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Incomplete remains of the face of a monk who is crying when Buddha died, originated from 'Nehan-zu' (Nirvana painting). Pottery. Showa period, early-mid 20th century, Japan. approx...

This very well carved fisherman is 10” high (11 ¼” high with base), 2 1/2” wide and 1 3/4” in depth. It is a middle 20th century product. The long bearded, smiling fisherman wears an old style top and pants. His right hand is holding a long bamboo fishing pole; his left hand is holding two fish on a string. The carved wood base is a replacement. It is in excellent condition.

Royal Copenhagen Porcelain Pot de Creme with lid, 3" high with green twisted knob on the lid, 3 1/2" wide, multiple colorful floral design, with delicate green twisted handle. The condition is good.

Cambridge Rosepoint etched 10.5" 5-Part Relish Tray is in excellent condition. Made from 1935-54.

Beautiful Japanese Wedding gown. The measurements are 52" wide and 73 1/1" long. The colors are red, blue, purple, green and orange. The condition is excellent, as new as it can get. Please e-mail or call me for questions.

This iridescent Floragold ( Louisa) 13 1/2" tray is in excellent condition. There are no chips, no cracks, and no repairs to this item. This item is in excellent condition.

Glass paper weight, Vintage 1960's, 3 1/4" diameter, 2 3/4" high, some scratches on top.

Royal Copenhagen Porcelain Coffee Pot, made in "Denmark", 9 1/2" high, 6" wide with handle, hand painted vivid and crispy floral design with highlight with gold, the porcelain body is fluted vertical low relief lines on the surface. Underneath the cover is also marked with "Royal Copenhagen" mark as well as on the bottom of the pot. The condition is good, no damage or restoration.

Fenton Small Hat Vase Blue Opalescent, Coin Dot, is in mint condition. It is 3" tall and was made in the 1950's.

New Martinsville Glass Company made this decanter and wines. The decanter is 11.25" tall and the 6 wines are 4.5" tall. They're in great shape. Thanks for looking.

This is a really pretty crystal Lariat Basket, with Upturned Sides, made by Heisey Glass. This Basket measures 7 1/2 inches long X 5 1/2 inches across. It is in very good condition with no chips, cracks or scratches. Be sure to search our other Heisey glass available. We guarantee all items to be as described. Feel free to email with any questions. THANK YOU.

Anchor Hocking's Sandwich pattern is one of the most recognized Hocking patterns. Offered here is the 4 3/4 inch berry bowl in Forest Green in excellent condition. See my other listings for more in this pattern in crystal, Desert Gold and Forest Green.

Indiana Daisey Amber 11.5" Platter is in excellent condition. Only one available.

Netsuke representing a theatrical mask of Hyottoko - a perplexed peasant - carved by Ryoshu (born in 1912) - one of the best Japanese netsuke carvers of the 20th century (see p. 886 of NETSUKE & INRO ARTISTS AND HOW TO READ THEIR SIGNATURES by George Lazarnick). Wonderful expressive face, black and red ink highlights, beautiful finish to the surface. Signed RYOSHU on the back. Height 1 inch.

Vintage Glass Paperweight, Bookend, 1960's, with pink floral, the condition is good.

This really pretty Moonlight Blue Caprice 7 Ounce Old Fashion Flat Tumbler was made by Cambridge Glass. This Tumbler measures 3 1/4 inches high and is in very good condition with no chips, cracks or scratches. Be sure to search our other Caprice available. We guarantee items to be as described. THANK YOU.

The Crinkle pattern was produced by Morgantown glass company in the late 1350's and into the 1960's. This is the 6 1/2 oz tumbler. The tumbler is 4 inches high and in perfect condition. I have 18 amethyst and 6 green available, price is per tumbler. Please specify what you'd like. See my other listings for more Crinkle items in different colors.

