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19th Century, finely hand-carved Wood Netsuke depicting a Karako, squatting and trying to lift the heavy Hotei's bag, signed KISEKI. Excellently preserved. This fine miniature sculpture measures 1.15 inches (2.9cm) wide and 1.41 inches (3.6cm) tall LG ASIAN ANTIQUES specializes in the sale of AUTHENTIC ANTIQUE JAPANESE NETSUKE and Related Items, at affordable prices for beginners, but, regularly carry higher end pieces at bargain prices for experienced collectors. We are members of the International Netsuke Society We prefer payment by Paypal. Payment is expected within 72 hours of auction closing. We encourage everyone to look, but PLEASE only bid if you intend to complete the purchase. We ship worldwide. All our items will be packed with care and shipped via United States Postal Service (USPS) Priority Service, with Insurance, Delivery and Signature Confirmation, free of charge, within the Continental United States. All items will be shipped within 48 hours of receipt of payment. Please allow 2 to 3 working days to receive them. We do not charge for packing materials, handling and labor. We are not responsible for any damage that occurs during shipment, however, we will file the paperwork for the Post Office to investigate. Please Note: If you live in Florida, taxes are not included in the item price or shipping charges. These charges are the buyer's responsibility and will be added to the total cost of the item. International buyers are responsible for any tax, Customs or import duties levied by your countries upon arrival of the package. If you have any questions, please inquire beforebidding/purchasing through Ebay messaging, SHIPPING DISCOUNT: We will combine shipping for multiple items. If all items can be shipped together in one package and delivered to one address, RETURNS: Accepted if the item is not as described, and is returned within 14 days of receipt. Item must be returned in the same condition as described and shipped by us. We refund the purchase price of the item. Buyer is responsible for the return shipping costs. PLEASE TAKE A LOOK AT OUR OTHER OFFERINGS THANKS FOR YOUR INTEREST! Lou and Gloria

Century Japanese Ebony Wood Netsuke: Tanuki Badger, Signed Minko with Kakikan

19th Century, finely hand-carved boxwood netsuke depicting a seated Tanuki, or Japanese Badger (raccoon dog) raising his right paw in order to beat his belly, or distended scrotum as it if were a drum. Pupils made in bronze and inlaid with black horn. Wonderful chimney himotoshi that starts on the bottom, and extends to the left side of his body, between his legss. Signed Minko, with kakihan, on the bottom of the piece.

According to Japanese legend, a Tanuki is a real animal with supernatural powers, as are the fox or a cat. He is a mischievous animal that uses many disguises to deceive or annoy passers-by.

Netsuke measures 1.42 inches (3.6cm) in diameter (on the bottom), and 1.64 inches (4.2cm) tall. It is in excellent condition as you may see in the posted photos.

This a superb Wooden Carved Polychrome Crucifix made in Spain during the 18th century possibly from Cypress wood. It was made in the manner made popular by the Spanish for the making of religious figures/sculptures from the 12th century, which consisted of carving the sculpture from light wood (cypress), then covering it in layers of Gesso (Yeso), the flesh tones of the face, arms, torso an legs were applied by a painter, and finally, 'Estofado' was applied to embellish the drapery (cloth) with gilded touches.

This sculpture is very rare because it doesn't have any losses. The anatomy is intact and most of its colors remain as originally applied; even the dark color of the blood remains as originally done. The painting in the entire sculpture has acquired a darker color or patina due to its age. In some small areas, the original paint has dissipated, possibly due to heat, and the underlying white gesso can be seen. Otherwise, it remains in its original condition.

Normally, sculpture of this age are missing finger or toes. The fact that this sculpture remains almost intact is remarkable. The cross, also made of wood and painted black, appears original to the corpus.

Excellently preserved original condition.

The Cross measure 26 inches and 12 inches wide

The Corpus measures 14.5 inches tall, and 11 inches wide

Early 19th C. Japanese Wood Netsuke: Wood Gatherer, Signed YOSHINAGA, Miura

This is an Extremely Rare example of a wood netsuke excellently carved by Yoshinaga, as signed on a border, on the bottom of this superb miniature sculpture, depicting a Wood Gatherer who has taken a rest from his daily journey by sitting on top of a rock. He is carrying on his back a wicker basket, and two bundles of wood on top of it. He is also holding a hoe on his right hand.

