Jovial Man with Child and Temple Dog Netsuke
A Japanese ivory netsuke. First half 20th century. Finely carved, engraved and inked, depicting a jovial man with a bundle or implement over his shoulder and a small child hugging a temple dog at his feet; inscribed signature in red underside. Height 5 cm
Japanese Ivory Netsuke: Peasant and Child
A Japanese ivory netsuke. First half 20th century. Finely carved, engraved and inked, depicting a male peasant with an implement holding a small child in his arms, his foot upon a woven basket; inscribed signature in red underside. Height 6.5 cm
Drumming Trio Netsuke
A small Japanese ivory netsuke, finely carved as a man beating a massive drum supported by two other men. Signed. Width 5 cm
Okame and Oni Netsuke
A humeros ivory netsuke, of Okame seated in a box whilst an oni creeps beside her. Signed. Height 3.9 cm. Provenance: The Flower Family Collection.
Hand-Coloured Japanese Ivory Netsuke Figurines (Set of 3)
Netsuke: group of 3 hand coloured Japanese ivory figural netsukes. 4-5 cm each.
Signed Japanese Ivory Netsuke: Man and Child on Bail
Japanese ivory netsuke, man and child on bail, signed
Contemplative Figure in Leaf Canoe Netsuke
A vintage ivory netsuke of a figure in a canoe, a contemplative seated figure holding a scroll in a leaf form canoe, in lightly engraved and inked colours, signature underside, himatoshi to reverse, height 3.5 cm, width 3.5 cm
"Seated Men Playing Game" Ivory Netsuke
Japanese ivory netsuke, in the form of two seated men playing a game, signed to base, length 5.5 cm
Signed Ivory Netsuke: Quail Pair on Nest
A vintage signed ivory netsuke of two Quail, early to mid 20th century, a pair of quail huddling on a nest, lightly engraved and inked, himatoshi and characters underside, width 4.5 cm
Tanuki Netsuke with Raccoon Bear on Back
Japanese ivory netsuke of Tanuki, carrying a large Raccoon bear on his back, Showa period, 20th century, holding a fan in the other hand, height 5 cm. Provenance: The Estate of the late June Fairall
Meiji Ivory Netsuke: European Dressed Man with Horn and Monkey
Japanese Meiji period ivory netsuke, carved in the form of a man holding a horn and monkey in European traditional dress, signed, height 4.1 cm
Japanese Ivory Netsuke: Woman Cooking Satay with Child
A Japanese ivory netsuke, of a women wearing a head scarf while fanning a charcoal stove, a child leans over her shoulder eating a satay skewers, unsigned. Height 3.5 cm
Japanese Ivory Netsuke with Mouse and Scorpion Decoration
Antique Japanese carved ivory netsuke, decorated with a mouse and scorpion, signed to base, 6.5 cm wide approx
Peach Sack Man Netsuke
An ivory netsuke, depicting a man carrying a large sack in the shape of a peach on his back, holding tightly to the twisted rope. Provenance: Adelaide collector. Height 4.5 cm
Signed Ivory Fishmonger Netsuke, Meiji Period
An antique signed figural fishmonger ivory netsuke, Meiji period, 1868-1912, the finely carved and inked figure of a seated man with a wrinkled brow about to chop a fish upon a block; signed underside. Height 2.5 cm
Japanese Netsuke Carvings, Ivory and Bone, 20th Century
Four Japanese netsuke, carved ivory and bone, 20th century, the largest 5 cm high
Japanese Ivory Netsuke: Fishermen on a Catch
A Japanese carved ivory netsuke, the two fishermen linked by a rope, both standing upon a large fish, carved tablet signature to the base. W.4.6 cm.
Seated Man Netsuke with Produce Bundle
A small old ivory netsuke of a man, seated with a bundle of produce. Width 3.6 cm. Provenance: The Flower Family Collection.
Shishimai Dancer Ivory Netsuke
A small old ivory netsuke of a shishimai dancer, the young boy lifts the lion mask head over his left shoulder. Height 3.2 cm. Provenance: The Flower Family Collection.
