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Set of Nine Japanese Netsuke Rabbits from the Showa Era
Set of Nine Japanese Netsuke Rabbits from the Showa Era

Set of Nine Japanese Netsuke Rabbits from the Showa Era

Located in San Francisco, CA

This collection consists of nine miniature Japanese netsuke figures, crafted from Japanese boxwood.

Category

Late 20th Century Japanese Japonisme Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Boxwood

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

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

Located in Bilzen, BE

"Japanese Netsuke – Grotesque Mask, Edo To Early Meiji Period (circa 1820–1880)" A finely carved and expressive wooden mask-style netsuke, depicting a grotesque theatrical or folklor...

Category

Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Japanese Netsuke of a croaking Toad in boxwood
Japanese Netsuke of a croaking Toad in boxwood

Japanese Netsuke of a croaking Toad in boxwood

Located in PARIS, FR

Netsuke of a wooden toad with its throat swollen.

Category

Antique Late 18th Century Japanese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Boxwood

Wooden Japanese Netsuke Charme 'Noisette' 1970s Showa era
Wooden Japanese Netsuke Charme 'Noisette' 1970s Showa era

Wooden Japanese Netsuke Charme 'Noisette' 1970s Showa era

Located in Paris, FR

This is an antique wooden netsuke made in Japan around Showa period 1970s.

Category

Vintage 1970s Japanese Showa Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Wood

A Japanese netsuke depicting a monkey with a turtle
A Japanese netsuke depicting a monkey with a turtle

A Japanese netsuke depicting a monkey with a turtle

Located in Milano, IT

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.

Category

Antique 19th Century Japanese Japonisme Antiquities

Materials

Boxwood

Japanese Netsuke in Boxwoord in the form of two chestnut
Japanese Netsuke in Boxwoord in the form of two chestnut

Japanese Netsuke in Boxwoord in the form of two chestnut

Located in PARIS, FR

Boxwood netsuke of two chestnuts, one smaller on top of the larger.

Category

Antique Early 19th Century Japanese Edo Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Boxwood

A Signed Japanese Netsuke of a Monkey Riding a Turtle, Showa Period
A Signed Japanese Netsuke of a Monkey Riding a Turtle, Showa Period

A Signed Japanese Netsuke of a Monkey Riding a Turtle, Showa Period

Located in Ottawa, Ontario

An amusing Showa Period (1926-1989) hand carved hardwood netsuke depicting a monkey riding atop a turtle, the eyes of the monkey inset with cabochon pupils, signed with etched charac...

Category

Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Hardwood

An Amusing Japanese Netsuke in the Form of an Octopus, Taisho Period (1912-1925)
An Amusing Japanese Netsuke in the Form of an Octopus, Taisho Period (1912-1925)

An Amusing Japanese Netsuke in the Form of an Octopus, Taisho Period (1912-1925)

Located in Ottawa, Ontario

The hand carved & stained boxwood netsuke deftly rendered in the form of an octopus with somewhat anthropomorphic features, showing black stained eyes & furrowed brow effecti...

Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Boxwood

Collection of Eight Japanese Amber / Resin / Bakelite Netsukes
Collection of Eight Japanese Amber / Resin / Bakelite Netsukes

Collection of Eight Japanese Amber / Resin / Bakelite Netsukes

Located in San Diego, CA

Super cool collection of eight Japanese netsukes made of either amber, resin or bakelite, circa 20th century.

Category

20th Century Japanese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Resin, Bakelite

A Japanese Corozo Nut Netsuke Depicting Two Chestnuts, Signed Ikko
A Japanese Corozo Nut Netsuke Depicting Two Chestnuts, Signed Ikko

A Japanese Corozo Nut Netsuke Depicting Two Chestnuts, Signed Ikko

Located in Milano, IT

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

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Walnut

Set of Three Japanese Wood Netsukes
Set of Three Japanese Wood Netsukes

Set of Three Japanese Wood Netsukes

Located in Atlanta, GA

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

Category

Mid-20th Century Japanese Japonisme Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Japanese Collection of Boxwood Carved Netsuke Group of Three
Japanese Collection of Boxwood Carved Netsuke Group of Three

Japanese Collection of Boxwood Carved Netsuke Group of Three

Located in Nottingham, GB

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

Category

20th Century Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Boxwood

Japanese Collection of Boxwood Carved Netsuke Group of Three
Japanese Collection of Boxwood Carved Netsuke Group of Three

Japanese Collection of Boxwood Carved Netsuke Group of Three

Located in Nottingham, GB

Originating as practical toggles worn at the sash of the kimono, netsuke developed into one of Japan's most distinctive miniature art forms.

Category

20th Century Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Boxwood

Chinese Bone Fisherman Basket Toggle, c. 1850
Chinese Bone Fisherman Basket Toggle, c. 1850

Chinese Bone Fisherman Basket Toggle, c. 1850

Located in Chicago, IL

This miniature bone carving of a woven fisherman's basket is a charming example of the decorative toggles used by Qing-dynasty men much like Japanese netsuke. Because traditional Chi...

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Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Bone

Esther Shimazu Signed Japanese Hawaiian American Female Sculpture
Esther Shimazu Signed Japanese Hawaiian American Female Sculpture

Esther Shimazu Signed Japanese Hawaiian American Female Sculpture

By Esther Shimazu

Located in Houston, TX

Despite the heft of Shimazu’s creations, their joy and technical perfection are like the miniature Japanese netsuke figurines in their delicacy, precision and ability to delight as t...

