Sarumwashi Wooden Netsuke Japan - Meiji Period (1868-1912), Marked

Lot of five carved wooden birds. Japan. Meiji period. (1868-1912). To include: a pair of quail, a sparrow and two others. Losses. Largest- 6". All items in session one were collected by William H. Smi

Carved wooden turtle. Japan. Meiji period. (1868-1912). Persimmon wood. Inlaid eyes. 5-1/4" l. All items in session one were collected by William H. Smith (1853-1923)

Carved wooden plaque. Japan. Meiji period. (1868-1912). Surface carved with a dragon. Bronze hanger. 15-1/2" x 14-1/2".

A SET OF TWO PRESSED HORN MANJU NETSUKE UnsignedJapan, Meiji period (1868-1912)The first carved in relief depicting an actor wearing a mask, dressed in samurai robes holding a lotus stem. The reverse

Japan, Meiji Period (1868-1912), consisting of two netsuke; one of a seated man playing a flute measuring 1 1/2" high, the second of a seated figure with woven baskets measuring 1 1/4" high, together

Satsuma vaseJapanMeiji period, 1868 - 1912 Height 15 cm, 6 cmThe square vase features two large and four small panels with finely executed groups of figures in all-over decoration and is marked on the

Cloisonne cup and saucer. Japan. Meiji period. (1868-1912). Signed Namikawa Yasuyuki on the handle. Fine gold and silver wire decoration of butterflies and flowers. 2-1/2" h. Saucer- 4' w. This item m

Large bronze eagle sculpture. Japan. Meiji period (1868-1912). Eagle with inlaid eyes mounted on a root wood base inlaid with mother of pearl leaves. Signed. 24 x 31in including wood base.

A VERY LARGE ‘LOTUS AND ELEPHANTS’ FOUNTAIN, BRONZE, JAPAN 19TH CENTURY (133 CM) Bronze Japan, Meiji Period (1868-1912) – late 19th century The fountain consists of three parts, mass

A ‘WINTER’ CLOISONNE PLATE, BY NAMIKAWA SOSUKE, SIGNED WATANABE SEITEI Cloisonnewith colored enamels Japan, Meiji period (1868 - 1912) Watanabe Shotei aka Watanabe Seitei (1851 in Edo &#82

Cloisonne covered jar. Japan. Meiji period (1868-1912). Silver wire work of a pair of dragons on a black ground. Signed Namikawa Yasuyuki on a silver plaque on the base. (1" length of the floral decor

Stoneware vase. Japan. Meiji period (1868-1912). Square form with 4 panels of landscapes. Mille fleur border. Signed Seiunsai (?). 7.25in H.

Two pipe cases. Japan. Meiji period. (1868-1912). One finely carved with Raiden the Thunder God. The other carved with birds and a crescent moon and has a tobacco box of natural burlwood. Longest- 10-

Stoneware cup. Japan. Meiji period. (1868-1912). Satsuma ware. Decoration of children with musical instruments. Floral interior. Signed Yabu Meizan. 2-3/4" diameter.

Mixed metal vase and stand. Japan. Meiji period (1868-1912). Phoenix handles. Decoration of floral scrolling. Inlays of gold, shakudo and copper. 15-1/4" h. This item may have additional high-resoluti

Iron plate with mixed metal inlay. Japan. Meiji period (1868-1912). Decoration of preening birds in a tree of gold, shakudo, copper and other alloys. Chrysanthemum borders. 14-1/2" d. This item may ha

Bronze boar. Japan. Meiji period. (1868-1912). 36" long. This item may have additional high-resolution photographs, available to view at our Dropbox. Images are organized by lot number. Click the link

Bronze and gold. Japan, Meiji period, (1868 – 1912) The sarumawashi here is depicted as an extravagantly clothed young man, who is feeding his monkey. The drapery is handcrafted luxury, the effe

Porcelain vase. Japan. Meiji period (1868-1912). Decoration of fish and waves. Signed Makuzu Kozan. 4 x 3.75in.

Japanese Meiji Period 3 Section Tansu, Japan, Meiji Period (1868-1912). Wood. Size: 65.25"H x 47.25"W x 16"D (166 x 120 x 40.5 cm).PLEASE NOTE: All auction items are located in CHICAGO for preview and

Pair of mixed metal vases. Japan. Meiji period (1868-1912). Squared pear shape with dragon handles. I. morning glory inlay of gold, silver, copper and shakudo. Decoration of pomegranate trees, wisteri

Lot of five assorted metal works. Japan. Meiji period. (1868-1912). Iron and copper. To include: two boxes, a tray, a flower shaped dish and a lotus leaf shaped footed tray. Largest 10-1/2" d. All ite

A large format bronze of a roaring tiger, exhibiting fine musculature & natural markings, fine black / green patina, signed with impressed characters on underside. Japan, Meiji Period (1868-1912). Mea

Pottery vase. Japan. Meiji period. (1868-1912). Satsuma ware. Decoration of flowering plants in red, gosu-blue and green enamels with gilt. Brocade borders and top. Melon shaped body. Signed within a