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Decorative Arts; Asian Works of Art — Leonard Joel Pty. Ltd.

Auction House:Leonard Joel Pty. Ltd.Number of lots recorded:425
Sale Title:Decorative Arts; Asian Works of ArtLots with images:425
Auction Location:MelbournePrices available:285
Date:24-Jul-2023
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A Burmese gilt-lacquered bronze figure of Buddha, Mandalay period (1853-1948), seated in padmasana with right hand in bhumisparsha mudra, the eyes inlaid with glass and finished with lacquered gilding. 43 cm high, 33 cm wide. Provenance: The Estate of a late Toorak gentleman
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A Thai gilt bronze figure of standing Buddha, Rattanakosin Kingdom (1782-1932), modelled as a standing Buddha on a cuboid plinth surrounded by devotees. 29 cm high, 11 cm wide. Provenance: The Estate of a late Toorak gentleman
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A Thai bronze figure of standing Buddha, Rattanakosin Kingdom (1782-1932), modelled as a standing Buddha with hands in abhaya mudra, covered in intricate jewels and dress, on a stepped integral plinth, the whole covered in gilt lacquer. 29 cm high, 9 cm wide. Provenance: The Estate of a late Toorak gentleman
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A Balinese carved wooden figural box, 19TH/Early 20th century, carved in the form of a prostrate man, on stylised clouds. 24 cm high, 52 cm wide. Provenance: The Estate of a late Toorak gentleman
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A Japanese lacquer Ferry boat with figures, Meiji period (1868-1912), impressive pleasure craft in lacquer as a ferryman in gold lacquer and ivory detail assumes his position at the rear of the vessel whilst his two female passengers, also in gold and ivory, point and wonder at goings on around them. The boat, rendered in a Mokume nuri (woodgrain imitation) finish with highlights in Hirame flakes. The boat sitting atop a hardwood base in the shape of choppy waves with inlaid mother of pearl. Signed…
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A Japanese Ko-Imari/Arita porcelain model of a leaping carp, Edo period (1603-1868), circa 1680-1700, well modelled as a leaping carp over waves, the surface decorated with coloured enamels and gilding. 32.5 cm high, 21 cm wide. Provenance: The Estate of a late Toorak gentleman
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A Chinese painted Red-Pottery figure of a horse, Tang Dynasty (618-907), modelled as a standing horse with head held aloft and bearing teeth, with a saddle to the back. Together with a fitted wooden stand. The horse 47 cm high, 43 cm wide. With stand 51.5 cm high. Provenance: C.C Tih gallery, Hong Kong, Feburary 5th 1976, the Estate of a late Toorak gentleman
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A Chinese Khotan oasis pictorial carpet, Qing Dynasty (1644-1912), circa 1900, decorated with birds and deer under a tree against a red ground, wool on cotton warp and weft. 159 cm wide, 272 cm long. Provenance: The Estate of a late Toorak gentleman
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A Chinese elm wine table, Ming Dynasty (1368-1644), with sword legs, shaped foliate apron and beaded edges, the legs joined with double stretches to either side. 84 cm high, 100 cm wide, 50 cm deep. Provenance: The Estate of a late Toorak gentleman
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A pair of Chinese mirrored open display cabinets, Qing Dynasty (1644-1912) or later, of fine reddish brown hardwood with stepped asymmetrical shelves and two drawers to the base. Each 198 cm high, 88 cm wide 33 cm deep. Provenance: The Estate of a late Toorak gentleman
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A large Indus valley painted Pottery vessel, Mehrgarh culture, circa 3500-3000BC, of ovoid form in terracotta, painted with a continuous scene of zebu bulls and trees in black pigment. Accompanied by an Oxford Tl test. 48 cm high, 42 cm diameter
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A north Indian carved stone pictorial container, Kushan Empire (30-375AD), carved in ovoid shape in very fine low relief with a scene of a seated ruler surrounded by armed warriors. Together with a fitted stand. 4 cm high, 1.75 cm diameter
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A Western Persian iron sword, Luristan, circa 800BC, with a bifurcated pommel and cotton reel style handle, the blade with a raised central double mid-rib, covered in extensive oxidation. Together with a black steel and wooden stand. 50 cm high, 5.5 cm wide at the pommel
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A Gandharan silver inlaid bronze Buddha, ancient Region of Gandhara, circa 3RD-5th century, elegantly draped in a robe, the details and eyes inlaid with silver, covered in deep verdigris patina. Together with a fitted perspex stand. 15.25 cm high, 6.5 cm wide. With stand 19.5 cm high
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A Northern Indian carved bone figure of a lady, Shunga Empire (185-73BC), carved in an elegant pose with elaborate details to the clothing. Together with a perspex stand. The figure 8.5 cm high. With stand 13.5 cm high
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A Northern Indian bone carving of a lady, Kushan Empire (30-375), delicately carved in a tribhanga pose, carved with elaborate clothing and jewels. Together with a perspex stand. The figure 6.5 cm high. With stand 10 cm high
