An original Japanese color woodblock print from the series "Collection of Scenic Views of Japan; Eastern Japan Edition" by the Shin Hanga artist Kawase Hasui (1883 - 1957). Later printing in the 1950's, reverse with purchase date in pencil: 20.01.1951. Signed and sealed, left margin with title and dated March 1935. Left corner with circular seal (6 mm) of publisher Watanabe Shozaburo. See Kendall H. Brown: "Kawase Hasui: The complete woodblock prints": No. 309...

An official figure most likely as Guamdi was carved in sitting posture. Nice features depicted and well rendered robe in flouring form. A master piece in serene mood.
Height: 22cm.

The bowl is in nice form easy to hold for drinking tea.
It was well glaze with some loss in random and abstract way.
Width:8.7cm

Max Width : 6cm.

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.

TANE is considered to be the Tiffany's of Mexico and is a shop that shows quality and exceptional design in all that they offer. The workmanship speaks with 160 grams of heavy weight and 17 inches of wearable length. This TANE is properly hallmarked as shown. The drop consists of a cluster of 7, one inch long grape shaped silver ovals. A total of ten balls adorn the chain at each station. The natural patina has reached a very dark, warm glow...

Charming and well carved, Chinese celadon jade group of two boys: one holding a basket of fruit, the other sitting on a goose, and with lotus behind them. Size; Length of carving is 4 1/4 inches, openwork carved wood stand.

Famille Rose Vase, China, globular with long waisted neck, decorated with a continuous figural landscape and various auspicious motifs. Size; Height of vase is 15 3/4 inches. Condition Report; Very good condition.

I am offering a most beautiful very old Taxco 980 silver content pectoral necklace with heavy weight of 80 grams and of phenomenal design. Masterful swirls with a wearable of approximately 16in. It hits the base of the neck and tips forward just a tad (like most of these do) making it very comfortable to wear. Everything about this piece screams pure lux, LOOK AT THAT NECKLACE!

Width: 22.5cm, Height: 20cm, Depth: 16cm.

I love Antonio crosses - most of the times, they look more like a work of abstract art than a symbol of one's spirituality. And the silver, pearl and (I believe) zoisite or chrysoprase pendant here is definitely a good example of that. Simply gorgeous, with fantastic patina and the most adorable pearls, it catches the eye with its sense of motion and the green gem at its center...

Chinese jade carving depicting a foo dog and grasshopper on a leaf, early to mid 20th century period, 2 1/2"W x 1 3/4"H, in good condition.

Chinese celadon jade carving depicting a bat belt slide, early to mid 20th century period, 2"L x 2"H, in good condition.

Chinese mottled jade carving depicting a foo lion, early to mid 20th century period, 2 3/4"L x 1 3/4"H, in good condition.

Created by artist Chuck Dodson, American, working in the Miami area 1940's-1970's, this sculpture depicts La Pieta, or the Virgin Mary cradling the body of Christ. Dodson worked on numerous architectural designs that enhanced buildings throughout Miami in the mid 20th century, and also created the mosaic panels at the Orange Bowl Stadium. His sculptures are figural, using his dancer wife as a model, and his nudes are beautifully sculpted, with a spare elegance that is striking...

A superb Los Castillo old linear hallmark and an early numbered design 508 that will not disappoint. The face front is 2.75in. long and the inside diameter is 2.5in. for wearable length. The patina is dark and natural. It is truly a treasure and kept as such with no repairs, dents or flaws. Also a tight spring in tip top condition. It is very heavy repousse weighing 82 grams. You can work with this one on with a push up. Collector and museum quality.

Chinese carved White jade pendant, depicting a Guanyin in high relief in sitting position, carving seems to be from early to mid 20th century period. Size; Dimensions of carving are 1 7/8"H x 1 1/2"W, in good condition.

Chinese near white toggle depicting two figures with a lotus root and lingzhi fungus, late 19th/early 20th century period. Size; Height of carving is 2 inches, with no imperfections.

