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Asian and Applied Arts — Webb's

Auction House:Webb'sNumber of lots recorded:377
Sale Title:Asian and Applied ArtsLots with images:368
Auction Location:AucklandPrices available:267
Date:21-Sep-2009
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A good tall Meiji period walrus marine ivory carving of a Street vendor, he stands on a rocky plinth with a dog at his feet. He is holding a lantern and is supporting a Buddha figure with lotus sceptre that has appeared in the smoke above him. Sumi stained inkwork patterns on his robe. Tokyo school, signed on red lacquer tablet. Height 40 cm
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A good tall Meiji period marine ivory walrus tusk carving of the goddess of Mercy, Kwanne (Chinese Kwanyin), she is standing on a rock base and holding her lotus sceptre. Two small devotee children gaze at her adoringly from below, the robes finely etched with sumi stained diaper patterns, dentine visible throughout, signed. Height 39.5 cm
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A good large early Meiji period elephant ivory carving of a Samurai warrior in full battle armour, he stands on guard on top of a rocky outcrop holding a yari while his companion looks out below. Both figures and all the details are very well rendered particularly the armour, the Samurai are wearing tachi swords (part missing) denoting high rank. Tokyo school, signed on a red lacquer tablet. Height to top of yari. 38 cm
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A fine large and rare early Meiji Sectioned marine ivory figure group carving, the farmer stands with a smile holding a basket of peonies and a locquats branch while his Son carries a basket of the fruit, the details and sumi diaper tunic patterns well rendered. At least twelve sections of whale tooth and walrus tusk to make up this piece. Visable dentine in various spots on the figures. Height 28 cm
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A good Meiji period Sectioned ivory okimono of a standing Farmer, the smiling figure has a hoe and is wearing a hat. His right hand holds a tobacco pouch or Sagemono with manju and kiseruzutsu. Sumi inkwork decoration. Mostly carved from one piece with additions, signed on base. Height 25 cm
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A fine quality Meiji Taisho carved elephant ivory okimono, depicting a Courtesan out walking with her attendant. Both figures are standing on getta and are holding parasols (one furled), the facial details and kimono patterns are finely rendered, signed on a green lacquer tablet. Height 28 cm to top of parasol
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A Lacquer/wood Inro and Mask Netsuke. 19th century. A Meiji period single case black lacquer inro with a carved fat cheeked Okame Noh mask netsuke and bone ojime. The inro decorated with berries and leaves on a satin black ground with orange interior. 6.7 x 8 cm
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A Negoro Lacquer Inro. Early 19th century. A two case negoro lacquer inro with a stylised bird and branch motif. Minor faults. Unsigned. 6 x 7 cm
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A Red Lacquer Inro (Tsuishu). Mid-19th century. Unsigned. A very fine and rare carved red lacquer four case inro with matching manju netsuke and wooden ojime. The complete sagemono. The built up lacquer carved with relief figures in a landscape of trees and shrine. Diaper pattern rosette ground. Old English Collection. Inro Length 7.7 cm
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A Lacquer and Stone Inro. Late 19th century. A single case gold lacquer inro with nashiji and fundame landscape and tree decoration. Green hardstone ojime bead and old bone fish netsuke. Inro 7.2 x 7.4 cm
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A Good Large Late Meiji Fourcase Inro. Decorated with fundame and relief nashji gold techniques. A mountain landscape with plum and pine trees. Agate ojime with a netsuke in rosewood of Chokwaro with his horse emerging from the magic gourd. Signed. Inro 11 x 7 cm Netsuke 5.5 cm
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A lacquer Inro, early 19th century., Japanese, a single case inro with nashiji and fundame gold lacquer work. One side with inlaid pearl shell leaves and the other with a degraded grey lacquer abstract pattern. Inro. 6.4 x 7.5 cm
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A black lacquer Inro (Tsuishu). 19th century, the inro with relief plum blossom and ivory fan on one side and a bowl of mushrooms with chopsticks; the four case inro with good ivory 'Okame' ojime and ivory netsuke (hand missing), the complete sagemono. Young Karako (Chinese boy), signed Gyokuyosai
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A stag antler/lacquer netsuke. 19th century, unsigned. An interesting and rare single case inro complete with bone ojimi and stag antler netsuke, the inro decorated with nasiji and fundame techniques depicting children playing in a line. Awabi shell inlay. Netsuke stag antler with low relief carving
