J S Antiques
$28.50
L E Smith Glass Company made Mount Pleasant from 1920's-1934. There are no chips or cracks in the glass. Thanks for looking.
All Items : Vintage Arts : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Tea Articles : Pre 1960 item #1348330 (stock #0353)

Here is the only Onta Chawan of our collection: a rare and beautiful chawan of Onta ware, made in 1958 (the manufacting year is written on the originally signed wooden box).

The production dates back to the early 18th century. Onta ware is closely associated with Mingei folk art. The earth for the pottery is found in Onta in the mountains. It normally comes in the form of rocks and needs to be ground to a pulver...

All Items : Vintage Arts : Decorative Art : Ceramics : American : Pottery : Pre 1930 item #149853 (stock #8044)
Unusual Rookwood potpourri with matt-glaze and pierced cover (hairline). Impressed Rookwood mark, 1929.

Height: 4”

All Items : Vintage Arts : Decorative Art : Glass : English : Pre 1930 item #1246915 (stock #BJengDresBox)
June Hastings
$235.00
A lovely English cut crystal powder or dresser box. The cut glass jar features 3 large flowers with alternating leaves. A deep cut star is on the base bottom. The sterling silver lid is beautifully decorated with a chased Art Nouveau design around the outer edge. The center of the lid is plain and can be engraved. Lid is marked silver and tests sterling silver. The box is in excellent condition with no chips, cracks or repairs. Measures about 3" high x 3.75 at widest. Circa 1920.
All Items : Vintage Arts : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Porcelain : Pre 1950 item #1364478
Chinese famille rose miniature baluster covered jar from Republic era, good condition except a small chipped off area on the top /nip of the cover knob
All Items : Vintage Arts : Decorative Art : Glass : Italian : Murano : Pre 1960 item #941441 (stock #047)
Ruby and crystal cornucopia pair in excellent condition. These can be vases, but the horizontal presentation of the cornucopia pair is sculptural and dramatic. These were protected over the years with felt pads at the crystal feet. Each piece is 14"h x 8" x 8". The dimension of the main photo horizontal display of the two forms is 22". Similar cornucopia by Seguso can be found in Leslie Pinas book "ARCHIMEDE SEGUSO", pgs. 202-206
All Items : Vintage Arts : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Porcelain : Pre 1950 item #1444891
Zentner Collection
$3,000.00
Vintage pair of Chinese porcelain fu-dogs. Sculpted with a sense of whimsy and great detail, one fu-dog crouches with his elaborately swirling tail in the air, the other lays on her belly. Though their other name, shishi, suggests their lion-like qualities, this pair with their long flapping ears have a more dog-like appearance. Glazed with a lovely translucent blue crackle glaze with wide black glazed eyes...
An attractive large hanger made in the shape of a beetle or scarab in sterling silver and torquise stones. Unmarked but testing as 925 silver.

Vintage indian Navaho silversmiths of the 1950s-1960s.

Size: 72 mm. long. / 19,42 grams.

Condition: Intact with small filemark in the loop as seen in the pictures.

