Japanese plique-a-jour cloisonne enamel vase densely decorated with a bouquet of flowers set against a celadon green background. Chrome rims. Dates from the Occupation period (1945-1960). Measures about 3 3/4"H x 3" diameter. Very good overall condition. There is a faint interior stress crack at the shoulder that cannot be felt (see enlargements 6 and 7). The neck is very slightly tilted.

A raw earthen bottle hand formed for sake and engraved with a poem by Otagaki Rengetsu. It is 5-1/4 inches (13.5 cm) tall and in fine condition. The poem reads:
Fuyubata no On the Daikon Leaves
Oone no kuki ni In a winter field
Shimo Sae Te Frost gleams
Asatode Samushi Going out in the morning I feel cold
Okazaki no sato Here in Okazaki village
Much has been written about the life and work of poet/artist Otagaki Rengetsu...

Rare geometrical, eye catching sterling silver and azurite brooch or pin designed and signed circa 1940's by Taxco, Mexico artist William Spratling (1900-67). Pin measures 2 3/4" across X 1". 12 handcut stones are set on either side of a center silver channel. The stones are shadowed by silver triangles. Beautiful unpolished vintage condition. Pin back and safety lock work perfectly. Fully hallmarked on the reverse...

WEARABLE ART: When this coat was tailored out of an old Japanese kimono, it was made to stress the lightness of the coat without the lining. Light coconut shell buttons were chosen for the same reason. Freshly made using the fabric from early 1900 to 1940. Black color with a slight green tint and silver thread stripes, medium size.

A daunting image by radical Nihon Nanga-In member and founder of the Osaka Art College Yano Kyoson (1890-1965) dating from earlier in this influential artists career. Crisp white walls of a strangely elongated house perch on the edge of a dark forest reaching up to the rain washed sky. A single tree ripe with yellow leaves guards the entrance...

 

This estate piece is a superb Japanese Imari plate, Meiji Period, having a central medallion and eight panels, scalloped gilded edges, white ground with hand painted polychrome floral and brocade decoration, red mark, blue and rust color design on underside of plate. Good-excellent condition, some wear to gilt, measures 8 3/8" diameter.

Enrique Ledesma was known for his stone work and this is 4 pieces of azure malachite cut into curved cylinders making their way around the bracelet. Some how over the past 50 years these stones have not only remained intact but without damage of any kind. The diameter is 2 inches and it is 1in. tall. It has a larger presence due to a deep 3/8ths of an inch width. It is 98 grams heavy which also reflects the quality of this treasure...

A good Yuan dynasty vase with iron spoted motif, rounded side with open wide rim and undlazed base, vase decorated with under glaze spotted iron red motif.
Vase is in very good condition no chip, no crack, no restoration.
Size: 12 cm height.

This is a superb Bunraku puppet of the historical figure Minamoto Yoshitsune, one of the lead characters from the Tale of the Heikei and legendary fighter in Japan. The doll is incredibly mobile. Head moving up and down, his eyes open and close and move left to right. His eyebrows can be raised and lowered, and mouth opened or closed, all from toggles inside his kimono on the extended neck piece...

 

A dragon wraps around the trumpeting form of this brilliant yellow vase by Makuzu Kozan II (Hanzan) enclosed in the original signed wooden box. A vibrant contrast between the yellow and blue is enhanced by the artists care and minute detail. The vase is 8-1/2 inches (21 cm) tall, 6-1/4 inches (16 cm) diameter and in perfect condition...

A brilliantly textured Oni-Hagi bowl dating from the early 20th century by Deika (Sakata Deika XII, died 1934), the radically fissured surface ruptured by exploding inclusions; the scars connected by cracks in the glaze giving the appearance of constellations written into a yellow sky. Outside the bowl is an earthy beige, mostly eclipsed by pale white. Inside the basin is the same earthy color, while all the walls are like salt foam...

 

A radical Iga vase by unconventional artist Kishimoto Kennin (b. 1934) enclosed in the original signed and stamped wooden box. The free form Terracotta image is covered in lichen-like pale green ash glaze. The vase is 10 inches (25 cm) tall, 5 inches (12.5 cm) wide and in perfect condition. Possibly better known today for celadon, Kennin went through a radical period some 15 years ago working on pieces like this unusually formed Iga ware...

A rare Barbizon landscape oil painting by 19th century American woman artist lived in New Orleans died in 1891. Oil on canvas measuring Approx. 20 x 30 inches framed in fine antique gilt frame.

Awesome handmade sterling silver spring hinged cuff bracelet(c.1948-50's)designed and signed by Los Castillo. Pictured on page 85 of MEXICAN SILVER (all 4 editions) by Penny Morrill and Carole A. Berk. Great weight at 3.5 oz. or 99 grams. Measures a full 3 1/2 inches wide at the front tapering to 1 inch at the back hinge. Inside circumference 7 1/8" and can go larger because of stretch hinge design...

Hector Aguilar's signed masterpiece, the "Maguey" is a coveted design for the most savvy collector. Big and bold with a 5.5in. span of the drop and a 1.75in. tall center on the drop. The wearable length is ascertained from the bottom round of this necklace as it is a true pectoral and cups outward on the top center. The wearable is approximately 17in. and the weight is 114 grams of almost pure silver. This Maguey is without damage, repairs or flaws. Properly hallmarked as shown and a real show s...