Rare Japanese first edition Taisho period shin hanga woodblock print titled “Mt. Arashi in Spring” from "New Selection of Noted Places of Kyoto (First Series)" by Miki Suizan (1887-1957) published in 1924 by Sato Shotaro in an edition of 200. Carved by Maeda Kentaro and printed by Oiwa Tokuzo. The black ink signature and red seal of the artist are at the lower right. The red seal of the publisher is on the back. Paper measures 15 3/4" x 11" (image: 15 1/2" x 10 1/2")...

A tall, cylindrical shape bronze vase by Nakajima Yasumi II (1905-1986). Patinated dark reddish - brown bronze. Vase ornamented with horizontal bands raised in relief and flaring out at the waist and sloping inward to the shoulder. Wood box inscribed on the outside of the lid and signed and sealed on the inside. Vase signed at the bottom: Yasumi. H. 28.5 cm. Showa period. *** Nakajima Yasumi II (1905-1986) was a very well known Osaka bronze artist who's real name is Nakajima Mitsuo...

TORSO WITH PHALLUS

Primitive wood carving torso with phallus (like a body mask, though no displaying hole), originally flown out from a collector of African tribal art in Japan, though its details unknown and just told as it's from somewhere in West Africa, early-mid 20th century. approx. W 28 x H 57.5 x D 15 cm (11.02 x 22.63 x 5.90in). Not stand on its own...

Ohara Koson
Carp
Size: Shikishiban. Approximately 9.75 x 9.5 inches.
Date: 1900s.
Bears Koson signature and seal.
Publisher: Daikokuya (86).
Reference: K39.8 and plate 100 in Crows, Cranes and Camellias: The Natural World of Ohara Koson (Reigle Newland).
Condition: Excellent.
Provenance: The Bedford, NY estate of Eleanor Jay and Arthur Iselin. Eleanor Jay was a descendant of United States founding father, John Jay...

A beautiful natural amber lump of the highest quality from the west coast of Denmark. -------Ocean find! --------Natural skin / surface, unpolished. A Perfect, uniform deep Yellow Egg Yolk natural colour! Smooth to touch. Measurements: 7 x 6 x 4,5 cm Weight: 34 grams.

Oversized limited edition Japanese "kappa-ban" (stencil print) by Sadao Watanabe (1913-1996) titled “The Triumphal Entry to Jerusalem.” The print is signed, dated 1968, and numbered 25/50 in white ink at the bottom. The image depicts Christ, at the center, calmly riding down the Road of Flowers toward Jerusalem. A crowd of curious and admiring people surround him...

Six(6) panel Japanese Screen, early 1930's, 52" wide when all open, 8 1/2" wide for each panel, and 14" high, Water Color Painting of Japanese Farming Village Daily Life, boy on the Buffalo or Ox playing flute instrument while father is working in the farm, village people having lunch during lunch break by the lake, Monk is going rounds, village store owners are selling steamed buns in the mountain background, with brocaded silk border within black lacquered wood frame...

A round studio ware vase done on a black base glaze with white covering areas of the vase with a bit swirled with black. The vase contains a signature that appears to read: Kotaro. Age: Late 20th century. Size: height 6.5" diameter 7"

A Siam style budha cast bronze head made at Bien Hoa professional School in Vietnam circa 1930. Nice reproduction and beautiful patina. The Bien Hoa school was created in 1906 by French administrators who, seeing Vietnamese art and culture disappear during colonization, wanted to safeguard this important Vietnamese artistic heritage. The school was therefore created, it housed hundreds of Annamese students who became sculptors, painters, ceramists, cabinetmakers etc.....

A Rococo Style Silver sauce or gravy boat in a helmet from circa 1960. Probably done in Rhode Island. Measuring 4” tall by 8” width QUILLEN ESTATE

Antique Indian bronze Ganesha standing on mouse, with nimbus surrounding his figure. Holding axe, golubjub his sweetmeat, on base with sanskrit writing.

