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Lot 260

AN 18TH CENTURY BOW PLATE painted with the Quail pattern in the Kakiemon palette. 9ins diameter.

260AN 18TH CENTURY BOW PLATE painted with the Quail pattern in the Kakiemon palette. 9ins diameter.
John Nicholson's

AN 18TH CENTURY BOW PLATE painted with the Quail pattern in the Kakiemon palette. 9ins diameter. ...[more]

Lot 402

A 19TH CENTURY JAPANESE MEIJI PERIOD BRONZE GROUP depicting a lion attacking a flailing tiger.

402A 19TH CENTURY JAPANESE MEIJI PERIOD BRONZE GROUP depicting a lion attacking a flailing tiger.
John Nicholson's

A 19TH CENTURY JAPANESE MEIJI PERIOD BRONZE GROUP depicting a lion attacking a flailing tiger. Signed. Minor wear. 7.75ins wide. ...[more]

Lot 403

A LATE 19TH CENTURY JAPANESE MEIJI PERIOD BRONZE GROUP depicting a tiger attacking a buffalo.

403A LATE 19TH CENTURY JAPANESE MEIJI PERIOD BRONZE GROUP depicting a tiger attacking a buffalo.
John Nicholson's

A LATE 19TH CENTURY JAPANESE MEIJI PERIOD BRONZE GROUP depicting a tiger attacking a buffalo. Signed. Tiny split by paw. 7.5ins wide. ...[more]

Lot 413

AN EARLY 20TH CENTURY JAPANESE MEIJI PERIOD CLOISONNE ENAMEL KORO AND COVER together with another

413AN EARLY 20TH CENTURY JAPANESE MEIJI PERIOD CLOISONNE ENAMEL KORO AND COVER together with another
John Nicholson's

AN EARLY 20TH CENTURY JAPANESE MEIJI PERIOD CLOISONNE ENAMEL KORO AND COVER together with another similar koro. Minor faults. 5ins & 3.75ins high....

Lot 430

A LATE 19TH CENTURY JAPANESE MEIJI PERIOD IVORY TUSK VASE AND COVER carved with elephants and tigers

430A LATE 19TH CENTURY JAPANESE MEIJI PERIOD IVORY TUSK VASE AND COVER carved with elephants and tigers
John Nicholson's

A LATE 19TH CENTURY JAPANESE MEIJI PERIOD IVORY TUSK VASE AND COVER carved with elephants and tigers roaming within a landscape. Good condition. 7...

Lot 442

A PAIR OF 19TH CENTURY JAPANESE CIRCULAR DRAGON DISCS decorated with three claw dragons. Good

442A PAIR OF 19TH CENTURY JAPANESE CIRCULAR DRAGON DISCS decorated with three claw dragons. Good
John Nicholson's

A PAIR OF 19TH CENTURY JAPANESE CIRCULAR DRAGON DISCS decorated with three claw dragons. Good condition. 3.25ins diameter. ...[more]

Lot 443

JAPANESE SCHOOL (19TH CENTURY) A LOVELY MEIJI PERIOD BRONZE GROUP OF MONKEYS modelled clambering

443JAPANESE SCHOOL (19TH CENTURY) A LOVELY MEIJI PERIOD BRONZE GROUP OF MONKEYS modelled clambering
John Nicholson's

JAPANESE SCHOOL (19TH CENTURY) A LOVELY MEIJI PERIOD BRONZE GROUP OF MONKEYS modelled clambering upon a ladder holding fruiting vines. Good condit...

Lot 451

A LARGE 19TH/20TH CENTURY JAPANESE LACQUERED FLOOR VASE painted with a bird amongst foliage. Good

451A LARGE 19TH/20TH CENTURY JAPANESE LACQUERED FLOOR VASE painted with a bird amongst foliage. Good
John Nicholson's

A LARGE 19TH/20TH CENTURY JAPANESE LACQUERED FLOOR VASE painted with a bird amongst foliage. Good condition. 2ft 10ins high. ...[more]

Lot 458

A 19TH CENTURY JAPANESE MEIJI PERIOD HARDWOOD CABINET ON STAND carved with panels of landscapes,

458A 19TH CENTURY JAPANESE MEIJI PERIOD HARDWOOD CABINET ON STAND carved with panels of landscapes,
John Nicholson's

A 19TH CENTURY JAPANESE MEIJI PERIOD HARDWOOD CABINET ON STAND carved with panels of landscapes, upon a well carved dragon base. ...[more]

