Birds Eye View of Kiyomizu Temple in Snow
Artist: Not known. After a similar Hasui design.
Print size: Approximately 5.625 x 3.5 inches.
Date: 1950s-60s
Publisher: Watanabe Shozaburo.
Print is attached along its top edge only to original blank card.
Medium: Japanese woodblock print.
Condition: Excellent.

Beautifully designed and executed hand made rosewood and sterling butter dish with matching butter knife. The rosewood dish with silver inserts measures 7 3/4" long by 4 1/4' wide. The knife measures 6" long and is signed "TAXCO 925 STERLING". Excellent condition......$10 for insured USA shipping plus applicable NYS sales tax.

Smart and Modern sterling silver box. Made by Tiffany & Co. in New York. Rectangular with straight sides. Cover flat and hinged with slight overhang. Stylish Midcentury design. Box interior cedar lined and partitioned. Fully marked including maker’s stamp and pattern no. 23328. Very good condition.

Dimensions: H 2 x W 7 3/4 x D 3 5/8 in. Gross weight: 20 troy ounces. #BZ249

1940's Chinese Blue & White Porcelain Immortal Figure Toad Marked "Wei Hong Tai Zo" 魏洪泰造

It is 9.1 inches (23.2 cm) tall by 10.8 inches (27.5 cm) wide measured with stand and 7.65 inches (19.5 cm) tall by 9.7 inches (24.7 cm) wide measured without stand. It is 3.9 Lb.

It has skip glazes, dark spots, firing cracks, a small chip at the bottom, and surface wears and scratches (as seen in the photos)

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A vintage bronze Japanese Shishi or Fu Dog Okimono holding a spherical scrolling vine ball. Biting a decorative rope, its mouth is open to expel evil. Made in two parts, the sphere separates from the Shishi.

The Shishi is a mythical creature whose purpose to to protect Buddhism. Often seen at the entrance to Buddhist temples, it guards and protects believers of the faith.

Age: Taisho Period (1912-1926)

Dimensions: 9 1/8" High x 15" Long x 7 1/2" Deep

Chinese large trunk, carved of camphor wood with flowers and birds, a large ho-o bird and peonies are carved on the trunk lid. Size: 16 1/2" high x 34 3/4" long x 26 1/2" wide

Japanese Musha Ningyo of Shoki the Demon Queller, made by Beishu. Beishu has Mukei Bunkazai status (Important Intangible Cultural Property). His Shoki shows great craftsmanship, with silk hair, glass eyes, gofun face and hands, with sumptuous silk brocade. This magnificent sculpture reaches the level of the master work of Beishu, whose work is found in museums and important collections of the Showa Period in Japan. Signed and dated 1960. 21 inches (53.25cm) high.

A pair of boro tabi (socks) made of cotton and indigo dyed. Both soles are lost. The first half of the 20th century. Sashiko is hand-sewn but the light blue reinforcement cloth is machine sewn. L:24cm, H:12cm

Landscape Oil Painting by Ryonosuke Fukui (1923-1986), purchased directly from the artist in Japan in 1962. Excellent Condition. 16.5 x 13 inches, 42 x 33 cm.

This is a really pretty depression glass pink Floral, aka Poinsettia, Two-Part Tab Handled Relish Dish made by Jeannette Glass from 1931 to 1935. This Relish dish measures 8 inches wide including the handles X 5 inches across. It is in very good condition with no chips, cracks or scratches. Be sure to search our other Floral depression glass available. We guarantee items to be as described. THANK YOU.

This is a really great square milk glass, trimmed in gold, Roses and Bows 10 inch high Wedding or Anniversary candy Jar with lid made by Westmoreland Glass. This Anniversary Jar measures 5 inches square. This was a very special anniversary piece made specifically for a special occasion. Signed around the top of the lid, in gold lettering, is: HAPPY ANNIVERSARY - MARY and TED - June 16, 1945...

Two(2) Portuguese Azores Ceramic Tiles, 5 5/8" wide, 3 7/8" high, 3/8" deep, "Charola Madeira" & Carro De Bois, Madeira", raised figures and cows design, purchased in Madeira in Portugal in 1980, the condition is good.

