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Click here to subscribeÏ’A Japanese Ivory Kogo in the form of a Biwa, decorated with inlaid silver and low carving, the head of the neck set with four tuning pegs and carved with a tama amidst clouds, length 14.2cms, Late Edo-Meiji periodÏ’ Indicates that this lot may be subject to CITES regulations when exported. Please see our Terms & Conditions for more information.
Ï’ A Japanese Ivory Okimono depicting a macaque, holding a branch of persimmon as a troop of young clamber over him, attempting to get the fruits, inscribed in a rectangular reserve beneath, height 8cms, Meiji Period; And Another Ivory Okimono of a macaque subduing a large eagle using a tree branch and assisted by several young, with red and black staining, height 8cms, Meiji Period (2)Ï’ Indicates that this lot may be subject to CITES regulations when exported. Please see our Terms & Conditions for more information.
Ï’ A Japanese Ivory Okimono of two macaque, one on its back balancing a well wrapped bundle on its feet, his companion holding its legs vertical, details stained in red and black, inscribed signature, 6.5cm long x 5.3cm high x 3.5cm wide, Meiji Period and an Ivory netsuke of a Shishi, standing on a rocky outcrop amid flowering peonies, 5.7cm high x 5cm wide, mid 19th Century (2)Ï’
Ï’ A Japanese Ivory Okimono of Hotei, the cheerful Hotei holding a staff and gourd and his treasure sack over his shoulder with a child climbing on his back, signed to base Shumei (), 16cm high, Meiji Period and a Japanese ivory Okimono of a Sage, standing in long robe holding a ruyi scpetre and carved to his back with dragons with mother-of-pearl inlaid eyes, the base inlaid with green stained signature seal, 19.5cm high (2)Ï’ Indicates that this lot may be subject to CITES regulations when exported. Please see our Terms & Conditions for more information.
Ï’A Japanese Ivory Okimono of a man and boy, carved in sections, the base signed and highlighted in red, Meiji period, 13cm high x 11.5cm wide and a Japanese ivory Okimono of a wood vendor, carved in sections, with a squirrel jumping on the bundled wood pile surprising the man, base signed Gyokushu, Meiji Period, 13cm high (2)Ï’ Indicates that this lot may be subject to CITES regulations when exported. Please see our Terms & Conditions for more information.
Ï’A Large Japanese Ivory Okimono of a Farmer with Rake, the smiling figure with a basket containing fruiting vines, indistinctly signed to base, Meiji Period, 26.5cm highÏ’ Indicates that this lot may be subject to CITES regulations when exported. Please see our Terms & Conditions for more information.
Ï’ A Japanese ivory Okimono of Oni, with black staining, well carved but unsigned, Meiji Period, 12.5cm high and a Japanese ivory Okimono of Shichifukuju, (Seven Gods of Good Fortune) with attendants, Meiji Period, 8cm high x 9cm wide (2)Ï’ Indicates that this lot may be subject to CITES regulations when exported. Please see our Terms & Conditions for more information.
Ï’ A Japanese Ivory Okimono of a Farmer with matchlock rifle, with a rake in the other hand, inlaid red signature seal Masamitsu, 20cm high and A Japanese Ivory Okimono of a mother and child, Meiji Period, 22cm high (2)Ï’ Indicates that this lot may be subject to CITES regulations when exported. Please see our Terms & Conditions for more information.
Ï’A Japanese carved Ivory Okimono of a Sarumawashi, standing beside a stone temple lantern upon which his monkey has clambered, his assistant and a dog beside him, height 7.5cm, incised signature to the base, Masauji with kao, Meiji PeriodÏ’ Indicates that this lot may be subject to CITES regulations when exported. Please see our Terms & Conditions for more information.
Ï’ A Japanese Ivory Okimono of a kneeling Bijin, one holding a child on her lap who reaches up towards a flowering branch held by another woman beside them, details etched in black, signed Nobuchika, Meiji-Taisho eraÏ’ Indicates that this lot may be subject to CITES regulations when exported. Please see our Terms & Conditions for more information.
Ï’ EISHIN: A Japanese Ivory Okimono of a Nio repairing a waraji sandal, Raiden repairing his thunder drum and another figure sighting down an arrow, signed beneath Eishin, 19th Century, 3.5cm high Provenance: David Bowden, Chinese & Japanese Art, London 2010Ï’ Indicates that this lot may be subject to CITES regulations when exported. Please see our Terms & Conditions for more information.