Age late 19th century
Size: 5" H x 3" W x 1 1/2" D

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Unusual Venetian TOPAZ and Cobalt Blue Art Glass Powder or Jewelry Box!!! Done in thin glass, with decorative handles. Believe it is early 1900's. It has NO damage (chips, nicks or fleabites). In EXCELLENT Condition!!!

Measures 6 3/4" wide x about 3" tall ….. International Buyers WELCOMED!!! ........ Questions? Don’t hesitate to ask!

Pair Japanese carved and hand painted on heavy solid Ivory Mandarin Ducks(couple) with inlaid Mother of Pearl eyes, 3 3/8" high, 4 1/4" x 2" wide each, beautifully detailed carving and painted with water color on Ivory. These couple of Mandarin Ducks are made in Japan during 1950's and sold at Gump's in U.S., still retain the partially torn paper stickers "Made in Japan" on the bottom of the male duck. These pair of ducks should stay together forever...

Table with double trays serving as a double stand for precious objects,censers or vases. It is constructed from a hard precious wood that resembles rosewood. It is possible that it is Huang-Hualy, a specialist will be able to identify it. The construction is very neat, the joints are perfect, it is a beautiful work of cabinetmaking. I think it is a Chinese piece of furniture from the beginning of the 20th century. Good condition, no restoration, beautiful patina. 545x245mm

Japanese plaster and paper mache mask of a Boddhisattva (Bosatsu in Japanese), a Buddhist monk who has reached a high level of enlightenment. The mask has long earlobes, typical of a holy being in Buddhism, green lacquered hair pulled into two buns, and golden lacquer skin with traces of black lacquer. Early 20th century. Size: 8.5" height, 5" width

Vintage Japanese box and tray set, made of black lacquered wood with shell inlay in classic Art Deco design of stylized phoenixes, good condition, Showa Period (circa 1933). Tray is 11 1/2" long x 7 3/4" wide. Box is 5" wide by 4" wide.

A folding album titled "Qi Baishi huaji" (Collected paintings of Qi Baishi) with 22 color prints. Rongbaozhai, Beijing 1952, 5th month, no. 507. In brocade covers.
Each print on the left hand page, measuring 31.5 x 22 cm (ca...

A beautiful Turkmen Antique 19th century wool tribal rug measuring 36x18”

A woman's dress bodice from Afghanistan, hand-embroidered by the Kakarh tribe. The Kakarh are primarily found in Baluchistan, where they still make up the majority of indigenous Pashtuns, but they also reside in the southern districts of Zabul province in Afghanistan as well as eastern Iran. This piece measures 18 x 56 inches (45.7 x 142.2 cm). Black, yellow and red pompoms accentuate the front of the bodice which is embroidered in satin and herringbone stitch...

This carved amethyst double snuff bottle is a mid 20th century product. It is 3” high, 2 ¼” wide and 1” thick. One of the snuff bottles is a leaping carp. The other is a vase surround by lotus leaves and lotus blossoms. The top is a pair of intertwined birds. Ocean waves support both bottles. The two spoons are later replacements. The flaked composition of the crystal has left a small chip on the rim of the vase. Aside from this small imperfection, it is in great condition.

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AMAZING Murano OPALESCENT and AVENTURINE Stripes CONCH Shell Bowl!!! Unsure of attribution but similar to Seguso and Barbini seashell pieces! There is NO damage (chips, nicks or fleabites). In EXCELLENT Condition!!!

Measures 9 1/2" long x 7" wide x 3 1/8" high ….. International Buyers WELCOMED!!! ........ Questions? Don’t hesitate to ask!

A cast iron beast, probably a tiger. The elongated shape of the animal, the size, the sagging of the back, suggest that it is a brush rest. There are a lot of modern cast iron copies, which may be the case here, but we can certify that this little tiger has been in the Sakura collection for at least forty years, which proves nothing. Sculpture smal but powerfull. Good condition. Length: 85mm The price is depending on the doubt.

Carved Wood Panels "Vita" and "Mori", circa 1897 Both panels measure 15 x 14". Priced for the pair.

Occasionally while browsing through the temple markets of Kyoto or perusing backstreets tea-ware shops, an attractive piece will catch my eye for no particular reason...

