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This is a Kyoto School Netsuke of a Dog. Seated, facing backwards, as if responding to a call. Its thin tail raising over its back forming a look. Finely detailed hair work. Its large eyes inlaid in dark horn. Measures 1.50 inches (3.8cm) long, and one-inch (2.5cm) high.

This is an excellently hand-carved netsuke depicting a Japanese Legend Hero wrestling, and about to strike a fierce Shishi. He holds a long ribbon tie that loops over the tail of the dog and wraps around his arms ending in a loop at his waist. The man has a determined expression and his fits are clenched. The Shishi has fine detail to its paws ,its fierce face and fluffy tail. Signed Nagasada on the sole of the Hero’s right shoe, a carver who worked in the late 18th / Early 19th century, according to George Lazarnick in his book: ‘Netsuke and Inro Artists, and How to Read their Signatures’, page 818 Netsuke measures 1.44 inches (3.6cm) wide, and 1.58 inches (4.0cm) tall. This exquisite miniature sculpture is in outstanding condition, as may be seen in the posted photos.

This is a superbly Hand-carved EDO Period Boxwood Netsuke depicting a Mother, holding a trumpet in her right hand, and carrying a child on her back. The artist, on this netsuke, seems to have wanted to be unique by having the woman adopt a pose and portray a character that is normally associated with a male foreigner, such as her holding of a trumpet, which is uncharacteristic of a common Japanese woman . It is an outstanding piece representative of Tametaka, whose work, according to George Lazarnick, is "striking for its originality of design, strong character and individual treatment; full of spirit and power". Tametaka, according to George Lazarnick in his book 'Netsuke and Inro Artists and How to Read their Signatures, is the earliest known netsuke carver of Nagoya, the only one mentioned in the Soken Kisho. Founder of the Nagoya School, and of the uki-bori, or relief carving technique associated with that school '. This is the only depiction of a common Japanese woman (as compared to a female Japanese legend character) made by Tametaka, according to Fuld's Netsuke and Ojime Index. Signed Minamoto Tametaka, thought to be the same as Tametaka I, in an inlaid natural material tablet, as mentioned and illustrated by George Lazarnick, in his signature book, page 1077. This is the only inlaid work known to have been done by Tametaka, according to George Lazarnick. This awesome miniature sculpture measures 1.28 inches (3.2cm) wide, and three inches tall (7.6cm), and its in excellent preserved condition (for a 200 year-old netsuke), as shown in the attached photos. NOTE: Most Tametaka netsuke have sold for $12,000 or more by major auction houses, such as Christies and Bonhams. The netsuke shown in photo #9 were sold for $27,034, $11,950, $57,687, and $19,358, respectively. This netsuke has an estimated value of $15,000 to $18,000, according to Neil Davey. (This estimate was done at the International Netsuke Society Convention at Baltimore, MD, on 06 September 2015)

This is Mutton-Fat White Jade Snuf Bottle of flattened, upright rectangular form with rounded, sloping shoulders, rounded neck, with a raised elongated oval footing. Undecorated, but, perfectly polished, and sporting a wonderful symmetry all around, and an even, near-flawless bright tone all throughout. Well-hollowed. It comes with a green jadeite flattened stopper. Its style is common of snuff bottles produced during the early 19th century. This outstanding bottle is in remarkable preserved condition. Bottle Measurements Height: 2.36 inches (6.0cm) - not including stopper Width: 1.58 inches (4.0cm) Thickness: 0.72 inches (1.8cm) Weight: 2.4 ounces

