All Items : Archives : Pre 1940 item #947286
Versatile necklace of crescent shaped rosewood and thick inlaid sterling silver with a heavy sterling link chain. Designed and signed (1940's) by Taxco, Mexico artist William Spratling (1900-67). The center pendant measures 4 1/4" across and 1 1/2" at the widest point. The clasp locks into any link to give the wearer the option of length. The original box link sterling silver chains measure 8 inches and 19 inches. This necklace is pictured on www.spratlingsilver.com with a short chain...
All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Pre 1492 item #957716
Small dish with greyish green glaze decorated with flower spray on the center. Unglazed base.. Diameter = 12.5 cm Period : 14 th-15 th Century Longquan Kilns, Zhejiang Mint condition, no chips, cracks, hairlines and free from restoration.
All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Pre 1492 item #1277540
A very rare big shard sample of five dynasty bowl, this shard is decorated with celadon glaze, there is good sample drawing of dragon. This shards is very good for studying and comparison to any one who interested in studying early Chinese porcelain.
All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Pre 1910 item #1172806 (stock #567)
A fine Chinese Famille Rose Porcelain Bowl, Qianlong mark Circa Late 19th Century early 20th. The Exterior all intricately hand painted decorations with two senic painted panels and large and small flower design all on a blue sgraffiato floral ground of the most beautiful detail and color. Interior of bowl is robins egg blue color glazed. Everted mouth rim Circular raised foot with underglaze blue Qianlong reign mark, although we believe this piece to be late 19th century early 20th...
All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Pre 1492 item #1172180
A lovely washer bowl or wan bowl with lotus petal motif on the exterior. PERIOD : Song Dynasty (12-13th Century). MEASUREMENT : 13 cm wide, 6 cm height. CONDITION : a crack line; free from restorations
All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Pre 1492 item #1101764
Longquan bowl decorated with incised lotus petals rising from foot to the exterior and flower motif in the center. Covered with green glaze. Unglazed base. PERIOD : Song 12th-13th century. CONDITION : no chips, cracks or hairlines and free from restoration; good sound when tapping by finger tips. MEASUREMENT : Diameter: 18.2cm and Height : 6.8 cm
All Items : Archives : Pre 1960 item #1292680 (stock #151404)
The workmanship of Hector Aguilar is magnificent. This authentic properly signed Aguilar necklace shows the deep lines of hand chasing and is tipped off with the handmade small balls on each link top and bottom. The width is .75in. and the length is a wearable of 16.25in. long. Pure quality of better than sterling at 940 silver always shows up as a lovely color to the metal that is sought after. The patina is lovely and natural...
All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Pre 1492 item #1136202
Longquan washer bowl covered with greyish green glaze. Glazed Base. Southern Song 12th-13th century. Condition : no chips, hairlines or cracks and free from restoration. Diameter: 12 cm
All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Pre 1920 item #1280211 (stock #415ar)
Of very large size (25") and heavy (13 pounds each), these bronze pricket candlesticks are Japanese in origin, late Meiji, and are signed with an etched mark on the bottom of each. They both have a very deep and rich patina, very dark brown, with no abrasions or dents. The top lotus form cups are separate, and slip tightly into the stem of the sticks...
All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Pre 1492 item #1157031
This vase has splayed foot, a bulbous body, a straight neck and a deepply foliated mouth with everted lip. The main body of the piece is decorated with a densely moulded floral design. Incised around the neck are stylised plantain leaves, a motive which becomes integral to the decorative sryle of qingbai. The piece is covered with white translucent glaze except for the base, which is unglazed. PERIOD : Song Dynasty (960–1279 AD) MEASUREMENTS: 16.5 cm wide...
All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Pre 1900 item #815699 (stock #3721)
An oval domed jade plaque of pale celadon color. Beautifully carved in relief with design of two scholars in a landscape. The reverse side with tiny drilled holes for mounting. Condition: fine. Dimension: 7.1 cm high x 7.9 cm wide, 1.7 cm deep. Weight: 64 g.
All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Pre 1700 item #967337
Blue and white bowl decorated with Wang Zhaojun in the center and ilustration of story of Zhaojun Departs the Frontier. Diameter = 14.5 cm, Height = 7 cm. Ming-Zhengde 1491 – 1521 Condition : two hairlines, no chips or restorations.
All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Pre 1900 item #1165889
Made of lacquered wood. Original metalwork. China, 19th century. Excellent condition. Diameter 18 cm. H. 4,5 cm. Rare item!
All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Pre 1492 item #1027026
Qingbai ewer with moulded phoenix decoration; bluish white glaze stopping above the base which is concave and unglazed. Yuan Dynasty 13th-14th Centuries. Height = 8 cm. Condition : handle and spout restored.
All Items : Archives : Pre 1940 item #1193721 (stock #sprattulipne)
Today we have a rare William Spratling tulip necklace that is approximately 17in. long. The drop is 2 in. tall and the amethyst tulips are a lilac in color and with striations of crystals inside the well cut stones. The neck chain is 4 strands of tube beads which lead to the turtle clasp that hooks off and on to get in and out of the necklace. The condition is excellent with no dents or damage and this treasure has been professionally re-strung as 70 years of age had broken the strands...
All Items : Archives : Contemporary item #1100729
Contemporary sterling silver, jade, ebony and 22K gold box designed and signed by Taxco, Mexico artist Wolmar Castillo. A talented designer in his own right Wolmar is the son of Antonio Castillo of Los Castillo. Box measures 5" tall. The base measures 6 1/2" X 4 1/2". The jade figure is an antique piece in the style of the Olmec. Wolmar's designs were included in the San Antonio museum exhibit WILLIAM SPRATLING AND THE MEXICAN SILVER RENAISSANCE. Insured shipping included.
All Items : Archives : Pre 1950 item #1324131 (stock #160902)
We have an unsigned beauty of obsidian drops and crafted of 114 grams of heavy silver to offer today. Jewels such as this one is truly rare and worth a spot in a collectors box even though signed only Mexico Silver. Standing 1 5/8ths inches tall it exudes an impressive presence. The patina is warm and natural. No dents, dings, chips or damage of any kind. There is a 17in. wearable for comfort, just LOOK AT THAT NECKLACE!