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 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

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

Japanese Brocade Tabakoire, Tobacco Pouch.

Japanese: Netsuke: Other Pre 1910: item #1105651
4221

AN OLD JAPANESE BROCADE TOBACCO POUCH, tabakoire.

A Japanese brocaded textile purse featuring a design of a dragon, complete with a matching dragon clasp and kagamibuta netsuke. Inside, the lining is printed leather. The netsuke is probably celluloid, not real ivory. This dates the purse after 1870 when the material was invented, circa 1900 perhaps. ... Click for details

Splendid Japanese Tonkotsu with Shibayama Manju.

Japanese: Netsuke: Other Pre 1900: item #1092157
3627

An octagonal tobacco case made of wood, the front side depicting an oni demon holding a gong and a striker, plastically inlaid in ivory. The back side with two tablets, one with an engraved oni and the other signed "Ichiraku", an artist active mid 19th century. The ivory manju inlaid in different metals with the lucky god Daikoku holding a box with a rat on top. Further inlays in coral and malachite. Signed on a mother-of-pearl tablet "Shibayama". Unsigned ivory ojime with dragon. Condition: los... Click for details

An Important Inro Suite – Inro, Netsuke & Ojime – Meiji

Japanese: Netsuke: Other Pre 1910: item #1088810
ICHI 3432

This superb inro suite has a six case inro decorated with two makie Shishis gamboling through the arch of a garden gate. The garden is filled with plum blossom trees. The entire design is done on a sold black – roiro – lacquer with a sprinkling of nashiji on all sides and on the top and bottom. The inner sections of the six cases where they join one another are also executed in the nashiji (pear skin) gold lacquer.

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Antique Japanese Miniature Netsuke Firearm

Japanese: Netsuke: Other Pre 1900: item #1085512

Beautiful antique miniature netsuke firearm with metal hardware. Metal fittings are movable. Incised decoration of scrolling vine on barrel. Etched wood design on butt of gun. 6 small metal flowers (chrysanthemum). Worn gilt and shibuichi metals on decorative elements. Hexagonal ring on end of barrel. Minor old restorations. Small ring on bottom. Measures 2.25" long. 19th century Meiji period (1868-1912).

Antique Japanese Miniature Canon Firearm Netsuke

Japanese: Netsuke: Other Pre 1900: item #1085511

Beautiful antique miniature canon firearm netsuke with metal hardware. Hard wood barrel stock. Partially visible signature. Metal fittings are operational. Trigger on bottom back edge. Painted gold flowers with scrolling vine on top with mon. Small metal ring on bottom. Measures 1" and 7/8" long. 19th century Edo period, (pre 1850s).

Japanese Ceramic Mask Netsuke 20pcs Set

Japanese: Netsuke: Other Pre 1920: item #1079951
5079

20 kinds of ceramic mask-shaped netsuke were made by Shokodo Sekiho (1888-1971).
Sekiho was a ceramic artist of Onko-ware in Gifu Prefecture.
All the netsuke has an artist mark "Sekiho" on the inside.
Date the early 20th century.... Click for details

Superb Ryusa Manju Netsuke w. Rakan, 19th C.

Japanese: Netsuke: Other Pre 1900: item #1078571
2805

A reticulated round manju masterly carved from walrus tusk. Depicting the rakan Handaka Sonja holding the flaming pearl and a dragon among waves and clouds. Condition: fine. Dimension: diameter: 4.8 cm, 2.2 cm thick.