china Massive root carving early Qing xx
Antique Japanese water color on silk of a winter cottage signed. 15 by 18" approximately.
Antique south east Asian Buddhist text pages 6 pages total 5 with writing back and front the wood block of seated Buddhas is single sided . largest 17" by 3.25"
Antique Japanese scroll of cranes in the mingei art style.19th c or older asis condition signed. 22" wide
Antique asian scroll of a standing crane with bamboo see images fro condition.
Mid century Italian printed Music Still life Tapestry with cable stitch gold accent thread, the front probably silk with a cotton backing. Good condition with fold lines. Size w 26" h 35"
Chinese carved Rose Quartz Snuff Bottle, Ca. 1940, 3" high, 2" wide, 1/2" deep, with Rose original top and spoon is attached to the top, shows some wear and stains.
China old light huali wood kanggui mid Qing
A Fine and Rare Danish Sterling Silver Box from the workshop of the noted silversmith Evald Nielsen. Interesting design with a commemorative 1878-1938 Train Transfer. Measures about 5" by 3 3/8" by 1 1/2".
Early Showa (1930s) Japanese obidome (sash ornament) of round shape with engraved flowers. Obidome is worn on an obi cord that holds the obi sash together, is the only type of jewelry worn by Japanese women on formal occasions, and could serve as netsuke as well. Very nice work, beautiful patina. Metal fitting on the back with two loops for an obi cord. Diameter 1 1/8 inches.
This difficult to find tool-of-the trade pharmacy “IDEAL CAPSULE FILLER” was used by early 20th century druggists to enhance their capsule production. The patent date is stamped Oct. 31, 1905, and research indicates that it was produced by the "Baltimore Capsule Co."
The machine produces 2 different size capsules and has a filling plate that sports 4 parallel rows, each having the capacity of making 24 capsules. Also included are 2 capsule filling trays...
A Chinese banded amethyst sculpture, shaped as an egg and carved with the head of an Immortal with large pendant ears . The carving is beautifully rendered and the unusual form makes it original and desirable. In very good condition, it measures 2 3/4 inches (7.25 cm ) long and dates from the Republican period.
A Chinese jade pendant of triangular shape, with pierced and carved decoration showing a bird among foliage. It is finely and delicately executed, the stone is of pale celadon color and the cord of finely pleated silk. The tassels carry colored beads. In very good condition , it dates to the Republican period and measures 2 inches W X 1 1/2 inches high ( 5cm x 3cm)
Japanese Bamboo Tea Ceremony Dish or Bowl, heavy Chestnut color Lacquer applied on hand woven Bamboo Dish or Bowl, 7" diameter, 1 3/4" high, the condition is good.
Bhutanese colorful Bamboo Bangchung covered Food Basket, 8 3/4" diameter, 3 1/2" high include top cover, hand woven colored Bamboo, yak skin pull or handle is attached to bottom basket on the side to pull open, usually this type of baskets closes very tight to store food, leather handle on the side is helpful to open top and bottom apart. The condition is good.
Japanese Fruitwood round tray, carved from one piece of wood with high rim, Japanese Kanji writing in the center for "Good Health Prize" 11 1/2" diameter, 1 3/4" high, 1/2" thick for rim, in good beautiful condition.
Japanese scroll painting in colors on paper depicting “delicacies from the land and the sea” - a cuttlefish on a bamboo branch, edible taro bulbs and a long stemmed fuki - Japanese butterbur. Beautiful work, elegant composition in Japanese taste, delicate subtle painting. Signed SHUJI GA (painted by Shuji) followed by the red seal of the artist. Beautiful bamboo pattern paper mounts, lacquered scroll ends, in perfect condition, excellent painting for display during tea ceremony...
Jeannette Glass Company made Cherry Blossom from 1930-39. There are no chips or cracks in the glass. Thanks for looking.