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19th century pieced ivory plaque, passably a stay busk, 13cm long, and four Japanese carved ivory netsuke

Group of boxwood, bone and other Japanese netsuke and works of art, including boxwood netsuke in form of a horse, signature panel to base, 4cm, another of a seated man with pained expression, amber carving of a seated figure beside a basket, celedon glazed figure of a temple lion, three further boxwood and bone carvings and three resin items Condition report: Ail  in good order apart from amber figure has a chipped ear and the bone human mask has a chipped border- see extra images

Group of five carved ivory netsuke, the largest carved in the form of a seated craftsman, 4cm high, another of two toads, three others

Group of seven carved ivory and bone netsuke, including carving of a scholar with scrolls, two character mark, 5cm high, bone carving of a monkey on mountainous ridge, ivory netsuke carved as a rat on a corn stook, signature panel to rear, toggle carved as a tortoiseshell, three others

Antique Japanese carved boxwood netsuke, in the form of a skull, 3.5cm high

Late 19th / early 20th century carved ivory netsuke, carved as a rat on a fruit, 6cm long, together with another of a man in a boat formed from a leaf, and a 19th century relief carved ivory ojime. (3)Condition report: The rat netsuke has some damage to the vegtable stalk ( see extra images ) , the other one is in good order.

An early 20th century Japanese netsuke, in the form of a man on a horse, 5cm high, together with three other carvings

Early 20th century signed ivory rotating head netsuke measures approx 4.5cm

Japanese Netsuke Carved in the Form of a Man carrying a sack. Please see images.

Antique Wood Japanese Netsuke of fine patination, depicting a reclining horse. Unsigned. Measures 2" long and .75" tall. Please see images.

Japanese - Tokyo School Meiji Period Superb Quality and Signed Carved Ivory Netsuke - Depicting a Field Mouse Holding a Large Nut. Signed In Red to Underside of Figure, Very Fine Detail and Wonderful Condition. Height 33 mm & Length 38 mm.

Two 19th century Chinese plates with forest decoration, a Cantonese lidded patterned pot, a quantity of enamel ware, a carved crystal dog seal, an African knobkerrie, two netsuke ornaments and other oddments

THREE IVORY OKIMONO WITH MONKEYS AND SKELETONS Signed Japan, Meiji period (1868-1912) One netsuke carved as a skeleton standing with the knees slightly bent, both hands around a sotoba (grave marker) with a snake coiled around, carrying a gravestone and scrolls on his back, a small monkey behind the skeleton holding up a tea bowl with a leaf inside. Another netsuke carved as a monkey supporting itself on a cane and carrying a large skull on its back. The third netsuke carved as two monkeys, one carrying a skull on its back and the smaller monkey with a large toad, a young boy beside them carrying a hoe and a teapot. HEIGHT 12.7 cm Condition: Good condition with minor traces of wear, one hairline crack to the side of the gravestone, the feet of the smaller monkey are chipped. Provenance: British collection.

MUNEHIRO: AN IVORY OKIMONO OF A MAN WITH CHICKENS By Munehiro, signed Ichiyosai Munehiro Japan, Meiji period (1868-1912) The man standing on the naturalistically carved oval base, wearing a neatly incised patterned robe, the sagemono with ashtray netsuke, tabako-ire, and kizeruzutsu attached to his obi, holding an openworked wicker basket with a cloth tied around the bottom, finely incised with butterflies and flowers, above four small chicks and a hen with another chick on her back walking on the ground, appearing to get ready to trap them, with an excited expression on his face, his hair, brows, and pupils finely inked. Signed ICHIYOSAI MUNEHIRO inside a red lacquer cartouche on the underside. HEIGHT 13.5 cm Condition: The legs of the hen are reattached to the base. Otherwise fine condition. Provenance: British collection. Auction comparison: An almost identical okimono sold by Bonhams, Fine Japanese Art, 15 may 2014, London, lot 314 (sold for 3,750 GBP).