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A Gandharan carved bone figure of a lady, ancient Region of Gandhara, circa 2ND-3rd century, carved as a standing female holding a vessel before her, and fine details to the face. Together with a perspex and brass stand. The figure 10.5 cm high. With stand 12 cm high
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A Bactrian bronze figure of a Mouflon, circa 2000BC, modelled in the round with fine details to the face and horns, covered in a fine oxidised patina. Together with a grey metal stand. The figure 9.5 cm high, 9 cm wide. With stand 14 cm high
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An ancient Persian bronze roundel, Achaemenid Empire (550-330BC), cast in low relief with a recumbent zebu bull, two tenons to the reverse for fixing to wood. Together with a fitted perspex stand. The roundel 14 cm diameter. With stand 24 cm high
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A Mongol figural bronze censer, Ilkhanate, circa 13th century, composed of a tripod censer with a finely detailed mouflon rearing up to one side, covered in a fine verdigris patina. 9 cm high, 15 cm wide
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A large Burmese Mirror-Inlaid lacquer dragon, Mandalay period (1853-1948), modelled as a flying dragon on stand, carved from wood with lacquer finish inlaid with mirror pieces. 252 cm high, 224 cm long
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A fine Philippine Islands wooden lime container, Ifugao Peoples, 19th century, carved with two animal head ears and a faceted stopper, with fine old patina. 10.75 cm high, 6 cm wide
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A Vietnamese carved and gilt-lacquered betel box, circa early 20th century, elaborately relief carved with flowers and clouds amongst diaper motifs. 12.5 cm high, 24.5 cm diameter
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An unusual Thai Grey-Pottery jar, possibly Kalong Kilns, circa 12TH-15th century, of baluster form with a flared mouth rim, concentric ring line decoration to the shoulder and two vertical lug handles, covered in a speckled ash finish. 26 cm high, 23 cm diameter. Provenance: collection of Margaret and Thomas Bolster, Sydney. The Bolster collection of Asian and Ethnographic artefacts, Leonard Joel, 11 July 2018, lot 36
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A Thai gilt bronze figure of Buddha, Rattanakosin Kingdom (1782-1936), 19th century, cast as a large standing Buddha with hands in abhaya mudra, on a stepped octagonal plinth base. 90 cm high, 25 cm wide
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Thomas Yeo Singaporean, (1936-), rocky waters, gouache on rice paper laid down on board, signed to the lower left. Framed. The painting 77 cm high, 59 cm wide. With frame 95 cm high, 77 cm wide. Provenance: Raya gallery, Melbourne, 1976 (paper label to verso)
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Tan Kian Por Chinese/Singaporean (1949-2019), Wu Yang, ink on paper, inscribed with two large artistically written characters 'Wu yang', and with an insription and seal by the artist below. Framed and glazed. 45 cm high, 33 cm wide. With frame 70.5 cm high, 55 cm wide. Provenance: Raya gallery, Melbourne, 1976
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Chen Wen Hsi Chinese/Singaporean (1906-1991), swallows, ink on paper, featuring three swallows flying amongst peach blossom, signed with a red seal to the upper left corner. Framed and glazed. The painting 34 cm high, 44 cm wide. With frame 52.5 cm high, 63 cm wide. Provenance: acquired from artists gallery, Singapore, 1973
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A rare Japanese Kenjo-Imari twelve sided bowl, Edo period (1603-1868), 1688-1704, moulded with twelve sides and an everted rim, decorated to the interior in underglaze blue, enamels and gilding with a landscape roundel, the cavetto with shaped reserves against a diaper ground, the reverse decorated with flower sprays in Mughal Indian style. 6 cm high, 24.5 cm diameter. Provenance: purchased from Chamberlain Antiques, New England, 2000s.. Other notes: for an almost identical dish other than the cavetto and…
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A pair of Japanese Ko-Imari flasks, Edo period (1603-1868), 1700-1720, of rectangular cuboid-form, strongly decorated in Imari colours with chrysanthemums and peonies, the bases flat and unglazed. 14.5 cm high, 8 cm diameter. Provenance: Stockspring Antiques & Andrew Wilson Antiques, exhibition and sale of fine 18th century ceramics, 16-22 March 2014, item 58. The Genine Wallinga collection. Other notes: for a related pair of coffee pots and a garniture, see Christiaan J.A. Jorg, fine and Curious, Japanese…
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A Japanese Shoki Imari dish, Edo period (1603-1868), 1640-1650, potted with a narrow everted rim, sitting on a typically small footring, decorated with a butterfly hovering over a blooming peony issuing from rockwork. 2.5 cm high, 19.5 cm diameter. Provenance: The Genine Wallinga collection. Other notes: Kyushu ceramic Museum, complete catalogue of Shibata collection, 2003, plate 0064, Ashmolean Museum of Art and Archaeology, # EA1966.190
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A rare Japanese Shoki Imari dish, Edo period (1603-1868), 1630-1640, of non-biscuit fired porcelain, on a small footring, painted in strong underglaze blue with a large chrysanthemum mon surrounded by three floral sprays against a striped ground. 3 cm high, 14.5 cm diameter. Provenance: The Genine Wallinga collection. Other notes: Kyushu ceramic Museum, complete catalogue of Shibata collection, 2003, plates 0018, 0046, 0054, 0076, 0096, 0101 and 0108 for related examples.
