A Japanese circular ivory and bronze Kagamibuta netsuke.
A circa 1800 carved ivory netsuke study of a pumpkin, multi lobed with resident moveable worm in hole. Good old patina and wear evident. The stork and leaf as the himotoshi, width 3.6 cm.
An ivory netsuke study of a woman, standing in traditional robes holding a staff and shield. Stained and signed, height 5.3 cm. Provenance: Purchased 'Japanese and Other Works of Art' June 1975. Sotheby Parke Bernet Inc. New York.
Ivory netsuke of a smoker, standing in traditional robe open exposing his chest, a pipe to one hand, the other with pouch. Recessed staining and signed. Provenance: Purchased 'Japanese and Other Works of Art' June 1975. Sotheby Parke Bernet Inc. New York.
Ivory netsuke of a man with monkey, the monkey to his shoulder, he holds a bow to his front and a quiver of arrows to his belt. Stained and signed. Provenance: Purchased 'Japanese and Other Works of Art' June 1975. Sotheby Parke Bernet Inc. New York.
Ivory netsuke of a demon group with old woman, the two demons on top of a box, the women seated to the front, a skull and snakes beside. Stained and signed. Provenance: Purchased 'Japanese and Other Works of Art' June 1975. Sotheby Parke Bernet Inc. New…
Ivory netsuke of a mountainous village scene, including buildings, figures and tress. Stained and signed. Provenance: Purchased 'Japanese and Other Works of Art' June 1975. Sotheby Parke Bernet Inc. New York.
Ivory netsuke of Fukurokuju, the od of wisdom, luck, longevity, wealth and happiness. Traditionally displayed with his very long head. Stained and signed. Provenance: Purchased 'Japanese and Other Works of Art' June 1975. Sotheby Parke Bernet Inc. New…
Ivory netsuke of a mythical dancing figure, open dropped drawer, one arm raised, wearing voluminous robe, stained. Provenance: Purchased 'Japanese and Other Works of Art' June 1975. Sotheby Parke Bernet Inc. New York.
Ivory netsuke of two men battling with a horse, a warrior on the horses back, another man below. Signed. Provenance: Purchased 'Japanese and Other Works of Art' June 1975. Sotheby Parke Bernet Inc. New York.
Ivory netsuke of an elderly woman, standing with pail and ladle. Stained and signed. Provenance: Purchased 'Japanese and Other Works of Art' June 1975. Sotheby Parke Bernet Inc. New York.
Ivory netsuke of an elderly woman, in grimacing pose with one hand raised, wearing traditional robes. Stained and signed. Provenance: Purchased 'Japanese and Other Works of Art' June 1975. Sotheby Parke Bernet Inc. New York.
Ivory netsuke of a man with monkey, the monkey to his shoulder, he holds a bow to his front and a quiver of arrows to his belt. Stained and signed. Provenance: Purchased 'Japanese and Other Works of Art' June 1975. Sotheby Parke Bernet Inc. New York.
Ivory netsuke of foreigner, wearing traditional robes, a box hangs around his neck, a parasol to his back, signed. Provenance: Purchased 'Japanese and Other Works of Art' June 1975. Sotheby Parke Bernet Inc. New York.
Ivory netsuke figure group, with a woman beside a rearing horse, another man (her husband) below. Signed. Provenance: Purchased 'Japanese and Other Works of Art' June 1975. Sotheby Parke Bernet Inc. New York.
An ivory netsuke study as a Zodiac pyramid, the twelve animals in a tapered stack with dark stained and polished highlights. Signed, height 6.2 cm. Provenance: Purchased 'Japanese and Other Works of Art' June 1975. Sotheby Parke Bernet Inc. New York.
An ivory netsuke of Hotei, traditionally represented with his open robe exposing his corpulent belly, his large sack across his shoulder upon his back. Signed, dark stained highlights. Provenance: Purchased 'Japanese and Other Works of Art' June 1975.…
An ivory netsuke as a samurai, upon the back of a shishi with its tail as a snake. Unsigned. Dark stained highlights. Provenance: Purchased 'Japanese and Other Works of Art' June 1975. Sotheby Parke Bernet Inc. New York.
