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A Collection of Miniature, Hand-carved Elephant Netsukes
A Collection of Miniature, Hand-carved Elephant Netsukes

A Collection of Miniature, Hand-carved Elephant Netsukes

Located in San Francisco, CA

This fascinating collection displays three distinct elephant miniatures intricately hand-carved of boxwood (Tsuge) in traditional forms of netsuke. ...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Edo Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Jasper

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...

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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Boxwood

Old Wooden Netsuke Sculpture Japanese Quail Meiji Period, 19/20th Century
Old Wooden Netsuke Sculpture Japanese Quail Meiji Period, 19/20th Century

Old Wooden Netsuke Sculpture Japanese Quail Meiji Period, 19/20th Century

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...

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20th Century Japanese Meiji 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

Netsuke in lacquered boxwood of a toad resting on a waterlily plant
Netsuke in lacquered boxwood of a toad resting on a waterlily plant

Netsuke in lacquered boxwood of a toad resting on a waterlily plant

Located in PARIS, FR

Fine netsuke in the form of a lotus flower, within whose foliage hides a small frog. The realistic treatment of the plant allows for unmistakable identification, whether by the flowe...

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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Boxwood

JAPAN 1885 Meiji Period Carved Netsuke Of Seated Foo-Dog With Onyx Eyes
JAPAN 1885 Meiji Period Carved Netsuke Of Seated Foo-Dog With Onyx Eyes

JAPAN 1885 Meiji Period Carved Netsuke Of Seated Foo-Dog With Onyx Eyes

Located in Miami, FL

A Japanese Meiji period netsuke. This is a beautiful and highly collectible antique Japanese netsuke, masterfully carved during the Meiji period, circa 1880–1885. Finely sculpted, t...

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Antique 1880s Japanese Meiji Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Agate

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

Antique Meiji Period 19C Japanese Hirado Netsuke Sanbosa dancing monkey
Antique Meiji Period 19C Japanese Hirado Netsuke Sanbosa dancing monkey

Antique Meiji Period 19C Japanese Hirado Netsuke Sanbosa dancing monkey

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

This is a most unusually made antique Hirado porcelain netsuke form model of a mischievous monkey dressed as a Sanbosa dancer. The figure is crisply modelled with cobalt blue and iro...

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Antique 17th Century Edo Scholar's Objects

Materials

Porcelain

JAPAN 1880 Meiji Period Carved Wood Netsuke Of A Seated Monkey With Onyx Eyes
JAPAN 1880 Meiji Period Carved Wood Netsuke Of A Seated Monkey With Onyx Eyes

JAPAN 1880 Meiji Period Carved Wood Netsuke Of A Seated Monkey With Onyx Eyes

Located in Miami, FL

A Japanese Meiji period netsuke. This is an exceptional antique Japanese netsuke, masterfully carved during the Meiji period, circa 1880–1890. Finely sculpted in precious wood, the ...

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Antique 1880s Japanese Meiji Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Boxwood netsuke representing a ducthman with child and a trumpet
Boxwood netsuke representing a ducthman with child and a trumpet

Boxwood netsuke representing a ducthman with child and a trumpet

Located in PARIS, FR

Wooden netsuke of a standing Dutchman figure with his mouth open, leaning forward. He is wearing a long curly wig, a ruff and a long coat tied at the waist. In his right hand, the ma...

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Antique Late 18th Century Japanese Japonisme Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Boxwood

A boxwood netsuke depicting a toad on a circular stone millstone, signed Masanao
A boxwood netsuke depicting a toad on a circular stone millstone, signed Masanao

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...

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Japonisme Antiquities

Materials

Boxwood

Manju Netsuke 18 Karat Gold Pendant with Spring Flowers by Meikeisai Hojitsu
Manju Netsuke 18 Karat Gold Pendant with Spring Flowers by Meikeisai Hojitsu

Manju Netsuke 18 Karat Gold Pendant with Spring Flowers by Meikeisai Hojitsu

Located in Banbury, GB

Date Circa1880 Weight 17.5g _____________________________________________ Metal 18K Yellow Gold Length Approx. 20cm Diameter 38mm _____________________________________________ Condition Excellent Comes with Dandelion Antiques Presentation Box _____________________________________________ This superb antique Netsuke...

