Netsukes

Netsuke in boxwood depicting a mouse curled up on itself, holding its tail between its tiny paws.

Manju-type netsuke (round in shape) carved in wood, decorated with cherry blossoms on one side and geometric patterns on the other.

Netsuke made from a natural lacquered calabash. Curved around itself, it has a main bulb at the bottom and a second smaller bulb below the opening.

Manju netsuke in lacquer and maki-e on a grey-blue ground, shaped as a traditional taiko drum and decorated with foliage.

Wood netsuke covered with layers of red and black lacquer, carved using the tsuikoku technique (carved black lacquer), in the form of a manju, decorated with a scene of a child benea...

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...

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...

Otafuku holding mushroom in the phallus shape was more often seen in netsukes made in Edo period. The porcelain rendition, especially in large form like this is rather rare.

An okimono may be a small Japanese carving, similar to but larger than a netsuke. Unlike the netsuke, which had a specific purpose, the okimono is exclusively decorative and was disp...

Mini sterling sculptures and Netsukes are not included.

It was typically worn suspended from the obi, attached by a cord to another small object, the netsuke. In this case, the inrō is paired with a saya but the original pipe is missing.

An okimono may be a small Japanese carving, similar to but larger than a netsuke. Unlike the netsuke, which had a specific purpose, the okimono is exclusively decorative and was disp...

An okimono may be a small Japanese carving, similar to but larger than a netsuke. Unlike the netsuke, which had a specific purpose, the okimono is exclusively decorative and was disp...

He is also a member of the seven lucky gods, the god of prosperity and patron god of fishermen. The netsuke is a large bone piece in the form of Jurojin, holding a basket of peaches ...

Classic design with dark lacquer and gold details. Includes netsuke and woven cord. Both sides have a representative Japanese landscape with its characteristic temples and wildlife.

Netsuke in boxwood representing a puppy with incrusted eyes made of buffalo horns.

The ojime is a drum made out of black lacquer and ivory with a mother-of-pearl inlay. The Manjû netsuke is in black lacquer adorned with flowers in mother-of-pearl.

An okimono may be a small Japanese carving, similar to but larger than a netsuke. Unlike the netsuke, which had a specific purpose, the okimono is exclusively decorative and was disp...

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

Both parts are linked to a netsuke of kagamibuta type, made of two parts: a brass plate decorated with two cranes and an ivory bowl.

For her business she ventured to Japan on her own to assemble netsuke and related works of art, including pipe cases and kogo (incense containers).

To prevent them from slipping, a netsuke, a small wooden or ivory figurine, was used to hold the cord of the inrō or other types of sagemono.

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...

However, it remains unconfirmed to our knowledge that Dohachi ever made wood netsukes such as this.

Each is carved into a particular shape and image, similar to the netsuke, though smaller. Netsuke: A netsuke (根付, [netsɯ̥ke]) is a miniature sculpture, originating in 17th century i...

To prevent them from slipping, a netsuke, a small wooden or ivory figurine, was used to hold the cord of the inrō or other types of sagemono.

To prevent them from slipping, a netsuke, a small wooden or ivory figurine, was used to hold the cord of inrō or other types of sagemono passed around the belt (obi).

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...

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...

Each is carved into a particular shape and image, similar to the netsuke, though smaller. Netsuke: A netsuke (根付, [netsɯ̥ke]) is a miniature sculpture, originating in 17th century i...

Each is carved into a particular shape and image, similar to the netsuke, though smaller. Netsuke: A netsuke (根付, [netsɯ̥ke]) is a miniature sculpture, originating in 17th century i...

This is a very beautiful handmade wall cabinet to place beautiful things in. Beautiful for netsukes, Japanese decorative buttons or perfume bottles, nice small pieces or a plant.

Bronze and shakudo ojime depicting reishi mushroom and a Japanese dual function netsuke engraved with gingko leaves and heart shaped ventilation for managing a hot coal when lighting...

To prevent them from slipping, a netsuke, a small wooden or ivory figurine, was used to hold the cord of the inro or other types of sagemono.

They were hung from the obi, and secured with netsuke and ojime. While functional, they also served as symbols of status, wealth, and power.

Most survived pieces being inro,, netsukes and smaller objects of art, larger pieces like this tray are rare.

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Swords? Armor? Possibly netsuke? A few might even know what an inro is. How about the yatate?