Height: 4.8 cm (1.9 in)
Width: 2.9 cm (1.2 in)
Depth: 1.3 cm (0.6 in)
Japanese netsuke of a priest; natural material; nice patina and good condition
This is a silk meisen Haori which is heiyo-gasuri. As for the heiyo-gasuri, warps and wefts are stencil printed separately and then machine-woven. Heiyo-gasuri made it possible to make more vivid, colorful and free design. It has reddish brown flowers with gray and yellow in beige ground. It has silk lining with beautiful stencil-printed flowers pattern and hand-braided cords in front. In excellent condition. Mid 20th century. 128cm x 78cm
DESCRIPTION: A beautiful octagonal pill (or snuff) box, the top with silver filigree wire work around inset coal stones forming the shape of a five-petal flower. The box itself is silver over copper and on the inside is stamped “Made in China.” Amazingly, the original Frost Bros. retail tag remains on the inside. Frost Brothers was a high-fashion retail store based in San Antonio, Texas, that opened in 1917 and went out of business in 1988. This box dates from C...
An English dark blue majolica dish having a standing upright white puppy. Perfect for use as a petit fours, candy, or sweetmeat dish. Some crazing to the glazes. Condition very good. No cracks, no chips, no repairs. Measures 10ʺ wide × 9.25ʺ deep × 4ʺ high
Vintage Japanese glass obidome (sash ornament) with domed top containing delicate multicolored flower with stem and leaves on lattice background. Obidome is worn on an obi cord that holds the obi sash together, it is the only type of jewelry worn by Japanese women on formal occasions, and could serve as netsuke as well. Beautiful design, excellent quality glasswork, very pleasant to hold. Metal fixture with two loops on the back for an obi cord. Diameter 1 1/16 inches.
Japanese vintage obi with a mid-century modern flair, decorated on one side in bright yellow with orange and lime green dots accenting the points of a raised weave geometric star-patterned background. The orange reverse side holds the same raised weave pattern. Probably dates from the mid-20th century or slightly later. 135” long x 5 7/8” wide. Excellent, like new condition.
This is a classic Steuben vase with a contemporary twist made by George Thompson, consisting of a hand blown fluid crystal bowl having a knot straped stem with hand-applied entwined glass pieces attached up the base,. Condition: Very good with no chips o cracks, surface scratches visible. Measurement: 8 1/2 _" h.
Save 15% today... This beautiful Imperial Glass bowl is a bright white milk glass with the Grape pattern inside and out. The inside grape motif sits on stippled glass then the sides appear smooth and scalloped up the the ruffled and scalloped rim. It sits on a collar foot with the IG mark embossed on the bottom. This lovely console bowl is 10" across the rim and 3 3/4" high, and is in excellent, unused condition...
This mid 20th century carved wood netsuke is 1 7/8” high, 1 ½” wide and 7/8” thick. It depicts two playful mice resting on a small flat basket. The mouse on the top is chewing the tail of the other one and the one on the bottom is fighting back by biting the other one’s back leg. It is signed but is not legible. The carving is very nice and it is in great condition.
A heavy hammered copper box with domed top, fitted wood interior and applied (overlaid and inlaid) silver decoration. We understand that the Arabic inscription is descriptive of the box's function (for holding cigarettes).
This item was made in Egypt during the first half of the 20th Century...
Fostoria Glass Company made this Line 5098 parfait from 1928-40. There are no chips or cracks in the glass. Thanks for looking.
Baby's kimono made of soft cotton with shibori pattern and dyed with akane (madder). It has interesting shirring in both wrists. In excellent condition. The first half of the 20th century. 70cm x 60.5cm
Vintage Persian Repousse Silver Box
Description: This is a beautifully hand engraved Persian silver box, cylinder in shape, featuring a Lyon hunting deer on the lid and the artist's
elaborate repousse work depicts floral motif and birds on the side...
Vintage Japanese burlwood stand of irregular shape, to be used for placing small objects during tea ceremony or display of okimono. Wonderful dense wood with supremely beautiful texture resembling swirling clouds, in excellent condition. Length 4 1/4 inches, width 3 inches, height 1/2 inches.
A formal Japanese maru obi with auspicious designs; containers for an old shell matching game, hand drums, fans, ho-o Chinese phoenix bird and kiri leaves. It is made with a thick silk brocade and thick padding. The gold color (genuine gold) is particularly beautiful in this obi. Excellent condition. This obi will make a beautiful addition for your home. Dimensions: 12 5/8” wide x 13’6” (162”) long
Duncan and Miller duck motif cigar or pipe rest ashtray. Dates from the late 1930's-40's measuring 8" long and 5.7" high. In excellent condition. See our other "duckie" smoking items.
Hazel Atlas Glass Company made this tumbler. There are no chips or cracks in the glass. Thanks for looking.
Japanese Wedding Gown with embroideries, some stains. There is no trace of being worn on this Uchikake wedding gown. The outer fabric is white (creamy, light tan) silk and the liner is also high quality silk which makes it very light in weight. There are some color migrations from the embroidery yarns. You can look at it as a bokashi (gradual shading), with the color change right around the embroideries. The one on the left shoulder is visible and the coloring spreads to the front shoulder...