Ï’ ASAHI GYOKUZAN: A carved Ivory Okimono depicting Seiobo, the Queen of the Fairies, standing holding a large basket of peaches whilst two monkeys conspire to try and steal one, signed Gyokuzan Monsei Shukoku (Carved by pupils of Gyokuzan), height 12.2cms, Meiji Period Provenance: Bonhams London, November 2010Ï’ Indicates that this lot may be subject to CITES regulations when exported. Please see our Terms & Conditions for more information.
Ï’ SHUNKO (TOSHIMITSU): A Japanese Ivory Okimono carved as smiling Oni dancing on one leg as it holds an uchiwa in one hand, an ogi in the other, a makimono and a basket of peaches lie at its feet, details etched in brown, the whole on a rounded base, signed Shunko, height, Meiji Period, 4.5cm highÏ’ Indicates that this lot may be subject to CITES regulations when exported. Please see our Terms & Conditions for more information.
Ï’ MASAMICHI: An Ivory Okimono carved as a sculptor and his assistant falling back in fear as the large Nio figure upon which they have been working comes to life, eyes inlaid in black, details black etched, height 10.4cms, Late Edo-Meiji Period Provenance: Christie's London, May 2012Ï’ Indicates that this lot may be subject to CITES regulations when exported. Please see our Terms & Conditions for more information.
Ï’ HOMIN: A Japanese carved ivory Okimono depicting a drummer seated cross-legged on a mat as he struggles, through the judicious use of his teeth, to tighten the stringing on his tsuzumi, signed on a red lacquer tablet beneath Homin, Meiji Period, 4.5cm high; RYOJI: A Japanese carved Ivory Okimono of a sarumawashi resting beside his bundle and gourd water bottle, his monkey nestles between his knees as it plays with his kinchaku, the man strokes his simian's head affectionately, signed in a shaped reserve Ryoji, Meiji Period, 3.8cm high (2)Ï’ Indicates that this lot may be subject to CITES regulations when exported. Please see our Terms & Conditions for more information.
Ï’MUNEKAZU (SOICHI): A Japanese Ivory Okimono of two ronin, one with his sword drawn, the other holds a flaming brand as they both crouch low, light ochre staining, signed Munekazu, Meiji Period, 4.7cm high Provenance: Bonham's Edinburgh, December 2010Ï’ Indicates that this lot may be subject to CITES regulations when exported. Please see our Terms & Conditions for more information.
Ï’ A Japanese carved Ivory Okimono of two blind men attacking each other whist a blind boy tugs the sleeve of one of the assailants, details etched in black, height 5.6cms, signed on a red lacquer tablet beneath Seichiko (), Late Edo-Meiji Period Provenance: Samuel Joseph Collection (1842-1894) and by descent until acquired by the current ownersÏ’ Indicates that this lot may be subject to CITES regulations when exported. Please see our Terms & Conditions for more information.
Ï’ KIKKOSAI TOKUSAN: A Japanese Ivory Okimono depicting a family group, the father bends to wash cloth in a stream at his feet, his wife stands behind holding several rolls of material and their son searches for crabs with a net, signed Kikkosai Tokusan saku with seal, height 7cms, Second Half 19th Century Provenance: Samuel Joseph Collection (1842-1894) and by descent until acquired by the current ownersÏ’ Indicates that this lot may be subject to CITES regulations when exported. Please see our Terms & Conditions for more information.
Ï’KOGYOKU: A Japanese Ivory Okimono of a Yamabushi kneeling under the weight of a giant conch shell that is tied to his back as several Oni beset him, black etched details, height 5.9cms, signed Kogyoku with kao, Late 19th CenturyÏ’ Indicates that this lot may be subject to CITES regulations when exported. Please see our Terms & Conditions for more information.
Ï’A Japanese Ivory Okimono carved to depict a woven basket overflowing with grapes upon which three rats are clambering, eyes inlaid in horn and details etched in black, unsigned, Meiji Period, 7.5cm high Provenance: Bonhams Edinburgh, July 2012Ï’ Indicates that this lot may be subject to CITES regulations when exported. Please see our Terms & Conditions for more information.
Ï’IKKOSAI: A Japanese Ivory Okimono of a man and his two children as street performers, two beat drums as the third performs acrobatic tricks, details etched in black and red, height 7.5cms, signed Ikkosai, 19th Century Provenance: Bonhams Chester, July 2012Ï’ Indicates that this lot may be subject to CITES regulations when exported. Please see our Terms & Conditions for more information.
