{"title":"Curiosities \u0026 Collectibles","description":"\u003cp\u003eUnique antiques and collectible objects that defy easy categorization — decorative boxes, militaria, Asian curios, and one-of-a-kind finds. Each piece carries its own story and historical context, sourced from Pacific Northwest estates and selected for their conversation-starting character.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"vintage-japanese-happu-yaki-pottery-vase-signed-kizan-hand-painted-floral-iron-glaze-mid-century-studio-ikebana-hanaire-bottle-vase","title":"Vintage Japanese Happu-yaki Pottery Vase, Signed Kizan, Hand-Painted Floral Iron-Glaze, Mid-Century Studio Ikebana Hanaire Bottle Vase","description":"✦ Vintage Japanese Happu-yaki Studio Pottery Vase ✦\u003cbr\u003e✦ Signed by the artist Kizan (喜山) ✦\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA beautifully hand-thrown Japanese stoneware vase from the Happu-yaki \u003cbr\u003e(八風焼 \/ \"Eight Winds Kiln\") tradition, signed on the base by the \u003cbr\u003eartist Kizan (喜山). Hand-painted with iron-glaze floral motifs in the \u003cbr\u003ehakeme (brushed slip) tradition characteristic of mid-century Mino-style \u003cbr\u003estudio pottery.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe vase features a tall bottle form (tokkuri \/ 徳利-style) with a \u003cbr\u003egracefully flared spouted lip — equally at home as an ikebana hanaire \u003cbr\u003e(flower vessel) or as a sculptural decorative piece. The cream-white \u003cbr\u003ehakeme slip ground is decorated with bold, gestural floral sprays in \u003cbr\u003eiron-oxide brown and rust pigments, creating a beautifully balanced \u003cbr\u003ecomposition that wraps fully around the form.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e✦ PROVENANCE — THE SCHOLAR'S ESTATE COLLECTION ✦\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAcquired from the estate of a scholarly Pacific Northwest couple — \u003cbr\u003ethe husband a historian with degrees from a leading East Coast \u003cbr\u003euniversity, the wife a graduate of the University of Paris in French \u003cbr\u003eLanguage and Civilization. The estate included an extensive personal \u003cbr\u003elibrary of Japanese woodblock print (ukiyo-e) reference books, \u003cbr\u003eauction catalogues, and East Asian art studies — indicating the \u003cbr\u003efamily's serious and sustained engagement with Japanese art and \u003cbr\u003ecraft traditions.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis is part of an ongoing curated release from the same estate. \u003cbr\u003ePlease follow SWCurated to see other pieces from \"The Scholar's \u003cbr\u003eEstate Collection.\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e✦ MARKS \u0026amp; DATING ✦\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe base is marked with three distinct identifiers:\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e- \"八風焼\" (Happu-yaki) — the kiln\/studio name, meaning \"Eight Winds \u003cbr\u003e  Kiln\"\u003cbr\u003e- \"喜山\" (Kizan) — the artist's signature seal\u003cbr\u003e- Original yellow-and-green \"JAPAN\" foil export sticker — fully intact\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe standalone \"JAPAN\" export label (rather than \"Made in Japan\") \u003cbr\u003edates this piece to the post-1952 export era, with the foil sticker \u003cbr\u003estyle most commonly associated with the 1960s–1970s Showa period. \u003cbr\u003eThe hand-thrown construction, hakeme brushwork, and iron-glaze \u003cbr\u003edecoration are all consistent with Mino-region studio pottery \u003cbr\u003etraditions of that era.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e✦ DESIGN \u0026amp; CRAFTSMANSHIP ✦\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e- HAND-THROWN: Visible wheel-throwing rings throughout the body — \u003cbr\u003e  this is genuine studio pottery, not slip-cast production work\u003cbr\u003e- HAKEME GROUND (刷毛目): White slip applied with a coarse brush, \u003cbr\u003e  leaving rhythmic textural strokes that catch and reflect light\u003cbr\u003e- IRON-OXIDE FLORAL DECORATION: Hand-painted floral sprays — \u003cbr\u003e  stylized blossoms and leaves in rust-brown and dark iron pigments, \u003cbr\u003e  applied with confident gestural brushwork\u003cbr\u003e- FLARED MOUTH: Sculpturally pinched and flared spout — characteristic \u003cbr\u003e  of Japanese sake bottle (tokkuri) heritage adapted to vase form\u003cbr\u003e- CRACKLE GLAZE: Fine network of crackle (kannyu) develops naturally \u003cbr\u003e  in the clear overglaze\u003cbr\u003e- UNGLAZED FOOT: