Carved Netsuke

Netsuke originated in Japan during the Edo period as practical toggles used to secure personal belongings to the sash of a kimono.

This engaging group of three carvings reflects the imaginative diversity that has long characterised Japanese netsuke. The first depicts a tightly coiled dragon, its sinuous body wra...

This engaging group of four boxwood netsuke presents a fascinating cross-section of Japanese and East Asian iconography.

Netsuke emerged during the Edo period as practical toggles used to suspend personal belongings from the sash of a kimono. Over time, these functional objects evolved into highly soph...

A Japanese Antique carved netsuke "The Beast" dated around the late 19th to early 20th century.

Presenting a famous netsuke artist, Yoshitoshi from Japanese, a carved netsuke "Two Rats" dated around the late 19th to early 20th century.  

Presenting a famous netsuke artist, Yoshitoshi from Japanese, a carved netsuke "The Pig" dated around the late 19th to early 20th century.         

A Japanese Antique carved netsuke "The Chi-Lin Beast" dated around the late 19th to early 20th century, signed on the bottom.   

A Japanese three-case inro with stringed carved netsuke and bead ojime from early Edo period circa 17th century.

DESCRIPTION A dramatic, multi-strand long necklace composed of vibrant turquoise-blue glass beads accented with an eclectic mix of antique hand-carved elements. Among the stations a...

Manju-type netsuke (round in shape) in red lacquer, carved using the tsuishu technique, depicting a shōjō (young girl) standing before a waterfall.

A nice vintage Japanese resin three-section inro and netsuke of horses, circa early 1950s. The piece is well carved with wonderful detail and in very good vintage condition; it incl...

Antiques Japanies netsuke signed with goose, little puppy with a fish, carved enamel antiques Chinese lacquer 1920, amazzonite drop.

A nice vintage Japanese two section hand carved bone rat inro with netsuke, circa early 1950s.

A Very Fine and Unusual Carved Red Lacquer Netsuke The reverse lacquered black Signed: Hosai Lacquer Japan Circa 1890 Size: 4.7cm high - 1⅔ ins high Provenance: W.L.

A Finely Carved Wood Netsuke of Two Puppy Dogs Playing The playful puppies with inlaid eyes Wood Signed: Kokei Japan Circa 1820 - 50 Size: 3.5 dia. - 1⅓ ins dia.

Boxwood netsuke of a seated professional sneezer depicted as an old man with his right hand raised, holding an stick to tickle himself. His head is slightly raised, his eyes practica...

The netsuke has been carefully carved in precious wood depicting a frog resting in a lotus leave.

Ryūsa-type manju netsuke (round in form, openwork) in carved wood, depicting a coiled phoenix.

Initially a simply-carved button fastener on the cords of an inro box, netsuke later developed into ornately sculpted objects of craftsmanship.

The boxwood netsuke finely carved as a kneeling Noh dancer dressed in striking geometric patterned robes.

Antique Japanese Wood Miniature Mask Netsuke, an unsigned work depicting Hannya, the female horned demon popular in Noh performance plays, a solid hardwood piece carved in high relie...

Boxwood netsuke depicting a snake coiled around itself. Signature engraved under the base. Origin: Japan Period: Meiji late 19th century. Dimensions: 4 x 3.5 x 2 cm. State of co...

Initially a simply-carved button fastener on the cords of an inro box, netsuke later developed into ornately sculpted objects of craftsmanship.

A boxwood netsuke depicting a partially peeled mandarin, carved with extraordinary realism.

A Japanese four-case inro with a stringed carved wood netsuke circa 19th century. The inro has a near square form with rounded corners, The surface is decorated with gold hiramaki-e ...

Manju-type netsuke (round in form) in red lacquer, carved using the tsuishu technique, decorated with blossoming cherry branches (sakura).

Initially a simply-carved button fastener on the cords of an inro box, netsuke later developed into ornately sculpted objects of craftsmanship.