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A Japanese Ai-Kakiemon dish, Edo period (1603-1868), 1680-1720, potted with an everted rim and raised edge, decorated wth geese under a twisted pine tree, the back with flowering karakusa scrolls. 3 cm high, 15 cm diameter. Provenance: The Genine Wallinga collection. Other notes: Kyushu ceramic Museum, Shibata collection, part 7, 2001, plate 361
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A Japanese Ko-Imari blue and white Crane-Form dish, Edo period (1603-1868), 1680-1710, moulded as a flying crane with head tucked in, covered in a blue enamel wash highlighting the moulded details. 3 cm high, 15.5 cm diameter. Provenance: The Genine Wallinga collection. Other notes: Kyushu ceramic Museum, 'Complete catalogue of the Shibata Collection', 2003, plate 2247.
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Four Japanese Imari beakers and Underplates, Edo period (1603-1868), 18th century, decorated in Imari style with peony mons between flower vases, in underglaze blue, iron red and gilding. Each cup 8 cm high, 8 cm diameter. The dishes 2.5 cm high, 15.5 cm diameter
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A rare Japanese Proto-Kakiemon dish, Edo period (1603-1868), 1660s, decorated in early Kakiemon enamels with plum blossom and peonies issuing from rocks around a perpetual, circular stream. 3 cm high, 14.5 cm diameter. Provenance: The Genine Wallinga collection. Other notes: the William and Molly Anne Macdonald collection, the Gardiner Museum, Toronto, # G08.6.9.
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A rare Japanese Kinginsai Ko-Kutani dish, Edo period (1603-1868), 1655-1670, moulded in the form of a full blooming peony, painted with sinuous wisteria and two insects in kin-gin-sai (gilt, silver and colour, meaning red) overglaze enamels, the back plain. 3 cm high, 11.75 cm diameter. Provenance: The Genine Wallinga collection. Other notes: Kyushu ceramic Museum, complete catalogue of Shibata collection, 2003, plates 879 and 886.
