Good sample of Yuan dynasty qingbai phoenix ewer, ewer is decorated with bluish white qingbai glaze, curved handle, body with molded phoenix motif, and spout with phoenix head. this large shards is very good for studying and comparison for any one who interested in studying early Chinese porcelain, ewer has been broken into several pieces and restored, excavated from east java.
Size: 24 cm height.

Handmade sterling silver butterfly pin with bronze markings designed (c.1940's) and signed by Taxco, Mexico artist William Spratling (1900-67). 2 1/2" X 1 3/4". Two prong clip fastener works perfectly. Beautiful vintage condition. A larger example of this design is pictured on the cover of MEXICAN SILVER by Morrill & Berk and in WILLIAM SPRATLING AND THE MEXICAN SILVER RENAISSANCE also on spratingsilver.com. Marked WS SPRATLING SILVER MADE IN MEXICO.

An antique ivory necklace made in China during the 19th or early 20th Century. Condition - the original string has possibly been replaced and there is the usual age related cracking and "yellowing" but no damages or losses. 38.5cm (15.2inches) long; approx 100gms(4oz);95 beads. Please note - purchasers from outside the European Union will require a CITES Certificate and may also require import documentation within their own country...

Brilliant drop clip earrings in silvertone metal set with large faceted openback and unfoiled lead crystal stones, and one tiny rhinestone in the center of each post. Circa 1960. Possibly French. 2 3/8 inches long and 3/4 inch wide. Excellent condition. Photos enlarged to show detail.

A meiping shaped vase, well painted in under glaze blue and red. The base carries the six character mark of the Guangxu emperor (1875 - 1908)and was possibly made during his reign. Condition - very good - no damages and no restoration...

Good shards sample of Yuan Cizhou iron brown structural tile, shards is decorated with iron brown and covered with creamy white glaze, there is good sample drawing of flower motif. these shards is very good for studying and comparison for any one who interested in studying early Chinese porcelain, newly excavated from east java.

Oban diptych by Taiso Yoshitoshi (1839-1892) titled “The Story of the Strong Woman Takashima Oiko of Omi Province” from the series "A New Selection of Eastern Brocade Pictures." The print depicts Takashima Oiko leading Saeki Urinaga home in an effort to strengthen him for a wrestling match. The artist's signature and Taiso seal are at the lower left. The lower left margin contains the date of "Meiji 22" (1889). The title cartouche is at the upper right. Published by Tsunashima Kamekichi...

A well painted underglaze blue decorated, stirrup-handled, "sparrows beak" jug made in China for export to Europe during the reign of the Qianlong emperor (1736-1795). Condition - the handle has an old, probably 18th Century, "stapled" repair - no further damages and no resoration...

Unusually large Tibetan copper and silver or silverplate mihrab form reliquary, or portable shrine box, decorated in repousse on the cover with a pattern of abstract scrolls. The back, sides, and side handles are copper. Also called a “gau,” these prayer boxes were used to hold protective amulets, personal deities, and written prayers. A strap or belt could be attached to the side handles when traveling. Otherwise, they were usually placed on the home altar...

A Rare Yuan 14th century miniatur Qingbai glaze boat decorated with detail two fisherman with erotic human passenger. Covered with bluish white qingbai glaze. Perfect condition. Size :8cm wide.4,5cm high.

Solid copper necklace designed by Ana Brilanti-Cony who signed her jewelry VICTORIA. (c.1950). This Victoria design in sterling silver was shown in the recent museum exhibit WILLIAM SPRATLING AND THE MEXICAN SILVER RENAISSANCE and is piCtured in the exhibit catalog p.104. The necklace will comfortably fit up to a 15 inch neck. The center circle measures 2" X 2". Earrings are screw back and measure 1 1/2" long. All pieces hallmarked. Necklace marks are VICTORIA TAXCO MEXICO COPPER CONY 283...

Pair of sterling silver ash or pin trays designed and marked (1930's) by Taxco, Mexico artist William Spratling (1900-67). The raised design of a serpent is applied. Each tray is 2 3/8" diameter with 1/2" lip. The pair weighs 80grams, 2.9oz. Pictured on spratlingsilver.com which describes the design as " pre-Columbian feathered serpent". Excellent vintage conditon.

Gladding-McBean (Franciscan) wood-handled EL Patio Carafe set with 4 cups. Each cup has a detachable handle of metal and wood. The color is Golden Glow. The carafe stands 7.5 inches (19 cm) Tall and each cup is 3.5 inches (8.9 cm) Tall. No chips, cracks or repairs. EL Patio line was created in 1934. The carafe bears the GMcB (1934 to 1938) in an oval backstamp with "made in usa", one cup bears the same GMcB in oval backstamp, another cup has a partial "made in usa" stamp. Circa 1930's

Josef Originals Birthstone Girl for March (Aquamarine). Figure stands 3.5 inches (8.9 cm) Tall and has a Josef Originals stamp on the base. Gold trim. No chips, cracks or repairs. High gloss finish and black eyes of earlier production. Circa 1960's

This miniature oil painting on bone depicts a polo game set in a courtyard surrounded by buildings. The polo players are mounted on horses and wearing turbans. The surrounding mat has an ornate hand painted border and the frame is inlaid with strips of bone. The polo painting is 7 inches x 2 inches. With the frame included the piece measures The entire piece is 9+ inches x 4+ inches.

Description:
A couple of Chinese mud man and woman was well preserved.
In the hair style of Qing periods, the couples was rendered nakedly.
By excellent craftsmanship, they were depicted on the bodies with details when in vivid facial expression.
In traditional society, the dolls were made for the men and women who was going to get married.
They will need some clothes or blankets if they are shown in the private room.

Date: Qing dynasty, late 19th century.

Man’s h...

Sensational Meiji Period c.1890 clay roof tile from a zen buddhist temple outside Kyoto. 3 Hoju or sacred buddhist wishing gems adorn the top. They can help in the release from the void. On the sides are buddhist clouds. Was on the corner of the temple roof to protect the temple from fire or natural calamities. Ask for shipping quote. (w: 19"; h:16"; depth:5")

Versatile necklace of crescent shaped rosewood and thick inlaid sterling silver with a heavy sterling link chain. Designed and signed (1940's) by Taxco, Mexico artist William Spratling (1900-67). The center pendant measures 4 1/4" across and 1 1/2" at the widest point. The clasp locks into any link to give the wearer the option of length. The original box link sterling silver chains measure 8 inches and 19 inches. This necklace is pictured on www.spratlingsilver.com with a short chain...