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Asian Works of Art — Leonard Joel Pty. Ltd.

Auction House:Leonard Joel Pty. Ltd.Number of lots recorded:207
Sale Title:Asian Works of ArtLots with images:206
Auction Location:MelbournePrices available:121
Date:9-Aug-2022
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A rare Burmese bronze figure of the reclining Buddha, 19th century, finely cast as a reclining Buddha with intricately depicted robes on an integral bronze plinth. Together with a later fitted wooden stand. The bronze figure 17 cm high, 34 cm wide
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A Burmese gilt wood figure of a kneeling monk, 19th century, finely carved as a kneeling monk with a contemplative face, with remnant gilding. 20.5 cm high, 15 cm wide
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A Thai gold acquered Buddhist Sutra chest, late 19th century, of low rectangular form constructed from teak, with inset panels around the sides decorated with kneeling crowned figures in gilding against a black lacquer ground. 27.5 cm high, 80 cm wide, 27 cm deep
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A Thai bronze head of Buddha, Ayutthaya Kingdom (1351-1767), circa 16th century, very finely modelled with a serene smile, downcast almond shaped eyes, finely arched brows, and tight curls around a prominent ushnisha mound. Together with a fitted black wooden stand. The bronze 24 cm high, 14 cm wide. With stand 32 cm high
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A Thai bronze figure of Buddha Paree, Ayutthaya Kingdom (1351-1767), circa 17th century, Buddha Sakyamuni standing in samabhanga, his face with meditative expression, crowned and with elaborate jewels, and a conical ushnisha mound, the figure with remnant gilding. Mounted on a wooden stand. 25 cm high, 11 cm wide. With stand 30 cm high
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A Thai bronze figure of Buddha Paree, Ayutthaya Kingdom (1351-1767), circa 17th century, Buddha Sakyamuni standing in samabhanga, both hands in abhayamudra, wearing a cloak, his face with serene expression. Mounted on a wooden base. 22 cm high, 9 cm wide. With stand 27.5 cm high
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A Burmese bronze figure of Buddha, Shan States (1215-1948), circa 18th century, modelled with right hand lowered in bhumisparsha mudra, seated in padmasanaon a triangular stepped plinth, the whole figure with intricate chased details, including an inscription to the reverse of the base. 23.5 cm high, 13 cm wide
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A Burmese bronze figure of Buddha, Shan States (1215-1948), circa 19th century, the right hand lowered in bhumisparsha mudra, seated in padmasana on a stepped triangular plinth base, the whole figure with intricate chased details including an inscription to the reverse of the base. 21 cm high, 14 cm wide
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A large Khmer black glazed stoneware jar, Angkor period (802-1431), 12th/13th century, the large stoneware jar in baluster form with a widely everted mouth rim, decorated with horizontal lines and combed patterns, four lug handles, the whole covered in a rich deep blackish-brown iron glaze. 67 cm high, 43 cm diameter. Provenance: Leonard Joel, Melbourne, 'The Bolster collection of Asian and Ethnographic Artefacts', 11 July 2018, lot 399.
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A Khmer black glazed stoneware vase, Angkor period (802-1431), 11th/12th century, of baluster form with carved and incised rings around the foot, shoulder and neck, with a combed foliate design around the shoulder, covered in a black iron glaze with pleasant russet splashes throughout. 33 cm high, 19 cm diameter
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A Laotian bronze figure of Buddha, circa 16th century, cast as a figure seated in ardhapadmasana on a stepped plinth base, with right hand in bhumisparsha mudra, with remnant gilding over a greenish-brown patina. 31.5 cm high, 19.5 cm wide
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A Thai bronze figure of Buddha, Rattanakosin Kingdom (1782-1932), circa 19th century, beautifully modelled as Buddha seated in 'Ardhapadmasana' with right hand in 'Bhumisparsha mudra', with finely cast details including facial features and floral motifs to the robes, with significant remnant gilding to the figure. 55 cm high, 43 cm wide. Provenance: Private Collection, ACT. Purchased late 1940s or 1950s.
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A Burmese silver lidded jar, 19th early 20th century, decorated all over with pierced and chased scrolling foliage, shaped reserves and a foliate lappet border. 295gms. 18 cm high, 13.5 cm diameter. Provenance: Altfield gallery, Hong Kong
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Four Indonesian textiles including a ship cloth, circa mid 20th century, comprising: a ship cloth in red and black brocade cotton on white ground; a Batak beaded hinggi; a metal thread and embroidered cloth; and a warp brocade sash cloth. The ship cloth 96 cm long, 75 cm wide
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A Philippine Islands Ifugao ceremonial spoon, 19th century, superbly carved with a human figure with hands on thighs and a high headdress, with a beautiful rich patina. Together with a fitted black metal stand. The spoon 17 cm long, 5.5 cm wide. With stand 21 cm high. Provenance: Private Collection, Melbourne. Other Notes: for a similar spoon see Christie's Paris, 'Art d'Afrique, d'Oceanie et d'Amerique du Nord', 19 June 2014, lot 123.
