19th century Japanese small lacquered wood netsuke representing a theatrical mask of Emi-men. Uncommon image, excellent face with a wide smile, great patina. Crisp detailing, nicely lacquered, some wear to the surface. Signed RYUUN on the back bar - the artist is listed in NETSUKE MASKS by Raymond Bushell, p. 175, signatures 241-243. Height 1.07 inches.

A Fine/Rare Korean Enameled (七寶) Butterfly-Shape Silver Head Pin-19th C.: Korea, Joseon dynasty, 19th century. Framed. The head pin terminal cast with a butterfly shaped and floral leaf designed and painted in bright enamel(七寶), blue, red, green, yellows, etc. the cylindrical silver bar ends with an old black patina. It is in very good condition with a professional frame done, It measures 9cm long, 21cm x 27cm frame.

Antique Japanese 2-section mizuya tansu (kitchen chest) from the Mikuni area. Made with hinoki (Japanese cypress) wood framing and beautifully grained keyaki (zelkova elm) wood panels on the drawers and sliders. The frame is lacquered a rich reddish-orange while the slider frames are lacquered black. The top section has an unusual, narrow full width compartment on the very top with two sliders...

Three perfume bottles: a green and white opaline overlay, cut and gilt bottle, an English white opaline and painted bottle and a brown clear glass bottle, cut and decorated in gilt. All three late 19th century, the first and last probably Bohemian. Height "3 ½ - 5 ¼ / 9 – 13 cm. No stoppers. Condition of all three: fine.

These two cups are not a matched pair and were made during the late 1800’s. The one cup has more gold in the decoration, seen when looking on the inside. The painted hunting scene has a hunter in a green jacket blowing a horn, white dog following a hunter in an orange jacket holding a rifle and a deer that is running, and a hunter riding a white horse. This cup has two areas near the top section with internal cracks. The other cup is with a silver color that is also seen on the inside...

This is an exceptionally rare Tiffany Studios oil lamp that was later converted to electricity. The bronze lamp parts are marked, 'Tiffany Studios' (see picture), while the two glass pieces are unmarked. Most likely, the following is the evolution of the lamp: It was initially an oil lamp...

Length: 4.8 cm (1.9 in)
Height: 2.5 cm (1 in)
Depth: 3 cm (1.2 in)

Japanese 19th century lacquered wood netsuke of a Sushi; wear to the lacquer; good patina

Classical sterling silver compote. Made by John Wendt for Ball, Black in New York, ca 1870. Round and curved bowl mounted to open support comprising three leafing oak shoots with acorns inset with cast figure of standing boy holding a ball in each hand with one arm raised. Domed foot. Reeding and beading.

A fashionable centerpiece evocative of youth and growth. The figure suggests the influence of the Dancing Faun, the ancient statue in the Uffizi in Florence that was a grand tour icon...

Pair of 1900's Chinese Embroidered Gold Metallic Threads Military Rank Badge with Lion

Each is 11.8 inches (30 cm) long by 11.2 inches (28.5 cm) wide.

They have stains, discoloration, pulling and loose threads, wears, frayed edges and trace of tape at the back (as seen in the photos).

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Offered is this beautiful, cranberry-colored Bohemian glass vase with hand-painted porcelain plaque of a beautiful young lady. Except for the expected fading of the gilt and bottom scratches, the vase is in very good condition. Polished pontil. The vase is 4 inches (10 cm) wide and 3 1/8 inches (8 cm) tall.

This crystal glass was produced in Bohemia in the late 19th century. We are not certain of the manufacturer but it is in the style of Lobmyer and Moser. The glass is 5 3/4 inches high and the diameter of the opening is 3 1/8 inches. The crystal is hand blown. It is decorated with brightly colored enamels. There is a beautiful lady in a ball gown on the front. Flowers and swirling ornaments decorate the sides and back. There are gilded accents within the decoration...

A Japanese Ko Imari plate of moulded shape. Decoration in colours and gilt of bamboo on a red ground, and birds within underglaze blue Ruyi reserves, c 1850. Diameter "8¾/ 22 cm. Condition: some wear to the surface, a chip to under side of rim and to foot rim as seen on photo.

Delicately carved round jade box with scene of duck and duckling in a pond. There is a rectalinear border. It measures 2.25" wide by 1.5" tall.

Height: 3.5 cm (1.3 in)
Width: 3 cm (1.2 in)
Depth: 3.7 cm (1.6 in)

Fine wooden netsuke carved by Gyokkei; a stone lifter, masseur or a man attempting to lift his distended scrotum?; a tumour is also present on the back of his head; the poor fellow also has a wall-eye; signed on an inlaid tablet; good condition

Imari ware porcelain soba choko with underglaze cobalt blue pattern of "azami" (thistle.) Mid-late Edo Period (1600-1868.) H.6cm (2.3") Dia.7cm (2.6"). A playful rendering of a thistle adorns both sides of this soba choko, with bands around the bottom of the cup. Some minor glaze crazing and cracks, but overall fine condition. Soba choko were initially used for small food items, much like mukozuke or ko-zara are used in today's presentation of Japanese cuisine...

1900's Chinese Silk Embroidered Lady's Robe with Horses Motif

It is 53.3 inches (135.4 cm) from shoulder to shoulder, 24 inches (61 cm) armpit to armpit, and 35.43 inches (90 cm) collar to hem and 35.78 inches (90.9 cm) wide at the bottom.

It has stains, yellowing, frayed silk, small tears, loose and loss of threads, discoloration, and wears (as seen in the photos).

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An impressive and well-designed antique Bohemian glass paperweight. The bullet-shaped weight encloses a large central red, white and blue lily surrounded by three smaller lilies, all emanating from a speckled glass pot at the base. The area just above the pot has a thin film of green glass to suggest foliage. The weight is ornately faceted into a bullet-shape. The glass is quite heavy and clear...

Offered is this beautiful art glass vase made by Moser...