Catalog: Antiques: Regional Art (239)

This is a rare example of a Puddingstone, not only because of its form, but also, because of the color, shape, and texture of the particles that make up the stone.

A bottle of similar form may be found in Steven's 'The Collector's book of Snuff Bottles" #618, minus the mask handles, which he dates to late 18th, early 19th centuries.

According to Stevens, puddingstones are 'conglomerates of sedimentary rocks, composed of a cementing matrix holding numerous rounded pebbles, which vary in size, shape, color, textures, hardness, and mineral content.

This bottle has a thick Bulbous rectangular form with rounded edges, thick straight neck, wide lips and mouth, and recessed oval footing.

Its rare color and the shape and texture of the particles within the stone are similar to those shown in a bottle listed as #612 in Stevens book, mentioned above. I haven't seen a similar example in any other snuff bottle book or published collection. It is reasonably well-hollowed, although its size and proportion enables it to also have thick walls.

It comes with a red aventurine stopper with metal collar. It is in excellent preserved condition.

Bottle Measurements

Height: 2.55 inches (6.5cm) - Not including stopper

Width: 1.88 inches (4.8cm)

Thickness: 1.28 inches (3.2cm)

Weight: 3.8 ounces

This is a finely made Red-underglazed Porcelain Snuff Bottle, of tubular form with straight neck and rolled rim, wide mouth and perfectly circular underglazed foot rim, characteristic of 19th century period bottles. It depicts a dragon that is chasing a tama, amid flickering flames. It has a four-character Iron red Qianlong mark on on its base. It comes with a coral stopper.

This excellent looking bottle has a couple of hairlines on its neck, but it is solid, and otherwise, in remarkable preserved condition.

Bottle Measurements

Height: 2.90 inches (7.4cm) - not including stopper

Diameter: 1.22 inches (3.0cm)

Weight: 1.6 ounces

19th Century Japanese Boxwood Netsuke: Professional Sneezer

19th Century, finely hand-carved Wood Netsuke depicting a Professional Sneezer, sitting cross-legged, and holding a bone nose-ticking stick or poker.

According to Dr. Karl Schwarz, in his book "Netsuke Subjects', "in old Japan, a curious type of beggar who sat by the wayside, for a small sum of money he inserted a feather or a small pointed stick inside his nose causing him to sneeze violently and often, wishing his client good health and long life."

Well-rendered carving of a popular personality in Japanese culture, beautifully well-preserved.

This fine miniature sculpture measures 1.40 inches (3.6cm) wide and 1.40 inches (3.6cm) tall

19th Century Peking Glass Black Overlay Snuff Bottle: "Nine Bronze Vessels"

This is an flat, rectangular shaped with rounded shoulders, transparent, with Black Overlay, Peking Glass Snuff Bottle, depicting in high relief with finely engraved details "Nine Bronze Vessels", after the famous Chinese abbreviated saying "jiu ding", which means "The World weighs as heavy as Nine Bronze Vessels.

The Nine Bronze Vessels refer to the bronze vessels that were casted by order of King Yiu of the Xia dynasty for each of the nine territories or provinces of his kingdom.

The bottle is in excellent preserved condition.

Bottle Measurements

Height: 2.45 inches (6.2cm) - does not include stopper

Width: 1.35 inches (3.4cm)

Thickness: 0.68 inches (1.8cm)

Weight: 1.2 ounces

Qianlong Period, Sage-Green Jade Snuff Bottle

This is a well-hollowed, Flattened, Spade/Vase form translucent Sage-Green Jade Snuff Bottle with a straight round neck, flat lip, wide mouth, and an oval flat footing. It is simply decorated on one side with a incised engraving, gilt-painted, stylized rendering of a Peony flower plant. The neck is likewise decorated with a geometric patterned ribbon. It comes with a like material stopper. Most likely made during the Qianlong Period of Japan.

Excellently preserved original condition.

Bottle Measurements

Height: 2.38 inches (6.0cm), including stopper

Width: 1.48 inches (3.8cm)

Thickness: 0.72 inches (1.8cm)

Weight: 2.2 ounces

A very similar example is listed as item 374 of the Crane Collection

***A similar bottle was sold at Bonhams, New York, in March 2015, for $11,250. See photo #8***

18th Century, Japanese Boxwood Netsuke: Recumbent Dog

18th Century, nicely hand-carved Boxwood Netsuke depicting a recumbent Dog that appears to be pleasantly resting. Very nice stylized touches characterizes this netsuke made during the EDO Period of Japan. Unsigned. A bit larger than most netsuke of this type, with large himotoshi, common of carvings made during the 18th century, and beginning of the 19th century..

