UMO

'Unidentified Metal Object', like a natural form of abstract wild tree/gnarl okimono but made of heavy metal as unidentified unmagnetic material..., once displayed at tokonoma alcove of an old house in Ishikawa, Hokuriku region in Showa period, 20th century, 21 x 19 x 18 cm (8.26 x 7.48 x 7.08in).


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The size of Vase: 9"High x 7 7/8" Dia (23 cm x 20 cm)
This is beautiful Jug shape vase by Japanese renown potter
Akira Yamazaki 5th son of Toyo Yamazaki (1890-1979).
The vase is made from Bisque Body with Glaze Painting (Yu Sai).
In the shape of Jug. The colors of Glaze Painting are Green, Brown
and off brown. The condition of Jug vase excellent no chip, no crack
and no hairline. It came with Firwood Tomobako...

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The size of Vase: 5 7/8" High x 3 " Dia (15 cm x 7.5 cm)
This is beautiful Japanese Kin Yo (Jun ware) vase by renown
Japanese Potter, Akira Yamazaki (5th son of 1st Koyo Yamazaki 1890-1979 )
The vase has beautiful Jun Ware replica finish with Jun glazing on stoneware body.
It came with Firwood Tomobako. The cover has Japanese writing,
"Kin Yo (Jun Ware) Tsubo(vase)". Akira saku (made) with his chop seal.
The condition of vase excellent...

This is a really pretty Pink Cheriglo Number 191 9 1/2 inches high Decanter with Stopper made by Paden City. This Decanter with Stopper is in very good condition with no chips, cracks or scratches. This Decanter is pictured in the Carrie & Jerry Domitz Paden City book, page 297. Be sure to search our other Paden City available. We guarantee all items to be as described. THANK YOU.

James Bond of the Movie Series "007" made this model famous! "The Big Triangle". All original and in excellent condition.  Circa: 1967.  OMEGA Automatic Seamaster 300 Caliber 551 24 Jewels.  Reference No. 166.024. Rotating Black 30-minute Dive Bezel, Original dial with Luminous baton figures and luminous hands with sweep second. Dial Marked: OMEGA/AUTOMATIC, and Seamster 300 under the center post. Superb original condition and truly collectible.  Clean, running and fully functional...

Japanese shin hanga woodblock print titled "Omuro" by Hiroshi Yoshida (1876-1950) dated in the left margin Showa 15 (1940). Post WWII later edition. The artist's black ink stamped signature and red seal is at the lower left. The print is block titled and signed in the lower margin. Illustrated in "The Complete Woodblock Prints of Yoshida Hiroshi," Abe Publications, color plate #240. Paper measures 10 3/4" x 16" (image size: 9 3/42" x 14 3/4"). Very good clean overall condition with full margins...

This is a really nice 3 3/4 inch high 9 Ounce depression glass Straight Sided cobalt blue Sailboat, aka Ships, Water Tumbler made by Hazel Atlas Glass from 1938 to 1939. This tumbler measures 2 1/2 inches in diameter across the top. It is in very good condition with no chips, cracks or scratches. The white ships decoration is very good. We guarantee items to be as described. THANK YOU.

Almost Art Deco in appearance created by natural wood-fired glaze markings. Signed on the bottom. Ca. 1980. 9" tall x 4 1/2" diameter. Excellent condition. Ask for shipping quote.

Large, signed vase from the 1980s by Raymond Gallucci (USA, PA, 1923-2005). 10 1/2" tall. 7" across. Works by this artist are in the collections of the Smithsonian, the Philadelphia Museum of art, and the Michener Museum.

Original woodblock print BLUE THICKET by Joichi Hoshi (1913-1979), unlimited edition, printed in 1974. Excellent crisp print in perfect condition, silver metallic highlights, listed as plate 318 in JOICHI HOSHI CATALOGUE OF ALL TREE WOODBLOCK PRINTS published by Kato Gallery in 1988. Red “tree” seal of the artist in lower right corner, signed by the artist in pencil (see detail). Narrow strip of mounting paper along the upper edge on the back...

