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Two netsuke - one rat with money (resin) the cat with snake (wood), signed Japanese purse closures

Netsuke Elfenbein, geschnitzt, graviert und geschwärzt. Darstellung eines Sarumawashi mit Affen. Minim. rest.; H. 9,5 cm. A Japanese ivory carved netsuke. Minor restored.Japan. Edo-Zeit. 18./19. Jh.

An antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji period oriental carved ivory and boxwood netsuke okimono figurine depicting an actor / performer with carved ivory head featuring an articulated tongue and detailed features holding a mandolin / string musical instrument set with ivory hands. Unsigned. Measures approx; 7cm tall. Head and hands are loose but present. 

An antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji period hand carved ivory Netsuke in the form of a pot bellied figure possibly an Immortal or Buddha holding a prayer bead necklace with reclined water buffalo. Signed to underside.. Measures approx; 4cm tall.

Netsuke Japan, Meiji-Periode, 19. Jahrhundert Liegender Hund mit Schildkröte. Elfenbein geschnitzt. H. 2 cm x L. 4,5 cm. Bitte beachten Sie, dass aufgrund der aktuellen CITES-Bestimmungen für Objekte aus Elfenbein ein uneingeschränkter Handel nur innerhalb der EU erlaubt ist. Ein Export in Drittländer ist zur Zeit nicht möglich.

Netsuke Japan, Edo-Periode, Ende 18. Jahrhundert Stehender Sennin sich an den Bart fassend. Elfenbein geschnitzt. H. 7,1 cm. Bitte beachten Sie, dass aufgrund der aktuellen CITES-Bestimmungen für Objekte aus Elfenbein ein uneingeschränkter Handel nur innerhalb der EU erlaubt ist. Ein Export in Drittländer ist zur Zeit nicht möglich.

Netsuke Japan, Edo-Periode, 18. Jahrhundert Shishi mit durchbrochen gearbeitetem Schweif und loser Kugel im Maul. Elfenbein geschnitzt, Augen dunkles Horn. H. 5,6 cm Bitte beachten Sie, dass aufgrund der aktuellen CITES-Bestimmungen für Objekte aus Elfenbein ein uneingeschränkter Handel nur innerhalb der EU erlaubt ist. Ein Export in Drittländer ist zur Zeit nicht möglich.

A wood netsuke of a tengu no tamago (hatching tengu)By Toyoyasu (Toyoyo, 1811-1883), Sasayama, Tanba Province, Edo period (1615-1868), early 19th centuryThe karasu (crow-beaked) tengu peering out of its egg, one large wing draping over the cracked shell to its left, the eyes inlaid in pale translucent horn; signed Toyoyasu. 3.6cm (1 7/16in) long.Footnotes:For a similar example by the artist, see Sydney L. Moss Ltd., Japanese Netsuke: A Serious Art: Outstanding Works Selected from American Collections, London, 1989, no.28.Toyoyasu was the son of Naito Toyomasa I. The pronunciation of the name Toyoyasu would be discourteous to Lord Tadayasu of the Sasayama clan and the proper pronunciation would be Toyoyo; see Kazutoyo Ichimichi, 'Naito Toyomasa, Part II', The International Netsuke Society Journal, vol.21, no.1 (Spring 2001).For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

An ebony wood netsuke of a group of ratsBy Horaku, Kyoto, Edo period (1615-1868), 19th centuryComprising five rats of various sizes, the adult recumbent and twisted to one side, nuzzling into three of her offspring clustered around the front, a fourth standing on its hind legs attempting to clamber over its mother's back from behind; signed in a sunken oval reserve Horaku. 3.8cm (1½in) long.Footnotes:A rare subject by the artist who is better known for netsuke of bats and intricately carved landscapes and buildings.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

Two boxwood netsukeOne by Masatomo, Edo period (1615-1868), mid-19th centuryThe first a rat seated and bending over a large chestnut, its forepaws clutching it toward its chest, its long tail curling over its back, its pupils inlaid in dark horn, unsigned, 2.7cm x 3.6cm (1in x 1½in); the second an emaciated wolf, seated, snarling and holding down a tortoise with one forepaw, signed Masatomo within a rectangular reserve, 3cm x 4.7cm (1¼in x 1 7/8in). (2).For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

