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Asian Art: Japan, India, South-East Asia

Tuesday 17 June 2025, 03.00 PM



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A CIRCULAR PORTABLE SHRINE (KOGOBUTSU).

Lot 367 - A213AS Asian Art: Japan, India, South-East Asia - Tuesday 17 June 2025, 03.00 PM

A CIRCULAR PORTABLE SHRINE (KOGOBUTSU).

Japan, 19th c. Ø 7.3 cm.
Handy pocket zushi, also known as goshinbutsu (lit. personal guardian/Buddha) in sandalwood with a dark lacquer finish. Buddhist protective deities Fudô Myôô with sword and Aizen Myôô sitting above the wish-fulfilling gemstones (hôju) at interior, painted in red, green and gold. This type of container was also used to store incense, which is why the term kôgôbutsu ("Buddha incense container") is also used.

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A CIRCULAR NICHIREN POCKET ZUSHI (KOGOBUTSU).

Lot 368 - A213AS Asian Art: Japan, India, South-East Asia - Tuesday 17 June 2025, 03.00 PM

A CIRCULAR NICHIREN POCKET ZUSHI (KOGOBUTSU).

Japan, Meiji period, Ø 9 cm.
Sandalwood goshinbutsu (lit. personal guardian/Buddha) with accents in gold. Inside, a carved figurative mandala with Nichiren as central figure, embedded in a crowd of heavenly guardians, the bodhisattvas Monju and Fugen or Daikoku. Above a stele with the Lotus Sutra mantra Nam Myôhô Renge Kyô. A calligraphic mandala in the lid describes the pictorial representation. Signed Hiroyoshi (presumably Gotô Hiroyoshi). Minor crack. Brocade pouch.

CHF 1 500 / 2 500 | (€ 1 550 / 2 580)

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A CIRCULAR POCKET ALTAR (KOGOBUTSU).

Lot 369 ♣ - A213AS Asian Art: Japan, India, South-East Asia - Tuesday 17 June 2025, 03.00 PM

A CIRCULAR POCKET ALTAR (KOGOBUTSU).

Japan, 19th c. Ø 5.6 cm.
Browned ivory portable shrine with personal guardian (goshinbutsu). The interior reveals in finely carved relief the Peacock Wisdom King (Kujaku Myôô) sitting on his mount with magnificent plumage. Brocade pouch.

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PORTABLE ALTAR (KOGOBUTSU) IN THE SHAPE OF A LOTUS BUD.

Lot 370 - A213AS Asian Art: Japan, India, South-East Asia - Tuesday 17 June 2025, 03.00 PM

PORTABLE ALTAR (KOGOBUTSU) IN THE SHAPE OF A LOTUS BUD.

Japan, 19th c. Length 10.2 cm.
Wood with gold and red lacquer and a lattice-like (kagome) patterned ground in kirikane. When opened, the so-called "pocket Buddha" (kaichûbutsu) reveals a finely carved figure of the Thousand-armed Kannon (Senju Kannon) standing on a lotus pedestal. Brocade pouch.

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A SMALL ZUSHI (PORTABLE SHRINE) WITH AIZEN MYOO.

Lot 371* - A213AS Asian Art: Japan, India, South-East Asia - Tuesday 17 June 2025, 03.00 PM

A SMALL ZUSHI (PORTABLE SHRINE) WITH AIZEN MYOO.

Japan, 19th c. Height 12.5 cm.
Black, red and gold lacquer paint on wood, engraved metal fittings. At the inside the Wisdom King sits atop a multitiered lotus pedestal backed by a variegated halo within an orb of red flames, holding a kongô (Sanskrit: vajra) and ritual bell.

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A ZUSHI (PORTABLE SHRINE) WITH A KANNON FIGURE.

Lot 372* - A213AS Asian Art: Japan, India, South-East Asia - Tuesday 17 June 2025, 03.00 PM

A ZUSHI (PORTABLE SHRINE) WITH A KANNON FIGURE.

Japan, 19th c. Height 23.5 cm.
Wood with black, red and gold lacquer and metal fittings. The interior houses a standing Kannon in front of a nimbus (kôhai) with a wish-fulfilling jewel in her hand. Ornamental patterns in gold lacquer adorn the flowing robe. The interior doors are finely painted with lotus in water. Rubbed and minor restoration.

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A LACQUERED FIGURE OF THE ZEN MASTER YOSAI ZENSHI (1141–1215).

Lot 373 - A213AS Asian Art: Japan, India, South-East Asia - Tuesday 17 June 2025, 03.00 PM

A LACQUERED FIGURE OF THE ZEN MASTER YOSAI ZENSHI (1141–1215).

Japan, Momoyama period, height 50.5 cm.
Wood with polychrome paint and gold lacquer. The elaborate decoration of his overgarment is visible on the back. The eyes are inlaid. Portrait of the founder of the Rinzai Zen sect and green tea pioneer, also known as Myôan Eisai, in a reverent, seated position, the attributes in his hands are lost. Minor damages and restorations.
New import regulations of EU

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AN IMPRESSIVE FIGURE OF UGA BENZAITEN.