Category

Antique 19th Century Japanese Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold

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. By the Edo period, master carvers were tr...

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20th Century Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Boxwood

Carved Boxwood and Lacquer Netsuke of a Noh Dancer, Meiji Period, Japan
Carved Boxwood and Lacquer Netsuke of a Noh Dancer, Meiji Period, Japan

Carved Boxwood and Lacquer Netsuke of a Noh Dancer, Meiji Period, Japan

Located in Austin, TX

A fine lacquer decorated carved boxwood netsuke of a Noh dancer in a Hannya role, unsigned, Meiji period, late 19th century, Japan. The boxwood netsuke finely carved as a kneeling Noh dancer dressed in striking geometric patterned robes. The actor holds an opened war fan behind their back in one hand, a Shinto wand slung over the shoulder in the other. The war fan, tessen, decorated in red lacquer with a golden rising sun at the center. Tessen were sturdy fans used by samurai as protective devices, and sometimes as weapons. The wand, called an onusa, is a traditional Shinto ritual implement comprised of folded paper streamers, shide, attached to a wooden wand, often used in purification rituals. Here, the shide are crafted from silver maki-e, with the handle of the natural boxwood. The actor wears a fierce and unearthly hannya mask...

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Antique 1890s Japanese Meiji Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Boxwood, Lacquer

A boxwood netsuke depicting the Chinese general Guan Yu
A boxwood netsuke depicting the Chinese general Guan Yu

A boxwood netsuke depicting the Chinese general Guan Yu

Located in Milano, IT

A boxwood netsuke depicting the Chinese general Guan Yu, shown standing and grasping his famous naginata, while his long beard falls down to his prominent belly. Warm patina with ex...

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Boxwood

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

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

Antique Meiji Period 19C Japanese Hirado Netsuke Sanbosa dancing monkey
Antique Meiji Period 19C Japanese Hirado Netsuke Sanbosa dancing monkey

Antique Meiji Period 19C Japanese Hirado Netsuke Sanbosa dancing monkey

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

This is a most unusually made antique Hirado porcelain netsuke form model of a mischievous monkey dressed as a Sanbosa dancer. The figure is crisply modelled with cobalt blue and iro...

Category

Antique 17th Century Edo Scholar's Objects

Materials

Porcelain

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...

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Ceramics

Materials

Metal, Bronze

A boxwood netsuke depicting an Oni and the Setsubun festival
A boxwood netsuke depicting an Oni and the Setsubun festival

A boxwood netsuke depicting an Oni and the Setsubun festival

Located in Milano, IT

A boxwood netsuke depicting a kneeling Oni during the Setsubun festival, shielding himself with a straw hat to protect against the bean throwing. The himotoshi is pierced through th...

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Boxwood

Antique Japanese Carved Wood and Polychrome Lacquer Netsuke of a Laughing Karako
Antique Japanese Carved Wood and Polychrome Lacquer Netsuke of a Laughing Karako

Antique Japanese Carved Wood and Polychrome Lacquer Netsuke of a Laughing Karako

Located in Nottingham, GB

A charming Japanese carved wood netsuke depicting a cheerful, laughing karako (Chinese child) carrying a small kettle, dating to the early 20th century. The figure is beautifully de...

Category

Early 20th Century Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Manju Netsuke in red lacquer carved using tsuishu technique
Manju Netsuke in red lacquer carved using tsuishu technique

Manju Netsuke in red lacquer carved using tsuishu technique

Located in PARIS, FR

Manju-type netsuke (round in shape) in red lacquer, carved using the tsuishu technique, depicting a shōjō (young girl) standing before a waterfall. Round or oval in form, the manju netsuke...

