Japanese Meiji Ivory Basket Seller Figure, Signed
A finely carved ivory figure of a basket seller, Japanese, Meiji period (1868-1912), signed, 21 cm high
Japanese Ivory Fisherman with Children Sculpture
Large early Japanese carved ivory group. Fisherman with two children in net, and one at his feet. Signed to base. Some age cracking. Height 33 cm
Japanese Ivory Carving with Man and Children
large early Japanese carved ivory group. Man carrying child, with another on hobby horse at his feet. Signature panel lost; but probably same artist as previous lot. Some age cracking. Height 34 cm
Japanese Smoking Figure on Wood Plinth
Signed Japanese bronze and ivory figure. Man smoking a pipe; on carved wood plinth. Height 16 cm
Japanese ivory geisha figures with parasols
Pair of Japanese carved ivory figures of geisha with parasols (2)
Japanese Ivory Monkey Cane Top
A 19th century Japanese ivory cane top, carved as a compact group of ten monkeys. Signed with incised two character signature, affixed with BADA metal customs seal in use predating the early 1960s. Height 4 cm
Intricately Carved Japanese Ivory Courtiers
Good Japanese two piece carved ivory group comprising male and female courtier. All intricately carved and signed
Meiji Ivory Farmer with Fruit Basket
A Japanese Meiji period carved ivory figure of a standing farmer in traditional robe, his gardening tool over his left shoulder, he holds a basket of fruit to his front, further fruit mounted to the shaped circular base, signed. Height 14 cm
Meiji Ivory Farmer Figure, Signed
A Japanese Meiji period carved ivory figure of a standing farmer, wearing a traditional robe, a bound crop to his back, a knife to his right hand, raised on shaped circular base, signed. Height 13.7 cm
Meiji Ivory Farmer with Frog and Gourd Staff
A Japanese Meiji period carved ivory figure of a farmer, he stands with a frog to the top of his basket held in his left hand, a staff with gourd attached to his right, a basket to his left foot from which a plant extends. Height 15.5 cm. Small old repair…
Japanese Ivory Carved Figure with Dog and Umbrella
Ivory carved Japanese figure of a man with umbrella and a dog, with a signed panel to the base, on a carved timber stand. Some losses and damage. Height of figure 20 cm
Japanese Ivory Fisherman Figure on Carved Stand
Ivory carved Japanese figure of a fisherman, with a signed panel to base, on a carved timber stand. Some losses and damage. Height of figure 28 cm
Japanese Busker Ivory Carving on Marble Stand
Ivory carved Japanese figure depicting buskers, with a signed panel to base, on a marble stand. Some losses and damage. Height of figure 18 cm
Japanese Ivory Farmer Figure on Marble Stand
Ivory carved Japanese figure depicting a farmer, with a signed panel to base, on a marble stand. Some losses and damage. Height of figure 18 cm
Japanese Ivory Carvings: Figural Piece and Puzzle Ball
Japanese carved ivory figural piece signed, along with a carved ivory puzzell ball and stand (2)
Japanese Ivory Bachi Picks for Shamisen Playing
Two Japanese Bachi ivory Shamisen playing Picks Lengths 19.4 & 19.1 cm. The bachi is a pick used for playing the Shamisen, a three stringed Japanese musical instrument
Smiling Hotei Ivory Figure with Sack and Staff
A carved Japanese ivory Hotei figure of a standing Hotei/Buddha smiling and carrying his sack hanging from the staff over his shoulder. Signed. Height 8.5 cm
Japanese Ivory Scholar Figure with Signature
Japanese carved ivory standing figure of a scholar, signed to the base. 9 cm plus wooden base
Japanese Ivory Figure Group with Hunting Fox and Ghost
A carved Japanese ivory figure group, of a child with his hunting fox underneath a tree trump, a ghost standing on top of the trunk, incised two character studio or artist mark to the base, 27.3 cm high
Japanese Ivory Carving of Standing Female Figure
Ivory carving, Japanese, Meiji period, standing female figure with her left hand holding her hair while her right hand is attempting to comb it, signed Doho. Height 43 cm. Exhibited: Ex: Ashkenazie & Company. Private Collection, Sydney
Sosai's Ivory Tusk: Cherry Blossom Dance
A carved ivory tusk by Sosai, Meiji period of slightly curved form, the exterior carved in relief with a man holding a fan and cherry blossom bough, dancing with two maidens, and another man smoking a pipe resting his large baskets of flowers suspended on…
Carved Ivory Box with Quail and Peony Motifs
A carved and lacquered ivory box and cover by Tohekido Yoshikazu, Meiji period of rectangular form, the cover intricately carved in pierced relief with numerous quail among trailing stems of wheat ears, within a key-fret border, the sides and base…
Japanese Marine Ivory Figure Group of Hotei with Boy
An old Japanese marine ivory figure group of Hotei, he stands beside a fish basket with waves washing over his feet, a young boy clambouring from the sack slung across his shoulders, the lower section of the staff in his right hand absent. Height 9 cm
Japanese Ivory and Metal Agricultural Worker Figurine
A Japanese carved ivory and metal figurine, of an agricultural worker, his body of green patinated metal, his hands, lower limbs and head carved of ivory, he stands with sack slung over his shoulder, on a carved wooden base. Height overall 18 cm
Japanese Lady with Flower Ivory Figure
Ivory figure of a Japanese lady holding a flower, with a timber head & moveable arms. Height 15 cm
Meiji Ivory Okimonos: Fisherman, Wise Man, Man with Dog
Three ivory okimonos, fisherman, wise man and man and dog. Meiji period (1868-1911). 9 cm, 11 cm, 5 cm high.
