Iyashiku mo tsune areba
hisashi hisashikereba onozu kara yoi kaori wo harau
If you perservere (with proper living), the years will grant you success. This was a famous last line from a treatise written by revered Han Dynasty scholar Cui Yuan (Cui Ziyu, 78–143). These same words were famously written by Kukai (Kobodaishi 774-835) the founder of Shingon escoteric Buddhism in Japan...

Intricately carved with a three legged toad (wealth) resting on a leaf, next to a lotus pod with movable hardwood seeds, under the leaf a spider and another insect and two frogs on the stem of the lotus pod. H. 3,5 cm, diameter 5 cm. For a similar toggle: Margaret Duda-Traditional Chinese Toggles, page 79, fig. 452. Beautiful wear and patina.

This beautiful pin was modeled from Hubert Harmon's "Angel Brooch", which was taken from the escutcheon on the doorway of the Casa del Corazon in Taxco.The Harmon brooch is featured on page 107 of the catalog from the exhibit MAESTRO DE PLATA, WILLIAM SPRATLING AND THE MEXICAN SILVER RENAISSANCE. This pin is nearly identical to the Harmon brooch with this pin having a smooth onyx face and the Harmon having a carved amethyst face. The Harmon pin is dated c...

The Etruscan florets are hand made wire work on each individual banded link of this super long 40 inches of solid silver. All the links are the same front and back so it does not matter how you put it on. The necklace is hallmarked with an eagle 17. The weight is 200 grams and each barrel link is .50in. wide. There are two larger links connected to keep the necklace together and it slips over the head (with lots of room) to put on...

English partial tea service adorned in Imari decoration, unmarked but probably Coalport, with some pieces bearing the pattern number 653 painted in red. Circa 1810-1825. This service includes the following items: teapot with stand, milk jug, waste bowl, 9.5 inch plate, 6 tea cups, 2 coffee cups (one cracked), and 4 saucers. Dimensions of tea pot: 10 inches long x 5.5 inches high x 5 inches deep. Very good condition with some wear to gilding.

Ancient shaman phurbu, the upper part shows probably the shaman (7 cm high), the hands are joined in the gesture of Namaste, the torso is precisely carved to represent the mallas (collars with bells and votives that surround and protect the shaman), the triangular blade is decorated on each side with snakes that are gripped by the hands of the mouth of Makara very finely carved, the central part is a dorge (Tibetan ritual object symbolizing lightning and thus the power of cosmos) very important ...

Kokeshi, wooden folk toy of NE Japan. Height: 5". This is an example of the "Yajiro-kei" tradition of Miyagi Prefecture, with a lesser classification of Shiraishi, the city where the artisan is located. The artisan is Ougura Katsushi, who was born on November 22nd, 1947 (Showa 22.) It is not dated, but was most likely made during the 1980's. For a brief story on "dentou" (traditional) kokeshi, please see our weblog, which can be accessed through our Trocadero homepage.

Delish One of a Kind Necklace Set Marked: MIMI DEE 925 in Sage Green Jasper, Amethyst and Citrine with paper clip chain which is 17" from 925 clasp to jump ring and a 3" drop. Earrings are 1 7/8" long. Weighs 1 oz or 28 grams on postal scale of which translates to approx 80 Carats of semi precious gems.
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Festive Haskell! With bright red translucent glass beads that shimmer in the light, this delicate Miriam Haskell set is a perfect special occasion piece. The individual rhinestones are all prong set and the gold plate enhances the stones and beads. Note the interesting shape of the red beads. The necklace is 19" end to end. The flower pendant is 1 1/4" square and the longest dangle is 3". The hinged screw-back earrings are 1 3/4" long.

Description:

A burlwood brush pot was preserved in very good condition.
In strong and sturdy form, the brush pot was hollowed from a burlwood trunk and was preserved with enduring old patina.
There're the greasy amber-like condition happened to the edge of the mouth rim. And the extensive crackles were yielded on the carbonized surface of the mouth rim and on the upper portion of the inner side...

A Vict. gp & mop fancy spring extendable watch chain. This truly unusual 12" spring-loaded expanding Victorian gold plated over brass watch chain has with mother of pearl sections. This 1/2" wide chain features engraved round links with pierced loops, round thick plain loops and designed flattened patterned loops; it also has two spring-loaded segments with mother-of-pearl inserted sections...

A blue & white large dish, decorated to the center with a deer and bird in landscape, found only on this Swatow family, the sides decorated with a diaper border in Jiajing style. Exterior with floral pattern, adhere to the foot rim with sand grit as known as typically of Zhangzhou ware products, Ming dynasty late 16th to early 17th century. Condition is two hairlines, no any crack and free from restoration. Diameter: 27.5cm.

Older Wider Silver Cuff marked "Hecho en Mexico" & "Talleres de los Ballesteros Taxco" around their distinctive "B" mark. The Hecho en Mexico is around the "925". There are some initials after the word Taxco "I G...". Just over 1 3/4" wide (4 tier style) and weighs 1 oz or 28 grams on postal scale...

This authentic locket from the glamorous Victorian era is made of 14 karat yellow gold. It is decorated by a three dimensional applied design with four seed pearls. The locket is in very good condition with some age wear in the form of minor scratches and dents on the back. The original beveled glass is intact in the original frame. The piece measures 1 1/4 inches long and 7/8" across.

Dimensions: 38"L x 29"W x 36"H x 26" seat depth

Early 20th century. H. 14 cm, diameter 31 cm. Good condition with age related wear. See pictures. Provenance: Joris Visser, Brussels Srdjan Sremac, The Hague Published: Hans Witte - Ifa and Esu (1985)