Patrician, or 'Spoke' as collectors have been calling it for years, was made by Federal Glass Company from 1933 to 1939. Offered here is the sugar bowl in perfect condition. See my other listings for more in this pattern.

Fenton introduced the Aqua Crest line in 1941 and discontinued it in 1943, making it one of the harder to find Crest patterns. Offered here is the 7 inch flared bowl in excellent condition. See my other listings for more in this pattern, as well as other Fenton Crest colors.

Japanese woodblock print of a geisha applying red pigment to her lips in front of a mirror. The print is titled "Rouge" by Torii Kotondo (1900-1976). From his "12 Aspects of Women" series. Signed with red chop, and publisher's seals in left margin. With original storage folder.

Dimensions: 12" W x 19" H (entire print) 10" W x 16" H (artwork only)

Hazel Atlas Glass Company made this tumbler. There are no chips or cracks in the glass. Thanks for looking.

Tiffin Glass Company made Rose in the 1920's. There are no chips or cracks in the glass. Thanks for looking.

Jeannette Glass Company made Floral from 1931-35. There are no chips or cracks in the glass. Thanks for looking. 10 sets are available

French Nineteenth Century Miniature Timbali Mold Measuring 2.5”. QUILLEN ESTATE

Sakiori coat whose wefts are strips from old vegetable indigo dye cotton cloth and warps are hemp yarn. Wefts are fine strips comparing with other sakiori items. The short sleeves are for ease of movement, as it is "hamagi", worn at the seaside. In good condition except for two mending patches. The first half of the 20th century. W:85cm, L:92cm

A very folky and artful cane or walking stick, constructed of hardwood peeled tree branch with wrought iron horse head, in modernist, brutalist style, early to mid 20th century, wonderful sculptural form. Measures The head consists of various pieces of iron, all welded together to form the head of a horse, with spiked mane, head uplifted with great sense of energy...

LARGE NESTING BOXES

Lovely and profound set of large three nested wooden box pasted with paper with such aesthetic design of withered coloring reminded of ‘Obangsaek’ (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Obangsaek). Early-Mid 20th century, Korea. More powerful appearance when piled up...

Mingei wooden box with carving. In good condition but has some dents and scratches on the lid. 20th century. 13.5cm x 29cm x 5.5cm

A delightful and very rare French Art Deco silverplate cocktail shaker with enamel recipe decoration by Deschamps Frères of Paris. The enameled decoration depicts a pair of scrolled documents with seals presenting recipes for “Torelli” and “Winter Palace” cocktails. Both are rather unusual variations on a classic martini. Adolphe Torelli was the barman at the famous Winter Palace Hotel in Nice...

Austrian Viennese Porcelain flower Vase, Ca. after 1923, 7 1/2" high, 5 1/2" wide-widest part, 2 1/2" diameter-top rim, beautiful Rose flower decorated on pure white Porcelain, marked on the bottom "114/III508P" "Wien" under the beehive and crown, "Augarten Wien Austria". The condition is good.

A small bird by Sabino, Paris. Marius Sabino was an Italian glass artist who moved to France in the 1920’s. Like Lalique, he worked with moulded and opalescent glass. Incised mark Sabino, Paris. Made for the French market around 1930 (later pieces intended for export were marked Sabino France). Length "2/ 5 cm. Condition: fine

Miniature tangks - Tsakli Amitayus Tsakli Mineral pigments and gold on canvas. 2.5 X 2.25 inch Tibet

Ray Barger ceramic horse

Exceptional and rare work from the 1930's

4 1/2" tall x 6 1/4" long

Marked R. Barger on bottom

Very good vintage condition

Angel Skin Coral Stick Pin with gilded metal mount, 3/8" diameter for round Coral, 2 1/2" long for entire stick pin. It is in good condition.

Stunning French mahogany canoe circa 1930's. Just under 15 feet long with solid gunwales and keel. The French call these Canadian canoes although they were built in France between the 1930's-50's. This early version features 1-1/2" wide internal ribs that eliminate the need for lengthwise running boards. The hull is secured with copper and brass nails from the outside in. No damage noted, although it could probably use another coat of marine-grade varnish. Made by, “Rocca”...

