A lovely small antique Japanese lacquered drawered cabinet called a Kodansu. Beautiful lacquer mon (crests), each in a different design on three sides and on the top. The front has designs of fans. Metal work hinges and closing on the door. The interior has three drawers with black lacquer fronts showing gold designs of insects and a bird. Lovely shakudo pine cone handles on the drawers. The inside is speckled lacquer (nashiji). The base is scalloped. This is a lovely small piece with gorgeous lacquer work.

Size: 3-1/4 x 3-7/8 x 2-5/8 inches

Condition: Minor invisible joint restoration. One hinge is professionally replaced. There are two small indentations in the front but no lacquer loss.

An exquisite, and quite large, antique Chinese purse embroidered on both sides. This is an extraordinary purse.
It is large and has a red silk edging on one side that appears to be hand woven, or handmade in some fashion. Edging this is a gold thread couched along the side and then 6 rows of unbelievably delicate handmade knots that form a line of bumpy cord, but are actually tiny knots. This shows quite well in the picture.
There then is a central panel of silk which is embroidered with a magnificent design of shaded flowers with shaded leaves in a tiny interlocked satin stitch I believe. The other side uses different colors of silk with the same type of work. At the corners of the purse are two Chinese knotted tassels which are on both sides of the purse forming 4 tassels altogether.
The purse closes with a loop and a brass Chinese button. The handle is a woven silk green rope. Lining is pale pink silk. This purse is extraordinary and the workmanship is unbelievable.

Condition: Very good. Tiny bit of fading to inside top of lining.

Size: width- 9 1/4 inches. height- 6 1/4 inches, not counting handle.

A lovely Japanese Ginbari cloisonne medallion, unusual in that the irises in the design have raised enamel edges, as does the bud. Beautiful shaded colors in the flowers and leaves. Copper surround to the enamel and mounted on a sterling silver back. Strung with genuine amethyst beads, which match the irises beautifully. A very striking piece of jewelry which would look fabulous by itself as an art piece.

Condition: Very nice. Colors amazing. Pendant dates to 1920, but the amethyst necklace added later.

Size: medallion- 2 1/4 X 1 5/8 inches. necklace- 19 inches.

A lovely antique Japanese lacquered box with gold and silver designs of leaves, wheat, and two mons. Small metal handles on the base. Black lacquer interior and bottom.

Size: 4-7/8 x 4-7/8 x 1-1/2 inches

Condition: Very good. Minor professional edge touch up.

A very striking native American beaded purse, possibly Iroquois. The great feature of the piece is that it is heavily beaded on both sides. The purse is trimmed with red and brown cotton and beaded on black velvet. On one side there is a small pocket with a red cotton trim. The top flaps are lined with a brown polished cotton, and the handle is of a black braided cotton. Elaborately done, with deep rich colors.

Condition: Couple of tiny beads missing, and there is some wear on the red border. Otherwise, very good.

Size: 6 X 5 3/4 inches. 10 1/2 inches to top of the braided handle.

This is a fascinating vintage turned wood and painted nesting figure. The piece is complete with seven figures of varying sizes from ½ to 5 inches in height. Unlike most of these, I believe this to be of Japanese origin, and, although I have seen other before, they were not complete. Each of the figures has a different expression on the face, depicting ... sleep, anger, happiness etc. At least it appears that way to me. Each of the figures is hand painted with different colors, and the piece is very well made.

Condition: Very nice. Bit of paint wear to the main outer figure.

Size: Height of the figures- ½ to 5 inches.

A beautiful vintage Japanese Kushi hair comb and Kogai pin in the original silk covered and lined case. Both sides of the comb have different lacquered floral designs. The hair pin has a different design on the ends, which are duplicated on the reverse side. Intricate floral motif.

Condition: Comb & pin in very nice condition. Box is frail and somewhat worn.

Size: Comb- 3 1/2 X 2 1/8 inches. Pin- 6 1/4 inches.
Box- 7 7/8 X 3 5/8 X 1 inch.

A vivid red antique Chinese silk purse, appliquéd with a bat, symbols, leaves, and flowers. The silk body has small various colored silk pieces appliquéd on the surface. The purse has the overall shape of a gourd, with the original linen tie at the top and a drawstring at the waist with Chinese knots and tassels. Red cotton lining. A very lovely purse.

Condition: Blue silk has some wear, and the red has bled a tiny bit in some areas, but nothing that detracts from the appearance of this antique piece.

Size: 6 1/4 X 4 inches.

A beautifully made ornate sculpture of bird, with sterling silver wings and tail inlaid with turquoise to represent feathers. The egg shape body is made of a pink marble like stone with lovely subtle shading. Legs and head are sterling silver as well. The piece is marked ' TAXO Mexico 925, 1-3, and the artist LEM' An exceptionally well made piece.

Condition: Very nice.

Size: height- 4 inches. width- 3 3/8 inches.

A very interesting carved bone Ojime bead with painted black circular designs around the circumference. Metal core.

Condition: Very good.

Size: width-1/2 inch .

A very attractive small Chinese silver vinaigrette, or snuff box. Design is of a shoe with an incised design of flowers. The sliding silver top has holes in it, and I imagine the piece would primarily be used as a vinaigrette. Marked on the bottom with what appears to be SW, 35 or 85, and some Chinese writing. A very sweet small silver piece.

Condition: Very nice.

Size: 2 3/4 length. 3/4 width.

Very nice vintage Japanese wooden spinning acrobat toy of a small Daruma type figure with legs and arms. The little figure hangs from a bar suspended by a frame. When the knobs are turned the figure performs acrobatic tricks. Painted eyebrows, eyes, and slightly painted legs. Very cute.

Condition: Very good. Tiny split in wood, paint a bit faded.

Size: Base- 3 5/8 X 1 3/4 inches. Height- 3 3/4 inches.