Category

20th Century Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic, Stoneware

Esther Shimazu Signed Japanese Hawaiian American Male Sculpture
Esther Shimazu Signed Japanese Hawaiian American Male Sculpture

Esther Shimazu Signed Japanese Hawaiian American Male Sculpture

By Esther Shimazu

Located in Houston, TX

Despite the heft of Shimazu’s creations, their joy and technical perfection are like the miniature Japanese netsuke figurines in their delicacy, precision and ability to delight as t...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic, Stoneware

Vintage Chinese Mother-of-Pearl Rabbit Toggle Charm
Vintage Chinese Mother-of-Pearl Rabbit Toggle Charm

Vintage Chinese Mother-of-Pearl Rabbit Toggle Charm

Located in Chicago, IL

Because traditional Chinese clothing didn't have pockets, one's belongings were carried around in a pouch secured to their belt. Similar to Japanese netsuke, small charms such as thi...

Category

20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl

Antique Japanese Wooden Netsuke 1970s
Antique Japanese Wooden Netsuke 1970s

Antique Japanese Wooden Netsuke 1970s

Located in Paris, FR

This is an antique netsuke made in Japan around Showa period 1970s.

Category

Vintage 1960s Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Japanese Professional sneezer Boxwood Netsuke
Japanese Professional sneezer Boxwood Netsuke

Japanese Professional sneezer Boxwood Netsuke

Located in PARIS, FR

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

Category

Antique Late 18th Century Japanese Edo Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Boxwood

Japanese Antique Wooden Netsuke 'Onnamen' 1950s
Japanese Antique Wooden Netsuke 'Onnamen' 1950s

Japanese Antique Wooden Netsuke 'Onnamen' 1950s

Located in Paris, FR

This is an antique netsuke made in Japan around Showa period 1950s.

Category

Late 20th Century Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Antique Japanese Wood Miniature Mask Netsuke
Antique Japanese Wood Miniature Mask Netsuke

Antique Japanese Wood Miniature Mask Netsuke

Located in Point Richmond, CA

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...

Category

Antique 19th Century Japanese Edo Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Netsuke 20th C Japanese Japan Dog eating Skull
Netsuke 20th C Japanese Japan Dog eating Skull

Netsuke 20th C Japanese Japan Dog eating Skull

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

Brutal piece. Signed. 20th century Provenance: From the collection of Clemens Merkelbach van Enkhuizen, A well known Dutch painter and artist from Amsterdam. Merkelbach van Enkhuiz...

Category

Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Ceramics

Materials

Metal, Bronze

Japanese Wood Netsuke " The Beast",  Meiji Era
Japanese Wood Netsuke " The Beast",  Meiji Era

Japanese Wood Netsuke " The Beast", Meiji Era

Located in Norton, MA

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

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Japanese Antique Wooden Netsuke 'Buffalo' 1920s Taisho
Japanese Antique Wooden Netsuke 'Buffalo' 1920s Taisho

Japanese Antique Wooden Netsuke 'Buffalo' 1920s Taisho

Located in Paris, FR

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

Category

Vintage 1920s Japanese Taisho Animal Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Japanese Wooden Netsuke Cicada 1900 Meiji Sekisen
Japanese Wooden Netsuke Cicada 1900 Meiji Sekisen

Japanese Wooden Netsuke Cicada 1900 Meiji Sekisen

Located in Paris, FR

Netsuke is a miniature sculpture, originating in 17th century Japan.

Category

Antique Early 1900s Japanese Meiji Animal Sculptures

Materials

Wood

19th / 20th c Bronze Netsuke Squirrel with a nut Japanese Japan
19th / 20th c Bronze Netsuke Squirrel with a nut Japanese Japan

19th / 20th c Bronze Netsuke Squirrel with a nut Japanese Japan

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

19th / 20th c Bronze Netsuke Squirrel with a nut Japanese Japan Signed Condition Period 20th century Meiji Periode (1867-1912)

Category

Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Ceramics

Materials

Metal, Bronze

Old Wooden Netsuke Japanese Peanuts Meiji Period, Japan, 19/20th C
Old Wooden Netsuke Japanese Peanuts Meiji Period, Japan, 19/20th C

Old Wooden Netsuke Japanese Peanuts Meiji Period, Japan, 19/20th C

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

Lovely and very detailed piece. Unsigned. Japan 19th or 20th century. Weight: 9 grams Provenance: Collected in the 1980’s. From the collection of Clemens Merkelbach van Enkhuizen...

Category

20th Century Japanese Meiji Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Japanese Edo Period (1603-1868) Skeleton Foetus Netsuke
Japanese Edo Period (1603-1868) Skeleton Foetus Netsuke

Japanese Edo Period (1603-1868) Skeleton Foetus Netsuke

Located in Newark, England

Laying Foetus From our Japanese collection, we are pleased to offer this Japanese Edo Period Skeleton Netsuke.

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Japanese Edo Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood, Boxwood

Japanese Wooden Netsuke 1950s Showa era 'Small Boat'
Japanese Wooden Netsuke 1950s Showa era 'Small Boat'

Japanese Wooden Netsuke 1950s Showa era 'Small Boat'

Located in Paris, FR

This is an antique netsuke made in Japan around Showa period 1950s.

Category

Vintage 1950s Japanese Showa Animal Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Antique Japanese Wooden Netsuke 1920s 'Mouse' Taisho era
Antique Japanese Wooden Netsuke 1920s 'Mouse' Taisho era

Antique Japanese Wooden Netsuke 1920s 'Mouse' Taisho era

Located in Paris, FR

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

Category

Vintage 1920s Japanese Taisho Animal Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Antique Japanese Wooden Netsuke ' Duck ' 1950s Showa Era
Antique Japanese Wooden Netsuke ' Duck ' 1950s Showa Era

Antique Japanese Wooden Netsuke ' Duck ' 1950s Showa Era

Located in Paris, FR

This is an antique netsuke made in Japan around Showa period 1950s.