An ivory netsuke of an old figure, crouching with hand club and fan. Stained and signed, height 4.8 cm. Provenance: Purchased 'Japanese and Other Works of Art' June 1975. Sotheby Parke Bernet Inc. New York.
An ivory netsuke of a performer wearing a shishi mask, standing holding a rattle instrument. Stained and signed, height 6 cm. Provenance: Purchased 'Japanese and Other Works of Art' June 1975. Sotheby Parke Bernet Inc. New York.
An ivory netsuke of a kneeling woman, applying lipstick with the use of a disc form mirror. Stained and signed. Provenance: Purchased 'Japanese and Other Works of Art' June 1975. Sotheby Parke Bernet Inc. New York.
An ivory netsuke study, of two figures supporting a broken pillar. Stained and signed, height 5.3 cm. Provenance: Purchased 'Japanese and Other Works of Art' June 1975. Sotheby Parke Bernet Inc. New York.
Signed ivory netsuke of a Trader with abacus
Signed ivory netsuke of a reclining goat
Signed and stained ivory netsuke of a fisherman standing holding good sized catch
Signed and stained ivory netsuke of the immortal Fukurokuju wearing traditional kimono
Signed and stained ivory netsuke of a Actor holding a mask
Signed and stained ivory netsuke of a Trader with basket of Quail eating soup
Signed and stained ivory netsuke of a two Demons on an giant conch shell
Signed ivory netsuke of a Feudal Retainer wearing two Katana and holding fan
Signed and stained ivory netsuke of a standing Hotei, with sack of treasure on his back an holding a peach (small chip to base at the back)
Signed and stained ivory netsuke of a standing immortal, standing with staff and hold the peach of longevity
Signed and stained ivory netsuke of a mother bathing a child with puppy dog
Signed ivory netsuke of a grandfather with his two Grandsons
Signed ivory netsuke of a kneeling man at bonsai
Signed and stained ivory netsuke of standing Hotei, with arms stretched
Small stained ivory netsuke of a Tumbling Hotei
Stained ivory netsuke of a young boy Tried with rope rat on his lap
Signed and stained ivory netsuke of a scholar with box
Ivory netsuke of a Actor wearing a Demon Noh mask
Signed ivory netsuke of a farmer resting on his basket
Signed and stained ivory netsuke of a grandfather playing with his Grandson
Stained ivory netsuke of Hotei with child attendant
Signed and stained ivory netsuke of a standing grandfather with child on his back
Signed and stained ivory netsuke of a old Samurai seated with apprentice and rabbit
Stained ivory netsuke of a Actor with oversize mask on his back
Signed and stained ivory netsuke of a Traveller in a basket
Signed and stained ivory netsuke of a male child with mother of pearl inlaid disc
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.…
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.
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.
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…
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.
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.
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…
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.
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.
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.
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.…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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.
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…
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
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
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
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
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 period
Edo period carved ivory netsuke, finely carved early netsuke depicting Shishi on ball
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 depicting a mouse on a peach with engraved decorations, signed to base
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 of a young child and gentleman signed to the base
A Japanese ivory carved man netsuke, height 5 cm
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 depicting 'Daikoku' height 4 cm
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 period, 19th century, seal mark to reverse, 6.5 cm high
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
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
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
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…
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.
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: 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.
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.
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
Signed Erotic Ivory Netsuke with Two Figures
Japanese carved ivory netsuke, finely carved ivory erotic netsuke, signed two figures
Signed Erotic Ivory Netsuke with Two Figures
Japanese carved ivory netsuke, finely carved ivory erotic netsuke, signed two figures
Signed Erotic Ivory Netsuke with Two Figures
Japanese carved ivory netsuke, finely carved ivory erotic netsuke, signed two figures
Signed Erotic Ivory Netsuke with Two Figures
Japanese carved ivory netsuke, finely carved ivory erotic netsuke, signed two figures
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