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Manju, ivory, shishi and cherry blossom, Japan, 20th c,

Catalogue: Vintage Arts: Regional Art: Asian: Japanese: Netsuke and Related: Pre 1950   item# 836728 (stock# 10529)

Manju, ivory, shishi and cherry blossom, Japan, 20th c,
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$ 350 

Ivory manju, round with the image of a shishi in shishiaibori (under-surface-relief) technique and malachite inlay. On the reverse the image of a butterfly over a spray of cherry blossom, engraved and inlaid in mother-of-pearl and red coral. Signed Hokei. Japan, 20th century.
Diam. ca. 1.5 inches (3.8 cm).
Excellent condition.



Kagamibuta, cloisonné disc, butterfly, Japan, Meiji

Catalogue: Vintage Arts: Regional Art: Asian: Japanese: Netsuke and Related: Pre 1930   item# 833518 (stock# 10525)

Kagamibuta, cloisonné disc, butterfly, Japan, Meiji
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$ 500 

Netsuke of the type kagamibuta. Bowl made of narwhal; the side accentuated with hand made grooves, as if the make sure that the material is recognized as such. Disc made of metal decorated in cloisonné technique, the cloisons and edges gilded. Depicted is either a butterfly or a flower. Reverse of disc covered with solid blue enamel. Japan, Meiji period.
Disc diam. 2.6 cm, bowl diam. ca. 3.9 cm.
Disc at back with chop and few abrasions. Front with few shallow scratches.

Cloisonné kagamibuta are rather rare.


Netsuke, Seiobo in peach pit, wood, Japan, 19th century

Catalogue: Antiques: Regional Art: Asian: Japanese: Netsuke and Related: Pre 1900   item# 823770 (stock# 10516)

Netsuke, Seiobo in peach pit, wood, Japan, 19th century
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$ 900 

Netsuke in the shape of a peach stone. The stone is carved in two halves. One half is holding a small carving of the figure of Seiobo, the fairy queen, sitting on a hinge so that she can move out of her hiding place. Dark stained wood for the pit, Seiobo in a reddish brown wood, the himotoshi fitted with ivory rings (both slightly damaged). On an inlaid mother-of-pearl plaque is the signature of Kagetoshi. Japan, 19th century.
L of shell ca. 1.75 in. (4.6 cm).
Very good condition.



Netsuke, Daruma, skeleton, stag horn and ebony, Meiji

Catalogue: Antiques: Regional Art: Asian: Japanese: Netsuke and Related: Pre 1920   item# 822015 (stock# 10515)

Netsuke, Daruma, skeleton, stag horn and ebony, Meiji
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$ 4,500 

Ebony netsuke in the shape of Daruma wrapped in his garment. His face with long eyebrows carved in a stag horn insert. Inside Daruma’s body a human skeleton sits folded up. The stag horn skeleton is articulated in good detail, with movable joints. The bottom of the netsuke can be screwed into the body with two tiny stag horn pegs (one missing) and is made probably of black horn. Japan, Meiji period.
Height Daruma: 2 inches (5 cm). Height skeleton: 3.75 inches (9.5 cm).
Thin tension crack in side of Daruma. Skeleton in excellent condition.



Netsuke Kenkyukai Study Journal, Vol. 14, Number 1

Catalogue: Traditional Collectibles: Books: References: Antiques: Pre 2000   item# 743518 (stock# B 095)

