Meiji Ivory Tiger Netsuke
An ivory netsuke of a snarling tiger with arched back and inset eyes, signed, Meiji period
Japanese Ivory Netsuke Collection
Four Japanese carved ivory netsuke, comprising an elephant, a mouse atop a fruit, an old man smoking the pipe and a mouse on a skull, some signed (4), height 8.5 cm (elephant)
Meiji Ivory Toad Netsuke with Raised Head
Japanese Meiji period ivory netsuke, in the form of toad, with head raised in air, two character mark to base, length 2.5 cm
Mythical Ivory Netsuke with Raised Head and Scaled Body
Japanese carved ivory netsuke, in the form of a mythical creature with head raised and scaled body, signature to base, height 8 cm
Japanese Ivory Elder Netsuke with Lotus Leaf and Whisk
A Japanese signed ivory netsuke of an elder, Meiji period (1868-1912), exquisitely carved, the elder in relief carved robes with black and red inking, carrying a whisk and seated within and upon a lotus leaf; signed underside and with display stand.…
Meiji Ivory Netsuke: Frightened Horse
A signed Japanese ivory netsuke of a horse, Meiji period (1868-1912), carved as a horse in a state of fear, with a swishing tail, ears back and bearing its teeth; suspended from the belly by a rope; signed underside and upon a display stand. Height 6 cm…
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
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.
Edo Period Ivory Netsuke of Seated Woman
Japanese carved ivory netsuke of a woman, Edo period, late 18th century / early 19th century, the seated figure with inlaid eyes, details engraved and stained with ink, unsigned, height 4 cm
Ivory Egg Netsuke, Tiger Tooth Amulet, and Silver Pendant Set
Japanese carved ivory egg netsuke together with a carved tiger tooth amulet and Chinese silver pendant (3)
Set of 3 Ivory Peasant Netsukes
Netsuke: group of 3 Japanese ivory peasant figured netsukes. 5 cm each
Japanese Ivory Netsuke with Moveable Cat and Mouse
A Japanese carved ivory netsuke, the finely decorated basket with moveable cat to the interior, a mouse upon the top, signed and with calligraphic inscriptions, length 5.5 cm.
Ivory Woman and Child Netsuke
Ivory woman and child netsuke, finely carved with engraved decoration depicting woman holding fan and flower and child with basket
Japanese Ivory Mythical Dog Netsuke, Signed C1920
Antique Japanese mythical dog ivory netsuke, C1920. Signed to base. Height 3 cm
Japanese Ivory Lion Netsuke with Provenance
Antique Japanese ivory lion netsuke, on timber stand, signed to base, 5.5 cm high (without base) approx. Provenance: Finey Collection, Sydney
Seated Puppy Netsuke, Meiji Period
An ivory netsuke of a seated puppy with onyx eyes, signed, Meiji period
Ivory Ebisu Netsuke with Rat Climbing Fan
A 19th century ivory netsuke, of Ebisu seated whilst a rat climbs his fan, his robe patterned with cloud motifs. Height 3.7 cm. Provenance: The Flower Family Collection.
Ivory Buddha Netsuke Pair
Two ivory netsuke, 20th century, depicting a seated Buddha and a Buddha mask, signed, 3.5 cm high, 4 cm high
Japanese Ivory Animal Netsuke Set (3) - 4cm Each
Netsuke: group of 3 Japanese carved ivory animal netsuke. 4 cm each (3 items)
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 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…
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.…
Inlaid Ivory Manju Netsuke of Ono no Komachi
A Japanese ivory Manju netsuke with inlaid awabe shell decoration of Ono no Komachi, a Japanese poet. Signed on inlaid red tablet. Diameter 4.5 cm
Carved Ivory Dragon Netsuke
Japanese carved ivory netsuke, in the form of a coiled dragon, with carved scale decoration, incised mark to base, height 4 cm and length 4 cm
Meiji Ivory Rat Netsuke
Japanese Meiji period (1868-1912) ivory netsuke, in the form of a rat with his tail curled under his feet, incised double character mark to base, length 4.5 cm
