Vintage Japanese sterling silver cloisonne enamel green dragon earrings. Great earrings with no issues, tested and guaranteed solid sterling silver, any marks detected, weight, and measurements will be shown in the pictures. Circa mid 20th century.

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40‘s-50‘s Japanese Buddha/Asian themed sterling silver place card holder set. Tested and guaranteed solid sterling silver with no issues, weight and measurements in pictures. Selling the exact set shown. some wear to box.

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7.5" Vintage Asian 999 silver mixed metals bangle hand engraved flowers. No issues, hallmarked as shown. Not sure by who, when, or where. Weight and measurements in pics.

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Antique Meiji Japanese silver/bronze mixed metals Mt Fuji vase. Great condition a few tiny dents and a few scratches, signed by on base, unresearched by me. 8.5" tall x 5.25" wide

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30‘s-40‘s Japanese 950 silver Figural woman tea caddy spoon. No issues, solid silver with weight and measurements in pics.

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Signed Japanese 950 silver jumbo cigarette case and lighter. Amazing quality, all hand done, signed by the artist on the backs as shown. Lighter has nice snap and no wobble or play in top, strong spring. Lighter needs flint. Cigarette case with no significant dents or dings, snaps shut and stays shut.

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c1890 Meiji Japanese Silver, gold, copper, mixed metals belt buckle. Amazing work of art with no detectable markings. Measurements in pics.

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c1900 Japanese Satsuma floral Octogonal brooch pin. No issues, measurements in pics.

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6" Antique SE Asian Golden triangle silver cuff bracelet. No identifying marks, tested and guaranteed solid high content silver.Marked or unmarked as shown in pics, weight and other measurements in pics. Sorry but my jewelry is stored in a secure location and cannot be accessed for more pictures,<br>videos, or measurements until sold. If you look at pictures/description your<br>question should be answered. Thank you so much for your time and consideration!<br><br>All precious metals are tested and guaranteed. A Native American jewelry piece referred to as "silver" or "ingot" is guaranteed to be at least 90% silver. Bracelets are photographed on a 6" women's wrist.

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6.5" c1900 Meiji Japanese Satsuma bracelet 17mm. Approximately 17mm wide, some wear shown, no damage.

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7.5" c1900 Meiji Japanese Satsuma bracelet 15mm. Approximately 15mm wide, some wear shown, no damage. The weight shown is in carats, there are 5cts in a gram.

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c1900 Japanese Satsuma floral brooch pin No issues, measurements in pics.

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Large Vintage Japanese Satsuma pinback brooch measurements in pics. First half of 20th century. I'm not sure if this was a button turned brooch, I just know the back isn't all that old but the ceramic is.

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Large Vintage Japanese Satsuma pinback brooch measurements in pics. First half of 20th century. I'm not sure if this was a button turned brooch, I just know the back isn't all that old but the ceramic is.

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25" c1900 Japanese Satsuma Belt with flowers and birds No issues. 1 7/8" buckle, 1.25" otherwise.

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29" c1900 Japanese Satsuma Belt with Geisha's. No issues, it is made to be easily adjustable down by taking out the last link or two. Down to as small as 23". 2" buckle, 1.25" middle pieces.

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c1900 Meiji Japanese Satsuma birds belt buckle set, fits up to a 1.25" belt, no damage or significant wear.

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c1900 Japanese Satsuma village brooch pin. No issues, measurements in pics.