Lot 374* - A213AS Asian Art: Japan, India, South-East Asia - Tuesday 17 June 2025, 03.00 PM

AN IMPRESSIVE FIGURE OF UGA BENZAITEN.

Japan, Edo period or earlier, total height 90 cm, figure 47 cm.
Wood with polychrome paint, the eyes are inlaid in glass. Metal jewellery with a torii above a pair of phoenixes crowns this eight-armed Benzaiten, a syncretic form which originates from the fusion of the serpent deity Ugajin with Benzaiten and is worshipped in Shintoism as well as Buddhism. The wish-fulfilling jewel (hôju) is in her left hand. Other attributes and a snake on her head are lost.
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CHF 6 000 / 9 000 | (€ 6 190 / 9 280)

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A WOOD FIGURE OF BISHAMONTEN (GUARDIAN KING OF THE NORTH).

Lot 375 - A213AS Asian Art: Japan, India, South-East Asia - Tuesday 17 June 2025, 03.00 PM

A WOOD FIGURE OF BISHAMONTEN (GUARDIAN KING OF THE NORTH).

Japan, 18th/19th c. Height 100 cm, figure 60 cm.
Polychrome paint. Wearing armour with a tiger skin on his back, a pagoda in one hand and a lance in the other, the fierce-looking protector of the Dharma teachings stands with one foot on a demon (jyaki), symbolising the subjugation of evil. Traces of age.
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A WOOD FIGURE OF THE GUARDIAN KING OF THE WEST (KOMOKUTEN).

Lot 376 - A213AS Asian Art: Japan, India, South-East Asia - Tuesday 17 June 2025, 03.00 PM

A WOOD FIGURE OF THE GUARDIAN KING OF THE WEST (KOMOKUTEN).

Japan, 17th/18th c. Height 68 cm.
Lacquer and paint, inlaid eyes, metal fittings. The guardian king is wearing an armour and standing on a demon. In two parts. Minor damages and restorations.
New import regulations of EU

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A PAIR OF BURLWOOD SHISHI.

Lot 377* - A213AS Asian Art: Japan, India, South-East Asia - Tuesday 17 June 2025, 03.00 PM

A PAIR OF BURLWOOD SHISHI.

Japan, 19th c. Length 54 and 35 cm.
The muscular lion guardian figures are carved in a fighting pose with a fierce gaze and sharp fangs. (2)

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A BRONZE FIGURE OF AN ELEPHANT WITH MONKEYS.

Lot 378 - A213AS Asian Art: Japan, India, South-East Asia - Tuesday 17 June 2025, 03.00 PM

A BRONZE FIGURE OF AN ELEPHANT WITH MONKEYS.

Japan, Meiji period, length 45 cm.
An elephant holds a monkey in it's upraised trunk, four monkeys cavort on his back. Signed in oval reserve Atsuyoshi saku and seal mark Maruki shachû seisaku (Manufactured at the Maruki Company). Very minor damage.

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A MIYAO WORKSHOP SAMURAI.

Lot 379* - A213AS Asian Art: Japan, India, South-East Asia - Tuesday 17 June 2025, 03.00 PM

A MIYAO WORKSHOP SAMURAI.

Japan, Meiji period, height 15.5 cm.
Bronze with details in gold inlay. The figure stands in a moving pose, holding a sword with both hands. Marked Miyao in a rectangular gold cartouche. Wood stand. Slightly damaged.

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THREE MINIATURE MIYAO WORKSHOP FIGURES.

Lot 380* - A213AS Asian Art: Japan, India, South-East Asia - Tuesday 17 June 2025, 03.00 PM

THREE MINIATURE MIYAO WORKSHOP FIGURES.

Japan, Meiji period, height of figures 5.5 cm.
Bronze with details in gold inlay. Finely crafted okimono of boys (karako) standing on wooden stands: one playing the flute, one with a flag, the third laughing while playing with a bat in his hand. Each figure sealed Miyao in a rectangular gold cartouche. Wood stands. (3)

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A BRONZE VASE ON EN-SUITE STANDS.

Lot 381 - A213AS Asian Art: Japan, India, South-East Asia - Tuesday 17 June 2025, 03.00 PM

A BRONZE VASE ON EN-SUITE STANDS.

Japan, Meiji period, height 41 cm.
The reddish patinated body chiselled and decorated with flat and high relief inlays of gold, silver, shakudô and copper with a phoenix on flowering plum and poeny with birds. The stands with silver inlay.

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A LARGE CALYX-SHAPED BRONZE VASE WITH APPLIED IRIS.

Lot 382 - A213AS Asian Art: Japan, India, South-East Asia - Tuesday 17 June 2025, 03.00 PM

A LARGE CALYX-SHAPED BRONZE VASE WITH APPLIED IRIS.

Japan, Meiji period, height 52.5 cm.
Adorned with a fully sculpted bird and magnificent sprouting iris plants entwining the body. Minor scratches to interior.

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A PAIR OF SENTOKU VASES.

Lot 383 - A213AS Asian Art: Japan, India, South-East Asia - Tuesday 17 June 2025, 03.00 PM

A PAIR OF SENTOKU VASES.

