Ivory is a hard, white material obtained from the tusks of elephants, walruses, narwhals, and other animals. It has been prized for centuries for its beauty, durability, and rarity, and has been used extensively in decorative arts in Western and Oriental cultures from the 18th to the 20th centuries.

In Western cultures during the 18th to 20th centuries, ivory continued to be a popular material for creating decorative objects. A few examples of ivory objects from Western cultures during this time period include:

•    toiletry necessaire: A set of toiletry items made of ivory, late 19th century.

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As the kimono, the traditional form of Japanese dress, had no pockets, the Japanese men suspended small items they needed to take with them, such as tobacco pouches, purses, pipes and writing implements on a silk cord from their sash, and stop the cord slipping, it was fed through a toggle - a netsuke.

Originally the toggle was made from found objects such as roots or shells, which were selected for their aesthetic appeal, but over time the toggle itself developed as an art form. Many fine carvers devoted themselves to netsuke, but the demand was so great, that their manufacture more...

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An ivory netsuke study of a lion with a cub, the recumbent…

Ivory Netsuke: Lioness and Cub Study, Signed, 1975 Provenance

An ivory netsuke study of a lion with a cub, the recumbent lioness with her cub to her back. Dark stained with pale worn section to her head. Signed, length 5 cm. Provenance: Purchased 'Japanese and Other Works of Art' June 1975. Sotheby Parke Bernet Inc.…

An ivory netsuke study, of a lizard and centipede upon a gourd,…

Lizard and Centipede Netsuke on Gourd with Amber Eyes

An ivory netsuke study, of a lizard and centipede upon a gourd, stained and signed. Amber insert eyes, length 5 cm. Provenance: Purchased 'Japanese and Other Works of Art' June 1975. Sotheby Parke Bernet Inc. New York.

An ivory netsuke study, of a lizard and centipede upon a gourd,…

Ivory Netsuke Study: Lizard, Centipede, Gourd, Amber Eyes, Signed

An ivory netsuke study, of a lizard and centipede upon a gourd, stained and signed. Amber insert eyes, length 5 cm. Provenance: Purchased 'Japanese and Other Works of Art' June 1975. Sotheby Parke Bernet Inc. New York.

An ivory netsuke study of a contorted mouse, scratching its…

Contorted Mouse Netsuke with Himotoshi, Signed Ivory Study

An ivory netsuke study of a contorted mouse, scratching its nose and behind its ear forming the himotoshi, the tail curling and rising up its back. Stained finish, signed. Provenance: Purchased 'Japanese and Other Works of Art' June 1975. Sotheby Parke…

An ivory netsuke study of mouse lying on a fan, stained finish,…

Ivory Netsuke: Mouse on Fan, Signed, Stained Finish (1975)

An ivory netsuke study of mouse lying on a fan, stained finish, signed. Provenance: Purchased 'Japanese and Other Works of Art' June 1975. Sotheby Parke Bernet Inc. New York.

An ivory netsuke study of a sleeping boar, in recumbent…

Sleeping Boar Netsuke: Ivory Study from June 1975 Auction

An ivory netsuke study of a sleeping boar, in recumbent position with bent knees, stained finish, signed, length 4.8 cm. Provenance: Purchased 'Japanese and Other Works of Art' June 1975. Sotheby Parke Bernet Inc. New York.

An ivory netsuke figure of a warrior, wearing armour and…

Ivory Warrior Netsuke: Tomochika, 5.8 cm, June 1975 Provenance

An ivory netsuke figure of a warrior, wearing armour and carrying a jar. He frowns as he eats an octopus tentacle, stained. Inscribed Tomochika, height 5.8 cm. Provenance: Purchased lot 881, 'Japanese and Other Works of Art' June 1975. Sotheby Parke…

An old ivory netsuke of a shishi, seated on an oval base with…

Ivory Netsuke: Seated Shishi with Ball, Glaring Backwards

An old ivory netsuke of a shishi, seated on an oval base with right paw upon a ball, glaring backwards, stained highlights. Unsigned. Provenance: Purchased part lot 903, 'Japanese and Other Works of Art' June 1975. Sotheby Parke Bernet Inc. New York.