Category

Vintage 1950s Japanese Showa Animal Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Japanese Wooden Netsuke 'Crab Claw' 1970s Showa era
Japanese Wooden Netsuke 'Crab Claw' 1970s Showa era

Japanese Wooden Netsuke 'Crab Claw' 1970s Showa era

Located in Paris, FR

This is an antique wooden netsuke made in Japan around Showa period 1970s.

Category

Vintage 1970s Japanese Showa Animal Sculptures

Materials

Stone

Antique Japanese Wooden Netsuke 'Crab and Monkey' 1920s
Antique Japanese Wooden Netsuke 'Crab and Monkey' 1920s

Antique Japanese Wooden Netsuke 'Crab and Monkey' 1920s

Located in Paris, FR

This is an antique netsuke made in Japan around Taisho period 1920s.

Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Animal Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Old Wooden Netsuke 19/20th C Japanese Japan BAT Meiji Period
Old Wooden Netsuke 19/20th C Japanese Japan BAT Meiji Period

Old Wooden Netsuke 19/20th C Japanese Japan BAT Meiji Period

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

Lovely and very detailed piece. Unsigned. Japan 19th or 20th century. Weight: 12 grams Provenance: Collected in the 1980's. From the collection of Clemens Merkelbach van Enkhuizen,...

Category

Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Ceramics

Materials

Metal, Bronze

Old Wooden Netsuke 19/20th C Japanese Japan QUAIL Meiji Period
Old Wooden Netsuke 19/20th C Japanese Japan QUAIL Meiji Period

Old Wooden Netsuke 19/20th C Japanese Japan QUAIL Meiji Period

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

Description Lovely and very detailed piece. Unsigned. Japan 19th or 20th century. Weight: 9 grams Provenance: Collected in the 1980's. From the collection of Clemens Merkelbach va...

Category

Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Ceramics

Materials

Metal, Bronze

Old Wooden Netsuke 19/20th C Japanese Japan Fisherman Meiji Period
Old Wooden Netsuke 19/20th C Japanese Japan Fisherman Meiji Period

Old Wooden Netsuke 19/20th C Japanese Japan Fisherman Meiji Period

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

Lovely and very detailed piece. Unsigned. Japan 19th or 20th century. Visible is a fisherman with 2 fishes in his hand. Weight: 19 grams Provenance: Collected in the 1980's. From t...

Category

Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Ceramics

Materials

Metal, Bronze

Old Wooden Netsuke 19/20th C Japanese Japan Fruit Meiji Period
Old Wooden Netsuke 19/20th C Japanese Japan Fruit Meiji Period

Old Wooden Netsuke 19/20th C Japanese Japan Fruit Meiji Period

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

Lovely and very detailed piece. Unsigned. Japan 19th or 20th century. Weight: 15 grams Provenance: Collected in the 1980's. From the collection of Clemens Merkelbach van Enkhuizen,...

Category

Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Ceramics

Materials

Metal, Bronze

Old Wooden Netsuke 19/20th C Japanese Japan FROG Meiji Period
Old Wooden Netsuke 19/20th C Japanese Japan FROG Meiji Period

Old Wooden Netsuke 19/20th C Japanese Japan FROG Meiji Period

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

Lovely and very detailed piece. Unsigned. Japan 19th or 20th century. Weight: 8 grams Provenance: Collected in the 1980's. From the collection of Clemens Merkelbach van Enkhuizen, ...

Category

Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Ceramics

Materials

Metal, Bronze

Old Wooden Netsuke 19/20th C Japanese Japan PEANUTS Meiji Period
Old Wooden Netsuke 19/20th C Japanese Japan PEANUTS Meiji Period

Old Wooden Netsuke 19/20th C Japanese Japan PEANUTS Meiji Period

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

Lovely and very detailed piece. Unsigned. Japan 19th or 20th century. Weight: 9 grams Provenance: Collected in the 1980's. From the collection of Clemens Merkelbach van Enkhuizen, ...

Category

Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Ceramics

Materials

Metal, Bronze

Antique Wood Monkey Netsuke Sculpture Japanese Masakazu Japan, 19/20th Century
Antique Wood Monkey Netsuke Sculpture Japanese Masakazu Japan, 19/20th Century

Antique Wood Monkey Netsuke Sculpture Japanese Masakazu Japan, 19/20th Century

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

Lovely and very detailed piece. Signed Masakazu A monkey sitting. H. 1.8 cm x L 2.2cm. Japan, 19th century. Additional information: Material: Porcelain & Pottery Region of Origin: J...

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20th Century Japanese Meiji Animal Sculptures

Materials

Porcelain

Japanese Antique Wooden Small Netsuke 'Laying Wild Boar' 1960s
Japanese Antique Wooden Small Netsuke 'Laying Wild Boar' 1960s

Japanese Antique Wooden Small Netsuke 'Laying Wild Boar' 1960s

Located in Paris, FR

This is an antique netsuke made in Japan around Showa period 1960s.

Category

Late 20th Century Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Japanese Antique Wooden Small Netsuke 'Two wild boar' 1960s
Japanese Antique Wooden Small Netsuke 'Two wild boar' 1960s

Japanese Antique Wooden Small Netsuke 'Two wild boar' 1960s

Located in Paris, FR

This is an antique netsuke made in Japan around Showa period 1960s.

Category

Late 20th Century Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Japanese Lacquer Inro with Netsuke Okame Mask Meiji Period
Japanese Lacquer Inro with Netsuke Okame Mask Meiji Period

Japanese Lacquer Inro with Netsuke Okame Mask Meiji Period

Located in Norton, MA

Japanese Lacquer Inro with Netsuke Okame Mask, brown lacquer with 3 sections and 2 compartments, and carved ivory polychrome Okame mask and a rope hair.

Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Decorative Boxes

Materials

Lacquer

Japanese Wooden Small Netsuke 'A Head' 1940s Showa era
Japanese Wooden Small Netsuke 'A Head' 1940s Showa era

Japanese Wooden Small Netsuke 'A Head' 1940s Showa era

Located in Paris, FR

This is an antique wooden netsuke made in Japan around Showa period 1940s.