Ï’ A Pair of Japanese Ivory Bezique or Whist Markers, each of typical rectilinear form carved in high relief with macaques, a rat, insects etc, dimensions 9.2cms by 5.9cms by 1.0cms, Meiji-Taisho EraÏ’ Indicates that this lot may be subject to CITES regulations when exported. Please see our Terms & Conditions for more information.
Ï’A Japanese Sectional Ivory Group of Dancers and Musician on a raised dais within a railed fence, details inlaid horn, abalone shell and mother of pearl, 27.5cms by 22cms, Meiji-Taisho Era Provenance: Anthony Outred Antiques, London 2009Ï’ Indicates that this lot may be subject to CITES regulations when exported. Please see our Terms & Conditions for more information.
Ï’ A Japanese Ivory Okimono of a Nobleman standing in voluminous robes and holding up a spoon, his robes and hair lacquered in sombre colours, signed on a red lacquer tablet beneath Kodo, height 12cms, Meiji-Taisho EraÏ’ Indicates that this lot may be subject to CITES regulations when exported. Please see our Terms & Conditions for more information.
Ï’A Japanese Walrus Ivory Okimono of a standing woman wearing a long dress and holding a fan before her, details etched in black, on an irregular base, height 13cms, Meiji Period; An Ivory Okimono of a woman, she stands holding an uchiwa while Inari, the nine-tailed fox stands behind her, height 12cms, Meiji-Taisho era; An Ivory Figure of Kannon holding a pearl and a hossu, she stands on a lotus pedestal, height 19.5cms, Meiji-Taisho era; And Two Other Ivory Carvings, first half of 20th Century (5)Ï’ Indicates that this lot may be subject to CITES regulations when exported. Please see our Terms & Conditions for more information.
Ï’ A Group of Four Walrus Ivory Carvings depicting four of the Shichifukujin, being Hotei, Ebisu, Bishamonten and Daikoku, details etched in black, unsigned, maximum height 9cms, Meiji Period (4)Ï’ Indicates that this lot may be subject to CITES regulations when exported. Please see our Terms & Conditions for more information.
Ï’ A Japanese Ivory Okimono depicting Hotei reclining against his treasure sack whilst being dragged along by three small boys, on a tapered base and affixed to a wood stand, length overall 20.8cms, Meiji Period; A Large Bone Group of a Macaque and Young eating peaches, eyes inlaid possibly in horn, height 7.5cms, Meiji-Taisho Era; A Japanese Ivory Seal, the cylindrical chock supporting a figure of Kannon holding a basket of fish, height 8cms; An Ivory Model of The Buddha seated on a lotus throne, height 5cms, Meiji Period; And an Ivory Okimono of a Boy climbing on a giant double gourd, affixed to a wood stand, height overall 7.6cms (5)Ï’ Indicates that this lot may be subject to CITES regulations when exported. Please see our Terms & Conditions for more information.
Ï’ A Japanese Ivory Box and Cover of natural oval section decorated in high relief with a farmer carrying a panier of rice towards a rustic dwelling, with flat cover and spherical knop, signed with two seals to the base, height 6.4cms, Meiji Period; A Japanese Tusk Vase carved in relief with a figure leaning on a staff beneath a pine tree, height 16.5cms, Meiji-Taisho era; Another Japanese Tusk Vase decorated in stained ivory and lacquer with a fruiting gourd vine and butterflies, height 10.5cms, Meiji-Taisho era; A Circular Japanese Ivory Box and Cover carved in sunken relief with an elephant's head and two tigers, diameter 6.6cms, Meiji-Taisho era; And a Japanese Lacquered Ivory Kogai or Hairpin, Meiji Period (5)Ï’ Indicates that this lot may be subject to CITES regulations when exported. Please see our Terms & Conditions for more information.
Ï’ An Ivory Page Turner, the carved Japanese Ivory Handle depicting an Oni perched atop a rocky outcrop, he holds an uchiwa in one hand and grimaces as a macaque reaches up towards him; attached to a plain simple, tapered blade with a silver collar (hallmarked Atkins Brothers, Sheffield 1893), length overall 34.2cmsÏ’ Indicates that this lot may be subject to CITES regulations when exported. Please see our Terms & Conditions for more information.
Ï’A Japanese Shakudo Crucifix, decorated on the nanako ground with insects amid flowering prunus branches in relief with gold and silver nunome, the cross contained within an ivory surround, dimensions 9.5cms by 6cms by 1.5cms, Late Edo-Meiji periodÏ’ Indicates that this lot may be subject to CITES regulations when exported. Please see our Terms & Conditions for more information.
