Measuring 19 inches long by 3.5 inches wide, this untouched, all-original, double-sided, porcelain-enameled, 1930-40s, metal sign is an extraordinarily RARE piece of Black American history-- an artifact of the "Jim Crow" era when segregation of the African American race was unfortunately, most commonplace.

This sign was found in storage inside of an old Austin, Texas, gas station and likely designated the COLORED ONLY entrance to a local public building or room within...

Measuring 36 inches wide, this two piece, untouched, all-original, single-sided, solid, one-inch-thick-wooden, circa 1920s sign is an extraordinarily RARE piece of Black American history-- an artifact of the "Jim Crow" era when segregation of the African American race was unfortunately, most commonplace.

This sign was once hung on the outside of the railroad station stop at Pine Bluff, Arkansas, designating the section of the railroad depot where African-Americans were required to stand to wa...

Description: A beautiful ink and colors painting was done on the silk surface of a round fan in summer,Guangxu period(AD1878). By nice painting skill, including the meticulous sketching strokes, fine compositions and well manipulating of the colors, an elegant picture depicting the utopia of Chinese literati’s life was nicely rendered. Shen Xie-Yuan who made the work of art and left his calligraphic commentary in the painting was a registered scholar painter with good reputation...

Meiping shaped jar with famille rose decoration ; . Yongzheng 1723-1735. Height = 10 cm, Width=9 cm. Condition : good, small chips on the base, several glaze degradation.

Stemcup decorated with horses and wing dragon motif ; . Late Ming 17 th century. Height = 7 cm, Width=6.5 cm. Condition : a tiny chip on the rim.

Qingbai double gourd ewer with stylized dragon handle ; bluish white glaze stopping above the base which is concave and unglazed. Yuan Dynasty 13th-14th Centuries. Height = 12 cm, Width=11 cm. Condition : handle and spout restored.

Qingbai double gourd ewer with stylized dragon handle; bluish white glaze stopping above the base which is concave and unglazed. Yuan Dynasty 13th-14th Centuries. Height = 12 cm, Width=11 cm. Condition : handle and spout restored.

Qingbai double gourd ewer with stylized dragon handle; bluish white glaze stopping above the base which is concave and unglazed. Yuan Dynasty 13th-14th Centuries. Height = 12 cm, Width=11 cm. Condition : handle restored.

Pale green glazed with lotus petal to the foot and flower scroll decoration on shoulder. Unglazed concave base. Height = 8 cm Width = 12 cm. Yuan Dynasty 14th Century. Condition : Very good with small chips on the base, no hairlines, cracks or restoration,

Thick green glazed with good green glaze. Unglaze concave base. Height = 6.5 cm Width = 7.5 cm. Yuan Dynasty 14th Century. Condition : Excellent : no hairline, chip or restoration.

Qingbai double gourd ewer with stylized dragon handle with an iron brownish splash on the neck ; bluish white glaze stopping above the base which is concave and unglazed. Yuan Dynasty 13th-14th Centuries. Height = 14 cm, Width=14 cm. Condition : handle restored.

Qingbai ewer with stylized dragon handle; bluish white glaze stopping above the base which is concave and unglazed. Yuan Dynasty 13th-14th Centuries. Height = 10 cm, Width=12 cm. Condition : part of spout is missing and restored; no other damage

Ge type dish ; . Qing Dynasty 19th Centuries. Width=21.5 cm. Condition : Excellent, no cracks, hairlines, chips or restoration.

Description: A charming group of dolls were amassed in a rare chance. By obvious characteristics of the dated features, the dolls were preserved with original excavation condition...

Description: A pair of porcelain whistling dolls were in creamy white slip and were sketched with black paint. Except one broken ankle on the left foot of the bigger one and was glued back, then two of them in very good condition. They whistled well even after 800 years. Height: 5.8cm, 5.0cm.

Description: A triad of brown glazed figurines (two officials and one servant) were preserved in good condition except one minor fret on one of the doll's shoulder. Very amusing pieces indeed. Height: 5.7cm, 5.5cm, 5.4cm.

Description: A lovely pair of Cizhou Dolls were in cute image. White glazed, the molded children were riding on the grinned lions. The bigger one was in perfect condition by the height of 5.5cm. The smaller one was kept with faded glaze, and was restored at the neck when height was 4.8cm. Two of them were hanging pieces due to the drilling holes at the chignons. Date: Song Dynasty(12th century)

Carpet weight (Mir-I Farsh)in the shape of a muslim dome on a octogonal base. Bidar, Deccan metalwork, alloy in which zinc predominates. Decorated with silver inlays in the aftabi technique depicting flower pattern. For similar examples see: Mark Zebrowski - Gold, Silver & Bronze from Mughal India - plates 158 to 161. Condition: Some wear, some small losses to the base, some silver inlays missing. Dimension: 12,7 cm height, 12,8 cm width. Weight: 744 gram.

