Antique japanese Kiseru case w/ Tobacco pouch

Antiques: Regional Art: Asian: Japanese: Netsuke and Related Pre 1900: item #632669
2917

From 19th to early 20th century, Kiseru case w/ Tobacco pouch. Very Good in condition with fine patina.

Size:Pouch: 7.5cm(3") by 9.3cm(3.7") Case: 16.3cm(6.4") long ... Click for details

Lobster on Abalone Shell Netsuke, Signed

Antiques: Regional Art: Asian: Japanese: Netsuke and Related Pre 1920: item #631888
SN84

DESCRIPTION: An unusual netsuke featuring an abalone shell crafted from wavy burl wood with an ivory lobster perched on top. The lobster’s curled antennas are made of metal, and on the underside of the shell a signature is etched into the wood. Early 20th century in very good condition. DIMENSIONS: 1 ¾” long (4.5 cm).

Rare Saya Inro Three Cases with Netsuke by Shogyoku

Antiques: Regional Art: Asian: Japanese: Netsuke and Related Pre 1900: item #626890
021900

The size of Saya(sheath) Inro: 3 1/8" Long x 1 7/8" Wide x 3/4" Thick. The size of Netsuke: 1 1/2" Long. The size of Ojime: 5/8" Long. The size of ojime(2): 1/2 dia. Very unuusal and rare Saya(sheath) Inro. The case outside with mon design open work is made by lacquerd wooden finish. Inside cases are made by buffalo horn. It fit very good and move well. First Ojime withe the face of Otafuku and Hyottoko( which are humorous face often used for dancing mask and comically fanny, see the article at ... Click for details

Very Unusual Kiri Wood Three Case Inro signed

Antiques: Regional Art: Asian: Japanese: Netsuke and Related Pre 1900: item #626577
021901

The size of Inro: 3 1/2" Long x 2" Wide x 7/8" Thick. It is most unusual Inro seen. It is made by Kiki wood(paulownia) which is very light. The inro cases are so precisely made and they fit perfect. The ojime made by agate. It has two different painting. One side with gold and Sumi painting of two flower Kiku(chrysanthemum) design with leaves over bamboo stick. Other side has two butterfly painted. One with gold and other one with silverly looking buttefly. Both side has signature and signed wit... Click for details

Japanese Ivory Ojime, Meiji Period, 19th C.

Antiques: Regional Art: Asian: Japanese: Netsuke and Related Pre 1900: item #625233
SN81

DESCRIPTION: Japanese ivory ojime, in ball form with intricate pierced flower petal design, mounted with gold fittings to serve as a cuff link or button. Meji Period, 19th C., excellent condition with aged patina. DIMENSIONS: 3/4” diameter (2 cm).

19c Japanese iron KANEMONO Shoki oni by YOSHITSUGU

Antiques: Regional Art: Asian: Japanese: Netsuke and Related Pre 1900: item #625111

19th century Japanese iron kanemono (tobacco pouch clasp) depicting a terrified oni next to Shoki (Demon Queller) who is holding a setsubun tray in his hand. Setsubun is performed during the New Year by throwing beans around the house to exorcise the oni. Iron is notoriously difficult to work with. Excellent design, superb crisp detailing, great silvering and gilding. Signed YOSHITSUGU (alternative reading is Hoji) on the side by the bottom of his apron. Length 1 1/16 inches.

19c Japanese iron KANEMONO RATS samurai procession

Antiques: Regional Art: Asian: Japanese: Netsuke and Related Pre 1900: item #625109

19th century Japanese iron kanemono (tobacco pouch clasp) depicting a scene of a samurai procession performed by six rats in different attitudes. Iron is notoriously difficult to work with. Excellent design, funny topic, superb crisp detailing, gilding to the eyes. Length 2 1/8 inches.

19c Japanese iron KANEMONO tongue cut sparrow

Antiques: Regional Art: Asian: Japanese: Netsuke and Related Pre 1900: item #625094

19th century Japanese iron kanemono (tobacco pouch clasp) depicting a sparrow serving sake from a bottle to an old man with a sake cup. The topic represented is Shitakiri Suzume, or the story of a tongue cut sparrow - see H. Joly LEGEND IN JAPANESE ART, p. 496. Iron is notoriously difficult to work with. Excellent design, superb crisp detailing, silver inlays and gilding. Length 1 7/16 inches.

19c Japanese iron KANEMONO puppy w/sandal signed

Antiques: Regional Art: Asian: Japanese: Netsuke and Related Pre 1900: item #625060

19th century Japanese iron kanemono (tobacco pouch clasp) depicting a puppy playing with a discarded zori (straw sandal). Iron is notoriously difficult to work with. Excellent design, superb crisp detailing (see its silver inlaid eyes, finely incised hair and the texture of the sandal), some rusting. Signed with two Japanese characters on a gilded plaque on the back. Length 1 1/16 inches.

19c Japanese bronze KANEMONO sumo wrestler dolls

Antiques: Regional Art: Asian: Japanese: Netsuke and Related Pre 1900: item #625054

19th century Japanese bronze kanemono (tobacco pouch clasp) in a form of two sumo wrestler dolls and a fan. The fan is decorated with sun, moon and constellation designs. Elegant design, great crisp detailing, gilded and silvered highlights. Length 1 9/16 inches.