Ebony Horn Beetle Netsuke by Vaughan Cottle
Rare ebony netsuke of a long horn beetle, with ojime by Vaughan Cottle, 1989, seal mark VHC, in presentation box
Japanese Netsuke: Man with Double Gourd
A signed Japanese netsuke, man with a double gourd, Meiji period (1868-1912), a seated traditionally attired man in a lightly incised and inked robe, oppressed by the weight of a gigantic double gourd; signed underside. Height 6 cm
Edo Period Japanese Netsuke: Taiko Drum Players
A Japanese netsuke, Edo period (1603-1868), 19th century, Intricately carved as two figures playing a Taiko drum, signed Minkoku, 4 cm high. Provenance: Jan Bayer collection, Melbourne. Purchased from Jan Bayer, January 1978.
Demon Netsuke with Scroll and Basket
Japanese late Meiji period netsuke, carved in the form of a demon stepping through a scroll with basket, signed verso, height 4.2 cm
Meiji Mouse Netsuke with Inlaid Eyes and Nut
Japanese Kuroyaki netsuke of a Mouse, Meiji period, 19th century, with inlaid eyes, holding a nut, unsigned, length 4.3 cm
Edo Tiger Netsuke by Tadatoms (1840)
Late Edo period carved tiger (imaginary) netsuke Material: Kohutan, maker: Tadatoms, c.1840, purchased Nagoya, Japan c.1960
Ebony Netsuke Cat from 19th Century Japan
Japanese 19th century carved ebony netsuke cat like from, signed to base, purchased Nagoya, Japan c.1960
Monkey and Children Netsuke
Japanese 19th century carved antler netsuke of monkey & 2 children, Purchased Nagoya, Japan c.1960
Japanese Carved Mammoth Tusk Netsuke: Fisherman, Koi Carp, Turtles
Antique Japanese carved mammoth tusk netsuke, beautifully carved group figure of fisherman and koi carp and turtles, signed to base, height 4 cm
Mammoth Tooth Netsuke with Gourd and Boy
Mammoth tooth man netsuke, holding a gourd with boy, hand carved, signed
Mammoth tooth netsuke, finely detailed and signed
Articulated Rat and Pumpkin Netsuke
Rat and pumpkin netsuke, hand carved as a pumpkin with leaves and rats feeding, one articulated, signed to rear
A Japanese netsuke of a frog & snail on a mushroom, Meiji period, signature to stem, length 5.5 cm
Resting Cat Netsuke with Climbing Mouse
Japanese Meiji period netsuke, carved in the form of resting cat with mouse climbing up its back, signature to base, length 4.5 cm
Japanese Netsuke: Boy on Catfish
Fine Japanese carved netsuke, carved in the form of a young boy riding upon the back of a cat fish, signed, length 4.5 cm
Carved Mammoth Tooth Netsuke with Rats and Mat
Mammoth tooth netsuke, detailed carved, signed, rats on woven mat
Edo Era Aubergine Netsuke by Tanaka Minko
A blackwood netsuke of an aubergine, carved signature Tanaka Minko [1775-1825], Edo period, Japan, condition: missing the worm, length 4.3 cm, height 5 cm
Japanese Figural Netsuke Trio
A group of three Japanese figural netsuke, each depicted as traditional style figures, finely cross hatched and patterned with decorative staining in red, green black and brown. Height 5 cm.
Meiji Hornbill Netsuke with Okimono, Ushitora Signature
A Meiji period Hornbill netsuke, featuring an okimono, signed Ushitora, length 46 mm
Mammoth tooth netsuke, beautifully detailed of a seated man with Turtle
Edo/Meiji period Japanese netsuke, carved antler netsuke depicting monkey with offspring, height 3.5 cm
Kuroyaki Mouse Netsuke with Inlaid Eyes and Nut
Japanese Kuroyaki netsuke of a Mouse, Meiji period, 19th century, with inlaid eyes, holding a nut, unsigned, length 4.3 cm
Seated Monkey Netsuke with Horn Inlaid Eyes
Japanese netsuke. Depicting a seated monkey, horn inlaid eyes. Signed in an oval reserve
Meiji Period Netsuke: Riding Figure on Horseback
Japanese late Meiji period netsuke, carved in the form of an elongated figure riding a horse, etched and inked decoration, signature to base, height 7.5 cm
Ebony Netsuke with Internal Seated Gentlemen
Rare 19th century netsuke in carved ebony showing two theatrical masks, opening to reveal a group of three gentlemen seated internally
Dancing Man Netsuke with Crane and Pointed Hat
Vintage lacquered netsuke of a dancing man, with coloured highlights, wearing a pointed hat and with a sacred crane on his back. Provenance: Purchased 'Japanese and Other Works of Art' June 1975. Sotheby Parke Bernet Inc. New York.
