A handsome sterling silver rollover jigger by Cartier. The jigger's two arms rest across the top of a glass or cocktail shaker. After filling, it's simply flipped over the empty the contents without making a mess. The bottom is marked "Cartier Sterling", indicating it would have been sold at Cartier's flagship New York store.

• Origin: America, ca. 1940
• Condition: excellent, no dings
• Dimensions: 5-13/16" wide
• Weight: 47.8 grams

A Huanghuali Table Stand, Republic Period. Carved with foliate scrolls, the top of the legs with lion faces and cabriolet legs with clawed feet. 35 x 22 x 13 cm

Beautiful, very elegant silver overlay vase with a bright blue background and silver overlay small leaves all over. It measures 13" tall x 6" diameter at the top, 10" diameter in the middle, and 5" at the bottom. The size of this vase makes it a very impressive piece, and the silver is everywhere. It is in beautiful condition, and is signed Thomas Ivory, Germany US Zone, Bavaria.

A very fine and beautiful Spanish Toledo Work Mirror in Silver measuring 34” x 24

A very finely carved Huang Yang ("Boxwood") figure group depicting Lu Xing, one of the three Daoist Star Gods. On the back is carved the seal mark of Jing Fu who was active in China during the Republic period (1912-1949) and who was the first student of the famous Huang Yang wood carver Zhu Zichang...

Skull mask also call 'Kiempa" mask , likely from Mompa people circa mid 20th H 23 cm More information on request

SOLD, no price, no info. Hard to find any really vintage Rings by Cini let alone marked G. Cini. Made perhaps for the "Thief of Bagdad" craze and appears custom made to a small but comfortable pinky size 3, fitting this dealer just fine. Could be sized up by a reputable jeweler. Just under 1/2 Ounce of Sterling Silver. Very nice age appropriate softening of nose and few lines that nice old silver gets. SOLD, no price, no info

Beautiful early 20th C. Chinese silver gold washed jadeite with filigree and longevity motif. In excellent condition. Marked. D:5.1cm Pending

Serene low fire glazed Chinese Garden Stand. Has a cylindrical round shape, with green, blue, cream, and yellow glazed colors. Shaped in three tiers. Top tier is circular, with cream cut out design in middle. Bottom two tiers are hexagonal shape. Cream and Blue cutouts of vine and floral designs grace this tranquil piece. Republic Period (1912-1949) Dimensions: 31.5" Tall, 14" Diameter

Beautifully rich Black Chinese Monochrome. A scholar's object, this vase has a gorgeous deep black oil spot coloring, 19th century. Dimensions: 7.25" High, 4" Diameter

Wonderful kneeling female Agere Ifa Figure from the Yoruba People made of wood and pigment, carrying a bowl. The figure has good age and shows much handling.

Such figures could well have been used in the divination process among the Yoruba called Ifa. Cowry shells, cola nuts, may have been kept in the bowl being carried by the woman...

Superb Murano glass figurines by Alfredo Barbini. A colleague in Venice who is a dealer in Vintage Murano Glass told me he witnessed these figurines being made at the Barbini factory in the 1950's. They are in good condition: the red coated Moor at 10" tall is in pristine condition and the white suited one at 13.5" has a repair at the rear neck area which is not so apparent...

Hiroshi Yoshida
Little Harbour
Date: 1941.
Size: Chuban. Approximately 10.375 x 7.825 inches.
Signed and sealed in the image. Titled and signed in pencil.
Jizuri seal at upper left margin indicating self-printing by the artist.
Medium: Japanese woodblock print.
Condition: Excellent.

Mask figuring an animal protecting Buddhist deities against bad spirits, Hard wood , obvious sign of age from early to mid 20th, orange polychrome. H 28 cpm, wide 18 cm More information on request A custom iron stand can be offered Please double click on pictures to get the highest enlargements

A sterling silver corkscrew by International Silver in one of the company’s 1930s Art Deco designs. Clearly patterned after the popular Scandinavian designs of the period, this design is very similar to “Royal Danish”, “Sonja” and “Norse”. The handle is marked with International’s older hallmark and the pattern number “NX14”.

Origin: America, ca. 1940. Condition: excellent, no dings, sharp details. Size: handle width, 4-5/16”; length, 4-5/8”.