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Antique Late 18th Century Japanese Edo Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Lacquer

A Very Fine and Unusual Carved Red Lacquer Netsuke
A Very Fine and Unusual Carved Red Lacquer Netsuke

A Very Fine and Unusual Carved Red Lacquer Netsuke

Located in London, GB

A Very Fine and Unusual Carved Red Lacquer Netsuke The reverse lacquered black Signed: Hosai Lacquer Japan Circa 1890 Size: 4.7cm high - 1⅔ ins high Provenance: W.L. Behrens...

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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Lacquer

Materials

Lacquer

Manj netsuke in red lacquer, carved and decorated with red and black lacquer
Manj netsuke in red lacquer, carved and decorated with red and black lacquer

Manj netsuke in red lacquer, carved and decorated with red and black lacquer

Located in PARIS, FR

Manju-type netsuke (round in form) in red lacquer, carved using the tsuishu technique, decorated with blossoming cherry branches (sakura). Round or oval in form, the manju netsuke...

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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Edo Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Lacquer

A boxwood netsuke of a sennin with a sake bottle
A boxwood netsuke of a sennin with a sake bottle

A boxwood netsuke of a sennin with a sake bottle

Located in Milano, IT

A boxwood netsuke with a blonde patina, depicting a long-bearded sennin walking with a staff and a sake bottle. The garments are finely carved with precise details, while the himoto...

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Boxwood

A Rare Edo Period Hirado Porcelain Netsuke, Japan Circa 1850
A Rare Edo Period Hirado Porcelain Netsuke, Japan Circa 1850

A Rare Edo Period Hirado Porcelain Netsuke, Japan Circa 1850

Located in Ottawa, Ontario

The recumbent white porcelain figure of a pug dog shown baring its teeth, decorated by hand with spot painted cobalt detail, the underside with twin holes intended for a cord to pass...

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Antique Mid-19th Century Japanese Edo Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain

Rare Japanese Ceramic Glazed Inro with Ojime and Netsuke Ogata Kenzan Edo Period
Rare Japanese Ceramic Glazed Inro with Ojime and Netsuke Ogata Kenzan Edo Period

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). The r...

Category

Antique 18th Century Japanese Edo Scholar's Objects

Materials

Ceramic

Old Wooden Netsuke Japanese Frog Figure Meiji Period, 19/20th Century
Old Wooden Netsuke Japanese Frog Figure Meiji Period, 19/20th Century

Old Wooden Netsuke Japanese Frog Figure Meiji Period, 19/20th Century

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

20th Century Japanese Meiji 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

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. Chestnuts are a central part of Japanese culture and gastronomy. Castanea Crenata or Japanese chestnut is an indi...

Category

Antique Early 19th Century Japanese Edo Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Boxwood

Netsuke in persimon wood in the form of a sparrow
Netsuke in persimon wood in the form of a sparrow

Netsuke in persimon wood in the form of a sparrow

Located in PARIS, FR

Netsuke in natural persimmon wood in the form of a stylized bird (probably a sparrow), it has been treated with abstraction and has a remarkable polish. In Asia, the sparrow is seen...

Category

Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

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 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 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 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

A boxwood netsuke depicting a monkey trying to catch a turtle
A boxwood netsuke depicting a monkey trying to catch a turtle

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 ...

Category

Antique Early 19th Century Japanese Japonisme Antiquities

Materials

Boxwood

JAPAN 1900 Meiji Period Carved Wood Netsuke Of Frog Resting In A Lotus
JAPAN 1900 Meiji Period Carved Wood Netsuke Of Frog Resting In A Lotus

JAPAN 1900 Meiji Period Carved Wood Netsuke Of Frog Resting In A Lotus

Located in Miami, FL

A Japanese Meiji period netsuke. This is an amazing netsuke created during the imperial Japan in the Meiji period, between the 1890 and 1900. The netsuke has been carefully carved i...

