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.

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.

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.

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.

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 Japanese ivory netsuke depicting Daikoku holding his mallet. The deity is shown in a dynamic pose as he attempts to move the large mallet, secured with a rope. Signed beneath Daikoku’s feet. Period: Meiji, late 19th century Dimensions: 3.4 × 4.2 × 3 cm Condition: Excellent

An ivory netsuke depicting a rat with inlaid horn eyes, crouching on an overturned candle from which wax is dripping. Period: Meiji, late 19th century. Dimensions: 4.5 x 3.2 x 2.5 cm. Condition: Excellent condition. Natural age lines in the ivory are present.

An ivory netsuke depicting Gama Sennin, the famous legendary hermit associated with wisdom and longevity. The figure is shown standing, with his left hand stroking his long beard, while his faithful toad climbs up his left shoulder. Warm patina, with more yellowish tones on the reverse. Period: Edo, 19th century Dimensions: 8.3 × 1.9 × 2 cm Condition: Excellent condition

An ivory netsuke depicting a monkey crouching on a rock. The face, vivid and expressive, is inlaid with horn eyes. The fur and limbs are finely carved with delicate lines and meticulous attention to detail. The himotoshi is carved beneath the base and exits on the side of the rock. Period: Edo, 19th century Dimensions: 4.6 × 4.3 × 2.2 cm Condition: Excellent condition

An ivory netsuke depicting four painter’s seals, the main one surmounted by a karashishi used as a handle. The karashishi, carved with finely detailed features, is a mythical lion-like creature often represented as a guardian in Buddhist temples and regarded as a symbol of protection and courage. Period: Edo, 19th century Dimensions: 2 × 3.5 × 3.1 cm Condition: Excellent, with natural age lines in the ivory

An ivory netsuke finely carved as a group of eggplants placed side by side and intertwined with the branches that wrap around them. It features natural himotoshi and a signature engraved on a small raised rectangular ivory plaque, with a delicate warm patina acquired over time. Period: Edo, 19th century Dimensions: 3.7 × 2.8 × 1.8 cm Condition: Excellent

A finely carved ivory netsuke depicting Roshi seated on the back of a buffalo. The animal, its muzzle held by a rope, is shown with its head lowered as it carries the master. Roshi wears a wide robe with flowing sleeves, his hair tied up and his long flowing beard framing his serene face. The ivory has developed a yellowish patina that enhances the volumes and contrasts of the carving...

A shunga ivory netsuke depicting a monk holding a fan, seated on the tip of the nose of a large Tengu mask. Incised signature: Masayuki, and natural himotoshi carved on the underside of the mask. Period: Meiji, late 19th century. Dimensions: 6.5 × 2 × 3 cm. Condition: Excellent.

A finely engraved Japanese ivory manju netsuke depicting Kintaro, a celebrated figure from Japanese folklore, lying on the back of a large buffalo. The netsuke is signed Ipposai and retains the original cord that connects the two discs. Kintaro, the legendary child of extraordinary strength, was known as a friend of mountain animals and often played sumo with them...

An oval, egg-shaped ivory manju netsuke depicting a Tengu carved in relief. The figure appears to emerge from the surface, evoking the image of a creature breaking out of a shell. On the reverse, next to the artist’s signature, a fan is engraved. Period: Meiji, late 19th century Dimensions: 4.3 x 3.2 x 1.1 cm Condition: Excellent

An ivory manju-type netsuke, crafted using the Shibayama technique with inlays of horn, mother-of-pearl, coral, and tortoiseshell. The subject depicts a falcon perched on a blossoming cherry branch, while the reverse side features two swallows in flight. Signed on a rectangular mother-of-pearl plaque. Period: Meiji, late 19th century Dimensions: 5 x 2.4 cm Condition: Excellent condition

An ivory netsuke depicting a reclining shishi, with a ball between his teeth. The mouth and the ball are polychromed in a shade of bright red. Himotoshi under the belly. Period: Edo ca. 1800. Dimensions: 4.6 x 2.6 x 2 cm. Condition: Very good.

Three cases inro in ro-iro lacquer with its hira-maki-e ornaments of crows with inlaid eyes in mother of pearl. The interior in nashiji lacquer. A label of a private collection in the last compartment. The ro-iro lacquer technique comes in too variants, Hana-nuri et ro-iro-urushi...