An antique Chinese minature carved panel from boxwood of a pair of pheasants amongst a tree of cherry blossoms.
Date: Republic (1912-49)
Dimensions: 5.5" long X 3.25" tall X 2.25 deep
Pilgrim's coat made of asa (hemp) with hand-written Buddhist sutra. It also has stampted Zao Gongen who is a main image of the Kinpusen-ji temple and Ominesan-ji temple. It has many red stamps of holy places where the pilgrim had visited such as Ominesan-ji, Kinpusen-ji, Zaodo etc. which are located between Wakayama and Nara prefecture where "shugen-sha ( holy man )" has been practicing Shugendo. The area was designated as "World Heritage". The first half of the 20th century...
Midcentury Modern sterling silver porringer. Made by Richard Dimes in Boston. Curved sides and cast open and scrolled handle with kitty sitting pretty, with stiffened forelegs and gaping, gleeful mouth. Fully marked including maker’s stamp and no. 137. Very good condition.
Dimensions: H 1 5/8 x W 6 1/2 x D 4 1/4 in. Weight: 4 troy ounces. #BZ377
Beaded Block was produced by Imperial Glass Company from 1927 to about 1930. Pieces in this pattern are difficult to find and eagerly scooped up by collectors when they do surface. Offered here is the 6 1/2 inch 2 handled bowl in marigold iridescent. This shape is listed as the 'pickle dish'. Perfect condition, I have 4 available. Price is per bowl. See my other listings for more in this pattern.
Rare zoomorphic medicinal vase or water pot, in ceramic with Song Dynasty type Celadon glaze, in the shape of an elephant.
Vase from the Khmer period, circa 10th/12th century.
Depicted with its trunk raised and a tiny mouth hole similar to a water dropper
Angkor region, Cambodia heavy burial staining. chip on rim nd tint chip to lower lip , no restoration. Size W 4.5" H 3.5"
Toshi Yoshida (1911-1995)
Linnoji Garden
Size: Chuban. Approximately 10.75 x 8.25 inches.
Date: 1941.
Later edition (ca. 1970s-1980s) with impressed pencil signature.
Artist's jikoku (self-carved) seal.
Medium: Japanese woodblock print.
Condition. Very faint toning visible in margin.
Kawase Hasui
Nakhwa Puyo (Fuyo Rakkagan). From the series Eight Views of Korea (Chosen Hakkei).
Date: 1939.
Size: Oban. Approximately 16.5 x 11.5 inches.
Publisher: Watanabe Shozaburo. Watanabe H seal at right margin used 1942-1945. Printer Ono Gintaro seal at lower right margin...
This porcelain tea cup and saucer was produced in Germany by Meissen around 1930. It has first quality blue crossed swords markings under glaze. The saucer is 5 1/4 inches in diameter and 1 1/4 inches deep. The set has the traditional wavy borders with points at intervals. The cup features a split branch handle. The set is hand painted in shades of puce. The flower arrangements are executed with precision and excellent artistry...
From our Fine Arts and Americana Collection, an elegant vintage console table circa 1950, constructed of solid hardwood most likely either American walnut or oak, featuring cabriole legs that are lathe turned and then hand-finished by bandsaw, rasp and scraper. The table is surmounted by a lovely white Italian marble beveled top with rose colored veining and striations...
This is a really nice crystal Criss Cross, aka Crisscross, 8 1/4 inch X 8 1/4 inch square refrigerator or left over dish with lid made by Hazel Atlas Glass. This refrigerator dish measures 3 3/4 inches high with the lid on. Both the bottom and lid are in very good condition with no chips or cracks. This kitchen glass piece can be hard to find. Be sure to search our other Criss Cross items available. We guarantee items to be as described. THANK YOU.
A Webb hand blown amber glass decanter & 8 glasses. This 1930s-50s hand blown amber art glass decanter and eight matching glasses is by Webb of England. The 10" decanter, stopper and the four 3-1/4" and four 4-3/4" glasses all have knobby glass protrusions and the decanter is acid stamped WEBB ENGLAND. This set is in excellent original condition with no chips, cracks, losses, damage or repairs...
Chinese scholar rock of an over hanging ying stone, mounted on a carved Suzhou rosewood stand with five cabriole legs and an undulating stretcher. The base is decorated in high relief of lingzhi fungus and swirling clouds. Gongshi, also known as scholar's rocks, are naturally occurring or shaped rocks, which are traditionally appreciated by scholars. Gongshi rocks can be any color and contrasting colors are not uncommon...
The Choraku line of potters began when a student of Kichizaemon XI (Keinyu) and Kichizaemon XII (Konyu) opened an independent kiln in Kyoto in 1904. The line was officially given the name Choraku in 1906 by Choyuken, the head of a very influential tea ceremony association. Red Raku chawan are a favorite of tea enthusiasts and seem to have a face for every mood. In the right light they may appear like an amber sunset on the horizon. In another light, like lanterns moving through a misty field...
A finely done Chinese hardwood box with burlwood square inlaid sections on the side. The box inside is covered with a fabric cushioned interior and partitioned to put small objects inside.
Age: Republic Period (c1900).
Size: Height: 2.5" Width: 7.5" Length: 15.5"
This porcelain vase was produced in France by Thauraud Limoges in the 1920s. It is 6 inches tall and is 6 inches in diameter. The porcelain has a molded pattern in the porcelain, giving it texture. The ground color blends from cobalt blue to light blue. There is a floral decoration, accented with gilding, which follows the molded design. It gives the vase a pate sur pate feel. The flowers are stylized in the art deco fashion.
Condition: Excellent
This pretty depression glass monax white American Sweetheart 9 3/4 inch Dinner Plate was made by MacBeth-Evans from 1930 to 1936. The Plate is in very good condition with no chips or cracks. There are two small 1/4 inch mold marks on the surface of the plate, done in the making. Be sure to search our other American Sweetheart available. We guarantee items to be as described. THANK YOU.
Thailand Haripunjaya Kingdom 9-13th c Stucco face fragment of Mara. This piece displays heavy Khmer influence . Stucco fragment from the facade of a temple. Size Size 8" by 9" by 14" overall height
Japanese Lacquer Tea Caddy MAKIE Paulownia Natsume
Description & Size: 7.62 x 7.62 cm (3" x 3") height & wide; Weight: 91 gram (3.2 oz)
Age: c1930-40'; Production: Handcrafted; Material: Lacquer & Makie
This is a beautiful handcrafted Japanese lacquer tea caddy MAKIE natsume. It's meticulously crafted with high quality lacquer mixed with grounded gold with paulowania flowers on the exterior & it's gold painted with fallen flowers on the interior...