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Important Asian Works of Art and Fine Furniture — Leonard Joel Pty. Ltd.

Auction House:Leonard Joel Pty. Ltd.Number of lots recorded:403
Sale Title:Important Asian Works of Art and Fine FurnitureLots with images:280
Auction Location:MelbournePrices available:131
Date:22-Nov-2010
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A fine cloisonne vase, Taisho period circa 1925 Engraved mark of Ando co., Of tall tapering form, silver rims and the pattern of fruit and flowers in gold and silver wire on an akasuke (pigeon or oxblood) enamel ground, 24.5 cm high
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A cloisonne vase, 20th century stamped Sato of compressed ovoid form, depicting a bird perched on a leafy branch, on a pale green ground, factory mark to foot rim, 17 cm high
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A cloisonne vase, 20th century Mark of Ando Jubei Of tapering cylindrical form, decorated with magnolia in bloom on a mauve ground, silver foot rim, printed flower mark and stamped silver mark, 24.5 cm high
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An early cloisonne jar, Meiji period circa 1895 Unsigned Of six sided spherical form, with gilt a finial, on three feet, decorated with a scrolling pattern of spade shape panels with coloured scrolls and dragons, ho-o birds (phoenix) and flowers, 16 cm high
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Two interesting cloisonne vases, circa 1900 Meiji period The first baluster shaped decorated with numerous coloured mons and stylised flowers and chrysanthemums on a pale blue ground, copper metal base and rims, unsigned 24.5 cm high; the second, an unusual and rare porcelain and cloisonnÚ flask with totai tree bark pattern, the body with two circular panels of hollyhocks and leaves, matching foot and rim, the textured bark body with relief butterflies in gold wire, unsigned 31 cm high. (2)
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A cloisonne vase, Meiji period circa 1895 Unsigned Of hexagonal form, finely worked with wisteria, irises and birds in gold and silver wire on a blue/black ground. Though unsigned, this fine work is possibly by either master Hayashi Kodenji or Hayashi Kihyoe, 15 cm high. Note: For similar pieces, see Victoria & Albert Museum Collection, Japanese Cloisonne, Irvine G, 2006
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A cloisonne vase, Meiji period circa 1880's, unsigned a good quality cloisonne vase featuring quail amongst autumnal flowers and grasses, copper mounts with stylized polychrome leaves and flowers to base and neck. Height 30 cm. Note: Quail and Millet design was first popular in Tosa school paintings of the 17th century, very popular in netsuke, but was also adopted by Kakiemon in 17th century and this influenced the European porcelain factories
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A large Ando cloisonne vase, Taisho period circa 1925, signed with jungin (pure silver) and Ando Studio mark a masterpiece of technical excellence, the silver body with a design of plum blossom and branches (prunus) on a red enamel ground, silver mounts and rims. Height 22 cm. Note: master craftsman, Ando Jubei established his shop in Nagoya in 1881, the Company is credited with developing numerous technical innovations in cloisonne manufacture and won many prizes at world exhibitions. In 1900, it was…
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A cloisonne vase, Meiji period circa 1890's signed in silver wire (ki) on base Hayashi Kihyoe baluster shaped and with a design of peonies and buds on a branch with leaves all in silver on a wireless royal blue ground, silver neck and foot rims. Height 18 cm. Note: the maker, Hayashi Kihyoe, was both brilliant and prolific in his output of lasting masterpieces of the late Meiji period. He exhibited at the Chicago Exhibition of 1893, the fourth Domestic Exposition of 1895 (21 pieces), the Aichi Prefecture…
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A pair of cloisonnÚ vases, Meiji Period circa 1890's Unsigned Of hexagonal baluster form in Kyoto-Shippo style, intricately decorated with roundels and coloured flowers on a diaper spiral pattern
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A moriage cloisonne vase, 20th century With mark of Ando Co. Baluster, decorated to the centre with a foliate enamel border on a deep green ground, 25 cm high
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A cloisonne vase, early 20th century Silver mounts and rim with yusen (wire) mark of Ando Co. Of waisted form, featuring stylised phoenix and bird motifs on a green ground, two tone blue and green interior finish, 37.5 cm high. Demonstrating their excellent technical capabilities, artists in the Ando company often imitated the style of archaic Chinese bronze pieces to great effect
