A Siam style budha cast bronze head made at Bien Hoa professional School in Vietnam circa 1930. Nice reproduction and beautiful patina. The Bien Hoa school was created in 1906 by French administrators who, seeing Vietnamese art and culture disappear during colonization, wanted to safeguard this important Vietnamese artistic heritage. The school was therefore created, it housed hundreds of Annamese students who became sculptors, painters, ceramists, cabinetmakers etc.....

Naoko Matsubara (Japanese-Canadian, born 1937 Tokushima, Japan)
Shrine Market (Tenjin-ichi)
Edition: 47/50
Date: ca 1960s-70s.
Print size: 38.75 x 27.0 inches.
Framed size: 44.5 x 32.75 inches.
Signed, titled, numbered, and sealed by the artist.
Medium: Japanese woodblock print.
Condition: Excellent. Upper right corner margin has light crease.
Notes: This very large framed print is not available for commercial shipment...

A shallow ceramic dish, 7 1/4" diameter, 1 1/4" height, signed on the bottom "Carlos Villalba H."; this is an image of a bat, created by the artist in the renowned Mata Ortiz art village in northern Mexico, state of Chihuahua, about 100 miles south of the US border. The design follows ancient Southwest Mimbres and Paquimean designs of the Casas Grandes border region of northern Mexico, which is rich in archaeological history...

KIROGI GOOSE

Traditional Korean wood carving wedding goose sent to a bride-to-be from a groom-to-be, mid 20th century, approx. 33 x 8 x H 18cm (12.99 x 3.14 x 7.08in). Burnished dark brown. Removable neck part...

Hardwood vintage sculpture of an African ancestor image, from the Songye ethnic group, Democratic Republic of the Congo. Old piece, circa 1960s or 1970s a couple of cracks and repairs.. H: 45 cm/17.8in.

Rather unusual Japanese porcelain obidome / netsuke in a shape of a mask of a female theatrical character Waka-Onna. Obidome is worn on an obi cord that holds the obi sash together, and is the only type of jewelry worn by Japanese women on formal occasions. Very clever design, excellent modeling and enameling - see her crisp features and delicate toning of the face. Bar on the back for an obi or netsuke cord, in perfect condition. Signed KOSUZU on the back...

Measuring 5 1/4" across & weighing 156 grams this 940 sterling silver dish was designed by Taxco, Mexico designer Hector Aguilar. The dish is centered with a 1951 coin with a HIDALGO profile. The reverse side of the coin features an eagle fighting a serpent. This candy dish is pictured on p. 67 of SILVER MASTERS OF MEXICO by Penny Morrill. HA, 940, TAXCO, & TALLER BORDA and eagle 9 hallmarks are found on the underside rim of the dish.

In 1965 "THE WORLD OF SPRATLING" museum exhibit touring the U.S. included this design in their collection. Rosewood and sterling silver are used in this ovoid piece which stands 1 3/4" high & 4 3/4" long. The tray is in beautiful condition. It is pictured on Phyllis Goddards spratlingsilver.com and in MEXICAN Silver by Penny Morrill and Carole Berk. Spratling 1950's hallmarks are on the underside.

30 OBI SAMPLES

Paper samples of obi (kimono sash) from a certain kimono fabrics shop in Kyoto, Japan, Showa period, early-mid 20th century, approx. 45.5 x 30cm (17.71 x 11.81in)...

4-Volume Set of Chinese Woodblock Prints, Rong Bao Zhai Shi Jianpu, Publisher, Beijing 1957

160 Woodblock prints, ink and color on paper, four volumes, in a clothbound slipcase, Rongbaozhai publisher, 1957 Edition 北京榮寶齋詩箋譜, 譜內收 齊白石、溥心畬、張大千、陳半丁 等名家所繪山水、人物、花鳥作品160幅

The box is 2.16 inches (5.5 cm) tall by 9 inches (23 cm) wide by 12.6 inches (32 cm) long...

