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EUR €900 Boxwood netsuke depicting a professional sneezer, imaginary character or Japanese folk hero known for his ability to induce sneezes, seated with a feather in his hand, the main implement of the professional sneezer.
Signed Gyokkei 玉珪 on an ivory dowel.
Origin: Japan
Period: Edo 19th century
Dimensions: 4 x 3.7 x 2.4cm.
State of conservation: Very good
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EUR €2,500 A Japanese rare ivory netsuke depicting the Buddha’s Hand (also known as Fingered cedar) among the leaves, an ornamental and fragrant citrus fruit that is segmented into multiple sections resembling a hand...
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EUR €2,500 Ivory manju netsuke with a scene depicting Kintaro, a traditional Japanese figure, together with a mighty tiger...
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EUR €2,800 A Japanese extraordinary polychrome ivory netsuke depicting a lively monkey. The monkey is shown holding a giant peach branch with its right hand, with a strong expression of satisfaction on its face. With its other hand, it scratches its back, adding a touch of realism to the scene.
Himotoshi holes under the belly.
Origin: Japan
Period: Edo 19th century
Dimensions: 3 x 4 x 4 cm.
State of preservation: Very good
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EUR €5,500 Ivory netsuke depicting a dromedary with a long neck that bends backwards. The surface is distinguished by its shine and blonde patina, with color transitions ranging from yellow to lighter ivory. To the touch, the netsuke feels soft and smooth.
Origin: Japan
Period: Edo 19th century
Dimensions: 4 x 3.5 x 1.7 cm.
State of conservation: Very good
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EUR €2,800 Ivory netsuke depicting a rat with black horn eyes. The rat is represented resting on its hind legs, while its long tail surrounds an acorn that it is gnawing with its front legs.
The object is accompanied by an original label which certifies its origin from the former Tamanini collection in Milan.
Origin: Japan
Period: Edo 19th century
Dimensions: 3.4 x 4.3 x 2.9 cm.
State of conservation: Very good
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Price on Request Ivory netsuke, belonging to the Osaka school, portraying a tiger lying on a section of bamboo, with its head turned backwards and its tail to the side.
It has an excellent patina, subject and shine.
Origin: Japan
Period: Edo late 18th century
Dimensions: 4 x 4 x 1.5 cm.
State of conservation: Very good
Mastromauro Japanese art
EUR €1,800 Japanese ivory netsuke depicting the Buddha's Hand or Fingered cedar among the leaves, a scented ornamental citrus fruit, a very important symbol in Buddhism, in the shape of a hand, originating from China and Japan where it is grown for religious purposes.
The surface of the netsuke precisely reproduces the natural texture of the fruit, which is not smooth but characterized by roughness and pores.
Origin: Japan
Period: Meiji end of 19th century.
Dimensions: 5.2×2.3×2.5 cm.
Stat...
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EUR €950 Sought after high quality ivory netsuke depicting six ginkgo nuts with a beautiful ivory patina and luster.
The six ginkgo nuts of this netsuke, famously strong and symbolic in Japanese culture, are strategically placed to form a natural hole in the center.
Origin: Japan
Period: Edo 19th century
Dimensions: 5 x 3 x 2.5cm.
State of conservation: Very good
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EUR €1,200 Ivory netsuke in the form of a small school table with a book and hat resting on the desk.
The netsuke is finely carved, showing great attention to detail. The sides of the table are decorated with engraved geometric patterns, adding a touch of sophistication.
Himotoshi under the base, signed Hideshige 秀重.
Origin: Japan
Period: Edo 19th century
Dimensions: 3.3 x 3 x 2cm.
State of conservation: Very good
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EUR €2,800 Lovely ivory netsuke depicting the sparrow Fukura Suzume, a small symbolic bird associated with various legends and stories of Japanese folklore.
The netsuke is associated with various legends and stories, including that of “The sparrow with the tongue cut out” (舌切り雀, “Shitakiri Suzume”).
The netsuke is signed Masanao 正直 within an oval reserve under the base.
Origin: Japan
Period: Edo 19th century
Dimensions: 2.5 x 4.2 x 3.3cm.
State of conservation: Very go...
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EUR €1,600 Ivory manju netsuke depicting a giant cricket with long antennae next to an aubergine.
Signed Mitsuo 光雄 under the base near the himotoshi holes.
Origin: Japan
Period: Edo 19th century
Dimensions: 3.5 x 3.5 x 2cm.
State of conservation: Very good
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EUR €1,500 Ryusa Manju type ivory netsuke with openwork decoration and in the center a shishi, a Japanese mythological creature representing a lion or a lion dog, looking backwards.
The frame around the Shishi features an accurate karakusa 唐草 decoration, a motif of stylized branches and leaves of Chinese origin.
Origin: Japan
Period: Edo 19th century
Dimensions: 4.5 x 4.5 x 1.5cm.
State of conservation: Very good
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EUR €6,500 A Japanese ivory seal netsuke carved in the shape of Siniu, sitting with his legs bent on an oval sigil base, smiling while holding his head up and turned back.
Edo period late 18th century
Sizes: 5.6 x 3 x 2.8 cm
Condition report: Good condition
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EUR €500 Square-shaped ivory netsuke manju depicting four lacquered frogs in different positions.
It has a cavity inside where the himotoshi hole is located.
Origin: Japan
Period: Edo 19th century
Dimensions: 4 x 4 x 1cm.
State of conservation: Very good
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EUR €1,600 Fine ivory netsuke depicting a playful scene where a monkey emerges from a giant chestnut.
The monkey is depicted in a perky attitude. His muzzle expression and body posture convey a sense of joy in coming out of the chestnut.
The giant chestnut creates a surprising and imaginative effect...
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EUR €1,200 Ivory netsuke depicting a monkey skillfully grasping and riding the legendary earthquake fish Namazu, an imposing catfish-like creature with an eel-like body, which was believed to cause earthquakes with its movement.
The famous Kadori Myojin is represented by a monkey...
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EUR €1,500 An ivory netsuke depicting an Oni and a Kappa on a giant lotus leaf. The sculpture captures the moment in which the Oni cunningly pulls the thread to prank the Kappa and steal the cucumber he is holding in his hands.
Origin: Japan
Period: Edo 19th century
Dimensions: 2 x 4 x 4.5 cm.
State of conservation: Very good
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