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Rare and Interesting Objects

The Arts and Crafts

Ancient China and Japan

RECENTLY ACQUIRED BY THE WELL-KNOWN JAPANESE CONNOISSEUR

BUNKIO MATSUKI

DURING A RECENT VISIT TO HIS NATIVE COUNTRY

TO BE SOLD AT UNRESTRICTED PUBLIC SALE ON THE DATES HEREIN STATED

THE SALE WILL BE CONDUCTED BY MR. THOMAS E. KIRBY OF THE AMERICAN ART ASSOCIATION, MANAGERS NEW YORK: 1g10

ON FREE VIEW

9 A.M. UNTIL 6 P.M.

AT THE

AMERICAN ART GALLERIES

MADISON SQUARE SOUTH, NEW YORK

FROM SATURDAY, JANUARY st, 1910, UNTIL THE DAY OF SALE, INCLUSIVE

RARE AND INTERESTING OBJECTS

ILLUSTRATING

THE ARTS AND CRAFTS

OF

ANCIENT CHINA ano JAPAN

BUNKIO MATSUKI

UNRESTRICTED PUBLIC SALE AT THE AMERICAN ART GALLERIES

ON THE AFTERNOONS OF FRIDAY AND SATURDAY JANUARY 7TH AND 8TH, aT 2.30 O’CLOCK

CONDITIONS UF S208

1. The highest Bidder to be the Buyer, and tf any dispute arise between two or more Bidders, the Lot so in dispute shall be immediately put up again ana re-sold.

2. The Auctioneer reserves the right to reject any bid which ts merely a nominal or fractional advance, and therefore, in his judgment, likely to affect the Sale injuriously.

3. The Purchasers to give their names and addresses, and to pay down acash deposit, or the whole of the Purchase-money, if required, zx default of which the Lot or Lots so purchased to be immediately put up again and re-sold.

4. The Lots to be taken away at the Buyer's Expense and Risk within twenty-four hours from the conclusion of the Sale, unless otherwise specified by the Auctioneer or Managers previous to or at the time of Sale, and the remainder of the Purchase-money to be absolutely paid, or otherwise settled for to the satisfaction of the Auctioneer, on or before delivery; in default of which the undersigned will not hold themselves responsible if the Lots be lost, stolen, damaged, or destroyed, but they will be left at the sole risk of the purchaser.

5. While the undersigned will not hold themselves responsible for the correctness of the description, genuineness, or authenticity of, or any fault or defect in, any Lot, and make no Warranty whatever, they will, upon receiving previous to date of Sale trustworthy expert opinion in writing that any Painting or other Work of Art is not what it is represented to be, use every effort on their part to furnish proof to the contrary ; failing in which, the object or objects in question will be sold subject to the declaration of the aforesaid expert, he being liable to the Owner or Owners thereof, for damage or injury occasioned thereby.

6. To prevent inaccuracy in delivery, and inconventence in the settlement of the purchases, no Lot can, on any account, be removed during the Sale.

7. Upon failure to comply with the above conditions, the money deposited in part payment shall be forfeited; all Lots uncleared within one day from con- clusion of Sale (unless otherwise specified as above) shall be re-sold by public or private sale, without further notice, and the deficiency (tf any) attending such re-sale shall be made good by the defaulter at this Sale, together with all charges attending the same. This Condition is without prejudice to the right of the Auctioneer to enforce the contract made at this Sale, without such re-sale, tf he thinks fit.

8. Zhe undersigned are in no manner connected with the business of the cartage or packing and shipping of purchases, and although they will afford to purchasers every facility for employing careful carriers and packers, they will not hold themselves responsible for the acts and charges of the parties engaged for such services.

THE AMERICAN ART ASSOCIATION, MANAGERS. THOMAS E. KIRBY, AUCTIONEER.

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CATALOGUE FIRST AFTERNOON’S SALE FRIDAY, JANUARY ‘Tru, 1910 AT THE AMERICAN ART GALLERIES

BEGINNING AT 2.30 O’CLOCK

1 Sweet Wine Kertte, Brass Early domestic utensil. Probably turned on lathe, leaving parallel circular bands. Originally set over hole in stone stove cover, just as now over a little carved stand to serve as recep- tacle for flower pots. The proportions, even of so humble an object, are well calculated and admirable. With carved stand.

Date, 1750. Height, 9% inches ; diameter 9% tnches.

2 Sweet Wine Kerrier, Brass Circular bands within two broad edge lines. With carved wood stand. 1680 a.p.

Depth, 8 inches ; diameter, 9 inches.

3 Sweet Wine Kerttie, Brass Circular bands less determinate than in many samples. Rich golden tone. With carved stand. Date, 1680. } Depth, 64% inches ; diameter 83 inches.

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Parr Sweet Wine Kerties, Brass Plain with single edge brass line. With carved stands. 1700. Depth, 7 inches ; diameter, 84 inches.

Sweet Wine Kerrie, Brass Interesting circular bands, rich gold tone. 1650 a.p. Depth, 634 inches ; diameter, 814 inches.

Sweet WinE KETTLE

Great depth. Variation in width of circular rings and paler tone

of brass are characteristics. With carved stand. Date, 1630. Depth, 84, inches ; diameter, 9 inches.

Sweet Wine KeErtie Patches with copper rivets are especially interesting. With carved

stand. Date, 1680. Depth, 7%, inches ; diameter 81% inches.

Sweet WinE Kerrie Insertion of large pieces of brass in different tones in the flange

is notable. Date, 1700 a.p. Depth, 8 inches ; diameter, 92 inches.

Sweet Wine Kerrie, Brass Simple edge band in low relief. Deep golden tone. 1620.

Depth, 7 inches ; diameter, 9 inches.

10 Swerer Wine Kerrie, Brass

Oldest brass kettle in collection ; four sharp cut lines. Signature of maker is Kaneman. 1600 a.p. Depth, 734 inches ; diameter, 9 inches.

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Note on Iron Kerries. — The large iron kettles listed in this catalogue were used in temples and residences mostly for boiling rice or making tea. There in rare instances they may be found to this day. The old kettles are durable, and the older they are the better.

Because of the importance of the domestic arts named, the craft of kettle- making was highly developed in Japan at an early date. The finer kettles were made from a very hard iron, found in southern China and called namban-tetsu.

The present collection comprises kettles made from this material. They range from the Ashikaga to the Tokugawa period. One, of especial historic interest, is known to be the work of Maruhichi, the celebrated fifteenth century metal worker of Nambu. All are of exceptional beauty and artistic quality. Their shape suggests as a possible sphere of modern usefulness, combined with attractiveness, the reception of potted plants and flowers.

11 Op Iron Tra Kerrie Plum blossom and pine tree design in low relief with ring

handles. Early Tokugawa. About 1630 a.p. Depth, 8 inches ; diameter, 101% inches.

12 Op Iron Ketrie Parallel circular bands concentrated about rim. Beautiful mot- tling of steel gray surface. About 1500. Depth, TY2 inches ; diameter, 914 inches.

13 Onp Iron Kerrie

Warm brownish tone mottled with silvery flecks. About 1480. Depth, 8 inches ; diameter, 101% inches.

14 Oxp Iron Kerrie Double bands on the rim. Remarkable for the wonderful shakudo effect of spotted silver. About 1480. Depth, 8 inches ; diameter, 1014 inches.

15 Oxp Daimyo Kertie _ Fine specimen of Nambantetsu. Embossed chrysanthemum and ivy leaf design. A sumptuous kettle which may have been used in a palace or important temple. About 1600 a.p. Depth, 814 inches ; diameter, 101% inches.

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Outp Iron Kerrie : Fine texture surface. Showing fleecy cloud forms against warm brown background. About 1550.

Depth, 74 inches ; diameter, 914 inches.

Oxtp Iron Tra KETTLE Six incised circular bands in relief. Shows corrugations due to prolonged use. Stands on tripod. Has ring handles. Small snow-flake spots. About 1450. Depth, 8% inches ; diameter, 10 inches.

Oup Iron KertrTLE Parallel circular bands. Surface of kettle and flange has silvery spots suggesting melting snow-flakes. About 1550. Depth, 8 inches ; diameter, 1014 inches.

Smatut [ron Kerrie Remarkably dignified in form. Parallel circular bands. Mottled cloudy spots. Brown tone. About 1650.

Depth, 634 inches ; diameter, 734 inches.

LarGe Iron KETTLE Double circular bands, faintly marked, on the rim. Snow-flake spots. About 1750. Depth, 10 inches ; diameter, 121% inches.

Oxp Iron Kerttie Superb gray surface, due in part to long wearing; is brilliant with silvery spots. The proportions of body and flange excellent. About 1700. | Depth, 8 inches. (10)

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Smart Iron KEttie Very old and rare form. The circular bands are unusually wide and pronounced. Contrasts of surface marking also remarkably strong. About 1500.

Depth, 7 inches ; diameter, 734 inches.

Otp Daimyo Kerrie Crest of Imperial Kiri on opposite sides. Gleaming surface.

Very rare kettle. About 1580. Depth, 9 inches ; diameter, 1114 inches.

Outp Iron KETTLE Many corrugations indicative of age and long use. About 1480. Depth, 8% inches ; diameter, 1014 inches.

Outp Iron Kerrie Darker, more neutral tone than in some kettles. About 1750. Depth, 8 inches ; diameter, 101% inches.

Otp Iron Kerrie Distinguished by deep body below flange. About 1600. Depth, 8 inches ; diameter, 1014 tnehes.

Oup Iron Kertriz Exquisite surface, particularly on flange. About 1600. Depth, 844 inches ; diameter, 101% inches.

Outp Iron KerTiE Granular structure of iron, appearing through polish, gives singu- lar brilliancy. About 1650. Depth, 8 inches; diameter, 10 inches.

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29 Oup Iron KETTLE Good later example. About 1700. Depth, 8 inches ; diameter, 104% inches.

30 Oup Iron TEA KeEtTLE Two ring handles. Variegated surface. About 1500. Depth, 8 inches ; diameter, 1034 inches.

31 Op Iron KertiEe Distinctive proportions, and snow-flake spots. About 1750. Depth, 8 inches ; diameter, 1014 inches.

32 Oxup Iron Kerrie Unusually wide flange. About 1700. Depth, 8 inches ; diameter, 1042 inches.

33 Otp Iron Kerrie Rich reddish tone in lighter passages of surface. Another very fine example. About 1600.

Depth, 8 inches; diameter, 10% inches.

34 Oxp Iron KerttiLE Smooth shiny surface of rather somber tone. About 1580. Depth, 8% inches ; diameter, 1014 tnches.

35 Oxup Iron Kerrie Similar to the foregoing, but in quality slightly lighter in gen- eral lines. About 1700.

Depth, 8 inches ; diameter, 1014 inches.