Netsuke Kenkyukai Study Journal, Vol. 14, Number 1
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$ 22
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Netsuke Kenkyukai Study Journal, Vol. 14, Number 1, Spring 1994. Contents:
Bushell Raymond, Questions & Answers, pp. 5-13 / 44-45, Kurstin, Joseph, Netsuke: Story Carvings of Old Japan, An Exhibit of Netsuke and Inro at EPCOT Center, pp. 14-24, Kres, Else, Zeshin Cake Box in the Collection of Harriet and Melvin Jahss, new York, pp. 25-31, Lewis, Edmund J. The Bekkoden Sennin Inro, pp. 32-26, Wilhelm, Gabor, On the Continent, Sales room news, from Paris, Cologne, and Orleans, France, pp. 37-41, Chappell, Sharen; Szeszler, Denis, Legends: Kyoyu and Sofu, pp. 42-43, Comee, Stephen, Tokyo Tidings, pp. 48-50, Spring 1994, 56 pp., 25.5 x 17.5 cm. Paper. English text. Numerous colour plates, b/w illustrations. Perfect condition.
On pp. 14 to 25 Elena and Joe Kurstin proudly introduce an Exhibition of their Netsuke at Epcot Center, a Walt Disney World Resort in Orlando, Florida, from May 11, 1993 to May 10, 1997. This is followed on pp. 25-31 by Else Kress’ description of a unique Cake Box by Zeshin, covered with leaf-shaped examples of a wide variety of sprinkled gold powders. Ed Lewis reflects on pp. 32-36 on a suitable naming of a hitherto obscure Japanese style of inro decoration.

This item is located in Europe.


Netsuke Kenkyukai Study Journal, Vol. 13, Number 2

Catalogue: Traditional Collectibles: Books: References: Antiques: Pre 2000   item# 743509 (stock# B 094)

Netsuke Kenkyukai Study Journal, Vol. 13, Number 2
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Netsuke Kenkyukai Study Journal, Vol. 13, Number 2, Summer 1993. Contents:
Bushell Raymond, Questions & Answers, pp. 5-8, Ulak, James T., Namban, pp. 9-12, Lewis, Edmund J., When the Twain Met: The Namban Influence Upon Japanese Lacquer Art, pp. 13-24, Moss, Paul, Let’s go Dutch, Namban Netsuke, pp. 25-37, Kress, Else, Tobacco Smoking, Namban-jin and Their Pets in Old Japan, pp. 38-48, Dean, Michael, Four Groups of Japanese Namban Lacquer, pp. 49-61, Szeszler, Denis, Legends: Ashinaga and Tenaga, pp. 66-67, Comee, Stephen, Tokyo Tidings, pp. 70-71, Book reviews: Miss Maggie’s Whole New World, Davey, Neil K.; Netsuke on ‘Sunday Morning’, Cunningham Isabel, p. 74. Summer 1993,78 pp., 25.5 x 17.5 cm. Paper. English text. Numerous colour plates, b/w illustrations. Perfect condition.
James Ulak, at that time the Associate Curator of Japanese Art, The Art Institute of Chicago, gives us an in-depth information on Namban, as an ‘…romantically charged and regrettably imprecise term …’ while Ed Lewis cites Rudyard Kipling’s poem on the likelihood of East and West to meet (e.g. in Japanese art).

Item located in Europe.


Netsuke Kenkyukai Study Journal, Vol. 12, Number 1

Catalogue: Traditional Collectibles: Books: References: Antiques: Pre 2000   item# 743500 (stock# B 093)

Netsuke Kenkyukai Study Journal, Vol. 12, Number 1
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Netsuke Kenkyukai Study Journal, Vol. 12, Number 1, Spring 1992. Contents:
Bushell Raymond, Questions & Answers, pp. 8-17, Davey, Neil K., Shibata Zeshin (1807-1891), A Centennial Celebration, pp. 18-22, Lewis, Edmund J., Shibata Zeshin and the Seventh Sense, pp. 23-30, Wrangham, E.A. Zeshin and the Art of Metal Imitation, pp. 31-36, Meech, Julia, Zeshin and the Demon Woman, pp. 37-39, An Album of Zeshin Art from Various Collections, pp. 40-46, Wilhelm, G. On the Continent, The Rouviere Sale, Paris, pp. 46-49, Gallery St. James’ Exhibition, Zurich, pp. 50-52, Sale at Klefisch, Sale at Lempertz, p. 53, Bandini, Luigi, Learning at the Auctions, pp. 56-63, Davey, Neil K., An Auctineer’s View, p. 64 Spring 1992,72 pp., 25.5 x 17.5 cm. Paper. English text. Numerous colour plates, b/w illustrations. Perfect condition.
In his Questions & Answers, on pp. 8-17, Raymond Bushell tells of an invitation to a meeting with a specialised group of U.S. Customs officials in San Francisco (1), of the derivation and calligraphy of the word tonkotsu (2), an auction house’s official and inofficial price (result) list (3), the use of a foolproof method (electronic scanning microscope) to discern elephant ivory from mammoth ivory (4), an oni netsuke hiding in the storage of the LACMA (5), and five more similarly interesting and unexpected questions.

