[ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] Found this vase recently and have researched marks and it seems to be designed by Eliza Simmance in 1909. Its...
the first one looks to be of Shoki the demon queller, if thats an Oni he has captured under his hat rather than being just a guy riding a turtle....
those flaps on the legs and those coming out of the front chest , unless thats supposed to be some sort of armour?
hi , I have seen many foo dogs or japanese Shishi in netsuke but never one with wings, looks more like a dragon to me ....:)
apologies if I am stating the obvious but isnt a winged lion the symbol of St Mark ie Venice, Italy, so a likely source?
I associate the 'immortals' with China and there are eight. These appear to be the Japanese lucky gods of which there are seven, ie Daikoku with...
forgot to say that most folks say its normal function is as a tea tray, despite the nice carving.
Hi, just adding to the thread as I picked one of these last week and came on the site during my research. My version is a round tray that has a...
that may explain it then ! many thanks
it seems to be unanimous that its for water, makes sense as I picked them up together many thanks
good suggestion , thanks
thanks Peggy, those were my thoughts too....
I understood the square mark on Awaji is a flag - Sanpei flag The 'Japan' mark I believe means made between 1891-1921 as after that it changes to...
hi with the curved backs , could be carved from bone. Remind me of those 'Tiki' figures from new zealand or polynesia?
hi, thanks ! :) what about the skinny one ?
Hi, can anyone identify this Royal Winton design. I've trawled through the pattern catalogues, ebay and google etc as usual but no success. I...
I am new to the forum and looking forward to joining your community. I'm an older guy, always been interested in antiques and 'old stuff'...
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