Four Netsukes Japanese, late 19th/earlyFour Netsukes Japanese, late 19th/early to mid 20th century: marine ivory sennin, one eye closed while he uses a back scratcher, 1-3/4 in.; ivory Okame at Setsubun (bean-throwing festival), an oni cowering under the edge of her kimono, 2-1/4 in.; ivory coolies, copy of a netsuke of Senkyo (hole-in-the-chest men) by Joryu, 1-3/4 in.; ittobori wood netsuke of a tea picker, 1-1/4 in., wear and loss to paint, minor loss to head covering, all with signatures,
JAPANESE NETSUKEJapanese Netsuke,JAPANESE NETSUKEJapanese Netsuke,
Eighteen Japanese carved ivoryEighteen Japanese carved ivory and boxwood netsukes. ?
TWELVE NETSUKES. Japan 1st half-20thTWELVE NETSUKES. Japan 1st half-20th century. Some have polychrome details. Figures include scholars a geisha tradesmen a sumo wrestler and a man with a movable head. Signed. Average 2''h.
Six Japanese carved ivory and ink-highlightedSix Japanese carved ivory and ink-highlighted netsukes all depicting villagers figures include: man holding baby man with large gourd man seated on stump two boys with demon masks man carrying woman and youth with goat 1 1/2 to 2 1/2 in. H. Estimate $ 300-500 Polychrome loss appropriate wear.
Japanese seated man and woman Netsukes.Japanese seated man and woman Netsukes.
NETSUKE. Japan early 20th centuryNETSUKE. Japan early 20th century ivory. Manju form with the Seven Sages of the Bamboo grove 1 3/4''d.
A Japanese carved Netsuke.20thA Japanese carved Netsuke.20th century.Depicting a Goat, with high arched back. Signed to hind leg.
SIX JAPANESE NETSUKESSix JapaneseSIX JAPANESE NETSUKESSix Japanese Netsukes,
THREE JAPANESE NETSUKE the firstTHREE JAPANESE NETSUKE the first of ivory and carved as a housewife trapping a badger under a straw hat signed a polychromed ivory figure of Fukurokuju and a staghorn example of a monkey with young on its back (3)
NINETEEN JAPANESE CARVED BONE ANDNINETEEN JAPANESE CARVED BONE AND WOOD NETSUKE.Nineteen Japanese carved bone and wood netsuke.
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THREE JAPANESE NETSUKE the firstTHREE JAPANESE NETSUKE the first of ivory and carved as a housewife trapping a badger under a straw hat signed a polychromed ivory figure of Fukurokuju and a staghorn example of a monkey with young on its back (3)
FOUR JAPANESE CARVED OKIMONO &FOUR JAPANESE CARVED OKIMONO & NETSUKE 19th century; including a netsuke of a giant; an okimono with Buddhist shrine and people; an okimono with farmer carrying large radishes, mounted on a base (as is); and an okimono depicting a sage.
NETSUKE. Japan 20th century NETSUKE. Japan 20th century ivory. Bat with inked detail. Signed. 2''h.
Japanese. netsukes, collectionJapanese. netsukes, collection of five. carved wood. 2 h × 1? w × 1 d in. result: $250. estimate: $400–600. Featuring decoration of child, mice, turtle, fish, or monkey. Incised mark to underside of fish.
TEN JAPANESE CARVED BONE NETSUKESTenTEN JAPANESE CARVED BONE NETSUKESTen Japanese carved bone netsukes.
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Condition:
Good condition. No apparent damages or repairs.
Three Japanese carved ivory KatakuriThree Japanese carved ivory Katakuri or ''trick'' netsukes. Includes a netsuke depicting two men guarding a building with a woman inside a man holding a pot and painting a picture and an old woman. The building netsuke reveals the woman when tilted the painter's tongue sticks out when tilted and the old woman's face turns from happy to sad. All three are signed on base. Condition: old woman shows signs of age some discoloration to ivory see images. Building measures 1.6'' tall old woman measures 1.9'' tall and painter measures 2.5'' tall. Shipping weight .2 lbs.
Five Japanese carved ivory netsukesFive Japanese carved ivory netsukes 1) falcon perched on skull; 2) mouse on top of skull; 3) coiled snake; 4) dragon on pot; 5) deity figure; 1 - 2 in. H.
NINE IVORY NETSUKES. Japan 1stNINE IVORY NETSUKES. Japan 1st half-20th century. Scholar tradesmen and three actors with revolving faces. Signed. Average 2''h.
Four Japanese carved ivory netsukes.Four Japanese carved ivory netsukes. ?
Assortment of 8 Japanese netsukesAssortment of 8 Japanese netsukes circa late 19th, early 20th c. Six 1 1/2" figures of a scholar, wise man, matron, gentleman, monk and fisherman - One 2" figure of a wise man - One 2 1/4" figure of an Oni holding a magical, dragon-spawning bowl (perhaps Riujin). Oni netsuke has broken right foot.
