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Vintage Chinese Red Hardwood carved pepper box with Leafs new old stock with original box. Well carved no damage 3.25" by 2." trinket box stash box.

restrike Maria Theresa Thaler, Silver Pendant Tribal pendant Yemin Oman, coin silver 83-85% silver from what is known about these types of coins. Originally from 1780 but were created unto the early 20th c. This pendant has silver bail for a good-sized silver chain. Weight 42G coin and is 2.75" overall all bells included one needs to be reattached.

Vintage Chinese Red Hardwood carved Gourd box with Leafs new old stock with original box. Well carved no damage 3.5" by 2.25" 3.75". trinket box stash box.

Nice .64G 3.2ct Cabochon Emerald untreated. see images

Vintage Chinese Handmade hand painted silk and bamboo Hawk in Glass box, very well made with fine paint and bamboo work. It has a brocade and glass box with 2 seal marks, collected 1980s. Slight stains to the box lining but otherwise in good condition. Box 4.75" by 6"

Vintage Metal Alligator figure unsigned Jay Strongwater style. Nice sculpt and casting with faux citrine stones in eyes and down back. Some paint chips mostly under side. Somewhat heavy for size 6" w 2.5"

Vintage Chinese Red Hardwood carved pear box with Leafs new old stock with original box. Well carved no damage 3" by 3.5" 2.". trinket box stash box.

restrike Maria Theresa ? the face is the wrong direction but the coin seems be a Thaler, Silver Pendant Tribal pendant Yemin Oman, coin silver 83-85% silver from what is known about these types of coins. Originally from 1780 but were created unto the early 20th c. This pendant has silver bail for a good-sized silver chain. Weight 60G coin and lower bail is 2.2" overall l 4"

Vintage Chinese Rosewood Animal shaped lidded box, nice carving circa 1980s the tail seems to have been reattached possibly when made since its well done. Cute piece beautiful wood grain, size 4.5"l by 3.5" high

Antique Heavy Cast Metal Cold Painted Bulldog figure standing, very heavy for the size and the white metal is nonmagnetic with cold painted finish. Chipps and wear. Size 7.5" by 4" high. 2-pound 7 oz weight.

Pakistan - Afghanistan, Gandharan Empire, ca. 2nd to 3rd century CE. A finely carved, schist figure representing the goddess Hariti from the Gandharan Empire. she holds a cornucopia in her left hand and had a pomegranate in her right hand now missing as is her knee. wavy hair, as well as the sensitive modeling of Hariti's face demonstrates a classical influence. Size: 7.25" h x 4" w no stand.

after Picasso "Table before the window" 1922 from "Picasso 15 Drawings" lithograph plate signed good condition slight edge damage at the bottom will frame very well. limited edition of 500, printed in 1946 they reproduced a group of paintings in a large format folio printed in lithographic plates with a dimension of 19-3/4" x 14" inches. The edition was 500 unsigned and unnumbered.

American c1940s Colored Woodcut of a sailor unsigned well done on a very thin paper no damage other than toning. Paper is 11.5" by 8.5"

Japanese Meiji Cloisonne vase possibly Ando with various panels depiction phoenix dragon and butterfly the vase has one small damage spot just above the butterfly's head very minor see images and close up. Unsigned nice little vase. Size 5" by 5"

Vintage c 1980s Cicada shaped gold painted ink stick from pine soot, traditional Chinese calligraphy ink in a cool glass window box 3.5 by 2.25" box stick 3"

after Picasso study for Demoiselles d Avignon 1907 from "Picasso 15 Drawings" lithograph plate signed good condition corner fold as seen will frame very well. limited edition of 500, printed in 1946 they reproduced a group of paintings in a large format folio printed in lithographic plates with a dimension of 19-3/4" x 14" inches. The edition was 500 unsigned and unnumbered.

Early Himalayan or India Copper alloy vase or Huqqah base beautiful shape reminds me of the I dream of Jeanie Bottle. Well cast and heavy with signs of extensive use. Unmarked good condition though there is a bend to the foot rim as seen in images. H 9.25" diameter 5.5"

Japanese Edo Dynasty Bronze vase with bamboo and shisha dogs. Late 18th early 19thc copper bronze color with bamboo side handles . H 6.5" w 5.25"

Archaistic Chinese Green Nephrite Jade Ax with Face on each side, age is unknown well carved 3.5" by 2.25".

restrike Maria Theresa Thaler Silver Pendant Tribal pendant with bells, from Yemin Oman, coin silver 83-85% silver from what is known about these types of coins. Originally from 1780 but were created unto the early 20th c. This pendant has tribal silver bail for a good-sized silver chain the bottom has cast silver bells most match. Weight 40G coin and lower bail is 2.25" overall l 3"

restrike Maria Theresa Thaler Silver Pendant Tribal pendant Yemin Oman, coin silver 83-85% silver from what is known about these types of coins. Originally from 1780 but were created unto the early 20th c. This pendant has tribal silver bail for a good-sized silver chain the bottom has cast silver bells most match. Weight 51G coin and lower bail is 2.25" overall l 3.25"

Antique Austrian- Prussian Bronze Griffin form Aquamanile. The tankard griffin the body upon close inspection shows oxblood red lacquer under the trace remains of gold leaf. The Tankard has a cylindrical interior, but the base is wider, the water poured through the head and filling the cavity around the interior cylinder. The griffin seems to be Austrian it reminds me of Hapsburgs style griffin, well cast the griffin seems to be bolted on a plate between the gothic like base and the lower floral...

