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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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An ivory netsuke, early 19th century, unsigned. A very well carved and clever study of a ronin hiding behind a large ox. On one side the hairwork of the animal is excellent and on the other the muscles, robes and detail are superb. Himotoshi formed by the animal's tail. Australian collection. Length 6.2 cm
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An Ivory Netsuke. Early 19th century Kyoto Tomotada School, A very good and well carved study of a reclining ox with rope halter. The feet, legs and hairwork particularly well rendered. Inlaid black horn eyes. A nice all-over worn patina and good example of this popular subject. Unsigned. Old Australian Collection. Length 6 cm
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An ivory mid-19th century netsuke, signed Shunkosai (Chogestu). A very fine well carved and amusing study of a fat bellied Tanuki (badger) beating his tummy, the sumi stained hairwork is extremely well rendered and the piece is signed on a rectangular reserve. Ex Gilbertson collection. A very similar netsuke illustrated George Lazarnick. Netsuke and Inro artists. P.337. Height 3.1 cm
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An ivory mid-19th century netsuke, signed Kogioku. An exceptional shibayama manju netsuke depicting Urashima opening his box of treasures (or horrors), the shibayama inlay is in excellent condition. Pearl shell cord hole and signed on an inlaid shell tablet. Original red number 5911 from the Gilbertson collection. Diameter 4.9 cm
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An 18th century Edo period oval iron tsuba of Heianjo style. Sukashi design of bats with zogan gold inlay. A smooth and finework with tapered edge. 6.2 x 6.4 cm weight 67gms
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A large mid-Edo period pierced iron tsuba for Katana, 18th century, the design of daikon with leaves in gold and copper sinchu zogan on a carved ground. Diameter 8.3 cm weight 123gms
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A good late Edo period iron tsuba with migaki ji. C.1800. Flying Shibuichi silver geese zogan and kiku mons. Oval sahped.3 x 8 cm weight 102gms
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An 18th Century Edo Period Tetsu Tsuba. Mokkogata shaped with zogan brass and copper inlay. A hare amongst grasses. 6.1 x 6.8 cm 70gms
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A very good Wakazashi oval iron Edo period tsuba, decorated with gold and silver zogan inlay scene of an old man with geese under a pine tree. Mountain landscape on the reverse. 5.2 x 6 cm weight 100gms
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A Good Late Edo/Early Meiji Tsuba . of mokkogata shape. C.1850. In copper with a high relief design of Samurai with a large serpent. Silver and gold zogan. The reverse in relief with nanako ground. 6.7 x 6 cm Weight 98gms
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An early Edo peony tsuba with brass overlay zogan and shaped petal edge. C.1750. Diameter 6.3 cm weight 107gms
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A good late Edo period Wakazashi tsuba of oval shape. In sentoku bronze with shakudo, silver and gold inlay of three chickens and wild flowers and grasses.6 x 4.6 cm weight 58gms
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A good mid-Edo period tsuba. C.1800. Ngamaru gata shape with Tsuchime ji surface. A zogan dragon in inlaid brass emerges from inside.4 x 6.8 cm weight 98gms
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A good Edo period Sentoku bronze tsuba of nagamaru (oval) shape. 8th century, the polished surface with incised pattern of sparrows flying above waves. Udenuki Ana.2 x 5.8 cm weight 61gms
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A very unusual and decorative ornamental tsuba of very large size. Made in the Taisho period for ceremonial purpose, the four lobed shape has a relief design of a young boy with a hobby horse in silver, gold, bronze, shakudo and copper, the reverse with shells and a landscape incised. Diameter 10 cm weight 256gms
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A good late Edo period heavy iron tsuba. For katana/wakazashi. Marugata shape with sukashi and shishiabori carving of juxtaposed whisk brooms on both sides. C.1800. Diameter 7.2 cm weight 124gms
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A good Edo period oval iron tsuba. C.1800, the shishiabori design of a dragon on clouds above waves, signed (not read).0 x 6.8 cm weight 108gms
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A Large Iron Edo Period Tsuba. Mokkogata shape and with punched character decoration. Plugged Hitsu ana. Katana. Tembo School. 7.7 x 8.2 cm Weight 130gms
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A good Edo period oval iron tsuba 18th century. An inlay of gold vines with grapes, over copper stringing, the iron surface hammered all over.1 x 6.7 cm weight 93gms
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A Good Edo Period 18th Century Iron Tsuba of oval shape. Incised bori carving of a tiger in a bamboo grove with nuome gold decoration. Inlaid gold eyes. 6.4 x 6.8 cm Weight 103gms