AN IVORY NETSUKE OF A FISHERMAN WITH A FISH HEAD Japan, Meiji period (1868-1912) The man wearing a simple robe and geta sandals, holding a freshly caught fish head in one hand and a bucket in the other, on a base, two-character signature and red seal underneath. HEIGHT 13.5 cm Condition: Very good condition with expected wear, the tip of the topknot missing. Provenance: British collection.

AN IVORY ‘HIDDEN SHUNGA’ NETSUKE-OKIMONO OF MEN ON HORSES PULLING A CARRIAGE Signed Japan, 20th century The two-wheel carriage finely carved and neatly incised with floral and geometric decorations, pulled by horses with riders, each holding a whip, all on an oval lotus base. Removing the back wall of the carriage reveals a couple engaged in amorous pursuits. Himotoshi and signed to the base. HEIGHT 5 cm Condition: Very good condition with minor traces of wear and some natural age cracks. Provenance: British collection.

AN AMUSING IVORY OKIMONO NETSUKE OF BLINDMEN FIGHTING Japan, Meiji period (1868-1912) Depicting three blindmen fighting and tugging, with lumps on their heads. Fine patina and incised details. HEIGHT 5.5 cm Condition: Excellent condition with hardly any wear, a microscopic chip to one toe. Provenance: British collection.

DOSAI: AN AMUSING IVORY NETSUKE OF A BOY WITH A BROKEN BASKET OF PERSIMMONS Japan, Meiji period (1868-1912) The boy finely carved, with a surprised expression as he is holding up the broken off rim of a basket, the rest of the basket having fallen and spilling persimmons all over the ground. Note the attention to detail in the carving. Signed DOSAI to the underside. HEIGHT 12 cm Condition: Good condition with only a couple of chips and few minor traces of wear. Provenance: British collection. Auction comparison: Compare with a closely related okimono by the same carver, sold by Bonhams, Fine Asian Works of Art, 21 November 2005, San Francisco, lot 9024 (sold for 3,525 USD).

AN IVORY OKIMONO-NETSUKE OF A GROUP OF BOYS WITH ELEPHANT Signed Japan, late 19th century, Meiji period (1868-1912) Depicting a caparisoned elephant and many boys dressed in Korean clothes playing various instruments, reenacting a Korean procession. Artist signature to the underside of the base. HEIGHT 5 cm Condition: Good condition, minor traces of wear and age cracks. Provenance: British collection.

AN IVORY OKIMONO NETSUKE OF MOMOTARO WITH COMPANIONS Japan, Meiji period (1868-1912) A group depicting Kintaro and his companions, who are watching a monkey and an oni wrestling. LENGHT 5.5 cm Condition: Excellent condition. Provenance: British collection.

MITANI GOHO: A MASSIVE KUROGAKI WOOD OKIMONO OF HOTEI By Mitani Goho, signed Koryo no ju Goho Japan, Aki Province, late 18th to early 19th century, late Edo period (1615-1868) Published: Rokusho, Kobijutsu (1996) Rokusho, Vol. 20, Maria Sho bo, p. 87, no. 129. Earle, Joe (2000) The Robert S. Huthart, p. 177, no. 152. Carved in two parts, the chubby, smiling god holds a rolled hand scroll aloft with one hand and a large fan with the other, while seated on his large sack of treasure, the neck of which is tied at the front. Signed on the top of the sack Koryo no ju GOHO (Goho, resident in Koryo). HEIGHT 39 cm (incl. sack), HEIGHT 30 cm (the figure only) Condition: Extensive wear, natural age cracks (some with old fillings), minor losses, overall fine original condition. Provenance: The Robert S. Huthart Collection. Mitani Goho (late 18th-early 19th century) was a Japanese netsuke carver from Aki Province. According to collector Anne Hull Grundy, “The wooden works of Goho are outstanding, even beside the carvings of other masters of the Iwami School. In fact, they have never been surpassed by any other carvers.” Auction comparison: For a netsuke by this celebrated artist see Bonhams, The Robert S. Huthart Collection of Iwami Netsuke Part I, 15 May 2019, London, lot 70 (sold for 52,562 GBP).

