Unique Chinese carved rock crystal double carp snuff bottle. This snuff bottle features two carps reaching upwards against a sea wave base. The smaller carp with it's mouth open and the larger carp with a rock crystal stopper in it's mouth. The double carp is a symbol in Chinese mythology for a happy union in marriage.

Age: 19th Century

Size: 2" width by 2" high by 1" depth (without stopper)

Condition: Good overall condition.

Men's Navajo ring. Coin silver. Letters 'D' AND 'J' engraved in the space at the back. ca. 1930-1940, size 7 1/2-8

Navajo sterling silver and turquoise ring ca. 1940-1950, Size 6 1/2

Navajo solid single shank ring set in a silver bezel with floral engraved sides ca. 1930-1940, Size 7

Zuni cluster ring with 17 turquoise stones set in a silver mounting. ca. 1930-1940, Size 8-8 1/2

Navajo ring with green turquoise stone. Coin silver. Ca. 1940-1950, Size 7

Height: 20.5 cm (8.2 in)
Width: 9 cm (3.5 in)

Good quality Chinese famille rose vase; polychrome floral work throughout with a gilded coral dragon wrapped around the shoulder; Qianlong mark but later; good condition

THREE LASTS

Lasts for 'Yuki-gutsu' as traditional Japanese snow boots made of straw.
Rustic and beautiful. Well-used and warmhearted 'mingei' tools as seen.

Large: approx. L 48cm (18.89in), W 10cm (3.93in)
Small: approx...

DESCRIPTION: From the Amazon rainforest of Peru, the Shipibo-Conibo are an indigenous tribe known for their distinctive pottery and textiles. Their unique, intricate geometric designs are sophisticated interpretations of their cosmic beliefs that the jungle rivers follow the same course as the stars...

Japanese Ceramic Hibachi, Showa period, early 1900's, 8 1/2" high, 9 1/2" diameter-top rim opening, 9 1/2" diameter-bottom, 13 1/2" widest middle area, with vertical blue and white stripes on the lighter powder blue background main body, and two open holes to keep the Hibachi utensils which stands on high black glazed stand, all in one(1) piece...

Japanese print of a woman holding a calligraphy paint brush, by Shiko Munakata (1903-1975). A zen Buddhist, he worked in oil painting, then woodblock printing, calligraphy and ceramics. He is sometimes called the Japanese Picasso because of his prolific multi media creative work. He was part of the sasuka-hanga movement and the mingei, folk art, movement. He is from the northern region of Aomori and incorporated many of those local themes into his art...

Chinese Ma Shaoxuan glass inside painted portrait snuff bottle of a Chinese official. Spoon with red stone stopper (believed to be agate). Recessed base. On the front with the picture there is 6 characters of writing. On the back there is a poem with a red seal.

Size: Approximately 3.5" high by 1" depth by 2" width (Including Stopper)

Provenance: Previously in the Collection of Ted Adameck and Dennis Marlow

Condition: Good, no breaks or cracks...

A set of three antique Blanc de Chine tea bowls made in the Dehua kilns. Each white bowl thinly potted of plain form with flared lip and tapering sides. Glazed all over in a creamy white glaze except for the foot ring. Purchased from a collection of antique Chinese porcelain belonging to an investment house.

Size: 2.1" diameter by 1-1/2" high

Condition: Good condition, no breaks or cracks...

Chinese antique blue and white stoneware vase. Painted in under-glaze blue with a central theme of a bird among flowering branches with animal head side handles holding stationary rings. Decorated the same on the opposite side. There is a blue hue to the glaze. Glazed on the inside and base with the base rim unglazed...

Chinese antique large porcelain circular box with cover decorated in polychrome floral decoration. The base and cover are decorated with peonies flowers on branches in both white and famille rose. There is a six character blue Qianlong seal mark on the base.

Size: 15 cm high by 26 cm diameter

Condition: Very good condition, no cracks and/or breaks

Age: Early 19th century

MATOI

Old local farm tool for threshing beans called 'Matoi' (also 'Mamebuchi') in Tohoku region as the most primitive threshing tool. Quite a powerful form. Early 20th century...

Chinese Porcelain Sang de boeuf, Iron Red puppy dog with Celadon glaze, Ca. 1930's, 3 1/4" high, 4" wide x 1 3/4" deep, with curled tail and bell in front of the neck. Underglaze Ox blood and celadon glaze and bottom is unglazed. The condition is good, no damages.

DESCRIPTION: An antique hand-painted ceremonial drum with vivid motifs of large flowers with curling green tendrils against a red ground. Both ends of the drum are covered in animal hide and secured with round-headed metal studs. This highly decorative drum makes a perfect little end table, or adds a touch of exotic to any décor. Very good condition with minor rubbing in spots. DIMENSIONS: 16 5/8” high (42.2 cm) x 15 5/8” diameter (39.6 cm).