Late 18th C. Early 19th C. Japanese Iwami Kurogaki Netsuke: Gama Sennin with Toad This is a finely hand-carved netsuke in Kurogaki (Black Persimmon) wood of a Gama Sennin with a Toad on top of his shoulders, by an unknown artist from the Iwami Province carved sometime during the late 18th and early 19th centuries. The carving exhibits similar material and carving characteristics of the region. Observe the Ukibori work on the sennin's toad (photo #3) that resembles the finish of the toad shown in photo #6, top (item 135* in Bonhams Catalog), and the fine hairlines of the Gama Sennin's beard in photo #1 that are equivalent to the work by Kanman on the mushroom displayed in photo #6 - bottom (item 113** in Bonhams catalog). Nicely detailed rendering of the rough textured skin on the back and sides of the toad, and the fine hairlines on the Gama Sennin's beard. The left sleeve of the Sennin's tunic forms the netsuke's natural himotoshi. Netsuke is unsigned. It measures 3.03 inches (7.7cm) tall. and 1.41 inches (3.3cm) in diameter. Netsuke is in excellent condition, as may be seen in the posted photos. **Robert S. Huthart Collection of Iwami Netsuke: Part II, Bonhams London Auction Catalog, 06 November 2019. *Robert S. Huthart Collection of Iwami Netsuke: Part I, Bonhams London Auction Catalog, 15 May 2019. As you can see in photo #12, Iwami netsuke from the Huthart Collection at these auctions were sold for several to tens of thousands of dollars. Prices written in pencil do not include a 25% additional premium charged by the auctioneer.

This is a finely hand-carved netsuke in Kurogaki (Black Persimmon) wood of a Lotus Seed Pod, made as a Karakuri or 'trick' Netsuke in that the seeds rattle and peep out of the seed holes. Netsuke was carved by an unknown artist from the Iwami Province sometime during the Early 19th centuries. The carving exhibits similar material and carving characteristics of a netsuke (Photo #6) made by Seiyodo Gansui (1809-1848). Observe the lines of the sides of the lotus pod and how they compare with the hairlines on the mushroom, and the Ukibori work on the bottom of the lotus pod resembles the finish of the toad shown in photo #3 (item 49* in Bonhams Catalog). Nicely detailed ukibori rendering of the bottom of the lotus pod and the fine hairlines on the Lotus Pod exterior. The stem of the lotus flower serves as natural himotoshi. Netsuke is unsigned. It measures 1.54 inches (3.9cm) tall. and 1.67 inches (4.2cm) long. Netsuke is in excellent condition, as may be seen in the posted photos. **Robert S. Huthart Collection of Iwami Netsuke: Part II, Bonhams London Auction Catalog, 06 November 2019. As you can see in photo #7, Iwami netsuke from the Huthart Collection at this auction were sold for thousands of dollars. Price written in pencil do not include a 25% additional premium charged by the auctioneer.

This is a finely hand-carved netsuke in Kurogaki (Black Persimmon) wood of a large Seated Hotei with a wide Smile, by an unknown artist from the Iwami Province, carved sometime during the late 18th and early 19th centuries. The carving exhibits similar material and carving characteristics of the region. Observe a similar looking figure on top of a toad, finished in a very smooth texture, by Gokyotei Baiseki, in photo #6*, from Iwami Netsuke, RS Huthart Collection, Japanese published book, page 75. Large and wide chimney himotoshi, common of the period. Netsuke is unsigned. It measures 1.90 inches (4.8cm) tall. and 1.88 inches (4.8cm) wide. Netsuke is in excellent condition, as may be seen in the posted photos. **Netsuke shown in photo #8 was sold at the Robert S. Huthart Collection of Iwami Netsuke, Part II auction, by Bonhams London, on 06 November 2019, for $3,549 plus 25% premium.

This is a spectacular Famille Noire Glazed Molded Porcelain Snuff Bottle of Bulbous Pear form, with a green ruyi band decorated straight neck, a white glazed mouth, and a concave recessed oval footing. The bottle is decorated on both sides with vases that contain the flowers of the four seasons: winter: plum blossoms; spring: peony; summer: lotus or orquid, and autumn: chrysanthemum, dressed in a variety of colors where green is the dominating palette, set atop an opaque black background. It comes with a very peculiar green stone and metal top that has an embedded red amber pebble, and a silver spoon. It may be original to the bottle. The form of the bottle is characteristic of those made during the XVIII century in China.

This superb bottle is in excellently preserved original condition.