Sakiori coat whose wefts are strips from old vegetable indigo dye cotton cloth and warps are hemp yarn. Wefts are fine strips comparing with other sakiori items. The short sleeves are for ease of movement, as it is "hamagi", worn at the seaside. In good condition except for two mending patches. The first half of the 20th century. W:85cm, L:92cm

This small jade (nephrite) carved brush washer is 2 3/8” long, 1 3/8” high and 1 3/4” thick. It is a mid-20th century product. It depicts a pomegranate surrounded by a peach branch and leaves. It is in excellent condition.

Bashofu kimono hand-woven of ito-basho, which is a family of banana tree, for both wefts and warps. The brown weft kasur and stripe yarns are dyed with extract liquid from tree or root of "sharinbai", which is a family of rose. Bashofu has been woven in many Islands in Okinawa for everyday kimono or work wear. The first half of the 20th century. In good condition except for a bit of wear in front. W:110cm, L:98cm

Stainless steel paper knife with the handle made of a large natural piece of polished lump of amber from the west coast of Denmark. Best Deep Yellow / Honey natural colour! Amber Lump size: L 8,5 x 6 cm. Total Length 21 cm. Weight: 99 gr. Great patina from age and use. Old piece of amber probably found in the fist part of the 20th century and than mounted as paper knife.

A Chinese painting in scroll form depicting a minority girl with her goat. Painted and signed by famous artist Cheng Duo Duo(1947-,Cheng Shifa's son). The painting was acquired in an antique and art fair in San Francisco in late 1990s. Good condition. Dimensions of the painted area: 44cm X 67.5cm.

Cotton hand made sunbonnet quilt, c.1930's. There are 42 sunbonnets in this 64" by 78" quilt. The sunbonnets are made of various fabrics and are highlighted with large black stitching on a white background. The back is made of red and blue floral fabrics. Excellent condition.....$75 for nsured USA shipping.

1920's Weller Pottery garden frog in coppertone and green glazes. In excellent condition, no cracks, no repairs, etc, it measures 5" long and 4" high. Incised signature on bottom reads: Weller Pottery

This is a vintage large rare Maneki Neko (beckoning cat) made in the Tokoname kiln region of Japan. Entirely hand painted and hand made, it is a very large size to bring an abundance of good luck to its owner. Designed as a coin bank, its original paper coin stopper is still intact. Raising the left paw, it is beckoning family, friends and happiness its way. Its right paw is holding a gold coin bringing also fortune and prosperity upon its owner.

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Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown white Filigrana ribbons, red-orange aventurine and blue millefiori canes Italian art glass cabinet vase. Documented to Salviati & Co., with intact original label still attached. It reads "Salviati & Co. Venice - Made In Italy". The label dates to the 1950s, but the piece is created in an earlier Venetian style. It has 4 "eyes" around the body. Very unusual little piece. Measures: 4 5/8” tall.

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Depicting whirling solar and cross motifs, this fringed panel is known as a "Lali posh", a food cover used to present flat bread loaves at traditional Uzbek weddings. Outlines of chain stitching are filled with rows of fine, angled blanket stitch in wool thread on a plain-woven wool cloth dyed a deep shade of madder red. Some overcast stitching joins the three separate paneled sections. This textile shows the dynamic use of line and color for which Uzbek Lakai embroidery is famous. The Lakai ar...

This is a woman's dress panel ("pushk kurta") from Baluchistan, measuring 43 x 52 cm. Embroidered in silk thread in a combination of interlacing, herringbone, long and short stitch, and extremely fine satin stitch, it depicts diamond shape medallions ("paraiz zarto")and arched columns with intricately repeated geometric motifs which are typical of Baluch embroidery. The most intricate pushks are produced in Makran and other coastal areas of Baluchistan. This is a dazzling and beautiful textile i...

Eijiro Kobayashi
A High Bridge by Night.
A design influenced by James Whistler and Hiroshige.
Series: Hasegawa Night Scenes.
Date: 1910s.
Size: Chuban. Approximately 10 x 7.5 inches.
Publisher: Hasegawa Takejiro (No. 1241 in Hasegawa catalog).
Edition: One of the earliest examples - on thicker card with the verso stamp, "Printed by T. Hasegawa Tokyo" (All Rights Reserved)".
Medium: Japanese woodblock print.
Condition: Indentations in paper (see add...