Category

Antique Early 1900s Japanese Meiji Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Old Wooden Netsuke Japanese Fruit Figure Meiji Period, 19/20th Century
Old Wooden Netsuke Japanese Fruit Figure Meiji Period, 19/20th Century

Old Wooden Netsuke Japanese Fruit Figure Meiji Period, 19/20th Century

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 Enkhuize...

Category

20th Century Japanese Meiji Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Old Wooden Netsuke Japanese Animal Heads Figure Meiji Period, 19/20th Century
Old Wooden Netsuke Japanese Animal Heads Figure Meiji Period, 19/20th Century

Old Wooden Netsuke Japanese Animal Heads Figure Meiji Period, 19/20th Century

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

Lovely and very detailed piece. Unsigned. Japan 19th or 20th century. Weight: 11 grams Provenance: Collected in the 1980’s. From the collection of Clemens Merkelbach van Enkhuize...

Category

20th Century Japanese Meiji Animal Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Katabori netsuke in boxwood depicting a skeleton leaning on a drum
Katabori netsuke in boxwood depicting a skeleton leaning on a drum

Katabori netsuke in boxwood depicting a skeleton leaning on a drum

Located in PARIS, FR

Katabori-type netsuke (fully three-dimensional) carved in boxwood, depicting a kneeling skeleton. One hand rests on a mokugyō drum placed on a small cushion-shaped stand, while the o...

Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Boxwood

Katabori netsuke in boxwood in the form of a tachibana orange
Katabori netsuke in boxwood in the form of a tachibana orange

Katabori netsuke in boxwood in the form of a tachibana orange

Located in PARIS, FR

Katabori-type netsuke (fully three-dimensional) in carved boxwood, in the form of a tachibana orange within its foliage, the peel on the reverse opened to reveal the segments. Signed...

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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...

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Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Hardwood

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...

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Old Wooden Netsuke Sculpture Japanese Bat Meiji Period, 19/20th Century
Old Wooden Netsuke Sculpture Japanese Bat Meiji Period, 19/20th Century

Old Wooden Netsuke Sculpture Japanese Bat Meiji Period, 19/20th Century

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 Enkhuize...

Category

20th Century Japanese Meiji Animal Sculptures

Materials

Wood

KataborI netsuke in black lacquer depicting the character "ju" or longevity
KataborI netsuke in black lacquer depicting the character "ju" or longevity

KataborI netsuke in black lacquer depicting the character "ju" or longevity

Located in PARIS, FR

Katabori-type netsuke (fully three-dimensional) in carved wood, lacquered in black, depicting the character ju (“longevity”). Signed Zanaka. Ink in East Asia is generally presented i...

Category

Antique Early 19th Century Japanese Edo Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Lacquer

Japanese Lacquer Inro with Gold Maki-e and Carved Wood Netsuke Meiji Period
Japanese Lacquer Inro with Gold Maki-e and Carved Wood Netsuke Meiji Period

Japanese Lacquer Inro with Gold Maki-e and Carved Wood Netsuke Meiji Period

Located in Atlanta, GA

A Japanese four-case inro with a stringed carved wood netsuke circa 19th century. The inro has a near square form with rounded corners, The surface is decorated with gold hiramaki-e ...

Category

Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Lacquer

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

Netsuke in the form of a No mask representing the character of Obeshimi
Netsuke in the form of a No mask representing the character of Obeshimi

Netsuke in the form of a No mask representing the character of Obeshimi

Located in PARIS, FR

Wooden netsuke depicting the Obeshimi mask in Noh theater. Obeshimi is a demon characterized by thick eyebrows, eyes that seem to protrude from the face and a closed mouth. Signed ...

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Boxwood

Netsuke in the form of a No mask representing the character of Hyottoko
Netsuke in the form of a No mask representing the character of Hyottoko

Netsuke in the form of a No mask representing the character of Hyottoko

Located in PARIS, FR

Boxwood netsuke representing the mask of Hyottoko in Noh theatre. Hyottoko is a legendary comic character, considered to be a fire god in certain regions of north-east Japan. The sha...