Initially a simply-carved button fastener on the cords of an inro box, netsuke later developed into ornately sculpted objects of craftsmanship.

Netsuke of a wooden toad with its throat swollen. Made entirely in boxwood, the skin is treated with detail, the naturalistic pause suggests that the toad is croaking, the smooth tex...

Katabori-type netsuke (fully three-dimensional) in carved boxwood, depicting a recumbent ox, its head harnessed and turned to the left, with its legs folded beneath its body.

A boxwood netsuke depicting the Chinese general Guan Yu, shown standing and grasping his famous naginata, while his long beard falls down to his prominent belly. Warm patina with ex...

Laying Foetus From our Japanese collection, we are pleased to offer this Japanese Edo Period Skeleton Netsuke. The Skeleton Netsuke is carved from Boxwood depicting a skeleton in t...

Initially a simply-carved button fastener on the cords of an inro box, netsuke later developed into ornately sculpted objects of craftsmanship.

Initially a simply-carved button fastener on the cords of an inro box, netsuke later developed into ornately sculpted objects of craftsmanship.

Initially a simply-carved button fastener on the cords of an inro box, netsuke later developed into ornately sculpted objects of craftsmanship.

Initially a simply-carved button fastener on the cords of an inro box, netsuke later developed into ornately sculpted objects of craftsmanship.

In 1968, he started to carve netsuke (as practised in Japan) and he joined the Netsuke Kenkyukai Society, based in the United StatesHe is also a member of the Royal Society of Painte...

Very elegant small netsuke carved from a short segment of bamboo, depicting three mushrooms caps growing at its top.

Initially a simply-carved button fastener on the cords of an inro box, netsuke later developed into ornately sculpted objects of craftsmanship.

Initially a simply-carved button fastener on the cords of an inro box, netsuke later developed into ornately sculpted objects of craftsmanship.

Boxwood nestuke in the form of three clams or bivalve shells, probably of the Ruditapes philippinarum sub species that can be found all the way from Siberia to Philippines, and Japan...

Initially a simply-carved button fastener on the cords of an inro box, netsuke later developed into ornately sculpted objects of craftsmanship.

Initially a simply-carved button fastener on the cords of an inro box, netsuke later developed into ornately sculpted objects of craftsmanship.

Initially a simply-carved button fastener on the cords of an inro box, netsuke later developed into ornately sculpted objects of craftsmanship.

Boxwood netsuke depicting a seated monkey stopping a turtle with its right paw. Period: Edo 19th century Dimensions: 4 x 3.2 x 3.8 cm. Condition: Excellent condition.

Set of three Japanese netsukes carved out of wood with a reddish stained finish, appear to be circa mid-20th century.

A boxwood netsuke with a blonde patina, depicting a long-bearded sennin walking with a staff and a sake bottle.

Initially a simply-carved button fastener on the cords of an inro box, netsuke later developed into ornately sculpted objects of craftsmanship.

Initially a simply-carved button fastener on the cords of an inro box, netsuke later developed into ornately sculpted objects of craftsmanship.

Initially a simply-carved button fastener on the cords of an inro box, netsuke later developed into ornately sculpted objects of craftsmanship.

Katabori-type netsuke (fully three-dimensional) carved in boxwood, depicting a kneeling skeleton.

Boxwood netsuke of two chestnuts, one smaller on top of the larger. Chestnuts are a central part of Japanese culture and gastronomy. Castanea Crenata or Japanese chestnut is an indi...

A Japanese netsuke carved from corozo nut, depicting a pair of finely detailed chestnuts.

Small yet interesting netsuke in boxwood representing a seated rooster. The finish of its dishevelled feathers is neat, while the details of comb and the beak are treated with great ...

Initially a simply-carved button fastener on the cords of an inro box, netsuke later developed into ornately sculpted objects of craftsmanship.

The piece is well carved with wonderful detail and in very good vintage condition; it includes a small rat netsuke.