The Chinese name for this bodhisattva, sitting on a lotus flower which is draped on the back of a lion, is Wenshu (Manjusri). Wenshu was a disciple of the Buddha. Together with the Buddha and fellow disciple Samantabhadra (Chinese name is Puxian who rides on a white elephant) they form the Shakyamuni trinity. Wenshu is associated with wisdom, keen awareness and bravery. This carved ivory Wenshu is 10” high (with base is 11 ½” high), 4 ¾” wide and 1 ¾” thick...

Line 700 was produced by Consolidated Glass Company in 1929. Offered here is the #709 bread and butter plate in blue crystal. (The color is the glass itself, not a fired on finish.) The plate measures 6 inches in diameter and is in excellent condition. Dinnerware items are very hard to find in this pattern and especially in this color. Here's your opportunity to add a rare item to your collection. I have 2 available, price is per plate.

Delicately crafted Japanese carved ebony netsuke of Daruma emerging from a bag, from early 20th century period. Size; Dimensions of netsuke are 1 1/2 x 1 3/4 inches. Condition Report; Good condition with no imperfections. Purchased from Kyoto Art Club, 1962. Provenance: The Humphrey collection Houston, Texas.

Georgian Style English Crystal Chandelier c.1920s Measuring 24 inch wide and 34 inch tall

An Art Deco Lightolier luster Czech glass shade ceiling lamp from the 1920s. This scarce beauty has a paneled Czechoslovakian pale yellow lustre glass shade with floral screened designs in blue, yellow and orange. The shade is stamped LIGHTOLIER and it measures 8-1/8" across the open bottom and 9-1/4" in total across. The top opening is 6-3/4" and this lamp retains its original cream-painted metal mount with three metal spokes with finger screws...

Four ceramic rectangular plates with geometric glaze. It has kiln's stamp in the back side in one of the plates, however not identified. In excellent condition. The first half of the 20th century. W:10cm, L:17.5cm, H:3cm

Three handled Tango art glass vase

Apple green

1920s

Origin - central Europe, most likely Czechoslovakia

6 1/4" tall

Unmarked

Excellent condition with slight loss to two points quite typical for this type of wear

Japanese early 20th century Sumidagawa large pitcher. The pitcher is done with 3 monkeys done in high relief. The chop mark of the artist in on the back Inouye Ryosai. The vase measures 12 3/16" tall and 6 1/4" wide and about 4 5/8" in diameter.

A six-sided (hexagon) porcelain water pot done in famille rose with scenes of flowers and birds on each side on a white ground with an orange peel effect. On the top at each corner is an additional single flower. The inside glazed white...

Unusual green striped overglaze on a tsubo jar. Usually found on shochu sake or soy jars from Shigaraki, a famed pottery area outside of Kyoto. Signed by jinpuku. 15" tall and 12" in diameter. great condition. ask for shipping quote from california warehouse.

Japanese Satsuma Vase with Butterfly Marked " Kinkozan Zo"

It is 7.5 inches (19 cm) tall by 4.7 inches (12 cm) wide. It is 0.7 Lb.

It has rubbing of gold and surface wears (as seen in the photos).

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An authentic 1920s slag glass scenic chandelier ceiling lamp. This hexagonal 16" across and 12" deep beauty features caramel swirl slag glass panels, an upper gallery of blue, purple and caramel slag panels and a lower skirt of blue, purple and deep yellow panels resembling cloudy sky under cutout scenic gold patinated and lacquered brass framework structure of a house with trees. It is unsigned, it has the original gilded brass canopy and it has been resocketed and rewired...

A pair silver goblets with floral decoration, in its original silk box with glass front and handle. Foot marked with Chinese characters. Condition: silk faded, maybe top of the box's front missing, back of box with scribbling. Dimension goblet: c. 9.3 cm high, weight together: 73 g, box: c. 15.3 x 13.3 x 5.3 cm.

Exhibited, is a fine European antique shoe horn with an incredible carved horn handle in form of a dog's head and ebony shaft, close attention to every details, Size: The carved handle measures 3.5 inches long and overall length of shoe horn is 22 inches long. Condition Report: good condition considering age of this beautiful item, age crack to the lower end of shaft, late 19th/early 20th century era.

Carved handle is 2 7/8 inches high and 1 3/8 inches wide. A nice evening cane with a small chip on the back side, white metal collar, ebony shaft and a metal ferrule. Overall length of the cane is 32 1/4 inches. Condition Report: Good condition

This interesting circa 1920s walking stick has a carved pelican's head for a handle. In its beak, the bird is holding what looks like a melon. Handle measures are 4 inches. The bird has glass eyes and the head sits on top of a rosewood shaft 1/4 inch in diameter and a 1-1/4-inch ivory tip. Overall length of this stick is 35-1/2 inches.

African Ebony Cane carved with a bust of a warrior. It also has an unusual fluted shaft. Far above average for this type of cane which is from the early 20th century. Size; Overall length of cane is 36 inches, no condition concern.

Paul Jacoulet, 1896 - 1960
Decembre, Japon
Date: 1953.
Size: Approximately 6.25 x 4.25 inches
Self-published. Bears the Jacoulet signature and sparrow seal.
This surimono is tipped at the top center to its original 1953 Japanese Christmas card with green cover design...

