A mini Shan red lacquerware covered receptacle. Unusual to find these types in this size. It still has some dried flowers that came with the item. Age: Early 20th century. Size: H. 19.5cm. W. 8cm. Condition: No repairs. Some minor chips around the rims.

Description: A tripod bronze censer was in archaic Ding-type. Preserved rarely with original bronze water chestnut shaped stand and bronze reticulated and simplified Baosan typed cover, the censer was reserved with darkened patina. It was a small and elegant bronze censer which was used by accompanying with the ancient Chinese instrument Qin when it was playing. The bronze censer was therefor called as Qin censer...

Description: A bronze censer in elegant rectangular shape was rarely inscribed with scholar hall mark. Had been polished in some way, the excellent bronze quality was therefor revealed. A 18/19 century Qing piece was from a European provenance. Dimension:8.7cm x 7.4cm x 4.8cm

Japanese Gin kanzashi metal hair ornament; the two pronged gilt pin with applied large natural red coral, silver and silver gilt plum blossoms with coral beads 7 1/8"

This is a Yuan dynasty qingpai or yingqing octagonal shaped vase with a cover. It stands on a small flat base rising to a octagonal shaped body and then towards a straight short neck and small mouth rim. The body is divided into three horizontal sections. The octagonal shaped body is sandwich between two horizontal bands of moulded relief of lotus leave. The octagonal body is moulded with alternating moulded relief design of lotus plants with flowers and that of sunflower plant...

Description: A pair of wood figures were depicted as civil official and military official separately. With obvious contrasted facial expression, the military official held a hammer-like weapon when the civil official holding a Hu board ( Hu board was used by an official in a court meeting). Kept in very good condition-only with some decay at the bottom of the base of the military figure, the paired figures were used to be the guardians for a master deity...

A magnificent sterling and stone s-curved motif necklace, bracelet and screwback earrings set by Felipe Martinez. His workshop , Piedra Y Plata, opened in 1950, was considered by his peers to be one of the best silver shops in Taxco. This magnificent set is featured on page 189 of the book MEXICAN SILVER by Morrill and Berk. They date is c. 1955. The necklace measures 16 1/2" end to end and is 1 1/4" wide. The bracelet measures 7 1/4" end to end and is 1" wide...

A Tang bronze seal with the symbol for happiness. Size: 1.8 x 1.8 cm. Condition. Nice patina. A part of the finial is missing.

Description: All the rocks came from ancient time. But It was rarely to find a scholar rock selected from old studio. Preserved with an fitted old Honmu stand, this scholar rock was in stylized form. Introspective patina and sophisticated stone tissue add more to this scholar object with typical Chinese taste. Date: Qing Dynasty(19th century) Height: 43cm Condition: It had presumably been broken and was matched back to the original shape.

A Chinese Tang bronze seal with the good luck symbol. Size: 2 x 2 cm Condition: No repairs.

Fabulous signed Christian Lacroix clipback earrings in matte goldtone with clear and orange marbled Lucite elements, and large matte goldtone elements, both in the form of coral spezzati or branches. Marked CL in script, CHRISTIAN LACROIX, and MADE IN FRANCE. I believe these are 1980s. Photos do not capture the color; it is very clear and warmer than the photos show. Perfect for resort and beach wear.

Great size -- 3 7/8 inches long by 1 1/2 inches wide by 1 inch deep...

A fabulous vintage handmade studio modernist bib necklace with black and white glass beads strung on brass wire, and engraved brass leaf or feather form drops at the end of each beaded wire. The overall effect is of a feathered collar. 1970s. Bold and unique and with outstanding impact. Photos do not do justice to this piece. It drapes very nicely and is very easy to wear.

Wearable length is 16 inches. The drops are 3 3/4 inches long. Excellent condition. Photos enlarged to show detail.

A fabulous vintage classic six, that is, a six dot Bakelite bangle. Circa 1935. Guaranteed vintage and original, from a Philadelphia estate. In heavily marbled tortoise with six inset dots in pale yellow creamed corn. The bangle and the dots test positive for Bakelite using Simichrome.

1/2 inch wide by 3/8 inch thick and with standard 2 1/2 inches inside diameter. Excellent condition. Photos enlarged to show detail.

Fabulously chic and very big vintage French black tested Bakelite drop earrings. Circa 1950 or 1960. The open wire clip earring backs and filigree findings are French. With aged goldtone metal. Tests positive for Bakelite using Simichrome. True opaque black Bakelite; did not start out as another color. From a Philadelphia estate which had other French costume jewelry.

1 3/4 inches long by 3/4 inch wide. Excellent condition. Photos enlarged to show detail.

Emile Albert Gruppe (American, 1896-1978), oil on canvas board, signed lower right. Titled and dated in Gruppe's hand on the verso,"Mount Mansfield, Vermont, 1947." A vibrant spring scene with traces of lingering winter snow. Excellent condition. Size: 12 inches x 16 inches.

A very unusual pale yellow-green (kiji) porcelain vase in the shape of a Chinese Gu by Seiji Celadon master Suwa Sozan enclosed in the original signed wooden box. Fretwork and a roiling dragon body have been softly engraved into the sides; the slightest variation in tone the only hint to the subtle design-work. The vase is 11-1/2 inches (29 cm) tall, 6 inches (15 cm) diameter and in fine condition...

Tang official's bronze seal of the 2nd rank. Size: 2.3 x 2cm. H. 1cm. Condition: No repairs. Nice patina.

Gilded Bronze Shakyamuni, Late 18th Century or Early 19th Century

It is 6.5 inches (16.5 cm) tall by 4.6 inches (11.5 cm) wide.

It is in good condition with dents, cracks, or chips, except old repair at the inside (as seen in the photos).

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