All Items : Vintage Arts : Regional Art : Asian : Indian Subcontinent : Himalayas : Pre 1970 item #811577 (stock #HP/ST228)
Himalaya Primitive
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This item is coming from people from Terai community, It represent a drum player which be activated through a complicated rope network, at least two or three explanation can be forwarded regarding the role of this piece. Height 23 cm wide 23 cm, the piece is based on a metal stand Two similar pieces are available More information on request
All Items : Vintage Arts : Decorative Art : Metals : Silver : Sterling : Pre 1950 item #84206 (stock #fl0007)
carol lane
$575.00
Classic cheese knife made of sterling and rosewood by Hector Aguilar, Mexico, c.1948. This heavy gauge silver piece shows a lush Mexican design with a curved sterling blade and measures 6 1/4" long. It is signed "HA(flared) STERLING TAXCO MEXICO 9(bellmark)TALLER BORDA" and is in good condition. There is an 3/4" slight age crack in the wood on one side and there is a bit of metal roughness at the outer edge on both sides that could be original...
All Items : Vintage Arts : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Paintings : Pre 1920 item #1421534
Zentner Collection
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Framed beneath a slender sapling, a wispy figure kneels at the shrine steps hands together in prayer. Beautifully painted details performed with thick pigments on silk. Darkening Cedar trees naturally frame the calming scene. Condition is excellent and ready to display.

Signed Kuniyama (Kokuzan) Possibly the work of Higashiyama Kuniyama (elder brother of the famous artist Higashiyama Kai)

Taisho Period (1912 - 1926)

Dimensions: 69" High x 68" Wide (each)
J S Antiques
$30.50
Cambridge Glass Co. made Diane from 1934-50's. This 6.5" 3 part relish is in great shape. Thanks for looking.
All Items : Vintage Arts : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Woodblock Prints : Pre 1950 item #1415548 (stock #Ohno020)
Ohno Bakufu
Flying Fish (Tobiuo)
Series: Familiar Fishes of Japan (Dai Nihon gyorui gashu)
Size: Oban. Approximately 16 x 11.25 inches.
Date: 1938.
Edition: No. 260 (noted on back in pencil).
Publisher: Kyoto Hanga-in. Publisher's seals on back in English and Japanese.
Artist's signature and seal upper right.
Medium: Japanese woodblock print employing mica and gofun highlights.
Condition: Light toning to former matte edge. Verso toned...
J S Antiques
$45.75
Hocking Glass Company made Mayfair from 1931-37. There are no chips or cracks in the glass. Thanks for looking. 3 are available
All Items : Vintage Arts : Furnishings : Pre 1970 item #1468744 (stock #2911)
A set of eleven Mid-Century Modern Crystal Vodka Shot Glasses Circa 1950 measures 4” in height by 2” width
All Items : Vintage Arts : Decorative Art : Glass : Italian : Murano : Pre 1970 item #1175130 (stock #4438)
svazzo.com
$850.00
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Full 3 Piece Murano Applied CIRCLES + STRIPES Art Glass Console VASES + BOWL Set!!! One of the vases has an original "Hand Made Venetian - J.I.Co. - Made In Italy" label. For accuracy the pieces have some scratches to the surface form use. They have NO damage (chips, nicks, or fleabites)...

