This offering is for a vintage Chinese octagonal bulb dish with four sides decorated with various scenes of ladies in a garden, and four sides with Chinese characters. The outer edge if the rim has a rust-red floral design. The base has four raised feet with Chinese characters in a rust-red oval border. There is some uneven glaze around the top, unglazed feet and eight pin holes on the bottom from the firing kiln. Condition: Overall good except for some wear to the gilt trim, a small hairli ...click for details
Japanese square shaped Imari platter with scalloped edges and a square center area with a light blue border, featuring two pheasants near a three-legged dark blue table with a floral arrangement. The border of the plate has two sets of four reserves. All the designs are under glaze except for the pheasants and small dots of flowers which are over glaze enamel. The platter is in excellent condition, with no cracks, chips or repairs. The size is 11-1/2 x 11-1/2 Square x 1-3/4 H; and the wei ...click for details
Japanese Imari low bowl with under glaze cobalt blue scenes of mountains, villages and trees accented by rust-red bamboo and gilt overlay. The bowl has a curved in edge with deep cobalt blue ground, and light blue flowers and leaves with a rust-red center. The foot has slight residue of sand with a blue two-character mark. The condition is excellent, with the exception of some slight rough spots around the top rim. The size is 3 H x 15 Diameter; and the weight is 5 lbs. Age is from 1900 ( ...click for details
Japanese Kutani porcelain tea caddy with three parts: top, inner lid and body. The main body of the tea caddy is slightly ribbed beneath the upper trim and above the gilt brown stylized rock trim around the bottom. The bright pink ground on the top and the upper body is decorated with finely painted blue and yellow birds amid brightly colored floral designs. The shoulder of the caddy and bottom of the top is decorated with designs of heavy gilt, gray and brown. The top of the inner lid id d ...click for details
This offering is for a vintage Japanese 950 Sterling two-piece set of a Silver-mixed metal Compact and matching Lipstick Case in the original box w/folding lid. The compact is octagonal (8-sided) with the front decorated with an etched design of an Ikebana basket and flowers, and the back decorated with an etched design of flowers, and the signature of the artist/maker. When open, it reveals a highly polished silver mirror on both sides (the top silver mirror has some discoloration). Under ...click for details
Description: A multi-hued beige-orange hand crafted agate jewelry/trinket box with matching lid. Condition is excellent. The box measures 2-1/8 H x 5 W x 4-1/4 D; and weighs 2.8 lbs.
Description: Small high grade malachite covered rectangular gem/pill box. The box is completely made from lush green malachite 1/8 sections. Malachite is a copper carbonate and has a hardness factor of between 3.5 and 4. This material is found in the oxidation zone of major copper deposits. The name is derived from the Greek word, malache, - mallow based on its green leaf color. The beautifully crafted box measures 2-1/4 W x 1-5/8 D x 1 H; and weighs 4 oz. Country of origin is Africa. ...click for details
Chinese black and red cinnabar box. The overall red lacquer base (over wood) has the endless meander pattern. The black lacquer on the top has carved flowers and rocks. The black lacquer pattern of the sides is carved scrolling vines and flowers. Box is in excellent condition. The size is 1-3/4 H x 4-1/4 W x 2-1/4 D; and weighs 5 oz.
This is an antique Japanese bronze vase with incised designs of trees, limbs, vines and leaves. It features applied copper (shibyama) work of flowers, leaves, fruit and a bird. The vase is in very good condition, with a slightly uneven bottom corrected with felt pads. The size is 6 H x 2-1/2 Diameter; and it weighs 12 oz. Age is circa late 1800s, Meiji Period
This offering is for an interesting, finely detailed bronze Shi Shi (foo lion) that was once attached to a large bronze incense burner or container. The Shi Shi has front and back legs spaced-apart, with large ears, a long mane, bulging eyes, and a detailed tongue shown sticking out between its teeth. It also has a large flowing tail. The estimated age of the Shi Shi is from the mid-1800s (Edo). It measures 3-1/2 H x 4 W x 1-1/4 D, and weighs 10 oz. The condition is good, but shows its ag ...click for details
