Small Crayfish
An exquisite, fully articulated, miniature copper model of a crayfish. The small scale is quite unusual for this crustation, and is extremely pleasing. Signed Myochin
Manju Netsuke
An interesting Manju netsuke after an attack of termites.
Mini Scholars Stone
A mini scholars stone and stand – with Tomobaku
Mempo
An iron ressei mempo, the exterior lacquered brown, with yak hair moustache. The interior lacquered red.
Two Elephants
Two charming early 18th Century Japanese models of elephants/Baku, one as a censer, the second a seal.
Silver Box
A cylindrical silver tea caddy and cover. The raised design with many fish among foaming waves. Signed Masayoshi.
Satsuma Vase
A particularly rare Kinkozan vase, of good ovoid shape. Well enamelled in shades of black depicting a night time fishing scene beside a lake on a long grassy bank, underneath overhanging trees. Stamped Kinkozan.
Daruma
A good keyaki wood carving of a standing Daruma, with a lovely, rich patina. He has a discerning expression, large stylised eyebrows and a splendid etched beard. Holding a long fly whisk over his right shoulder, his other arm tucked into his flowing robes.
Japanese Matchlock
An unusual gun with large calibre, the wooden stock lacquered in black, and the iron barrel engraved with a dragon.
Pink Cloisonné Vase
Dominative enamel vase decorated in the round with wireless white egrets on a subtle pink ground. The foot and neck finished in silver. Possibly by Gonda.