A child's embroidered dress front from Hunza valley, located in the rugged, mountainous northern areas of Pakistan. Silk thread on cotton ground, densely embroidered in cross stitch and petit point. Estimated age mid 20th century. Measures 28 x 48.5 cm (11 x 19"). Some staining on the front with some dye bleeding. The reverse is lined in silk.
Gorgeous pair of gemstone quality jadeite carvings, each a mirror image to the other, of two cranes standing upon a greatly reticulated tree with creeping vines, thick roots and many outstretched branches with leaves. Exquisitely detailed and breathtaking from all angles, each carving comes with a beautiful wooden stand. 20th century
Size: 23" height (28.25" w/ stand), 18.5" length
A vintage Hmong textile from Laos, carefully crafted into a cushion cover backed with soft black pig suede. The cushion measures 11 1/4" x 15 1/2" with a 100% polyester insert. The textile itself consists of machine embroidery and reverse applique with some intricately worked hand embroidery as accents. The spirals symbolize longevity. Estimated age mid to late 20th century. Condition is overall great with some very minor fraying.
A lovely Chinese porcelain vase featuring a pair of birds sitting on rock with 3 young birds flying above. In excellent condition, no chips, no hairlines, no cracks. It measures 13 3/8 inches high. Mark on bottom. Poem on side.
Chinese Gilt Silver Enamel & Jadeite Bangle Box with Coral & Turquoise Beads Marked "Silver"
The box is 4.65 inches (11.6 cm) tall by 3.15 inches (8 cm) wide. It weighs 365.1 gram.
The jadeite bangle has inclusions. The box is tarnished and missing minor enamels. It also has surface wears and scratches. (as seen in the photos).
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Cream-colored Japanese cloisonne vase, with vividly painted peonies, chrysanthemums, and tiger lilies. Includes Mitsukoshi booklet with information on the history of cloisonne.
Size: 12" height, 6.75 width
A beautiful vintage Chinese silver enamel bangle in excellent condition. D:5.75cm $275
Japanese pair of white cloisonne vase with splashes of gold on its rim with sakura blossoms , chrysanthemums, and tiger lilies, and orchids. Inaba made, with included booklet on inaba cloisonne. Showa period
Size: 8.5" tall, 4.5" wide
Signed 1915 or can be 1975 based on the inscription , from chu San artisan, attributed or signed as popular artist cheng yi ting as signed , a very nice hand painted painting of birds from Republic period. enjoy!
Set of three woven baskets/containers originating from Burma, with black lacquer coating, two of which have small crossed pieces of wood on their bottoms and tops to act as a handle. Early 20th century.
Size: (small) 3.25" tall, 5" wide (medium) 4" tall, 3.5" wide (large) 4.75" tall, 5" wide
Wonderful hand-carving from teak wood depicting Ganesha, the Hindu god of beginnings. He is easily identifiable by his elephant's head and four arms, two of which are shown holding his own broken tusks, and one of which is grasping his nose. He sits under an archway upon a hippopotamus with its head turned straight upward. Early 20th century (1900-1925)
Size: 9.75" tall, 5.75" wide
Japanese woodblock print by Kiyoshi Saito (1907-1997) entitled Jizo-in Kinugasayama and dated 1968. A beautiful scene of the gate to Jizo-in Temple in Kyoto as seen through the stand of tall bamboo that grows on either side. No. 14 of 100.
Size in frame: 25 1/4" high x 19 1/4" wide. Size of print: 20 1/2" high x 15" wide.
Japanese woodblock print of a scene of four schoolboys in class, by Junichiro Sekino (1914-1988). Printed as number 3 of 100. Dated 1959.
Size in frame: 33" high x 20" wide
Size of print: 26" high x 12 1/2" wide
Chinese wood grain Shuffle or bucket, 24" high, 9 1/2" wide, 7" deep, with iron mounted around the corners and curved handle in front,and round handle on the bottom area to grip firmly. Worn area and shows a lot of usage.
Glazed porcelain statue of the Smiling Buddha or Budai in colorful light blue and yellow robes with flower patterns. Five small children are climbing on his hefty form, which is a common depiction for Budai. He also holds a strand of prayer beads in his left hand. 20th century
Size: 7.75" tall, 5.5" wide
Beautiful famille rose porcelain vase depicting several of the Eight Immortals from Chinese mythology. The man on the far left wearing an orange robe resembles Lu Dongbin, the Tang Dynasty scholar who later became elevated to the status of an Immortal...
Japanese large Cherry wood Veneer serving Tray with two(2) handles, 20" x 13" wide, 1 3/4" high rim, very interesting design of natural tree roots veneered, applied on top of the wood and lacquered on top. Bottom is black lacquered wood. This is brand new item, produced from north east region of Japan, never been used before, comes with original maker's paper box.
Porcelain bowl with a darkened yellow background, whimsical images of turquoise dragons with pink spines flying over the ocean, turquoise interior, and signature on bottom of the bowl. 20th century
Size: 3.25" tall, 8.25" wide