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Antique Meiji period Japanese vases, likely once had lids which aren't present. No cracks, chips, or restorations. 8" tall, selling both. isshelf

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Anothai Hansen (Thailand/ New York) Artisan 7 color stone and crystal necklace.<br>I'm fairly confident this piece was never worn, no identifying marks but it's an<br>Anothai Piece as it was purchased directly from the artist.<br>Hung with a large raw pendant, seven color stone, in black, wire accented mount<br>with protruding faceted stones, and central amulet showing seated Lady Luck<br>(Nang Kwak), on a woven and twisted cord, with beaded push through closure,<br>approx 16"l, drop: 4"l, 2"w, 1"d, 219 grams

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c1880 15 5/8" Japanese Imari Charger with nice Hand Painted decoration. No cracks, chips, restorations, or crazing. Nicely painted typical wear to gilding on rim. tw194

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1890年頃 日本の九谷焼のぐい呑み。すべて手描きされた本当に素晴らしいペアで、100年以上経っていることが保証されています。高さ 3 3/8 インチ、ひび割れ、欠け、修復物はありません。japandrawer

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1870年頃 明治時代の九谷焼銘板。 8 3/8 インチ、驚くべき品質の塗装。金メッキと全体的な摩耗が多少あります。亀裂、欠け、修復はありません。b50

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日本の住坪大工のチョークラインホイール。最長 9.25 インチの紐は、チョークを入れたボウルを通過し、穴があるボウルの端から再び外に出ます。黒いものは少し古いように見えます。少なくとも両方とも 20 世紀前半のものです。 TW195

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c1870 日本の七宝焼き青/白磁器花瓶ペア 8.5 インチ。1 つは 8 5/8 インチです。完全なペアではありませんが、おそらく 140 年間一緒にいたので、今さら分離するのは嫌です。外観的には特別な作品。19 世紀半ばから後半にかけて保証されます。ひび割れ、欠け、修復物はありません。生産するのに多大な労力を必要とした、おそらく唯一無二の作品。

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19世紀保証。ひび割れ、欠け、修復物はありません。上部リムの金メッキの大部分が著しく摩耗しています。すべて手作業で装飾されています。アンティーク 日本のサイン入り伊万里花瓶 極楽鳥 巨大 高さ 15 インチ x 幅 6 インチ

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明治日本赤銅スターリング/ブロンズ地にゴールドのミックスメタルリング。長さ1 3/8インチのフェイス、見栄えの良いリング15,4グラム。

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明治時代の唐帯七宝、磁器の花瓶に七宝焼き、高さ 6 インチ、亀裂、欠け、修復、または損失はありません。ベースに示されているようにマークが付いています。TW198

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明治時代の伊万里湯呑み10個。高さ2 5/8インチ x 幅3.25インチ。ハンドメイドで作られており、100年以上前に手描きされているため、若干異なります。 19世紀後半頃。亀裂、欠け、修復、または損失はありませんが、リムの金メッキに磨耗があります。すべてマークなし。TW199

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宮島のヴィンテージ和彫りボウルです。 20世紀半ばの素晴らしい品で、ダメージや使用感はありません。幅 11.5 インチ x 奥行き 1 5/8 インチ、背面にアーティストのサインが入った一流の彫刻。TW206

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背の高い明治時代のマット仕上げの日本の七宝蓮花瓶 高さ 10 インチ、非常に珍しい 19 世紀の作品で、どんなコレクションでも目立つこと間違いなしです。紛失や損傷はありません。TW195

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12.5" Meiji Period Japanese Satsuma vase with Raised Moriage decoration. Large piece hand decorated late 19th century. Unmaked, firing flaws at base, overall crazing, possibly high quality restoration to rim. I'm not certain (Doesn't show under UV light) but the crazing seems less prominent in some areas. No cracks or chips.TW199

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Meiji Period Totai Shippo Japanese Cloisonne Over Porcelain Vase8 3/8" tall with no cracks, chips, restorations, or loss.TW196

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Meiji Period Totai Shippo Japanese Cloisonne Over Porcelain Coffeepot with<br>Chicken Finial. 19th century extremely rare if not one of a kind. 10" tall x<br>7.5" handle to spout. No restorations, tiniest flake with 1cm long tight<br>hairline on spout.TW196