A fantastic alternative to the very hard to find Salvador Teran original, this set of earrings bears the signature of Taller Taxco. A very intriguing workshop, Taller Taxco's jewelry are all emulations of Teran's designs - and of very high quality at that. Though there is suspicion of a relationship between the two, nothing has been proven until today yet it's indisputable that the pair at hand comes very close to Teran's work...

Chinese Qing dynasty compressed globular form porcelain brush washer covered overall in a rich flambé glaze with a jun-like quality. The base is has an applied bronze wash and the foot rim is unglazed. The edge of the rim is bordered with a thin, geyao type crackled white glaze. There is an old collector’s tag on the base. 19th century. 4 1/8” diameter by 1 1/4” high. Very good overall condition with no chips, cracks, or repairs. This piece is from a Sun City, Arizona collection...

With a pewter interior and foot, this lac burgaute bowl is inlaid with multiple colored mother of pearl sections, including finely carved leaves, trees, landscape features, people, and architectural elements. Some of the mother of pearl sections are further incised with details, and there are areas where the mop is sprinkled to form a textured background...

Enrique Ledesma was known for his ability to inlay stone next to silver as if it were one continuous flow of material. This is a showy 1in. tall and 7 inches long bracelet weighing 70 grams. You can see that there is substantial stone when looking from the top view of the bracelet. Their are no cracks or chips just natural matrix running through the stone making this piece perfect for a collector and museum.

Obviously inspired by a similar Antonio design, this mod Margarita bracelet is spectacularly massive. Its substantial concave links are alternated by ones that hold chunky amethyst cabochons set in bezels. The stones are gorgeous with interesting inclusions and the beading that separates the pairs adds that little extra pizzaz to the design. Wrought out of 980 silver the bracelet has an inner circumference of 6 5/8" (clasped) so it's perfect for smaller to medium wrists...

Japanese carved Ebony Netsuke of a Dog, the beast depicted crouching, with round ears and a coiled tail, wearing a collar. Size; Width at widest 1 7/8 inches. Condition Report; Good condition. Property from the Collection of Dr. J. Don Nelson, Fargo, North Dakota

Depicting two beauties fully robed, the smaller having yellow China stamp to base, both having an attractive old surface, largest measures 6.25"H, circa late 19th century. Condition Report; Good condition.

Painted to depict lotus blossoms and tendrils, having a seal mark in underglaze red to underside, interior and foot ring glazed turquoise, raised on carved hardwood stand, measures 6.5"Dia. x 2.75"H, circa late 19th-early 20th century. Condition Report; Very tiny chip to the exterior, not all the way through, of the rim.

Width: 12.5cm.
Condition: Perfect, with only some glaze abrasions.
A cotton box is included.

The 14 petal Imperial Chrysanthemum forms a triad emblazoned in gold on the lid of this exquisite mizusashi fresh water jar by Imperial Court Artist Ito Tozan I enclosed in the original signed wooden box dated as having been received in June 1911. The box is tied with a green silk chord. The piece is 6-1/2 inches (16.5 cm diameter, roughly 7 inches (18 cm) tall and is in perfect condition. The 16 petal seal with 16 petals between is used only by the emperor...

Chinese Qing dynasty Qianlong period Dehua porcelain blanc-de-chine Guanyin dressed in a long flowing robe and adorned with a beaded necklace. The figure is seated upon a recumbent "hou" (Buddhist lion-like creature) and she holds a ruyi scepter. Her elegant face has downcast eyes. A faintly visible impressed gourd form seal mark is on the back of her robe. A custom wood stand is included. The glaze is a warm, creamy, glossy ivory tone. 18th century or earlier. Slightly over 5” high, ex...

