Asian Ceramics and Works of Art

FOURTEEN JAPANESE IRON AND BRONZE TSUBA, Edo - Meiji period. Of various forms and designs

A COLLECTION OF JAPANESE SCABBARDS, Of various materials (44).

A JAPANESE BRONZE KORO, Edo period. Cast to depict a goose, with incised feathers and tail, the elongated neck held alert, the head with incised and h

A JAPANESE BRONZE VASE, Meiji period. In the form of three karako holding an ovoid vase with a short waisted neck - 9 1/2 in. (24 cm.) high.

A JAPANESE BRONZE LANTERN. Meiji period. Cast with openwork to depict mon and scrolling foliage above dragon and shi shi decoration - 19 in. (48.2 cm.

A JAPANESE MIXED METAL VASE, Meiji period. Signed, of ovoid form, elongated neck, with silver flying crane and gold prunus head decoration - 6 3/4 in.

A JAPANESE MIXED METAL BOX, Meiji period. Of rectangular form, the cover with Mount Fuji above a riverscape decoration - 5 in. (12.5 cm.) long.

A PAIR OF JAPANESE MIXED METAL VASES, Meiji period. Of ovoid form, with floral and bird decoration - 7 in. (17.8 cm.) high.

A JAPANESE MIXED METAL FIGURAL GROUP, Showa Period. Cast to depict a man and a crane standing on a rock form base holding a peach, wearing a long robe

A JAPANESE BRONZE FIGURAL GROUP, Meiji period. Signed, cast to depict two fish amongst waves - 7 in. (18 cm.) long.

A JAPANESE GILT WOOD FIGURE OF BUDDHA. Standing on a lotus base, wearing long robes, his forehead with jewel, his hair arranged in tight curls - 13 1/

A JAPANESE GILT AND BLACK LACQUER SHRINE. The interior with a gilt wood standing Buddha on a lotus throne - 12 1/2 in. (31.5 cm.) high.

A JAPANESE RED LACQUER SHRINE, 19th century. Enclosing Yanagi Shimyokin - 10 34/ in. (27.3 cm.) high.

A JAPANESE BLACK LACQUER CABINET. Of rectangular outline, opening to an interior with four drawers, with overall mon decoration - 10 x 8 x 9 in. (25.5

THREE JAPANESE LACQUER COMBS, Meiji period. Together with two hair pins (5) - Largest: 7 in. (17.8 cm.) long.

A PAIR OF JAPANESE BLACK AND GOLD LACQUER TRAYS. The interior with mon decoration - 17 1/2 x 14 in. (44.5 x 35.5 cm.).

A JAPANESE BLACK LACQUER CABINET. Of rectangular outline, with two doors opening to an interior with three small drawers, painted with feather decorat

A JAPANESE BROWN AND GILT LACQUER OBI BOX. Meiji period. Of rectangular outline, with gilt mon decoration and gilt chased mounts - 12 1/2 in. (31.8 cm

TWO JAPANESE LACQUER BOXES AND COVERS. One with mother-of-pearl floral decoration, ivory clasp and hinge, multi-color ojime; one in the form of a gour

A JAPANESE GILT LACQUER BOX AND COVER, Meiji period. Of rectangular form, painted to depict cranes amongst clouds on a black ground; together with a J

A JAPANESE LACQUER ZUSHI-DANA, Edo period. Three tier, with two pairs of doors with Tokugawa mon on nashiji ground - 32 3/4 in. (83.3 cm.) high, 34 in

A JAPANESE LACQUER CABINET, Edo period. Of rectangular outline, with two doors, overall black ground and gilt decoration, painted in low relief to dep

A JAPANESE LACQUER FOUR CASE INRO, 19th century. Signed Kajikawa, with flying crane and pine tree in gold and silver takamakie, nashiji interior - 3 5

A JAPANESE LACQUER FOUR CASE INRO, 19th century. Of cylindrical form, with a crab amongst foliage decoration, coral ojime - 3 1/2 in. (8.6 cm.) high.

