An ivory netsuke depicting a quail crouched on a stalk of millet, signed Masakazu. The quail is carved with great accuracy, with particular attention to the finely incised rendering of the plumage. The eyes are inlaid in horn. The signature is incised beneath the base. Period: Edo, 19th century. Dimensions: 2.5 × 3.8 × 2.2 cm. Condition: Very good condition.

Japanese netsuke depicting a mischievous kappa clinging to a namazu (catfish), a humorous and symbolically charged subject drawn from traditional folklore. The compact, animated composition and carefully articulated details are consistent with late Meiji to early Taishō period workshop production. Executed in an early ivory-substitute material, likely a period composite or resin, with hand-finished surface detailing...

A large-scale boxwood netsuke depicting a crouching goat, signed Masanao...

An ivory netsuke depicting a crouching monkey, captured while grasping a persimmon from a branch. The eyes are inlaid in horn. Incised signature beneath the base, enclosed within a reserve. Period: Meiji, late 19th century. Dimensions: 3 × 2.6 × 3.2 cm. Condition: Very good condition.

This a classical work of a 19th C netsuke carver Masanao, Ise-Yamada. The rat body is highly coiled, with inlayed eyes, perfect details that are heightened with stain. Himatoshi is formed between the right hind paw and rat's face and tail. Size 1.75 " / 4.3 sm

Well carved with inlayed eye and a scroll. Monkey is with lovely fascial expression and faint smile. Unsigned 1.25 x 1.15 x 0.75" 3.4 x 2.7 x 2.1 sm

This a rare Edo period netsuke made of wood, Negoro lacquer and pottery. Ex Raymond Bushell collection. It depicts a figure crawling through the hole in the red lacquer cylinder. The subject portrays an actual and historical pillar, located in Great Buddha Hall (Daibutsuden) in Tōdai-ji Temple, Nara, behind the large bronze Buddha statue (Rushana Buddha...

The scene shows Saigyō Hōshi, a famous 12th-century monk-poet, seated at the base of the Mount Fuji, with his hat and cane nearby. The subject is a known motif in Japanese art, sometimes referred to as Fujimi Saigyō. This piece is very well carved and features a fine, natural patina. Perfect condition 2.25"/5.5 sm x 1.25"/3 sm

An unusual and fine three case round gold and silver lacquer inro depicting a pagoda in a fog. The other side is with a pair of birds in flight. 3.5 ” x 0.75” (8.5 x 2 sm).

A boxwood netsuke depicting a seated monkey, wrapped in a finely carved kimono and rendered with careful attention to detail, shown in the act of putting on an Okame mask. Period: Meiji period, late 19th century Dimensions: 3.7 × 2.8 × 3 cm Condition: Excellent condition.

A boxwood netsuke depicting Shōki restraining an oni by the horn as it attempts to flee. Incised signature beneath the feet. Period: Edo period, 19th century Dimensions: 5.1 × 3.5 × 2.3 cm Condition: Very good condition.

An ivory netsuke depicting a horse in a characteristic posture, with its head lowered toward the ground and its legs held together, while the tail falls over the back beneath the himotoshi. The smooth surface to the touch displays a warm patina and softly modelled volumes. Period: Meiji period, late 19th century. Dimensions: 6.1 × 3.8 × 2.2 cm. Condition: Excellent condition. Some natural age lines typical of the material are present.

A boxwood netsuke depicting Shōki with a small oni attempting to escape his sight. The oni clings to Shōki’s hat in search of refuge, while Shōki strides forward holding his sword firmly in his right hand. Period: Edo period, late 19th century. Dimensions: 7.1 × 2.9 × 2.5 cm. Condition: Excellent condition.

An ivory netsuke depicting a snail advancing across a group of leaves, bamboo, and small fruits. On the reverse, the himotoshi are skillfully integrated into the carved design. Period: Meiji period, late 19th century. Dimensions: 3.7 × 3.4 × 1.3 cm. Condition: Excellent condition.

Set of six figural polychrom earthenware netsuke in a wooden box, with inscriptions in ink on both sides of the lid. Showing six amusing performers from Otsu: the very popular depiction of "oni no nenbutsu", reading Buddhist sutras (please visit the Toledo Museum of Art for a similar figurine); the wisteria maiden Fuji Musume; the blind man with dog; the two lucky gods: Daikoku shaving the head of Fukurokuju; a samurai holding a turtle, maybe Urashima Taro and a sleeping man...

An ivory netsuke depicting Fukura Suzume, signed Komin. The netsuke is carved with compact forms that enhance the natural luster of the ivory and its warm tonal variations. The incised signature appears on the reverse, next to the himotoshi. Period: Meiji period, late 19th century Dimensions: 1.8 × 3.4 × 3 cm Condition: Excellent condition.

A boxwood netsuke depicting a seated monkey in the act of putting on an inverted Okame mask, which it holds up before its face, signed Shinzan. Incised signature to the reverse. Period: Meiji period, late 19th century Dimensions: 4.2 × 2.3 × 3 cm Condition: Excellent condition.