All Items : Vintage Arts : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Metalwork : Pre 1950 item #1301608
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$385.00
Antique Miao ethnic minority silver alloy pipe and container with accessory tools. the silver sectioned container was made as a smoking accessory , the collection of pipe cleaning tools would act as a toggle to counter weight the container at the other end. Made from low grade silver, the container has an etched and pierced design and is held together with handmade chain the pipe with hand chased dragons . There is an applied flower on the top of the lid section of the inro type case ...
All Items : Vintage Arts : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Paintings : Pre 1960 item #1471406
ART CHINA LEGACY
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Description 張大千 賽金花像 設色水墨紙本立軸 款識:蜀人張大千爰摩詰城寫。 鈐印:張爰福壽、大千居士。 此畫曾為徐伯郊先生的香港詩外簃收藏的張大千《大風堂》畫作珍品。 徐氏則是二十世紀下葉張大千畫作在海外的全權代理人和最權威鑑藏大家。他一度收藏了大風堂珍藏的眾多代表畫作,並於2003年由中國國家文物局文物出版社出版了他的《詩外簃張大千書畫集》。 P...
All Items : Vintage Arts : Regional Art : Asian : Indian Subcontinent : Himalayas : Pre 1930 item #1329372 (stock #HP/Ma673)
Himalaya Primitive
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A fine and old Ramayana mask carved in superb wood, H 27 cm W 18 cm At least from the very early 20th More information on request
All Items : Vintage Arts : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Porcelain : Pre 1970 item #1492570 (stock #240522)
8 1/4” Dia x 3 9/16” High (21 cm x 9 cm)
This is beautiful Japanese Iro (color) Nabeshima Porcelain Bowl.
It is made by Imaizumi Imaemon 13th Studio Work.
The shape bowl is Kashiki which used for Confectionary Bowl.
The bowl has 5 different Flowers design intricately painted.
The foot of bowl has comb design of Nabeshima Bowl.
It came with Kiri wood Tomobako...
All Items : Vintage Arts : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Porcelain : Pre 1980 item #1399710 (stock #1305)
A menagerie of 12 comic creatures grin back at us as we pour another cup of sake from this Tokkuri decorated by world renowned woodblock artist and painter Clifton Karhu enclosed in the original wooden box also decorated on all facets with the same humorous creatures as well as a self portrait on the lid captioned EVERY DAY IS A GOOD DAY. It is 17.5 cm (7 inches) tall and in excellent condition...
All Items : Vintage Arts : Decorative Art : Metals : Silver : Sterling : Pre 1920 item #640279 (stock #GJ0111)
carol lane
$1800.00
RARE & EARLY: Ornamental hand made salad serving set #54 by Georg Jensen, Denmark, c.1915. The dimensional hand hammered arts & crafts design is floral. The SPOON measures 8 5/8" long and is signed "GI(embossed in dotted oval)STERLING DENMARK 54". The FORK measures 8 1/2" long and is signed "GEORG JENSEN (embossed in circle) STERLING DENMARK 54). Each has "REB" lightly initialed on the back...
All Items : Vintage Arts : Decorative Art : Glass : American : Depression Glass : Pre 1980 item #1291166 (stock #ImpCCKetcup)
Two J's
$45.00
Imperial Cape Cod Ketchup Jar with Lid was made from 1932-83. This ketchup jar has a flat round base with round finial lid. In mint condition. (Does not include the metal spoon that came with it.)
All Items : Vintage Arts : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Lacquer : Pre 1940 item #97265
An exquisite old Japanese hair comb, lacquered on wood (kiri, boxwood?), practical yet ornamental with make design of wisteria like flowers. It is almost like new, never been used condition. The shape of this comb is unusual, irregular from one side to the other side. The shape is called Shin-bashi shape/style. Shinbashi is located in Minato-ku in Tokyo. The shape came out in early Showa period (end of 1928 to beginning of 1986). 4 1/2"
All Items : Vintage Arts : Decorative Art : Metals : Silver : Sterling : Pre 1970 item #1475728
Being offered is an exceptional and rare circa 1963 sterling silver box by William Spratling, of Taxco, Mexico. Entirely handcrafted rectangular heavy gauge silver lid covering a carved Mexican wood box. Dimensions: 4 1/4 inches long by 3 1/4 inches wide by 1 1/2 inches high. No monogram. Marked as illustrated in photo. In excellent condition.
All Items : Vintage Arts : Decorative Art : Glass : American : Depression Glass : Pre 1940 item #661472 (stock #DG461)
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 8 1/2 inch round serving bowl in amber in excellent condition. See my other listings for more in this pattern.
Strait's Antiques
$235.00
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This pretty pair of Peacock Blue Colonial Number 9922 2-Piece Hurricanes were made by Morgantown Glass. These Hurricanes each measure 9 inches high when together. The base measures 4 1/2 inches in diameter. All four pieces are in very good condition with no chips, cracks or scratches. The original Morgantown Glass labels are attached. Be sure to search our other Morgantown available. We guarantee all items to be as described. Feel free to email any questions. THANK YOU.
This really pretty Paneled Grape Ruby Flashed 4 1/4 Inch high Flat Water Tumbler was made by Westmoreland Glass from 1940 to 1982. This Tumbler measures 3 inches across the top. It is in very good condition with no chips or cracks. The ruby flashing is all very good. It is signed WG on the bottom. This tumbler is hard to find. Be sure to search our other Westmoreland items available. We guarantee all items to be as described. THANK YOU.
All Items : Vintage Arts : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Hardstones : Pre 1960 item #1427957 (stock #gy6093)
2ezr
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1960's Chinese Jadeite Carved Farmer with Wood Stand

It is 5.5 inches (14 cm) tall without stand by and 2 inches (5 cm) wide. It is 198 gram without stand.

