This is a Japanese champlevé lamp in a very unique shape. The lamp is 22 ¾ inches tall to the top of the socket and 28 inches to the top of the harp. It has a three level double gourd type shape to it. As I say it is really quite unique. The primary color of the enamel is a turquoise. The metal is bronze. On the underside the piece is marked made in Japan. We date this circa 1930. The cord of the lamp has been cut so it will need to be rewired. The socket is original and we do not know if it wor ...click for details
This Chinese bowl is decorated with a turquoise glaze and depicts three dragons. The bowl is 7 ¾ inches in diameter and 2 5/8 inches high. It has a four character Tongzhi mark on the bottom but we believe it dates to the early to mid 20th century. It has several frits on the bottom but no other damage.
This is a beautiful tumbler made of art glass with a millefiori design. It is unmarked but similar to work done by Fratelli Toso. The tumbler is 3 ½ inches tall and 2 5/8 inches in diameter at the mouth. It is in beautiful condition with no chips, cracks or repairs.
This is a wonderfully carved frog made from elephant ivory. This piece came from Nigeria and dates to the 1950-1960 timeframe. The frog is 2 inches tall, 1 7/8 inches wide and 2 ½ inches deep.
There is a chip to the front toe. There are no other issues.
This is a small carved ivory box with an erotic scene on the inside of each side. The box is 1 5/8 inches in diameter and 7/8 inches high. The box likely dates from the early to mid 20th century. It is in excellent condition with no damage.
This large covered temple jar is hand painted with plum blossoms or prunus blossoms. The jar including the cover is 21 inches tall including the foo dog finial. We expect this was made originally to be used as a lamp as the foo dog has a hole in the top. The bottom of the jar is not drilled. This piece is all hand painted and does not appear to have any stenciling or printing like the pieces coming from China now. It is unmarked.The piece is heavy, weighing 13 lbs. We believe this dates to the m ...click for details
This cloisonne vase is 8 1/2 inches tall. It is decorated with bamboo and two other types of flowers. It has birds and bamboo in the foil background. The piece is signed on the footrim with Made in Japan. It comes with a wood box that we believe is original. We date this to the early to mid 20th century.
There is no damage to either the vase or the box.
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This is a very well rendered figurine of Jurojin, one of the seven lucky gods. Jurojin is the god of longevity. The figure is 14 ¼ inches tall and 8 inches wide. Jurojin has a fan in one hand and a large crane at his feet, which also represents longevity. The moriage decoration is very tastefully done. The piece is unmarked, but is probably Kutani. It has a screw hole in the bottom and likely had a stand at one time that screwed to the bottom of the piece. This dates circa 1930. We believe this ...click for details
This Wallace Rose Point bowl is 10 ¼ inches in diameter. It is not monogrammed. There are no dents. It is 7.64 troy ounces. There are some light scratches in the center.
This pate sure pate box is 3 ½ inches in diameter and 2 inches high. It is decorated with an angel or putti swinging on a tree. The piece is marked on the bottom Barbitone de Marcel Chaufriasse, Limoges. This piece dates to the early 20th century. It is in excellent condition with no chips, cracks or repairs.