Ï’A Japanese Bronze Elephant, the pachyderm stands four square with head turned to its left, exotically caparisoned with cloths chased with Ho-o birds and jewelled swags, surmounted by a globular vessel moulded as though covered with a cloth and secured with a tassled cord, the domed cover mounted with a knop in the form of a rat on Daikoku's mallet, the tusks inlaid in ivory, height overall 30.3cms, Meiji-Taisho EraÏ’ Indicates that this lot may be subject to CITES regulations when exported. Please see our Terms & Conditions for more information.
Ï’ A small Indian ivory 'Yali' carving, South India, 17-18th century, the head with tenon suggesting once forming a leg support, with bulging eyes, flame-like mane, fangs and distinctive rearing pose typical of interpretations of the yali (or vyala), with traces of old paint, 12.5cm high Provenance: From a Private English Collection Compare with a similar example in Victoria and Albert Museum, museum number IS.146-1986. They discuss the likely origins of the piece as: 'This small figure is modelled on the sculptural yali pillars that featured in South Indian temple architecture. Pillars carved with rearing animals of this type first appeared in the architecture of the Vijayanagara empire 1336-1646 . They feature in temple complexes commissioned under the Tuluva dynasty in the 16th century, often in mandapas (a porch or pillared hall). It is very likely that this yali figure was made under Nayak patronage in the 17th and 18th centuries. During this period, carvers and sculptors made much use of the yali in their work. It was also during this period that places such as Madurai, Mysore and Tiruchirapalli became centres of ivory carving.' Ï’ Indicates that this lot may be subject to CITES regulations when exported. Please see our Terms & Conditions for more information.
Ï’A Japanese Four-Case Inro, of flattened form decorated on the nashiji ground with peacocks and peonies by a stream in gold and silver hiramakie with details in aogai, kirigane and fundame, the interior is rich nashiji with fundame, signed to the base Joka with red lacquer kao, Late Edo Period; with ivory netsuke of two shishi and a cub on a rounded base, tea stained, signed in red beneath, Meiji PeriodÏ’ Indicates that this lot may be subject to CITES regulations when exported. Please see our Terms & Conditions for more information.
Ï’Japanese Ivory Netsuke of Hotei, the corpulent deity seated in typical pose with one knee raised, his voluminous belly parting his robe, details etched in black and brown, illegible signature on a red lacquer placque beneath, Meiji-Taisho Era; Another Ivory Netsuke of a standing figure with articulated head, unsigned, 19th Century; An Ivory Netsuke of a young acrobat balancing with back arched; And An Ivory Netsuke of a Puppy, eyes are double inlaid, Meiji Period (4)Ï’ Indicates that this lot may be subject to CITES regulations when exported. Please see our Terms & Conditions for more information.
Ï’ Masanao: A Japanese Ivory Netsuke of the Tongue-Cut Sparrow, the bird of typically squat appearance with wings lowered and tail cocked up, the legs carved in sunken relief the eyes inlaid (in horn), dark stained, signed in an oval reserve Masanao, 19th CenturyÏ’ Indicates that this lot may be subject to CITES regulations when exported. Please see our Terms & Conditions for more information.
Ï’ Shomin: A Japanese Ivory Netsuke, carved as a rat clambering over a kinchaku which is attached to a netsuke shaped as a chestnut, hairwork and leather texture well rendered, eyes inlaid, signed Shomin in a rounded reserve, 19th CenturyÏ’ Indicates that this lot may be subject to CITES regulations when exported. Please see our Terms & Conditions for more information.
Ï’ Komin: A Japanese Ivory Manju, two-part, circular form carved in shishiaibori to the top with two karako beside a large fish bowl, one boy pulling a catch from the water, the reverse with a scarecrow and a crane in a bonseki (miniature landscape), signed Komin with kaoÏ’ Indicates that this lot may be subject to CITES regulations when exported. Please see our Terms & Conditions for more information.
Ï’ A Japanese Kyoto School Ivory Netsuke of a Grazing Horse, the animal stands in a typically rounded form with its hooves close together and its head lowered, the mane and tail well chased, unsigned, 18th-19th CenturyÏ’ Indicates that this lot may be subject to CITES regulations when exported. Please see our Terms & Conditions for more information.