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A rare Philippine Islands Ifugao Bulul stool, early 20th century, carved from solid narre wood as a stool with solid base and top supported by four carved Bulul figures, each depicted standing with hands on thighs, the whole covered in a rich deep lustrous patina. 36 cm high, 38 cm diameter. Provenance: Private Collection, Melbourne.
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A pair of Philippine Islands Kababuyan Ifugao guardian figures, Bulul, 19th early 20th century, each carved from solid wood as a pair of male and female figures on waisted circular plinths with hands at their sides, the female figure's hands joined to the thighs. Fine old darkened patine to both. The male figure 58 cm high, 19 cm wide. The female figure 61 cm high, 21 cm wide. Provenance: Floy Quintos collection, Manila, Phillipines. Hiro Kobayashi collection, Kyoto, Japan, 1990s. Private collection,…
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A Pacific Island boundary stone figure, Tahiti or Easter Island, 19th century or earlier, Simply carved from volcanic stone as a figure with arms by its sides. 18 cm high 13.5 cm high. Provenance: Albert light collection, by repute. Private collection, Melbourne. Other Notes: Albert light was an expedition member of the Katherine Routledge expedition of 1915 to Pacific Islands including Tahiti and Easter Island.
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Two cook Islands ceremonial adze stands, Mangaia Island, 18th/19th century, each of tapered square section intricately pierced and carved with geometric designs, the smaller with remnant string for securing a stone adze. Museum inventory numbers marked on each base. The larger 85 cm high, 14 cm wide. Provenance: New Britain youth Museum, New Britain, Connecticut, USA. Private collection, Melbourne.
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A Papua New Guinean war shield, Vayola, Massim people, Milne bay Province, 19th century, of tapered ovoid form, carved from solid wood, decorated with designs in black charcoal, white lime and red ochre pigments, the reverse with twin handles. 73.5 cm high, 37.5 cm wide. Provenance: UK Art market. Private collection, Melbourne. Other Notes: for a similar shield, see Sotheby's Paris, 'African and Oceanic Arts, various Owners', 5 December 2007, lot 132.
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Jivya Soma Mashe, (1934-2018), hunter under tree, rice paste and gerue on paper, 38.5 x 28.5 cm. Provenance: collected directly from the artist in Maharashtra state in 2000. Private Melbourne collection. Dimensions: 38.5 x 28.5 cm, medium: rice paste and gerue on paper, Provenance: collected directly from the artist in Maharashtra state in 2000. Private Melbourne collection.
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Jivya Soma Mashe, (1934-2018), harvest, rice paste and gerue on canvas, 70 x 140 cm. Provenance: collected directly from the artist in Maharashtra state in 2000. Private Melbourne collection. Dimensions: 70 x 140 cm, medium: rice paste and gerue on canvas, Provenance: collected directly from the artist in Maharashtra state in 2000. Private Melbourne collection.
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Jivya Soma Mashe, (1934-2018), Chauk Palghata Mata temple and train, rice paste and gerue on paper, 59 x 91 cm. Provenance: collected directly from the artist in Maharashtra state in 2000. Private Melbourne collection. Dimensions: 59 x 91 cm, medium: rice paste and gerue on paper, Provenance: collected directly from the artist in Maharashtra state in 2000. Private Melbourne collection.
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Jivya Soma Mashe, (1934-2018), jungle animals, rice and paste and gerue on paper, 27.5 x 35.5 cm. Provenance: collected directly from the artist in Maharashtra state in 2000. Private Melbourne collection. Dimensions: 27.5 x 35.5 cm, medium: rice and paste and gerue on paper, Provenance: collected directly from the artist in Maharashtra state in 2000. Private Melbourne collection.
