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 signature "Ikko" is engraved next to the himotoshi. Period: Meiji, late 19th century ...
Walnut
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.
Wood
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...
Hardwood
A boxwood netsuke depicting a mandarin with an engraved dragon, signed Tomomitsu
Located in Milano, IT
A boxwood netsuke depicting a mandarin fruit with a ryu dragon finely carved upside down, featuring a blonde horn-inlaid eye. Natural himotoshi formed from the mandarin's stem, en...
Boxwood
A boxwood netsuke depicting a toad on a circular stone millstone, signed Masanao
Located in Milano, IT
Boxwood netsuke depicting a toad climbing a circular stone millstone. The toad's wrinkled skin is meticulously engraved to create a realistic appearance. The netsuke has a shiny pati...
Boxwood
Carved Lacquer Amazonite Gold Goose Antique Netsuke Pendant
By Giulia Colussi
Located in Milan, IT
Antiques Japanies netsuke signed with goose, little puppy with a fish, carved enamel antiques Chinese lacquer 1920, amazzonite drop.
Amazonite, Coral, 18k Gold
$5,601Sale Price|20% Off
Tanzaniane Torchon Necklace 18 Karat Gold Ebony Antiques Netsuke
By Giulia Colussi
Located in Milan, IT
Each netsuke was signed from a Japanies artist. Total length 49 cm.
Tanzanite, 18k Gold, Gold
Rare Japanese Ceramic Glazed Inro with Ojime and Netsuke Ogata Kenzan Edo Period
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Japanese four-section inro made from ceramic with glazed painting with original ensuite Ojime and Netsuke circa 18th century of Edo period signed by Ogata Kenzan (1663–1743).
Ceramic
Antique Japanese Inro by Shigehide Edo Period
Located in Atlanta, GA
The netsuke was signed Dohachi with an eight-word poem line: Where gentleman resides, there must be mountains and waters.
Wood, Lacquer
RARE Vintage Signed Hobe 1965 Asian Figural Netsuke Brooch
By Hobé Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
This very rare brooch by Hobe has their famous Asian figural design with white and black enameled flowers on a gold tone setting. This piece measures 3” x 1-1/2” and is signed “Hobe...
Very Large Antique Carved Ivory Netsuke, Stag, Artist Signed
Located in San Marcos, CA
Overly large for use as a Netuske, but it has the holes carved into the underside which would accommodate the string (view images). The figure of a stag lying down and with 4 fawns ...
Rare Book Piece Vintage Signed Hobe Sterling Asian Theme Netsuke Pin
By Hobé Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
This rare, 1930’s book piece vintage signed Hobe pin features an Asian themed Netsuke in ivory color resin in a gold tone setting.
19th Century Black and Gold Lacquered Inro Toad Netsuke
Located in Paris, FR
Toad Netsuke signed Masano de Yamada Japan – Meiji (1868-1912) Height 4.5cm – thickness 2.5cm Netsuke : Height 1.7cm, length 4.5cm, width 3.5cm.
Wood, Boxwood
Signed Japanese Meiji Netsuke
Located in Nottingham, GB
In good condition From a private collection Free international shipping Signed Japanese Meiji Netsuke
Pewter
Signed Japanese Meiji Netsuke Inro
Located in Nottingham, GB
In good condition From a private collection Free international shipping Signed Japanese Meiji Netsuke Inro
Antler
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
Antler
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
Antler
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
Antler
Signed Japanese Carved Boxwood Netsuke Inro Ojime
Located in Nottingham, GB
Japanese Carved Boxwood Netsuke Inro Ojime, signed Very good condition. From a private collection.
Boxwood
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
Boxwood
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
Boxwood
Signed Japanese Carved Boxwood Netsuke Inro Ojime
Located in Nottingham, GB
Japanese Carved boxwood Netsuke Inro Ojime Good condition From a private collection. Free international shipping.
Boxwood
Signed Japanese Carved Quanyin Boxwood Netsuke Inro Ojime
Located in Nottingham, GB
Japanese Carved boxwood Netsuke Inro Ojime, signed Very good condition. From a private collection.