Exposed stoneware foot ring shows the natural buff \u003cbr\u003e  clay body, a hallmark of authentic studio ware\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e✦ DIMENSIONS ✦\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e- Height: approximately 12\" (30.5 cm)\u003cbr\u003e- Body width: approximately 4\" (10 cm) at widest\u003cbr\u003e- Foot diameter: approximately 3\" (7.5 cm)\u003cbr\u003e- Mouth opening: approximately 1\" (2.5 cm) interior\u003cbr\u003e- Weight: approximately 2 lb 7 oz (1.1 kg)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e✦ CONDITION ✦\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eExcellent vintage condition with beautiful aging:\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e- No chips, cracks, or repairs\u003cbr\u003e- Original \"JAPAN\" foil sticker remarkably intact (often the first \u003cbr\u003e  thing to be removed or worn off — its preservation is a rare detail)\u003cbr\u003e- Natural fine crackle pattern in the glaze (kannyu) consistent with \u003cbr\u003e  age — this is desirable in Japanese studio ware, not damage\u003cbr\u003e- Some light age-toning to the unglazed foot rim\u003cbr\u003e- Painted decoration crisp and well-preserved\u003cbr\u003e- From a smoke-free home\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA lovely well-preserved example of mid-century Japanese studio \u003cbr\u003epottery, ready to be used as an ikebana vessel, decorative vase, or \u003cbr\u003ecollected as a signed piece of Showa-era studio ceramics.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e✦ ABOUT HAKEME \u0026amp; MINO-STYLE POTTERY ✦\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHakeme (刷毛目, \"brush marks\") is one of the most beloved Japanese \u003cbr\u003eslip-decoration techniques, originating in 16th-century Korean \u003cbr\u003ebuncheong ware and adopted into Japanese studio pottery through the \u003cbr\u003etea ceremony tradition. The technique creates a textured, painterly \u003cbr\u003esurface that has been prized for centuries by tea masters and \u003cbr\u003eikebana practitioners for its quiet, rustic beauty (wabi-sabi \u003cbr\u003eaesthetic).\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCombined with iron-oxide underglaze brushwork — another technique \u003cbr\u003einherited from the Momoyama-era Mino kilns — this vase represents a \u003cbr\u003edirect continuation of one of Japan's most refined ceramic \u003cbr\u003etraditions.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e✦ PERFECT FOR ✦\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e- Ikebana \/ Japanese flower arranging\u003cbr\u003e- Single-stem display (cherry blossom, plum branch, eucalyptus)\u003cbr\u003e- Wabi-sabi and Japandi interior styling\u003cbr\u003e- Tea ceremony adjacent décor\u003cbr\u003e- Vintage Japanese studio pottery collectors\u003cbr\u003e- Mid-century modern + Asian fusion homes\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e✦ SHIPPING \u0026amp; HANDLING ✦\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e- Carefully wrapped in bubble wrap and packed in a sturdy box with \u003cbr\u003e  ample cushioning\u003cbr\u003e- Shipped via USPS Priority Mail with tracking and insurance\u003cbr\u003e- Processing time: 3–5 business days\u003cbr\u003e- International shipping available — please contact for a quote\u003cbr\u003e- Sold as-is from a smoke-free home\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e✦ FROM THE SAME ESTATE ✦\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOther pieces from this scholar's estate are available in our shop, \u003cbr\u003eincluding a pair of vintage Japanese Kamakura-bori carved wood \u003cbr\u003eplaques signed by Harada Sōzan, a 1915 Frank Brangwyn WWI poster, \u003cbr\u003eand a vintage MM Kane beaded evening clutch. Please follow SWCurated \u003cbr\u003efor ongoing releases from \"The Scholar's Estate Collection.\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e✦ Thank you for visiting SWCurated — where each piece carries its story. ✦","brand":"SW Curated","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49026423128316,"sku":"ced_31583419363","price":85.