Five various wood netsukeEdo period (1615-1868) or Meiji era (1868-1912), 19th centuryComprising: an oni (demon) seated, grasping his leg, a small silver ball rolling down his shin, his eyes double-inlaid in ivory, unsigned, 3.1cm (1¼in) long; the second a professional sneezer, holding an ivory tickling stick, his head tilted up and mouth open wide, unsigned, 3.6cm (1 7/16in) long; the third a man's face, his brow furrowed with his eyes bulging, sticking out his tongue in a scowl, the eyes double-inlaid and teeth inlaid in ivory, unsigned, 6cm (2 3/8in) high; the fourth a shishi (Chinese mythological lion dog) sitting up on its haunches, its four paws clutching a large ball, its mouth open baring its teeth, containing a loose ball, signed Shige[...], 3.6cm (1 7/16in) high; the fifth a man seated on top of a large clam, bearing a strained expression, trying to pull the front of his fundoshi (loincloth) from the mouth of the closed clam, signed Gyokusai, 4cm (1 9/16in) long. (5).This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: Y ФY Subject to CITES regulations when exporting items outside of the EU, see clause 13.Ф This lot contains or is made of ivory. The United States Government has banned the import of ivory into the USA.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

A bamboo netsuke group of two shishi (Chinese mythological lion dogs)Meiji era (1868-1912), late 19th/early 20th centuryThe adult recumbent with its head turned to the right as its offspring lying on its back between its mother's feet bites into a reticulated ball held by its forepaw; unsigned. 3cm x 6.2cm (1 1/8in x 2 3/8in).For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

A wood netsuke of Omori Hikoshichi and ChihayaEdo period (1615-1868), late 18th/early 19th centuryThe warrior standing and bending over from the weight of the creature carried on his back; his hand poised on the hilt of his sword, turning around, discovering the true demonic nature of the beautiful woman reflected in the river, the latter with her hand already gripped around the end of the scabbard, preventing Hikoshichi from removing the blade; unsigned. 8cm (3 1/8in) high.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

A large boxwood netsuke of two sumo wrestlersBy Unhodo Masayoshi, Meiji era (1816-1912), circa 1890Possibly Kawazu Sukeyasu and Matano Kagehisa, the two wrestlers locked in combat, one lifting the other by his mawashi (wrestling loincloth) for a throw, the other with his right foot hooked around his opponent's leg to use the Kawazu throw, the eyes inlaid, the mouths detailed with red pigment; signed Masayoshi. 7.2cm (2 7/8in) high.Footnotes:A similar example by the artist is illustrated by Patrizia Jirka-Schmitz, Netsuke: Trumpf Collection, vol.2, Stuttgart, Linden Museum, 2000, p.203, no.393.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

A tall wood sashi netsuke of Ashinaga and TenagaEdo period (1615-1868), 19th centuryAshinaga (long legs) standing with one foot pinning down a turtle, smiling and turning around to his companion Tenaga (long arms), carried on his back, both hands supporting his friend's bottom, Tenaga holding a basket in one hand and reaching down for the turtle in the other, unsigned; with a wood storage box, inscribed Sagemono [...] jinbutsu kata kizamu (A suspended article, carved in the form of a human being) on the lid. 25.2cm (9 13/16in) high. (2).For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

A netsuke of a suckling mermaidBy Masakazu, Edo period (1615-1868) or Meiji era (1868-1912), circa 1860-1880The mermaid seated with a serene expression, her long hair trailing down her back, her tail curling toward her, forming a cushion for her infant to rest on; signed on the underside of the curled tail Masakazu. 3.7cm (1 7/16in) high.Footnotes:An example also by Masakazu is illustrated by Joseph Kurstin and Maria L. Ortega, Masterworks of Netsuke and Other Japanese Miniature Art from American Collections, Coral Gables, Fla., Lowe Art Museum, 1986, p.46, no.150. Another similar unsigned example from the Harriet Szechenyi Collection was sold in these rooms, 8 November 2011, lot 64.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

A wood netsuke of a dragon in a chestnutBy Toyoyasu (Toyoyo), Edo period (1615-1868), Sasayama, Tanba Province, 19th centuryThe small chestnut naturalistically rendered with a dragon coiled within, the skin of the nut carved with ukibori pimples, the slightly worn wood with a good patina; signed Toyoyasu (Toyoyo). 3.5cm (1 3/8in).Footnotes:An interesting variation on a theme used by Naito Toyomasa and his followers, other examples showing a monkey in a chestnut and dragons in oranges or gourds.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

