Catalog: Antiques (249)

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

21.375" blade with a wild midare hamon. Nakago with eight-character signature "Harima Daijō Fujiwara Tadakuni" ( 信濃大掾藤原忠國 ) ; probably 2nd generation (1624). Nagako is possibly ubu (meaning that remains as it is since it was made) with three mekugi-ana. Blade contained in shirasaya attributing blade to Tadakuni. Swordsmith is listed as TA41 from W.M. Hawley, page 368.

SAYAGAKI is the writing on the shirasaya that is done by a sword expert for the purpose of identification. It is in a manner similar to an NBTHK. It provides the name and title of the swordsmith. The name of the Sensei (master/expert) and his opinion of the sword, and in some cases some of the characteristics of the sword, such as its length.

This piece was made by Harima Daijyo Fujiwara Tadakuni who is the son of First Generation Tadayoshi's father Hashimoto Rokurozaemon. He first engraved as Hironori. At Kanei 11th year(1634) he has received the post of Harima Daijyo and changed his name to Tadakuni. At his early carrier as Harima Daijyo, he engraved the Kanji of Ma 磨 signature as different Ma 摩. There were many pieces remaining from Kanei Period to Kanbun period. At later age, he has called himself Harima Nyudo Kyutetsu. He had engraved names such as Hizen Jyu Harima Daijyo Fujiwara Tadakuni, Harima Daijyo Fujiwara Tadakuni and Hizen Ju Harima Nyudo Kyutetsu. He was outstanding sword smith inside the group Waki-Hizen of Hizen province. This blade is typical Tadakuni, and the Gunome Midare Hamon is nice. The signature is clear

Condtion: Blade is mostly clean, showing an old polish. It was some barely noticeable spider-web rust on the left side of the blade and a couple of slight micro-chips. Otherwise, is in excellent condition for its 350 year-old history.

Blade Length (Cutting Edge): 21.375 inches

Full length (with mountings): 30.25 inches

Motokasane: 7.34mm

Weight (Blade only): 595 grams (12lb, 5oz)

Moss Agate (also called a form of Dendritic Chalcedony) Snuff Botle of flattened rectangular shape, supported on a raised oval elongated footrim, the gently slopping shoulders rising to a cylindrical neck, with concave and wide mouth; the stone showing cluster of mineral (iron or Manganese ixide) of green and brown colors on a grayish ground on one side, and muddle ferns and tree branches mostly in green, dark green and some brown patches, on the other side.

Very well hollowed; so much so, that the artisan who worked the inside of the bottle must have spent countless hours carving the inside to obtain such thin walls, making the bottle lighter than other bottles of similar size. The bottle comes with a white jade with some green inclusions.

The outstanding bottle is in remarkable preserved condition.

A similar shaped bottle was sold at auction by IGabel, on 28 April 2020, for $3,125.00. See photo #8

Bottle Measurements

Height: 2.62 inches (6.6cm) - not including stopper

Width: 2.17 inches (5.5cm)

Thickness: 1.05 inches (2.6cm)

Weight: 2.4 ounces

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 an exquisitively carved Baroque Crucifix, probably made in Spain in the Early 18th Century in the manner of The Christ of Clemency (Cristo de la Clemencia) of the Seville Cathedral, Spain. The Christ's body displays, in a lifelike manner, the ribcage pressed against his stretched skin, and carefully rendered arms and leg muscles, with visible veins, to highlight his humanity. The hands perfectly carved (the left hand missing portions of fingers), and feet with well-delineated toes and nails. A crown of triple spikes rests over his head that shows a well-rendered lifelike hair. His head is turned down to the right.

The crucifix preserves its original fittings, which is extremely rare for a crucifix of this age. The cross is made of two natural pieces of wood, painted in black, but now well patinated with the passage of time, which is adorned with incised carved lines within geometrically shaped areas where the hands and feet rests, that have been gilded with real gold. The ends of the cross covered with real silver cups. The cross is inserted in a base that also sports a silver band on its bottom.

Excellently preserved original condition.

The Cross and base measure 24.5 inches

The base measures 5 squared inches on the bottom

and 4 squared inches on top

The Corpus measures 11 inches tall, and 10 inches wide

EDO, Late 18th Century, Japanese Wood Netsuke: Merchant

Late 18th Century, nicely hand-carved wood Netsuke depicting a Merchant who seems concerned, probably, because he has not been able to sell his stock. He is shown here with his right hand over his head while he is taking a step forward, with his right heel slightly raised.

Very nice stylized touches characterizes this netsuke made during the EDO Period of Japan. The large and uneven himotoshi on this netsuke is typical of carvings made during the 18th century, and beginning of the 19th century. Rich patina. Wear and handling has given it a very smooth and shiny surface, with very pleasant tactile qualities. Unsigned.

