Carved wooden Japanese netsuke - price guide and values

19th Century Wood Netsuke Study of Seated Shishi by Masanao

An early 19th century wood netsuke study of a shishi, seated on its hind feet with its forepaws resting on a large pierced ball which contains a loose pallet, signed Masanao. Provenance: Purchased lot 723 'Japanese and Other Works of Art' June 1975.…

19th Century Wood Netsuke Study of Minogame Turtle

A 19th century wood netsuke study of a minogame, showing the aged turtle sunning himself on a well carved folded lotus pod, unsigned, length 5.2 cm. Provenance: Purchased lot 779 'Japanese and Other Works of Art' June 1975. Sotheby Parke Bernet Inc. New…

Tomotada Carved Wood Netsuke: Starving Wolf with Skull

An old carved wood netsuke of a starving wolf, his front paw resting on a skull and his eyes inlaid with horn, inscribed Tomotada. Showing good old wear, length 5.5 cm. Provenance: Purchased part lot 748 'Japanese and Other Works of Art' June 1975.…

Dragon and Pumpkin Netsuke by Toyomasa: A Study in Wood

An old wood netsuke study of dragon and pumpkin, showing the dragon with inlaid yellow amber eye, half emerged from the stippled fruit, the stalk forming the himotoshi, (cracked) signed Toyomasa (Hidari). Provenance: Purchased lot 761 'Japanese and Other…

Coiled Snake Netsuke by Kokei: 19th Century Japanese Art

A 19th century wood netsuke study of a snake, rendered in coiled form, with its head contracted backwards in a striking position, signed Kokei, length 4 cm. Provenance: Purchased lot 747 'Japanese and Other Works of Art' June 1975. Sotheby Parke Bernet…

19th Century Wood Netsuke: Toad on Sandal by Masanao

A late 19th century wood netsuke, study of a toad, squatting on a straw sandal in typical fashion, the textured skin has been well carved and the cord of the sandal forms the himotoshi, signed Masanao, length 5 cm. Provenance: Purchased lot 748a,…

Toad on Lotus: Boxwood Netsuke Carving

Boxwood netsuke, carved, signed of a toad climbing a lotus

Mouse Money: Boxwood Netsuke by Signed Artist

Boxwood netsuke of a mouse Toting money, carved and signed by the artist

Japanese netsuke, carved wood in the form of a bear with ball, signed to base

Antique Japanese carved timber netsuke of a man with bags. Signed to foot.

Japanese carved wooden netsuke, depicting two mice amongst coiled rope, signed, height 2.5 cm and diameter 5 cm

Japanese carved wooden netsuke, depicting two shi shi, the larger one is shown lying down on all four, while the smaller one standing on its hind legs with its paws on the back of the larger one, possible incised signature to base, 4.5 cm x 6.5 cm x 4 cm

Japanese carved wooden netsuke, depicting a seated man with one leg outstretched with oni bent over leaning on the mans leg, 3.5 cm x 3.5 cm x 2.5 cm

Bunbuku Chagama: Edo Period Boxwood Netsuke

An Edo period boxwood netsuke Bunbuku Tea-Kettle, c1840, the legendary subject Bunbuku Chagama. With the man surprised as his kettle transforms before his eyes. Finely carved and himotoshi rimmed with ivory, width 4 cm

18th Century Carved Wooden Netsuke: Tomotada's Wolf on Tortoise

An 18th century Edo period carved wooden netsuke of a Woolf by Tomotada, a good example of this well known subject. The emaciated animal on his haunches with one foot on a tortoise. Double inlaid eyes, length 6 cm

Edo Period Boxwood Netsuke: Man and Young Boy, c1840

An Edo period boxwood netsuke of a man and young boy, c1840, well carved with a worn patina and faint paint traces, height 4 cm

Hand-carved Boxwood Cicada Netsuke, Signed

Boxwood cicada on leaf netsuke, hand carved, signed

Boxwood Pig and Piglets Netsuke

Chinese boxwood netsuke, carved pig and piglets, signed to base with character marks

Signed Chinese Boxwood Snake and Tortoise Netsuke

Chinese boxwood netsuke, snake and tortoise netsuke with signature to base

Carved Boxwood Sumo Wrestler Netsuke with Character Marks

Chinese carved boxwood netsuke, carved Sumo wrestler with character marks to leg

Carved Boxwood Mud Crab Netsuke, Signed

Chinese carved boxwood netsuke, carved mud crab, signed to base

Carved Boxwood Netsuke: Hatching Turtles with Character Marks

Chinese carved boxwood netsuke, hatching turtles with signed character marks

Early Japanese Sparrow Netsuke with Carved Attachments

Japanese carved wood sparrow netsuke early carved wood sparrow form netsuke, diameter 10 cm with carved bead and bone attachments.