A WOOD NETSUKE OF DARUMA YAWNING Unsigned Japan, 19th century Depicting the Zen patriarch seated cross-legged, wearing his characteristic long flowing robe and cowl, his hands pressed against his cheeks, the mouth wide open as he lets out a big yawn. HEIGHT 3 cm Condition: Very good condition with minor surface wear. Provenance: European collection.

MASATOMO: AN IVORY NETSUKE OF HOTEI WITH TREASURE BAG By Masatomo, signed Masatomo Japan, mid-19th century, Edo period (1615-1868) Depicting the lucky deity Hotei with finely crafted facial features and holding a very large bag draped over his shoulder. Large, generously excavated himotoshi through the bag and signed within a wavy reserve MASATOMO. HEIGHT 3.5 cm, LENGTH 4.4 cm Condition: Good condition with age cracks. Provenance: Ex collection Jury Kolodotschko.

AN AMUSING IVORY NETSUKE OF DAIKOKU WITH RAT AND MOCHI Unsigned Japan, Meiji period (1868-1912) Depicting the lucky god Daikoku with his hammer climbing on top of a two mochi cakes, a rat looking up towards him underneath. The base with asymmetrical himotoshi. HEIGHT 2.9 cm Condition: Good condition, age cracks. Provenance: German private collection, acquired in Japan in the 1980s/90s.

A RARE AND EARLY MARINE IVORY NETSUKE OF A BIZEN MODEL OF HOTEI Unsigned Japan, 17th century, Edo period (1615-1868) Faithfully modelled after a Bizen-ceramic figure of Hotei. The pot-bellied lucky god holds an uchiwa fan in one hand and the cord of his sack in the other. The marine ivory is worn and shows a stunning patina in playful combination with the natural inclusions of the material, creating a unique surface. The underside is hollow, as is usual for ceramic figures, and functions as the natural himotoshi, the other being in the backside. HEIGHT 4.4 cm Condition: The surface is worn with some discoloration to the crevices. A small chip to the underside. Generally, in good condition with a stunning patina. Provenance: Old Zagreb private collection.

A FINE OKIMONO-NETSUKE OF DAIKOKU CARVING A RAT In the manner of Suzuki Tokoku, unsigned Japan, Tokyo, Meiji period (1868-1912) The lucky god Daikoku shown swinging his mallet and holding a chisel to a small rat placed between his feet, which he is carving. An amusing scene, fnely carved. The pupils are inlaid in dark horn. Similar examples by Suzuki Tokoku are known. HEIGHT 5.5 cm Condition: Excellent condition. Provenance: European private collection.

A WOOD NETSUKE OF HOTEI Unsigned Japan, 19th century, Edo period (1615-1868) Depicting the lucky god Hotei standing with a bag draped over his shoulder. Large, asymmetrical himotoshi through the back. HEIGHT 5.5 cm Condition: Good, worn condition. Provenance: US private collection.

TOMOAKI: AN IVORY NETSUKE OF HOTEI CARRYING A KARAKO By Tomoaki, signed Tomoaki Japan, Edo, mid-19th century, Edo period (1615-1868) The Laughing Buddha standing, carrying his characteristic cloth sack and a small karako with the help of a gnarly cane and wearing a finely incised long flowing robe, his face showing a joyous expression. Signed TOMOAKI to the cloth sack. HEIGHT 4.6 cm Condition: Very good condition with minor surface wear. Provenance: Ex-collection Jury Kolodotschko, purchased at Nagel, 13 November 2004, Stuttgart, lot 2617.

NAGAMICHI SHUZAN: A POLYCHROME WOOD NETSUKE OF A BIZEN WARE CERAMIC MODEL OF HOTEI By Nagamichi Shuzan, signed Shuzan Japan, Meiji period (1868-1912) Finely carved and painted in imitation of a bizen ceramic model depicting Hotei, wearing an elaborately decorated long flowing robe opening at the chest, revealing his protruding belly, and holding a fan in one hand and his treasure sack in the other, a joyous expression on his face. One single himotoshi to the back. Signed SHUZAN to the sack on the reverse. HEIGHT 4.3 cm Condition: Good condition with minor surface wear, some wear to the paint. Provenance: Ex-collection Jury Kolodotschko.