Meiji Ivory Tiger Netsuke
Japanese Meiji period (1868-1912) ivory netsuke, in the form of a tiger with a cheeky expression on his face, incised double character mark to back, length 4 cm
Meiji Ivory and Lacquered Netsuke of Cleaning Figure
Ivory and lacquered netsuke, Meiji period, late 19th/early 20th century, probably by Kokoku, the seated figure depicted cleaning the floor, wearing a stained and lacquered garment inlaid with mother-of-pearl, signed and inlaid red tablet to underside,…
Ivory Netsuke: Seven Monkeys on Gourd
19th century Japanese ivory netsuke. 7 monkeys climbing on a gourd. Signed. Height 4.5 cm
Signed Japanese Ivory Kataburi Netsuke Pair
Two signed Japanese Kataburi netsuke, in ivory, a figure of an elderly seated man playing a drum, signed Nan-Taku underside and with himotoshi to the back, the other depicting a man apparently hitting a child on the head with a clacker and in the Company…
Meiji Period Ivory Netsuke: Drinking Sake
A 19th century Japanese ivory netsuke, man and woman, Meiji period (1868-1912), featuring a woman and man imbibing Japanese sake, seated on miniature wooden plinth, signed Gyokuzan, 6 cm high including stand
Japanese Ivory Netsuke: Man and Monkey
A 20th century Japanese ivory netsuke, man and monkey, late Meiji period (1868-1914), depicting a Chinese man with ruyi sceptor and pet monkey, signed, 6.8 cm high
Minkoku Elephant Playtime Netsuke Group
Signed ivory Minkoku netsuke groups of children playing on elephant
Japanese Ivory Manju Netsuke with Dragon and Figure
An old Japanese carved ivory Manju netsuke, carved in relief with a fierce figure confronting a mythical dragon, fine detail, carved character marks to the reverse. Diameter 5.3 cm
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
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
Japanese Ivory Netsuke of Boy
A Japanese netsuke of a small boy, carved ivory, Meiji period, 19th/20th century, 2.5 cm high, 3.5 cm wide
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
Signed Japanese Ivory Netsuke of Large Man in Kimono
Japanese ivory netsuke. Large man in kimono. Signed to base. Height 5 cm. W68g
Carved Ivory Fisherman Netsuke with Fish
Japanese carved ivory Fish netsuke figure of a fish with a fisherman, length 5 cm approx.
Japanese Ivory Netsuke: Man with Bird
Japanese carved ivory netsuke man with bird figure, signed to base, height 6 cm. ,
Rat and Lovebirds Okimono Netsuke
Ivory okimono netsuke. Depicting two rats with incised hairwork and inlaid glass eyes, on a cage enclosing two love birds, signed. Height 3.8 cm
Antique ivory Japanese netsuke, group 19th century ivory figure of a young child and gentleman signed to the base
Carved ivory netsuke, 19th century. Samurai with a sword and gourd with engraved decorations and rolling head, height 5.3 cm
Erotic Ivory Netsuke Figurine
Signed carved ivory netsuke, man and woman erotic figurine, 4.5 cm high, 7.5 cm wide,
Japanese Ivory Rooster Netsuke, Signed, C1920
Antique Japanese rooster ivory netsuke, C1920. Signed to base, height 3 cm
Ivory Fukurokuju Netsuke: God of Wisdom
Japanese 19th century carved ivory netsuke Fukurokuju, God of wisdom
Japanese Ivory Kabuki Netsuke Figure
A Japanese carved ivory netsuke style figure of a kabuki figure, signed to base. Height 3 cm
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
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
Japanese Ivory Netsuke, Meiji Period
Two Japanese carved ivory netsuke, Meiji period, 19th and early 20th century, 5 cm and 5.5 cm high
Three Mice Man Netsuke
Japanese carved ivory netsuke, Japanese carved ivory netsuke, of man with three white mice
Benkei Yamabushi Netsuke with Conch Shell Trumpet
A 19th century ivory netsuke, of Benkei as a yamabushi blowing a massive conch shell trumpet while a child covers his ears. Height 3.6 cm. Provenance: The Flower Family Collection.
