Lot 111
MEIJI PERIOD (1868-1912)
With main design of an Oni in the form of Fuijin (wind god) in takamaki-e on a panel of pewter coloured ground, the opposing side of an Oni having taken a human prisoner by a rope. The ensuite boxwood mask netsuke of an Oni, the Himotoshi (cord hole) carved as woven rope on the reverse side. With silver and shakudo ojime. Unsigned.
The inro 7.5cm high, 5.5cm wide. The netsuke 4.5cm high, 4cm wide
Estimate $1,500 - $2,500
The netsuke with some minor wear from use/handling. The inro with some very small pieces of lost gold, and some minor wear to the lacquer.
The opinions expressed in the condition reports are a guide only and should not be treated as a statement of fact. Prospective buyers are encouraged to seek further information or request additional images during our pre-sale period where Leonard Joel staff are available for advice. Please note condition reports can be amended during the pre-sale period, so we strongly suggest any interested bidders check the published condition report available on the website before the auction commences. Leonard Joel makes no guarantee of the originality of mechanical or applied components. Absence of reference to such modifications does not imply that a lot is free from modifications.
Judy and Ian Burrows Collection, Hobart, Tasmania, and thence by descent. Collected 1960 to early 1980s.
Asian Works of Art
AUCTION
Sale: LJ8666
6:00pm - 8 August 2022
333 Malvern Rd, South Yarra 3141
VIEWING
Friday 5 - Sunday 7 August, 10am - 4pm
333 Malvern Road, South Yarra VIC
CONTACT
Dominic Kavanagh
asianart@leonardjoel.com.au
SIMILAR ITEMS
Lot 147
A CHINESE JUNYAO PURPLE-SPLASHED BOWL SONG DYNASTY (960-1279)
Estimate: $20,000-30,000
Lot 16
A PAIR OF PHILIPPINE ISLANDS KABABUYAN IFUGAO GUARDIAN FIGURES, BULUL 19TH/EARLY 20TH CENTURY
Estimate: $10,000-15,000
Lot 124
A CHINESE IMPERIAL EDICT RELATING TO JUELUO CHANGLIN QIANLONG PERIOD (1736-1795), DATED 1785 AND OF THE PERIOD
Estimate: $10,000-15,000
Lot 197
A TIBETAN GILT BRONZE DENSATIL-STYLE SUPPORT CIRCA 15TH CENTURY
Estimate: $12,000-15,000