Chinese Han Dynasty 206 BC to 220 AD pottery Ding vessel , well potted in grey terracotta with traces of paint remaining and slight root marks. No damage or restoration, size 8" by 8"
Sawankhalok Shukokai hard paste pottery Jarlet in cream Glaze with a faint lotus pattern around base. Nice piece with a very hard smooth foot unusual. Size 2" by 2.75"
Chinese yellow and green Jadeite Jade Pendant with heavy 14 K gold mounting, 1 3/4" high-Jade piece only, 1 1/8" wide, 3/8" thick, carved double gourd form with foliage, impressed 14K gold mark on the ring on top. The condition is good, no damages.
Being offered is a rare and early circa 1955 sterling silver and wood salad serving set made by William Spratling of Taxco, Mexico; handcrafted salad set made of carved wood with incised lines and silver striated bands on the handles. Dimensions: 12 1/2 inches long. No monogram. Marked as illustrated in photo. In excellent condition.
Tiffin produced the color Kilarney Green in the late 1940's through the 1950's. This 11.5" vase is in excellent condition, has the flame base, and is very hard to find.
Pair of Korean black lacquer over brass vases with mother-of-pearl inlay. The brass is re-purposed from unused artillery shells and the vases are heavier than one would expect. One of the rim looks a little irregular, but the were purchased in Japan, as is, in the first half of the 20th Century. They measure about 7 inches high.
Fostoria Jamestown 8" Lunch Plate in red was made from 1958-1982. Four are available, all in excellent condition. (The photo is a bit too orangy.)
Old primitive statue figuring a protector the hands are joined, very hard wood with obvious sign of important age likely for the first part of 20th , important water erosion, H 80 cm
More information on request
Palm Wine Drinking Cup, 20th Century
Lele people; Democratic Republic of the Congo
Wood; well carved portrait with some interior staining from use. Size h 8.5" w 6"
Natural oxidized wood H 60cm
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Bead Chain fixtures were the standard ceiling fixture of the American home from the 1920’s through the 1940’s. The decorative glass shade hung from 3 bead chains, and could be adjusted up or down depending on the size of the room and height of the ceiling. The graceful Art Deco design of these fixtures makes them the perfect fit in today's homes.
This vintage 10 inch glass shade has a floral pattern that looks like chrysanthemums done in crystal against a pastel blue background...
This tradition style childs collar of the Dong minority was handmade by the mother or grandmother. The fabric was cut from fragments of handwoven cloth stitched together. The embroidery is an intricate cross stitch pattern...It was used (probably for several generals of children) and is a bit dirty...no rips no tears.
Fenton Blue Overlay Beaded Melon 6" Vase is in mint condition. Made before 1952.
Chinese Cherry Colored Amber Buddhist Pendant with symbols and a figure the back with the figure is well worn from use, no damage otherwise . size 2.5" by 1.75"
Classic vase form in mezza filigrana using lattimo and transparent copper blue threads. The form is augmented with side applications of basilica rope in crystal with gold aventurine and a crimped crystal lip decoration with gold aventurine. Measuring 6"dia.x 9"h., the vase is in excellent condition and bears portions of its round silver foil Made in Italy label described in Leslie Pina's ITALIAN GLASS, page 15.
Sold. C. 1920 Oval Ornate Brooch with applied granulation and cut work. Marked: PERUZZI FLORENCE.
SIZE: 1 3/4 X 1 1/2" - with old tube hinge.
WEIGHT: ~ 15 grams with Light Old Amethyst Color Rectangular Stone.
Condition: Some dimples on balls and stone has an 'etched' spot on surface, Not a nick, thus the great price! Sold - no price - no info available
Danish Modern Classical sterling silver box. Made by Georg Jensen in Copenhagen. Rectangular with straight sides; short inset foot with engraved egg-and-dart. Cover hinged with open bracket finial; to has flat raised border. Fully marked including maker’s stamp (1945-77) and no. 825. Very good condition.
Dimensions: H 7/8 x W 5 1/4 x D 3 3/8 in. Weight: 10 troy ounces. #BZ777
A Rare and Exquisite Jadeite Table Screen with Hand-Carved Motifs. The green jadeite table screen depicts a traditionally dressed man standing amid bamboo and plum-trees, with two cranes dancing along. Its jadeite quality, color, and carving skills are amazingly superb. Qing Dynasty Styled. Height: 4½" (11.43 cm) Width: 9½" (24.13 cm) Height with Stand: 10¼" (26.04 cm) Highly collectible and in an excellent condition.
