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. ...click for details
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: 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: 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.
