Fine Asian Works of Art

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On December 18, 2011 Michaan’s Auctions holds its Fine Asian Works of Art Auction in the main gallery located at 2751 Todd Street, Alameda, CA 94501. Over 400 lots of objects of superb quality from China, Japan, Korea, Himalaya and various other Asian regions comprise the sale. Chinese offerings include artworks from numerous categories, meeting needs of collectors and dealers alike, with objects including but not limited to porcelains, jades, textiles, religious figures, furniture, paintings and calligraphy, scholar’s objects, ivory and coral. Property has originated from local collectors, estates and private collections with only top tier items selected for the Fine Asian Art Sale.
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A Small Cinnabar Lacquer Covered Box, 17th/18th C6375 - A Small Cinnabar Lacquer Covered Box, 17th/18th C
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A Small Cinnabar Lacquer Covered Box, Of pentagonal form, finely carved through the layers of cinnabar, depicting a monk sitting next to rocks beneath
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Estimate : 1,800.00 - 2,500.00
Sold to floor for (1,400.00) = 1,400.00
 
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Two Landscape Fan Paintings6380 - Two Landscape Fan Paintings
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Two Landscape Fan Paintings, Both framed, ink and color on paper, inscribed and dated, the first with a signature of 'Qu Gengmei,' one seal;...
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Estimate : 500.00 - 700.00
Sold to floor for (275.00) = 275.00
 
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Two Fan Paintings6381 - Two Fan Paintings
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Two Fan Paintings, Both framed and glazed, ink and color on paper, inscribed, the first with a signature 'Wu Xuecao,' one seal; the second w...
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Estimate : 600.00 - 800.00
Sold to floor for (1,100.00) = 1,100.00
 
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Two Fan Painting with Landscape and Figures6382 - Two Fan Painting with Landscape and Figures
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Two Fan Painting with Landscape and Figures, Both framed, ink and color on paper, titled and inscribed, the first with a signature 'Yang Yue,...
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Estimate : 500.00 - 700.00
Sold to floor for (325.00) = 325.00
 
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Two Fan Paintings6383 - Two Fan Paintings
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Two Fan Paintings, Both framed, ink and color on paper, inscribed, the first of landscape, with a signature 'Huang Junbi,' one seal; the sec...
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Estimate : 500.00 - 700.00
Sold to floor for (3,000.00) = 3,000.00
 
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Three Fan Paintings: Landscape6384 - Three Fan Paintings: Landscape
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Three Fan Paintings: Landscapes, All framed and glazed, ink and color on paper, inscribed and dated, the first with a signature 'Cheng Jingsuan,...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 800.00 - 1,200.00
Sold to floor for (1,400.00) = 1,400.00
 
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Two Fan Paintings of Landscapes with Figures6385 - Two Fan Paintings of Landscapes with Figures
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Two Fan Paintings of Landscapes with Figures, Both framed, ink and color on paper, inscribed, the first with a signature 'Wang Dong,' one se...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 500.00 - 700.00
Sold to floor for (400.00) = 400.00
 
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Two Fan Paintings of Flowers and Birds6386 - Two Fan Paintings of Flowers and Birds
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Two Fan Paintings of Flowers and Birds, Both framed and glazed, ink and color on paper, inscribed, the first with a signature 'Wei Youjun,' ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 600.00 - 800.00
Sold to floor for (900.00) = 900.00
 
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Three Fan Paintings of Prunus Trees6387 - Three Fan Paintings of Prunus Trees
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Three Fan Paintings of Prunus Trees, All framed, ink and color on paper, inscribed, the first with a signature 'Zhang Youqiu,' one seal; the...
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Estimate : 700.00 - 900.00
Sold to floor for (450.00) = 450.00
 
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Anonymous: Two Painting Leaves6388 - Anonymous: Two Painting Leaves
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Anonymous: Two Painting Leaves, Both laid down on board, ink and color on silk, the first depicting geese, the second depicting birds in basket, one s
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Estimate : 500.00 - 700.00
Sold to floor for (750.00) = 750.00
 
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After Zhao Mengfu (1254 -1322): Scholars' Retreat6389 - After Zhao Mengfu (1254 -1322): Scholars' Retreat
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After Zhao Mengfu (1254 -1322): Scholars' Retreat, Of two horizontal sections mounted separately, each ink and color on silk, each with two sea...
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Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,500.00
Sold to floor for (2,000.00) = 2,000.00
 
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Various Artists: Three Painting Leaves, Ming/Qing6390 - Various Artists: Three Painting Leaves, Ming/Qing
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Various Artists: Three Painting Leaves, Each ink and color on silk; the first depicting a contemplative maiden and bamboo, with a signature Xiao Zhao
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,500.00
Sold to floor for (10,000.00) = 10,000.00
 
