KAREN SILVER BEADS AND RED CORAL NECKLACE

Artisan and Design: Jewelry: Necklaces Contemporary: item #771980
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Red coral and Karen silver bead necklace. This stunning necklace is made by Lee from handmade coral and Karen hill tribe silver beads. Lee is herself a member of a tribe near Chiang Mai, Thailand. 16 inch long.

Rare Rarified Andree Bazot Fused Glass Enamel Earrings

Artisan and Design: Jewelry: Earrings Pre 1970: item #771651
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Wonderful + one-of-a-kind … Andrée Bazot was one of the most creative enamellists of the post-WWII period. Her freeform, glossy enamel designs, in vibrant color palettes, possessed a fabulous joie de vivre—and each was one-of-a-kind. Decorating the final enamel layer with 18K gold trailings, these works were always sensual and feminine. This divine pair of Bazot earrings is no exception. Featuring yellow and orange foil enamel over copper, with raised glass frits or cookies fused to the surface,... Click for details

Bizen Rakkyo-Pearl Onion Form Vase by Mori Togaku

Artisan and Design: Ceramics Pre 1980: item #771618

This superbly fired and mu-ly formed Bizen vase is by living legend Mori Togaku and dates to 1975, the only year Mori signed his works with a M, seen on the side and base. It has a rich 'clay flavor' in dark rusty red and crispy browns with great stone bursts--ishihaze--seen all about. It has an intense energy to it in its simplicity; only Mori, Harada and Abe are capable of this. In perfect condition with a signed box, 25.5cm.tall, a museum piece.

Oribe Glazed Henko-Jar by Hamanaka Gesson

Artisan and Design: Ceramics: Pottery: Jars Contemporary: item #771617

The Japanese word 'hin' is very important when viewing art. Basically it means 'dignity' or 'grace' and one says, 'hin ga aru' or 'it has hin' when viewing a work, or even a person. Hamanaka Gesson's(b.1943)creations are full of hin, whether it be chawan, guinomi or shokki-tableware. Hamanaka lives in Hagi where he studied with Yoshika Taibi(1915-1991) before setting up his own kiln in 1969; he has exhibited worldwide. In 1976 he started using Shigaraki clay blended with Hagi for his Hagi wares ... Click for details

Mallet shape KYOMISUDERA-ware vase by Yamaguchi Jotetsu

Artisan and Design: Ceramics: Pottery: Vases Pre 1970: item #771349
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Very interesting, mallet-shaped vase of Kiyomizudera-ware decorateed w. the characteristic , deep green, running glaze over a cracklé body w. irregular, underglaze slip patterns. Stamped seal in the bottom of Yamaguchi Jotetsu. H 21.5 cm. Condition: Perfect.

Long Navajo Silver Arrow Pin ca. 1990s

Artisan and Design: Jewelry: Pins Pre 2000: item #771290
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A nicely done arrow pin with a well - designed, slight center indentation that gives it dimension and also catches the light when worn. Most arrow pins I see are flat, but this artist's attention to detail gives the arrow a little depth and makes it a much better piece. The curvature also makes the pin "hug" your garment for a more attractive appearance. Another nice touch, not appreciated until worn, is that the pinback doesn't run from tip to tip. That, along with the curve of the arrow, m... Click for details

Benisai-Jomon Motif Vase by Uetake Satoshi

Artisan and Design: Ceramics: Pottery: Vases Contemporary: item #771200

At a glance one can see only one ceramic artist could have made this piece, Uetake Satoshi(b.1956). Such is his unique voice with clay and design, for which he is consistently shown at Japan's most prestigious juried exhibitions. This vase would only hold a small single flower, and even without a flower it has a graceful presence; in perfect condition with a signed box, 27.5cm.tallx9.5x7, a good desk size.

Recumbent nude

Artisan and Design: Photographs Contemporary: item #771199

By Honolulu photographer Jean Jacques Dicker. Jean Jacques prints in the traditional silver gelatin process, using developer, stop, fixer and two washing baths for the ultimate archival process. Each print is handprinted, 11 by 14 inches (28 by 35.5 cm).

Recumbent nude

Artisan and Design: Photographs Contemporary: item #771198

By Honolulu photographer Jean Jacques Dicker. Jean Jacques prints in the traditional silver gelatin process, using developer, stop, fixer and two washing baths for the ultimate archival process. Each print is handprinted, 11 by 14 inches (28 by 35.5 cm).

Recumbent nude

Artisan and Design: Photographs Contemporary: item #771197

By Honolulu photographer Jean Jacques Dicker. Jean Jacques prints in the traditional silver gelatin process, using developer, stop, fixer and two washing baths for the ultimate archival process. Each print is handprinted, 11 by 14 inches (28 by 35.5 cm).