This porcelain group was produced in Denmark by Bing & Grondahl between 1948 and 1951. The model number is 1581. It measures 4 1/2 inches high and is 4 inches wide. The four monkeys are modeled with charming character. They are huddled together for warmth and support. The group is hand painted in earthy tones. Condition: Excellent, first quality.

From our African Collection: A Nomoli Figure from Sierra Leone made from Stone. 9" across at base, 24" h. Nomoli figurines are among the earliest works of art from Sierra Leone. The Nomoli figurines and similar stone sculptures are the only known remains of an empire that existed hundreds of years ago in what is Sierra Leone and Liberia today. Nomoli figurines are often associated with the Mende people as they are often buried on Mende land...

Taiko bashi (arched bridge) in very beautiful red! The condition of this Japanese wedding gown is very new. The measurements are: 51"w x 71"long

Please see my other Japanese wedding gowns.

A large (50" by 40") hand carved, closed corner, gold leaf frame created by a high-end Orange County art gallery, the artwork within a hand embroidered needlework picture of an Olden Days (18th century fairy tale style dress) couple out for a stroll in a classic landscape with overhanging willow tree and birch trees. The needlework is of unknown age but it is not antique...

Marvelous Asian Painting, Mid 20th C. Description: Striking Asian, probably Japanese, painting, various figures and garden scene, Gilt sky, unsigned. Framed, not examined out of the frame. Dimensions: Image is 18-1/4" x 12-1/2". Good condition with FREE shipping within the U.S.

This fish sculpture by Gunnar Nylund for Rorstrand, mounted on a wood pedestal, has an exceptional glaze. It measures 6 1/2" (16.5cm) tall. Excellent condition.

SPOOLS

4-piece set of various types of Korean wooden spools of mid 20th century, including the one engraved the single kanji characters of 'ka' (lit. 'beautiful', 'excellent') and 'sakana' (lit. 'relish') on the both sides and the one with butterfly design and geometrical pattern. Thread is the one originally reeled at that time. approx. 22.5 x 5.8 x 1cm (8.85 x 2.28 x 0.39in) - 13 x 7 x 1cm (5.11 x 2.75 x 0.39in)...

Frederick Weinberg modernist wall mount sculpture

Three horses

Plaster and metal with applied finish

1950

36" tall

28" across

1 1/2" deep

Very good unrestored vintage condition

A wood sculpture of a reclining young, naked woman seated on a oblong base. Carved in naturalistic style from a single piece of wood. Light, brownish color. Good expression and fine details. Signed: Shoji. Japan: Showa period, 1950s. L 33,5 cm, H 20,5 cm. Condition: Excellent.

Old hand stitched Indian 'chakla' textile. Kathipa style embroidered in 'heer' floss silk on old cotton base. Undated, estimated to be early 20th century or earlier. 38 inches square. Good condition few missing mirrors. Can be viewed in central London and shipped worldwide.

Netsuke carved by Ryoshu (born in 1912) - one of the best Japanese netsuke carvers of the 20th century. Netsuke represents a doll of Daruma (founder of Zen Buddhism) enveloped in monastic robe, and his eyes can pop in and out. Perfectly captured facial expression, beautifully incised and etched facial hair and 3 flowering chrysanthemums on his robe. It appears that the artist etched a different design on every piece of this model of his - see the other Darumas by Ryoshu on my site...

An amusing tonkotsu, a container for tobacco, skillfully carved in wood as a man emerging from a basket! His clasped hands pierced to allow a suspension cord, not present. The eyes are inlaid and the base has a mother of pearl signature tablet.

A 20th century production but hand carved.

Approximately 12.5 cm high...

"Gorfa" milk container, made of calabash covered with tightly woven vegetal fibers, with a leather handle partly decorated with cowries. The gorfa is also covered with leather and wood protection, and its foot is decorated with cowries. Ethiopia, Borana Peoples. Height: 21.2 cm. Very good condition. NOTE: The Borana society is build around the maintenance of cattle, which are their prime source of sustenance. Milk and yogurt also are staples of the Borana diet...