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A Remarkable pair of Indian ivory elephants. Intricately carved and both have ornate covers and a mahout with a Howdah and two dignatories inside. Originally presented to a diplomat in the 1930's. Height 20 cm
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A rare early Japanese ivory okimono figure group. Meiji period. A fisherman with net, traps and baskets collecting his catch with a young boy holding an eel. Ink (sumi) stained kimono and hairwork. All details finely rendered. Ivory section. Original wooden stand, signed on base Masatsugu' (unclear)
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A fine quality Meiji period okimono figure group, depicting a Jurojin like figure standing with scroll and fan beside a young Karako (Chinese boy) while two ducks feed at their feet, the ivory is of excellent quality and all the kimono details are well rendered. Duck eyes inlaid pearl shell, the boy holds a sceptre over his shoulder with suspended sack, signed Dai Yoshiyuki. One duck and boy glued to base. Height 17.5 cm
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A large 19th century Japanese ivory tusk vase on base, the massive curved section is well carved with a procession of ten figures amidst a landscape of buildings and pine trees. All this on a very finely pierced quatrefoil diaper patterned background. Minor faults, the oval ivory lid is missing its carved figure finial. Height 24 cm, including wooden base
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A Good Lightly Stained Ivory Model of a Portable Ceremonial Shrine, all in fitted sections and carved with panels of Ho-o birds and dragons. The two tiered base has lotus leaf and lappet borders and the hinged small shrine doors opens to reveal Buddha in a gesturing pose. Lotus bud finial. Height 33 cm
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A large, Japanese cloisonne charger. Meiji period, circa 1890, the centre depicts flying Manchurian cranes above a peacock amongst bamboo and flowers. Wide floral border, unsigned. Diameter 600m
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A very good pair of Japanese standard cloisonne vases. Meiji period, the design of Manchurian cranes around a pine tree with waves beneath a brilliant cobalt blue sky, the ground is in silver wire and Gin Bari technique. Stamped maker's mark on base. Not identified. Height 24 cm
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A Fine Large and Rare Japanese Standard Cloisonne Charger. Meiji Period. C.1880. Three legendary Minamoto clan Hero figures are resting under a tree (Council of War). Probably Tametomo, Yoshitune and Benkei are very finely portrayed on a pale green ground. (Minor hairlines and two small pits). The reverse in dark blue and spiral wire. Unsigned. Diameter 45 cm
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A Very Rare and Important Pair of Large Japanese Satsuma Pottery Vases, The fat baluster body decorated with various techniques of painting and simulated bronze, lacquer, gold coins and panels, some with raised characters. Each with two signature inscriptions around the base. Satsuma. Dai Nihon. Kinkozan Zo. Height 46 cm
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A Boxwood (Tsugu) Netsuke. 18th Century. Unsigned. A humorous and mildly erotic study of a grinning kappa. He sits with a rope around his enormous cucumber. All the details well worn and the boxwood has a nice patina. A good example of this legendary mythical beast. Height 6.5 cm
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A Dark Wood Netsuke. 18th Century. Signed Shugetsu (Tokyo School). A very fine and large study of a Shishi. He sits grinning with open mouth containing his ball. Inlaid black eyes. All details and the hairwork powerfully carved with the tail curled back over his body. Australian Collection. Length 6 cm
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A boxwood (Tsugu) netsuke. 18th century, unsigned. A tall and well worn figure with good patina of Ashinaga (long arms). He stands wearing the typical senne garb of mugwort leaf cloak and pants. An interesting and rare netsuke. Old English collection.H.9.2 cm
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A Boxwood Netsuke. 19th century. Signed Kaigyokusai Masatsugu. A large carved netsuke okimono. This is an extremely well carved group of a mother monkey grooming with two young. The hands and feet are particularly well carved and the hairwork is very fine. Inlaid black coral eyes. Signed in the hairwork Kaigyokusai Masatsugu. Height 5.5 cm Weight 4 cm
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A lacquered wood netsuke. 19th century, signed Soko. A very finely carved and unusual long sashi netsuke. Two clever monkeys working together to catch crabs on a rocky outcrop. Both have very expressive faces and well rendered hairwork. Inlaid black horn eyes, signed So Ko. Length 11.7 cm
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A Boxwood Netsuke. (Tsugu). Early 19th century. Signed Masanao (Shawa). A very fine and well carved study of a crouching tiger snarling with head turned over his back. The stripes well rendered and all paws well carved underneath. Masanao was one of the prominent families of netsuke shi. Old English Collection. 2.9 x 3.6 cm