Signed Ivory Netsuke: Man with Rat and Peaches
A signed ivory netsuke of a man with a rat, probably Taisho period, 1920s, depicting the figure of a man with a rat upon his shoulder and a basket of peaches at his feet; lightly engraved and inked in colours with signature to underside of cloak. Height 5…
Fierce Meiji Ivory Netsuke Demon Mask
Japanese Meiji period ivory mask netsuke, Buaku mask, the angry demon, with ferocious expression. Unsigned. Height 4.5 cm
Meiji Ivory Netsuke: Actor with Child and Dog Mask
Japanese ivory netsuke. Meiji period figure group depicting an actor holding a dog mask & playing with a child seated upon his back. Signed in an oval reserve. Important note for buyers: international trade in ivory, or items containing ivory components,…
Japanese Carved Ivory Netsuke with Painted Turtle Decoration
Vintage carved ivory netsuke - Men & Turtle Japanese, painted decoration, signed to base. 3.5 cm high, 3.5 cm wide
1920 Japanese Ivory Monkey Netsuke Figurine
Japanese carved ivory monkey figural netsuke circa 1920, width 4 cm
Japanese Ivory Netsuke: Seated Scholar with Scroll
Antique Japanese carved ivory netsuke seated scholar, holding a scroll, signed, measures 4 cm high, 4 cm wide
Ivory Netsuke: Fukurokuju and Child
Meiji ivory carved netsuke of Fukurokuju modelled with a child on his back. Signed to the base. Height 4.8 cm, weight 36g
Signed Japanese Ivory Snake Netsuke, Meiji Period
A signed antique Japanese ivory snake netsuke, Meiji period, 1868-1912, a curled snake with its long forked tongue issuing from a its toothy mouth, with engraved and inked scales, signed underside, height 3.5 cm
Rotating Ivory Netsuke with Interchangeable Faces
Japanese rotating face ivory netsuke. Interchangeable male and female faces - figure with staff. Signed. Height 6 cm
Sh?j? Drinking Sake Netsuke from Flower Collection
A compact carved old ivory netsuke, of a sh?j? drinking sake from a large bowl. Two character signature. Provenance: The Flower Family Collection. Height 3.3 cm
Signed Erotic Ivory Netsuke with Two Figures
Japanese carved ivory netsuke, finely carved ivory erotic netsuke, signed two figures
Japanese Erotic Ivory Netsuke, 1920
Antique Japanese erotic ivory netsuke, C1920. this item, height 4 cm
Japanese Ivory Rat Netsuke, Signed C1920
Antique Japanese rat figure ivory netsuke, C1920. Signed to base. Height 3 cm
Japanese Ivory Rat Netsuke with Young
Antique Japanese rat with young ivory netsuke, C1920. Signed to base. Length 4.5 cm Height 1.5 cm
Japanese Ivory Rabbit Netsuke with Tortoise Base
Antique Japanese ivory rabbit netsuke, C:1920, carved rabbit with red stone eyes, accompanied by tortoise to base. Signed to base. Height 3 cm
Seated Karashishi Netsuke with Onyx Eyes - Signed
An ivory netsuke of a seated karashishi with young and onyx eyes, signed, 20th century
Japanese Ivory Netsuke of Carved Man, Signed, 5cm High
Antique Japanese carved ivory netsuke, of a man, signed to base, 5 cm high approx
Daikoku Netsuke from Flower Family Collection
An old ivory netsuke, of Daikoku leaning over his massive timber mallet. Signed. Length 4.3 cm. Provenance: The Flower Family Collection.
Yellow Flowered Coat Netsuke with Mask-Holding Man
Ivory netsuke, modelled as a man holding a mask across his legs, his coat engraved with yellow flowers, signed, height 3.7 cm
Meiji Ivory Sleeping Horse Netsuke
An ivory netsuke of a horse, Meiji period, 19th century, the recumbent sleeping horse, lightly engraved and inked; unsigned. Height 3.5 cm
Signed Japanese Ivory Salamander Netsuke on Vegetation
Japanese ivory netsuke, salamander on vegetation, signed
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
Edo Period Ivory Netsuke of Scholar Reading
A signed ivory netsuke of a scholar reading, Edo period, 19th century, the finely carved figure of a scholar reading a book lying on his stomach with feet kicked out, his right hand supporting his face with a serene and joyful expression, with fine…
Japanese Ivory Rat Netsuke on Rice Cakes
An antique Japanese carved ivory netsuke of a rat seated on two rice cakes, inset eyes, fine dark stained detail, character mark to the base. Height 4 cm.
Meiji Period Ivory Netsuke of Lion Dog with Pup
A Japanese ivory netsuke of a lion dog. Meiji period (1868-1912), the carved ivory seated foo dog with a pup climbing on its back, signed to the underside. Width 4.5 cm
Japanese Ivory Netsuke of Figure with Large Fish
Japanese carved ivory netsuke, in the form of a figure holding a large fish with incised scales, incised mark to base, height 5.5 cm and width 4.5 cm
Carved Ivory Rabbit Netsuke
Japanese carved ivory netsuke, in the form of a two rabbits with ears pinned back, incised mark to base, height 3.5 cm and length 5 cm
Signed Ivory Netsuke: Man with Pumpkin (Edo-Meiji Period)
An antique signed ivory netsuke of a man with a pumpkin, Edo to Meiji period, 19th century, a man sitting on his haunches over a rough skinned pumpkin, lightly engraved and with brown colouring, with himatoshi underside, also signed to a red cartouche,…
Japanese Ivory Flying Swan Netsuke
A Japanese carved ivory netsuke, as a flying swan, carved signature. Elegant plain form, length 6.6 cm.
