19c devotional Japanese sculpture HEAD OF SCHOLAR inscribed

1890s - 1910s (late Meiji - early Taisho) Japanese inkstone with recessed central grinding area and intentionally rough sides and bottom. Used for grinding of an inkstick on the surface of the stone.

Title: 19c Chinese porcelain sculpture SCHOLAR Origin: Chinese Description: 19th century Chinese porcelain figure of a Chinese scholar standing on a base decorated with 6 out of the 8 Emblems of the I

Title: 19c Chinese porcelain sculpture SCHOLAR on rockery Origin: Chinese Description: 19th century Chinese porcelain figure of a Chinese scholar seated on rockery with a small tablet in his hands. Ve

DANCER, cast bronze sculpture, inscribed “Japan” underneath, 12 ¼ x 8 ¼ x 4 ¾”; with 16 ¾ x 5 ¾ x 5 ¾” wood stand, overall height 29&rdquo

19th century sentoku (copper alloy with zinc, lead and tin) Japanese sword tsuba with multimetal inlaid decoration of a scholar in a boat, a fan in his hand as he watches a crane in flight, all by a r

Reserve Reduced! Early 19th century Japanese bronze kashira (pommel at the end of the hilt of a sword) with multimetal inlays depicting a Chinese scholar (possibly a sennin) wearing a rich robe, holdi

Late Meiji (1890s - 1910s) Japanese ivory chashaku (tea scoop used for powdered tea during tea ceremony) of elegant slender shape. Comes in original chazutsu (inscribed bamboo case), must be about 30

Collectible Japanese foo dog metal sculpture, the head turned to the left with ferocious expression, the flame-shaped tail raising up. . 11.5inch H, 18inch L, 8inch W. The Estate of Family Arioka, Jap

BERNARD MATEMARA (Zimbabwe, 1946-2006) - "Pointed Head", 1987, an African Showa sculpture in Serpentine Springstone, signed on the underside, 4 1/4" tall, good condition. An early member of the Tengen

Chinese/Japanese, 20th century, painted metal sculpture of scholar on horseback, 18 in., light scratches; cast metal male figure wearing elaborate robe with crane insignias, 13-1/2 in., good condition

Italian carved marble sculpture, seated scholar with head in hand, books and documents at his feet, raised on circular base, late 19th C, 29" h, neck & hand repaired

,Japan,20th Century Detailed depiction of an older man on the back of a donkey reading a scroll in flowing robes. Cast iron,11 1/2" t x 4 7/8" w x 10" d, From the collection of a Jamestown, Rhode Isla

Vintage Japanese Scholar on Horseback Sculpture Size 18" x 17" x 6" Literature Brooks Auction is not responsible for outbids. Questions? Call the office at (856) 694-2960 or email us directly at inf

DESCRIPTION: A Japanese Miroku / Maitreya bronze sculpture of a woman's head, resting on a footed pedestal base CIRCA: 20th Century ORIGIN: Japan DIMENSIONS: H. 19" x W. 6.5" CONDITION: Good condition

African, Benin / Edo people of Nigeria, bronze sculpture depicting the head of a warrior, possibly an Oba chief, wearing an intricate helmet with spike details. 12.25" H x 6.5" W x 8" D. Provenance: P

Japanese Kokeshi Doll with Pointed Head Hand painted. Inscribed. Dimensions: H 5" Condition Report Fine

Shuzan (Japanese, 19th Century to 20th Century). A bronze antique sculpture. A figural Meiji Period work depicting a seated chimpanzee monkey holding a pipe in its right hand and an inro box in its le

Early 19th century Japanese bronze kozuka (sword knife) handle with relief decoration of a Nio with billowing scarf above his head, all on finely textured ground called nanako, which means “fish

Warrior with head dress, sword & spilled vase, signed on base, 5 3/4"H

Meiji period (1868-1912) Japanese cypress wood okimono representing standing Daruma (founder of Zen Buddhism) enveloped in his monastic robe billowing in the wind. The sculpture is skillfully carved i

Single 19th century Japanese sword menuki depicting a water buffalo, its head lowered menacingly. Elegant design in Japanese taste, excellent work with superb detailing, bronze with silver overlay and

Staff and lantern are broken. Appears to be a broken or missing piece on the back of the head. Nice surface, no disturbances. Figure measures approximately 19.5” tall x 8.75” across the ba

Large and impressive Japanese Meiji Era Satsuma porcelain figural palace floor vase. Numerous elements combine in this majestic vase, decorated with profuse hand painted figures of scholars, Immortals

19th Century Japanese Satsuma lidded and handled urn form incense burner. Sishi Lions adorn lid and tripod feet and censor is heavily decorated with flowers,birds, and cartouches depicting scholars an