THE MAN OF ALL MEN

Unique and scarce Japanese folk ceramic toy in kimono with such full of humour, attached with the set of a "pedestal" (lacquerer's spatula) and a celluloid sea bream. Showa period, Pre-1950s. Man: approx. H 9 x W 10 x D 5cm (3.54 x 3.93 x 1.96in), Spatula: approx. L 17cm (6.69in), Sea bream: approx...

A large well rendered bronze rhinosaurus of an African white rhino. This realistic rhino has heavily textured skin, wrinkles and folds at its neck and legs, and its tail is contoured around the back leg. In excellent condition, it measures 18.5" long, 8.25" high, 6.25" wide.

Korean hanging Brown Lacquered Wooden Sword Rack, or Sword Display Shelf, vintage 1960, 26" wide, 22" high, 4 1/2" deep-bottom rack, three(3) Brass inlaid flying geese decoration on the top panel and 3 rows of the curved holders on both sides to hold each sword. One lower holder is glued together, please see photographs.

Sui - Tang Dynasty Painted Terracotta Soldier Tomb offering figure. Museum quality c 7th c molded soldier figure standing with his hands on top of his sword. The paint original and unrestored, no chips or damage other then scuffs. The figure shows dendrite deposits throughout. Size 11.5" by 3.5" by 3.25"

Chinese Famille Jaune Turquoise Glaze Planter with Lotus Flower Marked, circa 1930

The planter is 7.3 inches (18.5 cm) tall by 8.5 inches (21.5 cm) wide. The under plate is 1.8 inches (4.6 cm) tall by 8.3 inches (21 cm) wide. The total weight is 5.6 Lb.

It has dark spots, chips at the rim, water stains, skip glazes, and surface wears and scratches (as seen in the photos).

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Neolithic Hongshan Nephrite jade praying mantis pendant with biconically drilled suspension holes on back and showing extensive wear from use. A rare and wonderfully carved piece wearable of ancient art. Collected HK 1980-1995 . Size 3.75" by 1" weight 50g

Hongshan nephrite jade in brown Owl Pendant Toggle , biconically drilled holes showing wear from extended use and tremolite deposits as well as mineral deposits, collected in Hong Kong 1980-1995. Beautiful distressed patina. Does not quite stand on his own. Size 2.5" by 2" see the back wonderful patina.

Rare Neolithic Nephrite jade Fish toggle pendant, cute piece with giant eyes biconically drilled holes and tremolite deposits as well as mineral deposits, collected in Hong Kong 1980-1995.Size 2.75" by 1"

Fine Hongshan nephrite Owl Pendant Toggle , biconically drilled holes showing wear from extended use and tremolite deposits as well as mineral deposits, collected in Hong Kong 1980-1995. Beautiful distressed patina. Size 1.75" by 2.25" please review the images closely the back surface is just beautiful.

Antique Indonesian Bronze Javanese Standing 4-Arm and 3 face Shiva Statue. Antique statue is dated 16th century - 19th century with heavy green oxidation on the bronze and under the base. Very unique Shiva statue that has 4 arms and 3 faces with a crown like headdress. Approximately 9.5" tall with the base having a diameter of 3.75”.

1960's Chinese Famille Rose Porcelain Plaque with Fisherman

The plaque is 15.3 inches (38.9 cm) in length by 8.7 inches (22 cm) wide. It is 3 Lb.

It has dark spots, skip glazes, rubbing of paint, a chip at the rim, and surface wears and scratches (as seen in the photos).

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1930's Chinese Silk Embroidered Textile Panel Gold Threads Dragon Tapestry with Bonhams Tag

It is 40.55 inches (103 cm) long by 32.7 inches (83 cm) wide.

It has frayed silk, pulling and loose threads and stains (as seen in the photos).

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Possibly from Yueli are of Nandan county, this antique Chinese ethnic minority Miao top could have been worn for every day It has hand batiked front and back panels and the front apron has hand embroidery accents on the batiked section. Pic 1 shows the back with the "apron"extention which extends to the top of the knees... Pic 2 show the front which ends at the waist... Fits a small woman and I mean small or could be used as a striking wall piece...

