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As the kimono, the traditional form of Japanese dress, had no pockets, the Japanese men suspended small items they needed to take with them, such as tobacco pouches, purses, pipes and writing implements on a silk cord from their sash, and stop the cord slipping, it was fed through a toggle - a netsuke.

Originally the toggle was made from found objects such as roots or shells, which were selected for their aesthetic appeal, but over time the toggle itself developed as an art form. Many fine carvers devoted themselves to netsuke, but the demand was so great, that their manufacture was taken up by other craft persons such as lacquerers, metal artists and potters.

While ivory is the most commonly used material, netsuke were also made from wood, bone, lacquer, metal and other materials.

The custom of wearing netsuke flourished in Japan for more than three centuries - from around 1600 more... to the mid 19th century, but the golden age of the netsuke is considered to be from 1800 to 1850. The custom developed in the 16th century when tobacco smoking using a pipe was introduced by the Portuguese. This required the smoker to carry his smoking accoutrements and were a major factor in the wide use adaption of the netsuke.

Innumerable designs were produced, with ivory the most-used material, but also in wood, stone, amber, lacquer

During this period, Japan was a closed society with no foreign trade or influence, but this was changed by the visits of Commodore Matthew Perry in the 1850s. With the opening up of Japan to the west, smoking preferences changed from the pipe to the cigarette, and dress habits changed from traditional Japanese garments to western dress, leading the decline in use of the netsuke.

The western world discovered the artistry of the netsuke in the late 19th century and many great collections are formed. As awareness of the netsuke increased, the demand from tourists developed, and to satisfy the market, many netsuke style items were mass produced. They were produced in all types of materials including plastic. If produced by a mould often the mould marks can be seen. More elaborate copies may be hand carved, and with a fake copy of the signature an original master netsuke maker.

Factors that contribute to the value of a netsuke are authenticity, the skill of the artisan, the condition, and if signed, the name of the artist. The most difficult of these to determine is authenticity, as ageing can be faked, and it takes a long period of study of the netsuke to become competent in this area. less...

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19th century Japanese carved stag antler netsuke, in the form…
19th Century Japanese Carved Stag Antler Monkey Netsuke

19th century Japanese carved stag antler netsuke, in the form of a seated monkey, with two small monkeys on its back, unsigned, height 1.38 in.

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Japanese Edo period stag antler Sashi netsuke, in the form of a…
Edo Period Stag Antler Sashi Netsuke: Man Riding Catfish

Japanese Edo period stag antler Sashi netsuke, in the form of a man holding a gourd and riding an elongated catfish, length 3.94 in. purchased: Mossgreen Auctions, the Estate of Raymond Mitchell, 27th February, 2007, lot 313

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Japanese Edo period carved stag horn netsuke, on the form of a…
Edo Period Carved Stag Horn Rat Netsuke with Nut

Japanese Edo period carved stag horn netsuke, on the form of a seated rat, holding a nut in both front arms, good patination, unsigned, height 1.18 in. and length 1.97 in.

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19th century Japanese stag antler netsuke, in the form of a rat…
Japanese Stag Antler Netsuke: Rat Eating Fish, 19th Century

19th century Japanese stag antler netsuke, in the form of a rat eating a large fish, good patina, height 2.36 in. and width 2.36 in.

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19th century Japanese carved antler netsuke, in the form of a…
Carved Japanese Mouse on Shell Netsuke, 19th Century

19th century Japanese carved antler netsuke, in the form of a mouse resting upon a large shell, a/f (small chip to tip of shell), good patina, height 0.98 in. and length 1.97 in.

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Japanese Meiji period carved netsuke, in the form of seated…
Meiji Period Carved Netsuke of Seated Hotei, Two-Character Mark

Japanese Meiji period carved netsuke, in the form of seated Hotei, two character mark to base, height 0.79 in. and width 1.57 in.

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Japanese Edo period stag antler netsuke, in the form of Shoki,…
Edo period stag antler netsuke of Shoki with sword

Japanese Edo period stag antler netsuke, in the form of Shoki, holding a sword at his side and his robes with the other hand, height 4.13 in. purchased: R & V Tregaskis Oriental Antiques, 2002

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Carved boxed netsuke, carved in the form of mice in a bucket,…
Mice in Bucket Netsuke by Signed Carver

Carved boxed netsuke, carved in the form of mice in a bucket, signed to base

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A Japanese circular red lacquer and iron Kagamibuta netsuke
Japanese Red Lacquer and Iron Kagamibuta Netsuke: A Circular Beauty

A Japanese circular red lacquer and iron Kagamibuta netsuke

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Two old cast iron netsuke as Noh masks, both with different…
Grimacing Noh Masks: Cast Iron Netsuke with Bronze Patina

Two old cast iron netsuke as Noh masks, both with different characterful grimacing pose. Bronze patina finish. The central reverse mid bar with piercing.

