Chinese natural Hetian jade pendant, depicting a teacher & his student. Size; Measurements are 50 x 28 x 9 (mm) or 1.97 x 1.10 x 0.35 inches, total weight is 0.05 lbs/22 grams, in very good condition. Introduction; Chinese Hetian Nephrite Jade Hetian jade, a nephrite jade, is regarded as the only true jade in ancient China until Burmese jadeite becomes popular in
late Qing Dynasty. The hardness of the Hetian jade is between 6 to 6.5 and density is between 2.96 to 3.17...
Japanese Musha Ningyo of Shoki the Demon Queller, made by
Beishu. Beishu has Mukei Bunkazai status (Important Intangible Cultural Property). His Shoki shows great craftsmanship, with silk hair,
glass eyes, gofun face and hands, with sumptuous silk brocade. This magnificent sculpture reaches the level of
the master work of Beishu, whose work is found in museums and important collections of the
Showa Period in Japan. Signed and dated 1960. 21 inches (53.25cm) high.
Hanging scroll. Shoki holds Futen’s wind bag which balloons around him and protects him from a very light rain. While Shoki has his hands full trying to control the wind bag, his bulging eyes are rolled in defeat and annoyance towards the right, where a little demon who has a Chinese mortar on his head and holds the pestle in its hand jumps in front of him.
Ink and color on silk...
A lustrous emerald green Chinese Peking Glass brush bowl. It is molded glass with a rounded base. Chinese glass was largely used to imitate more precious materials such as white jade, Lapis Lazuli and other valuable minerals.
Date: early 1900's
Dimensions: 3.5" diameter X 2"
1930's Chinese Sterling Silver Tea Set Teapot with Flower & Phoenix Marked
The teapot is 4.5 inches (11.5 cm) tall by 7.2 inches (18.2 cm) wide. The cup is 1.8 inches (4.5 cm) tall by 4 inches (10.2 cm) wide. The saucer is 0.55 inch (1.4 cm) tall by 4.1 inches (10.5 cm) wide. They are 833 gram.
They are tarnished and have surface wears and scratches...
Hongshan Nephrite Jade Toggle Pendant of a free standing bird in a green brown jade. Nice carving of a stylized bird brown jade . Collected in Hk 1980-1995 weight 70G size 3.75" by 1.5".
This is a pale blue Ando Jubei box depicting a shrine among pine trees, the design flowing down the front side of the piece. Enameled in both standard silver wire and wireless technique and measuring 5.25" x 4", the box is brocade lined and is marked junjin on the inner rim.
Condition: Minor wear to the bottom, and hairlines to the sides of the top as illustrated in the final two photographs.
Pair of Chinese mirror image porcelain lantern vases painted in qianjiang enamels showing a scholar and his student in a garden setting with the student offering the scholar a flower branch. There is writing on each vase in black and on the base is a six character mark in iron red.
Condition of these vases is good with no chips or breaks. The black writing has faded.
Size: 7-1/2" high by 5-1/4" diameter
Being offered is an exceptional and rare pair of circa 1955 sterling silver candlesticks by William Spratling, of Taxco, Mexico. Handcrafted, fluted candlesticks with silver spiraled carved wood rings at the center. Dimensions: 6 inches tall by 3 1/2 inches diameter; holds 3/4 inch diameter candles. No monogram. Marked as illustrated in photo. In excellent condition.
Antique Japanese orotone of Itsukushima Shrine is a Shinto shrine on the island of Itsukushima (popularly known as Miyajima), best known for its "floating" torii gate.[1] It is in the city of Hatsukaichi in Hiroshima Prefecture in Japan. The shrine complex is listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and the Japanese government has designated several buildings and possessions as National Treasures. Rare in the fact that nearly all orotones are of the American west and nature as well as Indians ...
Late 19thc Japanese Meiji Dynasty bronze altar set vase and Pricket, very well detailed and cast the matching set is in near perfect condition the vase is signed . Size pricket is 6.5" vase 3" by 2.25" wide
These kasuri kimono are very durable, and made to be worn as casual work clothes. I hope you can see the tiny round patches used to strengthen the areas where the sleeves meet the body. There are no company or designer's labels on these kimonos, but the quality of the workmanship are superior. The fabric is still very starchy and stiff. It will take some washings before it becomes soft...
Lovely Japanese Byobu Screen 6 panels with Spring Flowers.
The size of Screen: 148" L x 66" W (376 cm x 168 cm)
This Byobu is made finely and fine condition. Gold leaves and
Painting is very lovely. There is no place to be repaired.
It has the signature of artist name, Naofumi, but we do not
have profile information. Dating of screen from 1950’s...
Boudhhist phurba with Mahakala protectors on top and a very precisely carved Mahakara, presented on metal stand H 18 cm
For more information please request.
Hocking Glass Co. made Princess from 1931-35. These 5.25" 13 oz flat ice tea tumblers are in great shape. Thanks for looking.
2 are available
Fenton BO Hobnail Slipper, hobnail. In mint condition measuring about 5.5" long. Pre-logo.
Middle 20th century Chinese carved rose quartz statue depicting a lady holding a sword in one hand and a branch of flowers in the other. Good color and condition. H: 12 ¼ inches, W: 5 ½ inches
Cambridge Glass Company made this ashtray. There are no chips or cracks in the glass. Thanks for looking.