Description :

Japanese Majolica Frog Teapot

Origin: Japan, mid-20th century

Dimensions: 6" tall × 5" wide

Material: Glazed earthenware

Color: Green and ochre brown with natural glaze pooling

Design: Bamboo-form handle and spout with applied frog on the lid; rustic majolica-style glaze with raised stalks and leaf detailing

Style Notes: A playful, symbolic form associated with prosperity and renewal

Hakone Yosegi Marquetry Puzzle Box

Origin: Hakone, Japan

Dimensions: 4.25" × 2.75" × 2.5"

Material: Inlaid wood

Design: Handcrafted yosegi geometric marquetry with sliding mechanism revealing hidden compartments

Style Notes: A classic example of postwar Japanese marquetry; finely fitted joinery and warm natural tone

Chinese Zodiac Compass Box

Origin: China, mid-20th century

Dimensions: 3.5" diameter

Material: Rosewood and carved bone

Design: Circular box with twelve zodiac medallions surrounding a functional compass inset

Style Notes: A feng shui decorative object combining symbolic and practical design

Lacquered Mother-of-Pearl Inlay Box

Origin: China

Dimensions: 3" diameter

Material: Lacquer and shell inlay

Design: Fisherman and waterfowl in boat motif rendered in cut shell; dark lacquer base, signed underside

Style Notes: Exemplifies the luminous texture of late export lacquerware

Cloisonné Opera Mask Box

Origin: Macau, China

Dimensions: 2.75" × 2"

Material: Brass and enamel

Design: Oval lidded box with bold Peking Opera mask motif; turquoise enamel interior

Style Notes: A dramatic and collectible miniature with vibrant cloisonné detail

Cloisonné Enamel Group (3 pcs)

Origin: China

Contents: Pair of Baoding balls with dragon & phoenix; one floral napkin ring

Material: Brass and enamel

Design: Deep blue enamel backgrounds with intricate red and gold wirework

Style Notes: Classic export cloisonné illustrating the yin-yang duality theme

Carved Camel Bone Trinket Box

Origin: Turkey or Persia

Dimensions: 4" × 2.5"

Material: Camel bone with velvet interior

Design: Two-lidded rectangular box; inked horse and stag motifs; calligraphic signature

Style Notes: Exotic and delicately detailed, lined in rich red velvet

Hand-Painted Jade Vanity Mirror

Origin: China, c.1950s

Dimensions: 5" long

Material: Jade, porcelain, and metal filigree

Design: Circular porcelain face painted with two court ladies in landscape; silvered back and pale jade handle

Style Notes: A refined vanity piece symbolizing beauty and grace

Carved Bone Brooch with Coral Accents

Origin: China

Dimensions: 2.25" × 1.75"

Material: Bone, brass filigree, and coral beads

Design: Hand-carved scholar motif framed in ornate filigree; coral bead border

Style Notes: Likely companion to mid-century export jewelry suites

Resin Box with Fish Relief

Origin: Japan or China

Dimensions: 2.5" diameter

Material: Yellow resin

Design: Circular form with carved koi in relief

Style Notes: The koi symbolizes perseverance and wealth

Fisherman Netsuke-Style Figure

Origin: Japan

Height: 2"

Material: Ox-bone or resin

Design: Hand-carved fisherman holding staff and net; inked details

Style Notes: Evokes the charm and movement of traditional netsuke forms

Fish-Form Glass Snuff Bottle

Origin: China Dimensions: 3" long

Material: Molded glass

Design: Red translucent body with green stopper, scaled detailing throughout

Style Notes: Inspired by Qing dynasty snuff bottles symbolizing abundance

Bisque Doll “Made in Japan”

Origin: Japan, 1950s

Height: 4"

Material: Bisque porcelain and silk textile

Design: Painted facial features, silk robe costume, “Made in Japan” stamp

Style Notes: Early postwar export doll; charming collector’s miniature

Miniature Round Bone Box

Origin: China

Dimensions: 2.25" diameter

Material: Carved bone

Design: Floral and geometric incised patterns with fitted lid

Style Notes: Compact, tactile, and decorative in the traditional Chinese export style