Ï’ Ikkosai: A Japanese Ivory Netsuke of an Elephant, standing four square with trunk lowered, a caparison decorated with a peony across its back, signed Ikkosai, Meiji period; of And An Ivory Netsuke of a Shishi, the creature turns its head to its left and snarls, signed in a reserve to the base, Edo PeriodÏ’ Indicates that this lot may be subject to CITES regulations when exported. Please see our Terms & Conditions for more information.
Ï’ Yasuyuki: A Japanese Ivory Netsuke of Jurojin, wearing a tall Korean hat as he rides on the back of a Manchurian Crane, its legs trailing out behind it, details inlaid in coral, stained ivory, mother-of-pearl and lacquer, signed on a tablet Yasuyuki, Meiji periodÏ’ Indicates that this lot may be subject to CITES regulations when exported. Please see our Terms & Conditions for more information.
Ï’ A Japanese Ivory Netsuke of a seated quail, its head turned to its left as it grips a head of millet in its beak, details etched in brown, eyes inlaid, unsigned, late Edo-Meiji Period; And Another Ivory Netsuke depicting Jurojin seated behind a Go table across which a rat runs, the deity with his uchiwa raised to swat the errant rodent, inscribed Masaharu; Late Edo-Meiji Period (2)Ï’ Indicates that this lot may be subject to CITES regulations when exported. Please see our Terms & Conditions for more information.
Ï’ Masamitsu: An Ivory Netsuke depicting a swarm of rats, on a rather forlorn Daruma doll, eyes inlaid in polished horn, signed to the reverse Masamitsu, 5cm long, 19th Century; Masamitsu: An Ivory Netsuke carved as numerous rats, clambering over a large fish (possibly a Red Snapper), eyes are inlaid in horn, signed Masamitsu, 5.2cm long, 19th Century; An Ivory Okimono of Ashinaga and Tenaga, the former leans against a taiko which is balanced upon his prostrate companion who lies beneath it beating a rhythm, inlaid horn details, inscribed signature, 5.3cm high, Meiji Period; An Ivory Figure of a Carpenter sighting down his plane as he sets the blade, illegible signature to the reverse, 6cm high, Meiji Period; A Wood Bezique Counter, decorated in gold lacquer with shibayama style decorated counters, 9.5cm long Meiji-Taisho era; and three other ivory carvings (7)Ï’ Indicates that this lot may be subject to CITES regulations when exported. Please see our Terms & Conditions for more information.
Ï’An Ivory Netsuke of sage on horseback, 18th century, 5.2cm long x 4cm high; three Netsuke, including one of a boy watching a hatching egg, Meiji-Taisho Period ; and a group of ten small ivory Okimono, Meiji-Taisho Period, 4.5cm high and smaller, all glued to a wood baseÏ’ Indicates that this lot may be subject to CITES regulations when exported. Please see our Terms & Conditions for more information.
Ï’ISSHOSAI HAKUMIN: A Japanese Ivory Manju Netsuke of typical circular form with later replacement central peg, decorated in deep shishiaibori and kebori with a large Nio (temple guardian) to one side, a discarded waraji sandal on the reverse, diameter 6.2cms, signed Isshosai nobu with kao, Early 19th Century Provenance: Bonhams Edinburgh, July 2012Ï’ Indicates that this lot may be subject to CITES regulations when exported. Please see our Terms & Conditions for more information.
Ï’ KAKYUSAI HIRONOBU: A Japanese Ivory Manju Netsuke of typical circular form well carved in shishiaibori and kebori with Chokwaro Sennin being startled as his horse escapes his gourd, a further horse on the reverse, signed Kakyusai Hironobu, diameter 5.3cms, Late Edo Period Provenance: Bonhams London, May 2012Ï’ Indicates that this lot may be subject to CITES regulations when exported. Please see our Terms & Conditions for more information.
Ï’ A Japanese Ivory Seal Netsuke of oval form, depicting a semi-naked boy reclining on an oval base with his dog, the bottom carved with an elaborate but unread seal, with himotoshi through the centre, First Half 19th Century, 2.7cm high x 3.5cm wide Provenance: Bonhams London, November 2012Ï’ Indicates that this lot may be subject to CITES regulations when exported. Please see our Terms & Conditions for more information.
Ï’ An Ivory Japanese Netsuke carved as the young Kintaro holding his axe behind his back as two monkeys attempt to steal it, details etched in black, unsigned, 19th Century, 3.8cm highÏ’ Indicates that this lot may be subject to CITES regulations when exported. Please see our Terms & Conditions for more information.
