Two Notable Collections: Jade, Snuff Bottles, and

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Sydney, Nsw, Australia

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Two Notable Collections: Jade, Snuff Bottles, and

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A WOODEN NETSUKE FIGURE GROUP OF SHINAGA AND TENAGA Early 19th century: A WOODEN NETSUKE FIGURE GROUP OF SHINAGA AND TENAGA Early 19th century 17.9cm high Footnotes: Provenance: Sotheby's, London, A Collection of Fine Netsuke, 9 May 1979, lot 130 (by repute with

Lot Closed

0123: A WOODEN NETSUKE FIGURE GROUP OF SHINAGA AND TENAGA Early 19th century

A BISCUIT AND GLAZED PORCELAIN NETSUKE OF TEKKAI SENNIN 19th/early 20th century: A BISCUIT AND GLAZED PORCELAIN NETSUKE OF TEKKAI SENNIN 19th/early 20th century standing and gazing up to the front, both hands resting on a staff, wearing a cloak, 6.3cm high For further information

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0124: A BISCUIT AND GLAZED PORCELAIN NETSUKE OF TEKKAI SENNIN 19th/early 20th century

Est. A$800-A$1,200

Lot Passed

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A BOXWOOD NETSUKE OF KAN'U 19th/20th century: A BOXWOOD NETSUKE OF KAN'U 19th/20th century standing in a dignified pose, holding his long beard with one hand and a polearm with the other, 5.8cm high For further information on this lot please

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0125: A BOXWOOD NETSUKE OF KAN'U 19th/20th century

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A BOXWOOD NETSUKE OF KAPPA Signed Ensai [宴齋], 19th century: A BOXWOOD NETSUKE OF KAPPA Signed Ensai [宴齋], 19th century 3.7cm high For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com For further information about this lot please visit

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0126: A BOXWOOD NETSUKE OF KAPPA Signed Ensai [宴齋], 19th century

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THREE WOODEN NETSUKE The 'monk' signed Ippyō [一瓢], 19th century (3): THREE WOODEN NETSUKE The 'monk' signed Ippyō [一瓢], 19th century comprising one seated Daruma, one nanbanjin with a basket in his right hand, and one monk carrying a box on his left

Lot Closed

0127: THREE WOODEN NETSUKE The 'monk' signed Ippyō [一瓢], 19th century (3)

A BRAZIL NUT NETSUKE OF OKAME Signed Gyokkō [玉光], 19th century: A BRAZIL NUT NETSUKE OF OKAME Signed Gyokkō [玉光], 19th century 4.5cm high For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com For further information about this lot

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0128: A BRAZIL NUT NETSUKE OF OKAME Signed Gyokkō [玉光], 19th century

Est. A$800-A$1,200

Lot Passed

TWO WOODEN NETSUKE OF SHISHI AND HANNYA MASK The 'shishi' signed Fumikagu [文國], 19...: TWO WOODEN NETSUKE OF SHISHI AND HANNYA MASK The 'shishi' signed Fumikagu [文國], 19th century one of a shishi with moveable jaw, the other of an Oni, 4.0cm high each (2). For further

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0129: TWO WOODEN NETSUKE OF SHISHI AND HANNYA MASK The 'shishi' signed Fumikagu [文國], 19...

Est. A$500-A$800

Lot Passed

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TWO METAL NETSUKE OF MINIATURE MODELS OF A STIRRUP AND A SADDLE 19th century (2): TWO METAL NETSUKE OF MINIATURE MODELS OF A STIRRUP AND A SADDLE 19th century the 'stirrup' with silver inlays, 4.7cm and 2.0cm high (2). For further information on this lot please visit

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0130: TWO METAL NETSUKE OF MINIATURE MODELS OF A STIRRUP AND A SADDLE 19th century (2)

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A WOODEN NETSUKE WITH METAL INLAYS OF A TANEGASHIMA GUN Meiji period: A WOODEN NETSUKE WITH METAL INLAYS OF A TANEGASHIMA GUN Meiji period with copper and brass fittings, 7.5cm high Footnotes: Provenance: Sotheby's, London, Netsuke, Inro and other Japanese Works of

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0131: A WOODEN NETSUKE WITH METAL INLAYS OF A TANEGASHIMA GUN Meiji period