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An Indian silver stem bowl, 20th century, of hexagonal section raised on a tall stem, with repousse decoration of scrolling foliage, and a raised shield to one side, with the initals 'BDC' engraved. 30 cm high, 27 cm diameter
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A Syrian or Egyptian silver coffee set, circa early 20th century, comprising a coffee pot, eight stem cups and matching tray, all with intricately incised decoration of scrolling foliage and cursive Arabic script. All pieces hallmarked (unread). The coffee pot 16 cm high, 20 cm wide. The tray 24 cm diameter
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A Kashmiri silver bottle and six matching cups, early 20th century, decorated in chased work with 'Boteh' motifs and interlocking curvilinear designs, the bottle with a plain shield to one side for inscription. The bottle 31 cm high, 14.5 cm diameter. Each cup 6 cm high, 4.5 cm diameter
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A Kashmiri silver box, early 20th century, fitted with multiple inner compartments, the exterior decorated with fine chasing work of 'Boteh' motifs against a ground of scrolling flowers. Shield to the centre engraved with an European crest. 2.5 cm high, 17 cm wide, 10.5 cm deep
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An Indian Mughal style gem-set jade dagger handle, 19th/20th century, carved from a pale green nephrite with relief decoration, with inset gold, enamel, emerald, diamond and ruby embellishments to the pommel. Mounted on a white marble base. The handle 9 cm long 7.5 cm wide. With stand 13.5 cm high
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An Indian silver tea set, 19th century, comprising a teapot, sugar bowl and creamer, all of lobed form with cobra form handles, the lobes decorated with deep repousse work of gods and animals. The teapot 14 cm high, 24.5 cm wide
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A pair of Indian Mughal glass rosewater sprinklers, Gulabpash, late 18th early19th century, of dark green glass with a spherical body, splayed foot and tapering necks, the body with vertical fluting to the interior. 18.5 cm high, 7 cm diameter
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An Egyptian chased silver bowl, circa early 20th century, Decortated with chased work to the exterior of scrolling foliage and arabesques. 13 cm high, 20.25 cm diameter
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A large Khorasan copper-inlaid bronze basin, 12th/13th century, with copper inlays within an eight-petalled flower to the centre surrounded by six crescent moons, kufic inscriptions within geometric, foliate and animal designs, the rim engraved with a wide band of decorative kufic script. 14.5 cm high, 53 cm diameter
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A Persian inscribed high tin bronze dish, probably Ghaznavid (977-1186), circa 12th century, with a wide t-section rim deeply engraved with three foliate kufic inscriptions, the centre decorated simply with lathed concentric circles. 4.5 cm high, 37 cm diameter
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A Kashan silhouette ware turquoise glazed bowl, central Iran, early 13th century, of conical form with gently waisted sides, covered in a deep black slip, decorated with a central rosette surrounded by a trellis design, the whole covered in a clear turquoise hued glaze. Together with a Japanese wooden box. 8.5 cm high, 21.25 cm diameter. Provenance: Tokyo Art market, other notes: for a similar bowl see Christie's, London, Islamic Art and manuscripts, 15 October 2002, lot 70.
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A small Samanid Epigraphic conical Pottery bowl, probably Samarkand, Central Asia, 10th century, of conical form in pottery covered in white slip, decorated with a Kufic inscription around the inner rim in black and mid-tone brown slips under a clear glaze. Together with a Japanese wooden box. 4.5 cm high, 10.5 cm diameter. Provenance: Tokyo Art market. Other Notes: for similar Kufic decoration albeit on a much larger bowl, see Christie's London, 'Art of the Islamic and Indian Worlds', 8 April 2008, lot 5
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An Indian Vizagapatam bone jewellery box, 18th early 19th century, decorated with black-stained incised intricate scrolling foliage and foliate motifs to the sides and an oval cartouche containing a mansion to the top. Later red velvet lining. 9.5 cm high, 30.5 cm wide, 23.5 cm deep
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A pair of Japanese Satsuma vases, Okamoto Ryozan for Yasuda, Meiji period (1868-1912), of ovoid form, finely painted with four raised panels featuring polychrome seasonal flowers and images of daily life including female attendants, samurai and karako (Chinese style children) and Mt Fuji. With signature of Ryozan and trademark of the Yasuda Company. Each 26 cm high, 13.5 cm diameter
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A pair of Satsuma pail-form vases, Meiji period (1868-1912), each of traditional wooden pail form, decorated with Chinese scholars in a garden, surrounded by textile pattern borders. Each approximately 32 cm high, 16.5 cm diameter. Provenance: Private Collection, ACT. Purchased 1960s.