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A Japanese Ko-Imari dish with unusual Kakiemon palette, Edo period (1603-1868), 1690-1730, decorated with sprays of chrysanthemum (autumn), camellia (winter) and peony (spring) with peaches (summer) in the centre, all in a distinct palette of iron red, green, aubergine and black lines with red wash and gilt. 3 cm high, 18 cm diameter. Provenance: The Genine Wallinga collection. Other notes: Kyushu ceramic Museum, Shibata collection, part 5, 1997, plates 200 to 207. This dish is part of a limited sub group…
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A rare Japanese Proto-Kakiemon bowl, Edo period (1603-1868), 1660-1680, decorated in translucent early Kakiemon enamels with two lively 'Ayu' (sweet fish) circling in a perpetual, turbulent stream, the back undecorated. 5.5 cm high, 11.25 cm diameter. Provenance: The Genine Wallinga collection. Other notes: Victoria & Albert Museum # C.4-1954 for the palette
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A Japanese Kakiemon rectangular dish, Edo period (1603-1868), 1690-1710, decorated in underglaze blue and Kakiemon colours with a shishi and peonies within a rectangular frame, surrounded by flowers and rocks, the base with a six character Chenghua mark. 3 cm high, 18.25 cm wide. Provenance: The Genine Wallinga collection
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A Japanese blue and white Ko-Imari jug, Edo period (1603-1868), 1660-1680, decorated in underglaze blue in Chinese transitional style with figures amongst rocky outcrops, brush-like pines and swirling clouds, a small hole in the top of the handle for fitting a metal cover. 23 cm high, 16 cm diameter. Provenance: The Genine Wallinga collection. Other notes: Oliver Impey, Japanese export porcelain, 2002, plate 23. Groninger Museum, # NR1950.0130
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A Japanese blue and white Ko-Imari 'Chi-Chi-Kubi Tokkuri' kendi, Edo period (1603-1868), 1670-1690, decorated in underglaze blue with reserves containing lakeside scenes of a hermit's retreat and a twisted pine, a cloudy mountain and three tall ships on the water, the reserves separated by floral pendant motifs. 21 cm high, 17 cm wide. Provenance: The Genine Wallinga collection. Other notes: Barry Davis, Ko-Imari porcelain from the collection of Oliver Impey, 1997, plate 7, Kyushu ceramic Museum, complete…
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A Japanese moulded Ko-Kutani dish, Edo period (1603-1868), 1640-1650, finely moulded in cushion shape with delicate raised floral decoration to the interior, decorated in underglaze blue and early Ko-Kutani enamels with a crane roundel, possibly the crest of the Mori clan, the back with prunus blossom sprays, a comb tooth border to the footrim and a kaku-fuku (block letter happiness) mark to the base. 2.5 cm high, 14 cm diameter. Provenance: The Genine Wallinga collection. Other notes: Shigeo Hirachi,…
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A Japanese shaped Ko-Kutani dish, Edo period (1603-1868), 1640-1650, moulded with a curved and fluted rim, painted in a limited Ko-Kutani palette of dark green, yellow and red, with black outlines, a red chrysanthemum, the back with red pine needles, an underglaze blue fuku (happiness) mark to the base. 3.5 cm high, 15.5 cm wide. Provenance: The Genine Wallinga collection. Other notes: Kyushu ceramic Museum, Shibata collection, part 7, 2001, plates 58 and 86. This early enamelled dish was manufactured in…
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A rare Japanese Ko-Kutani dish, Edo period (1603-1868), 1650-1670, decorated in dark Ko-Kutani enamels with a perpetual stream bisecting a flowering spray of 'Kuroyuri' (a dark purple lily), the back undecorated. 2.5 cm high, 14.25 cm diameter. Provenance: The Genine Wallinga collection. Other notes: Kyushu ceramic Museum, complete catalogue of Shibata collection, 2003, plate 490. M. Murase, S. Lee, D.A. Sensabaugh, Mary and Jackson Burke Foundation, Art through a Lifetime, volume II, 2013 item 616
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A Japanese Ko-Imari blue and white Kakiemon-Style crab dish, Edo period (1603-1868), 1680-1700, decorated with a crab climbing up flowering grasses, the reverse with hana-karakusa scrolls, and three stilt marks to the base. 3 cm high, 22.75 cm diameter
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A rare Japanese inscribed Ko-Kutani Ruri-Glazed censer, Edo period (1603-1868), 1660s, of classic cylindrical form with three short legs, covered in a rich blue enamel (ruri) glaze, decorated in kin-gin (gold and silver) with a horse caught in a spider's web to one side, and waka poetry to the other side. 6 cm high, 6.5 cm diameter. Other notes: the unusual motif derives from a collection of stories written by the priest Kekno in the 14th century called the Tsurezuregusa, and the Noh play Kanawa, in which…
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A Japanese Seto blue and white tea caddy named by Gengensai, Edo period (1603-1868), of purse form decorated in underglaze blue with three lotus blossoms amongst scrolling foliage, the decoration flowing down to give a hazy effect. Together with an early wooden box with deerskin ties inscribed in red ink by Seichu Soshitsu (Gengensai), naming the chaire 'Kara-Shibori' (Chinese blurred), and a fine silk shifuku with Chinese boys design. 7 cm high, 8 cm diameter. Other notes: Seichu Soshitsu (1810-1877),…
