Japanese Carved Ivory Netsukes: Turtle, Rats, and Rabbits, Meiji Period
Three Japanese carved ivory netsukes comprising: turtle, rats and rabbits, Meiji period, the largest 1.77 in. wide
Japanese Netsuke Ivory Figures, Pair, Height 8 cm Tallest
A pair of Japanese Netsuke ivory figures, height 3.15 in. tallest
Edo Period Ivory Netsuke: Eagle and Tanuki Carving (19th Century)
Japanese Edo period carved ivory netsuke, 19th century, in the form of an eagle clutching a tanuki in its talons, intricate incised decoration, two character mark to base, height 1.77 in. and width 1.97 in.
Japanese Ivory Netsuke: Fisherman with Basket and Rope
19th century Japanese ivory netsuke, carved ivory depicting fisherman with basket and rope with additional coloured and etched detailing to clothing, signature to base
Signed Antique Japanese Carved Ivory Sage Netsuke, Height 5cm
Antique Japanese carved ivory sage netsuke signed to base, height 1.97 in.
Edo Period Ivory Netsuke: Mountain Sennin Seated Beside Rock
A Japanese Edo period carved ivory netsuke, the tusk section depicting a mountain sennin seated beside a rock. Nice aged patina and polish. Height 1.69 in.
Japanese Ivory and Bronze Kagamibuta Netsuke: A Circular Masterpiece
A Japanese circular ivory and bronze Kagamibuta netsuke.
Carved Ivory Netsuke: Pumpkin with Moveable Worm, 1800s
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 1.42 in.
Ivory netsuke of woman with staff and shield, signed
An ivory netsuke study of a woman, standing in traditional robes holding a staff and shield. Stained and signed, height 2.09 in. Provenance: Purchased 'Japanese and Other Works of Art' June 1975. Sotheby Parke Bernet Inc. New York.
Smoker Netsuke in Traditional Robe with Pipe and Pouch
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.
Man with Monkey Netsuke, Signed and Stained, Sotheby's Provenance
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.
Demon Group Netsuke with Old Woman and Skull
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 Yo
Mountain Village Netsuke: Stained Scene with Figures and Trees
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 Fukurokuju Netsuke: God of Wisdom, Luck, Longevity, Wealth
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 York
Mythical Dancing Figure Netsuke: Sotheby's 1975 Auction Purchase
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.
Battle Scene Netsuke: Warrior, Horse, and Combatant, Signed
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.
Elderly Woman Netsuke with Pail and Ladle, Signed
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.
Grimacing Elderly Woman Netsuke in Traditional Robes, Signed
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.
Man with Monkey Netsuke: Ivory Carving with Bow and Arrows
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.
Foreigner Netsuke with Box and Parasol, Signed, Sotheby's Provenance
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.
Netsuke Figure Group: Woman, Horse, Man - Signed
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.
Zodiac Pyramid Netsuke: Ivory Study of Twelve Animals
An ivory netsuke study as a Zodiac pyramid, the twelve animals in a tapered stack with dark stained and polished highlights. Signed, height 2.44 in. Provenance: Purchased 'Japanese and Other Works of Art' June 1975. Sotheby Parke Bernet Inc. New York.
Ivory Hotei Netsuke with Large Sack, Signed and Provenance
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. Soth
Ivory Samurai Netsuke Riding Shishi with Snake Tail, Unsigned
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.
Ivory Netsuke: Old Figure with Club and Fan, Signed
An ivory netsuke of an old figure, crouching with hand club and fan. Stained and signed, height 1.89 in. Provenance: Purchased 'Japanese and Other Works of Art' June 1975. Sotheby Parke Bernet Inc. New York.
Ivory Netsuke: Performer with Shishi Mask and Rattle Instrument
An ivory netsuke of a performer wearing a shishi mask, standing holding a rattle instrument. Stained and signed, height 2.36 in. Provenance: Purchased 'Japanese and Other Works of Art' June 1975. Sotheby Parke Bernet Inc. New York.
Ivory Netsuke: Kneeling Woman Applying Lipstick with Mirror, Signed
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.
Broken Pillar: Ivory Netsuke Study
An ivory netsuke study, of two figures supporting a broken pillar. Stained and signed, height 2.09 in. Provenance: Purchased 'Japanese and Other Works of Art' June 1975. Sotheby Parke Bernet Inc. New York.