A very uncommon graduated sterling silver handled jigger by one of Mexico’s most important Art Deco and modernist silversmiths, Juvento Lopez Reyes. He opened his studio, Plateria del Recreo in 1935, making most streamlined hollowware items in the Art Deco and modernist taste. The base is fully stamped with mark used by Reyes in the 1930s and 40s. The stepped sides of the jigger mark off .5, 1, 1.5 and 2-oz levels.

Origin: Mexico, ca. 1940...

A Reed & Barton Paul Revere Style Sterling Silver Footed Bowl. Dimensions are 6.5" across x 3.5" high; weight is 9.1 Troy ounces. Excellent condition. Circa 1940's.

Small bamboo basket box with washi. The corners of the bamboo basket are rather breakable, so it has nice washi for reinforcement outside as well as inside. In good condition. The first half of the 20th century. 10.5cm x 16cm x 5.5cm (with a lid)

Kawase Hasui
Nakhwa Puyo (Fuyo Rakkagan). From the series Eight Views of Korea (Chosen Hakkei).
Date: 1939.
Size: Oban. Approximately 16.5 x 11.5 inches.
Publisher: Watanabe Shozaburo. Watanabe H seal at right margin used 1942-1945. Printer Ono Gintaro seal at lower right margin...

A Sterling Silver Creamer and Sugar, with a gold washed interior, in the Paul Revere Style by Reed & Barton; date mark, 1942. The Creamer is 3" x 2" and the Sugar is 2" x 3.25", with a combined weight of 6 Troy ounces. Very fine condition.

A Chinese sacrificial-red (ji hong) glazed stem bowl. There is a six-character Da Qing Dao Guang Nian Zhi mark inside the bottom of the stem foot, but it was probably made in 20th Century. There are heavy scratches inside the bowl, no other flaw beside this. Diameter: 7"; height: 4".

A pair of beautiful early 20th C. (Republic period)Chinese famille rose porcelain vases,with a monk motif. In excellent condition. Marked. H:3-1/2"

Statue showing a female ^rotector with the hands joined in the namaste gesture, very peculair psoition of the legs, several damages due to long term exposure to water erosion . H51 cm More information on request

An iconic Bizen sake set by legendary artist and Living National Treasure Kaneshige Toyo enclosed in the original signed wooden box dating from the pre-war era titled Inbe yaki Tokuri. The bottle is delicately rendered and features the play of colors and textures for which he would be known, with a dark gray rim, while the cup is thinly made in a warm orange tinge. Both bear his fundo stamp on the bottom...

Kobako in the form of a dark brown tree trunk in a cross section. The back of the lid is made of golden hiramaki-e lacquer on a black background, representing in a close-up a branch of a Japanese cherry tree with its three fruits, with light brown outlines revealing a ring of the tree. Inside the box and base in nashi-ji lacquer. The Japanese cherry tree (Prunus serrulata) is an emblematic tree of the country, producing the cherry blossoms (sakura)...

A great carving mainly found on very old ghurras, H 27 cm , wide 7 x 5 cm Presented on an iron stand More information on request

Rare hand blown Bohemian style Murano Glass cobalt blue tea set with applied white enameled flowers in high relief, monogrammed saucers and footed cups. Custom made and purchased on Murano Island, Venice, Italy in the 1900's. Total of 22 pieces, 2 of which are lids, the set offers teapot with lid (8.25" high), sugar with lid (4.5" high), creamer (5.25" high), 5 large footed cups (3.75" high), 6 small footed cups (3" high), 6 saucers (5.5" diameter).

1st Half 20th century. Excellent condition with age wear and patina. Provenance: Karel van der Veer - Düsseldorf/Neuss Mamadou Keita - Amsterdam Zemanek - Münster 2017 Van Rijn archive ao-0038957-002 Yale archive 38837-01

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...

Rare and heavy silver necklace with fine floral engravings. This piece was collected in Thailand. H. 16 cm (excl. stand) W. 17,5 cm. Weight 700 gram. Inside diameter 11 cm. Age: early to mid 20th century. Comes with a custom made stand.

Wood spoon, its handle finely carved in the shape of a standing female figurine. Nice age patina. Ifugao tribes, Northern Luzon Island, Philippines archipelago. Height: 18 cm. The spoon is nicely mounted on a custom stand. Very good condition. Provenance: Zemanek Munster tribal art auction sale # 77.

Head of a funeral statue, carved from wood, in the typical aesthetic style of the Batak sculpture. Fine age patina. Indonesia, Sumatra Island, Batak ethnic group. Height: 30 cm. Obvious signs of wear and age, otherwise good condition. A rather scarce object.

