Japanese wood netsuke depicting a frog sitting on a lotus bud. Inlayed eyes. Unsigned. Unsigned 1 ½ ” x 1 ½ ”.

Japanese negoro lacquer netsuke depicting a rain dragon. Himatoshi are formed by an open mouth. Unsigned. Unsigned 7 ” x 1 ¼ ”.

Japanese negoro lacquer netsuke depicting a cloud dragon. Himatoshi are formed by a twist of a neck. Unsigned. Unsigned 7 ” x 1 ”.

19th C wood netsuke depicting a fisherman driving a boat with a stick. The boat is with the bucket in the middle. Unsigned. Unsigned 1 ¾” x 1 ¼ ”.

Japanese sashi netsuke depicting a bat. Dark hardwood, probably rosewood, inlayed eyes. Light ware around himatoshi Unsigned. Unsigned 5 ½ ” x 1 ¼ ”.

In folklore, these two figures are often shown together, as Tenaga's long arms allow him to reach into the water to catch fish while he is carried on Ashinaga's long legs. The netsuke in the image shows Tenaga on Ashinaga's back, with a small crab visible on Ashinaga's foot. Boxwood. Unsigned. 4½ ” x 1 ½ ” x 1 ¼”.

A boxwood netsuke depicting a kneeling Oni during the Setsubun festival, shielding himself with a straw hat to protect against the bean throwing. The himotoshi is pierced through the large hat. Period: Edo, 19th century Dimensions: 3.2 × 3 × 3 cm Condition: Excellent.

The netsuke depicts Hanasaka Jiji, the kind farmer, seated on tree stump with branches and buds at the front and back of the netsuke, in his hands is a basket of ashes which he scatters around bringing the cherry blossoms to bloom. Unsigned. Very good condition, no damage or restoration. 1 ½ ” x 1 ½ ” x 1 ½ ”

Japanese 19thC carved netsuke depicting a fox holding a drum, a motif related to a character from the Kabuki play Yoshitsune Senbon-Zakura. In this play, a fox takes on human form to serve the military leader Minamoto no Yoshitsune. The fox's parents were killed for their pelts, which were used to make the drum. The fox, Tadanobu, is drawn to the drum because it is made from the skin of its parents. Boxwood. Unsigned. 1 ½ ” x 1 ¼ ”.

The dark wood netsuke depicts a grinning boy pulling down his eye lid in a teasing gesture in a game of “bekkako”. His left arm behind his back holds a mask of a fox. Typical for Miwa, eyes are double inlayed from the inside. In addition, teeth are also inlayed with some lighter material. Signed Miwa. Very good condition, no damage or restoration. 1 ½ ” x 1 ½ ” x 1 ½ ”

Japanese 19thC carved netsuke depicting a snake coiling through the skull. Wood Unsigned 2” x 1 ½ ” x 1 ½ ”.

Japanese 19thC boxwood carved netsuke depicting Hannya, a Noh/Kyogen theater character of a jealous female demon or serpent who has been consumed by intense emotions like rage, sadness, and sorrow. Old restoration on the lower jaw. Boxwood. Signed. 1 ½ ” x 1 ¼ ”.

Japanese 19thC carved netsuke depicting a chick hatching from an egg, which is a common motif in art that symbolizes new life, birth, and potential. Dark hardwood, probably rosewood, inlayed eyes. Unsigned. 1 ½ ” x 1 ½”.

19th C Japanese wood mask from a Kyogen tradition. 7 ¼” tall and about 5” wide. Front with some discoloration, chips, for details of the condition, please see images. The mask represents a stylized male character with furrowed eyebrows, bulging eyes, an upturned mouth, and a sparce beard of light colored hair.

19th Century Japanese Wood Carved Netsuke Gamma Sennin

It is 3 inches (7.6 cm) tall by 1.2 inches (3.2 cm) wide.

It has surface wears (as seen in the photos).

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A boxwood netsuke with a blonde patina, depicting a long-bearded Sennin walking with a staff and a sake bottle. The garments are finely carved with precise details, while the himotoshi are placed on the back and side. Period: Edo, 19th century Dimensions: 7.7 × 2.6 × 1.9 cm Condition: Excellent condition, left foot restored

This finely carved Meiji period (1868–1912) okimono presents Daruma (Bodhidharma), the legendary founder of Zen Buddhism, captured in a rare and animated moment. The figure stretches wide-mouthed and yawning, as though just awakening after his famed 14-year meditation. The sculptor has skillfully rendered the vitality of this moment, with flowing robes highlighted in their original red pigment, contrasting beautifully against the warm patina of the boxwood...

Carved wooden netsuke, probably cherrywood, depicting a crouching monkey in an unusual and very amusing pose, with both arms stretched out and reaching for the feet. The fine carving and carefully incised details indicate a fine artist. The himotoshi is naturally formed by the folded legs. Beautiful satin patina. Chinese characters are engraved on the buttocks that we have not been able to decipher...