Strauss & co - 16 October 2017, Cape Town

110 301 A Japanese cloisonné dish, Meiji period (1868-1912) of circular outline, enamelled with a heron standing in a waterway observing a butterfly, against a turquoise ground, enclosed by a diaper border, 36cm diameter R –  302 A Japanese cloisonné enamel jar and cover, Meiji period (1868-1912) the ovoid body enamelled with alternating panels of dragons, blossoms and butterflies against a turquoise ground, to a lappet decorated black-ground bordered with further sprays of flowers, the domed cover similarly decorated and surmounted by a finial in the form of a gilt-metal chrysanthemum bud, 12cm high ; and a Japanese cloisonné enamel covered box, Taisho period (1912-1926), the rectangular hinged cover enamelled with a turquoise cartouche centred by a ho-o on a rocky outcrop amongst bamboo and peonies, against a royal-blue ground worked with further flowerheads and scrolls, the interior engraved with Mount Fuji, raised on four bracket feet, 4,5cm high, 9cmwide, 7,5cm deep (2) R –  303 A Japanese silver and Shibayama card case, Meiji period (1868-1912) rectangular, set to the centre with a figure of a maiden against a gilt reserve, the corners with chrysanthemums, irises and peonies, the reverse with sprays of peonies and a butterfly, indigo silk-lined interior, signed, 9cm high ; and a Japanese gilt and metal striker, decorated with cartouches and enclosed by maple leaves, 4,5cm high (2) R –  *This lot is not suitable for export. 304 A Japanese bronze figure of a night watchman, Meiji period (1868-1912) yomawari , the shouting figure out on his round, with his sticks clasped in his hands and a Chochin on his hip, standing on a rocky base, signed, 32,5cm high R –  301 302 303 304