Mr. and Mrs. Richard P. Gale Catalogue of Japanese Paintings and Drawings by Hillier. Two volumes, published in 1970 by Tuttle, London, first edition. Hard cover in original case.
English earthenware ewer in a Chinoiserie transfer pattern called Opium Smokers. Staffordshire, circa 1810-1820. Maker unknown but possibly Masons. The pattern name is misleading because the pipe being smoked is not an opium pipe. Ex. Zeller collection. Measures 9" high by 8.5" wide from spout to handle. Excellent condition.
Mid 20th century Japanese studio pottery vase in excellent condition. Smooth spotted gray glaze contrasts with scored unglazed terra-cotta. Inside top is 3.25 inches across, outside top is 4.25 inches across, the columnar body is 5.25 inches in diameter, and the height is 13.5 inches.
Antique 19th century Chinese brazier. Solid brass. Measures 8 inches high by 15 inches across and has a 10 by 4 inch opening. Excellent condition. Hand made of heavy gauge brass with cast legs attached by copper rivets. Weighs 11 pounds.
Set of 3 painted bronze 19th century Dervish begging bowls. Turkish, 19th century. Each bowl is hand painted in polychrome and highlighted in gold leaf. Each is 6.5 inches across x 3 inches deep x 3.5 inches high at the ends. Each is exquisitely painted in a slightly different motif from the others.