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...
Chinese rank badge with what I believe to be a Sixth Rank Badge with the central depiction of the Egret. The right-facing bird soaring toward the sun, is surrounded by ruyi-style clouds, flowers and auspicious symbols. All depicted with bright gold and iron red tie threads. Professionally mounted and sealed as a picture in a wooden frame.
Size: The badge measures approximately 11-1/2" wide by 11" high...
12 sterling silver demitasse spoons in Kirk's wonderful "Repousse" pattern. Certainly the most famous of all silver patterns to emerge from Baltimore, "Repousse" they are filled with flowers such as roses, daisies and forget-me-nots. The backs are marked "S. Kirk & Son Sterling." The set of 12 is accompanied with it's original felt protector with 12 individual holders for the spoons.
Origin: Baltimore, MD, circa 1924. Condition: mint, excellent, no monogram and nicely polished...
Natural coral and turquoise beads are mounted on them. Silver hallmarks are stamped. Please see pictures.
Size: 12 cm high.
Condition: excellent.
Chinese Shiwan (Shekwan) pottery model of a Daoist Immortal, holding a fan and seated on a large gourd. The figure resembles Li Tieguai, who ordinarily is depicted with his staff and often carrying a gourd which was believed to contain medicine powerful enough to revive the dead. The figure holds a fan, the main attribute of the immortal Zhongli Quan (Han Zhongli). The fan is believed to have the power to revive the dead. Perhaps the figure is an amalgam of the two immortals...
Satsuma Maple Leaves Pattern Kogo Box Signed Yabu Meizan, circa 1930's
It is 0.5 inch (1.2 cm) tall by 3 inches (7.7 cm) wide.
It is in good condition with no repairs, chips, or cracks except stain in side the box (as seen in the photos).
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Framed Chinese porcelain panel decorated with two female subjects with a child inside a garden. Porcelain panel is set in a wooden frame. Age: Circa 1920. Size: Height: 16" Length: 16" Width: 1.25"
This lovely signed cameo vase by Daum Nancy is a tiny unusual shaped treasure. It measures only 1 1/4" high x approximately 1 1/2" wide at its widest point. It has a lovely scenic design, and the vase itself has four dimples in it - one on each of its sides. It is in perfect original condition with the exception of a very small amount of gold worn off the top. This is a choice piece for a collector of miniatures.
Lovely Rene Lalique molded bowl with a slightly raised and frosted romaine leaf motif and a sterling silver rim. The bowl measures 9 1/2" in diameter and is 3 5/8" high. It is marked R. Lalique France in the center interior of the bowl. The condition is excellent. Circa 1920.
A Chinese lingbi scholar's rock on fitted wood stand. The black and smooth stone of smooth, naturalistic form.
Age: Qing Dynasty
An Elegant George V (1910-1936) Silver Compote or Center Bowl, with an Beautiful Openwork Border; 12.7 Troy ounces, assayed in London, 1924, with a makers mark of B&F (Blackmore & Fletcher Ltd.). Dimensions 8.5" diameter x 4.5" high. Excellent condition.
This is a truly beautiful large pair of Japanese cloisonne vases. They stand 8 inches tall and are 8 1/2 inches across. The workmanship on these is tip-top quality. Not signed but were probably made by Ando or Gonda.Condition is excellent and the rims are silver.
PLEASE NOTE: WE HAVE RECENTLY RE-ACQUIRED THIS VERY FINE KO KAW TEE FROM A CLIENT WHO IS LIQUIDATING HIS ANTIQUE HOLDINGS DUE TO HEALTH ISSUES AND MEDICAL EXPENSES: WHILE WE ARE VERY SADDENED TO LEARN OF THIS CLIENT'S CONDITION AND CURRENT CIRCUMSTANCES, WE ARE GRATIFIED AT LEAST TO BE ABLE TO ASSIST THIS WONDERFUL GENTLEMAN IN THIS MANNER, AND TO RE-OFFER THIS FINE ITEM ONCE AGAIN: From our Southeast Asia Collection, a truly exceptional lacquered and gilded woven-bamboo basket known as a Ko Ka...
A Chinese porcelain vase with four roundels depicting two phoenix chasing the flaming pearl in different poses, above a wave design base all in the famille verte palette on a white ground. The inside is painted white, as well as the base. The base holds a six character overglaze Xianfeng mark in iron red.
Size: 39 cm high by 20 cm diameter
Age: Qing Dynasty
Condition: Good condition, no breaks or chips. Refer to pictures.
Brilliant Cut Glass Box w/Etched Floral Top - This is a lovely cut glass hinged box with a floral design etched into the top. The sides have sort of a thumbprint pattern going around it. It is in perfect condition, and measures 3" tall x 5" wide.
A Chinese stoneware figure of a seated deity, thickly glazed in a grey crackle. Seated in a high back raised chair with a tortoise with a snake on top between his feet. Prayer square hole in the back of the chair. Un-glazed base recessed base. No markings.
Age: Ming Dynasty
Size: Approximately 9" High by 3-1/2" Depth by 4-1/2" Wide
Condition: Overall in good condition...
Ohara Koson
Snow-capped Mount Fuji
Size: O-tanzaku. Approximately 14.5 x 7.5 inches.
Date: ca. 1900s-1923.
Bears Koson seal.
Publisher: Daikokuya (6)
Reference: K44.8 and plate 103 in Crows, Cranes and Camellias: The Natural World of Ohara Koson (Reigle Newland).
Medium: Japanese woodblock print.
Condition: Lower right corner reinforced. Tone line at bottom edge. Some fading.
- A well-known and rarely seen Koson design.
Antique Japanese Hyotan made from a gourd plant for Sake. Painted with trailing flowers outlined in silver. Original red hanging rope.
Age: Edo Period (18th Century)
Condition: Very good condition, no restoration
Size: Approximately 8-1/4" high by 4" diameter at it's widest point.