A few examples of appraisal values for
JAPAN PEARLS

• JAPANESE CULTURED AKOYA PEARL
  JAPANESE CULTURED AKOYA PEARL NECKLACEJAPANESE CULTURED AKOYA PEARL NECKLACE Pearls (58), 6.6 mm, 14K gold clasp, 18-1/4"L, 25.4 grams.
• JAPANESE MOTHER-OF-PEARL INLAID
  JAPANESE MOTHER-OF-PEARL INLAID BLACK LACQUER INRO20th Century. The four compartments decorated on each side with a tiger in a landscape. Height 3 in. (Cond: good)
• JAPANESE ENAMEL & MOTHER-OF PEARL
  JAPANESE ENAMEL & MOTHER-OF PEARL WOOD INROMeiji Period. Decorated with painted fan and heart shaped reserves, and inlaid with mother-of-pearl flower heads. Height 3.5 in. (Cond: good)
• FINE JAPANESE MOTHER-OF-PEARL &
  FINE JAPANESE MOTHER-OF-PEARL & GILT LACQUER INROMeiji Period. With five compartments, with inlaid stylized foliage, each side further decorated with a large Samurai clan roundel, on a two-tone gray and black ground, the interior also gilt, and with a chased gilt metal spherical bead. Height 3 in. (Cond: minor loss to inlay)
• FINE JAPANESE GILT, MOTHER-OF-PEARL
  FINE JAPANESE GILT, MOTHER-OF-PEARL & LACQUER INROMeiji Period. The carved wood case with three compartments, gilt interior, carved with clouds on a faux bark ground, further applied with carved gilt foliage, deities, and linzghi fungus motifs, with a cord and cylindrical bead. Height 3 in. (Cond: good)
• JAPANESE AKOYA PEARL DOUBLE
  JAPANESE AKOYA PEARL DOUBLE STRAND NECKLACEJAPANESE AKOYA PEARL DOUBLE STRAND NECKLACE, measuring 27-3/4" in length, strung with 214 well matched graduated Akoya pearls with diameters ranging from 5mm to 8mm, and ending with a 14k yellow gold fishhook clasp set with two small white mabe pearl and stamped "585" and "JKa".
• JAPANESE MIKIMOTO CULTURED PEARL
  JAPANESE MIKIMOTO CULTURED PEARL NECKLACE, 18K YELJAPANESE MIKIMOTO CULTURED PEARL NECKLACE, 18K yellow gold Mikimoto trademarked clasp, 60 round pearls of 6.6-7.0 mm, 20"L.
• Japanese Taisho Silver
  Japanese Taisho Silver Alloy-Mounted Carved and Jointed Mother-of-Pearl Figure of a Fish, first quarter 20th century, l. 8".
• Japanese mother-of-pearl mounted
  Japanese mother-of-pearl mounted ivory plaque of birds and flowers, gilt bamboo framed, late 19th century mother-of-pearl flowers set on ivory basket weave background; plaque: 9 1/4 x 6 1/4 in.; frame: 11 1/2 x 8 3/4 in. W.
• JAPANESE MOTHER-OF-PEARL INLAID
  JAPANESE MOTHER-OF-PEARL INLAID BLACK LACQUER INRO20th Century. The two compartments decorated with flowers and bamboo. Height 3.5 in. (Cond: good)
• JAPANESE LACQUER AND
  JAPANESE LACQUER AND MOTHER-OF-PEARL FOUR-CASE INRO Decorated with a stream water plants and cranes the cord with blue ojime. Together with a Japanese lacquer decorated wood three-case inro with metal ojime and carved and painted netsuke. Taller 4 in.