A pair of Japanese vintage bronze temple lantern. Each lantern is made of 3 sections, the base, the light housing and the crown. The crown has a scalloped rim with heart shaped designs and a beautiful finial...

This six-sided bangle is a truly rare Georg Jensen piece and undoubtedly has gone out of production. It was bought in 1968 and has not been worn very much. This is a design done more than 50 years ago and a long-time GJ dealer in New York says he cannot remember ever having seen the piece. Inside one of the six sides of the bangle is the Georg Jensen mark in a circle of dots, 925S Denmark, and the number 177. The internal diameter is 7cm (2.75in).

This Georg Jensen sterling silver and onyx ring—no.97—was created decades ago (probably in the 1950s) by the jewelry designers Nanna and Jorgen Ditzel. Their NJ mark is inside the ring as well as the Georg Jensen mark, 925-S, Denmark, and the number 97. The ring sits about a centimeter or roughly a quarter of an inch above the finger. The onyx stone is carved in the cabochon manner, on the top and bottom of the stone. A large stone, it measures about 25mm x 18mm...

Chinese porcelain panels decorated in underglaze cobalt blue representing lake mountainous landscapes. There are three panels.The price is for one:600$.To be sold separately or in pairs. Must have been part of a screen. Good condition except for some minor wear. Dimension approximately 161 to 166 x 500 to 504mm. I don't know the period. I think that it's not modern probably later 20th century or ealier?

This porcelain demitasse cup and saucer was produced in Germany by Meissen in the 1930s. It has first quality crossed swords under glaze. The saucer has a diameter of 4 1/4 inches and is 1 inch deep. The cup is 2 inches tall with a diameter of 2 1/2 inches. A beautiful bird sits on a flowering branch while in insect flutters by. The style is Japanese Kakiemon, done in shades of blue, green. and violet. The cup is sparsely decorated with a flower sprig here and a bug, in a minimalist manner...

This porcelain demitasse cup and saucer was produced in Germany by Meissen between 1924 to 1934. It has the crossed swords mark from the Pfeiffer period that is first quality. The saucer measures 4 1/8 inches in diameter and 1 inch deep. The cup is 2 inches tall with a diameter of 2 1/2 inches. The set is decorated in the Japanese Kakiemon style...

"Gorfa" milk container, made of calabash covered with tightly woven vegetal fibers, with a leather handle partly decorated with cowries. The gorfa is also covered with leather and wood protection, and its foot is decorated with cowries. Ethiopia, Borana Peoples. Height: 21.2 cm. Very good condition. NOTE: The Borana society is build around the maintenance of cattle, which are their prime source of sustenance. Milk and yogurt also are staples of the Borana diet. Many Borana folktales and songs ...

石魯(1919-1982) 寫意荷花圖 設色水墨紙本立軸 石魯鈐印一方：長安蘆屋。李可染鑑題：石魯畫荷元氣淋漓，超逸精湛，可染喜為題記於师牛堂。李可染 鈐印二方。 (1919-1982) / Free-Hand Blooming Lilies Ink & Color on Paper With an artist seal of Shi Lu. Appreciated by The late Chinese painting master Li Keran, with two seals.Shi Lu，considered by certain Western critics as China's Vincent van Gogh for his imposing artistic style, came from a w...

Zhang Daqian (1899-1983) / Portrait of Tang Dynasty Beauty Yang Yuhuan Holding a Pipa Dated 1949 Inscribed & signed with three artist seals and a connoisseur seal of Xu Bojiao, Hong Kong's former leading Zhang Daqian's art collector and overseas exclusive agent from mid-1960s. 張大千(1899-1983) 貴妃琵琶圖 設色紙本立軸 1949年作 款識:天寶中，有中官白秀貞自蜀使迴，得琵琶以献。其槽以邏檀為之，温潤如玉，光輝亦見；有金縷紅文，蹙成�...