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A Japanese Seto Double-Gourd-Form tea caddy, Chaire, Edo period (1603-1868), 18th century, in the shape of a double-gourd, half covered in a caramel-brown iron glaze with a drip down the front, together with gold-brocade grey silk shifuku and early wooden box. 6 cm high, 5 cm diameter
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A Japanese Ko-Imari blue and white dish, Edo period (1603-1868), 1720-1750, the centre decorated in reverse with a scholar in a landscape with an insription to the left, the moulded chrysanthemum-petal cavetto and rim in Chinese kosometsuke style. Five stilt marks to the base. 3.5 cm high, 21 cm diameter
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A Japanese Ko-Imari Ai-Kutani blue and white Chidori dish, Edo period (1603-1868), 1660-1680, Characterfully decorated with chidori (plovers) diving beneath the waves, the reverse decorated with hana-karakusa and with four stilt marks to the base. 3 cm high, 20 cm diameter
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A Japanese Ko-Imari blue and white dish, Edo period (1603-1868), 1680-1700, decorated to the interior with a landscape roundel, the cavetto with repeating double-shippo motif, four stilt marks to the base. 3.5 cm high, 20.5 cm diameter
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A Japanese Ai-Kakiemon blue and white pheasant dish, Edo period (1603-1868), 1670-1690, decorated to the interior with a pheasant amongst flowers, the cavetto with scrolling clouds in white against a blue ground, the reverse with hana-karakusa, the base with a single stilt mark. 2.5 cm high, 15 cm diameter
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A Japanese Kenjo Imari bowl, Edo period (1603-1868), 1690-1720, with steep sides and a flaring rim, decorated in underglaze blue, coloured enamels and gilding with scrolling lotus to the interior and red disks to the exterior, four character mark to the base. 6 cm high, 15.5 cm diameter
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A Japanese Kakiemon-Type Enamel-Decorated bowl, Edo period (1603-1868), 1690-1710, decorated very finely to the interior in Kakiemon palette enamels and gilding with three landscape vignettes separated by abstracted clouds containing diaper motifs, the exterior decorated with two dragons chasing flaming pearls. 7.5 cm high, 21 cm diameter
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A Japanese Kakiemon bowl, Edo period (1603-1868), 18th/19th century, moulded with a flower-petal form rim and cavetto, decorated in underglaze blue and overglaze enamels with a bird amongst bamboo and plum blossom. Kakiemon fuku mark to the base. 3.5 cm high, 15.5 cm diameter
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A fine Korean carved celadon bowl, Goryeo Kingdom (918-1392), circa 13th century, finely potted with an everted rim, carved with flower petals to the exterior, and covered in a very fine and even sea green celadon glaze, the foot rim unglazed and with five remnant firing pad marks. Together with an old Japanese wooden box. 7 cm high, 15.25 cm diameter
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A rare Korean celadon bowl with incised wave decoration, Goryeo Kingdom (918-1392), circa 12th century, of wide and shallow form covered completely with a beautiful blue-green celadon glaze, with incised decoration to the interior of waves, three 'Sesame' stilt marks to the base within the glazed footrim. Together with an old Japanese wooden box and purple silk shifuku. 5.5 cm high, 16.5 cm diameter
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A Korean celadon conical tea bowl, Goryeo Kingdom (918-1392), circa 12th century, of perfectly conical form, covered in a cool celadon glaze apart from the unglazed foot rim with four firing pad marks. Together with a Japanese wooden box and collector's label. 5.5 cm high, 13.25 cm diameter
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A Japanese studio celadon vase by Miyanaga Tozan I (1868-1941), Taisho (1912-1926) or Showa period (1926-1989), circa 1920-1940, of generous baluster form with deep relief carved scrolling flowers to the sides, covered in a fine even sea green celadon glaze, four-character Tozan mark to the base. Together with its tomobako (original signed Japanese wooden box) and Chinese style hardwood vase stand. 24.5 cm high, 24.5 cm high
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A Japanese studio celadon censer by Miyanaga Tozan I (1868-1941), Showa period (1926-1989), circa 1930s, Ingeniously modelled as a paulownia leaf and flower mon visible from three sides, the leaves forming the censer and the flowers forming the lid, the clay carved and inlaid with white slip and covered with a fine celadon glaze. Marked Tozan to base. 14 cm high, 15 cm diameter
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A Japanese Imperial Tsuji Hitachi blue and white censer, Edo period (1603-1868), 19th century, of globular form on three short feet, very finely decorated in underglaze blue with three sixteen-petalled Imperial kiku-mon interspersed with cherry blossom, willow and maple trees and shippo design. 7 cm high, 11 cm diameter