Category

Vintage 1940s Japanese Showa Animal Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Old Wooden Netsuke 19/20th C Japanese Japan Figural Figure Meiji Period
Old Wooden Netsuke 19/20th C Japanese Japan Figural Figure Meiji Period

Old Wooden Netsuke 19/20th C Japanese Japan Figural Figure Meiji Period

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

Lovely and very detailed piece. Unsigned. Japan 19th or 20th century. Weight: 25 grams Provenance: Collected in the 1980's. From the collection of Clemens Merkelbach van Enkhuizen,...

Category

Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Ceramics

Materials

Metal, Bronze

Japanese Antique 2 Wooden Netsuke Charms Okinamen and Onnamen
Japanese Antique 2 Wooden Netsuke Charms Okinamen and Onnamen

Japanese Antique 2 Wooden Netsuke Charms Okinamen and Onnamen

Located in Paris, FR

These are wooden netsukes made in Japan around showa period 1980s. One is called 'Onnamen' and there one is called 'Okinamen'.

Category

Late 20th Century Japanese Showa Animal Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Japanese Wood Netsuke " Two Rats " by Yoshitoshi Late Meiji Era
Japanese Wood Netsuke " Two Rats " by Yoshitoshi Late Meiji Era

Japanese Wood Netsuke " Two Rats " by Yoshitoshi Late Meiji Era

Located in Norton, MA

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

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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Japanese Wood Netsuke " The Pig "by Yoshitoshi Late Meiji Era
Japanese Wood Netsuke " The Pig "by Yoshitoshi Late Meiji Era

Japanese Wood Netsuke " The Pig "by Yoshitoshi Late Meiji Era

Located in Norton, MA

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

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Japanese 19th-C Kiri Wood Hibachi with Maki-e Buddhist Motifs & Carved Toad Hand
Japanese 19th-C Kiri Wood Hibachi with Maki-e Buddhist Motifs & Carved Toad Hand

Japanese 19th-C Kiri Wood Hibachi with Maki-e Buddhist Motifs & Carved Toad Hand

Located in Fukuoka, JP

Carved from black wood in the form of toads — the kaeru of Japanese mythology, an animal associated with good fortune, safe return, and the transformative power of water — they are e...

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antiquities

Materials

Copper

Japanese Resin Three Section Hand Carved Inro & Netsuke of Horses
Japanese Resin Three Section Hand Carved Inro & Netsuke of Horses

Japanese Resin Three Section Hand Carved Inro & Netsuke of Horses

Located in San Diego, CA

A nice vintage Japanese resin three-section inro and netsuke of horses, circa early 1950s.

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Mid-20th Century Japanese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Resin

Japanese Wood Netsuke " The Chi-Lin Beast" Signed,  Meiji Era
Japanese Wood Netsuke " The Chi-Lin Beast" Signed,  Meiji Era

Japanese Wood Netsuke " The Chi-Lin Beast" Signed, Meiji Era

Located in Norton, MA

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

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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Japanese Boxwood Inro & Netsuke of Rats and Snakes in Basket
Japanese Boxwood Inro & Netsuke of Rats and Snakes in Basket

Japanese Boxwood Inro & Netsuke of Rats and Snakes in Basket

Located in San Diego, CA

A really nice vintage Japanese boxwood inro and netsuke of rats and snakes on a round basket, circa early 1940s.

Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Boxwood

Old Wooden Netsuke 19/20th C Japanese Japan Animal on Turtle Meiji Period
Old Wooden Netsuke 19/20th C Japanese Japan Animal on Turtle Meiji Period

Old Wooden Netsuke 19/20th C Japanese Japan Animal on Turtle Meiji Period

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

Lovely and very detailed piece. Unsigned. Japan 19th or 20th century. Weight: 8 grams Provenance: Collected in the 1980's. From the collection of Clemens Merkelbach van Enkhuizen, ...

Category

Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Ceramics

Materials

Metal, Bronze

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Finely Carved Antique IVORY Japanese Netsuke
Finely Carved Antique IVORY Japanese Netsuke

Finely Carved Antique IVORY Japanese Netsuke

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H 1.78 in W 1.58 in D 0.6 in

Finely Carved Antique IVORY Japanese Netsuke

Located in Brunswick, ME

The comical demon mask of Buaku which also appears in Noh theatre and is represented as the character O-Beshimi. Obeshimis are Gods; representing a tengu who protects others from ...

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Antique Mid-19th Century Japanese Antiquities

Materials

Other

A Fine Shunga Mask Netsuke of Okame with Hidden Erotic Carving. Late Edo
A Fine Shunga Mask Netsuke of Okame with Hidden Erotic Carving. Late Edo

A Fine Shunga Mask Netsuke of Okame with Hidden Erotic Carving. Late Edo

Located in London, GB

A Fine Shunga Mask Netsuke of Okame with Hidden Erotic Carving Japan, Edo to Meiji period (circa 1850–1900) Material: Stained boxwood A charming and finely carved mask netsuke ...

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Boxwood

Edo Period Japanese Hardwood Karako Netsuke, 1820s
Edo Period Japanese Hardwood Karako Netsuke, 1820s

Edo Period Japanese Hardwood Karako Netsuke, 1820s

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H 1.38 in W 1.11 in D 1.38 in

Edo Period Japanese Hardwood Karako Netsuke, 1820s

Located in Niella Tanaro, IT

An Edo period wood netsuke in the form of Karako the small Chinese boy near the big sac of treasures.

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Antique 1820s Japanese Edo Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Hardwood

Umbrella Netsuke
Umbrella Netsuke

Umbrella Netsuke

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H 2.75 in Dm 2.88 in

Umbrella Netsuke

Located in Stockbridge, MA

Collected in Kyoto, Japan.