36 Otup Iron KETTLE Partially covered with snow-flake spots. About 1750. Depth, 9 inches ; diameter, 1114 inches.

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Otp Iron Kettie Finely curved contours and rich brown tone. About 1680. Depth, 10 inches ; diameter, 1115 inches.

Oup Iron Kerrie Indented circular bands. Narrow and nearly horizontal flange. A rare old kettle. About 1420 a.p. Depth, 8 inches ; diameter, 1014 inches.

Otp AsHikaGa KeEttTLE Freely rendered design of chrysanthemums and water. About 1480.

Depth, 8% inches ; diameter, 10 inches.

Smaut Iron Kerrie Powerful contrasts of gray tone in surface mottling. A rare old example of excellent proportions. About 1480.

Depth, 742 inches ; diameter, 9 inches.

Otp Iron Kerrier Greenish tone, somewhat resembling bronze. About 1700. Depth, TY inches ; diameter, 9 inches.

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Distinguished for superb smooth surface. When viewed in varying lights this surface gives an impression of an actual representation of clouds floating one about the other. Yet the effect is, of course, quite accidental. About 1550.

Otp Iron Kerrier Downward curving flange. Clear, distinctly mottled surface. About 1680. Depth, 9 inches ; diameter, 1134 inches.

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Only signed kettle known to be extant. Graceful curvature of body and flange should be noted, as well as the harmonious red- dish brown tone. The cloud-like delicacy imparted by the light spots is also notable. The round seal shows the name Maru- Hichi in low relief. Exceedingly rare and valuable. About 1685 a.p.

Depth, 8 inches ; diameter, 10 inches.

Bripat TANnsu A type which every prospective Japanese bride must have. Fir wood. The front shows thick veneer of mulberry wood. Twelve drawers.

Height, 17 inches ; width, 25 inches ; depth, 12 inches.

BripaL Tansu Seven drawers, oak wood coated with polished lacquer. Date, 1780.

Height, 12 inches ; width, 16% inches ; depth, 9 inches.

Smatt Uprient Tansu Exterior is coated with red lacquer. Three deep drawers. Inter- esting iron ornaments. Date, 1650. Height, 14% inches ; width, 634 inches ; depth, 1234 inches.

Otp Bripat Tansu Made of oak and chestnut wood. Nine drawers, with hinged door and interlocking bar. Date, 1750. Height, 16 inches ; width, 19 inches ; depth, 11 inches.

Rare Smartt Tansu Simple design. Beautiful Kanamono. Made of various rare cedar woods. Date, 1600. Height, 101% inches ; width, 1134 inches ; depth, 62 snches. (14)

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BripaLt TANsu Oak of various grains. Eight drawers. Hinged door and inter- locking bar. Date, 1750. Height, 144% inches ; width, 1734 inches ; depth, 10 inches.

Otp Kang—-Tansu Small cabinet, with hinged door. Various gold crests on black lacquer. About 1650.

Height, 64 inches; width, 5% inches ; depth, 91% inches.

BripaLt TANnsu Eight drawers, made of Hinoki and mulberry wood. Kiji-nuri lacquer coating. Date, 1800. Height, 17 inches ; width, 19 inches ; depth, 114 inches.

Smatt, Bripat Tansu Satsuma maple coated with lacquer. Hinged door; when opened, discloses two drawers which are delicately decorated with cherry flower design in gold lacquer. Date, 1760.

Height, 10 inches ; width, 12 inches ; depth, 7 inches.

Otp PortaBLe TANnsu Behind the hinged door are five deep drawers profusely orna- mented with bronze Kanamono. Date, 1720. Height, 1812 inches ; width, 6 inches ; depth, 15 inches.

SmaLL BripaLt Tansu Eight drawers. Japanese oak. Kiji-nuri lacquer. Date, 1800. Height, 10% inches ; width, 14 inches ; depth, 7 inches.

Otp JEWELRY TANsU Pair of hinged doors. Eight drawers of various sizes. Kiji- nuri lacquer work. Plum blossom metal ornament. Date, 1700. Height, 12% inches ; width, 13 inches ; depth, 101% inches. (15)

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SMALL JEWELRY TANSU Beautiful mirror black lacquer work. Silver plated Kanamono. Date, 1750.

CoLLEcToR’s TAansu Oak front, Nushima Kiri wood. Seven drawers. Carved deer horn handles. Date, 1700. Height, 9 inches ; width, 13 inches ; depth, 814 inches.

SmaLtt Tansu Rare mulberry wood. Three drawers with bronze handles. Date,

1700 a.p. Height, 12% inches ; width, 7% inehes ; depth, 12 inches.

Smautt TAansu Rare Chisa wood. Six drawers with unique bronze handles.

Date, 1750. Height, 934 inches ; width, 1034 inches ; depth, 634 inches.

Firine Tansvu Made entirely from Kiri wood. Fifteen drawers with iron

handles. Date, 1855. Height, 28 inches ; width, 11 inches ; depth, 144 inches.

Fotpine Desk Tansu Veneered with various arts; camphor wood. Six drawers, with

one shelf containing ink stone. Height, 10% inches ; width, 13 inches ; depth, 94% inches.

CoLuLecToR’s TANSU Very fine Kiri wood. Eleven drawers, nine of which have metal locks. Date, 1800. Height, 23 inches ; width, 31 inches ; depth, 17% inches.

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64 Smarty Tansu Light Kiri wood; five drawers and two invisible doors within the covered compartment. Height, 16 inches ; width, 24 inches ; depth, 12 inches.

65 Onp Writing TAansu Three deep drawers entirely made of Oshima Kiri wood. Date 1600. Height, 68% inches ; width, 6 inches ; depth, 1134 tnches.

66 Oxtp Writine Tansu Three deep drawers made entirely of Oshima Kiri wood. Very rare in Japan. Date, 1550. Height, 53% inches ; width, 544 inches ; depth, 10% inches.

67 Op CuinEesE TANsU Seal chest. Mother-of-pearl inlay. Greek fret border. Four drawers. About 1550 a.p. Height, 94% inches ; width, 10 inches ; depth, 7 inches.

68 Oxup CuinesE TAnsu Seal chest. Inlaid with mother-of-pearl. Detachable door bears cowboy playing flute beneath willow tree. Seven drawers. About 500 a.p. Height, 101% inches ; width, 734 inches ; depth, 74 inches.

69 Pittow Tansu Oak. Convex top. Butterfly design in lacquer. Shakudo butterfly handle. Height, 734 inches ; width, 10 inches ; depth, 734 inches. (17)

70 Smartyt Tansu Kiri wood veneered with mulberry wood. Nine drawers of various sizes. Bronze handles. Date, 1750. ‘ Height, 1134 inches ; width, 1414 inches ; depth, 94% inches.

71 Smartt Tansu Five drawers. Nushima Kiri wood. Date, 1650. Height, 12 inches ; width, 144 inches ; depth, 8 winches.

72 ArtTisan’s TANSU Six drawers with iron handles. Height, 15 inches ; width, 104 inches ; depth, 14 inches.

73 Lapy’s Tansu Keyaki wood of rare grain. Entirely coated with polished lac- quer. Three drawers. 1800 a.p. Height, 12 inches ; width, 13 inches ; depth, 8 inches.

74 Laree TAansu With detachable door. Eight small and five large drawers, made entirely of Osumi Kiri wood. Suitable for print collector. Height, 31 inches ; width, 36 inches ; depth, 23 inches.

75 Smartt Tansu Made of Oshima Kiri wood of exquisite grain and fine workman- ship. Nine drawers bearing floral decorations. Era of Genroku.

Date, 1690. Height, 101% inches ; width, 14 inches ; depth, 754 inches.

76 Smartt Tansu Keyaki wood. Six drawers. Date, 1780. Height, 6 inches ; width, 7 inches ; depth, 4 inches.

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Japanese oak with thin coating of lacquer. Very distinctive. Metal ornaments. Date, 1700.

Height, 10 inches ; width, 18 inches ; depth, 7 inches.

Smart Bripat Tansu Beautiful grain of oak. Refined workmanship Seven drawers.

Date, 1750. Height, 11 inches ; width, 14 inches ; depth, 734 inches.

Writing Tansu Portable with handle. Secret compartment on top. Three drawers made wholly of chestnut wood. Lotus and pomegran-

ate decorations on either side. Date, 1800. Height, 934 inches ; width, 814 inches ; depth, 1014 inches.

SmaLt Tansu Five drawers. Polished brown lacquer over plum tree design.

Date, 1800. Height, 10 inches ; width, 18 inches ; depth, 634 inches.

Smatt Tansu Kiri and teakwood work. Front is ornamented with gold lacquer

of banana leaf design. Date, 1650. Height, 844 inches ; width, 734 inches ; depth, 8 inches.

Otp Tansu Kiri wood. Dark brown lacquer. Iron Kanamono. Seven drawers. Rare old piece of cabinet work. Date, 1550. Height, 1634 inches ; width, 24% inches ; depth, 12% inches.

SMALL TANsu Made entirely of Kiri wood. Six drawers. Date, 1800. Height, 174% inches ; width, 24 inches ; depth, 12 inches. (19)

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SmaLtL TANSU- Rare Oshima Kiri wood. The facing is mulberry wood of fine grain. Six drawers of various sizes. Date, 1800. Height, 1644 inches ; width, 1734 inches ; depth, 11 inches.

Smautut TAnsu Eight drawers, made of mountain grape wood, persimmon and oak. Date, 1800. Height, 1134 inches ; width, 13 inehes ; depth, 7 inches.

Rare Tansu Five drawers. Exterior is constructed of costly Mayebudo, a species of Chinese wood. Date, 1700. Height, 1334 inches ; width, 17%4 inches ; depth, 12 tnches.

Smatut TAnsu Kiri wood. Six drawers. Date, 1800. Height, 1414 inches ; width, 1614 inches ; depth, 104% tnehes.

Smatt Upricut TAnsu Fine Oshima Kiri wood. Seven drawers. Bronze handles. Date, 1750. Height, 18% inches ; width, 11% inehes ; depth, 1414 inches.

CamPpHuor Woop Tansu

Six drawers of various sizes. Date, 1770. Height, 13 inches; width, 15 inches ; depth, 734 inches.

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Laree Samurar TANSu Kiri wood. Three drawers are disclosed by pair of hinged doors profusely ornamented with perforated iron plates. Used by Japanese Samurai to contain swords. Rare specimen. Date, 1650. Height, 20% inches ; width, 38 inches ; depth, 164 inches. (20)

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A portable chest for teahouse ceremonials. A feature is the decorative interior landscape by the painter Tosa Mitsuoki depicting a blue sea and, in the foreground, the operation of making salt from sea water. Detachable door, on which a bronze bucket is drawn from the river Uji, represented with bronze waves. Handle springs from large bronze hinge of convention - alized waves and wild fowl. About 1610 a.p.

Twenty-three inches square ; depth, 91% inches.

SMALL TANsu Very simple design. Metal handles depict flight of wild fowl. Tempo pear wood, mulberry and oak. Five drawers. Date, 1740. . Height, 1354 inches ; width, 14 inches ; depth, 10 inches.

