19th century wooden netsuke of hibachi (portable charcoal-burning brazier) on 3 low legs and filled with short pieces of wood and charcoals. Unusual subject in Japanese taste, perfectly caught “wabi-sabi” essence of the object with its elegant simplicity. Beautiful carving, wonderful depiction of wood structures in the logs. Beautiful wear and patina. Signed SHOJUKEN MASATOMO on the bottom - for information on this rare artist see NETSUKE & INRO ARTISTS AND HOW TO READ THEIR SIGNATURES by Ge ...click for details
19th century ivory netsuke of a sitting monkey with two young jointly performing “speak, hear and see no evil” routine. Wonderful carving with fantastic faces and excellent hairwork, great detailing - see ginkgo and other leaves on the bottom. Pleasant wear, beautiful warm patina, very clever and charming piece. Height 1 3/8 inches.
Rather unusual 19th century Japanese cloisonne vase of a kind used in home shrines to hold incense sticks. Beautiful shape with unusually long neck, decorated in Japanese taste with various flowers among scrolling vines on white background. Beautiful patina, compressed dust on the surface, very pleasant feel of age, in great condition, no dents or star cracks. Height 6 1/8 inches.
Very unusual 19th century Japanese cloisonne Buddhist alms bowl. Simple elegant shape, unusual use of cloisonne technique on both inside and outside. Inside is decorated with images of 5 children’s toys (a drum, a mouse with a push rod, a spin top, a balancing scarecrow, and a cloth Daruma doll) among scattered flowers on black background with stylized clouds. Outside has 4 different flower roundels alternating with butterflies. The bowl has superb presence, very strong design, beautiful matte f ...click for details
Rather unusual 19th century small size Japanese cloisonne vase of a kind used in home shrines to hold incense sticks. Decorated in Japanese taste with scattered roundels containing various designs, and flowers on the black background with scrolling wires. Very good bright colors. in great condition, no dents or star cracks. Wonderful object for scholars table, very pleasant feel of age. Height 3 1/2 inches.
Rather unusual early 19th century Japanese cloisonne scholar’s brushwasher decorated with various flower roundels on light blue background with scrolling clouds. Every roundel is different, very pleasant finish with original pitting, bottom is plain metal with nice wear and patina. No cracks, bald areas seen on the top of the inside are original (were fired this way). Rare and early piece in terms of Japanese cloisonne, from the period of transition from Chinese to Japanese style. Great humble ...click for details
Unusual late 19th century Japanese cloisonne cigarette case decorated with 14 squares containing all different flower and plant designs, all on the background interspersed with samurai crests and diaper patterns. Excellent quality work, superb design, very pleasant to the touch. Copper inside, overall in excellent condition, hinges and lock work perfectly. Size 3 1/2 inches high, 2 3/4 inches wide.
Unusual late 19th century Japanese cloisonne cigarette case decorated on front and back with scenes of a butterfly in flight above peony flowers, and blossoming cherry tree, respectively. Excellent quality work, very nice design, black and green borders with scroll design. Gold washed on the inside, overall in excellent condition, hinges and lock work perfectly. Size 3 1/2 inches long, 3 1/8 inches high.
19th century round Japanese kogo (covered box for incense during tea ceremony) made in cloisonne technique. Simple elegant shape with decoration of two roundels inside a spade shaped reserve, all on a karakusa (scrolling vine) ground. Beautiful work, great quality enameling, flecks of avanturine glass enamel in the black enamel of the spade. Very pleasant finish with original pitting, rare and early piece in terms of Japanese cloisonné, from the period of transition from Chinese to Japanese styl ...click for details
Unusual early 19th century Japanese cloisonne sake cup with silver lining on the inside and stylized flowers among scrolling leaves. Red cloisonne cloud mark on the bottom. Rare and early piece in terms of Japanese cloisonne, from the period of transition from Chinese to Japanese style, great for a study collection. Very pleasant matte finish with original pitting, wonderful feel of age. Height 1 1/8 inches, diameter 2 1/8 inches.
