19c netsuke mask OKINA by SUKEYASU

Antiques: Regional Art: Asian: Japanese: Netsuke and Related Pre 1900: item #787078

19th century ivory netsuke representing a theatrical mask of Okina (old man) used in Sambaso dance. Wonderful carving of his smiling face, black and red highlights, beautiful ivory texture visible on side photos, overall in excellent condition. Signed SUKEYASU on the back - the artist is listed on p. 1051 of NETSUKE & INRO ARTISTS AND HOW TO READ THEIR SIGNATURES by George Lazarnick. Height 1 5/8 inches.

18c netsuke EFFECTS of DRUNKENNESS

Antiques: Regional Art: Asian: Japanese: Netsuke and Related Pre 1800: item #786633

Late 18th to early 19 century ivory netsuke of sannin jogo - the three drunkards showing the varying effects of sake: laughter, weeping and anger. Uncommon topic, great faces, ivory of typical 18th century triangular section, several old smoothed chips along the bottom edge. Serious netsuke with pleasant feel of age, beautiful wear and patina. Height 1 1/4 inches.

19c netsuke BOY with fan by MUNEYUKI

Antiques: Regional Art: Asian: Japanese: Netsuke and Related Pre 1900: item #786632

19th century ivory netsuke of a reclining karako (Chinese boy) holding a fan in his hand. Wonderful carving, well captured dreamy facial expression, wear and patina consistent with age,. Beautifully etched textile patterns, the sun and the moon of the fan are inlaid with mother of pearl. Signed MUNEYUKI on the inlaid cinnabar plaque on the bottom - the artist is listed in NETSUKE by Neil Davey (p. 500, number 1729). Length 1 1/2 inches.

19C Japanese Ivory Netsuke Play Boy Drum Figurine

Antiques: Regional Art: Asian: Japanese: Netsuke and Related Pre 1900: item #786424
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Inlaid Ivory Carved Netsuke with Twin Boys Playing Drum, 19th Century

It is 1.1 inches (2.6 cm) tall by 2 inches (5 cm) wide.

It is in good condition with no repairs or chips, except hairline age cracks, and missing some inlaid (as seen in the photos). ... Click for details

19c netsuke ryusa CRANE TURTLE 3 Friends of Winter

Antiques: Regional Art: Asian: Japanese: Netsuke and Related Pre 1900: item #786159

19th century ivory netsuke in ryusa form decorated with low relief carving of the Three Friends of Winter (pine, prunus and bamboo) with a crane and a turtle on the front. The back is decorated with a fan and a ladle for Shinto purification among cloud-like formations. The netsuke is essentially a wish for longevity (signified by crane and turtle) and for purity of intentions. Excellent sharp carving with excellent detailing, very good practical shape for netsuke, beautiful slight yellow stainin... Click for details

19c netsuke man plucking beard by JUGYOKU & RYUKEI

Antiques: Regional Art: Asian: Japanese: Netsuke and Related Pre 1900: item #786031

19th century small ivory netsuke carved as a sitting man holding a mirror in one hand, and plucking the hair on his chin with tweezers held in the other. Fantastic carving of his face with perfectly captured expression of painful unpleasantness. Beautiful flow to his robe, extremely well made differently sized himotoshi. Superb quality ivory, wonderful patina with excellent sheen to the surface. Signed on the bottom RYUKOSAI JUGYOKU SAKU (made by Ryukosai Jugyoku) and RYUKEI ZU (designed by Ryuk... Click for details

19c netsuke SAMURAI & DEMON by MITSUMASA

Antiques: Regional Art: Asian: Japanese: Netsuke and Related Pre 1900: item #786029

19th century ivory netsuke of a samurai with a drawn sword, and a female demon standing behind him. Most probably netsuke illustrates the legend of Omori Hikoshichi - a known warrior - who was asked by a beautiful woman to carry her across the stream. While doing so, Omori looked at her reflection in the water, and saw her true features - that of a demon, so he drew his sword to kill her. Very good carving, wonderful faces, dark brown staining, beautiful patina. Signed on the bottom MITSUMASA - ... Click for details

19c Ko Omote mask netsuke by DEME JOMAN

Antiques: Regional Art: Asian: Japanese: Netsuke and Related Pre 1900: item #783880

19th century boxwood netsuke representing a theatrical mask of Ko-Omote. For information on this rare character see NETSUKE MASKS by Bushell, p. 103. Excellent crisp detailing, beautiful warm patina from wear. Two areas on the very top and very bottom (see details on Enlargement 5) have filled holes - not visible when the mask is viewed from the front. Signed DEME JOMAN on the bar on the back - for information on this excellent artist from the Deme family of mask netsuke carvers see NETSUKE & INR... Click for details

19c netsuke TWO CARP

Antiques: Regional Art: Asian: Japanese: Netsuke and Related Pre 1920: item #783879

Unusual late 19th to ealy 20th century wooden netsuke of two swimming carp. According to a Chinese myth a carp that can swim up the waterfall turns into a dragon, and thus serves as a paragon of perseverance, especially in scholarly pursuits. Two fish alao signify marital bliss. Nice bold carving somehow capturing the essence of the creatures, very light staining, beautiful wear and patina consistent with age. Very pleasant to the touch. The well carved himotoshi exits through the mouth of the l... Click for details

19c netsuke 5 BIWA fruits by KACHOKU

Antiques: Regional Art: Asian: Japanese: Netsuke and Related Pre 1900: item #783750

19th century ivory netsuke of 5 biwa fruits with branches. Superb quality realistic carving down to the last detail - see the rendition of bark on branches and darker area that starts to decay on one of the fruits. Beautiful staining, great wear and patina. Himotoshi (cord opening) is formed by natural openings in the carving. Signed KACHOKU on one of the fruits - the artist is listed on p. 553 of NETSUKE & INRO ARTISTS AND HOW TO READ THEIR SIGNATURES by George Lazarnick. Superb piece in Japane... Click for details