• SINGLE STRAND JAPANESE AKOYA
  SINGLE STRAND JAPANESE AKOYA PEARL NECKLACESINGLE STRAND JAPANESE AKOYA PEARL NECKLACE, 14K yellow gold clasp stamped K14, 86 round pearls measuring 6.8 - 7.3 mm, clasp set with two cultured pearls measuring 6 mm, retailed by Reyzo Komai Pearls, Kyoto, Japan. 28.5" L 47.8 grams
• SINGLE STRAND JAPANESE AKOYA
  SINGLE STRAND JAPANESE AKOYA PEARL NECKLACESINGLE STRAND JAPANESE AKOYA PEARL NECKLACE, 14K yellow gold clasp stamped K14, 86 round pearls measuring 6.8 - 7.3 mm, clasp set with two cultured pearls measuring 6 mm, retailed by Reyzo Komai Pearls, Kyoto, Japan. 28.5" L 47.8 grams
• JAPANESE CULTURED AKOYA PEARL
  JAPANESE CULTURED AKOYA PEARL NECKLACE PEARLS (58)JAPANESE CULTURED AKOYA PEARL NECKLACE Pearls (58), 6.6 mm, 14K gold clasp, 18-1/4"L, 25.4 grams.
• A Japanese c. 1880 gilt bronze
  A Japanese c. 1880 gilt bronze figure of Jiso with detachable staff and flaming pearl. Ht. 25 cm.
• TWO JAPANESE AKOYA PEARL NECKLACES,
  TWO JAPANESE AKOYA PEARL NECKLACES, INCLUDING AN 1TWO JAPANESE AKOYA PEARL NECKLACES, including an 18-1/4 inch strand with 99 graduated white pearls measuring 3.7 to 7.3 mm in diameter and coming together with a 14k yellow gold fishhook clasp; and a 17-3/4 inch strand with 99 graduated white pearls measuring 3.3 to 7.4 mm in diameter and coming together with a 14k white gold fishhook clasp.
• Two Japanese satsuma vases, both
  Two Japanese satsuma vases, both polychrome and gilt, cobalt grounds with gilt flowers: one handled pear form, shaped cartouches of people visiting on a verandah, mounted general with retainers on a road, base with gold mark for Kinkozan, 5-1/8 in., repaired neck ; one globular form, cartouches of performers in a garden, draped shell or onigiri with interior scene of boys enjoying a summer evening, 3-3/4 in., excellent condition . Both with minor loss to glaze and gilt. The Estate of the Late Dr. Jeffrey Lieberman
• A Pair of Japanese Floriform
  A Pair of Japanese Floriform Plaques with shell mother-of-pearl and bone inset decoration depicting birds and foliage. Width 18 1/4 inches.
• 30'' strand Japanese salt water
  30'' strand Japanese salt water Baroque pearls.
• Pair Japanese cloisonné vases: pear
  Pair Japanese cloisonné vases: pear form, gilt rims, cherry blossoms on a celadon curl ground, blue interiors, bases with elaborate shaped cartouches with four-character mark, seven-character inscription, surrounded by seashells, foot ring with lotuses, late 19th/early 20th century, 7-3/4 in. Wear to gilt on rims with minor corrosion, one vase with interior crack, one vase with interior rim chip probably as made. Estate of the Late Mary F. Kessler, Tryon, North Carolina.
• Japanese Meiji polychrome ivory
  Japanese Meiji polychrome ivory carving (International buyers should note that several countries do not allow the importation of lots containing materials made from endangered species. This includes but is not limited to ivory coral and tortoiseshell. Please familiarize yourself with relevant import and customs regulations prior to bidding) depicting an apple two chestnuts and three peanuts. Signed. 3''H x 4.5''W Circa - Late 19th - Early 20th C.
• JAPANESE MOTHER-OF-PEARL IVORY
  JAPANESE MOTHER-OF-PEARL IVORY AND POLYCHROME LACQUER PANEL INLAID WOOD PANEL MEIJI PERIOD fashioned as a farmer with a child on his shoulders reaching for a peach from a fruiting tree inlaid with ivory mother-of-pearl and lacquer on a naturalistically textured wood panel -- 29 x 16 in framed
• JAPANESE MOTHER-OF-PEARL INLAID
  JAPANESE MOTHER-OF-PEARL INLAID LACQUER RICE BOXThe circular covered black lacquer box inlaid allover with stylized flowerheads. Height 4.5 in. Diameter 15 in.