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0736\/6053\/0940\/files\/il_fullxfull.7956495518_9gv9.jpg?v=1777317418"},{"product_id":"pair-vintage-japanese-kamakura-bori-wood-wall-plaques-signed-sozan-sino-japanese-antiquity-theme-han-bronze-tile-motif-scholar-estate","title":"Pair Vintage Japanese Kamakura-bori Wood Wall Plaques, Signed Sōzan, Sino-Japanese Antiquity Theme, Han Bronze Tile Motif, Scholar Estate","description":"✦ A Rare Pair of Japanese Kamakura-bori Plaques from a Scholar's Estate ✦\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA fine pair of vintage Japanese Kamakura-bori (鎌倉彫) hand-carved wood wall plaques, signed by the artist Harada Sōzan (原田蒼山). This matched \u003cbr\u003epair illustrates a sophisticated \"Sino-Japanese Antiquity\" theme, reflecting Showa-era Japanese literati appreciation for both Han Dynasty \u003cbr\u003eChinese epigraphic culture (金石学) and native Japanese roof-tile traditions. The plaques present artistic relief interpretations of ancient Chinese bronze and tile artifacts, alongside a traditional \u003cbr\u003eJapanese tile form — a thoughtful cross-cultural composition that elevates this piece beyond ordinary decorative work.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e✦ PROVENANCE ✦\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAcquired from the estate of a scholarly Pacific Northwest couple — the husband a historian with degrees from a leading East Coast university, the wife a graduate of the University of Paris in \u003cbr\u003eFrench Language and Civilization. The estate included an extensive personal library of Japanese woodblock print (ukiyo-e) reference books, auction catalogues from major houses (including Bonhams \u003cbr\u003eFine Asian Works of Art and Richard Kruml's 1975 Surimono Prints catalogue), and East Asian art studies — indicating the family's serious and sustained engagement with Asian art history. This pair of plaques was preserved alongside that scholarly collection (please see accompanying photos showing the plaques with selected \u003cbr\u003ereference materials from the estate library).\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e✦ PANEL ONE: HAN BRONZE \u0026amp; TILE (漢鷺魚洗・漢瓦萬有喜) ✦\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA composition presenting two iconic Han Dynasty artifacts:\u003cbr\u003e- HAN EGRET-AND-FISH WASH VESSEL (漢鷺魚洗): Circular relief depicting a Han Dynasty bronze wash basin (xǐ, 洗) featuring an egret and a fish flanking a central inscription panel. The relief reproduces \u003cbr\u003e  the original vessel's cast inscription \"Yonghe 3rd Year, made one\" (永和三年造作一) — Yonghe being the reign era of Emperor Shun of Eastern Han, dating the original bronze to 138 CE. The egret-and-\u003cbr\u003e  fish motif (鷺魚 lù-yú) carries auspicious phonetic resonance with  路餘 (\"abundance along the path\"), a classical symbol of prosperity. Finished in vermilion lacquer with gilt borders and white-and-blue lacquer details.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e- \"TEN THOUSAND JOYS\" TILE (漢瓦・萬有喜): A circular Han Dynasty text wǎdāng (roof tile) bearing the auspicious inscription \"Ten Thousand Joys\" (萬有喜) — belonging to the celebrated tradition of Han text tiles bearing fortune-bringing phrases, originally used on imperial and ceremonial architecture. Finished in turquoise lacquer with gilt borders.\u003cbr\u003e- White lacquer inscriptions identify each motif; signed with red lacquer artist seal \"Sōzan\" (蒼山).\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e✦ PANEL TWO: HAN \u0026amp; JAPANESE ROOF TILES (漢代瓦) ✦\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA cross-cultural composition presenting four roof-tile (wǎdāng \/ 瓦当) motifs from both Chinese and Japanese tradition, identified by the artist's inscription:\u003cbr\u003e- \"LONG LIVE\" TILE (萬歲): A classic Han Dynasty text wǎdāng bearing the auspicious inscription \"ten thousand years,\" finished in malachite green and gilt — among the most iconic forms of Han imperial palace tiles.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e- HALF TILE (半瓦): An early-Han spiral cloud-pattern half-disc, representing the transitional form between Warring States half-tiles and the later full-circle wǎdāng.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e- WHITE FOX (白狐): A half-disc relief featuring twin white foxes flanking a sacred tree. In Han iconography, the white fox appears alongside the Queen Mother of the West (西王母) as a celestial messenger and auspicious omen, symbolizing peace and cosmic harmony. The artist's inscription on the front identifies this motif as \"白狐.\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e- TOMOE TILE (巴瓦): A traditional Japanese roof tile featuring the iconic tomoe (巴) comma-spiral motif — used on Japanese temples, shrines, and traditional architecture for centuries. Its inclusion alongside the Chinese tiles is a deliberate cross-cultural juxtaposition, characteristic of Showa-era Japanese antiquarian taste.