Rare Bripat Tansu Satsuma maple, of very rare grain. Eight drawers with bronze handles and ornaments. Fine workmanship. Rich polished lacquer. Date, 1700. Height, 14 inches ; width, 161% inches ; depth, 101% inches.

Miocuin Tansu . A unique cabinet of Japanese oak with perforated iron hinges and keys of remarkable form. Eleven drawers. The lateral and rear panels are carefully reinforced. Carried by a bronze handle. The production of a clever Miochin metal worker. The iron work has the same quality as in the sword guards and hilts of the period. Signature on interlocking bar is Miochin Yoshitsugu. About 1610 a.p. Height, 12 inches ; width, 14 inehes. (21)

95 Rare Tansvu Made of remarkable sections of black persimmon cedar, maple, and Satsuma oak. Eight drawers with costly enameled metal handles. Date, 1770. Height, 184 inches; width, 18 inches ; depth, 12 inches.

96 Gotp Lacquer TaAnsu _ Executed by special order of Princess Kujio of Kioto in 1620. Richly ornamented with crest of Kujio and mother-of-pearl inlay. Height, 1314 inches ; width, 13% inches ; depth, 8 inches.

97 Smatut Lacquer Tansu Portable metal handle. Rich ox-blood lacquer. Delicate gold landscape design. Four uniform drawers. Date, 1780. Height, 8 inches ; width, 8 inches ; depth, 434 inches.

98 Oup TrEAsURE TANsU Nine drawers, two of which have locks. Of strong construc- tion. Made of Satsuma Kiyaki wood. Main hinged doors and sides are reinforced with exterior bands of bronze. Rare Tansu of fifteenth century. Height, 214 inches ; width, 27 inches ; depth, 15 inches.

99 Gop Lacguer Darmyo Tansu A superb combination of cabinet makers’ and metal workers’ art. Eight drawers. Incised steel hinges. Plum blossom circular ornaments of gold and silver. About 1600 a.p. Height, 22 inches ; width, 24 inches.

100 Oxp Kane Tansu Rare old cabinet of Toyotomi period about 1580. Used by Daimyo to contain money and valuable notes. Flying heron and imperial crests in silver lacquer over rich mahogany background. Interesting iron handles and lock. Height, 104% inches ; width, 9% inches ; depth, 15% anches. (22)

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101 Carvep Screen Represents peacock and peahen, the former on bough of blossom- ing cherry tree, the latter on ground. Subdued brilliancy of the color is remarkable for restraint. The composition tells its story faultlessly. Executed by Koseki of Kioto. Height, 47 inches ; width of panel, 18% inches.

102 Jineoro Pane Satsuma oak. Depicts two recumbent foxes in high relief. Wonderful realism characteristic of best Japanese wood carving.

About 1640 a.p. Height, 2444 inches ; width, 48 inches.

103 Carvep Screen, Two-roip Upper panels are carved in design of grape-vines and squirrels. Herght, 45 inches ; width of panel, 25 inches.

104 Carvep Trempie Screen Two-fold, sumptuously carved design of bamboo and pheasant.

Polychrome on gold lacquer background. Height, 62 inches ; width of panel, 23 inches.

105 Parr or Ancrent Kerman Wonderful polychrome ornament was applied to leather reinforced with metal work. Perforated design shows singing birds on either side of central apertures. Metal attachments

are especially attractive. Ninth century. Height, 19 inches.

106 Carvep Keman Carved from wood. Remarkable for use of precious materials. In decoration of wreath of lotus flowers. Known to be one of most beautiful objects handed down from eleventh century. From Daigoji Temple. Height, 81 inches. (23)

107 Go.tp SurFacep KEMAN Very sumptuous in use of costly metals. From Tokugawa tomb of Shiva temple. Was removed during the troubles of the imperial restoration. Distinguished for beautifully wrought design, embodying a kario and bingwa. An object famous in Japan. About 1630.

108 Parr Surine Doors Ancient panels of Fujinara period, set into frames of fourteenth century. Kwannon and Sei-shi respectively are depicted on the panels. School of Yeshin. Ninth century. Height, 25 inches ; width, 8 inches.

109 Oxp Tempter Sian “Twozan,’ name of Obaku temple in Yamashiro, in white on green background. About 1600 a.p. Height, 18 inches ; width, 36 inches.

110 TempLe Hancine Costly silk blockade reinforced with carved peacock panel. Elaborately wrought metal Kanamono.

111 Tremere Haneine Pendant to the foregoing. Howo bird design.

112 Awncrent EMBROIDERED SILK PANEL Companion piece to one of the national treasures at Hokkeji, Nara. Buddha trinity. The surface is marvellously interesting in dull reds and brown. The use of strands of human hair in the figures has been skilfully made part of the decorative effect. This is one of the few great specimens of oriental textiles brought to this country. Ninth century.

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113 Oxp CurneEsEe Corns Set of thirty small pieces, very rare and ancient, from Si-An-Fu. Ten are important Hanrio, of era of Great Chin, 221 8.c. Ten are Goshu, from early Han to Six Dynasties, about 40 a.p. Remaining ten are Ka-sen, about 15 a.p. All these coins are invaluable as tests of the dates and characteristics of the bronzes of the various periods.

114 Oxp CurnEsE Corns Set of seventeen coins. Two of oblong shape are Kafu, about 15 a.v. Ten are Taisen, of same date. Five are Sonei, of Sung dynasty, 1100 a.p. Lettering of the last named was done personally by Emperor Kiso.

115 Turee Larce Carinese Corns fiiomon, Hakkemon and Chomei. Respectively of Sung, Yueng and Ming dynasties.

Norr. — Bronze seals used by Chinese and Japanese artists are valued highly since old time, but are rarely found to-day. Following are valuable collections comprising specimens dating from twelfth to sixteenth centuries.

116 Turee Ancient SEALS, CHINESE Large seal, surmounted by lion with ball in paws, consists of four seals incased one within another; it also contains ink-well. Two small circular seals represent lion and lioness. Sung dynasty. About 1280.

117 Very Op Sra, JAPANESE Dikoku on pedestal. Shakudo, of excellent tone. Probably of Kamakura period.

118 Lares San, CuInesE Roaring lion. Admirable incised lettering on under side. (25)

119 Onp Sra, CHINESE Much incrusted. Figure difficult to assign.

120 Five Smati Srans Two horsemen, two lions, and dog. The smaller lion, of ox-blood bronze, is especially beautiful.

121 Turer Smarty SEAzs Serpent under gold fruited plum tree, and two lions.

122 Ten Smati SEALs Lion seal in center is especially fine.

123 Four Srats Kirin, two lions and table. Admirable incised lettering. Early

Ming dynasty.

124 Turee Smarty Seats, CHINESE Elephants in different attitudes. Names of artists incised on under side. Early Ming dynasty.

125 Tren Smart Sears Tiger and sea-shell particularly notable.

126 Tren Smart SEALS Three monkeys, turtle, frog, etc.

127 Erent Smart SEALS A domestic group consisting of house, hut, two oldmen, dog, cat, and mouse. (26)

128 Turer Smati SEALS Tiger and two lions. The first named is remarkable for its spirited attitude. Japanese bronzes of fifteenth century.

129 Srx Smati SEALs Fine old Chinese bronze. Fifteenth century.

130 Twrtve AssorTED SEALS Most have ring handles, One, a dragon, executed in silver, deserves special mention.

Norx. — An interesting custom of the ancient Japanese is revealed in the following eleven numbers, consisting of very small statuettes in bronze, which were placed inside the helmets of warriors to serve as tutelary divinities. The custom dates from the introduction of Buddhism into Japan early in the sixth century, A.D. In more recent times the name of a divinity has been substituted for the actual object, a fact which helps to explain the great rarity of the statuettes. Very few of them are now to be obtained in Japan. The present collection is believed to be the first ever brought to this country.

131 Sacrep Tasiet, Bronzz, Han Dynasty

Shaka and Taho Buddhas. Expressive quality of the archaic, or

archaistic, modeling is noteworthy. From Si-An-Fu. About

100 a.p. Height, 244 inches.

132 Curinesrt Bronze STATUETTE Kwannon enveloped in flames. A delicate little work, beauti- fully incised. About 425 a.p. Height, 514 inches.

133 Bronze STatuEette Kwannon of the Thousand Hands. An old Chinese work of great literalism. Fifteenth century.

134 Sacrep Taster, Bronze Amida Buddha trinity. A brilliant miniature representation. About 950 a.p.

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1385 Sacrep Taster, Bronze Buddha seated and resting feet on lotus. Japanese workman-

ship of late Nara period. Nineteenth century. Height, 5 inches.

136 Stranpine Jiso, BRoNzE

Of Kamakura period. Origin unknown. Height, 434 inches.

137 Turee StratuertTes, Bronze Two Kwannons and a Buddha. About 1250 a.n.

138 Turee StatTvettes, Bronze Very minute. They represent Kwannon and Monju. About 950 a.p.

139 Sranpinc BuppHa, Bronze Kamakura period. Peculiar halo, attached to back of neck.

About 1250 a.p. Height, 234 inches.

140 THREE BrRonzE STATUETTES Two Kwannons and a Jiso.

141 Turre Bronze STATUETTES Represent three different forms of Kwannon. Kamakura period.

142 Muray Sratuetre One of kind used for hanging on temple walls. Marks of late artistic development. Fifteenth century.

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143 Bronze STATUETTE Monju. Modeling of head and hands reveals the workmanship

of a strong artist. Fourteenth century. Height, 434 inches.

144 Bronze STATUETTE Niju-ichi-men or twenty-one face Kwannon. The style quite distinctive of early Korean influence. Stands on elaborately

carved wood stand. About 950 a.p. Height, 7% inches.

145 Ancient Sacrep Mera PLATE Square bronze sheet; gold plated. Design: five-storied pagoda in grove of Bo-tree hammered out in low relief. Was one of treasures of Toshodaiji of Yamato. From Kudara collection.

Date about 1200 a.p. Height, 1314 inches; width, 1084 inches.

1454 Gop Puatep Bronze SCREEN Five panels, with lacune. This series of five Buddhistic figures on repousse medallions shows by vivid characterization the hand- work of a great artist in metal. Time of execution might be set in eighth century, though possibly a little later. Height, 7% inches ; length, 204 inches.

146 Pair or Minrature Pagopas Shape not previously noted. Used as votive offerings. Beautiful proportion and color. Wonderful quality of prehistoric cedar

wood. About 650 a.p. Height, 2¥% inches.

147 Turee Staturetres, WoopEN Oldest wooden statuettes known in Japan. They came from Nara, long a center for manufactures of such objects. About 650 A.p. Height, 444 inches.

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148 Turee Straturerres, WoopEN Representations of Jiso. General similarity. Traces of original white glaze. About 650 a.p.