It is extremely rare to find a piece made from wood by this highly skilled carver whose works were mostly done in other natural materials. But, like other pieces made by him, it exhibits similar traits such as the meticulous detail used in the rendering of the wicker basket and bundles of wood, the modeling of Chinese subjects with similar facial and dress characteristics, and the poorly etched signature that has been placed in an inconspicuous position on the piece. Netsuke has a chimney himotoshi that starts on the bottom of the rock, and continues on any of the holes on the sides of the rock.

You may reference an article written by Milton Stratos, The Netsuke of Miura Yoshinaga, that appeared in the Spring 2011 issue of the International Netsuke Society Journal, for other similitudes in characteristics in this piece that are shared by other works by this master.

Netsuke measures 0.92 inches (2.3cm) wide, 1.14 inches (2.9cm) long, and 1.72 inches (4.4cm) tall. It is in remarkably outstanding condition as you may see in the posted photos.

Note: A reference to Miura Yoshinaga and his signature may be found on page 1239 of Lazarnick's 'Netsuke and Inro Artists, and How to Read their Signatures'

This is a very fine 18th/19th Century period, well-hallowed, Dendritic Chalcedony Snuff Bottle of flattened, rectangular, with rounded shoulders tapering towards base, with a cylindrical short neck, a wide mouth, and an oval foot rim surrounding a shallowly recessed flat foot. The translucent stone has an abstract mottled pattern of brown ground and white macaroni bursts and strands that go in different directions and that are different on all sides of the bottle. It comes with a translucent brownish colored agate stopper. This outstanding looking bottle is in remarkable preserved condition. Bottle Measurements Height: 2.22 inches (5.6cm) - not including stopper Width: 1.62 inches (4.1cm) Thickness: 0.87 inches (2.2cm) Weight: 2.2 ounces

Very Rare Pattern, Amygdaloidal Basalt Snuff Bottle of Flattened Circular shape, supported on an oval footrim, the gently slopping shoulders rising to a cylindrical neck; the mottled mostly brown stone ground suffused by gray-green-tan, orange epidote and calcite irregular but attractive intrusions. Well-hollowed. It was probably made during the Qing Dynasty, 1760-1850. This bottle comes with a green jadeite stopper with black collar. Note: Amygdaloidal Basalt is also referred as volcanic puddingstone. According to Bob C. Stevens in the Collector's Book of Snuff Bottles, New York and Tokyo, 1980, p. 159, it 'is a conglomerate made of cinders, ash, broken fragments (braccias) and epidote (a blue-green mineral), all intermixed with lava. A similar shaped bottle is illustrated in Stevens, op.cit., fig 617. PROVENANCE: Bonhams, 2019 This outstanding bottle is in remarkable preserved condition. Bottle Measurements Height: 2.20 inches (5.6cm) - not including stopper Width: 1.44 inches (3.6cm) Thickness: 0.68 inches (1.7cm) Weight: 1.6 ounces

This is a Qing Dinasty, 18th/19th century, Bulbous, Circular form snuff bottle, with sloping shoulders, rounded elongated neck, and raised oval footing. It has a deep, rich spinach-green color with dark mottling. It is polished all around, and it feels pleasantly rounded. It comes with an agate stopper with spoon. This rather heavy bottle is in excellent preserved condition. This outstanding bottle is in remarkable preserved condition. An identical form Jade snuff bottle is illustrated in 'The Collector's Book of Snuff Bottles", by Bob C. Stevens, Item 366, page 114 Bottle Measurements Height: 2.30 inches (5.8cm) - not including stopper Width: 2.1 inches (5.4cm) Thickness: 1.22 inches (3.1cm) Weight: 4.4 ounces

Chinese, Enameled Silver Snuff Bottle, Bajixiang Emblems This is an wonderful Enameled Silver Snuff Bottle of Flattened Circular form, with a round, long neck and a narrow raised elongated edge and flat base. Most likely made, based on its style, during the first half of the 19th century. It is very colorfully decorated with enameled Bajixiang (Eight Buddhist Auspicious Symbols) Emblems. It is designed to bring peace and blessings to its owners. It comes with an original Silver stopper of the same design and color as the bottle, and a silver spoon. Provenance Collection of Sylvia H. Gottlieb, Great Neck, New York Sotheby's New York, 16th April 1985, lot 0147 This superb bottle is in excellently preserved original condition. Bottle Measurements Height: 2.70 inches (6.8cm), excluding stopper Width: 2.32 inches (5.8cm) Thickness: 1.12 inches (2.8cm)