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A Boxwood Netsuke. 18th Century. Signed Tomotada. Kyoto School. A good study of an emaciated wolf with his paw on top of a tortoise. Inlaid horn eyes. All details evenly worn and the wood has a smooth satin patina. A good example of this popular subject. Old New Zealand Collection. Length 6 cm
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A boxwood netsuke, early 19th century, unsigned. A macabre study of a skeletal monkey crouching over the top of a human skull. All details lightly worn with a good patina. Old English collection. Height 4.4 cm
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A Boxwood Netsuke. Mid-19th century. Unsigned. A good and well carved study of a man showing surprised amazement as his tea kettle turns into a Tanuki (badger). (A popular legend subject). Bumbuku Chagama. Horn rimmed himotoshi. All details are well rendered and the wood has an evenly worn patina. Width 4 cm
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A large Japanese carved ivory okimono. 19th century. Edo/Meiji period. C.1860, the figure of a peasant farmer is very well carved with all details realistically rendered, the farmer with seed basket walks sowing as he goes. Signature illegible. Minor old damage to basket. Height 24 cm
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A good and rare late Meiji period miniature shibayama Kodansu. All surfaces panelled in ivory and decorated with coloured lacquer depicting a bubble blower, cockerel, peony birds and Mt Fujiyama. Beyond are cranes with a landscape of tree trunks and leaves, the whole cabinet with engraved bronze hinges, handles and corners. Inlaid ivory fan catch to small cupboards. Width 15.5 cm. Height 15.5 cm
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A high quality Japanese carved ivory okimono. 19th century. Edo school. C.1890. A man with one foot resting on a rock carrying a young child and playing with a hand drum. All details well carved and sumi stained inkwork on jacket and clothes, signed on a red lacquer tablet. Masayuki. Height 14.5 cm
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A, Japanese/Chinese ivory okimono of Jurojin. C1850, with staff and sceptre, the old sage fiture with benign expression is well carved from a tusk end. Some ink staining. This figure is portrayed frequently in both cultures. Height 10 cm
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An uncarved ivory tusk Length 36 cm
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A finely carved 19th century Chinese ivory cricket cage in the form of a double gourd with pierced quatrefoil pattern and flowering vine tendrils. Length 8.5 cm
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A long well carved Chinese ivory baton or parasol handle. Carved all over with a pattern of phoenix birds and dragons with lappet leaf borders and flowering tendrils. Length 30 cm
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A long Victorian paper knife spatula with plain polished ivory blade and ornate shell and scroll patterned silver handle. Hallmarked Birmingham 1891. Length 36 cm
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An uncarved walrus ivory tusk of small size. Length 35 cm
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A large African elephant ivory tusk from the Belgian Congo c1930. All over carved with fourteen panels of ancestral figures, animals and symbols. Length from base to tip. 112 cm weight approximately 7.8kg
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An Ivory Netsuke. Mid-19th century. Unsigned A good well carved study of Benkei (the 12th Century hero) carrying the enormous bell of Miidera. All details and sumi inkwork well rendered and the piece balances on his feet. A good example of the popular subject. Old English Collection. Height 4 cm
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A stag antler netsuke, mid-19th century. Manju, unsigned, a good and nicely worn circular manju in two halves. One side with a low relief carving of an eagle with urns, waves and clouds, the other with leaves around the cordhole. Old English collection. Diameter 4.5 cm
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An ivory netsuke. 19th century, signed Kosaku. An interesting and compact study of a dragon sleeping between two roofing tiles, the details finely carved and the ivory lightly stained, signed in a wavy reserve Kosaku. Old English collection. Length 4 cm
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An ivory netsuke, late 19th-early 20th century, signed Tomomatsu. A very finely carved Sumo wrestler toad. He stands on a lotus leaf in typical pose wearing his apron fundoshi with inlaid tortoiseshell. Double inlaid eyes, the whole piece has a nice evenly worn patina. Height 4.7 cm
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An ivory and bronze netsuke, 19th century, signed, a fine large kagamibuta netsuke, the polished ivory bowl contains a sentoku bronze disc carved in low relief with a snarling tiger. Silver teeth and bronze tongue, signed with a kakihan (monogram). Old, Japanese collection. Diameter 5.3 cm