This type of netsuke were referenced in an article written by Jay Hopkins in the Kenkyukai Journal 12/2 of Summer 1992, where they were said to have been made by the ‘Abstract Monkey Carver’, where he described them as: “It is not that these examples are masterpieces but they have their own simple charm. When first encountered they produce a smile - certainly one of the most endearing and enduring qualities of a netsuke. Moreover, examples have been included in some of the finest collections.

Very rich dark patina, as well as silky smooth surface, derived from polishing and handling. Netsuke measures 1.15 inches (2.9cm) wide, 2.64 inches (6.7cm) long, and 0.78 inches (2.0cm) tall. It is in excellent condition, as may be seen in the posted photos..

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18th Century Japanese Wood Tall Netsuke: Gama Sennin

18th Century, excellently hand-carved Boxwood Netsuke depicting a standing Gama, wearing the typical mugwort cape with wide sleeves, and a rope tied at his waist, holding a staff with his right hand, and carrying a three-legged toad (that possesses magical powers) on top of his left shoulder. Very interesting himotoshi that starts in the back of the Sennin and exits on the left side of his body (see photo #8). Very rich, dark, lustrous patina. Unsigned.

Netsuke measures 1.22 inches (3.1cm) wide, and 2.86 inches (9.0cm) tall. This is a very fine example of a tall* netsuke. It is in excellent preserved condition, as you may be able to see in the posted photos.

* Oversized or tall netsuke are extremely rare. According to Yakari Yoshida, in a 1999 International Netsuke Society Journal article, this type of netsuke make up approximately only one percent or less of all netsuke held at major collections. According to the author, most of these netsuke were made in the 18th and early 19th centuries, and among the subjects represented by these tall miniature sculptures are Sennin and foreigners, such as the theme of the carving listed here.

This is an Amygdaloidal Basalt, heavy, but well hollowed, of flattened globular shape with a short broad cylindrical neck, and an oval recessed foot. Engraved with lion masks to both shoulders. The background is dark gray, almost black, and the attractive mineral inclusions of various shapes are light brown, light blue, gray, green, light green and some shades of rosette. Some of the various shape forms have various colors inside. Beginning at its shoulders there are carvings of this large faux masks, that occupy more than half of its length down to the bottom of the bottle, that its not apparent when you look at the bottle from afar. It comes with a like material stopper that shows similar colors and shape forms as the bottle. This very fine bottle is in excellent preserved condition.

Bottle Measurements Height: 2.35 inches (6.0cm) - Not including stopper Width: 2.26 inches (5.8cm) Thickness: 1.35 inches (3.4cm) Weight: 6.4 ounce.

Snuff bottles of the same material and time period were sold at Bonhams, Hong Kong, on 27 May 2012 for $8,810 (photo #8), and at Bonhams, New York, on 22 March 2011, for $6,100 (photo #9)

This is a spectacular Famille Noire Glazed Molded Porcelain Snuff Bottle of Bulbous Pear form, with a green ruyi band decorated straight neck, a white glazed mouth, and a concave recessed oval footing. The bottle is decorated on both sides with vases that contain the flowers of the four seasons: winter: plum blossoms; spring: peony; summer: lotus or orquid, and autumn: chrysanthemum, dressed in a variety of colors where green is the dominating palette, set atop an opaque black background. It comes with a very peculiar green stone and metal top that has an embedded red amber pebble, and a silver spoon. It may be original to the bottle. The form of the bottle is characteristic of those made during the XVIII century in China.

This superb bottle is in excellently preserved original condition.

Someone wrote to us and said that there may be a repair in the neck of the bottle, where I just see a slight running of the colors on one side of the bottle's neck

Bottle Measurements

Height: 2.64 inches (6.7cm), not including stopper

Width: 1.92 inches (4.8cm)

Thickness: 1.48 inches (3.8cm)

Weight: 2.4 ounces

Pair of Twin Circular Screens made from Translucent Jade, with applied Black Jade, White Jade, Nephrite Jade, Agate, Carnelian, Amethyst, Lapis Lazuli, Malachite, Coral and more, carved into multiple compositions of flowering plants on rock formations with hovering butterflies. The carved circular Jade Disks rest on carved wood stands. Each carved jade disk measures 12 inches.

Excellently preserved original condition.

