Beautiful silk obi that has been cut and backed to create eight place mats. They are an ivory color with flowers and twisting stems in dusty purple, muted pink, deep red, gold, and brown. Showa period (1925-1989)
Size: 18" length, 12" width
Wonderful birds, stars, and flowers patterned coverlet of wool and cotton hand woven in two sections and signed "MADE BY D.SNYDER HANOVER TOWNSCHIP NOR T.CO 1840" and is signed on the four corners with fringed edges. The coverlet has birds on three side and flowers on one side. The colors are red, blue, and mustard on an off white background. Coverlet measures 94" long by 72" wide and is in excellent condition......$20 for insured USA shipping.
Hocking Glass Company made Block Optic from 1929-33. There are no chips or cracks in the glass. Thanks for looking.
Superb and very rare copper bowl in the form of three bound leaves by acclaimed silversmith Alfredo Sciarrotta. Most of Sciarrotta’s work was in sterling silver, but he did make a limited line of copper and brass wares early in his career. The designer’s work is instantly recognizable from the quality of workmanship, the heaviness of the material, and of course the naturalistic shapes accented with delicately curling edges and engraved veining...
This wildly popular modern glass design by Ercole Barovier is a bold form with a nicely tooled top that follows through on the rib design. It is in good condition and unmarked, 10" tall, 6 pounds. This beauty is available at a reduce price with the group of Cordonato Oro pieces - item 73.
This rare and early example of the superb pottery of Ingrid and Erich Triller (TOBO) measures 9 3/4" tall and is 4 1/5" in diameter. On the underside of the foot is painted Triller Tobo. The incredible glaze is a complex of browns and oranges. Excellent condition. There is a very minor glaze eruption (done in manufacture) on the inside of the upper rim, which does not detract at all from the beauty and importance of this great vase. (See photos).
This really pretty pair of green Floral, aka Poinsettia, depression glass 4 inch high Candle Holders were made by Jeannette Glass from 1931 to 1935. Both Candle Holders are in very good condition with no chips or cracks. Be sure to search our other Floral available. We guarantee items to be as described. THANK YOU.
徐悲鴻(1895-1953)觀音大士像
水墨紙本立軸
1939年作
款識:己卯二月十九日敬設香花寫大士象一區為中國之抗戰陣亡将士祈福。悲鴻。
鈐印:悲鴻。
Hanging Scroll of
A Portrait of Guanyin (Goddess of Mercy)
in Memory of Souls Lost during War against Japan /
Xu Beihong (1895-1953)
Inscribed & signed with an artist seal...
Great sixties design! Saturnus vase in amber brown sommerso cased in crystal, flat polished top with slightly flared folded rim. Stands 5 5/8 inches (14.3 cm) tall and is approximately 4 inches (10.2 cm) in diameter. No chips, cracks or repairs. Signed. Circa 1962
A wooden carved Tibetan mask. The art of Tibetan masks can be classified into religious type and folk type. Exorcising masks were initially held to drive away ghosts and evil spirits. Later were used in local operas.
Size: 27cm X 13cm.
1950's Chinese Silver Filigree Jadeite Carved Plaque Bracelet Marked "Silver"
It is 6.5 inches (16.5 cm) in inner circumference by 2.2 inches (5.5 cm) in inner diameter. The jadeite is about 0.78 inch (2 cm) wide. It is 58.5 gram.
It is tarnished and has inclusions at the jadeite (as seen in the photos).
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An exquisite old Japanese hair comb, lacquered on wood (kiri, boxwood?), practical yet ornamental with make design of wisteria like flowers. It is almost like new, never been used condition. The shape of this comb is unusual, irregular from one side to the other side. The shape is called Shin-bashi shape/style. Shinbashi is located in Minato-ku in Tokyo. The shape came out in early Showa period (end of 1928 to beginning of 1986). 4 1/2"
Made in Portugal Ceramic oval shape hand painted Mirror, 23" high, 19" wide, 1 3/4" deep, frame width is almost 2" wide, hand painted houses, fence under blue sky, very charming country scenery. The condition is good.
Japanese glass ojime in a form of tombodama bead with cherry red body and 2 clusters of white flowers and beautiful ribbed leaves. 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 - see finely textured petals and yellow centers of the flowers and fine structures of the leaves, in perfect condition. Height 0.65 inches.
Classic cheese knife made of sterling and rosewood by Hector Aguilar, Mexico, c.1948. This heavy gauge silver piece shows a lush Mexican design with a curved sterling blade and measures 6 1/4" long. It is signed "HA(flared) STERLING TAXCO MEXICO 9(bellmark)TALLER BORDA" and is in good condition. There is an 3/4" slight age crack in the wood on one side and there is a bit of metal roughness at the outer edge on both sides that could be original...
