This 19th Century, finely hand-carved Iwami Ebony Netsuke that shares similar carving and material characteristics as the Tree Stump attibuted to Jikan Ganbun depicts a Toad that also provides a functionality of an Ashtray. This toad is also remarkably similar to the toad that the Gamma Sennin (item 98 of Bonhams Iwami Catalog* – photo # 6) is sitting on...
This is a finely hand-carved Ebony Netsuke attributed to Jikan Ganbun, depicting a Tree Stump. Nicely detailed rendering of a tree stump with its rough textured exterior contrasting with a smooth top and bottom that are styled in a star shaped manner. The concave stump is slightly hollowed out, with a smaller stump on its side. There is a tiny ant looking figure that has been carved inside the stump. Netsuke is unsigned. It measures 1.25 inches in diameter and 0.50 inch tall...
Finely carving of a charming Pigeon resting on its characteristic true-to-form bird feet, just as shown in the book 'NETSUKE 100 Miniature Masterpieces from Japan', by Noriko Tsuchiya, that displays netsuke pieces from the The British Museum in London.
Fine cohesive composition partly stained to enhance its form. Eyes inlaid with dark horn.
The signature of MITSUHIRO 光廣 is intricately carved under the pigeon feet, as shown in the book's picture.
19th century small Chinese scholar’s rock in a shape of a long mountain range. The piece gives a very strong feeling of weathered rock shaped by water and time, and overpowering energy of the mountain range. Beautiful black Qilian limestone (Mount Qilian, Gansu province) with rich texture, provides excellent views from both sides, great patina. Fixed on newer ebony stand, superb
object for contemplation on scholar’s desk. Length with stand 5 inches.
18th Century Chinese Kangxi-Yongzheng Period Famille Rose Porcelain Teapot with Relief Lotus Flower
It is 4 inches (10.2 cm) tall by 6.65 inches (17 cm) wide. It is 0.7 Lb.
It has chips at the leaves, stems, and inner rim of teapot, dark spots, firing holes and cracks, and surface wears and scratches (as seen in the photos).
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Antique Japanese ceramic figure of the moon faced Otafuku. Her name was once Uzume and evolved into Okame which means "tortoise", a symbol of longevity. Otafuku or Okame is considered the goddess of mirth, a cheerful woman who's name means "abundant good fortune". A bringer of victory and success, she is good-natured, good-humored, good-hearted, generous, kind, serene, and patient. She is smart, strong-willed and competent as well as powerful enough to easily frighten away evil spirits...
1920's Yoshijirō (Mokuchu) Urushibara Woodblock Print "Messina Life Amongst the Ruins" design by Frank Brangwyn, Pencil Signed
It is 15 inches (38.1 cm) in length by 11.4 inches (29 cm) wide.
It has browning, creases, a tear at a corner's edge, fading, wear, and discoloration (as seen in the photos).
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Antique bronze hand of Buddha on wooden stand. Hand displays the Abhyaya Mudra, the have-no-fear gesture representing peace, benevolence, and reassurance. Beautiful long tapered fingers. Patina consistent with age.
Age: Ayuthaya Period (17th/18th century)
Dimensions: Hand only: 4" high x 1 1/2" wide x 3" deep. (7" high with stand)
1900's Chinese Silver Repousse Center Bowl with Chrysanthemum Marked "Yat Sun Shanghai"
It is 2.36 inches (6 cm) tall by 11.8 inches (30 cm) wide. It is 548 gram.
It is tarnished and has 3 areas that may have missing silver pieces and surface wears and scratches (as seen in the photos).
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Large Japanese wooden tray with carp fish design.
Age: Japan, Showa Period, Mid-20th Century
Size: Diameter 52.7 C.M. / Height 5.6 C.M.
Condition: Nice condition overall. Please refer to the enlargement photos for more details.
Shipment: Worldwide shipping from Bangkok, Thailand at actual cost. Please e-mail us for the shipping fee.
Chinese antique celadon vase, carved with flowers and scrolling leaves. Lovely traditional celadon color glaze. Later addition of decorative silver overlay around mouth and shoulders and also a silver ring around the foot of the vase.
Age: Republic period (with early 20th century silver work)
Dimensions: 5 1/2" high x 3" wide diameter
Antique Japanese tsuba (hand guard for samurai katana) decorated with a monkey peeking though the bamboo rails of a cage or gate. Often occurring in Japanese folk tales, the monkey generally symbolizes a trickster. Since tsuba were often a warrior's source of personal expression, it is likely this monkey held specific significance to the blade's owner.
Age: Meiji Period (1868-1912)
Dimensions: 3" high x 2 7/8" wide x 1/8" thick (1/4" thick including monkey).
A rare Chinese enamel on copper medallion bowl decorated with three red-crowned cranes each holding a lingzhi, against a pink background. The interior with flowering peony. 18Th ~ 19th century.
The medallion bowls, three roundels against a coloured background, were produced in porcelain from the Qianlong reign to the Daoguang in the main, this bowl appears to be the enameller’s answer to the challenge.
Approximately 12.5 cm diameter...
A well made Keyaki wood sumitsubo. Used by carpenters to efficiently mark straight lines by snapping a silk string saturated with ink. The utilitarian purpose enhanced by the folk art attention to detail of this implement held symbolic of the trade. Meiji period. Good condition. Length, 8 inches
17th Century Chinese Bronze Seated Kwanyin
It is 10 inches (25.4 cm) tall by 6 inches (15.2 cm) wide. It is 2620 gram.
It has firing holes, a small hole drilled at the shoulder, pitting, oxidation, and surface wears and scratches (as seen in the photos).
Some of the photos were taken under the sun.
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A small Japanese Satsuma koro with a pierced metal cover by an unknown maker, late 19th century. The vase is decorated with the Imperial chrysanthemum crest and three family crests, including the Paulownia of the Toyotomi clan, the Hollyhock leaves of the Tokugawa shoguns and the cross of the Shimazu clan who ruled over Satsuma, Ōsumi and Hyūga.
At the top corners can be found quarter-flower heads delicately painted in red and gold. Each mon is finely detailed...
Width: 24 cm (9.7 in)
Height: 2.5 cm (1 in)
Chinese rose medallion plate in good condition
A Nabeshima blue and white dish with decoration of peonies issuing from rockery. Late Meiji era. Good condition. Diameter, 8 inches to 8 1/8 inches. Height, 2 3/8 inches
