Silver, Glass, Ceramics and Asian Art

Showa period, 1926-1989, Japan. Carved figure of a man in ruffled neck collar holding his hat in one hand. His feet are carved from a separate piece

Contemporary, c.1960, Japan. Shoki, the legendary Chinese hero whose mission in life was to capture oni (demons), dramatically holds up a small oni b

Showa period, 1926-1989, Japan. Netsuke depicting a standing ivory demon carrying a drum and sack with monkey on his back. Signed. Height 5.7 cm.

Meiji period, c.1880, Japan. A fish body with human face carved from dark wood. With red inlaid plaque signed Kansui. Height 3.8 cm. (1 1/2 in.).

Showa period, 1926-1989, Japan. Bearded gentleman with flowing sleeves draped over side of horse with exaggerated arched back, and standing on small

Meiji period, c.1880, Japan. An oshidori painted in red, black and gilt with dark inlaid eyes. Signed in gilt Toju(?). Length 5 cm. (2 in.).

Contemporary, c.1970, Japan. Shoki is standing on the chest of an oni (demon), about to run him through with a sword. The oni wearing gold bracelets

Meiji period, c.1880, Japan. Wood carving of human head with inlaid eyes (an extra eye in forehead), clutching sack in its animal-like claw. Inlaid

Contemporary, c.1980, U.S.A. Carved from boxwood, with painted black highlights, an owl with orange inlaid eyes perching in tree. Metal plaque with

Contemporary, c.1975, U.S.A. Anthropomorphic interpretation of a fish, standing upright dressed in robes and holding walking stick. This wood netsuk

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.)