It has inclusions, chips and surface wears and scratches (as seen the photos).


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All Items : Vintage Arts : Decorative Art : Glass : Italian : Murano : Pre 1960 item #1186596 (stock #074)
This wildly popular modern glass design by Ercole Barovier is a bold form with a nicely tooled top that follows through on the rib design. It is in good condition and unmarked, 10" tall, 6 pounds. This beauty is available at a reduce price with the group of Cordonato Oro pieces - item 73.
All Items : Vintage Arts : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Scholar Art : Pre 1970 item #1372355
吳雲根獸鈕樹癭流/把梅花紋紫砂壺 高度:4英寸(10.2 cm) 長度:7.5英寸(19.1 cm) Zisha Teapot with Tree-Gall Shaped Spout/ Handle & Beast-Knot by Wu Yungen (1892—1969) Dimensions: Height: 4 inches (10.2 cm) Length:7 1/2 inches (19.1 cm) Medium: Zisha Condition Report: Good Condition Provenance: Property of a CT Collection
Save 10% today... This very pretty Fostoria candlestick shows the acid etched June pattern (#5098) of flowing ribbon bows and flowers. The candle holder has a 6 sided waist that flares to the rim. The foot is 4 3/4" across and it stands 3 3/8"" tall. It is in excellent, unused condition. The June pattern was made in several colors, but it is quite rare to find a piece that is crystal clear. Production dates 1928-1951. I have Fostoria and other elegant glass in my inventory... take a peek...
All Items : Vintage Arts : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Porcelain : Pre 1960 item #1457756 (stock #C434)
A large Chinese 20th-century celadon glazed porcelain vase with a baluster body, rising to a trumpet neck, flanked by a dragon handles with rings.

The body is richly adorned with an incised in a low relief lotus pattern.

CONDITION: In very good condition, no cracks, chips, or repairs.

MEASUREMENTS:

Height: 32cm (12.6 inches).

Width: 22 cm (8.7 inches).

All Items : Vintage Arts : Decorative Art : Glass : Scandinavian : Pre 1970 item #1133987
Great sixties design! Saturnus vase in amber brown sommerso cased in crystal, flat polished top with slightly flared folded rim. Stands 5 5/8 inches (14.3 cm) tall and is approximately 4 inches (10.2 cm) in diameter. No chips, cracks or repairs. Signed. Circa 1962
All Items : Vintage Arts : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Scholar Art : Pre 1970 item #1489203
Vintage Chinese scholar’s buffalo horn seal of square section with crisply carved characters on the base and traces of red seal paste in the grooves. The impression of the seal is shown on the first photo where it is flipped left to right to present the image as it will print on paper. Beautiful light colored horn with wonderful brown patch, mellow patina, in great condition. Very nice object for a scholar’s desk. Height 2.4 inches, base 0.95 inches square.
All Items : Vintage Arts : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Wood : Pre 1970 item #1441833 (stock #gy6265)
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Chinese Culture Revolution Carved Wood Gilt Lacquer Pierced Panel with Ethnic minorities Figurine

It is 2 inches (5 cm) tall by 24.4 inches (62 cm) long by 9.6 inches (24.5 cm) wide. It is 4.6 lb.

It has chips, hairline cracks, rubbing of gold and surface wears and scratches (as seen in the photos).


