Two (2) Bound Groups of Japanese Woodblock Books plus four (4) loose volumes, 7 items total. 1st item: KARAKU MEISHO ZUE, HIGASHIYAMA BU (Famous Sights of the Beautiful Capital: Higas), illustrated by Matsukawa Hanzan (fl. 1850-82) and published by Akihiro Kumura, circa 1862. 8 woodblock printed volumes, ink on paper, containing illustrated views of the […]
Lot 17: Japanese Bronze Frog Ikebana, signed
Japanese bronze Ikebana or flower frog centerpiece, constructed in three parts; the naturalistic center arm fits into a base modeled as a lily pad with figural frog, and supports a lily with removable flower frog holder. The underside of the base is extensively signed in Japanese script. 11 1/2" H x 12" dia. Possibly Meiji […]
Lot 16: Chinese Bronze Vase and Meiji Pedestal
Japanese Pedestal and Chinese Bronze Vase. 1st item: Japanese Meiji period bronze pedestal or plant stand, perimeter of top with incised and applied fretwork decoration, applied figural dragon decorations and incised waves to column, and applied vignettes of moths and floral band to base. 30 1/2" H x 10 3/4" dia.2nd item: Chinese Bronze vase, […]
Lot 15: Large Japanese Meiji Bronze Water Vessel or Censer
Japanese Meiji bronze circular censer or water vessel, with Ju-i Sceptre Head style decoration around the perimeter and inward scrolled tri-podal feet. Interior signed with four character marks and appears to read Ta Hara dakara-yo. 4 1/2" H x 14 1/4" dia. Late 19th/Early 20th century. CONDITION: Overall very good condition with scattered wear.
Lot 13: Chinese Carved Jade Duck and Plaques, 7 items
Seven (7) carved Chinese jade items, including duck figure and plaques. 1st item: Celadon jade recumbent duck figure. Illegible ink inscription to underside of base. Includes a later raised wooden stand with sticker reading "MADE IN CHINA". Figure – 3 3/4" H x 6 1/2" W x 2 1/2" D. Stand – 1" H x […]
Lot 12: Pair of Daoist Bronze Figural Sculptures
Two (2) painted and gilt bronze Daoist figural sculptures, Chinese or Japanese. One figure holds a narrow leaf and wears a sword slung over his back, the other is bare-chested and holds a large paddle shaped leaf. Both with naturalistic bases and painted Asian character marks to interior. Ranging in size from 15″ to 15 […]
Lot 10: Meiji Hardwood Tray and Large Porcelain Charger
Two (2) Japanese decorative items, including hardwood tray, porcelain charger. 1st item: Hardwood tray, carved in a naturalistic leaf form with scrolled sides and incised veining. 1" H x 18" W x 11" D. Meiji period, late 19th century. 2nd item: Large porcelain charger with scalloped edges and blue and white underglaze decoration of landscape, […]
Lot 9: Asian Cloisonne Censer and Plate, 2 items
Two (2) Asian cloisonne decorative items, including censor and plate. 1st item: Chinese Cloisonne censer with gilt metal foo lion finial and dragon head handles with wirework tendrils and enclosed rings, the body decorated with dragons chasing a flaming pearl amid clouds and supported on three feet with mask designs at knees; the lid with […]
Lot 8: Chinese Carved Hardwood Dragon Box
Chinese hardwood box, likely Zitan wood, the top elaborately carved with two dragons flanking a bird or phoenix with leaf in beak, surrounded by Chinese characters and flowers, enclosed within a border of carved bats and flowers. The dragon motif is repeated on the front and sides of the box, as well as the interior […]
Lot 7: 2 Lidded Censers and Guanyin Figure
Three (3) Chinese items, including jade censer, signed metal and cloisonne censer, and Guanyin figure. 1st item: Spinach jade censer, the cover with figural foo dog finial and carved mask handles supporting movable rings, the base with carved mask handles supporting movable rings and short paw feet with mask knees. Contains a miniature white hardstone […]