Geza DeVegh Art Deco head vases

Classical motif

1930

White with clear over glaze

Created for Phoenix pottery

Male - 9" tall

Female - 8 1/2" tall

Marked only T-105 and 106

Very good vintage condition with no issues to note

This charming primer was published in 1933, and used throughout Japan for 2nd year students...some pages have a few hand written English translations. At the time when this book was used, Japanese kenji and Chinese calligraphy characters were very similar...over 100 pages many with artwork

This hair comb and kogai hair pin set is probably from the Taisho to early Showa period, 1920 to 1945. Tortoiseshell. There is an artist signature on the hair pin. Please wear this with a half of signature on each side for better fitting -- see enlargement6. Other than that, it is in good condition.

This type of tissue holder is called Hakoseko. They are still being used for very special ceremonial occasions. The older one in this quality is now a collecter's item. Hakoseko will be placed between a kimono and an obi sash with the chains dangling from the chest area. Circa, early to mid 1900s. Dimensions: 4 1/2" x 2 3/4"

An elegant ceramic obidome (obi clasp) with silver mount (guaranteed) formed as a leaf, glazed in mottled tones of red and blue, with a hand woven silk cord dyed in the same colors; all contained in original box from Matsumasa, Kyoto. Taisho/early Showa period.

The actual colors are gentle; red in blue/purple tint with a soft blue color. What did not show in the photos are the exact matching colors of the ceramic leaf and silk cord...

1930s Japanese plastic kushi (hair comb) with embedded gold tone metallic flower design and 2 types of mother of pearl inlays depicting magical rain hat and and Daikoku’s mallet, design continuing on the back. Very well made, wonderful work in Japanese taste, 2 losses to inlays (handle of the mallet and a leaf on the back), otherwise in great condition. Length 3.82 inches. Part of East Coast collection of Japanese hair items.

Handcrafted Antique Japanese bronze morse code sender on wooden base. Inscriptions on wood state the piece is from a Tokyo School, dated October 1938. Signature on bottom of piece. Very cool item and Unusual Dimensions: 6" Long, 4" Wide, 3.5" Tall

Islamic Vintage Mixed Metal Bowl with copper silver brass . The sides and bottom with Islamic writing and Knot symbol. The interior shows patination wear and discoloration. Size H 2" Diameter 5".

Description: Wonderful pair of Persian silver cup holder with swirling floral filigree design, decorated handle, 3 1/5" in height and e 1/8" in diameter. It weights 5.15 TOZ, from mid 20th century and in good condition.

This Chinese hair comb was hand carved from a beautifully "grained" translucent animal horn. Obtained from an ethnic minority person, the pair of ducks carved into the handle were commonly used by mainstream Han Chinese as a symbol of a long and happy marriage. Items with this symbol would often be gifted for an anniversary.

Genuine Chinese hand carved Ox horn bowl, Carved Dragon. Dimension: 4.53 inches in diameter. Weight 0.19 lbs/88 grams.

This nice horn carving of a vase (or cup) is 4 5/8” high, 2 ¾” wide and 1 ¾” thick. It depicts the theme of “Seven Sages of the Bamboo Grove”, Chinese name Zhu Lin Qi Xian (竹 林 七 贤). As is traditionally depicted, the group of seven scholars, musicians and sages wished to escape the intrigues, corruption and stifling atmosphere of the court life during the political chaos of the Three Kingdoms period (220 AD~265 AD)...

RICE CAKE MOLD WITH SHADOW

Old Korean wood carving mold for making rice cake, with a carving of single Chinese character which seems to "Shadow". Also with a carving character of 'Uhm' as the name of owner and some unidentified characters at the backside. Early-Mid 20th century. approx. 27 x 6.5 x H 4.5cm (10.62 x 2.55 x 1.77in). Hangable with string or nail through a small hole as seen...

English white Porcelain Hexagonal shape small bowl, 1 5/8" wide-point to point, 1 1/2" wide-side, 7/8" high. This bowl can be used as salt cellar or insert. Marking on the bottom. The condition is good.

This Royal Doulton plate is 10 1/4" in diameter. This plate is crazed. If you have the patience all of the crazing will come out. There are no chips, cracks, or repairs to this item.

Elegant lacquered wood zen buddhist sutra book reading stand. Perfect for a kitchen recipe book. 60cm tall x 42cm wide x 27cm deep. Great condition. Ask for shipping quote.

BIG PHALLUS

'Goshintai’ (lit. ‘Body of Kami (God)’) as a dedicatory symbol based on Japanese phallus worship hollowed and carved from a single log. Early 20th century...

4 pieces of Nara Uchiwa whose history dates back to Nara period (A.D.710~794). It began as manual side line work of the Shinto priest of Kasuga Taisha Shrine in Nara. The traditional motifs (Tenpyo Moyo) such as peonix, deer, kylin (imaginary animal), dragon, Parrot etc. These four (originally five) were made by Ikeda Gankodo which is only existing maker of it in Nara. In good condition. The first half of the 20th century. W:22cm L:37cm