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237. A Fine Shibuichi, Gold and Silver Box, Japanese, Meiji Period Silver body with polished black lacquer on interior. Lift-off top is a finely carved shibuichi panel. Applied decoration of two a adult cranes with a young crane in solid silver, gold and copper. Silver dots are inlaid amongst the carved breaking surf. Panel is signed on lower right. Bottom edge is stamped with the jungin (silver) mark. Interior with two compartments. Measures apprx 3"H x 9-1/2"L x 7"W. 2,500/4,000 |
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238. Kiseruzutsu, Japanese, circa 19th Century A muso zutsu type case in black lacquer. The pipe case has an applied metal figure of Tekkai Senin blowing out his soul. Above him are lightly carved pine boughs. A tiny metal depiction of the soul appears at the top of the case. Measures apprx 8-1/2" L. 800/1,200 |
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239. Kiseruzutsu, Japanese, mid 19th Century A muso zutsu type case in black lacquer. The pipe case is engine engraved with straight and zig-zag lines and decorated with an applied depiction of a Noh dancer in multi metal. This dancer is exquisitely made of shakudo with inlaid gold, silver and shibuichi. Measures apprx 8-1/4"L. 600/800 |
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240. A Silver and Enamel Cigarette Case, Japanese, circa 1920 On front of case, an extremely well done silver and clear enamel sho (good luck). Flowers are are depicted in multi-colored enamels among other silver blooms. Back is engraved with a view of Mt. Fugi. Push button latch. Marked in side of lid. Measures apprx 3"H x 2'W. 400/600 Sold: $218.50 |
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241. Solid Silver Repousse Vase, Japanese Pretty vase with baluster shaped and turned rim depicts prunus flowers on branches with central low relief peony. Stamped jugin (silver) mark on base. Measures apprx 8-3/4"H. 1,000/1,500 Sold: $575.00 |
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242. Silver Enameled Spoon, Japanese, 19th Century A large spoon with brilliantly enameled flowers and bamboo leaves. Colors include aqua-green, lime green, yellow, purple and indigo. Handle is silver tipped ebony. Measures apprx 9-1/4"H. 600/800 Sold: $172.50 |
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243. Tsuba, Japanese, Edo Period Takabori-shakudo and gold. Depicts a rodent climbing a broom in a domestic setting. Tansu and heart shaped window depicted. All symbolizing prosperity and family. Both sides of iron tsuba with decoration. Signed Kuni Tadayosh. Measures apprx 4"D. Comes with wooden storage box and NBTHK papers. 800/1,200 Sold: $718.75 |
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244. Tsuba, Japanese, 19th Century Iron tsuba from the Shoami School. Hand painted Takabori silver geese with grass. Signed Kanenori. Decorations on both sides. In wooden box and with NBTHK papers. Measures apprx 3"D. 600/800 |
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245. Kozuka, Japanese, Kiami School Knife handle inlaid with shakudo and gold. Front depicts a shrine at Itsukushima. Reverse is incised and gold filled, depicting a view of the island. Edge is gold engraved "Geishu Itsuku-Shima no zo Jirasima ju Yasui Takekiyo". Measures apprx 3-7/8"L x 2-1/2"W. Signed Yasui Takekiya saku. Provanance: Purchased from Bonhams & Butterfields, San Francisco, 11/97; sale 6559; lot 6763. 800/1,200 |
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246. An Exquisitely Carved Ivory Tusk, Japanese, Meiji Period Rare Japanese carved elephant tusk. Hollow tusk decorated with two dragons; an adult and a young dragon are carved with exceptional detail and artistry. Dragons depicted writhing amongst carved clouds. Both dragon's eyes are inlaid with horn. Measures apprx 40"L. 2,000/4,000 Sold: $4,715.00 |
