A pair of doilies from Afghanistan, with gul-i-peron discs and extensive beadwork, mirrorwork. They are in excellent condition and measure 19 x 19 cm. Intricate ladder stitch and button hole stitching are the embroidery techniques, plus metal thread and Bukhara stitching. These doilies were made for a woman's dowry and would form part of her trousseau. Estimated age mid to late 20th century.

DESCRIPTION: This dynamic and colorful Alebrije goat (or ram) is carved as if in a full run, its long front leg folded under its body in mid-stride. Two huge white horns curl from the top of its head to its ears. His green speckled body is accented with vibrant red "stripes" running down his back, tail and legs, while a purple design covers his belly. This large, delightful animal is signed on the underside, "Narcisco Gonzalez Ramirez, Arrazola, Oaxaca Oax., Mexico." Excellent condition...

A beautiful late 19th/20th Chinese coin sword, usually used for religion ceremony in excellent condition. L:41cm $285

Kawase Hasui
Autumn at Shiobara
Date: 1930s.
Size: Koban. Approximately 7.75 x 5.0 inches.
Publisher: Watanabe Shozaburo.
Artist's oval seal at upper right.
Reference: Hotei #Hp-36.
Provenance: The Robert O. Muller estate.
"Made in Japan" stamped on verso.
Medium: Japanese woodblock print.
Condition: Excellent. Top corner margin has original drying pinhole.

This 1930’s ivory carpenter is 9 ¼” high, 3 ¼” wide and 3 ¼” thick. It depicts a smiling carpenter carrying a wood bucket and cloth bag on his right arm and holding a saw in his left hand. His tool boxes are set in front of him. The artist’s signature “Gyokushi” is on the bottom. It is a well carved piece in great condition.

The size of Foo Dog Koro: 4 1/2" L x 3 3/8" H x 1 3/4" W
This is lovely Vintage Cast Brass Foo Dog Koro (incense burner).
The finish of Koro is very well made in detail as photos showing.
I believe it is Japanese Made. The condition of Foo Dog is excellent.
Dating from 1970’s. The weight of Foo Dog is 1 pound 1 oz (0.453 Kg).
Very nice heavy weight. Our price including priority mail insured.

Ceramic chawan (tea bowl) for tea ceremony with multifaceted outside and enso circle shape foot. Unusual piece made in marbled technique with resulting surface perfectly imitating twisted patterns of a burl wood. The effect is achieved by laminating different colored clays together and throwing them on a wheel to develop a swirling and spiraling effect...

Vintage Mashiko-yaki Oozara (large plates) for serving or for dinner plates. Diameter: 10.875" (25.5cm) x Height: 1.5" (3.75cm.) Five different hand-brush-drawn designs on seven plates featuring, flowers, fish, bamboo, and trees (see all enlargements.) The designs were quite modern interpretations of traditional designs when they were contemporary. They are very sturdy in form and design...

Takahashi Shotei (Hiroaki)
Spring Evening
Date: Pre-1936. This is the more rare creped edition.
Size: Mitsugiri-ban. Approximately 12 x 5.75 inches.
Publisher: Watanabe Shozaburo.
Shotei seal at right.
Reference: Shotei #M-12. Watanabe #212.
Medium: Japanese woodblock print.
Condition: Excellent color. Paper residue at top back margin.

Wooden sculpture of an old man and woman taking a break from the rice harvest. They are sitting on an elevation. He is preparing his pipe, taking tobacco out of his tonkotsu. She is getting out a lunch box and two tea cups, while the tea kettle is at her feet. Behind them a sheaf of rice and two sickles. Perhaps a modern reference to Jo and Uba, the old couple on the island Takasago who symbolize longevity...

Balinese antique pair of Dwarapala temple guardians. Carved of stone, these figures once guarded a temple entrance, a warning to humans and negative energies not to pass. Their ferocious appearance is a warning that only those with good intentions will be ushered through and guided to ascend a higher path.

Age: Mid-century

Dimensions: left: 23" high x 11" wide x 9" deep. right: 24" high x 11 1/2" wide x 9 1/2" deep.

This handmade kilim from Maimana shows the medallion design and double interlock designs typical of the kilims from this area, inhabited by Uzbeks, Ersari Turkomen, and other tribal groups. It measures 87 x 127 cm. In excellent condition. Late 20th century. It is made of 100% sheep's wool.

Lovely Chinese silk and jade necklace decorated with two large jade beads and clustered beads of jade and agate, very feminine. Adjustable strands at the nape of the neck, with small jade hoops. 20th century Size: approx. 27" end to end, large jade beads approx. 3/8" wide

Japanese contemporary ceramic dish with blue and gray flecking designs on one side, and a large red glazed area on the other. Interesting gradient orange/tan crackle glaze inside, and engraved signature on the foot. Size: 6" height, 14" length

Japanese lacquered on Reed Kimono Tray, Ca. 1940's, 26" x 16", 4" high, top trim is almost 1/2" thick wood lacquered frame with gold foliage design on black, brown chestnut color lacquered on woven reed basket. There are some small missing lacquer pieces on the trim and reed basket.

A lovely powder flask out of an old collection, made in wood in the shape of a Pilgrim flask with a chiselled star in the front, reverse with a faint leaf pattern. North Africa, 19th. century.

Size: 20,5 cm. tall.

Ex. Old Danish Private Collection and this flask comes with an identity card from the collection, added in 1991 (see photo).

Man's silk juban (under kimono) with shibori design whose motif is shogi-no-koma (pieces of Japanese chess) with Chinese characters. It also has hand-painting with gold. In excellent condition. The first half of the 20th century. W:134cm L:131cm

This 1920~1930 carved glass snuff bottle is 3” high, 2 1/8” wide and 1 1/8” thick. Stylized lion heads have been carved on either side of the ovoid bottle. The green hard stone cap and spoon are new replacements. Aside from some surface wearing and one tiny chip on its rim, it is in great condition.

