19th century unusually small metal ojime (slide bead for tightening the cord going from netsuke to inro) in seed shape with applied gilded chrysanthemum flower. Very nice crisp work, pleasant patina. Height 3/8 inches.
19th century metal ojime (slide bead for tightening the cord going from netsuke to inro) in ball form. Half of the surface is plain, and 2 remaining quarters are made out of 2 differently patterned damascene sections. Beautiful work. Height 9/16 inches.
19th century seed form bronze ojime (slide bead for tightening the cord going from netsuke to inro) with applied decoration of a sitting pilgrim viewing Mount Fuji. Very good detailed work, in great condition. Height 15/16 inches.
19th century coral ojime (slide bead for tightening the cord going from netsuke to inro) of simple ball shape. True coral of beautiful deep red color, nice patina on the surface. Height 9/16 inches.
Late 19th century ojime (slide bead for tightening the cord going from netsuke to inro) made out of a section of a spotted bamboo including the node. Elegant clever design, beautiful patina. Height 1/2 inches.
19th century glass ojime (slide bead for tightening the cord going from netsuke to inro) in flattened ball form. Yellow glass with green streaks, very pleasant patina. Height 1/2 inches.
Very unusual 19th century ivory and lacquer netsuke of a young woman seated on a bench while breast-feeding an old one, while a little boy is tugging at his mother’s robe. The subject of the netsuke is one of the paragons of filial piety - young mother Saishi is neglecting her hungry child to breast-feed her toothless grandmother, who is not able to have solid food. I guess the idea is that you can have more children, but not grandparents or parents. Extraordinary well carved to the last detail, ...click for details
19th century lacquered boxwood and ivory netsuke of yawning and stretching Zen Buddhism patriarch Daruma after 9 years of continuous meditation. Very good design, great facial expression, beautiful wear to his red lacquered monastic robe, wonderful patina. Height 2 1/8 inches.
19th century wooden netsuke in manju (rice cake) shape carved on the front with a demon with long hair and voluminous robe and about to draw its sword. Wonderful quality work - see its vicious expression and finely incised textile patterns. Pleasing shape, beautiful wear and patina. Signed GYOKUSAI followed by kakihan (carved monogram of the artist) on the back - the artist is listed on p. 427 of NETSUKE & INRO ARTISTS AND HOW TO READ THEIR SIGNATURES by George Lazarnick. Width 1 3/8 inches. ...click for details
19th century kagamibuta (mirror lid) netsuke with bronze top and ivory bowl. The top is worked in relisf with copper inlays and gilding depicting a massive sumo wrestler and an attendant. Excellent quality work, great depiction of his body bulk and formal apron. Beautiful yellowish patina on ivory, silk cord. Diameter of the metal disk 1 1/8 inches, bowl diameter 1 3/8 inches.