149 Korean Tea Bown Temmoku shape. Fawn colored glaze. Incised orchid pattern. A marvellously beautiful work, of highest period of Korean fictile art. Probably twelfth century.

Height, 3 inches; diameter, 734, inches.

150 Korran Tea Bown Celadon glaze of thin, lustrous quality. Peony pattern, with fine- ness of line characteristics of the best execution in Korean pat- terns. The design shows the direct influence of the forms of the

Tan dynasty in China. Height, 24 inches ; diameter, 77% inches.

151 Koran Porrery VAsE Form of great beauty with broad rim. Rough floral design under

celadon glaze. Mended at rim. Fourteenth century. Height, 10 inches.

152 Trempite Urn, Terra Cotta From Si-An-Fu. Han dynasty. Body of urn carries circular frieze depicting procession of animals. Cover is ornamented with Wu-Po-San, or five sacred mountain peaks. Traces of

ancient luster. Exquisite surface quality. Height, 9 inches.

153 Kwannon, CuoiInEese Porrery Light stanniferous glaze. Jewelin forehead. Graceful contours and delicate modulation of surfaces. Ming dynasty. About 1500 a.p. Height, 11 inches.

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1534 AncrenT Korean Vase and cover. Partially glazed. Dragon and Kwannon figures

on neck. About 1150 a.p. Height, 1234 inches.

Note oN THE ONIGAWARA. — These grotesque but decorative figures, several of which are prominent in this collection, were almost universally employed in early days of Korea and Japan to drive evil spirits from the home or temple. They were usually placed at the terminal of a ridge pole or in some equally conspicuous place.

154 Op ONIGAWARA

Rinbo crest on the forehead. From Fudo Temple of Shido.

About 1600.

Height, 174% inches ; width, 32 inches.

155 Onp ONIGAWARA From Hasedera Temple of Yamato. About 1550. Hetght, 13 inches; width, 24 inches.

156 FRAGMENT OF ONIGAWARA From famous Rashiomon Gate of ancient Kioto. About

1150 a.p. Height, 14 inches ; width, 18 inches.

157 Op ONIGAWARA From Murowo Temple of Kawachi. About 1450. Height, 13 inches ; width, 12% winches.

158 Larcr OnIGAWARA From Kwanshinji Temple of Kawachi. About 1650. Height, 29 inches ; width, 33 inches.

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159 Lareet ONIGAWARA From Kwanshinji of Kawachi. Remarkable specimen of tile work. Came from Kudara collection. About 1600. Height, 29 inches ; width, 32 inches.

160 Oxp ONIGAWARA From Taimadera Temple in Yamato. About 1550. Height, 101% inches ; width, 94% inches.

161 JapanEsE ONIGAWARA Origin unknown. Very rare clay resembling ivory. Holds crest design in mouth. Date, about 1050 a.p. Height, 11 inches.

162 ANcriENT ONIGAWARA Terminal of ridge. From Tachibana Temple. Earliest gable tile in the collection. Protruding features are characteristic of the period. Date, 635 a.p. Height, 14 inches ; width, 16 inches.

163 JAPANESE ONIGAWARA From the Jusansho-Mon gate in Kofukuji, Nara. The protruding eyes are characteristic of the early period of the art. About 900 A.D. Height, 18 inches ; width, 14% inches.

164 Smartt ONIGAWARA Terminal of ridge from Takamatsu Castle. About 1500 a.p. Height, 7 inches ; width, 11 inches.

165 Smartt ONIGAWARA Terminal of ridge from Awa palace in Shikoku. About 1300 a.p. Height, 11 inches ; width, 12 inches. (32)

166 JAPANESE ONIGAWARA Exact date and maker’s name as inscribed make this very important. The inscription: “Made by Mune-Tsugu, tile maker of Yamato April 22d Eighth year of Kwan-bun.” 1668 a.p. Height, 1444 inches ; width, 138% inches.

167 Awncrent TEMPLE GARGOYLE From Kawaidera of Yamato. Very powerful portrayal of imp Oui. Traditions of Tempyo era not yet forgotten. Bears pre- cious stone on the forehead. Date, 1150 a.p. Height, 111% inches.

168 CompaANION TO PRECEDING Bears emblem of sword on the forehead.

169 Ancient TiLE SHISHI About 1200 a.p. Height, 10 inches.

170 Tine SxrsHr1 Terminal of ridge of old castle. About 1650. Height, 18 inches ; width, 20 inches.

171 Titep Lanrern ) From Uzumasa Temple, Kioto. Windows represent the sun, moon, and stars, respectively. Earliest form of Japanese hang- ing lantern. Made near Kasuga Temple, Nara. From Chosa collection. About 950 a.p. Height, 6 inches.

172 Oup Tite Lanrern In form of hut, opening in design of new moon. About 1650. Height, 18 inches.

173 Parr or Tire Doipxins Work of Kawara-zen, famous tile artist of Takamatsu. Came from the castle roof of Awa.’ About 1750. Height, 27 inches. (33)

174 Ancient Terra Cotta Froe Rare Japanese work of early ninth century. Made near Kasuga Temple in Nara. From Kudara collection of ancient tiles. . Height, 234 inches ; length, 4 inches.

175 Titep CHALicr From an ancient temple. Lotus ornament on bowl. Seventh century. Height, 17% inches.

176 Parr Ancient Suisui, Terra Cotta Small but well modeled. Traces of polychrome decoration. About 1200 a.p. Height, 334 inches.

177 Parr Tite Saisui

Gray. Hard baked. Crude, but full of spirit. About 1000 a.p. Height, 10 inches.

178 Ancient Hore: Fieure Terra cotta coated partially with thin white glaze. Came from Shosha collection. Date, thirteenth century. Height, 10 tnches.

179 Exisu, Terra Cotta A representation of the deity potent to fulfil wishes. The con- ventional fish in left hand; the hole in right was for reception of fishing rod. About 1610. Height, 8 inches.

180 DarKkoxu, Terra Cotra A sketchy, spirited rendering of the god of plenty. Crude as the workmanship is, it has excellent qualities of naturalism and intimacy. About 1610.

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181 DarKkoku, Terra Corra Archaistic in treatment of squat, large-visaged figure. A val- uable example. About 1050 a.p. Height, 5 inches.

182 Kovemon FicurE Depicts Okame, seated in court costume. About 1680. Height, 4 inches.

183 Koyvremon FuxKvusukg, ork Mascot Large-faced deity holding fan in right hand. Possession of one of these little effigies brought good luck. About 1680. Height, 41% inches.

184 Koyremon Ficure Represents Ebisu, smiling with pleasure as he shows a gigantic carp. Yellow ochre and vermilion pigment have been softened to rich, suffused tone. About 1680. Height, 13 inches.

185 Koyvemon FicurEe Hotei holding distaff. Dark brown mat glaze through which red clay shows in places. About 1680 a.p. Height, 11 inches.

186 Miniature Monkey CHARMER Simian is carried on captor’s shoulder. A delightfully realistic little work. About 1700 a.p. Height, 214 inches. (35)

187 Seat, Terra Corra Surmounted by roaring lion. Stanniferous glaze. Ki-Itsu, who signed it, says he both made the pottery and designed the seal. About 1750 a.p. Height, 84 inches.

188 Parr or Suisun, TerRA CortTa About 1500 a.p. Height, 6 inches,

189 CuHInesE Roor ORNAMENT Narrow, semi-cylindrical piece (imbrex) surmounted with lion. Opaque green glaze. Ming dynasty. About 1490. Height, 15 inches.

190 Rarsin, Sprrir or THUNDER Amusing little figure beating a drum. About 1550 a.p. | Height, 7 inches.

191 DarKoku Modeled with more attention to detail than in some of these

little figures. About 155 a.p. Height, 34% inches.

192 Exisu, BrarpEp Expression is one of contagious joviality. About 1550 a.p. Height, 842 inches.

193 Parr or Titep Susu Small bit of exquisite workmanship. About 1550 a.p. Height, 2%4 inches.

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194 Parr Korean Terra Cotta SHISHI Stands on square pedestal; exceedingly rare specimen. Date, about 1150 a.p. Height, 6 inches.

195 Two Pieces Orv Terra Corta Fieures Small but excellent work. Empress Jingo and Sukune, her faithful minister. About 900 a.p.

196 SratrureTTe or AMIDA Standing on lotus pod entirely coated with gold leaf. Nicked at the top. About 1400 a.p.

197 Ancient Miniature SHRINE SET Terra cotta work composed of figure of Tenjin and pair of shishi. About 1200 a.p.

198 Ancient TERRA Cotta Toys Three pieces, temple, horse, and cow. Excavated from old tomb. About 650 a.p.

199 Four Pisces Otp Terra Corra Ficures Tenjin, Gioja, Benten, and Hokuroku. About 900 a.p.

200 Four Pieces Orv Terra Corra Worx Statuettes of Tenjins, Jizo and sacred horse. About 1500 a.p.

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NOTE ON TILE COLLECTION.

Wuen tiles are mentioned the American, unless he happens to be familiar with Prof. Edward S. Morse’s excellent monograph on the roofing tiles of primitive peoples, is apt to think of a very commercial and modern product. As a fact, comparatively few of the tiles of ancient China and ancient Japan have been preserved. Even these are for the most part jealously guarded by a small number of enthusiastic collectors who are not easily persuaded to dispose of their treasures. The present exhibition, because of exceptional opportunities which Mr, Matsuki had during his latest visit to the far East for securing rare objects, not only is unquestionably the most important one of its kind yet brought to this country, but it is very unlikely that so many remarkable tiles will ever again be offered simultaneously.

Both from an artistic and an archeological standpoint the most significant of all the things in Mr. Matsuki’s exhibit are the roof tiles and objects of worship in the collection secured from a distinguished Chinese connoisseur at Si-An-Fu. These are remarkable specimens of roof tiles and floor tiles, extending from the Han dynasty down to the Tan dynasty. They cannot fail to be interesting to every student of the fictile arts. In Japan the collector has had the assistance of Mr. Kudara Ikuta of Osaka and Mr. S. Chosha of Nara, two well-known collectors of artistic tiles and other terra cotta objects, from whom he secured some of the most notable works in this exhibition.

It should be borne in mind that these objects are not only artistically im- portant but that they are famous in Japan. The preservation of many of them was due to their use as receptacles for India ink, handed down from generation to generation of Japanese artists. Far better than any of the varieties of stone used for rubbing the ink —better even than the celebrated tankez stone of China — are these ancient tiles, which here and there a Japanese craftsman still treasures. Rarely is the owner willing to part with his prized possession.

Detailed description of the forms of tiling used in China, Korea, and Japan — of the inter-relations of tegula and imbrex developed during many centuries — is now available in several books. Enough here to note that this exhibition covers a singularly wide range, both in time and in variety of types. It gives an illuminating conspectus of the history of tiled roofing in the far East.