Lot 459

A 19TH CENTURY JAPANESE MEIJI PERIOD HARDWOOD CABINET ON STAND carved with panels of birds and

459A 19TH CENTURY JAPANESE MEIJI PERIOD HARDWOOD CABINET ON STAND carved with panels of birds and
John Nicholson's

A 19TH CENTURY JAPANESE MEIJI PERIOD HARDWOOD CABINET ON STAND carved with panels of birds and cockerels. 6ft high x 2ft 3ins wide. ...[more]

Lot 489

A LATE 19TH CENTURY JAPANESE MEIJI PERIOD IVORY OKIMONO depicting a male holding an instrument.

489A LATE 19TH CENTURY JAPANESE MEIJI PERIOD IVORY OKIMONO depicting a male holding an instrument.
John Nicholson's

A LATE 19TH CENTURY JAPANESE MEIJI PERIOD IVORY OKIMONO depicting a male holding an instrument. Signed. Small loss to utensil in hand. 5.75ins hig...

Lot 511

AN EARLY 20TH CENTURY JAPANESE MEIJI PERIOD IVORY OKIMONO modelled as a standing samurai beside a

511AN EARLY 20TH CENTURY JAPANESE MEIJI PERIOD IVORY OKIMONO modelled as a standing samurai beside a
John Nicholson's

AN EARLY 20TH CENTURY JAPANESE MEIJI PERIOD IVORY OKIMONO modelled as a standing samurai beside a recumbent hound. Signed. Ivory 10.25ins high. ...

Lot 517

A PAIR OF 19TH CENTURY JAPANESE MEIJI PERIOD BLUE AND WHITE GINGER JARS converted to lamps,

517A PAIR OF 19TH CENTURY JAPANESE MEIJI PERIOD BLUE AND WHITE GINGER JARS converted to lamps,
John Nicholson's

A PAIR OF 19TH CENTURY JAPANESE MEIJI PERIOD BLUE AND WHITE GINGER JARS converted to lamps, painted with flowers. Jar 10ins high. ...[more]

Lot 525

A 19TH CENTURY JAPANESE MEIJI PERIOD SWORD with rayskin handle and engraved bronze fittings, the

525A 19TH CENTURY JAPANESE MEIJI PERIOD SWORD with rayskin handle and engraved bronze fittings, the
John Nicholson's

A 19TH CENTURY JAPANESE MEIJI PERIOD SWORD with rayskin handle and engraved bronze fittings, the tsuba decorated with flowers, the tang bearing si...

Lot 547

AN EARLY 20TH CENTURY JAPANESE MEIJI PERIOD IVORY OKIMONO depicting a recumbent puppy with a

547AN EARLY 20TH CENTURY JAPANESE MEIJI PERIOD IVORY OKIMONO depicting a recumbent puppy with a
John Nicholson's

AN EARLY 20TH CENTURY JAPANESE MEIJI PERIOD IVORY OKIMONO depicting a recumbent puppy with a locust upon his back. Signed. Good condition. 1.75ins...

Lot 553

FUKUI KICHISANISEI ZO (JAPANESE) A 19TH CENTURY JAPANESE MEIJI PERIOD BRONZE INCENSE BURNER AND

553FUKUI KICHISANISEI ZO (JAPANESE) A 19TH CENTURY JAPANESE MEIJI PERIOD BRONZE INCENSE BURNER AND
John Nicholson's

FUKUI KICHISANISEI ZO (JAPANESE) A 19TH CENTURY JAPANESE MEIJI PERIOD BRONZE INCENSE BURNER AND COVER in the form of a standing elephant. Some los...

Lot 570

AN EARLY 20TH CENTURY JAPANESE MEIJI PERIOD IVORY TOWER carved with birds and flowers. 11.5ins high.

570AN EARLY 20TH CENTURY JAPANESE MEIJI PERIOD IVORY TOWER carved with birds and flowers. 11.5ins high.
John Nicholson's

AN EARLY 20TH CENTURY JAPANESE MEIJI PERIOD IVORY TOWER carved with birds and flowers. 11.5ins high. ...[more]

Lot 577

A 19TH CENTURY JAPANESE MEIJI PERIOD IVORY OKIMONO modelled as two geisha and a child. 6.75ins high.

