A Japanese Boxwood Case with Ink Stone, Signed Rissh? (??), Meiji–Taish? PeriodCOAUCTION 4.3(12)$5001 day Left
Sold19c netsuke PUMPKIN & FLY19th century netsuke of a bronze fly on a boxwood pumpkin. Elegant clever design in Japanese taste, wonderfully rendered texture of the pumpkin skin, himotoshi (cord opening) is formed by the stem, grSee Sold Price
Sold19c staghorn Asakusa netsuke FLY on LOTUSRather unusual 19th century Asakusa school staghorn netsuke of a fly with spread wings on a folded leaf of a lotus plant with stem, root and 2 tiny bulbs by the bottom. For some reason flies are not cSee Sold Price
SoldEarly 19c netsuke SCRATCHING SHISHI by TOMOCHIKA the 1stEarly 19th century boxwood netsuke of resting shishi scratching its ear with its hind foot, its mouth open. Rare subject, superb carving with exceptional depiction of its body bulk, beautiful bumps caSee Sold Price
Sold19c netsuke DARUMA by HARA SHUMIN19th century boxwood netsuke of the Zen Patriarch Daruma sitting in meditative pose enveloped in his monastic robe with cape. Great carving, fantastic face with wonderful stipple work indicating his bSee Sold Price
SoldEarly 19c netsuke mythical animal SUISEIRare subject early 19th century netsuke of a mythical animal suisei - a creature with a single horn and a tortoise's carapace on its back, flames licking the sides of its body. It sits on an oval baseSee Sold Price
Sold19c netsuke ZEBU OX by Meikeisai HOICHI ex Mang Collection19th century boxwood netsuke of a resting Zebu ox, its neck stretched forward, characteristic long horns resting on its back, hooves bent beneath its body. Rare animal - it is usually cows and buffaloSee Sold Price
Sold19c netsuke SHISHI on rockery by TOMOTAKA19th century kokutan (ebony) netsuke of a shishi (Buddhist lion) alertly posing on twisted rockery. The piece is skillfully carved in ittobori (one cut) style, perfectly captured essence of the beast.See Sold Price
Sold19c 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
SoldEarly 19c netsuke MONKEY picking fleasEarly 19th century netsuke of a seated monkey studying a flea that it picked from its fur. Wonderfully captured posture and slightly puzzled facial expression of the animal, good rendition of its coatSee Sold Price
Sold19c netsuke LUCKY GOD FUKUROKUJU with gem by SHUMIN19th century boxwood netsuke of Fukurokuju with his characteristic elongated head wearing a long sleeved robe and holding a bowl with loose rolling Precious Gem inside. He is one of the Seven Gods ofSee Sold Price
Sold19c netsuke DOG & mallet on butcher block by GYOKURIN19th century boxwood netsuke of a large butcher block with a resting small dog and a mallet on the top. Excellent carving, great detailing (see the texture of the sides of the block), very beautiful wSee Sold Price
Sold19c netsuke 3 MUSHROOMS19th century boxwood netsuke carved as a cluster of three mushrooms. Superb realistic depiction, extraordinary depiction of stem and gills textures, fantastic patina. Himotoshi is formed by mushroom sSee Sold Price
SoldEarly 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
Sold19c netsuke PUPPY by SANCHU from FHC collection of 192319th century wooden netsuke of a seated puppy with one front paw raised and wearing a cloth collar tied in a knot on the back. Very nicely carved, great depiction of its slightly chubby body and surprSee Sold Price
Sold19c 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
Sold19c netsuke GIBOSHI BRIDGE POST FINIAL by TEKYOUnusual 19th century bronze netsuke of giboshi - a bridge post finial. Beautiful simple object in Japanese taste, perfectly elegant, in excellent condition. Rare subject, beautiful wear and patina. InSee Sold Price
Sold19c netsuke SNAIL on FUNGUS of Immortality by ISHIKOKU19th century netsuke carved out of burl wood, its natural shape resembling reishi fungus (Fungus of Immortality, and with low relief carving of a snail on its top. Very clever piece, excellent carvingSee Sold Price
Sold19c 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
Sold19c netsuke SNAIL on FUNGUS of Immortality19th century netsuke carved out of burl wood, its natural shape resembling reishi fungus (Fungus of Immortality, and a staghorn snail busily eating it on the inside. Very clever piece, wonderful carviSee Sold Price
Sold19c netsuke MUSHROOM / FUNGUS of Immortality19th century netsuke carved out of burl wood, its natural shape resembling a mushroom or a reishi fungus (Fungus of Immortality. Very clever natural piece with practically no carving, superb patina, vSee Sold Price
Sold19c netsuke MASK demon NAMANARI by RYUUN19th century Japanese small lacquered wood netsuke representing a theatrical mask of Namanari. The mask is mostly used in the play The Cursed Metal Head-Ring for the role of the wife who is crazed witSee Sold Price
Sold19c 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
Sold19c 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
Sold19c netsuke MASK NOGAKU by RYUUN19th century Japanese small lacquered wood netsuke representing a theatrical mask, appears to be of Nogaku type. Uncommon image, excellent intense face, great patina. Crisp detailing, nicely lacqueredSee Sold Price
