Netsuke

FINE JAPANESE GILT LACQUER FOUR-CASE INRO Early 19th Century Inro 3.5" x 2.25". Ojime length 0.75".

SUPERB TSU SCHOOL JAPANESE CARVED WOOD KARAKURI (TRICK) NETSUKE BY MINKO Late 18th Century Height

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JAPANESE HIRADO PORCELAIN NETSUKE 19th Century Length 1.625".: JAPANESE HIRADO PORCELAIN NETSUKE 19th Century A rat curled up resting its head on its front paws. Its tail curled up just below its ear. One ear with nice, old gilt repair. Asymmetrical himotoshi.

7001: JAPANESE HIRADO PORCELAIN NETSUKE 19th Century Length 1.625".

Est.

$300

$500

$150

UNUSUAL CARVED WOOD AND PAINTED SAISHIKI NETSUKE 19th Century Length 1.5".: UNUSUAL CARVED WOOD AND PAINTED SAISHIKI NETSUKE 19th Century A cut salmon head with rope through its open mouth. Nice realistic coloring. Marked illegibly on bottom of head. Himotoshi holes behind

7002: UNUSUAL CARVED WOOD AND PAINTED SAISHIKI NETSUKE 19th Century Length 1.5".

Est.

$400

$700

$200

JAPANESE HIDA SCHOOL CARVED ICHII (YEW) WOOD NETSUKE BY SUKEYOSHI Late 19th/Early 20th Century: JAPANESE HIDA SCHOOL CARVED ICHII (YEW) WOOD NETSUKE BY SUKEYOSHI Late 19th/Early 20th Century Daruma doll with a displeased face carved in ittobori (single cut) technique. Fine inlaid eyes looking

7003: JAPANESE HIDA SCHOOL CARVED ICHII (YEW) WOOD NETSUKE BY SUKEYOSHI Late 19th/Early 20th Century

Est.

$400

$600

$200

FINE JAPANESE GILT LACQUER MANJU NETSUKE WITH SHIBAYAMA INLAY Late 19th Century Diameter 1.625".: FINE JAPANESE GILT LACQUER MANJU NETSUKE WITH SHIBAYAMA INLAY Late 19th Century A mother-of-pearl inlaid crane standing in a shallow river with protruding inlaid rock and reeds to its right. Back

7004: FINE JAPANESE GILT LACQUER MANJU NETSUKE WITH SHIBAYAMA INLAY Late 19th Century Diameter 1.625".

Est.

$800

$1,200

$400

JAPANESE CARVED WOOD SQUARE MANJU NETSUKE Late 18th Century Height 1.5". Width 1.5".: JAPANESE CARVED WOOD SQUARE MANJU NETSUKE Late 18th Century Inlaid wood fan and sagemono set with manju netsuke, ojime, inro and pouch. Back with nice, large asymmetrical himotoshi. Unsigned. Height

7005: JAPANESE CARVED WOOD SQUARE MANJU NETSUKE Late 18th Century Height 1.5". Width 1.5".

Est.

$300

$600

$150

JAPANESE CARVED WOOD NETSUKE SIGNED TOUN 19th Century Length 1.75".: JAPANESE CARVED WOOD NETSUKE SIGNED TOUN 19th Century Study of three nasubi (eggplants) with long leafy stems. Natural himotoshi. Nice patina. Signed on back. Length 1.75". Provenance: Private New

7006: JAPANESE CARVED WOOD NETSUKE SIGNED TOUN 19th Century Length 1.75".

Est.

$400

$700

$200

JAPANESE CARVED WOOD NETSUKE BY MASANOBU 19th Century Height 2".: JAPANESE CARVED WOOD NETSUKE BY MASANOBU 19th Century Two bamboo shoots bound together by a rope. Extremely fine texture. Natural himotoshi through the gap of the rope. Signed on back. Height 2".

7007: JAPANESE CARVED WOOD NETSUKE BY MASANOBU 19th Century Height 2".

Est.

