An amusing, finely carved boxwood netsuke of a macaque grooming its fur, its eyes inlaid with horn and its lower body, tail and paws fully carved on the nether
side. With brilliant precision and keen observation, the artist delivers the macaque's
concentration during this ordinary act.
Netsuke artist Mitsukazu signature on the base.
This netsuke is in excellent condition.
Height: 1.5"
19th Century, Japan
Approximately 18th to 19th century, box wood stick netsuke toggle exquisitely modeled standing man. It has fine and beautiful patina, and excellent in condition. It comes with fitted wooden box.
A wonderful wood netsuke carved in great detail of Gama Sennin, a
Taoist immortal who learned the secrets of immortality from a fabled
three-legged magical toad. Suizan carved signature on the base. This wood
netsuke is in excellent condition with no damage or restoration.
19th Century, Japan
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 scepter and an alms bowl. The two holes in the top of his head are lined with bone rings and his fists are to hold the cord, now missing. Eyes inlaid with black horn or glass. Japan, Meiji period, 19th century.... Click for details
The size of Netsuke: 1 3/4" H x 1 3/8" L x 1 1/4" W. Japanese wooden Tsuge Netsuke carved nice detail of Kappa(mythological figure) trying to free the little Kappa from the water jar. It is very interesting form. The condition of Netsuke excellent. Dating from 1980-1990's.
The size of Netsuke: 1 7/8" L x 1" W x 1 3/8" H. Japanese wooden (tsuge) Netsuke. It is nicely carved in the form of Tiger(?) and Monkey. It has very detail open works. The condition of Netsuke excellent. No signature. Dating 1980-1990's.
Japanese Boxwood Recumbent ox netsuke, wonderful detail, especially carved fur and hooves, inlaid ebony eyes, signed by Tomokazu, good condition, Edo Period. The style
of the signature indicates c1790 Kyoto carver Kano Tomokazu when he was under the
tutilage of Tomotada, prior to returning to Gifu.
Monkey eating persimmon boxwood netsuke, 19th century, Meiji Period, fur and paws naturalistically rendered. signed in an oblong cartouche Sinsei. 1.5 inches high. Good condition and patina.
Here is a lovely wood and lacquer netsuke modeled as a mandarin
duck. Its silver-gray lacquered body, with exquisitely carved and incised
details
for the plumage, is gold lacquered for the wings and heightened by the use
of red lacquer
for the beak and legs. The subject of "mandarin duck" is associated with
conjugal fidelity,
and often depicted in all genre of East Asian art. This netsuke is in
excellent
condition with no chips, cracks or restoration. Signed KAJIKAWA saku on the
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