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SECOND AFTERNOON’S SALE SATURDAY, JANUARY 8ru, 1910

AT THE AMERICAN ART GALLERIES

BEGINNING AT 2.30 O’CLOCK

201 Turee Tite Taster One old Tibetton of sixteenth century in polychrome with gold leaf. Remaining two are Chieng-Lung period of China from Peking. All are the statuettes of Kwannons. Height, 434 inches.

202 Turee Pexine Tite TABLEts Statuette of various Buddhist Bosatsu in high relief and coated with gold leaf. Exact date signed on the reverse side. Twenty- sixth year of Chieng-Lung, 1761 a.p. Height, 414 inches.

203 Turee Pexine Tite TABLETS Similar to the preceding.

204 Turer Tite TABLET, CHINESE Figures of Kwannon and Bosatsu in high relief and gilded. Signed Chieng-Lung period. About 1750. Height, 3 inches.

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205 Tree Tire Tasiet, CHINESE Similar to the foregoing. Figure of Buddha, Kwannon and Arakwan. All are signed Chieng-Lung.

206 TureEe Tite TasLet, CHINESE Buddha, Kwannon and Marishiten. All are signed Chieng-Lung.

207 Topaist Roor Tite Medallion, name of the temple in relief. One of the original tiles of the temple at its first building. Date, about 745 a.p.

Diameter, 814 inches.

208 Topats1 Roor Tite Original tile which adorned the temple when first built. Date, about 745 a.p.

Diameter, 8 inches.

209 Topatst Roor Tite Medallion with name of temple in relief around central Sanscrit letter. About 900 a.p.

Diameter, 11 inches.

210 Topais1 Roor TILE From same temple as preceding. Absence of conventional floral circle in middle border, according to tradition, indicates the work of two centuries later than the foregoing. Diameter, 11 inches.

211 Turee Smatu TILEs From Imperial Shishinden Palace of Kioto. All chrysanthemum designs in medallion. Date, about 1400 a.p.

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212 Oxp Japanese Roor TILE Three letters Séi-Yen-Do in relief. From MHoriuji Temple. Date, about 1300 a.p.

Diameter, 334 inches.

213 Oxnp Japanese Roor TILE Sixteen chrysanthemum petal design, from ancient Imperial Palace, Kioto. Date, about 1200 a.p.

Diameter, 534 inches.

214 Awnoizmnrt JAPANESE Roor TILE Origin is unknown. Sanscrit letter on lotus pod. Date, about 1500 a.p.

Diameter, 534 inches.

215 FRAGMENT OF JAPANESE TILE From Imperial Shiga Palace in Omi. Though it is a fragment the beautiful design of work in tile is easily inferred. Date, 690 A.D.

216 Ancient JAPANESE Roor TILE From ruined temple of Tennoji of Osaka. Date, about 1100 a.p. Diameter, 614 inches.

217 Ancient JAPANESE Roor TILE Origin is unknown, but the style has been developed into larger spots and broader modeling. Date, about 1400 a.p.

Diameter, 634 inches.

218 TartmapERA Roor TILE Beautiful specimen of sixteen lotus petal design, with double border of different design. Date, 1200 a.p.

Diameter, 634 inches.

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219 Kwansuinst Roor Tine Within depressed medallion the letter Kwan appears in relief. The temple is in Kawachi Province, Japan. Date, 1200 a.p. Diameter, 53f inches.

220 AwncreNT JAPANESE Roor TILE Medallion, six lotus petals surrounding emblem of element of life. From Howodo of Uji. Date, about 1000 a.p.

Diameter, 6 inches.

221 Kumepera Roor Tite This type is known as “ repairing tile,” used to replace such as may be removed. Date, 1100 a.p.

Diameter, 7 inches.

222 FRAGMENT OF ANCIENT JAPANESE TILE From old ruin of Rakushoji, Shirakawa, Kioto. Tomoye crest in relief. The elongated sweep is the form of oldest type. Very rare example. Date, 950 a.p.

223 ANCIENT JAPANESE Roor TILE Border like old Chinese mirrors. The seed pods higher than the petaled surface exist only in early tile work of Japan and China. From Komadera Yamashiro. Date, 700 a.p. Diameter, 714 inches.

224 Rare AsuKkast TILe Buddha’s Sotoba or epitaph in relief. The temple is one of the most ancient in Yamato. Date, about 1000 a.p.

Diameter, 6 inches.

225 ANcIENT JAPANESE Roor TILE

From Murowo Temple of Yamato. Relief work is rather low. Date, about 900 a.p.

Diameter, 7 inches.

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226 AncieNT JAPANESE Roor TILE From the same temple as preceding.

227 Awnctent JAPANESE Roor TILE ‘From same temple as foregoing. Date, about 1200 a.p. Diameter, 7 inches.

228 Koruxust Roor Tre Three letters of the temple in relief. Date, about 1500 a.p.

Diameter, 744 inches. 2

229 Koruxkust Roor TILE Famous temple in ancient Nara. Date, about 900 a.p. Diameter, 7 inches.

230 Ancient JAPANESE Roor TILE From Kokubu Temple of Owari. Hight lotus petals surround the pod, which is in high relief, an evidence of very early type. Date, about 737 A.p.

Diameter, 614 inches.

231 ANCIENT JAPANESE Roor TILE From Gwangoji Temple of Nara. Early original specimen. The six spots which represent the pod protrude distinctly. Date, 800 A.D.

Diameter, 6 inches.

232 Roor Titre or YamMapadgi Eight lotus petal design, very well preserved save one petal. Valuable specimen. Date, 680 a.p. Diameter, 534 wnches.

233 Roor Tite or Himes: Pauace Terminal of tegula, of half-moon shape, with flying butterfly design in relief. Very rare and perfect specimen. Date, about 1580 a.p. Width, 11 inches.

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234 Roor TiLE rrom Momoyama PALACE Terminal of tegula. Three Kiri crests in relief. Date, about 1593 a.p. Width, 15 inches.

235 YaxkusHist Roor TILE Terminal of tegula. Beautiful Karakusa design. Free style only paralleled on Chinese mirrors of Six Dynasties. Date, about 700 a.p. Width, 11 inches.

236 Saneatsupo Roor TitE Karakusa design with dotted border. Date, about 950 a.p. Width, 12 inches.

237 Topaist Roor TILE Note the beautiful lettering of name of the temple. Date, about 1000 a.p. Width, 11 inches.

238 Tos1 TremptE Roor TILE Soft buff clay ; very rare border patterns. Date, 750 a.p. Width, 11 inches.

239 ANcIENT JAPANESE Roor TILE_ Terminal of tegula. From excavation of Taigokuden Palace, built by Emperor Kwan-Mu, 796 a.p. Wonderful Karakusa design. Valuable and interesting work. Width, 11 inches.

240 Herran Roor TILE Terminal of tegula. Buff clay. Superb Karakusa design of the culmination of late Fuijiwara. The pattern is exactly like the style of Six Dynasties of China. 790 a.p. Width, 11 inches. (44)

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241 Op Cuineszt Roor Tite . Terminal of tegula. Conventionalized butterfly and plum design in relief. Date, about 1450.

242 Tite, Cuinesze Sune Dynasty Oblong medallion. The Chinese letter Ki in relief means gratitude. Date, about 1150 a.p.

243 CxHinese Roor TILE Terminal of tegula; floral decoration in relief. About 1700. Height, 7 inches ; width, 9 inches.

244 CurinesE Roor TILE Terminal of tegula; conventionalized floral design. About 1500 a.p. | ; Height, 8 inches ; width, 1014 inches.

245 Two Titres, Mine Dynasty Pan tile antefixe from temple of Tei-Sei-Ko. Plum flower design in high relief. About 1550 a.p.

Diameter, 4 inches.

246 Roor ORNAMENT Whole piece of eaves imbrex; peculiar buff clay; concentive rings in relief. From ancient Shiga Palace in Omi, Japan. About 670 a.p.

Diameter, 614 inches ; length, 16 inches.

247 Roor ORNAMENTATION Terminal of imbrex. Kiri crest in dark gray clay. From Momo- yama Palace, Yamashiro. About 1590. Diameter, 534 inches. (45)

248 Roor TILE Whole piece of an eaves imbrex, Design of sunflower in relief. From Kwanshinji Temple of Kawachi. ameter, 614 inches ; length, 17 inches.

249 Roor TILE An eaves imbrex. Three letters Hokkedo in relief. From Sangatsudo, Nara. About 1500.

Diameter, 634 inches ; length, 15 inches.

250 Roor Tite An eaves imbrex. Distinct design of pointed eight petals of lotus. From Sanju-Sangen-Do Kioto. About 1150 a.p.

Diameter, 744 inches ; length, 1614 inches.

251 Earurest Toparst Tine From the roof of colossal Buddha Temple. Beautiful lettering signifying the name of the temple in relief. Date, about 760.

Diameter, 8 inches.

252 Roor Tite Disk, letters Todaiji in relief. Early specimen. Date, thirteenth century. Diameter, 7 inches.

253 Roor Tie From famous To-Sho-Dai-Ji of Yamato. Medallion with name of the temple in relief. Early original tile. About 950 a.p.

Diameter, 7 inches.

254 Roor Tite Disk, clear sharp impression of lotus design. From Monjudo, Nara. About 950 a.p. Diameter, 614 inehes. (46)

255 Roor Tri.e Crest of sixteen chrysanthemum flowers in relief. From Koku- buji Temple of Awa.

Diameter, 6 inches.

256 Ancrent Tomoye TILE Probably the oldest Tomoye pattern tile in the collection. From Tatsuta Temple of Yamato. About 900 a.p.

Diameter, 644 inches.

257 Awnorent Tomoye TILE From the same temple as the foregoing. It is about two centuries later. Diameter, 6 inches.

258 Turee SMaLut TILEs Medallions, all chrysanthemum designs. The center tile is from Monoyama and two at sides from Fushimi Castle. About 1585 a.p.

259 Turee SmMati TILEs Medallions, all chrysanthemum designs. The center tile is from Kokubuji of Awa. Two at either side from Ishiyama. About 1550 a.p.

260 Toruxusr TILE The name of the temple in relief. Date, 1600 a.p.

Diameter, 7 inches.

261 Nanzeng1 Tite Clear, handsome crest of Tomoye in high relief. Date, 1300 a.p. _ Diameter, 834 inches.

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262 Cuion-In Tite Name of the temple surrounding Tomoye crest in high relief Repaired. Date, about 1400 a.p.

Diameter, 734 inches.

263 Horivs1 Tine Beautiful characters representing the name of the temple in relief. Date, about 1400 a.p.

Diameter, 7 inches.

264 Tomoye TILE Date, about 1700 a.p.

Diameter, 514 inches.

265 Manruxust TILE

The name of the temple in relief. Date, 1620 a.p. Diameter, 734 inches.

266 Oup Patace TILE Kiku crest in relief. From Kokubu Temple. Date, 1300 a.p.

Diameter, 513 inches.