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Mammoth tooth netsuke, beautifully detailed of a seated man…
Seated Man with Turtle: Mammoth Tooth Netsuke Masterpiece

Mammoth tooth netsuke, beautifully detailed of a seated man with Turtle

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Vintage lacquered netsuke of a dancing man, with coloured…
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.

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Japanese Meiji period bone netsuke. An old man grasping his…
Meiji Period Bone Netsuke: Old Man with Beard and Staff

Japanese Meiji period bone netsuke. An old man grasping his long beard and a walking staff, height 1.97 in.

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Ironwood netsuke, carved, signed of 2 mice on and within a…
Two Mice in Fruit Ironwood Netsuke

Ironwood netsuke, carved, signed of 2 mice on and within a piece of fruit

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Mammoth tooth duck netsuke, tiny carved model duck
Mammoth Tooth Duck Netsuke: Miniature Carved Model of Waterfowl

Mammoth tooth duck netsuke, tiny carved model duck

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Antique Japanese carved mammoth tusk netsuke, beautifully…
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 1.57 in.

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Japanese netsuke, carved ironwood depicting a rat, signed to…
Ironwood Japanese Netsuke: Carved Rat, Signed Base, Intricate Detail

Japanese netsuke, carved ironwood depicting a rat, signed to base

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Japanese netsuke, carved mammoth tooth depicting a seated man…
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

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Edo/Meiji period Japanese netsuke, carved antler netsuke…
Edo/Meiji Period Japanese Antler Netsuke: Monkey with Offspring

Edo/Meiji period Japanese netsuke, carved antler netsuke depicting monkey with offspring, height 1.38 in.

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Mammoth tooth netsuke, finely detailed and signed
Finely detailed signed Mammoth tooth netsuke: exquisite miniature art

Mammoth tooth netsuke, finely detailed and signed

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A Japanese netsuke of a frog & snail on a mushroom, Meiji…
Japanese Meiji Period Frog and Snail Netsuke on Mushroom

A Japanese netsuke of a frog & snail on a mushroom, Meiji period, signature to stem, length 2.17 in.

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Antique Japanese carved bone netsuke, depicting mouse on top of…
Japanese Carved Bone Netsuke: Mouse atop Nut (Signed)

Antique Japanese carved bone netsuke, depicting mouse on top of a nut, signed to base

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Japanese hardwood netsuke of a monkey, kneeling holding 2 nuts
Kneeling Monkey Netsuke with Nut Pair

Japanese hardwood netsuke of a monkey, kneeling holding 2 nuts

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Carved mammoth tooth netsuke, depicting two squirrels, signed…
Mammoth Tooth Squirrel Netsuke

Carved mammoth tooth netsuke, depicting two squirrels, signed with two red character marks

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Japanese carved tortoise netsuke carved group of 5 tortoises,…
Signed Japanese Tortoise Netsuke Group

Japanese carved tortoise netsuke carved group of 5 tortoises, signed to base, width 1.77 in.

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Carved, signed mammoth tooth netsuke, three frogs in a basket
Frog Trio Mammoth Tooth Netsuke

Carved, signed mammoth tooth netsuke, three frogs in a basket

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Mammoth tooth netsuke, detailed carved, signed, rats on woven…
Carved Mammoth Tooth Netsuke with Rats and Mat

Mammoth tooth netsuke, detailed carved, signed, rats on woven mat

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Mammoth tooth man netsuke, holding a gourd with boy, hand…
Mammoth Tooth Netsuke with Gourd and Boy

Mammoth tooth man netsuke, holding a gourd with boy, hand carved, signed

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Ironwood netsuke, hand carved in the form of three rats in…
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

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Three monkey netsuke, Hear, see and speak no evil monkey group…
Three Wise Monkeys Netsuke

Three monkey netsuke, Hear, see and speak no evil monkey group with black glass eyes

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Japanese carved koi netsuke marked to base, width 5.5 cm
Japanese Koi Netsuke Carving

Japanese carved koi netsuke marked to base, width 2.17 in.