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Japanese Studio Pottery Hand Painted Iris with gold Tea Bowl. Nice piece most likely mid to late 20th century hand painted, think it would be considered a tea bowl, unsure of maker. 4.75" wide x 3" tall. No damage, wear, or restorations. TW177

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Antique Inaba Signed Japanese Cloisonne bowl with dragons and Roosters. Wonderful complex piece of late 19th to early 20th century Japanese cloisonné. 5.5" wide x 2.5" tall. Very slight crazing in small area at the top shown in the first pic. Founded in 1886 by Inaba Isshin, a former samurai who began working in enamels in 1875, the company’s output was eclectic and combined designs and techniques used by both Kyoto and Nagoya makers. b60

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Antique Swatow Asian Stoneware Blue Decorated Fish Bowl. Very old, 19th century<br>or older. From a collection put together in the mid 20th century throughout<br>Southeast Asia. I'm not sure if it's Chinese or Southeast Asian. 8 1/8" wide x<br>3.25" deep. Crazing, no cracks, chips, or restorations, some mineral deposits on<br>exterior that would likely clean with some effort.<br>B62

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Antique Swatow Asian Stoneware Blue Decorated Fish Bowl. Very old, 19th century<br>or older. From a collection put together in the mid 20th century throughout<br>Southeast Asia. I'm not sure if it's Chinese or Southeast Asian. 9.75" wide x<br>3.5" deep. Crazing and a few chips on outside rim largest shown in last pic, no<br>other chips, cracks or restorations.<br>B62

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Japanese Rokusan-Saku decorated Art pottery Vase. Great piece with no cracks, chips, or restorations. TW173

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Japanese Meiji Period Celadon Fukurokuju porcelain Statue. Nice piece guaranteed<br>over 100 years old, hand modeled. 8" tall x 6" wide with no cracks, chips, or<br>restorations.<br><br>FUKUROKUJU originates from an old Chinese tale about a mythical Chinese hermit<br>(Sung Period) who was famous because he performed miracles and was said to<br>embody the celestial powers of the south polar star. Fuku means happiness, Roku<br>means riches and Ju means longevity. He is the Chinese God of wisdom, happiness,<br>wealth and long life; Fukurokuju is 3 feet tall, has a big head half his height,<br>large eyes and a snowy, long white beard. He wears garments like those worn by<br>ancient Chinese scholars and likes to play chess. He sometimes also has cranes<br>and/or a tortoise near him. He is often associated with Jurojin since the two<br>are said to inhabit the same body. He is the God of Chess players, watchmakers<br>and athletes<br>Tw53

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c1910 Antique Japanese Kashigata Carved Wood Cookie Mold Large size 9.75" x 5" with 6.5" x 4.25" cookie size. TW165

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c1910 Antique Japanese Kashigata Carved Wood Cookie Mold lot. Selling all three Bamboo is 7.25" x 3 5/8", longest is 12.75" with a 2.75" cookie size. TW165

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c1900 Meiji Period Noh Actor Japanese Bronze Okimono. Heavy solid patinated bronze figure guaranteed over 100 years old, unmarked. 7.75" tall x 7.5" wide with no damage. B50

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c1910 Japanese Bronze Ikebana Planter 3 Piece Versatile. This piece is really amazing. It can be put together so many different ways allowing for it to be used in different locations at different heights, then a few pieces can be used alone and the other piece used for something else. I know it was engineered this way even though the 100 year old instructions are long gone. Each way I put it together it fit snugly as if that was it's original intention.. It's wonderful, super heavy solid bronze with top notch casting. When the three pieces are assembled as in the first pic it is 12" tall, the top tray is 11.5" wide, the center round planter with the spikes in it is 3.5" wide inside. There are no scratches or significant blemishes, dents, bends, etc. It's right around 100 years old from the first quarter of the 20th century. B45

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c1880 Kutani Japanese Meiji Period Porcelian Statue of Drummer Boy. Nice piece from the last half of the 19th century, Japanese. Large figure 8.5" tall x 8" wide x 8" deep. No cracks, chips, or restorations, small area of glaze loss shown in the last pic. B42

