Pompoms adorn the edges of this densely embroidered textile made by the Kakarh tribe of Afghanistan. Metallic couching combined with Holbein, herringone and satin stitching characterize this piece. The reverse side is lined in plainweave striped cotton. The Kakarh have descendants in western provinces of Pakistan but are mostly found in Afghanistan and eastern Iran. This textile is in perfect condition and measures 20 x 31 1/2 inches (50.8 x 80 cm). Estimated age: mid 20th century.
An exceptionally fine embroidered purse from Katawaz (Ghazni province), Afghanistan, circa early to mid 20th century. The embroidery on this piece is basically metallic embroidery on both sides, with mirror stitching and fine metallic couching. The front side is comprised of Bokhara couching, where the thread is taken across the surface for the desired length, then, bringing the needle back to the beginning, it is caught down at regular intervals by small stitches...
Viking made Green Swans in the 1950's. This 11.5" Fruit Bowl is in mint condition.
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Beautiful and Very Elegant Venetian Early Murano Salviai & C. or Salviati dott. Antonio FENICIO AVENTURINE Flecks, Blue and White Bowl and Plate SET!!!! Dates to around 1870-90s!!! Both the bowl and plate have a Ruffled Edge Rim with 6 sides (bowl) and 8 sides (plate) respectively. The bowl also has a foot sculpted out of the glass, all 1 piece...
A Pashtun nomad's purse from Katawaz, Ghazni province, circa mid 20th century. There are blue beads along all the edges, used to ward off the evil eye. The purse has metallic trim along all the edges and fine Bokhara couching which covers the entire surface area, front and back. The beaded cord winds around the purse to keep it closed. There are two pockets inside, lined with red cotton fabric. The purse measures 6 x 11 inches when opened and elongated, 5 x 6 1/2 inches when closed...
This is a woman's dress front from northern Afghanistan, circa mid 20th century. Embroidered in fine cross stitch on plainweave olive cotton, the field design device of interlocking crucifixes within diamonds is frequently seen on Shahsavan rugs and textiles. The top edge is embellished with Bukhara couching, which are metallic threads covering the entire surface area and fastened at regular intervals by small stitches to form a relief pattern...
A finely hand carved Buddha Image in deep meditation pose of solid Burmese Jadeite. Condition: very good, size: H. 9 cm. x W. 6.5 cm x D. 2.5 cm.
New Martinsville / Viking made this red swan in the 1950's. It is 11.5" long and about 5" narrow. In mint condition.
Cambridge black and crystal tea cup from the 1930's. 3 matching cups (crystal) and saucers (black) are available. All in mint condition.
New Martinsville or Viking Green Swan candlebowl. 5" bowl. In mint condition. 4 are available.
New Martinsville or Viking Green Swan candy dish. 5" bowl. In mint condition. (3 are available)
A beautiful old Chinese silver enamel with circular tubing shape in excellent condition. Marked. H:6cm weight:34.3g Sold to Australia
Incredible Indo/Persian watercolor and gouache painting depicting Mugal Princess, most likely Momtaz wife of Shah Jahan, in period custom dress. Size: the item is 12 x 7.5 inches with the sight itself has a
dimension of 6 x 4 inches in very good condition.
Incredible Indo/Persian watercolor and gouache painting depicting Mugal Emperor in period custom dress. Size: the item is 11 x 7 inches with the sight itself has a
dimension of 5 x 3 inches, in very good condition.
Incredible Indo/Persian watercolor and gouache painting depicting Mugal Emperor in period custom dress. Size: the item is 11 x 7 inches with the sight itself has a
dimension of 5 x 3 inches, in very good condition.
Incredible Indo/Persian watercolor and gouache painting depicting Mugal Emperor in period custom dress. Size: the item is 11 x 7 inches with the sight itself has a
dimension of 5 x 3 inches, in very good condition.
Incredible Indo/Persian watercolor and gouache painting depicting Mugal Emperor in period custom dress. Size: the item is 11 x 7 inches with the sight itself has a
dimension of 5 x 3 inches, in very good condition.