A group of various netsuke and inroThe second inro by a member of the Kajikawa family, the third inro by Haruyoshi, the third netsuke by Tatsumi Masaaki, Edo period (1615-1868), 17th to 19th centuryComprising: the first a black-lacquered four-case inro, details in takamaki-e and aogai, depicting a warrior on horseback giving chase to his foe, unsigned, 7.3cm (2 7/8in) high; the second a black-lacquered five-case inro, details in gold and coloured takamaki-e with insects among wind-blown grasses, signed Kajikawa saku, 8.4cm (3 5/16in) high; the third a gold-lacquered four-case inro in the form of a tied bundle of wood, a double-gourd and maple branch on one side, an axe and cherry blossom branch on the other, decorated in iro-e hiramaki-e, takamaki-e, and kirikane, signed in a rounded rectangular reserve Haruyoshi with a kao, 7.7cm (3in); the fourth an early gold-lacquered four-case inro, depicting a horse shown from behind, tethered to a pine tree, details in gold takamaki-e and kirikane, unsigned, 6.7cm (2 5/8in) high; the first netsuke in the form of a jingasa (war hat), the top lacquered black, decorated with two weapons, the underside polished wood, unsigned, 4cm (1 9/16in) diam.; the second netsuke in two sections, the roiro ground with gold togidashi maki-e and e-nashiji depicting moonlit grasses and flowers, 3.2cm (1¼in) high; the third netsuke of oval manju form, the roiro ground with nashiji, with a peony of gold hiramaki-e and an applied metal hanabishimon (flowery-diamond crest), signed Tatsumi Masaaki and a kao, 5.6cm (2¼in) long; the fourth netsuke a gold-lacquered Noh mask, possibly Otobide (Hornless Demon), unsigned, 4cm (1 9/16in); the fifth netsuke an octagonal manju of black persimmon and boxwood, inlaid with a pair of metal ducks, unsigned, 3.8cm (1½in) long. (9).Footnotes:Provenance:The second inro: purchased at Sotheby's, London, 1965.Edward Wrangham Collection, no.458.Purchased from these rooms, 15 May 2012, lot 236.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

Three inro and an ivory paper knifeTaisho (1912-1926) or Showa (1926-1989) era, early/mid-20th centuryComprising: the first a wood three-case inro of upright form, one side depicting a rabbit dressed in a haori (jacket) pounding mochi, its young watching, the other side with another rabbit carrying a basket, the rabbits inlaid in ivory, unsigned, 7cm (2¾in) high, with a wood netsuke of a seated plump rabbit, its eyes inlaid, unsigned, 3.4cm (1 5/16in) long; the second a three-case inro of water buffalo horn, with gold-incised decoration of tiger-lilies and anthurium in vases, unsigned, 6.8cm (2 11/16in); the third a wood single-case inro carved in the shape of an ear of corn, a snail slithering toward the revealed cob, a beetle resting near the tip, signed in a circular shell tablet Nissho, the netsuke in the form of a snail and its young, the eyes of the snails and beetle inlaid, unsigned, 10cm (3 15/16in) high; the paper knife with a long blunt blade, handle carved with an oni (demon) crouching on top of a rocky outcrop, gripping a fan in its right hand, with an apprehensive expression while a monkey clambers up the rocks reaching towards the oni, the neck with a band of pewter, stamped HA, a crown, a lion, and lowercase a, overall 34.1cm (13 3/8in) long. (4).This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: Y ФY Subject to CITES regulations when exporting items outside of the EU, see clause 13.Ф This lot contains or is made of ivory. The United States Government has banned the import of ivory into the USA.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

A gold-lacquered and Shibayama inlaid three-case inro in the form of a chatsubo (tea jar) and a wood and ivory netsukeThe inro: Meiji era (1868-1912), late 19th/early 20th century, the netsuke by Miwa, Edo period (1615-1868), early 19th centuryLavishly decorated in shell, ivory, silver and coloured horn takamaki-e with a continuous scene of the master priest at Morinji Temple attempting to subdue a chagama (tea kettle) as it transforms into a racoon dog, the lid of the kettle flinging itself at the feet of two novices shown on the reverse, gesticulating in alarm, the top lacquered in gold and iro-e hiramaki-e and modelled as a simulated silk-tied cloth, the interior cases of rich nashiji, unsigned; the octagonal shibuichi ojime carved with silver filigree details, unsigned; the wood and ivory netsuke in the form of an archer about to slay an eagle; signed Miwa within a rectangular reserve. The inro: 9.3cm (3 5/8in) high; the netsuke: 6.2cm (2 7/16in) high.This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: Y ФY Subject to CITES regulations when exporting items outside of the EU, see clause 13.Ф This lot contains or is made of ivory. The United States Government has banned the import of ivory into the USA.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

