Measurements: 6" tall X 6" wide at the outer corners x 4 7/8" base - also at the outside corners. The mouth of the jar is 2 1/2" (I.D) and 3 1/8" (O.D.)
This ginger jar probably dates to the mid Qing dynasty circa 1700 to 1750.
Hand painted inside the glass snuff bottle with a charming, and highly detailed design of children playing a game (with a cribbage-like board) on the front panel and, on the back panel, a painting of the same group eating their midday rice. Also on the front panel is a red chop mark indicating a ...click for details
Measurements: 2" tall x 3" wide x 1 1/2" front to back
Highly detailed Japanese ivory carving showing the hand of a skilled carver - though the piece is unsigned. The carving shows a monkey playing a wind instrument (possibly made of stag horn??!!), wearing a silk kimono or cape. The monkey sits atop a kneeling stag. Light t ...click for details
Measurements: 2 5/8" x 3 3/4" @ 2 1/4 oz. of silver
Hallmarks indicate Dutch/Netherlands origin with 2 date marks: one is an "M" for 1845; the second is found on the tongue of the buckle and is an Old English style "D" for 1885. (The second mark is not shown in the photos.) ...click for details
