Gilt Ewer
A rare gilt metal wine ewer of melon form, decorated in four cartouches with black lacquer surrounds, the high gilt relief panels depicting birds amongst floral sprays and a scholar in a boat and two ladies below a pine. The spout of simulated bamboo and the handle of a branch.
Elephant Censor
A rare glazed Kyoto ware model of an elephant, most possibly used as an incense burner. (One leg reattached.)
Silver Owl
A naturalistically cast silvered bronze model of an owl. Perched with his head turned in a watchful expression. This enigmatic bird finally finished with Shakudo highlighted markings, gilt eyes and talons. Signed: Masatsune.
Oni
A rare, lacquered wood, carved in block form, model of a kneeling mischievous Oni with one horn and inlaid glass eyes. The overall patina is in a dark incense-stained colour. The popular demon is generally considered to be of foreign origin, although malicious and cruel they can be converted to Buddhism
Bronze Turtle Group
A good group of two bronze Terrapins, signed Ryuki.
Yari
A rare ino-shshi Yari with two cut outs to reduce weight. This form of Yari was probably used by the samurai to hunt wild boar.
Ruyi Sceptre
A Ruyi sceptre in gnarled, knotty, natural form.
Nambam Tonkotsu
An extremely unusual Tonkotsu (tobacco box) carved from elm wood, decorated on three sides, with various ancient coins from different periods, one of particular interest having the double British lion. The side with two rectangular signature plaques, has one unused and one faint signature, below which is probably the artists lacquer seal
Kabuto
A 32 plate russet iron Kabuto, attributed to Myochin Munenaga. Complete with a russet iron Hanbo, the surface of which has a fine pattern of file marks.
Yari
An elegant magari (cross shaped) Yari by Ujishige, and further signature Banshu Tegarayama Ujishige.