An important thangka depicting the succession of Dalai Lamas to the large one in the center of that period. The central image is surrounded by a host of guardian deities, bodhisattvas, asparas and symbolic animal figures. Size: L. 97cm. W. 72.7 cm. Inside measurement. Condition: No repairs, rips or tears on the painting. Some fraying of the silk, framing the artwork.

Description: A rare ivory pot with picturesque carvings on the surface was preserved in very good condition. Tinged due to age, the exquisite image of the carving was intended to describe a religious story. Date: 18th century, Provenance: Thailand Height: 10cm Width: 9.5cm.

A pair of iron Tibetan Phurbu Daggers. The top of the handles have four expressive faces of very good workmanship crowned with human skulls.The handle has a double lotus and eternal knots on each end.Above the blades there is a makara. Size: L. 21.7cm each. Condition: No repairs. Nice patina

Great looking sterling and 3 pearl ring by Antonio Pineda, c. 1950. It is a size 6 and in fine original condition. Beautifully made and solid at 17 grams. A particularly wonderful Antonio ring.

This is an official's seal for the Imperial Court for documents for minority people during the Tang Dynasty. Age:618 - 907 AD Size: 3.2 x 3.3cm. Condition: No repairs

SOLD. Very Vintage Antique 34", more than twice the length seen elsewhere, antique Stunning Shining Super Rich Red Necklace of 65 faceted graduated beads with a whopping 30mm (1 1/4") as the middle graduating to end in faceted 10mm barrel clasp beads all in red cognac hues! Original threading! Blinding, blazing light traveling through and light as a feather as it should be. Super fine! SOLD - no price, no info.

Description: A beautiful ivory sachet was carved in open work. With archaic patterns as the ground decoration, swirling dragons were carved vividly on both sides. The sachet can be used as a pendant when the cap was removable and a perfume dipped cotton can be easily put into it. Date: Early 20th Century.

A fun and sensual sterling necklace and bracelet by Margot De Taxco. It is sturdy and delicate at the same time. The silver dangles make a charming sound and dazzle the eye with movement. Yes, I love this set! The necklace is 16" end to end with the center section being 2 1/4" wide. The dangles hang 3/4" long. The bracelet is 6 3/4" end to end. Fine original condition. Signed as shown and numbered 5672. Perfectly delightful to wear.

 

This is the silver "pillow" bracelet by William Spratling. It is from his first design period, 1931-1946. Measuring 8" around in the inside and 1 1/8" wide, it has a pin closure and is in fine original condition. It weighs 86 grams and is featured on page 43 of the book MEXICAN SILVER by Morrill and Berk. This is one of Spratlings' most recognizable bracelets and one of the most beautiful.

Stunning set created by contemporary designer Ian St Gielar for Stanley Hagler. This intricate design uses various sizes of glass beads, enamel flowers, multi-colored rhinestones, large cabochons and gold plated metal. The colors that St Gielar uses in this set work to make it truly unique and dramatic. Necklace is 19" end to end with a 3" extension, and links are 1 1/2" in diameter. Center link is 2 1/4" wide and 2 1/8" long. Clip earrings are 1 1/2" by 1 1/8"...

Sold, enjoy! Circa 1900 stamped 14K bench made open work ring with an 8 X 11mm genuine Egyptian scarab beetle in all it's original iridescent green & rust color glory! Ornate open work with jeweler's saw of years past. Size 9, yet can be resized by your jeweler, as this appears to have been resized many years ago. What a buy! Sold, no price, no info.

Great looking sterling and 4 cabachon amethyst bracelet from the Finnish manufacturer Kaunis Koru with a date mark of 1972. It is hinged in the back and the clasp is the center amethyst. The bracelet measures 7" around in the inside and is 1 1/4" wide. It weighs 54 grams, is in fine original condition and hallmarked as shown. Wonderful Scandinavian design!

A Satsuma lobed plate with hand painted chrysanthemums bamboo and a pair of birds circa 1900. This antique small dish measures 5" across and has typical fine gold decoration over the work and a notched or lobed gold trimmed edge. It has a signature on the back, and it is in excellent condition with no chips, cracks, scrapes, losses, damage or repairs; it has some fine overall crazing, which is not unusual with Satsuma pottery. Items are secondhand and may have slight signs of gentle use...

All 4 SOLD. All are marked Sterling. Circa 1880 to 1930 Victorian to Art Deco Jelly Opal art glass, often erroneously called Saphiret, also referred to as Dragon's Breath or "Mexican Fire Opal", used by turn of last century Victorian, later Mexican & Native American jewelry makers such as Maisels. All 4 pins are bezel set in marked STERLING yet all have brass pinstems.

One of William Spratling most beautiful bracelets, this is a heavy silver cuff with silver cabachons surrounded by rope bezels. It measures 5 5/8" around in the inside and has a 1 1/4" opening. It is 1 7/8" wide and weighs 192 grams. Hallmarks from the Spratling First Design Period 1931-1946 as shown. Fine original condition. Museum quality Spratling.

Spectacular archer cuff by Antonio Pineda, c.1950. He was inspired by this design and also used it for a belt buckle. This solid bracelet weighs 134 grams, is 2 3/8" wide and 5 1/2" around in the inside with a 1" opening. Fine original condition and hallmarked as shown. It's terrific.

A bronze seal belonging to a Han General. The impression represents the symbol for gold. Size: W. 2.4 x 2.4cm. H. 2.7cm. Condition: Nice patina.