A charming Chinese child's padded wind hat with the face of a tiger on the front. The tiger is a fierce animal which protects children from evil. Called a wind hat because of the protection it gives to the back of the neck, this hat is made of silk and embroidered with a butterfly on each side. In good antique condition, it does have some wear. Please study photos carefully. Colors are still vivid. Circa 1910.
Made in the 1970-80's, these Pilgrim candle lights are probably their largest (8" tall). Metal candle inserts are included. Please note that one has a vertical optic and the other has a slightly twisted optic. Please specify which one you want if only ordering one, both in mint condition.
This is a textile of superb workmanship, very typical of Hazara embroidery. The Hazara are the the third largest ethnic group in Afghanistan, residing mainly in the mountainous central provinces of Bamiyan, Ghazni and Orugzan. This child's dress front measures 32.5 x 65 cm. Solidly worked in cross stitch in silk thread, with satin stich on the waistbands, glass beads on the outer edges, and framed by Bokhara couching in metallic thread...
A densely beaded Uzbek purse, probably from Mazar-i-Sharif or Kunduz, northern Afghanistan. The designs are typical of Uzbek embroidery in which variations on geometric shapes are emphasized for talismanic effect. The purse is edged with gold trim and blue beads as a prophylactic against the evil eye. The purse is lined with green and pink silk, and a red cotton fabric. There are three pockets inside. Condition: Excellent. Measures 15x25 cm when opened, 12x15 cm when closed...
Magenta silk thread is worked in mostly horizontal rows with geometric patterns superimposed in random coloring on this child's waistcoat from the early 20th century. It features metallic couching on the top and bottom edges, with blue beads in the front to ward off the evil eye. Satin stitch combines with Holbein and back stitch to accentuate the lozenge designs that cover the entire surface of each panel...
This saye gosha (or segusha) shows the dynamic use of line and vivid color for which Uzbek Lakai embroidery is famous. Saye gosha are V-shaped hangings used to decorate piles of quilts while in storage during the day in the yurt. The Lakai are an Uzbek tribe who currently live around Kunduz in northern Afghanistan. Originally more widespread, they were also once found in what is now Uzbekistan and Tajikistan...
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Gorgeous Murano Cased WHITE Optic Swirl and GOLD FELCKS Art Glass Powder Box for the Vanity!!! The piece has a beautiful Tear Drop design on the lid filled with Gold Leaf and an applied foot with gold as well. It still bear the original gallery or store label. Looks like it says "Orlib - Made In Italy - Murano". Still researching the maker. There is NO damage (chips, nicks, or impact marks)...
A 1940s Kashmir wood turned box featuring a wonderful warm gold and green lacquered mottled design over black. It measures 5.75 inches across and 4.5 high including finial.
Depicting whirling solar and cross motifs, this fringed panel is known as a "Lali posh", a food cover used to present flat bread loaves at traditional Uzbek weddings...
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AMAZING Large Murano Cased Art Glass CIRCUS CLOWN Sculpture Holding a Bottle, with Original Label!!! The piece has a PAULY & C. Label underneath with Item # 5178. This type of clown is called a "Drunken Clown" because the conspicuous bottle its holding. The figure has a bright yellow tuft of hair coming from underneath the hat, and has a HUGE Smile on his face. The body is made up of little dots of color. There is NO damage (chips, nicks, or impac...
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Impressive Large Murano Cased Copper AVENTURINE Flecks over White Art Glass Centerpiece Bowl with Original Label!!! Documented as an Alfredo BARBINI piece, circa 1950s!!! It still has the Camer Glass NY label attached. The piece Shimmers like crazy! It has NO damage (chips, nicks, or fleabites). In EXCELLENT Condition!!!
Measures 11" (27.94 cm) x 10 1/2" (26.67 cm) across x 2 3/4" high (6.98 cm) ….. International Buyers WELCOMED!!! .....
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Huge ITALIAN Cased GOLDEN YELLOW Art Glass Ribbed Floor Vase or Decanter!!! Attributed to the Guildcraft or Empoli companies, this vase is very large in a very hard to find color! If anyone wanted to make it into a lamp, I think it would turn out amazing! Has NO damage (chips, nicks, or fleabites). In EXCELLENT Condition!!!