A JAPANESE WOOD ONE CASE INRO, Meiji period. Well carved to depict an oni head - 4 in. (10 cm.) high.

A JAPANESE WOOD ONE CASE INRO, Meiji period. Carved with birds, mother-of-pearl inlay of insects; together with a boxwood netsuke carved to depict win

A JAPANESE BLACK LACQUER TWO CASE INRO, Meiji period. With a coral ojime and a hako netsuke (2)

A JAPANESE WOOD THREE CASE INRO, Meiji period. Signed Tosa Mitsuokiga, with lacquer ojime

A JAPANESE FIVE CASE GOLD LACQUER INRO, 19th century. Decorated with calligraphy and chrysanthemum mon

A JAPANESE FOUR CASE BLACK AND GOLD LACQUER INRO, Meiji period. Decorated with shi shi and peonies; together with old stag antler netsuke and coral oj

A JAPANESE ONE CASE LACQUER INRO, Meiji period. With red and black speckle decoration; together with a saki cup netsuke and wood ojime (2)

A JAPANESE POLYCHROME LEATHER TOBACCO POUCH AND IVORY MANJU, Meiji period. Dragon decoration - 5 in. (12.2 cm.) long.

A JAPANESE SHIBAYAMA STYLE IVORY INLAID SILVER TRAY, Meiji period. Of rectangular form, the center in ivory, inlaid in shell, tortoise shell and decor

A JAPANESE IVORY SILVER MOUNTED COVERED BOX. Showa period. Of oval form, carved in high and low relief to depict three monkeys observing an insect bel

A JAPANESE IVORY OKIMONO, Meiji period. Signed, carved to depict a samurai, a dragon and a conch shell - 3 1/2 (8 cm.) long.

TWO JAPANESE STAG ANTLER NETSUKE, Meiji period. One kagamibuta with a plate inlaid in gilt with an oni, one manju with a plate carved to depict a flyi

A JAPANESE IVORY NETSUKE, Edo period, 19th century. Of Ono no Komachi as an old woman wearing traveler's clothes and seated on a log, her hat ha...

A JAPANESE LACQUERED WOOD NETSUKE, Meiji period. Of karako wearing a long robe with gold, red, and black brocade depicting a mon and wave decoration -

A JAPANESE IVORY NETSUKE, Meiji period, 19th century. Of a boar with a monkey perched on his back, standing on an oval plinth carved with foliage on t

A JAPANESE WOOD NETSUKE, Meiji period, 19th century. Of a cicada perched on a pine cone - 3 1/4 in. (8.2 cm.) long.

A JAPANESE WOOD NETSUKE, Meiji period, 19th century. Of Okame seated holding his head with two hands - 1 3/4 in. (4.5 cm.) high.

THREE JAPANESE WOOD NETSUKE, Meiji period, 19th century. One of a fruit; one of three actors, signed Somin; one of a seated man cutting a large pear f

TWO JAPANESE WOOD NETSUKE. One of a horse signed Masanao Shinzan, one of Tanuki (bagger) - Larger: 1 3/4 in. (4.5 cm.) long.

A JAPANESE HORN NETSUKE, 20th century. Of a cat carved with C-form ears, a moustache and heavy tail, signed Ken-Ji - 2 in. (5 cm.) long. Exhibited at

TWO JAPANESE IVORY NETSUKE, Meiji period. One of Daikoku holding the rope of a performing rat upon two rice bales, signed Chokukazu (?); one of a hunt

TWO JAPANESE NETSUKE. One mask of Hyottoko in negoro lacquer, one ivory mask of Hyottoko with a scarf around his head, signed

A JAPANESE MIXED METAL KAGAMIBUTA MANJU, Edo period. Of circular outline, the iron cast in low relief to depict a flowering branch inlaid in gold and

A JAPANESE IVORY KAGAMIBUTA, Meiji period. The plate inlaid in gilt with an oni holding a fish - 1 3/4 in. (4 cm.) diam.

