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Elaborate Indian Raj Silver Locket and Chain
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Pre 1910 item# 954518 (stock# 110905)
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Vininghill
250-595-7582
$495.00
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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.
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Elaborate Antique Cinnabar Box with Dragons Motif
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Pre 1900 item# 954515 (stock# 110903)
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250-595-7582
$295.00
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This is an extremely well done cinnabar box with an intricate design of dragons and clouds on the top. Sides are decorated with intertwined leaves, and the bottom has a cross hatch design with a plaque insert in the middle, but the plaque is missing. Interior is black in color, with the outside a deep rich color.
Condition: Very good. Some minor age flaws, but not significant, and do not detract from the appearance of this beautiful box.
Size" 5 1/2 X 4 X 2 inches.
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Antique Chinese Canton Enamel Water Dropper
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Pre 1900 item# 923754 (stock# 070904)
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Vininghill
250-595-7582
$1250.00
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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.
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Artistic Japanese Theater Masks Mixed Metal Bracelet
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Pre 1900 item# 831499 (stock# 120801)
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Vininghill
250-595-7582
$895.00
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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.
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Pair of Vintage Japanese Shibyama Whist Counters
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Pre 1920 item# 669356 (stock# 060714)
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Vininghill
250-595-7582
$395.00
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These are a lovely pair of vintage Japanese Shibyama whist counters. Rich colored rosewood with gold lacquer painted flowers and birds, provide the back drop for eight small ivory levers which are inlaid with various hardstones and shells. Designs are of various bugs, beetles, and a butterfly. Each of the ivory tabs lifts up to count score. Exquisite workmanship.
Condition:Very nice. One inlaid piece is missing on one of the counters, but could be replaced.
Size: 3- 5/8 x 1- 7/8 x 3/8 inch.
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Antique Oriental Shishi Ivory Seal
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Pre 1800 item# 631829 (stock# 030607)
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250-595-7582
$750.00
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This is a very striking carved ivory piece, showing a Shishi crouched on top of a rectangular block.
The base of the block has oriental script, and the piece is beautifully carved with an expressive mouth and delineated claws. Lovely patina to the ivory, and a wonderful feel. Possibly 18th century, but certainly very old.
Condition: Letters on the base are worn and difficult to read. Age lines as seen in the photos.
Size: 2 ½ X 1 5/8 X 5/8 inch.
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Antique Japanese Lacquerware Ewer - Exquisite
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Pre 1800 item# 507109 (stock# 020607)
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250-595-7582
$2350
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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,
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