267 Ancient JAPANESE TILE Origin unknown. Very beautiful eight-petaled lotus design. Date, about 1200 a.p.

Diameter, 7 inches.

268 Onp TomoyEr TILE Very rare. Date, about 1500 a.p.

Diameter, 5 inches.

269 Trnnog1 TILE Three letters of the name of the temple in relief. Early speci- men. Date, about 1200 a.p.

Diameter, 614 inches.

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270 Op JAPANESE TILE Kiku design, broad border. Name of tile maker on edge. Signed Kiu-Zen. About 1500 a.p.

Diameter, 6 inches.

271 Smartyt Roor Tire Crest of Swastika in relief. From the old feudal castle in Awa. Date, 1650 a.p.

Diameter, 314 inches.

272 Parr oF JAPANESE TILES Crest of Swastika in relief. From the old feudal castle in Awa. Date, 1650 a.p.

Diameter, 6 inches.

273 Op Toxucawa TILE Crest of Awoi leaves engraved and fired. Very rare gable tile of early Tokugawa period. From Nagoya Castle. Date, 1615 a.p. Diameter, 1034 inches.

274 Oup JAPANESE TILE Crest of sacred wheel in relief. From Fudo Temple in Awaji. Date, 1400 a.p.

Diameter, 7 inches.

275 Ancient Tennog1 TILE Chinese character TEN, meaning Heaven, in relief. Came from ruin of the ancient Imperial Buddhist Temple. Date, 800 a.p.

Diameter, 614 inches.

276 Oxp JAPANESE TILE Crest of plum blossom in relief. From the old feudal castle of Kaga. Date, 1590 a.p. Diameter, 6 inches. (49)

277 Oup JAPANESE TILE Came from the same castle as preceding. Diameter, 5 inches.

278 Fragment or AsHikaca TILE Very beautiful relief of early Kiri crest design. This example of the tiles of the Ashikaga period (about 1375) is unique.

279 Larce CircutaR TILE A unique relic of the main gable, Momoyama Castle —a work secured by the collector only with the greatest difficulty. The free, naturalistic use of the Kiri leaves and blossoms is note- worthy. A complete (in three fragments) and priceless speci- men. About 1590 a.p.

Diameter, 164 inches.

280 Roor Tine Grotesque head in high relief. Countenance is reversible, mus- taches and eyebrows being interchangeable. Ornament on gable.

About 1700 a.p. Height, 6 inches ; width, 11 inches.

281 Oxup Honeavst Tite Eight lotus petals around name of temple. Date, about 1550 a.p. Diameter, 534 inches.

282 AncieNT JAPANESE Roor TILE From Tojuji Temple of Yamashiro. Letter TO in high relief. Date, about 1200 a.p.

Diameter, 6 inches.

283 Koxusust Roor TILE Six chrysanthemum petals in high relief. The temple was built in Awaji by the order of Emperor Shomu. Date, 1700 a.p. Diameter, 534 inches.

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284 Smaut Roor Tite An eaves imbrex. From Jison-In of Koya. Fifteen chrysan- themum petal crest in relief. The tile is in perfect condition. Date, about 1500 a.p.

Diameter, 3 inches.

285 Famous Tomoye Tite An eaves imbrex. Buff clay. From old Ashikaga Palace in Kioto. Traces of gold leaf. Date, 1480 a.p.

Diameter, 714 inches.

286 Momoyama TILE Imperial crest Kiri in low relief. Fine state of preservation. About 1590.

Diameter, 734 inches.

287 Momoyvama TILE Imperial crest Kiri in high relief. About 1590. Diameter, 515 inches.

288 MeEpALLION TILE Rosetta pattern, coated with green glaze. Made by Nishi-Hiko of Sakai. Signed. About 1700.

Diameter, 614 inches.

289 O.tp JAPANESE TILE Disk from the roof of old Kaga Castle. Crest of plum blossom in relief. About 1670. Diameter, 514 unches. (51)

290 Fracments or ANCIENT JAPANESE GARGOYLE Head of Tori-Tengu or bird spirit. Perhaps the only sur- viving gargoyle of old Japan. These often represented dragons, lions, and other fierce creatures conventionalized. This one, while carefully conventionalized, is wonderfully spirited in motive. It was one of four gargoyles on the roof of the Kom- Pon-Chu-Do Temple, which was built by Dengio Daishi on the summit of Hiyeizan in 788 a.p. Height, 8 inches.

291 Wat Taster rrom Koya Tremere High relief. Central figure is Bishamon treading on subdued spirit of evil. On either side Benten and Daikoku. Spirited and realistic. Seal Tekkei on reverse side. Tenth century. Height, 9 inches; width, 9 inches.

292 TrmpLe TABLET Graphic representation of Benten’s bountiful gifts. Below the beneficent Goddess are her beneficiaries: the reaper with full sheaves, the wine maker with copious pressings, the sailor’s boat filled with sacks of rice, and others. The customs of the ninth century faithfully depicted. Material, compressed ashes of altar fire at Yenoshima Temple. Reverse side, print of left hand of priest, Kukai. Height, 1044 inches.

293 AncreNT Tite ORNAMENT Chrysanthemum design in hexagonal form. It is a very rare art object from ancient Buddhist Temple Tachibana of Yamato, Japan. The tile used to cover the nail heads on wooden pillar. Light buff clay. Masterly moulded. Date, about 620 a.p.

Diameter, 5 inches.

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294 ANCIENT JAPANESE TILES — Pale orange, yellow unglazed clay. Fragments of Suiko tiles. Design, sunflower in relief. About 600 a.p.

295 Very OLp JAPANESE Mask, TrRRA CoTTa Probably representation of a local hero. These effigies are used to this day in remote parts of Korea, nailed to a post in front of a village, to exert a protecting influence. Repaired, but very

important example. About 100 B.c. Height, 11 inches.

296 AncreNT EARTHEN Mask Jiso, protector of roads. A primitive work excavated in Japan.

Possibly of Korean origin. About 900 a.p. Height, 844 inches.

297 Ancient Tite STATUETTE Kwannon in relief. This is rare Japanese art in terra cotta of seventh century. The style corresponds to that of rare art of Six

Dynasties of China. Date, seventh century A.D. Height, 7 inches.

298 AmipA BuppHa Trinity, TERRA CorTTa Exceedingly rare Korean fictile art; marvellous primitive work.

Still partially covered with gold. Eighth century. Height, 1314 inches.

299 Hantwa Ficurine The motive is probably that of a chanting or singing figure. Rude as the workmanship is it shows an extraordinary realism, as in the insertion of actual teeth and nostrils. The great quali- ties of later Japanese art are all foreshadowed in this primitive statuette. Red clay, partially covered with incrustation. About 200 A.D. Height, 6 inches.

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300 Two Staturtres, TERRA CorrTa

Jizo and Kwannon. Height, 4\4 inches each.

301 Smati SHRine TILE Sanscrit character signifying Amida and conventionalized lotus. Dark brown tone. Kamakura period. About 1240 a.p. Height, 414 inches.

302 Parr Tite SHIsHI Exact date and name of maker on the base. Fifth year Showa (1316) made by Horiuchi. Traces of Chinese vermilion on the

surface. Height, 10 inches.

303 Parr Tite SxisH1 Made by Horiuchi about 1316 a.p. Signature on the base. Height, 1214 inches.

304 Pair or Ancient TILE SHIsHI Wonderful modeling of conventional lions. Date, about 1100 a.p. Height, 15 inches.

305 Cray Taster, with Hien Revier Figures Hard baked clay, with warm gray glaze. Buddhistic Trinity in shape of altar piece. Copied from Chinese. Date, about

1600 a.p. Height, 5 inches ; width, 3 inches.

306 Sacrep Taser, Terra Corra Kwannon of the Thousand Hands. A miniature of exquisite proportions. The figure is dignified and even monumental despite the small size. Dark gray clay. From temple Otoishi. About 1100 a.p. Height, 234 inches. (54)

307 Sacrep Tasiet, TERRA CortTa Yakushi Butsu, with companions. Exquisite detail of the semi-cope should be noted. From Chokokuji Temple. About 1200 a.v.

308 Tine SoroBa Figure of Buddha is set into niche of pagoda in old Hindu style of architecture. Dark glaze. Seventh century. Height, 414 inches.

309 Sacrep Tasiet, TERRA CoTTa Pointed arch shape. Sanscrit character representing Buddha on facade of low relief pagoda. Light red tone. About 760 a.p. Height, 334 inches.

310 Sacrep Tasiet, TERRA CoTTA Similar to preceding, but in bolder relief and different color. About 760 a.p. Height, 314 inches.

311 Sacrep Tapiet, TERRA CoTTa Small. Many irregularities of surface. Light agreeable tone. About 760 a.p. Height, 314 inches.

312 Tite TABLET Fudo and his companions are represented, in repoussé, with great elegance and distinction of line. Thirteenth century. Height, 744 inches.

313 Carvep Woop Kwannon Small figure, elaborately carved. Holds rosary in right hand. About 1700 a.p.

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314 Hantwa TitE Figure Buff clay. Representing Japanese sphinx. Height, 8 inches.

Norr. — An interesting custom of the ancient Japanese is revealed in the following twenty-seven numbers, consisting of very small statuettes in terra cotta, which were placed inside the helmets of warriors to serve as tutelary divinities. The custom dates from the introduction of Buddhism into Japan early in the sixth century, A.p. In more recent times the name of a divinity has been sub- stituted for the actual object, a fact which helps to explain the great rarity of the statuettes. Very few of them are now to be obtained in Japan. The present collection is believed to be the first ever brought to this country.

315 JAPANESE Buppuist TaBLetT, TERRA CoTTa

Amida with seven “ Remote Buddhas” which were represented

in low relief on lotus leaf semi-cope. Important specimen of

eleventh century. Height, 315 inches.

316 CELEBRATED ZENKOJI TABLET Terra cotta, light brown glaze. Trinity of Amida in relief.

Name of temple on pedestal. Early ninth century. Height, 344 inches.

317 Sacrep Tasiet, TERRA CoTTa Buddha in relief. Probably the oldest fictile art of Japan since the introduction of Buddhism from Korea. With ancient carved

stand. Early seventh century. Height, 114 inches.

318 Smatu StratuetrTe, TERRA CorrTa Small, but very important. Made by Shami Soo-In. Impressed on the reverse side. Early eighth century.

319 Buppua Trinity, TERRA CoTTa Very small statuettes. Two Bosatsu tablets bear names of makers. Ninth century.

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320 Smarty SratvuettTe, TERRA CorTtTa Kwannon standing on lotus pot. Seventh century.

321 Sacrep Tastet, TERRA CoTrTa Yenno-Gioja with two followers. Was notable fictile art in Kudara collection. Eighth century.

322 Jizo Tasuet, TERRA CorTTa Twelfth century.

323 YaxusHi TaBLet, TERRA CoTrTa Holding a precious wishing stone. Flame lines on halo are very fine. Tenth century. Height, 2\4 inches.

