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Click here to subscribeA Similar Pair of Turned Ivory Vases, each of cylindrical form with rolled... A Similar Pair of Turned Ivory Vases, each of cylindrical form with rolled lip and decorated in Shibayama style with Peacock and Hen amid prunus, bamboo and peonies, with cranes in flight above, all in gold lacquer with inlaid details, height 7cms, Meiji Period
Tomokazu: An Ivory Netsuke depicting a kneeling Chinese boy in typical robes... Tomokazu: An Ivory Netsuke depicting a kneeling Chinese boy in typical robes with his hair shaved, he rests his hands on an uchiwa before him, details etched in brown, signed in an oval resreve Tomokazu, 19th Century
An Ivory Okimono of a Reclining Man , dressed in a diaper patterned loose... An Ivory Okimono of a Reclining Man , dressed in a diaper patterned loose robe he leans on his right elbow with his pipe clutched in his left hand, before him lie his tabako-ire and a tabako-bon, signed on an inlaid mother-of-pearl tablet Toshimune with kao; he lies on a separately carved ivory summer bed. length overall 10.2cms, Late 19th Century
A Chinese Export tortoise shell carved 'scissor' fan, Guangzhou, circa 1815 A Chinese Export tortoise shell carved 'scissor' fan, Guangzhou, circa 1815, with central oval 'MBB' monogram flanked by two oval panels of flowers on a foliate ground, the fan 17cm wide open and 24cm high Compare with an ivory example of this 'scissor' type from the collection of the Peabody Museum, Salem, Massachusetts, illustrated, Carl L. Crossman, The China Trade , page 330 -1约 1815 广州外销纹章玳瑁扇
A Pair of Ivory Snuff Bottles , each of flattened shield shape and engraved... A Pair of Ivory Snuff Bottles , each of flattened shield shape and engraved in fine detail with an animal amidst a landscape, the reverse of each with columns of miniscule calligraphy, each lacking its stopper, 19th Century; And Two Further Ivory Snuff Bottles of similar decoration (4) -1 象牙鼻烟壶一对 象牙鼻烟壶两件
A Chinese Export ivory brisé fan, Guangzhou, circa 1790-1830 A Chinese Export ivory brisé fan, Guangzhou, circa 1790-1830, the sticks finely carved with a central 'MC' monogram, the background with figures, pagodas and trees, 31cm wide Provenance: From a private family collection purchased in Rome in between 1980-1990. -1 约 1790-1830年 广州出口象牙扇
A Four Case Lacquer Inro , each case differently decorated in gold and... A Four Case Lacquer Inro , each case differently decorated in gold and silver hiramakie with floral roundels, peacock feathers, kiri mon, camellias and cranes, the interior in nashiji, unsigned; with silvered metal Ojime of a carp leaping a waterfall; and an Ivory Netsuke of a seated hare, its ears folded down its back, its eyes inlaid in amber (?), unsigned. 19th Century
An Ivory Okimono of a Woodcutter, the man walks his saw and axe hanging from... An Ivory Okimono of a Woodcutter, the man walks his saw and axe hanging from his left hand, a bundle of fruiting branches strung across his back and a large bundle of faggots carried on his head, signed to the oval base Bunshi (?), height 20.7cms, Meiji-Taisho Period
An Ivory Okimono of a Boy , he kneels wearing elaborate Chinese style robes... An Ivory Okimono of a Boy , he kneels wearing elaborate Chinese style robes as he blows into a large, beribboned festival trumpet held vertically above him, details etched in black, unsigned, height 13cms, Meiji Era; And Another Okimono depicting a woodsman bearing a bundle of faggots on his back and leaning on his staff as he talks with a woman seated beside a tub of water, signed to the base Kikumasa, height 6cms, Meiji Era (2)
An Ivory Okimono of Two Oni, the older one kneels as he holds a shovel and... An Ivory Okimono of Two Oni, the older one kneels as he holds a shovel and spoon in a pastiche of playing the shamisen, his mouth open as he sings to his own accompaniment and his young companion, sitting to one side, joins in, unsigned, length 7.5cms, Late 19th Century; And Two Other Ivory Okimono , each of a seated woman, height 5.5 and 4.9cms, Meiji-Taisho Era (3)
An Ivory Netsuke of a Sennin, the bearded figure wearing loose robes An Ivory Netsuke of a Sennin, the bearded figure wearing loose robes, her stands with his head turned to his left and holding a peach branch over his right shoulder, it bears a rich, mellow patina, unsigned, 18th Century; An Ivory netsuke of Kitsune , the dancing fox depicted on its hind legs with head turned to its left, eyes inlaid, bears a later and spurious signature, 19th Century; And An Ivory Reclining Horse. (3)
A Large Japanese Ivory Okimono carved in the form of a fisherman standing on... A Large Japanese Ivory Okimono carved in the form of a fisherman standing on top of a rocky mound, he wears a short robe over leggings and carries his son in one arm whilst holding a creel in the other, his other son stands beside him holding a short fishing net and proffering a fish to his father, details of the textile deisgns of his robe are lightly chased, height 45cms, Meiji Period; with a large lacquered carved wood stand surmounted by a balustrade with ivory post caps and fitted with a revolving turntable, height 43cms, Early 20th Century