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Edo Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Boxwood

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 Edo Netsuke 18/19th C Japanese Japan Ikkosai 'Different world in a cave'
Antique Edo Netsuke 18/19th C Japanese Japan Ikkosai 'Different world in a cave'

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...

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Edo Ceramics

Materials

Metal, Bronze

Old Wooden Netsuke Japanese Figural Figure Meiji Period, 19/20th Century
Old Wooden Netsuke Japanese Figural Figure Meiji Period, 19/20th Century

Old Wooden Netsuke Japanese Figural Figure Meiji Period, 19/20th Century

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 Enkhuize...

Category

20th Century Japanese Meiji Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Netsuke in Boxwood in the form of a turtle hidden in its shell
Netsuke in Boxwood in the form of a turtle hidden in its shell

Netsuke in Boxwood in the form of a turtle hidden in its shell

Located in PARIS, FR

Netsuke in boxwood in the form of a tortoise hiding in its shell with only its head overstepping. Textures from the shell are executed with realism precision and a great care for de...

Category

Antique Late 18th Century Japanese Edo Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Japanese boxwood netsuke in the form of three toads stacked on each other
Japanese boxwood netsuke in the form of three toads stacked on each other

Japanese boxwood netsuke in the form of three toads stacked on each other

Located in PARIS, FR

Netsuke in boxwood representing a group of three toads, laying on a flat base, inlaid eyes made of water buffalo horn. Signed underneath the platform. The frog (kaeru) is associated ...

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Boxwood

Netsuke in deer antler in the form of a feminine figure in traditionnal clothing
Netsuke in deer antler in the form of a feminine figure in traditionnal clothing

Netsuke in deer antler in the form of a feminine figure in traditionnal clothing

Located in PARIS, FR

Small netsuke in deer antler in the form of a standing feminine figure wearing traditional dress and carrying a box looking like an itomasu, a rice scaling and weighing device. The p...

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Antler

Old Wooden Netsuke Japanese Bird of Tree Bark Figure Meiji Period, 19/20th C
Old Wooden Netsuke Japanese Bird of Tree Bark Figure Meiji Period, 19/20th C

Old Wooden Netsuke Japanese Bird of Tree Bark Figure Meiji Period, 19/20th C

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

Lovely and very detailed piece. Unsigned. Japan 19th or 20th century. Weight: 5 grams Provenance: Collected in the 1980’s. From the collection of Clemens Merkelbach van Enkhuizen...

Category

20th Century Japanese Meiji Animal Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Old Wooden Netsuke Japanese Animal on Turtle Figure Meiji Period 19/20th Century
Old Wooden Netsuke Japanese Animal on Turtle Figure Meiji Period 19/20th Century

Old Wooden Netsuke Japanese Animal on Turtle Figure Meiji Period 19/20th Century

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

20th Century Japanese Meiji Animal Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Old Wooden Netsuke 19/20th C Japanese Japan Bird of Tree Bark Meiji Period
Old Wooden Netsuke 19/20th C Japanese Japan Bird of Tree Bark Meiji Period

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: Collected in the 1980's. From the collection of Clemens Merkelbach van Enkhuizen, ...

Category

Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Ceramics

Materials

Metal, Bronze

Lacquered Netsuke in the form of an old Lady carrying an Oni in her back
Lacquered Netsuke in the form of an old Lady carrying an Oni in her back

Lacquered Netsuke in the form of an old Lady carrying an Oni in her back

Located in PARIS, FR

Boxwood netsuke depicting a standing man carrying a pouch behind his back in which an oni is hidden. Onis are an integral part of the pantheon of yokai, the spirits and monsters of J...

Category

Antique Early 19th Century Japanese Meiji Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Boxwood, Lacquer

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

Esther Shimazu's bald female sculpture. She uses hand-built techniques to construct clay figures using colored slips, oxides when firing, then hand sands them and rubs in pigments to...

Category

20th Century Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic, Stoneware