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A large Japanese Kinkozan Kyoto-Satsuma double gourd vase, Meiji period (1868-1912), circa 1890, decorated naturalistically with enamels and gilding depicting swallows flying through autumnal grape vines and bush clover amongst clouds of gold. Seven character mark 'Dai Nihon Kinkozan zo' mark to one side of the vase. 42 cm high, 18 cm diameter
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A Japanese Satsuma vase, Meiji period (1868-1912), 1890s, of ovoid form and finely potted with one side depicting traditional scenes of samurai and courtesan with pagoda and the opposing side of bamboo and orange peonies with Mt Fuji in the distance. Signed to base. 25 cm high, 18 cm diameter
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A Japanese Kyoto Satsuma hibachi, Ito Tozan I (1846-1920), Meiji period (1868-1912), of cylindrical bamboo segment-form with three bamboo form legs, finely decorated to one side with raised enamel work of a naturalistic spray of poppies in pink and green enamels. Impressed circular mark to the base reading 'Tozan'. 23.5 cm high, 30.5 cm diameter
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A Japanese Kyoto studio flambe vase, Kiyomizu Rokubei V (1875-1959), Taisho period (1912-1926), of ovoid form, thickly potted in stoneware, covered in a rich copper glaze with flambe effect all over. Impressed hexagonal 'Sei' mark to the base. Together with original stamped cotton shifuku (cloth bag). 43 cm high, 23 cm diameter
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A Japanese studio celadon vase by Miyanaga Tozan I (1868-1941), Taisho period (1912-1926), decorated with scrolling peonies in moulded applique and slip, covered in a rich even celadon glaze. Four character incised mark for Tozan underneath. Together with the tomobako (original signed Japanese wooden box). 22.5 cm high, 20.5 cm diameter
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A Japanese studio celadon vase by Miyanaga Tozan I (1868-1941), Taisho period (1912-1926), of Chinese 'Twin phoenix' Longquan mallet vase form, with phoenix-form handles, covered in a rich even celadon glaze. Impressed mark for Tozan. Together with the tomobako (original signed Japanese wooden box). 30 cm high, 14.5 cm diameter
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A Japanese studio rabbit okimono by Miyanaga Tozan I (1868-1941), Taisho period (1912-1926), modelled as a rabbit leaping over waves, the rabbit in pure white porcelain with underglaze 'Shoenji' pink details, the wave in sea green celadon. Impressed mark for Tozan. Together with the tomobako (original signed Japanese wooden box). 11.5 cm high, 22 cm wide
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A Japanese studio celadon bowl by Seifu Yohei III (1851-1914), Meiji period (1868-1912), covered in a sea green celadon glaze with an unglazed ring within the foot rim. Two character incised mark 'Seifu' to the base. Together with an old Japanese wooden box signed by Seifu Yohei IV, and sealed with the Teishitsu Gigeiin. 9 cm high, 18 cm diameter
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A Japanese studio Hobin teapot by Seifu Yohei IV (1872-1946), Taisho period (1912-1926), with gently rounded sides, the lid finial sculpted as a Yin-Yang symbol, covered in a pale pink 'Okayu-ji' glaze. Impressed circular seal mark beneath for Seifu IV. 6.5 cm high, 9.5 cm diameter
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A Japanese Kyoyaki tea bowl painted by Tomioka Tessai (1837-1924), Meiji period (1868-1912), with enamel decoration of a scouling Daruma to one side and signature of Tomioka Tessai. Together with an old wooden and a purple silk 'Shifuku'. 8 cm high, 13 cm diameter
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A Japanese set of five Kutani Meimeizara dishes, Meiji period (1868-1912), each decorated with overglaze enamels and gilding with different flowers/foliage including narcissus, camelia, bamboo, pine and banana leaf. Together with an old wooden box with paper label. Each dish 2.5 cm high, 12 cm diameter
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A Japanese Kyoyaki Mizusashi by Takahashi Dohachi, Meiji period (1868-1912), of stoneware decorated in underglaze blue and iron brown to one side with a flowering hydrangea branch, with signature of Dohachi. 12 cm high, 14 cm diameter
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A Japanese blue and white Mizusashi by Takahashi Dohachi IV (1845-1897), Meiji period (1868-1912), of ovoid form decorated with a Chinese literati style lakeside landscape with pavillions, bridges and islands. Six character mark to the base reading 'Kachutei Dohachi zo' for Dohachi IV. 14.5 cm high, 15 cm diameter
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A Japanese set of five Kyoyaki sake cups by Ito Tozan II (1871-1937), variously decorated in enamels, gilding and silver with different patterns including plum blossom, grasses, bamboo and chrysanthemum. Together with the tomobako (original signed wooden box). Each cup approximately 3 cm high, 5.5 cm diameter
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A Japanese Kyoto Kinrande bowl by Eiraku Wazen (1823-1896), Meiji period (1868-1912), decorated with a cobalt blue glaze, an iron red roundel to the interior centre and three shaped reserves to the exterior, the whole covered in intricate gilded decoration of dragons, precious objects, phoenixes, cranes and scrolling lotus. Six character mark 'Dai Nihon Eiraku zo' to base. 11 cm high, 24 cm diameter
