Nice collection of 6 vintage Seminole dolls, all early to mid 20th century, most with patchwork clothing, beads, and bright colors, all with classic hair styles. Two are earlier, made without any rickrack and are done with old calico fabric.
The largest is 12 1/2", others measuring 10", 9 1/2", 9", 7 1/2", and the smallest at 4 1/4".
Bodies made of palm material and are handsewn, the clothing is mostly machine stitched, some dolls have rickrack decoration. Sold as a collection only.
Beautiful white jadeite disc set with 14 kt. gold with a floral design and shou “happiness” symbol which is also in the center of the disc.
Age: 1960’s
Size: 2-1/8” Overall 2 ¼” (5.7 cm)
1950s era Chinese Rose Quartz brush washer styled as a pond having a hand carved amethyst Mandarin duck resting on the only flat spot on top. The rose quartz of a high quality and finely polished. The duck is well carved and pegged into the top and you can turn it slightly. However, I would not know if you would be asking for trouble if you tried pulling it out. A beautiful piece, it measures 4.5” long, 2.5” wide, and 2” high including duck.
Formal Indian Sari (just like the ones you see in Bollywood movies), worn for weddings or important religious occasions. This has never been worn. I acquired it from an estate where it has been sitting in a trunk for the past 20 years, and the inside humdity, which caused the brown dye to bleed into the embroidered border somewhat. Please examine images. This L: 5m x 1.4m and is handloomed silk. It was woven in Banaras in the two toned Tanchoi style and silver thread “jari” embroidery...
1940s - 1950s, Chinese moss agate low slung lotus style brush washer. The moss agate shows nice markings being genuine and is a light grey/green to darker green in color. The rim has two lotus flowers and two seed pods placed around the undulating and curling top. Condition is excellent having the normal characters of this type agate, which are natural indentations. Having a very lovely shape and design, it measures 6.25" x 5.5" x .75" high.
PAIR OF MALE AND FEMALE PHOENIX RICE CAKE MOLDS
Traditional Korean wood carving rice cake molds with geometrical patterns, late 20th century, 10 x 8 x H 11cm (3.93 x 3.14 x 4.33in), 8 x 7 x H 10.7cm (3.14 x 2.75 x 4.21in).
Massive weight. Some expected stains, scratches, and cracks due to aging as is...
Cotton futonji with minimal shibori design whose technique is "Nui-shibori (folded and stitched). It is made in Asamai in Akita prefecture where shibori has been practiced since late 18th century and it was most prosperous in the second half of the 19th century, however it declined rapidly because of the machine spinning and chemical dye developed. The local people are trying to preserve the Asamai shibori technique now. In excellent condition. The first half of the 20th century...
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Traditional Korean wood carving rice cake molds with geometrical patterns, late 20th century, 11 x 6 x H 12cm (4.33 x 2.36 x 4.72in), 10.5 x 6 x H 12cm (4.13 x 2.36 x 4.72in).
Massive weight...
1940's Chinese Blue & White Porcelain Immortal Figure Toad Marked "Wei Hong Tai Zo" 魏洪泰造
It is 9.1 inches (23.2 cm) tall by 10.8 inches (27.5 cm) wide measured with stand and 7.65 inches (19.5 cm) tall by 9.7 inches (24.7 cm) wide measured without stand. It is 3.9 Lb.
It has skip glazes, dark spots, firing cracks, a small chip at the bottom, and surface wears and scratches (as seen in the photos)
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Korean traditional wooden offering stands, early-mid 20th century, approx. 21 x 18.2 x H 5.7cm (8.26 x 7.16 x 2.24in) each. Profoundly aesthetically applyable to flower stand or so.
Some expected deterioration due to aging as is...
1930's Japanese Hiroshi Yoshida Kura in Tomonoura Woodblock Print
It is 10.5 inches (26.68 cm) in length by 15.75 inches (40 cm) wide.
It has yellowing at the borders, toning, discoloration, fading, 2 pin size hoes at the top, 3 tapes at the back, and wear (as seen in the photos).
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Early 20th C Chinese hand carved ivory cribbage board with a with a pair of dragons on scrolling ground. Measures about 9" long.
BASKET FOR SUJEO
Hanging straw-woven container for sujeo (Korean spoons and chopsticks), mid 20th century, Korea, Diameter 12 x Length without string 23.5cm (4.72 x 9.25in)...
SHUNGA
Hand-drawn comical 'shunga' (pornographic picture) scroll like cartoon, Showa period, 20th century, Japan. Open: approx. L 230cm (90.55in), Close: approx. L 14 x D 3cm (5.51 x 1.18in)...
1930's Republic Era Chinese pale celadon hand polished jade plaque depicting a bird amongst scrolling tendrils. Excellent condition, it measures 2 inches high x 1 3/8".
Futonji with two faces which are made of hand-spun cotton. One is katazome with chrysanthemum motif, dyed with bengala (red iron dioxide) and the other is checks dyed with vegetable indigo. Both sides have mending patches, breaks and holes. The first half of the 20th century. 144cm x 146cm
Pair of lacquered wooden panels inlaid with jade and soapstone. The first is decorated with antiques, the second with foliage and birds. The sculptures are of very good quality. The wooden frames as well as the lacquered backs are late 20th century but we believe that parts were recovered from older broken furniture and were reused here, as can be seen with the small wooden panels decorated with bats and mother-of-pearl inlays that are 19th century or earlier...
Ohara Koson (?)
Three Birds (Gallinules) (Matsumoto catalog name)
Size: Approximately 14.4 x 9.0 cm. 5.75 x 3.625 inches.
Date: ca. 1910.
Sealed "Yamagishi," which may be the carver Kazue Yamagishi (1891-1984).
Publisher: Matsumoto (no...