Trader Netsuke: Ivory Carving with Abacus
Signed ivory netsuke of a Trader with abacus
Rare Signed Ivory Netsuke: Scrimp Carving
Signed ivory netsuke of a Scrimp
Elegant Ivory Netsuke: Reclining Goat Figurine Collectible Sculpture Art
Signed ivory netsuke of a reclining goat
Antique Ivory Netsuke: Two Rabbits in Playful Pose
Ivory netsuke of two Rabbits
Fisherman's Bounty: Ivory Netsuke
Signed and stained ivory netsuke of a fisherman standing holding good sized catch
Immortal Fukurokuju Netsuke: Ivory Beauty in Traditional Kimono
Signed and stained ivory netsuke of the immortal Fukurokuju wearing traditional kimono
Theatrical Essence: Ivory Netsuke of Actor with Mask
Signed and stained ivory netsuke of a Actor holding a mask
Trader Netsuke: Quail Soup
Signed and stained ivory netsuke of a Trader with basket of Quail eating soup
Demonic Duo: Ivory Netsuke of Two Demons on Conch Shell
Signed and stained ivory netsuke of a two Demons on an giant conch shell
Feudal Retainer Netsuke: Dual Katana and Fan Holder Figurine
Signed ivory netsuke of a Feudal Retainer wearing two Katana and holding fan
Standing Hotei Netsuke with Treasure Sack and Peach, Ivory Stained
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)
Immortal Netsuke: Staff and Peach of Longevity
Signed and stained ivory netsuke of a standing immortal, standing with staff and hold the peach of longevity
Mother, Child, and Puppy: Ivory Netsuke Scene
Signed and stained ivory netsuke of a mother bathing a child with puppy dog
Grandfather and Grandsons Netsuke
Signed ivory netsuke of a grandfather with his two Grandsons
Kneeling Man Netsuke with Bonsai Tree
Signed ivory netsuke of a kneeling man at bonsai
Standing Hotei: Ivory Netsuke with Stretched Arms
Signed and stained ivory netsuke of standing Hotei, with arms stretched
Tumbling Hotei Netsuke: Ivory Stained Small Japanese Figurine
Small stained ivory netsuke of a Tumbling Hotei
Boy with Rat Netsuke
Stained ivory netsuke of a young boy Tried with rope rat on his lap
Antique Ivory Scholar Netsuke with Original Box
Signed and stained ivory netsuke of a scholar with box
Demon Noh Mask: Ivory Netsuke of Actor in Character
Ivory netsuke of a Actor wearing a Demon Noh mask
Resting Farmer Netsuke
Signed ivory netsuke of a farmer resting on his basket
Generations Bonding: Grandfather and Grandson Netsuke
Signed and stained ivory netsuke of a grandfather playing with his Grandson
Hotei and Child Attendant Ivory Netsuke
Stained ivory netsuke of Hotei with child attendant
Grandfather's Love: Ivory Netsuke of Child on Back
Signed and stained ivory netsuke of a standing grandfather with child on his back
Seated Samurai Netsuke with Apprentice and Rabbit
Signed and stained ivory netsuke of a old Samurai seated with apprentice and rabbit
Theatrical Netsuke: Actor with Oversize Mask
Stained ivory netsuke of a Actor with oversize mask on his back
Traveller's Ivory Netsuke: A Journey in Miniature
Signed and stained ivory netsuke of a Traveller in a basket
Mother and Child: Ivory Netsuke with Mother of Pearl
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 1.97 in. Provenance: Purchased 'Japanese and Other Works of Art' June 1975. Sotheby Parke Bernet…
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 1.97 in. 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 1.97 in. 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 Ber
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 1.89 in. 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 2.28 in. 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 1.69 in.
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 1.46 in. 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 2.01 in. 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 1.10 in. 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 1.18 in. 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 1.85 in. 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 2.05 in. 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 B
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 2.36 in. 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 1.57 in.
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 3.15 in.
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 1.97 in.
Edo Period Ivory Carved Daikoku Netsuke: Intricate Japanese Art
Ivory carved netsuke, ivory Daikoku carved netsuke from the Edo period
Edo Ivory Netsuke: Shishi on Ball Carving
Edo period carved ivory netsuke, finely carved early netsuke depicting Shishi on ball
Japanese Carved Ivory Netsuke: Mouse in Upright Position, Signed
Antique carved ivory netsuke, quality Japanese carved ivory depicting a mouse in upright position, signed to base
Japanese Carved Ivory Netsuke: Mouse on Peach, Signed Base
Antique carved ivory netsuke, quality Japanese carved ivory depicting a mouse on a peach with engraved decorations, signed to base
19th Century Japanese Ivory Netsuke: Longevity Gentleman with Peach
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
19th Century Japanese Ivory Netsuke: Child and Gentleman Figure
Antique ivory Japanese netsuke, group 19th century ivory figure of a young child and gentleman signed to the base
Japanese Ivory Carved Man Netsuke: Delicate Miniature Figurine Art Piece
A Japanese ivory carved man netsuke, height 1.97 in.
19th Century Japanese Ivory Daruma Netsuke with Chrysanthemum Flowers
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 0.79 in., width 1.18 in. Provenance:…
Meiji Period Japanese Netsuke: Carved Walrus Tusk 'Daikoku' Figurine
Meiji period Japanese netsuke, carved walrus tusk netsuke depicting 'Daikoku' height 1.57 in.
Samurai Ivory Netsuke with Sword and Gourd, 19th Century
Carved ivory netsuke, 19th century. Samurai with a sword and gourd with engraved decorations and rolling head, height 2.09 in.
Meiji Period Japanese Carved Ivory Figural Netsuke with Seal Mark
An antique Japanese carved ivory figural netsuke, early Meiji period, 19th century, seal mark to reverse, 2.56 in. 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 2.76 in.
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 1.57 in.
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 1.61 in.
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 1.61 in. 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 2.56 in.
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