Eisho Narazaki (1862-1936)
Interior of Asakusa Kannon Temple
Size: Oban. Approximately 15.25 x 10.5 inches.
Date: 1932
Publisher: Watanabe Shozaburo. Watanabe C seal at left margin, indicating a first edition printed 1929-42.
Medium: Japanese woodblock print.
Condition: Toned paper.
There is so much to look at in this lively, superbly printed image.
Absolutely beautiful Thai bronze figure depicting a female dancer in motion, the artist has rendered a great talent exhibiting the dynamic movement of this
figure. Size: This wonderful piece stands 14 inches high, in perfect condition.
Charming stylized donkey in the "colorization without fusion" technique by Ercole Barovier. On a recent visit to Murano, I showed a photo of this donkey to Lino Toso, director of the Barovier Toso Museum, and he said he could confirm 80% that this is the work of Ercole. The donkey measures 5.25"h x 2.25"w x 3.25"d, in good condition, unmarked.
This pretty blue opalescent Cornucopia was made by Duncan and Miller Glass. This Cornucopia measures 12 3/4 inches long and is in very good condition with no chips, cracks or scratches. This glass Cornucopia would make a beautiful addition to any table setting. Be sure to search our other Duncan and Miller glass available. We guarantee all items to be as described. THANK YOU.
Make your golfer feel special. Royal Worcester fine bone china breakfast cup and saucer, decorated with colored transfer scenes of Blackheath, St. Andrews, Wentworth, Sunningdale and Moor Park golf clubs, with inscription "To a Very Important Person" inside rim.
Ohara Koson
Insect Next To Flowering Wisteria
Size: O-tanzaku. Approximately 14.25 x 7.5 inches.
Date: ca. 1910-1923.
Koson signature and seal
"Made in Japan" stamped on verso.
Publisher: Daikokuya (154)
Reference: K43.6 in Crows, Cranes and Camellias: The Natural World of Ohara Koson (Reigle Newland).
Medium: Japanese woodblock print.
Condition: Excellent.
This lovely fazzoletto vase attributed to Archimede Seguso demonstrates the skill of the Murano Artisan. Comprised of clear, netted opalino filigree, and aventurine cane, this beauty is in excellent condition. 4.5x4x4"
This pretty crystal Duck Ash Tray was made by Duncan and Miller Glass. This Ash Tray measures 7 1/2 inches long X 4 3/4 inches across. It is in very good condition with no chips or cracks. Be sure to search our other Duncan and Miller Glass available. We guarantee all items to be as described. THANK YOU.
Hiroshi Yoshida
Little Harbour
Date: 1941.
Size: Chuban. Approximately 10.375 x 7.825 inches.
Signed and sealed in the image. Titled and signed in pencil.
Jizuri seal at upper left margin indicating self-printing by the artist.
Medium: Japanese woodblock print.
Condition: Excellent.
Jeannette Windsor 5" Cereal Bowl were produced from 1932-46. 3 are available and in mint condition.
Beautiful Japanese silk kimono decorated with lovely understated design of flowers in a paste resist technique, painted details in gold, some use of gold thread, peach colored silk, Showa Period.
Size: 61" long x 51" wide (cuff to cuff)
A rare Cultural Revolution era wood carving depicting a girl dancer holding a lantern, probably from a People's Liberation Army Ballet or possibly from a Beijing Opera performance of the same period, circa 1966-1976. Condition - the lantern handle has been broken and there is a piece missing; no further damage and no restoration...
This is a really nice crystal clear Colony 8 3/4 inch high footed candy dish or urn with lid made by Fostoria Glass. Both the urn bottom and lid are in very good condition with no chips, cracks or cloudiness. We guarantee items to be as described. Feel free to search our other Fostoria elegant glass items available. THANK YOU.
Early Chinese Pottery Horse and Rider Possibly Tang, nice old burial figure with remains of its original pigment colors as well as burial dirt fills his underside. Loss of tail and figure reattached. Size H 12.5" by 9" by 3"
From a local estate comes a pair of very, very detailed Tibetan thangka paintings, one measuring 24" by 19 3/4" in its gold frame and the other 21 1/2" by 16 1/4". I am not a specialist in art of the Indian subcontinent and the Himalayas or Tibetan Plateau region, but I understand these to be highly symbolic religious works of that geographic origin. The former owner was said to have collected these on one of her trips to India...