A WOOD NETSUKE OF HOTEI INSIDE HIS SACK Unsigned Japan, 19th century, Edo period (1615-1868) The netsuke of almost spherical shape with Hotei peeking out of his large cloth sack tied together at the top, a gleeful smile on his face. HEIGHT 3.6 cm Condition: Very good condition with minor surface wear. Provenance: Ex-collection Jury Kolodotschko.

KOGYOKU: A TOKYO-SCHOOL STAINED IVORY NETSUKE OF HOTEI READING A BOOK By Kogyoku, signed Kogyoku Japan, Tokyo, Meiji period (1868-1912) Carved as Hotei seated, holding a book in one hand, the other resting on his knee, and wearing a finely stained long flowing robe opening at the chest. His expression is, as always, cheerful with a joyous smile. Signed KOGYOKU within an oval reserve to the underside. HEIGHT 3.3 cm Condition: Very good condition with minor surface wear. Provenance: Ex-collection Jury Kolodotschko.

A WOOD KARAKURI NETSUKE WITH HOTEI AND KARAKO PLAYING SUGOROKU Unsigned Japan, 19th century to Meiji period (1868-1912) The exterior carved and neatly incised as Hotei’s treasure sack, opening to reveal the Laughing Buddha and a karako seated at a table playing sugoroku. Ivory-ringed himotoshi to the underside. HEIGHT 3 cm Condition: Very good condition with minor surface wear. Provenance: Ex-collection Jury Kolodotschko, purchased at Christie’s Amsterdam, 28 September 2000. Auction comparison: For a similar netsuke with Hotei and Fukurokuju playing go, see Bonhams, Fine Japanese Art, 9 November 2017, London, lot 2 (sold for 1,500 GBP).

AN IVORY NETSUKE OF HOTEI Unsigned Japan, 18th century, Edo period (1615-1868) An amusing, early ivory netsuke of triangular shape when viewed from the top, characteristically flattened in the reverse. Depicted is a jolly bare-chested Hotei, standing with his treasure bag draped over his shoulder, his belly typically protruding from his robe. Himotoshi and beautiful glistening yellow-orange patina to the reverse. HEIGHT 7.2 cm Condition: Age cracks, expected wear, beautiful patina. Good, complete condition. Provenance: French private collection, old collection number ‘3.218’.

A VERY RARE 17TH CENTURY IVORY NETSUKE OF TWO CHINESE BOYS WITH HOTEI’S SACK Unsigned Japan, 17th century, Edo period (1615-1868) This netsuke shows a popular theme, adopted from China, and used for some of the earliest Japanese netsuke which derived from Chinese toggles. The present netsuke shows a very deep patina, several age cracks and large and well hollowed-out himotoshi, the edges smoothed from wear. Depicted are two Chinese boys, their facial expressions executed very much in the style of the Ming-dynasty, dressed in Chinese robes and holding a fan together above a tied sack – an allusion to the lucky deity Hotei (in Chinese Budai). HEIGHT 3.5, LENGTH 4.4 cm Condition: Worn condition, very appealing patina, age cracks and the fan is slightly chipped´. Provenance: Austrian private collection.

A WOOD MANJU NETSUKE OF BISHAMON Unsigned Japan, Meiji period (1868-1912) Finely carved in relief with neatly incised details, depicting Bishamon next to a pagoda, his face showing a stern expression. Bishamon is the Japanese name for Vaisravana, one of the Four Heavenly Kings and an important figure in Japanese Buddhism. DIAMETER 3.9 cm Condition: Very good condition with minor surface wear. Provenance: Ex-collection Jury Kolodotschko.

AN IVORY NETSUKE OF DAIKOKU AND EBISU BOOKKEEPING Signed Japan, Meiji period (1868-1912) The god of wealth and the god of fishermen and luck seated together with a soroban (abacus) and a book. Signed to the underside. HEIGHT 3.1 cm Condition: Very good condition with minor surface wear. Provenance: French private collection.