Shodo Kawarazaki (1889-1973)
Magnolia (Mokuren)
Date: 1950s. Later edition.
Size: Oban. 16.0 x 11 inches.
Artist's seal lower right.
Publisher: Unsodo. Publisher, carver, and printer seals at left margin.
Medium: Japanese woodblock print.
Condition: Excellent.

Shodo Kawarazaki (1889-1973)
Iris
Date: 1950s. Later edition.
Size: Oban. 15.75 x 10.75 inches.
Artist's seal lower left.
Publisher: Unsodo. Publisher, carver, and printer seals at left margin.
Medium: Japanese woodblock print.
Condition: Excellent.

Shodo Kawarazaki (1889-1973)
Wisteria
Date: 1950s. Later edition.
Size: Oban. 15.5 x 10.75 inches.
Artist's seal lower right.
Publisher: Unsodo. Publisher, carver, and printer seals at left margin.
Medium: Japanese woodblock print.
Condition: Excellent.

Shodo Kawarazaki (1889-1973)
Fukayama Tsuji
Date: 1950s. Later edition.
Size: Oban. 16 x 10.75 inches.
Artist's seal upper left.
Publisher: Unsodo. Publisher, carver, and printer seals at left margin.
Medium: Japanese woodblock print.
Condition: Excellent.

Shodo Kawarazaki (1889-1973)
Bamboo
Date: 1950s. Later edition.
Size: Oban. 15.75 x 10.75 inches.
Artist's seal lower left.
Publisher: Unsodo. Publisher, carver, and printer seals at left margin.
Medium: Japanese woodblock print.
Condition: Excellent.

STAMP ALBUMS OF A KOREAN BOY

Set of two albums of used and unused stamps in mainly 1970s including mostly Korean and some other countries as the collection of a Korean middle-school boy, late 20th century, Large: 16 pp, 25.5 x 19.5 x 2.2 cm (10.03 x 7.67 x 0.86in), Small: 8 pp, 18.5 x 12.7 x 1.2 cm (7.28 x 4.99 x 0.47in)...

STICKER BOARD BY A JAPANESE BOY

A fragment of old massive industrial wooden board stenciled as 'Explosive' on the opposite side, randomly stuck many old school stickers of 'Ultraman' and 'Kamen Rider' (and their monster enemies) as the two biggest children's superhero in Japanese tokusatsu TV show in 1970s. Really scarce tangible memory and story hardly seen today. 65 x 37 x 1.5 cm (25.59 x 14.56 x 0.59in)...

Wonderful wood-fired Shigaraki ceramic vase. Natural markings and glazes have created a masterpiece. Stamp on bottom but we couldn't read. Ca.1960. 8" tall x 6" diameter. Ask for shipping quote.

This really pretty yellow topaz Princess depression glass Tab Handled Cereal Bowl was made by Hocking Glass from 1931 to 1935. This Bowl measures 5 1/4 inches across not including the handles. It measures 6 inches across including the handles. It is in very good condition with no chips, cracks or scratches. Be sure to search our other Princess available. We guarantee items to be as described. THANK YOU.

Large (23" in diameter) table or wall charger by Wally Mason (American, born 1952). This impressive ceramic work is made of terracotta with slip decoration and shard inclusions. Fully signed verso. In excellent condition.

Ito Jakuchu
Flying Bird and Flower
Date: 1930s or earlier.
Size: 4.25 x 3 inches.
Medium: Japanese woodblock print.
Condition: Margin corner thinning or chips.

This really pretty yellow topaz Princess depression glass Tab Handled 9 Inch Octagonal Salad Bowl was made by Hocking Glass from 1931 to 1935. This Bowl measures 2 1/4 inches high. It is in very good condition with no chips, cracks or scratches with one very tiny, pin point size mark on the outer edge, probably done in the making. This bowl can be hard to find. Be sure to search our other Princess available. We guarantee items to be as described. THANK YOU.

A nice Art Deco cocktail pick set formed as a dark red bakelite cherry atop a rosewood base holding six bright red bakelite cherry-finial picks. The cocktail pick holder (“porte-piques”) was once a fixture of every French bar or café, as well as private bars in the home. Today, they can be used for their original purpose or to serve small hors d’oeuvres.