An old ivory netsuke of a shishi, carved attempting to mount an…

Ivory netsuke: Shishi with ball, stained highlights, unsigned

An old ivory netsuke of a shishi, carved attempting to mount an enormous ball, stained highlights. Unsigned. Provenance: Purchased part lot 903, 'Japanese and Other Works of Art' June 1975. Sotheby Parke Bernet Inc. New York.

An ivory netsuke as a horny toad, carved seated with head…

Horny Toad Ivory Netsuke

An ivory netsuke as a horny toad, carved seated with head raised and two front legs crossed. Red stained inscribed signature, height 4.3 cm.

A 19th century stained ivory netsuke study of a bamboo section,…

19th Century Stained Ivory Netsuke Study of Bamboo Section

A 19th century stained ivory netsuke study of a bamboo section, the hollowed interior fitted with a moveable securing peg, signed Rakuzan, length 3.7 cm. Provenance: Purchased lot 894 'Japanese and Other Works of Art' June 1975. Sotheby Parke Bernet Inc.…

An old stained ivory netsuke of a fisherman, standing holding a…

Stained Ivory Netsuke: Fisherman with Large Fish, Signed Chikaaki

An old stained ivory netsuke of a fisherman, standing holding a large fish, wearing a short robe and straw boots, black stained highlights. Signed Chikaaki, height 5.1 cm. Provenance: Purchased lot 911 'Japanese and Other Works of Art' June 1975. Sotheby…

A 19th century ivory netsuke study of a seated shishi, he…

Seated Shishi Netsuke by Tomochika: 19th Century Ivory Study

A 19th century ivory netsuke study of a seated shishi, he raises hid hind foot to scratch behind his ear, the well stained ivory showing good wear, inscribed Tomochika, length 2.8 cm. Provenance: Purchased lot 847 'Japanese and Other Works of Art' June…

A late 19th century ivory netsuke study of a quail, in typical…

Late 19th Century Ivory Netsuke: Quail Study by Okatomo

A late 19th century ivory netsuke study of a quail, in typical Okatomo style showing the bird standing on a circular base of millet stalks and leaves, inscribed Okatomo, length 3 cm. Provenance: Purchased lot 851 'Japanese and Other Works of Art' June…

A 19th century ivory netsuke of a group of biwa fruit, as two…

19th Century Ivory Netsuke: Group of Biwa Fruit on Branch

A 19th century ivory netsuke of a group of biwa fruit, as two large biwa joined by a smaller fruit and attached to a branch which forms himatoshi. Stained for effect, inscribed 'kosho', length 4.7 cm. Provenance: Purchased at 'Japanese and Other Works of…

A 19th century ivory netsuke study of a cicada, resting on a…

19th Century Ivory Netsuke Study of Cicada on Bean Pod

A 19th century ivory netsuke study of a cicada, resting on a ripe bean pod, (one leg broken), unsigned, length 5.2 cm. Provenance: Purchased lot 833 'Japanese and Other Works of Art' June 1975. Sotheby Parke Bernet Inc. New York.

A 19th century ivory netsuke of a Mokugyo, formed by two…

Dragon Heads Ivory Netsuke: Mokugyo on Lotus Leaf, 19th Century

A 19th century ivory netsuke of a Mokugyo, formed by two confronting dragon heads, the sliced bell is resting on a decaying lotus leaf, stained for effect, unsigned. Provenance: Purchased lot 952 'Japanese and Other Works of Art' June 1975. Sotheby Parke…

Three Japanese carved ivory netsuke, a carved ivory ojime, and…

Japanese Carved Ivory Netsuke, Ojime, and Gnome Figural Lid Set

Three Japanese carved ivory netsuke, a carved ivory ojime, and a carved ivory gnome figural lid, (5 items), the largest 6 cm high

