A Te-bako lacquered box decorated with pigeons in colored lacquer on pale white with mother of pearl inlay by one of the most important 20th century lacquer artists Banura Shogo enclosed in the original signed wooden box dating circa 1935. Sharp corners, the cream-colored box raised on a dark colored foot, the rim edged with two beads of solid silver, all typical of the design aesthetic of the 1930s. It is 30.5 x 21.5 x 12 cm (12 x 8-1/2 x 5 inches) and is in excellent condition...

Spectacular design and execution in this sterling and saw tooth bezel set coral ring by Santo Domingo silversmith Julian Lovato. He began working in 1938 and was a silversmith for Frank Patania Sr. in the Thunderbird Shop. This ring was made during his time there as it has his own signature as well as the Patania Thunderbird Shop mark. Julian Lovato has been the winner of numerous awards for his fine creations. This ring is a size 7 1/4 and the face measures 1/2" long and 7/8" wide...

Large wood display stand carved to imitate a natural root with a flat upper surface. Root furniture was much favored by the Chinese literati. Believed to date from the late Qing Dynasty to early Republic Period. Measures about 17"L x 10 1/2"D x 3 1/8"H. Very good overall condition with some minor scratches and wear to the top...

This 1920-s 18Kt white gold filigree diamond solitaire ring is centered by an approximately 0.15Ct brilliant cut diamond. The hexagonal top gives the ring a unique elegant look. The ring is a size 7 ¾ but can easily be sized.

Longquan bowl decorated with incised lotus petals rising from foot to the exterior and flower motif in the center. Covered with green glaze. Unglazed base. PERIOD : Song 12th-13th century. CONDITION : no chips, cracks or hairlines and free from restoration; good sound when tapping by finger tips. MEASUREMENT : Diameter: 18.2cm and Height : 6.8 cm

A Tang dynasty Changsha bowl, rounded side with deep center and unglazed base, bowl decorated with scroll and fire works motif in brown color motif, bowl covered with creamy glazed PERIOD : Tang Dynasty (618-906 AD) MEASUREMENTS: 5.5 cm tall, 15 cm wide. CONDITION: no chips, cracks, or hairlines and free from restorations.

An important work in the oeuvre of 20th century avant-garde oil painter Nakamura Yoshitane, his first exhibited work at the 1938 Dokuritsu Tenrankai (Independent Painters Exhibition) titled Canna and Cypress retaining the original gilt frame and published in Nakamura Yoshitane Gendai no Ningen Fukei (page 81). Thick application of pigment and very heavy texturing are key features to the work giving it a three dimensional quality. A copy of the book is included with the sale...

FISH-SHAPED BRASS PADLOCK

Early 20th century, Korea. Total size with pushing bar: 22 x 9 x 3 cm (8.66 x 3.54 x 1.18in). Originally used for furniture. In working condition with a substitute pushing bar made in the later years (as original bar is missing). Massive weight...

Vendome choker and earrings with two colors of faceted blue crystals and with pronged clear rhinestone balls - beautiful sparkle. Necklace opens to 16" and earrings are 2 1/2" long. Ca 1960s

Offered is a vintage, Occupied Japan, tin and celluloid, wind up toy depicting a dancing Black Man or Jigger with cane and hat.

This delightful toy dancer stands on the corner of 125th Street and Lenox Avenue, the Gateway to Harlem, New York City!

The toy is complete and is in excellent working condition. Wind him up and his arms go round and his feet tap frantically! Retains original key. The dancer's head and hat are celluloid. His red felt jacket is age-stained as seen in photos...

Jar decorated with floral on the body. Ming Dynansty Height = 8 cm, 5 cm wide. Very good condition, no chips, cracks, or hairlines and free restorations.

Yuan Dynasty green celadon jarlet with embossed floral motifs and two ears. In good overall condition apart from some wear to high points of glaze embossment and slight roughness to inside rim mouth in one area. Additional images on request. Height: 2.50 inches; Diameter: 3.50 inches

Decorated with red pigments. H. 8,5 cm. Condition: excellent. China, Tang Dynasty (618-906).

Feathered Friends Lovers Delight Round Brooch with Cut Work of a Blue or Jaybird on a Branch with peach, salmon colored hand painted Guilloche blossoms. "C" clasp. Delicious Enamel in very nice condition - nothing missing. 1.75" across.
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Vintage Sterling Silver Bangle Bracelets yet So Today! Stamped BEAU STERLING. All 2 1/2" across inside. A) is 1/8" wide lines & dots: B) 1/4" wide and non textured: C) 3/16" wide chased 'vine' for a total wt of 1.1 Oz or 31 grams. Very nice vintage condition. Please see pix

Qing Dynasty Chinese Manchu style summer silk gauze robe decorated in copper colored metallic threads with a brocade pattern featuring 8 visible 5-clawed dragons, plus one hidden dragon on the inside flap, depicted in full-face and profile poses against a blue ground. Each dragon is chasing a flaming pearl (symbolizing the Buddhist notion of enlightenment) and is surrounded by clouds and various auspicious symbols. The dragon's eyes are accented in black and white...

The 26 old-mine diamonds are bead-set in a 14Kt white gold 3 millimeter wide eternity band. The size of the band is 7 ¼ and the approximate total weight of all the diamonds is 0.85Ct.