19c netsuke crouching TOAD

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,

Signed Japanese Carved Netsuke Toad on Sandal. 2 inches L x 1.25 H x 1.25 W. This item cannot be exported from Canada.

Two 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 hut

Five Zuni fetishes, comprising: 1 marble wolf decorated with turquoise signed Davy, 1 shell sculpture of a deity, 1 horn frog with turquoise decoration, 1 crouching toad, 1 white marble bison with cop

Agate snuff bottle carved in crouching toad shape, with bulging eyes and bumpy skin, grayish brown agate with caramel-colored inclusions, with a turquoise like stopper. 3.2inch H, 1.9inch L, 1.2inch W

A CHINESE GLAZED STONEWARE POURING VESSEL IN THE FORM OF A TOAD, LATE 19TH CENTURY, the bronze colored glazed pouring vessel in the form of a crouching toad, with six circular "scales" with impressed

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

DIMENSIONS APPROX 3.5x3x4.5CM. Please carefully study all photographs to get an accurate idea of the object. In good condition, as seen. Shipping is in-house and we ship internationally to US and rest

Two Carved Wood Netsuke: Turtle & ToadTwo Japanese carved wood netsuke: of a charming turtle barely sticking his head out of his shell; together with a toad with deep set line down its back

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 C. Japanese Boxwood Carved Toad Netsuke, 1.25in

Reserve Reduced! Wooden Japanese okimono of a crouching alert toad. Excellent clever carving capturing the essence of the creature, made out of Japanese Yakushima cedar with its beautiful layered text