Asian Antiques: Scrolls, Weaponry and More

19c netsuke SENNIN TOBOSAKU with peach by SHUZAN

Limited edition 24/99 Joichi HOSHI print WINTER DAY (A) 1979

19c netsuke TANUKI badger by KOKEI from FHC collection of 1923

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Asian Antiques: Scrolls, Weaponry and More

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With its tradition of elegant simplicity, Asian decorative art draws an international audience of collectors. Among this focused yet diverse sale are antique decorative arts, weaponry, sculptures, and much more, creating a comprehensive representation of the Asian tradition. Whether you prefer ornate designs or simple silhouettes, this auction will unveil a unique piece to enrich your collection.

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Early 19c ebony netsuke MONKEYS SUMO WRESTLING: Early 19th century ebony netsuke of two monkeys in a sumo wrestling match. Excellent carving perfectly capturing dynamic postures, great faces, superb patina, very pleasant to hold. Height 1 13/16

0001: Early 19c ebony netsuke MONKEYS SUMO WRESTLINGEst. US$1,200-US$1,500Lot Passed

Early 19c netsuke GAMMA SENNIN & toad 93mm: Good size early 19th century boxwood netsuke of Gama sennin standing with one foot raised while his usual companion - a toad - is climbing onto his left shoulder - apparently much more rare version,

0002: Early 19c netsuke GAMMA SENNIN & toad 93mmEst. US$2,000-US$2,500Lot Passed

19c netsuke TANUKI badger by KOKEI from FHC collection of 1923: 19th century boxwood netsuke of sitting Tanuki (badger) beating on his extended belly as on a drum. In Japanese folklore tanuki is a notorious trickster: he drums with his paws on his large belly

0003: 19c netsuke TANUKI badger by KOKEI from FHC collection of 1923Est. US$3,500-US$4,000Lot Passed

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Limited edition 24/99 Joichi HOSHI print WINTER DAY (A) 1979: Original limited edition woodblock print WINTER DAY (A) by Joichi Hoshi (1913-1979) printed in 1979. Any white lines are reflections from photography, an inclined line going up from the ground on the

0004: Limited edition 24/99 Joichi HOSHI print WINTER DAY (A) 1979Est. US$1,500-US$2,000

19c ASAKUSA Japanese pipe case KISERUZUTSU Immortality Fungus: 19th century Japanese Asakusa school staghorn kiseruzutsu - tobacco pipe holder - carved in a shape of a stem of Fungus of Immortality with five fungus heads. Could serve as nyoi, or Ruyi scepter -

0005: 19c ASAKUSA Japanese pipe case KISERUZUTSU Immortality FungusEst. US$1,100-US$1,500Lot Passed

18c staghorn netsuke MONKEY with shishimai mask: Excellent 18th century staghorn netsuke of a performing monkey wearing a short jacket and holding a shishimai mask above its right shoulder. A mirror image of this netsuke is illustrated in 2001

0006: 18c staghorn netsuke MONKEY with shishimai maskEst. US$1,200-US$1,500Lot Passed

19c Japanese bronze KEMAN Buddhist Temple hanging: 19th century Japanese copper and brass keman in a shape of a rounded fan (uchiwa) with pierced low relief decoration of two phoenixes confronting each other in flight above lotus flowers, buds and

0007: 19c Japanese bronze KEMAN Buddhist Temple hangingEst. US$450-US$550Lot Passed

19c ASAKUSA KISERUZUTSU Japanese pipe case MONKEY KING: 19th century Japanese Asakusa school staghorn kiseruzutsu - tobacco pipe case - carved with the Monkey King with a bamboo stick in his hand standing under a pine tree and looking at two monkey

0008: 19c ASAKUSA KISERUZUTSU Japanese pipe case MONKEY KINGEst. US$250-US$300Lot Passed

1910s bamboo Japanese pipe case Goddess KANNON signed: Late Meiji / early Taisho period (1910s) Japanese kiseruzutsu - tobacco pipe holder - made out of a section of bamboo stem. Carved in shallow relief with Kanon - the Boddhisattva of Compassion -

0009: 1910s bamboo Japanese pipe case Goddess KANNON signedEst. US$250-US$300Lot Passed

19c black coral Japanese pipe case KISERUZUTSU: 19th century Japanese kiseruzutsu - tobacco pipe holder. The material of the object is polished branch of umimatsu - in Japanese it literally means SEA PINE, and describes species of black coral with

0010: 19c black coral Japanese pipe case KISERUZUTSUEst. US$200-US$250Lot Passed

0011: 19c Indian bronze KRISHNA VENUGOPALAEst. US$350-US$400Lot Passed

19c Japanese iron MAE-KANAGU pouch clasp TONGUE CUT SPARROW: 19th century Japanese iron mae-kanagu (tobacco pouch clasp fitting) depicting a sparrow serving sake from a bottle to an old man with a sake cup. The topic represented is Shitakiri Suzume, or the