Antique Japanese small Kutani ware figure of a sleeping cat. Made of porcelain and painted with golden spots. Wearing a colorful ribbon collar with yellow pompoms. Charming relaxed pose and intricate details especially on face. The bottom is left unglazed.

Age: Showa Period (circa 1920's)

Dimensions: 3 5/8" long x 2 1/4" wide x 1 3/4" high

Description 吳雲根獸鈕樹癭流/把梅花紋紫砂壺 高度：4英寸(10.2 cm) 長度：7.5英寸(19.1 cm) Zisha Teapot with Tree-Gall Shaped Spout/ Handle & Beast-Knot by Wu Yungen (1892—1969) Dimensions Height: 4 inches (10.2 cm) Length：7 1/2 inches (19.1 cm) Artist or Maker Wu Yungen (1892—1969) Medium Zisha Date Republican Period Condition Report Hand-Crafted, Good Condition Provenance Property of a NY Collector

Rhymes and Life Scenes of Japan. Calendar for 1903 (28 pp. inc. covers)
Date: Published in 1902.
Publisher: T Hasegawa Publisher & Art-printer,Tokyo.
Size: 6.0 x 4.0 inches.
Medium: Japanese woodblock prints.
Condition: Back cover has bent corner, stains, and indentations (which carry through to a few of the pages). Front cover lightly creased.
These charming, profusely illustrated books consist entirely of woodblock prints on creped paper bound with silk ties and g...

COCOON BAG

Bag made of washi Japanese paper used to contain silkworm cocoon balls so-called Mayubukuro, Showa period, 1940s, Japan, approx. 145 x 80cm (57.08 x 31.49in)


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Helen Hyde
Day Dreams
Date: 1901
Size: 12.125 inches in circumference.
Signed in pencil by the artist.
Edition of 200.
Reference: Mason catalog #37.
Condition: Trimmed margins and laid to board. Some fading.
Note: If desired, we will ship the scuffed circular frame in which the print was found.

The size of Tea Cup : 3 1/2" D x 2 3/8" H This is lovely fine quality 5 pcs Japanese Blue and White Porcelain Tea Cup Set by artist name "Shoka"　with Tomobako, wooden box. Each Cup has the design of Karako, Chinese Boys with pine tree, flower and butterfly which is famous subject. It is done with hand painted with some Inban work on motif design in detail works. Each cup bottom has the artist name on bottom cup. This is finely made cups. The wooden box has Japanese writing, "Cha wo Tanoshimu"...

Being offered is a circa 1960 sterling silver set of 5 liquor cups with a matching tray by Antonio Pineda of Taxco, Mexico. A very Scarce set comprising 5 cylindrical cups with bamboo design; includes the hammered matching tray with bamboo design around the border. Dimensions: tray is 12 inches long x 8 inches wide x 3/4" tall. Cups are 3 1/4 inches tall by 1 3/4 inches diameter. Marked. In excellent condition.

Being offered is a circa 1965 set of 6 sterling silver dinner knives by William Spratling of Taxco, Mexico. Handwrought knives decorated with a pierced design similar to the 'Pynchon' pattern by Lunt; stainless steel blades. Dimensions: 9 inches long. No monogram. Marked as illustrated in photo. In excellent condition. Extremely heavy, 2.5 ounces each.

Being offered is a superb circa 1968 sterling silver pitcher made by Tane Silversmiths (the Tiffany of Mexico) of Mexico City, Mexico. Heavy gauge pitcher decorated with embossed disc motifs on the stylized handle and circular base. Dimensions: 10 inches tall including handle (8 1/4 inches without handle) x 6 inches diameter. Marked. In excellent condition. Great weapon weight of 27 oz.

1# Vintage woman’s peasant dress from Isaan, Eastern Thailand. Good condition and very wearable. Made of all handspun cotton cloth with silk embroidered wide hem border. Width at waist: 151cm/59in and L: 86cm/33.8in. 2# Vintage woman’s peasant dress from Isaan, Eastern Thailand. One faded spot otherwise good condition and very wearable. Made of all handspun cotton cloth with silk embroidered wide hem border. Width at waist band: 128cm/50.5in and L: 84cm/33in.