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City in the Rain (after Hasui)
(A rare alternative perspective on "City in the Rain" by Kawase Hasui).
Artist: Not known.
Date: 1930s.
Size: 5.5 x 3.625 inches
Publisher: Takemura Hideo.
Medium: Japanese woodblock print.
Condition: Excellent with very slight bend at upper right corner.

Fukutaro Tanouchi
Udon
Publisher: Takemura Hideo.
Size: 5.5 x 3.625 inches.
Date: 1930-40s.
Signed by the artist.
Medium: Japanese woodblock print.
Condition: Excellent.
A rare and wonderful shin hanga design.

CRICKETS

Transcendentally handmade Japanese crickets (as two suzumushi and two korogi) with twig and bamboo. 20th century, Japan. approx...

KANJIKI RACK

Handmade hanging rack applied to Japanese 'kanjiki' (traditional snowshoe) attaching hemp string, pannier shoulder strap, and natural wood handle engraved its trader's name of 'Mountain'. Showa period, early-mid 20th century, Japan...

AT THE BEACH 1972

Vintage Japanese oil painting on canvas by Shirane Mitsuo (1926-2002), 1972. Attached with metal frame (74.3 x 62.1 x 3.8 cm (29.25 x 24.44 x 1.49in)). Aged deterioration as is, with cracks and slight peelings as seen.


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RED-PAINTING PAPER PLATE

Very rare 'Akae' (Red painting) plate made of compressed paper as I have never seen such a type during my entire career. Detail and usage unknown. Probably Showa period, 20th century, Japan. D 22.5 x H 3.7 cm (8.85 x 1.45in). Aged deterioration as is as seen.


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This is a really pretty depression glass green Princess 4-Part Divided Relish dish made by Hocking Glass from 1931 to 1934. This Relish measures 7 1/4 inches across X 7 1/2 inches wide including the handles. It is in very good condition with no chips, cracks or scratches. Be sure to search our other Princess depression glass items available. We guarantee items to be as described. THANK YOU.

German Cold War-era parcel gilt sterling silver globe. In c-scroll frame mounted to cast dolphin support in turn mounted to round foot. The world as it used to be with Us and Them (The Union of Soviet Socialist Republics) as well as a selection of secondary players. South America is made up of Brazil and Argentina and the Middle East of Egypt and Saudi Arabia. Anybody missing? Sure, but a great icebreaker nonetheless for office peace talks, and source of reflections on the transience of power. L...

Victorian Classical sterling silver compotes. Made by Tiffany & Co. in New York. Each: Round solid well; sides have pierced leafing scrollwork and turned-down rim applied with cast leafing scrollwork and buds that suggest the influence of Chrysanthemum; raised foot with cast scroll and flower border. Fully marked including maker’s stamp, pattern no. 8743 (first produced in 1885), and director’s letter M (1873-91). Very good condition with deep patina.

Dimensions: H 2 3/4 x D 9 3/8 in. Heav...

Midcentury Modern sterling silver picture frame. Square window in wide and flat surround with incised honeycomb pattern on front; edges plain. With glass and velvet lining and back with hinged easel support. Italian marks (1944-68) with Fratelli Cacchione maker’s stamp. Very good condition. Velvet wear.

Dimensions: Frame: H 6 x W 6 in. Window: H 3 1/2 x D 3 1/2 in. #BY900

Woman in Snow with Umbrella and Lantern
Artist: Unsigned.
Date: 1930s or earlier.
Size: 5.5 x 3.5 inches.
Medium: Japanese woodblock print.
Condition: Small raised bump at lower left.

SHAKOTAN BLUE 1970

Vintage Japanese oil painting on canvas, 'Fine scenery of Shakotan (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shakotan,_Hokkaido)' by Yakuwa Shiro (1914-93), 1970. 33 x 24.5 x 1.7 cm (12.99 x 9.64 x 0.66in). Biography notes at the backside as its original condition.


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Rare Omega Automatic Date Dive "JAMES BOND" Model. Made famous by the Connley 007 Spy Movies of the early 1960s. OMEGA Seamaster 300 DATE AUTOMATIC Caliver 562 Ref. 165.024.65 C:1963. Serial No. 20,398,330, "Twenty-Four (24) Jewels, Pendent set. Certified High-Pressure Waterproof marked on the seamaster engraved back lid. The glowing "lum" on the figures and hands on the dial are in excellent original condition. Excellent running fully functional condition. The forest green genuine crocodil...

