110/ SMITHSONIAN INS f itu no*) Lot 1886. THE Bowes Museum, Liverpool. By order of the Executors of JAMES L. BOWES, Esq. , deceased, late Honorary Consul at Liverpool to His Imperial Majesty the Emperor of Japan CATALOGUE OF THE MAGNIFICENT and UNIQUE COLLECTION OF APANESE Ke^ ART OBJECTS, Acquired by the late Mr. Bowes, author of several well-known works on Japanese Keramics, Enamels, etc., who devoted the best years of his life to the study of Japanese Art in its varied branches, tracing its progress from the earliest and crude forms to the brilliant and almost perfect attainments of the 17th, 18th and early part of the 19th centuries. The Collection illustrates in a series of choice examples the object Mr. Bowes had in view ; and from the peculiar opportunities afforded him through his official position, placing him at once in touch with the leading native Nobility, Connoisseurs, and Collectors of the day, he was enabled to secure such specimens as were most desirable, either from their historical attachment or from their undoubted authenticity. WHICH WILL BE SOLD BY AUCTION, By Messrs. BRANCH AND LEETE On MONDAY, 6th MAY, 1901, And NINE FOLLOWING DAYS (Saturdays and Sundays excepted), AT ONE O'CLOCK P.M., EACH DAY, IN THE Museum Galleries, Streatlam Tower, PRINCES ROAD, LIVERPOOL. PUBLIC VIEW DAYS, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday, 2nd, 3rd, and 4th May. PRIVATE VIEW may be arranged by application to the Auctioneers, Catalogues, price 1/-; by Post, 1/4. A few copies, illustrated in chromo -lithography, at 5/-. To be obtained at Offices, 60, Hanover Street, the Auctioneers' Liverpool ; or at the Museum. Streatlam Tower, Princes Road, Liverpool, Hill & Co., Printers, Liverpool CONDITIONS OF SALE. I. —The highest Bidder to be the purchaser, who shall give in his name and place of abode, and immediately Pay down a deposit of Twenty-five per Cent., ok any other higher sum, if required, in part payment of the purchase money ; the Auctioneers having the option of taking or rejecting the biddings of defaulters at any previous sale, and also reserving the right of withdrawing; consolidating, or dividing any lot or lots. II. —If any dispute arise respecting the biddings between two or more bidders, such dispute to be settled by the Auctioneers. III. The lots must be taken with all faults, defects, and errors of description, at the expense and risk of the purchasers, within six days after the last day of sale, and be paid for, in cash, before delivery, and no allowance whatever can be made after the goods are removed. r l\ . —In case of any person neglecting to fulfil these conditions, or other stipulations made at the time of sale, the deposit money, if any, shall be forfeited. Any lot remaining uncleared within the time limited to be re-sold by public or private sale (with or without notice), and the deficiency (if any) upon such re-sale, with all expenses attending the same, shall be borne and paid by the defaulter at the present sale, who shall also be liable to pay Five Pounds per cent, interest on the amount of the purchase money or balance thereof from the day of sale, until the account shall be discharged, or the goods re-sold under these conditions ; and if not cleared, any expense of rent, cartage, or porterage, or any other charges or expenses incurred by the vendor or his agents to be paid by the purchaser, and the goods to remain entirely at the purchaser's risk as to fire, loss, or accident. » — THE COLLECTION COMPRISES Cloisonne Enamels.—About 240 specimens, sup- posed to contain two-thirds of the original pieces now in existence, including a number bearing the Imperial badges. Lacquer Ware.—About 320 specimens, including a large Cabinet made by Kajikawa for the fourth Shogun, 1650-80 A.D., of which only one example is extant ; also objects dating from 1335 a.d ; and an Incense Burner, in the form of a gold crane, presented by the Japanese Government. Pottery. — Over 1,000 carefully selected specimens, amongst which are many rare Satsumo and Kaga wares. Metal.—750 pieces, including swords (from 1275 a.d.), sword furniture, and bronzes ; armour and helmets made by the celebrated Miochin ; and many pieces of art design of most exquisite workmanship. Wood, Ivories, Embroideries, &c—About 350 specimens. The Collection also includes what is considered to be the largest Amethyst in existence, being unique also on account of its colour. It is an inkstand, cut in the 15th century, in the shape of a peach, and measures 8 J by 8 in., and is If in. thick. Books, Paintings, Prints, &c, will be sold on Monday, 21st May, for which a separate Catalogue will be issued. — NOTE. The numbers shown on the right-hand side of each lot, in the Keramics and Enamels, are the original numbers of the specimens, as exhibited in the Museum, and more fully described in the late Mr. Bowes' Works, viz. THE KERAMIC ART OF JAPAN AND JAPANESE ENAMELS. 