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A Japanese Kyoto Kinrande Hobin teapot by Eiraku Wazen (1823-1896), decorated in kinrande style with gilded cranes flying amongst clouds and precious emblems on an iron red enamel ground. Impressed seal of Eiraku Wazen to the side near the foot rim. 7.5 cm high, 11 cm diameter
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A Japanese Kyoyaki tea bowl, Kiyomizu Rokubei IV (1848-1920), Meiji period (1868-1912), Irregularly potted in stoneware to give a natural, wabi quality, covered in a rich kaki-yu (persimmon glaze), with white enamel decoration of a skewer of dango sweets, 6.5 cm high, 12 cm diameter
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A Japanese Seto blue and white double gourd vase, Kawamoto Masukichi I (1831-1907), decorated in underglaze blue with a design of two phoenixes amongst scrolling tendrils and paulownia blossom. Signed to the base 'Dai Nihon Seto Kawamoto Masukichi Sei'. 25 cm high, 13.5 cm diameter
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A rare Japanese Seto blue and white clock form wall vase, Kawamoto Masukichi I (1831-1907), with a hole at the reverse for hanging on a wall, decorated in underglaze blue with a clock face to the front surrounded by naturalistically painted flowers. Signed to the base 'Nihon Seto Kawamoto Masukichi Sei'. 18.5 cm high, 18.5 cm wide
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A Japanese Seto gilded black glazed dragon and phoenix vase, Kawamoto Masukichi I (1831-1907), of rectangular-section baluster form, covered in a deep black glaze, richly embellished with two-tone gilding with a design of dragon and phoenix surrounded by a diaper pattern ground. Marked 'Kawamoto Masukichi' to base. 33.5 cm high, 22.5 cm wide
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A Japanese Kutani lidded box in the form of Hotei, Meiji period (1868-1912), potted in the form of Hotei resting on his sack of treasures, the sack decorated with rich textile patterns in iron red enamel and gilding. Kutani mark within the lid. 12.5 cm high, 14.5 cm wide
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A Japanese cloisonne vase, possibly Namikawa Yasuyuki, Meiji period (1868-1912), with high quality enamel decoration in six alternately coloured sections with scrolling grasses, flowers and various butterflies in flight. The neck and shoulder featuring repeated floral designs and lappets. Unsigned. 15.5 cm high, 8.5 cm diameter
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A Japanese parcel-gilt silver and wooden box, Meiji period (1868-1912), engraved with a blooming chrysanthemum and an inquisitive bird perched on bamboo. Highlights in gold gilding. The rim of the underside impressed with Jungin (pure silver) mark as well as mark of Mitsuyoshi. 5 cm high, 14 cm wide, 10 cm deep. Provenance: Private Collection, ACT. Purchased 1960s.
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A Japanese modernist cloisonne vase, Ando Company, Showa period (1926-1989), of tapering conical form, decorated with a pink orchid flower against a matt black ground with abstracted silver wire design. Silver rims to the mouth and foot, the foot stamped 'Jungin' (pure silver). 26 cm high, 12.5 cm diameter
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A large Japanese cloisonne crane vase, Taisho (1912-1926) or Showa period (1926-1989), large and impressive silver-wire cloisonne vase with sprays of spring and summer flowers and manchurian cranes on a classic deep blue ground, likely to be from the Ando workshop. 46.5 cm high, 23 cm diameter
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A rare Japanese Shoki Imari dish, Edo period (1603-1868), 1640-1650, shallow circular 'Namagake' (non-biscuit fired) porcelain dish sitting on a typically small footring, painted with a scene of a pavillion on a rocky island in the foreground, and a sampan boat below tall mountains in the background. 2.5 cm high, 19.5 cm diameter. Provenance: The Genine Wallinga collection. Literature: Kyushu ceramic Museum, Shibata collection part 2 1991, image 20. Gardiner Museum, Toronto, # T15.2.69
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A rare Japanese Shoki Imari dish, Edo period (1603-1868), 1640-1650, shallow circular namagake (non-biscuit fired) porcelain dish with an everted and flattened rim, sitting on a typically small footring. Decorated in underglaze blue with a butterfly hovering over a blooming peony issuing from rockwork. 2.5 cm high, 19.5 cm diameter. Provenance: The Genine Wallinga collection. Literature: Kyushu ceramic Museum, complete catalogue of Shibata collection, 2003, plate 0064
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A Japanese Ko-Kutani dish, Edo period (1603-1868), 1650-1670, decorated to the interior in overglaze blue, black, green and aubergine enamels with a perpetual stream bisecting a flowering spray of 'Kuroyuri', a form of lily noted for its dark purple-brown colour. 2.5 cm high, 14.5 cm diameter. Provenance: The Genine Wallinga collection. Literature: Kyushu ceramic Museum, complete catalogue of Shibata collection, 2003, plates 490.
