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Click here to subscribeA JAPANESE BRONZE MODEL OF A DOGMEIJI OR LATER, 20TH CENTURYThe Pekingese pup is depicted standing, with its head turned to the side and a paw resting on a large bell beside it, a kerchief tied up around its neck and with a long thick coat, 27cm. (2)Provenance: an English private collection, Somerset, purchased in Japan.
A JAPANESE BRONZE OKIMONO OF A RAMMEIJI OR LATER, 19TH OR 20TH CENTURYThe recumbent animal depicted with its head slightly raised and its front legs neatly tucked underneath its body, the wool on its back curling in neat rows, signed underneath, in an inscribed tomobako wood box, 13.5cm. (2)Provenance: an English private collection, Somerset, purchased in Japan.
THREE JAPANESE METAL WEIGHTS OR BRUSHRESTSMEIJI OR LATER, 19TH OR 20TH CENTURYOne rectangular-shaped, with a fuku character to each end and a horse head in the middle, a jungin (pure silver) mark to the side; the two others made of bronze, one with a kappa seated on a large cucumber and the other depicting a resting lion, the tomoe symbol beside it and signed Junmin Tamamoto, with an inscribed and signed tomobako wood box, 23.5cm max. (4)Provenance: an English private collection, Somerset, purchased in Japan.
A COLLECTION OF SIX JAPANESE BRONZE MIRRORSMEIJI OR LATER, 19TH OR 20TH CENTURYVariously cast with birds, flowers, mythical creatures and calligraphy, one with the sixteen-petalled chrysanthemum kikumon and another with the paulownia go-san no kiri mon, each with an inscription, 40.8cm max. (6)PLEASE NOTE THIS LOT IS TO BE OFFERED WITHOUT RESERVE.
A LARGE JAPANESE BRONZE MODEL OF A HORSETAISHO OR LATER, 20TH CENTURYStanding four-square with its head slightly turned to the side, its tail raised; the surface with a reddish patina; on a rectangular base inscribed to the side, 52cm.Provenance: an English private collection, Somerset, purchased in Japan.
A JAPANESE BRONZE OKIMONOMEIJI OR TAISHO, 20TH CENTURYCast as a small boy side-saddle riding a large stallion, holding the horse's mane whilst resting his other hand on its croup, the underside signed Hozan, raised on an inscribed wood stand, 41cm.Provenance: an English private collection, Somerset, purchased in Japan.
A JAPANESE BRONZE OKIMONO OF AN ELEPHANTMEIJI ERA, 19TH/20TH CENTURYStanding four-square and with its trunk raised, its head slightly turned to the side and with a joyful expression, the rough skin realistically depicted, 32cm.Provenance: from the collection of George Ottaway (1900-45), and thence by descent. Ottaway volunteered with the Royal Navy at 15 years old, quickly rising through the ranks and later becoming Petty Officer and Torpedo Man. He served on many famous ships including the Victory and Iron Duke and was selected in 1929 to accompany HRH Prince Henry, Duke of Gloucester with the Garter Mission to Japan aboard HMS Suffolk, which is when he may have acquired this and lot 30.PLEASE NOTE THIS LOT IS TO BE OFFERED WITHOUT RESERVE.
A JAPANESE SILVERED AND PARCEL-GILT BRONZE OKIMONO OF MORI TAHEIMODERN, 20TH CENTURYThe famous samurai is depicted standing, holding his spear in one hand and a large sake cup in the other, with a seal mark to the back, possibly for Junichiro Hanwaka, 31cm. (2)Provenance: an English private collection, Somerset, purchased in Japan. See Japanese Works of Art, 17 May 2022, lot 229 for a related model sold in these rooms.
A JAPANESE BRONZE OKIMONOMEIJI ERA, 19TH/20TH CENTURYDepicting an elderly farmer smoking his pipe whilst resting on his adze, naturalistically modelled and with a benevolent face, the base with a two-character signature for Hidemi / Hideyoshi, 29.3cm.Provenance: an English private collection, Somerset, purchased in Japan.