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Mid-20th Century Japanese Taisho Lacquer

Materials

Softwood

Grazing Horse Netsuke
Grazing Horse Netsuke

Grazing Horse Netsuke

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H 2 in W 1.5 in D 0.5 in

Grazing Horse Netsuke

Located in New York, NY

Graceful carving of a grazing horse with fine patina.

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Sculptures

Large Wood Netsuke of a Shishi
Large Wood Netsuke of a Shishi

Large Wood Netsuke of a Shishi

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H 2.25 in W 1.97 in D 1.58 in

Large Wood Netsuke of a Shishi

Located in Milano, IT

Large wood netsuke of a shishi Kyoto school, 18th/19th century Height: 5.7cm The large netsuke with a very nice patina, showing the mythical creature seated, its body turned s...

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Antique 18th Century Japanese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

19th Century Black and Gold Lacquered Inro Toad Netsuke
19th Century Black and Gold Lacquered Inro Toad Netsuke

19th Century Black and Gold Lacquered Inro Toad Netsuke

Located in Paris, FR

The inside is decorated of nashiji. The inro carries a netsuke: Japanese clothing object which is used as a counterweight to inro.

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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Lacquer

Materials

Wood, Boxwood

Yatate Japonais En Bois Scuplté Nissho Antique Wood Carved Netsuke Meiji Era
Yatate Japonais En Bois Scuplté Nissho Antique Wood Carved Netsuke Meiji Era

Yatate Japonais En Bois Scuplté Nissho Antique Wood Carved Netsuke Meiji Era

Located in PONT-AUDEMER, FR

Description : Amusant range pinceau « Yatate » en bois sculpté « Nissho Dimensions : Longueur : 27 cms Largeur : 5 cms Profondeur : 5 cms Etat : Bel Etat d’usage. Bien ...

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Antique Early 1900s Japanese Antiquities

Materials

Wood

Seven Japanese Netsuke Masks
Seven Japanese Netsuke Masks

Seven Japanese Netsuke Masks

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H 6 in W 2 in D 1.5 in

Seven Japanese Netsuke Masks

Located in Chicago, IL

Collection of 18th and 19th Century Japanese Netsuke masks carved of various precious woods.

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Sculptures

Japanese Netsuke Inro of Recumbent Dog
Japanese Netsuke Inro of Recumbent Dog

Japanese Netsuke Inro of Recumbent Dog

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H 1.58 in W 1.19 in D 0.99 in

Japanese Netsuke Inro of Recumbent Dog

Located in Nottingham, GB

In good condition From a private collection Free international shipping Japanese Netsuke Inro of Recumbent Dog

Category

20th Century Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Composition

Japanese Netsuke Skeleton and Wolf Meiji Period
Japanese Netsuke Skeleton and Wolf Meiji Period

Japanese Netsuke Skeleton and Wolf Meiji Period

Located in Atlanta, GA

An antique wood netsuke circa 19th century. It depicts a wolf embracing a skeleton.

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Japonisme Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Japanese Netsuke of Hyottoko, Depicted through a Mask in Noh Play as an Idiot
Japanese Netsuke of Hyottoko, Depicted through a Mask in Noh Play as an Idiot

Japanese Netsuke of Hyottoko, Depicted through a Mask in Noh Play as an Idiot

Located in Point Richmond, CA

Netsuke commonly depict imagery from nature, myth, and Japanese history.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Boxwood

Signed Japanese Tagua Nut Netsuke Inro of Laughing Buddha
Signed Japanese Tagua Nut Netsuke Inro of Laughing Buddha

Signed Japanese Tagua Nut Netsuke Inro of Laughing Buddha

Located in Nottingham, GB

In good condition From a private collection Free international shipping Signed Japanese Netsuke Inro of Laughing Buddha

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20th Century Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Walnut

Vintage Japanese Three Rat Netsuke
Vintage Japanese Three Rat Netsuke

Vintage Japanese Three Rat Netsuke

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H 1.25 in W 1.75 in D 1.5 in

Vintage Japanese Three Rat Netsuke

Located in Chicago, IL

The lack of pockets on traditional Japanese kimonos resulted in small pouches or boxes that were strung at the waist and secured by button-like fasteners known as netsuke.

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Early 20th Century Japanese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Early 20th Century Chinese Bone Toggle Charm
Early 20th Century Chinese Bone Toggle Charm

Early 20th Century Chinese Bone Toggle Charm

Located in Chicago, IL

Hand carved from bone, this simple ring is an excellent example of the modest toggles used by Qing-dynasty men much like Japanese netsuke. Because traditional Chinese clothing didn't...

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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Collectible Jewelry

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Bone

Japanese Carved Falk Netsuke
Japanese Carved Falk Netsuke

Japanese Carved Falk Netsuke

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H 3.94 in W 5.91 in D 3.15 in

Japanese Carved Falk Netsuke

Located in Kastrup, DK

Japanese carved bone netsuke of a falcon on a tree stump.

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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Animal Sculptures

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Bone

Japanese Boxwood Swan Netsuke
Japanese Boxwood Swan Netsuke

Japanese Boxwood Swan Netsuke

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H 1.97 in W 1.97 in D 1.19 in

Japanese Boxwood Swan Netsuke

Located in Nottingham, GB

Free international shipping. Japanese Boxwood Swan Netsuke

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20th Century Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Boxwood

Signed Japanese Meiji Netsuke
Signed Japanese Meiji Netsuke

Signed Japanese Meiji Netsuke

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H 1.58 in W 1.19 in D 0.79 in

Signed Japanese Meiji Netsuke

Located in Nottingham, GB

In good condition From a private collection Free international shipping Signed Japanese Meiji Netsuke

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Antique 19th Century Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Pewter

Antique Japanese Wooden Netsuke 'Hotei', 1920s
Antique Japanese Wooden Netsuke 'Hotei', 1920s

Antique Japanese Wooden Netsuke 'Hotei', 1920s

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H 0.79 in W 0.99 in D 2.68 in

Antique Japanese Wooden Netsuke 'Hotei', 1920s

Located in Paris, FR

This is an antique netsuke made in Japan around Taisho period 1920s.