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Japanese Meiji Period Celadon Fukurokuju porcelain Statue. Nice piece guaranteed<br>over 100 years old, hand modeled. 8" tall x 6" wide with no cracks, chips, or<br>restorations.<br><br>FUKUROKUJU originates from an old Chinese tale about a mythical Chinese hermit<br>(Sung Period) who was famous because he performed miracles and was said to<br>embody the celestial powers of the south polar star. Fuku means happiness, Roku<br>means riches and Ju means longevity. He is the Chinese God of wisdom, happiness,<br>wealth and long life; Fukurokuju is 3 feet tall, has a big head half his height,<br>large eyes and a snowy, long white beard. He wears garments like those worn by<br>ancient Chinese scholars and likes to play chess. He sometimes also has cranes<br>and/or a tortoise near him. He is often associated with Jurojin since the two<br>are said to inhabit the same body. He is the God of Chess players, watchmakers<br>and athletes<br>Tw53

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1920's Awaji Japanese Deco Art Pottery Vase Tubelined Squeezbag Decoration in the Style of Moorcroft. Very unusual and wonderful piece. Period art deco, signed Made in Japan and the Awahi Kiln Mark. The outlines of the hand painted decoration are Tubelined. 7.5" tall x 7.25" wide at rim. No cracks, chips, or restorations, some expected crazing, but no stains. While the decoration is also Gouda style, this is really next level quality with the tubelined squeezbag and the great matte glaze. In my opinon this would be a Book Cover type example for a few diferent collecting areas, it's fresh to the market for the first time since the internet. Awaji pottery has got its name after the Japanese island at which it was made during a period of about one hundred years, between 1830 and 1939. Most of the pieces we find are made from the mid 1870's when Awaji began to export its products, to the mid to late 1930's when the last of the kilns closed. Earlier wares from the active period of this kiln catered to the Asian taste and could be found imitating Chinese monochromes from the Kangxi period and later. Wares from the turn of the century, the shapes got more inspired by the western art movement such as Art Deco (Jugend) and Art Noveau. Awaji pottery is usually hand thrown. The body is made of high-fired, white or cream colored clay. Footrims can vary from pink or buff to white or grey. The glazes are lead based and often brilliant in tone. They are typically translucent and have a fine crackle. The lead in the glaze gives the colors brilliance and makes the translucent enamels glassy and often iridescent. Most common are the green and yellow Awaji monochromes. The yellow can range from pale lemon to deep amber but also cobalt blue, aubergine, light green, blue, light and dark turquoise, mirror-black, and burdy occurs. Other wares can feature two-tone glazes, three-color glazes that are very similar to Chinese sancai), pieces, with incised decoration (most commonly featuring iris flowers), and applied relief decoration. Also more gaudy examples from the last decade are Flambé and drip glazed wares similar to Japanese Sumida and Chinese Shiwan pottery, or later Jindezheng Jun or transmutation glazes, with generous layers of thick glaze B35

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Early Asian brownware bowl 9" wide x 2 3/8" tall with minimal wear and no<br>restorations from a collection of mostly Ming Chinese ceramics put together in<br>the mid 20th century.<br>b25

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Early Chinese/Asian Porcelain Jarlets and miniature bowl tallest 2 5/16" from a<br>collection of mostly Ming Chinese ceramics put together in the mid 20th century.<br>3" wide bowl has two chips on rim and one on footrim. No other cracks, chips, or<br>restorations.<br>TW132

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c1870 Meiji Period Japanese Plate Collection. Largest is 9.75", smallest 8.25" 2 are signed as shown, One has a small chip on the front at the bottom shown in pics. No other cracks, chips, or restorations. TW81

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c1870 Meiji Period Japanese Blue Hand Painted Charger. One tiny flake on rim, surface wear on front. No other chips, no cracks, no restorations. tw78

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Antique Cloisonne Vase with Classical Form and Great Patina. 6.25" tall. Great 19th century piece with fantastic patina and no issues. TW75

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c1880 Meiji Period Japanese Satsuma Vase. 6" tall with no cracks, chips, or<br>restorations. Signed on back.