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All Items : Vintage Arts : Regional Art : Asian : Southeast Asian : Pre 1960 item #994726 (stock #G0238)
A beautiful vintage asian Thai silver bangle with gold wash in excellent condition. D:5cm $75
All Items : Vintage Arts : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Jewelry : Pre 1910 item #1329693
An Exquisite Qing Dynasty Green Jade Pedant with Auspicious Relief-Motifs Diameter: 2 1/8 inches (5.4 cm) Thickness: 1/2 inch (1.3 cm) Weight: 83 grams Condition Report: Hand-Carved, Good Condition Provenance: Property of a NY Collection
J S Antiques
$14.25
Cambridge Glass Company made Rondo. There are no chips or cracks in the glass. Thanks for looking. 13 are available
All Items : Vintage Arts : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Woodblock Prints : Pre 1970 item #1408027 (stock #Kawano027)
Kaoru Kawano
Two Girls
Date: 1950s-60s
Size: Approximately 16.5 x 11.5 inches.
Sealed by the artist at lower right and on verso.
Medium: Japanese woodblock print.
Condition: Excellent. We've removed this print from its original folder.
All Items : Vintage Arts : Decorative Art : Ceramics : American : Porcelain : Pre 1930 item #1432680 (stock #10A76AAA)
Large size Lenox Rose Pattern Porcelain and Sterling Rim serving Charger, Platter, Ca. 1930's, 14 1/2" diameter, 3" high, and 1" wide for Sterling Rim with repoussé repeated pattern and multiple smaller rose and floral design in outer circle, and large bouquet of floral design in the center. Marked "Lenox, made in USA" in green, "Lenox Rose" in purple plus sterling marked "Wallace Sterling 4179" on the bottom. The condition is good, no damages.
All Items : Vintage Arts : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Folk Art : Pre 1960 item #1440494 (stock #05311)
t a t a m i
$180.00


HONEYCOMB ROOSTER

Rooster of Japanese honeycomb paper craft called 'Denguri' (lit. Somersault) in Japanese for its acting as "fliping it over", Showa period, pre-1960s, approx. 24 x 20cm (9.44 x 7.87in) when folded.


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All Items : Vintage Arts : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Porcelain : Pre 1930 item #1358258 (stock #231)
Asia of Old
$345.00
A Chinese famille-verte enamelled porcelain brushpot, with multiple warriers on horse and feet. Scenes separated by a band around the pot with a ruyi head top border and a wave bottom border. The inside and base glazed white, the rim left unglazed. No markings.

Size: Approximately 14" high by 6-1/4" diameter

Age: Mid 19th century (Qing Dynasty)

Condition: This was once used as a lamp, so the base has a small hole, along with a further small hole at the bottom....
All Items : Vintage Arts : Decorative Art : Ceramics : French : Pottery : Pre 1960 item #892596
Global Ceramics
$120.00
French Majolica plate by Cerenne, Vallauris, 1950's. Relief moulded and brightly painted decoration of sea food, the animals forming reserves for six oysters. Charles René Roger Neveux ("Cerenne" = CRN) was the leader of one of the most popular ceramic studios in Vallauris. Diameter "10/ 25,5 cm. Condition: a few minimal chips and a small restoration to the rim as seen on photo.
All Items : Vintage Arts : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Woodblock Prints : Pre 1960 item #1421708 (stock #Jacoulet070)
Paul Jacoulet
Le Nid, Coree (The Nest, Korea)
Date: 1941.
Print size: Approximately 6.25 x 4.25 inches.
Publisher: Self-published, from a series of surimono.
Reference: No. 80, The Prints of Paul Jacoulet (Miles).
Print is tipped along its top edge to original blank card.
Jacoulet liberally employed mica in creating the silver background of this charming subject.
Medium: Japanese woodblock print.
Condition: Excellent. Card is slightly creased.
All Items : Vintage Arts : Decorative Art : Textiles : Quilts : Pre 1940 item #177593 (stock #gn0080)
carol lane
USD $550.00
Hand made Baskets quilt with 15 baskets applied on diamond-shaped square. Hand stitched in patterns all over and in fair condition. Baskets and stitching are fine but there are stains on the quilt. Measures 68" wide by 76" long. Signed by maker(see photo #4), but hard to read....$75 for insured USA shipping.
All Items : Vintage Arts : Decorative Art : Ceramics : Italian : Porcelain : Pre 1960 item #1336065
David Anthony
$185.00
Superbly executed miniature portrait plate hand painted of Leonardo Davinci. Back stamp Richard Ginori 10-46. Obverse in excellent condition; reverse smudged. Gold rim Dimension: 4" d
All Items : Vintage Arts : Decorative Art : Glass : Italian : Murano : Pre 1930 item #1125820 (stock #4328)
svazzo.com
$920.00
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Unusual and Old Murano Cased Copper AVENTURINE and GOLD FLECKS Art Glass Flower Shaped Candlesticks!!! Attributed to ERCOLE BAROVIER circa 1920-30s!!! This piece shave been used and have some wax still inside. Just wanted to mentioned so there are no surprises. There are NO damages (chips, nicks, fleabites). In EXCELLENT Condition!!!