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An 18th century Edo period oval shape (Marugata) iron tsuba, the surface of the iron finely inlaid in Heianjo style with brass scrolls and spirals. Some losses.8 x 7 cm weight 9.5 cm
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A good Edo period iron tsuba of nagamaru shape (oval) with zogan gold inlay. Copper mimi (edge) with pierced ko sukashi and Udenuki Ana.7 x 6.3 cm weight 67gm
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A Japanese Oval Iron Tsuba with shaped edge (mimi). 18th Century. Tschime ji with copper and brass zogan. Shakudo design of a dragonfly above wild grasses. 5.3 x 6.6 cm Weight 70gms
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A small good late Edo period Wakazashi tsuba. C1800. A kaga zogan inlay of pampas grasses with a kintokin edge. Oval shape. 5.4 x 5 cm weight 58gms
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A Negoro lacquer netsuke, 19th century, unsigned. A good small figure study of a roly poly Daruma completely enveloped in his cowl. (Daruma meditated for nineyears and lost the use of his legs so he is often portrayed in this manner). Height 3.7 cm
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A marine ivory (tooth) netsuke. Mid-19th century, a good well worn and used circular solid manju with central hole. One side carved in low relief with an old scribe/sage, the other etched with a diaper pattern, the dentine is quite visible probably sperm whale tooth, unsigned. Diameter 4.9 cm
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A stag antler netsuke. Mid-19th century. Manju, unsigned. A very unusual and well carved manju style netsuke in the form of a Mokugyo (gong), the fine details of clouds and waves are well rendered. Length 3.9 cm
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An ivory netsuke, mid-19th century, unsigned a well carved study of an Oni head with grimacing expression showing his fangs. Sumi hairwork hiding the himotoshi. (Oni is a generic term for devils, they are often portrayed in Japanese Art). Width 3.2 cm
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A rosewood and mixed Metals netsuke. 19th century. Kagamibuta. A good kagamibuta (mirror lid) disc of silver, gold, shakudo, shibuichi depicts the Samurai with his consort with waves and Mr Fuji, unsigned. Diameter 5 cm
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A Sentoku Bronze Netsuke. 19th century. Signed. A good rare and functional tinder box netsuke. This unusual piece is in sentoku bronze with an inlaid silver moon above a mountain shrine dwelling. The mechanism cocks like a flintlock and strikes a plate. (working). Signed (not read). 4.4 x 3.6 cm
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A stag antler and ivory netsuke. Late 19th century, signed Tomoichi' a well carved study of a seated Daruma cross legged with raised arm. A young boy clambers over his head to feed him with bowl and spoon. An unusual piece in that half the boy's body is carved from an ivory plug that fills the marrow cavity. Old Australian collection. Height 4.8 cm
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An Ivory Netsuke. 19th century. Unsigned. A good and nicely worn model of a pumpking with stork and leaf attached. This piece has a humorous effect of a worm that has eaten its way into the pumpkin and pops in and out. Good patina. Length 3.8 cm
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A stag antler and ivory netsuke. 18th century, unsigned. A good rare figure of a Dutchman standing with his rifle and pulling on his beard. He wears a patterned coat and jacket and his hat has a black coral center. Ivory legs, the Dutch were tolerated by the Shogun and confined to Nagasaki. Height 8.1 cm
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A Painted Wood Netsuke. 19th century. Unsigned. An interesting carved and painted model of a Sambaso dancer with fan. The paint has worn and chipped in places and the pattern is in a low relief. Height 5 cm
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An ivory netsuke, 19th century, signed Hozan, a good small well carved study of a Hotei seated with two karako (Chinese boys) playing the rope pulling game, the ivory is lightly stained and all details of the patterned robes are well rendered. Old English collection.L.4.1 cm
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An ivory netsuke, late 19th/early 20th century, signed Gyoku. An unusual well carved study of a Fukurokuju with extremely elongated cranium. He is seated holding his leaf fan while a young karako with inlaid hair tufts cleans his ear with a pick. Old New Zealand collection. Height 5.2 cm
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A Fine Japanese Sentoku and Rosewood Cigar/Cigarette Box. Meiji Period. C.1880. The lid inset with a rectangular panel decorated in iroe takazogan gold, silver and bronze. A duck flying with the new moon. Signed. 10.5 cm x 15.5 cm
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A Very Fine Quality 'Porcelain Dream' Cloisonne Vase. Tapered form with very finely executed silver wire pattern of iris flowers and leaves on an olive green open ground. Signed with seal. Unknown artist. Height 18 cm
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An exceptional Japanese bronze Koro. 19th century. Edo/Meiji. Exceptional quality in Sentoku with iroe and hirazogan inlay silver, gold shakudo. Three Manchurian cranes, peony and other flowers; with lappet border and surmounted by a young Kirin, signed. Width 15 cm. Height 13 cm
