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

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

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

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.

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.

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.

18th Century Edo Period Japanese Boxwood Carved Ram Netsuke Signed

It is 1.57 inches (4 cm) tall by 1.57 inches (4 cm) wide. It is 10.7 gram.

It has flea bite chips at the himotoshi, minor stains, and surface wears and scratches (as seen in the photos).

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Japanese 19th C long netsuke with an inscription depicting ruyi mushrooms. Perfect condition. 7” x 1”. 18 x 2.5 sm

Netsuke in boxwood depicting a mouse curled up on itself, holding its tail between its tiny paws. The highly realistic rendering of the fur and the deep, worn patina emphasize the naturalistic treatment of this subject, typical of the mid-Edo period.Since traditional kimonos have no pockets, everyday objects were carried in small boxes (sagemono) attached to the sash (obi)...

Fine netsuke in the form of a lotus flower, within whose foliage hides a small frog. The realistic treatment of the plant allows for unmistakable identification, whether by the flower or the folded leaf on which the frog rests, its eyes inlaid with buffalo horn. Since traditional kimonos have no pockets, everyday objects were carried in small boxes (sagemono) attached to the sash (obi)...

Very elegant small netsuke carved from a short segment of bamboo, depicting three mushrooms caps growing at its top. Beautiful brown patina from use. Since traditional kimonos do not have pockets, everyday items were carried in small boxes (sagemono) attached to the sash (obi). To prevent these from slipping, a netsuke, a small figurine in wood or ivory, was used to secure the cords of inrō or other types of sagemono...

Netsuke in boxwood in the form of a group of three chestnuts of different sizes, superposed in an harmonious arrangement and an realistic treatment. The subject was carved with a great consideration for the natural tint and the grain of the wood enabling naturalist treatment. Thus, only the bottom third part is textured, the rest of the surface is carved and polished exactly like a chestnut fresh from the tree would be...

19th C wood netsuke depicting a cat among kitchen utensils. Very well naturalistically carve, eyes double inlayed. Signed with somewhat stylized signature in an oval reserve. 1 ¾ ” x 1 ½ “ 45 x 38 mm.

19th C dark wood netsuke depicting a snail. Perfect condition. Signed. 2” x 1 ¼ ” 50 x 30 mm

Rare 19th C dark wood netsuke depicting a Buddhist monk Jizo cutting off the demon's Oni horns with a saw. Perfect condition. Signed. 1 ¾” x 1” 47 x 28 mm

19th C wood netsuke depicting a masseur crouching to lift a strength stone, his muscular arms wrapped around the heavy rock as his knees attempt to pull the weight. The face contorted into a grimace, showing the strain, his dead bulging eye cleverly inlaid in bone as are his teeth, visible behind his distorted lips. Eyes and teeth are inlayed. Perfect condition. Signed on an inlaid red tablet GYOKKEI. 1 ¾” x 1 ¾ x 1 ½ ” 47 x 48 x 38 mm

Large 19th C netsuke depicting a flounder. Very complex technique: body of netsuke is made of wood covered with a ray skin; fins covered with gold lacquer, eye double inlayed with amber and dark horn; himatoshi inlayed with mother of pearl. Unsigned. 3 ½ ” x 1 ¾ ” 90 x 45 mm.