A radical Iga vase by unconventional artist Kishimoto Kennin (b. 1934) enclosed in the original signed and stamped wooden box. The free form Terracotta image is covered in lichen-like pale green ash glaze. The vase is 10 inches (25 cm) tall, 5 inches (12.5 cm) wide and in perfect condition. Possibly better known today for celadon, Kennin went through a radical period some 15 years ago working on pieces like this unusually formed Iga ware...
Magnificent alternating bars of 970 silver and amethyst by Antonio Pineda. Measures 6 1/4" around in the inside and 7/8" wide. It weighs 102 grams and is in fine original condition with safety chain and great big square silver box clasp. Signed as shown. Fabulous in every way.
This is a very finely potted Northern Song (960 A.D – 1130 A.D) dynasty qingbai or yingqing zhadou vessel with an aqua sea greenish glazed. It stands on a flat base curving towards a deep baluster or bulbous body towards an everted wide flared mouth. zhadou are commonly used as refuse vessels placed on banqueting table as receptacles for fish or meat bones. Nice pooling of sea green colour at the neck and base of the zhadou.
There is no repair or restoration, chips or glaze fritting...
An unusual double headed silver dragon bracelet with both dragons chasing the elusive pearl connected by alternating bands of plain and textured links. Age: Mid 19th century. Size: Inside diameter. 6.5cm.
Condition; No repairs. Normal wear.
Description: An exceptional Zitan wood incense utensil holder was carved in elegant wood trunk shape. Preserved in very good condition, the aged black purplish patina reflects the retrospective atmosphere. A Zitan incense holder in quite good size can be a curiosity treasured in your cabinet and a display item with sculptural profile as well. A custom-made silk box is included. Date: Early Qing Period(17th century)
Height: 16.5cm
A fine small jar, decorated with lobed form and covered overall with green glazed, base unglazed. Vietnam 14th-15th century. Condition is perfect. High: 5.5 cm.
A nice small b/w jar in square form, decorated with fruit and flower sprays. Ming dynasty 15th century. Condition is perfect except minor fritting to rim and a kiln chip to foot rim, free from any restoration. High: 7,4 cm.
A blue & white bowl, decorated with flower scroll. Ming dynasty 15th century, the end of interregnum period Thianshun ware. Condition: restored to rim, before restoration visual visible on the last enlargement. Diameter: 16,5 cm.
A Yuan dynasty b/w cup, decorated outside with chrysanthemum. Condition: re-touched a tiny with extensive short hairline to rim, further in good condition. Diameter: 8 cm and High: 4 cm.
This authentic, 1930-40's, framed barber shop or beauty salon advertisement for "Slick Black Hair Color and Straightener" for African Americans was extremely difficult to photograph as it is framed under glass...
A fine celadon "Shi" small bowl with shallow form and slightly thinly bodied, in the center with concaved circular area, covered overall with the light celadon glazed in pale bluish green tone, also have a characteristic of "Ru" wares with a fine light crackle in the glaze. Dating Southern Song- Yuan dynasty Longquan ware "Ru" type. Condition is perfect, with no any chips, no cracks and free from any restoration. Diameter: 12 cm.
SOLD. REPLY: Please make check payable to MIMI DEE ARTWEAR. No Gold, all sterling. Vintage ring with Robin Blue Egg Turquoise color 25mm bezel set oval glass cab in unsigned Arts Crafts foliate floral hand made stamped Sterling ring setting. 6.25, yet your jeweler could resize. Super condition. SOLD, no price, no info
A very large natural wood and carved scroll pot that has used the natural contours of the wood with some carvings to finish it. Scroll pots are not as common as brush pots.
Age: Early 19th century. Size: H.28.8cm. W.35.5cm.
Condition: No repairs. Normal wear.
This is a traditional Buddhist Lama's hat from Tibet. It is made from hand-knotted pile of cotton fiber, which is gathered to form a crest. There are no rips or tears but the fabric shows areas of dirt from wear. This dramatic looking ethnographic artifact makes a great display piece. It measures approx 24" from the height of the crest to the bottom of the lower straps.
Description: A boxwood figure was vividly carved as a shepherd boy by mastery craftsmanship. Holding a pipe (which had been lost), the shepherd boy stands step-forwardly in a animated posture. A nice boxwood carving with nice patina was preserved good with only one small defect on his left foot(loss of two toes) and a minor crack at the rim of his straw hat. A newly made stand was included...
An exquisite Murashi-Do Bronze vase signed Shuho and enclosed in the original wooden box. The baluster form is interrupted by three ribs starting at the shoulder and running partially down the sides. The vase is otherwise entirely undecorated, leaving all impression to shape alone. A fantastic piece, it is 12 inches (30 cm) tall, 7-1/2 inches (19 cm) diameter and in fine condition. It dates circa the first quarter of the 20th century.
A very unusual Kutani vase showing strong Art Deco influence, signed on the base and likely dating from the revival of that style seen in the 1950s. The white porcelain ground is decorated with four stylized tree trunks in overglaze enamels of white, black and various browns, with scattered gold flake between. The vase is 10 inches (25 cm) tall, 5 inches (12 cm) diameter and in excellent condition. Truly a rare find!