• Japanese kimono with gold thread
  Japanese kimono with gold thread embroidery. As found.
• Two Japanese Geisha Ivory
  Two Japanese Geisha Ivory Okimonosearly 20th century both signed on the base well carved and embellished by subtle gilt and polychrome highlights.7 in.Light wear to highlights.
• FINE JAPANESE MOTHER OF PEARL
  FINE JAPANESE MOTHER OF PEARL DECORATED GILT LACQUER INROMeiji period, signed. Decorated with a phoenix bird in flight amidst autumn foliage. Height 3 in. (Cond: good)
• 3PC LADY'S ESTATE 14K GOLD &
  3PC LADY'S ESTATE 14K GOLD & PEARL NECKLACES United States, Japan,20th CenturyIncludes a black pearl necklace with a pair of matching earrings, a strand of white pearls, and a gold Sailor's Valentine style necklace with a gold and sterling silver pendant featuring seashells and flowers. Weight as seen 66.5g.
• JAPANESE OVAL CARVED DISPLAY of
  JAPANESE OVAL CARVED DISPLAY of ivory bone abalone shell and wood depicting birds a hanging pagoda like cage and flowering cherry blossoms against a painted background of leafage with matching original frame. Over all 18.50'' by 24.75''. Late Meiji Period.
• Japanese blue and white peach
  Japanese blue and white peach shaped dish and a platter with two figures.
• Japanese Ivory Netsuke
  Japanese Ivory Netsuke Estimate:$400-$600
• JAPANESE LACQUERED JEWELRY
  JAPANESE LACQUERED JEWELRY BOXwith mother-of-pearl inlay; six drawers; Condition: cracking and bubbling to left side; Provenance: The Estate of James and Lois Garner. Proceeds will benefit Children’s Hospital Los Angeles and World Wildlife Fund; 8 inches square; 11 inches high Condition:
• JAPANESE CARVED IVORY NETSUKE EARLY
  JAPANESE CARVED IVORY NETSUKE EARLY 19TH CENTURY LENGTH 2.6".JAPANESE CARVED IVORY NETSUKE, Early 19th Century, A pearl diver resting on an enormous awabi shell. Fine patina. Probably marine ivory. Dimensions: Length 2.6". Provenance: The Collection of Gloria and Joe Kurilecz.
• JAPANESE MIKIMOTO PEARL AND
  JAPANESE MIKIMOTO PEARL AND SILVER NECKLACE, MEASUJAPANESE MIKIMOTO PEARL AND SILVER NECKLACE, measuring 19-1/4 inches in length and strung with 73 graduated Japanese Akoya pearls with diameters ranging from 4.97 to 8.69 mm and coming together with a silver fishhook clasp set with a single 3.5 mm round white pearl. Original Mikimoto box included.
• Japanese cloisonné charger, bouquet
  Japanese cloisonné charger, bouquet of flowers including prunus branch, peonies, chrysanthemums and irises on a red ginbari ground, silver rims, foot stamped with mark for Ando Jubei and jungin (pure silver) mark, late 19th/early 20th century, 15-3/4 in. Interior with scratches and very minor accretion, exterior with minor scratches, minor base wear. Private Collection.
• JAPANESE MOTHER-OF-PEARL IVORY
  JAPANESE MOTHER-OF-PEARL IVORY AND POLYCHROME LACQUER PANEL INLAID WOOD PANEL MEIJI PERIOD fashioned as a farmer with a child on his shoulders reaching for a peach from a fruiting tree inlaid with ivory mother-of-pearl and lacquer on a naturalistically textured wood panel -- 29 x 16 in framed
• Japanese Jewelry Chest applied
  Japanese Jewelry Chest applied hardstonefigures on black lacquerware 9'' x 14''