Japanese ivory netsuke, 19th century depicting elderly gent and…

19th Century Ivory Netsuke: Elderly Gent and Child Figurine

Japanese ivory netsuke, 19th century depicting elderly gent and child with gourd on turtle, signed to base

Antique Japanese ivory netsuke, well carved figure of a young…

Japanese Ivory Netsuke: Young Fisher Boy, Signed, 4cm Height

Antique Japanese ivory netsuke, well carved figure of a young Fisher boy coloured details and signed by the artist to the base, height 4 cm

Antique Japanese ivory netsuke, Amazing carved detail of a…

Japanese Ivory Netsuke: Samurai Blowing Conch Shell, Signed by Artist

Antique Japanese ivory netsuke, Amazing carved detail of a Japanese Samari blowing a conch shell, signed by the artist to bottom of his foot, height 8 cm

Antique Japanese ivory netsuke, beautifully carved detailed…

Japanese Ivory Netsuke: Two Gents and Turtle, Signed Figure

Antique Japanese ivory netsuke, beautifully carved detailed group figure of two gents and a turtle, signed to the base by the artist, height 5 cm

Ivory carved netsuke, ivory Daikoku carved netsuke from the Edo…

Ivory carved netsuke, ivory Daikoku carved netsuke from the Edo period

Edo period carved ivory netsuke, finely carved early netsuke…

Edo period carved ivory netsuke, finely carved early netsuke depicting Shishi on ball

Antique carved ivory netsuke, quality Japanese carved ivory…

Antique carved ivory netsuke, quality Japanese carved ivory depicting a mouse in upright position, signed to base

Antique carved ivory netsuke, quality Japanese carved ivory…

Antique carved ivory netsuke, quality Japanese carved ivory depicting a mouse on a peach with engraved decorations, signed to base

Antique ivory Japanese netsuke, 19th century carved ivory…

Antique ivory Japanese netsuke, 19th century carved ivory netsuke depicting longevity, a well carved figure of a gentleman dragging a peach signed to the base

Antique ivory Japanese netsuke, group 19th century ivory figure…

Antique ivory Japanese netsuke, group 19th century ivory figure of a young child and gentleman signed to the base

A Japanese ivory carved man netsuke, height 5 cm

A Japanese ivory carved man netsuke, height 5 cm

Japanese ivory netsuke of Daruma, late 19th century, carved…

Japanese ivory netsuke of Daruma, late 19th century, carved ivory face with protruding eyes and robe, incised and etched are three chrysanthemum flowers on the front and two on the back, with wooden stand, height 2 cm, width 3 cm. Provenance: Private…

Meiji period Japanese netsuke, carved walrus tusk netsuke…

Meiji period Japanese netsuke, carved walrus tusk netsuke depicting 'Daikoku' height 4 cm

Carved ivory netsuke, 19th century. Samurai with a sword and…

Carved ivory netsuke, 19th century. Samurai with a sword and gourd with engraved decorations and rolling head, height 5.3 cm

An antique Japanese carved ivory figural netsuke, early Meiji…

An antique Japanese carved ivory figural netsuke, early Meiji period, 19th century, seal mark to reverse, 6.5 cm high

A 19th century Meiji period sake drinker Sennin netsuke, c1840,…

Meiji Era Sake Drinker Netsuke: Ivory Carving, 19th Century

A 19th century Meiji period sake drinker Sennin netsuke, c1840, carved in ivory and standing wearing robes and a mugwort leaf cape. His sake gourd hangs over his left shoulder, height 7 cm

A 19th century carved ivory netsuke of Benkei, Depicted…

Benkei's Bell: 19th Century Ivory Netsuke with Sumi Inkwork

A 19th century carved ivory netsuke of Benkei, Depicted struggling with the large bronze bell of Miidera as told in the legend. Sumi inkwork detail, height 4 cm