Paden City Glass Co. made Gothic Garden in the 1930's. This pink comport is 9" x 5". It's in great shape. Thanks for looking. 2 are available

Heisey Orchid Etched Compote is 6.5" wide, short stemmed. Produced from 1940-1957. #1519, in excellent condition.

Duncan and Miller Terrace Cordial. This pattern was produced starting in the 1930's. Two are available and one stands 3-5/8" and the other is 3.5" tall. Neither has been ground, just two very different heights. Both are in excellent condition.

Vintage Japanese sunburst jasper obidome (sash ornament). Obidome is worn on an obi cord that holds the obi sash together, it is the only type of jewelry worn by Japanese women on formal occasions, and could serve as netsuke as well. Nice stone, natural lines in the material, beautiful finish, very pleasant to handle. Brass frame with two fittings on the back for a cord. Length 1.6 inches.

Length: 4.2 cm (1.7 in)
Height: 1.8 cm (0.7 in)
Depth: 3.2 cm (1.2 in)

Japanese mask netsuke of a fox; natural material; stained and signed

Cambridge Glass Company made this Caprice claret from 1936-57. There are no chips or cracks in the glass. Thanks for looking. 3 are available

Width: 4.8 cm (1.9 in) Height: 2.9 cm (1.2 in) Depth: 2.4 cm (0.9 in) Japanese carved netsuke of people in a treehouse; natural material; two samurai being served food; signed Ryumin on the base; good condition

A very rare wood and pewter bar caraffe or decanter with glass thermos liner and Swiss made musical movement which plays "The Blue Danube" by Johann Strauss. This item was designed by Aldo Tura for Macabo of Milan, Northern Italy, and made circa 1958. Condition: excellent - there is a little rusting to the movement which is in good working condition; there are no damages and no repairs or restoration. 32cm (12.6 inches) high.

Cambridge Glass Company made Caprice from 1940-58. There are no chips or cracks in the glass. Thanks for looking.

Vintage Japanese glass obidome (sash ornament) with high relief abstract geometric design. Obidome is worn on an obi cord that holds the obi sash together, it is the only type of jewelry worn by Japanese women on formal occasions, and could serve as netsuke as well. Beautiful design, wonderful quality glasswork, very pleasant finish. Metal fixture with two loops on the back for an obi cord. Length 1 3/4 inches.

Mountain waterfall. Painted with ink and pigments on paper. Signed and sealed.

Yano Kyoson(1890-1965)was a Japanese painter from the Taisho(1912-1926) and Showa era (1926-1989)...

Tiffin Glass Company made this juice. There are no chips or cracks in the glass. Thanks for looking. 7 are available

Fenton Cranberry Hobnail Double Crimped Opalescent 9" Bowl was made in the 1950's. In excellent condition.

Vintage Japanese glass obidome (sash ornament) with domed top and differently colored concentric circles resembling an eye of a fish. Obidome is worn on an obi cord that holds the obi sash together, it is the only type of jewelry worn by Japanese women on formal occasions, and could serve as netsuke as well. Clever design, excellent quality glasswork, very pleasant to hold. Metal fixture with two loops on the back for an obi cord. Diameter 1.54 inches.

Daruma standing tall, wrapped tightly in his garment, the tips of his feet just peeping out. The bottom section of his garment is flapping in the wind. This pose is associated with the episode in which Daruma travels to China, crossing the river Yangzi, while standing on a reed.
The figure was molded in a cast in two halves (front and back) and joined before firing...

Netsuke carved by Ryoshu (born in 1912) - one of the best Japanese netsuke carvers of the 20th century. Netsuke represents a doll of Daruma (founder of Zen Buddhism) enveloped in monastic robe, and his eyes can pop in and out. Perfectly captured facial expression, beautifully incised and etched facial hair and 3 flowering chrysanthemums on his robe. It appears that the artist etched a different design on every piece of this model of his - see the other Darumas by Ryoshu on my site...