A large boxwood netsuke of a toad and snakeBy Masanao, Ise, Yamada, Edo period (1615-1868), mid-19th centuryThe unsuspecting toad sitting at one end of a discarded upturned straw sandal whilst a large snake slithers silently up from below, seizing the unfortunate creature's back leg in its mouth, the eyes inlaid in dark horn; signed in an oval rectangular reserve Masanao. 7cm (2¾in) long.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

A Wood netsuke of Benkei and the bell of MiideraEdo period (1615-1868), early 19th centuryThe warrior monk shown leaning forward and putting all his force behind the large bell, one hand grasping the handle, the other resting on the other side, in an attempt to lift it; unsigned. 5.7cm (2¼in) high.Footnotes:Provenance:The estate of H.R.H. The Prince Henry, Duke of Gloucester.Purchased at Christie's, London, 12-13 July 2006, lot 695.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

A wood group netsuke of Taira no Tadamori apprehending the oil thiefEdo period (1615-1868), late 18th/early 19th centuryThe former standing barefoot shown grabbing the temple servant by his tunic collar, having just caught him stealing oil at dusk, the thief losing a geta in the struggle; unsigned. 7cm (2¾in) high.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

A wood netsuke of a snailBy Tadayuki, Nagoya, Edo period (1615-1868), early 19th centuryThe snail emerging from its shell, its optic feelers fully extended from its shell; the underside of its foot signed Tadayuki shichijuni saku (Made by Tadayuki at 72 years old). 3.6cm (1 7/16in).Footnotes:The carver of this netsuke is not the same Tadayuki of Nagoya who was likely a student of Tadatoshi and often signed pieces with ukibori characters. This Tadayuki, active circa 1830, is mentioned by Neil K. Davey, Netsuke: A Comprehensive Study Based on the M. T. Hindson Collection, London, Faber & Faber and Sotheby Parke Bernet Publications, 1974, p.535, no.2810.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

A SET OF FOUR CARVED BONE NETSUKE

A SET OF FOUR CARVED BONE NETSUKE

A SET OF FOUR CARVED BONE NETSUKE

A collection of bone items including brooches, parasol miniature, propelling pencil, two napkin rings and Buddah pendant; along with stone netsuke; and a plastic rickshaw

A Meiji period Japanese ivory carved netsuke in the form of a kneeling sage with staff, height 40mm.

An 18c signed boxwood netsuke of a millwright distraught because he has cracked the millstone he was working on 1 1/2" o/a G+

Y A Japanese Ivory Group of a man and boy seated on a large tree trunk, a basket of kumquats beside them, another boy stands on the log, red lacquer signature panel "Munehisa", length 18.5cms, Meiji Period; An Ivory Netsuke of Ebisu catching a large carp; A Chinese Ivory Basket of lobed circular form; Another Japanese Ivory Okimono of a walking peasant; And a Chinese soapstone fishProvenance: Berwick House, ShropshireCondition Report: Various damages and lossesCondition Report Disclaimer

A JAPANESE EDO / MEIJI CARVED BOXWOOD NETSUKE OF A SENNIN, stood holding his staff, himotoshi formed to the verso, 10cm.

An oriental bronze figure of a carp, 9cm long; a green hard stone figure of a seated cat; a pink hard stone figure of a reclining cat; a Buddha ornament; an Indian elephant god ornament; a cloisonné Netsuke of an owl; and various other items etc.

A Japanese carved ivory Netsuke, of a recumbent ox, signed with character marks 

A GROUP OF LACQUER AND LACQUERED BAMBOO INRO19th centuryFinely and variously decorated with flocks of cranes on a nashiji ground, attached ivory netsuke; two rabbits, the reverse with a crescent moon; ducks swimming amongst swirling waters; and scattered chrysanthemum flowerheads.The largest 9cm (3.1/2in) long. (4).This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: Y ?Y Subject to CITES regulations when exporting items outside of the EU, see clause 13.? This lot contains or is made of ivory. The United States Government has banned the import of ivory into the USA.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.comThe ivory netsuke with at least ne tiny loss to the carving, some discoloration and expected surface wear. All with some rubbing to gilt and surface; a few general scattered tiny nibbles. The bamboo inro with a few shallow surface dents. The inro with rabbits also with a few small circular indentations to lacquer.