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e- White lacquer inscription with red artist seal \"Sōzan\" (蒼山).\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e✦ CRAFTSMANSHIP \u0026amp; DETAILS ✦\u003cbr\u003e- TECHNIQUE: Authentic Kamakura-bori on katsura wood, featuring the signature hand-chiseled textured ground (刀痕 tōkon) characteristic of the tradition — creating a rhythmic, tactile surface that catches light beautifully.\u003cbr\u003e- FINISHES: Hand-applied multi-color lacquer (malachite green, vermilion, turquoise, white) accented with gold-leaf details.  Each color individually applied to specific raised relief areas.\u003cbr\u003e- BORDERS: Carved Greek-key (回紋 \/ leiwen) borders in gilt at top and bottom of each panel, framing the composition in classical Chinese style.\u003cbr\u003e- SIGNATURES: Each plaque is hand-inscribed \"Harada Sōzan saku\" \u003cbr\u003e  (原田蒼山作) on the reverse in black ink; the obverse features a \u003cbr\u003e  white lacquer artist signature with a red lacquer seal.\u003cbr\u003e- HANGING: Original wire hangers attached for ready display.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e✦ DIMENSIONS ✦\u003cbr\u003e- Size per plaque: approximately 12.5\" H × 6.5\" W × 0.75\" D (32 × 16.5 × 2 cm)\u003cbr\u003e- Combined weight: approximately 2 lbs 0.5 oz (1 kg)\u003cbr\u003e- Sold as a matched pair\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e✦ CONDITION ✦\u003cbr\u003eExcellent vintage condition with beautiful age-appropriate patina:\u003cbr\u003e- Lacquer work and inscriptions remain crisp and intact\u003cbr\u003e- Minor natural wear to gilt edges (consistent with hand-applied \u003cbr\u003e  gold leaf — adds character)\u003cbr\u003e- One small natural wood knot\/repair visible on the side edge of \u003cbr\u003e  one panel (see photos — does not affect display)\u003cbr\u003e- Light surface marks on the reverse from decades of careful display\u003cbr\u003e- No major chips, cracks, or losses to the carved relief work\u003cbr\u003e- Both wire hangers intact and functional\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis pair was clearly cherished and well-preserved across decades \u003cbr\u003ein the previous owners' scholarly collection.\u003cbr\u003e✦ ABOUT KAMAKURA-BORI (鎌倉彫) ✦\u003cbr\u003eKamakura-bori is an 800-year-old traditional Japanese woodcarving craft, recognized as a Nationally Designated Traditional Craft of Japan. Originating in the Kamakura era (1185–1333) as a domestic alternative to imported Chinese carved lacquerware, the technique involves hand-carving katsura wood and applying multiple layers of urushi lacquer to create depth and richness.\u003cbr\u003eThis pair is notable for its crossover into Chinese epigraphy (金石学) — a scholarly subject that fascinated Japanese literati collectors during the Showa era (1926–1989). The composition's deliberate inclusion of a Japanese tomoe tile alongside the Han Chinese examples reveals the artist's bicultural sophistication, making this a distinctive piece for collectors of both Japanese craft and Chinese antiquity.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e✦ SHIPPING \u0026amp; HANDLING ✦\u003cbr\u003e- Carefully double-boxed with bubble wrap and corner protection\u003cbr\u003e- Shipped via USPS Priority Mail with full insurance included\u003cbr\u003e- Tracking number provided upon shipment\u003cbr\u003e- Processing time: 3–5 business days\u003cbr\u003e- International shipping available — please contact for a quote \u003cbr\u003e  before purchase\u003cbr\u003e- Sold as-is from a smoke-free home\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e✦ FROM THE SAME ESTATE ✦\u003cbr\u003eA curated selection of Japanese ukiyo-e reference books and East Asian art studies from this estate will be available separately. Please follow SWCurated for updates on new listings from \"The Scholar's Estate Collection.\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e✦ Thank you for visiting SWCurated — where each piece carries its story. ✦","brand":"SW Curated","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49026423980284,"sku":"ced_31876248420","price":685.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0736\/6053\/0940\/files\/il_fullxfull.7953396548_qe27.jpg?v=1777317428"},{"product_id":"antique-chinese-carved-agate-covered-vase-w-13-link-integral-chain-late-qing-to-republic-dragon-handles-as-is-w-restoration","title":"Antique Chinese Carved Agate Covered Vase w\/ 13-Link Integral Chain | Late Qing to Republic | Dragon Handles | AS-IS w\/ Restoration","description":"A finely carved antique Chinese agate covered vase in archaistic bronze \u003cbr\u003eform, featuring a fully articulated 13-link integral chain — cover, \u003cbr\u003echain, loose rings, and vessel all freed from a single piece of agate. \u003cbr\u003eA scholar's-object-grade piece for collectors of Chinese hardstone \u003cbr\u003ecarving, offered with full and honest disclosure of condition.