Korean Joseon dynasty (1392-1910) painted portrait of a seated scholar official executed in ink and color on paper. At the center of the robe is a rank badge holding a crane, indicating the gentleman is a civil official. The calligraphy states the bearded official is 41 years old. The painting is bordered with white silk and framed (no glass). 19th century or possibly earlier. Framed size: 41 1/2"V x 25 3/4"H (painting size: 20 3/4"V x 19 7/8"H)...

A stunner, early Deco Flli Coppini pendant necklace, this piece is not only holding a beautiful St. George slaying the Dragon medallion but it's adorned with a multitude of figural charms. Combinations like this are very hard to find and as the example at hand is wrought in .800 silver, it dates most probably in the pre-1934 period, when the sterling standard had not been yet adopted by the Italian authorities...

Vintage, beautifully fluid bracelet designed and signed circa 1948-62 by Taxco, Mexico artist Hector Aguilar(1905-86). Bracelet measures 7 1/4 wearable inches long X 1 1/8" wide. Weighs 70 grams, 2.05 oz. Excellent condition with no dents or dings. Clasp is tight and secure. Signed HA, 940, TALLER BORDA, eagle 9, TAXCO MEXICO...

This is an eagle 1 old Mexican sterling necklace with 12 satin finish 10mm balls. The drop spans 6in. across by 3in. long at it's center. The quality is exceptional at 78 grams. Because of the many segments it forms to fit on the neck perfectly. The necklace has no dents or damage or repairs. This work of art has a large and stunning presence just, LOOK AT THAT NECKLACE!

Chinese carved malachite netsuke size figure, depicting a frog, on wood stand, 2 inches in height with length of 2.5 inches, very good condition.

Chinese famille rose porcelain bowl, exterior decorated with floral design, late 19th century period, Chinese seal mark to the base. Size; This item is 2.5 inches high with diameter of 7 inches. Condition Report; Condition is consistent with age, no visible damages.

Chinese famille verte enameled porcelain bowl, exterior decorated with floral design, late 19th century period. Size; This item is 2 inches high with diameter of 7 inches. Condition Report; Condition is consistent with age, no visible damages.

Chinese famille rose punch bowl, late 18th/early 19th century, floral center, exterior with flowers, gilt border, unmarked, 4-1/2 x 10-1/8 in., minor gilt wear to rim. Provenance: Estate of Barbara M. Baker, Meadville, Pennsylvania.

Chinese Qing Dynasty Blue and Red under-glaze snuff bottle depicting a transition of scenes of a meeting of an important official with guests and figures in the back ground. Very detailed with clear lines and colors. No evident cracks or chips. No stopper or lid. Height 3.25 inches, width 1.25 inches.

Princess Diana $20 Liberia 1 oz. pure silver coins 1997. A group of three encapsulated one ounce 99.9% pure silver proof commemorative coins depicting Diana, Princess of Wales. Issued in 1997, each set comes with the original certificate of authenticity, the hinged plush covered fitted case, and the encapsulated finely detailed frosted and mirror silver coin. Each Liberia $20 coin is in MINT as issued condition...

Chinese Qing Dynasty Blue and White snuff bottle depicting procession of horseman and horse-drawn cart. There is a chip to the top of the lip of the bottle. Includes stopper with lid. Height 2.75 inches, width 1.25 inches

Small Vase covered by white glazed to the foot; unglazed base . PERIOD : Song Dynasty 960-1279 AD. MEASUREMENTS: 14 cm height. CONDITION: no chips, cracks, or hairlines and free from restorations.

Sawankhalok celadon stoneware covered jar with large size. 15th century. Ht. 19 cm. No Chips, cracks or hairlines and free from restorations.

Small Kendi, with rounded sides, bulbous spout and tall neck decorated outside with floral scroll and plantain leaves on the neck, glazed base. PERIOD : Wanli (1573-1619 AD) MEASUREMENT : 14 cm height Minor restoration to the end of spout, frittings on the head of the neck.

Sawankhalok celadon stoneware kendi with a cup-shaped mouth and a buffalo form. 15th century. wide. 20 cm. Perfect condition, no chips, cracks or hairlines and free from restorations.

Chinese enameled porcelain bowl decorated with flowers around the exterior and one small flower on the interior, also a gold design around on interior rim and floral design on the bowl's well, from 18th century era. Size; Diameter of bowl is 8 inches. Condition Report; with exception of small repair on exterior of the rim area, in good condition.

Chinese famille rose enameled porcelain vase, depicting on the body figures and buildings in landscape surrounded on top and bottom with two bands of floral decoration, from late 19th/early 20th century era. Size; Height of vase is 13 inches. Condition Report; No visible issues and condition consistent with age.

This is an early signed Tobias, open backed, and repousse cuff that is 3.25in. tall and weighs in at 84 grams. This is one of the largest examples in over all size and in the depth of the flowers repousse that can be found. The patina is dark and natural. No repairs or cracks in the depth of the sprawling flower motifs. The carving on the tops of the floral repousse is exquisite. Fits an average wrist and tapers to accommodate for size up the arm making it a comfortable fit...