The Virgin in Prayer, Early 19th Century. Oil on Canvas measuring 22 by 17 inches in a gilt frame 26.5 by 22 inches (The original framed canvas has been placed into a larger frame – see back of painting). This work of art depicts the face and praying hands of Mary, her sad expression with downcast eyes and pursed mouth, clothed in a white palla with yellow trim and a blue robe with red trim; executed in sombre colours and with emphasis on the Virgin's sad and thoughtful facial expression. Attributed to Janos Rombauer; from an original 'The Virgin at Prayer' by Sassoferrato, a version of which is in the National Gallery, London. Fine condition, a couple of minor repairs. A Similar piece was offered for sale at Timeline Auctions, London, on 07 September 2021, with an estimated price of $5,550 - $8,320 - Photo #5) Janos Rombauer (Hungarian 28 May 1782 – 12 February 1849) was a portrait painter in the Kingdom of Hungary. He also worked for a time in Saint Petersburg. He was a representative of the Biedermeier artistic style in Hungary. At the age of nineteen, he began working as a portraitist in Pest (today Budapest). His first known miniature dates from 1802. Around 1805, probably in Bártfa (Bardejov), he met the Polish aristocrat, Józef August Iliński [pl] who, at that time, was in the service of the Russian government. Impressed by his talent, he invited him to his estate near Romaniv, in present-day Ukraine. By 1806, he was living and working in Saint Petersburg; teaching as well as painting. In 1818, he married Amalie Baumann (c.1795–1843), a Baltic German. During his stay, he became a member of the Imperial Academy of Arts and took part in their exhibitions. Vladimir Borovikovsky and Orest Kiprensky seem to have had a significant influence on his style. He painted numerous portraits of the nobility, Hungarian as well as Russian, and many prominent citizens of the Kingdom of Hungary. In 1835, he received a commission to paint portraits of the faculty at the Lutheran College. He also created religious works. Altogether, he is known to have created 248 works, although many have been lost. His surviving works may be seen in the Hermitage Museum, the Tretyakov Gallery, the Hungarian National Gallery and the Slovak National Gallery.

This is a large and spectacular 18th Century Bronze Cloisonne, Twin-Handle Urn with great Archaic form and color. It has two Dragon Head Handles. It is enameled with Penny Flowers and Leaves motif. It has a large mouth (five-inches wide), and it is decorated with a one-inch belt that separates its bulbous body from its neck. It has a raised foot rim. It is stamped with the Japanese kanji that spells the name of its maker: 嶋佐 Shimasa, and it is in excellent preserved condition. MEASUREMENTS Height: 11.5 inches (31cm) Diameter at its widest: 9 inches (23cm) Weight: 8 lbs, 11 oz

This is a unique, one-of-a-kind, an excellently carved Antique Zitan Wood Ruyi Scepter with Jade Plaques - Good Fortune Theme A extremely rare, unique, Chinese made hardwood Ruyi Scepter with Mother of Pearl and single Spinach Jade Plaques. There is not another Ruyi Scepter like it anywhere. The curving hardwood Scepter, like Zitan, of a dark brown wood color extensively carved all throughout with Lingzhi, a type of mushroom whose head resembles a stylized cloud and is associated with long life. It carries five plaques made from mother-of-pearl, and spinach jade, carved in high relief as follows: The largest plaque, at the head of the scepter, is carved with a bat, which considered by the Chinese as a symbol of Wealth, that is holding a double tendril from which are hanging two fish, which are symbols of 'Good Fortune'. On the sides of the fish there are two bats, which symbolize 'Double Happiness'. Right below the Scepter head there is a plaque in the form of a bat (symbol of Wealth). The Middle plaque is carved with two bats (Double Happiness) surrounded by Lingzhi Right below, there is a small plaque carved with the 寿 shòu emblem carved that signifies Longevity. The bottom plaque is carved with two bats (Double Happiness) surrounded by Lingzhi Excellently preserved original condition. Length: 37.5cm (14 3/4 inches) Width of largest plaque: 2.5 inches

