Miniature Carved Okimono - Japan, Meiji Dynasty (1868-1912)

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)

Miniature pottery vase. Japan. Meiji period. (1868-1912). Satsuma. Decoration of various forms of sea life. 2-3/4" tall. 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 CLOISONNE ENAMEL MINIATURE VASE WITH COVER Japan, Meiji period (1868-1912)The small vase with domed cover is worked in silver wire and colored enamels with butterflies and flowers on a black ground.

Four panel folding screen. Japan. Meiji period. (1868-1912). Carved painted and gilt wood engraved gilt copper mounts. Decoration of birds and flowers with floral scroll borders. 39" h. x 48" w.

Corner chair. Japan. Meiji period (1868-1912). Carved and pierced with dragons. 26" w. x 19" d. x 36" h.

A BRONZE OKIMONO GROUP OF AN OWL AND MONKEY Japan, Meiji period (1868-1912)Naturalistically cast, the detachable owl perched at one end of an old gnarled tree, facing ahead with large round eyes, a se

Two panel screen. Japan. Meiji period. (1868-1912). Surface carved wood with peacocks and flowers Gilt engraved copper mounts. 57" x 66-1/2".

Desk and chair. Japan. Meiji period (1868-1912). Surface carved with irises and foliage with dragon cornices. 62in W x 36D x 31in H. Chair measures 42.5in.

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-

SEIYA: A LARGE BRONZE OKIMONO OF A ROARING LION By Genryusai Seiya, signed Seiya seiJapan, Meiji period (1868-1912)Massively and naturalistically cast as a striding and roaring lion with a luxurious m

SEIYA: A RARE BRONZE OKIMONO OF A BEAST AND TIGERS By Genryusai Seiya, signed Seiya seiJapan, Meiji period (1868-1912)Finely cast as two tigers engaged in a brutal fight with a beast, which is pinning

Lot of two. Inro. Japan. Meiji period (1868-1912). Wood. One carved as fish (crack), the other with a lacquered surface inlaid with mother of pearl (old repair). 3" and 2-1/4" respectively. All items

Japanese, Meiji Period (1868-1912), the kneeling figure of a rat catcher shown with an anguished expression, with a rat climbing atop his back and while holding a box overtop a rat, signed in characte

Japan Meiji Period (1868-1912), consisting of five miniature lidded teapots, all decorated with geometric, floral & figural designs in enamels & gilt, the tallest measuring 2 3/4" high, all with vario

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

2 panel screen. Japan. Meiji period (1868-1912). Embroidered panels enclosed in a carved, lacquered, and gilt screen with dragons. 62in H x 51in W when together.

Japanese, Meiji Period (1868-1912), the finely carved figure of a farmer holding a sheaf of wheat and scythe in one hand and a chick in the other, a basket of eggs strung over his shoulder, standing u

Wood carving. Japan. Meiji period. (1868-1912). Two longevity tortoises. Finely carved. 14". Cracks and losses. Signed. All items in session one were collected by William H. Smith (1853-1923)

Pair of braziers. Japan. Meiji period (1868-1912). Hibachi of lined carved wood with maki-e lacquer of various insects. 11 x 9in.

A Japanese Meiji Period Bronze Tiger OkimonoMeiji period (1868-1912), patinated bronze, cast in walking posture with stripes to its body in low relief, presented with a fitted carved wood stand, not m

Lot of six items. Japan. Meiji period. (1868-1912). To include: A banko ceramic ewer, two incense containers, a tea container, a letter opener and a finely carved gourd. All items in session one were

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