Kawase Hasui
Kanestuki Hall Bell Tower, Okayama
Size: Oban. Approximately 15.25 x 10.5 inches.
Date: 1947
Publisher: Watanabe Shozaburo. Watanabe 6mm seal at lower right, indicating a first edition printed between 1946 and 1957.
Reference: Hotei #500.
Medium: Japanese woodblock print.
Condition: Excellent. Back top margin has tape residue. Very slight bend lower right corner. Pencil notation at lower back margin.

There are no chips or cracks in the glass. Thanks for looking. 2 are available

A rare antique Chinese apple green Peking Glass snuff bottle with stopper. The bottle has rounded shoulders and a thin carved oval shaped foot. The jade lid with a coiled dragon and bone spoon. Chinese glass was largely used to imitate more precious materials such as white jade, Lapis Lazuli and other valuable minerals.

Provenance Howard Capland Collection Dimensions: 3.25" X 2.5"

Date: early 1900's

A 19th century Chinese canopy lacquered bed of cypress and elmwood (ju-mu). The bed rail has a turned spindle gallery with a low relief carving of scrolling floral panels as the back splash. The canopy spandrel has turned hook-spindles for holding drapes or clothing. The main canopy lattice pattern has a centralized floral medallion. The bed platform stands on a carved gadrooned bun foot on stretcher. The facade apron has framed low relief carvings of a floral motif...

This Victorian silverplate tea strainer has a shaped rim and handle with a lovely stamped pattern of scrolling leaves and flowers. Condition: very good, minor surface wear. Measurement: 5 7/8 in. x 3 _ in.

A vintage sterling silver figural jigger by Gorham, the sides marked off with enameled stoplights in green, yellow and red. Each light corresponds to the 1, 2-1/2 and 3-1/2 ounce markings on the jigger’s bottom. The bottom is hallmarked by Gorham.

Origin: America, ca. 1950

Condition: excellent; no dings, monograms or enamel loss

Dimensions: 2-7/16” tall

Weight: 49.8 grams

Delicate small porcelain Buddha with gilt glaze and a beautiful expression on his face- produced in the 2nd half of the 20th century from Jingdezhen- there is an apocryphal Qianlong mark in seal script on the back, perfect condition! H: 9cm/3.5in and W: 5.5cm/2.in.

Early open vessel by Toshiko Takaezu. Signed with the double T on the bottom. Probably created when the artist was teaching at Penland NC. From a Charlotte estate. In excellent condition. Please ask for additional photos

Chinese ring with green jadeite oval shaped cabochon, mounted on a 14K good ring (with gold mark), the jadeite is encircled in a ring of leaves and raised up with an open back to maximize the light shining through stone. Size: 1.7cm x 1cm

Pair Japanese Fuchin, Scroll Weight, natural Onyx translucent Stone, 1 1/2" wide, 9" long for maximum height with dark brown Tassels, the condition is good.

Cambridge Glass Company made this Caprice claret from 1936-57. There are no chips or cracks in the glass. Thanks for looking. 3 are available

Set of three Czech Art glass vases in lemon yellow. Two measuring 4.25” in height. The other measuring 3.5”. One with a black stopper. From the Mid Century a very rare set .some chipping Quillen can be purchased separately at $125 each

Ohara Koson
Mallards in Flight
Size: O-tanzaku. Approximately 14.5 x 7.5 inches.
Date: ca. 1900s-1923.
Bears Koson signature and seal.
Publisher: Daikokuya (36)
Reference: A variation of K7.4 and plate 108 in Crows, Cranes and Camellias: The Natural World of Ohara Koson (Reigle Newland).
Condition: Excellent. Pencil number on back.
Provenance: The Bedford, NY estate of Eleanor Jay and Arthur Iselin...

