My first Herend Rothschild Bird Ginger Jar. The fish and the butterfly decorations have some oriental feel to it… Decorations are hand painted. Made in Hungary. 6094/RO.
Chinese Blue White Miniature Jar. Really steady work on the decorations. I think this type of jar could classified as a brush washer. Circa: 20th century, China.
A beautiful Chinese porcelain bowl, cyan ground with “incised” patterns. I’m not sure if the red decoration (inside the windows) is hand painted or transfer prints. Circa: 20th century, China.
Chinese Blue White Food Ginger Jar, Qilin (or Kylin motif). Circa: 20th century, China. All hand painted, porcelain.
Collecting Japanese Arts for the sake of Chinese Antiques
I collect Japanese Arts & Antiques, not just because they are beautiful. There’s something about Japanese antiques which I can easily identify, in regards to its arts and its craftsmanship. Looking and touching a Japanese pottery, one can sort of read into what is involved in the making and get a sense of its style, age, and origin. It’s strange to say, but I started collecting Japanese pieces, in order to learn more about Chinese antiques…
An elegant Japanese Eiraku Teapot. The once silver decorations on this teapot have now turned to black. Since the decorations was painted on, any silver tarnish remover will simply whip the old silver off! Circa: early 20th century, Japan.
Vintage Statis Pro Baseball F.A.C. Cards (99). Circa: late 1970s - early 1980s.
F.A.C. stands for Fast Action Card
Old German Shaving Razor, Makrauer’s B.S. House, model “Ft. Pitt”. The handle looks like it was made of animal bones. Miniature carvings on both sides, with a number “1877”.
Here is a set of Keith Haring’s Domino Set. Product info on the top lid says “(c) 1992 The Estate of Keith Haring”. Contains 28 pieces. White Box.
