Description: A beautiful stem bowl was cast by a fine repousse work. Done with nice copper material, the stem bowl was decorated with Buddhist eight auspicious emblems on the outer surface from deliberately rendered chasing and carving techniques. Once was being gilt all over the surface and now had been faded to a darken patina, the religious vessel owned a charming atmosphere of the enduring age. At the bottom side, a piece of silver sheet was being added for reinforcement. Date: 16th century...

Rare early period bisque Bebe by Jules Steiner .... circa 1875 / 77 .....

Rare vintage 1950's sterling silver and azure malachite necklace designed and signed by American and Taxco, Mexico silver artist and designer William Spratling. Reminiscent of a Frank Lloyd Wright art deco design. The arrow necklace measures 16 wearable inches long. In addition the pendant measures 2 1/4" X 1 1/2". Beautiful condition. Slide in clasp is tight and secure. Signed script WS on the back of clasp...

A blue silk twill gauze men's jifu decorated in gold couched thread with eight four-clawed mang dragons pursuing flaming pearls amidst clouds and bats. Few details executed in colored silk, silver brocade edging. The bottom is embroidered with waves, stylized rocks and the "lishui" pattern. Side-fastening overlapping closure with hooks and five gilt buttons, front and back slit, the sleeves ending in horsehoof cuffs. Only the ends of the sleeves with blue silk lining...

A nice well made Tibetan prayer beads consisting of 108 bone beads and three pink mountain coral. Two leather counters with ten silver rings each ending with silver inlaid with coral and turquoise. The bone is most likely yak but could also be human. Size:Total length of the necklace 52cm. Each bead is 1.2-1.3 cm in diameter. Condition: No repairs. All original.

An unusual and rare Jin Dynasty stone carved seal for a high ranking military official.The carving on the stone is very beautiful and distinct. Size: 2.8 x 2.8 cm. Condition: No repairs.

A stunning sterling and coral bracelet by Frank Patania Sr. (1899-1964). Born in Italy, this silversmith came to the U.S. at an early age settling in the Southwest and achieved great recognition for his blending of European and Native American design. This hand wrought piece has coral of exceptional color that is now very rare to find. The color is a deeper red than my camera is able to capture. Measuring 5 1/2" around in the inside with a 1 1/8" opening, it is 1" wide...

A 10k - 14k diamond wedding band and matching engagement ring set with hearts from the 1940s. This vintage size 5-1/2 set consists of the engagement ring with a central 7 point (by gauge) solitaire diamond and the matching band. Each has 14k white gold tops or upper sections with heart designs. As expected the engagement ring is slightly larger than the band (size 6 and just under 5-3/4)...

Magnificent and quite rare to find, Sigi Pineda's design 241 is the epitome of modernist elegance and boasts reversible stones - so in actuality, you have two pieces in one! Featuring intense oxidation in the recessed areas which almost looks like cold enamel, the necklace and earrings set can be worn to display either the golden sheen obsidian cabs or the chrysocolla stones...

Rare Large Chinese Western Han Dynasty Bronze Cauldron / Jar

This domestic bronze cooking vessel was made during the Western Han Dynasty (206 BC - AD 8) or possibly earlier. The bottom half is semi-spherical, designed to sit in a fire; indeed there are still remains of carbon deposits to the base. It has two handles on opposing sides at the shoulder. Across the base and up the sides is the mould casting line...

Black Suede Evening Bag by Koret. Perfect for a night at the theater or that special dinner out. Koret is known for their elegant design work and this bag is no exception. The bag measures 10 1/2 inches long and is 11 inches tall to the top of the handle. The interior has one zippered and two open compartments, the coin purse is attached to the interior of the bag by a slender gold chain. Gold hardware with leather trim. Circa 1980's.

Chinese Song / Yuan Dynasty Qingbai Porcelain Jar / Rice Measure

This small jar was made during the 13th - 14th century, during the latter part of the Song Dynasty (AD 960 - 1279), or possibly the following Yuan Dynasty (AD 1279 - 1368). Its form is often referred to as a "rice measure". It has moulded decoration around the shoulder and is coated in a finely-crackled blueish-green qingbai glaze save for the rim and base that remain unglazed.

Diameter 8.5 cm, height 6 cm...

Dimensions: 38"L x 32"W x 38"H x 24" seat depth

Very Rare Chinese Yuan Dynasty Inside-Glazed Qingbai Porcelain Zodiac Jar

This extremely rare and unusual jar was made during the Yuan Dynasty (1279 - 1368)...

 

A stunning delicate cup made from a hollowed egg-shell. Inside is matte-black with patches of gold gilding, while outside the silhouettes of pines and a soaring Hototogisu (cuckoo) are deftly brushed with shiny black lacquer. The imagery instantly calls to mind Japanese poetry, which extols the song of the cuckoo, a harbinger of Spring and warmer weather. There is also something melancholy about the cuckoo call, as they are always deep in the forest, out of sight and alone. This is simply a p...

Elegant sterling silver and black obsidian necklace designed and signed circa 1950's by Taxco, Mexico modernist Antonio Pineda (1919-2009). The necklace will comfortably fit up to a 16 1/2" neck. The necklace drapes beautifully and is in exquisite condition with no issues. Fully hallmarked. The clasp is tight and secure. Antonio designs have been included in numerous museum collections and exhibits.