A White Ceramic Inkwell with Brass Mounting

Black mask with an unusual slightly conical coiffe. Africa, Gabon, Punu Peoples. Height: 12 " ( 30 cm). The mask is nicely mounted on a custom metal stand. Old accidents and infestations (no danger), otherwise good condition. NOTE 1: A similar mask is in the Dapper Museum collection in Paris, published in "Masques" Editions Dapper 1995, 2000, 2006 Paris, page 89. NOTE 2: Punu masks are worn during funerals by members of the "Mukuji" Society and are meant to represent ancestors.

Japanese contemporary ceramic vase for ikebana, or flower arrangements. It has a very interesting, gritty textural surface and color scheme of blues, purples, and brownish-greens. The interior of the vase is slightly ribbed with vertical lines going down its sides, with a yellow/brown/green and blue glaze. Signature on bottom. It comes with its original signed wooden storage box. Wonderful Condition Size: 9.75" height, 6.5" width (box): 11" height, 8" width

An Ando Japanese boxed cloisonne smoking set from the 1960s-1970s. This elegant set consists of the 9-1/2" x 4-3/4" faux alligator papered fitted box, the Japanese language "Cloisonne Making" fold-out pamphlet, the 3-5/8" covered cigarette jar, three 3-3/8" bowl-shaped ash trays, and the 17" x 9-1/2" fringed woven table mat...

This is a really nice vintage crystal elegant glass Salad Fork with a green Ribbed handle. The Fork smeasure 9 1/2 inches long. It is in very good condition with no chips, cracks or scratches. Be sure to search our other elegant glass items available. THANK YOU.

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.

This gown had been used as a rental. The condition is not new like most of my other gowns are. Some large stains are shown in the lower collar area (see Enlargement 9) and several small stains in the other areas - shown in the other enlargements. It is a whitish creamy color. Dimensions are: 51"w x 71"h with 41" sleeve length
Great decorating material.

Embroidered in cotton and acrylic thread on a light blue cotton background with sequins and white bead fringing, this child's hat from Indus Kohistan ("Land of mountains") in Pakistan measures: circumference: 50 inches (127 cm); diameter: 6 inches (15.24 cm). Condition is excellent. Estimated age: mid 20th century. The peak of the crown is achieved with wood gathered from the local forests, expertly woven to make the crown...

Modern sterling silver picture frame. Rectangular window in wide, flat, and plain surround. With glass, silk lining, and velvet back and hinged easel support for portrait (vertical) or landscape (horizontal) display. Post-1967 Italian marks including maker’s code 807 AL. Very good condition.

Dimensions: Frame: H 8 x W 6 in. Window: H 5 1/2 x W 3 1/2 in. #BZ576

Chinese Famille Rose Figure of a Poet Shepherd Marked 景德鎮市美術陶瓷工藝社

He is 12.4 inches (31.5 cm) tall by 6.2 inches (16 cm) wide. He weighs 2.6 lb.

His staff has been repaired. He also has some surface wears (as seen in the photos).

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This pretty amethyst depression glass Newport Hairpin 4 3/4 Inch Two-Handled Cream Soup Bowl was made by Hazel Atlas from 1936 to 1940. This Cream Soup Bowl is in very good condition with no chips, cracks or scratches. We guarantee all items to be as described. THANK YOU.

Francisan Pottery made Desert Rose. There are no chips or cracks in the butter. Thanks for looking.

Beautiful silver and mixed metal vase with raised band of chrysanthemum flowers, comes with original kiri wood tomobako (box), Taisho Period (early 20th century), signed: Shubido. Size: 11 1/4" high

ROLEX 16mm Logo Buckle 19mm Genuine Natural Crocodile Strap. Beautiful. This high Grade Crocodile strap is suitable for the earlier DATONA, and all OYSTERDATE, DATE, Air King and Precision Steel Models. The intent is to dress up and maximize the appearance of your vintage Rolex stainless steel watch. THIS IS A FINE COLLECTIBLE. DON'T INVEST IN THE STOCK MARKET. BUY SOMETHING PROVEN IN TIME...

Lovely scholar’s brush pot with a classic poem, by the Tang Poet, Li Bai, incised in traditional characters. Circa 1970/1980. H: 15cm/6in and D: 6.5cm/2.5in...