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A fine cloisonne vase, Meiji period circa1890 an exceptional quality vase displaying fine wirework design of butterflies on a dark blue/black enamel ground, exotic long-tailed butterflies created using different thicknesses of silver wire and polychrome enamels in extraordinarily fine detail, diamond lappets to the neck, scrolling grasses and stylized flowers. Height 24.5 cm. Note: Though unsigned, this work is attributed to the master Hayashi Kodenji. For similar pieces, see Victoria and Albert Musuem…
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A moriage cloisonne vase, 20th century With mark of Ando Co. Ovoid, with a slender neck and mottled decoration, 24.5 cm high
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A cloisonne wisteria vase, Meiji period circa 1895 Signed by the master Kumeno Teitaro (1865-1939) On a silver body, of ten lobed baluster form, decorated with hanging wisteria flowers and vine leaves on a cobalt blue ground, 18 cm high. Note: Kumeno Teitaro pioneered the technique of hammering the silver foundation very thin so that enamels would not crack during expansion and contraction of the metal
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A cloisonne box and cover, 20th century mark for Ando Co. Cylindrical, the body and cover decorated with enamelled butterflies on a yellow ground, inscribed flower mark. Height 10 cm
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A cloisonne vase, 20th century baluster, depicting a bird perched amongst bamboo, on a pale blue ground, the rim and foot with silverplate mounts, 18.5 cm high
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A cloisonne vase, 20th century Baluster, depicting a pair of birds perched on a leafy branch, against a pale yellow ground, the rim and foot with silverplate mounts, 18.5 cm high
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A moriage cloisonne vase, circa 1960 Mark for Ando Jubei Co. Of baluster form, with a central repeating border of peony on a green ground, silver mount to foot, stamped flower mark and silver mark, 24.5 cm high
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A cloisonne vase, 20th century With mark of Ando Co. Ovoid, with a slender neck, decorated beneath the rim with pendant foliate motifs, 30.5 cm high
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Two Cloisonne Vases, Taisho period circa 1920 The first of Hexagonal shape using nanako (fish-roe effect of small dots) and tsuiki-jippo (where the design is hammered onto the copper body and then covered in foil prior to enamelling), three large gold fish swimming in a pond amongst weeds, in the style of the master Ogasawara Shuzo, 15 cm high; the second of baluster form, with silver rims and three Manchurian cranes flying on a stippled green nanako (fish-roe) body, attributed to Ando workshop, 12 cm high…
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A pair of cloisonne vases, Meiji period, early 20th century unidentified stamped mark to base featuring Manchurian cranes around a pine tree with waves beneath a brilliant cobalt blue sky, the ground and pine needles in fine silver wire and gin-bari technique. Height 24 cm. Note: the crane has been an important symbolic element in Japanese Art and culture since ancient times. In both Chinese and Japanese mythology, cranes were believed to live for 1000 years, and were a powerful embodiment of the wish for…
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A Gin-bari cloisonne vase, 20th century Mark for Ando Co. Ovoid, with a green ground on an embossed foil backing, stamped flower mark to foot rim, 21.5 cm high
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A fine and large cloisonne vase, Meiji period circa 1880-1890 The body featuring an intricate design of butterflies and Ho-o birds (phoenix) in six large panels, scrolling leaves and chrysanthemums on the shoulder lappet, with a dynamic dragon entwined around the neck, 49 cm high. Note: the phoenix is associated with the benign ruler and peaceful reign, dragon is king of the heavens and seas
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A pair of small cloisonne vases, Meiji period circa 1895 unsigned finely worked with a design of hanging wisteria in silver wire on a blue/black ground, 12 cm high. Hanging wisteria in Japanese Art often recalls chapter 33 Fuji no Uraba (underleaves of wisteria) from Japan's first novel, 'The Tale of Genji' where a banquet scene under the wisteria plays out
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A moriage cloisonne vase, 20th century Unmarked but attributed to Ando Jubei Ovoid, decorated with peony in layered enamel on a deep green ground, 19 cm high
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A moriage cloisonne vase, 20th century With mark of Ando Co. Baluster, decorated to the centre with a foliate enamel border on a deep green ground, 24.5 cm high
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Two CloisonnÚ Lidded Jars, Meiji period circa 1890's Unsigned The baluster shaped jar on scalloped foot and silver lid insert. Featuring four large oval panels of scrolling leaves and flowers. Shoulder and lid featuring stylized chrysanthemums. Gin-bari and other techniques. 15 cm Six sided spherical shape with gilt finial on three feet. Scrolling pattern of spade shape panels with coloured scrolls decorated with dragons, ho-o birds (phoenix) and flowers, 12.5 cm high. (2)