First edition Taisho period Japanese woodblock print titled “The Snow Maiden Umekawa” (aka “The Heroine Umekawa in the Snow”) from the supplements of “The Complete Works of Chikamatsu Manzaemon" by Kitano Tsunetomi (1880-1947) published in 1923. First edition with mica and silver highlights, hand applied gofun, black ink Tsunetomi seal at the upper right, and Yamagishi Kazue (carver) and Nishimura Kumakichi (printer) seals at the lower edge. Paper: 17 3/4" x 11 3/8." Very good overa...

Old mask of the "gunyeya" type, used for ritual running competitions, with eyebrows in slight relief, round eyes, protruding large nose and lips, small chin. Multiple perforations around the rim for attachment of hair and beard, both missing. Wood, with fine age patina. Ivory Coast/Liberia, Dan ethnic group, first half of 20th century. Height: 25.5 cm. Small accidents, otherwise good condition. Provenance: Paris auction sale 1971.

Ohara Koson
Sparrow on a Vine of Wild Melon
Size: Chuban. Approximately 26.4 x 19.4 cm. 10.375 x 7.5 inches.
Date: ca. 1910.
Artist's signature and seal at lower right.
Publisher: Matsumoto (no. 398).
The signature and seal are unusual, but the contemporaneous Matsumoto catalog notes, "A most delicate and charming picture. The fine workmanship is visible in every touch. By Koson."
Reference: Not listed in Crows, Cranes and Camellias: The Natural World of Ohara ...

With it's GREAT color and style this Venini will fit easily into your Retro 50's decor! This Venini Fazzoletto measures just over 5 inches (12.7 cm) tall, and is 7 inches (17.8 cm) in diameter. The Turquoise interior is cased with a layer of latimo glass. Ground pontil, and signed "venini/Murano/Italia" on the bottom. The mark is difficult to read being white on white, but I've included a addtional contrast adjusted photograph to more clearly show the mark. Excellent condition with no chips, cra...

A beautiful set of eight Bohemian Czech black wine goblets, circa 1950s Can be purchased individually. QUILLEN ESTATE

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RARE and Large Murano Cased BLUE Core Art Glass Abstract Bird or Chick Sculpture!!! Attributed to Antonio DA ROS for CENEDESE!!! The piece is very minimal-modern in design, and has Gold Flecks on the beak. There are NO damages (chips, nicks, or impact marks). In EXCELLENT Condition!!!

Measures 5 3/4" tall x 6 1/4" long x 3 3/4" wide ….. International Buyers WELCOMED!!! ........ Questions? Don’t hesitate to ask!

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Very Large Murano Cased SFUMATO Bubbles and GOLD FLECKS Art Glass GOOSE or DUCK Sculpture!!!Attributed to AURELIANO TOSO!!! The white color is made of tiny bubbles (smoke) inside the bird. Other than some brown marks on the glass from the tools used, it is without damage (chips, nicks, fleabites). In EXCELLENT Condition!!!

Measures 9 3/4" tall (24.76 cm) x 4 3/4" long (12.06 cm) ….. International Buyers WELCOMED!!! ...........

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RARE Super Bright Murano Cased YELLOW and GOLD FLECKS Art Glass Flip Top Bowl and Mushroom Lighter SET!!! Documented as Alfredo BARBINI, circa 1950-60s, and pictured in the Weil Ceramics and Glass Catalog!!! The bowl is very large, and heavy, at 6 3/4" across. They have NO damage (chips, nicks, or impact marks). In EXCELLENT Condition!!!

Also have this set in different colors! See stock #2372, #2362, #2358, #2357, and #2373. ...

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Amazing Murano Cased BLACK, SFUMATO and GOLD FLECK Art Glass PONY Horse!!! Attributed to Alfredo BARBINI or Seguso Vetri D' Arte circa 1940s!!! The piece has 1 small nick to the bottom as shown in the last photo. Otherwise has no damage (chips, nicks, or impact marks). In EXCELLENT Condition!!!