Ivory Okimonos of Monkey Trainer and Gentleman with Children
Two ivory okimonos one of monkey trainer the young man and children. Meiji period (1868-1911) the trainer carved wearing a robe with a monkey on his back and at his feet. Standing on a log, the other carved of a gentleman wearing robe holding with two…
Meiji Ivory Shibayama-style Bird and Peony Fitting
Japanese ivory fitting, Meiji period (1868-1912), inlaid in shibayama-style with birds amongst peony sprays. Length 4.8 cm
Meiji Period Japanese Ivory Noh Masks (Pair)
Two small Japanese ivory Noh masks, Meiji period (1868-1912). Height 3.7 cm max
Japanese Ivory Serviette Rings Trio
Pair of Japanese export ivory serviette rings, and one other, early 20th century. Diameter 4.5 cm max
Japanese Storytelling Sculpture
An ivory story telling sculpture on stand, depicting Japanese in various settings. Height 20 cm
Japanese Ivory Salesman Figure with Basket Detail
Japanese carved ivory figure of a traveling salesman. Fine detail carving of baskets. Signed on base. Height 21 cm
Ivory Man with Straw Hat and Lantern Post
Japanese carved ivory figure of a man wearing a straw hat, standing by lantern post. 27 cm
Miniature Ivory Japanese Carved Apple
Small vintage Japanese ivory carved apple, 2.7 cm high approx.
Meiji Ivory Box with Animal Motifs
A Japanese carved ivory lidded box. Meiji period (1868-1912). Depicting elephants, monkeys, tigers, lions, with tiger finial. Height 17.5 cm
Japanese Ivory Couple on Cloud Base
Japanese ivory figure group of a man & woman in each others arms supported on a carved wooden base in the form of clouds, early 20th century. 10 cm, Excellent condition
Japanese Rosewood Pediment with Carved Crane and Immortal
A fine Japanese rosewood pediment, Meiji period (1868-1912), beautifully carved and pierced with the image of a red crowned crane carrying an immortal or scholar, amidst swirling clouds, the scroll carrying figure with an ivory face and hands, and…
Japanese Geisha Ivory Carving - 17cm
A carved ivory depicting a Japanese geisha figure. Height 17 cm
Meiji Ivory Parrot on Carved Twig
Painted ivory parrot, possibly Meiji period perched on carved wood twig, height 15 cm. Provenance: Orlando Brown Collection, Mosman
Happy Chap with Mushroom Lantern and Wine Gourd
Japanese ivory of a Happy Chap, mid 20th century, holding his gourd of wine, seated beside a mushroom lantern on top of a log, on stand, together with an ivory carving of a bearded old man (2), height 20 cm
Japanese Ivory Chick Hatching Carving
Japanese ivory carving of a chick hatching from an egg, signed, height 6 cm
Laughing Elderly Man with Gourd and Pipe
Japanese carved ivory figure of a Laughing Elderly man, c. 1920, balancing a pipe in his right hand, plated strap over his shoulder keeping his gourd of wine secure, vest with traditional designs on both the front & back, his feet with straw thongs,…
Japanese Ivory Dragon Boat with Seven Figures
Japanese carved ivory dragon boat, with seven seated figures and carved wood stand, length 36 cm. Provenance: Ezra Norton Family Collection
Japanese Ivory Kwan Yi with Carved Wood Stand
Japanese carved ivory of Kwan Yi, with carved wood stand, height 39 cm. Provenance: Ezra Norton Family Collection
Signed Japanese Ivory Fisherman with Basket
Antique signed Japanese cared ivory figure of a fisherman, with basket
Carved Ivory Three Wise Monkeys
Signed Japanese carved ivory figure group of three monkeys. 'See No Evil, Hear No Evil and Speak No Evil'. Small repair. Signed to base
Ivory Lady with Children and Puppies
A carved ivory figure of a lady with attendant children and puppies, Japanese Meiji Period. 10 cm high
Japanese Ivory Geisha Figure with Calligraphy Scroll
Carved Japanese ivory geisha figure, depicting a geisha girl carrying a calligraphy scroll, dressed in decorated robes, with lower stool and box., stained dark patination, signed with character marks to base. Height 25.8 cm
Japanese Ivory Vessel with Animal Carvings and Snail Finial
A Japanese carved ivory cylindrical vessel with cover, Taisho period, carved around the body with various animals including a frog, a lizard, two birds, a snail and a butterfly among leaves, the cover with a finial in the form of a snail removable from…
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Japanese God of Longevity with Child and Deer
A carved Japanese figure group, Incised 'Jushan' [] to the base, Meiji or Taisho period, of the God of Longevity accompanied by a child and a potted deer, holding a basket of fruit in his hand, wood stand and box, 19.5 cm high.