Lovely vintage wearable woman’s dress from the Tai Dam ethnic group Vietnam. The “waist band” is all hand woven cotton cloth, while the black central panel is black raw silk, colorful silk embroidered wide bordered hem is particularly nice. Good condition, with a couple of fading streaks at the waist panel, as well as a repair in the last enlargement. Old piece- made in the 60’s or 70’s. W: 136cm/54in and L: 97cm/38in. Free shipping

American Midcentury Modern sterling silver basket. Rectangular with straight sides and curved ends. Plain rim and fixed and high c-scroll handle. Woven strips. Marked “Sterling”. Very good condition.

Small dimensions: H 4 1/4 x W 2 1/2 x D 2 in. Weight: 1.6 troy ounces. #BR473

Colorful Stieng woman’s wrap around skirt from the Xtiêng (Stieng), estimated population of 7000, minority Binh Duong Province and Dong Nai Province of southeastern Vietnam. Hand woven with handspun cotton field and patterns of combination synthetic and cotton commercial yarns, this piece dates to circa 1970 to 1980 (i.e. post Vietnam War era). The Keith Harring (ish) anthropomorphic images are quite unusual. Provenance- Rob C. Clark Ethnobotanist PhD. Excellent condition, no dama...

Ohara Koson
A Hawk on a Snow-Covered Pine Tree
Date: ca. 1910
Publisher: Matsumoto Print Works.
Size: Ko-tanzaku. Approximately 8.875 x 3.875 inches. 20 x 9.5 cm.
Koson signature and seal at lower left.
References: Matsumoto #109(tag on back). The larger Daikokuya-published version of this print is Goshawk on Snowy Pine Branch, which is K13.13 in Crows, Cranes, and Camellias: The Natural World of Ohara Koson.
Medium: Japanese woodblock print.
Condition: St...

Width: 12.5 cm (5 in)
Height: 6.2 cm (2.6 in)

Chinese porcelain blue and white lidded box; hand-painted phoenix and dragon surrounded by cloud effect; the sides decorated with lotus scrolls and bats; good condition

Japanese Makie Wood Lacquer Box Kogo by Otomaru Kodo (1898-1997), Showa Period National Treasure 人間国宝 音丸耕堂

It is 1.2 inches (3.1 cm) tall by 2.05 inches (5.2 cm) wide. It is 55.1 gram.

It has a flea bite chips at the inner rims and surface wears and scratches (as seen in the photos).

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Chinese Cinnabar Lacquer Carved Elephant with Dragon & Turquoise Beads with Marble Finial

It is 8.77 inches (22.3 cm) tall by 9.4 inches (24 cm) wide. It is 2.6 Lb.

It has stains and surface wears and scratches (as seen in the photos).

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Wooden netsuke of thoughtful ape (looks like orangutan) by contemporary New Zealand netsuke carver Doug Marsden (b. 1958). Superb quality carving to the last detail, extraordinary face with horn inlaid pupils, perfectly carved hands and feet with well defined joints and nails, beautifully textured coat, great staining. Height 2 inches.

A vintage Japanese Tansu called Honbako (book chest) made of dark stained Momiji (Maple) and Tochinoki (Horse Chestnut) woods with an interior made of Kiri (Paulownia). Single hinged door secures a spacious area where books were kept and 5 filing drawers where flats and documents were stored. Below the door is one large drawer where valuables were kept. All original bronze hardware.