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A Japanese studio vase by Miyashita Zenju (1901-1968), Showa period (1926-1985), circa 1950s, of ovoid form, subtly decorated with six vertical ribs and twin rabbit-head handles to the neck, covered in a deep green matte glaze, marked 'Zenju' to the base. Together with its tomobako (original signed wooden box) and signed cotton shifuku. 28 cm high, 14.5 cm diameter
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A Japanese studio vase by Miyashita Zenju (1901-1968), Showa period (1926-1985), circa 1950s, of spherical form, decorated with groups of green enamel spots against a yellow enamel ground, marked 'Zenju' to the base. Together with its tomobako (original signed wooden box) and fitted Chinese style hardwood stand. 17 cm high, 19 cm diameter
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A Japanese studio celadon vase by Miyashita Zenju (1901-1968), Showa period (1926-1985), circa 1930s, of ovoid form, subtly decorated with three petal-form vertical ribs interspersed with Art Deco style white slip flower sprays, covered in a fine even celadon glaze, marked 'Zenju' to the base. Together with its tomobako (original signed wooden box). 27.5 cm high, 23.5 cm diameter
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A Japanese studio celadon vase by Miyanaga Tozan I (1868-1941), Showa period (1926-1985), circa 1930s, of baluster form with ring and mask handles in Ming Chinese Longquan style, covered in a fine celadon glaze, marked 'Tozan' to the base. Together with its tomobako (original signed wooden box). 21 cm high, 11 cm diameter
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A Japanese studio Claire de lune vase by Ito Suiko (1894-1980), Showa period (1926-1985), circa 1930s, of tapering cylindrical form, subtly decorated with fine low-relief carving of extruded vertical flower petals, covered in a beautiful claire de lune pale bluish-lavender glaze, marked 'Suiko' to the base. Together with its tomobako (original signed wooden box), cotton shifuku, and Chinese style fitted hardwood stand. 33 cm high, 10.5 cm diameter
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A Japanese dragon Mizusashi Sawamura Tosai I (-1941), Meiji period (1868-1912), of ovoid form, decorated with two writhing relief carved dragons and a thick green glaze dripping down from the rim. Marked to the base with pentagonal mark. Together with the original fitted black lacquer cover. 18.5 cm high, 18 cm diameter
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A Japanese carved white porcelain vase, Meiji period (1868-1912), of spherical form, very finely carved with a spray of loquat fruit to one side, the white porcelain covered in a delicate ivory-tinged glaze. 17.5 cm high, 20 cm diameter
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A Japanese studio celadon censer by Suwa Sozan I (1852-1922), Meiji (1868-1912) or Taisho period (1912-1926), of bombe form with tripod legs in the form of a classic Song Dynasty Longquan censer, with impressed oval mark to the base reading 'Sozan, together with the original fitted silver/white metal lid pierced with rising sun, paulownia and chrysanthemum mons. 10.5 cm high, 11 cm diameter. Other notes: Suwa Sozan I was most famous for his celadon porcelain in Chinese Song Dynasty style, and his inlaid…
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A Japanese tea bowl attributed to Ninnami Dohachi (1783-1855), Edo period (1603-1868), classic Kyoyaki chawan with a crackled grey glaze and painting to the front of flowers in iron brown, white and blue. 7 cm high, 12.25 cm diameter. Other notes: Although it is missing its tomobako, the style of decoration and potting and the signature conform with other known examples of Ninnami's work.
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A Japanese Satsuma bowl, Meiji period (1868-1912), of circular conical form, the interior painted and gilt with young women practising their elegant pursuits in front of a tokonoma, within a radiating border of iris, wisteria, chrysanthemum and other flowers, the exterior with a continuous scene of bijin and children amongst blossoming branches, iron red signature of Fujisan to base, 15.5 cm diameter
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A Japanese bronze tiger by Atsuyoshi, Meiji period (1868-1912), finely cast and worked as a tiger showing interest in potential prey, signed , Atsuyoshi saku , above a cartouche , Maruki shachu seizo, 15 cm high, 18.5 cm wide, 18 cm deep. Other notes: Atsuyoshi was a renowned master who specialized in modeling animals in bronze. He worked for the Maruki Company, a firm active during the Meiji period and was considered one of the finest practitioners of his time
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A Japanese bronze figure of a tiger by Kakuha, Meiji period (1868-1912), 1880s, classic bronze & copper tiger assuming a recumbent pose with impressed seal mark 'Kakuha sei', made by Kakuha. 15.5 cm high, 33 cm wide, 18 cm deep. Other notes: Kakuha Kanzaemon IX was from a lineage of metalworkers from Toyama. In 1869, he started a branch office in the port of Yokohama for export trade of bronze ware and also acted as a retailer for foreign clients in Japan.