TWO JAPANESE STAG ANTLER NETSUKE, Meiji period. Of a fish, of flattened form and an Asakusa School spoon

A JAPANESE IVORY NETSUKE, Meiji period. Of a nude mother and child holding a bucket

A JAPANESE WOOD NETSUKE, Edo period. Signed, of Tenaga and Ashinaga holding a fish with his extended right hand

A JAPANESE IVORY EROTIC NETSUKE OF OKAMAE, Edo period. Carved standing, holding two mushrooms; together with nine ojime (2)

TWO JAPANESE WOOD NETSUKE OF MASKS, 19th century. One depicting a kyogen mask, the other a female

TWO JAPANESE NETSUKE, 19th century. One ivory depicting a man holding a box and one wood

SEVEN JAPANESE CERAMIC NETSUKE OF MASKS, 19th century.

A JAPANESE WOOD NETSUKE, Meiji period. Carved to depict a shell

TWO JAPANESE IVORY NETSUKES. One of a leopard, signed; one of a rabbit, signed

A PAIR OF LARGE SATSUMA EARTHENWARE VASES, Meiji period. Signed, each of ovoid form, painted to depict flowering branches - Each: 35 1/2 in. (89 cm.)

A JAPANESE SATSUMA EARTHENWARE BOWL, Meiji period. Scalloped rim, figural and brocade decoration - 5 1/2 in. (14 cm.) diam.

A JAPANESE SATSUMA EARTHENWARE BOWL, Meiji period. Signed, the interior with flowering branches and brocade decoration, raised on three feet - 8 in. (

TWO JAPANESE SATSUMA EARTHENWARE BOWLS, Meiji period. Signed, each of circular form, one painted to depict cartouches enclosing samurai, immortals and

A JAPANESE SATSUMA COVERED JAR. - 14 in. (35.5 cm.) high.

A JAPANESE SATSUMA EARTHENWARE VASE. Of compressed ovoid form, with a white dragon molded in low relief chasing the flaming pearl of wisdom, on a smok

A JAPANESE SATSUMA VASE. Taisho period. Of ovoid form with geisha, children and Mount Fuji in riverscape - 7 1/2 in. (19 cm.) high.

A JAPANESE SATSUMA EARTHENWARE SEAL PASTE BOX. - 2 1/2 in. (6.3 cm.) diam.

A PAIR OF IMARI PORCELAIN COVERED VASES. Of ovoid form, ribbed and painted to depict pine tree amongst flowering branches - 28 1/2 in. (72.4 cm.) high

A JAPANESE IMARI PORCELAIN CHARGER, Meiji period. Bamboo and children at play decoration

A JAPANESE IMARI BOWL, Meiji period. Of dodecahedron form with floral decoration; together with a square dish, the center with a flower-filled jar; an

A JAPANESE IMARI PORCELAIN COVERED VASE, Meiji period. Of ovoid ribbed form, painted to depict shaped cartouches with birds and flowering branches, th

A JAPANESE IMARI PORCELAIN COVERED VASE, Meiji period. Of ovoid form, painted with shaped cartouches with bird and floral decoration, domed cover - 8

TWELVE JAPANESE IMARI PORCELAIN PLATES. With scalloped rims and floral decoration - 8 1/2 in. (21.6 cm.) diam.

A JAPANESE IMARI PORCELAIN BEAKER VASE. Meiji period. Figural decoration, electrified - 14 in. ( 35.5 cm.) high.

A PAIR OF JAPANESE IMARI PORCELAIN CHARGERS, Meiji period. Each painted with cartouches enclosing flying birds, waves and trees, on a brocade ground -

A PAIR OF JAPANESE IMARI PORCELAIN JARS AND COVERS. Meiji period. The ovoid ribbed body with floral decoration, fu dog finials - 9 3/4 in. (25 cm.) hi

A JAPANESE IMARI PORCELAIN CHARGER, Meiji period. Of octagonal form, with floral and brocade decoration - 11 1/2 in. (29.2 cm.) diam. PROVENANCE: Acqu

A JAPANESE IMARI PORCELAIN CHARGER, Meiji period. Painted to depict birds, flowering prunus tree and brocade - 17 1/2in. (44 cm.) diam.