Beautiful Chinese jade carving of a recumbent dog with a long narrow head and pointed ears. The grey-green matrix with dark flecks and russed inclusions. Nice carved details. Age: Early 20th century. Size: 3" length x 1" width.
French Majolica plate by Cerenne, Vallauris, 1950's. Relief moulded and brightly painted decoration of sea food, the animals forming reserves for six oysters. Charles René Roger Neveux ("Cerenne" = CRN) was the leader of one of the most popular ceramic studios in Vallauris. Diameter "10/ 25,5 cm. Condition: a few minimal chips and a small restoration to the rim as seen on photo.
A very large size 12" (30cm) high Chinese mid 20th C. porcelain famille rose with five boys climbing to the Buddha's body. In excellent condition. H:30cm
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Unusual and Old Murano Cased Copper AVENTURINE and GOLD FLECKS Art Glass Flower Shaped Candlesticks!!! Attributed to ERCOLE BAROVIER circa 1920-30s!!! This piece shave been used and have some wax still inside. Just wanted to mentioned so there are no surprises. There are NO damages (chips, nicks, fleabites). In EXCELLENT Condition!!!
Both Measure about 5" (12.7 cm) across the petals x 4" tall (10.16 cm) …....
An original painting on shikishi paper by Suda Kyochu (1908 - 1964), depicting a frog in a pond. Painted in ink and with natural pigments. Suda Kyochu was a pupil of Seison Maeda (1885 - 1977), one of the greatest contemporary Japanese painters and one of the founders of the Nihonga movement. Signed and with original folder. Condition: fine. Dimension: 17 cm x 24.2 cm.
Japanese Chestnut color wooden Sake Barrel, Ca. 1940, 7" high, 11 1/2" diameter top rim, wrapped around with twisted Bamboo ropes, and stopper, signed Kanji writings on the bottom outside. The condition is good.
Republic period, circa 1950, carved jade miniature of a sage pinching it's ear lobe. The jade stone is shaped like a pebble. There are two medallions on the top of the shoulders of the stone. It measures 1.5" by 1.5" by .6".
This pretty pair of Peacock Blue Colonial Number 9922 2-Piece Hurricanes were made by Morgantown Glass. These Hurricanes each measure 9 inches high when together. The base measures 4 1/2 inches in diameter. All four pieces are in very good condition with no chips, cracks or scratches. The original Morgantown Glass labels are attached. Be sure to search our other Morgantown available. We guarantee all items to be as described. Feel free to email any questions. THANK YOU.
Art Deco sterling silver bowl. Made by Currier & Roby in New York, ca 1930. Curved sides and raised and spread foot; mouth rim has wide scallops with applied beads. Fully marked including maker’s and retailer’s (Cartier) stamps and no. 608. Very good condition.
Dimensions: H 4 x D 8 in. Weight: 14 troy ounces. #BZ176
RARE & EARLY: Ornamental hand made salad serving set #54 by Georg Jensen, Denmark, c.1915. The dimensional hand hammered arts & crafts design is floral. The SPOON measures 8 5/8" long and is signed "GI(embossed in dotted oval)STERLING DENMARK 54". The FORK measures 8 1/2" long and is signed "GEORG JENSEN (embossed in circle) STERLING DENMARK 54). Each has "REB" lightly initialed on the back...
Large Ghurra showing a powerful scene involving the founding couple of the family. it is an excellent overview of the primordial symbolism of the churning milk saga. Age is difficult to predict, because this kind of luxurious ghurra might not be used every day, based on its signs of use, it may be from the end of the 20th, but from the point of view of design he is much older.rom late 20 th , from the design point of view it is be much more older...
A beautiful vintage asian Thai silver bangle with gold wash in excellent condition. D:5cm
$75
A Thai bronze Buddha's hand mounded on wood stand. Please see photos for condition details. Height include stand: approximately 13"
Elegant, large art deco bronze murashi-do vase. Signed on the bottom by Hokusekinin. Richly patinated colors in the classic bronze technique unique to japan of dipping hotly fired bronzes in oils to create this magnificent mosaic. Very rare size and shape; 16" by 16". Ask for shipping quote.
Old Chin skirt, circa 1950, from the Khumi subgroup in Burma. The design is called “amtosa” although deceptively simple is really extremely complex; please note in enlargements that the reverse side of this textile does not show any of the pattern on the front. This is made on a backstrap loom of very fine homespun cotton with a beaded open work border along the selvedge. Three small repaired holes. L: 1.8m/6ft and W: 40.5cm/16in.