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An Ivory Netsuke. Mid-19th century. Unsigned A very appealing and well carved study of two fat puppies roped together and tumbling over each other. All details are nicely worn and the whole piece has a good patina. Inlaid brown horn eyes. (one paw has minor old damage). Old English collection. Length 4.1 cm
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An ivory netsuke, mid 19th century, unsigned, a good powerfully carved study of a shishi crouching over and guarding his ball, inlaid bronze eyes and his open mouth contains a small loose ball, the curls of his coat are well rendered and the piece has even wear and good patina. Old English collection. Length 3.8 cm
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An ivory netsuke, 19th century, signed, a well carved rare subject of a fierce sparrow hawk with folded wings in a swooping motion, inlaid black coral eyes lightly worn feather details include the original radical cracks with good effect. Signature illegible. Length 5.4 cm
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An Ivory Netsuke. 19th century. Attributed to Ryoji. A very finely carved study of a woman seated with her two small children. All the details and sumi hairwork extremely well rendered. In the style of the artist Tomochika of Kyoto. Old English Collection. Height 3.9 cm
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A stained ivory netsuke. Mid-19th century. Komasa. A good finely carved model of the ship 'Takarabune' riding the waves with the seven Gods of Fortune off to seek their treasure, the ivory is lightly stained and all details are well rendered, signed Komasa?. Old New Zealand collection. Length 4.8 cm
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An Ivory Netsuke. 19th century. Signed Seizan. A good interesting and well carved study of Hotei sitting in a large upturned lotus leaf with a Tengu. They are both holding a Tama (Buddhist Jewel. Old New Zealand Collection. Height 3.6 cm
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A marine ivory netsuke. 19th century. Ryusa Manju, unsigned. A fine and all-over well carved and pierced Ryusa Manju netsuke. Carved from a sperm whale tooth or Nawhal tusk, the dsign is of a scribe/sage with tablet scroll flying on the back of a crane above clouds and a pine tree. Old Japanese collection. Diameter 4.8 cm
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An Ivory Netsuke. Mid-19th century. Unsigned. A very good model of a crouching shishi guarding his ball. The ink hairwork well rendered and the curls strongly carved. A good example of this popular subject. Old English Collection. Height 3.3 cm
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An Ivory Netsuke. 20th century. Unsigned. An extremely well carved model of a snow leopard snarling and turning to the right. Double inlaid eyes. The coat of the animal lightly stained in patches. Unsigned but a masterpiece by a modern carver of obvious ability. Possibly Kangyoku. Height 4.7 cm
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An ivory netsuke. Mid-19th century, signed Tomotane. A very good study of Kwanju reading at a low table. All the details lightly worn with a good patina. Illustrated Neil Davey. Hindson collection. Lot 438. Old English collection. Height 4.7 cm
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An Ivory and mixed metal netsuke. 19th century. A fine Kagamibuta netsuke with smooth ivory bowl and internal metal disc. The scene has Kwanyu with an attendant depicted in shakudo with gilt and copper details. Old New Zealand Collection. Diameter 4.2 cm
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An ivory netsuke, early 19th century, signed Masatomo. A good compact study of a standing Hotei smiling while a young child hangs from the sack tied around his neck, signed in oval reserve. All details lightly worn with a smooth patina. Height 5.4 cm
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A stag antler netsuke. 18th century, unsigned. A good tall model of a bearded archer standing with hat and bow and arrow. Possibly Mongolian or Dutch. He wears a European coat with black horn buttons. Inlaid eyes. An interesting and rare piece. Old English collection. Height 9 cm
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An Ivory Netsuke. 18th Century. Unsigned. A very well carved model of a festive dancer standing on one leg and twisting sharply around. The ivory has a nice patina. Height 6 cm Old English Collection. Height 6 cm
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An Ivory Netsuke. Mid-19th century. Signed Tomokazu. A good well carved and lightly stained ivory study of a reclining ox. Inlaid black horn eyes. The piece has an even wear and a nice patina. Signed on a polished reserve. Length 4.6 cm
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An Ivory (Stained) Netsuke. Early 19th century. Unsigned. An interesting model of an emaciated dog tied up to a large shell with a rope. He sits trying to free himself by chewing on the rope. The details and hairwork well rendered and lightly worn
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An Ivory Netsuke. 18th Century. Unsigned. A very good old study of a laughing Hotei standing and pulling up one side of his robe while balancing a small sack on his head. (Probably wading through water). All-over even wear and nice patina. (Slight old damage on foot). Height 6.3 cm