Boxwood
Signed Japanese Carved Wood Octopus Inro Ojime Netsuke
Located in Nottingham, GB
Signed Japanese Carved Wood Octopus Inro Ojime Netsuke Very good condition.
Boxwood
Signed Japanese Boxwood Netsuke Inro of a Fisherman
Located in Nottingham, GB
In good condition From a private collection Free international shipping Signed Japanese Boxwood Netsuke Inro of a Fisherman
Walnut
Signed Japanese Boxwood Netsuke Inro of a Mouse
Located in Nottingham, GB
In good condition From a private collection Free international shipping Signed Japanese Boxwood Netsuke Inro of a Mouse
Boxwood
Japanese Antique Netsuke of a Dutchman Signed Tomotada
Located in Atlanta, GA
The piece is expertly carved and signed Tomotada, and skilful carver living in the 18th century Kyoto and known for his cattle netsukes.
Wood
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
Walnut
Signed Japanese Meiji Netsuke Inro of Girl in Kimono
Located in Nottingham, GB
In good condition From a private collection Free international shipping Signed Japanese Meiji Netsuke Inro of Girl in Kimono
Antler
Signed Japanese Boxwood Netsuke Inro of a Bunny Rabbit
Located in Nottingham, GB
In good condition From a private collection Free international shipping Signed Japanese Boxwood Netsuke Inro of a Bunny Rabbit
Boxwood
Signed Japanese Boxwood Netsuke Inro of a Field Mouse
Located in Nottingham, GB
In good condition From a private collection Free international shipping Signed Japanese Boxwood Netsuke Inro of a Field Mouse
Boxwood
Signed Japanese Boxwood Netsuke Inro of Dragon in Hand
Located in Nottingham, GB
In good condition From a private collection Free international shipping Signed Japanese Boxwood Netsuke Inro of Dragon in Hand
Boxwood
Signed Japanese Carved Boxwood Dragon Inro Ojime with Netsuke
Located in Nottingham, GB
Signed Japanese Carved Boxwood Dragon Inro Ojime with Netsuke Good condition overall.
Boxwood
Signed Japanese Carved Boxwood Tiger Inro Ojime with Netsuke
Located in Nottingham, GB
Signed Japanese Carved Boxwood Tiger Inro Ojime with Netsuke Good condition overall.
Boxwood
Signed Japanese Carved Tagua Nut Netsuke Inro of a Hunter
Located in Nottingham, GB
In good condition From a private collection Free international shipping Signed Japanese Carved Tagua Nut Netsuke Inro of a Hunter
Walnut
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H 1.66 in W 1.26 in D 1.19 in
A boxwood netsuke depicting a monkey with an Okame mask, signed Shinzan
Located in Milano, IT
A boxwood netsuke depicting a seated monkey in the act of putting on an inverted Okame mask, which it holds up before its face, signed Shinzan.
Boxwood
Japanese Edo Period Tiger & Cub Boxwood Netsuke Singed Masayoshi
Located in Newark, England
Each with translucent horn eyes elevating the netsuke, signed to the base Masayoshi. The carving with excellent wear throughout from many years of use dating to circa 1840.
Wood, Boxwood
A Japanese boxwood netsuke depicting a group of five monkeys
Located in Milano, IT
The netsuke is signed Masanao, within an oval reserve under the base.
Boxwood
A Japanese maki-è lacquer inro
Located in Milano, IT
Coral colored ojime and lacquer manju netsuke. Signed. Origin: Japan Period: Edo, early 19th century.
Lacquer
Japanese Signed Boxwood Mouse Netsuke
Located in Nottingham, GB
Free international shipping. Japanese Signed Boxwood Mouse Netsuke
Boxwood
Signed Japanese Edo Netsuke Inro
Located in Nottingham, GB
In good condition From a private collection Free international shipping Signed Japanese Edo Netsuke Inro
Antler
Signed Japanese Meiji Netsuke Inro Immortal
Located in Nottingham, GB
In good condition From a private collection Free international shipping Signed Japanese Meiji Netsuke Inro Immortal
Antler
Signed Japanese Meiji Netsuke Inro Fisherman
Located in Nottingham, GB
In good condition From a private collection Free international shipping Signed Japanese Meiji Netsuke Inro Fisherman
Antler
18th Century Japanese Netsuke, Signed Gessen
Located in Chicago, IL
It shows the expressive profile glance of a wise man and is signed by the artist: Gessen. In addition to its rich expression, the charm of this netsuke comes from its wonderfully w...