Someone wrote to us and said that there may be a repair in the neck of the bottle, where I just see a slight running of the colors on one side of the bottle's neck

Bottle Measurements

Height: 2.64 inches (6.7cm), not including stopper

Width: 1.92 inches (4.8cm)

Thickness: 1.48 inches (3.8cm)

Weight: 2.4 ounces

This is a finely made Red-underglazed Porcelain Snuff Bottle, of tubular form with straight neck and rolled rim, wide mouth and perfectly circular underglazed foot rim, characteristic of 19th century period bottles. It depicts a dragon that is chasing a tama, amid flickering flames. It has a four-character Iron red Qianlong mark on on its base. It comes with a coral stopper.

This excellent looking bottle has a couple of hairlines on its neck, but it is solid, and otherwise, in remarkable preserved condition.

Bottle Measurements

Height: 2.90 inches (7.4cm) - not including stopper

Diameter: 1.22 inches (3.0cm)

Weight: 1.6 ounces

This is a rare example of a Puddingstone, not only because of its form, but also, because of the color, shape, and texture of the particles that make up the stone.

A bottle of similar form may be found in Steven's 'The Collector's book of Snuff Bottles" #618, minus the mask handles, which he dates to late 18th, early 19th centuries.

According to Stevens, puddingstones are 'conglomerates of sedimentary rocks, composed of a cementing matrix holding numerous rounded pebbles, which vary in size, shape, color, textures, hardness, and mineral content.

This bottle has a thick Bulbous rectangular form with rounded edges, thick straight neck, wide lips and mouth, and recessed oval footing.

Its rare color and the shape and texture of the particles within the stone are similar to those shown in a bottle listed as #612 in Stevens book, mentioned above. I haven't seen a similar example in any other snuff bottle book or published collection. It is reasonably well-hollowed, although its size and proportion enables it to also have thick walls.

It comes with a red aventurine stopper with metal collar. It is in excellent preserved condition.

Bottle Measurements

Height: 2.55 inches (6.5cm) - Not including stopper

Width: 1.88 inches (4.8cm)

Thickness: 1.28 inches (3.2cm)

Weight: 3.8 ounces

This is an antique Russian Brass Samovar set of a conical, paneled shape, with a gadrooned upper rim, a skirted based with decorated scroll feet, decorated S-scroll handle-pieces with wooden bars, brass steam vents, and ornate spigot, made in the Imperial workshops during the first quarter of the 19th century. It has a trade mark on top of the samovar lid, that is not very legible, and that is not referenced anywhere, probably because of its age (more than 175 years), and because there are very few samples around.

It comes with original time-period tray with a curved front, a footed Samovar Drip Bowl, and an antique Samovar Teapot. Samovar and accessories are untouched, as acquired. They all display an old subdue patina.

Samovar Height: 16 Inches

Samovar diameter: 7.5 inches

Tray dimensions: 13" X 7.5"

Drib Bow Dimensions: Height: 3", Diameter: 5:

Teapot Dimensions: Height: 5", Width: 7"

Samovar and accessories are in excellent preserved condition

This is a very fine, large, well-hallowed, Chalcedony Snuff Bottle of circular bulbous form, with a high neck, a flat wide lip, and an oval foot rim surrounding a shallowly recessed flat foot. The translucent stone has a random mottled pattern of brown and black spots, and a textured burst of white and cream colored pattern on one side of it , nears the bottom, over a grayish and light coffee colored stone ground. It comes with an orange agate stopper with a metal collar.

This outstanding looking bottle is in remarkable preserved condition.

Bottle Measurements

Height: 2.67 inches (6.8cm) - not including stopper

Width: 2.48 inches (6.2cm)

Thickness: 1.34 inches (3.4cm)

Weight: 3.8 ounces

This is a fine, well-hallowed, Aventurine Glass Snuff Bottle of robust circular rounded form, with a high rounded neck, a flat wide lip, and a raised oval flat foot. The slightly translucent stone is made up of thousands of clustered gold and bronze colored sand-like particles within a brown colored ground. It comes with a green jade stopper with spoon.

This excellent looking bottle is in remarkable preserved condition.

Bottle Measurements

Height: 2.43 inches (6.1cm) - not including stopper

Width: 2.22 inches (5.6cm)

Thickness: 1.27 inches (3.2cm)

Weight: 2.2 ounces

This is an awesome, excellently carved Urn made from Celadon Nephrite Jade with Mutton Fat and Russet inclusions.