Measures 6 1/2" tall x 4 1/4" long ... International Buyers WELCOMED!!! ........ Questions? Don’t hesitate to ask!

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Rare Delicate and Elegant Murano COBALT and WHITE Hand Blown Art Glass Dancing Figurine or Sculpture!!! Similar designs are attributed to Vittorio ZECCHIN and Napoleon MARTINUZZI, circa 1930s!!! Very delicate piece, with White accents throughout. It has NO damage (chips, nicks, fleabites or impact marks). In EXCELLENT Condition!!!

Measures 7 1/4" tall (18.41 cm) x 4 1/4" (10.79 cm) wide across the base .… International Buyers WE...

Lovely covered dresser box attributed to Artisti Barovier, circa 1920s. In green with applied pink "pasta glass" details and a beautifully crafted purple and green bunch of grapes on the lid. The entire piece is lightly iridescent, making it glow and reflect in the light. This thin and light piece has a snap pontil, and is a rare piece of early Murano glass. Measures approximately 5" in diameter and 3.5" tall. Excellent condition.

Circa 1950-60, very heavy sterling silver hinged or jointed fish bottle opener with abalone (mother of pearl) and black onyx eyes. Made in Mexico, it is fully hallmarked including 925 on the back side of the tail. Excellent condition, it measures 7.25" long and weights 5.48 oz.

Here is a classic Stig Lindberg design. It is number 39 out of 125 made in 1981. Measurements are 12" by 15 1/2". Excellent condition. One of the last works of the master. Signed Stig L and dated (19)81. This work of art is called "Cinderella".

An exceptional example of the work of Ingrid and Erich Triller. This vase measures 5" tall and is 3" in diameter. On the underside is painted Triller and Tobo. The glaze is a complex of blue/grey. Mint condition.

DESCRIPTION: A very good woven oak-splint basket in lobed buttocks form, used as a field gathering basket or a market basket for goods. This large early 1900’s Pennsylvania basket has a sturdy bentwood handle with double bentwood-wrapped rims; old varnish finish. Very good condition with minor usage wear. For size reference, the last photo in this listing shows this basket displayed on top of our Country Corner Cabinet (#A-CBL2). DIMENSIONS: 20” wide x 17" high.

A 7 ½ inch diameter gold Aurene vase by Steuben. The vase is shape 354 and is properly marked “Aurene 354" around the polished pontil. The vase has a flared out scalloped rim and stands 4 ½ inches tall. The vase is perfect.

An old mythical Dragon Horse necklace with low grade silver engraved balls, carved turquoise beads, natural coral branches accented by white and green jade hoops on a braided silk cord. The back of the chased, repousee silver pendant is open. The necklace measures 25",the pendant, 4 ½" x 3 ½" . Total weight 232 gm. Sorry, no international shipping.

Two Beautiful Antique Early 20th C. Chinese export Silver Dollar Coin Trade Dollar Ashtrays , Signed . Weights:197.5g W:11cm $735

Very well painted Chinese famille rose porcelain stool shaped stand, inscribed and signed on the body, from republic period. Size; Height of stand is 4 inches in excellent condition.

Han Dynasty Bronze Figural Pendant, nice patina and encrustation, wearable size of figure H 2" w 1"

Chinese mottled jade/hardstone carving depicting a disk with a dragon at the center, early to mid 20th century period, 3 7/8 inches in diameter, in good condition.

Produced in the 1930's, this Fenton Mongolian Green Dancing Ladies 9" Vase is in mint condition. The Dancing Lady is reputably the image of Isadora Duncan, a modern dancer of the 1920's.

Chinese mottled jade carving depicting a disk with phoenix head throughout, early to mid 20th century period, 4 1/2"L x 3 1/2"H, in good condition.

Large Chinese zitan wood brush pot, decorated with Horses & Dragon & Laughing Buddha's carvings, measurements are 240H x 186 mm in diameter (mm) or 9.45H x 7.32 inches in diameter, in very good condition.