Vintage Mashiko-yaki Oozara (large plates) for serving or for dinner plates. Diameter: 10.875" (25.5cm) x Height: 1.5" (3.75cm.) Five different hand-brush-drawn designs on seven plates featuring, flowers, fish, bamboo, and trees (see all enlargements.) The designs were quite modern interpretations of traditional designs when they were contemporary. They are very sturdy in form and design...

There are no chips or cracks in the glass. Thanks for looking.

This pin by Bjorn Weckstrom for Lapponia is dated 1984, and measures 1 1/2" by 7/8". It is fully marked. Excellent condition.

This Rolex strap and buckle is for the latter Rolex models 2-Tone and solid gold. The buckle is marked by a hand processed striking tool and is of the highest Rolex quality. This Tobacco colored Genuine CROCODILE strap tappers to a wide 18mm 18k Gold Plate buckle. The strap is marked: "Hand Made in Italy"

Some Roles Models suitable are the DATEJUST 2-Tone and Solid 18k Gold Model Strap and Buckle. Back marked: “ACIER INCX ROLEXSA Swiss”, 16mm Logo Buckle...

Paden City Glass Company made Gazebo in the 1930's. There are no chips or cracks in the glass. Thanks for looking.

Large modernist matte-finish white & black textured body with smooth copper-colored spout and handle ceramic vase, signed "WEST GERMANY #120 20". It measures 10" high by 5"(at widest) and is in excellent condition. Well designed modernist piece.....$10 for insured USA shipping plus applicable NY sales tax.

Pair of 1930's Chinese Gilt Pink Monochrome Glazed Porcelain Plate with Enamel Marking

Each plate is 1.65 inches (4.2 cm) tall and 9.4 inches (24 cm) wide. Total weight is 2 Lb.

They have rubbing of gold and glaze, dark spots, and skip glazes and surface wears (as seen in the photos).

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Alusi shrine figure. H. 59 cm. First half of the 20th century. Ex Jacques Kerchache (1942 - 2001), ex Christie’s Paris, 29-10-2008, ex galerie Walu Basel, ex Hammer Auktionen. Guy van Rijn archive ao-0093787-001.

An unusually large Tetsu-mon Vase by Ningen Kokuho Shimizu Uichi over 13 inches (33 cm) tall enclosed in the original signed wooden box. Dispersed over the pin-holed white glaze are diametrically opposed red and black iron dashes of color. A vase with huge presence. Shimizu Uichi (1926-2004) was born in Kyoto the son of a ceramic dealer. Discarding the family business he apprenticed in plastic arts under Ishiguro Munemaro...

Yuteki black slips down over the pourous, crackled white of this bold work by Taniguchi Ryozo enclosed in the original signed wooden box. It is 8-1/2 inches (21.5 cm) tall and in excellent condition...

"Diary June 3rd '78" is a photographic silk screen print of a child holding a blanket on a light ground of traditional woodblock technique. This is one of a series of "Diary entry" prints the artist is most famous for in which he depicts photographed scenes from daily life. Title, signature and date in pencil. Sealed with thumb print. Born in 1940, Tetsuya Noda is considered to be Japan's most important living print artist. He is a professor emeritus at Tokyo University of the Arts.

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Chinese mottled jade carving depicting a phoenix, early to mid 20th century period, 3 1/4"L x 2 1/2"H, in good condition.

A pair of beautiful early 20th C. Chinese sterling silver bangles, with lots of good luck Chinese characters carved on the bangle, it's usually for birthday's gift in Chines tadition. In excellent condition. Signed. D: 2-1/4".

Ohara Koson
Two Common Snipes Near Waterfront
Size: Ko-tanzaku. Approximately 7.75 x 3.75 inches.
Date: ca. 1910.
Koson signature and seal at upper right.
Publisher: Matsumoto (no. 108).
Reference: AK.13 in Crows, Cranes and Camellias: The Natural World of Ohara Koson (Reigle Newland).
Compare with Daikokuya K24.5.
Medium: Japanese woodblock print.
Condition: Excellent. Very faint line mark at left.

