Japanese bronze okimono (also can be used as scroll weight or a brush rest) of a seated monkey with an outstretched arm by the artist Suga Shoen II (1897-1979), who was recognized in 1974 as a holder of Intangible Cultural Property - the term refers exclusively to human skills possessed by individuals which are indispensable to produce Cultural Properties. Excellent sculptural rendition of the animal capturing its essence, beautiful light brown to lightest green patina...
Ide Gakusui
Chrysanthemums
Size: Approximately 5.5 x 3.5 inches.
Date: 1950s-60s.
Gakusui signature and seal lower right.
Publisher: Watanabe Shozaburo
Woodblock print is tipped along the top edge to original 7 x 4.5-inch blank card.
Medium: Japanese woodblock print.
Condition: Excellent.
Currently in its 5th generation, the Miura Chikusen line of potters has continued to produce high-quality Kiyomizu-yaki and Kyo-yaki porcelains used in sencha for well over 150 years. The piece seen here is by the third generation potter and has the rare distinction of being endorsed by Sokuchusai, a former Head Tea Master of Omotesenke in Kyoto. Simple and elegant, a section of bamboo stands out in contrast to the white crackled porcelain glaze...
A piece of rug made of cotton cloth, one side is vegetable indigo dye plain and the other side is stripe. It has roughly sewn sashiko (quilting) and has four layers of cloth. In good condition but it has some stains and indigo faded parts. The first half of the 20th century. 164cm x 166cm
Height: 4.8 cm (1.9 in)
Width: 4.3 cm (1.7 in)
Depth: 2.5 cm (1 in)
Japanese netsuke of a crying child in a seated position with a spilled bowl; natural material; signed on the base; good condition
Length: 4.4 cm (1.7 in)
Height: 3.3 cm (1.4 in)
Depth: 2.5 cm (1 in)
Japanese netsuke of a young boy in the crawling position, his hands clasped; natural material; signed under the arm; good condition
Fairly large sake bottle of dark brown stoneware, with an angular hip, rounded shoulder and slightly everting neck. Its shoulder and neck covered in a yellow and greenish natural ash glaze.
Bizen ware. Impressed seal mark in bottom.
Japan, Showa era, ca. 1970s
H 8.1 in.; diam. 5.4 in.
Excellent condition
Beautiful set of 9 Italian Mythological Subjects Faience Chargers By Cantagalli 1920s/30s each signed and measuring 12 inches in diameter. Each depicts a different mythological scene.
Cantagalli was a pottery producer in Florence, Italy from the 16th century to the nineteenth century. Giuseppe Cantagalli originally operated the factory, until 1878 when his sons, Ulisse (1839-1901) and Romeo, took over after his death...
Wonderful example of Taisho and Showa Period bronze lanterns in Japan. C. 1930. Detailed lattice work and geometric designs. Great condition. Ship from CA. Ask for shipping quote.
Hocking Glass Company made Block Optic from 1929-33. There are no chips or cracks in the glass. Thanks for looking.
6 are available
Hocking Glass Company made Block Optic from 1929-33. There are no chips or cracks in the glass. Thanks for looking.
9 are available
Hocking Glass Company made Block Optic from 1929-33. There are no chips or cracks in the glass. Thanks for looking.
2 are available
Hocking Glass Company made Block Optic from 1929-33. There are no chips or cracks in the glass. Thanks for looking.
Hocking Glass Company made Block Optic from 1929-33. There are no chips or cracks in the glass. Thanks for looking.
14 are available
A Bamboo Brushpot with a boy chasing a bat, the reverse side with a poem.
Size Pending
Pair of Huang Hua Li Vases
Beautiful Pair of English Chippendale armchairs in Carmel colored tufted leather upholstery and grey upholstered fabric seats. measuring 39” height, 31” width, and 28” depth.
Chinese Dark Cherry Amber Bakelite Carved Lady Figure
She is 15.9 inches (40.5 cm) tall by 5.1 inches (13 cm) wide without stand. She is 2376 gram.
She has inclusions, and surface wears and scratches (as seen in the photos).
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