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A fine cloisonne vase, Meiji period circa 1895, unsigned of exceptional quality, featuring songbirds amongst wisteria, hollyhock and irises on a perfect dark blue/black ground, silver rim and baseplate, diamond lappets in yellow, green and coloured highlights. Height 26 cm. Though unsigned, this fine work is possibly by the master Hayashi Kodenji. For similar pieces, see Victoria and Albert Museum collection, Japanese cloisonne, Irvine G, 2006
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A collection of cloisonne, Meiji period circa 1910, the first of squat shape featuring a line of eight silver young egrets in red on a nanako ground and gin-bari technique, incised seal mark of Ota Jinnoei to base; the second, of baluster shape with an egret motif in pale blue, red and green enamels on a gin-bari ground variation, (minor hairlines on the shoulders), attributed to Ota Jinoei; the third, baluster shaped vase with thin neck and flared mouth in gin-bari style with irises, butterflies and rinpa…
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A moriage cloisonne vase Silver mounts and rim Ovoid, decorated in layered enamel with a pale floral motif, on a deep blue ground, green interior, 18.5 cm high
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A cloisonne vase, early 20th century Mark of Ando Co. Baluster, the flared rim with a geometric border on a blue green ground, silver mounted rim and foot, printed flower mark and impressed silver mark, 25 cm high
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A rare iron finish cloisonne vase, early 20th century Mark of Ando Co. Of slender ovoid form, decorated in gloss enamel with floral sprays, on a matt black ground simulating iron, silver hallmark to footrim, printed flower mark, 27 cm high. For an identical example, see G. Yoshino, Japanese Cloisonne Enamels: A Private Collector's Notes and Reference Guide, The Print Network, California 2007, image 411, page 131
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A very large cloisonne vase, early 20th century silver yusen mark of Ando workshop in silver wire and coloured enamels with a continuous design of strands of chrysanthemums on a cobalt blue ground, the foot and rim with stiff leaf jungin (pure silver). Height 42 cm. Note: the chrysanthemum is a significant symbol in Japanese Art, being the crest of the Imperial Family. It is associated with longevity from the story of Kiku JIdo, an Imperial courtier banished from the Chinese court who spent his life in a…
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Two cloisonne vases, Meiji Period circa 1890 Unsigned A fine quality baluster shaped vase with mushizukushi or 'assorted insects,' including dragonfly, mantis, locust, moth, butterfly, snail, grasshopper and ladybirds on a black/blue ground, 15 cm high; together with a very fine bottle vase with thin neck and encircling dragon motif on a dark blue ground, 13.5 cm high. (2)
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A cloisonne vase, Meiji period circa 1890's, unsigned of tapered hexagonal form, with a design of birds beneath a flowering wisteria vine in silver wire on a black ground. Height 17.5 cm. Fine work such as this attributed to workshop of Hayashi Kodenji
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A group of three Kyoto-Jippo cloisonne works, Meiji period circa 1900, unsigned featuring intricate patterns of tight scrolls, flowers, stylized mon (family crests) and roundels, this group is typical of export cloisonne in the late 19th century, the largest. Height 14 cm. (3)
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A cloisonne vase, 20th century Baluster, depicting two fish swimming above a piece of coral, against a pale yellow ground, the rim and foot with silverplate mounts, 18 cm high
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A large cloisonne (Koro) incense burner, Meiji period (1868-1912) attributed to the Hayashi Kodenji Studio, the compressed form two handled body supported on three tripod feet, the body decorated with two panels, one depicting a pair of peacocks amongst blossoming trees, the other showing water birds in shallow water below hanging wisteria, the openwork cover with chrysanthemum modelled finial, silver wirework through out, (losses to finial). Height 24.5 cm. For a similar Koro see Christie's Sale 1352 Lot…
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A large cloisonne vase, 20th century Mark of Ando Jubei Co. Tapering cylindrical, decorated with magnolias on a Royal blue ground, sterling silver mount to base, printed flower mark and impressed silver hallmark, 37 cm high
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A cloisonne vase, 20th century Mark of Ando Jubei Co. Baluster, decorated with a spray of orchids on a pale green ground, stamped flower mark to foot rim, 25 cm high
