Sold2023Early 19c netsuke ONI NO NEMBUTSU by IKKOEarly 19th century boxwood netsuke of Oni no nembutsu (a demon who saw the light of Buddhist teachings and became pious), with a gong hanging on his belly, holding a striker in one hand, and a tabletSee Sold Price
Sold2023Early 19c shunga netsuke GIGGLING OKAMEEarly 19th century wooden netsuke of seated Okame giggling as she modestly covers her mouth with the sleeve of the kimono. There is a definite shunga connotation in the shapes of her sleeve ends highlSee Sold Price
Sold202319c inscribed netsuke ONI NO NEMBUTSU & gong ex Royal Coll19th century wooden netsuke of a Buddhist gong (a flat bronze type used in temples) inlaid on the top with Oni no Nembutsu (a demon who saw the light of Buddhist teachings and became pious) wearing aSee Sold Price
Sold202319c netsuke MASK ONI by RYUUN19th century Japanese small lacquered wood netsuke representing a theatrical mask of horned green skinned demon. Uncommon image, excellent intense face, great patina. Crisp detailing, nicely lacqueredSee Sold Price
Sold202319c marine OJIME netsuke slide YABUSAME ARCHER & maiden19th century marine material ojime (slide bead for tightening the cord going from netsuke to inro) in ball shape carved in medium relief with a kneeling maid presenting a gift to a standing samurai arSee Sold Price
Sold202319c netsuke SHISHIGUCHI MASK by GYOKUSAI19th century boxwood netsuke of a theatrical mask of Shishiguchi representing the spirit of shishi with characteristic tusks, most frequently used for the Noh play Shakkyo (The Stone Bridge). ExcellenSee Sold Price
Sold202419c netsuke Lucky God EBISU MASK19th century boxwood netsuke representing a Noh theater mask of Ebisu - one of the 7 Gods of Good Fortune, that of fishing. Excellent quality carving, wonderful face with wide smile, great wear and paSee Sold Price
Sold202319c netsuke HANAHIKI MASK19th century boxwood mask netsuke of a man with sunken cheeks, probably that of Hanahiki. Wonderful facial expression, beautiful wear and patina. Height 1 9/16 inches. Reserve: $220.00 Shipping: DomesSee Sold Price
Sold202319c netsuke MASK GREEN DEMON by RYUUN19th century Japanese small lacquered wood netsuke representing a theatrical mask of green skinned demon with large bat like ears. Uncommon image, excellent intense face, great patina. Crisp detailingSee Sold Price
Sold202319c netsuke O-BESHIMI MASK by RAKUTANI19th century small netsuke of theatrical mask representing O-BESHIMI - a more malevolent form of the character, its mouth characteristically shut tightly. Excellent expressive face, beautiful inking,See Sold Price
Sold202319c porcelain netsuke GAMA SENNIN by MASAKAZU19th century decent size Japanese Hirado porcelain netsuke modeled as standing Game sennin (Chinese sage) wearing leaf skirt and folding a basket in one hand and his usual companion - a three-legged tSee Sold Price
Sold202319c Asakusa netsuke staghorn BOWL same artist as ex Roosevelt19th century Asakusa school staghorn netsuke in a form of a simple bowl of rounded square section, decorated with an incised keyfret design along the rim. Exquisite subtle piece, one of the most elegaSee Sold Price
Sold2015Two Carved Wood Netsuke: Toads & OniTwo Carved Wood Netsuke: Toads & OniTwo Japanese carved wood netsuke: depicting two standing toads atop a lily pad, signed gyoku seki(?); together with seated oni its serpent tail wrapped around a hutSee Sold Price
Sold202419c kagamibuta netsuke BAMBOO GROVE19th century bronze and wood netsuke of kagamibuta (mirror lid) type, its top depicting a bamboo grove with stems and leaves. Clever design, wonderful crisp detailing, superb patina. Beautiful turnedSee Sold Price
Sold2024Early 19c staghorn netsuke DAIKOKU with bagEarly 19th century netsuke carved out of antler of deer species “Cervus nippon” (also called sika or Japanese deer, conservation status “Least Concern”) of Daikoku (one of the 7 Gods oSee Sold Price
Sold202319c OJIME netsuke slide SAKE BOTTLE19th century staghorn ojime (slide bead for tightening the cord going from netsuke to inro) in a shape of tokkuri - a sake bottle - decorated on the outside with lacquered grasses. Very pleasant carviSee Sold Price
Sold202419c OJIME netsuke slide ABALONE19th century staghorn ojime (slide bead for tightening the cord going from netsuke to inro) carved in a shape of abalone shell. Good design, natural imperfections in staghorn, overall in very good conSee Sold Price
Sold2024A Japanese Erotic/Shunga Group Netsuke, marked, 1 1/2" h. 2 1/2" w., Note: This item must beA Japanese Erotic/Shunga Group Netsuke, marked, 1 1/2" h. 2 1/2" w. Note: This item must be picked-up from the gallery by a Florida resident or an agent assigned by the buyer within Florida. No InternSee Sold Price
Sold202319c staghorn ASAKUSA NETSUKE grass, rocks, waves, clouds, moon19th century staghorn Asakusa school netsuke with carved decoration of long grass leaves by rocks and cresting waves under swirling clouds and full moon. Excellent design in Japanese taste, superb criSee Sold Price
Sold202319c Hirado porcelain netsuke PUPPY19th century Hirado porcelain netsuke of a curled puppy with its head raised and wearing a collar tied in a bow. Wonderful facial expression, good overall modeling with sharply incised coat, pleasantSee Sold Price
Sold202419c Asakusa OBIHASAMI netsuke BIRDS ROCK LOTUS 106 mm19th century Asakusa school staghorn netsuke of obihasami type with carved decoration of small birds in flight by a lotus leaf over a stream, design with rocks and stream continuing on the back. The hSee Sold Price
Sold202319c staghorn OJIME netsuke slide19th century staghorn ojime (slide bead for tightening the cord going from netsuke to inro) carved in ball shape with elegantly pierced lace patterns and concentric circles around its equator. WonderfSee Sold Price
Sold2024Collection of Asian Works of Art.Including a cinnabar style lacquer box carved with chrysanthemums; a Japanese carved wood netsuke of an oni; a small ox blood-glazed globular vase; a teapot painted with horses (with hairline cracks);See Sold Price