Silver, Glass, Ceramics and Asian Art

Meiji period, 1868-1911, Japan. With foliate rim at neck, the body densely decorated overall with inlaid design in chrysanthemum pattern, having two

Showa period, 1926-1989, Nanbu prefecture, Japan. Stippled body with stylized plum blossom on each side and finial on lid. Height 22.2 cm. (8 3/4

Edo/Meiji period, c.1850, Japan. Standing figure of Shoki (the legendary Chinese hero whose mission in life was to capture oni/demons) in fine brocad

Edo/Meiji period, 19th century, Japan. The Goddess of Mercy is seated in abhaya mudra on a lotus-shaped base, the head carved from a separate piece of

Showa period, 1926-1989, Japan. With upturned ends on torii-shaped frame, and having two bars in each of the two hinged rectangular sections. Gilt-p

Late 19th century, Meiji period, Japan. Featuring a hanging basket of flowers made from bone and ivory in high relief, on torii-shaped red lacquered

Late 19th century, Meiji, period, Japan. Each round-topped panel having high-relief applied floral arrangements in bone and ivory (mcs). With floral

Edo/Meiji, probably, mid-19th century, Kyoto, Japan. With two sliding doors and two drawers, having one shelf. Metal handles and details such as lat

Early Showa period, 1926-1989, Japan. Orange-red lacquered stand, the left side of hinged garment rack having one bar and mirror in centre, the right

Early 20th century, China. Gilt and iron-red painted dragon chasing flaming pearl amongst clouds. Having four-character Kangxi mark on base. Coral