A well carved 19th century ivory netsuke depicting two puppies…

19th Century Ivory Netsuke: Playful Puppies

A well carved 19th century ivory netsuke depicting two puppies playing together, c1830, the study shows them lightly roped together with inlaid brown horn eyes. Nice worn patina and a rare subject. Minor old damage to one pair, length 4.1 cm

An old Japanese carved ivory netsuke of Daruma, finely carved…

Japanese Ivory Netsuke: Daruma Reading, Signed, 4.1 cm

An old Japanese carved ivory netsuke of Daruma, finely carved in seated pose reading a book, his right hand raised to his cheek. Signed with two-character marks to the base. Height 4.1 cm. Note: Daruma was reputedly a 6th century Indian monk who is…

Japanese ivory netsuke, a little boy curled up on the floor,…

Curled in Kimono: Japanese Ivory Netsuke with Age Crack

Japanese ivory netsuke, a little boy curled up on the floor, wrapped in his kimono and leaning on a fan, age crack.

Japanese ivory netsuke, a man perched on top of a large fish,…

Ancient Fish Rider: Japanese Ivory Netsuke with Age Cracks

Japanese ivory netsuke, a man perched on top of a large fish, age cracks.

Japanese ivory netsuke, a standing man holding a round…

Japanese Ivory Netsuke: Standing Man with Vegetable, Age Cracks

Japanese ivory netsuke, a standing man holding a round vegetable in his hand and clutching his beard, age cracks, height 6.5 cm.

Ivory Ry'sa netsuke, a Japanese woman surrounded by stylised…

Floral Enchanted Woman: Ivory Ry'sa Netsuke

Ivory Ry'sa netsuke, a Japanese woman surrounded by stylised bushes, floral embellishment to the base, age cracks.

Rare antique Japanese carved ivory netsuke, intricately carved…

Intricate Ivory Netsuke of Crouching Girl with Floral Kimono

Rare antique Japanese carved ivory netsuke, intricately carved crouching young girl in kimono with floral decorations, signed with two character marks

Japanese carved ivory netsuke, finely carved ivory erotic…

Signed Erotic Ivory Netsuke with Two Figures

Japanese carved ivory netsuke, finely carved ivory erotic netsuke, signed two figures

Japanese carved ivory netsuke, finely carved ivory erotic…

Signed Erotic Ivory Netsuke with Two Figures

Japanese carved ivory netsuke, finely carved ivory erotic netsuke, signed two figures

Japanese carved ivory netsuke, finely carved ivory erotic…

Signed Erotic Ivory Netsuke with Two Figures

Japanese carved ivory netsuke, finely carved ivory erotic netsuke, signed two figures

Japanese carved ivory netsuke, finely carved ivory erotic…

Signed Erotic Ivory Netsuke with Two Figures

Japanese carved ivory netsuke, finely carved ivory erotic netsuke, signed two figures

Japanese carved ivory netsuke, finely carved ivory erotic…

Signed Erotic Ivory Netsuke with Two Figures

Japanese carved ivory netsuke, finely carved ivory erotic netsuke, signed two figures

A Meiji period Japanese carved ivory netsuke of a Noh Actor,…

Meiji Ivory Netsuke of Noh Actor with Rotating Face

A Meiji period Japanese carved ivory netsuke of a Noh Actor, with rotating face signed Motoyuki.

Signed ivory erotic Netsuke

Erotic Ivory Netsuke

Signed ivory erotic Netsuke

Signed ivory erotic netsuke

Ivory Erotic Netsuke

Signed ivory erotic netsuke

Four Japanese carved ivory netsuke, Meiji period (1868-1912)…

Japanese Ivory Netsuke Collection

Four Japanese carved ivory netsuke, Meiji period (1868-1912) and later, comprising a man holding a large circular fruit, three characters in a raft, and a man carrying a basket on his back and a walking stick in one hand, with demon by his side, all…

