One of two paintings currently offered by the highly sought after literati artist Fukuda Kodojin (1865-1944) featuring an erratic image of the full moon seen through bristling pine performed in thin ink on paper and enclosed in the original signed wooden box dated 1925. The brazen brushwork will rattle images of the subtleties of Japanese art, and yet the scene is at once calming...

Iittala "i-glass" or "bird beak" decanter in blue designed by Timo Sarpaneva. Engraved on the base "T. Sarpaneva 2500". The decanter measures 7 3/4 inches (19.7 cm) tall and has a diameter of 3 1/2 inches (9 cm). Condition is very good, with very minor light surface scuffs; no chips, cracks or repairs. Circa 1960

Set of four Tiffany and Company large place spoons in vine Grape pattern. 8 5/8 inches length. Monogrammed on the reverse of handle in script 'SLG.' Excellent condition.

Great Modernist design and a pretty saw tooth bezel set lapis stone in this large sterling brooch by Frank Patania Sr. Measuring 2 1/2" by 2", it weighs 20 grams and is signed as shown. Fine original condition. An unusual and bold pin from this master jeweler.

Rare Chinese Ming Dynasty Blue & White Porcelain Bowl - Dragons & Fish

This rare and unusual "Swatow" (or "Zhangzhou") blue & white porcelain bowl was made during the Wanli period of the Ming Dynasty (1573 - 1620). The underglaze blue decoration around the outer wall features two dragons. The inner design features four fish around the inner wall and aquatic (?) plants in its centre. It is coated in a thick glaze...

One of the most accomplished Taxco maestros, Miguel Melendez ranks high among my favorite mod designers, his creations successfully combining minimalist motifs with exceptional craftsmanship and gorgeous, faceted gems. The hinged bracelet at hand is adorned with three prong-set amethysts, the stems upon which they rest rising above stylized sterling leaves...

This stunning hinged bracelet was designed for Stanley Hagler by Ian St. Gielar. The red glass beads, red rhinestones and gold on brass make for a stunning combination. A beautifully crafted piece. Both Hagler and St. Gielar plaques are on the back. Inside circumference is 7 1/2", red floral chunky disk is 5 1/2" by 2 1/4"

One of the most beautiful childlike Bebe´s by Gaultier .... from France circa 1888 ......

A beautifully decorated lacquer box dating from the 1930s or 1940s enclosed in a signed wooden box. Inside silver flake on shiny black, outside what appears almost a matt finish, of dark soft orange-peel texture with brilliant designs in raised gold and silver maki-e wrapping around the edges. The artists signature can be discerned in the nashiji beneath...

Fine Tall Chinese Western Han Dynasty Pottery Attendant Figure

This pottery figure of a male servant or attendant was made during the Western Han Dynasty (206 BC - AD 8). It is quite "heavily-potted" and made from a dark grey pottery that has been relatively highly-fired. The tall slim figure stands in attendance with hands clasped together beneath a long robe. It has been coated in a greyish-white pigment with details picked out in black and red pigments...

Chinese Song Dynasty Carved Qingbai / Dehua Porcelain Bowl

This porcelain bowl was made during the Song Dynasty (AD 960 - 1279) at one of the Dehua kilns in Fujian province. The underside is decorated with a carved lotus petal design. It is coated in a very pale greenish qingbai glaze apart from the base where the white body is revealed. Although perhaps a little lower fired than some porcelain, the body is translucent...

Ornate oval disk with six 1/2" round dangles to add more "dangle ability". This is impressive since these huge earrings measure 3" from the top of the clip to the bottom of the dangles. The width of the oval is 1 3/4".

These deLillo clip earrings are chunky yet elegant. Gold plated metal and luscious red and clear rhinestones. As with all our deLillo jewelry, these earrings are from deLillo's personal archives and date from the early 1970's. 3" top to bottom, teardrop circumference is 2 1/2". Both earrings are signed deLillo New York.

