A Large pair of Japanese Ivory TusksJapan, Meiji period (1868-1912)Each carved in sunk relief with a continuous scenes from the Kojiki, the first depicting Susanoo about to kill Yamata no Orochi, the second depicting Umisachi-hiko and Oogetsuhime emerging from the waves.Height 33.5 cmCatalogue note:Kojiki ("Records of Ancient Matters" or "An Account of Ancient Matters"), it is the oldest extant chronicle in Japan, dating from the early 8th century (711–712) and composed by ? no Yasumaro at the request of Empress Genmei. The Kojiki is a collection of myths concerning the origin of the Japanese archipelago, and the Kami. The myths contained in the Kojiki as well as the Nihon Shoki are part of the inspiration behind many practices. Later, the myths were re-appropriated for Shinto practices such as the misogi purification ritual.Umisachi-hiko (luck of the sea), in Japanese mythology and folklore, was a deity of the bounty of the sea and enchanted fisherman. He appears with his younger brother Yamasachi-hiko (Luck of the Mountains, Hoori) in the "Luck of the Sea and the Luck of the Mountains" episode. When the fish hook he lends to his younger brother is lost at sea, he demands its return rather than to accept any compensation. Later he is defeated and subjugated by his younger brother, who has obtained mastery of the tides with a magic jewel.Susanoo is the Shinto god of the sea and storms. He is also considered to be ruler of Neno-Katasu-Kuni (now Yasugi, Shimane-ken). He is the brother of Amaterasu, the goddess of the Sun, and of Tsukuyomi, the god of the Moon. All three were born from Izanagi, when he washed his face clean of the pollutants of Yomi, the underworld. Amaterasu was born when Izanagi washed out his left eye, Tsukuyomi was born from the washing of the right eye, and Susanoo from the washing of the nose. Susanoo used Totsuka-no-Tsurugi as his weapon. CONDITION REPORT In overall good condition, with minor crack to the base of one vase, the other with very minute losses.
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Seven Ivory puzzle-balls with stand and pen19th centuryThe spherical balls elaborately pierced with multiple moveable layers and carved with dragons, clouds and peony flower heads to the exterior, raised high on a sectional stands.Height 24.5 cm and smaller CONDITION REPORT Appear to be in overall good condition, some with minor losses or damage
An ivory tusk vase and cover, and a bronze and ivory plaque Japan, Meiji period (1868-1912), 19th centuryThe bamboo shaped tusk vase carved in relief with bamboo and birds in mid-flight, the cover with a crane made from mother of pearl, red coral and amber, the ivory and bronze plaque is of oval form, the bronze if modelled in the shape of Daikoku, one of the Shichi-fuku-jin (Seven Gods of Luck). The vase signed on the body.Height 8.7 cm and smaller. CONDITION REPORT In overall good condition, the base of the vase has been glued
An ivory Kurohige mask netsuke, by HiroyukiJapan, Edo period (1603-1868) 19th centuryA mask representing a dragon god which is believed to live in the sea and have the power to bring rain, with big eyes beneath think eyebrows, The lower jaw juts forward, while the upper jaw is pulled back to create the concave shape characteristic of this mask. With the mouth open making the upper and lower teeth visible. Kurohige, meaning black beard, the name derives from the thick, black moustache and beard. Signed Hiroyuki to the back.Length 4.4 cm. width 3.4 cm. CONDITION REPORT
An ivory Netsuke of Hyakuzôsu with a hunter, by NaotsuguJapan, 19th centuryTwo characters of the Kyogen play Tsurigitsune, fox trapping. A sly fox transforms himself into a priest called Hyakuzôsu. His hood drawn over his head he appears before a hunter, who has captured him by the ankle. 4.3 cm.Catalogue note: The legend of Hakuz?su became a Ky?gen play, Tsurigitsune (‘Fox Trapping’) / Konkai (‘The Cry of the Fox’)In this story, a hunter is visited by his uncle, the priest Hakuz?su, who lectures his nephew on the evils of killing foxes. The hunter is nearly convinced, but after the priest departs, he hears the cry of the fox and realizes it wasn't his uncle at all but a fox in guise. The fox resumes his natural form and reverts to his wild ways, takes the bait in a trap and is captured. CONDITION REPORT
An ivory netsuke of a bather, by Ono Ryomin (born 1833)Japan, Edo period (1603-1868) 19th centuryA very finely carved netsuke of a bather, wearing a kimono with leaf patterns and a towel hanging over his shoulder and wearing geta on his feet, lifting his kimono with his right hand.Height 5.3 cm. CONDITION REPORT
An ivory netsuke of TakarabuneJapan, 19th centuryTakarabune or Treasure Ship is a mythical ship piloted through the heavens by the Seven Lucky Gods during the first three days of the New Year.Height 4.6 cm.Catalogue note: During the first three days of the New Year the Seven Lucky Gods are said to pilot through the heavens and into human ports a mythical ship called the Takarabune, or Treasure Ship. The gods carry with them takaramono, or treasure things, including the hat of invisibility (kakuregasa), rolls of brocade (orimono), the inexhaustible purse (kanebukuro), the secret keys to the treasure shed of the gods (kagi), the scrolls of books of wisdom and life (makimono), the magic mallet (kozuchi), the lucky raincoat (kakuremino), the robe of fairy feathers (hagoromo), and the bag of fortune (nunobukuro) CONDITION REPORT
