Occasionally as I’m browsing through the temple markets of Kyoto or perusing backstreets tea-ware shops, an attractive piece will catch my eye for no particular reason. When this happens, I typically buy it immediately without hesitation, trusting that I will be able to decipher the Chinese script and give it proper attribution through the course of my research. In this case, I was only able to make it half-way there...

Japanese woodblock print of a robed geisha emerging from behind a red cloth noren, titled "After the Bath" by Torii Kotondo (1900-1976). From his "12 Aspects of Women" series. Signed with red chop, and publisher's seals in left margin. With original storage folder.

Dimensions: 13" W x 19" H (entire print) 10 1/4" W x 16" H (artwork only)

Fostoria Glass Company made Oakleaf from 1928-30. There are no chips or cracks in the glass. Thanks for looking.

Japanese Modern silver flask, ca 1950. Curved and faceted sides with flat bottom. On front bright-cut leafing-scroll lozenge (center vacant) between side borders. Back hand hammered. Tall and straight exterior cover and cork-lined interior cover; both threaded. Marked. Very good condition.

Dimensions: H 6 3/8 x W 4 x D 1 3/8 in. Weight: 5.7 troy ounces. #BZ410

Large Qing Dynasty Bronze Temple censor with chased Dragons . Good condition and works well to hold potted plants. Size 8" h by 11" diameter.

This Fenton silver crest 4 1/2" vase is in excellent condition.

Title: Traveling. Painted with ink and pigments on silk. Signed and sealed.

Katsuda Tetsu(1896-1980) was a Japanese painter from the Taisho(1912-1926) and Showa era (1926-1989). He studied Western painting at Tokyo School of Fine Arts (now Tokyo University of the Arts). He turned to Japanese painting and became an apprentice to Yamamoto Shunkyo(1872-1933) in 1923...

Rare Two-sided Carved Image and Calligraphy on Light Zelkova Wood by the renowned Lee Nam Ho (1908-2001). The calligraphy translates to "The Way of Zen". The exotic zelkova wood itself is a work of art, with its luxurious grain and vigorous form. Lee Nam Ho has shaped the wood into a striking work of art adorned with strong and expressive calligraphy strokes on one side, and a stunning image of a man in traditional attire and the mythical divine Girin beast. A contemplative and rich work of art...

Japanese kasuri kimono made in high skilled workmanship throughout, excellent condition. 49 1/2" wide x 53” long, shoulder length 24 1/2"

A beautiful antique Chinese 14k gold jadeite earrings with pendant tear drop shaped translucent quality jade in very good condition. Marked 14k. L:3.75cm $675

Fostoria made the Chintz etching from 1940-1976. These 7.75" tall stems are in mint condition. 20 are available, priced per stem.

CRICKETS

Transcendentally handmade Japanese crickets (as two suzumushi and two korogi) with twig and bamboo. 20th century, Japan. approx...

This Czechoslovakia perfume bottle is 6.25" tall. The dauber is missing. The bottle has a few minor flakes. Overall in great condition. The base is 2 3/8" by 1.25".

A beautiful old Chinese rose wood oblong shape stand or table in excellent condition. L:45cm W:26cm H:16cm

This is a Vintage 1960's Lord Elgin Self Winding Men's Wrist Watch. From a Maryland USA Estate Sets & Runs strongly. Being sold as is where is ...... Standard GP case & Stainless back. Nice Watch

Kawase Hasui (1883-1957)
Kuon Temple at Mt. Minobu
Size: Oban. Approximately 15.25 x 10.25 inches.
Date: 1930.
Publisher: Watanabe Shozaburo. Watanabe D seal at right margin, indicating printing between 1931 and 1942.
Reference: Hotei #198a.
Condition: Very faint tone line at upper right corner.

Kazak hand knotted rug made of wool from the middle east. Beautiful central medallion with blue, red and green design on a pale yellow/cream colored ground. The border has unusual medallion shaped design in red with blue, blue with yellow, and light pink with green. It measures 8' by 10'8".

Florence Peruzzi jewelry has not had a published relationship to the more collectible and harder to find jewelry created by the former Gino M. Peruzzi Jewel Shop of Boylston Street in Boston MA. All that is known is that Gino came here from Italy and enjoyed a healthy rivalry with G. Cini who was said to have moved his store 2 doors from the other. This info given by a client, of www.mimideeartwear.com, who currently resides in WA but was from Boston...