Fine Chinese enameled porcelain plate, decorated with pheasant in landscape and surrounded by bats in flight, late 19th/early 20th century period, base bears two blue rings. Size; Diameter of plate is 9.5 inches. Condition Report; No condition concerns.

This Fred Davis design chevron bracelet is classic, rich, timeless and quality. It is widely thought these were made from the same houses that made The pieces marked FD. The amethyst is one of the nicest I have seen including any marked FD. It is a large and thick stone with great deep purple color and the bracelet is 1.25in. The chevron links all go in one direction and are thick silver links which perfectly curve to round the arm. There is at least 7in...

Beautiful Taxco 980 floral necklace made by a skilled maestro. The beading is perfect with even more detail in the tiny rope around the bezel. The repousse is without flaws and the amethyst stone is without damage. The length is a 17in. wearable length. With a 2.5 x 2.5in. flower drop the whole necklace comes alive with a strong presence. This flower necklace looks impressive worn with the leaf Los Castillo clamper just listed on my site. A wear with anything design, just LOOK AT THAT NECKLACE!

This is a Yuan dynasty celadon vase with a three claws dragon and a phoenix motif flying in the sky. The phoenix is very elegantly engraved with a beautiful body, with a pair of wide spreading wings and with the tail floating in the sky. The celadon vase stands on a short splay shallow recessed foot rim...

Spratling designed this lovely hand carved rosewood necklace and bracelet in the 1940's. Both pieces are inlaid with thick sterling silver wire. The necklace has a wearable length of 15 1/2"...

Fine Chinese Tang Dynasty Painted Pottery Female Courtier ("Fat Lady") AD 618 - 906

Perhaps the most desirable and collectable pottery sculpture from the Tang Dynasty is the female courtier, or "fat lady". This fine example was made during the Tang Dynasty (AD 618 - 906). The figure is made from a reddish-brown pottery and is relatively highly-fired. There are minor firing fissures to the base of the figure where the pottery is thick. It has been cold-painted in a base coat of a creamy-white...

Large oval serving bowl, measures 13" wide, 8 1/4" deep and 2 1/2" high, by the American silver company, Bailey Banks and Biddle. The firm was consolidated under this name in 1878, and this piece is from the early period of the company. Like all works from this company, it is beautifully crafted, and of heavy silver (15 troy ounces). The wide floral band depicts lilies amidst foliage and rococo elements, and is reticulated, with open work that enhances the overall design. It is monogrammed...

Made of red silk, embroidered in the 'forbidden stitch' with peonies and other flowers in red, yellow and white, lined with gold thread. The tassels bound with gold and silver thread. Dimensions: the pouch 7x6 cm, the tassels 16 cm.

Stunning, elegant sterling and turquoise necklace by Navajo Kenneth Begay. The necklace will fit up to a 15" neck. The amazing side scrolling panels measure 5"long and are 1 3/4" wide at the bottoms. The middle section with the turquoise measures 1 1/2" long with the stone being 7/8". All three sections move and form and curve comfortably on the neck. It weighs 63 grams and is in fine original condition. It is signed as shown with Kenneth Begay's hallmark as well as the White Hogan hallmark, Han...

A Chinese B&W storage jar decorated with ladies playing a game in a garden, surrounded by children. Marked with an Artemisia leaf. Kangxi period (1662-1722). In the 19th century the silver mounts were added by an unknown Dutch silver smith. Hallmarked with the 'old sword'. This item is in a very good condition., with only a minor glaze chip to the mouth rim. H. 12 cm.

Rare, exquisite mid-century 970 silver and amethyst bracelet by Antonio Pineda. There are eight square silver links, one of the links being the push in clasp. At the top and bottom of the silver links where they are hinged, sit rectangular shaped cushion cut amethysts with silver bezels. This bracelet measures 6 3/4" around in the inside when closed and is 1 1/4" wide. It is in fine original condition, with intact original safety chain and no chips or cracks to the amethysts which are a vibrant...

