A pimpled toad looks to the sky exhaling a clouded spirit, a truly superb version of this theme in deep caramel bronze dating from the Meiji period. It is an interesting theme, the ugly creature elevated to the status of saint. Judging by color and quality, we attribute this as the work of Kanaya Gorosaburo (1836-1890), a bronze artist of Kyoto fond of this color and known for his superb modeling and detail. Not always signed, Gorosabutro was often known to sign only the box...

A white jade of two frolicking animals "kissing" muzzle-to-muzzle. The smaller animal has a little curly tail while the larger one has a long tail going up against its back with a curl at the tip. The style in which their legs are carved gives this piece a feeling of playful activity. Can be worn as a pendant. Period: Early Ching (18th Century) Size: H = 2-1/8", W = 1-3/4" Condition: No chips or repairs

A charming and intriguing bracelet by Japanese designer and jeweler Miye Matsukada (1922-1981). She worked from her store on Newbury St. in Boston from 1950 until her death. With obvious design influence from her country of origin, there are five circular charms each with an applied design of a flower. The reverse of each charm is signed Janiye Japan Sterling 950 and initials as well as a date inscription ranging in years from 1948-1962...

A pair of Art Deco era 14k drop earrings from the 1920s-30s. These wonderful 1-3/8" x 3/4" earrings are unmarked but have been tested and are guaranteed as gold - they were originally screw-back earrings, but were changed to pierced some years ago. They have (tested) 14k ear wires, and they weigh 2.9 grams. They are in excellent original condition with no dents, bends, corrosion, losses, damage or repairs...

A very rare good sample of Yuan dynasty octagonal shape yuhuchun vase, vase decorated with blue and white of lotus, chrysanthemum and possibly peony scroll motif at the belly framed by classic scroll at upper part and cross border at lower part, the base...

Description: An ancient stone piece was depicted finely as a Bodhisattva head. Obviously came from a standing or sitting torso, the head was broken off by natural cause or due to the religious chaos in the ancient time. It was carved from the sandstone which in beige color-- a typical stone material usually found in northwest China...

Handcrafted sterling silver and abalone butterfly pin designed and signed (c.1950)by Taxco, Mexico artist William Spratling (1900-1967). Abalone is seldom seen in Spratling designs. Here he uses a soft and translucent shell of pinks and blues to compliment the silver wings. Signed 925 WS. Measures 1 1/4" high and 1 1/4" wide. Pin back with C clasp works perfectly. Abalone and silver in perfect condition. Pictured on page 29 of WILLIAM SPRATLING AND THE MEXICAN SILVER RENAISSANCE by Penny Morrill...

Offered is a VERY RARELY found, 1890's, Black Memorabilia-themed trade card advertising Welcome Soap, a product manufactured by Curtis Davis & Company.

The advertising card measures 2.75 inches x 4.50 inches and is entitled "Photography Under a Cloud". It features a fabulous litho of 5 African-American boys with exaggerated facial features who are attempting to take a photograph using an early camera. The litho is marked in the lower right corner "Bufford, Boston"...

A very rare good sample of Yuan dynasty red under glaze big ewer, ewer decorated with under glaze copper red of lotus scroll motif at the belly framed by parallel red lines and around the neck scroll works in triangular panels, the base is missing...

Impressive handcrafted sterling silver and turquoise cufflinks designed and signed (c.1950)by Taxco, Mexico artist Hector Aguilar (1905-1986). Each link measures 1 1/2" X 1". Comprised of heavy gauge silver with applied beading and centered with a bezel set diamond shaped turquoise stone. Aguilar designs can be seen in museum collections around the world. He was well represented in the recent exhibition WILLIAM SPRATLING AND THE MEXICAN SILVER RENAISSANCE.

Handcrafted sterling silver pin designed and signed (c.1950) by Taxco, Mexico artist Antonio Pineda. 1 1/2" diameter. The monkey design is most likely taken from primitive clay seals that were part of early Mayan or Pre Columbian culture. The shadow box cutout of the monkey gives the piece an attractive dimension. No dents or dings, pin back and safety lock works perfectly. Hallmarks include the Antonio crown, Hecho En Mexico, 970 for silver content.

An antique cast bronze waniguchi bell or gong, the type used to hang in front of places of prayer and under temple eaves dated 1710. Often these can be found hanging over saisen-bako where the bell is rung by clanging a dangling rope with wooden corbel against the bell to awaken the gods; coins are tossed and a prayer given. Anyone who has been to a Japanese Temple or Shrine may have noticed one. A much thinner cast than the later bell we are offering

A rare, large and beautifully carved scholar's item made of huanghuali and carved with flower vases and a censer as the center piece, with the original hardware.The outer frame could be huanghuali or huali. It is unusual to find these wall decorations in huanghuali. Size: L. 86cm. W. 35cm Age: Late Ming, early Ching piece. Condition: No repairs. For serious inquires, I will send photos of the back of the piece.

A Victorian 14k amethyst and seed pearls brooch from the 1890s. This lovely late Victorian 1-1/8 x 7/8" brooch features a large natural facetted bezel-set amethyst stone surrounded by a circle of seed pearls. It has a safety catch and a 14K mark plus a maker's mark (and etched identification number). It weighs 5.8 grams and it is in excellent original condition with no chips, cracks, dents, bends, corrosion, losses, damage or repairs...

A wonderful and extremely RARE hard cover book with original paper dust cover by Kate Gambold Dyer, copyrighted 1942 by Platt and Munk Publishers and measuring 8 x 9.25 inches.

Fabulous black and red line illustrations as represented by photos adorn this 38 page book! The book features the Christmas-time adventures of eight year old Turquoise "Turky" Trott, one of six of Mammy Trott's children...

In the mid-1800's, an unknown artist painted the face of a young Black boy in warm, soft colors, and unbeknown to the artist, forever immortalized the young boy's image! Since that time a variety of items were been produced in the image of the "Young Black boy with the Torn Hat" or "Johnny Griffin".

This circa 1920-30's Johnny Griffin item is constructed in solid brass and was designed for use as a pipe rack although it could hold spoons or even neckties...

Exceptional pair of handcrafted sterling silver candle sticks designed and signed (c.1940's) by Taxco, Mexico artist William Spratling (1900-1967). Pair measures 2 1/4" high. Excellent conditon with no dents or dings. Pictured on the informative website www.spratlingsilver.com. Spratling designs are included in museum collections around the world.

Rare, handcrafted sterling silver and azur malachite eagle pin designed and signed (c.1950) by Taxco, Mexico artist William Spratling (1900-1967). 1 1/2" X 1 1/8". Beautiful conditon. Pin back and safety lock work perfectly. Pictured on the very informative website www.spratlingsilver.com. Spratling designs are included in museum collections around the world.