Japanese Ivory Fisherman Statue - Signed
Japanese carved ivory fisherman figure. Signed to base. Height 11 cm weight 146gms
Ivory Box and Whale Teeth Scrimshaw
Japanese ivory circular box engraved with lions c1930s; scrimshaw whales teeth (2) (3 items)
Japanese Ivory Tusk with Tiger and Elephant Carvings
Japanese ivory carved tusk section with tiger and elephant decoration. Height 7 cm
Meiji Period Ivory Parasol Maker Figure
Japanese ivory and lacquered wood figure of a parasol maker, Meiji period, Signed. Height 14 cm
Meiji Bucket Maker Sculpture
Japanese ivory and lacquered wood figure of a bucket maker, Meiji period, Signed. Height 17 cm
Meiji Ivory Buddhist Travel Shrine with Stand
Japanese ivory Buddhist travelling shrine, Meiji period, signed, with wood stand. Height 17 cm
Japanese Ivory Female Figure with Bouquet
A Japanese ivory female figure, early 20th century, a pierced and relief carved traditionally attired female with coiffed hair and carrying a bouquet of flowers, with line engraving and inking; having a navette shaped hatched mark to base. Height 17 cm
Japanese Dragon Vase with Silver and Enamel Details
A Japanese silver, ivory and enamelled vase, Meiji period, with ivory body decorated with three dragons fighting in the waves, twin silver dragon handles and enamelled silver foot and top. Minor losses and repairs. Height 25 cm
Japanese Ivory Vase with Pheasant and Song Birds
A Japanese carved ivory vase, one panel showing pheasant on rocky outcrop in bamboo grove, the other depicting two song birds in a prunus tree. Height 22.5 cm
1920 Japanese Ivory Budgerigar Figure, 4.3 cm High
Japanese ivory budgerigar figure circa 1920, 4.3 cm high
Japanese Ivory Fisherman Figure (Repaired)
A Japanese ivory figure of a fisherman. Repaired. Height 9.5 cm
Japanese Ivory Box with Mother of Pearl and Enamels
A carved Japanese ivory lidded box late Meiji period (1868-1912) decorated with mother of pearl, two birds on a tree branch, with gold enamels and silver corner mounts. Height 10.5 cm. Width 7.8 cm. Depth 20.2 cm
Japanese Shibiana with Ivory Panel and Divider
Japanese Shibiana case and another ivory example the shibiana is marked inside 'Mrs H.E. Lord. Sydney' and has a internal divider and another loose ivory panel, there is also a slight loss to the bird in the tree. Dimensions of shibiana - 10.5 x 7.3 x 1.8…
Revolving Face Ivory Man Figure from 1920 Japan
A Japanese 1920 carved ivory figure, in the shape of a man, with revolving face. Purchased: Lammert Bros, Auctioneers, Hong Kong, 13/12/74. Copy of catalogue available
Carved Ivory Persimmons on Ebonized Stand
Antique signed Japanese Tokyo school, carved ivory persimmons on a branch with leaves, resting on a carved ebonized wood stand, approx 12 cm high, 33 cm long
Meiji Ivory Box with Garden Landscape and Figures
A carved ivory box and cover, Meiji period, the cylindrical sides carved in relief on the exterior with an attendant pouring wine for a dignitary seated at a table, and several other figures variously occupied in a continuous garden landscape, the wood…
Japanese Ivory Bearded Man Figure on Plinth
Japanese ivory figure. Bearded man. On fitted wooden plinth. Some striations. Provenance: Private Collection, ACT. Height 7 cm (total)
19th Century Japanese Ivory Kuan Yin Statue
19th century Japanese ivory Kuan Yin figure, approx 25 cm high
Japanese Erotic Figures: Ivory, Wood & Ceramic
A Japanese carved ivory and wood erotic figure and a ceramic erotic figure group
Japanese Ivory Lion Pair on Stand
A Japanese ivory lion and juvenile lion on stand late Meiji period, 19th century, lions paw signed together with fitted timber bases, each lion with restoration to tail, dry out cracks present, 36.5 cm length (each)