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Qiu Shiming (1898-1970): Flowers6391 - Qiu Shiming (1898-1970): Flowers
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Qiu Shiming (1898-1970): Flowers, Watercolor on paper, the upper right inscribed, with a signature marked 'Shiming Shanren,' three seals, fr...
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Estimate : 600.00 - 800.00
Sold to floor for (500.00) = 500.00
 
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Hanging Scroll: Calligraphy6392 - Hanging Scroll: Calligraphy
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Hanging Scroll: Calligraphy, Ink on paper, dated 'yiwei' (1895), bearing a signature 'Tang Yue Shu Ying,' three seals marked 'Go...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 900.00 - 1,300.00
Sold to floor for (850.00) = 850.00
 
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In the Style of Jin Nong (1687-1764): Rock, Qing6393 - In the Style of Jin Nong (1687-1764): Rock, Qing
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In the Style of Jin Nong (1687-1764): Rock, Hanging scroll, ink and color on silk, the upper right inscribed, three seals. Qing Dynasty, 14 1/2 x 10 3
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 900.00 - 1,300.00
Sold to floor for (800.00) = 800.00
 
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Anonymous: Daoist Deities, Qing Dynasty6394 - Anonymous: Daoist Deities, Qing Dynasty
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Anonymous: Daoist Deities, Ink and color on silk, originally hanging scrolls, each framed and glazed. Qing Dynasty, 54 x 34 3/4 inches (137 x 88.4 cm)
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 800.00 - 1,200.00
Sold to floor for (500.00) = 500.00
 
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After Shen Quan (1682-1760): Phoenix6395 - After Shen Quan (1682-1760): Phoenix
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After Shen Quan (1682-1760): Phoenix, Hanging scroll, ink and color on silk, titled, bearing a signature 'nanping shen quan xie,' one seal. ...
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Estimate : 800.00 - 1,200.00
Sold to floor for (850.00) = 850.00
 
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Shen Zongjing (1669-1735): Listening to the River6396 - Shen Zongjing (1669-1735): Listening to the River
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Shen Zongjing (1669-1735): Listening to the River, Hanging Scroll, ink on silk, the upper right inscribed, dated 'wuzi' (1708), signed '...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 2,000.00 - 3,000.00
Sold to floor for (1,400.00) = 1,400.00
 
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Zhang Xiong (1803-1886): Gardenia6397 - Zhang Xiong (1803-1886): Gardenia
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Zhang Xiong (1803-1886): Gardenia, Hanging scroll, ink and color on paper, the upper left inscribed, with a signature 'Zi Xiang Zhang Xiong,'...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,200.00 - 1,800.00
Sold to floor for (850.00) = 850.00
 
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Anonymous: Birds and Flowers, Republic Period6398 - Anonymous: Birds and Flowers, Republic Period
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Anonymous: Birds and Flowers, Ink and color on silk, framed and glazed. Republic Period, 74 x 20 1/4 inches (188 x 51.4 cm) Provenance: Acquired in Eu
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 700.00 - 900.00
Sold to floor for (400.00) = 400.00
 
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Anonymous: Guanyin6399 - Anonymous: Guanyin
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Anonymous: Guanyin, Ink and color on paper, framed and glazed. 27 1/4 x 25 inches (69.2 x 63.5 cm) [Paper loss, tear and creasing. This condition repo
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 800.00 - 1,200.00
Sold to floor for (1,900.00) = 1,900.00
 
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After Huang Ding (1660-1730): Three Paintings6400 - After Huang Ding (1660-1730): Three Paintings
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After Huang Ding (1660-1730): Three Landscape Paintings, Ink on paper, originally album leaves, now mounted and framed, one painting bearing a signatu
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,500.00
Sold to floor for (600.00) = 600.00
 
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An Album of Six Paintings6401 - An Album of Six Paintings
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An Album of Six Paintings, Each painted with ink and color on paper, with inscription and seals, bearing a signature 'Weicai' (Guo Weicai) ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,500.00
Sold to floor for (700.00) = 700.00
 
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Chinese School: Figures in an Interior Setting6402 - Chinese School: Figures in an Interior Setting
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Chinese School: Figures in an Interior Setting, Oil on canvas, framed. 19th Century, 19 1/4 x 24 1/4 inches (48.9 x 61.6 cm) Provenance:Acquired from
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 2,500.00 - 3,500.00
Sold to floor for (11,000.00) = 11,000.00
 
