Japanese Black Raku Pottery Tea Bowl or Chawan, Ca. 1980, with impressed mark "Raku" near the bottom rim, 2 7/8" high, 4 3/8" diameter-top rim. The condition is good.
Very old mask with black soot patina representing a demon or Raktsatsa which is the local name. We can notice the very high quality of sculpture which is a sign of a grade of seniority, at least early 20th century. The mouth is wide open with menacing teeth to accentuate the frightening aspect. It is probable that the shivaite trident improperly engraved on the forehead is posterior to the sculpture of the hardwood mask in excellent condition. H 21 cm
Antique Chinese carved wood panel with figures in a garden playing a ball game , done in hard wood with black lacquer and natural wood . 14.25" by 4.75"
Japanese Sumida Gawa Flower Vase Marked Ishiguro Koko
It is 9 inches (22.8 cm) tall by 4 inches (10 cm) wide. It weighs 1.2 Lb.
It has small chips and surface wears and scratches (as seen in the photos).
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Two beautiful and very thinly potted bowls by Sven Hofverberg in his experimental studio in south Sweden. One gold glazed to the interior, the other with an iridescent interior glaze in red and dark blue. The exterior of both with incised striations. The incisions of the smaller bowl are iridescent. The works of Hofverberg (1923-1998) always demonstrate his aim for perfection and concern for the glazes. The gold bowl is unmarked, the smaller bowl with incised SH...
Jeannette Glass Company made Floral from 1931-35. There are no chips or cracks in the glass. Thanks for looking.
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Save 15% today... This beautiful Imperial Glass bowl is a bright white milk glass with the Grape pattern inside and out. The inside grape motif sits on stippled glass then the sides appear smooth and scalloped up the the ruffled and scalloped rim. It sits on a collar foot with the IG mark embossed on the bottom. This lovely console bowl is 10" across the rim and 3 3/4" high, and is in excellent, unused condition...
An octagonal brass mold of an Oriental silversmith producing traditional jewelry. Country of provenance might be Afghanistan. Cf. Janata, Alfred: "Schmuck in Afghanistan" ISBN 3-201-01150-9, page 187. From an old Swiss collection. Condition: labeled with color. Dimension: 4.3 cm x 4.6 cm x 0.8 cm.
Beautiful Japanese woodblock of a large-crested rooster seated beside a hen with dark brown feathers, who appears to be observing insects in the grass. Stamped and signed by artist "Unkyo". Showa period circa 1930s
SIze: (entire frame) 22.75" height, 16.5" width (artwork only) 14.5" height, 9.75" width
Height of Dogs: 5.2 cm (2.1 in)
Width: 3.1 cm (1.2 in)
Depth: 3.5 cm (1.4 in)
Chinese pair of carved Foo Dogs; natural material; typically, one with a foot on a small dog, the other with a foot on a ball; both on original wooden stands
Sharon is one of the most widely recognized and collected depression glass patterns. Made by Federal Glass from 1935 to 1939, it is popular in pink, green and amber. Offered here is the covered butter dish in pink in excellent condition. See my other listings for more Sharon items in various colors.
A beautiful early 20th C. Chinese porcelain hat stand with flower and birds motif, in excellent condition. Marked. H:27cm
This "Three Fruits Medallion 9" spatula-footed unstippled carnival bowl, Meander back was made by Northwood. This pattern was obtained from the old Jefferson Company circa 1909.
There are no chips, cracks, or repairs to this item. This item is in Excellent condition with the usual straw marks.
Miao or Dong bracelet made of silver on a tree-resine core in the shape of a caterpillar (representation of the silk worm), usually reserved to the village's chief.
Perfect condition, beautiful patina. Inner width: 5,4 cms, opening width: 2,4 cms. BE 247 (see Bibliography)
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Large Murano SOMMERSO Aqua Blue Art Glass Cornucopia Vase or Sculpture!!! Documented as Archimede SEGUSO circa 1956, and in the Seguso book by Leslie Piña, page 202 and appraised at $500-$800! Has NO damage (chips, nicks, fleabites, or impact Marks). In EXCELLENT Condition!!!
Measure 9 1/8" tall x 7 1/2" long x about 6" across ….. International Buyers WELCOMED!!! ........ Questions? Don’t hesitate to ask!
