Description: This small and rare jade pendant is in a shape of two wild geese who twisting their necks in an intimate way.It was typically a common subject in the nomadic tribe's folk art of northern China. With ingenuity of the nomadic style and the related references-see last three pictures, this rare piece was testified for it's authentication. Date: Liao Dynasty (AD916-1234) Material: Nephrite Width: 2.3cm Height: 1.4cm Depth: 1.0cm Condition: Good

Bronze Phurbu Ritual Dagger, 19th Century

The dagger is 2.75 inches (7cm) tall, and 15.5 inches (39.3cm) long by 3.15 inches (8cm) wide.

It is in good condition with no repairs chips, or cracks.

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The fabric was probably cut out from an old kasuri futon blanket and made into Yu-age. What is Yu-age? When I purchased this beautiful wall hanger like piece (I thought), I was told that this was Yu-age, an old fashioned sounding name to me. This is a bath towel according to the Japanese dictionary. It has never been used, in case you are wondering. All the basting stitches are clean...

A pair of Japanese silk brocade temple banners with gold threads decorated with a dragon, a phoenix and floral roundels on a shippo background; the edges with white (aged to brownish beige) borders and brass mounts with engraved flowers.

The shape of the banners is almost identical to the banners (hundreds) that were discovered from Shoso-in, the repository of Todai-ji temple...

A great pair of mid-century modern 970 silver and turquoise earrings by Antonio Pineda. Inspired by the Greek key design, these screwback earrings measure 1 1/8" long and 3/4" at the widest point. Beautiful original condition and hallmarked with the Antonio crown , eagle ,Hecho En Mexico 970. These are unique and awesome!

A smashing, HUGE, sterling repousse cuff by Italian designer Guglielmo Cini. Gorgeous swirling pattern, solid weight at 113 grams. It is in beautiful original condition and is c. 1940. Measures 2 5/8" wide and 5 3/4" around in the inside with a 1 1/4" opening so for a 7" wrist. Signed G. Cini Sterling. An absolutely stunning bracelet and just in time for the holidays!

Description: An elegant Chinese scholar box was made of a whole block of Suan-Zhi wood, simple and plain but with beautiful aged patina. Date: Late 18th century Condition is Good but with some cracks inside the bottom due to age.

Description: It is a small but very rare museum piece of Tang Dynasty. Exquisitely sculpted in beautiful and strenuous way, the Lokapala still shows his strength after over 1000 years with shining gold glamour. Material: Gilt-bronze Date: Tang Dynasty (AD 8th-10th century) Height: 7.5cm Width: 3.6cm Condition: Good

Description: A bamboo carved pendant in a shape of an inkstone with grove decoration is a small piece with ingenuity. Material: Bamboo Date: Late Qing period Length: 5cm Width: 3.5cm Depth: 1.5cm Condition: Perfect

Smooth black lacquer covers the mirror like surface of this wooden boat inlayed with mother of pearl down the sides, hiding under the low roof a brass tray for flower arranging. The prow is flecked with gold and the roof decorated with karakusa maki-e designs in black on the flecked surface. The tiller is removable for cleaning. It is 28-1/2 inches (72 cm) long, the ship dating to the opening of the 20th century...

Description: Fish is a lucky symbol in Chinese culture. This jade fish was uniquely sculpted adding with wings which was solely seen from the excavations of northern nomadic tribes .The custom was unknown. The incursions was so clear as being judged an excavated old piece. The original drilling hole testify that it was for decoration use. Material: Nephrite Date: Liao Dynasty(AD12th-13th Century.) Length: 4.5cm Height:2.5cm Depth:0.5cm Condition: Perfect

This was lost in CT by the collector on or about Oct 1, 2005. The pendant brooch was acquired along with a handwrought V Necklace by and signed HAND MADE MIMI DEE STERLING. Only One! Not just a pin but a Silver Sculpture (Not plated base metal!) created by and signed as mentioned above in a USA Studio which can be worn as a brooch or a pendant made from ONE piece of silver, no cutting nor soldering! 3 1/8" X 2" and weighs 1.1 Oz or 33 Grams of precious .925 Silver. Please see scans...

Description: Although jade is found in various areas in the world, Chinese people valued it even more than gold and silver for thousands of years. This Scholar's object was made of grey nephrite in elegant shape and proportion. The inscription of poems corresponding with the scenery made it much more a piece of art. Date: Qing Dynasty Length: 10.0cm Width: 10.0cm Height: 4.0cm Condition: Perfect (A bronze spoon is included)

Sold. Black PERFECT Enamel on 4 open rectangle sterling stations alternating w 4 scroll decorated ones. Only end jump ring is stamped sterling yet All of it tested so. And yes, it has the old style pesky spring ring that requires your man servant to assist you. 8" X 3/8" when flat and 7 1/2 when clasp is engaged. de/ja/4 UPDATE: While lightly packaging this for our lucky buyer, it was discovered to be indeed marked as F&B for FOSTER & BAILEY!!!

Bracelet Stamped CZECHO then SLO below that on one of the Arts Crafts look hammered Sterling Silver PLATED stations, 4 15mm bezel set Green Peking Glass Cabs with a same period old clasp marked STER, that being undoubtedly a replacement and the ONLY part that is indeed sterling. Cabs are in very nice condition with one having a tiny pink and another a dark area where some other color glass cane must have been mixed when these old stones were poured. 7 1/2" x 3/8"

The Young Hunter

Ernest Bosch (German, 1834-1917)

Oil on canvas, signed lower left (behind frame).

Bosch was a pupil at the Academy of Dusseldorf under the instruction of K. Solm, T. Hildebrandt and Schadow. He was best known for his portrait and genre paintings. His genre paintings frequently included animals. Later in his career, he turned his focus more toward portraits of women. In addition to painting, Bosch was a skilled illustrator, etcher and lithographer...

All metal is 14K gold. Leverbacks. Using Rich Dark Red Early 20th Century faceted cherry red beads that passed the friction electrostatic amber test, and 14K Gold, these were made in a USA studio as a custom order for long, long time client of MIMI DEE ARTWEAR. The lush deep red beads are 20 X 15 mm.

This small vintage tin box from France has the most wonderful graphics. The colors are rich & images are adorable. Some minor scratches, wear & dents throughout, but nothing to detract from the charm of this French tinware box. Marked "Ducasse & Guibal", "D.G.", "Nantes" and "F. Vinatie Bordeaux." Measures approximately 6 inches long x 1-1/2 inches high x 2-1/2 inches wide.