19c netsuke CONTORTIONIST / ACROBAT

19th 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). Excellen

Early 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 tablet

19th 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 pa

19th 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: Domes

19th 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 detailing

19th 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 lacquered

19th 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,

[CONTORTIONISTS]. Two cabinet photos of contortionists / acrobats. Cabinet-format photographs of performers identified as George Gardner, and Martine. Photographs by E.H. Williamson (Rome, NY) and L.S

PAIR OF LOOSE LEAF BINDERS/SCRAPBOOKS WITH MORE THAN 500 PAGES OF FEMALE CONTORTIONISTS, ACROBATS IN VARIOUS POSE. IMAGES PRIMARILY FROM CLIPPING, WITH ANNOTATIONS.

19th 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 a

19th 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 t

19th 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 elega

Early 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 highl

19th 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 turned

Early 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 o

19th 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 carvi

19th 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 con

19th 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 cri

19th 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, pleasant

19th 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 ar

19th 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 h

19th 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. Wonderf

Unusual late 19th century Japanese fossilized pink coral ojime (slide bead for tightening the cord going from netsuke to inro) in flattened barrel shape with kintsugi (golden lacquer) repairs to natur

**Originally Listed At $200** Pre-Columbian, West Mexico, Colima, ca. 300 BCE to 300 CE. Quite the contortionist, this hand-built pottery acrobat rests on his groin, his arms in front of his massive,