![10 Japanese Arita Cups, and other decorative items.: The group consisting of a wood box containing ten Arita blue and white cups; a collection of porcelain horses ofMuwang(approx. 2 1/2in to 3 1/2in long); a black lacquer box (finial detached), and anot](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/4473/333789/180326758_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718732788)
![10 Japanese Arita Cups, and other decorative items.: The group consisting of a wood box containing ten Arita blue and white cups; a collection of porcelain horses ofMuwang(approx. 2 1/2in to 3 1/2in long); a black lacquer box (finial detached), and anot](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/4473/333789/180326758_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718732788)
![Japanese Arita Blue White Porcelain Planter: meiji period, 15.25" by 10.25" by 5.5"ht, hundred bird pattern](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1611/334224/180603540_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1719048432)
![Pair Japanese 17th Cent. Arita Porcelain Jars: Pair Japanese 17th Cent. Arita Porcelain Jars 10''x9''. Blue and white underglaze motifs of medallions. Unmarked. Excellent condition, examined under blacklight. 17th century, Edo period.](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1400/333494/180083438_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718395273)
![Pair of porcelain chargers. Japan. 19th century. Arita ware. Underglaze blue decoration of gourds: Pair of porcelain chargers. Japan. 19th century. Arita ware. Underglaze blue decoration of gourds and foliage. 15.5in diameter.](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/4503/333036/179787503_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718128433)
![Two Japanese Arita Ware Large Chargers: Two Japanese Arita Ware Large Chargers, late 19th/early 20thc. With scalloped edge, decorated to the centers with chrysanthemum flowers on leafy branches. Dimensions: 18 in. dia. Condition: Very good](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/6279/333420/180029481_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718385490)
![Japanese 17th Cent. Arita Porcelain Kendi: Japanese 17th Cent. Arita Porcelain Kendi 8''x7''. Blue and white underglaze with landscape and phoenix motifs. Spout has slight hairline crack and one flake to top rim. Overall excellent condition, e](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1400/333494/180083439_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718395273)
![2 Antique Japanese Arita Meiji Porcelain Plates: 2 Antique Japanese Arita Meiji Porcelain Plates, Signed. Larger measures 9 inches in diameter.](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/2514/333597/180205191_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718480530)
![An exceptionally large Japanese blue and white Arita 'tigers' vase, Meiji, 19th C.: H.: 139,5 cm](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/4375/332542/179376712_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717672432)
![Antique Japanese Arita Meiji Porcelain Charger: Antique Japanese Arita Meiji Porcelain Charger. Measures 15 inches in diameter.](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/2514/333597/180205192_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718480530)
![3 Antique Japanese Arita Meiji Porcelain Bowls: 3 Antique Japanese Arita Meiji Porcelain Bowls, One Signed. Larger measures 8 inches in diameter.](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/2514/333597/180205190_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718480530)
![A Japanese Arita porcelain large armorial dish, early 18th century,: A Japanese Arita porcelain large armorial dish, early 18th century, the central acanthus armorial with a vacant shield, the broad border decorated with scrolling acanthus and birds, reserved with four](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/503/333108/179823354_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718267699)
![Antique Chinese & Japanese porcelain chargers: Antique Chinese & Japanese porcelain chargers, 18th/19th c., incl. a Japanese Arita ware charger, with Chenghua six character mark and stilt marks to underside, and a Chinese blue and white floral cha](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/188/333754/180612387_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1719099367)
![Large Arita lacquer on porcelain vase: Large Arita lacquer on porcelain vase, Edo/Meiji Period, Japan, polychrome decorated porcelain, portraits of warriors in cartouches, surrounded by gilt black and red decoration, overglaze red six char](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/188/333755/180612647_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1719099552)
![Arita Incense Burner in Japan.: Arita Incense Burner in Japan.](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/3209/331829/179012809_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717741860)
![Five Japanese Arita Kakiemon Molded and Painted Bowls: Five Japanese Arita Kakiemon Molded and Painted Bowls. Lobed foliate design, with low relief flowers to one side, painted in Kakiemon palette with sparse foliate and berried leaves to well, and with s](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1098/331812/178995514_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717112707)
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![NYC restaurant serves $2,500 cocktail for National Margarita Day](https://www.liveauctioneers.com/news/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/Featured-Margarita.png)
NYC restaurant serves $2,500 cocktail for National Margarita Day
NEW YORK – Today is National Margarita Day, and to celebrate the auspicious occasion, New York’s Selena Rosa Restaurant is serving up a very special version of the classic Mexican libation. There’s only one catch. Its eye-watering price is $2,500.
![El Museo del Barrio names Margarita Aguilar director](https://www.liveauctioneers.com/news/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/2011_0804_WTM3_The_Fixers_0056_lead.jpg)
El Museo del Barrio names Margarita Aguilar director
NEW YORK (AP) – El Museo del Barrio has named a new director. The museum says Margarita Aguilar will take up the position starting in September. Aguilar worked as a curator at the Manhattan museum from 1998 to 2006 and is currently vice president and senior specialist in Latin American art at Christie’s. She succeeds […]
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Modernism and Asian art lead our five items to watch
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The peony and the peacock: classic motifs in Asian art
NEW YORK — Asian art and antiques are rich in symbolism. Among the most beloved fauna and flora motifs in this region and culture are peacocks and peonies — so much so that the two have even become fixtures in Western art.