A Chinese Yixing Teapot, Late Qing/Republic. Width 18.5 cm (tip spout to handle) and height 11.8 cm. The teapot has soft tiny chips inside the rim of cover. Good condition.
Early Showa (1930s) Japanese obidome (sash ornament) of round shape with engraved flowers. Obidome is worn on an obi cord that holds the obi sash together, is the only type of jewelry worn by Japanese women on formal occasions, and could serve as netsuke as well. Very nice work, beautiful patina. Metal fitting on the back with two loops for an obi cord. Diameter 1 1/8 inches.
Three metal martini glasses stamped on the bottom "MADE IN/HSIANG YUN CO./HANKOW." Hankow (Hankou) is part of the present day city of Wuhan. In the early 20th century the city contained five foreign concessions.
Possibly paktong or another base metal with a resemblance to silver, though it is considerably harder. 4 ¾ inches (12 cm) tall.
Condition: Made in two parts, one glass is slightly loose where the stem meets the bowl. Another has a low spot at the seam in the bowl...
Aladdin Mantle Lamp Company made the Beehive from 1937-38. There are no chips or cracks in the glass. The lamp comes with a Model B burner. Thanks for looking.
4 are available
This mid 20th century Chinese carved ivory doctor's lady is 15" long, 3" high and 2" thick. The fitted hard wood base is 16 1/8" long, 1 1/4" high and 3" wide. Her left hand is holding a flower and is resting on the side of her body. Her right hand is held behind her head. She wears loose bracelets on both wrists and “lotus” shoes on her feet. There is a dark line (the center of the tusk) running along the back of her left leg...
16094272 A Carder era Steuben Verre de Soie cologne bottle with a light blue jade stopper. The bottle is shown as shape 1988 in the Steuben factory line drawings and is 7 3/4 inches tall with the stopper. There is a polished pontil mark but the bottle is unsigned as was normal on most Verre de Soie items.
This is an attractive vintage Japanese Cloisonne vase. It is much like another piece we currently have listed but of higher quality. It may be from Ando. The wireless enamel work on the mountain and clouds is very good. Except in the foreground, the enamel colors are soft pastel tones of gray/blue. It just under 7 inches tall and 5 inches wide. There is a minor dent to bottom rim that can not be seen when on display. otherwise the condition is outstanding.
Hand carved natural jadeite dragon head pendant. Dimension: 55 x 40 x 11 (mm) or 2.17 x 1.57 x 0.43 inches with total weight of 0.08 lbs/36 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...
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Beautiful Murano White Zanfirico FAZZOLETTO or Handkerchief Art Glass Vase!!! This is a VENINI piece designed by Fulvio Bianconi, and its Signed "Venini Murano Italia"!!! The Italia is in the side of the vase, while the rest is on the bottom. It has NO damage (chips, nicks, impact marks or fleabites). In EXCELLENT if not MINT Condition!!!
Measures 4 1/8" tall x 4 5/8" wide .....
Hocking Glass Company made Mayfair from 1931-37. There are no chips or cracks in the glass. Thanks for looking.
2 are available
A Webb hand blown amber glass decanter & 8 glasses. This 1930s-50s hand blown amber art glass decanter and eight matching glasses is by Webb of England. The 10" decanter, stopper and the four 3-1/4" and four 4-3/4" glasses all have knobby glass protrusions and the decanter is acid stamped WEBB ENGLAND. This set is in excellent original condition with no chips, cracks, losses, damage or repairs...
A beautiful 1930s old Chinese cloisonne swivel mirror on stand in excellent condition. H: 15"xD:8"
A brass mold of an Oriental silversmith producing traditional jewelry. Country of provenance might be Afghanistan. Cf. Janata, Alfred: "Schmuck in Afghanistan" ISBN 3-201-01150-9, page 187. From an old Swiss collection. Condition: labeled with color. Dimension: 2.4 cm x 3.1 cm x 1.2 cm.
A carved and dark red lacquered serving tray, depicting Bog Arum (Calla Palustris) with its cinnabar red berries emerging from the elongated leaves. Made in Kamakura, the back with a stamped seal mark. Diameter "10 ¾/ 27.5 cm. Condition: some wear and scratch marks (cf. pics).