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Japanese Kutani Charger Hand Painted Lots of Gold. Really great piece from the<br>mid 20th century all hand painted 12.25" wide with no cracks, chips,<br>restorations, or wear to gilding.

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Fukagawa Seiji Arita Iris Japanese Porcelain Bell Late 20th Century. No cracks, chips, restorations, or scratches. 3.5" tall x 3.25" wide.

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Plate is 9" Ash tray is 5.75" tall. Both from same estate.

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c1870 18" Japanese Imari Charger with nice Hand Painted Decoration Meiji Period. No cracks, chips, or restorations, expected wear to gilding on rim, minimal loss and scratches, very clean and attractive overall.

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c1870 Japanese Meiji Period Kutani Teapot Signed. Magnificent quality hand<br>painting, hand potted.. Guaranteed 19th century with no cracks, chips, or<br>restorations. 8" tall x 8.5" handle to spout.

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c.1880 Japanese Cloisonne Pumpkin Shaped Teapot. No dings, restorations, or<br>significant loss. 6" handle to spout x 3.5" tall.

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11 3/8" c1870 Japanese Imari Bowl Meiji period 3.5" deep. No cracks,chips, or<br>restorations. Wear to Gilding on rim and some elsewhere. Nicely decorated.

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c1880 Japanese Arita Charger 12 1/8" no cracks, chips, or restorations. Some<br>wear to Gilding.

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This piece measures 7" tall x 4" wide. It has no cracks, chips, restorations,<br>scratches, or crazing. Incredibly executed simplistic design that is surely to<br>blend in with any environment while standing out to those with good taste. Nice<br>vintage piece circa mid 20th century.

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Guaranteed 19th century. No cracks, chips, or restorations. c1870 19" Imari<br>Temple Floor Vase 10" wide Meiji Period Japanese Porcelain Palace Vase. Minor<br>wear to Gilding, mainly on ring below neck. It has been drilled long ago most<br>likely to make a lamp.

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Fukurokuju Statue Japanese Celadon Satsuma Moriage figure Early 20th century<br>9.25" tall x 6" wide. No cracks, loss, chips, or restorations.<br><br>FUKUROKUJU originates from an old Chinese tale about a mythical Chinese hermit<br>(Sung Period) who was famous because he performed miracles and was said to<br>embody the celestial powers of the south polar star. Fuku means happiness, Roku<br>means riches and Ju means longevity. He is the Chinese of wisdom, happiness,<br>wealth and long life; Fukurokuju is 3 feet tall, has a big head half his height,<br>large eyes and a snowy, long white beard. He wears garments like those worn by<br>ancient Chinese scholars and likes to play chess. He sometimes also has cranes<br>and/or a tortoise near him. He is often associated with Jurojin since the two<br>are said to inhabit the same body. He is the of Chess players, watchmakers and<br>athletes<br>Tw61

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c1870 Antique Japanese Imari Bowl 9 5/8" x 3 5/8" substantial piece with no<br>cracks, chips, or restorations.

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Meiji Period c1890 Japanese Imari Figural Fukurokuju Vase. 7.5" tall 1.25" tight hairline in vase rim. No other cracks, chips, or restorations. B4

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c1870 Japanese Cloisonne Over Blue/White Porcelain Covered Box 6.25" wide x 4.5"<br>tall.<br>Guaranteed mid to late 19th century. No cracks, chips, or restorations. Rare,<br>possibly one of a kind piece that required a great amount of effort to produce.

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Meiji Period Japanese c1880 2 Japanese Blue/white Porcelain Chargers Hand Painted 10.75" & 11.25". No damage or restorations to either one.