Japanese. netsukes, collectionJapanese. netsukes, collection of five. carved wood. 1¼ h × 2 w × 1¼ d in. result: $352. estimate: $400–600. Featuring faces, figure, or foo dog.
Three Japanese or Chinese carvedThree Japanese or Chinese carved ivory netsukes first half- 20th century; including a seal, fox with a ball, and a dog
Two Japanese ivory netsukes: finelyTwo Japanese ivory netsukes: finely carved sleeping shojo , signed, 1-3/8 in.; tanuki with hat across back, 1-1/2 in., late 19th/early 20th century. Good condition.
THREE NETSUKESA lot of three netsukes,THREE NETSUKESA lot of three netsukes, Japanese Meiji Period (1868-1912), consisting of a rat resting upon a domed mound (1.25" high) atop a wood base, a 'woven' basket of flower blossoms (1.75" high) atop a wood base, and a demon mask with inked highlights (2" long), all signed with characters. CITES may apply.
NETSUKE. Japan 20th century.NETSUKE. Japan 20th century. A carved ivory netsuke of a boar highly detailed including a fully carved underside. 2.25''. A few hairline fractures running the length of the boar's back.
NETSUKE. Japan 20th century NETSUKE. Japan 20th century ivory. Buddha with inked detail. Signed. 1 3/4''h.
6 JAPANESE NETSUKESLot 6 assorted6 JAPANESE NETSUKESLot 6 assorted old Japanese carved netsukes to 2.75 in tall: woman with hat and red sun; pot bellied man; old man with cane; etc. Couple are signed PEM (repro).
10 JAPANESE ITEMS INC NETSUKEGroup10 JAPANESE ITEMS INC NETSUKEGroup of Japanese Items, all late 19th century. 1st-5th items: 5 wooden and bone carved Netsuke, incuding turtle, frog and manju form. 4 signed. 1-3/4" to 2" L. 6th item: Embroidered tabakoire or purse with dragon clasp and clasp backing with wave designs. A disc with enameled dragon attaches to purse with 12 chains, 3-3/4" x 5-4/5" plus 2-1/8" dia disc. 7th-9th items: Mother of pearl plaque, carnelian carved bird plaque, button resembling agate, ranging in size 1 1/4" x 2 3/4" W. 10th item: Satsuma round covered box, 2-1/2" dia. (Higher-resolution photos are available at www.caseantiques.com)
Condition:
Turtle netsuke has been repaired. Some loss of enamel decoration to disc on embrodered purs and wear to left lower corner of purse. Satsuma box has wear to interior decoration.
JAPANESE NETSUKE, POSSIBLY BY TOMOCHIKA,JAPANESE NETSUKE, POSSIBLY BY TOMOCHIKA, H: 1 1/8 IN. (2.86 CM.)Japanese Netsuke, Possibly by Tomochika,, Late 19th Century. Dimensions: H: 1 1/8 in. (2.86 cm.)
ANTIQUE JAPANESE NETSUKEOld JapaneseANTIQUE JAPANESE NETSUKEOld Japanese carved netsuke of old man with child on his shoulder. Material unknown. Definitely has age to it. Measures 2-1/2" high. shipping info This item will need to be shipped by a packing company of your choice. We maintain a list of reliable shippers, or you may choose your own.
ANTIQUE JAPANESE NETSUKEOld JapaneseANTIQUE JAPANESE NETSUKEOld Japanese carved netsuke of old man with child on his shoulder. Material unknown. Definitely has age to it. Measures 2-1/2" high. shipping info This lot can be shipped in-house.
TWO JAPANESE IVORY NETSUKE bothTWO JAPANESE IVORY NETSUKE both signed Mitsuhiro (1810-1875) the first carved as a chick hatching from an egg inlaid eyes signed underneath and with stylized seal mark in red and sprig of two cherries with a leaf signed at end of branch (2) Literature: See Davey Neil Netsuke: A comprehensive study based on the M.T. Hindson collection with a preface by W.W. Winkworth pp. 43-47 nos.89-106 for other examples by this carver.
4 JAPANESE NETSUKESLot 4 old Japanese4 JAPANESE NETSUKESLot 4 old Japanese carved netsukes: man lashed to a bale; Samurai warrior; seated woman with scroll; man and woman playing a game. Three are signed.
Selection of 15 Japanese carvedSelection of 15 Japanese carved ivory and bone netsukes 20th century; figures include: demons common folk animals deities 3/4 to 2 1/2 in. H. Estimate $ 250-350 Various cracks wear.
TWO JAPANESE CARVED WOOD NETSUKETwoTWO JAPANESE CARVED WOOD NETSUKETwo Japanese Carved Wood Netsuke , probably Meiji Period (1868-1912), one carved as a creature encircling a box, removable drawer/slide, l. 1 3/4 in.; other as a man with a rat on his back, h. 1 3/4 in . Provenance: TK Oriental Arts & Antiques, Williamsburg, VA, Aug. 1978 and March 1979; Estate of Warren Paul Balovich (1926-1992), New Orleans