the bronze plaques, which adorned the palace walls. As in the artwork of Ife, the craftsmen of Benin produced bronze and copper heads celebrating the power of the Oba...

A very nice unsigned Steuben Oriental Jade vase, shape 2648 as shown in the factory line drawings. The vase is 6 inches tall and is in perfect condition. The pontil mark is fully polished.

This Chinese ivory carving of a mountain scene is a mid 20th century product. It is 5 1/8” high (with carved wood base is 6 ¼” high), 2” wide and 1 ½” thick. It depicts a village scene on a mountain. It starts from a boat in a river. Going up the trail, people are riding a buffalo or horse, sitting in a sedan chair or just walking. There are houses, booths, a pagoda and pine trees along the trail. It is in very good condition.

Very well crafted Dutch repousse silver ashtray, this item has 6 1/4 inches in diameter, approx. 19.9 troy oz is the total weight, in good condition, needs cleaning. Provenance: from a New Hampshire estate.

Takahashi Shotei (Hiroaki)
Cold Winter Wind.
Size: Mitsugiri-ban. Approximately 15.0 x 6.5 inches.
Date: pre-1936 (Mid-1920s).
Publisher: Watanabe Shozaburo. No. 204 in 1936 Watanabe catalog. M-4 in Shotei catalog.
Medium: Japanese woodblock print.
Condition: Excellent. On the back, there is clear tape along the top edge.

Italian rococo style enamel & gilt silver compact, 3 1/8L x 2H inches, no condition concern.

Ugo Bellini, Florence, Italy, early 20th century Marks: 800, U. BELLINI FLORENCE (partially effaced) 1 x 3-5/8 x 2 inches (2.5 x 9.2 x 5.1 cm) 3.2 ounces (gross) The elongated oval box with hinged lid opening to a gilt interior, lid with enamel scene of a courting couple, chased addorsed lion heads on scrolling foliate ground to reverse. Originally retailed by U. Bellini, Florence, Italy.

From our African Collection: A Dogon Granary Door from the 1960s. 18 x 24" h. The Dogon are among African cultures that have remained closest to their ancestral traditions.One such tradition is building granaries and houses for grain storage. Doors of these granaries are often adorned with impressive carvings of animals or people which serve as invocations of deities or spirits, or as symbols of status...

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Price per item (2 available as shown). Large vintage Murano hand blown black, grey and gold flecks Italian art glass centerpiece bowl. Attributed to designer Alfredo Barbini. Profusely covered in gold leaf throughout the top and bottom of the piece. Unusual color combination. Can be used as a display piece on any table. Mid Century Era. Measures 10” long x 8 1/4” wide x 3” high...

Well crafted Chinese carved lapis alligator on wood stand, early to mid 20th century period, measurements are 6 1/2"L x 2 1/2"H x 3"D, no condition issues.

DESCRIPTION: A large and colorful Chinese fencai Imari lidded jar, the body decorated with diamond shaped, hand painted panels in raised enamels with designs of flowers, dragons, bamboo, birds and pine, separated by dark blue borders. The shoulder and foot are bordered in dark blue with white designs, while the knobbed lid is enameled with white flowers on an orange ground. The base is marked with a "Ya Wan Zhen Cang" red seal, dating it to the mid 20th C...

Ohara Koson
Eight white-fronted geese in flight, a full moon behind
Size: O-tanzaku. Approximately 14.5 x 7.5 inches.
Date: 1920s-30s.
Reference: K11.10 in Crows, Cranes and Camellias: The Natural World of Ohara Koson (Reigle Newland).
Publisher: Daikokuya/Adachi.
Koson signature at lower left.
"Made in Japan" stamped on back.
Condition: Excellent.
Provenance: The estate of Robert O. Muller.

Offered is a simply outstanding, extraordinarily scarce, 1920-1930s Art Deco era, ceiling-mount-hanging, drugstore show globe in impeccable condition!

The fancy and highly-stylized, Art Deco, aluminum frame cradles an equally highly-stylized, classically-ribbed, clear glass show globe and finial. If so desired, the show globe will hold colored-water as was the display fashion back "in-the-day"...

Being offered are a pair of circa 1967 sterling silver salt and pepper shakers by renowned silversmith Antonio Pineda of Taxco, Mexico. Shakers in a triangular design with pierced Star of David spouts and Star of David also applied in a stylistic motif on one shaker, Dimensions: salt and pepper 3 inches high x 1 3/8 inches wide trisngulsrly. Marked. In excellent condition.

Beautifully carved Chinese Jadeite Pendant. Face has a pleasant slight grin with stylized horns laying flat to the long head in a sleek line. Has a gold fitting at end with loop to hang. Gorgeous color varies from each side. One side has lighter whitish color marbled with green. From the Republic Period Dimension: 2.75" Long X .25" in Width

Being offered is a circa 1940 sterling silver salad set by William Spratling of Taxco, Mexico. Handwrought servers with allover spot hammering; an applied flattened ball at the end terminal of the handles; hammered bowl and tines. Dimensions: fork - 9 1/4 inches long by 2 1/4 inches wide; spoon - 9 inches long by 2 1/4 inches wide. No monogram. Marked as illustrated in photo. In excellent condition. Typical of Spratling, great design, construction and weight.

This very fine and unique Russian silver cigarette resembles the Classic Russian Silver Age design and has a gilt interior that bears the inscription, "Armsale Hennile 23 Ii 1939 b" engraved on the interior lid. The interior is also stamped with maker's mark. The cover of the case to the front is decorated with raised Russian enameled Russian Imperial Flag surrounded with floral motif...