An ivory Netsuke of SongokuJapan, Meiji period (1868-1912)A finely carved standing figure of a monkey, dressed in Chinese armour of the Tang Dynasty, his left hand holding a Kongo, a Buddhist ritual implement symbolizing a thunderbolt, carrying a basket with fruit on his back. Signed to the baseHeight 7.4 cm.Catalogue Note:The monkey Songoku (in Chinese, Sun Wukong, translated by the British Sinologue Arthur Waley as “aware of vacuity”), is one of the heroes of the novel Saiyuki (in Chinese,Xiyouji, “The Journey to the West”). Starting out as a troublesome magician with the power to transform himself into seventy-two different shapes, he quickly submits to the will of the Buddha and becomes the faithful companion of the Chinese pilgrim Genso Sanzo (in Chinese, Xuanzang). Songoku accompanies the pilgrim on an epic journey to India, during which they endure eighty-one adventures and eventually succeed in bringing back the 5,048 volumes of Buddhist scriptural canon. CONDITION REPORT
A gold lacquered and Shibayama presentation trayJapan, Meiji period (1868-1912)Of rectangular form, the rim with four openwork panels of filigree work and filled with coloured enamels, depicting floral sprays, the centre finely executed in togidashi-e, hiramaki-e, takamaki-e and kirigané and inlaid with mother-of-pearl, coral, tortoiseshell, semi-precious stone and ivory, depicting a village scene with a man and two women celebrating the harvest.Measurement 2 cm x 21.5 cm x 17 cm. CONDITION REPORT Very minor loss of inlay and very minute loss to the enamel
Three lacquered photo albumsLate 19th century The front cover decorated in gold and iroe hiramaki-e and takamaki-e and gold dust on a red lacquer ground and inlaid with ivory, the albums containing one hundred and thirty four hand-coloured photographs of Japanese people or landscapes. CONDITION REPORT Some damages
A Royal Worcester Porcelain Pot Pourri Vase and Pierced Cover, 1909, of ovoid form, painted with roses within moulded basketwork borders, printed mark in puce, 18.5cm high; and A Similar Ovoid Vase and Cover, 1901, decorated with flowerspray on an ivory ground, printed mark in puce, 19.5cm high (2)
A Royal Worcester Porcelain Twin-Handled Baluster Vase, 1895, gilt with ferns on a blush ivory ground, printed mark in puce, 20.5cm; A Similar Vase, circa 1903, decorated with flowers on a blush ivory ground, printed mark in puce, 16cm high; and A Similar Teacup, Saucer and Tea Plate, 1898, printed marks in puce (5)
A Vienna Style Porcelain Cabaret Set, early 20th century, painted with romantic 18th century figures on an ivory ground within gilt foliate borders, comprising a coffee pot and cover, sucrier and cover, milk jug, coffee cup and saucer and twin-handled rectangular tray, decorator's initials A.E.A
A Chinese Export Lacquer Sewing Box, late 19th century, of cartouche form set with shaped pewter panels engraved with landscape on a gilt foliate and scroll ground, containing a lift-out tray with two covered compartments and ivory accessories, the frieze drawer with hinged cover painted with a figure in landscape, on mythical bats feet, 36cm wide
A Chinese Export Lacquer Sewing Box, 19th century, of canted rectangular form, painted and gilt with figures in landscapes within foliate and scroll borders, containing a lift-out tray with covered compartments and ivory accessories over a frieze drawer, on paw feet, 36cm wide, on an associated Chinese hardwood stand
English School (early 19th century) Portrait of Mr Bevy?, head and shoulders, in profile, wearing a white cravat with yellow waistcoat and black jacket against a coastline With inscription verso identifying the sitter (as above) of Bridlington and dated 1810, watercolour on ivory, together with two further 19th century portrait miniatures of a young gentleman wearing a jacket adorned with gold buttons and a lady wearing a blue day dress with white bonnet and white collar, 7.5cm by 5.5cm & 7cm by 5.5cm (3)
Follower of Thomas Richmond (1771-1837) Portrait of a lady, head and shoulders, wearing a coral parure and white dress, her hair tied at the back with ringlets to her face Watercolour on ivory, together with a further pencil and watercolour vignette scale head and shoulders portrait study of lady wearing her curled hair loose and decorated with pink ribbons, 10.5cm by 7.5cm & 12.5 dia. (tondo) (2)
Tabriz Carpet Iranian Azerbaijan, circa 1940 The ivory field of large flowerheads and vines enclosed by indigo borders, 384cm by 283cmBoth ends with piled area 100% complete. Fringes with some minor fraying. One selvedge complete, one with small area with fraying approximately 12cm. Pile generally fair, might benefit from a wash.
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