$400

$700

$200

FINE AND DELICATE JAPANESE CARVED WOOD RYUSA NETSUKE BY RYUKEI Mid-19th Century Height 1.75". Length: FINE AND DELICATE JAPANESE CARVED WOOD RYUSA NETSUKE BY RYUKEI Mid-19th Century A bee on gingko leaves. The bee's fine legs resting carefully on a rounded pile of gingko leaves as it reaches for the

7008: FINE AND DELICATE JAPANESE CARVED WOOD RYUSA NETSUKE BY RYUKEI Mid-19th Century Height 1.75". Length

Est.

$1,200

$1,800

$600

JAPANESE CARVED WOOD NETSUKE 19th Century Length 2".: JAPANESE CARVED WOOD NETSUKE 19th Century A cicada sitting on a leafy branch. Nicely textured wings. Fine legs grip the branches and leaves underneath. Underside nicely detailed. Nice patina.

7009: JAPANESE CARVED WOOD NETSUKE 19th Century Length 2".

Est.

$500

$1,000

$250

JAPANESE CARVED IVORY RYUSA NETSUKE Mid-19th Century 1.875" x 2".: JAPANESE CARVED IVORY RYUSA NETSUKE Mid-19th Century A cluster of theatrical Noh masks of human and non-human figures. Six on the top and three on the bottom. Openwork carving with natural himotoshi

7010: JAPANESE CARVED IVORY RYUSA NETSUKE Mid-19th Century 1.875" x 2".

Est.

$300

$500

$150

JAPANESE CARVED EBONY NETSUKE Late 18th/Early 19th Century Height 2.125".: JAPANESE CARVED EBONY NETSUKE Late 18th/Early 19th Century A Noh mask, possibly of O-Beshimi, with a scowling expression and open mouth with slightly curled tongue. Inlaid metal eyes with gold

7011: JAPANESE CARVED EBONY NETSUKE Late 18th/Early 19th Century Height 2.125".

Est.

$300

$500

$150

FINE JAPANESE CARVED WOOD NETSUKE BY KAWAKITA MASANORI 19th Century Height 1". Length 1.75".: FINE JAPANESE CARVED WOOD NETSUKE BY KAWAKITA MASANORI 19th Century A realistic study of a snake slithering through and up behind a skull. The snake's body weaving through the open cavity through the

7012: FINE JAPANESE CARVED WOOD NETSUKE BY KAWAKITA MASANORI 19th Century Height 1". Length 1.75".

Est.

$1,000

$2,000

$500

JAPANESE CARVED WOOD NETSUKE BY MASANAO SHINZAN 20th Century Height 1.25". Length 1.75".: JAPANESE CARVED WOOD NETSUKE BY MASANAO SHINZAN 20th Century A densely coiled up snake with its head resting on top of its body. Face with a focused expression and large inlaid amber eyes. Body

7013: JAPANESE CARVED WOOD NETSUKE BY MASANAO SHINZAN 20th Century Height 1.25". Length 1.75".

Est.

$800

$1,200

$400

FINE JAPANESE CARVED WOOD NETSUKE SIGNED MASANAO 19th Century Height 1.5". Length 2".: FINE JAPANESE CARVED WOOD NETSUKE SIGNED MASANAO 19th Century A snarling tiger with a slightly twisted body with curled tail. Fierce expression with open mouth, exposed teeth and tongue with alert

7014: FINE JAPANESE CARVED WOOD NETSUKE SIGNED MASANAO 19th Century Height 1.5". Length 2".

Est.

$1,000

$2,000

$500

RARE JAPANESE CARVED WOOD NETSUKE SIGNED MASANAO Late 19th/Early 20th Century Height 3.375".: RARE JAPANESE CARVED WOOD NETSUKE SIGNED MASANAO Late 19th/Early 20th Century Possibly depicting the demon Ryutoki holding a lantern above his head. Loose robe piles at his waist as he is unable to

7015: RARE JAPANESE CARVED WOOD NETSUKE SIGNED MASANAO Late 19th/Early 20th Century Height 3.375".

Est.

$1,500

$2,500

$750

AMUSING JAPANESE CARVED WOOD NETSUKE BY MASATAMI (SHOMIN) Second Half of the 19th Century Height 2".: AMUSING JAPANESE CARVED WOOD NETSUKE BY MASATAMI (SHOMIN) Second Half of the 19th Century Oni playing the samisen. Joyful expression with a wide grin and inlaid eyes. Nicely patterned clothing.

