Mid-18th Century, Japanese Mixed Materials Three-case Inro, Kyoto ware Ojime, and Manju Netsuke This is Mid-18th Century, wonderfully carved Three-case Lacquered Inro inlaid with Porcelain. The inro is contained within a dark brown frame. The porcelain is inlaid in a Mokume bacground, and it depicts the figure of Lao-Tze on the front, and a couple of sages on the back. The white and brown Kyoto ware ojime depicts Daikoku, and is impressed with the seal of Eiraku Tokusen...

This is a finely carved Netsuke of a Group of Seals. The seals are arranged next to a tiered box. The knobs of the seals are carved as a Shishi, a reishi group, and a rock. One of the seals has a loose ring. One seals has been placed on top of the tiered box. All seals are engraved with red-stained characters. Netsuke measures 1.35 X 1.23 inches (3.4cm X 3.1cm), and 0.62 inches (1.6cm) tall. Unsigned. Netsuke is in excellent preserved contdition.

Japanese 19thC sashi stag horn netsuke depicting a dried salmon. Beautiful patina. Bite marks on lower jaw and beyond upper himatoshi, probably mice. They also have the same patina as the rest of the netsuke, so must be old. Unsigned. Unsigned 4 ¼ ” x 1 ”.

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...

This is a 19th century finely hand-carved Hidemasa-styled Netsuke depicting a seated Hotei, carrying a large bag of fortune over his shoulders while holding a fan with his right hand. Two Karakos are with the God of Happiness, one is seated over the edge of his robes, while the other is on top of the bag right next to the deity's head. The garments of Hotei and Karakos are decorated with spiraling scrolls in the style of Hidemasa...

An antique Japanese manju sagemono carved from a stag antler rose. The top showing attributes of the Seven Lucky Gods, the bottom with leaves. Nice patina, the green silk cord is replaced, due of the material the rim section is partially not even. Condition: traces of age. Dimension: diameter: c. 4.6 cm, c. 1.8 cm wide.

A Japanese netsuke carved from corozo nut, depicting a pair of finely detailed chestnuts. The signature “Ikko” is engraved next to the himotoshi. Period: Meiji, late 19th century Dimensions: 2.7 × 4.6 × 3.5 cm Condition: Excellent condition

Pipecase of the otoshizutsu form carved out of stag antler with a décor in low relief of a tiger crouching on a rock with sprigs of bamboo surrounding the rock. Surrounding the himotoshi is more bamboo. Unsigned. Japan, 19th century.
H 7 7/8 inches
Worn with old damages in thinner areas of the stag horn and small hole approximately where the pipe head would be, further scraped off with a knife.

The netsuke features a kappa head with a long bend beak. It is made from a stag horn, has a deep green patina, double inlayed eyes and inlayed himatoshi. A kappa (河童, "river-child") is a type of yōkai, or supernatural creature, that inhabits rivers, lakes, and swamps. They are typically depicted as amphibious, human-like beings with a turtle-like shell on their back, webbed hands and feet, and a depression on their head that holds water. Perfect condition. 3 ¼ ” x 1”.

Japanese stag horn netsuke depicting a fish. Inlayed eyes. Unsigned. Unsigned 4 ¼” x ¾ ”.

Japanese stag horn netsuke depicting a dragon. Inlayed eyes, warm patina. Unsigned. Unsigned 4 ” x 1 ”.

Large sashi stag horn netsuke depicting a flying fish with an open mouth and long, wing-like pectoral fins. Inlayed eyes. Unsigned. 7 ” x about 1 ” 180 x 20 mm.

A scarce and nicely formed bronze netsuke. The sculptural group depicts festival musicians playing a Taiko drum and Shinobue flute - the drum player with mask pulled back. Nicely detailed, down to the fingers and expressions of the musicians. The himotoshi is formed by the extended arm of one figure supporting the figure atop the Taiko. Edo period, 19th century. Good condition with rich, natural patina. Height, 1 5/8 inches

Japanese netsuke depicting fish with an open mouth. Inlayed eyes. A few old age cracks and a small chip on the tail. Unsigned. Unsigned 3 ¼ ” x 1 ½ ”.

Large sashi stag horn netsuke depicting an eel or a similar fish. Inlayed eyes. Unsigned. 7 ” x 1 ” 18 x 2 sm.

Mid-18th century netsuke depicts shishi (guardian lion) on a seal. Stag horn. Unsigned 2” x 1½ ” x ½ ”.

Large sashi wood netsuke depicting a catfish. Double inlayed eyes. Unsigned. 5 ¼ ” x 1 ” 132 x 25 mm.