A lovely antique Chinese seal with a small inset silver diamond design, in the original case. I am not sure of the material of the seal, but would be either celluloid or ox bone. Also in the case is a small wood framed box with sealing wax residue. The container is a leather covered metal box with a cotton and red velvet interior. An unusual and attractive piece.

Condition: Bit of discoloration to the cotton material, otherwise, very nice.

Size: box- 2 3/4 X 1 1/4 inches. seal- 1 1/4 X 3/8 inch.

A lovely Japanese antique silver and enamel case. Enamel work on the front shows Mt. Fuji in the clouds with some stunted trees below. The reverse side of the case has the enameled design of a large curling wave with swallows above. Unusual to have this type of Ginbari enamel on a silver case.

Condition: Very good. Couple of tiny dents at the top of one side, and the counter enameling on the inside is somewhat worn.

Size: 3 1/2 X 2 1/2 X 1/2 inches.

A lovely antique 18th -19th century Peking snow flake glass snuff bottle. Very hollowed out interior. Design on one side shows a dog tied to a handled vase, and on the reverse side, an eagle on a rock. Stone stopper and shaft, but the spoon tip is missing. A very attractive piece.

Condition: Very good. Spoon tip missing as stated.

Size: Height- 2 3/4 inches.

A lovely antique Peking glass snuff bottle with a very hollowed out interior. Both front and back have elaborate designs of buildings. The piece has a stone stopper and a long delicate spoon.

Condition: Very nice.

Size: height- 2.5 inches.

A very attractive Chinese ginger jar possibly by Wang Bingrong. Pale yellow in color with decorations in relief of lotus leaves, flowers, and a stylized bird. Beautifully hand painted with subtle shading.

Condition: Very nice. Couple of minor kiln flakes on the foot.

Size: Height- 6 inches.

An unusual and elaborate Indian Raj silver locket and chain. Locket is tested silver with a design in very high relief of a god and stylized bird in intricate detail. Locket is fairly light in weight and is suspended on an interesting, and quite heavy, tested silver chain. The flat curved links have stylized snakes in the middle with square shaped panels on each side. The flat links are joined together with round links, and the necklace closes by a large spring ring which fits into the bale of the locket. Choker style. Very impressive piece.

Condition: Very good. A very tiny ding on the back of the locket, but this does not detract from the appearance. . No glass in locket.

Size: Chain- 17 inches. Locket- 2 1/4 X 1 3/4 inches.

Quite an unusual Chinese Canton enamel water dropper. Designed in the shape of a lotus leaf and enameled, either over bronze or iron. Quite a heavy piece. The central design of the leaf is very sensually done with opalescent white and varying shades of blue. The bottom of the piece is designed as the reverse of the leaf. The small inside handle supports a tube from which water can be poured out, and there is a small hole in the bottom of the bowl where the water enters. Used in painting and calligraphy. Quite a fascinating piece.

Condition: Minor enamel loss, but does not detract from the overall appearance.

Size: 5 X 3 3/4 X 1 1/4 inches.

Quite a rare and interesting Japanese heavy mixed metal bracelet, with what appear to be Noh theater masks of different characters around the circumference. The faces are in different metal shades with insets of silver and gold and defined with deep set eyes, an open mouth with teeth, and some eyes cut through. Very intricate design with the faces arranged between scrolling lines, and flat areas with inset flowers. An exceptionally striking art piece.

Condition: Very nice.

Size: Bracelet is large and quite heavy. Rim circumference - 9 inches. Height - 1 1/4 inches.

This is truly a masterpiece of Japanese lacquer. Cannot find a signature on the piece, but the workmanship must be distinctive to experts in the field. The design is of a stylized water scene with various branches and blossoms in variegated gold and gray colors. There are five medallions, or mons, on the body, as well as two on the lid.
The interior is a rich red lacquer color, and there was originally a small oval label on the bottom, which said c. 1750, but has come off over time leaving a small darker patch. Ewer stands on three feet. Exquisite workmanship and colors.

Condition: Tiny area of professional restoration on the red lacquer inside lip of the spout. A few minor lacquer loss areas, but overall in very good condition.

Size: height- 4.5 inches. diameter – 4 inches. diameter including spout – 6 inches,

This is a beautiful Haribako, or Japanese sewing box C. 1910, showing elaborate inlay work of many different woods in intricate designs on three sides, as well as the top. Front of the sewing box has six varied size drawers in a curly birch or maple wood. Each drawer has its original hardware and all open and close smoothly. A very attractive and practical piece, that could be used for jewelry as well as sewing. Woods include, rosewood, birch, maple, ebony, and others.

Condition: Small minor repair to wood on top left rear corner. Otherwise very nice.

Size: width- 11 ½ inches; height- 11 ½ inches; depth- 5 3/8 inches.

These are lovely, and exquisitely crafted, Japanese lacquer hairpins from the Meiji period. The lacquer work is superb. One is lacquered to resemble bamboo, even showing the distinctive bamboo stalk divisions. The mother of pearl top has a lacquered leaf design on both sides, and is signed.
The other hairpin has a bone or ivory top with some carving and shibiyama, or inlaid pieces. Tines are black lacquer with delicate flowers in three colors with gold lacquer centers.
Workmanship on these hairpins equates that of the best inro or other Japanese decorative lacquered items.

Condition: Tiny restoration on tip of one prong of the dark lacquer one.

Size: 5 ¾ inches long.

This is a very nice menuki with a stylized sword design that has been mounted to be used as a tie clip. Shakudo & gilding.

Condition: Fine

Size: Width- 1 ¼ inches. Height- ½ inch.