Felipe Martinez is the designer for this rare bracelet consisting of a niello background, a filigree inset and touched off with repousse beading all around. There is patina around all the bead work and it will be left for the new owner to leave or keep. There are no dents or damage of any kind. The piece measures 7 inches long, is made of thick silver and is 1.25in. wide. The weight is 45 grams. It is properly hallmarked as shown. The matching necklace and earring set is also listed on my site....

This striking silver & amethyst necklace was designed & signed c. 1940's by Taxco, Mexico artist William Spratling (1900-67). The pendant measures 3 1/4" X 3 1/4" & weighs 70 grams. The thick, original 21" chain also weighs 70 grams. The pendant detaches from the chain so that it can be worn as a brooch. The silver & 10 amethysts cabs are in beautiful, original condition. This design is pictured on p. 44 of MEXICAN SILVER by Penny Morrill & Carole Berk. Spratling designs are included in the pe...

Exquisite, vintage hand wrought 1950's sterling silver, amethyst and turquoise necklace designed and signed by Matilde Poulat. Poulat signed her designs Matl, an Aztec word for water. The necklace measures 16 wearable inches long & 1 1/2 inches wide. This piece is in beautiful condition with no issues. Slide in clasp is tight and secure. There are 28 beautifully matched bezel set tear drop amethysts accented by 27 turquoise drops. Barrel cut, channel set turquoise stones surround the top of the ...

An Kamakura period Enso-ga in cream-colored patterned brocade with maple brown extensions and featuring rosewood rollers signed Renshabo. Renshabo was a high ranking samurai named Jiro Naozane and confidant of 13th century General Minamoto no Yoritomo. After losing a son at the battle of Ichinotani, and killing the great Heike warrior Atsumori, he became saddened by Bushido (the way of the warrior) and became a disciple of the priest Honen Jonin in Kurodani, Kyoto, whereupon he was given the n...

Gorgeous, old, long Dishta or Dishta style sterling screw back earrings with 3 tiers of turquoise channel inlay, ground flush and composed of tiny circles and tear drops and 7 diamond shaped sterling paddles dangling from the earring bottoms. These hang 2 5/8" long and are 3/4" wide at the widest point. They weigh 13 grams total and are in fine original condition. They are unsigned. Delicate, precise, remarkable.

Niloak Pottery Missionware vase with swirled colors of red, blue, grey, brown and white. Glazed interior. This pot has the first art pottery mark used from 1910 to 1924. No chips, cracks or repairs; minor surface marks. Vase is in as found condition it has not been washed. Pot measures 5 inches in diameter and is 3 1/2 inches tall.

Blue and white dish decorated with the symbols making up three concentric circles on the cavetto, Sanskrit characters and mark on the back. Qing Dynasty (19th Century) Fujian ware. D= 19 cm Condition : one hairline, no restoration. Shipping cost USD 35by EMS.

Rarely encountered Chinese Tang dynasty (618-907) pottery figure of a court gentleman (often referred to as a “fat man”) wearing a scarf hat and dressed in a long, belted gown with one arm raised, his hand covered by his voluminous sleeve, and the other hand holding the belt. An acrylic stand is included. 14 1/4” high (excluding stand). Circa 7th to 8th century. Very good overall condition with nice detailing. From an Arizona collection. Purchased in Hong Kong in 1996.

This sassy scottie silhouette is typical of the early Bakelite days. Scotties were a popular breed then, partly because of Franklin Roosevelt's little scottie Fala. This little butterscotch guy measures 2 3/8" nose to tail and 2 1/8" ear to paw.3/16" thick.

Marcel Boucher flower brooch. Vermeil sterling with long bright green faceted crystals and turquoise glass cabochon center. Old "MB" mark. Ca 1940s. L:2 3/4"