HOMIN: AN IVORY NETSUKE OF FUKUROKUJU AND OKAME DRINKING SAKE By Homin, signed Homin with kakihan Japan, Tokyo, Meiji period (1868-1912) Depicting the lucky god Fukurokuju being served sake by the naughty Shinto deity Okame. The details finely rendered and treated with red color and ink. Himotoshi through the underside and signed HOMIN and kakihan. HEIGHT 3.6 cm, LENGTH 4 cm Condition: Good condition with age cracks. Provenance: Ex collection Jury Kolodotschko.

OHARA MITSUHIRO: A FINE IVORY NETSUKE OF TSUITATE WITH DARUMA AND PINE TREE By Ohara Mitsuhiro (1810-1875), signed Mitsuhiro 光廣 Japan, Osaka, mid-19th century, Edo period (1615-1868) The tsuitate (standing screen) carved on one side with an image of a grim, pensive Daruma against a finely stippled ishime ground. The other side with a beautifully carved pine tree, against the same stippled ground, and next to the signature in a wavy polished reserve MITSUHIRO. The ivory is typically stained, and the area separating the two sides of the screen is executed in ishime as well. The underside shows the two arched feet on which the screen stands on and one himotoshi, the other ingeniously worked into a ‘natural’ opening of the pine tree. HEIGHT 3.5 cm Condition: Excellent condition. Provenance: French private collection, acquired from an Anonymous Sale, Sotheby’s, 12 December 2002, London, lot 323. Auction comparison: For a related netsuke, showing the same stippled pattern and an identical style of the signature see Bonhams, The Julius and Arlette Katchen Collection of Fine Netsuke Part I, 8 November 2016, London, lot 154 (sold for 10.000 GBP).

A BOXWOOD NETSUKE OF DARUMA YAWNING Unsigned Japan, Meiji period (1868-1912) The netsuke carved from boxwood with accentuations in black lacquer, depicting Daruma squatting with his hands clasped together in front, wearing a long flowing robe and cowl, letting out a big yawn, the eyes with dark inlaid eyes. Himotoshi to Daruma’s behind. HEIGHT 5.8 cm Condition: Very good condition with minor surface wear, few natural age cracks. Provenance: Belgian private collection.

AN IVORY NETSUKE OF DARUMA LAUGHING Unsigned Japan, 19th century The patriarch of Zen Buddhism standing, wearing a long flowing robe and cowl, letting out a big laugh with the mouth wide open and pointing towards the side with one extended finger. HEIGHT 5.2 cm Condition: Very good condition with minor surface wear. Provenance: French private collection.

AN OSAKA SCHOOL IVORY NETSUKE OF DARUMA Unsigned Japan, Osaka, first half of 19th century, Edo period (1615-1868) An amusing and tactile ivory netsuke depicting Daruma almost completely enveloped in his robe, only his face is visible with a slightly disgruntled expression and inlaid eyes of dark horn. The ivory is finely stained, and his robe is incised with scrolling leafy vines. The underside with himotoshi. LENGTH 3.5 cm Condition: Good condition with age cracks. Provenance: British collection.

A TOOTH NETSUKE OF FUKUROKUJU Unsigned Japan, 19th century The lucky god standing, wearing a long cowl over his characteristically elongated head, and holding a fan in both hands, a content smile on his face. HEIGHT 5.4 cm Condition: Very good condition with minor surface wear, some natural age cracks. Provenance: Ex-collection Jury Kolodotschko.

AN IVORY NETSUKE OF A NIO GUARDIAN WITH LARGE WARAJI Signed Japan, Meiji period (1868-1912) The temple guardian standing upright and carrying a large waraji sandal on his back, wearing a finely incised garment with the torso left bare, the face showing a fierce expression with the eyes inlaid in mother-of-pearl. Finely stained details. Himotoshi to the back. Signed within a rectangular mother-of-pearl reserve. HEIGHT 9.4 cm Condition: Good condition with minor surface wear, some staining to the back. Provenance: Czech private collection.