Danish Private Collection
Strait's Antiques
$18.00
EACH - NINE AVAILABLE
This really pretty crystal Jack Frost Crackled 4 Inch Water Tumbler was made by Federal Glass in the early 1900s. This Tumbler measures 2 3/4 Inches in diameter at the top and is in very good condition with no chips, cracks or scratches. Be sure to search our other Jack Frost Crackled available. We guarantee all items to be as described. THANK YOU.
All Items : Vintage Arts : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Hardstones : Pre 1930 item #1277527
Hand carved natural jadeite Pi Xiu dragon seal. Dimension:38 x 23 x 52 (mm) or 1.50 x 0.91 x 2.05 inches with total weight of 0.22 lbs/100 grams. Introduction. Jadeite generally occurs in metamorphic rocks with a higher-pressure origin and is made of interlocking, blocky, granular crystal. The hardness of the Jadeite is usually between 6.5 to 7. The density of the Jadeite is between 3.25 to 3.36...
All Items : Vintage Arts : Regional Art : Americas : American Indian : Pre 1940 item #1208546 (stock #115)
Watercolor on Paper depicting a Man & Woman in full Regalia doing a Kachina Dance, by Quah Ah (White Coral Beads) aka Tonita Peña circa 1930s. San Ildefonso, New Mexico. Tonita Peña: Born May 10, 1893 at San Ildefonso Pueblo, NM; died May 1, 1949; daughter of Natividad Peña and Ascencion Vigil; niece of Florention Montoya; After her mother’s death when she was twelve years old, the artist was raised by her aunt, Martina Vigil of Cochiti...
All Items : Vintage Arts : Regional Art : Middle Eastern : Textiles : Pre 1980 item #1189824
Zentner Collection
$2,175.00
Kazak style hand knotted wool rug with central red hexagonal medallion on a blue ground with a cream colored border C.1925. Vibrant original colors. Great for everyday use. Size: measures 7'1"" by 8'7".
This really pretty Blue Bubble 3 Inch high Creamer was made by Anchor Hocking from 1934 to 1965. This Creamer is in very good condition with no chips or cracks. Be sure to search our other Bubble items available. We guarantee all items to be as described. THANK YOU.
Strait's Antiques
$44.95
FORK and SPOON Set
This is a really nice set of vintage crystal elegant glass Salad Fork and Spoon set. The Fork and Spoon each measure 10 inches long. They have Ribbed handles and are both in very good condition with no chips, cracks or scratches. Be sure to search our other elegant glass items available. THANK YOU.
All Items : Vintage Arts : Decorative Art : Glass : American : Depression Glass : Pre 1940 item #1408969 (stock #PRlorIndCp&S)
Two J's
$25.00
Indiana Glass Lorain Cup & Saucer, Yellow was produced from 1929-32. This set is in mint condition. 3 sets are available.
All Items : Vintage Arts : Decorative Art : Glass : Italian : Murano : Pre 1940 item #1246112 (stock #MG-111)
A beautiful, 3-piece, Murano glass perfume set, made most likely by Archimede Seguso, around 1940. It is in their 'Bullicante'/bubbles decor, with pink inner and clear outer casings. The heights of the three pieces are, 6 1/2 inches (16,5 cm), 5 7/8 inches (15 cm) and 4 1/2 inches (11,5 cm) respectively. Overall, in good condition - there is a nick on the inner-rim of the powder jar, and, some glue on atomizer to shut outlet. Faded acid-etched signature, 'Made in Italy'.
All Items : Vintage Arts : Decorative Art : Glass : American : Cut Glass : Pre 1940 item #1487214
J S Antiques
$28.50
Hazel Atlas Glass Company made Cloverleaf from 1930-36. There are no chips or cracks in the glass. Thanks for looking. 3 available
J S Antiques
$57.00
Morgantown Glass Company made Monroe. There are no chips or cracks in the glass. Thanks for looking. 4 are available
All Items : Vintage Arts : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Tea Articles : Pre 1950 item #1281397 (stock #0196)

This is a vintage Japanese pottery tea bowl of Hagi ware, which was made by the great potter, the 14th Shinbei Sakakura (1917-1975) about 60 years ago. The glaze has a variaton of light red and grayish colors, intermitted by golden lines of the kintsugi.

He was one of the greatest potters of Hagi ware, who was identified as an important human cultural treasure of Yamaguchi prefecutre, Japan in 1972.

The seal of the potter is stamped on the bottom...