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e✦ DETAILS\u003cbr\u003e- Material: Natural agate (玛瑙), warm honey-amber tones with translucent \u003cbr\u003e  caramel and grey-white banding; visible micro-crystalline structure \u003cbr\u003e  characteristic of authentic hardstone (not synthetic or glass)\u003cbr\u003e- Form: Faceted vase of archaistic fang hu (方壶) shape with domed cover\u003cbr\u003e- Decoration: Taotie (饕餮) mask panels on body, banana-leaf bands at \u003cbr\u003e  shoulder, archaistic scrollwork on cover\u003cbr\u003e- Handles: Four dragon-head handles, each with a loose carved ring\u003cbr\u003e- Chain: 13 hand-carved interlocking links connecting cover to body — \u003cbr\u003e  fully articulated, all freed from one stone\u003cbr\u003e- Period: Late Qing Dynasty to Early Republic Period \u003cbr\u003e  (Late 19th to Early 20th Century, c. 1880–1920)\u003cbr\u003e- Origin: China\u003cbr\u003e- Dimensions: 5\" H × 4\" W × 1.3\" D (12.7 × 10.2 × 3.3 cm)\u003cbr\u003e- Weight: 346 g (12.2 oz)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e✦ CONDITION — PLEASE READ CAREFULLY\u003cbr\u003eThis piece is offered AS-IS with the following honest disclosure:\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e  – The protruding lower portion of one dragon-head handle (the most \u003cbr\u003e    fragile part of the carving, where the loose ring threads through) \u003cbr\u003e    shows two visible repair lines. The repair is well-executed, \u003cbr\u003e    structurally stable, and barely perceptible to the touch. \u003cbr\u003e    See dedicated condition photo.\u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e  – All other elements are intact and original:\u003cbr\u003e      • The vessel body — no breaks, no repairs\u003cbr\u003e      • The cover — intact and seats properly  \u003cbr\u003e      • The 13-link chain — all original, all freely movable\u003cbr\u003e      • All four loose rings — original, all freely movable\u003cbr\u003e      • The remaining three dragon-head handles — intact, no repairs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e  – Natural inclusions, micro-crystalline banding, and minor surface \u003cbr\u003e    wear consistent with age are inherent to the stone.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe price reflects the disclosed restoration. Please review all photos \u003cbr\u003eclosely — including the dedicated condition photos — and message with \u003cbr\u003eany questions before purchasing.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e✦ AUTHENTICATION NOTES\u003cbr\u003eClose examination of the interior under raking light reveals a \u003cbr\u003ecombination of hand-craftsmanship features:\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e  – A central crescent-shaped protrusion at the base — the residual \u003cbr\u003e    \"core\" left by hand-operated tube drilling\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e  – Concentric horizontal grooves on the interior walls from a \u003cbr\u003e    bow-driven rotary tool\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e  – Dark sediment in the recesses around the drill core — residue \u003cbr\u003e    of the original abrasive sand (解玉砂, jieyusha) used in carving\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e  – Interior surfaces remain in their original tooled state, unpolished\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThese features are consistent with traditional Chinese hand-carving \u003cbr\u003etechniques used prior to the widespread adoption of electric lapidary \u003cbr\u003etools in the mid-20th century.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e✦ NOTE ON CRAFTSMANSHIP\u003cbr\u003eCarving an integral chain from a single block of agate is one of the \u003cbr\u003emost demanding techniques in Chinese hardstone work — each link must \u003cbr\u003ebe freed without breaking the adjacent ones. Despite the noted \u003cbr\u003erestoration to one handle's protruding detail, the survival of the \u003cbr\u003ecomplete cover-chain assembly with all 13 links and all four loose \u003cbr\u003erings intact is the most significant feature of this piece and \u003cbr\u003eincreasingly difficult to find in restored or unrestored condition.