A LARGE JAPANESE INLAID BRONZE KORO (INCENSE BURNER), LINER AND COVERMEIJI ERA, 19TH/20TH CENTURYRichly decorated in mixed metals, the bulbous body with an integral base formed as a tripod stand, the legs shaped as ho-o birds' heads; the handles modelled as mythical creatures and the cover topped with a howling kirin; one side is embellished with two sparrows and flowering chrysanthemum, and the reverse with a formal design of two stylised birds flanking a lotus flower and leafy scrolls; the liner left undecorated, 46cm overall. (3)
A LARGE AND IMPRESSIVE JAPANESE BRONZE TOKYO SCHOOL OKIMONO OF AN ELEPHANT BY GENRYUSAI SEIYAMEIJI ERA, 19TH/20TH CENTURYThe pachyderm stands four-square with its trunk raised, its tusks and ears a smooth chocolate-brown colour and the texture of its skin realistically depicted, the belly with a six-character seal mark which reads Genryusai Seiya zo, raised on a wooden base, 56cm. (2)
A LARGE JAPANESE BRONZE AND WOOD TOKYO SCHOOL OKIMONO BY TAKAAKIMEIJI ERA, 19TH CENTURYThe charming model depicting a father and son on a bench, the man leaning towards the toddler and giving him a lotus root with his chopsticks, the crawling infant stretching to grab it, a square tray laden with food between them, the figures and food cast in bronze and the bench naturalistically carved in wood, the boy signed Takaaki saku (made by Takaaki) underneath, 60.5cm max. (4)
A JAPANESE BRONZE JIZAI OKIMONO (ARTICULATED MODEL) OF A CRABMEIJI ERA, 19TH/20TH CENTURYNaturalistically modelled with fully articulated limbs and eyes, the shell intricately worked and the surface a reddish colour, opening to reveal a five-character signature reading Goto Mitsuie zo (made by Goto Mitsuie), 23.5cm.The signature may be an hommage to Goto Mitsuie (d.1620), a Kyoto sword maker mentioned in the Toso Kinko Jiten, p.152.
A good collection of assorted carved hardwood Asian figures and decorative metalware. Including Buddha and Hindu figures, bronze urns, incense burners, etc. Max. H35cm Condition Report: Bat = 449g. Bronze tea pot (no lid) = 246g. Bamboo brush pot = 667g. Brass seated Buddha = 1264g. Most of the items have condition issues, would all benefit from a clean. The two section brass bronze effect with dragon handles has no bottom, H35cm.
An Austrian or German miniature bronze statuette of "Five in the Morning", cast from a model by Julius Schmidt-Felling, early 20th c, light and dark brown patina rubbed in places, on serpentine base, 15cm h, foundry stamp, signature and title Bis Fruh um Funfe Slight wear to patina, tip of cigar held in the figure's left hand a little sharp but no evidence of damage
Circa 16th-17th century A.D. Comprising: one bronze with trefoil head, motif of three arrows; one bronze with trefoil head, motif of EC initials; one silver with trefoil head, motif of standing figure with bow; one bronze with trefoil head, motif of seven stars; one bronze, motif of eye, heart and arrows; the latter accompanied by an impression. 22 grams total, 16-30 mm (5/8 - 1 1/8 in.). Acquired before 1990. Property of a Hampshire, UK, gentleman.[5, No Reserve]
Certificate dated 1987 A.D. Bronze ingot with low-relief figure of a caped man holding a girl in his left arm and brandishing a sword in his right hand on a pedestal with remains of a broken swastika at his feet; with presentation certificate in jacket with tassel from 'Die Gesellschaft für Deutsch-Sowjetsiche Freundschaft' and named recipient Ulli Scholz, dated 18.06.1987 and signed the Society's president. 226 grams, 21.5 x 15.5 cm (8 1/2 x 6 1/8 in.). Ex German art market.[No Reserve]
Late 20th century A.D. Of Eastern Zhou style helmet from a statue(?), domed with raised panels to the brim and vertical crest, hollow-formed spike above; the face-opening with shallow peak to the upper edge. Cf. for original similar helmets Cheng Dong and Zhong Shao-yi, Ancient Chinese Weapons - A Collection of Pictures, Beijing, 1990, fig 12, no. 4-157, of 5th-3rd century B.C.3.07 kg, 36 cm high (14 1/8 in.). Acquired in the 1990s. From a UK collection. The earliest bronze helmets in China date back to the Shang Dynasty, covered the neck and ears, and were often decorated with taotie masks and animal faces to make the warrior appear fearsome. Chou (Zhou) bronze helmets were similar to the Shang types but less elaborately decorated, and it is thought that the hood-shaped styles of the later Han Dynasty were metal copies of older leather versions. [No Reserve]