A Japanese ivory netsuke of Blind men and elephant, late Meiji…

Japanese Ivory Netsuke: Blind Men and Elephant

A Japanese ivory netsuke of Blind men and elephant, late Meiji period. Depicting 5 minutely carved men climbing on an elephant, the ivory finely engraved & stained, himotoshi through the tail, on a domed oval base, two-character signature to underside.…

A Japanese carved ivory erotic netsuke, Taisho period, 1920s…

Japanese Erotic Ivory Netsuke, Taisho Period

A Japanese carved ivory erotic netsuke, Taisho period, 1920s depicting a recumbent man and woman in an embrace with finely engraved and stained highlights to the hair and clothing, the underside with himatoshi. Width 6 cm

A Japanese carved ivory erotic netsuke, Taisho period, 1920s…

Japanese Erotic Ivory Netsuke, Taisho Period

A Japanese carved ivory erotic netsuke, Taisho period, 1920s depicting a recumbent man and woman in an embrace in a tub, with finely engraved and stained highlights to the hair and clothing, the underside with himatoshi. Width 6 cm

Japanese carved ivory netsuke, finely carved ivory erotic…

Signed Japanese Erotic Ivory Netsuke

Japanese carved ivory netsuke, finely carved ivory erotic netsuke, signed by the artist

Japanese carved ivory netsuke, finely carved ivory erotic…

Signed Erotic Ivory Netsuke by Skilled Japanese Carver

Japanese carved ivory netsuke, finely carved ivory erotic netsuke, signed by the artist

Japanese carved ivory netsuke, finely carved ivory erotic…

Signed Erotic Ivory Netsuke by Japanese Master Carver

Japanese carved ivory netsuke, finely carved ivory erotic netsuke, signed by the artist

Japanese carved ivory netsuke, finely carved ivory erotic…

Signed Erotic Ivory Netsuke by Japanese Carver

Japanese carved ivory netsuke, finely carved ivory erotic netsuke, signed by the artist

Japanese carved ivory netsuke, finely carved ivory erotic…

Signed Japanese Erotic Ivory Netsuke

Japanese carved ivory netsuke, finely carved ivory erotic netsuke, signed

Ivory netsuke of a young girl, beautifully carved with…

Intricate Carved Ivory Netsuke of Japanese Girl

Ivory netsuke of a young girl, beautifully carved with intricate details, Japanese girl with floral dress and flowers in her hair. Signed by the artist to base

A Japanese 'Changing Face' ivory signed netsuke, late Meiji…

Revolve: Changing Face Netsuke

A Japanese 'Changing Face' ivory signed netsuke, late Meiji period, 1868-1912, the articulated Kabuki character with long hair carrying a staff, with a revolving head depicting both a threatening and a benign visage, lightly engraved and inked, signed…

A Japanese 'Changing Face' ivory netsuke, late Meiji period,…

Revolving Kabuki Netsuke

A Japanese 'Changing Face' ivory netsuke, late Meiji period, 1868-1912, the articulated Kabuki character with long hair holding an axe, with a revolving head depicting both a threatening and a benign visage, lightly inked. Height 5 cm

A Japanese 'Changing Face' ivory signed netsuke, late Meiji…

Revolve: Japanese Ivory Netsuke of Kabuki Character

A Japanese 'Changing Face' ivory signed netsuke, late Meiji period, 1868-1912, the articulated Kabuki character with long hair holding a staff, with a revolving head depicting both a threatening and a benign visage, lightly engraved and inked, signed…

A Japanese ivory signed netsuke, late Meiji period, 1868-1912…

Japanese Ivory Netsuke: Man with Newborn

A Japanese ivory signed netsuke, late Meiji period, 1868-1912 well carved and finely inked in red and green tones, depicting a man carrying a newborn, signed underside. Height 5 cm

A Japanese ivory signed netsuke, late Meiji period, 1868-1912…

Japanese Ivory Netsuke: Man with Jar and Animal

A Japanese ivory signed netsuke, late Meiji period, 1868-1912 well carved and finely inked in red and green tones, depicting a broad shouldered man carrying a jar, and patting an animal, signed underside. Height 5 cm