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An ivory netsuke. 18/19th century, unsigned, an interesting tall standing figure of a laughing sake drinker. He wears a patterned cape and robe and is holding his sake gourd on his left shoulder. (carved from a curved section of the tusk edge). Old English collection. Height 7.8 cm
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A Ivory Netsuke. 18th Century. Unsigned. A very good and humorous study of a Hotei standing on his sack with the end pulled up and draped over his shoulders. Nice aged patina. Height 5 cm Old English Collection
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An ivory netsuke, early 19th century, unsigned, a good well carved figure of a Mongolian archer on horseback, all the details and the sumi inkwork are finely rendered, an unusual piece. Old Australian collection. Height 8.6 cm
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An Ivory Netsuke. 18th/19th century. Unsigned. An old worn ivory figure of Hotei seated with large belly and holding up his robes. Large and small himotoshi. Old English Collection.L.4.8 cm
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An Ivory Netsuke. Early 19th century. Unsigned. A good well carved and humorous study of two chestnuts. The larger chestnut has a monkey emerging from it. The details and sumi hairwork are realistically portrayed. Inlaid black coral eyes. Length 4.2 cm
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An Ivory Netsuke. 18th/19th century. Unsigned. A well carved study of Kwanyu (celebrated 12th Century Chinese General) standing pulling on his beard with a thoughtful expression. He has his halberd at his right side and wears a finely patterned robe. A good example of the popular subject. (carved from a curved tusk section). Old English Collection. Height 7.4 cm
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A small fine quality Japanese cloisonne vase. Meiji period. C.1900. By Mira Tomisaburo, the delicate pattern of flowers and leaves on a black enamel ground in silver wire. Height 12.4 cm
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A rare and small Japanese shibayama vase. C.1880. A cylindrical ivory section with shippo enamel decorated silver foot and neck, the body profusely inlaid with birds, flowers and leaves. (A few losses). Height 11 cm
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A rare and very finely carved small Chinese incense burner. Daouang period. Green turquoise with fitted cover. The black veined stone carved with elephant mask side handles and the lid surmounted with a crouching Fo dog. Australian Collection. 7.6 x 10.2 cm
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A good and rare pair of Japanese Satsuma miniature pottery vases. Late Meiji c.1910. Very finely painted in the thousand coloured butterfly pattern. Signature on the base illegible. Height 7.5 cm
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A very fine quality Japanese vase. Meiji period. C.1890. Baluster shaped in standard cloisonne with an intricate pattern of coloured roundels and mons on a diaper pattern ground. Floral panel and wave borders, unsigned. Height 12.5 cm
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A very fine quality Chinese cloisonne lidded Jarlet. Late Ching period, the gilt metal body profusely decorated with relief flowers and leaves between scroll and lappet borders, the lid surmounted with a finely cast gilded Fo dog finial. Blue enamel interior. Height 11 cm
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A pair of small Japanese cloisonne vases. Meiji period. C.1890. Baluster shaped and with a design of wisteria flowers finely worked with silver wire on a blue/black ground. Height 12 cm
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A, Japanese cloisonne vase. Meiji period. Tapered hexagonal form with a design of birds beneath a flowering wisteria vine in silver wire on a black ground, unsigned. Height 17.5 cm
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A Japanese cloisonne vase. Meiji period. C.1910. In the wireless technique with coloured flowers and leaves on a pale green ground made to resemble porcelain. Some very minor stress hairlines around the neck typical in wireless pieces, unsigned. Height 15 cm
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A very good pair of Japanese cloisonne vases. Meiji period. C1900. Bulbous shaped with bodies very finely decorated with an intricate silver wire pattern of hanging wisteria flowers and vines on a black ground. Height 12 cm
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A Japanese standard cloisonne lidded jar. Meiji period. C.1890, the baluster shaped jar on shaped foot, decorated with four large oval panels of flowers, mons and scrolls. Gin Bari and other techniques, unsigned. Height 15 cm
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A Japanese cloisonne vase. A pair of hexagonal baluster form. Intricately decorated with roundels and coloured flowers on a diaper spiral pattern, unsigned. Minor enamel pits. Height 15.5 cm