Tiffin Glass Company made this goblet. There are no chips or cracks in the glass. Thanks for looking. 3 are available

Kawase Hasui (1883-1957)
Sakurada Gate (Sakuradamon)
Size: Oban. Approximately 15.375 x 10.25 inches.
Date: 1928.
Publisher: Watanabe Shozaburo. Round, red 6 mm seal at lower left, indicating a lifetime printing (1946-1957). Old Watanabe seal at back.
Signed and sealed by the artist.
Reference: Hotei #156.
Condition: Excellent color. Toned paper. Two pieces of paper at back margins.

This mid 20th century carved hardwood netsuke of a bird is 3 ¼” high, 1 ¼” wide and 1” thick. It depicts a bird resting on rock. The artist signature is on the bottom. It is in great condition.

Print by Toshi Yoshida (1911-1995). "White Plum in Farmyard". Good condition. Framed under glass. Dimensions of the print 26x36.5cm, of the frame: 46x56cm.

Raised, undulating ridges on a field of cobalt blue highlighted with white slip and bronze flecks around the rim, this piece conjures images of the deep and stormy sea or possibly of the vast swirling cosmos...

This vintage demitasse cup and saucer in the Blue Fluted Full Lace pattern from Royal Copenhagen is just as desirable today as it was when first introduced in the 18th century; mid 20th century, green maker's mark on bottom of cup and saucer, 1038 and XZ; Measurement-Cup 2 in H, 2 3/8 in. dia.,Saucer 4 1/2 in dia.; Condition- Pristine

This porcelain figural group was produced in Germany by Hutschenreuther in the 1950s. The modeler’s name, K. Tutter, is impressed into the base. The figurine is 7 inches tall and 6 inches wide. Tutter’s work is recognizable by his attention to detail and the sweet faces he gives to his subjects. This pair of parakeets look so adorable together. The yellow parakeet is grooming the blue one...

Beautiful Japanese child's kimono, made of orange silk woven with a subtle waves pattern and decorated all over with printed scenes of chrysanthemums, peonies, cherry blossoms and fans, details printed in gold and silver, large chrysanthemums on the back with embroidered details in gold and silver thread, pink and white chirimen silk ties. Size: 36" wide x 34" high

SOLD. Signed 157 grams of sterling silver, the heftiest G. Cini Sterling, most desirable Boston era, marked in several places. Massive Renaissance Revival Art Nouveau motif fabulous 3 Pc suite. 5 1/2 Ounces of Sterling!

Acquired pre internet era. Large Bold Pendant Necklace w Putti on Dolphin w ornate signed "J" hook. The bracelet is bold matching the pendant medallion also with signed ornate "J" hook. Seashell dolphin clip earrings to match. 157 Grams! Not to be confused with miss...

Kohiki glaze tea bowl made by Living National Treasure Arakawa Toyozo (1894-1985) The mark of the potter is painted on base.
It can been seen exactly where he held the bowl while applying the white slip.

In perfect condition with two boxes (inner signed inner box and outer black lacquer box).

Size
Height 9cm
Width 15cm

Arakawa Toyozo (1894-1985) was a highly esteemed Japanese potter who made significant contributions to the revival and preservati...

Kawase Hasui
Morning at Okayama Castle, 1955
Size: Oban. Approximately 15.5 x 10.5 inches.
Publisher: Watanabe Shozaburo. Bears the red 6 mm seal (lower right corner), which is consistent with a first edition.
This seal was used between 1946 and 1957.
Reference: Hotei #605.
Medium: Japanese woodblock print.
Condition: Excellent. Lower left margin corner has faint spot. Original drying pinholes at left margin.

A beautiful Chinese filigree sterling silver enamel fish pendant for export market. Very intricate workmanship, the whole fish is moving freely. In excellent condition L:3-1/2"

The Choraku line of potters began when a student of Kichizaemon XI (Keinyu) and Kichizaemon XII (Konyu) opened an independent kiln in Kyoto in 1904. The line was officially given the name Choraku in 1906 by Choyuken, the head of a very influential tea ceremony association. Red Raku chawan are a favorite of tea enthusiasts and seem to have a face for every mood. In the right light they may appear like an amber sunset on the horizon. In another light, like lanterns moving through a misty field. Ak...