Japanese Bulldog Netsuke, Signed, Carved Wood, 45x28mm

A Japanese wood carved bull dog netsuke, size 45 x 28 mm, signed at base.

Ironwood Bat Netsuke with Bamboo and Glass Eyes

Ironwood netsuke, hand carved in the form of a bat resting upon bamboo, glass eyes with makers signature mark to base

Frog on Seashell Netsuke with Glass Eyes

Wooden netsuke, hand carved in the form of a small frog upon seashell, glass eyed with makers signature mark to base

Rabbit Duo Netsuke with Carrot and Leaf Articulation

Wooden netsuke, hand carved in the form of two rabbits eating a carrot, articulated with intricately carved open worked leaves and artist signature to underside. 7 x 3 cm

Twin Carp Boxwood Netsuke with Glass Eyes

Boxwood netsuke, hand carved twin entwined carp design with glass eyes (unsigned) 5.2 x 2.4 cm

Carved Boxwood Dragon Netsuke

Japanese carved boxwood dragon form netsuke signed to base, (height 5.5 cm approx).

Japanese Boxwood Dog Netsuke

Japanese carved boxwood dog form netsuke signed to base, (height 5 cm approx).

Japanese Kirin Netsuke with Glass Bead Eyes

A Japanese carved boxwood Kirin netsuke, with glass bead eyes, signed Tamamatsu, size 45 x 40 mm.

Mouse Duo Netsuke with Articulated Basket

Mice and basket netsuke, carved wooden netsuke modelled of two mice, one upon basket and other articulated moves in and out of basket, signed to rear

Carved Rat Barrel Netsuke with Food

Rat in barrel netsuke, hand carved wood modelled of a rat with food, signed to base

Cicada Netsuke with Bamboo and Glass Eyes

Carved wooden netsuke, modelled of a cicada upon bamboo with glass eyes, signed to base

Emerging Life: Ivory and Rosewood Netsuke

Ivory and rosewood netsuke, modelled of chicken egg with newborn articulated baby emerging from egg with another newborn chirping, red seal signature mark to base

Japanese Gama Sennin Netsuke, Late Meiji Period

A Japanese wooden netsuke of Gama Sennin, late Meiji period carved standing with one foot raised, wearing long robes and leafy skirt, finely patterned, unsigned, length 6.5 cm

Japanese Boxwood Netsuke: Cicada on Horseback

Antique Japanese boxwood netsuke depicting a cicada sitting on a horse back, signed to base, height appro x 6 cm

Edo Period Negoro Lacquered Daruma Netsuke

A Japanese Negoro lacquered Daruma netsuke, Edo period (1603-1868), carved from wood as a seated scowling Daruma figure, the robe in red lacquer with rubbing to reveal black underneath. 3 cm high, 4 cm wide

Meiji Ox Netsuke

A carved wood netsuke, Meiji period, in the form of a recumbent ox, the details finely delineated in the dark wood, 4.5 cm long

Carved Turtle Netsuke on Leaf

Vintage carved timber netsuke - turtle on leaf signed to base, 4.5 cm wide

Signed Japanese Dragon Wood Netsuke

A signed Japanese wood netsuke of a dragon. Showa period, mid 20th century, the carved dragon, coiled around a ball with claws drawn close in a compact pose, its head reared and snarling, with inlaid eyes, signed to the underside. Height 5.5 cm

Meiji monkey netsuke with mask and cloak

A Japanese wood netsuke of a monkey, late Meiji period (1868-1912) the carved wood netsuke depicting a monkey seated, its mouth wide open, wearing a mask and cloak over its head and back, signed to the underside. Height 4 cm 100-200

Japanese Monkey Drummer Netsuke

A Japanese wood netsuke. Meiji period (1868-1912) the Japanese carved wood netsuke of a standing monkey figure in a shishi mask and cloak playing the taiko drum. Height 4 cm

Meiji period wood netsuke of fisherman saving drowning man

A Japanese wood netsuke of a fisherman, late Meiji period (1868-1912) the carved wood netsuke depicting a fisherman saving another man caught in his net from drowning, signed to the underside. Width 5 cm

Japanese Netsuke Trio: Ivory and Wood Carvings

Three Japanese 'Dutchmen' netsuke, carved ivory and wood, Meiji period, 19th century, all signed, Compare 'Netsuke'. Author Neil Davey. Catalogue No's 1042,1043,1046, Isbn 0.85667.13.8, the largest 7.5 cm high

Carved Wood Frog Netsuke from Japan

Japanese carved wood frog netsuke, signed to base, height 3.5 cm

Carved Japanese Netsuke Wood Art

Japanese carved wood netsuke

Japanese Netsuke: Boar and Monkey

Two Japanese wooden netsuke, comprising rosewood netsuke of a resting boar, unsigned, length 6.5 cm, and a boxwood monkey with peaches slung over back, unsigned, height 4.5 cm (2). Provenance: The Collection of the Late Bruce & Odette McLeod

Japanese Frog Netsuke with Snail and Barrel

Japanese carved netsuke, in wood, carved in the form of a frog with walking stick kissing a snail which is seated on a roped barrel, inset seal mark, height 4 cm the collection of the Late Dr Alexander Yu Fu Pau

Meiji Bulldog Netsuke by Akiyama

A Meiji Japanese wooden netsuke bulldog, signed 'Akiyama' on bone plague to the base, size 50 x 28 x 29 mm.

