Tonkotsu, Daruma and pipecase Ashinaga, Japan 19th c

Japanese: Netsuke: Other Pre 1920: item #1123299
10661

Container to carry tobacco in the shape of a yawning and stretching Daruma. The body is made of kiri (Paulownia) wood, while the arms and the face, which can be removed and functions as the cover, are made of a light brown, much denser wood. �In front of� Daruma (inlaid in his belly) a sceptre and an alms bowl. The two holes in the top of his head are lined with wooden rings and his fists are holding the cord. Eyes inlaid with black horn or glass. Bottom stamped with number(?). Molded resin ojim... Click for details

Antique Japanese Chato Wooden Doctors Sword

Japanese: Netsuke: Wood Pre 1920: item #1120159
MOR3072

A unique hardwood bokuto Tanto sword which, when drawn, reveals an interior compartment made to carry a chashaku tea scoop. The saya (scabbard) appears to be carved of Tochi, a highly prized domestic wood known for the mottling in the grain. The handle looks to be Keyaki (Zelkova), a very hardwood resembling Elm. The fittings are of bone or horn, with an ivory button imitating the pin which secured the blade to the handle. Inside the compartment is a bamboo tea spoon. It is 16 inches (40 cm... Click for details

Antique Japanese Sagemono Bokuto Wooden Doctors Sword

Japanese: Netsuke: Wood Pre 1900: item #1119891
MOR3071

An unusual decorative wooden sword (tea room sword) carved of hardwood in the shape of a dried fish signed on the belly pierced and wrapped with a faded silk chord. An excellent example of the genre it is 13-1/2 inches (34 cm) long and in fine condition.
It is said that these wooden swords were produced from the mid to late Edo period, in lieu of swords for those not allowed to carry weapons (all but samurai). D... Click for details

Antique Japanese Bone Netsuke, Hotei

Japanese: Netsuke: Other Pre 1900: item #1119872
MOR3070

A tiny mingei image of the god of fortune Hotei carved from what appears to my untrained eye to be bone, possibly Stag-horn. He squats, grinning up at the sky, his ubiquitous sack voluminous behind. Through the back and down through the bottom is bored a hole for the string. The figure is 1-1/2 inches (4 cm) tall and likely dates from the 19th century (Late Edo to Meiji). These are not modern reproductions, but genuine antique Japanese Netsuke coming from Kyoto. ... Click for details

Antique Japanese Boxwood Netsuke, Demon

Japanese: Netsuke: Wood Pre 1920: item #1119867
MOR3069

A tiny devil runs on hollowed clouds, clutching a go-rin-no-to stupa in his hands as he makes his escape. A playful and unique image, the piece is expertly carved, the clouds below his feet entirely hollowed out. The musculature and bones in the back are well defined, as is the hair on his animal skin skirt. Wear typicalofage but no damage. It is 1-3/4 inches (4.5 cm) tall and in fine condition likely dating from the later 19th century (Meiji).

Kazuo Mizutashi Japanese Wood carving Netsuke toggle

Japanese: Netsuke: Wood Pre 1980: item #1118800
10947

A contemporary work of Netsuke made of wood depicting Takinobori、a carp ascending the waterfall. Netsuke has inscription of Kazuo, and come with Tomobako, signed, sealed wood fitted box. It is excellent condition.

Size: 2.5cm high, 4cm wide,
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A Rare Hirado Netsuke � Boy with Lotus Leaf Hat � Meiji

Japanese: Netsuke: Other Pre 1900: item #1112185
ICHI 2495

This rare Hirado netsuke is one of the very few pieces of Hirado with multiple colors - grey, Hirado blue and light brown. The boys� face is unglazed and has the very carefully detailed eyes typical of the finest Hirado human figures. The netsuke portrays a charming young boy holding a large lotus leaf over his head as an umbrella. The netsuke measures 2� high by 1 1/8� wide by 1 5/8� deep. It is in excellent condition � we date it to the early to middle Meiji period, circa 1870s-1890. This nets... Click for details

A Wooden Netsuke of a Shishi and Mokugyo - Edo

Japanese: Netsuke: Wood Pre 1900: item #1111754
COLL 1194

This is an Edo period wooden netsuke of a Shishi that was once totally covered with red lacquer or paint. The shishi has its paws on a mokugyo - See Footnote. The face of the netsuke is angry as if it is protecting the mokugyo. The netsuke has superb patina where the old lacquer and red paint has worn through. It measures 1 3/8� high by 1 5/8� long by 7/8� wide.

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Two fine Japanese carved ivory netsuke figure,Mid 20

Japanese: Netsuke: Ivory Pre 1950: item #1111742
10396

Two fine Japanese carved ivory netsuke figure,Mid 20th.Excellent condition..It measures :H:2 1/4"and 1 3/5"..Please visit DBT Asian Antiques Website�http://www.trocadero.com/DBTAsianAntiques/catalog10

Japanese Pipe Case with Snake Motif

Japanese: Netsuke: Ivory Pre 1900: item #1111059
8030

Japanese pipe case, kiseru zutsu, is made of horn or tusk and carved in relief of snake.
Date Meiji period.

Measurements : 8 5/8" (22cm) long.
There are hairline-cracks as seen in t... Click for details