Carved Netsuke

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

This is an antique wooden netsuke made in Japan around Taisho period 1920s. Netsuke is a miniature

"Japanese Netsuke – Grotesque Mask, Edo To Early Meiji Period (circa 1820–1880)" A finely carved

A boxwood netsuke depicting a monkey trying to catch a turtle, which retracts its head and legs

of sagemono. Netsuke are among the finest examples of Japanese craftsmanship, meticulously carved

This is an antique wooden netsuke made in Japan around Taisho period 1920s. Netsuke is a miniature

An amusing Showa Period (1926-1989) hand carved hardwood netsuke depicting a monkey riding atop a

Netsuke in boxwood representing a group of three toads, laying on a flat base, inlaid eyes made of

Netsuke in boxwood in the form of a tortoise hiding in its shell with only its head overstepping

Boxwood netsuke representing the mask of Hyottoko in Noh theatre. Hyottoko is a legendary comic

Wooden netsuke depicting the Obeshimi mask in Noh theater. Obeshimi is a demon characterized by

This is an antique wooden netsuke made in Japan around Showa period 1950s. Netsuke is a miniature

Netsuke in lacquered boxwood representing a yawning Daruma in a red cloak. Daruma, the Japanese

Boxwood netsuke depicting a toad climbing a circular stone millstone. The toad's wrinkled skin is

durability and fluid grace. At its heart rests a beautifully carved vintage panda netsuke, measuring 54 mm in

Small netsuke in deer antler in the form of a standing feminine figure wearing traditional dress

accents, an ojime and a wooden frog netsuke. Inros were used to store items like medicine, tobacco or

The hand carved & stained boxwood netsuke deftly rendered in the form of an octopus with

Boxwood netsuke depicting a standing man carrying a pouch behind his back in which an oni is hidden

by its original ensemble: A carved wood netsuke, an ornamental toggle used to secure the inrō over

Netsuke in carved boxwood, in the form of a kettle transforming into a raccoon dog (tanuki). The

Early 20th Century Japanese Carved Wood Figure of a Monkey: A finely carved Japanese wood netsuke

netsuke, the small toggle that anchors the inrō over the kimono sash. The netsuke, carved in the form of a

A Japanese four-case inro stringed together with a silk cord of a carved wood Ojime and a carved

, takamaki-e, Gilding. Ojime: 17mm, round with Ebony wood. Netsuke: Carved dressed standing monk with a hat

a small carved rabbit ojime bead and a carved wood netsuke in shape of a tree trunk accompanying the

bead. Carved from natural reddish coral. Netsuke: None Weight: 47.70 Grams. Measurements: Inro is

20mm, oval carved from natural translucent agate. Netsuke: None Weight: 47.70 Grams. Measurements