This is a really nice crystal clear vintage glass Sailboat, aka Ship, ash tray with a metal sail, made by Hazel Atlas Glass into the 1940s. This glass sailboat measures 5 7/8 inches long X 2 1/4 inches across. The ash tray measures 6 1/2 inches high to the top of the metal sail. The glass sailboat is in very good condition with no chips or cracks. The original metal sail does have some discoloration on it - please see pictures for detail. This ash tray, complete with the original metal sail...

Very scarce. HEUER CARRERA Stainless BIG EYE Chronograph 36mm Circa: 1960. 13mm thick. Features the "BIG EYE" Black chronograph register. This watch is all original, dial, case, and movement. All in outstanding excellent condition. Movement marked: HEUER LEOINIDAS SA SWISS", and "92" marked under the steel balance. The inside of the screw off back is marked: ED. HEUER & Co. Swiss/Stainless Steel". Free of any distraction. The black registers of this year and Model make this watch unusual...

Tsuchiya Koitsu
Lake Chuzenji in Nikko
Size: 5.625 x 3.625 inches.
Publisher: Takemura Hideo.
Date: 1930s.
Koitsu's Shinsei seal at lower left.
Koitsu catalog no.: TK-TM-121.
Medium: Japanese woodblock print.
Condition: Faint mark in snow near title.

Tsuchiya Koitsu
Asakusa Temple (Sensoji) Main Gate
Publisher: Takemura Hideo. Round Takemura seal lower right.
Date: 1930s.
Size: 5.5 x 3.625 inches.
Title and Koitsu's Kiyoshi seal at left.
Koitsu catalog no.: TK-TM-136.
Medium: Japanese woodblock print.
Condition: Excellent.

This is a really pretty depression glass pink Princess tea or coffee Cup and Saucer made by Hocking Glass from 1931 to 1934. This Cup measures 3 1/2 inches across the top. The Saucer (which is the dessert plate used as the saucer) measures 5 5/8 inches across. Both the Cup and Saucer are in very good condition with no chips, cracks or scratches. Be sure to search our other Hocking depression glass available. We guarantee items to be as described. THANK YOU.

Ide Gakusui
Plum Tree
Size: Approximately 5.75 x 3.825 inches.
Date: 1950s-60s.
Gakusui signature and seal lower left.
Publisher: Watanabe Shozaburo
Woodblock print is tipped along its top edge only to original 7 x 4.5-inch blank card.
Medium: Japanese woodblock print.
Condition: Excellent.

Tomoe (after Hasui)
Rainy Street Scene
(This smaller unsealed print is clearly based on "City in the Rain" by Kawase Hasui).
Date: 1950s-60s.
Size: 5.5 x 3.625 inches
Publisher: Watanabe Shozaburo.
Medium: Japanese woodblock print attached along its top edge only to original blank card (7 x 4.625 inches).
Condition: Excellent.

Fenton Cranberry Diamond Dot Vase is in mint condition. Measures 5.5" tall and is about 6" at the widest.

This is a really pretty depression glass pink Princess 3-Part Divided or Grill Plate made by Hocking Glass from 1931 to 1934. This Grill Plate measures 9 1/2 inches across not including the handles X 10 1/2 including the handles. It is in very good condition with no chips, cracks or scratches. Be sure to search our other Princess depression glass available. We guarantee items to be as described. THANK YOU.

Takahashi Shotei
Night Scene of Mabashi, near Tokyo
(This smaller unsealed print is clearly based on the above Shotei chuban design.)
Date: 1950s-60s.
Size: 5.75 x 3.625 inches
Publisher: Watanabe Shozaburo.
Medium: Japanese woodblock print attached along its top edge only to original blank card (7 x 4.625 inches).
Condition: Excellent.