Measures just under 20" tall (50.8 cm) x 6" wide (15.24 cm) ….. International Buyers WELCOMED!!! ........ Questi...
Abstract floral patterns combine with medallion motifs in shades of dark red and pink in this kameez from the Hazara district, North West Frontier Province (recently re-named Khyber Pakhtunkhwa). Silk floss on cotton (a handwoven coarse cloth called khaddar), the embroidery is in the characteristic phulkari stitch which resembles a satin stitch but only on the front side. Each cuff has an embroidered band in brick stitch. The tunic measures 37 1/2 x 68 inches while each sleeve measures 27 1/2 ...
Very lovely black lacquered 'suzuri bako' writing box with mother of pearl inlaid leaves and swirling gold gilt vines on the cover. Inside is a silver ink pourer and ink stone and brush. The lacquer work is exceptional. C.1930 early Showa Period. The bottom has a few scratches but the visible top and sides are in excellent condition.
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Very Elegant VENETIAN Style Early Murano Topaz with Blue Trim Soffiati Art Glass Footed Baluster Vase!!! Similar pieces have been attributed to Vittorio Zecchin, MVM Capellin, and Venini, all dating to the 1910-20s era. It has beautiful lines and measures almost 12" tall! There is a pontil mark on the bottom. It has NO damage (chips, nicks, or impact marks). In EXCELLENT Condition!!!
Measures 11 3/4" tall (34.92 cm) x 4 1/2" wide (11.43...
An old prayer napkin from Afghanistan, measuring 10 x 11 inches. It features very fine stitching characteristic of Hazara embroideries - satin stitch on a white linen background, in silk threads (yellow, blue, orange, green and red). The embroidery on the reverse side of this textile is exactly identical to the front side. Estimated age: early to mid 20th century. Condition is excellent except for some minor stain on the reverse side, displayed in the last photo.
Superb bronze figure of a golfer, Signed Milo. Raised on a 3" marble base, size of the bronze figure is 11.5 inches in perfect condition.
Bronze Bookends, Woman Drinking from Fountain head, 20th C. Size: The pair have a height of 5-1/4 inches, in good condition.
Patchwork quilts ("rilhi") are among the finest folk art coverlets in Pakistan. Sindhis have traditionally used them as ground covers at outdoor Sufi religious festivals. This rilhi is from Thatta and measures 75 1/2 inches by 95 inches. It is dated to the mid 20th century. Condition is excellent (no holes, stains, nor repairs).
A classic late Art Deco or early modernist porcelain water jug advertising Ricard Anisette. In the south of France, tradition dictates that anise-flavored aperitifs should be served with water to dilute the drink. Makers such as Ricard and Pernod provided advertising pitchers to local bars and cafes to increase their sales. This squared-off rectangular form is less common than the traditional globe-shaped pitcher and became popular after World War II. The bottom is marked "Ateliers de Céram...
This embroidered panel is a ceremonial food cover made by the Lakai, an Uzbek tribe living in small villages near the northern Afghanistan city of Kunduz. The Lakai came to Afghanistan in the 16th century but they were once also found in what is now Uzbekistan and southern Tajikistan. This textile is composed of stylized star and solar shapes embroidered in silk thread in fine angled blanket stitch and chain stitch on a red plain-woven cotton. These highly abstract designs are typical of Lakai e...
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Amazing Murano Cased ORANGE and White OVERSHOT 2 Position GEODE Bowl!!! Unsure of attribution, but certainly Incredible! It has a flattened side so it can be tilted, or it can lay flat as well. It also has great contrast of colors! For accuracy, there is a flat chip on the edge of the rim (see last photo). The piece has no other damage (chips, nicks, or fleabites). In GREAT Condition!!!
Measures 5 3/4" (14.6 cm) across x 2 3/4" high (6.98 c...
This Seashell 4.75" bowl is in great shape. Thanks for looking.
These Holly Hobby tumblers are in great shape. Thanks for looking.
Pilgrim made this 11.25" Vase from a Phoenix/Consolidated mold. Unmarked reproduction by Pilgrim (most are signed), made in the early 1960's. Has the dogwood pattern. Excellent condition.