This pretty pink Sunflower depression glass 9 inch dinner Plate was made by Jeannette Glass in the late 1920s. This plate is in very good condition with no chips, cracks or scratches. Be sure to search our other Jeannette Glass available. We guarantee all items to be as described. THANK YOU.

Carved handle is 5/8 inches high and 1 1/4 inches wide. Art Deco Dance Cane-Ca. 1925-Ivory handle, signed sterling collar, oval ebonized shaft and a horn ferrule Overall length of the cane is 35 3/4 inches. Condition Report: Good condition

Montezuma cane from Mexico City, Mexico. Represents the story of how Mexico City was located and developed. Has snake wound around bottom of cane and an Eagle with a snake in his mouth near the handle. Circa 1930. Size; Overall length of cane is 36 inches, no condition issues.

Old (1930's) Japanese Mixed Metal Book Shaped Match Safe with Ox & Woodcutter

It is 2.15 inches (5.6 cm) long by 1.3 inches (3.5 cm) wide. It is 48.7 gram.

It has a small dent, rubbing golds, surface wears and scratches (as seen in the photos).

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Handle is 2 inches high and 3 1/4 inches wide.A detailed casting with glass eyes, golden oak shaft and a horn ferrule. Overall length of the cane is 36 inches. Condition Report: Good condition

Fostoria Glass Co. made this Paradise bowl from 1927-28. This 12" bowl is in great shape. Thanks for looking.

A Chinese porcelain bowl used for growing bulb flowers. The bowl dates to the Republic period, and measures 7 1/2" x 4 1/2" x 2". The landscape decoration has been done in a ruby pink under glaze, and there is calligraphy done in black on each end. The white porcelain shows orange peel texture, and when new there was gold on the rim. Condition: The condition is excellent, but most of the gold on the rim is gone, and there are small kiln flaws. Free shipping within the USA.

Fine pair of Meiji Dynasty cast iron Geese , well done in good condition , unmarked. Size tallest 14" by about 14"

Consolidated Glass Company produced the Catalonian line in 1927. It was made to look like glass found in Catalonia Spain at the archaeological sites, and had bubbles and raised rings blown into the glass. This is the 1154 sweet pea vase - part of the Spanish Knobs variation - in the ruby wash. (This color is a ruby wash applied over crystal glass. It has an almost opalescent quality to it when held to the light.) The vase is approximately 4 1/2 inches high and in perfect condition...

1930's Japanese Sterling Silver Ice Bucket Relief Iris Flower Marked Arthur Bond, Yokohama

It is 8.5 inches (21.5 cm) tall handle up by 5.7 inches (14.5 cm) wide. It is 471 gram.

It is tarnished and has a dent at the bottom and surface wears and scratches (as seen in the photos).

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Lovely Art Deco bronze flower vase from the early Showa period, C.1930. Base has a rim of jewel-like elegance in fine relief. The top rim also has a wonderful diaper motif. Very good condition. Ask for shipping quote form California warehouse. H:9" x Diameter: 8"

Large Hongshan Round disk Face Pendant in Orange Nephrite. The piece looks very contemporary but the details reveal its age . Nice wear with extensive tremolite growth. biconically drilled suspension holes and signs of wear. Size just under 2" by 2" weight 48G Collected in Hk 1980-1995

An antique Chinese blue glazed brushpot. The glaze stopping short of both the top and bottom rim. The inside glazed white, as well as the recessed base with the base rim covered in a brown wash. Unmarked

Qing Dynasty - Circa 18th Century

Approximately size is 15 cm high by 12 cm diameter

In very good condition (Please refer to pictures)

Hongshan Period Eagle Nephrite pendant figure with heavy wear , nice standing figure one side with some detail the other the detail has nearly been completely worn off from use. The biconically drilled off set holes show extensive use . Wight 72g size H 2.25" by 1.7" W . Collected Hong Kong 1980-1995

Neolithic Hongshan Nephrite Jade cicada Insect toggle pendant .The figure of a cicada insect the jade is well worn with deposits. The Suspension holes are biconically off set drilled with mineral deposits within. The entire surface is covered in tremolite growth , a wonderful pendant. Size l 2.5" . Collected HK 1980-1995

Neolithic Hongshan Nephrite jade praying mantis pendant with biconically drilled suspension holes on back and showing extensive wear from use. A rare and wonderfully carved piece wearable of ancient art. Collected HK 1980-1995 . Size 3.75" by 1" weight 50g

Neolithic Hongshan Nephrite Jade Deity Mask Pendant, the face with large eyes and a large snarling nose and tall head piece, the jade is so worn on the back that its almost sharp edges shows extensive wear. The Suspension holes are biconically off set drilled with mineral deposits within. The entire surface is covered in tremolite growth , a wonderful pendant. Size H 2.75" w just under 1" . Collected HK 1980-1995

Hongshan Pig Dragon Cicada standing toggle in Nephrite Jade with tremolite with biconically drilled suspension holes. The view from the wearer is somewhat phallic in nature. Size L 3.2" by 1.5" collected HK 1980-1995