Item location: Europe.


Book: Ducros Briot, Paris Edo, netsuke & sagemono, 1994

Catalogue: Traditional Collectibles: Books: References: Antiques: Pre 2000   item# 679155 (stock# B 089)

Book: Ducros Briot, Paris Edo, netsuke & sagemono, 1994
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$ 65
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Ducros Alain, Briot Alain, Paris Edo, netsuke & sagemono – convention 1994, Catalogue, 1994.
160 pp., 29 x 21 cm. Paper. French / English text Alain Ducros. Japanese summary and list of netsuke, 7 pages, Alain Briot. Numerous colour plates.
Outside cover slightly worn, otherwise perfect condition.

The catalogue is filled with illustrations of approximately 200 netsuke, 50 inro, various pipe cases, tobacco pouches, kiseruzutsu pipe holders, and other items worn hanging from the belt. Also provided are reproductions of pages from design bases, such as the Soken Kisho (1781), and other woodblock-printed books. Enlarged details and signatures are shown separately.
With a preface (French language only) by Guy de Lasteyrie, and introduction by Alain Ducros.

Item location: Europe.


Book: Kagamibuta. Mirrors of Japanese Life and Legend

Catalogue: Traditional Collectibles: Books: References: Antiques: Pre 2000   item# 664569 (stock# 10468)

Book: Kagamibuta. Mirrors of Japanese Life and Legend
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Eijer, Dieuwke, Kagamibuta, Mirrors of Japanese Life and Legend, The Baur Collection / Heinz Kaempfer Fund (Geneva / Leiden), 1994. 95 pages, numerous b/w and color illustrations. Extensive description of the history, materials, techniques of kagamibuta, its subject matter and kagamibuta makers, richly illustrated with excellent photos of pieces from the Baur Collection and from private collections. The appendix contains a list of kagamibuta makers with their signatures and biographic information.
New, in original shrink wrap.



Netsuke, ivory, boy and dog, Japan, 19th century

Catalogue: Antiques: Regional Art: Asian: Japanese: Netsuke and Related: Pre 1900   item# 503590 (stock# 10423)

Netsuke, ivory, boy and dog, Japan, 19th century
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$ 500 

A Chinese boy (karako) sits on the floor, holding a dog. The dog has put its front paws on the boy left shoulder, its head turned backward. In his right hand the boy holds a small bell. Ivory with a beautiful golden patina, on the back turning brown. Japan, Edo period, early 19th century.
Height 1 ¼ in. (3.2 cm).
Slightly, but beautifully worn, the eyes of the dog may have been re-outlined, otherwise excellent condition.



Tomobako or storage box, plain wood, modern

Catalogue: Popular Collectibles: Cultural: Contemporary   item# 387202 (stock# V 046)

Tomobako or storage box, plain wood, modern
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$ 120
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Hand-made wooden storage box for an antique Japanese pipe (kiseruzutsu) and tobacco pouch, tied with dark purple (murasaki-iro) silk ribbon. Japan, 20th cent.
H 2 ½; L 10 1/8; W 6 3/8 in. (6.5 x 26 x 16.4 cm).
Perfect condition.

This piece is located in Europe (EC).


Manju, image of craftsman, ivory, Japan, 19th century

Catalogue: Antiques: Regional Art: Asian: Japanese: Netsuke and Related: Pre 1900   item# 386929 (stock# 10280)

Manju, image of craftsman, ivory, Japan, 19th century
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$ 1,800 

Ivory manju made of two halves. The upper halve carved with the image of a biwa maker taking a rest, while smoking a pipe. On the lower half two of his tools are engraved. The upper section carved in shishiai-bori, sunken relief. The extremely finely engraved lines stained with dark brown and black. Engraved signature on lower half: Gyokuhosai. Second half 19th century.
Diameter: 1 5/8 in. (4.1 cm).
Excellent condition.


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