Early and rare 1930's sterling silver and turquoise bracelet designed and signed by Taxco, Mexico artist Matilde Poulat. The center panel of the bracelet measures 1 2/3" from top to bottom. It will comfortably fit up to a 6 3/4" wrist. Poulat signed her designs "Matl" which is a variation on the Aztec word for water. Beautiful condition with a soft rich patina. Slide in clasp is tight and secure. Poulat used repousse` to achieve the organic look & feel of the design and centered the bracelet wit...

A fine and decorative late Victorian arrow shaped bar pin with a natural amethyst stone. This 1-1/2" long brooch has a claw-set 3/4 x 3/8" faceted amethyst, and the pin has the original c-clasp and an attached safety pin on chain. It is marked 585 (for 14K), it weighs 6.0 grams, and it is in excellent condition with no chips, cracks, dents, bends, corrosion, losses, damage or repairs. All items are thoroughly and conservatively graded and all condition issues are noted; all items are vintage...

A flashy, high quality signed Sherman white rhinestone bracelet c1950s. This 7-3/4" bracelet measures 1" wide and it has a box clasp. The claw-set stones are marquise and round and this bracelet is in very good condition with no chips, cracks, dents, bends, corrosion, losses, damage or repairs other than the replacement of one large, one medium and 4 small edge round stones with lesser quality non-Sherman stones and the loss of the (now missing) safety chain. All items are thoroughly and cons...

Heavy and rather rare Los Castillo sterling bracelet in a distinctly machine age style featuring three rows of thick, interlocking silver rings that create a very substantial mesh. This is a very flexible piece, extremely comfortable to wear as it conforms to your wrist's every move - and at 98.0 grams, a bracelet that will never slip off without your knowing it! Measuring 7 7/8" long (wearable) by 1" wide and almost 1/4" "thick" it is fully and appropriately hallmarked with the Los Castillo ear...

In the 1940s, the Los Ballesteros taller made several variations of "dimpled dot" bracelets, most of them hinged, and adorned with impressive gems held in raised crown settings. The piece here is possibly the most massive, absolutely breath-taking of the series. I could not exaggerate the powerful presence, the warm patina and the gorgeous, big simulated alexandrite stone that centers it. Definitely a statement bracelet for a lady that does not hide away in the shadows. With an inner circumferen...

Properly signed Antonio Pineda as shown with a weight of 35 grams of solid silver. The form is of a bamboo design and the diameter for the hand to go through is 2.5in. which is an average size that fits most. The width is 5mm. There appears to be a line on the top of the bangle but it is reflection from the lighting. It is a fine hand made bangle and a great addition to your collection.

The Etruscan florets are hand made wire work on each individual banded link of this super long 40 inches of solid silver. All the links are the same front and back so it does not matter how you put it on. The necklace is hallmarked with an eagle 17. The weight is 200 grams and each barrel link is .50in. wide. There are two larger links connected to keep the necklace together and it slips over the head (with lots of room) to put on. Two other larger drops dangle from the bottom to finish off the...

A massive tiger defensively nudges the female deity on this amazing 19th century silk Fukusa. Hand-painted and composed from patchwork patterns of lavish antique brocades and featuring glass eyes and metal teeth and claws sewn into the fabric of the creature. The piece is backed with red rinzu silk patterned with cranes and plum blossoms. It is 23-1/2 x 25-1/2 inches (59 x 64 cm) and is in fine condition. It comes wrapped around a pillow in a large kiri-wood box.

Description:
A covered box was uniquely decorated on the surface with black iron spots.
The glaze was in bluish celadon tint and was suffused with whitish incursions in portions.
It was preserved in perfect condition.

Date:Yuan Dynasty, 13th Century.

Width: 7cm.

Matilde Poulat is known for her Mexico City folk style in her silver designs with this being one of her oldest hallmarks. The coral has aged beautifully turning more to the salmon red tones. It is appropriately signed Matl as shown with a documented hallmark in Bille Hougart's book THE LITTLE BOOK OF MEXICAN SILVER TRADE AND HALLMARKS. The weight is 110 grams heavy with a wearable length of 17in. This is a wear anywhere size with the drop being 2.25 in. tall at the center rose and .75in. at the ...

