This porcelain demitasse cup and saucer was produced in Germany by Meissen in the 1920s. The saucer is 4 3/4 inches long, 4 1/4 inches wide and 1 1/4 inches deep. The cup is 1 3/4 inches high. The set has a quatrefoil shape, with tiny hand painted flowers dotting each piece. The rims are trimmed with gold.
Condition: Excellent, first quality.
WOODEN WINDOW FRAMES OF YANGBAN'S HOUSE
Early 20th century, Korea. approx. 51 x 33 x 3.5cm each (20.07 x 12.99 x 1.37in).
Such refined craftsmanship of characteristic unilateral rounded lattice facing outward tells this pieces were actually installed in the residence of Yangban (ref. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Yangban)
at that time. Also its unique iron fittings and handle are tasteful...
Sterling silver water pitcher by Tiffany circa 1930. Simple, elegant design with an "AD" monogrammed on the front. It measures approximately 8" tall and from handle to spout measures approximately 7.5". It says on the bottom, it holds 4.25 pints.
The marking on the bottom says: "TIFFANY & Co, 16974 MAKERS 8391, STERLING SILVER, 925-1000, M" It is in good condition, and the overall weight is 2 lbs.
Vintage Korean front opening bandaji (storage chest) decorated with white brass hardware incised with fish and yin/yang designs. The front drops open to reveal three interior drawers and a removable shelf above a large hidden lower compartment. Complete with the original functioning key and lock, which is finely incised with a calligraphy motif. Side carrying handles. Appears to dates from the first half of the 20th century. 31 ½”H x 38 ¼”W x 17”D. Very good overall condition...
Description: This is an early 20th century Meissen porcelain jar and cover or sup tureen of superb quality, factory painted with naturalistic
flower of different kinds and colors with the gold trim lid and base. It bears the crossed swords mark in underglaze blue.
Size: This item is 5"h with 7" in diameter.
Condition is perfect.
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Cute Little VENETIAN Early Murano OPALESCENT BLUE Art Glass Sweets Container with Pear Decoration and Prunts!!! Attributed to FRATELLI TOSO!!! The opal "Girasol" swirls throughout the body of the piece. For accuracy, i found a section of the blue trim has been broken and repaired (see photo 5). Hard to tell when displayed. Has no other damage (chips, nicks, or impact marks)...
Japanese Brass Ash Rake for Hibachi during Tea Ceremony for moving ash around the charcoal, 1930's, 7" high, 4" wide-bottom, short handle, wide bottom, rather heavy Brass rake for Hibachi, shows wears around the tip of the rake.
Heavy weight Crystal square shape Inkwell, 1930's, 2 5/8" x 2 5/8" square, 2 1/2" high, 1 1/8" diameter-top opening, the condition is good, I did not feel any rough spots.
Hiroshi Yoshida
Horse Turnback (Umagaeshi)
Series: Ten Views of Mt. Fuji
Date: 1928.
Size: Oban. Approximately 16.25 x 10.5 inches.
Signed and sealed in the image and lower margin.
Jizuri seal at upper left margin indicating self-printing by the artist.
Published by the artist.
Reference: Abe #52.
Medium: Japanese woodblock print.
Condition: Margin has light toning and creasing.
Hand painted vase made by the Alexandra Porcelain Works, Ernest Wahliss in Turn-Teplitz, Bohemia, c. 1911-1912. This vase depicts a maiden walking with her ducks in a country setting on one side while the other side continues with the country scene. It is hand signed by the artist "....... der Classen" at the bottom of the main scene...
Very fine sterling silver trumpet vase with a ruby glass liner. The vase's body is intricately pierced in an acanthus leaf motif to show the rich red liner. The undulating flared rim lends a slight Art Nouveau feeling to the overall look. The base is marked for the Watson Co.
Origin: America, 1905-29. Condition: excellent, all original, no damage to glass; there are a couple of small dings to the underside of the flared lip (easier to feel with the fingertips than to see)...
Vibrant and delicate Japanese cloisonne censer with motif of flowers,grasses, and butterflies set in a medallion surrounded by a spiral pattern. The lid is designed so that the combination of the handle and opening appears in the form of a butterfly. Age: 20th century. Size: Height: 5" Diameter: 3.5"
Old primitive mask with glossy back patina from East Nepal , Rai , Limbu , Kiranti people ? very hard wood , obvious signs of age , early 20th, H 29 cm.
A pair of tilework sancai tomb figures of a man and a woman. Each decorated in black and amber glazes. The male figure with a tall conical hat and long robes edged with amber; his hands held before him under the robes with a napkin draped over them. The female figure in similar robes with greater use of amber holding a dish up with her hands under the robes...
Antique Chinese Carved and Lacquered pierced Panel.
Fine quality carving with silver and black lacquer trim design with butterflies, the center panel depicting an urn with figural scene and a pierced peony floral around the central urn . Crack to lower panel may have scattered losses . Size 57" by 11.25" by 1.5" approximately.
Old Chinese Amethyst Carved Pendant & Beads with Dragon and Phoenix Beads Necklace
It is 74.2 cm) in circumference by 42.47 cm) long. The pendant is 2 inches (5.2 cm) long by 1.4 inches (3.6 cm) wide and 0.45 inches (1.12 cm) thick. The carved bead is 8.1 mm- 16..9 mm. The total weight is 130.8 gram.
It has inclusions, surface wears and scratches at the pendant...
A Chinese moon or flask vase painted in qianjiang style. One side of the vase shows a valley scene with mountains in the background with a man. There is a iron red seal and black writing at the top. The reverse side shows two swallows on a willow branch, again with a red seal and further writing. The vase is completed with a pair of qilong handles...
Height approximately 42 cm. A chip at the rim. In good condition.