Chinese mottled jade carving depicting a disk with phoenix head throughout, early to mid 20th century period, 4 1/2"L x 3 1/2"H, in good condition.

This is a Japanese clay doll, Mingei folk art of Japan. Samurai Warrior doll in armor for the Japanese Boy's Day in May. 9 inches high and 6 inches wide. Signed at the bottom. Circa 1930 to 1950.

Aoki Seiko
Waxwings (Red Berries and Birds)
Date: Friday, July 5th, 1929.
Accordion format. Opened out size: 10.375 x 7.625 inches (23.4 x 19.2 cm).
Note: Dinner menu for the Kashima Maru on the N.Y.K. Line
Medium: Japanese shin-hanga woodblock print made from a carved wood block. Mechanization was added to the printing process.
Condition: Toning, marks, and scuff on map page.

A bowl, made in imitation of late Qing Imperial style, with two roundels - one depicting a five clawed Dragon and the other a Phoenix - both separated by two iron red bats and above stylized breaking waves. The base carries what is probably the factory mark which, in Pinyin, reads "Jiu Jiang Hui Kang Chu Pin". This item was made in China in the 1940s during the late Republic period. For a dated bowl, with similar decoration, please view item # 1149532 (stock # 789) in our catalogue...

Pair of 1930's Chinese Export Sterling Silver Glass Decanter with Plum Flower Blossom Marked

They are 9.75 inches (22.5 cm) tall by 4.7 inches (11.8 cm) wide. Total weight is 3.3 lb.

They are tarnished and have small dents at the bottom and rim, underside of the stopper, chips to the corks, and surface wears and scratches (as seen in the photos).

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Vintage Japanese Satsuma tea set with 2 cups with lids and a teapot with bamboo handle. the set is dedicated for a honorary gift written in gold on the back side and each cup and the teapot are signed. Good condition though there is some staining from use. This set was purchased in 1990 in Kagoshima . No damage wear to gold, size cup h 3" to finial and 3" wide the teapot 4.25 to top of finial.

Jade hair or cloth ornaments in the shape of a chrysanthemum, symbol of longevity; w : C6, C7 : 5,5c ; C8 : 5c

Chinese Copper Cloisonné Enamel Box and Tray smoke Set . Beautiful cloisonne or enamel on tooled copper Humidor and small tray , perfect for weed storage and a small tray for sorting or pipe filling. Perfect stash box for the discerning 420 smoker. The lid has a bend at one edge but no enamel damage from it. other wise the set is in wear perfect condition . Size L 6.5" w 4" h 2.5" the tray 3.75" by 3"

Vintage Chinese Silver Enamel Filigree Box with Shou Calligraphy Marked "Silver"

It is 2 inches (5 cm) tall by 1.65 inches (4.2 cm) wide. It is 50.9 gram.

It is tarnished and has minor missing enamels, a dent and cut marks at the base and surface wears and scratches (as seen in the photos).

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An antique Chinese clear rock crystal snuff bottle with green peking glass lid.

Provenance: Howard Capland Collection

Date: early 19th C

Dimensions:3" tall X 2" wide

Torii Kotondo
Combing Hair (Kamisuki). From the Twelve Aspects of Women Series.
Dated: 1929 (numbered first edition)
Edition: 119 of 300 (Numbered by hand on verso as part of embossed stamp.
Paper size: 18.25 x 11.75 inches.
Publisher: Kawaguchi (sealed at right margin).
Carver: Ito. Printer: Komatsu...

Japanese hanging scroll of a low hills and a fishing village in the background, and shallow sea with a man pushing his boat with a pole. Ink and colors on paper, excellent impressionist rendition of a classic theme, superb free brushwork. Signed and sealed SHOSEN in lower right corner. Paper mounts, wooden scroll ends, overall in great condition. Scroll size 51x22.5 inches, painting size 13x18 inches.

Japanese glass ojime in a form of tombodama bead of flattened ball shape with black body and 2 pairs of sunflower and face designs. Tombodama can be translated as “dragonfly ball” and the name is thought to come about because when the molten glass is applied to the core bead it resembles a dragonfly’s eye. Superbly made piece, in perfect condition. Diameter 0.81 inches.

This is a wonderfully hand-carved netsuke depicting Bakemono "Unreal Thing or Goblin" with a Rokuro-Kubi (whirling Neck), in other words a Goblin creature with an expanding neck like the spring of 'Jack-in-the-box", that, according to legend, twists its head around and leers in the faces of sleepers. The creature is standing on one foot and appears to be praying. Amber Double inlaid eyes. Unsigned, but attributed to the 20th century Japanese artist Koraku...

Vintage Japanese jewelry box, metal with silver stippled surface, lid is decorated with peaches which stand out in high relief, wooden interior, small dents, minor wear to finish, Showa Period (early to mid 20th century), size: 7 1/2" long x4 1/4" wide x 1 1/8" high.

Beautiful Japanese Wajima lacquer stand with gold maki-e painting on a nashi-ji (pear skin) background. The designs are scrolling vines with stylized chrysanthemums and paulonias, which are the crests of the emperor and empress. The style of sparkling nashiji lacquer work and the theme were popular in the Taisho period (1912-1926) to the beginning of the Showa era, sometime after the return of the throne to the emperor...

A pre war early 20th century Chinese ink painting by anonymous artist, nice art for tea drinking culture

Chinese jade pendant, depicting animal and floral design in relief, early to mid 20th century period, 1 1/2"W x 2 5/8"H, in good condition.