Both Measure about 5" (12.7 cm) across the petals x 4" tall (10.16 cm) ….. International Bu...

All Items : Vintage Arts : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Enamel : Pre 1950 item #1156447
Japanese Ginbari Cloisonne Vase. Showa period, circa 1930-1950. The body of the vase is red with a pink chrysanthemum amongst white peonies with a green orchid. The red color, known as akasuke, is difficult to produce. Only the most skilled artisans can create the rich ruby red color and the transparent element where the motif on the vase shows through the glaze. Excellent condition, no scratches or dents. Manufacturer's stamp on the base. It measures 8.5" tall, 2.5" opening, base 2.75" base....
All Items : Vintage Arts : Decorative Art : Glass : American : Depression Glass : Pre 1980 item #1303288 (stock #ImpCS85Vase)
Two J's
$88.00
Imperial Candlewick was made from 1936-82. This 8.5" tall Vase is really hard to find. In excellent condition.
J S Antiques
$42.75
Federal Glass Company made Georgian from 1931-36. There are no chips or cracks in the glass. Thanks for looking.
All Items : Vintage Arts : Regional Art : Pre 1920 item #1222674

Chinese Yixing 'GONG GEK' marked Pottery Teapot Circa: 19th

Description & Size: 13.97 x 19.05 cm (5.5 x 7.5") height without & with handle x 16.51 x 20.95 cm (6.5" x 8.25") wide without & with spout

Weight: 902 gram (31.81 oz)

Color: Earthen brown

Age: c1920

Material: Pottery & Bronze

Production: Handcrafted

Original: Antique

This Chinese Yixing GONG GEK marked pottery teapot export to the former Kingdo...
All Items : Vintage Arts : Decorative Art : Ceramics : Scandinavian : Pottery : Pre 1940 item #507087 (stock #TOBO5)
This rare and early example of the superb pottery of Ingrid and Erich Triller (TOBO) measures 9 3/4" tall and is 4 1/5" in diameter. On the underside of the foot is painted Triller Tobo. The incredible glaze is a complex of browns and oranges. Excellent condition. There is a very minor glaze eruption (done in manufacture) on the inside of the upper rim, which does not detract at all from the beauty and importance of this great vase. (See photos).
All Items : Vintage Arts : Decorative Art : Metals : Brass : Pre 1950 item #1424676
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$399.00
Art Deco Standing rabbit as seen in Hagenauer catalog, though this one is not marked possibly it was to be a seal stamp. Wear to finish as seen but very nice vintage piece. over 2.25" high
All Items : Vintage Arts : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Folk Art : Pre 1940 item #1480385 (stock #J757)
Haruko Watanabe
$650.00
Basket handmade of Yama-budo, wild grapevine which grows deep in the mountains. It is used by a mountain worker as a backpack. Generally in good condition but has a few minor breaks. The first half of the 20th century. W:43cm x 28cm x 15cm.
All Items : Vintage Arts : Decorative Art : Metals : Silver : Sterling : Pre 1950 item #1465176
Being offered is a circa 1940 sterling silver pie, cake, lasagna etc etc server by William Spratling of Taxco, Mexico. Handwrought server with allover spot hammering; an applied flattened ball at the end of the terminal handle. Dimensions: 10 1/4 inches long by 2 3/4 inches wide. No monogram. Marked as illustrated in photo. In excellent condition. Typical of William Spratling, great design, construction and weight!
All Items : Vintage Arts : Decorative Art : Glass : American : Art Glass : Pre 1940 item #1333351
David Anthony
$875.00
An exceptional Silverina vase produced by Steuben with a satiny powder blue color. Very good condition but with a small bubble near the surface of the of the wall. Highly polished pontil. Unsigned. Height: 8 1/4"
All Items : Vintage Arts : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Metalwork : Pre 1940 item #1449628
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$225.00
Chinese Bronze? trinket or stash box with Foo dog on lid. Nice box with compartments and a standing foo dog with floral vines. Base marked the hinge sticks a bit. Age unknown . 2.8" by 1.25" 1.2" high
All Items : Vintage Arts : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Porcelain : Pre 1930 item #284299 (stock #gy507)
8tiger
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Old (1930s) Chinese Export Famille Rose Brush Holder with Figures

The brush holder is 4.5 inches tall by 3.5 inches in diameter.