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Japanese carved koi netsuke marked to base, width 5.5 cm
Japanese Koi Netsuke Carving

Japanese carved koi netsuke marked to base, width 2.17 in.

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Japanese carved koi netsuke marked to base, width 5.5 cm
Japanese Koi Carved Netsuke

Japanese carved koi netsuke marked to base, width 2.17 in.

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Twin frog netsuke, hand carved in the form of two frogs upon…
Double Frog Netsuke on Leaf - Signed

Twin frog netsuke, hand carved in the form of two frogs upon leaf, signed to base

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Rat and pumpkin netsuke, hand carved as a pumpkin with leaves…
Articulated Rat and Pumpkin Netsuke

Rat and pumpkin netsuke, hand carved as a pumpkin with leaves and rats feeding, one articulated, signed to rear

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Reclining rat netsuke, modelled of recumbent rat resting on…
Relaxed Rat on Rocking Chair Netsuke

Reclining rat netsuke, modelled of recumbent rat resting on rocking chair, signed to base

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Chinese netsuke, modelled as a hand holding monkey with glass…
Monkey Hand Netsuke with Glass Eyes - Signed

Chinese netsuke, modelled as a hand holding monkey with glass eyes, signed to base

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Antique Japanese young man resting netsuke circa 1920, width 5…
1920 Japanese Resting Netsuke

Antique Japanese young man resting netsuke circa 1920, width 1.97 in.

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An early netsuke depicting goat and kid, length 4 cm
Goat and Kid Netsuke

An early netsuke depicting goat and kid, length 1.57 in.

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19th.C netsuke Japanese monkey, carved bone in the form of a…
Japanese Carved Bone Monkey Netsuke

19th.C netsuke Japanese monkey, carved bone in the form of a monkey

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A Vinatge Japanese carved stag antler netsuke; featuring…
Japanese Stag Antler Netsuke with Crouched Figure and Flowers

A Vinatge Japanese carved stag antler netsuke; featuring crouched figure with flowers, size 1.14 in. x 1.42 in. x 0.87 in.

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A vintage Japanese carved bone netsuke; featuring God of wealth,…
Japanese God of Wealth Carved Bone Netsuke

A vintage Japanese carved bone netsuke; featuring God of wealth, size 1.14 in. x 1.02 in., sign at back Tamami.

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A Japanese amber netsuke of a frog, 20th century the seated…
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 1.77 in.

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A Japanese carved amber netsuke in the form of a sitting dog,…
Meiji Period Amber Netsuke: Sitting Dog

A Japanese carved amber netsuke in the form of a sitting dog, Meiji period, 19th/20th century, 1.57 in. high, 1.97 in. long

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20th century Japanese Itobori mask netsuke 'Hannya' Saishiki…
Japanese Itobori Mask Netsuke and Celluloid Miniatures

20th century Japanese Itobori mask netsuke 'Hannya' Saishiki style height 2.36 in., together with a pair of miniature celluloid masks. (A/F)

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19th century Japanese whalebone netsuke, Humorously carved as a…
Struggling Man Netsuke

19th century Japanese whalebone netsuke, Humorously carved as a man struggling to lift a bulging sack, height 0.98 in.

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Japanese carved acrobat form netsuke, height 3.5 cm
Japanese Netsuke Acrobat Carving

Japanese carved acrobat form netsuke, height 1.38 in.

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Antique Japanese carved standing man netsuke, probably carved…
Japanese Carved Netsuke of Standing Man

Antique Japanese carved standing man netsuke, probably carved antler, height 1.57 in., small chips to the back of his hat Nb. This item May not be exported.

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Antique Japanese seated Buddha netsuke looks like carved antler,…
Antique Japanese Buddha Netsuke on Antler, 4cm Height

Antique Japanese seated Buddha netsuke looks like carved antler, height 1.57 in.

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Japanese carved horn Quails netsuke carved figure of 2 quails,…
Japanese Horn Quails Netsuke Carving, Signed, 3.5cm

Japanese carved horn Quails netsuke carved figure of 2 quails, signed, height 1.38 in.

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Japanese carved spherical hardwood netsuke formed as lions
Lion Netsuke Carvings

Japanese carved spherical hardwood netsuke formed as lions

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Signed carved netsuke of standing Demon with dragon on his back
Standing Demon with Dragon Netsuke

Signed carved netsuke of standing Demon with dragon on his back

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Japanese netsuke, Negoro lacquer hatching Tengu mythical sword…
Negoro Lacquer Tengu Netsuke Sword Master

Japanese netsuke, Negoro lacquer hatching Tengu mythical sword master

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Japanese carved netsuke figure, height 5 cm.
Japanese Netsuke Carving: 5cm Figurine

Japanese carved netsuke figure, height 1.97 in.