This really pretty green Princess Depression Glass Cookie Jar or Cracker Jar with lid was made by Hocking Glass from 1931 to 1935. The Cookie Jar measures 5 inches in diameter X 7 inches high. Both the cookie jar bottom and lid are in very good condition with no chips, cracks or scratches. Be sure to search our other Princess depression glass available. We guarantee items to be as described. THANK YOU.

A pair of Japanese Imari porcelain dishes. A later example with Namban (or Nanban - Southern barbarian) subject "Black Ship" dishes. The decoration in the Imari palette depicting Portuguese figures and their famed trading ship, that between Japan and China. Good condition. Showa period, probably mid 20th century. Dimensions: Diameter about 10 inches, Height about 1 3/8 and 1/14 inches respectively.

GHOSTS AND MONSTERS SHEETS 5 pc.

1970s Japanese kids toy, paper, Sheet: 38 x 55 cm (14.96 x 21.65in). Skeleton cut out: 13 x 15 cm (5.11 x 5.90in)


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STREAMER

Washi Japanese paper, Showa period, mid 20th century, Japan. 147 x 57 cm (57.87 x 22.44in). Aged deterioration as is, but no holes.


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This is a really pretty depression glass green Princess 8 1/4 inch salad plate made by Hocking Glass from 1931 to 1934. This salad plate is in very good condition with no chips, cracks or scratches. Be sure to search our other Princess depression glass available. We guarantee items to be as described. THANK YOU.

Bashofu kimono hand-woven of ito-basho, which is a family of banana tree. Both wefts and warps are hand-plied. The brown warp kasuri yarns are dyed with extract liquid from tree or root of "sharinbai", which is a family of rose, and the very dark blue weft kasuri yarns are dyed with Ryuku-ai, vegetable indigo in Okinawa. Bashofu has been woven in many Islands in Okinawa for everyday kimono or work wear. 20th century. It has some stains and holes. W:106cm, L:116cm

This really pretty green, vintage, Princess Depression Glass 6 inch high juice pitcher was made by Hocking Glass from 1931 to 1935. The pitcher measures 4 1/2 inches in diameter. It is in very good condition with no chips, cracks or scratches. Be sure to search our other Princess depression glass available. We guarantee items to be as described. THANK YOU.

Free-flowing 'wagumi' style Ikebana bamboo flower basket Ca. 1935. Wide swaths of bamboo inserts gently intertwined with delicate weaves. Bold. Beautiful coloration. Great condition. 12" tall x 7" in diameter. Ask for shipping quote.

Yuki boshi (snow hat), or yuki kabuto (snow helmet) made of Obana, or Yamagaya (Japanese pampas) and cotton yarn for decoration. It has belts made of indigo dye and hand spun cotton inside. In good condition except for some wear in the decorative yarn. The first half of the 20th century. W:48cm, L:48cm

Elizabeth II sterling silver box. Made by Mappin & Webb in Birmingham in 1965. Rectangular with straight sides. Cover hinged with flat top and scalloped tab. Interior cedar-lined and partitioned. Underside leather-lined. Fully marked. Very good condition.

Overall dimensions: H 1 3/8 x W 6 x D 3 3/4 in. Gross weight: 13.3 troy ounces. #BZ514

Classic Midcentury Modern sterling silver vase. Made by Tiffany & Co. in New York. In form of abstract calla lily with asymmetrical mouth and irregular seam. Raised round foot. Fully marked including maker’s stamp, postwar pattern no. 23425, and director’s letter L (1956-ca 1965). Very good condition.

Dimensions: H 12 1/8 x W 6 x D 4 1/2 in. Weight: 17.7 troy ounces. #BZ424

Elizabeth II sterling silver salver. Made by Harrison Fisher & Co. in Sheffield in 1974. Round with molded ogee rim and 3 cast volute scroll supports. Traditional Georgian from the 1970s. Fully marked. Very good condition.

Dimensions: H 1 1/8 x D 8 1/8 in. Weight: 11.7 troy ounces. #BZ602

George V sterling silver salver. Made by Collingwood & Sons in Sheffield in 1937. Round with molded curvilinear piecrust rim; 3 hoof supports. Fully marked. Very good condition.

Overall dimensions: H 3/4 x W 10 3/8 x D 10 in. Weight: 17 troy ounces. #BZ603