An Ivory Okimono of a Spear Fisherman, he stands on an oval base dressed in... An Ivory Okimono of a Spear Fisherman, he stands on an oval base dressed in a short coat and reed apron and leans on his trident spear as he lowers a fish into his keepnet that he holds before him, details etched in brown, signed on a yellow metail inset plaque to the base Yukinaga, height 19.5cms, Meiji-Taisho Period
An Ivory Netsuke of three Rats , they sit and stand on two bean pods An Ivory Netsuke of three Rats , they sit and stand on two bean pods, the hairwork finely engraved and the eyes inlaid in polished horn, unsigned, Late 19th Century; And an Ivory Netsuke of a Manchurian Crane, its head turned along its back, eyes inlaid, signed Okasen (?), Meiju period (2)
An Ivory Okimono of Two Farmers , the two figures on an oval base An Ivory Okimono of Two Farmers , the two figures on an oval base, one stands with a pannier of gourd vines over one shoulder and a further vine trailing from his left hand, his companion sits beside him smoking his pipe and smiling at the tendrils that trail from his companion's hand, details well engraved in brown, red lacquer seal to the base (unread), height 18.5cms, Meiji-Taisho Period
A Chinese ivory wrist rest, Qing Dynasty, 19th century, of concave form A Chinese ivory wrist rest, Qing Dynasty, 19th century, of concave form, carved with two ducks beneath flowers, with two birds above, 23cm high x 7cm wide Provenance: From a private family collection purchased in Rome in between 1980-1990. -1清代 十九世纪 象牙臂搁
An Ivory Netsuke of Hotei , the portly figure sits reclining against one arm An Ivory Netsuke of Hotei , the portly figure sits reclining against one arm, his loose robe revealing his expansive belly, details etched in black, unsigned, Early 19th Century; And A Wood Netsuke carved as a crowded ferry boat, signed illegibly, Late 19th Century. (2) The second item was sold at Sotheby's, 9th March 1977.
A Japanese Ivory Okimono of a Farmer, he stands holding a nest in one hand... A Japanese Ivory Okimono of a Farmer, he stands holding a nest in one hand upon which a chick is standing, he holds a broom in the other hand and looks down at a perturbed hen at his feet, he carries a pouch at his belt and his clothes are lightly chased with formal designs, height 19.7cms, Meiji Period; with wood stand
An Ivory Okimono of a Fisherman Blowing a Conch An Ivory Okimono of a Fisherman Blowing a Conch , the figure rests on an oval base, he wears a short robe and a large reed hat, he leans on a paddle as he amuses himself blowing on a large conch, a net bag filled with fish is tied around his waist, signed to the base Yoshimitsu (or Nagamitsu), height 17.8cms, Meiji-Taisho Period
A Chinese Export Ivory Card Case of the usual flat rectangular form... A Chinese Export Ivory Card Case of the usual flat rectangular form elaborately carved to either side with complex generic scens of figures amid gardens and willows with occasional buildings, 11.4 by 7.6 by 1cms, Mid to Late 19th Century -1 外销象牙名片盒
An Ivory Okimono of a Sarumawashi, the man sits with one leg folded beneath him An Ivory Okimono of a Sarumawashi, the man sits with one leg folded beneath him, he clutches his staff in one hand and grimaces as his monkey, having clambered on his shoulders, pulls vigorously at his ears, details etched in black, signed with a kao between his shoulders, height 5.5cms, Late 19th Century.
A Wood Netsuke of Daikoku, the portly figure stands with his sack over one... A Wood Netsuke of Daikoku, the portly figure stands with his sack over one shoulder and his mallet in his hand, we wears a broad smile on his face, traces of a scratched signature to the feet, 18th-19th Century; And An Ivory Netsuke carved as a man seated carving a large Daruma doll, unsigned, 19th Century (2)
A Walrus Ivory Okimono of a fisherman seated on a rock beneath which a... A Walrus Ivory Okimono of a fisherman seated on a rock beneath which a minogame cowers, he holds a box which he has opened and from which a giant carp appears, it carries Kwannon on its head, details etched in black, height 28cms, signed Haruaki, late 19th Century
An Ivory Okimono of a Fisherman, he stands with one foot in front of the... An Ivory Okimono of a Fisherman, he stands with one foot in front of the other as he lunges with his spear, a creel is strapped around his waist and he wears a broad reed hat, the whole on an irregular oval base, signed in seal script, height 17.8cms, Meiji Period
An Ivory Okimono of a Farmer and Goose, the man stands on a rush mat holding... An Ivory Okimono of a Farmer and Goose, the man stands on a rush mat holding a brush in one hand and a frog in the other with which he is taunting a goose which looks balefully up at him, details etched in black, signed on a red lacquer tablet beneath Nagaaki, height 14.5cms, Meiji Period
A Walrus Ivory Netsuke/Okimono of the Takarabune A Walrus Ivory Netsuke/Okimono of the Takarabune, the vessel in full sail ploughing through turbulent waves, the Seven Gods of Good Fortune crowd its deck, pierced below with a himotoshi, unsigned, Late 19th Century; And a Bone Netsuke of a Bamboo Node, Early 19th Century.