Japanese miniature black Raku Tea Bowl or Chawan in signed wooden box, Ca. 1980, the tea bowl measures 1 3/8" high, 2 1/8" diameter-top rim, impressed mark "Raku near the bottom and also top and inside the box, enclosed the paper information of the area of the kiln and how they made. Kiln crack on the white clay area where the impressed mark is located, but not on the black glaze inside the bowl.
Saiho-hinagata (or hinagata), the sewing sample which is a miniature sample to learn sewing. It was invented by an educator for saving time and textile using a special measuring rod. It was practiced in a girl's school from Meiji 7, 1874). Reduced scales were one-third in the beginning and one-quarter, one-half, one-fifth etc. The sewing technique was exactly same as the real size in details. Saiho-hinagata was designated as a significant tangible folk cultural asset...
A hand carved wood totem pole on a round base, made for the tourist trade at mid-century, no signature, 7" high and 6 1/4" widest point on the wings, with original yellow sticker on the back from Indian Craft Shoppe, 905 Government Street, Victoria, British Columbia. There is a little chip off the tip of one wing, otherwise is in good condition.
Old (1930s) Chinese Export Famille Rose Brush Holder with Figures
The brush holder is 4.5 inches tall by 3.5 inches in diameter.
It is in good condition with no repairs, chips, nor cracks, except minor lose paint and fading gold.
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Patrician, or 'Spoke' as collectors have been calling it for years, was made by Federal Glass Company from 1933 to 1939. Offered here is the 8 1/2 inch round serving bowl in amber in excellent condition. See my other listings for more in this pattern.
Hiroshi Yoshida
Toshogu Shrine
Date: 1937.
Size: Oban. Approximately 15.75 x 10.75 inches.
Signed and sealed in the image. Titled and signed in pencil.
Jizuri seal at upper left margin indicating a first edition self-printed by the artist.
Medium: Japanese woodblock print.
Reference: Abe catalog #223.
Condition: Slight toning and fading. A conservator has repaired at small tear repair by the margin below the jizuri seal. See photo of back...
Hand made Baskets quilt with 15 baskets applied on diamond-shaped square. Hand stitched in patterns all over and in fair condition. Baskets and stitching are fine but there are stains on the quilt. Measures 68" wide by 76" long. Signed by maker(see photo #4), but hard to read....$75 for insured USA shipping.
Omega Seamaster 300 Automatic Date Post Card 1976...
Round decorative tile of an early steamship atop a Sherwin-Williams-type schematic earth, diameter 7 3/8" and about 7/8" thick at the edges. This is a hand crafted and no doubt unique piece; hand painted, and glazed. On the reverse is scratched into the ceramic what I take to be apparently the date: "11-7-22". There are two holes drilled at the top, through which a wire has been strung, to allow this to hang on a wall. See several thousand paintings, drawings and prints in my shop.
Pair 2 lights gilded metal Sconces with gold beaded shades, 18 1/2" high, 13" wide, 8" deep, with imitation glass prisms. Oval mirror-4 1/2" high, 4" wide in the center accented with gold beaded shades on metal frame-4" high, 3 1/4" diameter on the bottom of the shade. The condition is in good working condition, no damage.
Small jade snuff bottle with pierced handles and a pierced orange jade stopper so as to be worn as a pendant. It has small carvings on either side below its handles and small areas of orange.
Size: 1.5" height, .75" width
Fenton made this red tumbler for Woolworth's Department Store in 1937. Eight oz., 4.1" tall. Five are available, all in mint condition.
Japanese Ginbari Cloisonne Vase. Showa period, circa 1930-1950. The body of the vase is red with a pink chrysanthemum amongst white peonies with a green orchid. The red color, known as akasuke, is difficult to produce. Only the most skilled artisans can create the rich ruby red color and the transparent element where the motif on the vase shows through the glaze. Excellent condition, no scratches or dents. Manufacturer's stamp on the base. It measures 8.5" tall, 2.5" opening, base 2.75" base....
An Exquisite Qing Dynasty Green Jade Pedant with Auspicious Relief-Motifs Diameter: 2 1/8 inches (5.4 cm) Thickness: 1/2 inch (1.3 cm) Weight: 83 grams
Condition Report: Hand-Carved, Good Condition
Provenance: Property of a NY Collection
This pretty pink Roulette, aka Many Windows, depression glass 4 Inch high Water Tumbler was made by Hocking Glass from 1935 to 1939. This Tumbler holds 10 ounces and is in very good condition with no chips, cracks or scratches. Be sure to search our other Hocking depression glass we have listed. We guarantee items to be as described. THANK YOU.