Japanese Meiji Mixed Metal Vase with flowers and Birds the vase has inlay copper silver and gold as well as leaf and overlay, a fine piece with a few issues one is it has been drilled for a lamp and one handle was loose from the peg hole but now superglued back and fits tight. Beautiful piece even with flaws very heavy as well. Weight is almost 6 pounds h 9.75" diameter 6" not including wood base.

Japanese Bronze Okimono of a Rooster and Hen losses to rooster feathers and some bends hen may have losses to feathers. Late Meiji or Taisho nice with bends and sone losses to feathers. As Is size h 9" w 5" hen 6" high

17-18th c Bengali solid cast Bronze Temple Krishna statue. Very rare sculpture seldom seen in marble ever rarer in bronze at this size. Dark surface with solid cast base very heavy just under 16 pounds and 14.5" tall base 3.75 by 3.5". Loss of arms as seen in images.

19thc Nepal Temple water pot with skulls and inscription. Large vessel with elaborate molding and skulls and an inscription on the lower body. Fine rare piece weight 7 pounds and H 12.75" diameter 7.5"

Gilberto Aceves Navarro 1950s oil on canvas Girl with Black bird. Unique oil on canvas with a watercolor splash type finish the back shows no water damage so we believe he painted it this way the lower r corner has a scratched signature. No damage size 12" by 14"

Antique Nepalese Rice Beer vessel with extensively engraved surface. The vase shapes vessel is elaborately cast bronze with nice detail at the neck with the entire body engraved including the interior rim that also includes a temple inscription. Very rare piece and in great condition. Nearly 5 pounds and 13.5" high and 7" diameter.

Chinese Tang Style Black Jade? recumbent foo dog Lion scholar object possibly a scroll weight. Well carved foo lion in a black stone with very heavy wear on the base showing what seems to be hundreds of years' worth of wear as well as the mid-section of the body. Export seal on head. this came from the estate of a noted archologist. Size l 3.25" w 2" h 1.6"

Vintage Chinese Turtle molded Black ink Cake cool piece in a little glass top box, we have 4 available as of now a few have cracks as usual with ink cakes best go out first. Size 2.75l 1.75" wide box 3.5 by 2.5" collected in 1980 China

Fine ancient Hongshan red orange Agate Dog toggle pendant sculpture. The best we have had it is a wonderful figure sitting upright with his head tilted back the stone is quite translucent and very well carved, no damage little deposits due to type of stone. Collected in HK 1980s. Weight 60g size 6cm by 5 cm

19-20thc Uganda triple spout pot Ganda magic drinking Ndawula Walumbe Bamweyana Nakaima Muwanga. This rare pot was for ceremonial use and said to be for medicated beer. Probably early 20th c beautiful blackish burnished finish and cord impressed banding around the 3 spouts. Some slight scuffs to spout lip as well as lighter colored grey around rims though does not seem to be damage. No cracks quite heavy for the size comes with no stand. Weight 3.8 h 8" w 7"

Vintage Chinese Red Hardwood Carved Ram netsuke unsigned well carved collected 1980s. Size 1.75" by 1.75"

Vintage Chinese Handmade hand painted silk and bamboo Crain in Glass box, very well made with fine paint and bamboo work. It has a brocade and glass box with 2 seal marks, collected 1980s. Slight stains to the box lining but otherwise in good condition. Box 4.75" by 6"

Rare Korean Silla Large Vase or Beaker with recessed foot and unique geometric incised banding with extensive grey, white mineral deposits. The recessed foot is quite unusual. No damage other than slight rim chips no crack or restoration. Size d 6.75" at rim h 5.25"

Vintage Chinese Turtle Ink Cake with Gold and silver Paint in box, molded crack line as usual with ink cake. Has original box collected 1980s.Size 6.5 cm 4.5 cm box is 6.5 by 9cm.

Vintage Chinese Cork Diorama Pagoda and Crain's in rectangular Bamboo trimmed glass box. new old stock with is original paper box. Size 9.5cm h 6 cm by 4 cm

Vintage Chinese Red Hardwood carved Gourd box with Leafs new old stock with original box. Well carved no damage 3" by 3.25" 2.5". trinket box stash box .

Vintage Chinese Lucky Rabbit Exotic wood Sculpture with 2 rabbits towing a large coin. Very well carved in a dark hardwood like ebony with a mother of pearl signature inlay but it is unsigned. Size length 4" by 3" high.