19th Century Japanese Deer Antler Netsuke Set
Four Japanese deer antler netsuke, 19th century the largest 10 cm high
Relaxed Rat on Rocking Chair Netsuke
Reclining rat netsuke, modelled of recumbent rat resting on rocking chair, signed to base
Meiji Period Amber Netsuke: Sitting Dog
A Japanese carved amber netsuke in the form of a sitting dog, Meiji period, 19th/20th century, 4 cm high, 5 cm long
Meiji Netsuke: Carved Shishi by Tamayuki
A Japanese carved netsuke of a Shishi, Meji period, signed Tamayuki, length 52 mm.
Japanese Netsuke: Chair Builder
A signed Japanese netsuke of a man Building a chair, Meiji period, 1868-1912, Inked and engraved, depicting a man in overalls, a check shirt and a cap sitting astride a bench and finishing a chair, his tools of trade made of amber and agate; signed…
Stag Horn Water Buffalo Netsuke
A stag horn netsuke water buffalo, Edo period, mid 18th century, the recumbent buffalo in harness, well engraved and inked and with good patination. Height 6.5 cm
Japanese Netsuke: Sleeping Cat in Shell
Japanese netsuke, depicting a cat curled up in a shell, signed, length 5 cm. Provenance: Mr Arthur Dolby Pedley (1856-1935), then by descent.
Antique Japanese Figural Netsuke Set
A group of three antique Japanese figural netsuke, Meiji period (1868-1912), each depicted as traditional figures in a crouching pose, finely carved and etched with patterns and with decorative brown staining; some with signatures underside. Height 3 cm…
Japanese Netsuke: Crouching Man and Seated Woman
An old carved Japanese netsuke of two figures, the crouching man supporting the woman seated upon his back facing the opposite direction, fine carved and stained detail. Height 3.9 cm
Mammoth Tooth Squirrel Netsuke
Carved mammoth tooth netsuke, depicting two squirrels, signed with two red character marks
Amber Frog Netsuke with Insect Encasement
A Japanese amber netsuke of a frog, 20th century the seated frog, finely carved from amber with an encased insect, with a polished finish. Length 4.5 cm
Meiji Carved Snail Netsuke
Good Japanese Meiji period carved netsuke, in the form of a snail, with shell to the base, incised signature to base, length 3.5 cm. Provenance: The Pullinger collection, then Dr. Merna Marie Torrington collection
Japanese Netsuke: Hand with Monkey King
A Japanese netsuke of a hand holding the monkey King, Sun Wukong, Showa period, 20th century, height 4.5 cm. Provenance: The Estate of the late June Fairall
Matsuyama's Rat Netsuke with Inlaid Eyes
A finely carved bone netsuke as a baby rat on mother's back, with inlaid eyes, signed Matsuyama, Japan, Meiji period 1868-1912. Provenance: The property of a gentleman, height 3 cm, length 3.5 cm
Meiji Priest Antler Netsuke (1870)
Large carved antler netsuke of priest Early Meiji period, around 1870
Edo Period Japanese Netsuke Pair
Two Japanese netsuke, Edo period (1603-1868), 19th century, comprising a rotund woman with gourd and vegetables, the second a woman huddled inside a cave, signed Gyokuzan, 6 cm high &, 4.5 cm high. Provenance: Jan Bayer collection, Melbourne. Purchased…
Sage Netsuke with Unfurled Scroll
A finely carved bone netsuke, of a sage with an unfurled scroll. Provenance: Adelaide collector. Height 3.25 cm
Monkey under Pine Netsuke
A 19th century Japanese stag antler netsuke, carved as a monkey seated beneath an ancient pine. Affixed with BADA metal customs seal in use predating the early 1960s. Height 5.6 cm
Japanese Netsuke: Carved Mammoth Tooth Seated Man, Signed Base
Japanese netsuke, carved mammoth tooth depicting a seated man with fine engraved details, signed to base
Double Frog Netsuke on Leaf - Signed
Twin frog netsuke, hand carved in the form of two frogs upon leaf, signed to base
Japanese Antler Shishi Parade Costume Netsuke
Carved Japanese antler netsuke Shishi parade costume over man
Negoro Lacquer Tengu Netsuke Sword Master
Japanese netsuke, Negoro lacquer hatching Tengu mythical sword master
Japanese Mammoth Netsuke: Combing Hair with Cat
Japanese carved Mammoth netsuke, carved in the form of a figure combing her hair with cat at her feet, signed, height 7.5 cm
Japanese Carved Lizard Netsuke Signed, 6cm Width
Antique Japanese carved lizard netsuke width 6 cm signed to base
Japanese God of Wealth Carved Bone Netsuke
A vintage Japanese carved bone netsuke; featuring God of wealth, size 29 x 26 mm, sign at back Tamami.
