A Wooden Netsuke of a Frog on a Rock – Signed

Japanese: Netsuke: Wood Pre 1960: item #981716
ICHI 4262

This is a finely carved wooden netsuke that depicts a frog sitting on a rock – his stance indicates that he is ready to pounce on an insect for dinner. Every detail of the frog and the rack is carved in great detail – the scaly back, the flipper feet – the craggy rock. The eyes have been carved so as to make the pupils stand out as on a real frog and are painted black to highlight them.

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Fine Japanese Ivory Netsuke of Oni & Benten with Flute

Japanese: Netsuke: Ivory Pre 1900: item #981545
NO41

DESCRIPTION: In Japanese lore the only female among the “Seven Lucky Gods” is Benten, the Sea Goddess, also known as the goddess of literature and music. In this remarkably detailed ivory carving (which could be classified as a netsuke or okimono), she is crafted playing her flute while riding on a Shi Shi (Buddhist lion) amid the waves. To the left of the shi shi are two little oni demons reading a scroll. The detail in this fine netsuke is incredible, from Benten’s flowing scarf, bird headd... Click for details

Fine Japanese Ivory Okimono Figure 17/18th Century

Japanese: Netsuke: Ivory Pre 1800: item #979977

This is a finely carved Japanese ivory Okimono of an elder with a single horn mythical creature, 17/18th century. Very detailed carved for both facial features of the creature and the elder, and the back also carved in fine details. The flames carved on the legs of the creature and the single horn indicates the mythical creature and the elder were from a legend. (It looks like a figure from the Chinese Ming Dynasty.) Height: 2 7/8". Very good condition with no crack or restoration.

A Five Case Inro Suite – Inro, Ojime and Netsuke – Edo

Japanese: Netsuke Pre 1837 VR: item #977048
ICHI 2571

This is an Edo period five case inro with a design often seen in ceramics and lacquer – that of a flower garden surrounded by a picket fence. The design is done in gold makie lacquer and the interior joints where the cases join one another are done in nashiji(pear skin). Both the top and the bottom of the inro are done in nashiji as well.The inro has excellent patina and is in fine condition – there is one tiny 1/16” nick on the rim of the bottom case - visible in photo # 3.... Click for details

Ivory Netsuke Of An Oni

Japanese: Netsuke: Ivory Pre 1900: item #968232
9-371

This is an amusing, well-patinated ivory netsuke of a seated oni wearing a tiger-striped loin cloth, his foot in one hand, the other with a sake cup. (Netsuke carvers were known to represent the mischievous demons in whimsical and humorous activities and this small carving is an excellent example of such whimsy.) The oni's facial expression with wide eyes, baring his fanged teeth and clutching his foot contribute further to the jocular mood of the piece. Inlaid with horn and jet, the netsuke is... Click for details

Wood Netsuke Modeled As A Pumpkin

Japanese: Netsuke: Wood Pre 1900: item #968230
5-495

A wood netsuke realistically modeled as a pumpkin. The deep carving for the grooves along the lobes of this autumnal vegetable and its chiseled effects provide wonderful texture to the beauty of the two-toned wood.(From among the many themes that inspired netsuke carvers, love of nature is a predominate one. Endowed with a religion that encouraged the appreciation of nature, Japanese netsuke carvers faithfully depicted nature - illustrating both its perfection and decay. This wood netsuke is ... Click for details

Japanese Antique Wooden Netsuke Men & Fish Edo

Japanese: Netsuke: Wood Pre 1900: item #967088
021139

The size of Netsuke: 1 1/2"High x 1" Dia. Very nice Tsuge Hardwood Netsuke. Netsuke has very fine quality wood and gently carved with fine rounded lines. The design subject with bearded men holding "Tai(sea bream)" out of fish basket. Men has the sort of hat which is unusual one. He has Hyotan(Gourd) on right back and sagemono type on the left side. There is Himotoshi on the back as well as one straight hole top to bottom. Datinf from late Edo(Edo Kouki). 19c. No signature, but very fine piece a... Click for details

Ivory Netsuke of a Boy Monk Asleep on a Temple Bell

Japanese: Netsuke: Ivory Pre 1980: item #962541

A masterful 20th Century signed ivory netsuke after Gyokusai depicting a popular netsuke theme of a very young boy monk asleep on a temple bell (mokugyo). A very sweetly rendered carving, the boy’s facial features are tenderly depicted, and his elaborate robe is wonderfully detailed in tinted ivory. In addition to its exquisite, if sentimental, realism, this fine netsuke is an accomplished abstract sculpture being a study of juxtaposed oval forms, the composition of which is elegant from ever... Click for details

Two Boys with Mask. Ivory Netsuke, signed Shokyusai

Japanese: Netsuke: Ivory Pre 1900: item #962354

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Wood Netsuke: Tradesman at a Grinding Stone

Japanese: Netsuke: Wood Pre 1900: item #962351

Wood Netsuke, Man at a Grinding Stone. The simplicity and excellent craftsmanship of this netsuke indicate that it is probably Edo period or early Meiji. A fine miniature sculpture of a tradesman at work at a grinding stone. His face shows humility and contentment. His cap, patterned clothing and tools of trade are all beautifully represented. Rich patina and in perfect condition. Unsigned. Dimensions: 3.5cm (1-1/2”) high.