All Items : Vintage Arts : Regional Art : Asian : Indian Subcontinent : Himalayas : Pre 1940 item #1472848 (stock #HP/Ma861)
Himalaya Primitive
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Old mask with a severe appearance. The position of the orbits is asymmetrical, the nose is long and tapered. The mouth is small open showing small carved teeth. The inner crving is clean and symmetrical with a cavity for the dancer's nose. The ears are sculpted and large in size. The holes for the passage of the carrying links are of conical sizes, certainly indicating that they were made using the technique of the reddened steel nail...
All Items : Vintage Arts : Decorative Art : Metals : Silver : Sterling : Pre 1960 item #1475732
Being offered is an exquisite circa 1955 sterling silver bowl by Conquistador, of Taxco, Mexico. Modernist footed bowl with a stylized lid featuring a three dimensional flower motif. Dimensions: 5 inches diameter by 2 1/2 inches tall. No monogram. Marked as illustrated in photo. In excellent condition. Superb design and construction.
All Items : Vintage Arts : Regional Art : Asian : Indian Subcontinent : Himalayas : Pre 1940 item #1413284 (stock #1-1162)
Statue of a standing protector, his arms alongside his torso. Eroded wood, fine patina. Nepal, early 20th C. Height: 44 cm. The statue is mounted on a custom stand. Left leg partly missing, otherwise good condition. NOTE: collected in 1974 by its former owner.
All Items : Vintage Arts : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Hardstones : Pre 1940 item #1164165
Chinese carved yellow and caramel colored sealstone, depicting two Lohan riding on the back of a Gilin, fine quality carving. Size: Measurements are 3 1/2"H x 2 1/2"W. Condition Report: Good condition, wood base excluded.
All Items : Vintage Arts : Decorative Art : Glass : American : Depression Glass : Pre 1960 item #1411992 (stock #DMShaker2)
Two J's
$24.00
Duncan and Miller Sandwich Shakers, a pair in mint condition. The Sandwich pattern was made from 1924 to 1955. They are about 3.75" tall.
All Items : Vintage Arts : Decorative Art : Glass : Scandinavian : Pre 1960 item #1465828
Global Ceramics
$290.00
Two massive modernist clear glass solitaire vases from the 1950s, each with a large bubble. Designed by Vicke Lindstrand for Kosta, the Swedish glassworks. Both signed Kosta, LH for Lindstrand, 1496 and 1615 respectively (model numbers). Height "8 and 4 ¼ / 20 and 11 cm. Condition: fine, except for a few misty contours to the inside of both vases, near the top.
All Items : Vintage Arts : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Furniture : Pre 1930 item #1451763
Japanese Sliding Door, framed by Kiri Wood panel in upper section and Reed vertical Reed panel framed by brown Lacquered wood Frame, 68 1/2" high, 34" wide, 1 1/4" thick, small area about 6" long Reed pieces are broken off.
All Items : Vintage Arts : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Woodblock Prints : Pre 1940 item #1253246 (stock #Hasui 182)
Kawase Hasui
The Beach at Kaiganji in Sanuki Province, 1934.
Publisher: Watanabe Shozaburo. Bears the D seal, indicating a first edition.
Size: Oban, Approximately 15.25 x 10.25 inches.
Condition: Excellent with nearly invisible tone line near left margin.
A magnificent rare print.
All Items : Vintage Arts : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Lacquer : Pre 1980 item #1485932 (stock #05455)
t a t a m i
$350.00


LACQUERER'S TOOLS

Wooden bowl with the remains of coagulating black lacquer and the spatulas. 1970s, Japan. D 22 x H 10 cm (8.66 x 3.93in).


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All Items : Vintage Arts : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Textiles : Pre 1980 item #816834
Asian Art By Kyoko
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This is an a beautiful Uchikake (Japanese wedding gown) covered with embroideries on satin. The workmanship shown in this gown is truely amazing. It is in new condition.

The pair of loving birds are Oshi-dori (Mandarin ducks) which are popular subjects relating to weddings. The theme of this gown is probably from Chapter 5, "Lavender" (Waka Murasaki) in "The Tale of Genji". When Genji was traveling the countryside for the first time, he saw a beautiful young girl crying...

All Items : Vintage Arts : Decorative Art : Textiles : Rugs : Pre 1970 item #1459221 (stock #4A160G)
Afghan Baluchi wool Saddle Bag, all wool handmade, 52" x 22"(4' 4" x 1' 10"), in good clean condition.
All Items : Vintage Arts : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Folk Art : Pre 1950 item #1465358 (stock #1802)
t a t a m i
$350.00


