Description: A boxwood figure was vividly carved as a shepherd boy by mastery craftsmanship. Holding a pipe (which had been lost), the shepherd boy stands step-forwardly in a animated posture. A nice boxwood carving with nice patina was preserved good with only one small defect on his left foot(loss of two toes) and a minor crack at the rim of his straw hat. A newly made stand was included...

An exquisite Murashi-Do Bronze vase signed Shuho and enclosed in the original wooden box. The baluster form is interrupted by three ribs starting at the shoulder and running partially down the sides. The vase is otherwise entirely undecorated, leaving all impression to shape alone. A fantastic piece, it is 12 inches (30 cm) tall, 7-1/2 inches (19 cm) diameter and in fine condition. It dates circa the first quarter of the 20th century.

A very unusual Kutani vase showing strong Art Deco influence, signed on the base and likely dating from the revival of that style seen in the 1950s. The white porcelain ground is decorated with four stylized tree trunks in overglaze enamels of white, black and various browns, with scattered gold flake between. The vase is 10 inches (25 cm) tall, 5 inches (12 cm) diameter and in excellent condition. Truly a rare find!

Measuring 5 inches long x 4 inches high, this wonderful 1950's George Lefton China BLACK CHEF Nodder Spoon Rest remains in fine vintage condition retaining its green ink manufacturing mark that reads as follows: "C"- in a circle (for copyright) "Geo. S. Lefton" "...13".

This great piece is in very nice condition with the exception of a light spider hairline to the GLAZE ONLY of the top of the chef hat. The spider does not penetrate to the ceramic...

Description: A charming nephrite white jade bracelet was from mid-Ming period. With beautiful hairy black and gray incursions, the bracelet was preserved in very good condition. An old jade piece told it's age by itself when greasy retrospective patina was naturally reflected. Date: mid Ming dynasty(15th-16th century) Inner width: 6.2cm Outer width: 8.2cm

Thank you for collecting this necklace strand! 120 Brilliant faceted rich red garnets accented with 9 golden stick pearls finished with 22K gold vermeil on sterling silver with pre fab closure was designed and hand knotted by Mimi Dee in a USA studio, which is signed MIMI DEE. Is it any wonder that the Victorians loved this semi precious gemstone? Free USA Mail/Ins with USA CK or MO. Please view pics for full details as All Qs will be answered Here in lieu of email reply...

An intriguing lidded bowl patterned with soft blue red and white in the style of traditional hand made temari balls (multicolored silk thread balls) by modern ceramic artist Sato Kazuhiko (b. 1947). The piece is signed on the base and dated 1992, and comes enclosed in the original signed wooden box. Inside the dish is pebble textured stone gray, with a silver tablet fired into the top. A perfect jigsaw cut separates base and cover...

This is very rare small celadon in Meiping form, decorated with carved two horizontal lines of Chinese coins 'Yen Bao' supported by lotus petals to the lower section, shoulder surrounded by petals motif such like five pointed star. 15th century Yaozhou ware or possibly earlier. Condition is perfect with no any chips, no cracks excepted minor fretting to the glaze. High: 16.1 cm.

This is a medium height stoneware cizhou with brown dots glazed Yuan dynasty (1277-1367) yuhuchun ping. Standing on a short splay foot rim, it rises up to a pear shaped body narrowing upwards to a short waisted neck towards a everted trumpet like mouth...

Margot style multi color enamel swordfish pendant stamped with listed Taxco silversmith: conjoined JF, assay 3, and STERLING HECHO EN MEXICO, pendant on equally vintage sterling 16.5" chain. Please see pics for full details as All Qs will be answered Here in lieu of email. SOLD, no price, no info

An unusual pair of huanghuali plates with writing on the bottoms of each plate. Age: 19 century. Size: 13 - 13.2cm. Condition: Perfect.

A very rare white glaze offering dish in flower-shaped form with thinly fine potted and fluted sides cavetto, covered overall with Thienpai/Sweet white glaze, flat unglazed base. Yuan dynasty circa 1279-1368 Jindezhen ware. Condition is excellent, with no any chips, no cracks and free from any restoration as well as flawlessly. Diameter; 16 cm.

An extremely rare spouted ewer, the flat base rising to rounded sides, decorated each with incised chrysanthemum blossom and prunus blossom. Covered overall with slightly bluish green Qingpai glaze, unglazed to the rim. This kind of vessels shape first seen on Yuan dynasty with variously type from celadon, qingpai and b/w wares, but it's very rare found and qualified as a museum pieces, also nothing found again to the later period such like Ming and Ching. Dating Yuan dynasty 1279-1368...

A very rare Ming hair ornament made of four jade goldfish and a cicada held together by gold wiring made up of a butterfly and floral design. It originally had turquoise colored king fish feathers inlaid in the design.It also has the original metal wiring holding it together. Size: H. 5.5cm. W. 5cm. Jades average 2 cm. Condition: Normal ageing on the metal parts.

It's a very good example of large celadon censer standing on three legs and decorated with three ribs the body. Covered overall with finely olive green glazed. Condition is damaged with several missing piece like indicated on the enlargement pictures as well as foot area with gilt repaired. Southern Song dynasty and would be very rare example vessel as a study or comparison piece for collectors considered the superbly size. Diameter: 16.5 cm and High: 14 cm.

Rare and unusual sterling Art Deco design bracelet by Margot De Taxco. I had never seen this bracelet before and it may have been custom made. It measures 6 3/4" around in the inside and is 1 7/8" wide in the front and 1 1/2" wide in the back. It is in fine original condition, weighs 121 grams. Signed and numbered as shown. A magnificent design and feels terrific on.

From Yunnan Province, this minority hand woven open container has wonderful age and patina. The wife said it was used at family dinners for pouring wine, the husband said used for pouring tea. I just smiled and nodded in agreement. The piece was obviously woven tight enough to contain liquid. There is a small piece of bamboo inserted into the basket spout which aids in controlling the flow. Condition is very good and the piece measures 8" x 5" high.

Featured on page 172 of the book MEXICAN SILVER by Morrill and Berk, this is the Female Dancers Bracelet by Los Castillo, c.1940-45. Very rare and exhibiting magnificent detail, it measures 7 1/2" end to end and is 1 3/4" wide. I am unsure if the clasp is original or perhaps a replacement although it has the same patina as the bracelet. Weighing 78 grams, the bracelet is in excellent condition. Signed and numbered as shown. A Mexican silver collectors dream.