A very rare Gerardo Lopez clamper with deep red poured glass for accent to the foliage motif. Having a 3in. face it has a striking presence. The weight is 75 grams and has no dents or damage. The dark spots are a reflection off the camera.

Chinese Republic period rectangular form traveling scholar's white brass "paktong" (baitong) ink box with rounded corners finely incised on the top lid with five vertical lines of calligraphy encircled by a band of archaic form characters all centered over a background of blossoming branches. The inscription addresses the appreciation of fine quality calligraphy...

Chinese carved jade pendant, depicting a boy sitting on what seems for be a flower and holding a flower. 2 3/4 inches in height, no condition concerns. Provenance; From a NY collection.

Chinese carved jade pendant, depicting a man sitting in a lotus and holding some flower branch, 2 inches in height, no condition concerns. Provenance; From a NY collection.

Chinese Qing Dynasty Blue and Red under-glaze snuff bottle depicting a house with individuals overseeing a fishing scene in a lake. From the blue mountains, an individual rides on a dragon over the lake. No cracks or chips. Height 3 inches, width 1.25 inches.

China, pair of blue and white porcelain vases, with flared base and rim, blue ground, with white ring around base and rim, with floral designs on body, double ring on base. Height 8 in. Provenance: From the private collection of Mrs. Pearl K. Jennison, of New London, New Hampshire.

Antique Chinese carved seal stone with calligraphy, 1 1/3 x 2 inches, no condition concerns.

A pear-shaped "Famille rose" porcelain teapot and cover with molded decoration of two rows of petals and applied lotus flowers and leaves, in between painted with cockerels, deers, fishes and egrets. Dating to the Yongzheng or early Qianlong period. Condition: good, some chips to the applied decoration (please look at the last four photos) spout with a tiny chip. Dimension: 10.7 cm high, spout to handle: c. 14.6 cm.

Chinese Qing Dynasty Blue and White snuff bottle depicting a hunting scene including men on horse-back, shooting bows & arrows and carrying felled prey. No apparent cracks or chips. Height 2.75 inches, width 1.25 inches.

Chinese Republic period baluster form porcelain vase decorated in famille rose enamels with three large bird and flower roundels spaced evenly around the shoulder. The roundels feature two birds, two ducks, and two quail set among bamboo and flowering plants. A variety of pastel flowers float against the pale yellow graviata ground which is incised with a tight scrolling foliage pattern. The rim and the roundels are thinly bordered in gilt...

Porcelain covered with celadon glaze to the foot and decorated with floral and 3 boys carved motif, unglazed concave base. PERIOD : Yue ware 9th Century MEASUREMENTS: 17.2 cm wide, 7.1 cm tall. CONDITION : chips to the base, no cracks or hairlines and free from restorations.

Porcelain covered with celadon glaze to the foot and decorated with floral carved motif, glazed base. PERIOD : Yue ware 9th Century MEASUREMENTS: 20 cm wide, 7.1 cm tall. CONDITION : Perfect, no chips, cracks or hairlines and free from restorations.

An elegant vintage 1-3/8" across gilt sterling circle pin with alternating cultured pearls and round polished natural garnet beads c1940s-50. This pin is made of gilt sterling, and the garnets are 6 mm. across while the pearls are 4 mm. The garnet have a wonderful deep red colour and the well-matched pearls have a great creamy white lustre. There are gilt leaves between each stone, and this pin has a safety catch. It is stamped with a ST with a double capital back-to-back R...

Chinese Qing (Ching) Dynasty Blue and Red under-glaze snuff bottle depicting a figure riding a deer under a tree on a rocky mountainous path. No apparent cracks or chips. Bottle has stopper without lid. Height 2.75 inches, width 1.5 inches.

Chinese Qing Dynasty Blue and White snuff bottle depicting several figures around the bottle celebrating a festival with lanterns. There is a very minute chipping to the rim of the base. Cork stopper without lid. Additional hi-resolution images upon request. Height 3 inches, width 1.5 inches .

A rare Straits Chinese fan case applied with tiny faceted rocaille glass beads on a green respectively yellow velvet ground, depicting auspicious symbols. Bordered with a woven band, with cotton ribbon and lining. Condition: very good, few glass beads are lost. Dimension: case: 32.2 cm long x 7.8 cm wide.

Three Chinese late Qing dynasty to Republic period robin's egg (called lu Jun, or "furnace Jun") glazed porcelain scholar's desk articles including a hexagonal form water pot with an applied qilong climbing on the side (about 3" diameter by 2 1/8" high), a ribbon bound triple-gourd vase with three openings (4 1/2" high), and a rectangular brush holder in the form of a stove (2 3/8"L x 1 3/4"D x 1 3/4"H)...

Steeped in Mexico's rich cultural past, vintage silver Quetzalcoatl jewelry are stunning and one of my favorite sub-genres in the Taxco field. I have seen many variations of the divine Feathered Serpent, some times in repousse and others carved and overlaid like here. Anonymous yet masterfully made and quite unusual in its rendition of the motif, the necklace is 14 1/2" long (it feels like and wears a little longer due to the curve in its central part) yet can easily be made longer with the ad...