Japanese Netsuke of a croaking Toad in boxwood
Located in PARIS, FR
Netsuke of a wooden toad with its throat swollen. Made entirely in boxwood, the skin is treated
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Boxwood
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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. Netsuke is a miniature
Category
Vintage 1970s Japanese Showa Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Wood
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
Category
Antique 19th Century Japanese Japonisme Antiquities
Materials
Boxwood
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. Chestnuts are a central part
Category
Antique Early 19th Century Japanese Edo Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Boxwood
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
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)
$1,875Sale Price|25% Off
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
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Boxwood
Collection of Eight Japanese Amber / Resin / Bakelite Netsukes
$640Sale Price / set|20% Off
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
Category
20th Century Japanese Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Resin, Bakelite
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. The
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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Walnut
Set of Three Japanese Wood Netsukes
$1,200 / set
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
Category
Mid-20th Century Japanese Japonisme Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Vintage Japanese Three Rat Netsuke
Located in Chicago, IL
fashionable as treasured accessories. This petite Japanese netsuke is carved of wood with a design of three
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Chinese Bone Fisherman Basket Toggle, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
toggles used by Qing-dynasty men much like Japanese netsuke. Because traditional Chinese clothing didn't
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Bone
Esther Shimazu Signed Japanese Hawaiian American Female Sculpture
By Esther Shimazu
Located in Houston, TX
technical perfection are like the miniature Japanese netsuke figurines in their delicacy, precision and
Category
20th Century Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic, Stoneware
Esther Shimazu Signed Japanese Hawaiian American Male Sculpture
By Esther Shimazu
Located in Houston, TX
and technical perfection are like the miniature Japanese netsuke figurines in their delicacy
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic, Stoneware
Chinese Mother-of-Pearl Rabbit Toggle Charm
Located in Chicago, IL
belongings were carried around in a pouch secured to their belt. Similar to Japanese netsuke, small charms
Category
20th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Mother-of-Pearl
Antique Japanese Wooden Netsuke 1970s
Located in Paris, FR
This is an antique netsuke made in Japan around Showa period 1970s. Netsuke is a miniature
Category
Vintage 1960s Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
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
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Antique Late 18th Century Japanese Edo Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Boxwood
Japanese Antique Wooden Netsuke 'Onnamen' 1950s
Located in Paris, FR
This is an antique netsuke made in Japan around Showa period 1950s. Dimensions: 4.5 x 3.5 x H2.2
Category
Late 20th Century Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
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
Category
Antique 19th Century Japanese Edo Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
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
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
Located in Paris, FR
This is an antique wooden netsuke made in Japan around Taisho period 1920s. Netsuke is a miniature
Category
Vintage 1920s Japanese Taisho Animal Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Japanese Wooden Netsuke Cicada 1900 Meiji Sekisen
Located in Paris, FR
This is an antique wooden netsuke made in Japan around Meiji period 1900s. The signature is written
Category
Antique Early 1900s Japanese Meiji Animal Sculptures
Materials
Wood
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
Category
Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Ceramics
Materials
Metal, Bronze
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
Category
20th Century Japanese Meiji Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Japanese Edo Period (1603-1868) Skeleton Foetus Netsuke
Located in Newark, England
century during the Japanese Edo period (1603-1868) circa 1840. Netsuke (根付) is a miniature sculpture
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Japanese Edo Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood, Boxwood
Japanese Wooden Netsuke 1950s Showa era 'Small Boat'
$217Sale Price|20% Off
Japanese Wooden Netsuke 1950s Showa era 'Small Boat'
Located in Paris, FR
This is an antique netsuke made in Japan around Showa period 1950s. Netsuke is a miniature
Category
Vintage 1950s Japanese Showa Animal Sculptures
Materials
Wood
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. Netsuke is a miniature
Category
Vintage 1920s Japanese Taisho Animal Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Antique Japanese Wooden Netsuke ' Duck ' 1950s Showa Era
$381Sale Price|25% Off
Antique Japanese Wooden Netsuke ' Duck ' 1950s Showa Era
Located in Paris, FR
This is an antique netsuke made in Japan around Showa period 1950s. This netsuke was made by a
Category
Vintage 1950s Japanese Showa Animal Sculptures
Materials
Wood
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. Netsuke is a miniature
Category
Vintage 1970s Japanese Showa Animal Sculptures
Materials
Stone
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
Category
Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Ceramics
Materials
Metal, Bronze
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
Category
Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Ceramics
Materials
Metal, Bronze
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
Category
Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Ceramics
Materials
Metal, Bronze
Antique Japanese Wooden Netsuke 'Crab and Monkey' 1920s
$435Sale Price|20% Off
Antique Japanese Wooden Netsuke 'Crab and Monkey' 1920s
Located in Paris, FR
This is an antique netsuke made in Japan around Taisho period 1920s. Netsuke is a miniature
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Animal Sculptures
Materials
Wood
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
Category
Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Ceramics
Materials
Metal, Bronze
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
Category
Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Ceramics
Materials
Metal, Bronze
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
Category
Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Ceramics
Materials
Metal, Bronze
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
Category
20th Century Japanese Meiji Animal Sculptures
Materials
Porcelain
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. Dimensions: 3.5 x 1.5 x H2 cm
Category
Late 20th Century Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Japanese Antique Small Wooden Netsuke 'Sitting wild boar' 1960s
Located in Paris, FR
This is an antique netsuke made in Japan around Showa period 1960s. Dimensions: 1.5 x 2.3 x H2.5cm
Category
Late 20th Century Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
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. Dimensions: 2.5 x 2.3 x H2 cm
Category
Late 20th Century Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
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
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Decorative Boxes
Materials
Lacquer
Japanese Wooden Netsuke 'Mouse and Hand cart' 1960s 'Masaoka'
Located in Paris, FR
This is an antique wooden netsuke made in Japan around Showa period 1960s. The signature is written
Category
Vintage 1960s Japanese Showa Animal Sculptures
Materials
Wood
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
Category
Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Ceramics
Materials
Metal, Bronze
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. Netsuke is a miniature
Category
Vintage 1940s Japanese Showa Animal Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Antique Japanese Wooden Netsuke 'Small Elephant' 1920s Taisho era
Located in Paris, FR
This is an antique netsuke made in Japan around Taisho period 1920s. Netsuke is a miniature
Category
Vintage 1920s Japanese Taisho Animal Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Japanese Antique 2 Wooden Netsuke Charms Okinamen and Onnamen
$447Sale Price|30% Off
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
Category
Late 20th Century Japanese Showa Animal Sculptures
Materials
Wood
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
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
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
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
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. The
Category
Mid-20th Century Japanese Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Resin
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
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
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
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Boxwood
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
Category
Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Ceramics
Materials
Metal, Bronze
Antique Japanese Wooden Netsuke Wild Boar 1950s by artist Tomotada
$407Sale Price|20% Off
Antique Japanese Wooden Netsuke Wild Boar 1950s by artist Tomotada
Located in Paris, FR
This is an antique wooden netsuke made in Japan around Showa period 1950s. The signature is written
Category
Vintage 1950s Japanese Showa Animal Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Japanese Antique Wooden Netsuke 'mouse and rooster' 1920s Taisho era
Located in Paris, FR
This is an antique wooden netsuke made in Japan around Taisho period 1920s. Netsuke is a miniature
Category
Vintage 1920s Japanese Taisho Animal Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Japanese Two Section Hand Carved Bone Rat Inro with Netsuke - Signed
Located in San Diego, CA
A nice vintage Japanese two section hand carved bone rat inro with netsuke, circa early 1950s. The
Category
Mid-20th Century Japanese Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Bone
Old Wooden Netsuke 19/20th C Japanese Japan Bird of Tree Bark Meiji Period
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Lovely and very detailed piece. Unsigned. Japan 19th or 20th century. Weight: 5 grams Provenance
Category
Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Ceramics
Materials
Metal, Bronze
Antique Edo Netsuke 18/19th C Japanese Japan Ikkosai 'Different world in a cave'
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Lovely and very detailed piece. Signed Ikkosai - Different world in a cave. It looks like a cave in a human brain. Very interesting Provenance: Collected in the 1980's. From the col...
Category
Antique 19th Century Japanese Edo Ceramics
Materials
Metal, Bronze
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- What are Japanese netsukes?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022Japanese netsukes are small highly-detailed sculptures that date back to 17th-century Japan. Originally, the figurines allowed men to secure pouches or purses to their sash, as Japanese traditional dress didn’t have pockets. Today, people collect them as art. On 1stDibs, shop a range of Japanese netsukes.
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