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: 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.
