Two(2) pieces Chinese carved Jade Hardstone Plaques, 7 1/8" long, 1 1/8" high in the center, 3/4" high in the ends, 1/8" thick, there are some small rough spots on the edges. These pieces are made for some art object but never used them.
A decorative black lacquer box by the Ryukyu Lacquer Ware Company, c 1920. The inside red, the knobbed lid with a carved lacquer banana plant - flowers, fruit and leaves - in colours. Stamped company mark. Diameter "3¾/ 9,7 cm. Condition: small nick to the rim of box and lid (cf. picture).
Indian steel and silver inlay Betel nut cutters one signed and the other is more primitive.
Chinese Mixed Metal Silver Inlay Ink Box Marked ÔÀÓ¦
It is 0.65 inch (2cm) tall by 2.4 inches (6 cm) wide. It is 5.06OZ.
It is in good condition with no repairs, chips cracks, or dents except pitting at the side, surface scratch (as seen in the photos).
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Japanese Meiji Copper or bronze on metal trinket or stash box, the lid with a formal geisha and a dog playing with a ball . The background there is mountains with pagodas the sides have flying birds with landscapes. The box has wear as seen in images. These are usually listed as bronze or copper but they are copper or bronze over a heavy metal base. Size almost 2.5" w by 1.75" d by 1" high
A pair of Chinese semi precious stone crafted into a small magnolia tree. The tree is planted in a Chinese cloisonne pot. The container's body has a lovely blue background with abstracted lotus design, old gilt on edges. The entire tree is crafted as if an actual plant is planted in the pots.The cloisonne appears to be late 19th century. The semiprecious stones are of a later vintage. Age: Republic Period
Size: Length 17.5" Width 7" Height 14"
Chinese White Copper Paktong Baitong Ruyi Incense Clock,Circa 1930's
It is 3.25 inches (8.1 cm) tall by inches (11.5 cm) in length by 15.3 inches (39.5 cm) wide. It is 1457 gram (3.2 Lb).
It has tarnished metal, rubbing of patina, oxidation, stains, and surface wears and scratches (as seen in the photos).
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Beautiful Japanese Deco Period bronze vase, raised stylized motif on front and back, wonderful deep reddish patina, signed on bottom, Taisho/Showa Period (early 20th century).
Size: 6 3/4" high x 6" wide.
Fine Japanese carved rosewood netsuke figure., depicting a hand holding a monkey, signed Hashi, early 20th century period. Size; Height of carving is 1 7/8 inches. Condition Report, Excellent condition.
Hongshan Orange Nephrite Jade shield pendant with Characters on the left side but hard to make out it seems to have 2 letters well carved . Collected 1980-1995.Size 3.25" by over 1.5" wide weighs 46g
A large pair of decorative vases painted with a pattern of stylised peonies in underglaze blue and gilt set against an iron red ground. The vases are of compressed mallet shaped form with wasted body and flared mouth, a form used at the Fukugawa factory from the late 19th century onwards. Probably early 20th century in date.
The vases weigh respectively 2.152kg and 2.016kg and stand 29cmand 28.7cm high...
-Hongshan Nephrite Green Brown Jade Ox Goddess Pendant the face part animal part human with large horns. Heavy wear and interesting bi conically drilled suspension holes. Collected HK 1980-1990s
Size 2" by 1.7"
Charming set of 5 small porcelain Kutani ware plates, two with black and gold rims and scenes of birds and flowers, three with black, gold and orange rims have scenes of noble man and attendant sitting by waterfall, mark of backs, circa 1930's.
Size: 5" high x 3 1/4" wide.
Old Chinese Amethyst Carved Pendant & Beads with Dragon and Phoenix Beads Necklace
It is 74.2 cm) in circumference by 42.47 cm) long. The pendant is 2 inches (5.2 cm) long by 1.4 inches (3.6 cm) wide and 0.45 inches (1.12 cm) thick. The carved bead is 8.1 mm- 16..9 mm. The total weight is 130.8 gram.
It has inclusions, surface wears and scratches at the pendant...
Chinese Hongshan green nephrite Dragon "S" or Embryo Shape,nice stone the biconically drilled hole shows heavy use wear on the inner top edge of the suspension holes indicating long term use. Weight 50g size 2.75" long over 1.25" wide.
1930's Japanese Mixed Metal Brass Match Safe with Koi Fish Underneath Waterfall & Waves
It is 2.1 inches (5.3 cm) tall by 1.3 inches (3.5 cm) wide. It is 19.7 gram.
It has rubbing of gold, tarnished metal, oxidation, and surface wears and scratches (as seen in the photos).
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This later, stoutly potted porcelain hexagonal Ao-Kutani censer may be Meiji or as late as Taisho era. But the six biscuit panels with relief depictions of sages are noteworthy each with an associated animal from Chinese lore. Green yellow and red enameled decoration of blossoms and clouds. The cover with Shishi also in blue and aubergine (cover only fits one way.) Rims with chocolate brown glaze. All raised on six shaped feet. The bottom also unglazed biscuit...