A Japanese 'Changing Face' ivory signed netsuke, late Meiji…

Japanese Ivory Kabuki Netsuke with Changing Face

A Japanese 'Changing Face' ivory signed netsuke, late Meiji period, 1868-1912, the articulated Kabuki character with long hair with a revolving head depicting both a threatening and a benign visage, lightly engraved and inked, signed underside. Height 5 cm

A Japanese 'Changing Face' ivory netsuke, late Meiji period,…

Articulated Ivory Kabuki Netsuke with Changing Face

A Japanese 'Changing Face' ivory netsuke, late Meiji period, 1868-1912, the articulated Kabuki character with long hair carrying a sword, with a revolving head depicting both a threatening and a benign visage, lightly engraved and inked. Height 5 cm

A Meiji period Japanese ivory netsuke of man Making tea, size…

Meiji Ivory Netsuke: Man Making Tea by Koshin

A Meiji period Japanese ivory netsuke of man Making tea, size 43 x 34 mm, sign 'Koshin'.

A signed Japanese ivory netsuke of a fisherman in Coracle, late…

Japanese Ivory Fisherman Netsuke in Coracle

A signed Japanese ivory netsuke of a fisherman in Coracle, late Meiji period, c1900, the study of a seated fisherman in his coracle with paddle is his hand, finely engraved on inked, with waves and fish surrounding the round row boat, two character…

An early carved ivory old man netsuke, height 5 cm and another…

Carved Ivory Old Man Netsuke Pair

An early carved ivory old man netsuke, height 5 cm and another width 5.5 cm

Carved ivory Chinese netsuke, rabbit and cabbage carving,…

Signed Chinese Ivory Rabbit and Cabbage Netsuke

Carved ivory Chinese netsuke, rabbit and cabbage carving, signed by the artist

Three Japanese carved ivory netsuke, 19th and 20th century, the…

Japanese Ivory Netsuke Collection

Three Japanese carved ivory netsuke, 19th and 20th century, the largest 5.5 cm high

Three Japanese carved ivory netsuke of a reclining man, a drum…

Japanese Ivory Netsuke Collection

Three Japanese carved ivory netsuke of a reclining man, a drum figural group, and two crouching figures, 20th century, the largest 5 cm long

Three Japanese carved ivory netsuke of a man with a child, a…

Japanese Ivory Netsuke Set

Three Japanese carved ivory netsuke of a man with a child, a geisha, and a travelling man with a sack, 20th century, the largest 5 cm high

Two Japanese carved ivory netsuke of a man with a horse, and a…

Japanese Ivory Netsuke: Man with Horse and Sumo Group

Two Japanese carved ivory netsuke of a man with a horse, and a sumo group, 20th century, the larger 4.5 cm high

Two Japanese carved ivory netsuke of standing figures with…

Japanese Ivory Netsuke Figures with Swords

Two Japanese carved ivory netsuke of standing figures with swords, 20th century, the larger 5.5 cm high

Four Japanese carved ivory netsuke of seated figures including…

Japanese ivory netsuke figures, 20th century

Four Japanese carved ivory netsuke of seated figures including a bird man, kneeling man, seated man with stick and a wandering man, 20th century, the largest 3.5 cm high

Three Japanese carved ivory netsuke of seated figures including…

Japanese Ivory Netsuke Figures, 20th Century

Three Japanese carved ivory netsuke of seated figures including a mother and child, the vegetable seller, and workman, 20th century, the largest 3.5 cm high

Three Kyoto school Japanese carved ivory netsuke of standing…

Kyoto School Ivory Netsuke Figures (Set of 3)

Three Kyoto school Japanese carved ivory netsuke of standing figures including a man holding a fish, man with a gourd, and a basket seller, 20th century, the largest 5 cm high