Qing (19th Century) A Blue and white dish with a poems. On the base, there is a mark in double circle. Width = 20 cm Condition : Excellent, no damage or restoration.

BW Qing Dish decorated with a landscape depicting mountain, lakeside scenes with houses and trees . There is a character mark on the center of the double circle. Width = 20 cm. Qing Dynasty (19th Century) Condition : Perfect without damage or restoration

Description: A museum piece indeed as this tripod ceramic inkstone was recovered rarely in a unique form and was in perfect condition with original cover. On the top, a water basin which was in a shape of a crouching toad was capped as a knob. By excellent incising and molding work, the toad was vividly rendered. In a firm and sturdy condition, the inkstone was glazed with characteristic grayish green and yellowish slip and was supported by three stout bears...

George III sterling silver oval cake basket with swing handle, London, 1800-1801, by famous silversmiths Robert & David Hennell. This basket is supported on an oval pedestal foot and has reeded decoration on the rims and handle, as well as a band of floral engraving. It is hallmarked with a full set of marks on the inside of the rim and with the lion passant and maker's stamps only on the handle. Excellent condition, no monogram, or repairs. Size: 14.25" length x 9.5" depth x 11" height.

A Yuan longquan celadon jarlet rounded body with raised neck decorated with dragon motif covered with olive green glaze.
Jar is in very good condition no damage, no chip, no crack, no restoration.
Size: 7.5 cm height, 9 cm wide.

A Yuan longquan celadon jarlet with two lugs decorated with clear dragon motif covered with bluish green glaze.
Jar in very good condition no damage, no chip, no crack, no restoration.
Size: 7.5 cm height, 8 cm wide.

9th century Tang Changsha ewer with leave and figure motif.In its original condition when it was found with degradation of glaze and enamel due to long immersion in the sea. No cracks, no chips or restoration.22cm hight

This is a wonderful 15 Kt yellow gold Victorian slide chain. The chain measures nearly 60” long and has a 14Kt watch swivel. The slide itself is richly ornamented, decorated with black enamel, characteristic of the Victorian period; fleur-de-lis and lock-and-key shapes, and four rose cut diamonds. This commanding piece weighs in at 76.8 grams and makes the perfect accent or focal point for any outfit.

A pair of 14Kt yellow gold retro earrings with clip back and post combination. The yellow gold has a slight pink tint to it. The earrings measure 1 5/16” high and 1” wide, and weigh 19.8 grams.

Description: An elegant nephrite white jade box was uniquely in a shape of a citron plant. By the shape and being carved on the cover with the beautiful motifs, the jade box was made from one solid block of high quality Houtien pebble...

This wonderful 18Kt yellow gold ring is centered by an 8 X 6 mm oval cabochon ruby and the ruby is surrounded by 14 high quality brilliant cut diamonds. The approximate total weight of all diamonds is 0.75Ct.

A Yuan 13 - 14th century longquan celadon dish decorate with clear molded twin fish motif at the center, raised lotus petal motif at the outer wall, covered with green glaze.
Dish is in good condition no damage, no crack, no chip, no restoration.
Size: 13 cm diameter, 3.5 cm height.

Celadon laze and unglazed base. Width= 7cm. Height= 7cm. Late 14th-early 15th centuries. Condition : Excellent : no hairline, chip or restoration.

Good thick green glazed. Unglazed concave base. Height = 8 cm. Yuan Dynasty 14th Century. Condition : Excellent : no hairline, chip or restoration.

Undecorated golden celadon glazed. Unglazed base. Height = 7.5 cm Width = 8 cm. Yuan Dynasty 14th Century. Condition : Very good no hairline, crack or restoration

Thick green glazed with floral scroll decoration. Unglazed concave base. Height = 5.5 cm Width = 7.5 cm. Yuan Dynasty 14th Century. Condition : Excellent : no hairline, chip or restoration.

Golden celadon glazed with moulded floral scroll decoration. Unglazed base. Height = 6.5 cm Width = 9.5 cm. Yuan Dynasty 14th Century. Condition : Good no hairline, crack or restoration.

Good thick green glazed. Unglazed concave base. Height = 7.5 cm Width=7.5 cm. Yuan Dynasty 14th Century. Condition : Excellent : no hairline, chip or restoration