Rare and unusual Iban pottery pattern paddle carved from durable Iron Wood (Belian wood), circa 19th century. The pattern on this would be pressed into unfired clay pots to give it this design by the Iban people of Sarawak. This technique has been used since Neolithic times predating the pottery wheel, where pots were made by coiling “ropes” of clay into a shape and then using the paddle to press the coils together to make a shape...
Japanese woodblock print by artist Makino Munenori (1940-present) titled 'Tenka' (or Heavenly Flowers) in pencil, number 107/180, and signed in bottom corner. The colors used are extremely beautiful and gives a surreal feel to this piece. Dated 1988.
Size: 16.5" height, 22" width
Description: This is a lovely nickle silver compact case, square in shape with mirror and pad compartment...
1960's Chinese Famille Rose Porcelain Plaque with Fisherman
The plaque is 15.3 inches (38.9 cm) in length by 8.7 inches (22 cm) wide. It is 3 Lb.
It has dark spots, skip glazes, rubbing of paint, a chip at the rim, and surface wears and scratches (as seen in the photos).
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RARE and HUGE Murano Cased BLACK, Aventurine Flecks and White Spider Web Decor Art Glass Centerpiece Bowl!!! Believe this is a BAROVIER and TOSO piece!!! It looks like a large Starfish or Sea Shell! The piece is 4" tall too! Along the rim it has a sharp edge about 1" long, but do not think it is damage. Just mentioning it for accuracy. Has NO damage (chips, nicks, or fleabites)...
This really pretty crystal clear Candlewick 6 1/2 inch high Hollow Stem Tumbler was made by Imperial Glass. This Tumbler measures 3 inches in diameter across the top and is in very good condition with no chips or cracks. Be sure to search our other Candlewick items available. We guarantee all items to be as described. THANK YOU.
Chinese Sterling Silver Dragon Cocktail Set Marked (11 cups & 1 shaker), Early 20th Century
The shaker is 11.5 inches (29.2 cm) tall by 9 inches (23 cm) wide. The cup is 4.2 inches (10.8 cm) tall by 2.6 inches (6.6 cm) wide. They are 2414.9 gram.
They are tarnished and have surface wears and scratches, a dent at the cover, and minor bent at the cups (as seen in the photos).
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Chinese Signed Temple Rubbing of famous 3 galloping Horses in black on white rice paper mounted in ivory color mat and black lacquer frame, from Xian, China, frame size-55" wide, 19 1/2" high, 1" deep in good frame condition. Buyer have the option to purchase only Temple Rubbing without frame or with frame, the shipping charges will be very different price.
Chinese Copper Red Blue and Green Meiping urn in the Yuan Style, depicting Dragons and Phoenix with clouds , numerous iron spots and quite heavy. Size 8.75" by 5"
Shell shaped Japanese lacquer container. This is not something that was made quickly or should I say, "well layered". It comes with a beautiful luster, indescribable. It is beautiful.
The measurements: 8 2/3" x 8 1/4" x 3 2/3"H
Hiroshi Yoshida
Three Little Islands, 1930.
Bears the jizuri seal in the upper left margin, indicating self-printing by the artist. Also signed in pencil.
Size: Oban. Approximately 15.50 x 10.25 inches.
Condition: Excellent.
This really pretty crystal clear Sunburst depression glass 2 1/2 Inches high X 3 3/4 inches in diameter Footed Sherbet Dish or Bowl was made by Jeannette Glass in the late 1920s. This Sherbet is in very good condition with no chips or cracks. Be sure to search our other Sunburst items available. We guarantee items to be as described. THANK YOU.
A woodblock print by the artist Karhu. The print is labeled "Bigger Fool". The full narrative is "The Bigger Fool is a Fool Who Hires a Fool". Clifton Karhu became one of the most successful contemporary Western artists working in Japanese woodblock style. Karhu lived permanently in Kyoto, Japan, where he was the head of the Kyoto branch of the renowned Japan Print Society. The print is signed and numbered 37/100
Date: 1976
Dimensions: 24.5" tall X 9" wide
Kawase Hasui
Hie Shrine
Date: 1936.
Size: Koban. Approximately 7.5 x 5.0 inches.
Publisher: Watanabe Shozaburo. Bears the oval Hasui seal.
Condition: Excellent.