Japan, Meiji period, height 19 cm.
Elegant vases, finely decorated in gold, silver, copper and shakudô hira- and takazôgan with flowering wisteria. Signed Iida sei. Minor traces of wear. (2)

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A SHIBUICHI KOMAI CIGARETTE BOX.

Lot 384 - A213AS Asian Art: Japan, India, South-East Asia - Tuesday 17 June 2025, 03.00 PM

A SHIBUICHI KOMAI CIGARETTE BOX.

Japan, Meiji period, 10 × 6.5 × 1.5 cm.
Inlaid in silver, gold, shakudô and copper takazôgan and shishiaibori (sunken relief carving) with the dragon-riding Kannon (ryûzu kannon), the back with snow-covered mount Fuji under a full moon. Engraved signature Kôryû koku no (engraving by Kôryû) and inlaid gold seal Kô. Gold-plated silver inside, sealed Dainihon Kyôto jû Komai sei.

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A PAIR OF LARGE CLOISONNE VASES DECORATED WITH DRAGONS.

Lot 385 - A213AS Asian Art: Japan, India, South-East Asia - Tuesday 17 June 2025, 03.00 PM

A PAIR OF LARGE CLOISONNE VASES DECORATED WITH DRAGONS.

Japan, Meiji period, height 62 cm.
Polychrome enamels on blue ground. (2)

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A FINELY LACQUERED FAN.

Lot 386 ♣ - A213AS Asian Art: Japan, India, South-East Asia - Tuesday 17 June 2025, 03.00 PM

A FINELY LACQUERED FAN.

Japan, 19th c. Length 25 cm.
18 ivory sticks plus finials, decorated in hira- and takamakie and kirikane with a resting traveller smoking a pipe with Mount Fuji in the background and a samurai with a falcon in a boat. With silk tassels. Lacing damaged.

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A LACQUER BOX ATTRIBUTED TO SHIBATA ZESHIN (1807–1891).

Lot 387 - A213AS Asian Art: Japan, India, South-East Asia - Tuesday 17 June 2025, 03.00 PM

A LACQUER BOX ATTRIBUTED TO SHIBATA ZESHIN (1807–1891).

Japan, 2nd half 19th c. 19.8 × 24.4 × 12.9 cm.
Small document box (ryoshibako) decorated with sword fittings in gold, silver and coloured hira- and takamakie. Elaborate imitations of metalwork consisting of tsuba and kozuka adorn the surfaces. Silver and gold nashiji inside. Unsigned. Very minor traces of wear.

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A SMALL LACQUERD BOX BY SARATANI TOMIZO (*1949).

Lot 388 - A213AS Asian Art: Japan, India, South-East Asia - Tuesday 17 June 2025, 03.00 PM

A SMALL LACQUERD BOX BY SARATANI TOMIZO (*1949).

Japan, 2007, 8.5 × 8.5 × 4 cm.
Small casket made of lignum vitae decorated in polychrome takamakie with shells, the inside of the cover shows a single shell in relief medallion on okibirame. With tomobako, inscribed 'Shiohi' (shellfish gathering) and signed Tomizô.

CHF 4 000 / 6 000 | (€ 4 120 / 6 190)

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A RARE AND EXQUISITE LACQUERED INDOOR ARCHERY SET.

Lot 389 - A213AS Asian Art: Japan, India, South-East Asia - Tuesday 17 June 2025, 03.00 PM

A RARE AND EXQUISITE LACQUERED INDOOR ARCHERY SET.

Japan, 19th c. 34 × 9 × 11 cm (box), overall length of bow 88 cm.
Storage box with two drawers, decorated with wisteria in gold makie, contains six arrows in a stand and in an inlaid compartment a bow made of four detachable hardwood parts with finely worked wisteria metal fittings. Bow parts bearing gold lacquer signature ‘Fujiwara Kazutomo’, presumably the known indoor archery (yôkyû) player from Yûshima, Tokyo at the time. With inscribed wood box and enclosed document by Heisandô, dated 4th day 3rd month Shôwa 4 (1929).

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A LACQUER TRAVELING CHEST (HASAMIBAKO).

Lot 390 - A213AS Asian Art: Japan, India, South-East Asia - Tuesday 17 June 2025, 03.00 PM

A LACQUER TRAVELING CHEST (HASAMIBAKO).

Japan, Edo period, 34.5 ×41 ×58.5 cm.
Portable wood chest decorated in makie with aoi-mon amongst karakusa (foliate scrolls). Finely engraved golden metal mounts (probably later) and two hinged handles for a carrying rod. Some damages and restorations.

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A LACQUERED KARABITSU (STORAGE CHEST).

Lot 391 - A213AS Asian Art: Japan, India, South-East Asia - Tuesday 17 June 2025, 03.00 PM

A LACQUERED KARABITSU (STORAGE CHEST).

Japan, 19th c. 63.5 × 49 × 41 cm.
Rectangular wooden body supported on four legs, with gold-coloured, finely engraved metal fittings. Decorated with three family crests (go-san no kiri, mitsuba-aoi and hidari-manji mon) in gold makie on black lacquer. Inside cloth lining and fitting presumably later. Slight signs of wear.

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