Netsuke, Daruma, skeleton, stag horn and ebony, Meiji

Japanese: Netsuke: Wood Pre 1920: item #822015
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Ebony netsuke in the shape of Daruma wrapped in his garment. His face with long eyebrows carved in a stag horn insert. Inside Daruma’s body a human skeleton sits folded up. The stag horn skeleton is articulated in good detail, with movable joints. The bottom of the netsuke can be screwed into the body with two tiny stag horn pegs (one missing) and is made probably of black horn. Japan, Meiji period.
Height Daruma: 2... Click for details

Hannya Mask Netsuke

Japanese: Netsuke: Wood Pre 1920: item #816484
3903

A JAPANESE HANNYA MASK NETSUKE.

The netsuke is made from a soft wood rather like cedar. It seems that the fewest number of cuts used to form the image is the art of this style of carving. Hannya is a character from the Noh theatre representing a jealous female demon. Painted details. Almost impossible to date accurately, it looks to me like the kind of thing brought back as a novelty by a returning sailor at the... Click for details

Japanese Antique Boxwood Netsuke of Sleeping Monk

Japanese: Netsuke: Wood Pre 1910: item #809362

Wonderful antique Japanese netsuke of a monk fast asleep on a temple bell, carved of boxwood with painted details, Meiji Period, signed: Kyusai (1879-1938). He carved this netsuke between the ages of 36-49,well-known for carving mokugyo, temple bells, in various themes. Size: 2 1/8"

Edo Period Wood Netsuke of Gama Sennin

Japanese: Netsuke: Wood Pre 1800: item #794936
GK-1381

Japanese wood netsuke showing a beautifully detailed three-legged toad with inlaid eyes resting on the back of Gama Sennin, who also had inlaid eyes. This unsigned piece, which has been dated to the18th century, has a beautiful patina. (Netsuke carved in the 18th century were generally unsigned.) He holds one of the toad’s legs in his left hand, and in the other hand he holds a branch. He is wearing a cape of mugwort leaves.... Click for details

Antique Japanese Wood Carving Signed Manju Netsuke

Japanese: Netsuke: Wood Pre 1900: item #774926
3416

Estimated from 19th century, Japanese wood carved manju netsuke. Overall condition is good with fine patina.

Stock Number:3416

Size: 4.7cm (1.9")... Click for details

Japanese Signed Wood Seal Netsuke Edo 19th.c.

Japanese: Netsuke: Wood Pre 1900: item #762138
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A Fine Japanese Signed Wood Seal Netsuke. Late Edo Period. 

Ht. 1 5/8 ins. (4 cms) This design of this fine netsuke is a seated puppy with a miniature "mokugyo" bell tied around its neck with a ribbon. The himotoshi (cord hole) is formed underneath its right hand paw. The vertical 3-character signature can read Naganari (or Chosei) Koku (ca... Click for details

Japanese Signed Wood Netsuke by Masakazu 19th. c

Japanese: Netsuke: Wood Pre 1900: item #762133
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A Good Japanese Signed Wood Netsuke by Masakazu. Edo Period. 19th. Century

Ht. 1 7/8 ins. (4.8 cms) This unusual piece shows a seated figure of Hotei on a three-legged stand. It is signed Masakazu. There are two recorded netsuke carvers with the same name. One was a pupil of Masanao who worked in Miyajiricho in Ise Province. The other, acco... Click for details

Fine Edo Period Japanese Tobacco Box, Pipe and Holder

Japanese: Netsuke: Wood Pre 1837 VR: item #761222
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Fine Edo Period Sagemono Tobacco Pipe Set from the collection of a renowned author on and collector of Asian art. Pipe holder of bone; pipe of bamboo and brass; Tonkotsu (tobacco box) of wood with a beautifully designed Ojime (sliding button) of Tonbodama, Dragon's Eye Glass. Pipe and Holder: 8 inches, 20 cm long; Tobacco Box: 3 x 2 inches, 7.5 x 5 cm. Excellent Condition.

Very Fine Edo Period Tobacco Box, Pipe and Holder w/Box

Japanese: Netsuke: Wood Pre 1837 VR: item #761209
0168

Very Fine and Rare Edo Period Sagemono Tobacco Pipe Set from the collection of a renowned author on and collector of Asian art. Kiserutsuzu (pipe holder) of boxwood in the form of Ashinaga, an exquisitely carved elongated standing figure; Kiseru (pipe) of bamboo, steel and copper; Tonkotsu (tobacco box) of boxwood and teak in the form of Daruma with a large movable head and open mouth clasping an Ojime (sliding button) of ivory in the form of a skull. Original Box. Probably the finest pipe set y... Click for details

Japanese Wood Netsuke Puppy on Fan Edo Period

Japanese: Netsuke: Wood Pre 1900: item #753816
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A Japanese Wood Netsuke of Puppy on Fan. Edo Period. Mid 19th. Century Max. width 2 ins. (5 cms) This charming study shows a puppy asleep on an uchiwa fan. The netsuke is in very good condition with no damage and no repairs. There is slight, attractive wear from use and a good colour and patina. It is not quite as glossy as it appears in the photos.  PLEASE NOTE THIS IS NOT A MODERN REPRODUCTION.