A water vessel with long neck, made of patinated brass with cast relief decoration of butterflies and floral motifs. Similar examples of this type of water bottles in the "Tropenmuseum Amsterdam". Condition: some traces of usage. Dimension: c. 29 cm high, diameter base: 10.6 cm, weight: 1.4 kg.
Ancient Thailand Buddha bronze head on stand. Tint piece with green patina, most likely Ayutthaya 13-15th c . Head alone 1.5" h by .75" wide over all height 2.5"
WEARABLE ART: This skirt is made out of an old Japanese man's obi belt, chrimen crepe silk with hand tie-dye "shibori". Freshly made out an obi from early 1900 to 1940. Medium size with elastic waist.
Sharon is one of the most widely recognized and collected depression glass patterns. Made by Federal Glass from 1935 to 1939, it is popular in pink, green and amber. Offered here is the 9 1/2 inch dinner plate in amber. I have 2 available, price is per plate. See my other listings for more Sharon items in various colors.
A pair of vintage sterling silver Chinese earrings with character "Happy go lucky". Chinese people lovesthis character. In excellent condition. Make a great gift.
Top quality Kyoto Nishijin obi in maru obi style (design on both sides). We think this obi is from 1930-1940. No damages. Dimensions: 12 5/8" x 13'5"(161.5")
A large Chinese tapering two-handled 'palace' vase, Hu in 18th century imperial style, decorated principally around the body on the yellow ground with groups of pomegranate and clusters of bats supporting fylfots, below a wide band of lotus and scrolling foliage, underglaze blue waves in a band at the rim, lappets at the foot, the handles as blue elephant heads, the base with an apocryphal seal mark of the Qianlong emperor (1736-1795) on a turquoise ground...
A very elegant and mature tsutsu style chawan created by Ito Tozan III (1900-1970), third generation of the Ito Tozan line of potters. Tozan, who at one time worked in the kiln of Hamada Shoji, learned pottery from his father Ito Tozan II (1871-1937) and his grandfather Ito Tozan I (1846-1920) from a very young age...
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...
Japanese framed print by artist Tsuyoshi (Go) Yayanagi (born 1933), numbered 13/50, titled "Journal Des Animaux Prefers (S)" and signed in pencil.
Dated 1973
Size: 19.75" L x 25.6" H (entire frame)
A complete Dunbar beverage set is hard to find. Usually the tumblers are broken and only the tray caddy survives. This style of beverage service called Bridge Set and its purpose was to be used at the card table. Although it is often referred to as depression glass, it was really manufactured in the 1920’s. This set is in excellent condition and features an etched flower sometimes called cornflower. The glasses hold about 12 ounces...
A pair of beautiful vintage Italian gold wash silver with coral and pearl dangling earrings. In excellent condition. L:3.25cm $115
Bag handmade of bamboo strips with nice color. Handles are also made of thin bamboo sticks. In excellent condition, no break or loose part. The second half of the 20th century.
W:39cm, H:23cm, 6cm
A beautiful camphor wood cabinet from China with fine carving and drawers/nice metal decor-fixtures. The main cabinet has 2 doors which slide inward along the sides for a computer, screen or TV etc. and the back side has a sliding wooden opening for electrical cables etc. Very nice condition, free standing, size: H. 178cm x W. 97 cm. x D. 66 cm. (70" x 38" x 26"). For more photographs please see our item # 576428
Tea caddy (chaire) of Shigaraki ware with characteristic, mottled, beige glaze over brownish, rough corpus. Lid of finely worked ivory. Signed with potter’s mark in the bottom. A heavy silk storage bag (shifuku) with stylized flower pattern comes with the piece. Showa, circa 1960. H 8 cm, D 6 cm. Condition: Perfect.
A rather unusual fan painting (senmen) portraying an image of a dragon rising above the clouds done using fingers. The tradition of finger painting is thought to have originated from China. Eccentric literati artists used their fingers instead of the brush to become one with the painting. Work contains a signature and seal by an artist named Sonsen. Additionally, the inscription on the fan reads: finger painted by Sonsen. Age: Early 20th century Size: Height 55.5" Length 27.5"
Pair of Famille Rose Mandarin flattened quatrefoil form vases brightly enamelled with shaped moulded panels enclosing figures at leisure. One side displays a balcony setting and the opposite side displays a picnic setting with each having a lake and mountains in the background. The sides have a further rondel with flowers and birds. All displayed on a bright orange diaper ground. The sides are moulded with twin dragon handles in gilt. The lids with a foo dog finial...