This is a really pretty pink Coronation Banded Fine Rib depression glass Footed Sherbet made by Hocking Glass from 1936 to 1940. This Sherbet measures 2 Inches high X 3 3/4 Inches in diameter. It is in excellent condition with no chips or cracks. Be sure to search our other Coronation available. We guarantee all items to be as described. THANK YOU.

Austrian Mideastern Camel Censor and Cobra Candlesticks as is . Cool white metal Arabian camel with lidded saddle the tip re attached and it does not really stay on as made front leg has crack see images. a pair of cobra metal candlesticks hand tooled copper alloy made in multiple parts that screw together . All as is .

Old (1950's) Chinese Cloisonne Censer with Arabic Islamic Calligraphy

It is 4.1 inches (10.5 cm) tall by 4.5 inches (11.5 cm) wide. It is 0.9 lb.

It has minor missing enamel, tarnished metal, surface wears and scratches, and chips at the bottom (as seen in the photos).

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Milk glass Teacher mug. This mug is unmarked so I don't know the manufacture.

It's not every day you can find sterling silver jewelry signed: BOSTON CINI STERLING. Repeat collector wrote, 'Mimi: I am absolutely WILD about this pendant! It is fabulous. Thanks so much for finding it for me. It is truly unique and special. I had fun wearing it today and got lots of compliments. Keep hunting for the unusual pieces.'
Sold, no price, no info.

This sterling souvenir spoon is 3 5/8" long.

Judging by the tomobako, the shifuku, and the patina of the bowl, this piece was likely fired in early Showa (1926 - 1936) when Sosen was thought to be most active.

Perfectly formed and resting firmly on a well-grounded kodai (foot/ pedestal), this chawan is vivid, light in the hand, and has a calming presence. The artist, Asao Sosen (1897 - 1978), was known for making chagama furo (Japanese ornamental brazier used in tea ceremony) as well as “Unge” stoneware of various forms. ...

Kawase Hasui
Rain at Shinobazu Pond
Date: 1929.
Size: Oban. Approximately 15.5 x 10.5 inches.
Publisher: Watanabe Shozaburo. A lifetime edition bearing the Watanabe 6 mm seal faintly on the bench to the right of the Hasui seal.
Medium: Japanese woodblock print.
Condition: Top back margin has two pieces of tape.

A pair of Japanese Kutani sake cups with scalloped rims and enameled decoration of Phoenix birds, Paulownia leaves and the Tokugawa mon or crest, the interior with auspicious symbols. The Tokugawa clan reigned Japan as Shoguns from 1603 to 1867. Kutani Fuku (happiness)mark in iron red, a mark in use during the Tokugawa period. Height "1 2/3 / 4.2 cm. Condition: each with a short hairline from the rim.

Old Chinese Dark Cherry Amber Bakelite Faturan Carved Lady Figure

She is 19.5 inches (49.5 cm) tall by 5.2 inches (13.2 cm) wide. She is 2342 gram.

She has inclusions, chips at the flower, fingers, hair, and surface wears and scratches (as seen in the photos).

Tested with simichrome.

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Antique / Vintage Chinese black silk piano shawl with embroidered red peonies - Large and heavy. Early 20th century. 63" x 63" silk ground, 19" fringe on 4 sides. Large and heavy ! Excellent condition.

Jeannette Glass Company made Holiday from 1947-50's. There are no chips or cracks in the glass. Thanks for looking. 4 are available

Han Dynasty molded Horse head with white and red slip decoration. Good condition no apparent damage no restoration . Size h 7.5" by 7"

India 19thC Hindu white marble sculpture of lord Ganesha, good condition . Size 11.7" by 5.5"

Both Parenti and Peruzzi have used this Baby Motif and the bow is so Parenti, however because it is marked 800 yet unsigned, it is most likely Peruzzi from Italy (leaving Boston Peruzzi, Cini and Parenti out, who worked in the American stardard of Sterling) with a nice heavy Gold wash. 3 piece Screw back Dangle Earrings are 2.25" long and .75" wide and very, very nice condition at good weight of .4 oz or 14 Grams on postal scale.
SOLD, no price, no info.

Rare Nezumi Shino Chawan depicting Manji symbol made in the middle of 20 century.
Manji Buddhist symbol has Sanskrit roots and means “the mark of well being.”

Size
8cm high
12.8cm wide.


No damage