Finely carved Japanese Netsuke Depicting a Kappa laying on top of a Shell. According to Karl Schwartz, in his book 'Netsuke Subjects', Kappa is a Goblin who lived in rivers, having a body resembling a frog with a carapace like a turtle. Its head is similar to that of a Monkey with a cavity on top which must always be filled with water. It is mischievous and is often in love with young girls. This wonderful miniature sculpture was carved by Kozan, a little known artist, dating back to Early 19th century. This piece bears his Kozan signature on the bottom of the shell, near the himotoshi. Netsuke measures two inches (5.1cm) wide, 1.66 inches (4.2cm) deep, and 0.96 inches (2.4cm) tall. It is in excellent condition

This excellent 19th century WKC (Weyersburg, Kirschbaum & Company, Solingen, Germany) Imperial Hunting Cutlass is 22 inches in length. The mounts are composed of beautiful brass throughout the hilt and scabbard. The pommel area has a fluted nut at the top center of the cap which acts as a threaded tang nut. The pommel has a smooth upper surface with curved edges featuring line decorated sides. The ferrule below is also lined, having otherwise smooth surfaces. The crossguard features the plain center block area on both sides and the quillon arms go outward in the shape of deer’s hooves. The hair is simulated from the deer’s legs from hand enhancing into the metal. The left guard goes upward the right guard goes downward. Below is an interesting clam shell having scalloped edges. In the center area it features the eight-rayed, faceted silver star that bears the eagle surrounded by the order motto "SUUM CUIQUE" - To each his own - and the double laurel branch engraved in gold on white enamel. There is hand work evident to the renderings. The grip really ties in these interesting mounts. It is a thick stubby stag antler, having tan and brown colors to the raised grains. It tips slightly to the left and was obviously chosen for its specifications that almost exactly fit the ferrule and pommel cap with little trimming required. This weighty stubby grip is decorated with three leafless acorns with finely checkered caps. A most fetching hilt here, much different in style than most. The blade has a fuller down to three quarters of its length. It has been cleaned and polished with most details of etching worn away. Edge has been sharpened. Blade length is 16 inches. The scabbard retains its original black leather with some scratches and signs of wear. It is decorated with twin accent lines that run the length of the edges on both sides. The brass mounts have scalloped edges and are retained by staples. The lower mount is enhanced with dual lines and has a couple of scratches and lined dents, while the upper mount its in excellent condition and features a fine acorn-shaped lug with nice detail to the acorn cap

Very Fine Gilded Bronze Cloisonne , depicting Chinese Auspicious Symbols and geometric patterns, with incised four-character Qianlong Mark, as shown in the listed photos This bottle is in remarkable preserved condition. Bottle Measurements Height: 2.46 inches (6.2cm) - not including Cloisonne stopper Width: 1.76 inches (4.4cm) Thickness: 0.76 inches (1.9cm) Weight: 1.8 ounces

This is a fine, 18th century Japanese Netsuke depicting a monk laying on top of Hotei's Bag of Treasures. Wonderful expression with beautiful patina, what has torn golden from use on the bottom. Unsigned. Netsuke measures 1.88 inches (4.8cm) wide, 1.22 inches (3.1cm) deep, and, 0.92 inches (2.4cm) tall. It is in excellent condition.

18th/ Early 19th C. Chinese Cloisonne Enameled Bronze Snuff Bottle This is a very old, finely made Chinese Cloisonne Enameled on Bronze Snuff Bottle, flattened, round high neck on oval base ring. The broad sides are decorated with stylized flowers on a pink background within blue circles. The narrow sides are covered with blue and ret lotus flowers and tendrils on a yellow background. Great preserved condition. Bottle Measurements Height: 2.24 inches (5.7cm) Width: 1.63 inches (4.2cm) Depth: 0.84 inches (2.2cm) Weight: 1.0 ounces

This is a Late 18th Century, most likely Osaka School, excellently carved netsuke of a resting stag, head turned back, eyes inlaid in black horn, with a dapple cloth, and good hair work. Unsigned. It measures 2.05 inches (5.2cm) wide, and 0.83 inches (2.1cm) tall.

18th Century Japanese Netsuke depicting Hotei, one of the Seven Gods of Fortune, the God of Contentment and Happiness, seated on his treasure sack. Incredibly large chimney himotoshi. Very rich two-tone patina. Excellent tactile qualities. Unsigned. Netsuke measures 1.32 inches (3.4cm) wide, and 1.44 inches (3.6cm) tall.