This is a really pretty depression glass green Princess 8 1/4 inch salad plate made by Hocking Glass from 1931 to 1934. This salad plate is in very good condition with no chips, cracks or scratches. Be sure to search our other Princess depression glass available. We guarantee items to be as described. THANK YOU.
An Attractive candle holder supported by three "jewel" encrusted spiders, ht. 2 1/8. Great condition.
This pretty pink Sharon Cabbage Rose depression glass Cereal Bowl was made by Federal Glass from 1935 to 1939. The Cereal Bowl measures 6 inches in diameter X 1 3/8 inch high. It is in very good condition with no chips, cracks or scratches. Be sure to search our other Sharon available. We guarantee all items to be as described. THANK YOU.
Japanese Showa period apple form wireless cloisonne (musen-jippo) cabinet vase decorated with a snow-covered Mt. Fuji surrounded by clouds set against a pale blue-gray sky. Unidentified mark to base. Mid-20th century. 3 3/4” high. Very good overall condition. From a Prescott, Arizona collection.
An unmarked but Arts and Crafts period bud vase with a square and austere silver plated base and a hand blown and pulled square glass vase insert with a flared neck c1890-1900. This vase measures 7/8" across the base and it stands 6" high; it has all of the handcrafted style expected in the Arts and Crafts European style of this era. We were informed that it probably came from Scotland originally...
Fenton Colonial Green Thumbprint 10 oz. goblet was produced from 1969-74. It measures 6.5" tall and is 3.5" across the top. In mint condition. Only one is available.
Elegant Japanese Cotton Jacket with sashiko hand stitches, slits on the sides, new condition. The small stitches go through from the front to back or back to front. The stitches on the front were sewn right along the stripes that they do not show up much but it gave a nice, gentle texture to the front. Dimensions: 37" wide x 39" long
The top shows 3 ancestors faces who are protectors of the family, they are surmounted by a conical crown with carved geometrical lines. The middle part is a “Dorgi”, the symbol of cosmic power. The down part is triangular blade used as a knife to nail the bad spirits while the shaman is fighting with devils and demons. TThe red cloth strips wrapped around the middle part are to protect the shaman hands against the high energy during his fight. Obvious signs of ancient use, circa early 20th...
Cactus sterling silver dinner set. Made by Georg Jensen in Copenhagen. This set comprises 84 pieces (dimensions in inches):
Forks: 12 dinner forks (7 3/4), 12 luncheon forks (6 1/2), and 12 seafood forks (6 1/4);
Spoons: 12 dessert spoons (6 3/4) and 12 teaspoons (6);
Knives: 12 dinner knives (9) and 12 butter spreaders (6 1/8).
Dinner knife blades are stainless steel.
For a special dinner party...
This pretty pink Roulette Many Windows depression glass 3 1/2 Inch 5 Ounce Juice Tumbler was made by Hocking Glass from 1935 to 1939. This Tumbler measures 2 1/2 Inches in diameter at the top and is in very good condition with no chips, cracks or scratches. Be sure to search our other Roulette available. We guarantee all items to be as described. THANK YOU.
Hongshan ancient Chicken Bone Jade Dragon pendant.
The dragon is on an ax like shape the chicken bone jade has great surface cracking and a biconically drilled suspension hole. Collected HK 1980-1995.
Size H almost 1.5" w by almost 2.5"
The Manhattan pattern was produced by Hocking Glass Company from 1939 to 1941. Its clean, deco lines makes it very popular with today's collectors. Although this isn't listed with Manhattan in the catalogs, Hocking produced this cookie jar as a 'go with' item for the pattern. It was made during the same time period and sold along with Manhattan. Excellent condition. See my other listings for more in this pattern.
PANERI OFFICINE 22mm Steel Logo Buckle 24mm DIVE RUBBER Model signed Strap. THIS IS A FINE COLLECTIBLE. DON'T INVEST IN THE STOCK MARKET...
Porcelain polychrome statue of the noted sage, Liu Hai. Liu Hai was the noted 10th century alchemist who learned the secret of immortality from the three legged frog, Jin chan (Chan chu). The frog is known for beckoning wealth. Later, in China and Japan, the combination of Liu Hai and the frog became the symbol of fortune and wealth. Age: 20th century Size: length 6.75" width 4" height 10.5"
Shamanic phurbu whose top part shows a rider with hands joined in the ritual gesture of Namaste. The mount is not a horse but could be the ashoka lion. age circa 50 years. Height 29cm.
