Catalog: Ethnic

Chinese blue and white porcelain ink receptacle. In very good antique, it measures 3 inches at widest, about 1" high. Dates 1800's

Japanese original woodblock print by Totokuni III (1786-1865). Print measures 7" x 4.5 inches. Circa 1844

Chinese Yixing clay brush washer or small bowl decorated with enameled flowers on one side and a magpie bird on the opposite side. Turquoise glaze on the inside. Sits on 3 small feet. It is in excellent antique condition, no chips, no cracks. Measures 3.25" diameter by 2" high. Dates circa 1900.

A small round antique ethic tribal hinged bronze betel nut box from Southeast Asia. Measures about 3 inches diameter.

Old Chinese porcelain chop or seal with mountain scenes and poems that was used on a scholar's desk. When on its side the seal doubles as a wrist rest to steady the hand when doing calligraphy or painting. Has some age related wear, but considered to be in very good antique condition. Dates early 20th century and measures just under 5 inches high.

Old Chinese hand carved red cinnabar lacquer snuff bottle. Scenes on both sides. Seal mark on bottom. Measures 2.5 inches high. More photos available upon request

Antique, circa 1847, hand-colored engraving of an African as a sunflower worshiping the sun. French woman as a sunflower worshiping the sun is in the background. By Jean Ignace Isidore Gerard, aka J J Grandville, this engraving measures framed 11.5" x 9 1/4". sight size being oval measures 7 5/8 x 5 1/2"

Large and weighty Navajo sterling silver ring by Native American designer Robert Becenti (1949-2001). Ring features an eagle's head and red coral. Signed "RB STERLING" and in excellent condition, the ring measures 1.75" high.

Rare and unusual majolica porcelain tobacco jar or humidor featuring a black child holding a pipe as the lid's finial. On the front of the jar are what appears to a boy in costume blowing smoke into a girl's, also in costume, face. She has turned her head away and has dropped a doll. The 2 sides adjoining the front each have a flower and the back of the jar is plain. Except for 2 small chips on the underside of the black boy's cap, the jar is in excellent condition...

Late 1800's Black memorabilia original print of a band. In excellent condition with very little flocking, the colors are very good. Measures site size 9.5" x 5.5", framed 15.25" x 12.5"

Framed 1945 sheet music "At A Darky Meeting", arrangement by John W. Schaum. Framed size 13" x 9.75". Not examined out of frame.

Vintage silver Chines dragon pin. Measures 3" long x 1.5" high. Has C clasp on back

Japanese sterling silver sculpture of a sailing vessel by Seki Takehiko. There is gold along the hull at waterline and the flag is mixed metals In excellent condition, the sculpture measures 5.75" high. Including glass case, the complete presentation measures 7.5" long x 5.5" deep x 8.25" high.

A lovely Japanese sterling silver cigarette case with landscape Mt. Fuji in the background and a horse grazing in the foreground. The interior features the same scene as the front, but with copper highlights. The case has a slight curve, a very nice feature, and is in very good condition. Measures 4 3/4" x 3 1/8" in closed position. 4.3 troy oz.

Beautiful hand carved Chinese cinnabar button. In excellent with the only lacquer loss on the backside, it measures 1.5" in diameter. Dates pre 1910.

A red panel with gold gilt featuring an extremely well carved foo dog and her pup playing with the celestial ball. Two bats are flying overhead signifying good fortune. The coins along the ribbon represent prosperity. This lovely panel is in excellent antique condition and would be a welcome addition to any decor. Over 100 years old and measuring 14" by 6", our clients often hang these above paintings. More photos available upon request.

A red panel with gold hi-lights from a piece of Chinese furniture. The carving depicting 2 scholar's vases with flowers and leaves is excellent and it would be a welcome addition to any decor. Over 100 years old and measuring 11.25" by 6", our clients often hang these above paintings. More photos available upon request.