A vintage bronze Japanese Shishi or Fu Dog Okimono holding a spherical scrolling vine ball. Biting a decorative rope, its mouth is open to expel evil. Made in two parts, the sphere separates from the Shishi.
The Shishi is a mythical creature whose purpose to to protect Buddhism. Often seen at the entrance to Buddhist temples, it guards and protects believers of the faith.
Age: Taisho Period (1912-1926)
Dimensions: 9 1/8" High x 15" Long x 7 1/2" Deep
A lovely Steuben glass finger bowl in shape 3140 of transparent type colored in Bristol Yellow. This bowl was made during the legendary Carder Era most llikely in the 1920s.
4 1/4" d
A large and vibrant beaded purse in a geometric motif; 5 color fringe; 12" by 9 1/4" without including the fringe length
18-19th c Indian Hindu temple marble sculpture of the goddess Durga , wonderful patina and some losses as seen in pictures.
Size 12" by 14" by 4" weight 19 pounds
Japanese framed woodblock print by artist Hasui Kawase (1883-1957), depicting a man walking down a cobblestone path to the beach. Markings include Hasui's red chop and signature, publisher seals in left margin, red chop in bottom left corner.
Size: (entire frame) 16" W x 21" H (print only) 10 1/2" L x 15" H
Austrian or German Sessionist candelabra 21x16”
Silver-plate Berlin Estate
This porcelain demitasse cup and saucer was produced in France by Tharaud Limoges in the 1920s. The saucer has a diameter of 4 1/2
Inches and the cup is 2 ¼ inches high. The cup has melon ribs and the saucer is scalloped on the rim. The ground color is deep forest green. It is decorated with white raised enamel flowers and gilded leaves. The design is simple and elegant.
Condition: Excellent
Antique Chinese Chased brass shallow Bowl with Dragons, size just under 9" diameter.
Height 17.8 cm (7"). Discontinued 1983.
There are no chips, no cracks, no hairlines, and no repairs to this item. This item is in excellent condition.
Chinese Copper Cloisonné Enamel Box and 2 Trays smoke Set . Beautiful cloisonne or enamel on tooled copper Humidor and 2 small tray , perfect for weed storage and a small trays for sorting or pipe filling. Perfect stash box for the discerning 420 smoker. The lid has a bend at the hinge and there is a stain on the interior wood . Size L 3.6" w 3.2" h 1.5" the trays 3.6" by 2.75". Nice box and still usable with the slight hinge bend.
A Steuben gold Aurene cologne bottle only 3 3/4 inches tall with original ball stopper. The stopper and bottle are both marked “1" and the base is marked “Aurene 1818.” The bottle also bears a triangular Steuben Glass paper label.
Chippendale sterling silver serving tray. Made by Gorham in Providence in 1944. Round with flat curvilinear ogee rim. A large and heavy piece in this pattern. Fully marked including maker’s stamp, no. 42613, and date code. Very good condition.
Dimensions: H 1/2 x D 13 3/4 in. Weight: 38.4 troy ounces. #BW956
A bi-color cattleya orchid on a pale yellow ground decorates this baluster form vase signed Ando Jubei. It stands 7.5" with chromed rims and pale yellow counter enamel.
Condition: Excellent enamel, with two minor dings to the upper rim and scuffing to the bottom rim,
These 10 porcelain plates were produced in England by Royal Worcester in 1932. They have the date cipher that indicates this year. The plates have a diameter of 9 1/2 inches. They are made of fine bone china and have a slightly scalloped edge. The ground color is cobalt blue with a lacy fern type gilding over it. The centers of each plate have hand paint bouquets of flowers in bright colors. The plates are signed by the Worcester artist, Townsend. No two plates are exactly the same...
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...
Jeannette Glass Company made Cherry Blossom from 1930-39. There are no chips or cracks in the glass. Thanks for looking.
4 are available
Vintage Chinese wooden stand of simple rectangular shape with scroll shaped legs. Beautiful dark dense rosewood with wonderful patina, in excellent condition. Maximum length 104 mm, maximum width 66 mm, height 24 mm.
Toshi Yoshida
Heirinji Temple Bell
Date: 1951.
This edition later from original blocks.
Size: Oban. Approximately 15.75 x 10.75 inches.
Toshi Yoshida seal and block-signed signature.
Medium: Japanese woodblock print.
Condition: Top back margin corners have paper residue.