Exceptional pair of African wood carvings from the Nyamwezi tribes of Central Tanzania, the larger measuring 40 1/2" high, including stand, which is 6" x 6" square and about 1 1/2" high.. Both are carved of heavy dense wood, and the forms slightly vary due to the natural shape of the tree trunk or branch from which they were carved. They have inset white bead eyes, which is typical, especially in early figures. The elongated forms are striking, and they both have slightly bent knees, also typ...

Art Deco Standing rabbit as seen in Hagenauer catalog, though this one is not marked possibly it was to be a seal stamp. Wear to finish as seen but very nice vintage piece. over 2.25" high

Oversized Japanese sosaku hanga woodblock print by Fumio Kitaoka (1918-2007) depicting a fishing village. The bottom margin contains in pencil the title of the print (in kanji), artist’s proof (in French), the date 1959, and the artist's signature. Paper: 17 3/4" x 24 7/8" (image: 14 1/8" x 21 3/8"). Full margins. Very good overall condition. The print is slightly faded and there are a few tiny foxing spots...

Oversized limited edition Japanese sosaku hanga woodblock print by Yoshio Kanamori (b. 1922) pencil-titled "Flying Feather over Mountain Lake No. 3 (B)" and numbered 3/30. Signed in pencil at the lower right with the artist's red seal. The artist's printed name appears in the margin below. This image is from a series of similar prints known to date circa 1963. The print is executed on fine paper and the impression is nearly as vibrant on the back...

算盘 - 中華民國 A Hong Mu Suanzhi Abacus (suanpan), RuYi brand, the brass plate shows an address and telephone number in Hong Kong. Not certain of where it is made. First half of the 20C as the telephone number is only 5 digits. Dimensions: 36 x 18 x 2.7

Late 1950's carved wood caligraphy stone and ink container carved out of one piece of wood in Kamakura-bori style.. Great condition. Ask for shipping quote.

A Porcelain Panel signed Wang Qi, Republic Period, framed in hardwood with carved bats. Dimensions: 57 x 42 x 3.5

An 18 arm Zitan Avalokiteshvara Plaque, Republic Period - first half 20th C. Avalokiteśvara or Padmapani is a bodhisattva who embodies the compassion of all Buddhas Dimensions: 25 x 15 x 2.3

Japanese Cedar Wood double Scroll Storage box, ca. 1940, 22" long, 6"wide, 4" high, pair scrolls in one box, the condition is good.

Japanese Red Lacquer on Wood large Sake Barrel with stopper, Ca. 1940, 20" high to the top of the 2 side handles, 19" diameter top rim, top has cover with black Mon design with hole and stopper, all one piece of wood include high 2 handles on the side, wrapped around with red lacquered heavy twisted Bamboo ropes. Japanese Kanji character written under the top cover...

Japanese Chestnut color wooden Sake Barrel, Ca. 1940, 7" high, 11 1/2" diameter top rim, wrapped around with twisted Bamboo ropes, and stopper, signed Kanji writings on the bottom outside. The condition is good.

Pair Japanese Cedar Wood Miso Merchant's Storage Tubs, or Barrels, Ca. 1940, 14 1/2" high include cover, 14" diameter top rim, heavy twisted Bamboo ropes wrapped around, lacquered chestnut color outside, Kanji writings for date and shop name on bottom for both barrels, inside is unfinished and shows beautiful aged old wood grains. The condition is good, no damages.

Antique Chinese Green Glazed oil or candle sticks cool pair glaze coming off in spots from use nice condition no chips .Size approximately 7" by 6"

Fenton Art Glass Company made Colonial in 1921. There are no chips or cracks in the glass. Thanks for looking.

Fenton Art Glass Company made this candlestick in 1921. There are no chips or cracks in the glass. Thanks for looking.

Fenton Art Glass Company made Colonial in 1921. There are no chips or cracks in the glass. Thanks for looking.

Aladdin Mantle Lamp Company made the Simplicity from 1948-53. There are no chips or cracks in the glass. The lamp comes with a Model B Burner. Thanks for looking.

Cambridge Glass Company made Decagon. There are no chips or cracks in the glass. Thanks for looking.

Cambridge Glass Company made this tray. There are no chips or cracks in the glass. Thanks for looking.

Fenton Blue Opalescent Mini Wide-Mouth Hobnail Vase is 3.2" tall and about 3" at its widest. It was produced in the 1950's and is in mint condition. This is the harder blue opalescent mini vase to find.

