Antique Kiseruzutsu of a Cockfight with Case and Cover tube. Lovely light creme coloration to Stag antler. Beautifully carved scene of Man holding a game fan above two fighting cockerels. The cord attachment in the form of clouds, its inset functioning as the himotoshi. Case mounted vertically on iron base. Provenance: Prominent Washington collection. Age Meiji Period, c1868-1912) Size: 9.16" High 1.25" Wide, stand overall height 9"

Antique Kiseruzutsu or Pipe Case of peony and fu dogs finely carved of stag antler, good darkened patination, Case slightly curved with design of a pair of fu dogs cavorting amoungst pine and waterfall scene. The cord attachment in the form of a vine, its branch functioning as the himotoshi. Case mounted vertically on iron base. Provenance: Prominent Washington collection. Age Meiji Period, c1868-1912) Size: 8.25" High 1.25" Wide, stand overall height 9"

Japanese Antique Deer Antler Parasol Handle of Bat and Frog charmingly carved as a dome top. Bat wings covering resting on the top of tree trunk with a climbing frog below. Provenance: Washington collection. Age: Meiji Period, c1868-1912, Size: 7" High 1.25" Wide, stand overall height 7.75"

Antique Kiseruzutsu of Pipe Case of charming study of three children cavorting to music, drum, horn and cymbals at top, nice patination and attractive textured surface of deer antler on back. The cord attachment in the form of a horn, its neck functioning as the himotoshi. Case mounted vertically on iron base. Provenance: Washington collection. Age Meiji Period, c1868-1912) Size: 8" High 1.5" Wide, stand overall height 8.75"

Antique Kiseruzutsu or Pipe case finely carved of stag antler, good patination, Case slightly curved with design of a resting cicada on vine against a reticulated background. mounted vertically on iron base. Provenance: Washington collection. Age Meiji Period, c1868-1912) Size: 8" High 1.25" Wide, stand overall height 8.75"

Very rare original 18th C. Edo Polychrome Japanese Oni devil oni boxwood statue. Original mineral pigment is intact, overall condition is very good and wear consistent of age. Bone inlay, very well carved. Small shrine compartment opens with figure inside. Wrapped in a swirling water dragon. Water dragon reveals a lotus pod reliquary above the head.

Provenance: Collectors Seal Tomkinson collection #266
Kevin Page, London UK
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Antique Japanese Monkeys and Persimmons Parasol Handle. Well carved in the form of two monkeys in a persimmon tree. The large monkey helps the little one up into the branches which are covered with ripe fruit. Carved of bone with expressive details and warm patina. With custom metal stand.

Age: Meiji Period (1868-1912)

Dimensions: 6" high x 2" wide (6 3/4" high on stand)

Large Antique Japanese Carved Keyaki Lotus Hasu tray dating from the Meiji period. Made of solid single piece quarter sawn keyaki hardwood. Well carved with great detailing. Two of the small flowering lotus pods are individually carved. Warm red dark tones with patina consistent with age.
The Hasu, or lotus, is a symbol of purity and enlightenment in Japan. It grows in muddy water but remains unstained, representing the ability to rise above adversity and achieve spiritual... Click for details

Antique Japanese hand carved frog okimono. Well rendered with hand worn original finish. Great condition. 100% bamboo Age: 1920's

Dimensions: 4 1/4" wide x 6" long x 3 1/2" high

In Japan, the frog, (kaeru), is symbolic of fertility and good fortune, and as the word in Japanese means "to return”, frogs can be linked with things/or people returning to their place of origin. They are lucky to keep around, for frogs promise good fortune and friends, (which will at some... Click for details

Antique Japanese okimono of a skull. Made of ceramic with a dark brown finish. Realistically sculpted with details of every process and suture. And with a single porcelain tooth. Comes with tomobako.

Age: Meiji Period (1868-1912)

Dimensions: 5" high x 5 1/2" long