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Mastromauro Japanese art
EUR €2,800 Lacquered wood netsuke depicting the Kyōgen theater mask of a monkey (saru), very recurring in traditional Japanese theater. The mask is characterized by the typical physiognomy of the monkey, with large fixed eyes and an open mouth, of a lacquered red colour.
The netsuke is signed Deme Saman 出目左滿.
Origin: Japan
Period: Edo 19th century
Dimensions: 4 x 2.9 x 2.2cm.
State of conservation: Very good
Mastromauro Japanese art
EUR €4,500 Kodansu in gold lacquer and mother of pearl, with silver hinges and decorated with naturalistic motifs. The surface is covered with a delicate and shiny golden lacquer on a nashiji background which gives the box set brilliance.
Decoration with naturalistic motifs in lacquer with mother-of-pearl inlays depicting stylized peonies and phoenixes in flight, creating an evocative contrast of colors and a fascinating texture.
The inside of the kodansu hides three drawers decorated with silver kno...
Mastromauro Japanese art
EUR €3,500 Japanese lacquer inro depicting a dragon partially hidden among clouds lacquered in relief.
The outer surface is covered in lacquer with dark brown nuances, which offers an elegant contrast with the dragon's shimmering mother-of-pearl.
Looking at the inside of the box you can see that there are two compartments.
The ojime is made of glass with parallel horizontal blue lines while the netsuke in lacquered wood and metal depicts an archaic design that could depict the Tama (the sacred Bud...
Hawkes, Asian Art
£185.00 A Japanese Kyo-yaki bowl decorated with acorns and oak leaves in thick gosu blue enamel. The moulded stoneware body is probably from a Seto kiln. Meiji period.
Approximately 14.5 cm diameter, 5 cm high. Fine condition with only one shallow frit to the rim noted. Please study the photographs. Within the UK payment by bank to bank transfer is preferred. Customers from other countries may pay by PayPal at my discretion. Customers resident in China must make ...
Mastromauro Japanese art
EUR €3,500 A Japanese porcelain koi dragon resting on the enameled base to simulate bronze with an open mouth and a sphere on the tongue.
Entirely in glazed white porcelain with gold decorations on the fins, tail and long whiskers.
Legend has it that a Koi carp leaping from the depths of the river attracted the attention of local demons, who stepped up the waterfall out of mischief. After a hundred years of jumping, a Koi finally reached the top of the waterfall. The gods recognized the Koi for its p...
Mastromauro Japanese art
EUR €1,800 A Japanese boxwood netsuke depicting a Shishi in a defense posture with jaws wide open and carved with an excellent finish and craftsmanship in the smallest details, accompanied by a blond color and an extraordinary patina and luster.
Kara-shishi 唐獅子 (Chinese lion) resembling a lion. It is typically placed to the left of the shrine or temple door.
Edo period XIX century
Sizes: 3,5 x 3,7 x 2,3 cm.
Condition report: Good condition
Mastromauro Japanese art
EUR €700 A Japanese silvered bronze jewelry box with engraved chrysanthemums supported by two oni.
Meiji period late 19th century
Sizes: 7 x 13 x 6 cm.
Condition report: Good condition
Mastromauro Japanese art
EUR €1,950 A Japanese ivory okimono depicting a pair of figs decorated in polychrome. One of the fruits is ripe and shows partial peeling, revealing the inside.
Origin: Japan
Period: Meiji end of 19th century.
Dimensions: 6 x 5.8 x 4.5 cm.
State of conservation: Very good
Mastromauro Japanese art
EUR €2,900 Okimono expertly carved from a single block of ivory depicting a hunter in the company of an Onagadori rooster. A child stands at the hunter's feet while he strokes the rooster's feathers.
This okimono features the Yukiharu 之晴 signature in relief under the base within a rectangular reserve in red lacquer.
Origin: Japan
Period: Meiji end of 19th century.
Dimensions: 29 x 7.5 x 6 cm.
