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 very nice Ghurra showing a stylized house on top , important signs of use and wonderfull patina. H29 cm Further information on request

This rare pair of antique Japanese Samurai stirrups date to the mid Edo Period. The are inlaid with bits of abalone shell. The cut-out below the buckle appears to be the a representation of the trifold Asarum leaves, which was the mon of the Tokugawa shoguns.

There is some loss of abalone shell and there is a crack in one of the foot pads. But they are a gorgeous example even with these condition issues.

A Tang dynasty Changsha bowl, rounded side with deep center and unglazed base, bowl with callygraphic floral 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, retoration on minor glaze loss on the backside.

When carefully examined, the shaped body of this antique ceremonial Tibetan snuff container appears to be animal horn. Decorated with silver and bronze fittings, coral, turquoise and agate beads, this snuff bottle or more accurately, snuff container would have been worn suspended from a chain as a costume ornament by a shaman. It was purchased in Kunming from a Tibetan woman who was there selling her family treasures...

Longquan bowl covered with greyish green glaze. Glazed Base. Southern Song 12th-13th century. Condition : frittings on the foot rim, no chips, hairlines or cracks and free from restoration Good sound when tapping by finger tip. Diameter: 12cm

Porcelain covered with celadon glaze to the foot and decorated with floral and 3 boys carved motif, unglazed concave base. PERIOD : Yue ware 9th Century MEASUREMENTS: 17.2 cm wide, 7.1 cm tall. CONDITION : chips to the base, no cracks or hairlines and free from restorations.

Shell-form glove holder on chain with ring, slide causes pincers to open or close either grasping or releasing your gloves. A small ring at the end of the chain slips over your pinky finger keeping your gloves handy when not required or can be fastened to a Chatelaine. Not marked; most likely gold plate or filled, some darkening to the chain.

Lady's red silk satin garment with front overlap closing to the right, fastened with four knot and loop toggle buttons, slit sides. Embroidered with multicolored scattered scheme of butterflies, double gourds and flowers. Four lobed collar terminating in ruyi heads. All borders extravagantly embroidered with romance figures in a landscape setting, with gold thread couching and Peking knot. Green silk lining...

A fine Chinese carved Ivory dragon pendant of the finese quality carving mounted on a silver frame with loop for chain. In good vintage condition some minor age cracking. Measuring approx 3.5 x 3 inches or 10 x 8 cm. A fine design of the finest quality would enhance any collection.

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: a small frit, no chips, cracks, or hairlines and free from restorations.

A shallow dish, heavily potted, covered in a beautiful celadon glaze producing the crackles of the Geyao type glaze. The recessed base is glazed while the foot rim is dressed with an iron brown wash. Periode : Qianlong (1736-1795) Century Diameter : 11 cm. Condition : Perfect, no chips, cracks, hairlines or restorations.

Lush Lustrous Abalone Swirl Bow Pin mrkd: MADE IN MEXICO, TALLER CBA TAXCO, 925 STERLING 3. This is full of Pink, Aqua, Teal, Lavender Pearl color inlay. Just under 3" X 1 5/8" and weighs .5 Oz or 15 Grams. In very nice condition w intact inlay pieces. SOLD, no price, no info

We are offering a Los Castillo pectoral necklace that is thick silver repousse and has a wearable length of approximately 16in. The swirls are sweeping and with a dark patina that makes the color even richer. No dents or damage of any kind. This design was made when Margot was married to Don Antonio Castillo. I have seen this with the old linear marks as well as with this eagle signature. The weight is a mark of quality and this piece weighs 114 grams heavy. The drop is 1.5in...

A late Ming Jiajing Wanli blue and white bowl, rounded side with deep center and glazed base, bowl decorated with under glaze blue of four different fish and weave motif on interior, base with four Chinese character square mark.
Bowl is in good condition no crack, no chip, no restoration.
Size: 12.5 cm diameter.

Basse-Taille Cloisonne Goldfish Vase by Kumeno Teitaro, circa 1920's

The vase is 7 inches (18 cm) tall, and 4.5 inches (11.5 cm) wide.

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

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This is William Spratling's first phase hallmark presented on his x and o bracelet design. The width is .75in. and the length is 6.75in. long. Do not think this is a small piece as it is thick and weighs a hefty 93 grams heavy. The piece is crafted of almost pure silver and has a softness to the silver that is not seen today. There are patina spots in the highly magnified pictures and it is in just about perfect condition showing no repairs or cracks around the hinges...

A nice small covered celadon jar, covered overall with smooth bluish-green glaze except foot rim exposing buff body. Glazed base. 14th century. Longquan Kilns, Zhejiang. Condition is excellent, two tiniest frits on the rim, no cracks, hairlines and free from restorations. High: 6 cm, Diameter 8 cm.

Blue and white swatow kendi with freely simple floral decoration, glaze the base. PERIOD : late Ming (1566-1643 AD) MEASUREMENTS: 17 cm height. CONDITION: a small chips on the spout, a hairlines to the body but free from restorations.