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 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: 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
Japanese Ivory Frog Netsuke, 19th Century
Netsuke Japanese ivory frog 19th century . Netsuke, Japanese carved ivory frog, signed to base
Japanese Netsuke: Ivory, Stone, Erotic Scene, Animals, Old Man
Four Japanese netsuke, carved ivory and stone, including erotic scene, rabbit group, lizard and old man, 19th and 20th century, the largest 5 cm high
Japanese Ivory Okame Netsuke with Mushroom and Demon
A fine old Japanese carved ivory netsuke of Okame, kneeling with a bizaare large mushroom, strapped to her back, a small demonic figure upon her left shoulder with large leaf, two-character mark to the base. Provenance: The Joy and Denis Hanna estate…
Gyokushou Ivory Netsuke: Old Man Figure, Early 20th Century
A carved ivory netsuke, figure of an old man in coloured ivory, signed Gyokushou, early 20th century, height 50 mm
Japanese Ivory Chrysanthemum Ashtray Netsuke
Japanese carved ivory ashtray netsuke Chrysanthemum form
Ivory Mouse Netsuke with Agate Eyes, 19th Century
An ivory netsuke carved as a Mouse with agate inlaid eyes, 19th century, carved as a mouse with young signed to base 4.5 cm high
Kyoto School Ivory Artisan Netsuke Pair
Two Kyoto school Japanese carved ivory netsuke of seated artisans, 20th century, the larger 3.5 cm high
Meiji Ivory Netsuke of Walking Man with Vegetables
A signed Japanese ivory netsuke of a man, Meiji period, 1868-1912, well engraved and inked, depicting a walking man carrying a basket of vegetables upon his back, a pipe in his left hand; upon a small base and signed underside. Height 5 cm
Japanese Ivory Sumo Wrestler Netsuke
Japanese carved ivory netsuke, in the form of a sumo wrestler, with incised decoration to skirt, incised mark to base, height 5 cm
Meiji Period Ivory Rabbit Netsuke
Good Japanese Meiji period carved ivory netsuke, depicting a curled rabbit with long ears, incised signature to base, height 4 cm. Provenance: Dr. Merna Marie Torrington collection purchased: associated Auctioneers, Sydney, NSW, 11th October 1973, lot 69
Japanese Ivory Netsuke: Hatching Bird
Japanese carved ivory netsuke, depicting a bird hatching from egg, held in claws, mark to base, height 4 cm
Meiji Ivory Ox Netsuke
Japanese Meiji period ivory netsuke, carved in the form of an ox lying down signature to base, length 5.5 cm
Japanese Devil Ivory Netsuke with Gold Eyes
Terrific Japanese Meiji ivory netsuke, in the form of a devil set with gold eyes, depicted carrying baton and no mask on back, height 5 cm
Meiji Ivory Netsuke: Child Riding Ox
Small Japanese ivory netsuke of a child riding an ox, late Meiji period (1868-1912), Signed. Width 5.4 cm. Provenance: From the Rex Jennings Collection
Seated Dog Netsuke with Collar and Bell
A Japanese Tokyo School ivory netsuke of a seated dog, wearing a collar with bell, red inlaid eyes, signed on inlaid shell tablet to haunches, height 5.2 cm
Signed Japanese Ivory Netsuke: Boy and Fish
Japanese ivory netsuke. Boy with large fish, signed. Provenance: Private Collection, ACT. Height four cm
Ebisu and the Rat Netsuke
A 19th century ivory netsuke, of the god of prosperity Ebisu seated ignoring a rat helping itself to a basket of fish beside him. Signed. Provenance: The Flower Family Collection. Height 3.5 cm
Okame Netsuke: Oni Pelted with Beans
An early 19th century ivory netsuke, of Okame the goddess of mirth at setsubun (end of year ceremony), pelting two oni with beans who take refuge under and behind her skirts. Signed under the base. Provenance: The Flower Family Collection. Height 5.2 cm
Ivory Netsuke: Two Sennin
A late 18th century ivory netsuke, of two sennin, one standing wearing a ragwort cape (tiny loss to fingers), one seated. Provenance: The Flower Family Collection. Height 5 cm
Japanese Ivory Netsuke: Playful Pups
A 19th century Japanese carved ivory netsuke of two pups, one upon the back of the other, good old yellow tone and polish. Character mark signature to base.
Edo Period Ivory Monkey Netsuke
A Japanese ivory netsuke of a monkey, Edo period, 1603-1868, well carved and with considerable patina, depicting a monkey reclining on a series of overlapping leaves, width 4.5 cm
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
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 Ivory Netsuke Collection
Five Japanese ivory netsuke mid 20th century all signed i. Egg with emerging demon II. Turtle III. Reclining gentleman IV. Maiden with very long hair V. Swaddled baby
Ivory Netsuke: Noh Actors with Dog Mask
An ivory netsuke, Noh actors wearing masks, signature to base, one a ferocious dog leaning on a lucky mallet. Provenance: Adelaide collector. Height 2.75 cm
Monk Drummer Netsuke
An ivory netsuke, depicting a monk beating a drum, signature to base. Provenance: Adelaide collector. Height 3.25 cm
Ivory Inlay Oni Mask Netsuke with Signature
Japanese oni mask netsuke, ivory inlay teeth and signature
19th Century Carved Ivory Monkey Netsuke
Japanese 19th century carved ivory netsuke monkey on a rock
Revolving faced Noh actor ivory netsuke
Antique Japanese carved ivory netsuke, of a revolving faced Noh theatre actor (ex Falk collection), 5.5 cm high
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