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Carved netsuke depicting three turtles, signed to base
Three Turtle Netsuke by Signed Artist

Carved netsuke depicting three turtles, signed to base

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Two vintage figural Netsukes, a netsuke of a crouching man…
Vintage Figural Netsukes: Crouching Man and Elder Figure

Two vintage figural Netsukes, a netsuke of a crouching man holding a melon fruit, and an elder figure with a small child attendant standing upon a rock, signed to the latter underside, height 1.77 in.

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An old Japanese stag antler netsuke, of Gama Sennin, standing…
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 2.20 in.

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A well carved Japanese stag antler netsuke of a rat, perched on…
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 1.77 in.

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Japanese netsuke, depicting a cat curled up in a shell, signed,…
Japanese Netsuke: Sleeping Cat in Shell

Japanese netsuke, depicting a cat curled up in a shell, signed, length 1.97 in. Provenance: Mr Arthur Dolby Pedley (1856-1935), then by descent.

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Japanese Meiji period carved netsuke, depicting Buddha's hand…
Meiji Buddha's Hand Citron Netsuke

Japanese Meiji period carved netsuke, depicting Buddha's hand citron, incised signature, height 1.38 in. Provenance: Dr. Merna Marie Torrington collection

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Quantity Sotheby's London Japanese Art catalogues, dated…
Sotheby's London Japanese Art Catalogues (1968-78)

Quantity Sotheby's London Japanese Art catalogues, dated 1968-78, new Bond Street, including the Henri Vever collection of fine Japanese works of Art, an important collection of netsuke and Japanese works of Art (quantity)

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Good Japanese Meiji period carved netsuke, in the form of a…
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 1.38 in. Provenance: The Pullinger collection, then Dr. Merna Marie Torrington collection

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A Japanese carved bone netsuke of an old woman, in traditional…
Traditional Japanese Woman Netsuke

A Japanese carved bone netsuke of an old woman, in traditional dress with pipe and broom.

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An antique signed netsuke of a pair of faces, Meiji period,…
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 1.18 in.

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A Japanese leather tobacco pouch with an amber coloured Ojime…
Edo Period Tobacco Pouch with Amber Ojime and Bone Netsuke

A Japanese leather tobacco pouch with an amber coloured Ojime and bone netsuke, Edo period, 19th century, length 4.33 in.

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A Japanese carved bone netsuke, a hare before a mound of fungi.
Hare and fungi netsuke

A Japanese carved bone netsuke, a hare before a mound of fungi.

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A Japanese Hirado netsuke of a monkey as a Sambaso dancer, Edo…
Hirado Monkey Sambaso Netsuke

A Japanese Hirado netsuke of a monkey as a Sambaso dancer, Edo period (1603-1868), late 18th/Early 19th century, the fine porcelain netsuke with an unglazed moveable head, a tongue that is able to retract, the body decorated in underglaze blue, depicting a

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Two Japanese netsuke, Edo period (1603-1868), 19th century,…
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, 2.36 in. high &, 1.77 in. high. Provenance: Jan Bayer collection, Melbourne.…

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A Japanese netsuke, Edo period (1603-1868), 19th century,…
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, 1.57 in. high. Provenance: Jan Bayer collection, Melbourne. Purchased from Jan Bayer, January 1978.

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Book, 'Masterpieces of Netsuke Art,' pub. 1975, Weatherhill…
Netsuke Masterpieces (9 words)

Book, 'Masterpieces of Netsuke Art,' pub. 1975, Weatherhill press, Ny. with slipcase.

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Japanese carved netsuke, seated man on a wall, signed to base,…
Japanese Netsuke: Seated Man on Wall

Japanese carved netsuke, seated man on a wall, signed to base, length 1.57 in.

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Good antique Japanese carved antler netsuke in the form of a…
Japanese Buffalo Netsuke

Good antique Japanese carved antler netsuke in the form of a lying buffalo. 2.76 in. wide

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A Japanese netsuke of two Sumo Wrestlers in an erotic Embrace,…
Sumo Wrestlers Embracing Netsuke

A Japanese netsuke of two Sumo Wrestlers in an erotic Embrace, painted, moulded composition. Length 1.77 in.