1 on .37 CATALOGUE. FIRST DAY'S SALE. MONDAY, MAY 6th, 1901, AT ONE O'CLOCK P.M. CASE I. fIDueasbi : ©ta anb Zokxo Marc Lots 1-4 Seated Figures (okimono) of Sennin In the form of aged men, of faience, glazed and crackled. The robes are decorated in gold and colours with some of the takara-mono. Height 4^ mi., one in each lot. 804-807 5 Pair of Flower Pots (hanaike), by Kitei Ornamented around the mouths with borders in which a number of the takara-mono are rendered in colours upon a ground of floral pattern in gold. The main design upon the bodies are figures in bold relief, viz., Daikoku and Yebis. On the reverse side of one is a landscape, and on that of the other one of the character- istic bouquets of Japan. Height \Q\ in., diameter 5 in. 808-9 (3 Water Pot, similar character, by Kitei Ornamented in coloured washes and very slightly raised enamels, with a representation of the Seven Gods of Fortune. Height 11 in. 810 7 Flower Pot (hanaike) Of cylindiical form, of rough pottery, with an uneven surface ; it is covered with green glaze, and is ornamented with a representation of the sacred mountain Fusiyama in a state of eruption. Height 10 J in. 81 4 MUSASHI : OTA AND TOKIO WARES. Z^< 0,0 8 Pair of Flower Pots (hanaike) * Of rough brown pottery, covered with glaze, by Kozan. Decorated with two figures in faience in very high relief. The subjects are modelled with much vigour and boldness. Height 20 in. 812-13 9 A Square Basket (hibachi) > 0 Of buff pottery, covered with bright green glaze. Rakn ware, made in the district of Imado, in Tokio, in the latter part of the 18th century. Upon the sides of the verssel are inscriptions rendered in relief in sunk panels. Height 10| iw., diameter *l\ in. 769 /$' * $ 10 A Square Vessel with cover (futamono) Of Yedo Banko ware, used for baking eggs which are placed in it and covered with charcoal. Of buff faience, glazed inside and out, and very slightly crackled. The body is decorated with two bands of diaper pattern on the exterior, and with a fringe in the interior, executed in deep red, over the glaze, and the cover is ornamented in a similar manner. It also bears the crest of the Prince of Higo. Illustrated in Keramic Art of Japan, folio edition, Plate xxiv. Diameter 4§ in. 770. /, / 0 . 0 11 Flower Vase, of the same ware Decorated with ornamental borders, and with a land- scape executed in cold blue, under the glaze, and in deep red and other colours over the glaze. Illustrated in Keramic Art of Japan, folio edition, Plate xxiv. Height 9 in. 771 b< 0 12 Tea Bowl, by Seisi Of unglazed pottery, decorated in colours with sprays of chrysanthemum and the yomena. Height 2f in. 772 13 A Bowl (hachi), by Seisi / Of pottery, modelled in the form of a xotus leaf. Bright drab glaze, decorated in gold and white and green enamels with hasu-no-hana and leaves. Diameter 4f in. 773 / / , 1 4 Flower Pot Of pottery, glazed and decorated with bands of diaper pattern. Height 3 in, 774 / / 15 Perfume Burner Of semi porcelain, glazed but not crackled. Decora- ted in coloured enamels with the ho-ho, the tsuru, and with kiku, hagi, kikiyo, karu-kaya, and with a long grass known as obana Diameter 9 in., height 9| in. 775 / 16 Flower Vase, by Seinen Of semi-porcelain, covered with bright crackled glaze. The base and the bell-shaped neck are decorated with bands of conventional designs, and the body with ducks amidst reeds. Height llf in, 776 5 MUSASHI : OTA AND TOKIO WARES. Covered Vessel for helping soy. J.* (J-* 0 n The ware and decoration of this piece are of the same character as those of the last specimen Height 7$ in. 777 18 Bowl /. 0,0 Covered Of the same ware. Decorated with wild geese ashi, and Jcarukaya. Height 6^ in. 778 /. /O'O 19 FlowerPot Of the same ware. Height 6f in. 779 /. /0>0 20 Ditto Height 5j in. 780 / , i . 0 21 Ditto Height 5J in. 781 , Pot (uyekibachi)) / , $ 0 22 A Flower Of the same ware. Decorated with gan and ashi, the hototogisu, and the moon. Diameter 6| in. 782 £ , 0 23 Pair of Flower Vases Of pottery. Covered with bright crackled glaze, under which branches of the oumai are painted in pale blue Height 6f in. 783-4 / < / 0 .