577A 19TH CENTURY JAPANESE MEIJI PERIOD IVORY OKIMONO modelled as two geisha and a child. 6.75ins high.
John Nicholson's

A 19TH CENTURY JAPANESE MEIJI PERIOD IVORY OKIMONO modelled as two geisha and a child. 6.75ins high. ...[more]

Lot 578

A LATE 19TH CENTURY JAPANESE MEIJI PERIOD IVORY OKIMONO modelled holding a harvest within a

578A LATE 19TH CENTURY JAPANESE MEIJI PERIOD IVORY OKIMONO modelled holding a harvest within a
John Nicholson's

A LATE 19TH CENTURY JAPANESE MEIJI PERIOD IVORY OKIMONO modelled holding a harvest within a basket. 9ins high. ...[more]

Lot 579

A 19TH CENTURY JAPANESE MEIJI PERIOD IVORY SHRINE well carved with buddhistic figures within a

579A 19TH CENTURY JAPANESE MEIJI PERIOD IVORY SHRINE well carved with buddhistic figures within a
John Nicholson's

A 19TH CENTURY JAPANESE MEIJI PERIOD IVORY SHRINE well carved with buddhistic figures within a landscapes and flowers. Ivory 12.5ins high. ...[m...

Lot 580

AN EARLY 20TH CENTURY JAPANESE MEIJI PERIOD IVORY OKIMONO depicting two figures holding fruit.

580AN EARLY 20TH CENTURY JAPANESE MEIJI PERIOD IVORY OKIMONO depicting two figures holding fruit.
John Nicholson's

AN EARLY 20TH CENTURY JAPANESE MEIJI PERIOD IVORY OKIMONO depicting two figures holding fruit. Signed. 5.5ins high. ...[more]

Lot 590

AN EARLY 20TH CENTURY JAPANESE MEIJI PERIOD IVORY OKIMONO depicting a standing male harvesting

590AN EARLY 20TH CENTURY JAPANESE MEIJI PERIOD IVORY OKIMONO depicting a standing male harvesting
John Nicholson's

AN EARLY 20TH CENTURY JAPANESE MEIJI PERIOD IVORY OKIMONO depicting a standing male harvesting fruit. Few losses. 12.5ins high. ...[more]

Lot 593

A LATE 19TH CENTURY JAPANESE MEIJI PERIOD IVORY OKIMONO depicting a female buddhistic figure.

593A LATE 19TH CENTURY JAPANESE MEIJI PERIOD IVORY OKIMONO depicting a female buddhistic figure.
John Nicholson's

A LATE 19TH CENTURY JAPANESE MEIJI PERIOD IVORY OKIMONO depicting a female buddhistic figure. Signed. Good condition. 8ins high. ...[more]

Lot 594

A 19TH CENTURY JAPANESE MEIJI PERIOD IVORY TUSK VASE carved with figures on board a horse

594A 19TH CENTURY JAPANESE MEIJI PERIOD IVORY TUSK VASE carved with figures on board a horse
John Nicholson's

A 19TH CENTURY JAPANESE MEIJI PERIOD IVORY TUSK VASE carved with figures on board a horse following two tradesmen. Signed. Good condition. 6.25ins...

Lot 595

A 19TH CENTURY JAPANESE MEIJI PERIOD IVORY OKIMONO depicting a male in a shagreen jacket holding

595A 19TH CENTURY JAPANESE MEIJI PERIOD IVORY OKIMONO depicting a male in a shagreen jacket holding
John Nicholson's

A 19TH CENTURY JAPANESE MEIJI PERIOD IVORY OKIMONO depicting a male in a shagreen jacket holding aloft a boy. Signed tablet. Natural flaws. 6.25in...

Lot 596

AN EARLY 20TH CENTURY JAPANESE MEIJI PERIOD TOKYO SCHOOL OKIMONO depicting a mother and two

596AN EARLY 20TH CENTURY JAPANESE MEIJI PERIOD TOKYO SCHOOL OKIMONO depicting a mother and two
John Nicholson's

AN EARLY 20TH CENTURY JAPANESE MEIJI PERIOD TOKYO SCHOOL OKIMONO depicting a mother and two children. Signed. Lacking utensil from hand. 6ins high...

Lot 597

A LOVELY EARLY 20TH CENTURY JAPANESE MEIJI PERIOD IVORY OKIMONO depicting a samurai on horseback.

