A beautiful old Chinese silver enamel hairpin in excellent condition. Marked. H:12cm weight:12.4g.
This is a tobacco pouch from Indus Kohistan in Pakistan, probably from Kolai or Palas Valley. Circa mid 20th century. It is embroidered in an extremely fine, solidly worked brick stitch in various colored silk threads on a black cotton background. The outer edges of the bag are embellished with beaded tassles. One side of the purse features zigzag motifs, the other, interlocking diamond motifs...
A pair of beautiful old Chinese jadeite 14k earrings with surrounding of seed pearls. In excellent condition. Marked. D:10mm
A pair of beautiful old Chinese jadeite earrings with 14k gold backing, but it has some repairs (please see photo 3) otherwise in good condition. Marked 14k .L:3cm
A beautiful old Chinese bronze hand warmer, with a phoenix design cover in excellent condition. D:5-1/4" H:4"
An envelope-shaped purse from Jaghori area of Ghazni province, Afghanistan, circa 1930. The silk embroidery is very dense, combining satin stitches with brick stitches into an alternating geometric pattern of zigzags and diamonds. The borders of the purse echo with similar triangular designs. The bag is lined in fine green cotton. Pompoms and buttons are used as highlights, with a card-woven braid serving as a closure. The edging is overstitched in alternating green and brown...
A beautiful old Chinese filigree silver bracelet with genuine amber in excellent condition. Marked. weight:48g D:6cm
A beautiful old Chinese silver enamel oval pendant, in excellent condition. L:4cm weight 10.4g
A beautiful old Chinese famille rose porcelain buddha with five kids, in excellent condition. H:9"
A pair of beautiful vintage Italian gold wash silver with coral and pearl dangling earrings. In excellent condition. L:3.25cm $115
This tsumugi (raw, knobby silk, similar to tweed) purse was purchased at the well-known Kyoto antique textile shop Nakamura Chingiriya in 1972. It is unused and still has original box.
H.6"(15cm) x W.6.25"(16cm.) Snap closes on one side, with eyelet for a hand, shoulder, or waist strap on the other. Indigo dyed folk materials and an elegant purse design make it suitable for kimono or jeans.
Fine Japanese miniature garden kit, all made with natural material, ca 1940-1960, original wood box. We used a simple cardboard box as a tray with small black pebbles under. You can created/draw water if the sand is used instead. The dimension of the box are 15 3/4” x 7 3/16” x 3 5/8”. Fence: 9 1/8 long (flattened for storage) x 3 3/4” high. Board with a frog: 5 1/8” long. Please ask for other measurements.
Yuasa Koufuu is an accomplished Japanese calligrapher. She is the recipient of many honors and prizes in Japan. Her style is very graceful and reminiscent of the famed Edo Period master, Rosetsu. In this delightful piece, Yuasa Koufuu describes the beautiful scenery in a mountain river. Frame: 20 x 14 inches, 51 x 35.5 cm; Artwork: 13 x 9 inches, 33 x 23 cm.
A fine Carved Ivory Netsuke of a man carrying the moon on his back signed Giyoku Seki a masterful piece. Measuring 2.5 inches 5.5 centimeters.
A pair of beautiful early 20th C. (Republic period)Chinese famille rose porcelain vases,with a monk motif. In excellent condition. Marked. H:3-1/2"
This is a textile piece from Afghanistan, probably from Bamiyan province. It is a child's vest which features very intricate embroidered patterns in bright colors and in cotton floss, in cross stitch. The top is embellished with silver metallic threads and the vest is trimmed with green glass beads on the sides, center and bottom. The back is a purple cotton fabric. The lining on the inside is a blue cotton fabric with diamond motifs...
A pair of 19th C. Chinese filigree silver enamel earrings with Chinese characters and dangling with jade and tourmaline. In excellent condition. Marked. L:4.5cm
A pair of beautiful Chinese silver abacus earrings, in excellent condition. L:3cm