A very rare big shard sample of five dynasty covered box, this large shard is decorated with celadon glaze, there is good sample drawing of twin birds. This shards is very good for studying and comparison to any one who interested in studying early Chinese porcelain...

The pear-shaped body rises to a tall cylindrical neck surmounted by a lobed garlic bulb-shaped mouth and pair of dragon-fish handles suspending large stationary rings from their tails. The vase also decorated by incised floral on the body. Glazed Base. 20 cm high Small chip on the foot rim, no hairlines or craks and free from restorations.

A leporello with Japanese original woodblock print triptychs, mainly designed by Utagawa Kuniyoshi (1797 - 1861), famous for his warrior prints. The album is containing six warrior triptychs by Kuniyoshi and two made by his pupils. The oban sized prints are separately mounted on gold splashed Japanese paper. 1. Kuniyoshi (Robinson T 87) c. 1842-43. 2. Yoshitsuya, Ichiesai (1822 - 1866) c. 1843. 3. Pupil of Kuniyoshi, c. 1843. 4. Kuniyoshi (Robinson T 124) c. 1842-43. 5...

This belt is part of the traditional costume worn by the Hmoung ethic minority group in the mountains of northern Thailand. Every square inch of the belt is intricately embroidered with a series of embroidery techniques including applique, sumack and cross stitches. The belt is decorated the various sized wooden beads probably from China and very old coins from Burma. The belt makes a stunning display and can easily be worn. The size can easily be adjusted by moving the large silver balls...

Rare and magnificent Hector Aguilar 990 silver and obsidian bracelet...

H 30.5 cm, Thickness 10 cm

Beautifully and artfully sculpted, this shaman, or sukia, sits with arms crossed on knees, smoking, in the traditional pose of these precolumbian figures from the region that now encompasses Costa Rica. Dating to the period 800-1400AD, it is in very good condition, with some loss to the toes on the right foot, and has some patinization from being handled, in addition to mineral encrustation. The lava stone is reddish gray, and the surface is mottled, as is the case with such stone. The form i...

A rare and complete keris, the handle made of water buffalo horn inlaid with silver, the scabbard made of finely chiseled and engraved silver. For more specialized information on this keris I refer you to the last picture where a complete description of the former owner, a Dutch collector, can be seen. H. 38 cm. Comes with a custom made metal stand.

Featured on page 68 of the book SILVER MASTERS OF MEXICO by Penny Morrill, this is the Ornamental Squares Bracelet by Hector Aguilar. A very impressive piece weighing 115 grams, it measures 8 1/2" end to end, is 7/8" wide and in fine original condition. Suitable for a man or woman, it is signed for Hector Aguilar as shown. This bracelet is exceptional in every way and not often found. You will be delighted!

Jar with two lugs covered with bluish green glaze and decorated with incised dragon; unglazed concave base. PERIOD : Yuan Dynasty (1279-1368 AD) MEASUREMENTS: 8 cm wide, 7 cm tall. CONDITION: no chips, cracks or hairlines and free from restoration.

A Nyonya hairpin made of gilt silver with rubies or glass stones, mounted as brooch. Condition: repaired breakage to the pin, needle a bit warped, wear to gilding. Dimension: 9.7 cm long x 2.6 cm wide, weight: 12 g. Shipping by Priority Swisspost included.

A lovely bowl of Jizhou ware. PERIOD : Southern Song Dynasty (12-13th Century). MEASUREMENT : 10.8 cm wide, 6 cm height. CONDITION : excellent, no chips, cracks, hairlines and free from restorations.

This is a magnificent, handmade, c.1930-40 sterling and amethyst bracelet in the style of Fred Davis. Possibly by Fred Davis but signed only Silver Mexico. The large, chunky, amethysts are a bright purple and faceted into a round dome. They are free of chips or cracks. The stones are a great compliment to the graceful, flowing silver design. Measuring 8" end to end and 1 3/8" wide, this is a massive bracelet weighing 116 grams. The six square links are individually hinged together so there is l...

 

Whimsical vintage 1930's hand crafted sterling silver, turquoise & coral brooch designed and signed by Taxco, Mexico artist Matilde Poulat. The pin measures 2 1/2 inches long X 1 1/2" at widest point. Exquisite detail. Beautiful condition and patina. Original pin back and safety clasp work perfectly. Simply pull down on the bottom of clasp and slide pin point out. Poulat signed her designs MATL, a variation of the aztec word for water. Matilde opened her first Taxco shop in 1934. MATL designs ar...

Rare and complete keris of small proportions, possibly a lady's keris. The handle made of whale ivory, carved as a yawa demon. The scabbard made of polished hardwood. A full description by the former owner, a Dutch collector, can be found in the last picture. Length 33 cm. Comes with a custom made metal stand.

Song longquan guan type celadon large bowl, rounded side with deep center and glazed base, bowl decorated with raising lotus petal motif at exterior, covered with bluish green glaze. PERIOD : Southern Song 南宋 (1127–1279) SIZE: 20 cm diameter 9 cm height. CONDITION : restored to the broken part