597A LOVELY EARLY 20TH CENTURY JAPANESE MEIJI PERIOD IVORY OKIMONO depicting a samurai on horseback.
John Nicholson's

A LOVELY EARLY 20TH CENTURY JAPANESE MEIJI PERIOD IVORY OKIMONO depicting a samurai on horseback. Natural flaws. 9.5ins high. ...[more]

Lot 611

A FINE 19TH CENTURY JAPANESE MEIJI PERIOD CARVED IVORY FIGURAL GROUP unusually modelled as a

611A FINE 19TH CENTURY JAPANESE MEIJI PERIOD CARVED IVORY FIGURAL GROUP unusually modelled as a
John Nicholson's

A FINE 19TH CENTURY JAPANESE MEIJI PERIOD CARVED IVORY FIGURAL GROUP unusually modelled as a seated buddha contained within an elaborate open pago...

Lot 612

A 19TH CENTURY JAPANESE MEIJI PERIOD TOYKO SCHOOL IVORY OKIMONO modelled as two elders and a young

612A 19TH CENTURY JAPANESE MEIJI PERIOD TOYKO SCHOOL IVORY OKIMONO modelled as two elders and a young
John Nicholson's

A 19TH CENTURY JAPANESE MEIJI PERIOD TOYKO SCHOOL IVORY OKIMONO modelled as two elders and a young child. Signed. Split to base. 7.5ins high. .....

Lot 613

A LATE 19TH CENTURY JAPANESE MEIJI PERIOD FINELY POTTED BOWL of naturalistic form. Good condition.

613A LATE 19TH CENTURY JAPANESE MEIJI PERIOD FINELY POTTED BOWL of naturalistic form. Good condition.
John Nicholson's

A LATE 19TH CENTURY JAPANESE MEIJI PERIOD FINELY POTTED BOWL of naturalistic form. Good condition. 5ins diameter. ...[more]

Lot 624

A LATE 19TH CENTURY JAPANESE MEIJI PERIOD IVORY OKIMONO depicting a male holding aloft a figure upon

624A LATE 19TH CENTURY JAPANESE MEIJI PERIOD IVORY OKIMONO depicting a male holding aloft a figure upon
John Nicholson's

A LATE 19TH CENTURY JAPANESE MEIJI PERIOD IVORY OKIMONO depicting a male holding aloft a figure upon a cloud. Signed. Natural flaws. 10.25ins high...

Lot 634

A LATE 19TH CENTURY JAPANESE MEIJI PERIOD IVORY OKIMONO modelled as a male hunter beneath a tree.

634A LATE 19TH CENTURY JAPANESE MEIJI PERIOD IVORY OKIMONO modelled as a male hunter beneath a tree.
John Nicholson's

A LATE 19TH CENTURY JAPANESE MEIJI PERIOD IVORY OKIMONO modelled as a male hunter beneath a tree. Signed. Good condition. 8.75ins high. ...[more]

Lot 635

A LATE 19TH CENTURY JAPANESE MEIJI PERIOD POLYCHROMED OKIMONO depicting a standing female in foliate

635A LATE 19TH CENTURY JAPANESE MEIJI PERIOD POLYCHROMED OKIMONO depicting a standing female in foliate
John Nicholson's

A LATE 19TH CENTURY JAPANESE MEIJI PERIOD POLYCHROMED OKIMONO depicting a standing female in foliate engraved robes. Minor wear. 9.5ins high. .....

Lot 640

A LOVELY EARLY 20TH CENTURY JAPANESE MEIJI PERIOD IVORY OKIMONO modelled as two bears pursuing a

640A LOVELY EARLY 20TH CENTURY JAPANESE MEIJI PERIOD IVORY OKIMONO modelled as two bears pursuing a
John Nicholson's

A LOVELY EARLY 20TH CENTURY JAPANESE MEIJI PERIOD IVORY OKIMONO modelled as two bears pursuing a salmon. Signed. Good condition. 5ins wide. ...[...

Lot 649

A PAIR OF LATE 19TH CENTURY JAPANESE MEIJI PERIOD KUTANI VASES converted to lamps, painted with bold

649A PAIR OF LATE 19TH CENTURY JAPANESE MEIJI PERIOD KUTANI VASES converted to lamps, painted with bold
John Nicholson's

A PAIR OF LATE 19TH CENTURY JAPANESE MEIJI PERIOD KUTANI VASES converted to lamps, painted with bold birds in flight. Vases 13.75ins high. ...[m...