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A moriage cloisonne vase Mark of Ando Co., 20th century Ovoid, painted to the centre with peony in shades of green enamel, on a mid-green ground, rising to a slender neck, 26 cm high
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A cloisonne vase Silver mounts and rim with mark of Ando Co. Of compressed ovoid form, with floriate decoration on a red ground, 21 cm high
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A fine quality moriage cloisonne vase, 20th century Mark of Ando Co. The baluster body richly decorated with a central tree motif in layered enamel and wire cloisonnes, on a turquoise ground, rising to a short neck, silver mount to foot, printed flower mark and impressed silver hallmark, 31 cm high
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An unusual pair of cloisonnÚ vases, Meiji Period circa 1895 Unsigned Moonflask shape and each with a dragon and ho-o (phoenix) birds finely executed on Chakinseki tea-gold ground, floral borders and bands, 15.2 cm high. Note: these flasks were likely designated as wedding gifts
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A small fine quality cloisonne vase, Meiji Period, late 19th century Engraved mark of renowned artist Miwa Tomisaburo Featuring a delicate pattern of flowers and leaves in silver wire on a dark blue ground, 12.5 cm high
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A cloisonne lidded bowl, 20th century With mark of Ando Co. Shallow circular, the cover decorated with orchids on a mauve ground, 10.5 cm wide
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An unusual cloisonne vase, circa 1930's Silver mounts and rim with yusen (wire) mark of Ando Co. An exceptional and large piece of cloisonne by the famous Nagoya maker, featuring stylised dragon motifs and key pattern on a ground of pale green, blue and pink enamel, two tone blue and green interior finish, with a signed tomobako (presentation box) bearing calligraphy shippo seido yuyaku ryu mi kabin - 'enamelled green bronze glazed dragon flower vase', 29 cm high
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A cloisonne vase, early 20th century Silver mounts and rim with yusen (wire) mark of Ando Co. Of waisted form, featuring stylised phoenix and bird motifs on a pale green ground, two tone blue and green interior finish, 37.5 cm high
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A fine quality cloisonne vase, 20th century Mark of Ando Jubei Co. Of slender waisted form, the lower section decorated in vertical white and red stripes on a foil ground, rising to a slender neck in white enamel, the foot rim hallmarked silver, printed flower mark, 28 cm high
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A moriage cloisonne vase, early 20th century Ando Jubei The bulbous body painted with a central frieze peony in pale green on a mid-green ground, rising to a slender neck, applied with a silver band to the rim and foot, printed flower mark and impressed silver hallmark, 30.5 cm high
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A cloisonne vase, circa 1960 Ovoid, decorated to the centre with a chrysanthemum, on a pale yellow ground, 25 cm high
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A collection of five cloisonne napkin rings, 20th century, each with a circular body, with colourful foliate enamelled decoration on a brass ground, 4.5 cm diameter
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A Katabori type ivory and wood seal netsuke early 19th century featuring frollicking puppies with inlaid eyes on a mushroom, the stem of which forms a natural himotoshi, a shishi sits atop a square form, the entire piece carved so the seals can be used independently, 3.5 cm wide, probably used by a merchant, perhaps born in the year of the dog
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An ivory and shibayama Manju netsuke signed shibayama in inlaid mother of pearl tablet, 19th century a fine quality ivory netsuke inlaid in typical shibayama style, with mother of pearl, coral and hardstone, horn rimmed himotoshi. Diameter 3.3 cm. Note: Quail and Millet design was first popular in Tosa school paintings of the 17th century, very popular in netsuke, but was also adopted by Kakiemon in 17th century and this influenced the European porcelain factories
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A Katabori type wood netsuke Unsigned, early 19th century A well detailed netsuke depicting the famous Nitta no Shiro killing the wild boar, with double inlaid ivory and horn eyes, 4.5 cm wide. Nitta no Shiro, also known as Tadatsune, was hunting with Yoritomo, the famous Genji hunt of late 12th century on the banks of Mt. Fuji, when Yoritomo was attacked by a wild boar. Tadatsune sprang on the back of the animal, grasping its tail and killing it, thus saving his lord. In Japanese, Inoshishi musha (boar…
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A Katabori ivory netsuke Signature of Mitsuhiro with Ohara seal, 19th/ 20th century In the form of chicken hatching from broken egg, fIne quality ivory and detail to chicken, inlaid eyes, (signature judged not genuine), 4 cm wide