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Netsuke, man
Netsuke: Miniature Masterpieces of Japanese Art

Netsuke, man

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A Meiji period Hornbill netsuke, featuring an okimono, signed…
Meiji Hornbill Netsuke with Okimono, Ushitora Signature

A Meiji period Hornbill netsuke, featuring an okimono, signed Ushitora, length 1.81 in.

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A Japanese carved netsuke of a Shishi, Meji period, signed…
Meiji Netsuke: Carved Shishi by Tamayuki

A Japanese carved netsuke of a Shishi, Meji period, signed Tamayuki, length 2.05 in.

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A blackwood netsuke of an aubergine, carved signature Tanaka…
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 1.69 in., height 1.97 in.

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Japanese netsuke. Depicting a seated monkey, horn inlaid eyes.…
Seated Monkey Netsuke with Horn Inlaid Eyes

Japanese netsuke. Depicting a seated monkey, horn inlaid eyes. Signed in an oval reserve

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Four Japanese netsuke, 19th century the largest 5 cm
19th Century Japanese Netsuke Collection

Four Japanese netsuke, 19th century the largest 1.97 in.

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Four Japanese deer antler netsuke, 19th century the largest 10…
19th Century Japanese Deer Antler Netsuke Set

Four Japanese deer antler netsuke, 19th century the largest 3.94 in. high

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Two netsuke, seashell and shells with hermit crab
Seashell and Hermit Crab Netsuke

Two netsuke, seashell and shells with hermit crab

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Three carved netsuke, including cat with mouse, rat in basket…
Carved Netsuke Trio

Three carved netsuke, including cat with mouse, rat in basket and figure with head (3)

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Netsuke, cow
Cow Netsuke

Netsuke, cow

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Netsuke, frogs & turtle
Frog, Turtle and Netsuke: A Trio of Japanese Treasures

Netsuke, frogs & turtle

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Netsuke, monkey
Monkey Netsuke

Netsuke, monkey

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Antique Japanese carved lizard netsuke width 6 cm signed to base
Japanese Carved Lizard Netsuke Signed, 6cm Width

Antique Japanese carved lizard netsuke width 2.36 in. signed to base

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Carved netsuke, frogs
Frog Netsuke Carvings

Carved netsuke, frogs

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Carved netsuke animal
Carved Animal Netsuke

Carved netsuke animal

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Carved netsuke, man riding fish
Fish Rider Netsuke

Carved netsuke, man riding fish

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Antique Japanese carved immortal netsuke, height 4 cm
Japanese Immortal Netsuke Carving

Antique Japanese carved immortal netsuke, height 1.57 in.

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A finely carved bone netsuke as a baby rat on mother's back,…
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 1.18 in., length 1.38 in.

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Antique Japanese carved netsuke, monkey with young. Width 3.5…
Japanese Monkey Netsuke with Young

Antique Japanese carved netsuke, monkey with young. Width 1.38 in. approx.

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A Japanese netsuke of a hand holding the monkey King, Sun…
Japanese Netsuke: Hand with Monkey King

A Japanese netsuke of a hand holding the monkey King, Sun Wukong, Showa period, 20th century, height 1.77 in. Provenance: The Estate of the late June Fairall

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19th century Japanese carved antler netsuke
Japanese antler netsuke carving

19th century Japanese carved antler netsuke

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19th century Japanese carved netsuke of an old warrior, signed
Ancient Warrior Netsuke

19th century Japanese carved netsuke of an old warrior, signed

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Japanese Kuroyaki netsuke of a Mouse, Meiji period, 19th…
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 1.69 in.

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Three Japanese carved netsuke, carved in the form of man with…
Japanese Netsuke Carvings - Three Figures

Three Japanese carved netsuke, carved in the form of man with fan, man seated with sach and figure with hat, height 1.97 in., 1.69 in., 1.18 in., (3)

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Three Japanese carved netsuke, carved in the form of a woman…
Japanese Carved Netsuke Set (3)

Three Japanese carved netsuke, carved in the form of a woman holding a fan, man with fish and basket and a man holding a basket, height 2.56 in., 2.36 in., 1.57 in. (3)

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Three Japanese carved netsuke, depicting a dragon, children…
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 2.17 in., 2.17 in., 1.57 in. (3)

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Three Japanese carved netsuke, all incised and inked, signed,…
Japanese Netsuke Carvings Set of Three

Three Japanese carved netsuke, all incised and inked, signed, height 2.05 in., 1.97 in., 1.61 in. (3)

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