Antique Chinese Carved Stone Dog figure carving possibly a scholar desk piece or a scroll weight unsigned the stone is somewhat soft, so it is not a jadeite good condition, from the estate of a noted Archologist. Size 2.75" long

2nd Ed. wood cut page #108 printed by Schoensperger. size page 9" by 13.5" mat 14" by 19.5" good condition see images. The work celebrates the exploits and heroic feats of the Emperor Maximilian I in overcoming the difficulties he faced on his journey to seek the hand in marriage of Queen Ernreich (Mary of Burgundy) in 1478.The fraktur type used in the Theuerdank was based on letter forms from a manuscript writing book compiled between about 1507 and 1517 by Leonhard Wagner, possibly for prese...

Japanese Ginbari Cloisonne Red Vases with Birds and flowers. The under foil is embossed with bamboo branches and leaves and a large bird, this is the best set of ginbari vases we have ever had the cloisonne seems to float above the red enamel expertly applied. Beautiful pair of vases with no damage or signature. Size h 7.25" by 4.5"

Vintage Japanese Black Lacquer with red Bamboo painted lid and beige interior Tea caddy or stash jar. Nice pieces collected in 1980s 4 matching available one has bubble damage to lacquer on the interior lid this will be last one to sell. New old stock.

China Han Dynasty Lacquer Plate Black and red Reproduction, nice wood core with raised lacquer work with center inscription. Undamaged collected 1980s size 7.5" by 1.25" h.

1980s Chinese Gold leaf black ink stick of Turtle with Dragon chasing a pearl on the turtles back. No apparent damage in a hard paper box with pink satin lining. Size 3.5" by 2.5" weighs 48g of ink cake.

Vintage Chinese Red and Black carved cinnabar Lidded box with heavy brass foot and lid rim, collected 1980s in China no damage just a bit of dust in lid recessed areas. 2 matching available sold separately or as a pair. Size 4" by 4" high.

Chinese Tang Sung Style Bronze Kylin Scholar scroll weight. The front and upper mid-section shows heavy wear from use. Nice casting age is unknown possibly period. From the estate of a noted archologist. Size l 2.25" w 1.25" h 1.75" weight 296g

Antique Chinese archaic style Bronze seal with Foo dog from the estate of a noted archologist. Period unknown but very old. Well cast with some bronze decay. Size 1.25" sq 1.25" h .

Chinese Red and Black Cinnabar Lidded Jar. Wood core fitted lid no damage collected 1985. Size h 2.25" w 3.5"

Chinese Molded red Ceramic or Yixing? Sage head worry bead bracelet. Nice molding good faces one size fits most stretch strung.

Chinese Archaistic Exotic wood Double handled libation cups. unique and quite old pair of tiger handled libation cups or tiny censors? The wood is unknown it seems like a very fine burl or possibly a sandal wood notice the extremely tiny wood knots that appear as spots. The interior cup fits a US quarter. No damage no marks. Size w 2.75" by 1.75" w h 1.5"

Antique Chinese Scholars bronze Recumbent Ram Scroll weight with legs tucked under and head turned back the ram has fruit offerings on his back topped with a Ying Yang symbol. The ram shows his age with heavy wear to one eye. Free standing and heavy for the size. Size 2" by 1.5" by .5".

A fine Ordos civilization cast bronze belt plaque, modelled in the shape of a reclining ibex, portrayed facing left with its head looking straight. A beautiful olive-green patination covers the surface with spots of copper showing. From the estate of a noted archologist. Circa 6th-300 century BC size l 2.75" 1.75" comes with a custom stand .

Early Nephrite Jade long neck turtle carving Archologist estate piece. Well, carved in a grey, brown stone unsigned very tiny nicks showing white more noticeable in images then in person. Size l 3.5" w 2" h 1.25".

Vintage Japanese Red and Black Lacquer Tea caddy or stash jar. Lacquer on hand made wood core with red lacquer stripe design on a black base. Unsigned undamaged. Size h 2.5" d 3" .

1980s Chinese hand carved Lidded Dragon wood table box nice carving with a good amount of storage space. Unsigned l 5.5" w 3" h 2.2"

Contemporary Foliage abstract Photography image with Mat board signed. Un readable signature but very good image and unknown type of print its extremely glossy and bright signed on the mat board. 16" by 20" mat sight 16" by 13"

Fine Watercolor Painting Kayaking Possibly for Colorado Sport Ad very well painted with mat. Signed and dated G Driard Nov 85 size sight 11" by 13.5" mat 17" by 20"

Vintage Yixing clay like beaded Prayer Bracelet China with Buddhist text. Stretch band 3 available 19 ea or 15 per for multiple.

Small Vintage Vietnamese Chinese and Mother of Pearl box well made solid rosewood with fine mother of pearl inlay no losses or damage the lid has slight shrinkage but closes with its button lid release. Sise l 4" 2.25" by h 1.5"