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A Japanese carved ivory netsuke, Meiji period, depicting two young boys practising judo, signed Tomomasa and another netsuke depicting travellers on mules, signed Ryo Condition Report: Judo boys- 3.5cm high condition appears good.Mules - 3.5cm high slight crack to ivory of one mules in quarter, finely carved, condition appears good.
Ω A Japanese Walrus Ivory Okimono, depicting a man standing atop a tree stump whilst playing a shamisen, a boy dances around the stump wielding a fan, height 20cms, unsigned, 19th Century; A Sectional Ivory Okimono, depicting a farmer releasing a bird, height 10.8cms, Meiji Period; And An Ivory Netsuke, carved as a boy sitting astride a giant carp as he prises open its mouth with his sword, the whole tea-stained, inscribed to the base Tomonobu, Meiji Period (3) Cites Regulations Please note that this lot (lots marked with the symbol Ω in the printed catalogue) may be subject to CITES regulations when exported from the EU. The CITES regulations may be found at www.defra.gov.uk/ahvla-en/imports-exports/cites
A Japanese Pottery Model of A Macaque, the simian sits cross-legged whilst holding a kinchaku and its netsuke in one hand, the netsuke is "carved" as a further macaque which is being examined through a (now missing) magnifying glass, the well modelled figure with painted pigment details, height 23.2cms, Meiji-Taisho Period; with root wood stand
A stained ivory netsuke with large himotoshi, carved as a recumbent water buffalo beside its calf, 6.5cm long, inscribed Tomotada in a rectangular cartouche, 19th Century together with an old fitted box inscribed 'Contents/Japanese Ivory Carvings (old) / Monkey on back of Tortoise / Pair of rats / Cow with calf'. (2)Provenance: The Property of a Gentleman by direct descent from his Great-Great-Grandfather who is thought to have born in 1843. By family tradition, he was thought to have been involved with the Salt Commission and/or the Military Dentistry. Unusually for a British traveller, he may possibly have been in Japan as early as circa 1870. If this was the case, an early Meiji Period attribution for this netsuke may be appropriate. Condition Report Please note that there are some areas of damage to this netsuke, including areas of age cracks and extremity loss to the right horn.
A stained ivory or stag antler netsuke carved as a Hannya mask from the Noh Theatre, the nostrils presumably intended for use as the himotoshi, about 4.5cm high, 19th Century. Provenance: The Property of a Gentleman. By direct family descent from his Great-Great Grandfather who may have been in Japan as early as 1870. Condition Report Please note that there are some areas of deterioration, apparent at the extremity.
A stained ivory netsuke or small okimono of a tiger with a curved tail, possibly for use as a himotoshi; 5cm long, inscribed Tomotada in a rectangular cartoucheProvenance: The Property of a Gentleman by direct family descent from his Great-Great Grandfather who may have been in Japan as early as circa 1870 (see also the previous lot). Condition Report Please note that there areas of deterioration/age cracking, which includes cracks to the tiger's back, ear and neck.
A pair of Chinese floral carved ivory hairbrushes (circa 1920), a polychrome saucer, Chien Lung mark but not period, 12 cm; a small ivory netsuke of a fruit-seller, two opium pipes, an ivory and gilt-brass cigarette holder and two ivory hairbrushes (box) Condition Report Chinese oval brushes both good undamaged although dirty, one small rectangular brush multiple chips/cracks, the other two ok
A stained ivory netsuke, carved as an elephant beside figures and two thatched dwellings, inscribed with two kanji on the base, 4cm long, 19th CenturyProvenance: The Property of a Gentleman by direct family descent from his Great-Great Grandfather who may have been in Japan as early as circa 1870 (see previous lot). Condition Report Please note that there is some deterioration to this netsuke, including some age cracks.
A quantity of Chinese, Japanese and other saleroom or Exhibition, catalogues, including: 'Musee Cernuschi/Promenade dans Les Collections Chinoises' (1983); Important Chinese Lacquer Ceramics and Works of Art, including The Sir John and Lady Figgess Lacquer Collection (1983); Fine Japanese Swords and Armour from The Collection of Sir Frank Bowden (1982); The Sydney Duckitt Collection of Japanese & Chinese Ivory Carvings (1993); European and Oriental Lacquer/From the BASF Lacquer Museum Cologne; 100 Raymond Bushell Netsuke Exhibition (1984); Important Japanese Prints and Illustrated Books from the Collection of Robert Vergez (1984); Fine Chinese Ceramics and Works of Art (Sotheby's 15-6-1982); and The Georges de Batz Collection of Chinese Ceramics (1983) (lot). Condition Report Please note that this is a group lot where condition may vary from catalogue to catalogue; some areas of wear, deterioration and/or soiling extant.
A stained ivory netsuke, carved as a large rat crouching beside a juvenile, unsigned, 7cm long, 19th Century.Provenance: The Property of a Gentleman. By direct family descent from his Great-Great Grandfather who is thought to have been born in 1843. He may have been in Japan as early as circa 1870. Condition Report Please note that there are some areas of age cracking to this netsuke.
A Japanese leather and white metal purse, circa 1900The black leather coin and spectacle sections adorned with white metal and gilt floral hinged sections and carved bone netsuke. CONDITION REPORT: Netsuke generally tarnished, two minor splits opposing. Purse and spectacle case in good condition. Only very minor wear to inside of the purse, white metal staps only lightly tarnished.

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