Japanese woodblock print entitled "Kanetsuke Hall Bell Tower, Okayama" by the artist Kawase Hasui. The bell tower stands high above the other rooftops as the rain falls on the street below. I figure with an umbrella can be seen in the distance walking with an umbrella. The wet street reflects the latticework of a window. With black 6mm seal. Publisher: Watanabe Shozaburo. Produced during the lifetime of the artist...
Chinese famille rose plate with a central figure of a rooster with other roosters among lotus blooms and other foliage. The underside of this plate has been covered in pewter, leaving the base exposed that shows a six character iron red Guangxu mark. With the addition of pewter, this dish is quite heavy.
Size: Approximately 9-1/4" diameter by 1-1/2" high
Age: Guangxu 1875-1908
Condition: Good condition.
A massive vintage Navaho Indian silversmiths Bracelet set with large torquise stone, c. Mid-20th. cent. USA.
A very heavy and large bracelet in sterling silver with floral indian artwork on the sides and stunning torquise oval stone in the center. Stamped on the back with sterling mark testing as 924. silver. Made by the artist T.N...
This is a sweet small round American sterling silver reprosse box made by Gorham, the silver lid with floral repousse border, marked GORHAM, STERLING, 92, plastic base; Measures 11/4 in dia. Like new, may need cleaning.
This Shawnee Shamrock Smiley Pig cookie jar was made in 1942. There are no chips, no cracks, and no repairs to this item. This item is in excellent condition.
Description
張大千 仿莫高窟唐人菩薩像
設色紙本立軸
款識:戊子四月初十日仿漠高窟唐人壁画 大千張爰。
鈐印:張大千。
Hanging Scroll of Guanyin in Style of a Tang Dynasty Mogao Grotto Mural /Zhang Daqian (1899-1983)
Color on Paper Inscribed and signed in 1948 with an artist seal.
Dimensions
Actual Painting Size:
53 1/2 x 26 1/2 inches
135.9 x 67.3 cm
Artist or Maker
Zhang Daqian (1899-1983)
Medium
Color on Paper
Date...
Japanese framed print titled "Whispers of Love", by famous artist Yoshitoshi Mori (1898-1992), numbered 6/50 in its series. The print is signed in pencil with red cartouche.
Dated 1976.
Dimensions: (entire frame) 42 3/4" L x 33 1/4" H (artwork only) 35 1/4" L x 26" H
Fabulous C.1950's Shigaraki tea leaf storage jar. Natural, organic glazes from being fired for days in a wood fired climbing kiln. Great condition. 15" tall by 11" in diameter. Ask for shipping quote from CA warehouse.
Indiana Glass Company made Lorain from 1929-32. There are no chips or cracks in the glass. Thanks for looking.
Heisey Ridgeleigh crystal Bonbon is 6.75" long, with turned-up handles. Produced between 1935-44. In excellent condition.
Haku Maki did the months of the year in hiragana, not in Chinese characters which are also used for months in Japan. July しちがつ is an A.P. and measures 13.75in W x 5.75in H. An embossed print, it is in good condition. See August below.
DESCRIPTION: A pair of beautiful 20th C. handcrafted canoe paddles, skillfully laminated from select high-grade exotic woods including curly maple, rosewood, walnut, satinwood and mahogany, each with geometric inlays. These paddles are so elegant you'll want to hang them in you lake or river home as décor, although they are perfectly suited for actual use. From the collection of Mr. Wayne Lockey of Grand Junction, Colorado. DIMENSIONS: 60” long each.
Hand thrown porcelain vase by Eugene (Gene) Francis Bunker (USA, born in Montana in 1928). Signed. Bunker was resident director at the Archie Bray Foundation, and Art Department head at UNC Asheville. His works can be found at the Mills College Art Museum, Prieto collection (he studied with Prieto); at the Portland Art Museum, etc.
Hiroshi Yoshida
Temple in the Wood
Date: 1940.
Size: Oban. Approximately 16.0 x 10.75 inches.
Signed and sealed in the image. Titled and signed in pencil.
Jizuri seal at upper left margin indicating self-printing by the artist.
Medium: Japanese woodblock print.
Condition: Toned paper. Corner margins have heavy creases.