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A rare Japanese Ko-Kutani 'Kin-Gin-Sai' dish, Edo period (1603-1868), 1655-1670, moulded in the form of a full blooming peony, painted with sinuous wisteria and two fireflies in kin-gin-sai (gilt, silver and colour, meaning red) overglaze enamels. 3 cm high, 12 cm diameter. Provenance: The Genine Wallinga collection. Literature: Kyushu ceramic Museum, complete catalogue of Shibata collection, 2003, plates 870, 879 and 886.
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A Japanese Ko-Kutani shaped dish, Edo period (1603-1868), 1640-1650, with fluted and lobed rim, freely painted in early Ko-Kutani palette of dark green, mustard yellow and iron red, with black outlines, with an image of a blooming red chrysanthemum. The reverse decorated with red pine needles and a blue fuku mark. 3.5 cm high, 15.5 cm wide. Provenance: The Genine Wallinga collection. Literature: Kyushu ceramic Museum, Shibata collection, part VII, 2001, plates 58 and 86.
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A Japanese Ai-Kutani dish, Edo period (1603-1868), 1660-1680, decorated with a spotted 'Nihonjika' (Sika deer) leaping among rocks with bamboo and a maple tree, and to the reverse with three pine needle sprays, a single spur mark and an early, cursory underglaze blue 'Kaku fuku' mark. 2.5 cm high, 14 cm diameter. Provenance: The Genine Wallinga collection. Literature: Kyushu ceramic Museum, complete catalogue of Shibata collection, 2003, plates 1099 (polychrome) and 1200, 1201, 1292 and 1293.
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A Japanese Ai-Kutani maple Mukozuke bowl, Edo period (1603-1868), 1670-1690, the exterior finely painted in underglaze blue with a maple tree in a rocky landscape and cleverly extending over the rim of the bowl. The interior decorated with a four-petalled flower to the interior centre. 6.5 cm high, 10.5 cm diameter. Provenance: The Genine Wallinga collection.
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Two Japanese Ai-Kutani dishes, Edo period (1603-1868), circa 1660-1690, both decorated in underglaze blue, one with 'Chidori' (plovers) diving into waves, the other with a pair of 'Ayu' (sweetfish) displaying in a stream beneath a willow. Both with three spur marks to the base. Each approximately 3 cm high, 21 cm diameter. Provenance: The Genine Wallinga collection. Literature: Kyushu ceramic Museum, Shibata collection, part II, 1991, plates 312, 473 and 593, and part IV, 1995, plates 116, 138, 139, 166…
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A Japanese Ai-Kutani dish, Edo period (1603-1868), 1660-1690, decorated with a central singing 'Uguisi' (bush warbler) sitting on the branch of a plum, the rim decorated with three spiderwebs and snowflakes. The reverse decorated with scrolling flowers and a fuku mark. Six spur marks to the base. 3 cm high, 21.5 cm diameter. Provenance: The Genine Wallinga collection. Literature: Kyushu ceramic Museum, Shibata collection, part II, 1991, plate 222
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Two Japanese Ko-Imari dishes, Edo period (1603-1868), 1655-1670, the first moulded with shaped reserves to the cavetto interspersed with blue gingko and fan motifs, the centre decorated with plum blossom against a blue ground. Fuku mark to the base. The second a thinly potted Hakuji (white) dish, moulded in relief with shaped reserves enclosing kanji characters. The slightly larger hakuji dish 3 cm high, 21.5 cm diameter. Provenance: The Genine Wallinga collection. Literature: Barry Davies, Ko-Imari…
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A Japanese Ko-Imari 'Squirrel and Grapevine' dish, Edo period (1603-1868), circa 1690-1720, decorated with peony blossom to the centre surrounded by squirrel amongst peonies and trelissed grapevines in underglaze blue and polychrome enamels with gilded highlights. The base with four spur marks. 3 cm high, 19.5 cm diameter. Provenance: The Genine Wallinga collection. Other Notes: for a similar dish see Victoria & Albert Museum. #C.1518-1910
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A Japanese Kenjo Imari bowl and two Ko-Imari dishes, Edo period (1603-1868), 1690-1730, the bowl decorated with a garden scene in 'Doucai' style enamels and decorative mon to the cavetto in underglaze blue, iron red and gilding. One dish decorated in Chinese Ming style in 'Wucai' style enamels with a 'Shou' symbol to the centre, the other with two cranes amongst grasses. The large bowl 9 cm high, 22.5 cm diameter. The shou dish 3.5 cm high, 19 cm diameter. Provenance: The Genine Wallinga collection.
