Afghan carpet circa 1900-1910 in beautiful reds measuring 72” x 60”
Paper mache Daruma Dolls from Tamashima district of Kurashiki in Okayama Prefecture by Ono Ichi, ca. 1972. Pair or single, smaller (FI-8b): H. 4.875"(12.2cm) x W.3.5"(9cm.); larger (FI-8a): H.5.25"(13.25cm) x W.3.375"(8.5cm.) Painted paper mache. These dolls were made in 11 sizes ranging from 11 - 45cm. The small one here is the second smallest size made, known as "9-go", and the larger is an "8-go" size...
Shiko Munakata (1903 ~ 1975)
Date: April 10, 1959.
Seated Figure. Here titled by the artist, "At Columbus" (コランバスに於て). Also signed by the artist and dedicated in pencil in Japanese at the top right, "to Ms. Ryuko Sato".
Munakata's famous 1959 United States lecture tour took him through Ohio. On the tour, he was known to carve one-off woodblock prints on the spot at gatherings and present them to hosts or guests, as once described on the Antiques Roadshow...
1940's Chinese Famille Rose Porcelain Shou Xing God of Longevity
It is 16 inches ( 40.6 cm) tall by 6.4 inches (16.3 cm) wide. It is 6.4 Lb.
It has dark spots, minor rubbing of paint, stains and surface wears and scratches (as seen in the photos).
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A 9" Medicine Hat Pottery mixing bowl. This pair of scarce Medicine Hat Potteries 9" kitchen or mixing bowls consists of one in cobalt blue and the other bright orange. The orange bowl has the stamped Medicine Hat mark and an underglaze 8, the other has just the 8 (the stamp would be invisible on the cobalt)...
A wonderful translucent blue celadon Tobi vase done in the classic style of Longquan Chinese pottery. This piece was made by one of the few great female Japanese potters of the previous century—Suwa Sozan II, daughter of Meiji Imperial Court Artist Sozan I.
Suwa Sozan I (1852—1922) was born in an area of what is known today as Ishikawa prefecture. After a short stint in the military he took up pottery design and painting under Touda Tokuji in 1873...
A Chinese Famille Rose Vase. Height approximately 28.2 cm. There are few parts missing color (photo number 8, 9, 10 and 11). Good condition.
This is a SAKE BOTTLE OF JAPANESE BIZEN WARE. It was made around 40 years ago.
Very good condition (please see photos). Diameter: 2.9". Height: 5.5". Weight with box: 17.50 oz (500 grs).
Bizen Pottery is one of the six famous ancient medieval pottery styles in Japan. It is also known as "Imbe Pottery" based on the name of the area. The brownish surface produced by the combination of clay and fire...
From our African Collection: 2 Baga Snakes, both are 72" h.
The serpent Baga (Baga Snake), Kalimbe, or Bansonyi, refers to a protective spirit manifested in the form of a snake that presides over male initiation ceremonies among the Baga culture in Guinea, West Africa. Typically, during the days preceding the initiation ceremonies, two carved Bansonyies appear in the village and are decorated with streamers and colorful banners...
Stylized sea form sculpture in ever so subtle hues of rose and ice blue glass attributed to Archimede Seguso. The form has a soft sculpted essence and is beautiful! In good condition with normal wear on the base considering its age, the shell form measures 7.75"w x 3.75"h x 6.5"d
Imperial Cape Cod was produced from 1932-83. This cruet is in excellent condition. (6 oz., straight sided with pointed handle.)
A lovely little jar with top that measures 2" x 2-7/8". Label reads"Made in Japan". Light wear.
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)
A truly extraordinary print of the streets of Tokyo by Japanese Shin-Hanga artist Tsuchiya Koitsu circa August of 1939. Two women, both wearing beautiful blue kimonos, walk in the rain holding parasols. The streets are colored a purple/mauve as the rainwater reflects the light of lanterns from inside of a nearby shop, trees rise above buildings, and despite the depicted weather conditions, this is a very colorful scene. Print is signed and stamped in the bottom left corner...
Takahashi Shotei (Hiroaki)
Inari Shrine at Oji - Peddler and Woman
Size: Approximately 14.875 x 6.75 inches.
Date: 1924-30.
Publisher: Watanabe Shozaburo.
Reference: Shotei catalog #M-26. Ota-ku 2005 Catalog #:198.
Medium: Japanese woodblock print.
Condition: Top back has paper and adhesive residue. A few foxing spots. Faint crease near top.
These Akro Agate items are from the Large Interior Panel set. The color is transparent green - also called 'jade trans optic' - and each piece has 16 panels. I have the teapot & lid for $95.00 and 2 plates for $18 each. All are in perfect condition. See my other listings for more Akro Children's Sets.
This is a really pretty Ruby Flashed Della Robbia 2 Lite Candle Holder made by Westmoreland Glass. This Candle Holder measures 4 inches. It is in very good condition with no chips, cracks or scratches. The ruby flashing is all very good. Be sure to search our other Westmoreland glass available. We guarantee all items to be as described. THANK YOU.
Pair Black Iron Twisted Candle Sticks on Wooden Base, 7" high, 3 1/2" round-wooden base, twist the iron handle up and down to adjust the height of candles, they are in good condition, impressed mark on the handle.