8th century B.C. With lateral seams, attachment holes to lower edge, bowl with tall conical peak; mounted on a custom-made stand. Cf. Born, H., Seidl, U., Schutzwaffen aus Assyrien und Urartu, Sammlung Axel Guttmann, Mainz, 1995, pl.VI, VII, XIII-XV, and pp.134-149, for a near identical helmet in the Guttmann collection (AG204).3.5 kg total, 55.5 cm high including stand (21 3/4 in.). Acquired on the UK art market. From a private collection, 1980s. Ex central London gallery. The Kusmirek Collection, UK.Accompanied by an academic report by Dr Raffaele D'Amato. This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by search certificate number no.11765-203977. From the reign of King Tiglatpilesar III (744-727 B.C.) or possibly later. The army of the Neo-Assyrian Empire consisted of large units of cavalry and skilled archers. Mobile workshops and smiths produced vast quantities of arrows and spears that were required while on campaign. The royal palaces of Nineveh, Ashur, and Nimrud were adorned with reliefs depicting Neo-Assyrian troops including foot soldiers in similar pointed bronze helmets. The helmet was originally bimetallic, made of bronze and iron. Although the iron section is now preserved only in fragments, having deteriorated long ago, the bronze half remains. [A video of this lot is available to view on Timeline Auctions Website.]
14th-10th century B.C. Formed with a slender triangular blade, raised midrib with flat upper face, penannular guard and scooped shoulders, columnar grip with two gusseted hoops, the upper half of the grip is decorated with vertical lines, the lower part with horizontal grooves, crescent pommel; short sword or dagger. Cf. Khorasani, M.M., Arms and Armour from Iran. The Bronze Age to the End of the Qajar Period, Tübingen, 2006, items 41-43.430 grams, 44 cm (17 1/4 in.). Ex Alexander Cotton collection, Hampshire, UK 1980s. This short sword or dagger belongs to the category of blades with pennanular guard, with hilt and guard cast in one piece with the grip. This solid weapon has separate sets of encircling ribs on the grip. Negahban excavated similar weapons from the Marlik cemeteries, although sometimes the type combines grip and penannular guard with flanged hilts open to accept inlays.
2nd-1st millennium B.C. Featuring a prominently curved guard extending out from the ricasso of the blade and partly framing the hilt, thick midrib extending slightly above the ricasso. See Muscarella, O.W., Bronze and Iron Ancient Near Eastern Artifacts in the Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, 1988, pp.99-100, for similar.346 grams, 43.5 cm (17 1/8 in.). Acquired 1980-2015. Ex Abelita family collection. The hilt of such swords was made separately, and unfortunately is nearly always missing from the archaeological records. Similar excavated examples have been recorded from the South Caspian area from Tomadjan and Ghalekuti.
10th-9th century B.C. Comprising a long tapering blade, rectangular-section hilt with raised circular bosses, horned crescent-shaped guard curved to accept the blade and a large bifurcated pommel formed as two ear-lobes with ribbed joining shank. Cf. Khorasani, M. M., Arms and Armor from Iran: The Bronze Age to the End of the Qajar Period, Tübingen, 2006, Cat.45,46, for type.1.17 kg, 66 cm (26 in.). Acquired in the early-1990s. Ex Guernsey collection. The Kusmirek Collection, UK. This kind of sword was entirely made of cast bronze. They were characterised by an 'ear' pommel and raised mid-rib on the blade, square shoulders and rectangular, open guard. The handle was cast on the blade. The square and solid sectioned handle has bossed with reinforcements which allow a better grip.