Edo Netsuke: Toad and Wolf Carvings

Two Japanese carved wood netsuke; Edo period (1603-1868), 19th century; one finely carved as a toad nestled on a sandal, signed to base; the other carved as a snarling mountain wolf hunched over a human skull. The wolf: height 3.7 cm, width 4 cm

Japanese Monkey Basket Netsuke on Timber Stand

Good antique Japanese netsuke on a timber stand of a gentleman holding a basket with monkeys on his shoulders and feet, circa 1920, height 6 cm netsuke only.

Japanese Lady and Child Netsuke with Flute

Antique Japanese figural netsuke on a timber stand depicting a lady playing the flute with a young child holding a pole broken pieces included, signed to base, height 6.5 cm netsuke only.

Tagua and Resin Animal Okimono and Netsuke Set

Two tagua nut animal okimono and a resin netsuke, 20th century, a delightful study of two playful rabbits, and a panda eating bamboo, both tagua nuts signed, and a resin netsuke in the form of a ram, 4.5 cm, and smaller

Japanese Carved Rabbit Netsuke, Signed

Japanese carved timber rabbit netsuke signed to base, width 6.5 cm

Stag Horn Bamboo Leaf Netsuke

19th century Japanese stag horn sashi netsuke, 'Bamboo Leaf' signed. Carved in relief reserve, ten character inscription

19th Century Dragon Netsuke with Inlaid Eyes

Japanese wood netsuke, clam shell (Dragon's Lair) 19th century signed: Toyomasa on laquer reserve, Himotoshi lined with ivory. Inlaid eyes. Finely detailed carving

Carved Boxwood Shi Shi Netsuke with Signature

19th century carved boxwood Shi Shi netsuke, signed to the base

Mythical Creature and Fish Netsuke

19th century carved boxwood netsuke depicting entwined mythical creature and fish, signed to the base

Signed Boxwood Snake Netsuke

Carved boxwood netsuke in the form of a coiled snaked, signed by artist on reverse

Signed Tiger Netsuke Carving

Carved boxwood netsuke in the form of a crouching tiger, signed by artist to side

Japanese Ivory & Ebony Dog Head Whistle Netsuke, Meiji Period

An antique Japanese ivory and ebony dog head whistle netsuke, Meiji period, 1868-1912, a charming study of a hound' with long ears and droopy jowls, having glass bead eyes; with himatoshi, length 5 cm

Japanese Boxwood Netsuke of Daruma, Meiji Period

A Japanese boxwood netsuke of Daruma, Meiji period (1868-1912), carved from boxwood, depicting a wide-eyed Daruma seated in padmasana, wearing robes with one fold wrapped over the head, inscribed to the base. Provenance: the de Voogd collection, 5.2 cm…

Carved Bamboo Frog Netsuke

19th century carved bamboo netsuke in the form of a frog, height 7.3 cm

Scholar Netsuke Carved Wood 19th Century

19th century carved wood netsuke depicting a scholar, height 3.5 cm

Dragon Netsuke with Flaming Pearl

Japanese carved wooden netsuke, in the form of a dragon clutching a flaming pearl, signed to base, height 5 cm

Oriental Carvings: Walnut, Mythical Creature, Squirrel

Three Oriental carved items, a carved walnut, mythical creature and a stone squirrel the walnut intricately carved with monks, likely Japanese. The mythical creature, possibly a netsuke with an extra purpose, probably a brushwash, Japanese. Height: 7 cm…

Japanese Boxwood Bulldog Netsuke Pair

Two Japanese boxwood netsuke bulldogs one signed with mark inlaid to base tallest measures 5 cm (2)

Pair of Inlaid-Eye Japanese Boxwood Bulldog Netsuke

Two Japanese boxwood netsuke bulldogs with inlaid eyes both signed with marks inlaid to base tallest measures 5 cm high, (2)

Meiji Period Carved Wooden Netsuke of Mythical Creature

Japanese Meiji period carved wooden netsuke, depicting a mythical creature with head turned upwards, incised signature to base, height 4 cm. Provenance: The Pullinger collection, then Dr. Merna Marie Torrington collection

