Art Recovery International is searching for these eight Japanese antiquities that were discovered missing from a private residence on January 2018 in the United Kingdom. If you have seen, been offered or have any information as to their whereabouts, please contact: Christopher A. Marinello, chris@artrecovery.com, UK office: +44 (0) 203 763 3540 / UK mobile: +44 (0) 7702 206 913
Toyoyasu (Early 19th Century) A Wood Tengu No-Tamago
The well-detailed Tengu emerging from its broken egg Tamba, early 19th century, Circa 1800 - 1820 signed: Toyayasu (Naito Toyoyasu), with the inscription "carved from scorched wood" wood 1 1/2 x 1 1/2 inch. provenance: Sydney L. Moss Ltd., London
Ouchi Sosui (1911 - 1972)
A dark Shitan Netsuke of a female ghost with Aogai inlaid eyes, manifesting upright (rather than standing), her long-fingered hands dangling eerily in front of her. Tokyo, Circa 196. Purple sandalwood 2 5/8 x 1 inch. Provenance: Dr. Melvyn Jahss, New York, New York Sydney L. Moss Ltd., London Literature: Zodiac Beasts and Distant Cousins, Sydney L. Moss Ltd., 1993, No. 98.
Mataemon (Mid-Late 18th Century)
Ryukins assistant with an octopus crown holding a Tama the tide ruling jewel, signed on a fold of the robe at the back matain boxwoom Wakayama Kii C 1770-1790, Provenance: Sydney L Moss.
Ozaki Kokusai 1835-1892
Obi Hasami with Reishi Fungus, signed in seal characters in oval reserve Kokusai stag antler, Tokyo C.1870, provenance: Sydney L Moss Ltd, London.
Tsukamoto Kyokusai Late 19th Century
Sashi type Obi Hasami in form of bamboo with prunus blossom boxwood fruitwood stained horn, Tokyo or Kyoto C. 1880-1900, provenance: Sydney L Moss Ltd.
Netsuke 1973-2017
Wahei active late 19th browned glazed pottery Netsuke in the form of a Tanuki priest, signed Wahei ceramic C. 1880, provenance: Sydney L Moss Ltd London.
Unknown Artist
Kurogaki Shishi and two cubs wood inlaid gold rimmed eyes, provenance: Sydney L Moss Ltd London.
Masateru (19th Century)
Two rats; one climbing over the back of the other, signed: Masateru, probably Kaigyokudo Masateru, wood 1 1/4 x 1 1/2 inch. provenance: Xanadu Gallery, Llc, San Francisco, CA.