Ryugu-jo Castle is depicted in gold couched thread on the blue silk field of this superb Fukusa gift cloth dating from the turn of the 19th century. Frothing white waves surround the mythical palace, and the four corners of the cloth are secured by long-tailed minogame turtles, befitting the scene. It measures 25 x 32 inches (64 x 82 cm) and is in excellent condition but for some wear on one side of the red silk-crepe backing (see close-up photo).
Ryugu-jo was the underwater palace to wh...

Iconic sterling silver, amethyst & copper brooch designed and signed in the 1930's by early 20th century designer Frederick W. Davis(1880-1961). The pin measures 3" from top to bottom & 2 3/4" across. Weight - 35 grams, 1.02 oz. The design is comprised of two intricate repousse grape leaves highlighted with copper stems and finished with 3 cab amethyst purple grapes. Hallmarked on the back FD, SILVER, MADE IN MEXICO. Excellent vintage condition with no chips to stones. Beautiful unpolished patin...

Early, stunning and in excellent vintage condition, an all-silver repousse Matilde Poulat necklace featuring her favorite dove and rose motifs. I can hardly exaggerate the caliber of the craftsmanship and the attention to every minute detail in the execution of the design. This is indeed a true masterpiece dating in the beginnings of Matl's career and we all know how difficult it is to find such an old piece by her any more. Spectacular and quite comfortable to wear as well because of the wide i...

Blown green glass vase with extreme pencil neck and bulbous base with a clear foot, all in the satinato finish characteristic of Carlo Moretti. The vase is marked with the Rosenthal-Netter label, for whom Moretti made these particular vases, attached to the base of the vase. Vase measures 17 7/8 inches (46 cm) tall. The vase has been used, and shows some residue in the bottom, the vase have no chips, cracks or repairs. Circa 1960's

A fine vintage pair of decorative etched glass and sterling silver hurricane lamp inserts for your sterling (or silver plated) candlesticks. These 8-1/8" tall lighting accessories consist of the sterling pierced socket inserts (plugs tapering from 13/16 to 15/16") and the etched glass oil lamp style chimneys (and they should fit most 20th century candleholders). The inserts are stamped STERLING and this pair is in excellent condition with no chips, cracks, dents, bends, corrosion, losses, dama...

A Paladin Have Gun Will Travel gun belt with 2 guns. A must for the true television cowboy fan! This is a scarce 30" black leather gun belt with two holsters from the television series Have Gun Will Travel (from the late 1950s-early 1960s). It has the Paladin Knight chessman logo, applied plastic bullet holders with 4 out the six original red bullets, and the original silverplated buckle. Also included are the two original decorated metal cap guns with embossed plastic black handles with fli...

A vintage Waterloo Academy clarinet in its original fitted 1930s-50s style hardbody case, complete with an Evette and Schaeffer France mouthpiece and six new packaged reeds. All pieces are present, all valves and springs are operational, and all pieces save the mouthpiece are stamped WATERLOO ACADEMY (possibly Waterloo, Ontario, Canada). We don't play the clarinet and we aren't sure of its key however all pieces appear to be present. The horn appears to be in very good condition with a patina...

A museum quality koro covered in soft pink glaze decorated with chickens in raised relief surmounted with a woven silver lid by Kiyomizu Rokubei enclosed in the original signed wooden box. It is 4-1/2 inches (11 cm) diameter and in excellent condition. For a piece decorated in the same style see the collection of the Museum of Modern Art, Kyoto.
Kiyomizu Rokubei V (1875-1959) began by studying painting from the age of 12 under the 19th century master Kono Bairei. Upon graduation from th...

Mala Prayer beads from Lhasa with silver counters. I am not sure what the beads are made from but they are from Lhasa Tibet purchased over 15 years ago. Size: 50cm X 2.