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Two netsuke - wood and ivory trick netsuke and fish on cart Signed One, of Katabori type, depicting a seated old man with an articulated ivory head, signed Seizan, late 19th century, 5 cm high; the other also of Katabori type - (See Lazarnick Netsuke and Inro Artists 1981 p. 928) - carved as a Tai (sea-bream) on a four wheel articulated cart, detailed with scrolling waves, double inlaid eyes in mother of pearl and horn, signed Ryuso, 3 cm high. See Lazarnick 1981 p.901 for this artist and similar 'toy'…
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A Katabori type ivory netsuke depicting a recumbent deer Unsigned, 18th century An unusual study in well patinated ivory exhibiting age cracks. Note single oversized himotoshi indicative of early work, (old damage to rear leg), 5.5 cm wide. Deer are associated with Kasuga shrine in Nara where they roam freely and are viewed as sacred animals, messengers of the gods. Note: the deer is also a familiar of Jurojin, God of Longevity and one of the Seven Gods of Good Luck
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A Katabori type boxwood netsuke Unsigned, 19th/20th century A fine simple study of popular autumn fruit persimmon with two ivory inlaid seven spotted ladybirds, 4 cm diameter
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A Negoro lacquer netsuke Unsigned, 18th/19th century A study of Daruma (boddhidarma) in typical meditation pose, 3.7 cm high. Note: Negoro lacquer netsuke are uncommon. Daruma meditated for nine years and lost the use of his legs so he is often portrayed in this manner
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A boxwood (Tsugu) netsuke Unsigned, 18th century A tall and well worn figure with good patina of te-naga (long arm) sennin. He stands wearing the typical sennin garb of mugwort leaves, 9.2 cm high. Note: it is rare to find te-naga depicted without the balancing figure of ashinaga (long tegs). The two together are symbolic of mutual dependence and cooperation
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A contemporary netsuke/okimono Unsigned, attributed to Kangyoku, 20th century A well carved model of a snow leopard snarling and turning to the right, double inlaid horn eyes, the coat of the animal lightly stained in patches, 4.7 cm high. Unsigned but an exceptional work by a contemporary netsuke artist
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A group of seven netsuke and four other carvings Edo-Meiji period (1603-1912) Including two wood stained hinged examples of Hotei's sack revealing the god playing a game of go within; an ivory monkey upon a boulder; an ivory orange hollowed revealing two men sitting at a games table and a similar boxwood one; a signed boxwood gaming group; a carved peach form amber toggle; two coquilla nut carvings with miniature calligraphy; a staghorn tobacco accessory and one ebony coloured carving depicting a merchant,…
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A Kagamibuta netsuke depicting Kanyu, unsigned, 19th century with a smooth ivory bowl and inset shakudo and akagane (copper), the plaque depicting Kanyu with sword unsheathed and an attendant. Width 4.2 cm. Note: Kanyu is one of the three Heroes of Han and deified as the god of war in 1594, and put on the same level as Confucius as an object of worship in 1878, Kanyu began life as a seller of bean curd
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A rosewood Kagamibuta type netsuke 19th century Inset shibuichi plaque with details in silver and gold inlay, gilt, akagane, with a samurai and a female attendant, 5 cm wide
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An ivory netsuke depicting a horse Unsigned, 19th century In the classic form of a grazing horse with a sumi inkwork mane and horn inlaid eyes, small and large himotoshi, (Old repair to rear legs), 4.7 cm wide
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A stag antler netsuke, signature of Tomomasa, judged to be a late addition along with himotoshi, 19th century an unsual and finely detailed study of meditating Daruma (Boddhidarma). Height 4.8 cm. Note: Daruma is famous for his long years of meditation during which his legs are said have atrophied (ref lot 407 for other depiction). In this unusual study, Daruma is depicted as having sat for long enough for cobwebs to accumulate on his cowl yet his legs are in full view. A young boy clambers over his head…
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An ivory netsuke depicting Kanyu 19th century, signed Mitsumasa, Katabori type A well carved and lightly stained figure of Kanyu with a long beard and a Chinese leaf fan, featuring fine details surrounding the himotoshi on the underside, 4.2 cm high. Note: Kanyu is one of the Three Heroes of Han
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A boxwood netsuke/okimono Unsigned, 19th/20th century Realistically carved in the form of a skull mounted on wooden stand, 3 cm high. The skull is seen as part of the transience of life philosophy of Buddhism