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c1870 Antique Japanese Imari Lot 4pcs. Bowl is 6.75" wide with short hairline<br>that can't be seen from the inside. Cup is 2.75" tall x 3.25" wide. Rice bowl<br>with lid is 3" tall x 4.5" wide. They both have very small chips on footrim<br>shown in last pic. No restorations or other damage to any pieces. All pieces<br>guaranteed 100+ years old.

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Antique Japanese Porcelain Charger Shallow Footed Bowl Incredible 11 1/8" x 2<br>5/8" deep with no cracks, chips, or restorations.

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c.1880 Meiji Period Japanese Kutani Geisha Figure 10 3/8" No cracks, chips, or<br>restorations.<br>Tw60

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Meiji period Japanese Imari Charger Fine Quality 12.25"<br>Really nice piece, lots of time was spent on this piece 120+ years ago. Gold<br>wear on rim and throughout. No cracks, chips, or restorations.

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Antique Asian Famille Rose style Peacock Plate 8.5", possibly Japanese. 19th<br>century.<br>No cracks, chips, or restorations, minor glaze wear shown in pics.

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Antique Japanese Kashigata Carved Wood Cookie Mold ClocksC.1920. 14.25" x 3.25"<br>x 1" deep. No issues.

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Antique Japanese Kashigata Carved Wood Cookie Mold Shrimp Signed C.1920. 8.25" x<br>3.25" x 1 9/16" deep. No issues, signed on back and both ends.

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Hand Painted Japanese Porcelain Double Gourd Vase 7.5" tall circa mid 20th century, excellent quality. No damage or wear whatsoever.

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Very Large Meiji Period Kutani Figure Gama Sennin Toad Immortal 19th century<br>12.75" x 8" wide.  The standing guy is missing his thumb.  No cracks, other<br>chips, or restorations.<br>B4

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Antique Japanese Kashigata Carved Wood Cookie Mold kanji Characters C.1920.<br>13.5" x 2 7/8"" x 1.25" deep. No issues.

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Antique Japanese Kashigata Carved Wood Cookie Mold Lotus Blossom Signed C.1920.<br>9" x 3.75" x 1.25" deep. No issues, signed on back.

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Guaranteed 19th century. No cracks, chips, or restorations. Most of the Gilding<br>on the outer rim is significantly worn, also some of the inner crisscross<br>Gilding on the cobalt areas. All hand decorated. 16" x 2.25" deep.

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19" tall x 13" wide x 8.75" deep. Excellent "no brainer" patina, guaranteed over<br>150 years old, likely much older. Excellent, flawless casting. 35 pounds

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Unmarked, but guaranteed early 20th century Japanese or older. Tiny paint flake on spout. No cracks, chips, or restorations. 3 1/8" tall x 5" wide with handle.

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Frame measure 20.25" x 24.25" x 2" deep. Time is approximately 7.5" x 10.25".<br>Very unusual piece from a well listed artist.<br><br>BIOGRAPHY: Harris Strong was born in Waukesha, Wisconsin in 1920.  His aunt<br>owned a greeting card company, and that influenced him to become an artist.  He<br>also had a strong scientific bent, so he was meticulous about the "engineering"<br>of his tiles, which featured many innovations when competitors were creating<br>"pie plates," in his own dismissive works. <br><br>During the war, he was a cryptographer, working directly under General Douglas<br>MacArthur during World War II.  Afterward, he studied ceramics* and the<br>chemistry of ceramic glazes at North Carolina State University.  Then he worked<br>in Brooklyn, New York at Kelby Pottery.  <br><br>Later his own business really took off. He had showrooms in Chicago, New York<br>and Tokyo… he created a 30' long free-standing ceramic tile mural for the<br>Waldorf-Astoria in York City, which remains in place.  One friend says he was<br>the first to ever show art at a home furnishings show. <br><br>He loved, and sang Gilbert & Sullivan, collected stamps, and played bridge.  In<br>1970, Strong relocated to Trenton, Maine, but after a fire destroyed his glazes<br>developed over 20 years, he shifted his focus to prints, serigraphs*, woodcuts*,<br>etchings*, engravings*, collage* and paintings. <br><br>Strong died in 2006.