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Mid-20th Century Japanese Taisho Animal Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Japanese Wooden Netsuke 'Turtle' 1980s 'Ishikawa'
Japanese Wooden Netsuke 'Turtle' 1980s 'Ishikawa'

Japanese Wooden Netsuke 'Turtle' 1980s 'Ishikawa'

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H 0.99 in W 1.38 in D 2.37 in

Japanese Wooden Netsuke 'Turtle' 1980s 'Ishikawa'

Located in Paris, FR

Netsuke is a miniature sculpture, originating in 17th century Japan.

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Vintage 1980s Japanese Showa Animal Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Antique Japanese Wooden Netsuke 'Onnamen' 1920s
Antique Japanese Wooden Netsuke 'Onnamen' 1920s

Antique Japanese Wooden Netsuke 'Onnamen' 1920s

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H 1.58 in W 1.58 in D 0.79 in

Antique Japanese Wooden Netsuke 'Onnamen' 1920s

Located in Paris, FR

This is an antique netsuke made in Japan around Showa period 1950s.

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Early 20th Century Japanese Showa Animal Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Signed Japanese Meiji Netsuke Inro
Signed Japanese Meiji Netsuke Inro

Signed Japanese Meiji Netsuke Inro

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H 1.78 in W 0.99 in D 0.79 in

Signed Japanese Meiji Netsuke Inro

Located in Nottingham, GB

In good condition From a private collection Free international shipping Signed Japanese Meiji Netsuke Inro

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Antique 19th Century Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Antler

Japanese Meiji Netsuke Inro Oni
Japanese Meiji Netsuke Inro Oni

Japanese Meiji Netsuke Inro Oni

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H 1.58 in W 0.99 in D 0.6 in

Japanese Meiji Netsuke Inro Oni

Located in Nottingham, GB

In good condition From a private collection Free international shipping Japanese Meiji Netsuke Inro Oni

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Antique 19th Century Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Antler

Japanese Meiji Netsuke Inro Fisherman
Japanese Meiji Netsuke Inro Fisherman

Japanese Meiji Netsuke Inro Fisherman

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H 1.78 in W 0.99 in D 0.79 in

Japanese Meiji Netsuke Inro Fisherman

Located in Nottingham, GB

In good condition From a private collection Free international shipping Japanese Meiji Netsuke Inro Fisherman

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Antique 19th Century Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Antler

Japanese Shiitake Mushroom Netsuke Charm, c. 1850
Japanese Shiitake Mushroom Netsuke Charm, c. 1850

Japanese Shiitake Mushroom Netsuke Charm, c. 1850

Located in Chicago, IL

In 19th-century Japan, kimono-clad men compensated for the garment’s lack of pockets by wearing small pouches secured by button-like fasteners known as netsuke.

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Antique Mid-19th Century Japanese Meiji Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Bone

Early 20th Century Japanese Bamboo Basket Netsuke
Early 20th Century Japanese Bamboo Basket Netsuke

Early 20th Century Japanese Bamboo Basket Netsuke

Located in Chicago, IL

In 17th century Japan, kimono-clad men compensated for the garment’s lack of pockets by wearing small pouches secured by button-like fasteners known as netsuke.

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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Horn

Japanese Antique Wooden Small Netsuke 'Rooster' 1960s
Japanese Antique Wooden Small Netsuke 'Rooster' 1960s

Japanese Antique Wooden Small Netsuke 'Rooster' 1960s

Located in Paris, FR

This is an antique netsuke made in Japan around Showa period 1960s.

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Late 20th Century Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Japanese Skeleton Boxwood Netsuke Late Edo Period
Japanese Skeleton Boxwood Netsuke Late Edo Period

Japanese Skeleton Boxwood Netsuke Late Edo Period

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H 2.56 in W 1.07 in D 1.19 in

Japanese Skeleton Boxwood Netsuke Late Edo Period

Located in Newark, England

Japanese boxwood netsuke depicting a skeleton. The skeleton naturalistically carved in the foetal position in preparation for transitional burial.

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Antique Mid-19th Century Japanese Edo Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood, Boxwood

Japanese Antique Wooden Netsuke 'Cow' 1900s Meiji
Japanese Antique Wooden Netsuke 'Cow' 1900s Meiji

Japanese Antique Wooden Netsuke 'Cow' 1900s Meiji

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H 1.07 in W 2.17 in D 1.38 in

Japanese Antique Wooden Netsuke 'Cow' 1900s Meiji

Located in Paris, FR

Netsuke is a miniature sculpture, originating in 17th century Japan.

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Antique Early 1900s Japanese Meiji Animal Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Antique Japanese Wooden Netsuke '7 Mouses', 1950s
Antique Japanese Wooden Netsuke '7 Mouses', 1950s

Antique Japanese Wooden Netsuke '7 Mouses', 1950s

Located in Paris, FR

This is an antique netsuke made in Japan around Showa period 1950s.

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Late 20th Century Japanese Showa Animal Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Wooden Netsuke Sculpture Japanese Turtle, 20th Century
Wooden Netsuke Sculpture Japanese Turtle, 20th Century

Wooden Netsuke Sculpture Japanese Turtle, 20th Century

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

Lovely and very detailed piece. Marked at the belly. Late 20th century Weight: 13 grams Additional information: Material: Wood Region of Origin: Japan Period: 20th century Conditio...