A rarely encountered Japanese shin hanga woodblock print titled "Fishing Boat" by Ishiwata Koitsu (1897-1987) dated in the left margin December of Showa 10 (1935). The artist's black ink signature and red circular seal are at the lower left corner of the image. This is a first edition impression bearing the Kato Junji publisher's seal in the right margin. Paper size: 10 7/8" x 15 1/2" (image size: 9 3/8" x 14 3/16"). Very good overall condition...

Miao embroided textile used to cover the head of a child in a baby carrier (mawei beider = horse tail carrier).
It figures many protective symbols and the Tao representation in the center ; all hand made.
44 x 43 cms. Miao, Guizhou, Qing dynasty

Miao embroided textile used to cover the head of a child in a baby carrier (mawei beider = horse tail carrier).
It figures the sun and many protective symbols, like a peony in the center ; all hand made.
40 x 38 cms. Miao, Guizhou, Qing dynasty

Dong embroided textile used to cover the head of a child in a baby carrier ; It figures the sun and many protective symbols, like a peony in the center ; all hand made.
54 x 54 cms. Dong, Sanjiang, Guangxi. Qing dynasty

Antique Yao wedding veil with celestial crown, silk and cotton  ; all hand made.
Small tear (see picture). 56 x 67 cms ; Qing dynasty. Yunnan, Guangxi. See the book « THE YAO », by Jess G.Pourret p129

Antique Han Children Protective Headdress worn during festivals representing a tiger. Diam:15 cms

Large 11" long hand painted and hand carved wood German Shepard by Helmut Miller for ANRI of Italy. Very realistic carving with exceptional detailing, this rare piece is signed H. Diller. Measure 11" long, 6.5" high, 5" deep...

Three Water Droppers from Japan. Two droppers show a boy holding a red snapper fish which is symbolic of good luck. The third dropper has Hotei's bag holding the water. Hotei is the god of contentment and happiness, and his bag holds an inexhaustible cache of treasures. The standing boy measures about 3" high x 1 3/4" wide. The riding boy measures about 3" x 1 3/4" high. The bag with pot measures about 3 1/2'wide x 2" tall. All three droppers date to the early 20th Century...

Mexican Pre Columbian Tlatilco Terracotta Head with crescent headdress . Rare fragment from an early culture c 1200bc-600bc. Tlatilco is noted in particular for its high quality pottery pieces, many featuring Olmec iconography. Tlatilco figures were known for their elaborate hair styles. The headdress has been reattached . Size 1.5" by 1.6"

Mexican Pre Columbian Tlatilco Terracotta Head. Rare fragment from an early culture c 1200bc-600bc. Tlatilco is noted in particular for its high quality pottery pieces, many featuring Olmec iconography. Tlatilco figures were known for their elaborate hair styles. This head has the classic eyes a large nose detailed hair style. Size 2.5" by 1.5"

Mexican Pre Columbian Tlatilco Terracotta Figure C 1200 BC -800 BC. Rare figure of a heavy set male with elaborate hair style that they were known for. This culture was located in what is now Mexico City. Size 2.5" by 1.75"

Mexican Pre Columbian Tlatilco Terracotta Dog and another. The Tlatilco dog standing on 3.5 legs with a detailed face the other west Mexican tripod dog missing its head. C 1200 BC -600 BC size L 3"

Fine Green Jade Hongshan Pig Dragon Pendant, unique shape with a long tail wonderful face well worn surface and biconically drilled suspension holes. Collected 1980-1995 in HK. Weight 54g L 3" by 1.5" wide.

Japanese Red Lacquer Sake Dish, Meiji period, Ca. 1900, 6 1/4" diameter, 1 1/2" high, representing Japanese Makie Lacquer techniques used, Gold Castle, Silver Lacquered wall, trees and Mountains with peaceful fishing boat in the lake. This Sake Dish is "as is" small chip on top, two(2) areas on the side restored, please see photos.

