An unusual Japanese Satsuma koro in the form of a barrel, the body decorated with symbols of good fortune & longevity, the white metal lid, pierced and engraved with a bird in flight amongst flora, the base with artist signature with Shimizu mon and seal.
Approximately 14cm high x 11cm wide...
Mexican Pre Columbian Tlatilco Terracotta Head. Rare fragment from an early culture c 1200bc-600bc. Tlatilco is noted in particular for its high quality pottery pieces, many featuring Olmec iconography. Tlatilco figures were known for their elaborate hair styles. This Bust has the classic eyes a large detailed hair style neck piece and spool earrings . Size 2.5" by 1.25"
A Lace and Silk embroidered textile, a souvenir from France. measuring 20 x 20“ silk on silk frame size 30 x 30“ frame
A Japanese erotic ebony netsuke of Okame with ivory-eyed holding a large mushroom.
Engraved Tomotsugu signature on the mushroom.
Edo period 18-19th century
Sizes: 4,5 x 3 x 2 cm
Condition report: Good condition
Our star stamped chain link bracelet is made up of two strands of 9 carat gold chains set parallel to each other and soldered together in at three places along the length of the bracelet, which gives it movement. The bracelet has small round links each of which are stamped with little stars. The back of the bracelet is identical to the front, also stamped with stars on each round link...
Egyptian nacklace with faience beads and Shu amulet. - c. 19,89 inches - ca. 50cm
Condition: look at pictures
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We love our 18K exceptional hunting fob with a working hinged locket and a jasper and agate base. " Punto di Caccia" in Italian is engraved on one lozenge, translating to "hunting point", and "Rendez vous de chasse" written on another lozenge opposite. Rendez Vous de chasse roughly translates to "appointment for the hunt". The hunting dog stands faithfully to one side along with the horn, and rifle & hunting pouch, also known as a bullet pouch, with hip flask on other side...
Silesian wire jewelry is what is known as Historic jewelry. The craft originated with gunsmiths and armor workers in the medieval town of Gleiwitz, Silesia, (formerly Poland, and now part of Germany and Poland), in the late 1700's. After the business of creating ornamentation for armor was no longer, the artisams found others forms for their craft; mirror frames, purses and other ornamentation where iron was used instead of precious metal...
9K Turquoise and pearl pendant with integrated matching turquoise studded large bale and original crystal on a 9K gold back. The turquoise stones and natural pearls have managed to avoid the fate of so much Victorian jewelry, stone discoloration. The pairing of the two types of stones is typical of mid Victorian sentimental jewelry...
Three portions of an antique linen dress, elaborately embroidered and embellished with crochet work in wool. Two arm sleeves, one undone and the chest area. Condition: partially little discolored, old mend, traces of usage. Provenance: old Swiss collection. Dimensions approx.: breast: 26.5 x 37.5 (folded), sleeve open: 38.5 x 40 cm, sleeve folded: 36.5 x 22.5 cm
Height: 7.8 cm (3.2 in)
Width: 3.7 cm (1.4 in)
Depth: 2.1 cm (0.7 in)
Chinese cinnabar snuff bottle; finely carved, two main panels depicting individuals in rural settings; the sides show lotus scroll-work with a ruyi head border below the rim; bone spoon; early 20th century; very good condition
Length: 6 cm (2.4 in)
Height: 2.8 cm (1.1 in)
Width: 4.5 cm (1.6 in)
Fine Japanese Komai mixed metal box; solidly constructed; Egyptian themed decoration throughout; Fuji mark to the base; gilded interior; good condition
Chinese Sichóu embroidered Panel Qing Dynasty late Nineteenth Century Embroidered Flowers measuring 22 x 15“ and the beautiful frame measuring 32 x 26“
This is a japanese antique silk Child furisode kimono of the Meiji era.
It's a very auspicious pattern of fairy dogs(otogiinu), snappers, chrysanthemums, toy boxes, cranes and more. It is also used during the New Year and Hinamatsuri. It is a very cute and gorgeous children's kimono.
A fairy dog is a pair of male and female dog decorations. It's a box, and you can put amulets, toys, makeup tools, etc. inside. It is also called a dog box...
Boxwood Carved Mother & Baby Toad Okimono Signed, 19th Century
The toads is 2 inches (5.2 cm) tall, and 2.95 inches (7.5 cm) long by 2.4 inches (6.1 cm) wide. It is 85.7 gram.
It has surface wears and scratches (as seen in the photos).
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A Japanese porcelain tureen that is decorated with the various Imari colors and motifs. The brocade exterior design also features large flying cranes, scenes of ladies dancing, and the Chinese mark for longevity on the top to the lid.. The interior of the lid and bowl each show a lovely large basket full of persimmons. The serving bowl with lid measures about 6 1/2" high x 10 1/4" in diameter, and dates to the 19th Century. The condition is very good...
This porcelain bell was produced in Germany by Meissen between 1890 and 1910. It has the first quality under glaze crossed swords marking. The bell is 4 inches tall and a diameter of 3 inches. The bell has high relief molded decoration around the border and a handle with a key hole handle. The fine, white porcelain is hand painted with a stylized design of pink flowers known as “Pink Indian”. The design is accented with glittering gilded details. The molded border is trimmed with gold...
This pair of porcelain vases with lids was produced in England by the Royal Crown Derby factory in1895. The date cipher indicates this year. The vases measure 8 inches tall and are 5 inches in diameter. The fine bone china is molded with designs in high relief. These decorations are accented with bright gilding...