Three Kyoto school Japanese carved ivory netsuke of standing…

Kyoto Ivory Netsuke Figures

Three Kyoto school Japanese carved ivory netsuke of standing figures including wood cutter, man with monkey and figural group with rat, 20th century, the largest 5 cm high

Two Kyoto school Japanese carved ivory netsuke of seated…

Kyoto School Ivory Artisan Netsuke Pair

Two Kyoto school Japanese carved ivory netsuke of seated artisans, 20th century, the larger 3.5 cm high

Two Kyoto school Japanese carved ivory netsuke with kabuki…

Kyoto Ivory Netsuke with Kabuki Masks (20th Century)

Two Kyoto school Japanese carved ivory netsuke with kabuki masks, 20th century, the larger 4 cm high

Four Kyoto school Japanese carved ivory netsuke including an…

Kyoto School Ivory Netsuke Collection

Four Kyoto school Japanese carved ivory netsuke including an elephant figural group, wood cutters, samurai helmet group and a figural group with fan, 20th century, the largest 4 cm high

Three Japanese carved ivory netsuke in the form of a fox, man…

Japanese Ivory Netsuke: Fox, Man, and Conch Shell

Three Japanese carved ivory netsuke in the form of a fox, man with monkey and conch shell, the largest 6 cm high

Three Japanese carved ivory animal form netsuke, Meiji period,…

Meiji Ivory Animal Netsuke Set

Three Japanese carved ivory animal form netsuke, Meiji period, 19th/20th century, the largest 4 cm high

Two Japanese carved ivory netsuke, one of a mother and child,…

Japanese Ivory Netsuke: Mother, Child, and Bearded Man

Two Japanese carved ivory netsuke, one of a mother and child, the other of a bearded man, Meiji period, 19th/20th century, the larger 4 cm high, 4.5 cm wide

Two Japanese carved ivory standing figural netsuke, Meiji…

Meiji Ivory Netsuke Figurines - Pair

Two Japanese carved ivory standing figural netsuke, Meiji period, 20th century, the larger 5 cm high

A Japanese ivory netsuke of Daikoku, Meiji period modelled as…

Meiji Ivory Netsuke of Daikoku with Sack

A Japanese ivory netsuke of Daikoku, Meiji period modelled as Daikoku carrying a large sack, with finely engraved details, unsigned. Height 4 cm

Ivory netsuke, fine example of artistic carving modelled as…

Grotesque Ivory Netsuke with Signature Mark

Ivory netsuke, fine example of artistic carving modelled as four grotesque face masks with aged patina and makers signature mark

Ivory netsuke, hand carved modelled as a man with fly whisk,…

Hand-carved Ivory Netsuke of Man with Fly Whisk

Ivory netsuke, hand carved modelled as a man with fly whisk, scroll and tote case, makers mark to underside at rear

Ironwood and ivory netsuke, finely modelled in the form of a…

Rat Hunter Netsuke with Inlaid Detail

Ironwood and ivory netsuke, finely modelled in the form of a man with mallet to strike a large rat upon barrel, lovely patina and hand feel with inlaid detail to clothing, fine facial and hair detailing with artist signature inlaid on red circle to base

A carved netsuke, of a mythical figure playing a musical…

Mythical Netsuke: Ivory Musician, Signed, Japanese 1880

A carved netsuke, of a mythical figure playing a musical instrument, signed to base, Japanese ivory circa 1880

Ivory frog netsuke, modelled of three frogs upon rope, signed…

Three Frogs on Rope

Ivory frog netsuke, modelled of three frogs upon rope, signed to leg of largest frog

Ivory rat netsuke, finely carved as two mice eating corn,…

Mice Feasting Netsuke

Ivory rat netsuke, finely carved as two mice eating corn, signed with black glass eyes

A carved netsuke, of a deity holding a double gourd, signed to…

Deity Netsuke with Double Gourd, Japanese Ivory 1820

A carved netsuke, of a deity holding a double gourd, signed to base, Japanese ivory circa 1820

Ivory and rosewood netsuke, modelled of chicken egg with…

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