Kano Motonobu (1476-1559), Zen Patriarch, 16th Century

Japanese scroll of a Zen patriarch in suiboku ink on paper, signed and sealed Kano Motonobu (1476-1559), possibly from his studio, framed and glazed. Muromachi/Early Edo Period, 16th-17th century. 39

DESCRIPTION: (6Pc) Gold and diamond ring grouping. Includes: (1) 14kt White gold and diamond belt buckle formed ring. Stamped:"zen 14kt, D: 0.16, C: 0.17 (Size: 6.5) (1) 14kt white gold and diamond ri

KANO SCHOOL, ATTRIBUTED TO MOTONOBU (JAPANESE 19TH CENTURY), INK AND WATERCOLOR, FAN PAINTING. FRAMED AND GLAZED-21 X 29"

[GREGORY IX. CANON LAW] SEXTUS DECRETALIUM LIBER Paris, Gulielmum Merlin, 1559 (12),266,(16) pp. Full calf with raised spine, richly gilt compartments with red morocco labels with gilt title With book

1559 History of the PASSION Catholic Bible Commentary Johann Wild Ferus A very rare 16th-century book on Catholic doctrine and Holy Week theology. Written by Johann Wild Ferus, this Bible commentary i

19th century Japanese bronze inkwell in a form of Zen Patriarch Daruma - the founder of Zen Buddhism - enveloped in his monastic robe and cape. According to a legend he had fallen into deep trance, an

Untranslated with two signatures. Verso with further signatures. Upper left corner with date 1559 and pencil notation Normandie. Dimension: H 5.75" x W 17.5" Condition: Irregularly cut vellum with fol

Japanese Woodblock Print, 1950s published by Tokuriki SIZE IN INCHES: 8.5 x 7 inches Built in the 16th century, Ryon-ji in Kyoto is perhaps the most famous example of a zen garden.

Japanese Woodblock Print, 1950s published by Tokuriki SIZE IN INCHES: 8.5 x 7 inches Built in the 16th century, Ryon-ji in Kyoto is perhaps the most famous example of a zen garden. TOKURIKI TOMIKICHIR

Japanese Woodblock Print, 1950s published by Tokuriki SIZE IN INCHES: 8.5 x 7 inches Built in the 16th century, Ryon-ji in Kyoto is perhaps the most famous example of a zen garden.

This thick 8vo (7 x 9 inches) is in period embossed brown calf with leather and brass closure clasps and 5 brass studs on each board by or to Iosif, (Joseph) Patriarch of Moscow and the whole of Russi

19th century Japanese bronze scroll weight in a shape of a cloth doll of Daruma - the Patriarch of Zen Buddhism. Excellent casting and detailing, fantastic face with the expression of stern intensity,

Sotheby's, Sales N10336, Important Chinese Art, on Sep 23rd 2020, LOT510 A LARGE 'LONGQUAN' CELADON-GLAZED TRIPOD CENSER MING DYNASTY, 16TH CENTURY 明十六世紀 龍&#2

Single leaf from a sixteenth-century Persian illuminated manuscript copy of the Shahnameh written by Ferdowsi. Bottom third of the leaf bears a full colour illumination depicting BahramGur, a famous S

Northern Europe, likely Netherlands or Germany, Renaissance Period, ca. 16th century CE. A fine silver ring presenting a ribbon-form band that thickens to an ovoid bezel inscribed "IHS" - a Christogra

North Pacific, Hawaiian Islands, Maui, Lahaina, Pre-Contact Period, ca. 16th to 18th century CE. A rare example of a hand-carved stone bowl known as a sorcerer's bowl, or kapuahikuni ana' an'a. The he

A rare 16th century Lanzknechte “Zweihander” double edged sword. The quillions terminating with scaled demons, surmounted by large side rings, the parrying hooks showing a decorative edge.

English, 16th century. A rectangular carved oak relief panel depicting St. George slaying the dragon, the carving presented in high relief with some elements carved in the round, with the fallen drago

Central Asia, Tibet, ca. 16th to 17th century CE. A beautiful finial from a Buddhist monk's staff, made of iron with incredibly delicate gold inlays forming a series of swirling motifs around its cyli

A Carved Bon Manuscript Book Cover Tibet, circa 16th century Wood 27.5 in x 9.5 in Carved with 5 Bon deities on the front. The back is painted in various script and designs.

16th Century Oil on Cradled Panel, Portrait of an Aristocratic Man. Date marked A. 1589 top left corner. Sotheby's label attached en verso. Measures 19-1/2' x 14", frame measures 24-3/4" x 19-1/4". Co

Western Europe or North America, Spain or Mexico, Spanish Colonial Period, ca. 16th century CE. A striking broad rapier, known as an espada ropera in Spanish or spada da lato - "side sword" - in Itali

Southeast Asia, Thailand, Ayutthaya Kingdom, ca. 16th to 17th century CE. A beautiful example of a life-sized brass hand of Buddha in the traditional Abhaya Mudra, the gesture of protection with finge

DESCRIPTION: Sixteenth century Korean pottery vessel in wooden box. Wheel-thrown stoneware vessel decorated with celadon glaze and white slip patterns. Organic and geometric patterns. MEASUREMENTS: Ve