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A Japanese bronze and ivory okimono figure, Meiji period (1868-1912), patinated and incised bronze and ivory figure of a female dancer, modelled in a dancing pose, wearing a long flowing robe, her head with finely carved facial detail, head comb, the hands and feet also in ivory, signed Gyokoku or Gyoya, * CITES permit required for export, obtaining this is the obligation of the buyer, the grant of an export permit from relevant authorities is not guaranteed. 36 cm high, 20.5 cm wide, 14 cm deep
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A fine Japanese silver & lacquer shibayama vase, Meiji period (1868-1912), with elongated neck and fluted rim, highlighted with coloured enamels, six kinji lacquer ground panels decorated with flowers inlaid with shell, mother of pearl, ivory and tortoise shell raised on a flared foot with floral cut-aways and decorated with further coloured enamel, with incised mark on a lacquer panel, Hideyuki, 17.5 cm high
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An impressive Japanese temple bell, Meiji period (1868-1912), with rich patina, a beaten and incised copper temple bell and accompanying striker, featuring a dragon in the clouds design with seven character inscription referencing the Nittayama shrine, located in the modern day Miyagi prefecture, sitting atop a high quality wood and gilt metal stand. 28 cm high, 36 cm diameter, 57 cm high with stand. Provenance: property from the collection of the late Herman and Inge Thumm
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A Japanese ikebana basket, Taisho period (1912-1926), Impressively woven with overall dark-stained straps and highlighted with thick lighter straps, a single wisteria twisted throughout including on the double-string wrapped U-shaped handle, 43 cm high
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A Japanese crescent moon shaped hanging ikebana vase, Edo period (1603-1868), 19th century, made in the form of an upward-facing crescent moon 'Harvest, Moon' (Tsukimi) in dark brown patinated bronze, together with the original hand-forged bronze hanging chain. The celebration of the full moon festival 'Tsukimi' typically takes place in September or October in a tradition dating to the Heian era. 28 cm diameter
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A Japanese bamboo tea scoop, Chashaku, Edo period (1603-1868), dated 1857, finely carved from bamboo from the Yuki and Suki buildings used during an Emperor's rice harvest enthronement ceremony, and housed in its original signed bamboo cylinder and wooden box inscribed by Minamoto Masayoshi, dated 9 October 1857. The chashaku 18.25 cm long
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A Japanese Wakizashi Koshirae, Edo period (1603-1867), of Shinogi-zukuri form with O-Kissaki and Notare (wavy) Hamon (tempering) pattern, lacquer saya with Chinkin style technique of flowers and diamonds, with ensuite shakudo kozuka blade, the tsuba of iron and inlaid with gold and hilt wrapped in ray skin and cream covered silk, signed Seki Ju Kane 'X' (illegible) Saku - made in Seki by Kane 'X'. Length 42 cm. Other notes: please note: Victorian edged Weapons license Required to purchase this Item
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A Japanese wooden Jardiniere/Vase stand, Meiji period (1868-1912), elegantly carved pedestal table with main design of peonies and slender legs turned at the feet, further carved design of chrysanthemums and scrolling grasses to upper section. 90 cm high, 48.5 cm wide, 48.5 cm deep
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A Japanese Shin Hanga print by Kawase Hasui (1883-1957), Hoshizukiyo, Miyajima (Starlit night at Miyajima), 1928 vertical Oban print, from the series Tabi miyage dai sanshu (souvenirs of travel III), signed Hasui, published by Watanabe Shozaburo with C-seal (1929-42 printing), the print 35.2 cm high, 23.5 cm wide. Framed 54 cm high, 41 cm wide
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A Japanese Tanzaku scroll by Otagaki Rengetsu (1791-1895), Edo (1603-1868) or Meiji period (1868-1912), consisting of a tanzaku (poetry card) with waka poetry over gold-speckled washi paper by Rengetsu reading: 'The blood from swords that battled seen in the red leaves of deep autumn here in the Miyoshino mountains.' mounted in a high quality scroll mounting with gold-wrapped brocade details. Together with a Japanese wooden box and and card outer sheath. The tanzaku 36 cm high, 6 cm wide. The scroll 154 cm…
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Two original Japanese woodblock prints, Edo period (1603-1867), early 19th century, the first by Kitagawa Utamaro (1754-1806), a seated Bijin (beauty) tuning her Shamisen, her notebook open and the instrument storage box sitting behind, Aiban size Yoko-e. With a dealer's stamp of Hayashi Tadamasa (1853-1906) c.1800, the other by Kitagawa Utamaro II, rare original print from the series 'River views of six Tama Rivers', Aiban size Tate-e, published by Yamaguchiya Tobei circa 1820's, the largest 34.5 cm high,…
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An original Japanese woodblock print by Utamaro, Edo period (1603-1867), circa 1805, framed print depicting Hitomoto of the house of Daimonjiya from the series 'Courtesans as the seven Komachi' (Yukun Nana Komachi) and published Izumiya Ichibei (Kansendo), the print 36 cm high, 24.5 cm wide. Framed 61 cm high, 48.3 cm wide.