Indian steel and silver inlay Betel nut cutters signed, one in great condition sharp blade cuts well. the other probably mid 19thc .
This pretty pink frosted, with hand painted flowers, Old Colony, aka Lace Edge, depression glass 7 1/2 inch Cereal Bowl was made by Hocking Glass from 1935 to 1938. This size bowl was also the butter bottom in the plain pink. This Bowl is in very good condition with no chips, cracks or scratches. The hand painted flower decoration is good. Be sure to search our other Old Colony available. We guarantee items to be as described. THANK YOU.
Goldenrod/yellow glazed vase with incised designs of butterfliesin a "yuhuchunping" or pear-shape. Signature on bottom. 20th century
Size: 6.5" tall, 3.5" wide
Ohara Koson
Snow-capped Mount Fuji
Size: O-tanzaku. Approximately 14.5 x 7.5 inches.
Date: ca. 1900s-1923.
Bears Koson seal.
Publisher: Daikokuya (6)
Reference: K44.8 and plate 103 in Crows, Cranes and Camellias: The Natural World of Ohara Koson (Reigle Newland).
Medium: Japanese woodblock print.
Condition: Lower right corner reinforced. Tone line at bottom edge. Some fading.
- A well-known and rarely seen Koson design.
Ohara Koson
Snipe at Waterside
Size: Approximately 17.0 x 12.2 cm. 6.625 x 4.75 inches.
Date: ca. 1910.
Koson signature and seal at lower left.
Publisher: Matsumoto (no. 448). The Matsumoto catalog calls this print Magpie Searching For Food at the Edge of a Marsh.
Reference: AK.14 in Crows, Cranes and Camellias: The Natural World of Ohara Koson (Reigle Newland).
Medium: Japanese woodblock print.
Condition: Excellent with light creasing where original publ...
A Royal Doulton Room for One Early Motoring series ware plate. This rare 10-5/8" series ware display plate from the Early Motoring series was produced by Royal Doulton from 1905-28. This plate depicts the scene called "Room for One" (D2406); it has the black Doulton mark, a letter E below the pattern number and an underglaze 11-06 (or08) (for 1906 or 1908). This early example is in excellent original condition with no chips, cracks, losses, damage or repairs other than some fine overall craz...
Exquisitely, embroidery panel from the Yao, sometimes referred as the Mien, ethnic group from northwest Laos near the Vietnamese border. This piece is the back panel from of a woman’s jacket with silk embroidered thread on hand woven indigo dyed cloth and is in excellent condition (one tiny pin hole and later embroidery noted in enlargements), circa 75 years old. L: 58cm/22.8in and W: 50cm/19.8in. Free shipping Hong Registered Airmail.
This pretty green Florentine Number 1, aka Poppy Number 1, depression glass tea or coffee cup and saucer was made by Hazel Atlas from 1932 to 1935. Both the cup and saucer are in very good condition with no chips or cracks. Be sure to search our other Florentine available. We guarantee all items to be as described. THANK YOU.
This pretty Forest Green large Ice Tea Tumbler was made by Anchor Hocking. The Tumbler measures 6 3/4 Inches high. It has gold decorations around the top with white grapes and leaves decorating the lower part of the tumbler. It is in very good condition with no chips or cracks. The decorations are all very good. Be sure to search our other Fire King available. We guarantee all items to be as described. Feel free to email with any questions. THANK YOU.
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. It also has a delicate push piece.
Size: The rectangular shape case with curved edges measures 3.75" in heig...
This is a rare, late 19th century American carved walking stick. This stick features two color glass eyes, a signed sterling collar and a Malacca weighted shaft. The ferrule is brass and doubles as a mechanism which lets a dog run in circles without tangling - how great is that? This ingenious stick measures 36 3/4 x 4 1/4 x 1 1/4. The ferrule measures 4 1/4", the collar 1" and the head measures 2 x 4 1/4 x 1 1/4. You can now buy this painting with Art Money, a service we offer our most valued c...
H 22 cm ,
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with an iron stand
The kilims from around Almar, a village near Maimana, are tightly woven and feature large central medallions with hooked motifs. This hand knotted kilim measures 96.5 x 124.5 cm and is in excellent condition. It dates to the late 20th century and is made of sheep's wool. The palette is subdued as is typical of the kilims from this area of Afghanistan. This kilim was made of vegetable dyes.