This unusual necklace is made from horn beads (presumably goat). The "hook and eye" ends act as a clasp and are also from goat.

William Spratling made this "pillows" design in his first phase of beginning his adventure in bringing back the silver industry to Taxco and it is appropriately hallmarked as shown. It is long enough for a man or woman with a slouchy bangle fit of 8.25in. The links are one inch high. It is built with a heft of 82 grams of almost pure 980 silver. Most of these examples have damage to the small balls that sit on the very top and very bottom all across the length of the bracelet. This one has been ...

Mala wood Prayer beads from Lhasa with silver counter. They are from Lhasa Tibet purchased over 15 years ago. Size: 42cm X 2.

Vintage sterling silver eagle pin or brooch designed and signed circa 1940's by American & Taxco, Mexico artist William Spratling(1900-67). Pin measures 2 1/4" long. Spratling often found inspiration for his designs among the Aztec or Mayan figures depicted in the Codex Nuttal, a Mixtec manuscript. The pin is in beautiful, original condition. Pin back & safety lock work perfectly. No dents, dings or repairs. Fully hallmarked on the reverse. Spratling designs are the anchor of the Permanent 20T...

Mala Prayer beads from Lhasa with silver counters. I am not sure what the beads are made from but they are from Lhasa Tibet purchased over 15 years ago. Size: 44cm X 2.

An early snow covers the branches of a ragged pine, the clutches of autumn still evident in the red tinged leaves of ivy clinging tremulously to the limbs. This is a spectacular large Kyo-yaki work signed on the base Seifu and enclosed in a period wooden box. Dating from the late 19th to early 20th century, it is nearly 10 inches (25 cm) diameter, 5-1/2 inches (14 cm) to the top of the lid and in excellent condition. This is the work of Seifu Yohei I.

Something I have never seen before, a set of pillows for one couple from Shimabara, one of the oldest pleasure districts of Kyoto, enclosed in the original Kiri-wood storage box. The man’s pillow is a simple roundel of soft leather. The woman’s, made for a geisha and her elaborate coiffure, is a small tapering black lacquered box with a drawer for a hair pin, to the top of which is secured a brocade pillow with a silk chord. The box itself is a work of art, with copper handles on the side...

Before Rolling Stone turned into an irrelevant pile of commercial crap over 40 years ago, it was at the vanguard of the "Underground Press" - a crude newspaper devoted to the counterculture, drugs, music, uncensored political and sexual expression and all things Hippie. Fortunately, being Canadian, the Georgia Straight of Vancouver carried on the anarchistic torch for a few years after RS gave it up, giving us a ribald and unfettered underground newspaper sold in the British Columbia area. Fro...

Vintage traditional Miao Woman's hairpin used for festival. 7 inches long

Description:
A Houtien jade carving was well preserved.
It was carved as a reclining dog which was a noted subject of the early periods of Chinese jade-carving history.

Date: Song Dynasty 12th century.

Length: 5.2cm

Chinese Qing dynasty Qianlong period round form deep plate decorated in underglaze blue on a celadon-white porcelain ground with two deer standing in a rocky landscape under a pine tree with a bat flying at the upper left. Bats and deer shown together symbolize blessings and wishes for high rank and official salary. The pine is a symbol of longevity. Four bamboo leaf sprays are at the outer rim. The foot rim and base are unglazed. 18th century. 11” diameter x 2 3/8” high. Very good ov...

Sculptural vintage sterling silver pie or cake server designed circa 1940-50's by Taxco, Mexico silver Maestro Hector Aguilar (1905-86). Server measures 7" long, 2" high at the scrolled & beaded handle. Beautiful vintage condition with minor surface wear. No dents or dings. Weight 138 grams, 4.06 oz. Signed HA TALLER BORDA, TAXCO, STERLING, eagle # 9Penny Morrill's SILVER MASTERS OF MEXICO shows other serving items in this design by Aguilar.