A JAPANESE IMARI PORCELAIN CHARGER. Meiji period. With floral and brocade decoration - 18 in. (45.8 cm.) diam.

A JAPANESE IMARI PORCELAIN CHARGER. The center with a flower-filled basket, the cavetto with two boats alternating with a shaped reserve with shi shi

A JAPANESE POLYCHROME PORCELAIN BOWL, Showa period. Painted with flowering branches and an iron red border; together with a Kutani porcelain bowl, Mei

A JAPANESE IMARI PORCELAIN FIGURE OF A GEISHA, Meiji period. Molded standing wearing long robes and a coat rising to cover her head, holding a scroll

A PAIR OF JAPANESE KUTANI PORCELAIN FIGURES OF DOGS. Showa period. With long ears, domed tail and iron red collar - 6 in. (15 cm.) long.

A JAPANESE KUTANI PORCELAIN FIGURE OF A BUFFALO. Showa period. Molded reclined, with seated child on his back

A JAPANESE KUTANI PORCELAIN CHARGER, Taisho period. Painted with a carp, waves, and a pine tree - 16 in. (40.6 cm.) diam.

A PAIR OF JAPANESE KUTANI EARTHENWARE VASES. Of ovoid form, with iron red and gilt figural and floral decoration on cream ground - 12 in. (30.5 cm.) h

AN ARITA BOTTLE VASE. Decorated in underglaze blue with a dragon amidst waves and clouds - 15 in. (38.1 cm.) high.

A PAIR OF JAPANESE BLUE AND WHITE PORCELAIN VASES, Meiji period. Of ovoid quatrefoil form, painted to depict a mountainous riverscape, fu dog finial -

A PAIR OF JAPANESE BLUE AND WHITE PORCELAIN VASES, Meiji period. Of ovoid form, with dragon decoration in high relief amongst roundels enclosing flowe

A JAPANESE PLIQUE-A-JOUR SILVER MOUNTED BOWL. With polychrome flowering branches on light celadon ground - 5 1/2 in. (14 cm.) diam. PROVENANCE: Acquir

A JAPANESE PLIQUE-A-JOUR BOWL. With floral decoration - 6 in. (15.2 diam.).

TWO JAPANESE WOVEN BASKETS, Meiji period. - Larger: 9 in. (22.8 cm.) high.

A JAPANESE CLOISONN+ ENAMEL COVERED JAR. Of ovoid form, painted to depict birds, flowers and foliage on turquoise ground - 11 in. (28 cm.) high.

A JAPANESE CLOISONN+ ENAMEL BOX. Of circular form with bird, butterfly and floral decoration - 9 1/2 in. (24 .1 cm.) diam.

TWO JAPANESE CLOISONN+ ENAMEL VASES. Meiji period. Of ovoid form with shaped reserves enclosing birds, butterflies and flowering branches - 10 in. (25

A JAPANESE CLOISONN+ ENAMEL BOX. Meiji period. Of rectangular form, the exterior with a cartouche enclosing a dragon decoration on a light blue ground

A LARGE JAPANESE CLOISONN+ ENAMEL VASE. Meiji period. Of ovoid form, with iris decoration on a red ground - 24 in. (61 cm.) high. PROVENANCE: Acquired

A JAPANESE CLOISONN+ ENAMEL VASE, 20th century. Of ovoid form, decorated in various colored enamels and silver wire depicting a bird perched on plum b

A JAPANESE CLOISONN+ ENAMEL VASE. Signed, of ovoid form with a bird perched on a flowering branch - 7 in. (17.8 cm.) high.

A JAPANESE CLOISONN+ ENAMEL VASE. Of octagonal form with birds perched on a flowering wisteria on black ground - 7 1/2 in. (19 cm.) high.

A JAPANESE CLOISONN+ ENAMEL VASE. Signed Ando Jubei, of squat circular form, delicately decorated with birds perched on bamboo branches, silver wire o

A JAPANESE GREEN CLOISONN+ ENAMEL VASE, Meiji period. Of bottle form, silver mounted, with a band of floral sprays PROVENANCE: Acquired in the early 1