Mashiko-ware yunomi (tea cup),new. A hand-thrown finely crafted artisan ware in the tradition of Mashiko folk pottery. Volume is 9 oz/250 ml. H.3.75"(9.5cm) x Dia.3.25"(8cm.)The orange-brown "kaki" glaze is a staple of traditional Mashiko ware that is used infrequently these days. It is made from the locally mined Oya stone. It is layered over Mashiko-guro (Mashiko black) glaze. Complements Kyusu (Teapot) #MY.K.5, The town of Mashiko is located about 70 northwest of Tokyo, in Tochigi Prefecture...

Mashiko-ware yunomi (tea cup),new. A hand-thrown finely crafted artisan ware in the tradition of Mashiko folk pottery. Volume is 9 oz/250 ml. H.3.5"(9cm) x Dia.3"(7.75cm.) The orange-brown "kaki" glaze is a staple of traditional Mashiko ware that is used infrequently these days. It is made from the locally mined Oya stone. It is layered over Mashiko-guro (Mashiko black) glaze. The town of Mashiko is located about 70 northwest of Tokyo, in Tochigi Prefecture...

Mashiko-ware kyusu (side-handled teapot), new. A finely crafted artisan ware in the tradition of Mashiko folk pottery. A traditional Mashiko-guro (Mashiko Black) glaze is used on this pot, with lines of kaki and nami-jiro (white) glazes criss-crossing over the shoulders of the pot. Volume is 1.5 cups/350ml. H.3.5"(9cm) x W.7.5"(19cm.) Complements Yunomi (Teacup) #MY.Y.K. The town of Mashiko is located about 70 northwest of Tokyo, in Tochigi Prefecture...

Mashiko-ware kyusu (side-handled teapot), new. A finely crafted artisan ware in the tradition of Mashiko folk pottery. An ash glaze creates a rich green coating, and drips over the shoulder of the irabo-glazed teapot. Volume is 2 cups/500ml. H.4"(10cm) x W.6.75"(17cm.) Complements Yunomi (Teacup) #MY.Y.C. The town of Mashiko is located about 70 northwest of Tokyo, in Tochigi Prefecture...

This unique pendant measures 2" L x 1 1/2" W x 1/4" H. On its circular / oval frame, it has several circular, concave, oxidized disks, varying in size. The back is marked 925.

Chanel clipback earrings in goldtone metal with black glass stones with applied quatrefoil elements, and baroque glass based faux pearl drops. Marked CHANEL, MADE IN FRANCE, with Chanel logo, and season number 28. Guaranteed authentic, with Chanel box. 1 3/4 inches long and 5/8 inch wide. Excellent condition. Photos enlarged to show detail.

Saitama Inu Hariko: painted paper; H.3" x L.3.5"; contemporary; Saitama Prefecture. The dog in Japanese folk lore symbolizes many things. This one can be a talisman for easy child birth (as dogs experience) and as a protector of children. Dogs in general are symbols of protection and loyalty, and also have the ability to recognize demons (and other animals such as fox and tanuki) in human form...

This is a most unusual, modernist piece. The sunburst design is set with a snowflake obsidian stone (1" x 3/4" at longest and widest). The pendant itself measures 3" x 3". The chain is just over 30" long. The piece is done in heavy silverplate. The back is marked B + D (for Buch and Deichman) in its logo, JHULL and DENMARK.

These unique earrings are made of scrimshaw and are hand engraved with Clipper Ships. They are on fossilized ivory and are made by Fairhaven Designs. They have a diameter of 3/8" and are 1/8" thick. They are in superb condition.

Sold! Thank you for your testimonial and wear them in good health, Ms C.
Purists: No buttons were harmed in the making of these earrings in a USA studio and signed: Mimi Dee Sterling.
Only One like this! Circa 1900 lush lavender tinted Victorian silver luster 7mm pictorial floral buttons, lavender faceted fresh water pearls and peridot were used. Real semi precious gemstones - never faux here! Total 1 7/8"...

SOLD. ALL METAL IS 18K GOLD. Precious metals keep going up! Antique faceted 13mm & 5mm rich red cherry beads - that passed the amber electrostatic and acetone test - and precious new fine 18K Gold were used to make these drop earrings. This season's must have red pair of earrings suspends 1.5" and oh how the light travels through as it should. Please note that second picture shows this. SOLD 7/15. Similar can be found here at www.mimideeartwear.com, by searching: amber.

Karen Smith, a contemporary American artisan, refers to herself as a "knotter of miniature tapestry adornments." She designs knotting patterns in washable nylon thread and integrates them with gemstones. This particular necklace is composed of a serpentine dragon carving with amethyst, turquoise, black onyx, jade and goldstone beads. It is hand signed Karen Smith '06 on the back. It is a remarkable and outstanding artwork! I measures 28" end to end (measured using the inside string of beads).

Miharu Nigyou papier-mache rooster. Height: 6". From the artisan studio of Hashimoto Hiroji in Miharu-machi (town), Fukushima Prefecture. In the Asian zodiac, the rooster corresponds with the current year 2005, in a 12-year cycle. Miharu-machi (town) is located just NW of Koriyama City in central Fukushima Prefecture. They say the town’s name “mi’ (3) “haru” (spring) comes from the fact that the three famous blossoms of spring; plum peach, and cherry, bloom here in profusion...

Hariko Ningyo (papier-mache folk doll). Height: 3"...

Using an elegant mix of materials, Stanley Hagler created masterpieces in jewelry. His pieces are always ornate and intricate, and this set is an example of Hagler's beautiful work. It was created in the 1980's. The necklace, end to end, is 17" with a 2 1/2" extension. The body of the pendant is 3 3/4" wide and 3" high. Each piece of the fringe is 3 3/4" long. The earrings are 1 1/4" in diameter. In the pictures, please note the detailed work, the richness of the amber colors, and the beautiful...

Offered is "Gold Iriscene Engraved Bears with Fallen Logs", a limited edition copper wheel engraved paperweight by Lubomir Richter, former master engraver at Steuben Glass before working with Lundberg Studios and with Orient & Flume. Carved on a golden yellow blank with amethyst/pink iridesence, the weight measures 2.5" high x 2.75" widest diameter x 1.875" diameter at the base. The engraving is of a bear and her cub in a woodland setting. The artist's signature is near the base under the bea...

This is an exquisite 3.75" iridescent blue floral egg. Signed on the side near the base "Orient & Flume E40 F1979", the weight is in excellent conditions.

Offered is "Gold Iriscene Nesting Hawks", a limited edition copper wheel engraved paperweight by Lubomir Richter, former master engraver at Steuben Glass before working with Lundberg Studios and Orient & Flume. Deeply carved on a golden blank with a silvery bluegreen iridesence, the weight measures 2.375" high x 3" widest diameter x 2" diameter at the base. It is artist signed on the side near the bottom and has etched on the base "Orient & Flume 118/200 M 1982 E"