A beautiful early 20th C.(1913)Chinese porcelain vase with flower and bird motif. In excellent condition. H:9" $185
A beautiful Chinese silk embroidery altar front for birthday party use, with eight immortals which represents good luck & longevitys in Chinese traditions. In excellent condition. W:39"xL:36" $185
Vintage Chinese soapstone small scholar’s rock carved to represent a Taihu stone with numerous perforations and crevices. Beautiful Liaoning green soapstone with excellent waxy surface, extraordinary carving, in superb condition. Wonderful object for a scholar’s desk. Base length 1 1/4 inches, total height 3 1/8 inches.
18th c Hindu Bronze Temple Horse Pull Toy, wonderful small folk art bronze , good condition with wear . The wheels are lost. Size 3" by 3"
Indian steel and silver inlay Betel nut cutters signed, one in great condition sharp blade cuts well. the other probably mid 19thc .
A lovely Japanese fruitwood tray produced in the late Taisho period. The scene was hand carved with a thin gold gilt applied in the carved areas. The tray was made from one piece of wood and has a beautiful warm patina. In excellent condition, it measures 10" diameter and the rim is 1.5" high.
Stunning Japanese black satin silk obi with a woven pattern featuring shi-shi lions. In very good condition, the back side is solid black. Measures 12" wide by 129" long. Dates Showa Period.
Outer kimono of kasuri (ikat) woven dark indigo-dyed cotton in pattern known as botan-kasuri (peony ikat.) Inner lining is a printed fabric depicting heroic imagery related to Chushingura, the saga of the 47 Ronin; snowy pine trees, helmets, drums, and the retainers themselves...
In pristine condition, is this Japanese woodblock album displaying 6 famed prints, although these are not originals, yet they are actual wood block prints done for the 1964 Olympics in Japan. Please read the label description on book cover; the woodblocks are 44 years old with no soiling, smudge, or any imperfection whatsoever. They were adapted for stamps, but each are sized image area about 5" by 7" and each come with the original acid free protective tissue paper.
Chinese Qing Dynasty joss stick holder in the shape of a phoenix with blue and white detail. Perfect condition no damage .
Size H 9.5" W 9.5" D 3"
The size Painting: 16 1/8" W x 12 9/16"
Artist: Signed and chop sealed on lower left corner.
Kanji letter name, "Ina"
Subject : Plum Tree with Blue Bird.
Year of painting: 1980-1990
Medium: Water Color on Japanese large Shikishi Board.
With folded presentation cover...
Late Qing Dynasty to Republic period (1900s to 1930s) Chinese porcelain covered round box for seal paste with underglaze blue painting of a phoenix in flight among wispy clouds. Excellent quality freehand painting with beautiful washes, in superb condition, was never used, I guess. Four seal style character mark on the bottom. Very quiet subtle piece for scholar’s desk. Diameter 2 1/2 inches.
Early 20th century Chinese hand made moss green pottery storage jar featuring an unusual cut out in the lid for easy lifting. The jar interior is glazed dark brown with the rim having a clear glaze. The green glaze is thick and rich. The lid has 3 small chips on the exterior unglazed part of the rim that can be studied in the photos, otherwise in excellent condition. This is a very special jar measuring 6 inches, 7 inches diameter.
Indian Brass serving set, including steel knife and a fork, both cased with a incised foliate decoration brass casing, overall length of item is 16.75 inches supported with two brass legs, no condition concerns. Property from the Collection of Albert and Ruth Katz, Chicago, Illinois.
Indian steel and silver inlay Betel nut cutters one signed and the other is more primitive.
India ca. 19th century solid bronze statue depicting a Hindu figure standing with outspread arms upon a tiered pedestal. The figure probably represents Chakravartin, well cast with extensive carved detail. Size h 3.25" by 1.5" wide . Family collection 1970s
A Chinese calligraphy brush with a small antler handle having a bit of hair remaining at the ferrule. Ferrule is made of dark horn with dark natural hair bristles. Total Length 9.75"
A beautiful Chinese old silver enamel carnelian brooch, in excellent condition. Marked. W:2.5" $185