Japanese 20th century bronze vase with gold and silver inlays. The inlays are in a geometric design. Made by KASAI TAIZO, born 1922. From Takaoka City. Signed TAIZO on bottom. Comes with TOMOBAKO, original artist signed wooden storage box. 14 1/4" tall by 5" wide at its widest.
1950's Chinese Silver Filigree Sword Horn Handle with Coral & Turquoise & Lapis Carved Bead Inlay
The sword is 29.1 inches (74 cm) in length by 3.74 inches (9.5 cm) wide. The blade is 19.3 inches (49 cm) in length by 0.67 inch (1.7 cm) wide. It is is 907 gram.
It is tarnished and has cracks at the handle and rust at the blade and missing beads and surface wears and scratches (as seen in the photos).
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Chinese oval shaped pebble of white and green jadeite, carved with the the head and arm of Shou the Star God symbolizing longevity and good health, holding a branch in one hand of a darker jade. Late 20th century.
Size: 2 3/4" high x 2" wide x 1" deep.
Dating early Republic period, these beautiful Chinese porcelain umbrella stands are mirror images of each other and thus a true matching pair. A rarity to find a pair, they are in excellent condition and are very substantial weighing about 24 lbs each. Measure 24" tall. Signed on bottom. $1,800 pair or $975 each
Chinese 18K Gold Jadeite Carved Bracelet Marked
It is 5.7 inches (14.5 cm) in length by 0.34 inch (0.86 cm) wide. It weighs 7.67 gram.
It has surface wears and inclusions (as seen in the photos).
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An octagonal brass mold of an Oriental silversmith producing traditional jewelry. Country of provenance might be Afghanistan. Cf. Janata, Alfred: "Schmuck in Afghanistan" ISBN 3-201-01150-9, page 187. From an old Swiss collection. Condition: labeled with color. Dimension: 4.3 cm x 4.6 cm x 0.8 cm.
Han Dynasty style Funerary Model of a Ram , well modeled missing an ear but otherwise in great condition with original painted decoration . This piece came from Wichita Auctioneers listed as Han we cannot confirm the period . Size 12.5 by 15" long
Shoda Koho
Country Scene (With Moon) from the Hasegawa Night Scenes series. Also known as "Canal by Moonlight"
Size: Chuban. Approximately 10.125 x 7.5 inches.
Date: 1910-38.
Publisher: Hasegawa/Nishinomiya Yosaku.
Sealed by artist. "Made in Japan" stamped on lower right verso.
Medium: Japanese woodblock print.
Condition: One dot of foxing in lower sky amongst trees.
Compare with our Koho074 Country Scene With Moon (Canal) (2).
Square white marble plate with a high rim , perfect for floral arrangements or use out doors, water tight .There a few available as well as round . Size 10" by 10" by 3" stand not included
Height: 5.5 cm (2.2 in)
Width: 3.9 cm (1.7 in)
Depth: 2.2 cm (0.9 in)
Chinese inside-painted glass snuff bottle; ground Peking Glass style; features two panels, one of which is signed; the first shows florals and the other depicts a very well-painted hummingbird hovering over lily pads; good condition
Unsigned. Attributed to Kawase Hasui.
Boat On A Snowy Lake
Size: 5.75 x 3.5 inches.
1930s to 1950s.
Publisher: Watanabe Shozaburo.
Condition: Excellent.
Chinese Bamboo woven 2 compartment Food Basket with handle and black Iris ink painting on top of the lid, and clear lacquer finish on the entire basket. Ca. early 1900's or later part of 1800's, 17 1/2" high with handle, 14" x 8 1/2" wide. All the parts are in place, nothing is missing. The basket is in good condition except wood joint have separation on the bottom of the trays, caused by the dryness and age. Maker's mark on the bottom in black.
Kawase Hasui
Temple in Snow
Date: ca 1930s.
Publisher: Watanabe Shozaburo.
Size: 7.25 x 5.0 inches.
Condition: Excellent. Tipped at top edge to original sheet.
This print does not appear in Kawase Hasui: The Complete Woodblock Prints. We could find only one other example.
Vintage pair of Chinese porcelain fu-dogs. Sculpted with a sense of whimsy and great detail, one fu-dog crouches with his elaborately swirling tail in the air, the other lays on her belly. Though their other name, shishi, suggests their lion-like qualities, this pair with their long flapping ears have a more dog-like appearance. Glazed with a lovely translucent blue crackle glaze with wide black glazed eyes...
Chinese carved and lacquered architectural panels "Kung Fu" Pair carved and lacquered architectural or furniture panels 2 pieces depicting figures apparently practicing kung fu . Used wear size just under 15" by 3.75"
Width approximately 42.5 cm (across the handles). Height approximately 24.5 cm. In good condition.
A wood sculpture of a reclining young, naked woman seated on a oblong base. Carved in naturalistic style from a single piece of wood. Light, brownish color. Good expression and fine details. Signed: Shoji. Japan: Showa period, 1950s. L 33,5 cm, H 20,5 cm. Condition: Excellent.
A lustrous monochromatic powder blue Peking Glass bowl with a carved short foot.
Chinese Overlay Carved Glass, also known as Peking Glass (Tao Liao Ping in Chinese), is a traditional form of art that starts with a one-color glass base, dipped into contrasting colored glass one layer at a time. The artist then carves away portions of the overlaid glass to reveal layers of other colors underneath, following certain designs...