It is carved with a Xiezhi (Justice Beast) motive. Two of these mythical creatures are shown sprawling in a recumbent manner on the front and back of the vase, with two stylized creatures crawling up on the sides. It has Xiezhi head handles with rings placed in the manner of the four directional coordinates. The cover or lid displays a powerful horned Xiezhi creature on top that is adorned with double handles with rings.

Excellently preserved original condition.

Urn Measurements

Height: 8.5 inches (22.5cm), including Lid

Width: 4.5 inches (11.5cm)

Weight: 3.0 lbs

This is an awesome, excellently carved Green and White Jade Snuff Bottle in the form of a seated Foo-dog or Shishi holding a large ball between its legs. Outstanding form and details. Well hollowed cavity. It comes with a Agate stopper.

Excellently preserved original condition.

Bottle Measurements

Height: 1.94 inches (5.0cm), not including stopper

Width: 1.68 inches (4.3cm)

Thickness: 1.11 inches (2.8cm)

Weight: 2.6 ounces

This is a very fine Qing Dynasty period, well-hallowed Dendritic Chalcedony Snuff Bottle of circular bulbous form, with a high neck, a flat wide lip, and an oval foot rim surrounding a shallowly recessed flat foot. The translucent stone has an abstract mottled pattern of brown and white macaroni and eye forms surrounding bursts of white and cream colored patterns on one side, and a mushroom-like silhouette made up of brown dots on the reverse, over a grayish tone ground. It comes with a gray agate stopper with a black collar. This outstanding looking bottle is in remarkable preserved condition. Bottle Measurements Height: 2.50 inches (6.4cm) - not including stopper Width: 2.12 inches (5.4cm) Thickness: 1.20 inches (3.0cm) Weight: 2.2 ounces About Us: We prefer payment by Paypal. Payment is expected within 72 hours of auction closing. We encourage everyone to look, but PLEASE only bid if you intend to complete the purchase. The items will be carefully packed and shipped within the Continental US via USPS Parcel Post, with Insurance and Delivery Confirmation. We are not responsible for any damage that occurs during shipment, however, we will file the paperwork for the Post Office to investigate. Please Note: If you live in Florida, taxes are not included in the item price or shipping charges. These charges are the buyer's responsibility and will be added to the total cost of the item. All items will be shipped within 48 hours of receipt of payment. Please allow 5 to 7 days to receive them. S&H INCLUDES SHIPPING COSTS, INSURANCE, and PACKING MATERIALS. We do not charge for handling and labor. INTERNATIONAL SHIPPING: SHIPPING COSTS VARY PER LOCATION. If you have any questions, please inquire before bidding/purchasing through Ebay messaging, SHIPPING DISCOUNT: We will combine shipping for multiple items. If all items can be shipped together in one package and delivered to one address, a one time shipping charge will apply (highest price prevails). RETURNS: Accepted if the item is not as described, and is returned within seven days of receipt. Item must be returned in the same condition as described and shipped by us. We refund the purchase price of the item. Buyer is responsible for the return shipping costs. Thanks for looking

Early19th Century Edo School Boxwood Netsuke: Chinese Sage Riding an Ox

Early 19th Century, nicely hand-carved and engraved boxwood netsuke depicting a Chinese Sages riding an Ox while holding peonies in both hands, a symbol of prosperity or congratulations between friends. Chimney himotoshi that starts on the bottom of the platform where the ox stands, and continues through any of the spaces made by the legs of the ox. Rich patination. Unsigned.

Netsuke measures 0.92 inches (2.3cm) wide, 1.40 inches (3.6cm) long, and 1.62 inches (4.1cm) tall. It is in excellent condition, as you may be able to see in the posted photos.

Early 19th Century Japanese Wood Netsuke: ACROBAT

This is a finely hand carved, Early 19th Century Wood Netsuke depicting an Acrobat, who is wearing a fundoshi and sports an Eboshi hat on his head, demonstrating his contortionist skills by placing his left leg over the back of his head.

Very nice carving with great, glossy patina. Unsigned. It measures 1.60 inches (4.0cm) wide, and 1.58 inches (4.0cm) tall. It is in excellent condition, as shown in the posted photos.