Ï’ A Japanese Ivory Netsuke in the form of a partially opened kakejiku upon which is depicted Yamauba and the spider, the reverse chased and etched in black and red with flowering prunus branches, signed Shingyoku (), Meiji-Taisho Era, 5cm high; And an Ivory Netsuke of a grimacing Daikoku's face, signed to the reverse Hiroyuki (), Meiji-Taisho Era, 4.7cm high and a Small Japanese Ivory Okimono of a fisherwoman with a large basket on her back and a child at her feet, a rather bemused octopus winds tentacles around her legs, unsigned, Late 19th Century, 4.8cm high (3) Provenance: The first part of the lot Bonhams Edinburgh, March 2011. The Fisherwoman Ex Herbert Mew Collection, Dorset UK (1881-1946)Ï’ Indicates that this lot may be subject to CITES regulations when exported. Please see our Terms & Conditions for more information.
Ï’ SHUGYOKU: A Japanese Ivory Netsuke carved as a monkey seated gripping a double-gourd between its legs and balancing a full cup of sake on its head, signed in an oval reserve Shugyoku (Hidetama), 19th Century, 3.8cm high Provenance: Bonhams OxfordÏ’ Indicates that this lot may be subject to CITES regulations when exported. Please see our Terms & Conditions for more information.
Ï’ A Japanese carved Ivory Netsuke of a reclining sarumawashi dressed in typical garb and asleep on one elbow, his monkey steals from his basket of food behind him, asymmetrical himotoshi beneath, unsigned, 18th Century, 2.3cm high x 4.7cm wide Provenance: Ex Herbert Mew Collection, Dorset UK (1881-1946)Ï’ Indicates that this lot may be subject to CITES regulations when exported. Please see our Terms & Conditions for more information.
Ï’ MASAYOSHI: An Ivory Japanese Netsuke of a blind masseur kneeling behind his seemingly rather disgruntled client who grips his feet with both hands, details lightly etched, inscribed beneath Masayoshi, Second Half 19th Century, 3.8cm highÏ’ Indicates that this lot may be subject to CITES regulations when exported. Please see our Terms & Conditions for more information.
A SMALL CHINESE SOFT-PASTE BLUE AND WHITE BOTTLE VASE KANGXI 1662-1722 Painted with archaistic vessels, scholarly items and auspicious emblems, the neck with a slightly raised rib and decorated with bands of scrollwork and circles, with a six character Jiajing mark to the base, together with an ivory stand carved with four spreading feet, 10.2cm. (2)
A CHINESE IVORY CARD CASE, A CUP CARVED FROM A NUT AND TWO HARDSTONE PENDANTS QING DYNASTY The card case carved in relief with figures and animals engaged in various activities around garden pavilions, with scaly dragons and bats to the edges, the cup decorated with birds amidst bamboo and flowers, the base with a mark, both pendants carved in openwork with fruits amongst leaves, 9cm. (5) Provenance: from the collection of W B Tapp (d.1992), Bristol.
A PAIR OF CHINESE IVORY TABLE SCREENS QING DYNASTY Each carved in shallow relief with a scene of houses amidst trees in a rocky mountainous landscape, all within openwork floral borders, the reverse of each incised with an inscription, the stands surmounted by lion dogs and carved in openwork with floral and foliate designs, with the feet formed as dragon-carps, 26.5cm. (4) Cf. R Kerr, P Allen and S Ching-Fei, Chinese Ivory Carvings: The Sir Victor Sassoon Collection, pp.201-202, nos.X723 and X728 for two related screens dated to 17th and 18th centuries.
A CHINESE IVORY CARVING OF A MONKEY ON A GOURD EARLY 19TH CENTURY Formed as the primate climbing on a large fruit, it clings to a leafy vine whilst reaching out for an insect, the top of the gourd a removable cover which lifts off to reveal a chain and a further monkey, 5.3cm. Provenance: purchased from Hua Shi Oriental Art Pte Ltd, Singapore, on 26th March 1988. The original invoice is available. Cf. the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum, museum no.A.926-1910 for a similar piece.
A CHINESE IVORY BITONG 17TH CENTURY Decorated to the exterior with two scholars seated on a river bank in a rocky mountainous landscape beneath swirling clouds, with two further scholars and an oarsman on a sampan boating down the waters, with pavilions, pine and willow trees dispersed throughout the setting, the reverse incised with an artemisia leaf and an inscription, 12.5cm.
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