An iron tsuba circa 1800 by Tomonobu of Hagi in Choshu, Nayato Province

lot 173 (The Asian Sale, 4th Apr, 2019)

the oval shape cast with mountain scenery about piercings for kozuka and kogai, 7.5cm (3in) wide

Sold for £120 More details 4  

A bronze sculpture of a wading bird, signed, Meiji period

lot 174 (The Asian Sale, 4th Apr, 2019)

with feathered wings and long curved beak, the stand modelled as a riverbank, with silvered rectangular signature plaque, 16.5cm high

Sold for £220 More details 5  

A fine ivory okimono of a boy upon a buffalo, Meiji period

lot 175 (The Asian Sale, 4th Apr, 2019)

the young boy playing a flute sitting on the recumbent buffalo, tethered with a rope through his nose ring, seal mark carved to the underside, ... read more

Estimated at £200 - £300 More details 6  

An ivory cricket cage, Republic period

lot 176 (The Asian Sale, 4th Apr, 2019)

with delicately pierced cylindrical body decorated with flowers, detachable base and cover topped with a carved blossoming flower, 14cm high

Estimated at £100 - £200 More details 5  

An Indian ivory carved model of a ceremonial boat, late 19th century

lot 177 (The Asian Sale, 4th Apr, 2019)

fitted with oarsmen rowing, a peacock to the prow and a dragon to the stern, 63.5cm long

Estimated at £200 - £400 More details 8  

A Cantonese ivory boat with female passengers, Republic period

lot 178 (The Asian Sale, 4th Apr, 2019)

finely carved with apsara ladies at leisure, playing music or drinking tea, 52cm long

Estimated at £200 - £400 More details 6  

An ivory sculpture of a buddha, Republic period

lot 179 (The Asian Sale, 4th Apr, 2019)

Probaby Amitabha (symbolising mercy and wisdom), seated on a lotus throne, his hands in meditation mudra holding a bowl, 6.5cm high

Sold for £70 More details 3  

A silvered metal and stone snuff bottle, 20th century

lot 180 (The Asian Sale, 4th Apr, 2019)

possibly agate, part in silvered metal carved with foliage and flowers, 8cm high

Sold for £400 More details 5  

A pair of wooden figures from a house altar or a temple, late 19th or early 20th century

lot 181 (The Asian Sale, 4th Apr, 2019)

one deified dignitary with face painted red holding a ruyi, with traces of gilt, 23.8cm high; the other holding a cup and another attribute now lost, ... read more

Sold for £70 More details 8  

An ivory okinomo, the figure carrying a large parsnip, Meiji period

lot 182 (The Asian Sale, 4th Apr, 2019)

the male figure walking barefoot, his head looking to his left, two character seal in a red rectangle to the base, 17cm high

Sold for £150 More details 4