This pretty pink Miss America depression glass tea or coffee Cup and Saucer Set was made by Hocking Glass from 1933 to 1937. Both the Cup and Saucer are in very good condition with no chips or cracks. Be sure to search for other Pink Miss America available. We guarantee all items to be as described. Thank You.
This pretty pink Fortune Cereal Bowl was made by Hocking Glass from 1937 to 1938. The Bowl measures 5 1/4 inches in diameter X 1 3/4 inches high. It is in very good condition with no chips, cracks or scratches. Be sure to search our other Fortune available. We guarantee all items to be as described. THANK YOU.
This extremely unusual sculptural item is made of solid, clear glass with internal red and green inclusions. It is unsigned, but possibly by Fulvio Bianconi for Cenedese, circa 1950s. In the 1950s, Bianconi, who is best known for his creations for Venini, designed a series of objects for Cenedese in which he "drew" with multicolored glass threads in colorless glass. The distinctive color scheme and bold experimentation of this non-functional item makes Bianconi a likely designer...
Hongshan Chicken Bone Jade Double Pig Dragon Pendant. The pendant has a face top and bottom , the suspension hole is biconically drilled with 2 other decorative holes. Nice condition . Collected HK 1980-1995 size 2.25" by 1"
Pair of Danish Midcentury Modern sterling silver 3-light candelabra. Each: Scroll encircled with fruiting grapevine mounted to tapering shaft with lobed knop at base mounted to raised and round foot. Three bud-mounted c-scroll arms, each terminating in single socket. Visible hand hammering. A Jensen-inspired design from the master’s homeland. Marked “Sterling / Denmark / 925S” with unidentified maker’s stamp. Excellent condition.
Dimensions: H 7 1/2 x W 7 x D 3 1/4 in...
Attractive sommerso stylized water bird is documented in Leslie Pinas' book ARCHIMEDE SEGUSO, page 126-7, valued there at $1000-1200. This is a fine sculptural interpretation of the natural environment of the Venetian Lagoon, which has provided inspiration to centuries of Murano glassblowers. Measuring 15.5", this Archimede Seguso masterpiece is in excellent condition, unmarked.
Federal Glass Company made Sharon from 1935-39. There are no chips or cracks in the glass. Thanks for looking.
Pairpoint vase with sterling foot, scalloped rim and handles. The 5 3/4 inch tall vase is copper wheel engraved in a foliate pattern. The foot is marked “Sterling 85" and “Black, Starr & Frost.” The Black, Starr & Frost signature dates the piece to no later than 1929.
Cambridge Glass Company made the creamer and sugar. There are no chips or cracks in the glass. Thanks for looking.
A convincing replica of a Peach done in the scavo technique. The peach has the Cenedese Made in Italy label attached and is in perfect condition
Measuring 30 x 32.5 cm, this child's waistcoat from Afghanistan is embroidered in cross stitch in silk thread in geometric patterns, very typical of Hazara embroideries...
Macbeth-Evans Dogwood 12" Salver, Pink and is in mint condition.
Ojiya chijimi unlined kimono which was produced in Ojiya city area in Niigata prefecture. It has uneven surface like crepe, which is improved from Echigo-jofu, which has been woven of choma (ramie) since more than 1000 years ago in the region. The first half of the 20th century. In good condition except for very light beige spots in both under arms in the back. W:124cm, L:145cm
1930's Chinese Gilt Cloisonne carved Jar Marked Lao Tian Li 老天利制
It is 4.6 inches (11.8 cm) tall by 3.9 inches (10 cm) wide. It weighs 0.9 Lb.
It has small cut marks, flaking enamel and surface wears and scratches (as seen in the photos).
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A classic sterling silver double jigger by Kirk & Son. The two cups measure 1 and 2 ounces. Rather than being bell-shaped, the cups have straighter sides for a more contemporary look. The interior is fully hallmarked by Kirk.
- Origin: America, ca. 1960.
- Condition: excellent, no dings or monograms.
- Dimensions: 3-11/16" tall.
- Weight: 56.5 grams.
Indonesian buffalo hide leather shadow puppet hand cut with hand coloring in great condition . Size H 22" W 19"
Bronze cylindrical handwarmer (shuro or te-aburi) with decoration of gourds plastically dangling from a band of low relief leaves and vines. The spokes in the shoulder and cover also in the shape of gourds. The flat part of the cover with fretwork in the shape of leaves and engraved vines. Playful combination of brown and yellow bronze. The handles wrapped in soft leather. Japan, Taisho/Showa eras, 1920s-1930s.