7016: AMUSING JAPANESE CARVED WOOD NETSUKE BY MASATAMI (SHOMIN) Second Half of the 19th Century Height 2".

Est.

$800

$1,200

$400

JAPANESE CARVED WOOD NETSUKE SIGNED JUGYOKU 19th Century Height 1.125". Width 1.5".: JAPANESE CARVED WOOD NETSUKE SIGNED JUGYOKU 19th Century An oni wrestling with an arhat (Buddhist sage) on a lotus leaf. Both leaning over with their hands over the other's shoulders and looking up

7018: JAPANESE CARVED WOOD NETSUKE SIGNED JUGYOKU 19th Century Height 1.125". Width 1.5".

Est.

$1,500

$2,500

$750

JAPANESE CARVED WOOD NETSUKE 19th Century Height 2.75".: JAPANESE CARVED WOOD NETSUKE 19th Century Cone shaped with a seal at one end. The other end with the face of Shoki the demon queller. The body with a wraparound scene of a scholar riding a mule

7019: JAPANESE CARVED WOOD NETSUKE 19th Century Height 2.75".

Est.

$700

$1,000

$350

JAPANESE CARVED WOOD NETSUKE First Half of the 19th Century Height 2.75".: JAPANESE CARVED WOOD NETSUKE First Half of the 19th Century Shoki the demon queller on top of a tall table stalking the oni underneath. Shoki crouching with a devious grin on his face. The oni with

7020: JAPANESE CARVED WOOD NETSUKE First Half of the 19th Century Height 2.75".

Est.

$700

$1,000

$350

JAPANESE CARVED WOOD NETSUKE 19th Century Height 1.25".: JAPANESE CARVED WOOD NETSUKE 19th Century Shoki the demon queller lying in wait under a basket to slay the oni. Shoki hiding with one hand on his sword and the other hand flat on the ground ready to

7021: JAPANESE CARVED WOOD NETSUKE 19th Century Height 1.25".

Est.

$600

$1,000

$300

SUPERB TSU SCHOOL JAPANESE CARVED WOOD KARAKURI (TRICK) NETSUKE BY MINKO Late 18th Century Height: SUPERB TSU SCHOOL JAPANESE CARVED WOOD KARAKURI (TRICK) NETSUKE BY MINKO Late 18th Century The legend of Kiyohime. Her dragon-like body curled around a bell in a fit of unrequited love and rage in

7022: SUPERB TSU SCHOOL JAPANESE CARVED WOOD KARAKURI (TRICK) NETSUKE BY MINKO Late 18th Century Height

Est.

$2,000

$4,000

$1,000

JAPANESE CARVED WOOD NETSUKE/OKIMONO BY MASAMITSU Mid-19th Century Height 2". Length 2".: JAPANESE CARVED WOOD NETSUKE/OKIMONO BY MASAMITSU Mid-19th Century A three-eyed bakemono (ghost) kneeling on top of a mokugyo bell. The bakemono with a devious expression with open mouth and all

7023: JAPANESE CARVED WOOD NETSUKE/OKIMONO BY MASAMITSU Mid-19th Century Height 2". Length 2".

Est.

$700

$1,000

$350

JAPANESE NEGORO LACQUER SIGNED NETSUKE, POSSIBLY BY HIDEMASA 19th Century Height 1.75".: JAPANESE NEGORO LACQUER SIGNED NETSUKE, POSSIBLY BY HIDEMASA 19th Century A mokugyo (temple bell) form gourd. Leafy stem folds over the top to form a bell shape and to provide a natural himotoshi.

7024: JAPANESE NEGORO LACQUER SIGNED NETSUKE, POSSIBLY BY HIDEMASA 19th Century Height 1.75".

Est.

$500

$800

$250

JAPANESE NEGORO LACQUER NETSUKE Late 18th Century Height 3.625".: JAPANESE NEGORO LACQUER NETSUKE Late 18th Century Double gourd form with silver tone metal top and center band. Nicely rendered variations in red and black. Unsigned. Height 3.625". Provenance:

7025: JAPANESE NEGORO LACQUER NETSUKE Late 18th Century Height 3.625".

Est.

$400

$700

$200

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