Japanese ivory netsuke: Giant squid carving
A Japanese carved ivory netsuke as a giant squid, signed, length 7 cm.
Antique Ivory Netsuke: Fisherman and Sleeping Figure
Two antique ivory netsuke, comprising a man in traditional attire standing on the belly of a large fish, with signature and himatoshi underside, and a seated sleeping figure with knees held high and wrapped in a cloak, unsigned, with himatoshi underside;…
Vintage Ivory Netsuke: Recumbent Horse
A signed vintage ivory netsuke of a horse, Showa period, mid 20th century, a study of a recumbent horse, inked to the mane and tail and with black bead eyes, signed underside, with himatoshi, height 3.5 cm
Tea-Stained Ivory Rhinoceros Netsuke with Signature
A vintage ivory rhinoceros netsuke, a naturalistic model in tea stained colours, with signature and himatoshi to the belly, width 5.5 cm
Spotted Frog on Sandal Netsuke
A vintage ivory netsuke of a frog on a Sandal, a delightful study of a spotted frog squatting on an upturned straw zori sandal, signed to cartouche underside, himatoshi to reverse, height 3 cm, width 4 cm
Meiji Ivory Netsuke: Rabbit and Tortoise
Good Japanese Meiji period carved ivory netsuke, depicting a rabbit and tortoise by a rocky outcrop, incised signature to base, length 5 cm. Provenance: The Pullinger collection, then Dr. Merna Marie Torrington collection
Meiji Ivory Dragon Netsuke
Japanese Meiji period carved ivory netsuke, depicting a a dragon standing on turbulent waves, incised signature to base, height 5 cm. Provenance: The Pullinger collection, then Dr. Merna Marie Torrington collection
Japanese Ivory Netsuke of Farmer with Staff and Hat
Japanese carved ivory netsuke, depicting a farmer holding a staff, with large straw hat resting on his back, his robes lightly incised with floral motifs, mark to base, height 5 cm
Quail Basket Netsuke
Japanese ivory netsuke, carved in the form of a figure holding a basket with two quails inside, incised and inked textures body, signed, height 5 cm
Signed Japanese Ivory Netsuke, Figural Carving
Antique Japanese carved ivory figural netsuke, signed to base, 5 cm high approx
Japanese ivory netsuke with figural carving and signature
Antique Japanese carved ivory figural netsuke, signed to base, 3 cm high approx
Tiny ivory netsuke of two figures under trees
An old very small ivory netsuke of two figures standing beneath trees, height 2.7 cm.
Turtle Duo with Parasol Netsuke
Signed ivory netsuke, two standing turtles holding parasol with tiger eye inlays
Mouse on Barrel
A Japanese ivory netsuke, Meiji period, 19th century, engraved and stained and depicting a small mouse clambering over a timber barrel. Height 4 cm
Signed ivory netsuke of a kneeling man at bonsai
Smoked Ivory Netsuke Tradesmen Collection
A collection of five 20th century smoked ivory netsuke figures of various tradesmen at their work. Height 4.5 cm
Sleeping Bijin Netsuke with Stand
Japanese ivory netsuke of a sleeping bijin (beautiful woman), late Meiji period (1868-1912), signed, with wood stand. Width 4.4 cm. Provenance: From the Rex Jennings Collection
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.
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.
Reclining Man Ivory Netsuke
A signed ivory netsuke of a reclining man with a book, probably Showa period, mid 20th century, the reclining man in traditional attire lightly inked and engraved, signed underside, length 4.5 cm
Jovial Man Ivory Netsuke
A signed ivory netsuke of a man holding a scroll, probably Taisho period, 1920s, depicting a jovial man holding a scroll in his right hand and his knee resting upon a three drawer cabinet, lightly engraved and inked in colours; with a bordered signature…
Robed Peasant with Gourd Netsuke
Large signed ivory netsuke of peasant with massive gourd on his back, finely patterned robes
Meiji period Japanese netsuke, carved walrus tusk netsuke depicting 'Daikoku' height 4 cm
Signed Erotic Ivory Netsuke with Two Figures
Japanese carved ivory netsuke, finely carved ivory erotic netsuke, signed two figures
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