Wood
Japanese Netsuke Porcelain Signed, circa 1920
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
This is a porcelain Netsuke, modelled as a frog or toad, which we attribute to a Japanese maker , circ 1920. The piece is of good quality and very well modelled There is a mak...
Porcelain
Signed Japanese Inro with a Signed Round Lacquer Netsuke
Located in Stockholm, SE
A Japanese inro with a netsuke made in the late 19th c. Both signed by artist.
Lacquer
Signed Japanese Boxwood Netsuke Inro of Birds
Located in Nottingham, GB
In good condition From a private collection Free international shipping Signed Japanese Boxwood Netsuke Inro of Birds
Boxwood
Signed Japanese Carved Boxwood Mermaid Netsuke Inro Ojime
Located in Nottingham, GB
Japanese Carved boxwood Netsuke Inro Ojime, signed Very good condition. From a private collection.
Boxwood
Signed Japanese Carved Boxwood Dog Netsuke Inro Ojime
Located in Nottingham, GB
Japanese Carved boxwood Netsuke Inro Ojime Good condition From a private collection. Free international shipping.
Boxwood
Signed Japanese Carved Boxwood Owl Netsuke Inro Ojime
Located in Nottingham, GB
Japanese Carved boxwood Netsuke Inro Ojime Good condition From a private collection. Free international shipping.
Boxwood
Signed Japanese Carved Boxwood Horse Netsuke Inro Ojime
Located in Nottingham, GB
Japanese Carved boxwood Netsuke Inro Ojime Good condition From a private collection. Free international shipping.
Boxwood
Signed Japanese Carved Boxwood Monkey Netsuke Inro Ojime
Located in Nottingham, GB
Japanese Carved boxwood Netsuke Inro Ojime Very good condition. From a private collection. Free international shipping.
Boxwood
Signed Japanese Boxwood Netsuke Bulldog & Pug Meiji 19th Century
Located in Nottingham, GB
Signed Japanese Boxwood Netsuke Bulldog & Pug Meiji 19thC Good condition Free international shipping.
Boxwood
Signed Japanese Carved Tagua Nut Ducks Netsuke Inro Ojime
Located in Nottingham, GB
Japanese Carved tagua nut Netsuke Inro Ojime Good condition From a private collection. Free international shipping.
Chestnut
Japanese Netsuke Skeleton and Wolf Signed Koun Meiji Period
Located in Atlanta, GA
An antique wood netsuke circa 19th century. It depicts a wolf embracing a skeleton.
Wood
Japanese Carved Wood Netsuke " A Turtle with 7 Frogs", Signed
Located in Norton, MA
Presenting a fine treasure of a Japanese Carved Wood Netsuke " A Turtle with 7 Frogs", depicting 7 frogs resting on the top of a turtle shell with an intricated carving skill on a su...
Wood
Antique Wood Netsuke Hotei with Fan Japanese Signed Shojaku Japan
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Lovely and very detailed piece. Rare, 18th-19th century Wood, Hotei in his bag. Signed Shojaku. Measures: H. 4 cm. Provenance: Nagel, 13 November 2004, lot 2665. Con...
Porcelain
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H 1.5 in W 1.25 in D 1.25 in
Japanese Carved Netsuke Polychrome Figure Group"Floating on sea" Signed , Meiji
Located in Norton, MA
Those toggles may have spawned the netsuke. But the netsuke we know today is a distinctly Japanese art form.
Ivory, Paint
Japanese Netsuke of a Sage hand carved boxwood Signed, circa 1900
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
This is a boxwood Netsuke, modelled as a Sage, probably Chinese, which we attribute to a Japanese maker, circa 1900. This piece is of good quality and very well hand carved, showing...
Boxwood
Japanese Carved Netsuke A Goose Biting a Fish-Signed by Tomotada, Edo
Located in Norton, MA
Netsuke Japanese Hand-Carved Mixed Material Figure, A Goose Biting a Fish-Signed by Tomotada from the Edo period.
