Burr wood sculpture
A naturally formed abstract burr wood sculpture, of sensuous biomorphic feminine form. The intricate and curving expressive patterns of the wood invite the imagination to dwell…
Netsuke
Finely carved in boxwood, this tactile netsuke takes the form of an abalone shell, its gently domed surface naturalistically rendered. Resting upon and around the main shell are three smaller clams, carefully composed to create a pleasing balance. The carving displays a confident handling of form, the himotoshi are discreetly incorporated into the composition, maintaining […]
Lacquer Folding Armour Case
A black ground lacquer cage, profusely decorated overall with gold cherry blossom designs intertwined with two family mons (crests) cleverly constructed with gilt copper mounts enabling the structure to fold down flat. Believed to be a traveling decorative armour case. The two family mons are from the Hisamatsu Matsudaira and Sakai, both important Samurai families.
Four Tobacco Boxes
A tactile collection of four naturally formed tobacco boxes using three different burr specimens and one dried Ruyi mushroom, all cleverly adapted with flat fitted lids.
Namban Box
A large unusually formed wooden box, with a black lacquer ground, decorated with gilt depicting scenes of formal palaces and lakeside pavilions. Original European copper escutcheon, and the interior with maki-e gold ground.
Rare Namban Box
A rare, lacquered wood container, with a sliding front door, opening to reveal two compartments. Decorated overall in gold and silver lacquer with European style designs. Possibly used to store sake bottles.
Iron Vessel
A large and heavy iron vessel in the form of a giant abalone shell. The interior with swirling natural design and sculpted barnacles. The exterior beautifully moulded with a cleverly textured and rough natural surface. The whole dish supported on three shell feet, with original Tomabako box.
Pair of Cloisonné Vases
A good pair of sky blue enamel vases, each with three sinuous flying dragons among stylized clouds, within pattered borders. *One with star crack to the body.
Kutani Vase
An exquisitely decorated double gourd vase, designed with three larger cartouches, one with a curled dragon, the others with a Phoenix and a leaping carp, surrounded with wave and silk brocade designs. *Slight damage to the lid.
Gold Wave Okimono
A wonderous gold lacquer Okimono, carved with crashing waves each supporting large crystal spheres upon silver lacquered whitecaps. The body of the water in gold lacquer has inlaid flecks of silver sprays, dispersed across the breaking waves. *With original wood storage box