An old Chinese white glaze laughing Buddha figurine in good condition

Chinese serigraph print on rice paper by artist Hon Chew Hee (1906-1993) titled "Junkboat Musicians". Hee was a Hawaiian born artist who went to China at the age of 14 to study Chinese brush painting. Titled and signed in pencil at the bottom, #24/26. It is set behind a glass frame. Size: (entire frame) 29" height, 23.4" width (artwork only) 22" height, 16.5" width

A lidded box by French Longwy. Crackle glaze and enamelled relief decoration in brilliant colours, in the Oriental style typical of Longwy. Model number: 1504, pattern number 5685, c 1920-30. Printed greenrk "Longwy emaux"/enamels and signature in black: S.F. Width "5¼/ 13 cm and height "2¼/ 5,5 cm. Condition: fine.

1950's Chinese Gilt Cloisonne Enamel Box with Peach and Bat

It is 6.5 inches (16.5 cm) tall by 9 inches (23 cm) wide. It is 4.4 lb.

It has missing enamels and enamel cracks, rubbing of gilding, bent metal rims, oxidation, enamel pitting, and surface wears and scratches (as seen in the photos).

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Chinese Culture Revolution Porcelain Plaque Chairman Mao's Hometown

It is 19.2 inches (48.8 cm) in length by 25.5 inches (64.7 cm) wide. The plaque is 11.8 inches (30 cm) in length by 19.3 inches (49 cm) wide. It is 13.2 Lb.

It has surface wears and scratches (as seen in the photos).

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Hocking Glass Company made Waterford from 1938-44. There are no chips or cracks in the glass. Thanks for looking. 2 are available

A lovely Steuben glass finger bowl in shape 3140 of transparent type colored in Bristol Yellow. This bowl was made during the legendary Carder Era most llikely in the 1920s. 4 1/4" d

This is a wonderful sterling silver cigarette case with delicately engraved beautiful floral motif on the front panel. The cigarette retainer is also silver and very unique. It consist of two interlinked sections in a way that with a slight pull it forms a raised arch to access the cigarettes and with another push retains the stable position...

Excellent condition, no chips, cracks, hairlines or crazing. She has a tan color dress with green hat and buttons and edging on her dress with gold muff. Dimension : 7-3/4"H.

A green glazed hand thrown pottery vase signed on the bottom, “W N/OWEN” (Walter Nelson Owen 1895- 1981) with the original retail paper label reading, “Hand Made For/PETER MURPHEY/HWY...

This is a pretty milk white Sandwich 11 Inch diameter X 3 1/2 inch high large ruffled edge serving Bowl made by Duncan and Miller Glass. This bowl is in very good condition with no chips, cracks or scratches. The Sandwich design is on the outside of the bowl; the inside is plain. Be sure to search our other Duncan and Miller depression glass available. We guarantee all items to be as described. THANK YOU.

By Hector Aguilar, the renowned silversmith from Taxco Mexico, this cream and sugar are made of copper with wood handles. They measure 3 5/8" high, and the sugar bowl is 5" to ends of handles. The wood is dark and finely grained. The handle of the creamer is slightly lighter in color. Both are simple design, with attached lid and ball finial, and are hand crafted. They are signed on the base with his conjoined initial monogram, with Taxco Mexico also stamped. The HA conjoined mark was ...

Silver Crest was produced by Fenton from 1943 through 1970. Offered here is the #7333 Heart handled relish dish in excellent condition. See my other listings for more in this pattern, as well as other Fenton Crest colors

A plains Cree Beaded Hide Pouch with hide suspensions with the pictorial elements of a bird, flowers and leaves. C. 1900 Height: 13" including the fringe Width: 5"

Fostoria Glass Company made this June comport from 1928-34. There are no chips or cracks in the glass. Thanks for looking. 2 are available

Hongshan jade Bi disk Pig Dragon pendant well carved dragon with 2 large center holes ands a biconically drilled suspension holes . Collected HK 1980s-1990s size 2.25" by 2" very heavy surface wear from use and deposits.

