A boxwood netsuke depicting a snake coiled around itself. Signature engraved under the base. Origin: Japan Period: Meiji late 19th century. Dimensions: 4 x 3.5 x 2 cm. State of conservation: Very good

Boxwood netsuke depicting a snake wrapping around a pumpkin. The snake is a symbol often associated with rebirth, transformation while the pumpkin is a symbol of fertility, abundance and prosperity in Japanese tradition. Signed Yoshimasa (吉正) under the pumpkin in “ukibori”. For similar netsuke see the Katchen collection, published N7, vol.2, p.31, no.K329. Origin: Japan Period: Edo 19th century. Dimensions: 3 x 3.5 x 3.3 cm. State of conservation: Very good

Boxwood netsuke depicting a toad resting on an upside-down sandal (waraji), with horned eyes. Signed Masanao on a rectangular gusset in the center of the sandal. Origin: Japan Period: Edo 19th century. Dimensions: 3.4 x 3 x 2.5 cm. State of conservation: Very good

A Japanese dark patina boxwood netsuke depicting an articulated lotus flower. The lotus is a symbol of purity and rebirth, as the flower emerges immaculate from the mud of the lakes...

A Japanese large boxwood netsuke depicting a fascinating scene, represented with great detail, holding the bridle of his noble steed with his hands. Next to the sage, a child approaches, holding a scroll. The use of boxwood in the making of this netsuke with wise man on horseback gives a natural and warm touch to the work...

A Japanese boxwood netsuke depicting a scene from Japanese mythology of a warrior called Nitta No Shiro riding a wild boar. Nitta No shiro holds firmly in his hand a tanto, a traditional Japanese sword, with a sure and determined grip...

A bronze and ivory okimono depicting a street entertainer playing the shamisen, a Japanese musical instrument. The player wears a traditional kimono, rests his right foot on his box which he carries along with his umbrella on his traveling journey. It is signed Jōnan 城南 with engraving on the bronze. Origin: Japan Period: Meiji 19th century Dimensions: 21 x 20 x 15 cm. State of conservation: Very good

The censer in the form of a woven basket with a domed open-work lid, suitable for the transportation of avian livestock especially the Gallus domesticus. The base with the mark Seimin chu (cast). Meiji period.

The censer comes with the original box with inscriptions on the lid and front panel, alongside a paper label.

Approximately 6.7 cm by 6.7 cm, 9 cm high. Perfect condition with only a little wear to the patina from use. This is exaggerated by my lighting...

The style of this vase, known in Japanese as karakane (“kara” meaning Chinese and “kane” meaning copper), has been carried on by Japanese craftsmen since its theorized introduction during China’s Tang Dynasty. Falling in and out of fashion over the centuries as Japan alternated between preferences for Chinese style tea-ware and more homegrown versions, today it remains a common fixture in many tea rooms...

Decriminalizations:
A Bronze Oil Lamp Sets was preserved in good patina.

Date: Early 20th century.

Height: 53cm

Bronze okimono depicting a player of the biwa (琵琶), a short-necked Japanese stringed musical instrument, portrayed in a sitting position. Signature engraved under the base. Origin: Japan Period: Meiji end of 19th century. Dimensions: 15.5 x 14 x 12 cm. – Weight: 1.2 kg. State of conservation: Very good

Bronze okimono depicting a study of a puppy playing with a ball. The puppy has a playful and curious expression as he interacts with the ball. The ball the dog plays with is also sculpted with lifelike detail, the patina of the bronze surface creating a subtle shine that reveals the sculpted details with even more clarity. This bronze okimono is signed Masayuki. Origin: Japan Period: Meiji second half of the 19th century. Dimensions: 13 x 18 x 13 cm...

A bronze okimono depicting a young geisha walking barefoot with an elegant kimono and a smiling face, with her hands raised behind her head. I have the perfect haircut to match the quality of the Tokyo school and the high quality of the foot to highlight the elegance and elegance of the movement. Signed Harumitsu (Seikō) entered a square uppercut. Origin: Japan Period: Meiji end of 19th century. Dimensions: 30 x 11.5 x 10 cm...

Bronze okimono from the Tokyo school, depicting a farmer with a basket, which contains seeds. The farmer is represented in a working position, intent on sowing seeds. Signed Seiya six within square reserve on the relief base. Origin: Japan Period: Meiji end of 19th century. Dimensions: 26.5 x 13.5 x 13.5 cm. State of conservation: Very good

Okimono of the Tokyo school made in bronze, depicting a farmer returning home after the harvest. He carries two fruit baskets, which are filled with harvest products. To carry the baskets, the farmer has a long stick over his shoulder, with the ends of the baskets hooked to it. Origin: Japan Period: Meiji end of 19th century. Dimensions: 31.5 x 23 x 13 cm. State of conservation: Very good

Quality dark patina bronze sculpture depicting the study of a powerful tiger in an unusual position. The animal's posture is engaging with the paw raised and the tail curled upwards along the end. The streaks of the fur are depicted in a masterly way and highlighted with a strong engraving. Signed under the belly with the mark of the Maruki company (in the square) and the engraver Atsuyoshi. Origin: Japan Period: Meiji second half of the 19th century. Dimensions: 26 x 49 x 14 cm...

We offer a really rare kiseto ( yellow seto ware ) chawan from the Momoyama Period with tanpan marks ( copper green marks ).

It is a high fired ware from the end of the 16th. century in the Aburage-Hada style.

The early Kiseto glazes ( yellow Seto ) from the Muromachi period are considered to be attempts to emulate Chinese celadons from the Song dynasty...

This is an absolutely rare black Seto chawan ( setoguro chawan ) from the late Momoyama Period, which means the late 16th century or the changeover from Azuchi Momoyama to early Edo.

Blackish-brown glaze amalgamates with a wild and roughly thrown body. It is very heavy for a tea bowl, almost 500g. Please note that there is also an interesting kiln mark ( watch image number 3 )

Setoguro yaki is high-fired ware that originated in the late 16th century...