Comes with the original fitted tomobako signed and with inscription on the outsi...
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Very ELEGANT Murano Cased SOMMERSO and GOLD FLECKS Art Glass Woman Sculpture with Gold Basket!!! Attributed to FLAVIO POLI!!! The piece has Black Hair with White Earrings and a Gold Collar. Her face also has gold in it! The Basket is attached to her hip. The body is very thin, with cased Dark Purple and Yellow colors on her Skirt. There are NO damages (chips, nicks, fleabites). In EXCELLENT Condition!!!
Measures almost 12" ta...
European Porcelain Imari design Creamer, 3 1/4" high, 3 3/4" wide with handle included, typical Imari colors, marked "G-1101" in gold and blue mark on the bottom, in good condition.
A beauftiful old and heavy Chinese wooden stand carved in one peice of wood, in excellent condition. D:17cm (inside rim)D:17cm $135
1920s small celluloid netsuke of theatrical mask of Okina (old man) used in Sambaso dance. Very nice example of its type. Height 1 1/8 inches.
Schmieg & Kotzian were master craftsmen who moved from England to the United States. Established in 1897, the company was active until 1954. They were renouned for their exquisite design and superior quality traditional handcraftmanship. Among pieces of traditional furniture, they also made cabinets for Steinway pianos.
This solid mahagony table has three pedestals. It measures 7'long x 45" wide when closed, and when extended to its full length with the addition of four leaves, it measures ...
張大千 天際歸舟圖 水墨設色紙本立軸 1949年作 款識:何處歸舟無好春,維舟况是草如茵。不須更乞高風便,留宿沙鷗意最親。偶仿吾家僧繇畫法為此。圖成,更拈二十八字於上。己丑十二月蜀人張大千父。 鈐印:張爰、大千居士、無限離情無窮江水無邉山色、峨嵋雪巫峡雲洞庭月。陆海天鑑藏印:百千之一、寳爰樓、陆氏供奉大千百品之印。 出版目錄: 2006年4月:《詩外簃...
Old oxcart for Hina Matsuri, the Japanese girl's festival. Decorated in makie on lacquered wood, this style of the carriage was used by the aristocrats during the Heian period (I794-1185). This can be displayed with the "shittei (shitei)", three servants dolls and/or other small dolls. The carriage is tied to the stand in original condition which needs to be untied after the shipment. The strings have been putting pressure on the two front legs of the ox. The legs can be easily straight...
This pretty crystal clear Century 7 inch Water Pitcher was made by Fostoria Glass. This Pitcher is in very good condition with no chips, cracks or scratches. There is one tiny pin-point size air bubble, done in the making, near the top of the pitcher, see photo. Be sure to search our other Century available. We guarantee all items to be as described. Feel free to email with any questions. THANK YOU.
Chinese antique carved flourite mineral of smiling Buddha on a wood base. This piece has beautiful green, purple and white striations . Age: Republic Period.
Size: 6" length x 5.5" height x 4.75" depth.
Japanese mid 20th century bronze vase by metal artist NEYA CHUROKU (1897 - 1987). The tall vase is done with a dragonfly and autumn grass design. The vase measures 17 7/8" tall and 6" in diameter.
Imperial Candlewick Butter Plate is hard to find. Three are available, each 4.5" across and in excellent condition.
This well carved ivory incense burner with hard wood fitted base is a mid 20th century product. It is 5 1/8” high (with base is 6 ¼” high), 4” wide and 2 ¼” thick. Two dragons with clouds are carved on the body and a big dragon is carved on the cover. The handles with loose rings are carved into dragon forms as well. The three legs are carved as animal claws. There are two honorable seals “Qian Long.” One is on the bottom of the burner; the other is on the bottom of the cover...
This really nice Wildfire 5 1/4 inch diameter fruit or dessert bowl was made by Hall China in the 1940s to 1950s. This bpwl is in very good condition with no chips or cracks. The Wildfire decoration and gold trim is all very good. The bowl is signed on the back: SUPERIOR HALL QUALITY - THE GREAT AMERICAN TEA CO. - EST. 1866 - DINNERWARE - 85. We guarantee all items to be as described. THANK YOU.