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19th century finely hand-carved Japanese boxwood netsuke of Shogun Yoritomo (General Minamoto no Yoritomo 1147-99) sitting in his court; ready to begin audiences with his advisers and subjects.
Netsuke measures 1.35 inches (3.4cm) wide, and 1.35 inches (3.4cm) tall...
Forestangel Asian Antiques
$575.00 18th Century, Japanese finely hand-carved boxwood Netsuke depicting one of the scenes from the Ten Oxen parables; The Return on Ox-back. The character on this parable is shown playing a flute while sitting on the back of an Ox.
Chimney himotoshi that starts on the bottom of the irregular platform where the Ox stands, and continues through any of the spaces made by the legs of the animal. Rich patina, lustrous surface. Unsigned...
Forestangel Asian Antiques
$875.00 This is a finely carved boxwood netsuke depicting the Skeleton of the Buddhist Priest Danka beating on a Mokugyo, or Buddhist Temple Drum. Very nice detail and wonderful symmetry all throughout, rich patina. It sports a chimney himotoshi that begins on the bottom of the mokugyo, and continues around the spine of the skeleton. This is an unsigned and larger version of this popular Japanese legend...
Zentner Collection
$250.00 Antique Japanese boxwood netsuke of a persimmon, smooth and well carved with branch and two leaves.
Size: 1.5" x 1.5" x 1.25" H
Zentner Collection
$850.00 Antique Japanese boxwood netsuke carving of a deer, laying very flat to the ground with his antlers tucked against his back.
Meiji period (1868-1912) Size: 2.25" L x 1.25" W x .5" H
Zentner Collection
On Hold A fine Japanese boxwood netsuke carving of a tanuki, peering upwardly while holding a large sake container and a ledger book. He is a trickster spirit and is a highly amusing and popular icon. The netsuke has an expertly detailed carved form with a shell inlay signature on his underside.
Size: 1.75" W x 2" H
Zentner Collection
$1,100.00 Antique Japanese blackwood netsuke carving of a Hanna Noh theatre mask, with piercing gilt eyes and teeth, pointed ears and two short horns.
The Hannya (般若) mask is a mask used in Noh theater, representing a jealous female demon. It possesses two sharp bull-like horns, metallic eyes, and a leering mouth. The backside of the netsuke has a calligraphy inscription / signature.
Meiji period (1868-1912), 19th Century Size: 2" H x 1.5" W x 1.25" thick
Zentner Collection
$1,150.00 A well carved boxwood netsuke of a Noh theatre mask. Hand carved with a wonderful expressive face. Fine details show through the original finish and condition.
Meiji period (1868-1912), 19th Century Size: 1.75" W 2.75" H x 1" thick
Zentner Collection
$2,400.00 Large Japanese boxwood netsuke of a walking scholar carrying a scroll. With fine hand carved detail and charming expression.
Meiji period (1868-1912), 19th Century Size: 1.75" x 1.5" x 4.25" H
Zentner Collection
$2,650.00 Antique Japanese boxwood netsuke carving of a well fed plump puppy dog. Hand carved with one of the pups arm slightly raised in a playful manner. Original finish and condition.
Meiji period (1868-1912), 19th Century Size: 1.75" L x 1" W x 1" H
Zentner Collection
$3,600.00 Antique Japanese boxwood netsuke carving of an adorable puppy dog, sitting curled up with his feet underneath him.
Meiji period (1868-1912), 19th Century Size: 2" L x 1.5" W x 1.25" H
Zentner Collection
$4,200.00 A fantastic boxwood netsuke of a fu dog, wonderfully hand-carved with gorgeous, precise details. A small black ball rolls loosely around in its mouth.
Meiji Period (1868 - 1912), 19th Century Size: 2" L x 1.5" W x 1" H A very well carved netsuke in the shape of a lion's head, wit moveable jaw and brass eyes. H. 3,5 cm. very good age wear and a nice glossy patina. Excellent condition.
A carved female mask netsuke showing Okame. Unsigned. Back partially covered with black lacquer. Provenance: a gentleman's collection, Geneva - Switzerland. Condition: few tiny rim chips. Dimension: 4.1 cm x 3.6 cm.
A finely carved female mask netsuke, showing Otafuku or Okame. Unsigned. Provenance: a gentleman's collection, Geneva - Switzerland. Condition: fine. Dimension: 4.8 cm x 4.1 cm.
Welcome To Another Century
Inquire for Price Soft, light weight wood, dark and light brown mottled, netsuke representing a snake coiling through a rock. The snake in gilt yellow bronze. Signed at the bottom: Osai. Japan, Edo or Meiji period, mid 19th century.
L 2 x W 1 ½ x H 1 ½ inches. Very good condition. Perhaps persimmon.
Zentner Collection
$650.00 Antique Japanese boxwood netsuke, wonderfully carved into an adorable pair of monkeys wearing vests. The larger monkey sits on his hands with his little feet crossed over each other, and a smaller monkey climbs on his head.
19th/early 20th century
Size: 1.75" height, 1" width
Zentner Collection
$1,200.00 A wonderful boxwood carved netsuke of five turtles climbing on top of each other. Intricate details can be seen throughout, creating a very realistic form. Each turtle has little black eyes. The large turtle on bottom has retreated into his shell and has the artist's signature delicately carved into his belly "Senzan".
Size: 2.25" height, 2" width, 1.75" depth
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