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...

Japanese 20th-21st century ceramic vase by HAYASHI SHOTARO. The large vase has a bamboo design on each side. A member of the prestigious DENTOKOGEIKAI for years, Hayashi has exhibited at major exhibitions throughout Japan. Comes with TOMOBAKO, original artist signed wooden storage box. The vase measures 13 1/4" tall, 12" wide and 8 1/4" deep. (kunesu)

Offered is a striking vintage handblown Robert Burch studio glass perfume bottle with a clear glass teardrop stopper. From his 'Veil' Series, this bottle uses the interplay of different types of silver glass to create patches of black and blue color. It is approximately 5 3/4" tall, including the stopper, by 3 1/2" wide, by 2" deep, signed and dated '03' on the base as shown, and in excellent condition, with no chips, scuffs or repairs noted...

Mashiko-ware yunomi (tea cup),new. This is a kata (mold) made yunomi, refered to in the local Mashiko dialect as a "mambo" yunomi. It has been a standard production item in Mashiko for many years. This cup features a Thickly applied white glaze over a black glaze resisted in a grass pattern. Volume=8 oz/220ml. H.3.5"(9cm)xDia.3"(7.75cm.) The town of Mashiko is located about 70 northwest of Tokyo, in Tochigi Prefecture...

From our World Handicrafts Collection (ex-Asia), a handsome painted wooden box from Veracruz, Mexico, depicting various flora and fauna including birds, butterflies, and parrots, rendered in green against a black background, all crafted upon a wooden body. A charming piece of authentic Mexican handicraft and a lovely gift item.

Size and condition: 15 3/4 inches wide, 8 inches tall, 7 1/2 inches deep. A few nicks.

Authentic Marc Jacobs Clutch Bag made of dark dark navy blue Alligator skin authentic, NOT imprinted leather). Please look at photos, this is such a dark navy blue it looks like black in some of the photos but it's not, look at the sides and edges of the bag to see the true navy blue color, email me if questions! New, never carried, with tags (see photo). Lined on inside with navy blue leather on inside of front flap, rest of inside lined with ivory suede...

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. This is a kata (mold) made yunomi, refered to in the local Mashiko dialect as a "mambo" yunomi. It has been a standard production item in Mashiko for many years. This cup features a kaki (persimmon) glaze over a resist pattern of grass. Volume = 8 oz/220ml. H.3.5"(9cm) X Dia.3"(7.75cm.) The town of Mashiko is located about 70 northwest of Tokyo, in Tochigi Prefecture...

From our Southeast Asia Collection, a stunning and large martaban-type lacquer jar from the famed U Aung Myint workshop in Myinkaba Village, Pagan Burma (Myanmar), from which the British Museum has commissioned pieces for display in London. See Isaacs and Burton, Visions from the Golden Land, Burma and the Art of Lacquer page 222-223...

Mayoke Yama Uba, Shinshuu (Nagano Prefecture.) Wood with bark intact, and straw rope. This folk toy depicts a Yama Uba (Mountain Hag) who is also called Yamamba in other parts of Japan. "Mayoke" means "amulet" or "charm," so the item is intended to ward off evil or bad luck, even though Yama Uba are often referred to in stories much like the bogey man is depicted in America...

Mashiko-ware yunomi (tea cup),new. A hand-thrown finely crafted artisan ware in the tradition of Mashiko folk pottery. Green glaze over irabo glaze. Volume is 12oz/350 ml. H.4.125"(10.5cm) x Dia.3.5"(9cm.) The town of Mashiko is located about 70 northwest of Tokyo, in Tochigi Prefecture...

Very glam edgy statement size bangle in black resin with dark gunmetal embedded studs. 1990s or later, from an estate. 2 inches wide and 2 1/2 inches inside diameter. Excellent condition. Display form is life size. Photos enlarged to show detail.

Authentic Roberto Coin 18k yellow gold dog bone link 7 station diamond chain necklace, with each white gold station set with a 4 point round cut diamond (28 points twc). Lobster claw clasp. Total length is 18.5 inches long. NOTE that standard length for these necklaces is 16 inches, this one was specially ordered with extra length. All original and authentic. Hallmarked on clasp 750, and 1226 and Roberto Coin hallmark (see photo, but hard to photograph).

Authentic Gucci wallet made of green Guccisima fabric and leather outside, all leather lined inside. Large outside snap compartment change purse on one side, the other side opens to credit card slots and other pockets and compartments. Brand new and unused in its original box. Approx 7.5 inches x 4 inches (closed). Would make a nice gift.

Miharu Hariko papier-mache doll of "Ne Ushi" (Reclining Cow / Ox) made in 2008 for the Year of the OX in 2009...

A REFINED SET OF 18K.GOLD (11.2 gr.) EARRINGS FOR PIERCED EARS, LIGHT WEIGHT, SET WITH 2 GORGEOUS MATCHING GENUINE CEYLON SKY BLUE SAPPHIRES @ 2.83 ct.total weight. Very sophisticated!

Offered is a vintage Limited Edition Correia triangular art glass perfume bottle with Aurene gold shoulders, three flat clear windows, a ruby chamber encased in clear glass, and a transparent lime green stopper. Etched with the artist's signature and production number "CAG2005" on the bottom, the bottle is 4 1/4" tall, including the stopper x 2 ¾ " wide. It is in excellent condition, with minor scratches on the base consistent with age and light use, and no chips, scuffs, or repairs noted. Inc...

Stunning signed Iradj Moini necklace with dark reddish purple melon carved graduated genuine ruby beads, and a genuine dark blue sapphire bead, and a carved reeded green genuine beryl bead on the other side. The rubies are wired in dark goldtone metal, and the sapphire and beryl are mounted in dark antiqued goldtone metal stations set with smaller cabochon stones, rubies at the beryl and emeralds at the sapphire, and crystal accent stones. Marked IRADJ MOINI. Hook clasp with ruby cabochon and ma...