Mid Century Italian Cream and brown Onyx Votive candle lantern cup. Beautiful stone that casts a warm glow with a lit votive. This was inventory from the 60s that my Grandparents sold in the SF Mart showrooms. Perfect condition and ready for a new home. Size H 6.5" rim W just under 4.5" 3 lb

Cambodian Khmer Glazed pottery Urn with flared neck, nice pot with classic brown glaze and nice detail at the shoulder . The upper neck may have restoration due to texture difference . From the collection of BBC news personality Victoria Graham collected in China prior to 1983. Size H 8" w at shoulder6.5" at rim 5"

Hongshan Jade Pregnant Alien or Mother Goddess Figure Pendant. Nice kneeling figure with giant almond shaped alien eyes . The stone brown on the back black on the front and well formed tremolite growth showing the strands of the mineral. The biconically drilled suspension holes show heavy wear use and smoothing of the sculptures back indicating extended wear by someone in ancient times. Collected in HK 1980-1995 size over 1.75" H 1.25" wide

Hongshan Nephrite Jade Keeling Figure of a Pregnant Goddess . Carved in a beautiful orange jade with heavy tremolite growth throughout. Biconically drilled suspension hold showing signs of heavy use. Collected HK 1980-1995. Size 76g 2.25" by 1.25" D

Hongshan Nephrite Pig Dragon Jade Pen Spike dagger Pendant. Great piece with a cicada stripe on the back side. There is some remaining tremolite mineral in the crevasse. Size 4.5" by 1.25" . Collected in HK 1980-1995.

Indiana Glass Company made Lorain from 1929-32. There are no chips or cracks in the glass. Thanks for looking. 13 are available

Indiana Glass Company made Lorain from 1929-32. There are no chips or cracks in the glass. Thanks for looking. 4 are available

The size of Vase: 6 5/16" High x 4 1/2" Dia. This is beautiful Angel works with handblown Glass vase inside of Three Angels works. Angels are made of Iron stand. The glass works is blown into this Angels frame works. It is showing glass blow into the space between angles which glass has expanded toward outside. I bought this item 20 years ago in Missouri Antique store. It is old age of about 50-60 years. The condition of vase excellent, no chip no crack and no hairline...

Chinese Gold & Silver Threads Heavy Embroidered Silk Wedding Dress with Dragon & Phoenix, circa 1960

The shirt is 16 inches (40.6 cm) from shoulder to shoulder, 19.6 inches (50 cm) from shoulder to sleeve, 19 inches (48.2 cm) armpit to armpit, and 28 inches (71.1 cm) collar to bottom. The skirt is 36.2 inches (92 cm) long by 13.85 inches (35.2 cm) wide at the top. The total weight is 3.3 Lb.

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European silver and enamel cigarette case, ca 1920. Rectangular, chamfered, and hinged. On cover a horse’s head appears in an entryway, with two protective borzoi dogs standing guard. Stable drama against a semi-abstract background of brick and stone, and purpling ground. Marks worn. Very good condition with strong color.

Dimensions: H 3 5/8 x W 3 1/4 x D 1/2 in. Gross weight: 4.6 troy ounces. #BT902

1930's Chinese Natural 50 Amber & Seed Pearl Carved Beads Necklace

It is 38.2 inches (97 cm) in inner circumference by 18.1 inches (46 cm) long. The beads range from 12.15 mm to 12.5 mm wide. It is 53.4 gram.

Some beads have flea bite chips, hairline cracks, inclusions, and surface wears and scratches (as seen in the photos).

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Chinese 14K Gold (tested 14K gold with acid gold test kit) Jadeite Carved Lavender Jadeite Seal Pendant

It is 1.65 inches (4.2 cm) tall by 0.8 inches (2.1 cm) wide. It is 28.8 gram.

The jadeite has inclusions and flea bite chips. The gold has surface wears and scratches (as seen in the photos).

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Tsuchiya Koitsu
Nara Kofukuji
Date: 1937.
Size: Oban. Approximately 17.0 x 11.5 inches.
Publisher: Doi Hangaten. Carver: Harada. Printer: Yokoi. Bears the Doi watermark.
Artist's signature and seal at lower right.
This indicates an early postwar edition.
Reference: Koitsu catalog TK-DH-44.
Medium: Japanese woodblock print.
Condition: Excellent.

English imitation of Chineses export porcelain, Lowestoft porcelain. Federal 8.5x6” Leaf shape English. The Lowestoft porcelain factory was a soft-paste porcelain factory which was active during the mid 18th and early 19th century in Lowestoft, England.

