Intricately worked ladder stitch embroidered in green silk thread on a fine doubled muslin background, this old textile from Maqur district in Ghazni province in central Afghanistan would have formed the sleeve cuffs for a woman's dress. Spiral and volute motifs are harmoniously joined to form an exuberant unity in composition. This textile measures 40 x 48.5 cm and is dated to the early or mid 20th century. The textile has some significant staining, unsurpising given its age.

Two lotus pods 莲蓬 with moving seeds莲子活动 and a frog on top.

A celadon-glazed vase (Ganlanping). Covered on the outside with an even celadon glaze stopping just short of the top rim. The inside is glazed white, as well as the base. The base rim left unglazed. A six character Qianlong mark in underglaze blue on the base.

Size: 14" high

Age: Qianlong Mark and Period (1736-1795)

Condition: Overall in very good condition...

Nice bar accessory for the cocktail buff, this bone handled sterling silver measuring jigger was made by the New York firm John Hasselbring, early 20th century, makers mark, Sterling and Style No. 40 stamped on jigger, and silver base stamped Sterling. Measurements: 5 1/2"L x 2" H; Jigger measures 1 3/4" H. Handle width-1"; Condition is very good vintage with minor pin dots inside jigger. Repair to knob that attaches handle to back of jigger.

This pretty crystal clear Cape Cod Creamer and Sugar Set was made by Imperial Glass. The Creamer and Sugar measure 4 1/2 inches high. Both the Creamer and Sugar are in very good condition with no chips, cracks or cloudiness. Be sure to search our other Cape Cod available. We guarantee all items to be as described. THANK YOU.

A decorative 1960’s tile or wall plaque of long-necked giraffes, by Helmut Schäffenacker, Germany (1921-2010), internationally known for his works in various artistic techniques. Signed with model number 476 and Schäffenacker, Ulm/Do(nau), Made in Germany and Handgeformt (hand made). Original sticker. Height "14½/ 36 cm, width "4¾/ 12 cm. Condition: fine.

This is a small round Continental silver repousse Vinagrette box made in Italy, circa 1925, the lid having a pictorial scene with a man playing the cello to an audience surrounded by a scroll border, the sides with swags and garlands, gilt wash inside, marks worn but decipherable, fleur de lys Makers Mark, MADE IN ITALY, COPPINI, 800; Measures 1 5/8 in. diameter. Overall condition is very good with some wear to the gilt. A nice container to hold pills or a tooth for the Good Fairy.

American Midcentury Modern sterling silver picture frame. Rectangular window in plain, flat, and narrow surround. With glass, silk lining, and velvet back and hinged easel support for portrait (vertical) and landscape (horizontal) display. Marked “Sterling / 83”. Very good condition.

Dimensions: Frame: H 10 x W 8 in. Window: H 8 3/4 x W 6 3/4 in. #BT093

Kawase Hasui
Moon Over Kiyosumi Garden
Size: Oban. Approximately 15.25 x 10.25 inches.
Date: 1938.
Publisher: Watanabe Shozaburo. Watanabe 6 mm round seal lower right corner, indicating a lifetime edition printed between 1946-1957.
Reference: Hotei #424.
Condition: Excellent.

There are no cracks, no chips, and no repairs to this item. This item is in excellent condition.

Fostoria American Creamer and Sugar are in mint condition. Fostoria produced this pattern from 1915 til 1981.

The surface of the screen looking like a mountain peak with glacier beyond. The stone with dark grey tones with white. The edge with seals and Chinese characters.

Age: 19 Century

Size: 34.5 cm high by 22 cm wide

Hongshan nephrite Jade crouching animal with heavy tremolite growth. A wonderful little sculpture the tremolite crystals can be seen with the naked eye. The Biconically drilled suspension hole shows signs of long term use . Collected in Hk 19680-1995. Weight 70G size 2.4" 1.25"

This hand made, gold plated over silver, multiple stone bracelet is 7” long and 5/8” wide. It contains six semi-precious gem stones, including jade, ruby and moon stone which are surrounded by a tiny, wired flower design. The workmanship is elegant and superb. Like Item 3359, it came from a retired Hong Kong jeweler. It is 1930~1945 product and is in excellent condition. The back has a woven pattern.

An ornate sterling silver napkin ring fully hallmarked for Birmingham, England 1932 with a cutout monogram. It is 1-1/8" wide and 1-13/16" across the interior, and it has a fancy engine turned design as well as a cut out fancy Gothic T or F monogram. It has a J.S maker's mark (unidentified) and it weighs 25.9 grams. This item is in excellent condition with no dents, bends, corrosion, losses, damage or repairs...

Fostoria Glass Company made American from 193-65. There are no chips or cracks in the glass. Thanks for looking.

This jade (nephrite) carving is a mid-20th century product. It is 3” high, 2 ¼” wide (measured from the widest part) and 1” thick. It depicts a playful monkey climbing on top of two pomegranates; a small RuYi (如意) scepter with LingZhi (靈芝) ends rests on the back of the carving. It is in great condition.

Toshi Yoshida
Heirinji Temple Bell
Date: 1951.
This edition later from original blocks.
Size: Oban. Approximately 15.75 x 10.75 inches.
Toshi Yoshida seal and block-signed signature.
Medium: Japanese woodblock print.
Condition: Top back margin corners have paper residue.