0012: 19c Japanese iron MAE-KANAGU pouch clasp TONGUE CUT SPARROWEst. US$120-US$150Lot Passed

19c Japanese CHAMPLEVE VASE happiness wealth longevity by FUKUSHIMA: 19th century decent size Japanese champleve vase with high shoulders and two black and white enamel registers consisting of repeating characters FUKU (happiness), ROKU (wealth) and JU (longevity),

0013: 19c Japanese CHAMPLEVE VASE happiness wealth longevity by FUKUSHIMAEst. US$500-US$600Lot Passed

19c Japanese MAE-KANAGU pouch clasp SUMO WRESTLER DOLLS: 19th century Japanese bronze mae-kanagu (tobacco pouch clasp fitting) in a form of two sumo wrestler dolls and a fan used by the judge in sumo matches and decorated with sun, moon and a

0014: 19c Japanese MAE-KANAGU pouch clasp SUMO WRESTLER DOLLSEst. US$150-US$200Lot Passed

19c ASAKUSA KISERUZUTSU Japanese pipe case Kanzan & Jittoku: 19th century Japanese Asakusa school staghorn kiseruzutsu - tobacco pipe case - carved with a mountainous landscape and figures of Kanzan reading an open scroll and Jittoku leaning on his broom.

0015: 19c ASAKUSA KISERUZUTSU Japanese pipe case Kanzan & JittokuEst. US$300-US$350Lot Passed

19c Indian bronze votive statue SRI DEVI: 19th century small Indian bronze votive sculpture depicting Sri Devi - a form of Lakshmi, the consort of Lord Vishnu. Very elegant casting and great detailing - see her delicate face and jewelry,

0016: 19c Indian bronze votive statue SRI DEVIEst. US$150-US$200Lot Passed

Vintage netsuke DEMON NAMANARI mask by KYUNADA: Late Meiji wooden netsuke representing a theatrical mask of horned demon Namanari. The mask is mostly used in the play The Cursed Metal Head-Ring for the role of the wife who is crazed with jealosy

0017: Vintage netsuke DEMON NAMANARI mask by KYUNADAEst. US$150-US$200Lot Passed

19c ASAKUSA KISERUZUTSU Japanese pipe case SCHOLARLY LANDSCAPE: 19th century Japanese Asakusa school staghorn kiseruzutsu - tobacco pipe case - carved with a scholarly landscape with a temple among hills and rocks by a pine tree, and a village in the distance.

0018: 19c ASAKUSA KISERUZUTSU Japanese pipe case SCHOLARLY LANDSCAPEEst. US$300-US$350Lot Passed

1900s Chinese scholar SEED fingering piece: Late Qing Dynasty (1900s-1910s) Chinese fingering piece in a form of a good size natural seed. Excellent piece to use for meditation practice, richly colored surface, superb warm patina from years of

0019: 1900s Chinese scholar SEED fingering pieceEst. US$50-US$60Lot Passed

19c netsuke MASK KAMINARI by RYUUN: 19th century Japanese small lacquered wood netsuke representing a theatrical mask of Kaminari used in demonic roles. Crisp detailing, nicely lacquered, great patina. some wear to the surface. Signed

0020: 19c netsuke MASK KAMINARI by RYUUNEst. US$200-US$250Lot Passed

19c Japanese bronze TOBACCO PIPE DARUMA: 19th century Japanese tobacco pipe consisting of a bamboo/reed stem and 2 metal parts each depicting Zen Buddhism patriarch Daruma enveloped in his robe. Bronze with beautiful copper colored patina,

0021: 19c Japanese bronze TOBACCO PIPE DARUMAEst. US$200-US$250Lot Passed

Early 19c JAPANESE CLOISONNE tea ceremony KOGO: Early 19th century Japanese cloisonne kogo (covered box for incense during tea ceremony) of oval shape. Simple elegant shape with decoration of various roundels on the cover, very pleasant finish

0022: Early 19c JAPANESE CLOISONNE tea ceremony KOGOEst. US$150-US$200Lot Passed

19c Japanese MAE-KANAGU pouch clasp tea ceremony HABOKI feather brush: 19th century Japanese iron mae-kanagu (tobacco pouch clasp fitting) in a form of a haboki - a feather brush used for swiping ashes during tea ceremony. Iron is notoriously difficult to work with.

0023: 19c Japanese MAE-KANAGU pouch clasp tea ceremony HABOKI feather brushEst. US$110-US$150Lot Passed

18c bronze SUIGARAAKE netsuke DRAGON & PEARL: Late 18th to early 19th century bronze suigaraake (ashtray) netsuke in a modified hexagonal drum shape, its outside cast with a sinuous water dragon chasing a Precious Gem. Very well designed piece,

0024: 18c bronze SUIGARAAKE netsuke DRAGON & PEARLEst. US$200-US$250Lot Passed

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