Chinese archaistic jade female nude figure well carved in perfect condition . Age is not known you be the judge. Size H 10.5" W 3.5 "

Small box and cover. The base of the box made of kiri wood (Paulownia), the cover made of kiri and keyaki (Zelkova) wood, diagonally joined together. The outside of the cover is decorated with two black shijimi fresh-water clam shells in kiji makie technique (applying makie lacquer decoration to natural wood).

Inside of the cover signed with red lacquer seal: Tairei; bottom of box stamped seal of the wood worker who made the box: ‘To’ inside a double gourd.

Comes with the origin...

Akro Agate's Concentric Ring pattern was made in the late 1930's. The transparent cobalt is the most difficult color to find. Pictured here is the large size cup in perfect condition. See my other listings for more Akro child sets.

Hongshan Nephrite Bat or Bear Man Head pendant, beautiful rust red orange color heavy heavy wear from countless years of wear. A wonderful ancient piece to wear today. Collected 1980-1995 , weight 40G size H 1.5" W almost 1.75

A pair of gilt brass roses metalwork table lamps with marble bases from the 1930s 1940s. These beauties stand 25-3/4" to the tops of the original finials and the bases are genuine black veined marble. They may actually date from the 1920s and they have been rewired and resocketed. The pleated silk shades shown are later (and were on the lamps when we acquired them) and they can be included if you wish (they have minor staining/spotting) but that will raise the shipping costs substantially. T...

Federal Vaseline Cup & Saucer Thumbprint are in mint condition. 2 sets are available. Made in the late 1920's early 1930's. Price is per cup & saucer.

Green cloisonne vase with scrolling leaf pattern. Circular mark and signed SATO on the base. Excellent condition no scratches or dents. Taisho/Showa Period, circa 1930-1950. It measures 1.75" opening, 2.5" base 7.25".

This blouse is from Thailand and made for use by a Karen Hilltribe woman. First the fabric was hand woven from cotton fibers. Next the surface was lower half was elaborately decorated with cotton thread embroidery and tiny sea urchin shells using a geometric pattern. Then it was whip stitched into the form of a blouse using white cotton thread. This garment makes a wonderful display piece and can also be worn for special occassions. 23 inches across and 27 inches long.

Traditional sterling silver tray. Made by Stieff in Baltimore in 1956. Round and plain well and flat rim. Shoulder tapering with repousse floral garland on stippled ground. A nice piece in a regional style. Fully marked including maker’s stamp, date letter, no. 200, and phrase “Hand Chased”. Very good condition.

Dimensions: H 1 x D 14 in. Weight: 34.3 troy ounces. #BY068

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 7 3/4 inch square plate in amber. Perfect condition. See my other listings for more in this pattern.

1930's Chinese Gilt Cloisonne carved Jar Marked Lao Tian Li 老天利制

It is 4.6 inches (11.8 cm) tall by 3.9 inches (10 cm) wide. It weighs 0.9 Lb.

It has small cut marks, flaking enamel and surface wears and scratches (as seen in the photos).

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A beautiful old Chinese dyed color ivory flower basket brooch with silver pin, in excellent condition.Marked. W:5cm $ Sale pending

Pair of Miao bracelets made of silver. Very elaborate floral design, long life character.
Beautiful patina, very good condition. Inner width: 6,3 cms (can be easily widen a bit).

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

A rare and attractive Burmese Jadeite 3-tone carved Pendant (Yellow, Apple Green and White) depicting a monkey on top and fruit. Fine workmanship, good translucency and well polished. Size H.4.5 cm. x W. 2 cm. Good condition, has a small hole on top for hanging. Difficult to find!

Consolidated Glass Company produced the Catalonian line in 1927. It was made to look like glass found in Catalonia Spain at the archaeological sites, and had bubbles and raised rings blown into the glass. This is the 1174 fan vase - part of the Spanish Knobs variation - in emerald green. The vase is approximately 4 inches high and in perfect condition. I have other items in this pattern available, see my other listings or email with your wants.