State of conservation: Very good
Mastromauro Japanese art
EUR €1,600 Ivory manju netsuke depicting a giant cricket with long antennae next to an aubergine.
Signed Mitsuo 光雄 under the base near the himotoshi holes.
Origin: Japan
Period: Edo 19th century
Dimensions: 3.5 x 3.5 x 2cm.
State of conservation: Very good
Mastromauro Japanese art
EUR €2,800 Lovely ivory netsuke depicting the sparrow Fukura Suzume, a small symbolic bird associated with various legends and stories of Japanese folklore.
The netsuke is associated with various legends and stories, including that of “The sparrow with the tongue cut out” (舌切り雀, “Shitakiri Suzume”).
The netsuke is signed Masanao 正直 within an oval reserve under the base.
Origin: Japan
Period: Edo 19th century
Dimensions: 2.5 x 4.2 x 3.3cm.
State of conservation: Very go...
Mastromauro Japanese art
EUR €1,200 Ivory netsuke in the form of a small school table with a book and hat resting on the desk.
The netsuke is finely carved, showing great attention to detail. The sides of the table are decorated with engraved geometric patterns, adding a touch of sophistication.
Himotoshi under the base, signed Hideshige 秀重.
Origin: Japan
Period: Edo 19th century
Dimensions: 3.3 x 3 x 2cm.
State of conservation: Very good
Mastromauro Japanese art
EUR €950 Sought after high quality ivory netsuke depicting six ginkgo nuts with a beautiful ivory patina and luster.
The six ginkgo nuts of this netsuke, famously strong and symbolic in Japanese culture, are strategically placed to form a natural hole in the center.
Origin: Japan
Period: Edo 19th century
Dimensions: 5 x 3 x 2.5cm.
State of conservation: Very good
Mastromauro Japanese art
EUR €1,800 Japanese ivory netsuke depicting the Buddha's Hand or Fingered cedar among the leaves, a scented ornamental citrus fruit, a very important symbol in Buddhism, in the shape of a hand, originating from China and Japan where it is grown for religious purposes.
The surface of the netsuke precisely reproduces the natural texture of the fruit, which is not smooth but characterized by roughness and pores.
Origin: Japan
Period: Meiji end of 19th century.
Dimensions: 5.2×2.3×2.5 cm.
Stat...
Mastromauro Japanese art
Price on Request Ivory netsuke, belonging to the Osaka school, portraying a tiger lying on a section of bamboo, with its head turned backwards and its tail to the side.
It has an excellent patina, subject and shine.
Origin: Japan
Period: Edo late 18th century
Dimensions: 4 x 4 x 1.5 cm.
State of conservation: Very good
Mastromauro Japanese art
EUR €2,800 Ivory netsuke depicting a rat with black horn eyes. The rat is represented resting on its hind legs, while its long tail surrounds an acorn that it is gnawing with its front legs.
The object is accompanied by an original label which certifies its origin from the former Tamanini collection in Milan.
Origin: Japan
Period: Edo 19th century
Dimensions: 3.4 x 4.3 x 2.9 cm.
State of conservation: Very good
Mastromauro Japanese art
EUR €5,500 Ivory netsuke depicting a dromedary with a long neck that bends backwards. The surface is distinguished by its shine and blonde patina, with color transitions ranging from yellow to lighter ivory. To the touch, the netsuke feels soft and smooth.
Origin: Japan
Period: Edo 19th century
Dimensions: 4 x 3.5 x 1.7 cm.
State of conservation: Very good
Mastromauro Japanese art
EUR €2,800 A Japanese extraordinary polychrome ivory netsuke depicting a lively monkey. The monkey is shown holding a giant peach branch with its right hand, with a strong expression of satisfaction on its face. With its other hand, it scratches its back, adding a touch of realism to the scene.
Himotoshi holes under the belly.
Origin: Japan
Period: Edo 19th century
Dimensions: 3 x 4 x 4 cm.
State of preservation: Very good
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