Ivory, Paint
Japanese Wood Netsuke " The Rat on the Wood Board" Signed, Meiji Era
Located in Norton, MA
A Japanese Antique carved netsuke "The Rat on the Wood Board" dated around the late 19th to early 20th century, signed on the bottom.
Wood
Japanese Old Signed Hand Carved Netsuke Lion Dog Shi Shi, Boxwood Gem
Located in South Burlington, VT
From our Japanese Acquisitions Travels A boxwood gem, signed Classic shi- shi foo dog lion Japanese old boxwood netsuke with a Fine original old patina, signed bottom.
Wood
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H 2.85 in W 1.25 in D 1.13 in
Japanese Netsuke of Chinese sage with scroll made of boxwood Signed, circa 1920
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
This is a boxwood Netsuke, modelled as a Sage, probably Chinese, which we attribute to a Japanese maker, circa 1920. This piece is of good quality and very well carved showing a Chi...
Porcelain
Japanese Lacquered Inro and Netsuke with Raijin Rinpa School
Located in Atlanta, GA
The interior of the inro was finished in nashiji. A carved bone netsuke of a money carrying a peach is attached. Neither the inro or the netsuke is signed, despite that the workmansh...
Wood, Lacquer
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H 2 in W 1.5 in D 0.75 in
Japanese Carved Netsuke Humanoid Dragon by Yamada Hojitsu法實, Edo Period
Located in Norton, MA
Japanese Carved Netsuke Humanoid Dragon-Signed by Yamada Hojitsu法實, Edo Period (1825–1872), Ric.NA001 This item is 1.5" wide x 0.75" deep x 2" high in dimension.
Ivory, Paint
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H 0.79 in W 1.46 in D 1.19 in
Japanese Netsuke with a Monkey and an Eagle, Signed Itsumin, 19 Century
Located in Milano, IT
Wood netsuke with a monkey and an eagle fighting, by Hokyudo Itsumin.
Wood
$640Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 1.5 in W 1.75 in D 1 in
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. There are four figurative netsukes and four of the pieces are highly ani...
Resin, Bakelite
$490
H 1.19 in W 2.37 in D 1.7 in
Japanese Wooden Netsuke 'Two Frogs on the Lotus Leaf' 1950s Showa era
Located in Paris, FR
This is an antique wooden netsuke made in Japan around Showa period 1950s. Netsuke is a miniature sculpture, originating in 17th century Japan. Initially a simply-carved button fast...
Wood
Antique Japanese Wooden Netsuke 'Tea pot and Bat' 1920s Taisho era
Located in Paris, FR
This is an antique wooden netsuke made in Japan around Taisho period 1920s. Netsuke is a miniature sculpture, originating in 17th century Japan. Initially a simply-carved button fas...
Wood
$401Sale Price|20% Off
H 1.19 in W 1.78 in D 1.19 in
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 on the back side 'Tomotada'. Netsuke is a miniature sculpture, originating in 17t...
Wood
$1,875Sale Price|25% Off
H 1 in Dm 1.5 in
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...
Boxwood
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,...
Metal, Bronze
A boxwood netsuke depicting a snake
Located in Milano, IT
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...
Boxwood
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 Sculpture: Wild Boar Era: 1960s (Showa) Netsuke is a miniature sculpture, origina...
Wood
$829
H 0.71 in W 0.87 in
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...
Porcelain
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.
Boxwood
A boxwood netsuke depicting a monkey trying to catch a turtle
Located in Milano, IT
A boxwood netsuke depicting a monkey trying to catch a turtle, which retracts its head and legs inside the carapace. Origin: Japan Period: Edo 19th century. Dimensions: 3.4 x 3 x ...
Boxwood
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.
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, holding an stick to tickle himself. His head is slightly raised, his eyes practica...
Boxwood
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...
Metal, Bronze
From Japanese handmade earthenware pottery, originating circa 14,500 B.C. and adorned with elaborate corded patterns known as jōmon, to natural elm case pieces and storage cabinets built in Qing dynasty–era China to mid-century Thai rice-paper charcoal rubbings, antique and vintage Asian art and furniture make for wonderful additions to all kinds of contemporary interiors.
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