A Japanese sake ewer (kurojoka) shaped as a minogame (mythical tortoise with a tail that symbolizes long life) covered with mottled brown, gray and yellow glaze, probably from Satsuma province in southern Kyushu Island.

Kuro (black) joka is a container that is used to heat "shochu" wine which is made from sweet potatoes. Shochu, started in Kagoshima area has been a cheaper wine for common people. It is different from "sake" wine which is brewed rice wine...

The bottle flares out at the bottom. The bottom is decorated with six thumb prints that form a flower design.

There are no cracks, chips, or repairs to this item. It is in excellent condition.

It is very heavy. Great quality!

It is 8 1/2" tall without the stopper and 11" tall with the stopper. The base is 8" in diameter.

I am unable to find a particular maker for these whiskey glasses. They are pictured in Cobalt Blue Glass by Monica Lynn Clements and Patricia Rosser Clements, Schiffer 1998

This Peters & Reed mushroom flower frog was found on p.65 of Sanford's Guide to Peters and Reed by Martha and Steve Sanford. The Zane Pottery Company.

This item is in excellent condition.

This Precious Moments 40th anniversary figurine is in excellent condition.

This "Whitehall" punch bowl, cups, and ladle were made by Colony. The punch bowl is 13 1/4" in diameter. The punch cups are footed. I have only 11 punch cups. All of the items are in excellent condition. This was made circa 1964. It is a stacked cube design.

This Blue Ridge "Ridge Daisy" creamer is 3" and holds 8 ounces. It is in excellent condition.

This Blue Ridge "Ridge Daisy" cup and saucer set is 2 1/4" . It is in excellent condition.

This Blue ridge "Ridge Daisy" sugar bowl and lid is 2 3/4" tall. It is in excellent condition.

These Blue Ridge "Ridge Daisy" bread and butter plates are 6 1/4" in diameter. There are in excellent condition.

These Blue ridge "Ridge Daisy" fruit / dessert (sauce bowl) are 5 3/8" in diameter. They are in excellent condition.

This Blue Ridge "Ridge Daisy" round vegetable bowl is 9 1/2" in diameter. It is in excellent condition.

The Blue Ridge "Ridge Daisy" luncheon plates are 9 1/2" in diameter. They are all in excellent condition.

This Blue Ridge "Ridge Daisy" oval serving platter is 11 3/4". It is in the colonial blank with 3 yellow/brown flowers.

It has 2 flakes on the reverse underside of the platter.

A picture is worth a thousand words. This High Victorian lacy silvered metal frame has a twig-form border covered with flowers and foliage standing on two feet. Measurements: 9 in. high x 4 in wide; This frame has character, crack to one foot does not not affect balance, minor rust, wear to silver on back. This is a pretty way to display a loved one, a perfect baby or confirmation gift.

Fine Japanese cloisonne box and tray by Ando of Nagoya. The Ando company, established in Nagoya in 1880, is the only cloisonne remaining workshop in Japan originating from the Meiji period (1868 - 1912) that is still active in the creation of cloisonne enamels. They retain the highly esteemed distinction of being appointed by the Imperial Household.

The two pieces presented are executed in musen or wireless enamel technique...

Jeannette Holiday (Button & Bows) Dinner 9" Plate. Some very light scratching on each. Produced 1947-49. Four are available.

Hazel Atlas Royal Lace Pink Cup and Saucer. Both in excellent condition. Produced 1934-41. Two sets are available.