324 STatTuETTE oF YAkusHi BuppHA, TERRA CorTtTa From Hasedera, Yamato. Early tenth century.

325 SacrepD TABLET, TERRA CoTTa Standing Buddha. Note the cloud pattern on semi-cope and modeling of drapery. By Ren-Yetsu. Early eighth century. Height, 4 inches.

326 Sacrep Tasiet, TERRA CoTTA Jizo with Shakujio stick. Note the radiating lines on semi-cope. Early eighth century. Height, 4 inches.

327 Sacrep Taser, TERRA CoTTa Amida Buddha in devotion. Eighth century. Height, 3 inches.

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328 Sacrep TasietT, Terra Cotta Jizo in relief, made by Kaku-Jun. Incised work. About 1250. Height, 344 inches.

329 Sratruerte or Kwannon, TERRA Cotta

Made in Temple Nin-na-Ji. By Asho. Dated 1649. Height, 4 inches.

330 Sacrep TasLet, Terra CoTtTa Kwannon of many hands. Dated on reverse side. 1686 a.p. Height, 3 inches.

331 Smart Tapsiet, Terra Corta Jizo seated on lotus. From Mibudera of Yamashiso. Four-

teenth century. Height, 2 inches.

332 Terra Corra TABLET Kobo-Daishi holding Tokko and rosary seated in chair. Made

by Yutei of Toyoyama. Fourteenth century. Height, 234 inches.

333 J1zo Taser, Terra CoTra

Fine modeling. Thirteenth century. Height, 2 inches.

334 Porrery STATUETTE Jizo; made in Akashi Harima. Mark Asagiri. About 1700. Height, 634 inches.

335 PotTrery STATUETTE Kwannon, made in Imbe. About 1650. Height, 414 inches.

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336 Sacrep TasietT, TERRA Cotta Fudo with Kongara and seitaka. Madein Narita. Impressed in- scriptions on the back. About 1650. Height, 5 inches.

337 Svraturetre or J1zo, TERRA CoTTa Made by Shinsei of Mibu Temple. Incised mark. About 1550. Height, 214 inches.

338 Trerra Cotta STATUETTE OF KwANNON An extraordinary little work of the climax of the Tempyo period in Japan (about 740 a.p.). It is either Korean or shows Korean influence. Notable for excellent proportions, graceful pose of the figure on the lotus bud, fine flow of draperies and cheerful benignity of expression. Height, 414 inches.

339 Terra Cotta Srarvuretre, Ninz Facep Kwannon An exquisitely modeled conception of the benign deity. Upper and lower portions have been damaged, but the head and bust are in good preservation. Seemly headdress, flowing draperies and sashes are characteristic of the Tempyo style. About 750 A.D. Height, 214 inches.

340 Stratruetrr, Kwannon Very rare. An example of terra cotta workmanship of the ninth century in Japan. A precise mark of the period is the straightness of the lines that radiate from the halo. In China the same style belongs to the early period of the Six Dynasties. Ninth century. Height, 4 inches. (59)

341 Sraturrre, KamAkurRA PERIOD The figure represents Shakamuni seated on the sacred lotus. The rotund style is characteristic. Little figurines of this sort were carried about by worshippers. About 1190 a.p. Height, 3 inches.

342 Stone Statuetre, Orp Korran It represents eleven faced Kwannon in attitude of bestowing blessings. A superb and very rare example of ninth century Korean carving. Every detail is exquisitely finished. This work, it is interesting to note, resembles in almost evéry par- ticular the famous carved wood Kwannon in Horiu-Ji, Nara, Japan. Ninth century. Height, 4 inches.

343 Fragment oF ANCIENT WALL TILE From Yamada Temple of Yamato. Relief of beautiful form of Buddha seated on the lotus. Date about 790 a.p. Height, 214 inches.

344 Yamapa WAL. TILE Three figures, one of which is only partially preserved. In this tile the canopy is nearly visible. Height, 214 inches ; width, 5 inches.

345 Yamapa WALL TILE Two Kwannon figures in relief. Differentiated in modeling and color from preceding. Eighth century. Height, 2 inches ; width, 244 inches.

346 FRAGMENT oF YAMADA TILE Shi-Butsu, or four small seated figures of Buddha in relief, each form different from the other. Uncommonly interesting reddish color. Few known to exist. Eighth century. Height, 314 inches ; width, 2 inches. (60)

347 Terra Cotta TABLET Kwannon. Tan dynasty. Distinguished for peculiar chocolate

color of clay. Height, 234 inches.

348 Fragment or Ancient Watt TILE From Yamada Temple of Yamato, built in Tempyo era, about 750 ap. This is a magnificent specimen of the apogee of Japanese art. ‘The draperies, luring halo and overhanging canopy are exquisitely modeled. The style is that of the mas- terly manner of the great Tan dynasty, introduced from China to Japan. Charming gray tone. Height, 2\4 inches ; width, 3 inches.

349 Watt TILE Very small. Most minute object in the present collection. Seated Buddha, with halo nearly obliterated. From Yamato Temple. 750 a.p.

350 Smauy Watt Tite or Six Dynastizs Rich brick red clay, very hard baked. One of the most important examples in this collection. It represents Buddha, standing on a lotus pod, forming the imzo emblem with his right hand and holding in the left hand the bag of sacred seeds. From the stem of the sacred lotus pod a vine grows upward on either side, bearing six miniature pods respectively, upon which are seated twelve Buddhas. These figures represent the creation of Buddha- hood through the sowing of the sacred seed. Points to observe are the firm, powerful lines of the draperies, the faint halo, barely discernible above the head of the Buddha, the magnifi- cent canopy and the pair of lions in the foreground. These accessories are treated in the best manner of the apogee of the sculptor’s art in China in the sixth century. Date, about 520 a.p. Height, 3 inches. (61)

351 Terra Cotta Tasiet or Tan Dynasty Of hard, compact clay, taking an exquisite pale gray tone. It shows the Buddhistic trinity under bo-tree, with a pair of sacred lions guarding a beneficent fire burning before the altar. On the reverse side, modeled in relief, occurs the name of the devout artificer. The statement is that “ Zengo of Great Tan, by modeling the earth, obtained sacred enlightenment.” This extremely rare treasure, together with the succeeding one, came from Fa-Tung-Ji Temple of Si-An-Fu, China. Date, about 630 AD. Height, 5 inches.

352 Terra Cotta Tasitet or Tan Dynasty Its design resembles the preceding, without the bo-tree. The surface is coated with what appears to be a thin black glaze. The inscription on the reverse side is similar to that of the preceding. Date, about 620 a.p. Height, 5 inches.

353 Terra Corra Tasiet, TAN DyNaAsty Of dark, carefully prepared clay, covered with deep steel gray glaze. Buddha is represented, surrounded by eight Bosatsu fig- ures, each in a varied and characteristic attitude. The modeling is crisp and masterful. Such examples are about the rarest of all specimens of Chinese tiling. Finger marks are noted in the clay on the reverse side. Date, about 630 a.p. Height, 4 inches.

354 Smauut Titre Tastet, Sune Dynasty Buddha is seated on a rock, with Kwannon and Sei-Sui below, and is surrounded by sixteen Akakwans. The miniature figures are carved with exquisite attention to details. Date, about 1200 a.p. Height, 314 inches ; width, 2 inches. (62)

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355 Cray Tasiet, Hien Reiser Ficures Hard baked clay, with gray glaze. Buddha and attendant mem- bers of Trinity. Bo-tree leaves overlapping halo. From Shosha tile collection of Nara. Undoubtedly original Chinese of Sung

dynasty. Date, about 1200 a.p. Height, 6 inches ; width, 4 inches.

356 Tite, Earty Han Dynasty

A fragment of floor tiling from the Mi-Wo Palace, built by Han Emperor about 130 z.c. The remarkable embossed geometrical designs, of a character totally unknown even to bronze mirrors of the period, are very well preserved. The thick heavy clay gives a metallic sound when struck. A black glaze covers the surface of the embossed designs. This tile was excavated in the suburbs of Si-An-Fu, China.

357 Tite, Earty Han Dynasty Came from the Mi-Wo Palace, showing still different patterns.

358 Tite, Earty Han Dynasty From Temple Ang-Wang, built by Mu, Emperor of Han. The embossed designs surpass the preceding in strength and depth. The piece is a corner fragment of floor tiling, revealing the full thickness of the slab and something of the mode of making. Date, about 140 B.c.

359 Portion or TILE BALUSTRADE From Mi-Wo Palace. Interesting embossed geometrical patterns. Height, 514 inches ; length, 29 inches.

360 Tizz, Han Dynasty Of hard baked, buff clay. Simple geometrical design. Date, about 100 B.c.

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361 Rare Triz, Howo Panace Clay medallion, depicting sacred Howo bird in relief. One of a series along the eaves of the roof of the famous Howo Palace, built at the capital Rakuyo (near Si-An-Fu) by early Han Emperor. Most important tile in the collection by reason of rarity, beauty, and historic interest. About 120 s.c.

Diameter, 714 inches.

362 Earty Han Tite From Chinese letters Oku-Ki-Mu-Kio signifying immortality, longevity.. Modeled in relief. Excavated in suburb of Si-An-Fu. About 100 B.c.

Diameter, 634 inches.

363 CircuLar TiLz, Han Dynasty The boss represents the sun, surrounded by twelve planets and four conventionalized clouds. Roof tile, light colored clay. About 50 s.c.

Diameter, 6 inches.

364 Crrcutar Tite, Han Dynasty Four Chinese letters, Kio-Ten-Mu-Kioku, signifying the whole unfathomable cosmos. Modeled in high relief. Roof tile from a Han palace. About 150 a.p.

Diameter, 734 inches.

365 CrrcutaR Tinz, Earty Han Dynasty From roof of Mi-Wo Palace. The four Chinese letters are Cho- raku-mi-wo, the first two standing for the name of the capital, the last two for the palace. About 130 s.c. Diameter, 534 inches.

366 CrrcuLaR Tite oF Six DynNasTiEs The pattern shows four Chinese characters, To-Shi-Kuh-Shi, standing probably for the name of a magistrate of ancient Chinese capital. About 450 a.p.

Diameter, 614 inches.

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367 CrrcuLtaR Tite, Tana Dynasty The pattern shows four Chinese letters, Jin-Gi-Ji-Sei, signifying hum:n ty and justice, humanly accomplished. Modeled in high relief. About 625 a.p.

Diameter, 6 inches.

368 Han Dynasty Roor TILE Full size tegula. Exceedingly rare. From the ruin of Mi-Wo Palace. Superb Han relief design. Mellow tone resembling bronze. Subsequently used as an ink stone. Date, about

170 B.c. Height, 14 inches ; width, 11 inches.

369 Han Dynasty Roor TILE Another perfectly preserved specimen of Han tile. Brownish bronze tone. Straw cord pattern. Subsequently used as an ink

stone. Date, about 170 B.c. Height, 1314 inches ; width, 914 inches.

