Curiosities

One of two Persian tiles from Qagar, circa 1900.

One of two Persian tiles from Qagar, circa 1900.

A Ming Dynasty roof tile. The figure of a phoenix to guard a gable. 14th century China.

A Han Dynasty head from a soldier's figure, from the tomb of the First Emperor.

A beautifully carved safe on stand, late 19th century.

A Nalisea loop glass cheroot holder, with a ruffled rim, England circa 1850. The loop glass is in pink and white

A black and red Japanese tazza, circa 1900.

A Southeast Asian puppet head, circa 1880. Great old patina. We have two other similar heads. Measurements include stand.

A Southeast Asian puppet head, circa 1880. Great old patina. We have two other similar heads. Measurements include stand.

An unusual yellow glazed cat, Gallé style, 19th century England.

A Qing Dynasty zodiac rat embroidered mask, circa 1850 on later custom stand.

A vintage Murano large glass mirrored fish, Italy.

A blue willow wash basin, England circa 1880. The blue and white design is in the Chinese taste.

A vintage paperweight in green, white, and blue millefiori pattern, England.

A vintage paperweight in white and orange millefiori pattern, England.

A pair of baccarat cased, engraved, and painted vases with gilding, France circa 1850.

Spode Potpourri jar in the Peacock pattern, England circa 1820. The jar is two handled amphora shaped with a black ground with pattern in polychrom...

A pair of porcelain water droppers, Japan circa 1890. The tops have a raised floral design, in a pale celadon.

A vintage carved Guanyin, circa 1950.

A curious rustic stone idol, Europe circa 19th century. One large break repaired.

Carved and lacquered finial or flame from a Buddha statue, Southeast Asia circa 1900.

A crumber brush, France circa 1880.

A 19th-century crumber and brush in papier-mâché, decorated in the Chinese style. The crumber measures 2.5" h x 12" w x 10.5" d, and the brush meas...

A 19th-century French crumber decorated with gold stars on a Chinese red lacquer background.