A Good Ivory Okimono of a Night Watchman A Good Ivory Okimono of a Night Watchman , the figure is dressed in a loose robe decorated in stylised flowers and carries his lantern in one hand and leans on his fire-rake, his alarm "clackers" hand around his neck and he starts back in fright as a three-eyed Bakemono appears at his feet, details etched in black, signed in a reserve Juri, height 10.5cms, Meiji Period
A Wood Netsuke of a Toad, the reptile sits four square and the warty back is... A Wood Netsuke of a Toad, the reptile sits four square and the warty back is well rendered, eyes inlaid, indistinctly signed beneath Nagayuki (?), 18th Century; An Ivory Netsuke of a Shishi standing on a semi-circular base with open mouth and a forepaw resting on a ball, unsigned, 18th Century; And a Wood Netsuke of a seated hound with head turned to its right, a bell hanging around its neck, signed, 20th Century (3)
An Ivory Okimono of a Father and Sons , the man wears a short robe and... An Ivory Okimono of a Father and Sons , the man wears a short robe and waraji sandals, he carries a child on his back to whom he profers a bunch of chrysanthemums, the older child stands beside him and reaches to be included in the floral distribution, all on an irregular base, carved signature Jugyoku (?), height 15.5cms, Meiji-Taisho Period
A Pair of Shibayama Decorated Turned Ivory Vases A Pair of Shibayama Decorated Turned Ivory Vases, each of tapered cylindrical form with a slightly splayed foot and rolled lip, decorated in gold, red and black lacquer with Manchurian Cranes and Pheasants amid flowering cherry and grasses, details inlaid in mother-of-pearl, coral, shell etc, the neck with a gilt key-fret border, inlaid mother-of-pearl signature pla cques to base "Gyokuzan" and "Yukimio"(?), height 8.4cms. Late 19th Century
An Ivory Netsuke carved in the form of two boys scrambling out from under a... An Ivory Netsuke carved in the form of two boys scrambling out from under a large Shishimai dancers costume, details etched in black, the whole bears a light brown stain, signed (?) tsugu, Late 19th-Early 20th Century; A Wood Netsuke of a Skeleton crouched over a mokugyo and holding a lotus stem in one hand as a beater, unsigned, Late 19th Century; And a Fragment of an Ivory Okimono of rats. (3) The first previously sold at Sotheby's 15th September 1977
An Ivory Okimono carved as an elderly, bearded man seated on a large bundle... An Ivory Okimono carved as an elderly, bearded man seated on a large bundle of faggots, another man holding a double gourd stands beside him, signed beneath Yumin, Late 19th Century; And A Pair of Ivory Okimono, each carved as an artisan seated on a long garden bench with his tools beside him, unsigned, Late 19th Century (3)
A Chinese Export Fan, 19th century, the paper blade decorated in gouache on... A Chinese Export Fan, 19th century, the paper blade decorated in gouache on both sides with a continuous scene of elegant figures within various pavilion rooms, the whole mounted on pierced alternating ivory red and gilt tines, approximately 52cm diam, in glazed fan case -1十九世纪 外销扇子
An Ivory Okimono of a Cormorant Fisherman An Ivory Okimono of a Cormorant Fisherman, the figure stands amid swirling water with one foot raised on a rock, he wears a reed apron and bib over his short robe and holds one cormorant on his left hand whilst another stands on an upturned basket at his feet, details etched in black, signed on a red lacquer seal to the base Shigeaki (?), Meiji-Taisho Period
A Chinese Export Fan, 19th century, the paper blade decorated in gouache... A Chinese Export Fan, 19th century, the paper blade decorated in gouache with a continuous scene of elegant figures within various pavilion rooms, the reverse with two oval panels of figures enclosing a lakeland landscape panel with buildings, the whole mounted on pierced ivory tines, approximately 50cm diam, in glazed fan case -1十九世纪 外销扇子
A Quantity of Books, Magazines, Auction and Dealer A Quantity of Books, Magazines, Auction and Dealer's Catalogues on Chinese Ceramics and Works of Art including The Cunliffe Collection, Ivory Carvings from the Sir Victor Sassoon Chinese Ivories Trust , Important Jade carvings from the Somerset de Chair Collection, Connoisseurship of Rhinoceros Horn Carving in China by Thomas Fok, Transactions of The Oriental Ceramics Society and others; And A Series "Museums of The World", approximately 35 volumes, published 1967 by Kodansha (A Quantity)
