This embroidered panel is a ceremonial food cover made by the Lakai, an Uzbek tribe living in small villages near the northern Afghanistan city of Kunduz. The Lakai came to Afghanistan in the 16th century but they were once also found in what is now Uzbekistan and southern Tajikistan. This textile is composed of stylized star and solar shapes embroidered in silk thread in fine angled blanket stitch and chain stitch on a red plain-woven cotton...
A Chinese famille-rose porcelain baluster vase with integral revolving base. The vase features an all around outdoor scene of ladies in conversation between a base border of blue lappets with a top border covering the shoulder and neck with blue flowers and scrolls. The reticulated base glazed in a light celadon with the inside of the vase glazed in white...
Wooden kobako of a chayote squash (sechium edule – en japonais hayato uri).
Japan, Shôwa Era (1926-1989)
Length: 2.76 in. (7cm) - Width: 1.57 in. (4.4cm)
Hirosaki Hato Bue, Clay Pigeon Whistle from Hirosaki, Aomori Prefecture. Painted clay; L.6"(15cm) x H.4"(10cm) x 2.5"(6.5cm.)ca. 1970's...
Contemporary Japanese side table. Made with unusual, mixed hardwoods, creating a bold contrast of color and grains. Its tabletop is accented by lighter wood inlay "butterflies" to hold together the natural fissures of the wood. The second tier below is secured into each leg by mortise and tenon joinery.
Size: 59" L x 18.25" W x 31" H
A large framed woodblock print by artist Ouchi Makoto (1926-1989). Ukiyo-e style images of fierce warriors and a demon appear in the two front paper blocks, and have kanji that has been cut from the tops. A beautiful maiden appears in the third block, while a large wave appears in the last, a nod to the famous woodblock artist Hokusai. Ouchi has created great depth with his techniques of color gradation, shading, and perspective. The piece is signed at the bottom in pencil, and numbered 5/60...
Fancy milk glass tumblers with vertical red stripes made by Hazel Atlas Glass in the 1950's. Pattern is called Candy Stripe, each glass is 5" tall and holds 10 oz. 2 are available, both in mint condition.
Traditionally the balisht was intended as a grain sack but its secondary use was that of a cushion. This one measures 33 x 66 cm and has a soft knotted and piled face and a wonderful unique kilim flat woven back which is decorated with colorful bands of chevron patterns mixed with narrow black and white geometrical patterns. The opening of the bag is at the top and the horse hair loops around the mouth of the bag were used for fastening the stuff inside the balisht...
Tsugaru kogin kimono made of vegetable indigo dye hemp whose warps and wefts are hand plied. It is made in Tsugaru region in Aomori prefecture in Tohoku district. Kogin-sashi is one kind of needlework (sashiko), stitches with white cotton yarn go horizontally and make geometrical patterns. It makes the hemp kimono warm with thick kogin in the cold district like Aomori, where it is hard to cultivate cotton. Both sleeves are "tsutsu-sode...
This warrior vest from Indonesian is made of bone and plant fibers from the Toraja people of Sulawesi front measures 20 inches long back measures 26 inches long width across ta under arm 19 inches
Old Japanese Silk Temple Cloth #2, Uchishiki
Measurements: 26 1/2" W x 23 " L without the white cloth area
Liner: Paper like fabric
Age: 1900-1940
Condition: Front side is in new condition
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AMAZING and Very Large Murano Hand Blown GOLD FLECKS, RED and GREEN Ribbons Art Glass DOVE or PIGEON Sculpture!!! Attributed to the AVEM Company!!! It is made of solid glass, and very heavy. It has applied eyes and a flared tail. There is NO damage (chips, nicks, or fleabites). In EXCELLENT Condition!!
Measures 8 1/2" long (21.59 cm) x 7 1/2" tall (19.05 cm) x 5" wide (12.7 cm) .… International Buyers WELCOMED!!! ..........
Katsushika Hokusai (1760-1849)
The Ghost of Kohada Koheiji
From Hyaku Monogatari (One Hundred (Ghost) Stories)
Published by Tsuruya Kiemon ca. 1833. This edition Meiji 19th century.
Size: Chuban. Approximately 10 x 7.25 inches.
Condition: Very light creasing.
Medium: Japanese woodblock print.
This rare print depicts the murdered Kohada pulling back a mosquito net as he returns to haunt his wife and her lover.
MacBeth-Evans American Sweetheart monax Creamer & Sugar are in excellent/mint condition. This pattern was made from 1930-36. Two sets are available.
Fostoria made the etching Versailles from 1928-44. This azure blue handled tort is 11.5" across and in excellent condition. The center handle is in the shape of a "fleur de les".
Chinese Wire Black lacquered Lantern, hanging on the Tree in the Garden setting, Ca. 1930's, 15" high, 5 1/2" diameter-wooden base, hanging Lantern on the tree, outside frame comes out, and put the candle inside on top of the wooden base. The condition is nicely aged.
This is a really pretty pair of milk glass white Wild Rose and Bowknot Salt and Pepper Shakers made by Fenton Glass. These shakers measure 4 inches high to top of lids. Both shakers are in very good condition with no chips or cracks. The original chrome lids are good. Be sure to search our other vintage shakers available. We guarantee items to be as described. THANK YOU.
This really pretty Ebony Black Swan Handled Bowl was made by Fenton Glass. This Bowl is not signed. It measures 11 1/2 inches across X 5 1/2 inches high to the top of the swan neck. It is in excellent condition with no chips or cracks. There are just a couple very minor marks inside the bowl. Be sure to search our other Fenton available. We guarantee all items to be as described. Feel free to email any questions. THANK YOU.