Netsuke measures 1.46 inches (3.7cm) wide, and 2.14 inches (5.4cm) tall. It is in excellent condition for its age (over 200 years), as may be seen in the posted photos.

19th C. Japanese Boxwood Netsuke: TANUKI NO HARA TSUZUMI,

Signed Juzan (ishikawa Komei) This is a finely carved boxwood netsuke depicting Tanuki, seated, wearing a kimono, with a striker on his right hand, getting ready to beat his hairy distended scrotum that is resting on a cushion as if it were a mokugyo. Very skillfully done miniature sculpture that is signed Juzan within an oval reserve on the bottom of the netsuke. The cord holes (himotoshi) are lined up with natural material.

Juzan, is a go used by Ishikawa Komei (1852 - 1913), a pupil of Masamitsu, considered the finest carving artist of the Meiji Period. He studied the painting of Kano Sosen, and became the first professor of art at the Tokyo Academy of Arts. He was later appointed artist to the Imperial court.

Netsuke measures 0.90 inches (2.3cm) wide, 1.46 inches (3.7cm) long, and 1.28 inches (3.2cm) tall. It is in excellent preserved condition, as may be seen in the posted photos.

Note: A reference to Ishikawa Komei and his signature may be found on page 661 of Lazarnick's 'Netsuke and Inro Artists, and How to Read their Signatures'

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

FAMILLE ROSE, Molded Enameled Porcelain Snuff Bottle, Guangxu Mark, 1874-1908

This is a fine Famille Rose Figural Molded Porcelain Snuff Bottle, of Bulbous Rectangular with rounded shoulders, with a rounded neck decorated with a Leiwen border, a rounded form green lip, and a raised rounded rectangular base. The body of the bottle crisply molded with colorful 'Hundred Antiques' objects, such as: brush holder, seal, scrolls, peacock plumes, bronze mirror, dish of flowers, rare vase, brona wine pot, recumbent silkworms, palm leaf, scepter, coins, and others. There is an incised Guangxu (1874-1908) seal script Mark in fading iron red letters to the base. It comes with an orange coral stopper.

This vivibly colorful bottle is in remarkable preserved condition.

Bottle Measurements

Height: 2.36 inches (6.0cm) - not including stopper

Width: 1.93 inches (4.9cm)

Thickness: 1.36 inches (3.2cm)

Weight: 2.4 ounces

FAMILLE ROSE, Molded Enameled Porcelain over a Bronze-based Snuff Bottle, Jiaqing Mark, 1796-1820

This is a fine Famille Rose Figural Molded Porcelain over a bronze-based Snuff Bottle, of flattened Circular form with slopping shoulders, with a waited neck, a flat lip with a wide mouth, and raised feet with a concave base. The bottle following the same form characteristics of similar bottles made during the XVIII century. The body of the bottle crisply molded with colorful objects including the emblems of the Eight Daoist (Taoist) Immortals, such as: peach, fan, bamboo drum, rods of Zhang Guo, sword, double gourds, and the flute of Han Xianxi. There is a Jiaqing (1796-1820) seal script Mark in iron red letters to the base. It comes with an orange and ping coral stopper.

This lively and colorful bottle is in remarkable preserved condition.

Bottle Measurements

Height: 2.26 inches (5.7cm) - not including stopper

Width: 2.05 inches (5.2cm)

Thickness: 1.23 inches (3.1cm)

Weight: 1.6 ounces

Very Fine, Extremely Rare, Double-Gourd Conglomerate Puddingstone Snuff Bottle

This is a extremely rare (chances are that you will not find another double-gourd conglomerate puddingstone snuff bottle anywhere) Snuff Bottle made in the form of a Double-Gourd as the Chinese cloisonne bottles dating to the 18th century. Well-hollowed, a difficult chore on this type of bottles.

The stone is made up of a conglomerate of sedimentary pebbles that appear as floating and striking irregular elongated brownish and grayish shapes amid a very unusual dark-green cementing matrix. These combinations of shapes and colors compliment the simple and tactile form of this bottle.

It comes with a light brown agate stopper.

This wonderful and unique bottle is in outstanding preserved condition.

A bottle with similar material was sold at Christie's in July 2013 for $8,750.00. See photo #7

Bottle Measurements

Height: 2.28 inches (5.8cm)

Width: 1.31 inches (3.3cm)

Thickness: 1.03-= inches (2.6cm)

Weight: 2.0 ounces

EDO PERIOD JAPANESE SAMURAI YOROI KABUTO ZUNARI HELMET WITH SHIKORO

EDO Period Japanese Samurai Yoroi Zunari (Head shaped) Kabuto helmet. Multiple piece Hachi (bowl) construction. Some of original lacquer remains (on the outer shikoro). Four-piece Shikoro (Neck guard of a helmet). Original Shikoro blue-color lace. Original oharaidate (a rectangular hollow socket used to hold a maedate of a kabuto) intact for frontal Datemono (helmet crest) fastening. Gold color paint added later. Internal fabric liner (with a couple of rips), and fastening cord are present. Excellent preserved condition

Height: 6.5 inches

Length: 11 inches

Diameter: 36 inches

Weight: 2 lbs 12 oz

An Early Celadon and Russet Snuff Bottle, 1730 - 1780

This is a well-hollowed, Flattened, Circular form, nephrite Snuff Bottle of even Celadon color with wavy russet veins that seem to just appear from the left to form shrub-like forms that serve as its natural decoration; flare neck, wide flat mouth, and an oval rectangular raised footing.

