Description: Very detailed hand-carved Japanese ivory netsuke of a tiger. Excellent patination which highlights the ivory grain texture. Typical age crack on back.
Description: Hand-carved Edo period ivory netsuke of a kirin. Signed on the bottom by artist Eisan. A kirin is a mythical monster with the head of a dragon, the body of a deer, serpent's scales, the tail of an ox, the hooves of a goat, and a small horn protruding from its forehead. The Kirin is a gentle, shy creature that does not harm anyone unless it is threatened. Very nice patination. Small age crack.
Description: Very rare authentic Japanese hand-carved ivory netsuke tiger from the Kyoto School of Netsuke. Excellent representation of the era. Noce overall patina.
Description: Well carved Japanese ivory netsuke of a nude woman sitting cross-legged in a relaxed repose. Nice grain and patination. Signed by Sumi (Sumiko Sata). Sumi is a pupil of the very famous contemporary carver, Bishu, and Sumi is one of only a few women Japanese carvers.
Description: Very well carved Japanese ivory netsuke of a nude woman sitting in repose. Nice grain and patination. Signed by Sumi
(Sumiko Sata). Sumi is a pupil of the very famous contemporary carver, Bishu, and Sumi is one of only a few women Japanese carvers.
Description: Rare set of two Japanese black lacquer five-compartment jubako food storage boxes with chrysanthemum floral design. Wonderfully formed bamboo shaped poles comprise the carrying case, with black and silver checkered pattern on the top, hinges, and swinging latch.
Description: Beauitful and unusual shape Antique Japanese Nabeshima Porcelain Hand painted in peach flower and peach motif with high foot design. Signed In Japan.)
Description: Authentic Japanese hand-carved ivory netsuke of a fu lion, or shishi. From the Kyoto School of Netsuke. Usual age wear and nice patina. Signed by the artist, Todayoshi.
