The Chinese name for this bodhisattva, sitting on a lotus flower which is draped on the back of a lion, is Wenshu (Manjusri). Wenshu was a disciple of the Buddha. Together with the Buddha and fellow disciple Samantabhadra (Chinese name is Puxian who rides on a white elephant) they form the Shakyamuni trinity. Wenshu is associated with wisdom, keen awareness and bravery. This carved ivory Wenshu is 10” high (with base is 11 ½” high), 4 ¾” wide and 1 ¾” thick...

An elegant ceramic obidome (obi clasp) with silver mount (guaranteed) formed as a leaf, glazed in mottled tones of red and blue, with a hand woven silk cord dyed in the same colors; all contained in original box from Matsumasa, Kyoto. Taisho/early Showa period.

The actual colors are gentle; red in blue/purple tint with a soft blue color. What did not show in the photos are the exact matching colors of the ceramic leaf and silk cord...

This Hobe sterling 14K vermeil floral bouquets of stemmed blooms entwined with ribbons and bows is made in the 1940s. It is 2 3/8" long by 1 5/8" tall x 3/4" deep. Marvelous detail.

While eating a nut, a squirrel sits on branches alongside a napkin holder. It is not marked but can be found illustrated on page 74 of Figural Napkin Rings, Collector's Identification and Value Guide by Gottschalk & Whitson. Please consider the pictures part of the listing.

Adam was produced by Jeannette Glass from 1932 to 1934. It's getting very difficult to find and still in great demand. Offered here is the 9 3/4 inch footed cake plate in excellent condition. I have 2 available, price is per plate. See my other listings for more in this pattern.

Indiana Custard was only produced for 2 years, from 1933-35. The rich ivory color blends well with just about any table setting. Offered here is the lid for the sugar bowl in excellent condition. Here's your chance to complete your set! See my other listings for more in this wonderful pattern.

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Cute Little VENETIAN Early Murano OPALESCENT BLUE Art Glass Sweets Container with Pear Decoration and Prunts!!! Attributed to FRATELLI TOSO!!! The opal "Girasol" swirls throughout the body of the piece. For accuracy, i found a section of the blue trim has been broken and repaired (see photo 5). Hard to tell when displayed. Has no other damage (chips, nicks, or impact marks)...

This Akro Agate lady milk glass powder jar is 6 3/8" tall. The diameter of the base is 3 7/8". It is hallmarked "Made in the U.S. of America." It also has the AKro Agate mark in the center. This item is in excellent condition. There are no repairs, no chips and no cracks.

This beautiful contemporary Ningyo is by an important artist, Nishikitsuka Moeharu. His Kimikomi style of work has been exhibited in many galleries and museums, including the Homma Museum in Japan. She is holding peach sprays. Carved of wood with applied silks brocades. She has a sensitively rendered face with carved lacquered hair adorned with a gold hair ornament. 9 inches (23cm) high. Base: 10.5 x 8.25 inches, 27 x 21 cm.

A very nice antique Chinese glass paperweight featuring a lampwork poinsettia. The bright red petals are arranged in a double row around a sulfur yellow millefiori center and are accented with a green stem and a pair of leaves. The Chinese copied this design from New England Glass Company paperweights of the 19th century. The glass in this example is relatively good quality, with only few small bubbles, and is considerably larger than many examples...

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RARE Large Murano Cased CORDONATO D' ORO Gold Flecks Art Glass Abstract Bird Sculpture!!!! Attributed to ERCOLE BAROVIER, circa 1930s!!! Very abstract decoration, profusely filled with gold flecks. I have shown a photo of the pontil mark (its not damage). There is NO damage (chips, nicks, or impact marks). In EXCELLENT Condition!!!

Measures 8" long x 4 3/4" tall ….. International Buyers WELCOMED!!! ..........

Unique Japanese Uchikake (wedding gown), embroidered in thick light blue silk, the liner is red silk without padding except at the bottom hem. The embroidery and gold couching (some silver) work are all done by hand. The pattern is from ancient Chinese "Shokko nishiki". The colors of silk looks different on different parts of the gown. We laid the gown under the sun light when we took extra photos. The light changed everything...

This is a large Japanese samurai doll, "Kato Kiyomasa” (a warrior from the 16th century warring period) mounted on a horse. The quality is excellent. The dimensions of the box (assembled with wooden pegs): 19 1/4" x 21" x 9 1/4" deep. The condition: There are a couple of very faint hairlines (almost non-visible) between the eyebrows. The surface of this area is smooth in touch...

This porcelain figurine was produced in Germany by Rosenthal in the late 1950s. It has the name of the artist, F. Heidenreich, impressed in the base. The group measures 5 1/2 inches high, 7 1/2 inches long and 6 inches deep. It is a depiction of a pair of frisky Borzoi dogs. The dogs are modeled delicately, with fine detail. Their faces are beautiful. There are many slender limbs, so it must have been difficult to keep the porcelain from failing as it was being made...

A Japanese bronze vase with red splashed green patination with gold powders, the squat body with tall everted neck, signed on the base Shiho; signed tomobako. Taisho/early Showa period. Height: 7 1/2"

These shakers are part of the Windsor pattern made by Jeannette Glass from 1932 to 1946. Excellent condition, price is for the pair. See my other listings for more in this pattern.

Windsor is a depression glass pattern that was made by Jeannette Glass Company from 1932 to 1946. Offered here is the 7 inch salad plate in green in excellent condition. I have 3 available, price is per plate. For other pieces of Windsor, please check my other listings.

A stunning Kamakura Bori tea tray. It was hand rubbed to enhance the red and black lacquers that were applied over the wood carved tray. In very good condition, it measures 10" diameter x 1.5" deep.