Age: Showa Era (1950's -1960)

Dimensions: 16 3/4" Wide by 23" High by 13 5/8" Deep

Cotton noragi hanten which is hand-spun and vegetable indigo dye. It has cotton kasuri collar cloth which is also vegetable indigo dye and hand-spun. In excellent condition and has thick texture. The first half of the 20th century. W:94cm, L:89cm W of shoulders:61cm

A collection of 8 different porcelain Imari animals. 3 cats, 3 ducks, 2 frogs. Largest 19 cm tall. All with hand painted inscriptions. Frogs hand painted by YaYou Zhen Cang. All in excellent condition. Estimated to be 20th century or earlier. Sold as a collection. Can be viewed in central London.

The size of Hagoita: 16" Long x 6" Wiidest, 1" Wide Handle, 3/8 "Thick,
Paddle, 1" High (Highest with Decoration.
This is best looking Battledore Hagoita seen in US Internet. Hagoita is made by Kiriwood (Paulownia wood). It is a girl from Kabuki or Traditional Theater Girl Figure. She has very fancy accessory on her hair with few layers of Brocade Kimono finely decorated in three dimensional looking. Paddle handle is decorated with Ichimatsu Pattern of gold, silver and black fabric. Bac...

The size of Cup : 3 1/4" D x 1 13/16" H
The size of Saucer: 4 5/8" D x 9/16" H
This is very fine Japanese white ceramic porcelain cup and saucer set. It is made by Tosho Kiln, Seto city in Japan. The quality of porcelain is superb with finely and thinly made body in the design of ribbed relief work. You can see thru the light when holding under light. Each cup and saucer has marking on Tosho on the bottom of items. It came with nice gift box. Also little leaflet of WHITE CERAMIC in Ja...

Royal Danish sterling silver gravy boat on stand. Made by International in Meriden, Conn. Boat bellied with helmet mouth, banded scroll handle, and oval reeded foot. Stand ovalish with pierced acorn motif at ends. Desirable pieces in the classic pattern. Fully marked including maker’s stamp, pattern name, and no. G39. Very good condition.

Dimensions: Boat: H 4 x L 7 x W 3 5/8 in. Stand: H 1 1/4 x L 9 x W 5 1/4 in. Total weight: 17 troy ounces. #BW897

George VI sterling silver salver. Made by Walker & Hall in Sheffield in 1940. Round well with traditional molded curvilinear piecrust rim. Three volute-scroll supports. Fully marked. Very good condition with nice finish.

Dimensions: H 1 1/8 x D 8 1/4 in. Weight: 11 troy ounces. #BW553

George VI sterling silver salver. Made by Walker & Hall in Sheffield in 1940. Round well with traditional molded curvilinear piecrust rim. Three volute-scroll supports. Fully marked. Very good condition with nice finish.

Dimensions: H 1 x D 8 1/4 in. Weight: 11 troy ounces. #BW554

Modern Georgian sterling silver tray. Made by International Silver Co. in Connecticut, ca 1950. Scroll shaped well with flat rim. Fully marked including maker’s stamp and no. WW434. Very good condition.

Dimensions: H 1 x W 20 1/8 x D 14 3/8 in. Weight: 52 troy ounces. #BW572

Being offered is a fine circa 1960 sterling silver bowl by William Spratling, of Taxco, Mexico; handwrought silver bowl with three looped handles & pairs of vertical incised lines. Dimensions: 7 inches diameter (excluding handles) by 2 1/2 inches tall. No monogram. Marked as illustrated in photo. In excellent condition. Excellent gauge of silver, great weight, true Spratling quality.

Being offered is an exceedingly rare circa 1944 sterling silver serving tray by William Spratling of Taxco, Mexico; made during his first design period (1931-1946). Handwrought oval tray made of heavy gauge silver, decorated with a rope motif around the edge; stepped center. Dimensions: 14 1/4 inches long x 13 inches wide. Heavy 38 oz. Marked as illustrated in photo. In excellent condition.

Being offered is a circa 1950 sterling silver pitcher by Sanborns, of Mexico City, Mexico, entirely handwrought lobed form with chased and embossed Aztec rose motifs; with handsome stylized handle. Dimensions: 12 inches high as x 5 inches diameter x 8 1/2 inches from handle to spout. No monogram. Marked as illustrated in photo. In excellent condition. Great weight 31 oz.