Following a form widely used in the 18th century, in China, it sports a symmetrical circular form that emphasizes its flared neck and raised footing. It comes with an early form metal stopper with white jade dome formed stone. Most likely made during the Early Qianlong Period (1730-1780).

Excellently preserved original condition.

Bottle Measurements

Height: 2.08 inches (5.3cm), including stopper

Width: 1.80 inches (4.5cm)

Thickness: 0.70 inches (1.8cm)

Weight: 2.6 ounces

For similar examples refer to item 283, 296, and 436 , 'The Collector's Book of Snuff Bottles, by Bob C. Stevens

Early 19th Century Japanese Wood Netsuke: ACROBAT

This is a finely hand carved, Early 19th Century Wood Netsuke depicting an Acrobat, who is wearing a fundoshi and sports an Eboshi hat on his head, demonstrating his contortionist skills by placing his left leg over the back of his head.

Very nice carving with great, glossy patina. Unsigned. It measures 1.60 inches (4.0cm) wide, and 1.58 inches (4.0cm) tall. It is in excellent condition, as shown in the posted photos.

Early19th Century Edo School Boxwood Netsuke: Chinese Sage Riding an Ox

Early 19th Century, nicely hand-carved and engraved boxwood netsuke depicting a Chinese Sages riding an Ox while holding peonies in both hands, a symbol of prosperity or congratulations between friends. Chimney himotoshi that starts on the bottom of the platform where the ox stands, and continues through any of the spaces made by the legs of the ox. Rich patination. Unsigned.

Netsuke measures 0.92 inches (2.3cm) wide, 1.40 inches (3.6cm) long, and 1.62 inches (4.1cm) tall. It is in excellent condition, as you may be able to see in the posted photos.

Early 19th C. Japanese Iwami School Netsuke: Sennin This is a finely hand-carved netsuke in Ebony wood of a standing Sennin striking his beard with his right hand. Netsuke was carved by an unknown artist from the Iwami Province sometime during the Early 19th century. The carving exhibits the carving characteristics of another netsuke in this store (Photo #8), with similar robe and natural himotoshi (under the left wide sleeve of the Sennin's robe). Netsuke is unsigned. It measures 2.84 inches (7.2cm) tall. and 0.95 inches (2.4cm) long. Netsuke is in excellent condition, as may be seen in the posted photos. LG ASIAN ANTIQUES specializes in the sale of a wide variety 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 before bidding/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

This is a very fine Qing Dynasty period, well-hallowed Dendritic Chalcedony Snuff Bottle of circular bulbous form, with a high neck, a flat wide lip, and an oval foot rim surrounding a shallowly recessed flat foot. The translucent stone has an abstract mottled pattern of brown and white macaroni and eye forms surrounding bursts of white and cream colored patterns on one side, and a mushroom-like silhouette made up of brown dots on the reverse, over a grayish tone ground. It comes with a gray agate stopper with a black collar. This outstanding looking bottle is in remarkable preserved condition. Bottle Measurements Height: 2.50 inches (6.4cm) - not including stopper Width: 2.12 inches (5.4cm) Thickness: 1.20 inches (3.0cm) Weight: 2.2 ounces About Us: 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. The items will be carefully packed and shipped within the Continental US via USPS Parcel Post, with Insurance and Delivery Confirmation. 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. All items will be shipped within 48 hours of receipt of payment. Please allow 5 to 7 days to receive them. S&H INCLUDES SHIPPING COSTS, INSURANCE, and PACKING MATERIALS. We do not charge for handling and labor. INTERNATIONAL SHIPPING: SHIPPING COSTS VARY PER LOCATION. If you have any questions, please inquire before bidding/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, a one time shipping charge will apply (highest price prevails). RETURNS: Accepted if the item is not as described, and is returned within seven 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. Thanks for looking

This is an awesome, excellently carved Green and White Jade Snuff Bottle in the form of a seated Foo-dog or Shishi holding a large ball between its legs. Outstanding form and details. Well hollowed cavity. It comes with a Agate stopper.

Excellently preserved original condition.

Bottle Measurements

Height: 1.94 inches (5.0cm), not including stopper

Width: 1.68 inches (4.3cm)

Thickness: 1.11 inches (2.8cm)

Weight: 2.6 ounces