19c netsuke DAIKOKU & BUFFALO by Eirakusai TOMOTADA

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 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,

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

Late Qing Dynasty (1890s to 1911) Chinese / Tibetan mala - Buddhist rosary consisting of 108 buffalo horn beads and 4 ivory ones that serve as spacers dividing the prayer beads into groups of 27 each.

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

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

Late Qing Dynasty (1890s to 1900s) Chinese buffalo horn pendant carved with two dragons confronting each other around a bi disc among swirling clouds. Wonderful quality material, superb translucent ho

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

Late Meiji period (1890s to 1912) Japanese buffalo horn kushi (hair comb) with black and gold lacquer decoration of different forms of LONGEVITY character on the background of various brocade patterns

Late Meiji period (1890s 1912) Japanese buffalo horn kushi (hair comb) lacquered black and inlaid with numerous flowers with leaves , design continuing on both sides. Very well made, wonderful work in

Late Meiji period (1890s 1912) Japanese buffalo horn kushi (hair comb) with lacquer decoration of long tailed birds and paulownia leaves and flowers, design continuing on the back. Very well made, exc