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

do Period, 19th Century. A beautifully detailed wood netsuke with a rich and unctuous patina with an irresistible character and charm. The half-naked Shinto goddess of mirth has typically large puffed cheeks, a pronounced forehead, and neatly tied hair. She is squatting in front of a bathtub, with her left hand submerged in the water, and using a hand towel on her right hand to wash her shoulder. She is only dressed in a decorated skirt, with her supple breasts shown in the front...

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.

Quirky Art Nouveau repoussé copper match box, circa late 19th/early 20th century, made in France emulating a Japanese netsuke Noh mask. Good condition- note the match striking surface maybe seen under the lid. Scale in enlargements.

Nestuke,probably in ebony, which represents two mice on a piece of wickerwork, one is simply lying on it while the other tries to extract itself from the basket. Realistic treatment of the fur, the tail and the braiding motives. Even though it has a bad reputation in Europe, rats and mice are good omens in Asia. The mouse or the rat (both called nezumiin Japanese), one of the zodiac signs, is a symbol of fortune...

Boxwood netsuke of a snake tangled on itself, each scale is carved with precision, and the overall brown patina is intense. Even though snakes are almost always bad omen in Asia, it is not the case in Japan. Their proximity to the floor and the fact that some can be venomous is part of the answer.Butin Japan, snakes, especially if they are white can be perceived as a good omen...

Boxwood nestuke in the form of three clams or bivalveshells, probably of theRuditapes philippinarumsub speciesthat can be found all the way from Siberia to Philippines, and Japan. Because of its living environment and its ability to close on itself, clams are often associated with discretion and introspection. Whereas it remains a food source very appreciated by the insular people of Asia, that associated the shell with longevity and riches...

Height: 3.5 cm (1.4 in)
Width: 3 cm (1.2 in)
Depth: 1.8 cm (0.7 in)

Japanese carved netsuke of a dog resting on a rock; natural material; nice worn patina

Height: 4.8 cm (1.9 in)
Width: 2.7 cm (1.1.in)
Depth: 1.6 cm (0.7 in)

Japanese carved netsuke depicting a dog sitting on a bag; natural material; nice worn patina

The large size of this netsuke (17cm) makes it one of the largest, if not the largest known ancient Netsuke. It is carved in deer antler. The sculptor represented a standing Sennin, arms crossed, dressed only in a loincloth made of plant fiber. The artist was able to give a superb expression of arrogance to his character. The 2 holes of the himotoshi are hidden in the hair. This is a very rare Netsuke of excellent quality. Magnificent patina in good condition. Length 17cm...

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...

A boxwood netsuke depicting a partially peeled mandarin, carved with extraordinary realism. The peel reveals the segmented interior of the fruit, with every detail carefully defined. The texture of the peel and the veins of the leaves are extraordinary. Period: Meiji late 19th century. Dimensions: 2.6 x 4.1 x 3.6 cm. Condition: Excellent.

An ivory netsuke depicting a shishi crouching on a drum. The shishi rests one paw on a mokugyo, the traditional wooden drum used in Buddhist ceremonies. A hossu is concealed beneath the large drum. Signed Issei on the base. Period: Meiji late 19th century Dimensions: 1.9 x 4.4 cm. Condition: Excellent.

Length: 3.8 cm (1.6 in)
Height: 3.1 cm (1.3 in)
Depth: 1.6 cm (0.7 in)

Japanese wooden netsuke / toggle of a Shi Shi dog; well-modeled early piece; good patina and condition

A finely engraved and carved ivory netsuke depicting a horse in a twisting motion with its tail fluttering on its back under the holes of the himotoshi. Period: Meiji, late 19th century. Dimensions: 3.9 x 4.1 x 2 cm. Conservation status: Excellent condition.

Curious netsuke or Okimono repurposed as netsuke made of dear antler. It represents a bag, probably full of rice that is held closed by three stings. On the top of the curve are two mouse or dormice. Their fur and tails are detailed, and eyes made of buffalo horn. Unidentified signature Japon – Meiji era (1868-1912) Length: 7 cm – width: 3 cm

Netsuke representing Jurôjin standing, he is holding his long beard his left hand and in his right hand he holds a fan. He is wearing a long robe decorated with cloud motives and a traditional hat Jurôjin is a god of longevity and among the Seven Gods of Happiness, according to the Taoist beliefs. He is depicted as an old man with a long white beard, wearing a high hat and a long robe. His attributes are the fan and the pilgrim stick...

Ivory manjû netsuke featuring a Noh masks group. Among the eleven masks, there are Okame, Hannya, Shôjo, Hyottoko, Oni, and Obeshimi. The multiple masks, delicately carved and the significant spacing between them, revealing the interior of the netsuke...