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2 3/8" tall x 1 5/8" wide. Circa late 1800's too early 1900's. No cracks, chips,<br>or restorations, paint wear on nose.

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All hand decorated with great detail and care. Circa late 19th century. No cracks, chips, restorations, crazing, or stains. Wear to gold on rims and minor wear in other places.

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Antique Japanese Black-Lacquer Suzuribako (Writing Box) and Cover, late Meiji or early Taisho Period. Amazing item in original box. Some wear to lacquer but overall clean in good condition. Outer box measures 8.75" x 6". Suzuri-bako (硯箱; "inkstone box") are a type of Japanese writing box. The boxes are traditionally made of lacquered wood and are used to hold writing implements. Historically, the boxes were associated with calligraphy, and as such they were made using high-quality materials designed to safeguard porcelain inkstones (suzuri) from damage. History The first suzuri-bako were developed in 9th-century Japan. At the time, calligraphy was an integral part of Japanese society. In order for a writer to produce a high-quality calligraphy script, a set of precise tools was needed. The most important of these tools was the inkstone, which was required to hold and transfer ink onto a writer's brush. Ink sticks, water droppers, and a small knife were also part of a calligrapher's set. Suzuri-bako were designed to ensure that the various tools a calligrapher needed were properly organized and protected. Due to the insoluble nature of resin-based lacquer, the contents of the writing box were relatively safe from moisture.[3] Inside of the square or rectangular boxes rested a number of different trays and holders, the layout of which differed from period to period.[2] Early boxes were large enough to accommodate both the writer's implements and papers, while later boxes only housed tools. A second type of box, the ryōshibako, were used in later periods to house completed papers. Suzuri-bako became more elaborate as over time. While early period boxes are often decorated with solid red lacquer, more modern boxes are decorated in any number of ways. From the Muromachi period onward, many writing boxes have been decorated with images from Japan's great works of literature. Kōdaiji Temple in Kyoto became associated with a style of Suzuri-bako decoration that featured asymmetrical patterns and autumn grasses. In terms of lacquerware, black, brown, and gold are the most common colors seen in more modern suzuri-bako. During the Edo period many dowries included a suzuri-bako. Advancements in technology and manufacturing processes during the Meiji period resulted in a development of a number of new box shapes and sizes. The craft declined after the wide scale replacement of calligraphy, though the boxes are still produced in small numbers.

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19th Century Japanese Carved wood puppy netsuke 1 3/8" wide x 1" tall with no<br>damage apparently unmarked.<br><br>A netsuke (根付, [netsɯ̥ke]) is a miniature sculpture, originating in 17th century<br>Japan. Initially a simply-carved button fastener on the cords of an inrō box,<br>netsuke later developed into ornately sculpted objects of craftsmanship.

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19th Century Japanese Carved Boxwood Toad Netsuke. 2 1/8" long x 1 1/8" wide,<br>very well carved with no damage, natural cracks in wood. Signed as shown.<br><br><br><br>A netsuke (根付, [netsɯ̥ke]) is a miniature sculpture, originating in 17th century<br>Japan. Initially a simply-carved button fastener on the cords of an inrō box,<br>netsuke later developed into ornately sculpted objects of craftsmanship.<br>Traditionally, Japanese clothing – first the kosode and its later evolution, the<br>kimono – did not have pockets. Though the sleeves of the kimono could be used to<br>store small items, the men who wore kimono needed a larger and stronger<br>container in which to store personal belongings, such as s, , money and seals,<br>resulting in the development of containers known as sagemono, which were hung by<br>cords from the robes' sashes (obi). These containers may have been pouches or<br>small woven baskets, but the most popular were crafted boxes (inrō) held shut by<br>ojime, sliding beads on cords. Whatever the form of the container, the fastener<br>which secured the cord at the top of the sash was a carved, button-like toggle<br>called a netsuke. Netsuke, like inrō and ojime, evolved over time from being<br>strictly utilitarian into objects of great artistic merit and an expression of<br>extraordinary craftsmanship. Netsuke production was most popular during the Edo<br>period (1603–1867). Netsuke and inrō declined as Japanese clothes were gradually<br>westernized from the Meiji period (1868–1912). Because of their popularity<br>amongst Western collectors at the time, some of the greatest collections are now<br>found outside of Japan