THREE BLUE EMPTY BOTTLES

Aesthetic glass texture with impurities. Unintentional, distorted, and incomplete, as it is. Showa period, early-mid 20th century, Japan. approx. 16.3 x 6.8 x 4.5cm (6.41 x 2.67 x 1.77in). In such natural condition as is, with coincidental dents due to uneven old manufacturing process in which look like cracks...
All Items : Vintage Arts : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Folk Art : Pre 1980 item #993718 (stock #FI-4)
Takamatsu Yomeiri Ningyo; Clay Bridal Trousseau Dolls from Takamatsu, Kagawa Prefecture, Shikoku Island. Set of 5 depicting auspicious images: Happy Couple, Dog, Rabbit, Ebisu with Tai (Sea Bream,) Dog with Tai. H. .75" to 1.125" (2cm-2.75cm) x W...
All Items : Vintage Arts : Regional Art : Asian : Southeast Asian : Folk Art : Pre 1960 item #1400501 (stock #5063)
Semi antique, large woman’s sarong from the Stieng/Xtiêng ethic group Vietnam. Over 60 years old, this is woven from all handspun cotton threads. There is a patch, 7cm x 2cm fray on one edge and small 1cm hole. L: 203cm/79on39.8in and W: 94cm/37in.
All Items : Vintage Arts : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Pottery : Pre 1900 item #1048798 (stock #8147)
Trikomsa Art
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A Chinese Yixing Teapot, Qing Dynasty. Length approximately 19.8 cm (the tipspout to the handle) and height approximately 11.2 cm. There is a hairline 0.2 cm at the tipspout. The Teapot has Arabic Calligraphy Mark at The Base. Good condition.
All Items : Vintage Arts : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Hardstones : Pre 1980 item #1490520
David Anthony
$925.00
This Chinese jadeite carving was made in 1970 by a jade carving student. He depicts the Chinese immortals Fu, Lu, Shou standing under what appears to be a peach branch, another good fortune symbol. The jade is polished having apple or mint green complexion.

Condition is excellent.
Height: 5 1/8 inch
Width: 4 1/8 inch
Mass: 800g includes the stand
All Items : Vintage Arts : Decorative Art : Glass : American : Depression Glass : Pre 1950 item #737756 (stock #EG179)
Imperial Glass Company's Candlewick pattern is perhaps the most easily recognized of the elegant glass patterns. Offered for sale here is the 400/156 mustard jar & lid in excellent condition. I have 2 available, price is per jar. See my other listings for more pieces in this pattern.
All Items : Vintage Arts : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Hardstones : Pre 1940 item #1270955
Chinese natural Hetian jade belt buckle, depicting a beast head. Dimension; 58 x 63 x 14 (mm) or 2.28 x 2.48 x 0.55 inches with total weight of 0.17 lbs/78 grams, no condition issues. Introduction; Chinese Hetian Nephrite Jade Hetian jade, a nephrite jade, is regarded as the only true jade in ancient China until Burmese jadeite becomes popular in late Qing Dynasty. The hardness of the Hetian jade is between 6 to 6.5 and density is between 2.96 to 3.17. Most of the nephrite jade in the world a...
Strait's Antiques
$9.95
EACH - TWO AVAILABLE
This really pretty Ruby Flashed Kings Crown 4 1/4 Inch high footed wine goblet was made by Indiana Glass. This wine measures 2 Inches in diameter at the top and is in very good condition with no chips, cracks or scratches. The Ruby Flashing is all very good. Be sure to search our other Kings Crown available. We guarantee items to be as described. THANK YOU.
All Items : Vintage Arts : Decorative Art : Glass : American : Art Glass : Pre 1940 item #976078 (stock #Ivy Vase)
Ellen's Elegant Glass
$25.00
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Save 15% today... This charming, bright vase has a flashed sky blue bowl with a clear ruffled rim standing on a clear orb stem and broad foot. It is in excellent condition and is 7 7/8" high and 3 1/4" across the ruffle rim. I have several of these vases in stock and I have no idea who made them. If you know I would really appreciate an e-mail... Thanks.
All Items : Vintage Arts : Regional Art : Pre 1940 item #1248477 (stock #G0701)
A beautiful early 20th C. Chinese silver enamel gold washed bracelet, in excellent condition. Marked. L:17cm
All Items : Vintage Arts : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Jewelry : Pre 1980 item #260878 (stock #3362)
Bamboo Grove
$150.00
This hand strung tiger’s-eye, rhodonite and cloisonné necklace is 24” long. All the stone pieces are very well cut and polished. The color and quality are quite good, too. The clasp is made of silver. The necklace was a 1970~1980 product and is in great condition.
All Items : Vintage Arts : Decorative Art : Metals : Silver : Plate : Pre 1910 item #481155
This hollow handle silver plate monogrammed luncheon / desert forks are 7 3/4" long. They have the monogram "F" barely visible. They show some signs of wear on on obverse. They are the 1847 Rogers Bros. This was made in 1904.

I have seven (7) of these luncheon / desert forks for sale @ $19.95 each.