370 AnciENT JAPANESE Roor TILE Full size of Hongawara or true tile. From ruin of Okadera of Yamato built about 620 a.p. Beautiful bluish gray, stamped with lattice pattern. Very important by reason of its com-

pleteness. Height, 13 inches ; width, 12 inches.

71 CrusterR oF Roor TrLEs Five ordinary tiles and an ornamental piece which was fused at the pottery and never used. The ornamental rosette, although bent, is excellently preserved. The historical interest of this

piece is very considerable. Length, 13 inches ; width, 12 inches.

372 ANcIENT JAPANESE Roor TILE Known as Hongawara or true tile. Perfect specimen of earliest form of Japanese tile. The surface bears cloth-mark impres- sions. The spirited Korakusa design like that of ancient Chinese bronze mirror, in relief. From Yakushiji Temple, Nara. About 690. Length, 11 inches ; width, 141% inches. (65)

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CHINESE STONE STATUETTE A seated figure of Buddha in high relief. A remarkably inter- esting work. The superbly flowing draperies below the waist are precisely in the manner of the Hokiegi period (450 a.p.). There are, however, in the drapery over the left arm decided indications that point to the work of the late Six Dynasties (550 A.p.). The discovery of the exact date, borne on the left side of the base, “Third Year of Kentoku ” (574 a.p.), imparts exceptional value to the tablet. The peculiar gray color of the stone, bordering upon ecru in tint, and the reposeful attitude of the figures are characteristic, in their charm, of the greatest era of stone carving in China. Date, 574 a.p. Height, 11 inehes.

574 Carvep Marsite Heap REPRESENTING BupDDHA

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An example of the exquisite art of the full Tan dynasty, depict- ing dignity and benevolence in its expression. This work was excavated near the Buddhist Temple Fa-Tong-Ji at Si-An-Fu, the first Chinese capital and the scene of the introduction of Buddhism. The city was adorned with famous Buddhist temples which suffered severely during Mohammedan incursions, for the invading fanatics often aimed blows with their long hammers at the beautiful statuary. Hence many headless statues are seen to-day in the temples at Si-An-Fu. The pictorial art of the Tan dynasty has nearly disappeared. From this stone head it may be conjectured how Go-Do-Shi and Wo-Ma-Kitz may have executed their paintings. The broad, free strokes with which the eyebrows have been done should be especially observed. as

indications of a master hand. Height, 6 inches.

CHINESE STONE TABLET A statuette of Shakamuni carved in high relief, of the late Tan dynasty. Date, about 900 4.p. : , Height, 101% inches. (66)

376 KorEzAN KwAnnon Extraordinary carving from Korean basalt. Simple monumental treatment is well adopted to the hard unyielding material. Use of the little decorative figure of Kwannon in head dress is exact

manner of ancient Korean art. Twelfth century. eight, 8 inches.

377 SroneE STATUETTE, CHINESE Jiso, protector of roads and wayfarers. Wishing stone in left hand. From right wrist hangs a rosary. Characterization is crisp and expressive. Yueng dynasty. About 1250 a.p. Height, 614 inches.

378 AmipA BuppHaA, STONE Holds wishing stone in right hand. Protruding collaret shows not prior to Kamakura period. About 1150 a.p. Height, 4 inches.

379 AwNcIENT JAPANESE STONE Kwannon Reposing on rock against pointed lotus leaf semi-cope. Narrow shoulders and other characteristics denote Korean influence. <A very noble sculptural work in excellent preservation. Traces of original gilding are visible on chest, headdress, and elsewhere. Origin unknown. Probably ninth century. Height, 15 inches.

380 Korean Lion, STONE A very primitive work whose execution resembles Egyptian sculpture. An early far eastern variation of a type common to Oriental art. About 850. Height, 5 inches.

381 Primitive Korean Srone Suisut Among the most extraordinary archaic objects ever brought from Korea. The strong simple contours are akin in feeling to the best Egyptian work. Height, 1814 wnches. (67)

382 UNFINISHED MEDALLION, SANDSTONE Very rare specimen. Buddha trinity against rough incised back- ground. Original use unknown, but suggested that it may have been set into a mortar or plaster wall. Very old but date uncertain. Diameter, 1514 inches.

383 Goop Luck Sronz Incised figure of Jizo. A very ancient relic. At least ninth century. Height, 5'5 inches.

384 Stone Gone Of Tan dynasty. Irregular hexagonal shape. Range of several notes according to the part of the stone struck. On either side is an appropriate musical inscription. Swing from teakwood

standard. Height, 20 rnches.

385 ANcrENT CrRCULAR TILE, JAPANESE Around a large central boss an eight-petaled lotus is modeled in low relief. Each petal bears a Sanscrit letter. The diamond- shaped figure surmounting each character indicates an antiquity earlier than the ninth century. Rich brick red clay showing traces of the application of pigment. From the excavations at Tachubana Temple, Yamato. About 650 a.p.

Diameter, 914 inches.

386 TAcHIBANA—DERA WALL TILE Rich orange clay, showing the effect of later accidental as well as the original firing. The Buddhistic trinity, Buddha in the center, Kwannon and Sei-Shi on either hand, is represented. A pair of Tennins hover on either side above the figures. A delicate inter- lacing bo-tree appears in the background. Two nail holes are visible. These tiles were used for frieze ornamentation of the inner walls of the Tachibana Temple at Yamato, which was built about 626 a.p. upon the birth site of Prince Shotoku in commemoration of his religious virtue. Fire ruined the temple (68)

about three centuries later. Few of the tiles, consequently, are extant. Three of them, similar to this one, are held at Nara as national treasures.

Height, 9 inches ; width, 7 inches.

387 TacninaANA—DERA WALL TILE Similar to the preceding.

388 TsusosAKA—DeRA WALL TILE In general design this resembles the preceding, though the figures are somewhat less beautiful than those of the Tachibana tiles. The state of preservation is excellent, as evidenced by the outlines of the chair on which the divine Buddha sits. The drapery is artistically conceived, in broad sculpturesque folds, with simple and effective treatment. Date, early seventh century. Height, 944 inches ; width, 744 inches.

389 Stone ScriprurE Urn A most extraordinary work of sculpture in stone. Elaborately carved from soft stone which shows peculiar blending of pink and gray. Figures are the Buddhistic trinity on one side and seated Monju on the other. Style of the angelic birds, the lion on the seat beneath Buddha and the treatment of draperies are characteristic of oldest period of sculptural art at Nara. Canopy resembles the manner of the Six Dynasties of China, while the charming literalism of the three forms beneath the con- ventionalized sun and moon is peculiar to early Japanese art. The cover, eight-petaled, with but a single nicked corner, and with a shapely knot serving as handle, is thoroughly in keep- ing with the urn itself. Early eighth century. Height, 20 inches ; diameter, 10 inches.

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390 PuintH, TERRA CoTTa Low relief figure appears to be of a goddess with flowing draperies. Origin unknown. From Chosha collection, Nara. About 1100 a.p. 1114 inches square.

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391 Tasiet, TERRA CoTTa Buddha trinity. A celebrated collector has referred to it as corresponding to early Tang dynasty, China. It is very like carvings in stone at Kotakugi Temple, China. Archeologically, a very important example. From part of ruined Tachibana Temple, Japan. About 750 a.p. Length, 17 inches ; width, 13 inches.

392 Tasiet, TERRA CoTTA From Tachibana Temple. Figure of a Howo bird in low relief. Very distinguished pattern. About 750 a.p. Height, 16 inches ; width, 14 inches.

393 TasiLet, TERRA CorTrTa Ni-wo holding sceptre which is tokko. The lions on either side of the deity belong to early Oriental art. The lotus forms are similar to those of the celebrated Rumon cave carvings, China. From same temple as foregoing. About 750 A.p. Height, 17 inches ; width, 12 inches.

394 Tasiet, TERRA CoTTa Ni-wo holding sceptre in left hand. Otherwise similar to pre- ceding. About 750 a.p. Length, 1516 inches ; width, 814 inches.

395 CircuLaR TILE From excavations at Taga Castle, Michinoku, one of the oldest chieftain palaces, built about 720 a.p., and later inhabited by Hidehira, the most celebrated hero of northern Japan in the eleventh century. Belonged originally to collection of Zoroku, Kioto. Eight-petaled lotus design, with exquisite proportions observed and interest due largely to alternation of broken and unbroken radial lines. Exceedingly rare and valuable. Eighth century. Diameter, 714 inches. (70)

396 Hanrwa Hut Urn, Terra Cotta Probably a cinerary urn. A valuable work not only as regards artistic qualities but as showing the character of very early Japanese architecture. Excavated accidentally from the field near graveyard in which Emperor Suijen was buried. A superb specimen of a prehistoric type found in Italy, Saxony, and other parts of Europe. Prof. Edward 8. Morse devotes especial atten- tion to these urns in his monograph on “ Terra Cotta Roofing Tiles.” He believes they were made before the age of iron in their respective countries. About 23 B.c. Height, 1044 wches.

397 FRAGMENT oF BIRD-SHAPED RECEPTACLE, TERRA COTTA Much incrusted. Head and neck, according to Haniwa style fol- low outlines of fowl, whose body was used to contain food for production at festivals. Many historical paintings reveal the complete shape of the vessel, as shown in the accompanying illustration. ‘This is, of course, an exceptionally famous work. By some it has been conjectured to express the Japanese con- ception of the Phoenix. One of the most important Haniwa objects of Japan now extant.

Height, 15'% inches.

398 Fracmentr or Royau SEPULCHRE Discovered at a remote date by a farmer ploughing on the site of the imperial grave of Honda, in the province of Kanachi. In simple pattern and brilliant vermilion coloring it reveals the highest art of early Japan, and the design is closely akin to that of Han dynasty bronzes. A most important work from the Kudara collection. About 350 a.p. Height, 414 inches ; width, 11 inches.

399 Portion or JAPANESE SARCOPHAGUS A section of arched hood of terra cotta sarcophagus. Even from the fragment the admirable proportions are easily realized. One of the famous articles in Kudara collection. About 380 a.p. Height, 7 inches. (71)

400 Heap or Korean Cray STATUE A fragment as significant in Oriental art as many of the most ' famous Greek heads in Occidental art. In the period of Korean influence, before wood carving became common, this art of terra cotta statuary reached its apogee. ‘This head was part of a statue sent to Prince Shotoku for adornment of Tachibana Temple. Portions of the hands and feet are preserved in the national museums of Nara and Tokyo. The formal coiffure suggests the celebrated Bonden figures of San-Gatsudo, Nara. ‘The character- ization of the eyebrows and the large mouth prove the time of execution to be prior to the Tempyo era. The clay bears witness to admixture of pigments. A very noble work of art. About

600 a.p. Height, 13 inches.

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