A Kuchi dress from Afghanistan from the second half of 20th century. The dress bodice has a front slit with button closure, and dense silk embroidery adorns the bodice, sleeve ends, and bottom hem. The embroidery is mostly satin stitch, with ladder stitch and herringbone stitch on black cotton. The embroidered sleeve bands and bottom embroidered band are 2 inches in width. The printed fabric is cotton, with small turquoise, yellow and red motifs on a black background...

Kawase Hasui
Miho at Night
Date: 1930s.
Size: Koban postcard. Approximately 5.5 x 3.5 inches.
Publisher: Watanabe Shozaburo.
Reference: Hotei #Hp-9 (W-880).
Medium: Japanese woodblock print.
Condition: Excellent. Unused.

Marine material netsuke of an owl sitting on a tree stump with new branches and leaves. Excellent quality detailed carving, wonderful face with somewhat puzzled expression, beautiful depiction of differentiated feathers, pleasant patina, eyes are inlaid with black horn. Signed MASAMITSU on the bottom, wonderful netsuke by a master carver. Height 1 5/8 inches.

This ivory snuff bottle is a mid - 20th century product. It is 2 5/8” high, 1 ¾” wide and 1” thick. One side is a relief carving of Shou Xing (God of Longevity) and his young apprentice. The other side is an etching of bird, flowers and trees. It is in great condition.

Chinese oval shaped pebble of white and green jadeite, carved with the the head and arm of Shou the Star God symbolizing longevity and good health, holding a branch in one hand of a darker jade. Late 20th century. Size: 2 3/4" high x 2" wide x 1" deep.

George VI sterling silver salver. Made by Walker & Hall in Sheffield in 1940. Round well with traditional molded curvilinear piecrust rim. Three volute-scroll supports. Fully marked. Very good condition with nice finish.

Dimensions: H 1 1/8 x D 8 1/4 in. Weight: 11 troy ounces. #BW553

From the collection of Desmond Morris comes this exceptional protective figure. The face and body have fine carvings and red and white pigments. H. 75 cm, W. 68 cm. Provenance: Bonhams London 2004, Mallams Auctioneers Abingdon, 2015, Collection Desmond Morris, Mallams Auctioneers Oxford 2019.

Pair Korean Scholar's Book Chests, four(4) claws Korean Dragon and Phoenix Bird are battling in the flame, inlaid with Mother of Pearl, twisted Brass and faux tortoise shell, 41" high, 27" wide, 12 1/2" deep each in the background of dark brown lacquer with gold powder sparkling finish. Inlaid design of the wings of Phoenix Bird and Dragon are spread out into both sides, and the back is plain dark brown lacquer finish. Whole Book Chest supported by scrolling feet, shows continuous inlaid work...

Long obi, woman’s sash for fastening a kimono. Silk with decoration in yuzen silk painting technique and silk and gold- and silver-thread embroidery. The story of Momotaro, Peach Boy, fully illustrated. The old couple, Momotaro’s foster parents, the boat that brings Momotaro and his friends the dog, the monkey and the pheasant to the island of the demons (Onigashima), the demons surrendering the treasures they stole. Momotaro, with the banner ‘Nihonichi’ (no...

A large color splashed charger by one of Kyotos more original artists Tsuboi Asuka enclosed in the original signed wooden box. The vessel has a narrow foot with steadily rising sides creating a light airy feel; sheet white clay covered in green glass interspersed with runs of opaque shadow. Perfect for a service of summer fruits, or as a shallow basin for an arrangement of summer flowers. It is just less than 16 inches (40 cm) diameter and in excellent condition...

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

Caplan Collection, LA inventory tag

Fleece-lined and hand-made using the old fashioned traditional Chinese methods, only the mid 20th century fabric of the lining and ears identify these shoes as a later made at a later time period. They were probably made by a dotting grandmother and were well worn by a young child.

Six small dessert or fruit bowls in the Splendid collection by Bohemian Moser, Karlsbad, Exquisitely diamond-cut and faceted, the border with a relief pattern in 24 carat gold. Designed in 1911, Splendid turned out to be a success in the international expositions of the time. It is still being produced and is part of royal and stately dining settings all over the world. Diameter "5 ¼ / 13 cm, height "1/ 2.7 cm. This set is probably from around 1950. Condition: three bowls with wear to the gilt.

This is a really nice depression glass pink Paneled and Ribbed design cookie or cracker jar with lid made by Hocking Glass in the 1930s. This cookie jar measures 7 inches high to top of knob with the lid on X 6 inches in diameter. Both the cookie jar bottom and lid are in very good condition with no chips, cracks or cloudiness. Be sure to search our other vintage cookie jars available. We guarantee items to be as described. THANK YOU.

A vintage cheese board from the workshops of Robert Thompson, Kilburn, York, U.K. Hand carved oak with the signature mouse. Measures about 14 7/8" by 7 1/4". Fine example with just a little wear from use.

This is a really pretty Milk Glass 8 inch high Wedding Jar with Lid, featuring the hand painted Roses and Bows decoration, made by Westmoreland Glass. This Wedding Jar Bottom and Lid are both in very good condition with no chips or cracks. The hand painted Roses and Bows decoration is all very good. The gold trim is very good. It is signed WG. Be sure to search our other Westmoreland glass available. We guarantee all items to be as described. THANK YOU.

This sterling souvenir spoon of Denver is 5 1/8" long . There is no makers mark on the reverse.

A Qingbai Glazed Covered Jar with Chi-Dragon Handles. The jar is Song Dynasty styled and shaped like an ancient drum. Height: 5½” (13.3 cm). Highly collectible and in a very good condition.