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Zhou Peichun (Late 19th C.): 22 Export Paintings6403 - Zhou Peichun (Late 19th C.): 22 Export Paintings
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Zhou Peichun (Late 19th Century): 22 Export Paintings, Ink and color on paper, each leaf protected by paperboard and transparent film sheet, depicting
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 2,500.00 - 3,500.00
Sold to floor for (2,500.00) = 2,500.00
 
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A Stone Rubbing of 'Tian Xia Di Yi Guan'6404 - A Stone Rubbing of 'Tian Xia Di Yi Guan'
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A Stone Rubbing, The five massive characters 'Tian Xia Di Yi Guan' (The First Barrier/Gate under the heaven) each executed on a separate pap...
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Estimate : 2,000.00 - 3,000.00
Sold to floor for (950.00) = 950.00
 
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Liu Hanjun (b.1969) Landscape Series, 20086405 - Liu Hanjun (b.1969) Landscape Series, 2008
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Liu Hanjun (Liu Hanfeng, b. 1969) Landscape Series: Mountains of Immortality, Oil on canvas, signed to the upper right in English 'HF', date...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 2,500.00 - 3,500.00
Sold to floor for (2,000.00) = 2,000.00
 
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A Group of Books on Asian Art6406 - A Group of Books on Asian Art
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A Group of Books on Asian Art, A total of 21 books on various Asian art subjects including: 1. Chinese Bronzes from the Buckingham Collection, by Char
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,500.00
Sold to floor for (2,500.00) = 2,500.00
 
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A Japanese Meiji Wood Okimono: Children & Elephant6410 - A Japanese Meiji Wood Okimono: Children & Elephant
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A Wood Okimono of Children and an Elephant, Depicting an elephant topped and surrounded with numerous boys, an incised signature to the base. Meiji Pe
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 5,000.00 - 7,000.00
Sold to floor for (3,750.00) = 3,750.00
 
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An Japanese Ivory Okimono of a Beauty*6411 - An Japanese Ivory Okimono of a Beauty*
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An Ivory Okimono of a Beauty*, Shown as a standing female figure holding an umbrella with her right hand and grasping her sleeve with her left, her ki
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 700.00 - 900.00
Sold to floor for (650.00) = 650.00
 
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A Japanese Ivory Okimono of a Female Figure*, Meiji6412 - A Japanese Ivory Okimono of a Female Figure*, Meiji
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An Ivory Okimono of a Female Figure and Crane*, The standing female figure holding a fan and dressed in a flowing robe with incised decorations, a cra
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,200.00 - 1,800.00
Sold to floor for (1,300.00) = 1,300.00
 
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A Japanese Ivory Okimono Figural Group*, Meiji6413 - A Japanese Ivory Okimono Figural Group*, Meiji
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An Ivory Okimono Figural Group*, Depicting three figures, with one climbing a barren tree, all highlighted with a black pigment. Meiji Period, Overal
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Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,500.00
Sold to floor for (850.00) = 850.00
 
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Four Japanese Ivory Figural Carvings*, Meiji6414 - Four Japanese Ivory Figural Carvings*, Meiji
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Four Ivory Figural Carvings*, The first of two boys riding a crane; the second of a father with his two children; the third of a mother holding her so
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,200.00 - 1,600.00
Sold to floor for (2,250.00) = 2,250.00
 
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A Japanese Ivory Okimono of Kannon & Child*, Meiji6415 - A Japanese Ivory Okimono of Kannon & Child*, Meiji
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An Ivory Okimono of Kannon and Child*, The standing Kannon with an ornate bowl of lotus and holding a fish in a basket, with her acolyte Yunu at her s
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 11,000.00 - 15,000.00
Sold to floor for (8,500.00) = 8,500.00
 
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A Japanese Ivory Carving of a Fisherman*, Meiji6416 - A Japanese Ivory Carving of a Fisherman*, Meiji
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An Ivory Carving of a Fisherman*, The bearded figure standing on an oval base, with an eagle on his back, carrying a double gourd, and holding a fish,
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 3,000.00 - 5,000.00
Sold to floor for (2,250.00) = 2,250.00
 
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An Japanese Ivory Okimono of a Samurai*6417 - An Japanese Ivory Okimono of a Samurai*
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An Ivory Okimono of a Samurai*, Carved to depict a samurai reading a scroll, his attire shown with incised decorations and highlighted with a black pi
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 600.00 - 800.00
Sold to floor for (600.00) = 600.00
 
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A Japanese Carved Ivory Tobacco Pipecase*, 19th C.6418 - A Japanese Carved Ivory Tobacco Pipecase*, 19th C.
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A Fine Ivory Tobacco Pipecase*, Carved in relief to depict a fierce looking Japanese demon surrounded by swirling clouds, with metal mounts. Edo/Meiji
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
Sold to floor for (300.00) = 300.00
 
