Fine antique Japanese gold maki lacquered cabinet or chest. The outside of the cabinet is adorned with gold maki and decorations of a Japanese temple and cranes. Open up the doors and you have 4 black lacquered drawers. There are ornate hinges and lock but there is no key.
Vintage original Woodblock print by Paul Jacoulet (1902-1960). This is entitled M. Keen et M. Lee , Seoul, Coree - Mr. Keen and Mr. Lee, Seoul, Korea. This is from the Korea series. This is a well colored woodblock encased in a clear acrylic frame with thin gold banding around the edges. There are subtle imprinted decoration on the robe of one gentleman.
This is signed in pencil above the ivy leaf seal. It is Refere ...click for details
A fine collection of Chinese gaming chips made of bakelite and outlined in possibly 22K gold. All these chips come in a beautiful wood box which the top opens to display the chips. There are approximately 330 chips in 4 denominations.
Age: Mid 20th Century
Measurements of Box: Approximately 10 3/4" by 8" by 3 1/4" ...click for details
Chinese lacquer rectangular box with figural inset. Against a cinnabar background two gilded figures are practicing tai chi. Lotus blossoms and other decorations adorn the lid and sides.
Age: Early 20th Century
Measurements: 12 3/4" by 8 1/2" with a height of 3 1/2" ...click for details
Antique Japanese tetsubin or teapot. This is made of cast iron with a pebble finish, elongate spout and center decoration. The handle stays in the upright position. The lid appears to be made of wood and lacquer with the traditional pine cone finial.
Beautiful large Japanese satsuma earthenware vase with irises on both sides and decoration around the rim. This looks like it was artist signed at one time on the bottom but it is mostly rubbed off and barely visible.
Measurements: Almost 14" in height with a width of approximately 10" at the widest point.
Fine well carved and articulated vintage boxwood netsuke of a dragon eating its tail. It has glass eyes and is signed on the bottom. This is the oldest and most detailed of this current group of netsukes
This is a vintage boxwood netsuke of a tiger or possibly a jaguar,leopard, lion, or some other fierce large cat. He does has glass eyes and is artist signed on the bottom.