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Three Japanese Ko-Imari abalone Shell-Form dishes, Edo period (1603-1868), 1740-1770, each moulded in abalone shell form, decorated in underglaze blue, enamels and gilding with garden and undersea themes. The largest 3.5 cm high, 22.5 cm wide. Provenance: the Genine Wallinga collection. Literature: Kyushu ceramic Museum, complete catalogue of Shibata collection, 2003, plates 3158, 3218, 3234, 3244, 3249, and 3309 to 3312
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A large Japanese Hirado Akita pup Suiteki, Meiji period (1868-1912), sculpted from fine Hirado clay as a seated Akita pup with a ribbon tied in a bow around the neck, a hole pierced to the back of the neck and the mouth for use as a water dropper. 11 cm high, 12 cm wide. Provenance: The Genine Wallinga collection.
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A Japanese Imari charger, Edo period (1603-1868), 18th/19th century, decorated with a central 'Shochikubai' (three friends of winter) roundel surrounded by a large border with shaped reserves, diaper motifs and scrolling foliage. Mounted with an old wire hanging system. 8 cm high, 45 cm diameter
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A Japanese blue and white Imari Tokkuri, Edo period (1603-1868), circa 18th century, the tokkuri of generous bottle form decorated with a gnarled pine tree and bamboo, 21 cm high, 15 cm diameter
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A Japanese Imari blue and white Mizusashi, Edo period (1603-1868), circa 18th century, of cylindrical form, decorated in underglaze blue with a classic Chinese style landscape of houses amongst hills with distant mountains behind. 15.5 cm high, 15 cm diameter
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A Japanese lacquer Ko-Suzuribako, early Edo period (1603-1867), an early and small writing box, the lid depicting a hiramakie and pewter geese in flight over finely lacquered design of fishing nets, the underside and interior in sparse bronze and gold nashiji. Unsigned. 2 cm high, 10.5 cm, 12.3 cm deep
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A Japanese lacquer 'Chaire' tea container, Edo period (1603-1868), 18th/19th century, the ovoid jar decorated with cherry blossom and maple leaves amongst waves in gold lacquer on a black lacquer ground. The interior of the lid and base decorated with nashiji gold lacquer. 8 cm high, 6 cm diameter
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Three framed Japanese Oban woodblock prints, Edo period (1603-1868), the first an early Oban size Tate-e actor print of the actor Ichikawa holding a banner signed Gototei Kunisada published by Ise-ya Rihei C.1820. The second, an Oban Tate-e print of the actor Iwai Hanshiro V in an Onnagata (female role) also signed by Gototei Kunisda, C.1825. The third a samurai crouching behind a door with sword aloft (need another picture of this for signature), Oban size, C.1844. The largest 37.5 cm high, 26 cm wide
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Two Japanese woodblock print Tripychs, Edo period (1603-1868), the first a Parody of Heroes of the three Kingdoms (Eiyu mitate sangokushi) featuring three famous Sumo wrestlers at a banquet by Kuniteru, C.1870; the second, the same parody of heroes featuring different Sumo wrestlers by Utagawa Kunisada. C.1830's. Each individual print approximately 36 cm high, 24 cm wide
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Two Japanese woodblock print Diptychs, Edo period (1603-1868), the first a dynamic Oban size tate-e actor scene featuring a sword confrontation amongst straw bales by Utagawa Kuniyasu (1794-1832) and published C.1820 by Matsumuraya Yahei; the second a later Oban tate-e actor diptych with the acclaimed Ichikawa and Ichimura playing roles, Ichimura with a dagger in his mouth by Kunisda II and published C.1855. Each individual print approximately 35 cm high, 23 cm wide
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Three Japanese woodblock prints, Edo period (1603-1868), the first an Oban size tate-e actor print of a samurai having removed their slippers in the courtyard of a guest house by Toyokuni III and published in 1857; the second an Oban size actor print of a samurai holding a basket beneath blossoms, by Toyokuni III and published by Sanoki in 1855; the third an Oban size actor diptych signed Gototei Kunisada C.1830's and published by Matsumuraya Yahei. Each individual print approximately 35 cm high, 24 cm wide
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Three Japanese woodblock prints, Edo period (1603-1868), the first an Oban size actor triptych by Yoshichika C.1863; the second an Oban size tate-e of Sumo wrestler Kabutoyama Wasuke in formal wear and swords in 'Views of Ryogoku' by Kuniteru C.1868; the third a single Oban size sheet of sumo wrestler Urakaze Rinemon at the 'All night street lamp' at Kudanzaka in the famous places of Tokyo series by Kuniteru C.1867. Each individual print approximately 35 cm high, 24 cm wide