Being offered is a circa 1955 sterling silver vase by the Welsch Company of Peru. Comprising a handwrought heavy gauge vase in the form of a face and superb facial features with incised detail. Dimensions: 9 5/8 inches tall x 4 1/4 inches diameter. Marked as illustrated. In excellent condition. Weight 19 ozs. Superb hand hammering, patina. Dark areas in pictures can easily be cleaned, polished.

A classic figural sterling silver thimble jigger by Thomae & Co. The rim is engraved “Only A Thimble Full.” The interior retains a softly gilt surface. Several companies made variations of thimble jiggers, but those by Thomae are among the best because of their superior weight and workmanship.

• Origin: America, ca. 1935
• Condition: excellent, no dings or monograms
• Dimensions: 2” tall
• Weight: 35.6 grams

The size of Bowl : 6 1/8" Dia x 2 3/4" H.
This is Vintage Lenox China Symphony Sculptured Bowl Gold. It is never been used in original Lenox carton. It is very handsome Sculptured Bowl with 24 Karat Gold Decoration. It came with label on the bottom of Bowl. It said Hand decorated w/24K Gold. The condition of Bowl mint condition, as photographed. No chip, no cracked and no hairline. Please note the edge of box side has deterioration as the photo with bowl showing. It is about little over 4...

A small metal box which contains an ink stone to grind ink sticks for writing. The box has been cast in brass and has a copper bottom. The ink stone is secured in the lid with a spring frame. The top of the box shows an engraved landscape design with a scholar figure and a hut. By all appearances the box has not been used as it does not show ink stains, and it still has a new looking, temporary, six sided factory mark inside. Also there are Chinese characters engraved on the lid. On the upp...

Old Chinese Export Bovine Water Buffalo Bone Carved Mahjong Complete Set with Animal Jokers Tiles in Wood Box

The box is 3.4 inches (8.7 cm) tall by 7.8 inches (20 cm) long and 5.55 inches (14.1 cm) wide. Each tile is 0.5 inch thick (1.2 cm) by 1.2 inches (3 cm) in length and 0.84 inch (2.1 cm) wide. It is 4.1 lb.

The box has a chip and hairline cracks at the lid, a hairline cracks at the bottom, flea bite chips, peeling of paint, and surface wears and scratches. Some of the tiles have...

A pair of abstracted foxes, sitting at their haunches, tails curled wound their feet, their heads turned upwards, gazing at the moon.
Brown patinated bronze with roughened surface.
Each fox signed on the bottom ‘Kozan’ in archaic script.

Japan, mid 20th century.

Height 10 and 10.1 inches (25.2 and 25.8 cm).

Comes with the original tomobako storage box; the cover inscribed on the outside ‘tsuki miru kitsune’ (foxes looking at the moon) and stamped ‘seido...

浅沓と米俵 / CLOGS AND RICE BAGS

Wood carving asagutsu (shallow clogs) and rice bags that belong to the statue of Daikokuten (Syncretic Japanese deity of fortune and wealth). What an innovative remains and existences. Showa period, early 20th century, Japan. approx. 13 x 14 x H 7cm (5.11 x 5.51 x 2.75in).


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runner rug 76x24 Afghan elephant paw design in beautiful light colors Berlin Estate

French 1894 signed plates (3 pieces) Henriot Quimper 8.5” set of three Berlin Estate

An American Pair of Faux Alligator Waste Paper Baskets 11”, And 10” Berlin Estate

PB220004 A very scarce decorated blue Aurene fan vase. The vase is shape 6297 and is marked “Steuben Aurene 6297" on the foot. The pontil is unpolished. The vase is 8 ½ inches tall and is decorated in white leaf and vine decoration. An example of this vase is shown in Figure 10.120 of Dimitroff’s “Frederick Carder and Steuben Glass.”