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Intricate collectibles such as netsuke and historic pottery, showcasing artful craftsmanship from different periods and cultures.

Netsuke Jurojin, early 19th century, Unknown Japanese, 1 1/16 x 1 3/16 x 1/2in. (2.7 x 3 x 1.3cm), Ivory, Japan, 19th century
Netsuke Jurojin, early 19th century, Unknown Japanese, 1 1/16 x 1 3/16 x 1/2in. (2.7 x 3 x 1.3cm), Ivory, Japan, 19th century
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Monkey musician (part of a set) ca. 1760 Derby Porcelain Manufactory. Monkey musician (part of a set) 204677Christmas tree ornament, blue putto, cherubBagolin. Culture: German, Höchst. Dimensions: Overall (confirmed): 8 × 6 1/4 × 3 in. (20.3 × 15.9 × 7.6 cm). Factory: Höchst Manufactory (German, 1746-1796). Modeler: Model attributed to Johann Christoph Ludwig von Lücke (German, Dresden 1703-1780 Gdansk (Danzig)). Date: ca. 1750-53.Bagolin belongs to a series of fifteen porcelains depicting commedia dell'arte characters on pedesta;s that were inspired by garden statues at the Schönborn Palace in Vienna. The series might have been executed for Johann Friedrich Karl von Ostein, the elector of Mains (1743-63) and the patron of the Höchst manufacture, who was closely related to the Schönborns and often sojourned in their Viennese residence. In fact, the limited edition of these porcelain figures points to an exclusive private commission, which unfortunately remains undocumented.1The name Bagolin appears on the engraving by Johann Jacob Wolrab (Nürnbberg, ca. 1720) that served as a model for this porcelain sculpture by Johann ChristophCarved and polished Onyx (tecali) vessels with a seated figures. Post-Classic Date900-1521. Found at Isla de Sacrificios, tomb, Veracruz, MexicoNetsuke of Masked Figure. Culture: Japan. Dimensions: H. 2 in. (5.1 cm); W. 1 in. (2.5 cm); D. 1 1/8 in. (2.9 cm). Date: 18th century. Museum: Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA.Netsuke of Two Rats mid-19th century Ikkan. Netsuke of Two Rats. Ikkan. Japan. mid-19th century. Wood. horn. NetsukeClose-up of Chinese decorationAnthropomorphic silver idols, Bolivia, Tiwanaku cultureJoseph Fröhlich 1738 Meissen Manufactory German. Joseph Fröhlich. After an engraving by Christian Friedrich Boetius (German, Leipzig 1706-1782 Dresden). German, Meissen. 1738. Hard-paste porcelain. Ceramics-PorcelainDwarf with camera, photographer. Small bronze figures of gnomes on the streets of Wroclaw. Europe Miniature bronze figure of a gnome. Symbol of Wroclaw. Tourist attractionEmpress dollStatues Small English statues of different characters Copyright: xZoonar.com/TimxHesterxPhotographyx 3136710Sprit flask decorated by Ignaz Preissler (1676-1741) a glass and porcelain painter. Dated 18th CenturyDerby porcelain factory, founded 1756, British, A Cleric: rotund figure in white clerical collar and black robes, with a red book tucked under his arm, ca. 1810. Derby figure.