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A Japanese Meiji Standard Cloisonne Vase. A fine quality fat bodied baluster shaped vase with ten various insects : dragonfly, mantis, locust, moth, butterfly, snail, grasshoper and ladybirds on a black/blue ground. Unsigned. Height 15 cm
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A Japanese Meiji Period Baluster Vase. A small dark blue baluster vase with gold and silver wire cloisonnÃ(c). Two birds in plum blossom with bamboo and grasses, spade border. Silver foot and rim. Minor bruise on shoulder and rim dent. Inlaid silver wire mark. A fine example by Hayashi Kodenji. 1859-1922. Weight 90gms
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An unusual pair of Japanese cloisonne vases. Meiji period. C1895. Moonflask shape and each with a dragon and hoho birds in finely executed standard wirework in goldstone ground and floral borders and bands, unsigned. Height 15.2 cm
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A, Japanese cloisonne lidded jarlet. Meiji period, of squat form with bright coloured transparent enamel flowers on a Gin Bari ground with cobalt blue body. Standard cloisonne, unsigned. Height 12 cm
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A, Japanese Meiji standard cloisonne vase. A very fine bottle vase with thin neck and encircling dragon motif. On a black ground, unsigned. Height 13.5 cm
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A Rare and Small Japanese CloissonÃ(c) teapot. Meiji Period. Baluster body on a small circular foot and decorated with flowers, butterflies, leaves and scrolls on a goldstone ground. Lotus bud finial. (Minor damage on foot). Height 14 cm
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A miniature pair of Satsuma pottery vases. Late Meiji period, the bottle shaped bodies finely painted with floral landscapes between gilt cobalt blue borders, signed on base. Height 7.5 cm
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A rare small, Japanese teapot. Meiji period. C1890. Standard cloisonne with butterflies and flowers on a green gin-bari ground with spade borders and diaper patterns, unmarked but similar to known pieces signed by Namikawa Yasayuki. Height 9.2 cm
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A miniature pair of Satsuma pottery vases. Late Meiji period. Baluster shaped and hand painted with panels of bamboo and flowers between gilt cobalt blue borders, signed on the base. Height 7.5 cm
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A miniature Japanese cloisonne vase. Meiji period, baluster shaped and very finely decorated all over with an intricate pattern of fans, flowers, panels and mons. Spiral and lapette borders. Height 9 cm
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A pair of Japanese Satsuma miniature vases. Late Meiji. Well painted on two panels with Bijin and children. Deep blue ground with gold brocade, fan and diaper patterns, signed on the base. Height 8 cm
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A small Japanese cloisonne vase by Ota Jinnoei, of fat bodied shape. A line of eight silver young egrets on a pink ground all done in the Gin Bari technique. Seal mark to base. Height 6 cm
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A very rare necklace of Japanese Ojime beads. 18th/19th century. In various materials of lacquer, ivory, cloisonne, agate, bone Negoro and porcelain and having fifty four beads, each bead is a miniature work of Art, these beads were used and worn as a cord restrictor in the Inro ensemble or tobacco pouch etc. Mostly from the Edward Gilbertson collection. Length 80 cm
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A good old Japanese tobacco pipe. Edo period. Silver, bronze and bamboo with silver and sentoku bronze ends. Relief silver tiger decoration and middle bamboo section. Length 20 cm
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A Stag Antler. 18th/19th century. Edo. Unsigned. A carved and well worn stag antler pipe case (kiseruzutsu). The case in the shape of a bamboo section and containing an old pipe with sentoku bronze/brass ends. Length 20 cm
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A Stag Antler. 18th/19th century. Edo. Unsigned. A Japanese carved stag antler pipe case (kiseruzutsu). Finely carved in shishiabori with a vase, rock and flowering vine. Raised fungus cord himotoshi. Length 19.5 cm
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A Wooden Smoking Set. Edo Period. Japanese. Early 19th century. A rare tonkotsu (smoking set) carved from a section of giant bamboo and the pipe in a bamboo node case. The lidded box deeply carved with a mountain landscape scene and the kiseruzutsu similarly carved. The pipe with cast silver tiger motif ends. Bone ojime. Pipe case Length 21 cm
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An ivory and silk purse with Manju netsuke. 19th century. A rare Meiji period embroidered blue silk purse with flying cranes over a boat with figures. Solid ivory manju netsuke with finely carved dragon amid cloud. Inlaid eye of black coral. Suspended by ten chains. Old English collection. 10 x 14 cm Manju diameter 5 cm
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