THREE IVORY OKIMONOMeiji PeriodComprising: a group depicting a lady cleaning the ears of a bearded gentleman; a model of a bijin holding a gourd flask; and a netsuke depicting a group of four Immortals holding fly whisks, red lacquer seal.The tallest 21.5cm (9.1/2in). (3).This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: Y ?Y Subject to CITES regulations when exporting items outside of the EU, see clause 13.? This lot contains or is made of ivory. The United States Government has banned the import of ivory into the USA.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

Oriental Enamel Top Box With Signed Fruit Wood Netsuke and Musical Pagoda Jewel Box.

A Japanese hand carved netsuke of 7 Oni masks clustered together. Signed. [4.5cm at widest point]

A Japanese hand carved netsuke of a Thai god figure riding an elephant. Signed. [5.5cm in height]

A Japanese hand carved netsuke of a sumo wrestler, signed. [5cm in height]

A Japanese hand carved netsuke of two men wrestling. Signed. [5cm in height]

A Japanese hand carved netsuke of a mermaid sat upon a large shell. Signed. [4.5cm in length]

A Japanese hand carved netsuke of a gentleman carrying a flagon of wine. Signed.

A Japanese Meiji period ivory carved netsuke of a laughing buddha holding a rat. [7cm in height]

A Japanese hand carved netsuke of an older gentleman carrying fish on his back. Signed to the base.

A Japanese hand carved netsuke of a semi nude geisha woman. Signed to the bottom of her robe.

A signed tiger netsuke

Two Japanese netsukes, one a sage of a child, a netsuke of a man with a gourd and a further ivory figure of a huntsman, 19th century (3) . Ivory 102g

A Japanese Meji period netsuke as an orangutan, signed, a netsuke of a snake on a turtles back another of a horse on a turtles back (3) . 72g

Full title: Twelve Japanese animal shaped netsuke in their display cabinet, first half of the 20th C.Description: 81,8 x 52,5 cm (the cabinet)Ê L ca. 3,8 cm (the netsuke)Ê Ê The netsuke signed.Condition:Please contact us to let us know which lots are of interest, so we can make the requested report for you.Once complete, it will be published on our website.High resolution pictures are already available on our website at www.coronariauctions.com. Further questions are always welcome at info@coronariauctions.com

Japanese Meiji nashiji lacquer five case inro decorated in low relief with a mountainous landscape, with two hardstone ojime beads and a carved ivory netsuke in the form a a seated woman, L8cm Click here to view further images, condition reports, sale times & delivery costs for this lot.

Japanese Meiji nashiji lacquer three case inro decorated in low relief with a pagoda and foliage with carved netsuke, together with a black lacquer five case inro, decorated to both side with prunus, with walnut carved ojime, L7cm (2)Click here to view further images, condition reports, sale times & delivery costs for this lot.

20th century oriental metal case of rounded rectangular form, decorated with figures and cranes, with a tassel to the base and cord to the cover with a wood netsuke carved with the twelve animals of the zodiac Click here to view further images, condition reports, sale times & delivery costs for this lot.

Japanese bronzed hand mirror, Japanese Tsuba mounted on hardwood stand, a Japanese netsuke, Japanese metal guards, a knife in lacquered case, three Japanese antimony boxes and miscellanea Click here to view further images, condition reports, sale times & delivery costs for this lot.

Two Japanese leather tobacco pouches (tabako-ire), one with incised black lacquer pipe case (Kiseruzutsu) and the other with Frog carved netsuke (2)Click here to view further images, condition reports, sale times & delivery costs for this lot.

A Chinese carved hardwood ball (netsuke), depicting the twelve signs of the Chinese Zodiac, including rat, tiger, ox, rabbit, monkey, horse, etc, approx 5cm long; together with another carved wood netsuke, of a spider on the top of a foot, approx 7cm long (2)

A carved hardwood netsuke, as a frog on bamboo, approx 5cm long; another as a frog and snake, approx 3cm high; a Chinese figural group, approx 5cm high; and a coquilla nut netsuke, approx 3.5cm (4)

A group of three carved and painted treen netsuke, depicting musicians, approx 6.5cm high

A carved treen netsuke, as a rhino, approx 7cm long; a carved walnut; a fossilised tooth carved depicting a deity, approx 6cm long; and a resin figure group, approx 6cm high (4)

A carved treen netsuke, of a tortoise, approx 6cm long; a carved jade figure, approx 8cm high; a resin netsuke of a snake, rat and skull, approx 4cm high; and a small bronze seal, approx 2.5cm diam (4)