This is a finely hand-carved netsuke in Ebony wood of a Nasube (Aubergine or eggplant). Netsuke was carved by an unknown artist from the Iwami Province sometime during the 19th century. The carving exhibits similar material and carving characteristics of a netsuke (Photo #7) made by Kyokusui; item 133* of Bonhams catalog. Observe the smoothness of the surface, and the realistic form of the piece. Netsuke is unsigned. It measures 2.44 inches (6.2cm) tall. and 0.94 inches (2.4cm) in diameter. Netsuke is in excellent condition, as may be seen in the posted photos. *Robert S. Huthart Collection of Iwami Netsuke: Part II, Bonhams London Auction Catalog, 06 November 2019. As you can see in photo #7, Iwami netsuke from the Huthart Collection at this auction were sold for several thousands of dollars. Price written in pencil do not include a 25% additional premium charged by the auctioneer.

This is a finely hand-carved netsuke in Kurogaki (Black Persimmon) wood of a large Seated Hotei with a wide Smile, by an unknown artist from the Iwami Province, carved sometime during the late 18th and early 19th centuries. The carving exhibits similar material and carving characteristics of the region. Observe a similar looking figure on top of a toad, finished in a very smooth texture, by Gokyotei Baiseki, in photo #6*, from Iwami Netsuke, RS Huthart Collection, Japanese published book, page 75. Large and wide chimney himotoshi, common of the period. Netsuke is unsigned. It measures 1.90 inches (4.8cm) tall. and 1.88 inches (4.8cm) wide. Netsuke is in excellent condition, as may be seen in the posted photos. **Netsuke shown in photo #8 was sold at the Robert S. Huthart Collection of Iwami Netsuke, Part II auction, by Bonhams London, on 06 November 2019, for $3,549 plus 25% premium.

This is an awesome Eisho Era Signed and Date Long Wakisashi (Almost Katana length) Sword in Shirasaya fitting, made by SADAHIRO 貞弘 (1505 -1521) Eisho, Muromachi Period, Iwami Province, Japan. SADAHIRO 貞弘, as listed in page 99 of the Index of Japanese Swordsmiths by Markus Sesko, and shown as SA 23 in "Japanese Swordsmiths by W. M. Hawley. The sword's nakago has been marked with the Swordsmith's signature) 備中國住貞弘 (Bichu koku ju SADAHIRO), on the right side of the blade, and 永正三年□□月日 (Year 3 of Eisho era, which is 1506 in the Western calendar), on the left side of the blade, as shown in the photos. The blade is well-polished and bright, and its in excellent condition. It is well-forged, and it has beautiful forging grains. The blade displays a wonderful active Gunome hamon all through its length. It is razor sharp. This sword DOES NOT have any fatal flaws or damages of any kind. The blade comes with a Shirasaya fitting in mint condition, and a single piece copper Habaki Collar. Blade Length (Cutting Edge): 23 3/16 inches Full length (with mountings): 31 3/4 inches Moto-Gasane: 6.8mm Weight (Blade only): 484 grams (1.07 lb) Copy of Sword registration issued by Fukushima Prefecture Board of Education is available OTHER AUTHENTIC SIGNED MUROMACHI PERIOD, EISHO ERA 'BLADES ONLY' LIKE THIS LONG WAKISASHI SWORD ARE BEING SOLD FOR AT LEAST 680,000 YEN (JPY) (approx $6,800) or more AT SITES SUCH AS 'JAPANESE-SWORD-KATANA' IN JAPAN THIS SWORD CAN ONLY BE PURCHASED AND SHIPPED WITHIN THE UNITED STATES OR COUNTRIES THAT ALLOW THE IMPORTATION OF MILITARY EDGE WEAPONS ***WE DO NOT ACCEPT OFFERS BELOW THE LISTED PRICE OF THIS SWORD ****

This is an awesome Gunto Imperial Japan Military Katana Sword in Black Koshirae fitting, made during the Showa period (1926-1989), by the Gunto swordsmith KANEHARU 兼玄: (Index of Japanese Swordsmiths by Markus Sesko), from the Seki School (Modern Japanese Swords and Swordsmiths, by Leon and Hiropo Kapp). The sword's nakago has been marked as shown in the photos. The blade has a bright and clean polish, and it is in excellent condition. It has no flaws, other than a very tiny sumi-gomori on its left side (carbon inclusions on the steel). The bright blade displays a wonderful active straight hamon all through its length. It is razor sharp. This sword DOES NOT have any fatal flaws or damages of any kind. The blade comes with a black lacquered Koshirae, with a black Sageo, a large Iron Tsuba, a Tsuka covered in Ray skin and gray Tsuka-ito, a copper Habaki, and brass menuki on either side. The Tsuka has a copper kashira on top and a Fuchi on its bottom that its styled in a wave pattern Blade Length (Cutting Edge): 26.5 inches Full length (with mountings): 41 inches Motokasane: 7.46mm Weight (Blade only): 790 grams OTHER AUTHENTIC SIGNED SHOWA GUNTO 'BLADES ONLY' LIKE THE ONE ON THIS COMPLETE KATANA SWORD ARE BEING SOLD FOR 450.000 TO 580,000 YEN (JPY) (approx $4,500 to $5,800) AT SITES SUCH AS 'JAPANESE-SWORD-KATANA' IN JAPAN THIS SWORD CAN ONLY BE PURCHASED AND SHIPPED WITHIN THE UNITED STATES OR COUNTRIES THAT ALLOW THE IMPORTATION OF MILITARY EDGE WEAPONS ***WE DO NOT ACCEPT OFFERS BELOW THE LISTED PRICE OF THIS SWORD ****

