Early 20th century Chinese hand made moss green pottery storage jar featuring an unusual cut out in the lid for easy lifting. The jar interior is glazed dark brown with the rim having a clear glaze. The green glaze is thick and rich. The lid has 3 small chips on the exterior unglazed part of the rim that can be studied in the photos, otherwise in excellent condition. This is a very special jar measuring 6 inches, 7 inches diameter.
Stunning Japanese black satin silk obi with a woven pattern featuring shi-shi lions. In very good condition, the back side is solid black. Measures 12" wide by 129" long. Dates Showa Period.
Lovely old French majolica pierced bowl in a delicate pastel pallet. Would also make for a nice potpourri dish. Measures 3.5 inches high.
A small cast iron Japanese tetsubin of slightly flared cylindrical form, decorated in relief to one side with maple leaves floating on a stream against a textured ground. The backside is plain save for the textured ground and the foundry mark for Kinshudo. The cover is flat with a pine cone finial and the handle can be moved to either side. In excellent condition, it measures 2.5 inches high excluding the handle, diameter about 3" at widest. Dates late 19th Century.
Red cut to clear Victorian scent bottle with gold tone hinged cap. Fits beautifully in a lady's hand, it measures 3.5 inches high.
Pair of antique art nouveau bookends depicting a scholar reading in a library. Cast iron with a bronze finish by Judd Co., it is great set of bookends for your office or library. Measures 5.5" high, 7" long, 2.75" wide. Dates circa 1920
A Chinese calligraphy brush with a small antler handle having a bit of hair remaining at the ferrule. Ferrule is made of dark horn with dark natural hair bristles. Total Length 9.75"
Beautiful Chinese famille rose butterfly pattern export porcelain cup and saucer with hard-to-find fluted edges. In excellent condition, no cracks, no chips, no hairlines, etc. The set measures 3" high with the saucer measuring 5.5" diameter, cup 3.75" diameter. Circa 1850
We have a pair of these, 10% discount if you want the pair. Both in excellent condition.
A beautiful rose medallion plate C. late 1860's and in wonderful unretouched condition, no chips, hairlines, or restorations, just a beautiful well painted plate measuring 9.5" diameter
A small blue and white Chinese stem dish, 19th century. In excellent condition, thick unctuous glaze and nice form. This would make a nice ring or jewelry dish! It measures 4" across by 2" high.
A small round cloisonne box featuring a flower arrangement against a background of intricate key fret design. Gold gilt still intact. In excellent condition, it measures 2.25" diameter x .75" high. Early 20th Century
Pair of mid 19th century cut crystal Irish finger bowls measuring about 4 inches in diameter and 3 inches high. A rare find dating circa 1850.
A fabulous 1920's Bakelite cigarette holder accented with a ring of rhinestones. The tip is designed to pull back to easily eject the cigarette butt. In absolutely perfect condition, it measures 5.25 inches long.
Rare old Japanese cotton norleen with three 3 fish from Mutual Bank of Kure in Hiroshima. This was a gift to clients. In very good condition, it measures 40 inches x 24.5".
Vintage Hermes-Paris 100% silk navy blue pocket scarf or handkerchief with a soft geometric gold and ecru chain link pattern. In excellent condition this scarf has never been used. Measures 16.5 inches square.
Two bronze Japanese water droppers featuring a frog at water's edge with hanging willow branches. Measures 2 inches across.
A Japanese Kutani porcelain Koro or incense burner, with a round body raised on three animal-mask legs and applied with shishi-mask handles. The domed, pierced cover is surmounted with a further shishi. The whole decorated in overglaze enamels with peacock and golden pheasant amid rocks and peonies, all on a yellow "roe" ground. Marked with a seal to the base "Kutani" amidst scrolling clouds, it dates late 20th C, circa 1980, and is in excellent condition. Measures 6" high, diameter 4", 6" ac...
Antique English Staffordshire blue and white transferware plate by Rogers with a very dramatic scene. On the back it is named "The Drama". In very good condition commensurate with age. There is a small chip to the underside of the plate rim that is not seen from the front. Measures just under 8.75" diameter.