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A Japanese woodblock print by Yoshitora (1836-1882), Edo period (1603-1867), good impression and colours, a silk framed double Oban print (Kakimono-e) of a courtesan wearing Geta (slippers) and a kimono decorated with frolicking puppies. Published by Ichibei in November 1859, the print 70.5 cm high, 23.5 cm wide. Framed 93.3 cm high, 43.2 cm wide.
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A Japanese woodblock print by Kunisada, Edo period (1603-1867), C.1830'S, fine and quality Kakemono-e print of a young girl with a parasol, tastefully framed and mounted on silk brocades, signed Kochoro Kunisada, the print 71.5 cm high, 23.5 cm wide. Framed 93.3 cm high, 43 cm wide.
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Three assorted Japanese original prints, Edo period (1603-1867), all framed, including an Oban Tate-e print by Kuniaki of a well-dressed Samurai character, a scene of the ladies of the court at the seashore releasing cranes, possibly by Chikanobu and an actor print by Toyokuni III from a triptych published c.1858, the print 23.2 cm high, 35 cm wide. Framed 48.5 cm high, 35 cm wide.
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Three Japanese woodblock prints, Edo period (1603-1867), all framed on blue mat, including an Oban Tate-e Yakusha-e (Actor print) by Toyokuni III, circa 1856, an Oban Tate-e of the actor Iwai Kumesaburo as Sanzaemon Musume, by Kunisada, circa 1861 and an Oban size Tate-e print by Kunichika of a Kabuki actor playing a Samurai, the print 34.5 cm high, 23 cm wide, each. Framed 48 cm high, 34 cm wide.
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Three Japanese woodblock prints, Edo period (1603-1867), all framed on red mat, including an Oban Tate-e, 'Otsu' from Toyokuni III's fifty three stations of the Tokaido featuring Iwasa Matabei C.1852, an Oban Yoko-e by Toyokuni II of the 'Shining Prince at Moonlight' and by Toyokuni III a Oban size Tate-e of Nissaka from Fifty-three stations of the Tokaido published by Sumiyoshia Masagoro C.1852, the print 23 cm high, 33.8 cm wide, largest. Framed 33 cm high, 43 cm wide.
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A Japanese woodblock print triptych by Kunisada III, Meiji period (1868-1912), circa 1889, framed Oban triptych, 'Shogun's' crane hunting', a procession of retainers return from the hunt, the print 35 cm high, 23 cm wide, each. Framed 48.7 cm high, 83.5 cm wide.
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A Japanese woodblock print triptych by Kunichika, Meiji period (1868-1912), circa 1872, framed oban triptych of a lively actor scene, with signature and red toshidama seal of Kunichika, the print 34 cm high, 70 cm wide. Framed 47.5 cm high, 82.5 cm wide.
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A Tibetan gilt-bronze figure of Shakyamuni Buddha, 15TH/16th century, seated in padmasana on a double lotus throne, the right hand in bhumisparsha mudra. 12 cm high, 9.5 cm wide
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A Tibetan bronze figure of Buddha, circa 18th century, seated in padmasana and with hands in dharmacakra mudra, with finely chased details to the edges of the robe. 17 cm high, 11.5 cm wide
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A Chinese gold lacquered bronze figure of a Luohan, Ming Dynasty (1368-1644), cast as a standing figure on a lotus base with hands clasped in prayer, covered in red and gold lacquer finish. 27 cm high, 11 cm wide
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A Chinese lacquered bronze figure of a Taoist God, Ming Dynasty (1368-1644), cast as a seated male figure with a small dog resting at his foot, with remnant lacquer finish. 27 cm high, 12.5 cm wide
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A Chinese gold lacquered wooden figure of a Buddha, Ming Dynasty (1368-1644), seated in padmasana, carved with elaborate robes and jewels, covered in a deep red and gold lacquer. 27 cm high, 16.5 cm wide
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A Chinese cloisonne snuff bottle, 20th century, of flattened spherical form, decorated with a bird and butterflies amongst flowers. Marked to base. 6.5 cm high, 5 cm wide
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A Chinese Rootwood and stone scholar's object, Qing Dynasty (1644-1912), 19th century, Artistically fashioned from two stones naturally wrapped in rootwood, mounted on a hardwood stand. 38 cm high, 11 cm wide
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