Vintage wooden Japanese sumitsubo - a carpenter line, in a form of a base with a spike, and rotating spoked wheel with a thread on it. Unusual version of the tool - it lacks a vessel part for ink soaked cotton, but has a spike. I am not entirely sure how it functions, but it is probably fixed to a wooden beam by pushing in the spike, and the thread is pulled to the desired point to make a straight line...

Vintage Japanese kiriwood okimono in a shape of Kan'ei Tsūhō - an Edo period coin with a value of 1 mon. Actual copper Kan'ei Tsūhō was a Japanese coin in use from 1626 until 1868. It was introduced by the Tokugawa shogunate to standardize and maintain a sufficient supply of copper coinage, and it was the first government-minted copper coin in 700 years. These coins would become the daily currency of the common people and would be used for small payments...

Vintage Japanese burlwood stand of irregular shape to be used for placing objects during tea ceremony, or for display of ceramics or okimono. Wonderful dense wood with supremely beautiful texture resembling altocumulus clouds, in excellent condition. Length 5 1/4 inches, maximum width 3 inches, height 11/16 inches.

Westmoreland Glass Company made English Hobnail from 1917-40's. There are no chips or cracks in the glass. Thanks for looking. 2 are available

A Lalique Style Blue Glass Vase with Women in Side Panels, Pouring Water and with Birds on top Panel. Dimensions; 7.75" x 5". From the 1920's. Excellent condition.

These Akro Agate items are from the Large Interior Panel set. The color is transparent green - also called 'jade trans optic' - and each piece has 16 panels. I have the teapot & lid for $95.00 and 2 plates for $18 each. All are in perfect condition. See my other listings for more Akro Children's Sets.

Japanese 20th century print of a cottage, bamboo, calligrahy and lattice. Signed in pencil by artist, MANABU MORI. Numbered 2 of 90. Dated 1962. The paper measures 20" wide by 24" tall. The print measures 14 1/2" wide by 18 1/2" tall. The sides of the paper have been folded to make the paper 18" wide.

Jeannette Glass Company made Adam from 1932-34. There are no chips or cracks in the glass. Thanks for looking. 2 are available

Vintage Chinese wooden stand of square shape, its sides with openwork carving. Beautiful dark dense rosewood with wonderful patina, in excellent condition. Very good for display of scholar’s objects. 4 13/16 inches square, height 15/16 inches.

A wonderful small Royal Bayreuth tapestry bud vase with the castle by the lake scene. The vase is 5 ½ inches tall and is signed with the blue mark of Royal Bayreuth. Excellent condition and color.

Chinese hardwood Abacus, natural finish color, 1 1/4" high, 11 1/2" x 4 1/4" wide, numbers in Chinese Character in red in front and very large sign of the some Liquor store name in the back, the dovetail or butterfly joint work between back and the side frame, it is in good condition, no damage.

Although this pattern was officially named 'Sylvan' by Federal Glass Company, it has always been referred to by the collector's name, Parrot. It was produced for only one year, 1931-2, and is scarce today. Offered here is the 10 inch oval serving bowl in amber. There is some very light utensil markings in the bottom of the bowl, otherwise it's in excellent condition. See my other listings for more in this pattern.

This tea set was brought back by American missionary who was in China 1920-1948...She was repatriated to the US immediately after WW2 and returned by way of Japan. Considering condition of Japan when she was there, set was probably made sometime before WW2. The 4 piece set was probably used to accompany hina doll display The Habachi has separate lid, food bowl, cup/saucer, netsume has removable top, each piece hand turned wood...

19th Century Chinese Hardwood grain measuring Bucket with Brass trim and incised "Kuang Hsu" Emperor's mark on the side, made for celebration event, late 1800's, 5 5/8" high, 9" square-top, 9 1/4" square-bottom, top has brass mounted handle in the center as well as bottom corners. It is heavy weight made out of Rosewood, has two(2) cracks on the bottom.

A lovely signed "Hand Made in Greece Ikaros Pottery B420" with a small 4 at the bottom. In excellent condition though the rim has a slight imperfection original to the piece that is not noticeable except to the touch. The piece measures 8" (h) x 7" (w). The Ikaros factory was located in Rhodes,Greece and ceased production in 1988.

Chinese large size Brass Lock and Key, etched design of Chinese characters and flowers, outside measurement(7 1/4" long, 1 5/8" high, 5/8" deep), inside measurement(4 3/4" long, 5/8" high under the stick, 5/8" deep), in good working condition.

This tobacco pouch ("kochor") from Indus Kohistan is embroidered in silk thread on cotton, with extremely fine cross- tent and satin-stitch, and white glass beaded tassels to adorn the edges. The bag measures 7" x 8" with the tassels. There is a string on the side of the bag which is used to hang the purse from the water pipe ("huqqa") while it is being smoked...

Interesting bronze finial with praying buddha, probably Himalayan, and c. late 19th.- early 20th. century.

Size: 18,5 cm.

Ex. Danish Private Collection.