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A Small Portable Japanese Ivory Shrine*6419 - A Small Portable Japanese Ivory Shrine*
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A Small Portable Ivory Shrine*, Of rectangular shape, the two doors opening to reveal the Buddha seated with on a lotus platform with two fish by his
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 800.00 - 1,200.00
Sold to floor for (450.00) = 450.00
 
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A Japanese Ivory Palm Shrine*, 19th Century6420 - A Japanese Ivory Palm Shrine*, 19th Century
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An Ivory Palm Shrine*, The two-section shrine of lotus bud or leaf form carved on the interior with seated the Buddha and a four-armed buddhist deity,
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,500.00
Sold to floor for (2,250.00) = 2,250.00
 
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Two Japanese Buddhist Shrines, 19th Century6421 - Two Japanese Buddhist Shrines, 19th Century
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Two Buddhist Shrines, The first of red lacquer exterior mounted with intricately incised gilt copper hardware, the doors opening to reveal a gilt inte
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 800.00 - 1,200.00
Sold to floor for (600.00) = 600.00
 
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A Japanese Gilt-Wood Buddhist Deity, Edo Period6422 - A Japanese Gilt-Wood Buddhist Deity, Edo Period
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A Fine Gilt-Painted Wood Buddhist Deity, The six-armed Buddhist deity seated in meditation to the front of a leaf shaped halo reticulated with lotus p
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,500.00 - 2,500.00
Sold to floor for (3,000.00) = 3,000.00
 
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Three Japanese Tobacco Carrying Items6423 - Three Japanese Tobacco Carrying Items
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Three Wood and Lacquer Tobacco Carrying Items, The first is an Inro carved with two scenes of a gentleman is leisurely pursuit in a rectangular reserv
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 800.00 - 1,200.00
Sold to floor for (700.00) = 700.00
 
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A Japanese Wood Tobacco Carrying Case Set, 19th C.6424 - A Japanese Wood Tobacco Carrying Case Set, 19th C.
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A Wood and Bamboo Tobacco Carrying Case Set, The boxwood kiseruzutsu of muso-zutsu form, the case carved with Zhong Kui, the vanquisher of ghosts and
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 600.00 - 800.00
Sold to floor for (375.00) = 375.00
 
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A Japanese Gourd Container6425 - A Japanese Gourd Container
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A Gourd Container, Of double gourd shape, decorated with metal inlay and gilt calligraphy, the lid carved with a small circular finial and attached to
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 600.00 - 800.00
Sold to floor for (375.00) = 375.00
 
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A Japanese Black Lacquered Suit of Armor, Edo6426 - A Japanese Black Lacquered Suit of Armor, Edo
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A Black Lacquered Suit of Armor, The heavily detailed armor with green, white and orange lacing comprised of a crested, eighteen-plate suji-kabuto hel
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 3,500.00 - 5,000.00
Sold to floor for (3,750.00) = 3,750.00
 
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Two Japanese Swords, 19th Century6427 - Two Japanese Swords, 19th Century
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Two Swords, The first is a katana with a broad configuration and a rather shallow curve, with a black lacquered wood scabbard, gilt-metal guard cast w
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 4,000.00 - 6,000.00
Sold to floor for (3,500.00) = 3,500.00
 
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A Japanese Katana, Meiji Period6428 - A Japanese Katana, Meiji Period
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A Katana, The blade of very shallow curve, with a black lacquered wood scabbard, a gilt-metal guard cast with figures, a metal collar, two gilt-metal
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,500.00 - 2,500.00
Sold to floor for (2,250.00) = 2,250.00
 
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A Japanese Snap-Matchlock Gun, 19th Century6429 - A Japanese Snap-Matchlock Gun, 19th Century
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A Snap-Matchlock Gun, With tapering octagonal barrel with bulbous muzzle, plain brass lock, characteristic figured full stock inlaid with engraved bra
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
Sold to floor for (225.00) = 225.00
 
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A Japanese Bronze Bird-Form Incense Burner6430 - A Japanese Bronze Bird-Form Incense Burner
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A Bronze Bird-Form Incense Burner, Cast as a pheasant in pursuit of a wandering snail and standing on a leafy branch, the lid cast as the bird's...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 800.00 - 1,200.00
Sold to floor for (550.00) = 550.00
 
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A Japanese Metal Usubata, Meiji6431 - A Japanese Metal Usubata, Meiji
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A Metal Usubata, The tripod form vessel cast with an encircling dragon chasing a flaming pearl, the mouth rim of scroll form, the base with a studio m
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Start Price : 300.00 | Estimate : 800.00 - 1,200.00
 
 
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