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Late 20th Century Japanese Animal Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Japanese Antique Netsuke of a Dutchman Signed Tomotada
Japanese Antique Netsuke of a Dutchman Signed Tomotada

Japanese Antique Netsuke of a Dutchman Signed Tomotada

Located in Atlanta, GA

A Japanese carved wood netsuke depicting a Dutchman.

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Japonisme Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Signed Japanese Carved Edo Netsuke Inro
Signed Japanese Carved Edo Netsuke Inro

Signed Japanese Carved Edo Netsuke Inro

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H 1.58 in W 1.38 in D 1.19 in

Signed Japanese Carved Edo Netsuke Inro

Located in Nottingham, GB

In good condition From a private collection Free international shipping Signed Japanese Carved Edo Netsuke Inro

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Antique 19th Century Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Antler

Signed Japanese Carved Netsuke Inro Meiji
Signed Japanese Carved Netsuke Inro Meiji

Signed Japanese Carved Netsuke Inro Meiji

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H 2.17 in W 1.58 in D 0.79 in

Signed Japanese Carved Netsuke Inro Meiji

Located in Nottingham, GB

In good condition From a private collection Free international shipping Signed Japanese Carved Netsuke Inro Meiji

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Antique 19th Century Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Antler

Signed Japanese Carved Edo Netsuke Inro
Signed Japanese Carved Edo Netsuke Inro

Signed Japanese Carved Edo Netsuke Inro

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H 1.58 in W 1.38 in D 1.19 in

Signed Japanese Carved Edo Netsuke Inro

Located in Nottingham, GB

In good condition From a private collection Free international shipping Signed Japanese Carved Edo Netsuke Inro

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Antique 19th Century Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Antler

Antique Japanese Wooden Netsuke 'Deer' Meiji Era 1900s
Antique Japanese Wooden Netsuke 'Deer' Meiji Era 1900s

Antique Japanese Wooden Netsuke 'Deer' Meiji Era 1900s

Located in Paris, FR

This is an antique netsuke made in Japan around meiji period 1900s. Netsuke is a miniature sculpture, originating in 17th century Japan.

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Antique Early 1900s Japanese Animal Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Box Wood Roar Frog Netsuke 19th-20th Century Japanese Japan Unsigned
Box Wood Roar Frog Netsuke 19th-20th Century Japanese Japan Unsigned

Box Wood Roar Frog Netsuke 19th-20th Century Japanese Japan Unsigned

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

Lovely and very detailed piece. Unsigned, Japan, 19th or 20th century. Condition / / overall condition 5.3 x 3.1cm Period Meiji Periode (1867-1912).  

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain

Antique Japanese Wooden Netsuke 'Dog' Meiji Era 1900s
Antique Japanese Wooden Netsuke 'Dog' Meiji Era 1900s

Antique Japanese Wooden Netsuke 'Dog' Meiji Era 1900s

Located in Paris, FR

This is an antique netsuke made in Japan around Meiji period 1900s.

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Early 20th Century Japanese Animal Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Antique Japanese Wooden Netsuke 'Rhinoceros' Meiji Era, 1900s
Antique Japanese Wooden Netsuke 'Rhinoceros' Meiji Era, 1900s

Antique Japanese Wooden Netsuke 'Rhinoceros' Meiji Era, 1900s

Located in Paris, FR

This is an antique netsuke made in Japan around meiji period 1900s.

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Early 20th Century Japanese Animal Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Antique Japanese Wooden Netsuke 'Boy with Fish' 1930s
Antique Japanese Wooden Netsuke 'Boy with Fish' 1930s

Antique Japanese Wooden Netsuke 'Boy with Fish' 1930s

Located in Paris, FR

This is an antique netsuke made in Japan around 1930s. Netsuke is a miniature sculpture, originating in 17th century Japan.

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Vintage 1930s Japanese Animal Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Antique Japanese Wooden Netsuke 'Turtle and Mouse' 1920s
Antique Japanese Wooden Netsuke 'Turtle and Mouse' 1920s

Antique Japanese Wooden Netsuke 'Turtle and Mouse' 1920s

Located in Paris, FR

This is an antique netsuke made in Japan around Taisho period 1920s.

Category

Mid-20th Century Japanese Taisho Animal Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Antique Japanese Wooden Netsuke 'Sumo Wrestlers Fighting' 1920s
Antique Japanese Wooden Netsuke 'Sumo Wrestlers Fighting' 1920s

Antique Japanese Wooden Netsuke 'Sumo Wrestlers Fighting' 1920s

Located in Paris, FR

This is an antique netsuke made in Japan around Showa period 1920s. This netsuke was made by a netsuke artist 'Matsuyama' (you can find his signature on the bottom of this netsuke.)

Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Animal Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Antique Japanese Wooden Netsuke 'CICADA' Edo Era 1800s
Antique Japanese Wooden Netsuke 'CICADA' Edo Era 1800s

Antique Japanese Wooden Netsuke 'CICADA' Edo Era 1800s

Located in Paris, FR

This is an antique netsuke made in Japan around Edo period 1800s. Netsuke is a miniature sculpture, originating in 17th century Japan.

Category

Antique Early 19th Century Japanese Animal Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Antique Japanese Wooden Netsuke 'Crabe' Edo Era 1800s
Antique Japanese Wooden Netsuke 'Crabe' Edo Era 1800s

Antique Japanese Wooden Netsuke 'Crabe' Edo Era 1800s

Located in Paris, FR

This is an antique netsuke made in Japan around Edo period 1800s. Netsuke is a miniature sculpture, originating in 17th century Japan.

Category

Antique Early 19th Century Japanese Animal Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Antique Japanese Wooden Netsuke 'Octopus' Edo Era 1800s
Antique Japanese Wooden Netsuke 'Octopus' Edo Era 1800s

Antique Japanese Wooden Netsuke 'Octopus' Edo Era 1800s

Located in Paris, FR

This is an antique netsuke made in Japan around Edo period 1800s. Netsuke is a miniature sculpture, originating in 17th century Japan.

