Japanese rosewood calligrapher's ink holder. Meiji period (late 19th century). Hinged lid, copper well. Measures 7.5 inches long. A lovely desk object.
Antique Chinese export rose medallion large porcelain bowl. Excellent condition. Measures 12 inches across by 5.5 inches high.
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.