Lot 652

A 19TH CENTURY JAPANESE MEIJI PERIOD BRONZE FIGURE modelled as a kneeling oni holding aloft a twin

652A 19TH CENTURY JAPANESE MEIJI PERIOD BRONZE FIGURE modelled as a kneeling oni holding aloft a twin
John Nicholson's

A 19TH CENTURY JAPANESE MEIJI PERIOD BRONZE FIGURE modelled as a kneeling oni holding aloft a twin handled cauldron and cover. Good condition. 13....

Lot 654

A PAIR OF EARLY 20TH CENTURY JAPANESE MEIJI PERIOD IVORY AND ROOTWOOD FIGURES each modelled upon a

654A PAIR OF EARLY 20TH CENTURY JAPANESE MEIJI PERIOD IVORY AND ROOTWOOD FIGURES each modelled upon a
John Nicholson's

A PAIR OF EARLY 20TH CENTURY JAPANESE MEIJI PERIOD IVORY AND ROOTWOOD FIGURES each modelled upon a turned hardwood base. Signed. Minor faults. ....

Lot 668

AN EARLY 20TH CENTURY JAPANESE MEIJI PERIOD IVORY OKIMONO depicting a fisherman. Signed. Ivory 12.

668AN EARLY 20TH CENTURY JAPANESE MEIJI PERIOD IVORY OKIMONO depicting a fisherman. Signed. Ivory 12.
John Nicholson's

AN EARLY 20TH CENTURY JAPANESE MEIJI PERIOD IVORY OKIMONO depicting a fisherman. Signed. Ivory 12.5ins high. ...[more]

Lot 698

AN EARLY 20TH CENTURY JAPANESE MEIJI PERIOD IVORY OKIMONO depicing a female holding a floral

698AN EARLY 20TH CENTURY JAPANESE MEIJI PERIOD IVORY OKIMONO depicing a female holding a floral
John Nicholson's

AN EARLY 20TH CENTURY JAPANESE MEIJI PERIOD IVORY OKIMONO depicing a female holding a floral sprig. Loss in hand. 7.5ins high. ...[more]

Lot 699

A LATE 19TH CENTURY JAPANESE MEIJI PERIOD IVORY OKIMONO depicting a fisherman. Signed. Good

699A LATE 19TH CENTURY JAPANESE MEIJI PERIOD IVORY OKIMONO depicting a fisherman. Signed. Good
John Nicholson's

A LATE 19TH CENTURY JAPANESE MEIJI PERIOD IVORY OKIMONO depicting a fisherman. Signed. Good condition. 7.25ins high. ...[more]

Lot 701

A FINE LATE 19TH CENTURY JAPANESE MEIJI PERIOD IVORY TUSK VASE inlaid with hardstone and mother of

701A FINE LATE 19TH CENTURY JAPANESE MEIJI PERIOD IVORY TUSK VASE inlaid with hardstone and mother of
John Nicholson's

A FINE LATE 19TH CENTURY JAPANESE MEIJI PERIOD IVORY TUSK VASE inlaid with hardstone and mother of pearl with birds amongst foliage. Signed. 7.75i...

Lot 703

A LARGE LATE 19TH CENTURY JAPANESE MEIJI PERIOD BRONZE TIGER modelled in a roaming stance. Minor

703A LARGE LATE 19TH CENTURY JAPANESE MEIJI PERIOD BRONZE TIGER modelled in a roaming stance. Minor
John Nicholson's

A LARGE LATE 19TH CENTURY JAPANESE MEIJI PERIOD BRONZE TIGER modelled in a roaming stance. Minor wear. 2ft long. ...[more]

Lot 704

A FINE EARLY 20TH CENTURY JAPANESE MEIJI PERIOD IVORY OKIMONO depicting a female and child holding

704A FINE EARLY 20TH CENTURY JAPANESE MEIJI PERIOD IVORY OKIMONO depicting a female and child holding
John Nicholson's

A FINE EARLY 20TH CENTURY JAPANESE MEIJI PERIOD IVORY OKIMONO depicting a female and child holding an instrument. Signed. Good condition. 9.5ins h...

Lot 1006

A 19TH CENTURY JAPANESE LACQUERED LOW TABLE of unusual form. Signed. 1ft 10ins wide.

1006A 19TH CENTURY JAPANESE LACQUERED LOW TABLE of unusual form. Signed. 1ft 10ins wide.
John Nicholson's

A 19TH CENTURY JAPANESE LACQUERED LOW TABLE of unusual form. Signed. 1ft 10ins wide. ...[more]

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