Meiji period boxwood and ivory okimono of swordsmiths

A Japanese Meiji period boxwood and ivory okimono of two swordsmiths they work a katana blade on an anvil beside a box bellows forge. Two character signature and two character seal mark on red lacquer inlaid tablets inset to the plinth base. Some faults.…

Boxwood Dog Netsuke

Boxwood netsuke in form of a dog

Signed Boxwood Monkey Netsuke, Showa Period

A vintage signed boxwood netsuke of a monkey, Showa period, mid 20th century, depicting a crouching monkey guarding a fruit, signed to inlaid cartouche, underside, height 3.5 cm

Inlaid Rat Netsuke from Japan

Japanese wooden netsuke, carved in the form of a rat, with inlaid seal mark to body, height 6 cm

Carved Boxwood Boar Netsuke with Signature

Oriental carved boxwood netsuke of a boar, signed to the base

Inlaid Eye Puffer Fish Netsuke, Showa Period

A carved wood puffer fish netsuke with inlaid eyes, Showa period, 20th century, length 6 cm

Carved Wood Owl Netsuke with Inlaid Eyes and Feathers

A carved wood standing owl netsuke with inlaid eyes and finely detailed feathers, length 5 cm

Inlaid-Eyed Wood Netsuke: Elephant, Piglets, Water Snakes

Three wood netsuke, a baby elephant on a ball, piglets and a ball of water snakes, carved in the round, 20th century, all with inlaid eyes, diameter 3.5 cm

Hare, Monkey, and Rooster Netsuke

A carved wood netsuke of a hare and a monkey pulling the left back leg and a rooster with a tall fanned tail, each with inlaid eyes, height 5 cm and length 5 cm

Meiji Ivory Okimono and Wood Netsuke with Mouse

Japanese ivory okimono of Ashinga-jin, Meiji period a small Japanese carved ivory okimono and a wood netsuke, Meiji period and later carved as a figure of ashinga standing on a circular carved box decorated with dragons: The wood netsuke carved as a mouse…

Boxwood Netsuke of Ashinaga and Octopus, Edo Period

A boxwood netsuke of Ashinaga and an octopus, Edo period, 19th century the tall standing figure finely carved with a flowing beard holding and octopus 11 cm high

19th Century Boxwood Kwanyu Netsuke

A boxwood netsuke of Kwanyu, 19th century carved wearing long robes and armour, carrying his halberd and holding his long beard 10 cm high

Edo Period Japanese Wood Netsuke with Three Men on Horseback

A Japanese wood netsuke, Edo period (1603-1868), early 19th century, the finely carved netsuke depicting three men being led on horseback, signed on a mother of pearl inlaid tablet to the underside, unread., 4 cm high. Provenance: Jan Bayer collection,…

Edo Period Monkey Trainer Netsuke

Japanese wooden netsuke, Edo period (1603-1868), 19th century, a charming Sarumawashi (monkey trainer) with a pot in one hand and monkey atop his shoulder, unsigned., 7 cm high. Provenance: Jan Bayer collection, Melbourne. Purchased from Jan Bayer,…

Edo Period Figural Netsuke Pair

Two Japanese figural netsuke, Edo period (1603-1868), mid 19th century, the first a Noh performer in wood inlaid with mother-of-pearl, stained bone and cloisonne enamel plaques in the shibayama style, signed Gyokuzan, the second a priest with Uchiwa fan,…

Edo Period Japanese Figural Netsuke Collection

Three Japanese figural netsuke, Edo period (1603-1868), mid 19th century, comprising a wooden figure of man presenting fish at market with polychrome highlights, signed Shuzan, a seated male trader in boxwood, signed unread, Bijin theme in wood, signed…

Monkey Riding Horse Netsuke by Shuzan, Edo Period

A Japanese carved boxwood netsuke of a monkey riding a horse, signed Shuzan, Edo period, 19th century, a fine patina. Condition: a small chip on the back of the monkey. Provenance: The Estate of an Australian Diplomat, the Resident representative to south…

Disappointed Rat Catcher Netsuke

A good 19th century Japanese boxwood netsuke of a disappointed rat catcher, crouching and holding the box to his front while the rat escapes over his back, a protrusion noted to his forehead, double character signature finely carved to the base, good old…

Kappa Netsuke with Bi-Valve Shell

A Japanese carved boxwood netsuke, of a kappa holding a large bi-valve shell, signed, height 4 cm

Carved Boxwood Netsuke: Tiger and Cub by Ruygetsu

A Japanese finely carved boxwood netsuke of a tiger & a cub, with inlaid glass eyes, signed by Ruygetsu, Meiji period, length 4.5 cm, height 3 cm

Masanao's Boxwood Chestnut Netsuke

A boxwood netsuke of a chestnut, finely carved & signed by Masanao, Edo period, mid 19th century, Japan, note: the line originated with Masanao I (1815-90), although there were four Masanao generations. The Masanao craftsmen worked almost exclusively in…