Kneeling Monkey Netsuke with Nut Pair
Japanese hardwood netsuke of a monkey, kneeling holding 2 nuts
Japanese Stag Antler Netsuke of Gama Sennin with Frog
An old Japanese stag antler netsuke, of Gama Sennin, standing with a large frog perched to his shoulder. Small himotoshi to his back. Height 5.6 cm.
Japanese Bone Netsuke of God of Longevity with Child
A Japanese bone netsuke of the God of Longevity, seated with a child at his feet. Provenance: Adelaide collector. Height 3.5
Smiling Sage Ivory Netsuke
An iIvory netsuke, depicting seated sage with an oversized smiling face. Provenance: Adelaide collector. Height 3 cm
Japanese Carved Bone Netsuke: Mouse atop Nut (Signed)
Antique Japanese carved bone netsuke, depicting mouse on top of a nut, signed to base
Monkey Hand Netsuke with Glass Eyes - Signed
Chinese netsuke, modelled as a hand holding monkey with glass eyes, signed to base
Struggling Man Netsuke
19th century Japanese whalebone netsuke, Humorously carved as a man struggling to lift a bulging sack, height 2.5 cm
Signed Japanese Tortoise Netsuke Group
Japanese carved tortoise netsuke carved group of 5 tortoises, signed to base, width 4.5 cm.
Rat Trio Ironwood Netsuke with Glass Eyes
Ironwood netsuke, hand carved in the form of three rats in group with tails upon backs and to underside glass eyed and makers signature to base
Meiji Period Signed Netsuke: Young to Old Transformation
An antique signed netsuke of a pair of faces, Meiji period, 1868-1912, a double-sided portrait of a young person transformed into an elderly person, to the reverse, himatoshi to the head, characters underside, height 3 cm
Japanese Netsuke Carvings: Dragon, Children, Fish Wrestling on Duck
Three Japanese carved netsuke, depicting a dragon, children dressed as a dragon and two figures wrestling a fish on the back of a duck, height 5.5 cm, 5.5 cm, 4 cm (3)
Edo Period Japanese Netsuke: Lion and Kneeling Man
Two Japanese netsuke a Recumbent lion & a figure of a kneeling man, Edo period, condition: Age cracks & natural wear, length 5 cm
Mammoth Tooth Duck Netsuke: Miniature Carved Model of Waterfowl
Mammoth tooth duck netsuke, tiny carved model duck
Japanese Stag Antler Netsuke of Rat on Abalone Shell
A well carved Japanese stag antler netsuke of a rat, perched on an abalone shell, with inlaid eyes. Large himotoshi underneath. Length 4.5 cm.
Two Mice in Fruit Ironwood Netsuke
Ironwood netsuke, carved, signed of 2 mice on and within a piece of fruit
Japanese Mammoth Netsuke of Reclining Figure and Sach
Japanese carved Mammoth netsuke, carved in the form of a reclining figure and sach, signed, length 5.5 cm
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