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A Rare Japanese Bronze Vase. Edo-Meiji Period. of fine quality with wide tapering body on circular base. The shoulder of the vase inlaid in half relief with two brass carp. (Silver eye). Signed with two characters and Kaikahan Kozan. Width 21 cm Height 165 cm
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A Japanese Sentoku bronze vase. Exceptional quality and of tall oviform shape. Inlaid iroe and hirazogan with a group of three Manchurian cranes, signed Iida with seal. Engraved feather details. Height 28 cm
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A very fine Japanese bronze vase. 19th century. Meiji c.1890. In Sentoku with iroe and takazogan in silver, gold and shakudo, flowers with leaves, unsigned. Height 15 cm
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A very fine Japanese cloisonne vase. Taisho period. C.1925 of tall tapering form, silver rims and the pattern of fruit and flowers in gold and silver wire on an oxblood enamel ground, signed with seal Ando Jubei. Height 24.5 cm
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A good large, Japanese cloisonne vase by Ando. Taisho period. Baluster shape with a scene of five Manchurian cranes flying on a wireless transparent blood red enamel ground, the silver body with a combed textured effect. Silver base and neck rims, signed with punch mark on the foot rim. Height 25 cm
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A good Japanese Taisho period cloisonne lidded cigarette box. Decorated with coloured flowers on a black ground and diaper pattern sides. Inlaid Inaba mark and silvered interior. 0 x 14 cm
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A good pair of Chinese Canton famille rose porcelain plates. 9th century. C.1850. Profusely decorated with panels of butterflies and flowers around a center panel with basket weave ground and yellow glaze internal border. Diameter 20 cm
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An unusual Japanese porcelain and cloisonne vase. Flask shaped with Totai tree bark pattern, the body with two circular panels of flowers and leaves. Matching foot and rim, the textured bark body with relief butterflies. Height 31 cm
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An Interesting Japanese Lacquer Lidded Letterbox (Bako). Edo/Meiji Period. C.1870. The lid with a relief design of fans and oak leaves with applied abalone and pearl shell and other techniques. 18 x 10 cm
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A Japanese Sumida pottery bowl. Meiji period. In the form of a grimacing Oni seated with his sack pulled around his shoulders. Inoue Ryosai family lozenge mark. Diameter 16 cm
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A Rare Japanese Meiji Period Sage Jubako (Picnic Set) Comprising a Four Tier Quatrefoil Stacking Food Box Set Shaped shallow tray with three rctangular tray plates and a large sake flask. All this is contained within a finely decorated carrying frame with brass handle. Various techniques of gold nashiji, hira maki-e and relief lacquer clam shells decoration and landscape patterns with birds and nets. The Box lid finely decorated with a Minogame (mythical Turtle of 1000 Years). Some minor lacquer faults. 30…
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A very fine Japanese cloisonne wisteria vase. Meiji period. C.1895. On silver body, the ten lobed baluster shaped body decorated with hanging wisteria flowers and vine leaves on a cobalt blue ground, signed by the master Kumeno Teitaro. 1865-1939. Kumeno Teitaro pioneered the technique of enamelling over a large surface area inside and out to prevent shrinkage in cooling. This vase shows that effect. Height 18 cm
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A fine quality Japanese cloisonne vase. Meiji period. C.1910. Baluster shaped in standard cloisonne with a pattern of birds in a flowering prunus on a deep cobalt blue translucent enamel ground. Hall marked silver rim and foot, unsigned but of the high quality produced by leading workshops i.e. Ando, Shibata, Hayashi, Kodenji. Height 15 cm
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A Very Good Japanese Fukugawa Porcelain Vase. Meji Period, Circa 1890. Of tapered form and hand painted with birds and butterflies in a floral landscape. Height 27.5 cm Scented Orchid Company mark
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An important rare and large Ando Japanese cloisonne vase. Taisho period. A masterpiece of technical excellence and was a presentation piece for medical services rendered. Silver body and allover pattern of plum blossom and branches (prunus) on a red ground. Silver foot and rims, signed with characters and seal. Height 22 cm
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A Japanese Meji period wireless ox blood red enamel vase by Hayashi Kodenji, of baluster form with flared mouth, with bassetaille incised pattern of dragons and louds. Signed on base Hayashi Kodenji
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A marine ivory (Whaletooth) okimono. Mid-19th century, unsigned. A rare and very well carved humorous and delightful study of a worried toad carrying home his drunken monkey friend. Inlaid eyes, the monkey's hairwork and toad's warty body expressively rendered. Height 7.8 cm