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Three Japanese Oban woodblock print, Edo (1603-1868) and Meiji period (1868-1912), the first an early Oban size print of wrestler Ryumon Kogoro with mawashi decoration of a carp leaping up a waterfall by Kuniyasu; the second an impressive single sheet Oban size print featuring the Sumo wrestler Ayasegawa Sanzaemon by Kuniteru C.1869; the third a single sheet Oban size print of the wrestler Shushakayama Minekichi with mawashi decoration of the Igeta family symbol by Kunisada II C.1862. Each approximately 37…
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A Japanese woodblock print, Eisho Narazaki (1868-1936), Showa period (1926-1989), 1932, interior of the Kannon temple at Asakusa. Calligraphy and chop marks to the left and right sides. The print 34 cm high, 23.5 cm wide. Framed 50.5 cm high, 40 cm wide
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A Japanese woodblock print, Elizabeth Keith (1887-1956), Taisho period (1912-1926), circa 1924, entitled 'Street scene, Soochow in Kiangsu', published by Watanabe Shozaburo. The print 37 cm high, 25 cm wide. Framed 50.5 cm high, 39 cm wide. Other Notes: Elizabeth Keith was born in Scotland and at age 28, traveled to Japan where she remained for nine years. Charmed by the culture and arts of Japan, Keith produced watercolours and exhibited at small exhibitions when Watanabe, the acclaimed Shin Hanga…
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A Japanese woodblock print, Hiroshi Yoshida (1876-1950), Showa period (1926-1989), circa 1935, entitled 'Plum Gateway' with Jizuri (Self-Printed) seal in upper left corner. Signed and titled in pencil by the artist. Framed. The print 39 cm high, 26.5 cm wide. Framed 53 cm high, 41 cm wide
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Three Japanese Shin-Hanga prints, Hiroshi Yoshida (1876-1950), Showa period (1926-1989), 1930s, the first 'Sarusawa Pond' from 1933, artist signature and rectangular seal on bottom right, artist name in bottom margin in pencil. The second, 'Cryptomeria Avenue' from 1937 with good impression. The third 'Bamboo Wood' from 1939 also with good impression. Each framed. Each approximately 39 cm high, 26 cm wide. With frame 56 cm high, 43 cm wide
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A Japanese woodblock print, Paul Jacoulet (1896-1960), Showa period (1926-1989), 1940, framed woodcut, printed in colours, printed by Uchikawa Matashiro and block by acclaimed carver Kentaro Maeda, titled 'Chagrins d'Amour 'Kusaie, Est Carolines' (the Sorrows of love, Kusaie, East Carolines). The print 42 cm high, 33 cm wide. Framed 56.5 cm high, 46 cm wide
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A Japanese woodblock print, Paul Jacoulet (1896-1960), Showa period (1926-1989), 1938, framed woodcut, printed in colours, printed by Uchikawa Matashiro and block by acclaimed carver Kentaro Maeda, titled 'Coucher de Soleil a Menado Celebes' (Sunset in Menado, Celebes). The print 43 cm high, 33 cm wide. Framed 56.5 cm high, 46 cm wide
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A Japanese woodblock print, Clifton Karhu (1927-2007), Showa period (1926-1989), Undated, framed woodblock print titled 'Katsura Rikyu, Kyoto' and published by Unsodo late in the 20th century. The print 28 cm high, 35 cm wide. Framed 46 cm high, 58.5 cm wide
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Japanese Art, the great European Collections, twelve volumes, Published by Kodansha, Japan, 1993, of twelve editions, in original silk cases and outer cardboard cases
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A pair of Japanese Kano school Kakejiku scrolls, Edo period (1603-1868), circa 18th century, monochrome ink on paper, one scroll featuring a quietly rendered sage riding a donkey and the other a dramatic rocky outcrop in muted brush and 'Haboku' (flung ink). Both scrolls mounted on high quality gold embroidered brocades and with a red circular seal. Presentation box notes signature of Tan'yu. Scroll 199 cm high, 40 cm wide. Painting 111 cm high, 38 cm wide
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A Japanese Buddhist Kakejiku scroll, Edo period (1603-1868), 18th/19th century, on a dark blue ground with polychrome and gold on paper, the auspicious Mt Ontake, where Shugendo, a mix of Shinto, Esoteric Buddhism, Taoism and shamanism has been practiced for centuries. The three main Gods of the mountain are depicted with Ontakesan-zaou-daigongen in the centre, Hakkaisan-daidura-jinnou, right and Mikasayama-touri-tengu on the left. To the bottom right and sitting down is the great Shugendo master Fukan and…
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Two Japanese Kakejiku scrolls, Taisho period (1912-1926), comprising one painting of goldfish beneath a willow tree, and the other of a frog in a pond, both signed (unread). Both together with tomobako (original Japanese wooden box). Goldfish painting 106.5 cm high, 27 cm wide. Scroll mount 186 cm high, 39.5 cm wide
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