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An ivory netsuke depicting a squirrel and grapes, unsigned, early 19th century a finely etched and detailed study of a squirrel clasping a bunch of grapes, natural himotoshi, 4 cm long. Note: this subject in Japanese is called budo ni risu - meaning grapes and squirrel. However with different Chinese characters of the same phonetics - budo ni risu means success or victory in the way of the warrior. In both size and symbolism, this netsuke is particularly suited to an inro (seal pouch) worn by a samurai
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Two ivory netsuke depicting seashell themes 18th/19th century A charming group of molluscs and a crab in well patinated ivory Signed Ryugoku, 3 cm wide. Note: By descent school of Garaku, working in Tokyo 1850-1870, Meinertzhagen illustrates several pieces and devotes pages to this artist, one piece illustrated is group of mushrooms, very similar to this group of shells. (Meinertzhagen Card Index on Netsuke in the British Museum 1986); together with an ivory study of a clam shell with a crab, the piece in…
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A Katabori type ivory netsuke depicting fugu fish and lobster Signed Hideyama, 19th century Carved as a plump fugu fish with 'needlework' detail and lobster, with inlaid eyes clinging to its belly, 4.5 cm wide
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A Katabori type ivory netsuke depicting a rat and young Unsigned, 18th/19th century A good early study of an adult rat with young, the adult's eyes inlaid with amber, the young animal's fur finely detailed and inlaid with horn, possibly carved from triangular pieces remaining from koto plectrum, the ivory well patinated and showing age cracks, 3.5 cm high. The rat is the first animal of the oriental zodiac. Unlike its perception in the West, the oriental rat is associated with wealth and abundance
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A carved ivory box and cover Cylindrical, carved with an elephant and three tigers at battle, tiger finial, (minor damage to base), 11 cm high
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A Japanese ivory okimono of a farmer Meiji period (1868-1912), modelled as a kneeling figure fleeing a snake chasing a frog, signed lacquer tablet to base, (missing one finger). Height 7 cm
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A pair of Chinese gilt bronze temple dogs, each finely modelled raised on a decorative square base, 45 cm high
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A Japanese bronze figure of a bactrian camel Meiji period (1868-1912), modelled as a standing camel raised on a shaped giltwood base, impressed signature. Height 34 cm
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A Koyo Japanese bronze vase Globular, cast with an ornate scroll relief band, 30 cm high
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A Japanese silver inlaid bronze vase 20th century Of compressed ovoid form, the body inlaid in silver with foliate decoration, signature to underside, 19.5 cm high
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A Japanese bronze vase Shizan, 20th century The compressed ovoid body cast with geometric designs to the upper section, signed to underside, 25 cm high
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A pair of bronze vases Unsigned, Taisho Period circa 1920 Of tapering body, with takazogan (high relief) inlay of gold chrysanthemums, cicadas, birds and leaves, incised details to background, 16 cm high
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A Japanese gilt bronze figure of Amida Buddha Signed Ichimasa Kogawa, 19th century The standing figure dressed in typical long hanging robes, clasping both hands whilst holding a cup and cover, with mandorla to the rear, both supported on a bronze patinated double lotus base, 16.5 cm high
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A superbly cast Tibeto - Chinese bronze (Ritual Bell) Ghanta 18th century The dome cast with lotus petals interspersed with Tibetan bija syllables, the shoulder and upper body with repeating vajra and dharmachakra motifs between beaded borders, the central shaft rising to a crowned buddha head over a lotus base, surmounted by a four pronged half-vajra, with incised six character mark, the interior cast in relief with three character mantra Ohm Ah Hum, 30.5 cm high
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A substantial exhibition quality Japanese bronze floor standing censer, unsigned, late Meiji period, the large and impressive vessel raised on a on naturalistically modelled stand featuring a stylized wave motif, the cover surmounted by a finely cast figure of a powerful eagle atop a rocky outcrop amidst fleeing monkeys, the body decorated with dragons amongst clouds on a Chinese key pattern ground, flanked by magnificent side finials cast as scaled dragons, resting on fruiting peach branches and the base,…
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A Japanese silver and wood Tomozutsu Unsigned, 19th century The wooden tonkotsu (tobacco pouch) carved in the form of a hare, en suite with a cast metal ojime and silver repousse kiseruzutsu (pipe case) decorated with the twelve animals of the oriental zodiac, the pipe case 22.5 cm long