Japanese Ivory Geisha Figurine with Shamisen, 14.5cm
A Japanese ivory figurine. Taisho period to mid 20th century. Depicting a standing geisha holding her shamisen. Height 14.5 cm
Japanese Wood and Ivory Shibayama Whist Counters
Six Japanese wood and ivory shibayama whist counters, Meiji Period, 1868-1912, with inlaid design of insects and birds, each 9 x 5.8 cm
Meiji Period Japanese Wood and Ivory Drummer Figure
A Japanese wood and ivory female figure of a drummer, Meiji period, 1868-1912, red seal to base, 20.2 cm high
Meiji Period Japanese Fisherman Feeding Tortoise Panel
A fine Japanese framed panel, Meiji period, 1868-1912, depicting a fisherman wearing an apron, seated beside his basket and feeding a hairy-tailed tortoise and young, inlaid in mother of pearl and ivory, with lacquered highlights, his eyes inlaid, inlaid…
Japanese Ivory Figure with Monkey, Eagle and Man
A Japanese carved ivory figure, of a man with a pet monkey clamberring across his shoulder and with an eagle alighting upon its back. A repair to monkey's tail and bird's wing. Height 20.5 cm
Japanese Ivory Figure Group, Taisho Period
A carved Japanese ivory figure group, Taisho period carved in sections of a figure holding possibly Taoist staff in his hands, unsigned, 31.4 cm high. Provenance: Private collection NSW
Japanese Ivory Figure Group, Taisho Period
A carved Japanese ivory figure group, Taisho period carved in sections of a standing general and a kneeling warrior incised mark [koushin] to the base, 32 cm high. Provenance: Private collection NSW
Japanese Ivory Trainer with Rooster
A carved Japanese ivory figure group, Taisho period carved in sections of a standing trainer with a rooster in his right hand, incised [Shumin] 29.5 cm high. Provenance: Private collection NSW
Japanese Ivory Equestrian Figure Group, Taisho Period
A carved Japanese ivory figure group of equestrians, Taisho period, marked [sano] to the base 25 cm long. Provenance: Private collection NSW
1890 Japanese Ivory Lady Figure on Timber Base
Antique Japanese ivory figure of a lady circa 1890 on timber base, 20 cm high
Japanese Ivory Father and Son Figurine on Stand
A Japanese ivory figural group of a father and son in traditional clothing, on wooden stand. Overall height 20 cm.
Japanese Lantern Ivory Nightlight
A carved ivory nightlight in the form of a Japanese lantern. Height 34 cm.
Japanese Ivory Clamshell with God and Worshippers Carving
A Japanese carved ivory clamshell with a carved scene of a god and worshippers. Length 8.5 cm.
Japanese Ivory Carving of Hotei on Wooden Base
A Japanese ivory carving of Hotei on a wooden base. Height 15 cm
Japanese Ivory Shi Shi Carving on Wooden Stand
A Japanese ivory carving of shi shi frolicking, on a wooden stand. Length 32 cm.
Meiji Ivory Mythical Figure Groups with Oni and Children
A near pair of Japanese Meiji ivory figure groups of mythical figures flanked by oni and children, signed to base. Height 21 cm
Meiji Ivory Deity Figure with Flame Aura on Shi Shi
A Meiji carved ivory figure of a deity with flame aura, standing on a shi shi's back, raised on a lotus pedestal, signed to base. Height 37 cm. (losses)
Meiji Ivory Bear Group on Tree Stump
A late Meiji large carved ivory group of bears playing on a tree stump. Signed to base with carved timber stand. Length 52 cm. Provenance: Sotheby's The Boulkon Collection 1993, Lot 298
Japanese Ivory Fist Walking Stick Handle, Signed
Japanese carved ivory clenched fist walking stick handle, signed. Approx 13.5 cm high
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