Late 2nd millenium B.C. Formed with a long triangular blade, thick midrib with parallel fullers, rectangular guard, long tang with folded end. See Khorasani, M.M., Arms and Armour from Iran. The Bronze Age to the End of the Qajar Period, Tübingen, 2006, no.36, for type.668 grams, 73 cm (28 3/4 in.). Acquired on the London art market, prior to 1980s. The Kusmirek Collection, UK. This sword finds a good parallel with a bronze sword with bell-shaped pommel, today in the National Museum of Teheran. Originally these swords had separately made hilt which was then cast on the blade. These swords were more typical of the North-West Persian territory, especially in the Amlash and Gilan areas.
3rd millenium B.C. Comprising a leaf-shaped blade with broad midrib to both faces, square-section tang and pommel with discoid bronze top displaying a stylised floral or geometric motif with parallel pairs of lines radiating from the centre and a pellet in each segment. See Gorelik, M., Weapons of Ancient East, IV millennium BC-IV century BC, Saint Petersburg (2003), pl.IV, no.16, for similar.693 grams, 42 cm (16 1/2 in.). Ex old English collection. Acquired from Timeline Originals, UK, 2015. The Kusmirek Collection, UK.Accompanied by a copy of the purchase invoice and certificate of authenticity. This type of daggers include lanceolate blades with a pronounced piercing and cutting function, often reinforced with a convex stiffening rib or fullers that follow the contour of the blade (Gorelik, 2003, pls. IV, 15-21, 23-25). It is commonly believed that the fullers were designed to drain blood, but this is a misconception; their purpose is to increase the strength of the blade and reduce its weight.
10th-9th century B.C. Of Naue II Type, with broad flattened midrib to both faces of the iron blade, the blade gently broadening below the tip, serrated edges at the base, flanged rivetted guard and hilt for the insertion of the organic handle and rhomboid-section grip. See D'Amato, R., Salimbeti, A., Early Iron Age Greek Warrior 1100-700 BC, Oxford, 2016, p.24, nos.G,L, for similar short swords of group A from the Aegean area; see also Kilian-Dirlmeier, I., Die Schwerter in Griechenland (außerhalb der Peloponnes), Bulgarien und Albanen, Stuttgart, 1993, no.291, from Archanes.245 grams, 43.5 cm (17 1/8 in.). Acquired 1960s-1990s. Late Alison Barker collection, a retired London barrister. The Naue II, also known as the grip-tongue sword, was one of the longest lasting of all sword types. First appearing in the late Bronze Age it lasted well into the Iron Age, a span of 500-700 years, and it was made both in bronze and iron. As early as 1450 B.C., in northern Italy, smiths came up with an early type of a sword now known as the Naue II. It spread first into central Europe, Scandinavia and the British Isles. By 1200 B.C. it had spread to Greece, Crete, the Aegean Islands, the Levant, Palestine and Egypt. It was quite popular in Greece and the Aegean, but it is in Central Europe that the greatest number has been found. In all these areas it was the standard sword until the 7th century B.C. with iron replacing bronze, but still the same basic design.
Late 1st century B.C.-early 1st century A.D. Obv: blundered legend with profile bust right. Rev: blundered legend within wreath. 7.73 grams. Acquired on the German art market around 2000. From the collection of a Surrey, UK, gentleman. A contemporary copy or fake coin produced by a local workshop imitating a bronze official issue of the emperor Augustus. Barbarian fakes manufactured during the ancient Roman timeline, although inexpensive at auction, present a fascinating area to research for those collecting on a budget. TimeLine Auctions normally has a small quantity of contemporary imitations on offer for those interested in this captivating area of numismatics. [No Reserve]
3rd century A.D. and later. Group comprising: various issues and types; mostly barbarous copies. 34 grams total. Property of a West London, UK, gentleman. These are contemporary copies or fake coins produced by a local workshops imitating bronze official issues in the 3rd century A.D. Barbarian fakes manufactured during the ancient Roman timeline, although inexpensive at auction, present a fascinating area to research for those collecting on a budget. TimeLine Auctions normally has a small quantity of contemporary imitations on offer for those interested in this captivating area of numismatics. [17, No Reserve]
4th century A.D. Group comprising: four pvc folders each with a Constantine period late bronze coin plus information and a certificate produced by Robin L Danziger. 353 grams total, 19 x 14 cm (7 1/2 x 5 1/2 in.). Acquired Robert A. Danziger. Property of an Essex gentleman, by inheritance.[4, No Reserve]
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