Large Georgian-style sterling silver tray. Made by International in Meriden, Conn. Round with curved and tapering sides, and flat ogee piecrust rim. Fully marked including maker’s stamp and no. W36. Very good condition.
Dimensions: H 3/4 x D 14 1/4 in. Heavy weight: 32.5 troy ounces. #BW628
Save 10% today... This very pretty Fostoria candlestick shows the acid etched June pattern (#5098) of flowing ribbon bows and flowers. The candle holder has a 6 sided waist that flares to the rim. The foot is 4 3/4" across and it stands 3 3/8"" tall. It is in excellent, unused condition. The June pattern was made in several colors, but it is quite rare to find a piece that is crystal clear. Production dates 1928-1951. I have Fostoria and other elegant glass in my inventory... take a peek. ...
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Full 3 Piece Murano Applied CIRCLES + STRIPES Art Glass Console VASES + BOWL Set!!! One of the vases has an original "Hand Made Venetian - J.I.Co. - Made In Italy" label. For accuracy the pieces have some scratches to the surface form use. They have NO damage (chips, nicks, or fleabites). In EXCELLENT Condition!!!
Tallest Vase measures 9 1/2" tall x 5 1/4" wide - Bowl measures 10" long (20.32 cm) x 7" wide … International B...
Imperial Cape Cod Ketchup Jar with Lid was made from 1932-83. This ketchup jar has a flat round base with round finial lid. In mint condition. (Does not include the metal spoon that came with it.)
Chinese Yixing 'GONG GEK' marked Pottery Teapot Circa: 19th
Description & Size: 13.97 x 19.05 cm (5.5 x 7.5") height without & with handle x 16.51 x 20.95 cm (6.5" x 8.25") wide without & with spout
Weight: 902 gram (31.81 oz)
Color: Earthen brown
Age: c1920
Material: Pottery & Bronze
Production: Handcrafted
Original: Antique
This Chinese Yixing GONG GEK marked pottery teapot export to the former Kingdo...
Cambridge Glass Co. made Diane from 1934-50's. This 6.5" 3 part relish is in great shape. Thanks for looking.
Shoda Koho
Three Crows on a Branch and Moon
Date: 1910-20s.
Publisher: Hasegawa/Nishinomiya Yosaku.
Size: 8.5 x 3.75 inches.
Medium: Japanese woodblock print.
Condition: Excellent with point-sized spot at lower left.
Very old himalayan shamanic protector..
Very good condition and exceptional carving work. heavy and hard wood More pictures and information on request. estimated age at least from mid 20th, Height 65cm, Weight over 10 kg...
Hongshan Nephrite Jade Toggle Pendant of a free standing bird in a green brown jade. Nice carving of a stylized bird brown jade . Collected in Hk 1980-1995 weight 70G size 3.75" by 1.5".
Jeannette Glass Company made Floral from 1931-35. There are no chips or cracks in the glass. Thanks for looking.
11 are available
Ohara Shoson (Koson)
Peacock and Peahen in a Flowering Cherry Tree
Size: Approximately 5.5 x 3.5 inches.
Date: ca. 1930s.
Shoson seal at right.
Publisher: Watanabe Shozaburo.
Reference: AS.30 in Crows, Cranes and Camellias: The Natural World of Ohara Koson (Reigle Newland).
Medium: Japanese woodblock print.
Condition: Excellent.
Kawase Hasui
Mt. Fuji Seen From Oshino (Oshino no Fuji)
Size: Oban. Approximately 15.625 x 10.5 inches.
Date: 1942. First edition.
Publisher: Watanabe Shozaburo.
Publisher's "G seal" in right margin (used 1942-45).
Signed and sealed by the artist.
Reference: Hotei #465.
Medium: Japanese woodblock print.
Condition: Excellent.
New Martinsville Glass Company made this perfume. There are no chips or cracks in the glass. Thanks for looking.
Wonderful tea set with silver wire iridescent blue enamel ground with an undulating dragon with copper rims, tea pot and covered sugar bowl with a large, scalloped rims and with pink, white and dark red clouds green enamel interior and base, spout handles resemble scales of dragon.
Age: Mid 1900's
Size: Tea Pot 4-5/8 high X 4.25” dia: Pitcher 3-5/8” high: Sugar Bowl low squat form with foliate rim: 3” high x 3-3/4” dia. base: Teacups 3-1/4” dia. x 1-3/4” ht. Plates: 4-1/4 Dia...
Fenton Emerald Crest Bowl was made between the years 1949-56. It is 10" across and about 3" high. In excellent condition.