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An ivory okimono. Meiji/Edo period, 19th century, a well carved okimono of an adult mother monkey with two youngsters, the adult is trying to sleep while the young Anne her, inlaid horn eyes, the hairwork and hands are well rendered. Slight old damage, unsigned. Height 6.3 cm
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An Ivory Okimono/Netsuke. Late Meiji. 19th century. A macabre study of two frogs mating on top of a human skull. The ivory well polished and the details highlighted with sumi inkwork. Signed Shuzan. Height 6 cm
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A late 19th century. Japanese okimono. A very well carved fat bodied standing elephant. Inlaid black ebony eyes, the long ears upturned and the ivory with good polish. Tusks missing and feet drilled to fit a stand. Length 6.4 cm
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An okimono/netsuke. Meiji period. 9th century. An interesting study of a large land snail crawling over a leaf, probably carved from a whale tooth or similar, showing some dentine on the base. Unsigned. Length 7 cm
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A boxwood okimono, 18th century. Edo period, a rare and very well carved figure of an Oni standing holding a basket and a gourd. He has a muscular body and a fierce expression and is dressed in his traditional tiger skin pants, inlaid tortoiseshell eyes, signed on the basket Sanko?. See Lazarnick. Netsuke and Inro artists. P.912. Height 14 cm
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A Marine Ivory Netsuke. 18th Century. A well worn and used figure of an emaciated senne sitting on a mountain rock. The piece has a good all-over patina. Large himotoshi. Old English Collection. Height 4.4 cm
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An ivory okimono. Chinese/Japanese, 19th century, a very well carved 'Clam dream’ the half opened mollusk intricately carved with figures and animals in a woodland and farm scene landscape, the ivory has a nice patina, unsigned. Length 9 cm
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A Boxwood (Tsugu) Netsuke. 18th Century. Signed Tomotada. Depicting a snarling wolf seated with his paws guarding his prize of a human head. Evenly worn hairwork and smooth all-over patina. A macabre subject that quite often appears in Japanese art. Signed Tomo. (Kyoto School). Old repair to the foot. Length 5.6 cm
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A Boxwood Netsuke. Mid-19th century. Signed Nyu. A finely carved and clever Ryusa manju depicting all the utensils used in 'Cha No Yu' (tea ceremony). Well hollowed and the wood finished with a smooth patina over basket weave and diaper patterns. Old English Collection. Width 4 cm
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An ivory netsuke, late 19th/early 20th century, signed. An interesting netsuke of two rabbits eating corn cobs. Inlaid black horn eyes, the ivory lightly stained and the outside skin used cleverly in the design. Signature illegible. Length 4.2 cm
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An ivory netsuke. 0th century, signed Gyokuseki. A well carved and compact study of a luna hare with curled body and ears laid back. All details and hairwork lightly worn. A good piece by this prolific artist. Height 3.6 cm
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A well carved late Meiji C.1910 - early Taisho period ivory bridge carving unusual in that it is fully carved with a line of five fat sparrows inside a twisting grape vine. All the details are strongly carved and the whole piece is supported on a carved wooden rocky base, unsigned. Length 52 cm
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Two small late Meji period stained carved ivory netsuke one with a mask of Okame the other with a large sack
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Two similar small late Meiji period stained ivory netsuke one depicts a man drumming a mokugyo, the other with a sack. Unsigned
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A finely carved and Lightly Smoke stained ivory netsuke, Meiji period of two Nio seated on a mat and engaged in arm wrestling, the base rope and woven strawwork very well rendered, signed on a rectangular reserve. Length 4 cm
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Two small late Meiji period stained ivory netsuke made for export, one is a figure with large sack and the other a street seller with fruit in a basket. Unsigned
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Two similar small late Meiji period stained ivory netsuke one is a man with straw hat and the other with a sack and gourd
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A 19th century scrimshaw sperm whale tooth finely etched with the figure of a young boy with a can. Length 16.5 cm
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A 19th century Chinese rectangular ivory card case made for the European market. Deeply carved with two shaped panels of figures and chrysanthemums on a diaper ground, leaf edge borders. Height 11.5 cm weight 7.5 cm