Fenton Blue Opalescent Hobnail Basket was produced in the 1950's. It is 6" tall and in mint condition.

Regal free-flowing bamboo and rattan basket from one of the masters of bamaboo basket making, Sakaguchi Sounsai b. 1899-1967. Studied under Tanabe Chikuunsai I and was active in the Osaka and Kyoto region. Featured on page 90 of 'Masters of Bamboo by Melissa Rinne. Susudake (smoked farmhouse bamboo) is flattened and bent to create a bold statement of beauty and refinement. Bamboo vase inset. 9" tall by 10" wide. Ask for shipping quote.

Vintage Japanese Satsuma tea set with 2 cups with lids and a teapot with bamboo handle. the set is dedicated for a honorary gift written in gold on the back side and each cup and the teapot are signed. Good condition though there is some staining from use. This set was purchased in 1990 in Kagoshima . No damage wear to gold, size cup h 3" to finial and 3" wide the teapot 4.25 to top of finial.

Pair of Japanese Meiji wood block printed Ukiyoe Books , wonderful printing each book has a double color cover. Each signed in fairly good condition for the age. We used the Samurai cover to make a line of greeting cards one is included in sale. 7 by 4.35" the book with the Geisha has worm damage through cover.

Vintage Chinese yixing teapot in the shape of a bamboo root , well sculpted signed on inner lid and base . No damage . 7" by 4"

This charming pair of vintage glass hound dogs, made by Archimede Seguso in the "nero a macchie di smalto bianco" (black with white spots) style in the 1950s. Documented in "Archimede Seguso, Lace & Stone" by Leslie Pina, P. 162, 213. Both are in excellent condition, with the dark-headed one having a few minor scuffs consistent with its age. They each stand 4" tall, 2 1/2" wide. Would sell individually for $225 each.

Chinese scroll painting of a beautiful maiden. She stands in a loosely draped salmon colored gown with red chording, a transparent shawl around her bare shoulders. Atop her head is a bright pink peony flower. At her feet, is an exuberance of wide leaves, the over all appearance is that she is part of the blossoming plant. Dramatic calligraphy dominates the left hand side of the painting. Signed by Wu Fan...

Japanese double Cedar Wood Scroll box, early 1900's, 29" long, 12" wide, 8" deep, Kanji Writing inside and outside box, the condition is old and no major damages.

Chinese scroll . Hand painted on paper. Numerous seals in red. Old label Saying 20 Kuan Yin. 140x69 cm. Undated, estimated to be early 20 th century or earlier. Good condition. Can be viewed in central London and shipped worldwide.

A creamware dinner plate with shaped edge, elaborate painted lattice border on the rim and good “Chinese scene” decoration to the body of the plate. Though it is unmarked it is almost certainly English from the late18th century. The color is deep cobalt blue and the execution very good. 10 inch (25.5 cm) diameter.

Condition: no chips, cracks, hairlines or repairs. Looks almost new with very little wear.

Offered is a wonderful group of seven, circa 1920-1930's, John Wyeth apothecary bottles sporting fancy, shield-shaped, foil labels.

They are being sold separately for $55.00 each. The POISON bottle BELLADONNA is SOLD as is GELATINE CAPSULES QUININE.

Decorative stock bottles such as these beauties were meant to be refilled and reused and were the pride of the pharmacy staff...

Japanese scroll painted with ink and colors on silk depicting a court lady wearing superbly rich formal juni-hitoe (12 layers kimono) attended by a young girl, all among pine saplings and with a sun rising through the early morning haze...

Japanese scroll painted with ink and colors on silk depicting a daimyo (feudal lord) in full military armor and a quiver full of arrows on his back before a battle. He is seated on a low chair on top of a tiger skin, a low table with sake cup, chopsticks and few small plates with condiments. There is a stretched textile screen behind him and a kneeling armored attendant holding a tall narrow banner...

Beautiful Chinese green jade covered container with tao tie design on wooden stand, with censor shaped form.

9" High x 6" wide x 3" deep

Republic Period

Toshi Yoshida
Okaramon
Date: 1940. Hand signed and titled.
Size: Chuban. Approximately 10.5 x 8.0 inches.
Medium: Japanese woodblock print.
Condition: Excellent.

Amazing MIng white nephrite jade with vein highlights two compartments with ruyi shapes coupe with two chilong and phoenix encircling base.

Size: 7.5" Long 6.25" Wide 2.25" High

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