Japanese Mid-Late 19th C. Boxwood Mask Netsuke

Japanese: Netsuke: Wood Pre 1920: item #1075313
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Japanese mid to late 19th century carved wooden mask NETSUKE. Beautifully carved wooden mask NETSUKE, made of boxwood. Unsigned. 1 5/8" height, 1 1/2" width by 3/4".

Japanese Wood and Silver Mask Netsuke, 19th C.

Japanese: Netsuke: Wood Pre 1900: item #1073910
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Made of dark brown wood with teeth and eyes worked in metal and silver. Very similar netsuke in the catalogue of the Werdelmann Collection, there stated as a mask of a noh or kyogen play, depicting the Shinto god of thunder called Raiden or Raijin. Ref.: The World of Netsuke - The Werdelmann Collection at the Museum Kunst Palast Düsseldorf: no. 891. Condition: fine, rim with a tiny chip. Dimension: 4.8 cm x 3.5 cm.

Japanese Wood Netsuke of a Human Skull, Meiji.

Japanese: Netsuke: Wood Pre 1920: item #1073909
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Made of wood with a beautiful patina. Signed with a kakihan. As a memento mori a very common motif in the Meiji period and usually represented without the lower jaw. Condition: fine. Dimension: 4.8 cm long x 3.6 cm wide, 3.3 cm high.

Netsuke of Two Rabbits with Persimmon

Japanese: Netsuke: Wood Pre 1980: item #1052840
01-371

This is a charming boxwood netsuke of two seated rabbits facing opposite directions, one with its paw on a persimmon branch.Their bodies are delicately modeled, the fine, incised work simulating the creatures' furry coats. Their eyes are inlaid with mother-of-pearl and the bottom of the piece is brilliantly carved to indicate their tails and the soles of their feet in the most naturalistic manner. The carved signature of the maker, Okatomo, resides on the bottom of one of the hare's paws.This de... Click for details

Wood Netsuke of a Wolf

Japanese: Netsuke: Wood Pre 1900: item #1051199
7-490e

A marvelously-carved wood netsuke of a sly wolf (okami) with ivory eyes and detailed striations on its head and body. Bearing sharp teeth and exhibiting the glee of a conqueror, the creature places one paw on its macabre find - a skull. (In Japanese folklore, the wolf has both positive and negative associations - the creature could provide protection but also attack graveyards and weary travelers.) For this piece, the anonymous netsuke carver chose to depict the wolf in the latter ... Click for details

Wood Netsuke of a Conch Shell

Japanese: Netsuke: Wood Pre 1900: item #1051196
0-100c

A naturalistically-carved netsuke of a conch shell sculpted out of wood. (The conch is often depicted with Benkei, the strongman of Japan, and with yamabushi (warrior-monks). This particular and large conch shell netsuke is rendered with deeply incised detailing and has a bold, undulating form. Excellent condition with neither faults nor restoration 19th Century, Japan

Antique Japanese Rose root Kiseru Case w Tobacco Pouch

Japanese: Netsuke: Wood Pre 1900: item #1041824
6232

Approximately 19th century, Japanese Tobacco case with Kisru case made of natural root with beautiful, fine patina. Overall condition is fine.

Stock Number:6232

Size: Pouch: 7... Click for details

Netsuke, boxwood, mushrooms, Japan, 19th century

Japanese: Netsuke: Wood Pre 1900: item #1038093
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Small boxwood netsuke in the shape of a group of five matsutake mushrooms, with their typical small hoods. Natural himotoshi. Unsigned. Japan, Edo period, 19th century.
Height: 7/8 inch ; width at top: 15/16 inch (ca. 2.2 x 2.4 cm)
Some minor traces of usage, beautiful patina.

Wooden study of human skull, Japan, Meiji period

Japanese: Netsuke: Wood Pre 1900: item #1038070
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Okimono in the form of a highly detailed human skull. Boxwood, partly stained black. Unsigned. Japan, Meiji period, 19th century.
Height: 1 7/8 inch; width: 2 ¾ inches (ca. 4.7 x 7 cm).
Excellent condition, beautiful patina.

A Wood Netsuke of a Seated Okame

Japanese: Netsuke: Wood Pre 1900: item #1033109
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A charming wood netsuke of a seated Okame (also called Otafuku)combing her hair. The artist carved this whimsical and private depiction of one of Japan's most beloved figures associated often with mirth and eroticism. Okame's warm facial features, comprised of tiny, laughing eyes, small nose, mouth and round, pinkish cheeks, emphasize her joyful nature. This wood netsuke is in marvelous condition with no cracks, chips or restoration. Incised signature on base reads Issan. Height: 1.25" ... Click for details