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e✦ PROVENANCE\u003cbr\u003eAcquired from a Pacific Northwest estate. From a smoke-free home.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e✦ SHIPPING\u003cbr\u003eShips carefully double-boxed with the chain padded and the cover \u003cbr\u003esecured separately. Signature confirmation and full insurance \u003cbr\u003eincluded. Domestic US shipping only.","brand":"SW Curated","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49080159633660,"sku":"ced_32022348476","price":3000.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0736\/6053\/0940\/files\/il_fullxfull.7984685074_g452.jpg?v=1778301102"},{"product_id":"vintage-chinese-rosewood-jewelry-box-carved-jade-brass-silk-lined","title":"Vintage Chinese Rosewood Jewelry Box Carved Jade Brass Silk Lined","description":"A pretty vintage Chinese jewelry box in rosewood-stained hardwood, fitted with a carved pale jade medallion and engraved brass mounts. A nice small size for a vanity, dresser, or bookshelf — and a sweet gift for anyone drawn to chinoiserie style.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe lid features a single hand-carved jade plaque with pierced floral and foliate motifs, framed by four brass endless-knot appliqués (a Chinese symbol of continuity and good fortune). Engraved leaf-form brass corner brackets, butterfly hinges, and a longevity-pattern lock plate complete the hardware. The interior is lined in turquoise-blue silk brocade woven with mandarin ducks, pavilions, and willow trees, with divided compartments and a fitted ring-slot tray.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMarked \"CHINA\" on the underside.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDETAILS\u003cbr\u003e- Dimensions: 6.5\"L × 4.5\"W × 3\"H\u003cbr\u003e- Weight: 1 lb 5.1 oz\u003cbr\u003e- Materials: stained hardwood, carved nephrite jade, engraved brass, silk brocade lining\u003cbr\u003e- Origin: China\u003cbr\u003e- Condition: Very good vintage condition. Lock and hinges fully functional. Silk lining clean with light age-appropriate softening. Brass with attractive natural patina.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eShips carefully packed. Offers welcome.","brand":"SW Curated","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49083421393148,"sku":"ced_32123346094","price":48.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0736\/6053\/0940\/files\/il_fullxfull.8002933674_2c7o.jpg?v=1778478602"},{"product_id":"vintage-minori-orgel-japanese-lacquer-jewelry-box-maki-e-phoenix-design-mid-century-lidded-vanity-box","title":"Vintage Minori Orgel Japanese Lacquer Jewelry Box, Maki-e Phoenix Design, Mid-Century Lidded Vanity Box","description":"A Japanese Lacquer Jewelry Box in the Maki-e Tradition\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis elegant Japanese lacquer jewelry box is a vintage piece by Minori Orgel, a mid-twentieth-century maker based in Tokyo. The deep oxblood lacquer ground is decorated in the maki-e style with a graceful phoenix perched on a flowering branch — its tail plumage rendered in delicate gold and silver lacquer, accented with small pink mother-of-pearl inlays catching the light along the feathers.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe form is gently curved with four small splayed feet, opening on hinges to reveal an interior lined in deep red velvet — divided into two compartments perfectly sized for rings, earrings, brooches, or pendants. The underside of the lid holds an original mirror, making this an ideal piece for a vanity, dressing table, or bedside.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOriginally produced as a music jewelry box, the internal Sankyo movement is no longer functional. The wind key still turns but no melody plays. The piece is offered here for its primary function — as a beautifully crafted jewelry box — and remains complete with its original Minori Orgel paper label and Japan Music Box Association quality seal on the underside.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e[...其余 DETAILS \/ CONDITION \/ SHIPPING 部分不变...]","brand":"SW Curated","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49117901619452,"sku":"ced_32259336144","price":55.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0736\/6053\/0940\/files\/il_fullxfull.8030799914_tygq.jpg?v=1779161474"}],"url":"https:\/\/swcurated.com\/collections\/curiosities-collectibles.oembed","provider":"SW Curated","version":"1.0","type":"link"}