19c Negoro lacquer netsuke MONKEY TRAINER

One 19th century Japanese kozuka (sword knife) handle with low relief decoration of sarumawashi - a traveling monkey trainer - on the front, and the back with incised monkey dressed as a Sambaso dance

Unusual late 19th century Japanese fossilized pink coral ojime (slide bead for tightening the cord going from netsuke to inro) in flattened barrel shape with kintsugi (golden lacquer) repairs to natur

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

Wooden netsuke of a seated monkey biting into a kaki (persimmon) fruit with a brunch holding two more fruit in front of it. Perfectly captured mood of the scene, wonderful sense of volume. Superbly ca

A CORAL CARVING OF A DANCING MONKEY TRAINER AND THREE MONKEYS 19-20th century The main branch carved with a robed monkey trainer dancing with one leg raised and holding a fan in his (real) right hand,

,Japan,Late 19th- Early 20th Century Depicts a gentleman smiling at a monkey perched on his shoulder on an organically formed base. Bronze, wood, Approx. 18 3/4" t x 12 1/2" w x 7 1/2" d. From the col

19th century boxwood netsuke of a theatrical mask of Shishiguchi representing the spirit of shishi with characteristic tusks, most frequently used for the Noh play Shakkyo (The Stone Bridge). Excellen

Fine Lacquered Low Table, signed on the bottom. Size: 13" H x 35 1/2" L x 35" W

Early 19th century boxwood netsuke of Oni no nembutsu (a demon who saw the light of Buddhist teachings and became pious), with a gong hanging on his belly, holding a striker in one hand, and a tablet

Made in Germany. Made of Tin. 7" T. The monkey trainer waves his stick while the monkey learns to swing. Works well. Good Condition.

A very rare Japanese boxwood and ivory figure of a monkey trainer signed - 27.5cm x 30cm. **

East Asia, Japan, Meiji era, ca. early 20th century CE. A beautiful vintage stacking jubako (bento) container with three separate boxes, a lid, and tray - all made from wood with Negoro lacquer. The c

19th century wooden netsuke of a Buddhist gong (a flat bronze type used in temples) inlaid on the top with Oni no Nembutsu (a demon who saw the light of Buddhist teachings and became pious) wearing a

19th century decent size Japanese Hirado porcelain netsuke modeled as standing Game sennin (Chinese sage) wearing leaf skirt and folding a basket in one hand and his usual companion - a three-legged t

18c/19c red lacquer Chinese charger w/ damage Although lacquer is used in many Asian cultures, the art of carving lacquer is unique to China. Lacquer is the resin (or sap) of a family of trees (rhus v

Three Japanese monkey netsukes-Vanderbilt Estate Height: approx 1.5" each

19th Century Chinese gold gilt, painted and lacquered carved hardwood panels. Scenic and figural panels are carved from a single wood panel depicting battle scenes being directed by Emperors. One pane

Japanese four-case gold lacquer inro, 19th century, with various insects, including butterflies and crickets, nashiji interior, with coral ojime, 2.5"h x 2.25"w

18th century 19 3/4 x 20 in. dia. (50.2 x 50.8 cm.) Provenance: Property from the Personal Collection of Ed Hardy, San Francisco Antiques Connoisseur and Cognoscente

Hand painted antique Samson French 19th century porcelain figural pitcher depicting a mother monkey with two younger monkeys. Marked with a blue underglaze symbol on reverse at edge of base. Old reglu

(2) 19th Century Chinese gold gilt, painted and lacquered carved hardwood furniture panels. Scenic and figural panels are carved from a single piece of wood and depict battle scenes being directed by

蒋兆和 耍猴人 设色纸本立轴 Performing monkey and its trainer; Chinese ink and watercolour on paper; hanging scroll; Jiang zhaohe

c. 1950's, tin litho wind-up mechanical juggling clown balancing monkey and clown trainer and his dog. 9 1/2" h. x 9" w.

NO RESERVE ON THIS LOT! A BEAUTIFUL CHINESE ANTIQUE RED LACQUER BOX, 19C. PROVENANCE - WASHINGTON DC ESTATE. W:22cm