All Items : Vintage Arts : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Hardstones : Pre 1980 item #1252559
Chinese jadeite carving of a lotus pod surrounded by lotus leaves, curling stems and two koi fish, carved of beautiful light green and apple green jadeite, 20th century. Size: 2 1/4" high
All Items : Vintage Arts : Regional Art : Asian : Southeast Asian : Pre 1950 item #1475655 (stock #WN390)
Galerie Hafner
$1,800.00
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A pair "loro blonyo", statues for a Indonesian wedding ceremony, possibly from the area of Yogyakarta. Carved from wood, with finely painted attire and embellished with filigree jewellry and glass cabochons. The female statue is a symbol of the goddess of fertility "Dewi Sri", the male statue is representing "Prince Sadana" (Lord Vishnu). Dating to the first half of 20th century. Condition: traces of age, fingerrings lost, missing glass cabochons. Dimension: female: c. 38.5 cm high x 15 cm wi...
All Items : Vintage Arts : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Sculpture : Pre 1960 item #1447577 (stock #gy6354)
2ezr
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Chinese Dark Cherry Amber Bakelite Faturan Carved Censer with Dragon

It is 7.67 inches (19.5 cm) tall by 7.67 inches (19.5 cm) wide without stand. It is 1225 gram.

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

Tested with Simichrome.


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All Items : Vintage Arts : Decorative Art : Glass : American : Art Glass : Pre 1930 item #751705
There are no chips, no cracks and no repairs to this item. This item is in excellent condition.
All Items : Vintage Arts : Decorative Art : Glass : American : Depression Glass : Pre 1940 item #1488500 (stock #HQMc&s)
Two J's
$8.00
Hocking Queen Mary Cup and Saucer in crystal. Sorry, only one available. Made from 1936-1939. Saucer measures 6" across.
All Items : Vintage Arts : Instruments and Implements : Time Pieces : Wristwatches : Pre 1990 item #1491222 (stock #VW1859)
Watch Company
$175.00
Rolex 16mm Yellow Gold Plate Buckle 20mm Tobacco color Genuine Crocodile Strap. The strap is a new genuine stitched and padded very high grade "Hand Made in Italy". The Rolex buckle is plated (not solid gold) but is very secure and looks very nice! THIS IS A FINE COLLECTIBLE. INVEST IN HARD ASSETS, DON'T INVEST IN THE STOCK MARKET. BUY SOMETHING PROVEN IN TIME.

We have been selling vintage watches on E-Bay since 1998 as watchco1973 with 14,500 feed backs, 100% positive. You can buy...
All Items : Vintage Arts : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Hardstones : Pre 1930 item #1440237
what pdx
$795.00
Neolithic Hongshan Nephrite Jade cicada Insect toggle pendant .The figure of a cicada insect the jade is well worn with deposits. The Suspension holes are biconically off set drilled with mineral deposits within. The entire surface is covered in tremolite growth , a wonderful pendant. Size l 2.25" . Collected HK 1980-1995
All Items : Vintage Arts : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Earthenware : Pre 1930 item #1339905 (stock #3A53C)
Japanese Crackle Earthenware small Dish, Plate, 5/8" high, 4 1/4" diameter, with raised white Spring Floral branch decorated on one side. The condition is good, no damages.
All Items : Vintage Arts : Instruments and Implements : Walking Sticks : Pre 1920 item #1197780 (stock #andlebulldog)
This is a unique bulldog walking stick. The handle of the stick is ivory and the bulldog on the end is metal. There is a very thin silver collar that separates the shaft from the ivory. There is a good amount of detail on this dog and the rosewood shaft is in good condition. The ferrule is ivory as well. This stick measures 35 1/4" x 5" x 1 1/4". The handle measures 1 1/2" x 5" x 1 1/4". The ferrule measures 1" and the collar 1/16".
All Items : Vintage Arts : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Lacquer : Pre 1970 item #1412135 (stock #04191)
The size of Fubako: 11 1/2" Long x 8 9/16" Wide x 2 1/16" High. This is beautiful and classy Japanese Shunkei Lacquer Fubako (stationary box) with fine Japanse Brocade design with flower and karakusa design. Inside has lavender color velvet inside cover as well as inside bottom. The condition of Fubako excellent. It never been used. There is no warping. No scratch and wear. It has the date on the back of box Showa 54. (1979) Sept. 6th. It said as the appreciation of many long years working. It i...
All Items : Vintage Arts : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Pottery : Pre 1980 item #1225842
Sencha Asian Antiques
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Chinese Yixing SI TING SHAPE Teapot c1980'