Japanese cotton obi from mid to late Showa period, 1980s(?). This obi was sold from the Mitsukoshi Department Store (2 logos attached at the corner). 100 percent cotton, new condition with some color loss. 12 1/4" wide x 141" long; it weighs approx. 1.2 pounds.
This is a very elegant and high quality Japanese silk obi from Nishijin, Kyoto. The dimensions of the obi are 12 1/4" wide and 160 3/4" (13'4 3/4") long. About two-thirds of the front (104" long) is woven with gold. There are 2 full designs of an ox-cart with pine branches in the center area – only one of them is shown in the first photo – the other one is on the other side.
Silk textiles, particularly when they are woven with gold, can look very different in depending on the envi...
A very nice small Chinese export silver wine cup in excellent condition. Weight:26g W:5.5cm H:2.5cm $110
Beautiful reclining gilt-bronze chambermaid supporting a barrel-form sconce with her leg, ht. 5 1/2. Good condition.
An Attractive candle holder supported by three "jewel" encrusted spiders, ht. 2 1/8. Great condition.
Incredible brass foot with clamp to hold a candle, ht. 4 1/2. Condition Report: Good condition.
Pair of Antique Whimsical Candle Holders, Earl 20th c.
Attractive pair of white metal clowns with conical candle cups balanced on their noses, each clown stands 9 3/4 inches high. Condition Reports: Both
items are in good condition with some paint loses especially to the clown wearing white dress.
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Murano Cased Light Blue Green OPTIC Swirl and GOLD FLECKS Art Glass Ashtray or Bowl!!! Attributed to BAROVIER and TOSO, in the "Zebrati" design!!! It has 3 indents on the rim to place a cigarette. They are not cut out, but pushed in. There is NO damage (chips, nicks, or impact marks). In EXCELLENT Condition!!!
Measures 5 1/4" across (13.33 cm) x 2 1/4" (5.71 cm) high ….. International Buyers WELCOMED!!! ........ Questions? Don’t hesitate...
A very nice old Chinese silver needle case with people motif in a vase shape, in excellent condition. L:12cm
Sold to Sweden
I nice Celadon teapot with outside monted flower sprays. the body modeled in 4 different body egg-formed parts.Condition: excellent condition. Measurement hight 18 cm = 7.1 in
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Heisey Glass Co. made this goose from 1942-53. This 4.5" high 8.5" long goose is in great shape. Thanks for looking.
Measuring 6 inches x 8 inches (20.5 cm x 14.5 cm) including the beaded fringes, this dazzling purse is from Bamiyan and is probably dated to 1940 or slightly later. The purse features couched metallic threads, gold couching, mirrors, and beaded fringes. An intricate array of curvilinear and geometric designs almost completely covers the dark navy silk background. The purse is lined with silk fabric. A textile of superb workmanship, very typical of Pashtun embroidery but quite possibly as well...
Very elegant and elaborate ceremonial Silk Chiffon, hand embroidered with brocade, sequins and pearls. Good condition. Size: L. 83" (212 cm.) x W. 35.5" (90 cm.)
Rare ceremonial Indonesian hand spun cotton fabric called TAPIS,embroidered with elaborate brocade gold thread design. From LAMPUNG, SUMATRA, INDONESIA. Good condition. Size: L. 49" (125.5 cm.) x W. 26.5" (68cm.).Rarely offered for sale!
Finely enameled to depict a central dragon in iron red with a flaming pearl, with surrounding butterflies and floral designs, and gilt highlights
throughout. Six character mark in iron red on underside. Dimensions: 1 3/8" H x 6.75" Dia., circa early 20th century, great condition.
Absolutely beautiful Thai bronze figure depicting a female dancer in motion, the artist has rendered a great talent exhibiting the dynamic movement of this
figure. Size: This wonderful piece stands 14 inches high, in perfect condition.
Pair of Chinese Famille Rose Vase with Chirography and Fu Lion Ears, Early 20th Century
They are 22 inches (55.9 cm) tall by 7 inches (18 cm) wide measured without stand. They are 34 lb.
One vase has a faint hairline crack at the lip, and the other vase has hairline glaze crack at the neck. Both have rubbing of gold and paint and surface wears and scratches (as seen in the photos).
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