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A 19th century Chinese carved bone needle case, of tapered cylindrical form with an all-over pattern of swirling dragons, birds and butterflies, lotus leaf top. Unscrews to contain various flat needles and implements
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A very fine Chinese late 19th century ivory jewel casket the lid and four sides finely carved with shaped cartouches of figures and flowers. Sectioned ivory boarders and the base on four squat bat feeet. Inside with fitted tray, purple velvet lining, key, hinges and handles. Height 10 cm weight 12 cm diameter 14 cm
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A set of 19th century carved Chinese ivory draught pieces and two dice beakers profusely carved with figures in a floral landscape, one set red ochre stained. Made for the European market. Diam.3.2 cm beaker height 7 cm
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A small carved Chinese ivory tusk section vase with pierced decoration of figures amongst wisteria and pine trees. Together with a well carved ivory panel with figures and symbols decoration (2). Damaged
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A 19th century scrimshaw sperm whale tooth with etched decoration of a dandy with a dog and on reverse, finely etched with the figure of a young boy with a can. Length 16.5 cm
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A good large 19th century Indian carved ivory paper knife. The handle with carved elephant on ornate floral plinth and an intricately pierced blade, the silver presentation panel riveted to the blade May hide an old repair. Length 34.5 cm
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A marine ivory okimono Nahwhal or Whaletooth. Depicting a snake attacking a frog on top of a human skull, the dentine used for the frogs body texture. Signed on a reserve. Height 5 cm
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A Late Meiji Well Carved Ivory Figure of Daikoku. C.1900 Tokyo School standing with open fan and his right foot on his sack. His kimono has shibayama decoration with inlaid pearl shell and horn. Signed on a red lacquer tablet. Height 8 cm
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An unusual late Meiji carved wooden netsuke of a seated lady with a young child, the heads and hands of both figures are well carved in ivory, the ladies elaborate hair style decorated with sumi work. Unsigned. Height 4.5 cm
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A Meiji period ivory carving of a seated man unrolling a kakemono, with good patina. Unsigned. Height 5.5 cm
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An unusual small Chinese ivory box made from four tapered tusk sections, the lid well carved with a shaped cartouche of figures in a domestic landscape. Together with a small carved figure of a lady sitting in a chair. Old damage. Length 8.3 cm
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A Japanese Porcelain Rice Bowl 19th century with dark brown glaze bowl. Diameter 11.7 cm Height 7 cm
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A Small Chinese Oilspot Glaze Footed Bowl 19th century, with speckled brown glaze. Diameter 11 cm Height 5.8 cm
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A Japanese iron Nambu Tetsu iron kettle with seal mark below the spout for Northern Hanshu and includes the artisan's name: Genshu Do. Height 20.2 cm (with handles) width 20 cm
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A Small Japanese Jarlet With dark glaze, in pumpkin form with two side lugs to the neck. Height 7.5 cm
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A Chinese 19th century shaped cinnabar lacquer box, the lid and sides deeply carved with a scene of a figure in a landscape of trees and mountains, intricate diaper patterned sides. Height 5.7 cm length 14 cm. Width 11 cm
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A Small, Miniature Garden Seat 20th century, in rosewood with inset soapstone to the top
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Two Chinese Celedon Bowls Crackle glazed, for brush washing. Dia15.2 cm Height 12.5 cm
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A Small Chinese Celedon Jarlet Sung period. Height 4 cm
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A Chinese Soapstone Chop Surmounted by a Fo dog, lacks carved seal to base. Height 7.5 cm
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A good 19th century Chinese carved and pierced agate hardstone Handling piece with carved dragonfly and fungus in black and brown over a grey body. Carved relief character inscription (not read). Length 4.2 cm
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A good large well carved grey jade dragon belt hook early 19th century, with adult and baby dragon motif, incised mane decoration. Length 13 cm
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A smaller Chinese 19th century grey jade dragon belt hook with pierced and carved adult and baby dragon motif. Length 7.8 cm
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An archaic style brown jade bi disc with incised character decoration. Modern case. Diameter 11.5 cm
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A good mid-19th century Chinese Guanware pottery vase with brown glaze mouth rim and crab claw crackle glaze over a dove grey body. (copy of an Imperial Sung piece)
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