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Sentoku Tsuba as a Farmer with Cockerel Catalogue: Antiques: Regional Art: Asian: Japanese: Swords and Related: Pre 1900 item# 1206174 (stock# FC-1283)
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A large sentoku presentation tsuba realistically sculpted as a farmer delighted with the red-combed cockerel clasped in his arms. The piece, enameled with colors and carved and etched, conveys the excitement of the moment; eyes, double-inlaid with silver and shakudo, detailing in copper. Incised signature, Masayoshi, on reverse. This fabulous tsuba is in excellent condition. Provenance: Mr. and Mrs. Vincent Sardi. Meiji Period, Japan

Paperholder Formed as Hannya Catalogue: Antiques: Regional Art: Asian: Japanese: Metalwork: Pre 1900 item# 1206172 (stock# 7-161c)
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A unique patinated bronze paper holder formed as the grimacing mask of the Noh theater character, Hannya. This expressive mask is carved and incised with accents in gilt and enamel. Silver signature plaque, Ippo sai, on the front. This paper holder will be a bold statement for use in your office or study. Excellent condition with only minor rubbing to the horns, commensurate with age and use. Length: 3” Circa 1900 (Meiji Period), Japan

A Wood Netsuke of Hyottoko, the Salt Blower Catalogue: Antiques: Regional Art: Asian: Japanese: Netsuke and Related: Pre 1900 item# 1205669 (stock# 0-374)
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A wood -carved and gold-lacquered netsuke of Hyottoko, the salt blower. With his face characteristically contorted, this well-known figure is about to perform his act. (Netsuke subjects range from gods, demons, legends, animals and also colorful personages, like the salt blower, the latter, from daily life. Signed by the master mask netsukeshi, Deme Uman, listed in Bushell book as a noted Tokyo artist, family pupil of the famous Deme mask carvers. This netsuke is in excell ...click for details

Lacquered Wood Netsuke of Hannya Catalogue: Antiques: Regional Art: Asian: Japanese: Netsuke and Related: Pre 1900 item# 1205668 (stock# 3-376)
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An unusual wood and lacquer netsuke depicting the infamous Noh character Hannya. Raging eyes appear ghostly against the lacquer, "rubbed white" in the Tessai technique. Red lips outline the fangs of this tormented woman. This netsuke is in very good condition having only minor loss to the lacquer on the chin, commensurate with age and use. 19th Century, Japan

Pair of Japanese Imari Double Gourd Vases Catalogue: Antiques: Regional Art: Asian: Japanese: Porcelain: Pre 1900 item# 1205625 (stock# FC-1280c)
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An elegant pair of Imari porcelain vases in double-gourd form, their bodies, pleated. (The gourd is a frequent and honored subject in Japanese art and design, often with magical and auspicious references.) This fine pair of vases is beautifully-rendered with cartouches of sakura-laden fences in iron red and under-the-glaze blue enamels. In the background, maple and paulownia leaf in iron red signify the presence of autumn. Both vases are in excellent condition with no restoration and no problem ...click for details

Ivory Netsuke of 12 Animals of the Zodiac Catalogue: Antiques: Regional Art: Asian: Japanese: Netsuke and Related: Pre 1900 item# 1205064 (stock# FC-1251)
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Exceptional composition and intricate carving characterize this fine example of the beloved junishi theme (twelve animals of the zodiac). Represented here, in amicable co-existence, are the rat, ox, tiger, rabbit, dragon, snake, horse, monkey, dog, boar, cockerel and goat. Each animal is delicately modeled, faces wonderfully wrought. This netsuke is in excellent condition with no problems. Signature plaque reads Chokyusai (Nagahisa), featured in the Meinertzhagen Index, pg. 31. ...click for details

Wood Netsuke of Wrestling Puppies Catalogue: Antiques: Regional Art: Asian: Japanese: Netsuke and Related: Pre 1900 item# 1205059 (stock# FC-1330)
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A superb wooden netsuke study of two playful puppies. The beautiful stained boxwood bodies are finely incised, their eyes inlaid with horn. Oval ivory plaque on nether side reads Masakatsu (d.1899) Listed in Bushell's Netsuke Handbook as son of Masanao, his "work was fine and beautiful. Output very small because he was sickly. Examples of his work are rare." Page255. Provenance: purchased from Joseph U. Seo, 1954. This lovely netsuke is in excellent condition. ...click for details

Ivory Netsuke of a Boy with Mask Catalogue: Antiques: Regional Art: Asian: Japanese: Netsuke and Related: Pre 1900 item# 1203779 (stock# FC-1326)
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A whimsical ivory netsuke of a plump boy sitting cross-legged. The boy amuses the viewer by wearing a comical mask with exaggerated features Not only is the netsuke carver’s skill on display here but also his sense of humor. Signed on the bottom Hakuunsai, artist listed in Bushell’s Netsuke Handbook, pg.228. Hakuunsai worked during 1843-1868 and lived in Tokyo, and is considered a top carver. Provenance: Sydney Moss Ltd. 1982. Netsuke is in very good condition. Good patina. Mid 19th Century, ...click for details

Marine Ivory Netsuke of a Piglet Catalogue: Antiques: Regional Art: Asian: Japanese: Netsuke and Related: Pre 1900 item# 1203558 (stock# FC-1332)
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A naturalistically sculpted marine ivory netsuke carved as a piglet, legs tucked beneath him and body softly modeled. Signed Satsuki. Late 19th Century, Japan. Provenance: Ex. Richards Collection, purchased from R. Koscherak, 1957.

Wood Netsuke of a Skeleton Priest with mokugyo Catalogue: Antiques: Regional Art: Asian: Japanese: Netsuke and Related: Pre 1900 item# 1203556 (stock# FC-1333 )
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A whimsical boxwood netsuke carved with infinite detail of a priest, who even after death continues to beat upon a mokugyo. Himotoshi lined both in ivory and stained green ivory. Signed Komin (attributed to Komin from Tokyo). Early 19th Century, Japan.

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