Sensational Meiji Period c.1890 clay roof tile from a zen buddhist temple outside Kyoto. 3 Hoju or sacred buddhist wishing gems adorn the top. They can help in the release from the void. On the sides are buddhist clouds. Was on the corner of the temple roof to protect the temple from fire or natural calamities. Ask for shipping quote. (w: 19"; h:16"; depth:5")

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...

Description:
A Qingbai covered box was beautifully mold in a form of a pair of Mandarin Ducks.
By greenish-white tint reflected in the glaze, the birds were well depicted in the detailed features and on the overall look.
For authentication:

1, Minute pinpoint incursions were happened while obvious crackles were spread under the glaze.

2, The burial dirt was reserved at the inner side and at the bottom of the box for verification.

3, From the characteristics of the...

An English antique staddle stone for your garden. This mushroom shaped stone was originally a support for an English granary building, which served to elevate the structure above ground level, allowing for air circulation and preventing rodents from getting into the granary. Most of these stones date from the 18th or early 19th century. It consists of a vertical base that supports a dome-shaped cap stone. Size: approx. 25" ht. x 18" diameter...

A wonderfully executed vintage 1920’s 18Kt white gold filigree and diamond ring perfect for a price conscious couple. The diamond is an approximately 0.25Ct brilliant cut diamond that has I color and VS2 clarity. The intricate filigree design is in excellent condition. Any person who loves antique jewelry would appreciate this as an engagement ring.

An antique lovers dream can come true with this vintage 1920’s 18Kt white gold and diamond engagement ring accented by two rubies. The center stone is a 0.72 Ct brilliant cut diamond with a G color and SI2 clarity. The filigree work is exceptional and is in very good condition.

Eye catching size 5 1/2 sterling silver domed ball ring designed (1930's) and signed by Taxco, Mexico artist William Spratling (1900-67). The large silver half ball rests on a silver band. Ring weighs 5 grms. Vintage used condition with some minute pin head sized dings. Beautiful overall patina. Signed with the early WS brand hallmark and 980 for silver content.

Museum quality Edo Period C.1870 Shigaraki soy jar. Fabulous jewel tama lid. The rich shigaraki green-blue nagashi glaze over a hagi white base. The lid has some chips but that only adds to its allure. The base has a spigot on the bottom. Ask about shipping. (H:15 1/2 inch; dia: 11 inch.

Description:
A cinnabar lacquered tray was preserved finely in good condition.
In rectangular shape yet by intriguingly curved sides, the dish was concaved inside and was with grandeur design of beautiful scenery in the center.
On the border, There was decoration of vibrant flowers, fruits, branches and leaves around.
Supported by Ru-Yi shaped feet, the dish was painted underside with black lacquer.
By original condition, there’re some fret found on the ridges of the motifs...

A rare and very 18th century large scholar's standing screen. The front of the screen is painted red with a gilded mountain scene. The back is painted black with the remains of a good luck symbol. Size: H. 91cm. W. 78cm. Condition: Normal ageing. No repairs. In it's natural state, could use some professional cleaning.

A rare Ming dynasty celadon Ge type dish, unglazed base, excavated from Kalimantan. Dish is in good condition no chips, cracks, hairlines and free from restoration. Diameter = 11.5 cm

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.

A Southern Song Jizhou black glaze covered with slightly thick dark brown - black glaze unglazed base. Song Dynasty ( 12th - 13th centuries , Jizhou central Jiangxi province. Bowl is in good condition with 2 fritting on the rim and 1 hairline. Size: 12 cm diameter, 8 cm height.

A Tang dynasty yue yao jar with four lugs, rounded side with globular body and unglazed base. Jar is in good condition with glazed degradation, no chips, cracks, hairlines and free from restoration. Size: 8 cm diameter, 8.5 cm height.

Miniature Porcelain jar covered its body with a Qingbai ( Yingqing ) glaze and reddish unglazed base. H : 4 cm. D : 4 cm. Jingdezhen or Fujian. Yuan Dynasty, fourteenth century. Condition : invisible hairline, no chips, cracks and free from restorations.

A fine b/w bowl, decorated to exterior with lotus and chrysanthemum flowers. The interior center with blossom of lotus. Coin mark on the base of Fu Qui Jia Zhi. Dating late Zhengde to early Jiajing ware. Condition is excellent survived from buried on South-Sulawesi, no any chip, no crack and free restoration, unfortunate only with a tiny warped, but no effected to the handsome look of this lustrous glaze bowl. Diameter: 15.5cm.

7 1/4 inch sterling silver and handcarved rosewood cheese or pate knife designed (1949-50) by Taxco Mexcio artist William Spratling (1900-67). Fully hallmarked. Beautiful vintage condition. Nice heavy weight. Pictured on Phyllis Goddards website www.spratlingsilver.com.

6 1/2 inch long hand carved rosewood and sterling silver cheese or pate knife designed (c.1940)by Taxco, Mexico artist William Spratling (1900-67). Pictured on www.spratlingsilver.com and in the 1946 Warner Bros. film "THE MAN FROM NEW ORLEANS", about Spratling and his Taxco silver workshop. Nice weight and in beautiful vintage condition. Fully hallmarked as shown.