NUPTIAL OCTAGONAL SEWING BOX

Traditional Korean octagonal sewing box sent to a bride-to-be from a groom-to-be, as a light-weight paper-mache gem with comma-shaped heraldic design and Chinese characters, with the sense of profound presence. Mid-Late 20th century. approx. H 16.8 x D 27cm (6.61 x 10.62in)...

A bag made of rice straw. In good condition but some scraps of rice straw fall. The first half of the 20th century. W:39cm H:21cm Thickness:12cm

A bag for backpacking made of rice straw. It has indigo dyed hemp thread ornament. The cord is cotton. In excellent condition. The first half of the 20th century. W:41cm H:37.5cm Thickness:5cm

Ohara Koson
Wild Geese Over the Sea
Size: Approximately 17 cm x 12 cm. 6.625 x 4.625 inches.
Date: ca. 1910.
Koson signature and seal at lower right.
Publisher: Matsumoto (no. 441).
Medium: Japanese woodblock print.
Condition: Crease at bottom edge near publisher's tag.
An early and rarely seen design similar to K11.21 "Two white-fronted geese flying above water" in Crows, Cranes and Camellias: The Natural World of Ohara Koson (Reigle Newland).

A very detailed Japanese carved ivory Okimono of an old man hunched back with stick and a cat, early 20th century.

Absolutely amazing style and signed by the artist under the base!

Size: 64 mm. high and ca. 50 mm. wide.

Condition: Choice and intact.

Provenance: Important old German Private collection of Japanese Netsukes and Okimonos.

A nice Netsuke size Okimono of elongated rider and horse, representing Kosekiko The Yellow Stone Elder, late Meiji - early Taisho, 19th to early 20th. cent.

An fine okimono of a sennin on horse. Very nicely done miniature carving and a good style. Signed by the artist on the back of base.

Size: 7,4 cm.

Condition: Superb. Nice darker patina.

Provenance: Important old German Private collection of Japanese Netsukes and Okimonos.

An exceptional carving of the octopus hunter with knife, late 19th.-20th. century AD.

This Okimono is signed by the artist on sole of his right foot. The figure is very expresive and looks very sinister and carrying an octopus as headdress.

Size: ca. 9 cm.

Condition: Superb.

Provenance: Important old German Private collection of Japanese Netsukes and Okimonos.

Japanese Okimono carving of a lumberjack late Meiji - early Taisho, 19th to early 20th. cent.

Very detailed figure made in section assembled, of a lumberjack resting his axe at a three trunk; with timber in his backpack and viping the sweat of his head with a piece of cloth.

Size: ca. 13 cm. tall, signed by the artist below the base.

Ex. German Private Collection.

An absolutely stunning carving of Guan Yin and Dragon, Chinese, early 20th. century export piece.

The expression of the deity of merci and the exceptional tiny details, makes theis figure stand out as a true master piece. The dragon carved with tiny spikes on head and the long scaled tail. She is standing with a serene expression and wearing her crown and flowing robe.

Signed below base

Size: 18,5 cm.

Condition: Choice and excellent.

Wood plate used by a "nushi", a lacquer-ware artisan in charge of lacquering urushi. It has natural dripping and marks while lacquering. Both sides are beautiful. In good condition. The first half of the 20th century. 10.3cm x 89.5cm x 0.9cm

Nice 'Peace pipe' from an Upper mid west tribe with a fine carved head of red catlinite stone, likely early 20th. century...

wood core, glass beads, fiber threads, 20cm rare .. ex american collection written Turner on the label As the narrative is written for the Smithsonian example, "Most dolls, in Africa and throughout the world, are used by children--primarily girls--to help them imagine their future roles as adult women, mothers and the primary caregivers in their communities...

a big mossi biga covered with leather nice brading around the neck 34 cm ftom a belgium private collection

a very nice mossi biga with great stylisation big size 32cm from a belgium private collection

A stunning cabinet comprised of lovely hardwood with a reddish tone and attractive grain. It has a single panel top and very nice prunus flower openwork carving at each corner. The table was purchased from G.T. Marsh & Co. in 1963 and was part of an important American collection. Measurements: 35 ¼ in. (89.5 cm) high, 57 ¼ in. (145.4 cm) wide, 17 in. (43.2 cm) deep. Overall the condition is very good. The grain is consistent throughout and has expected wear...

a couple of chamba figures ,Togo 17cm and 16 cm .not much is known about northern togo sculpture we dont know if couples like this represent twin like ewe from south togo . expressionist and funny one is laughing provenance: Pierre bergé 2007 private belgium collection

Small and cute box for keeping incense, called kogo, originally used in the tea ceremony. Hand modeled coarse red stoneware with small sediment and mineral inclusions...

Jeannette Glass Company made Floral from 1931-35. There are no chips or cracks in the glass. Thanks for looking. 10 sets are available