It is in good condition with no repairs, chips, nor cracks, except minor lose paint and fading gold.


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All Items : Vintage Arts : Instruments and Implements : Time Pieces : Wristwatches : Pre 1980 item #1349878 (stock #OVW1101)
Watch Company
$35.00
OMEGA 18mm STAINLESS STEEL Logo Buckle SPEEDMASTER SERIES High Grade. Highes quality of all Omega Logo Buckles because of the level of Stainless Steel metal orgy. marked: STAINLESS STEEL on back. Made for the Speedmaster Chronograph which requies the 20mm strap size. THIS IS A FINE COLLECTIBLE. DON'T INVEST IN THE STOCK MARKET. BUY SOMETHING PROVEN IN TIME.

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All Items : Vintage Arts : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Textiles : Pre 1980 item #1252551
Beautiful silk obi that has been cut and backed to create eight place mats. They are an ivory color with flowers and twisting stems in dusty purple, muted pink, deep red, gold, and brown. Showa period (1925-1989) Size: 18" length, 12" width
All Items : Vintage Arts : Regional Art : Asian : Southeast Asian : Textiles : Pre 1950 item #548252 (stock #1314)
Old Chin skirt, circa 1950, from the Khumi subgroup in Burma. The design is called “amtosa” although deceptively simple is really extremely complex; please note in enlargements that the reverse side of this textile does not show any of the pattern on the front. This is made on a backstrap loom of very fine homespun cotton with a beaded open work border along the selvedge. Three small repaired holes. L: 1.8m/6ft and W: 40.5cm/16in.
All Items : Vintage Arts : Decorative Art : Glass : American : Depression Glass : Pre 1960 item #896921 (stock #FenEmCrstBwl)
Two J's
$85.00
Fenton Emerald Crest Bowl was made between the years 1949-56. It is 10" across and about 3" high. In excellent condition.
All Items : Vintage Arts : Decorative Art : Metals : Copper : Pre 1950 item #457693
Superb and very rare copper bowl in the form of three bound leaves by acclaimed silversmith Alfredo Sciarrotta. Most of Sciarrotta’s work was in sterling silver, but he did make a limited line of copper and brass wares early in his career. The designer’s work is instantly recognizable from the quality of workmanship, the heaviness of the material, and of course the naturalistic shapes accented with delicately curling edges and engraved veining. The copper dishes have more realistic appear...
All Items : Vintage Arts : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Snuff Bottles : Pre 1980 item #1255512
Small jade snuff bottle with pierced handles and a pierced orange jade stopper so as to be worn as a pendant. It has small carvings on either side below its handles and small areas of orange. Size: 1.5" height, .75" width
All Items : Vintage Arts : Regional Art : African : Sculpture : Pre 1960 item #1490795
Ancestor figure. Ca. Mid 20th century. Strong posture and very good patina. The lower legs eaten by termites. H. 46 cm (51cm including the stand).
All Items : Vintage Arts : Decorative Art : Metals : Silver : Sterling : Pre 1940 item #1399976
This early 925 sterling silver box with detachable lid was designed by Taxco, Mexico artist William Spratling. The box stands 4 1/2" high and measures 3" x 2 1/2". Pictured on spratlingsilver.com where it's described as a tall cigarette box. It is sometimes referred to as a tea caddy. Beautiful vintage condition.
All Items : Vintage Arts : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Stoneware : Pre 1980 item #1311374 (stock #TRC1558)
This small vessel, similar in a shape to a tokkuri, is a fine example of Oni Shino (carbon trap and natural ash glazing) that Tsukigata is so well-known for. Coining the term in the mid-50’s after countless failed experiments—which ultimately culminated in the discovery of this unique style of pottery—“Oni” translates roughly to demon or ogre. Fired at extreme temperatures for days in an anagama, the iron in the clay and in the glaze fuse, drip, and coalesce—while at the same time bl...