Silver, Glass, Ceramics and Asian Art

Contemporary, c.1970, U.S.A. Made from fossilized walrus tusk, having a toad carved on each side of hollowed-out cactus, with naturally occurring dar

Contemporary, c.1980, U.S.A. Boxwood carving of mother macaque monkey nursing young huddled under her arm. With inlaid gold plaque having initials...

Contemporary, c.1960, Japan. The smiling cat is seated with tail curled around its body and paw raised. Painted with orange detail, and having inlai

Meiji period, c.1850, Japan. Carved from walrus tusk, depicting a diving girl nude from the waist up, erotically nursing an octopus. With painted re

Showa period, 1926-1989, Japan. Carrying a basket in left hand and a large fish on his back. Signed. Height 4.8 cm. (1 7/8 in.).

Meiji period, c.1880, Japan. Wood netsuke of eagle attacking monkey, which is begging for mercy. Both animals have inlaid eyes. Signed Yoshitsugu...

Showa period, 1926-1989, Japan. Hotei is the best known of the Seven Gods of Fortune in Japan. Here he is depicted reclining against a fan, carved fr

Meiji period, c.1880, Japan. Round formed dragon swirling amongst clouds, covered with yellow and orange minute inlay circles, as well as pearls. Ha

Showa period, 1926-1989, Japan. Carved from ivory and depicting sage-like man with large puffy sleeves standing over a scroll held by servant and dog

Contemporary, c.1970, Japan. Red painted wood netsuke of standing warrior with pierced holes as eyes. Signed Hideyuki. Height 5.7 cm. (2 1/4 in.)