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Sashi Netsuke of an Oni

Catalogue: Antiques: Regional Art: Asian: Japanese: Netsuke and Related: Pre 1900   item# 1137638 (stock# FC-1162)

Sashi Netsuke of an Oni
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A stained boxwood sashi netsuke of a grimacing oni, one of Japan’s often- portrayed folkloric figures, pounding mochi in its cauldron, his sharp claws firmly grasping the sides. The artist chiseled and molded the creature’s musculature with great attention to anatomical detail, achieving a heightened, naturalistic effect. Signature plaque of Keimin on base.( The piece shows slight wear - please see photographs), but does not distract from its superior quality and craftsmanship.) Height: 3” ...click for details


A Single-Case Wood Inro

Catalogue: Antiques: Regional Art: Asian: Japanese: Netsuke and Related: Pre 1900   item# 1104625 (stock# FC-185)

A Single-Case Wood Inro
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A single-case wood inro in rich brown and gold lacquers with attached ivory manju netsuke of a sea dragon. (In allegorical style, the inro depicts the extraordinary story of ill-fated Anchin, the Buddhist monk, who suffers under Kiyohime’s obsessive passion. The monk’s unwillingness to succumb to her advances turned kiyohime into a vengeful dragon trapping Anchin under the temple bell. Kiyohime bursts in flames, melting away, the monk still inside the bell. Other versions of the legend mention ...click for details


Boxwood Netsuke of a Recumbant Ox

Catalogue: Antiques: Regional Art: Asian: Japanese: Netsuke and Related: Pre 1900   item# 1078715 (stock# FC-1032)

Boxwood Netsuke of a Recumbant Ox
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A lively, boxwood study of a recumbent ox with folded legs formed as a netsuke with himotoshi on nether side. The ox sits with its head resting on its front legs, nose rope-tied to bridle. The mother-of-pearl eyes are deeply inset, enhancing the ox's charming expression. This netsuke is unsigned, School of Tomotada, and is in excellent condition with minor wear commensurate with age. Late 19th Century, Japan


Ivory Manju Netsuke with Masks

Catalogue: Antiques: Regional Art: Asian: Japanese: Netsuke and Related: Pre 1900   item# 1062103 (stock# 5-618)

Ivory Manju Netsuke with Masks
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An ivory manju netsuke shaped like a rice cake with three masks deeply carved onto the ivory ground. The style of carving is whimsical, utilizing ink detailing for greater visual appeal. Michi Tomo Doyu signature on the reverse. This ivory netsuke is in excellent condition. Diameter: 2" 19th Century, Japan


Wood Netsuke of a Wolf

Catalogue: Antiques: Regional Art: Asian: Japanese: Netsuke and Related: Pre 1900   item# 1051199 (stock# 7-490e)

Wood Netsuke of a Wolf
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A marvelously-carved wood netsuke of a sly wolf (okami) with ivory eyes and detailed striations on its head and body. Bearing sharp teeth and exhibiting the glee of a conqueror, the creature places one paw on its macabre find - a skull. (In Japanese folklore, the wolf has both positive and negative associations - the creature could provide protection but also attack graveyards and weary travelers.) For this piece, the anonymous netsuke carver chose to depict the wolf in the latter ...click for details


Wood Netsuke of a Conch Shell

Catalogue: Antiques: Regional Art: Asian: Japanese: Netsuke and Related: Pre 1900   item# 1051196 (stock# 0-100c)

Wood Netsuke of a Conch Shell
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A naturalistically-carved netsuke of a conch shell sculpted out of wood. (The conch is often depicted with Benkei, the strongman of Japan, and with yamabushi (warrior-monks). This particular and large conch shell netsuke is rendered with deeply incised detailing and has a bold, undulating form. Excellent condition with neither faults nor restoration 19th Century, Japan


A Lacquer Inro Depicting the "Fisherman's Dream"

Catalogue: Antiques: Regional Art: Asian: Japanese: Netsuke and Related: Pre 1910   item# 1050429 (stock# FC-265 )

A Lacquer Inro Depicting the "Fisherman's Dream"
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An exquisite five-case inro of roiro-ground depicting the "Fisherman's Dream". The clam and water reeds are executed in takamaki-e, the exquisite under-water palace and stylized waves on the reverse in silver and gold togadashi. On the interiors, the rich nashiji ground glows. The piece is signed on the base in maki-e, Kanshosai saku, and is completed with a coral ojime and purple silk cords. This inro with minimal signs of usage, is in excellent condition for i ...click for details


A Wood Netsuke of a Seated Okame

Catalogue: Antiques: Regional Art: Asian: Japanese: Netsuke and Related: Pre 1900   item# 1033109 (stock# 1-468 )

A Wood Netsuke of a Seated Okame
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A charming wood netsuke of a seated Okame (also called Otafuku)combing her hair. The artist carved this whimsical and private depiction of one of Japan's most beloved figures associated often with mirth and eroticism. Okame's warm facial features, comprised of tiny, laughing eyes, small nose, mouth and round, pinkish cheeks, emphasize her joyful nature. This wood netsuke is in marvelous condition with no cracks, chips or restoration. Incised signature on base reads Issan. Height: ...click for details


A Lacquered Dark Wood and Polychrome Netsuke

Catalogue: Antiques: Regional Art: Asian: Japanese: Netsuke and Related: Pre 1900   item# 1033105 (stock# FC-921)

A Lacquered Dark Wood and Polychrome Netsuke
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A delighful lacquered dark wood and polychrome netsuke carved as an expressive Bugaku face mask. The mask is crowned by the head of an emerging kylin-like creature. Incised signature on reverse reads Motoyoshi. This lacquered-wood netsuke is in very good condition with minimal natural wear commensurate with age. Length: 1.75" 19th Century, Japan


Marvelous Boxwood Netsuke of Fukurokuju and Daikoku

Catalogue: Antiques: Regional Art: Asian: Japanese: Netsuke and Related: Pre 1900   item# 998666 (stock# FC-296)

Marvelous Boxwood Netsuke of Fukurokuju and Daikoku
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Here is a fantastic boxwood netsuke of two of the seven "Lucky Household Gods," Fukurokuju and Daikoku, engaged in a humorous Sumo match. Intricately carved and incised, the convoluted form of the piece just asks to be handled and studied, its musculature, facial expressions and positions superb - from all angles. Signature plaque on Daikoku's mawashi (belted leotard) reads MINKOKU. This netsuke is in excellent condition with no problems. Provenance: Francoi ...click for details

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