Dedicated in top margin: "Captain and Mrs Tibbitts, Wishing a Merry X'mas and a Happy New Year - Gozo and Shiori"
Being offered is a circa 1968 .970 silver necklace by Antonio Pineda of Taxco, Mexico. Necklace designed as a stylized and 3 dimensional sculptural fish skeleton; tongue & box clasp. Dimensions: 16 1/2 inches neck size. Marked as illustrated. In excellent condition. Truly remarkable design and construction. Necklace was featured in the 2008 Antonio Pineda exhibition at the UCLA Fowler Museum
Line 700 was produced by Consolidated Glass Company in 1929. Offered here is the 6 1/2 inch fan vase in in jade. The color is a green ceramic wash applied over crystal and then fired on to fuse it permanently to the surface of the glass. Excellent condition, the color is really lovely! See my other listings for some very hard to find dinnerware in this pattern to add to your collection.
Ito Shinsui (1898-1972)
Early Spring.
Date: 1930-1931.
Size: Approximately 14.5 x 9.75 inches.
This famous woodblock print was an insert of the Jiji Newspaper Company.
Artist's signature and seal.
Medium: Japanese woodblock print.
Condition: A few spots in the background as shown. Still faintly has the original center folds.
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AMAZING Murano Cased SEA FOAM BLUE and GOLD FLECKS Art Glass MELON Shaped Flower Vase!!! Believe this is an Archimede SEGUSO piece!!! The piece is profusely filled with gold throughout!!! I have the same piece in White and Gold, so please look at the other listings. If you need more photos just let me know! Has NO damage (chips, nicks, fleabites). In EXCELLENT Condition!!!
Measure 15" tall x 8" across the body ….. International Bu...
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.
Silk meisen kimono with double kasuri block pattern. It has red cotton lining so that it was made in early Showa, 1930s.
In excellent condition except for tiny moth holes in wool muslin cloth in the wrists inside. 126cm x 144cm
Hardwood stool decorated with four carved figures. First half 20th century.One side shows two Yoruba women; the right one is feeding her baby, the left one is holding an unknown object. The other side shows to Yoruba men dressed in European clothing. The top and bottom of the stool are decorated with a geometric band. H. 29,5 cm, diameter 24 cm. Condition: age cracks, the right man is missing his hands. The stool shows good signs of use and has a great patina. Provenance: Ursula Voorhuis, The Ne...
Japanese Stoneware hanging Vase with green and purple color drip glaze over dark brown unglazed surface, 4 3/4" high, 3 1/4" x 3 3/4" wide, the condition is good, no damages.
Chinese Cultural Revolution Serpentine Stone Carved Girl Feeding Chicks
It is 8.3 inches (21.1 cm) tall by 5.1 inches (13 cm) wide with stand and 7.16 inches (18.2 cm) tall by 4.68 inches (11.9 cm) wide. without stand. The total weight is 1.5 Lb.
It has inclusions at figure, surface wears and scratches (as seen in the photos).
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A vintage Japanese Isho Tansu (Kimono chest) in 3 section made entirely of Kiri (Paulownia) wood with Kaki (Persimmon) wood accents. All original bronze and other metal hardware. Beautiful lacquer decorative plates adorn the sliding doors with a pair of flying cranes, woven baskets and bamboo trees. Behind the doors lie three small drawers and a split level shelf. The center section and bottom section each have three drawers with spacious storage each. Constructed using straight dovetail joi...
Early Carder Steuben gold Aurene vase with ruffled rim. The 3 1/4 inch tall vase measures 4 inches across the rim, is signed “Aurene 162" and has the soft early coloration of the early production pieces. There is a polished pontil and a stretched onion skin effect on the rim. The piece is in excellent condition.
Cambridge Glass Company made Rose Point from 1936-53. There are no chips or cracks in the glass. Thanks for looking.
Hocking Glass Company made Princess from 1931-35. There are no chips or cracks in the glass. Thanks for looking.
3 are available
Circa 1920sEichwald majolica centerpiece with a lion head on the base. Large and colorful, this blue bowl with a golden yellow interior is relief decorated on the exterior with small raspberry red flowers, light green tendrils, and paisley shaped pink medallions. Other colors are lavender, and golden brown. A fabulous statement piece. Marked" Eichwald" and "Czechoslovakia", it measures 15" high, 12ʺ long × 8.25ʺ wide.