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A pair of Shakudo Buttons Meiji period, late 19th century Within a fitted wooden box, the shakudo ground with overlay work in silver, shibuichi,and with gold inlay featuring scenes of daily life, 2.2 cm wide. Note: fine work characteristic of the objects produced for the Western market by traditional sword furniture craftsmen after the banning of swords with the Edict of Haitorei in 1876; together with a silver and mixed metal box, featuring the takaramono (treasured objects) - daikoku's mallet, signed…
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A Japanese bronze vase Meiji period, circa 1910 Fine quality with wide tapering body on circular base, the shoulder of the vase inlaid in half relief with two brass carp, (Silver eye), the inlay work signed Chikusen with two characters and kao (monogram), incised mark to underside signed Hoshu, 16.5 cm high. Swimming carp recall the Chinese legend of a carp that became a dragon after swimming up a waterfall at the headwaters of the Yellow River; a parable of effort and success
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A group of smoking implements Early 20th century Including a tobacco pipe, a cherrybark & silver box and card/ cigarette case, a bamboo kiseru (tobacco pipe) with brass and cloisonne mounts, the card holder depicting theme of foxes wedding. The tobacco box with an inset silver panel featuring engraved and inlaid decoration of carp swimming upstream - a popular masculine motif symbolizing strength and endurance
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A, Japanese silver mounted ivory shibayama vase late 19th century, the shibayama work signed Masahisa, the silverwork signed Mitsukazu with Jungin (pure silver) stamp, the vase with a silver mounted ivory body, decorated in typical shibayama multi-coloured shell, coral and hardstones with scenes of birds and flowers, the silver foot and neck decorated in polychrome enamels, silver dragon finials. Height 19.5 cm
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A fine Japanese bronze inlaid vase Meiji period Baluster, finely inlaid with silver and gilt brass decoration depicting a phoenix amongs branches and leaves the reverse birds at play, circular foot, 45 cm high
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A Chinese bronze figure of the infant Buddha Ming Dynasty (1368-1644), the divine child standing with both index fingers pointing in opposite directions to heaven and earth, clad in a dragon decorated apron, supported on a double lotus base. Height 22.5 cm
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A Tibetan silver and copper (Gau) travelling shrine 19th century Of trifoil-shaped upper section and beaded borders, the window of similar design housing an image of a deity, repousse with tutelary deities, the background richly repousse decorated with scrolling foliage the sides with two belt attachments on either side, undecorated copper backplate, 18 cm high
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A Sino-Tibetan bronze group of Chakrasamavara and Vajrayogini 19th century The finely cast bronze modelled standing in yab-yum on two prostrate figures, chakrasamavara gazing benevolently down to vajrayogini both holding attributes of a ghanta and vajra, supported on a sealed lotus base inscribed with double vajra, 13 cm high
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A Chinese gilt bronze figure of a guardian Ming Dynasty, (1368-1644) The gilt lacquer statue standing upright clasping a sword a sword with both hands, supported on a four bracket feet platform base, 19 cm high
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A large gilt copper alloy image of a lama Tibet, 17th century The serene faced figure with pendulous ears, his hands in dharmachakra mudra seated in vajraparyankasana on double lotus pedestal, sealed base, 40 cm high
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A Chinese bronze figure of a mythical beast 18th/19th century The beast modelled in sitting position, with jaws agape displaying sharp teeth, finished in a rich bronze patina, 17.5 cm length
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A Jain bronze shrine Indian, 12th-14th century The three jina supported on a steeped platform base surrounded by a mandorla, with lengthy inscription to the reverse; together with two other indian bronze shrines, the tallest 14.5 cm high. (3)
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A pair of Chinese cast iron and lacquered teapots Ovoid, each cast with a continuous foliate frieze, beneath a loop handle and a gilt and black lacquered cover, 17 cm high
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A champleve enamel and bronze censor The rectangular body decorated to either side with enamelled foliage, the cover surmounted by a finial cast as a fo dog, raised on angular supports, 28 cm high
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