19c okimono DARUMA by netsuke carver BAIGEN

19th century cypress wood okimono representing standing Daruma (founder of Zen Buddhism) enveloped in his monastic robe dramatically billowing in the wind. The sculpture is skillfully carved in ittobo

Meiji period (1868-1912) Japanese cypress wood okimono representing standing Daruma (founder of Zen Buddhism) enveloped in his monastic robe billowing in the wind. The sculpture is skillfully carved i

Late Meiji period (1890s -1912) wooden okimono of a seated tanuki (badger) with sake bottle in one paw, an accounting book in the other, and its enormous testicles showing. In Japanese folklore tanuki

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

Japanese Carved Boxwood Dragon Okimono Netsuke Signed. 2 x 1.75 x 1 inch deep.

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

Item: Japanese Wooden Carved Okimono Daruma Figure Artist seal carved on bottom Height: 10.25 inches Date: Mid-19th century (late Edo or Early Meiji era) Please note that this lot has a reserve. When

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,

4 Japanese Carved Wood Kokeshi. Including Sosaku Kokeshi Toy by Ishihara Hideo; 19th C. okimono Daruma by Sukeyuki; modern round kokeshi; and a Sosaku Kokeshi doll. Size: Ranging from: 2'' x 2'' x 2''

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

Antique Japanese Carved Okimono Signed Figure Old Man Holding a Bag on a Stick. This item cannot be exported from Canada. 3 inches H.

Very unusual 19th century wooden plaque inlaid with ceramic depiction of Daruma (Boddhidharma - the founder of Zen Buddhism) enveloped in his monastic robe, crossing the Yangtse river standing on a re

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

Of fine creamy white tone. With legs crossed, wearing hooded robe. 18th century. H: 2 1/4 in.

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

Tallest: 8cm (3 1/8 in.)