A fine, antique handmade pure silver tea kettle (ginbin) with knobbed surface covering the body. Each knobbed, Arare, is meticulously formed and added. Open-work knob on lid with finely worked details. Signed in the botton: Dai (great) including small pure silver mark (gin). Fitted kiri-box. H 17 cm (with handle), D 13 cm. Weight: 387 g. Condition: Excellent, used item , a slight dent on the left side of the sprout.

From our African Collection: A Igbo Pipe Smoker Figure from Southeastern Nigeria. Circa 1940. 9" x 30" h. Extremely rare and in great condition.

A beautiful old large Chinese cloisonne mirror in excellent condition. H:18" $465

Japanese glass ojime in a form of tombodama bead of flattened ball shape with black body and 2 pairs of sunflower and face designs. Tombodama can be translated as “dragonfly ball” and the name is thought to come about because when the molten glass is applied to the core bead it resembles a dragonfly’s eye. Superbly made piece, in perfect condition. Diameter 0.81 inches.

Basket handmade of Yama-budo, wild grapevine which grows deep in the mountains. It is used by a mountain worker as a backpack. Generally in good condition but has a few minor breaks. The first half of the 20th century. W:43cm x 28cm x 15cm.

From our African Collection: A Yoruba Metal Wheel Shrine, circa 1900. approx 80" h. TYPES OF ART The arts of the Yoruba are as numerous as their deities, and many objects are placed on shrines to honor the gods and the ancestors. Beautiful sculpture abounds in wood and brass and the occasional terracotta. Varied masking traditions have resulted in a great diversity of mask forms...

This hand made, gold plated over silver, ring is 1 inch long (measured on the top). It holds three amethyst stones. The large stone in the center is irregular. Two small ones on each side are round. The fancy workmanship makes this ring very dramatic and interesting. Since it was made as an adjustable ring, it can fit a male or female hand. Like Items 3358 and 3361, it also came from a Hong Kong jeweler’s collection. It is in excellent condition.

Early Himalayan or India Copper alloy vase or Huqqah base beautiful shape reminds me of the I dream of Jeanie Bottle. Well cast and heavy with signs of extensive use. Unmarked good condition though there is a bend to the foot rim as seen in images. H 9.25" diameter 5.5"

Straddling both sides of the Durand Line, the Mangal tribe are an influential Pashtun tribe. This Mangal child's dress front features the ubiquitous "gul-i-peron" discs incorporating blue glass beads and mirrors on a leather ground, a talisman that protects the young wearer against the evil eye. Satin stitch, herringbone stitch, a tightly worked ladder stitch and Bukhara stitching are the elements that make this composition highly effective...

Antique Hindu Bronze figure Chola - Javanese style seated figure . Stylistically similar to Hindu Chola figures but probably Javanese. This sculpture sitting on a base attached to a more cylindrical bottom that probable fit into a larger altar sculpture. Complete in its self.Size a little over 3" by 1.75" wide .

Metallic thread is used to optimal effect in this Pashtun nomad's purse from southern Afghanistan. The thread is not taken through the magenta silk background but applied onto it in couched threads, laid parallel to each other and caught down by a small stitch in colored cotton...

Takahashi Shotei (Hiroaki)
Mt. Fuji from Kurasawa
Size: Approximately 10.25 x 7.25 inches.
Date: pre-1927.
Publisher: Watanabe Shozaburo. No. 184 in 1936 Bears the Shotei seal.
Watanabe catalog. C-12 in Shotei catalog.
Condition: Excellent. Paper at top back margin.

China, Guanyin carving, in standing position, with deeply carved details and natural wood grain, from republic period. Size; Height of carving is 8 inches, no condition issues.

Chinese Cultural Revolution Period Porcelain Lady from Chamber of Red Dream Lamp & Key Holder Marked

It is 9.4 inches (24 cm) tall by 5.4 inches (13.7 cm) wide by 5.5 inches (14 cm) long . It is 2.2 Lb.

It has a chip at the fan's handle, skip glazes, dark spots, minor rubbing of gold and paint, and surface wears and scratches (as seen in the photos).

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DESCRIPTION: A set of 1940’s Mexican divided pottery platters in a chocolate brown glaze with hand painted slip decorations in cream and green. These platters are a fiesta waiting to happen with their psychedelic designs, each platter with a different pattern. Perfect for hors d'oeuvres at your next party, these platters are in very good condition. DIMENSIONS: 12.25” long x 8.75” wide.

Kashigata (wooden sweet mold,) Cherry Leaves motif; Japan, early 20th C. L.8.5"(21cm) x W.5.0"(12.75cm) x H.1.5"(4cm.) As a symbol of spring, the cherry is often depicted in blossoms. But in this case it is the leaves that are featured. There are actually sweets that are wrapped in cherry leaves. Sweet molds, “kashigata,” have been a part of confectionary culture around the world. Well-known examples in Asia come from Japan, China, Korea, and Indonesia...

Blue Chinese fencai vase with a french blue background with four various landscape views painted within the circular medallion sections of the vase. The vase contains a maker's mark on the bottom which reads: Guangzhen Gongxi xingzao. Age: 20th century. Size: height 14.5" diameter 5.25"

Rare Han Dynasty belt buckle or plaque in cast bronze with dragons around the bezel set emerald cut rose quartz stone . complete and intact with beautiful patina. Weight 70g size 3" by 2 " . Near match but not complete in a well known art gallery in Honolulu.