This is a finely hand-carved netsuke in Kurogaki (Black Persimmon) wood of a Lotus Seed Pod, made as a Karakuri or 'trick' Netsuke in that the seeds rattle and peep out of the seed holes. Netsuke was carved by an unknown artist from the Iwami Province sometime during the Early 19th centuries. The carving exhibits similar material and carving characteristics of a netsuke (Photo #6) made by Seiyodo Gansui (1809-1848). Observe the lines of the sides of the lotus pod and how they compare with the hairlines on the mushroom, and the Ukibori work on the bottom of the lotus pod resembles the finish of the toad shown in photo #3 (item 49* in Bonhams Catalog). Nicely detailed ukibori rendering of the bottom of the lotus pod and the fine hairlines on the Lotus Pod exterior. The stem of the lotus flower serves as natural himotoshi. Netsuke is unsigned. It measures 1.54 inches (3.9cm) tall. and 1.67 inches (4.2cm) long. Netsuke is in excellent condition, as may be seen in the posted photos. **Robert S. Huthart Collection of Iwami Netsuke: Part II, Bonhams London Auction Catalog, 06 November 2019. As you can see in photo #7, Iwami netsuke from the Huthart Collection at this auction were sold for thousands of dollars. Price written in pencil do not include a 25% additional premium charged by the auctioneer.

Late 18th C. Early 19th C. Japanese Iwami Kurogaki Netsuke: Gama Sennin with Toad This is a finely hand-carved netsuke in Kurogaki (Black Persimmon) wood of a Gama Sennin with a Toad on top of his shoulders, by an unknown artist from the Iwami Province carved sometime during the late 18th and early 19th centuries. The carving exhibits similar material and carving characteristics of the region. Observe the Ukibori work on the sennin's toad (photo #3) that resembles the finish of the toad shown in photo #6, top (item 135* in Bonhams Catalog), and the fine hairlines of the Gama Sennin's beard in photo #1 that are equivalent to the work by Kanman on the mushroom displayed in photo #6 - bottom (item 113** in Bonhams catalog). Nicely detailed rendering of the rough textured skin on the back and sides of the toad, and the fine hairlines on the Gama Sennin's beard. The left sleeve of the Sennin's tunic forms the netsuke's natural himotoshi. Netsuke is unsigned. It measures 3.03 inches (7.7cm) tall. and 1.41 inches (3.3cm) in diameter. Netsuke is in excellent condition, as may be seen in the posted photos. **Robert S. Huthart Collection of Iwami Netsuke: Part II, Bonhams London Auction Catalog, 06 November 2019. *Robert S. Huthart Collection of Iwami Netsuke: Part I, Bonhams London Auction Catalog, 15 May 2019. As you can see in photo #12, Iwami netsuke from the Huthart Collection at these auctions were sold for several to tens of thousands of dollars. Prices written in pencil do not include a 25% additional premium charged by the auctioneer.

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. Nicely detailed rendering of the rough textured skin on the back and sides of the toad, which contrasts with the smooth extended throat and concave bottom of the netsuke. Netsuke is unsigned. It measures 1.125 inches in diameter and 1.125 inches tall. Netsuke is in excellent condition, as may be seen in the posted photos. *Robert S. Huthart Collection of Iwami Netsuke: Part II, Bonhams London Auction Catalog, 06 November 2019.

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. Netsuke is in excellent condition, as may be seen in the posted photos. A similar netsuke was offered for sale as part of the Robert S. Huthart Collection of Iwami Netsuke: Part II, by Bonhams, London, on 06 November 2019, with an estimated value of $1,500 to $1,800. See photo #8, page 53 of Bonhams’ catalog.