DESCRIPTION: An appealing Kutani porcelain depiction of two Japanese Lucky Gods, Diakoku and Ebisu, singing and dancing in brightly colored court robes. Often paired together as the two favorite gods of prosperity, Diakoku, holds his mallet and Ebisu beats his drum, both with animated facial expressions. Dating from the 19th C. Meiji Period, the figures are in perfect condition and are signed on the base, “Ryu-un.” DIMENSIONS: 9 ¼” high (23.5 cm) x approximately 8” wide (20.5 cm).

DESCRIPTION: A signed Japanese ojime, crafted from natural marine ivory and featuring depictions of two of the seven Japanese lucky gods, Diakoku and Ebisu. The ojime was traditionally used in Japan as a slide in conjunction with an inro to hold the cord tightly above the inro, keeping it closed. Now threaded on a long cord, it dates from the late Edo to early Meiji periods.

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DESCRIPTION: A Chinese silver necklace with silver linked chain and heart shaped pendant, one side with blue enameled Chinese characters and the other with etched designs. Two silver bells are attached with short chains to the primary chain and hang as additional accents. Dating from the turn of the century, c. 1900, the necklace is in good condition overall with the slight abrasions and nicks of normal wear. From a Florida estate, this necklace was purchased in Hong Kong in the late 1970’s. ... Click for details

DESCRIPTION: This brass warmer, the perfect size for warming hands, would have been filled with coals and used in winter. The bulbous body held the hot coals while the heat flowed through the well crafted, pierced lid which features a bird among prunus branches. The sturdy brass handle allowed the warmer to be carried from room to room. In very good condition, it dates from the late Qing Dynasty (1880 – 1910) and has been in the same collection since purchased in Hong Kong in the mid 1970's. ... Click for details

DESCRIPTION: A very fine Chinese smoking pipe consisting of a large brass bowl and a long beautifully carved zitan shank, terminating with a shaped green and white jadeite mouthpiece or stem. The zitan shank has been fashioned so that the area where the pipe is held is carved in low relief while the remaining is in higher relief with a variety of carved plants, leaves and flowers. Dating from the 19th C. Qing dynasty, this pipe is in perfect condition and was surely a prized implement of a Chi... Click for details

DESCRIPTION: A handsome rectangular hardwood box, the four sides inlaid with silver wire in archaic designs; the top is inlaid with colored stones, carved as flowers and leaves with a swallow in flight. Originally used as a stationary box for writing implements, this box dates to the first quarter of the 20th C. and is in very good condition with all inlays intact. DIMENSIONS: 9 ¼” long (23.5 cm) x 5 ½” deep (14 cm) x 3” high (7.6 cm).