Description & Size: (4.25" x 5.2" x 3.5") height & wide with & without spout & handle

Weight: 157 gram ; Age: c1980'; Material: Purple Clay Pottery; Production: Handcrafted; Original: Vintage

This Chinese yixing teapot was handcrafted in 80' but has a nice old shape with a patina purple clay color. It's in excellent condition with the imprint of the artist signature "Ding Shan Ren".
All Items : Vintage Arts : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Stoneware : Pre 1980 item #685251 (stock #165)
An unusual bit of Seto ware by important artist Kato Sho enclosed in the original signed wooden box. Enigmatic windows in the smooth black coating reveal icy-pale glaze and one streak of raw sandy earth baked red. The bowl is quite large, and very pleasing to hold, slightly tapered so as to concentrate the aroma rising from the freshly whipped tea. The piece is signed alongside the kodai Sho-saku. It is 4 inches (10 cm) tall, roughly 5 inches (13 cm) diameter and in perfect condition, dating...
All Items : Vintage Arts : Regional Art : Asian : Southeast Asian : Folk Art : Pre 1970 item #1479713 (stock #1-1364)
A finely carved lime box, its body in the form of a cone surmounting a flaring cylinder, decorated with three levels of an elaborate geometric design which is changing at each level. The stopper itself is decorated with two human heads back to back surmounting the neck adorned with a necklace. A bone spoon and a bone point are attached to the stopper, the link adorned with wood beads and tiny old glass beads. Fine age patina. Indonesia, Timor island. Height: 16.5 cm. Very good condition.
J S Antiques
$15.25
Federal Glass Company made Sharon from 1935-39. There are no chips or cracks in the glass. Thanks for looking.
All Items : Vintage Arts : Decorative Art : Ceramics : English : Pre 1950 item #534791
This is wonderful hand painted cottageware / cottage ware cream and sugar and teapot made by Price Brothers, Kensington, Staffordshire England. It is marked Ye Olde Cottage. The shape is thatched cottage with flowers and vines.

The teapot is 5.5" x 4/5" x 5.75" tall.

The sugar with lid is 4.5" tall x 3.5" square.

The creamer is 2.75" tall x 3" square

There are no chips, no cracks, and no repairs to these items. They are are in excellent condition.

All Items : Vintage Arts : Decorative Art : Ceramics : Pre 1980 item #1399104
what pdx
$345.00
Late 1960s early 1970s ELC marked "Roke's Drift" red and blue glazed Zulu plate with a raku tupe glaze , the body seems to have some animal hair mixed in the clay body. A nice piece with beautiful colors and texture. There is a chip at the edge as seen in pictures. D 7.2" h 1.3" The ELC Art and Craft Centre were started in 1962 by Peder and Ulla Gowenius. This arose out of a committee formed in 1961 in Stockholm, Sweden, for the advancement of African art and craft. The Evangelical Lutheran Chu...
All Items : Vintage Arts : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Pre 1980 item #954139
This doll is a Hakata clay doll, “Matsukaze” design by the well known Japanese artist, Yoshio Matsuoka.

Matsukaze is a story of two beautiful sisters who met and fell in love with a young courtier in exile at the seashore of Suma Bay. The sisters were “shio kumi”, the saltwater bearers who made their living by ladling seawater (before it was boiled down to salt). Matsukaze is the name of the older sister and literally means “wind through the pine trees”. Matsu (pines in...

All Items : Vintage Arts : Regional Art : Americas : Latin American : Handiwork : Pre 1980 item #1309026 (stock #W-FIG9)
Ancient East
$395.00
DESCRIPTION: This dynamic and colorful Alebrije goat (or ram) is carved as if in a full run, its long front leg folded under its body in mid-stride. Two huge white horns curl from the top of its head to its ears. His green speckled body is accented with vibrant red "stripes" running down his back, tail and legs, while a purple design covers his belly. This large, delightful animal is signed on the underside, "Narcisco Gonzalez Ramirez, Arrazola, Oaxaca Oax., Mexico." Excellent condition. D...