Category

Antique Early 19th Century Japanese Animal Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Japanese Antique Wooden Netsuke 'Daruma' 1920s Taisho era
Japanese Antique Wooden Netsuke 'Daruma' 1920s Taisho era

Japanese Antique Wooden Netsuke 'Daruma' 1920s Taisho era

Located in Paris, FR

This is an antique netsuke made in Japan around Taisho period 1920s.

Category

Vintage 1920s Japanese Taisho Animal Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Japanese Antique Wooden Netsuke 'Rabbit' 1920s Taisho era
Japanese Antique Wooden Netsuke 'Rabbit' 1920s Taisho era

Japanese Antique Wooden Netsuke 'Rabbit' 1920s Taisho era

Located in Paris, FR

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

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Vintage 1920s Japanese Taisho Animal Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Antique Japanese Wooden Netsuke 'Flog and Kappa' 1950s
Antique Japanese Wooden Netsuke 'Flog and Kappa' 1950s

Antique Japanese Wooden Netsuke 'Flog and Kappa' 1950s

Located in Paris, FR

This is an antique netsuke made in Japan around Showa period 1950s.

Category

Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Animal Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Japanese Leather Tobacco Pouch and Netsuke, c. 1900
Japanese Leather Tobacco Pouch and Netsuke, c. 1900

Japanese Leather Tobacco Pouch and Netsuke, c. 1900

Located in Chicago, IL

Created in the late 19th century during Japan's Meiji period, this petite leather tobacco pouch is accompanied by a small, wooden netsuke charm.

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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Mounted Objects

Materials

Brass, Steel

Japanese Edo Period Tiger & Cub Boxwood Netsuke Singed Masayoshi
Japanese Edo Period Tiger & Cub Boxwood Netsuke Singed Masayoshi

Japanese Edo Period Tiger & Cub Boxwood Netsuke Singed Masayoshi

Located in Newark, England

Japanese boxwood netsuke depicting a Tiger & cub. The netsuke featuring a large tiger holding its paw aloft with its cub underneath.

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Japanese Edo Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood, Boxwood

Signed Japanese Carved Boxwood Netsuke Inro Ojime
Signed Japanese Carved Boxwood Netsuke Inro Ojime

Signed Japanese Carved Boxwood Netsuke Inro Ojime

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H 0.99 in W 1.97 in D 2.17 in

Signed Japanese Carved Boxwood Netsuke Inro Ojime

Located in Nottingham, GB

Japanese Carved boxwood Netsuke Inro Ojime Good condition From a private collection.

Category

20th Century Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Boxwood

Signed Japanese Carved Boxwood Netsuke Inro Ojime
Signed Japanese Carved Boxwood Netsuke Inro Ojime

Signed Japanese Carved Boxwood Netsuke Inro Ojime

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H 0.99 in W 1.19 in D 1.97 in

Signed Japanese Carved Boxwood Netsuke Inro Ojime

Located in Nottingham, GB

Japanese Carved Boxwood Netsuke Inro Ojime, signed Very good condition.

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20th Century Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Boxwood

Japanese Tagua Nut Netsuke of a Rabbit
Japanese Tagua Nut Netsuke of a Rabbit

Japanese Tagua Nut Netsuke of a Rabbit

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H 1.58 in W 0.99 in D 0.79 in

Japanese Tagua Nut Netsuke of a Rabbit

Located in Nottingham, GB

In good condition From a private collection Free international shipping Japanese Tagua Nut Netsuke of a Rabbit

Category

20th Century Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Walnut

Signed Japanese Carved Wood Netsuke Inro Owl
Signed Japanese Carved Wood Netsuke Inro Owl

Signed Japanese Carved Wood Netsuke Inro Owl

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H 1.19 in W 0.6 in D 0.4 in

Signed Japanese Carved Wood Netsuke Inro Owl

Located in Nottingham, GB

In good condition From a private collection Free international shipping Signed Japanese Carved Wood Netsuke Inro Owl

Category

20th Century Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Boxwood

Japanese Boxwood Netsuke Inro of a Mermaid
Japanese Boxwood Netsuke Inro of a Mermaid

Japanese Boxwood Netsuke Inro of a Mermaid

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H 1.58 in W 1.19 in D 0.79 in

Japanese Boxwood Netsuke Inro of a Mermaid

Located in Nottingham, GB

In good condition From a private collection Free international shipping Japanese Boxwood Netsuke Inro of a Mermaid

Category

20th Century Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Boxwood

Signed Japanese Boxwood Netsuke Inro of Dog
Signed Japanese Boxwood Netsuke Inro of Dog

Signed Japanese Boxwood Netsuke Inro of Dog

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H 1.97 in W 1.58 in D 1.19 in

Signed Japanese Boxwood Netsuke Inro of Dog

Located in Nottingham, GB

In good condition From a private collection Free international shipping Signed Japanese Boxwood Netsuke Inro of Dog

Category

20th Century Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Boxwood

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Located in PARIS, FR

Bamboo sitting toad. The node of the wood is used as the base of the statuette. The toad and the frog, referred to by the same term in Japanese (kaeru) are associated with good luck...

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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Sculptures and Carvings

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Bamboo

19th Century Japanese Carved Wood Sculpture of Toads Edo Period Signed
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Located in North Miami, FL

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Japanese Netsuke For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic piece of Japanese netsuke available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, hardwood and bone, every item from our selection of Japanese netsuke was constructed with great care. There are many kinds of the choice in our collection of Japanese netsuke you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. An object in our assortment of Japanese netsuke is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in styles are sought with frequency. A well-made option in this array of Japanese netsuke has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Japanese School are consistently popular.

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