Insula Zeilan, olim Taprobana Nunc Incolis Tenarisim Superb map of Ceylon oriented with north to the left with two compass roses and rhumb lines. The island is well delineated with mountains, forests, roads, cities, forts, and temples. The map is richly embellished with sailing ships, a sea monster and two fine cartouches. The title cartouche at top is flanked by the allegorical female representation for Asia and a native holding elephant ivory. The scale of miles cartouche at bottom is surrounded by a group of adorable putti. Blank verso, published between 1650-57. A nice impression on paper with an elephant watermark. There are a few short tears, separations, and abrasions along the centerfold that have been archivally repaired. 16.3"" W x 20"" H Jansson, Jan 1657
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Guinea Elegantly engraved map covering the coast from Sierra Leone to Gabon. The land is filled with animals and the sea is decorated with ships and compass roses. The large title cartouche is flanked by two natives and topped by a very human-looking monkey. On the left of the title is a dedication cartouche to D. Nicolao Tulp, a famous Dutch doctor, and to the right two child-like sea creatures carry a large elephant tusk, representing the flourishing ivory trade. Dutch text on verso describes the region.See also lot 774 for Norwich`s excellent reference work, which describes this map. A nice impression with attractive color and wide margins. There is light printer`s ink residue, a few small spots in the image, and a light damp stain at bottom left, away from image. 15.1"" W x 20.7"" H Blaeu, Willem 1664
A continental porcelain miniature cabaret set, decorated with a gallant and his beau, comprising tray, Empire-style, coffee cups; a Chinese tea set, decorated in underglaze blue; a Royal Worcester-type blush ivory miniature tête-à-tête, decorated with fruit on a mossy ground; others, similar (5)
19th century Japanese carved Ivory figure of Gama Sennin, signed on base with character marks, the benign bearded sage traditionally depicted as he is here as a beggarly old man carrying a toad with another on his back and a necklace of beads with a gourd at his waist, and wearing a mugwort robe, 11in. (28cm)
19th/20th century Japanese carved ivory figure of a man with a musical instrument, on oval base, signed, 6.25" high, another of a fisherman, also signed, 5.25" high,Man with instrument - damage to mouth, instrument, left hand. Re-glued at ankles. Crack in head. General wear and tear. Fisherman - Re-glued at the ankles and base of net. Base cracked. General wear and tear.
Two late 19th/ early 20th century Japanese carved ivory figures of men, the first with a bucket on his shoulder, signed, 8.5" high, the other holding a tool, signed, 9.5" high,Man with bucket - left hand and bucket handle broken off. Item in right hand missing. Small cracks to base. General wear and tear. Man with tool - Both hands re-glued. Item which would have gone from his right hand to the base is missing. General wear and tear.
Two 19th century Japanese ivory figural groups, the first as a man on a tree stump with a monkey below, the other as a man pouring from a gourd with a young boy at his feet, both signed to bases, each approximately 4" high, with non-matching carved hardwood bases,Man and monkey - Ivory yellowed to back. Man`s right hand re-glued. Man and boy - back yellowed.
Early 20th century Chinese carved ivory puzzle ball on stand, the ball supported by three elephants, central stem and base carved dragons, 12in. (30cm)One elephant`s trunk broken. Parts of central column look to be replaced. Piece of edging broken off but present. Other small chips and losses throughout.
Early 20th century Chinese carved ivory puzzle ball on stand, the ball supported by three elephants, central stem and base carved dragons, 12in. (30cm)One elephant`s trunk broken. Parts of central column look to be replaced. Piece of edging broken off but present. Other small chips and losses throughout.
Two 19th century Japanese ivory figural groups, the first as a man on a tree stump with a monkey below, the other as a man pouring from a gourd with a young boy at his feet, both signed to bases, each approximately 4" high, with non-matching carved hardwood bases,Man and monkey - Ivory yellowed to back. Man`s right hand re-glued. Man and boy - back yellowed.
19th/20th century Japanese carved ivory figure of a man with a musical instrument, on oval base, signed, 6.25" high, another of a fisherman, also signed, 5.25" high,Man with instrument - damage to mouth, instrument, left hand. Re-glued at ankles. Crack in head. General wear and tear. Fisherman - Re-glued at the ankles and base of net. Base cracked. General wear and tear.
Two late 19th/ early 20th century Japanese carved ivory figures of men, the first with a bucket on his shoulder, signed, 8.5" high, the other holding a tool, signed, 9.5" high,Man with bucket - left hand and bucket handle broken off. Item in right hand missing. Small cracks to base. General wear and tear. Man with tool - Both hands re-glued. Item which would have gone from his right hand to the base is missing. General wear and tear.
A mid 18th century oval portrait miniature on ivory, depicting a man of the church, within gold mount, with ribbon and clasp to form a bracelet, 40mm x 33mm, together with a later further miniature portrait of the same gentleman within oval gold mount, engraved to the reverse 'R', 40mm x 35mm, both possibly depict Dean Robert Cashin (2)
An Edwardian silver butt marker case with ivory pegs, George Betjemann & Sons, London 1902, the case of rectangular form with engraved numbers 1-8, the hinged cover opening to reveal 8 ivory pegs, engraved to the cover 'Field Marker R* No 382605 Webster Piccadilly London', case measures 5.5 x 3.7cm
A Chinese ivory figure of Guanyin, she stands with hands crossed before her as she holds a rosary in one hand, her hair piled up with a diadem of the Buddha on her forehead, height 24cms, Early 20th century, with wood lotus-form stand; Another ivory figure of a Deity, standing dressed in long robes draped with jewels, a scarf entwined around his arms, his crowned head bears another upon it with the head of the Buddha on top, height 20.5cms, Early 20th century, with carved wood stand.
A large collection of Asian objects including two Japanese Imari vases of baluster shape decorated with reserved panels bearing architectural buildings amid a background of geometric and floral motifs, an Imari shallow bowl, a bronze vase of rouleau shape, two porcelain coffee cups and one saucer, two cloisonn? boxes, three rectangular wall panels inlaid with ivory and mother of pearl, two large lacquer boxes, three porcelain jars, one broken Chinese porcelain vase
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