An Ivory Okimono of a Fisherman , he stands with his foot on a rocky outcrop... An Ivory Okimono of a Fisherman , he stands with his foot on a rocky outcrop amids maize plants, he cradles a fish in one hand which dangles from the bamboo fishing rod he holds in the other, all on an oval base, signed (?)zan, height 18.5cms, Meiji-Taisho Period
A Japanese Ivory Okimono of a Daikon Seller A Japanese Ivory Okimono of a Daikon Seller, the figure stands in a short rustic robe carrying a bundle of daikon wrapped in a straw mat on one shoulder and dangling a further group of daikon from his left hand, his pipe and tobacco pouch hang from his sash, signed Hokei, height 20.5cms, Meiji Period ; with wood stand
An Ivory Kagamibuta Netsuke, the turned ivory bowl containing a shibuichi... An Ivory Kagamibuta Netsuke, the turned ivory bowl containing a shibuichi plate decorated with the Tengu King, details in copper, shakudo, silver and gilding, unsigned, 19th Century; An Ivory Okimono of a Man , he kneels whilst holding up a kakejiku of a dragon above Fuji, a boy points at it in excitement, unsigned, late 19th Century; A Modern Wood Netsuke of a rat resting on a pile of maize heads within a barrel, signed Masakatsu. (3)
A Japanese Tokyo School Ivory Okimono depicting a waraji maker seated and... A Japanese Tokyo School Ivory Okimono depicting a waraji maker seated and taking a break from his labours while he smokes a pipe, he leans on his left hand in which he holds his tobacco pouch, signed in red on the base Fumio saku and with a green stained inset Jun-u (?), c.1900; with wood stand.
An Imperial German Naval officer’s sword, pipe back blade 31” with early Eickhorn mark and etched with crwoned fouled anchor and battle cruiser, the brass hilt with lion’s head pommel with red and green glass eyes and wire bound ivory grip-, in its brass mounted leather scabbard. QGC (worn, folding guard missing, scabbard AF)
An African Pende carved wood cup from the Congo, height 5½”, in the form of a female head; an Ivory Coast Baoule carved hardwood standing female figure, height 13”, wearing only a 2 strand beaded belt; and a black terracotta head from Ghana, height 11½”, with long ribbed neck (the flared base slightly chipped). GC (3)
An Ivory Coast Baoule carved hardwood comb, and a carved wood heddel pulley, both with handles in the form of a female head; an African Gurunsi wooden whistle, 14” overall; 2 Baoule fly whisks, the wooden handles terminating in heads with braided coiffures, the whisks of shredded hide; a New Guinea boat shaped wooden bowl, 17” overall, with good age patina (age split to one end); a wooden mask with pierced triangular eyes and mitre type head dress, 11½” overall; and an aboriginal pale hardwood open ended dish, with poker work decoration. Average GC. (8)
A two-panel Room Divider,Meiji period, the oval lacquered panels inlaid with bone, ivory and mother-of-pearl with chickens and chidori beneath wisteria above further panels, each with six bone and mother-of-pearl cranes in flight, the reverse a landscape against a cinnabar ground,181cm wide182.5cm high
A pierced ivory Plaque,1930s, pierced and carved with a towering rocky mountainscape populated by trees, figures, buildings and a man on a horse,17.7cm, wood stand, andan ivory Maiden Immortal,standing emptying a basket of peony, other blooms dropping around her,18cm (2)民国1930年代 象牙雕天女散花摆件 及象牙镂雕山水人物图摆件
A Canton ivory brisé Fan,c.1800, finely pierced and carved with figures behind a palace wall or on horseback, immortals approaching, below a ribbon of animals and birds, real or imaginary, and insects, the outer rim with figures at various pursuits, the guards with dragons below two figures,19.2cm guard 31.5cm open 清约1800年 广东制象牙镂雕庭院人物风俗图折扇
A well painted Canton Fan,c.1840, the paper leaf applied with ivory faces, the figures with textile costume, the reverse with intensely coloured peacocks and peony on a midnight-blue ground, the splines pierced and the guards carved with figures in buildings amongst trees, slight wear and detaching,27.5cm guard50cm openfitted box清约1840年 广东制象牙镂雕彩绘人物故事图折扇 连黑漆描金盖盒
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