Finely carved pair of reticulated carved floral bookends, each depicting a vase with flowers in it, signed by the artist, towards mid 20th century. Size, Dimensions of each item are 5"H x 4"W x 1.75"D. Condition Report; One bookend with small chip to the corner of the stone base.

This elderly man with a smiling face is 8” high (with the hard wood base, it is 9” high), 1 ¾” wide and 1” thick. It is a mid-20th century product. The bearded man wears an old style short robe and pants. His right hand is holding a straw bag and a wooden tobacco pipe; his left hand is holding a long bamboo staff. It is in great condition.

SHOTENGAI 1952

Early postwar Japanese oil painting on canvas, 'Town of Wakamatsu', May, 1952, by Ueno Haruka (1896-1978), 53 x 45.5 x 2 cm (20.86 x 17.91 x 0.78in), probably as a rare scene of vibrant retro local market street of Wakamatsu in Kita-Kyushu region well-known for the biggest domestic coal shipping port at that time. Aged deterioration as is, including paint-peelings.


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Wonderful wood-fired Shigaraki ceramic vase. Natural markings and glazes have created a masterpiece. Stamp on bottom but we couldn't read. Ca.1960. 8" tall x 6" diameter. Ask for shipping quote.

Japanese Composite Inro, having gilt mon decoration and a double gourd form netsuke, together with a small Japanese bronze mirror. Length of mirror 5 5/8 inches.

An original vintage plate, "Texas Bluebonnets", copyrighted 1952 by Dashby Kilns of West, Texas, after an original painting by important Texas artist PORFIRIO SALINAS (1910-1973). The 10" diameter shallow plate is in generally good vintage condition, with extensive glaze crazing consistent with its age. On reverse there are two imperfections: a small circular chipped gouged area that looks like it could have been caused by prolonged exposure to a nail head, if this was hanging on a wall (look...

This is an amazing diorama the features a once real parrot that has been to the taxidermist. The parrot, the frame, all of it is in amazing condition. There is a signature of the painter/artist on the inside of the piece. Even though it does not show, there is a piece of clear plexiglass that covers the front so you cannot touch Mr. Parrot and disturb him. This is a very unique and hard to find item! You can now buy this painting with Art Money, a service we offer our most valued clients. Art Mo...

Cambridge Glass Company started making Caprice in 1936. There are no chips or cracks in the glass. Thanks for looking.

Height: 3.7 cm (1.4 in)
Width: 1.5 cm (0.6 in)

Japanese netsuke of entwined gourds; probably marine natural material; fine seal carved to the base; signed Shuzan; good condition

This really pretty crystal clear Heather 6 1/2 inch high water goblet was made by Fostoria Glass. This goblet holds 9 ounces and is in very good condition with no chips, cracks or scratches. Be sure to search our other Fostoria Heather available. We guarantee items to be as described. THANK YOU.

These red wines, sold individually, are from the decanter set known as "No. 15". It never had a name. Wines hold about 3.5 oz. Made by the New Martinsville Co. in the 1950's. 5 are available.

Large, Powerful Tengu Mask by the Renowned Artisan Hashimoto Yoshinobu of the Miharu Choshi mingei studio. One of the most fantastic examples of a Tengu that you will ever see. Mid 20th Century. Papier mache on mountain-grown willow wood. 18h x 18d x 8w inches, 46h x 46d x 20w cm. Height with beard: 36 inches, 91.5 cm.

Japanese vase supported by 3 boys sitting on a base. The vase is molded incised and applied decoration with such detailed workmanship as usual with Japanese crafts the dragon flying through the clouds is just wonderful . There is no makers marks or damage of any kind. Size h 12.5 " W 6"

Imperial Candlewick Duo Candlestick. About 6" at widest and 5" tall. In excellent condition.