Signed Japanese Wood Carving Tobacco Box, Tonkotsu

Antiques: Regional Art: Asian: Japanese: Netsuke and Related Pre 1920: item #773348
2039

Fox, Pheasant and Snake are carved in the hard wood. Very finely skillful artisan work in excellent condition. Measurements: 3 7/8" (9.7cm) tall, 3 1/4" (8.2cm) wide and 1 3/8" (3.6cm) deep.

18c ivory netsuke DOG with bag

Antiques: Regional Art: Asian: Japanese: Netsuke and Related Pre 1800: item #773085

18th century ivory netsuke of a dog sitting with its front paws on a tied bag. Strong early piece with nice patina and wonderful sheen to the surface, of characteristic 18th century triangular section, differently sized himotoshi going through the side down to the bottom in accordance with the habit of the age, old age lines. Height 1 1/2 inches.

18c netsuke CHOKWARO SENNIN with horse

Antiques: Regional Art: Asian: Japanese: Netsuke and Related Pre 1800: item #773084

Good size 18th century ivory netsuke of Chokwaro sennin standing on one foot wearing tattered robe and leaf cape and skirt, and holding a large double gourd out of which a horse emerges. According to a Japanese legend Chokwaro sennin (Chinese sage) could summon the magic horse out of his gourd to be transported wherever he wanted. Very powerful early piece with great smiling face and beautiful flow of his robe. Pleasantly chunky (good fat piece, not a flat type), deep himotoshi typical for the p... Click for details

Early 19c netsuke MONKEY with peach

Antiques: Regional Art: Asian: Japanese: Netsuke and Related Pre 1837 VR: item #773083

Early 19th century wooden netsuke of sitting monkey holding a peach. Netsuke is beautifully carved out of kurogaki (black persimmon), does not photograph well. Excellent carving - see its fantastic thoughtful face. Himotoshi (cord opening) is formed by a natural opening between an arm and the body of the monkey. Very beautiful wear, excellent patina. Superb sculpture. Height 1 3/16 inches.

19c netsuke ONI with SACRED JEWEL by SUKENAO

Antiques: Regional Art: Asian: Japanese: Netsuke and Related Pre 1900: item #773082

19th century 2-toned wooden netsuke of sitting one-horned oni (little mischievous demon) holding a Sacred Jewel in his hands. Rare image - usually oni have 2 horns. Netsuke is skillfully carved in ittobori (one cut) style characteristic of Hida school with excellent sense of volume. For similar examples see Bushell’s NETSUKE FAMILIAR AND UNFAMILIAR, p. 128. Wonderful patina and beautiful sheen to the surface. Signed SUKENAO on the bottom - the artist was one of the best students of Sukenaga, and... Click for details

Early 19c netsuke FROG

Antiques: Regional Art: Asian: Japanese: Netsuke and Related Pre 1837 VR: item #773080

Early 19th century staghorn netsuke of a fat squatting frog. Boldly carved piece capturing the essence of the creature, excellent face with self-satisfied smile (if there is such a thing in frogs), beautiful mellow patina, natural blemishes to the material adding character to the piece. Porous center of stag antler on the bottom and the top is plugged as is usual in staghorn, and plug is carved as part of netsuke. Wonderful sculpture. Height 1 1/4 inches.

Netsuke of Raiden thunder god by Jugyoku snd. boxwood

Antiques: Regional Art: Asian: Japanese: Netsuke and Related Pre 1837 VR: item #770661

Boxwood, about 1 5/8" long by 1 1/8" tall, excellent condition, some wear to the high points and himotoshi. This is by the earlier Jugyoku, he worked in wood as well as ivory and is known for oni and other figural carvings. Mid 19th century, signature and date verified verbally by an expert ( name revealed to buyer ). Very nicely carved and finished with great expression and detail. Old label with "526" on bottom. I have just started collecting nicer netsuke and have decided to limit myself... Click for details

A Hirado Netsuke of a Sennin with a Puppy

Antiques: Regional Art: Asian: Japanese: Netsuke and Related Pre 1920: item #767418
ICHI 236

A late Meiji netsuke made of the finest Hirado porcelain. It depicts a Sennin or possibly Hotei with a puppy in Hirado blue climbing in his lap. The piece measures 1 1/2" high x 1 1/8" wide x 1 1/16" deep and is excellent condition. We date it to the later Meiji period, circa 1890-1910.

Late 19th Century Japanese Netsuke of Chestnut

Antiques: Regional Art: Asian: Japanese: Netsuke and Related Pre 1900: item #767140
NK001

Late 19th Century, Japanese netsuke of chestnut. Great condtion and patina.

Height: 1 3/4 inch (4.5 cm)

19c netsuke scared DOG

Antiques: Regional Art: Asian: Japanese: Netsuke and Related Pre 1900: item #766590

Somewhat unusual 19th century boxwood netsuke of a scowling dog that appears to be scared, judging by the tail between its legs. Unusual attitude as a subject for netsuke, as well as the depiction of the breed - it seems to be of a hound variety, also not often represented in Japanese art. Excellent detailed carving, great sense of volume, perfectly captured attitude, superb staining, wonderful wear and patina consistent with age. Eyes inlaid with light horn. Height 1 5/8 inches.