SOLD

A WOODEN NETSUKE WITH SILVER INLAY 19th century: A WOODEN NETSUKE WITH SILVER INLAY 19th century of a spider on a spinning top, 6.5cm high Footnotes: Provenance: Sotheby's, London, Netsuke, Inro and other Japanese Works of Art, 15 Dec 1976, lot 215

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0132: A WOODEN NETSUKE WITH SILVER INLAY 19th century

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A FLINT POUCH, MECHAG Sino-Tibetan, 19th/ early 20th century: A FLINT POUCH, MECHAG Sino-Tibetan, 19th/ early 20th century the cover mounted with a metal plaque worked in relief with the characters ⌈狀元郎⌋, opening to reveal a

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0133: A FLINT POUCH, MECHAG Sino-Tibetan, 19th/ early 20th century

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FOUR 'GOURD' NETSUKE 19th/early 20th century (4): FOUR 'GOURD' NETSUKE 19th/early 20th century in cinnabar lacquer, cloisonné, gourd, and ceramics, varying sizes from 2.3cm to 5.0cm high (4). For further information on this lot please visit

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0134: FOUR 'GOURD' NETSUKE 19th/early 20th century (4)

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A HORN NETSUKE OF A NAMAZU, CATFISH 19th/20th century: A HORN NETSUKE OF A NAMAZU, CATFISH 19th/20th century the namazu swimming, its fins pressed against its body, the eyes inlaid in horn, 7.2cm long For further information on this lot please visit

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0135: A HORN NETSUKE OF A NAMAZU, CATFISH 19th/20th century

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A WOODEN NETSUKE OF A GRAZING HORSE 18th/19th century: A WOODEN NETSUKE OF A GRAZING HORSE 18th/19th century standing with its feet together and head lowered and looking back to the left, the long, flowing tail sweeping around the back, 5.8cm

Lot Closed

0136: A WOODEN NETSUKE OF A GRAZING HORSE 18th/19th century

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A WOODEN NETSUKE OF A GOAT Signed Masanao [正直], 19th century: A WOODEN NETSUKE OF A GOAT Signed Masanao [正直], 19th century 3.2cm high For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com For further information about this lot please

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0137: A WOODEN NETSUKE OF A GOAT Signed Masanao [正直], 19th century

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A WOOD 'RAT' NETSUKE Edo period: A WOOD 'RAT' NETSUKE Edo period a rat crouching on a zafu with all four paws, its tail falling naturally and curving along the surface of the zafu, 2.7cm high For further information on this lot

Lot Closed

0138: A WOOD 'RAT' NETSUKE Edo period

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TWO WOODEN NETSUKE 19th/20th century (2): TWO WOODEN NETSUKE 19th/20th century comprising one snail with a fly on its shell, and one lotus-leaf with curling leaves enclosing a lotus bud, carved on the exterior with lotus pods, 1.8cm and

Lot Closed

0139: TWO WOODEN NETSUKE 19th/20th century (2)

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THREE WOODEN NETSUKE The 'shimeji mushrooms' signed Masanao [正直], 19th century (3): THREE WOODEN NETSUKE The 'shimeji mushrooms' signed Masanao [正直], 19th century comprising one 'shimeji mushrooms', one of an anaguma seated on a futon, and one 'tree trunk', varying

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0140: THREE WOODEN NETSUKE The 'shimeji mushrooms' signed Masanao [正直], 19th century (3)

SOLD

FOUR WOODEN NETSUKE 19th century (4): FOUR WOODEN NETSUKE 19th century comprising two 'frog', one on a lotus leaf, one of a shishi with a ball, and one 'cat', varying sizes from 2.8cm to 3.1cm high (4). For further information on this

Lot Closed

0141: FOUR WOODEN NETSUKE 19th century (4)

SOLD

A pair of pressed horn hako-netsuke Edo Period, 19th Century (2): A pair of pressed horn hako-netsuke Edo Period, 19th Century one carved with a design of Samurai and sailing boat, the other with a scene from the Suikoden, approx. 4.5cm wide each (2). For further

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0142: A pair of pressed horn hako-netsuke Edo Period, 19th Century (2)

TWELVE SHUNGA YOKO-E Late Edo to Meiji period (12): TWELVE SHUNGA YOKO-E Late Edo to Meiji period including one from the series Kōshoku Zue Jūni-kō (Erotic Pictures for the Twelve Months,

Lot Closed

0143: TWELVE SHUNGA YOKO-E Late Edo to Meiji period (12)

Est. A$2,000-A$3,000

Lot Passed

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