Unusual early Showa period (1930s) Japanese mingei (Arts and Crafts) small shallow metal box with enamel decoration of a flowering prunus tree branches with leaves and blooms. Wonderful use of moriage (piled-up enamel) techniques, beautiful work, excellent patina, in perfect condition. Most probably made by the Ando company. Length 3 inches.

This is a nicely done vintage Japanese Cloisonne vase with two Angelfish. The work is both silver wire and wireless. It's a heavy stout piece with no signature. It measures 6 1/4 inches by 6 1/4 inches. Over the years, we haven't seen many Angelfish vases.

Width approximately 13.6 cm (the tipspout to the handle). There is a chip at the cover. There is a chip inside the cover. The dragon head on the cover can go in and out. In good condition.

A Japanese porcelain suiteki with dye transfer blue under glaze decoration. The dropper measures approximately 3" x 2" x 1" and dates to the 20th Century. Condition: The condition is excellent with ink stained feet. Free shipping within the USA.

Lovely small plique-a-jour bowl on three small feet, design of flowers, good condition, size is 3 5/8" wide diameter by 2" tall, Showa Period (circa 1930's), Japan.

Old (1940's) Japanese Burgundy Color Plique a Jour Cloisonne Enamel Vase with Flowers Marked "Yamamoto Cloisonne" CPO

It is 3.54 inches (9 cm) tall by 2.36 inches (6 cm) wide. It is 101 gram.

It is painted some sort of shellac at the inside. The shellac has since cracks and faded and that is why it has a crazing and dripping look. It has tarnished metal, minor missing enamels, and surface wears and scratches (as seen in the photos)...

Height: 5.6 cm (2.2 in)
Width: 3.7 cm (1.3 in)
Depth: 2.1 cm (0.8 in)

Well-carved Chinese rose agate snuff bottle; carved peaches, crane and florals; good condition

This is a small nicely done Japanese Cloisonne vase with a gold wire butterfly. The enamel is of high quality and it appears like it could be a later Hayashi piece. It stands 3 3/4 inches tall and is in excellent condition. Just has come wear to silver on rims. It is not signed.

A "long stick design" Ghurra, great signs of use, nice encrusted brown patina, more information on ethnic and local origin, Height 25 cm

Additional photos for Fine Japanese Porcelain Vase by Nakamura Toko IV w/tomobako

Old (1940's) Japanese Silver Enamel Brooch with Flower Marked VM Miyamoto 宮本

It is 1.8 inches (4.5 cm) in length by 1.8 inches (4.5 cm) wide. It is 17.8 gram.

It is tarnished and has minor loss enamel, hairline cracks and surface wears and scratches (as seen in the photos).

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A early 20th C. Chinese peking glass enamel snuff bottle with dragon motif, in excellent condition. Signed(1939) H:8cm $225

Width approximately 19.8 cm (the tipspout to the handle). There are some very soft chips inside the cover. The dragon head on the cover can go in and out. In good condition.

A beautiful vintage Chinese enameled and gold washed pin with coral and turquoise fan shape, in excellent condition. Marked. W:7cm weight:13.2g. $155

Chinese blanc de chine porcelain figure of the bodhisattva of compassion Quan Yin. She is sculpted lounging against an armrest with a lion's face. One of her delicate hands is emerged out from her robes, clutching a sutra scroll. The bodhisattva is easily identified by her large ear lobes and protruding third eye, attributes of an immortal being. Her backside is signed with a chop and a gourd shaped signature.

Dates 1930 Dimensions: 7" w x 4 1/2" d x 9" h

A beautiful silver work with turquoise stones. The total of eleven large turquoise stones (oval cabochon cut) are mounted on the delicate silver filigree. Beautiful work. No damage to the stones; no cracks or chips. There is a “silver” mark on the silver clasp of the necklace.

The design is auspicious with the good luck charms such as a Chinese characters “shou” (coin-like small design) and bat...

Fine Chinese hand crafted shou-shan stone Scholar figure, early 20th century period. Size; Height of carving is 3.8 inches, no condition concerns.

A bi-color cattleya orchid on a pale yellow ground decorates this baluster form vase signed Ando Jubei. It stands 7.5" with chromed rims and pale yellow counter enamel.

Condition: Excellent enamel, with two minor dings to the upper rim and scuffing to the bottom rim,