Cotton kimono with shibori (tie-dye) pattern which is paulownia flower motif. All hand-tied and dyed with vegetable indigo. In excellent condition. Mid 20th century. 126cm x 140cm

Cotton woman's kimono (yukata) with shibori pattern which is chemical indigo dye. Shibori techniques are Orinui shibori (folded & stitched) and Hiranui-makiage shibori (stitched & bound). In good condition. Mid 20th century. 130cm x 146cm

Kawase Hasui
Snow at Kashi (Kashi no Yuki)
Date: 1930s-50s.
Size: Approximately 6 x 4 inches.
Hasui seal lower right.
Publisher: Watanabe Shozaburo.
Reference: Hotei Hp-32.
Medium: Japanese woodblock print attached along its top edge to a blank original card.
Condition: Excellent.

The only Blanc de Chine Figure of our collection is presented to offer now.

A Chinese Dehua White Porcelain Lotus Flower Shakyamuni Buddha Statue, 12 inches tall, dating from 1850. Since 65 years it is in our private collection of Religious Art.

It is in excellent condition, only minimal wears of age. On the back is the sign of the Dehua Craftsman. The statue is rich in details and the all over glaze is amazing.

The Buddha is heavy for a porcelain figure, about 3...

Kawase Hasui
Great Pagoda, Nara
Date: 1930s. This edition early postwar.
Print size: 5.75 x 3.75 inches.
A woodblock print tipped along its top edge to an original card.
Publisher: Watanabe Shozaburo.
Reference: Hotei #Hp-60.
Medium: Japanese woodblock print.
Condition: Margin has a few spots.

Hiratsuka Un-ichi
Pagoda of Joruriji Temple, Kyoto
Date: 1960
Edition: 21/80
Size: Approximately 20 x 13.25 inches.
Artist's seal lower left. Signed, dated, and numbered in pencil.
Medium: Japanese woodblock print.
Condition: Back margin has tape remnants. Outer margin toned.

A beautiful old Chinese large wooden stand in excellent condition. W:14"

Artist: Uchima (Aohara) Toshiko (1918-2000). Aohara would marry the renowned artist Ansei Uchima.
Scene: Girl in Costume.
Image area: 5.5 x 3.5 inches. A woodblock print tipped at the top to original cardstock.
Bears the "Aohara" seal.
Publisher: Kyoto Hanga-In.
Condition: Excellent.

Vintage Japanese Tea Bowl of Kyo ware with laquered wooden box. This tea bowl was made around 50 years ago. The inside of the bowl is covered with gold glaze. Very rare.

Size: 7,7 cm height x 10,8 cm in diameter.

Shipping included.

A hardwood stacked box attached with a holder to carry the boxes and a rod which slides inside the lid of the box to keep the box closed with a lock. Age: 20th century (c1950). Size: Height: 10.75" Width: 8.5" Length: 15"

20th century Chinese woodcarving of a smiling Lo Han seated on a rock. One hand is resting on his upraised leg; the other is holding a Ling-Zhi. His shawl is loosely draped over his shoulder. Minor repair on the bottom. H: 7 inches, W: 2 ¾ inches, D: 3 inches

A pair of vintage Chinese hand carved display or plant stands with marble inserts. Measures 9.25" high x 7" diameter. Marble insert measures 6" diameter. Well constructed and solid.

A Chinese porcelain censer with cover brightly painted in late 18th Century Qianlong/Jiaqing style. The base carries the four character iron red reign mark of the Qianlong emperor (1736-1795) but this item was made later during either the 19th or 20th Century. Condition - very good - there are two minor breaks to the ribbon surrounding the "lion" on the cover (please see enlargement 4) - no further damages and no restoration.

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Tsuchiya Koitsu
Fishing Boat Returning at Sunset, Yabase, 1933.
Publisher: Watanabe Shozaburo. Bears the round 6mm seal. This seal was used between 1946 and 1957.
Size: Oban. Approximately 15.5 x 10.5 inches.
Condition: Pristine. Never displayed. Removed from original presentation folder for archival storage.
A rarely seen work.

A marvelous three panel table screen done in a combination of Chinese hardwood and porcelain blanc de chine style panels. The central panel is an image of chrysanthemums in full bloom, the left panel is depicting bamboo and the right panel is a branch with dogwood-like flowers with a vine attached to its branches. Glass panels are used to protect the fine detailed work of the panels. Age: 20th century Size: Length" 16.26" Width: 9.6" Height: 7.75"