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19th Century Japanese Hirado School Porcelain Netsuke 1 7/8" tall x 1.5" wide<br>with no damage, 150ish years old.<br><br>A netsuke (根付, [netsɯ̥ke]) is a miniature sculpture, originating in 17th century<br>Japan. Initially a simply-carved button fastener on the cords of an inrō box,<br>netsuke later developed into ornately sculpted objects of craftsmanship.<br><br>History<br><br>An "Off White" netsuke with an eagle design and an inrō with a deer design. The<br>combination of netsuke and inrō creates a story of an eagle preying on deer. Edo<br>period, 18th century<br>Traditionally, Japanese clothing – first the kosode and its later evolution, the<br>kimono – did not have pockets. Though the sleeves of the kimono could be used to<br>store small items, the men who wore kimono needed a larger and stronger<br>container in which to store personal belongings, such as s, , money and seals,<br>resulting in the development of containers known as sagemono, which were hung by<br>cords from the robes' sashes (obi).<br><br>These containers may have been pouches or small woven baskets, but the most<br>popular were crafted boxes (inrō) held shut by ojime, sliding beads on cords.<br>Whatever the form of the container, the fastener which secured the cord at the<br>top of the sash was a carved, button-like toggle called a netsuke. Netsuke, like<br>inrō and ojime, evolved over time from being strictly utilitarian into objects<br>of great artistic merit and an expression of extraordinary craftsmanship.<br>Netsuke production was most popular during the Edo period (1603–1867).<br><br>Netsuke and inrō declined as Japanese clothes were gradually westernized from<br>the Meiji period (1868–1912). Because of their popularity amongst Western<br>collectors at the time, some of the greatest collections are now found outside<br>of Japan

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18th/19th century Japanese Jakushi school gold/silver/copper inlaid Iron Tsuba. With later custom fitted box. Tsuba 3 3/16" wide.

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4 c1900 Meiji Japanese Hikite Door Handles . Selling the 4 shown, 2 pairs. One<br>with some holes from rust as shown, other enameled bronze. Enameled bronze pair<br>are 3" wide.

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Meiji Japanese Silver Enamel Tea Ceremony Set. Cchashaku with maker's mark, all<br>pieces with jungin (pure silver) hallmark, including: (1) cup, approx 3.75"h,<br>(1) narrow spoon with enamel-accented handle, approx 6.5"l, (1) chashaku with<br>enamel-accented handle, approx 6.5"l, (1) approx 5.25"l No damage or significant<br>wear. Nice antique set over 100 years old.<br><br>353.3 grams total weight.<br><br>tw163

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Early Korean Buncheong inlaid dish. 4.75" wide, small chips and glaze wear on rim, glaze wear to bottom of bowl, no cracks or restorations. tw147

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WW2 Era Japanese Pathology Surgical blade. The top of the blade inscribed<br>Nothung... Nacht, the case inscribed Keijo Imperial University School of<br>Medicine Department of Pathology, Common Pathology. So possibly German made<br>blade. A few small chips in blade, otherwise sharp, not sure what type of handle<br>it had but it's not present. Box is 12 1/8" long, some wear and lose joinery to<br>box.

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