Cambodian Rare Khmer Lug Handle pot with a thick green black glaze. The body in a grey stoneware with heavy banding covered in a wonderful thick black green glaze that dripped down the lower body. The pot is undamaged thick heavy with a nice feel. From the collection of BBC news personality Victoria Graham collected in China prior to 1983. H 6" W 6"

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"

Hongshan Orange Nephrite Jade Dragon Embryo Pendant , unique shape with a flowing tail. Collected in HK 1980-1995. Well carved biconically drilled suspension hole signs of use . Tremolite growth in white and erosion to the stone on the tail area. Weight 26g size 2.25" 1.5" d

Hongshan Nephrite Jade Toggle Pendant of a Standing pregnant dragon goddess , in red brown nephrite jade. Biconically drilled off set holes. The jade with white tremolite growth. Collected in Hk 1980-1995 weight 48G size 2.5" by 1".

Hongshan ancient Chicken Bone Jade Toggle pendant of a Pig Dragon with large eyes. Biconically drilled suspension holes , beautiful surface cracking. Size 1.50" by 1.2" and 20g

Hongshan Nephrite Jade Toggle Pendant of a free standing bird in a green brown jade. Nice carving of a stylized bird brown jade . Collected in Hk 1980-1995 weight 70G size 3.75" by 1.5".

Antique Austrian Cold Painted metal tray with Arab man smoking. The figure is sitting on the remains of a paper matt, the man smoking a long pipe. Unsigned no losses other then paint work. Size just under 2.25wide over 3.25 Long over 1.25" H

Toshi Yoshida (1911-1995)
Cherry Blossoms by the Gate
Size: Oban. Approximately 15.5 x 10.5 inches.
Date: 1951. Pencil-signed first edition.
Medium: Japanese woodblock print.
Condition. Excellent. Upper left margin corner bend.
Notes: I've included photos of Toshi Yoshida's vintage envelope and the collector's notes of the previous owner, both of which accompanied this group of Yoshida prints. The collector's notes will be included.

The warrior’s armor and helmet, samurai sword, spears, banners and paper carps (later cloth) in the sky are all tools used to showcase boy’s day in Japan. This tradition started early Edo period (1603-1868) by samurai families wishing their son’s good health and studies to be honorable samurai.

This set is made in Kyoto, Japan and is called “Kyo-armor”. Kyoto had been the capital of Japan for over 1000 years. The culture there was developed to serve the best for the emperor...

Sakiori obi for a casual kimono whose wefts are strips recycled from black cotton cloth and warps are silk yarn in green, brown and white. In excellent condition. 20th century. 12cm x 2m64cm

Aladdin Mantle Lamp Company made this bookend. It glows under a black light. There are no chips or cracks in the glass. Thanks for looking.

Jeannette Glass Company made Adam from 1932-34. There are no chips or cracks in the glass. Thanks for looking.

Cambridge Glass Company made Rondo. There are no chips or cracks in the glass. Thanks for looking. 13 are available

Cambridge Glass Company made Rondo. There are no chips or cracks in the glass. Thanks for looking. 11 are available

Weighing 63 grams this modernist Spratling design measures 2 3/4" X 2". Hallmarked SPRATLING DE MEXICO eagle 13 on the underside. This design is pictured on Goddard's site spratlingsilver.com.

Weighing 61 grams this Spratling design measures 3 1/2" X 2 3/4". The piece is in excellent condition. Hallmarked on the underside. The ashtray is pictured on Phyllis Goddard's spratlingsilver.com.

Weighing a hefty 70 grams of sterling silver, this modernist William Spratling design measures 2 1/2" X 2 1/2" & 3/4" high. The piece is in excellent condition. Pictured in the William Spratling Folio of Drawings. Also pictured on Phyllis Goddard's spratlingsilver.com.

A very scarce Watson and Newell demitasse spoon of an African American child eating watermelon. The spoon has “Shreveport, LA” engraved in the bowl. The back is marked “Sterling” and has the Watson & Newell logo. The spoon is shown as item 562-4 on the Watson and Newell 1900-1910 catalog page illustrating “Souvenirs for the South.”

A rare Art Deco mechanical "Trap Jigger" in chrome with red bakelite accents made by Fay. When the arms of the filled jigger are rested on the rim of a glass or jigger a plunger inside is forced up to allow the liquid to pour out the bottom.

• Origin: America, ca. 1940
• Condition: excellent
• Dimensions: 2-1/2" tall when closed; 3-3/16" wide at handle