Antique Chinese rug depicting 9 different celestial figures standing on blue clouds, above are 8 Buddhist objects, on a black ground, fringe runs length wise on top and bottom, early 20th century.
Size: 62" long x 35" wide
Like many pottery traditions in Japan, Karatsu takes its name from the city where it originated. As early as the 15th century, Korean potters heavily influenced the development of this form—helping to endow it with the earthy, simple, and natural qualities it is so appreciated for...
Here is a hard-to-find bakelite fruit knife set from Germany in the original box. Unused condition.
Japanese early Showa period vintage child's silk kimono decorated with cranes flying among pines, both symbols of longevity. White silk lining. Measures about 37” long (excluding collar) and about 32 1/2” across (sleeve tip to sleeve tip). Circa 1940. Very good overall condition with only a few tiny spots on one shoulder. It appears to have never been worn and has been kept stored safely away in an air-tight trunk. From the Tucson, Arizona estate of a World War II veteran.
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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Small Steuben Glass Sugar & Creamer - Lovely signed Steuben sugar and creamer, the sugar measuring 2 1/2" tall x 3" wide, the creamer measuring 5" tall x 3" wide, both in perfect condition.
A Japanese Arita porcelain plate or dish of circular form raised on a low foot. Decorated in underglaze cobalt blue with a Kingfisher perched amid grasses and lotus fronds, the base has a running Fuku mark. In excellent condition, it measures 6 inches diameter and 1" high.
Ohara Koson
Cawing Crow
Size: Dai-oban. Approximately 16.5 x 10.5 inches.
Date: Early 20th century.
Reference: K5.15 and page 140 in Crows, Cranes and Camellias: the Natural World of Ohara Koson (Reigle Newland).
Signed and sealed by the artist.
Publisher: Believed to be the earlier Daikokuya version alluded to in the catalog...
Anchor Hocking Glass Co. made Golden Shell. This is part of the Fire King line. These bowls are 7 5/8". They are in great shape. Thanks for looking.
There are many hopes expressed in this baby carrier: red cotton background fabric for the joy of having the baby, the yellow golden embroidered thread patterned in sun symbols and swirling lines throughout the carrier are the wind blowing the bees and pollen around the fields for a sucessfull harvest. Carrier is divided by a strip of very fine needlepoint for added strength...
This is probably an Italian cigarette box. Marked 900 along with another indistinct mark. It would benefit from a polishing. 7-1/4 x 3-1/2"
A basket made of bamboo strips and mountain grapevine which is a machete case. It is brought with a mountain worker. In good condition but has a few breaks near bottom. The first half of the 20th century. H:26cm, W:12cm, 4cm
Modern American Georgian sterling silver bowl. Retailed by Cartier in New York. Tapering with curved bottom and flat gadrooned rim; four hoof supports. Fully marked including retailer’s stamp and no. 9576AB. Good condition; minor bump on well bottom.
Dimensions: H 3 x D 5 1/4 in. Weight: 6.5 troy ounces. #BY448
Tea Ceremony Seto Chaire Tea Caddy of
cylindrical form with slightly tapering sides, covered with a light chocolate brown and a running mottled black glaze. Ivory lid lined with gold leaf on the inside. Signed: Hikari.
It comes with a silk shifuku storage pouch.
Size: H 9,5 x 6 cm. Taisho -Showa period.
Good Condition!
Chinese Icy Jadeite Carved Beads and Pendant Necklace with Bird & Flower Marked "Silver"
It is 29.5 inches (75 cm) in circumference. The pendant is 2.48 inches (6.3 cm) long by 1.4 inches (3.6 cm) wide and 7 mm thick. The beads range from 7.6 mm to 8.13 mm wide. It is 89 gram.
The jadeite has inclusions and surface wears and scratches (as seen in the photos).
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Chinese jade bowl, carved with a scrolling vine motif and auspicious symbols. The foot of the bowl is bordered by a lotus pattern. Finely carved of very thin jade of a beautiful mottled green, ome small cracks.
Circa 1950
Size: 7" wide diameter
Tsuchiya Koitsu
Twilight in Suzukawa
Publisher: Takemura
Date: 1930s.
Size: Chuban. Approximately 10.5 x 7.5 inches.
Koitsu's "Kiyoshi" seal at lower right.
Takemura publisher's seal at left.
Koitsu catalog no.: TK-TM-75.
Medium: Japanese woodblock print.
Condition: Light foxing has been cleaned and stabilized. Repairs to paper thinning in sky. Two pinholes at top corners of image.
Rare thick new/old stock crystal only. 49.5 mm dialeter, 3mm thick, with the original factory tag marked: 21 15/16 V.T.F. EXTRA THICK". Never used. THIS IS A FINE COLLECTIBLE. DON'T INVEST IN THE STOCK MARKET...