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 4.25" by 2" wide . Family collection 1970s
Hongshan Nephrite Bat or Bear Man Head pendant, beautiful rust red orange color heavy heavy wear from countless years of wear. A wonderful ancient piece to wear today. Collected 1980-1995 , weight 40G size H 1.5" W almost 1.75
9 Chinese carved hardstone animal figures, including 4 elephants, one penguin, a dog, what seems to be a seal or a dog, a bear and a rabbit. All carved from hardstone in different colors. Size: Measurements varies from penguin with the height of 2 3/8 inches the the smallest one, elephant with the height of 1 3/8 inches. Condition Report: All figures are in the good condition with the exception of damage to the Penguin foot and seal's foot.
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Old local farm tool for threshing beans called 'Matoi' (also 'Mamebuchi') in Tohoku region as the most primitive threshing tool. Quite a powerful form. Early 20th century...
Ancient Chinese green Jade crouching figure pendant. The figure has Hongshan features, the back end has a dragon face. The bottom note the iridescent deposit in the center . The sharp angled conically drilled holes for the cord and shows cord wear from extended use. Great pendant with no modern tool marks, this came from a collection collected in Hong Kong 1980s-1995 . The collection was extensive with mostly ancient jade pieces . Size just over 1.5" by 1.25"
Neolithic Hongshan Nephrite Jade cicada pendant .The figure of a cicada insect the jade is well worn with deposits. The Suspension holes are biconically off set drilled with mineral deposits within. The entire surface is covered in tremolite growth , a wonderful pendant. Size l 2.75" . Collected HK 1980-1995
Exceptional tea ceremony ceramic sweets box from the Taisho Period C. 1925. Natural dyes used to achive the stunning art deco alternating striped look. We have it on a tansu and it fills the room. Sits on 3 delicate legs and the top has a glazed pull to open the lid. 5" wide x 3 1/2" deep x 2 1\2" tall. Ask for shipping quote.
A Beautiful late 19th to early 20th C. Chinese export silver vanity set with flower and bird, in excellent condition. Marked. $1650
Japanese Meiji-Taisho Bronze on metal plate fine casting, showing a Buddhist deity getting a haircut with wonderful floral details. see pictures for condition . Size 7.25"
Hongshan Nephrite Jade Toggle Pendant of a free standing bird. Nice carving of a stylized bird brown jade with white tremolite growth. Collected in Hk 1980-1995 weight 56G size 2.75" by 2".
Antique Chinese Silver Repousse humidor stash box . Nice box unmarked silver hand made unsigned weight 54g
2.75" by 2" high
Beautiful Japanese Wajima lacquer stand with gold maki-e painting on a nashi-ji (pear skin) background. The designs are scrolling vines with stylized chrysanthemums and paulonias, which are the crests of the emperor and empress. The style of sparkling nashiji lacquer work and the theme were popular in the Taisho period (1912-1926) to the beginning of the Showa era, sometime after the return of the throne to the emperor...
This is a Pair of STERLING 950 MT. FUJI FIGURAL SALT & PEPPER SHAKERS. This Pair from JAPAN has scenes of a Stream, Pagoda and a Village on the Pepper Shaker; the Salt Shaker has Foliage and Mountains. The size is 3 3/8" X 1 3/8" X 7/8" across at the Base.
Note the Panels that Slide Open & Closed on the bottom. In EXCELLENT Condition date this pair ca. 1925- 1950. Very desirable pair of 950 Japan Figural S & P's
Antique Hindu Jain Bronze Figure of a Horse c 1800-1850 , the horse has a peg on his rump where a figure slipped onto . Good worn condition. Size 5" by almost 4"
Old Japanese Silver Presentation Bonbonniere Box with Plum Blossom Crest Marked Jungin 純銀
It is 0.87 inch (2.2 cm) tall by 2.3 inches (5.9 cm) wide. It is 29.9 gram.
It is tarnished and has surface wears and scratches (as seen in the photos).
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Aoki Seiko
Waxwings (Red Berries and Birds)
Date: Friday, July 5th, 1929.
Accordion format. Opened out size: 10.375 x 7.625 inches (23.4 x 19.2 cm).
Note: Dinner menu for the Kashima Maru on the N.Y.K. Line
Medium: Japanese shin-hanga woodblock print made from a carved wood block. Mechanization was added to the printing process.
Condition: Toning, marks, and scuff on map page.
Chinese Silver Tray with Dragon, Bamboo, Bird Marked "90 WH", Early 20th Century
It is 1.7 inches (4.5 cm) tall by 17 inches (43.3 cm) wide. It is 53 oz.
It is tarnished and has surface wears and scratches (as seen in the photos).
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Hongshan Nephrite Jade Toggle Pendant of a Standing goddess , in green orange . Biconically drilled off set holes. The jade with white tremolite growth. Collected in Hk 1980-1995 weight 50G size 2.25" by 1".
Old (1930's) Chinese 18K White Gold Jadeite Carved Brooch Marked
It is 1.2 inches (3.1 cm) long by 3.1 inches (7.9 cm) wide. The jadeite plaque is 0.75 inch (1.9 cm) long by 1.2 inches (3.1 cm) wide. It is 13.6 gram.
It has surface wears and scratches and the jadeite has inclusions (as seen in the photos).
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