A WOOD NETSUKE OF A NIO GUARDIAN WITH LARGE WARAJI Unsigned Japan, Meiji period (1868-1912) The temple guardian standing upright and carrying a large waraji sandal on his back, wearing an elegantly flowing garment with the torso left bare as well as heavenly garlands around the shoulders, the face showing a fierce expression. Himotoshi to the back. HEIGHT 9.4 cm Condition: Good condition with minor surface wear, one chip to a foot. Provenance: Ex collection Ted Adameck.

MASAMITSU: A BOXWOOD NETSUKE OF A SHISHI WITH CUB AND BROCADE BALL By Masamitsu, signed Masamitsu Japan, 19th century Finely carved, depicting a shishi with one front paw resting on a small shishi cub and protecting a pierced brocade ball, the face showing a fierce expression with the mouth wide open showing fang-like teeth and holding a loose ball within, the flaming mane and tail finely incised. Natural himotoshi and signed MASAMITSU to the underside. HEIGHT 3 cm Condition: Very good condition with minor surface wear. Provenance: US private collection. Auction comparison: For a similar shishi by Masamitsu see Bonhams, The Harriet Szechenyi Sale of Japanese Art, 8 November 2011, London, lot 22 (sold for 2,250 GBP).

A LARGE DARK WOOD NETSUKE OF A RECLINING GROOMING SHISHI Unsigned Japan, 18th century, Edo period (1615-1868) A powerful and dynamic carving depicting a Buddhist lion, or shishi, lifting its right hind paw and licking it. Large, generously excavated himotoshi through the underside. LENGTH 6 cm Condition: Very good condition with associated wear. Provenance: Ex collection Jury Kolodotschko.

A STAINED IVORY ‘IMITATION STAG ANTLER’ RYUSA MANJU NETSUKE OF A SHISHI AND PEONY Unsigned Japan, Tokyo, late 19th century, Meiji period (1868-1912) The netsuke finely carved in openwork with a shishi, ist flaming tail and mane neatly incised, in a forest with craggy rockwork and peony blossoms with leaves, a central lozenge with a single himotoshi to the reverse, the netsuke providing ample natural himotoshi. LENGTH 4.5 cm Condition: Very good condition with minor surface wear. Provenance: US private collection.

AN IVORY NETSUKE OF A HATCHING TENGU Unsigned Japan, 19th century, Edo period (1615-1868) Depicting a tengu hatching from an egg with half of its body protruding from the shell, the eyes inlaid producing a humorous expression. Good himotoshi through the back and underside. Beautiful patina. HEIGHT 3.5 cm Condition: Good condition, expected age cracks. No damages. Provenance: German private collection, acquired in Japan in the 1980s/90s.

A WOOD NETSUKE OF TENGU NO TOMAGO Signed Japan, early 19th century, Edo period (1615-1868) Carved with a tengu wearing a tokin cap emerging from its cracked egg, one wing slightly peeking out and one claw placed over the shell. Fine himotoshi to the underside, one generously excavated; signed. HEIGHT 3.2 Condition: Very good condition with minor surface wear. Provenance: Ex-collection Jury Kolodotschko.

A WOOD NETSUKE OF A KIRIN Unsigned Japan, 19th century, Edo period (1615-1868) The kirin standing on a flat rectangular base, with a fierce expression and neatly incised scales. A single himotoshi through the base. LENGTH 4.2 cm Condition: Very good condition with minor surface wear. Provenance: French private collection.

A WOOD NETSUKE OF A MOKUGYO Unsigned Japan, Edo period (1868-1912), 19th century Finely carved as a mokugyo (temple bell) with neatly incised confronting dragon handles, the bell making a good hollow sound when struck. HEIGHT 5.9 cm Condition: Very good condition with minor surface wear. Provenance: French private collection.

TWO WOOD NETSUKE OF MYTHICAL BEINGS Unsigned Japan, 19th century A netsuke of a suisei, a mythical creature with a single horn, a flaming mane and tail like a shishi, but with a tortoise carapace as well as hooves, with dark inlaid eyes, seated on a flat oval base, and a netsuke of a kappa with a tortoise carapace and long, neatly incised hair, pulling back a large lotus leaf, revealing a small frog, all on an oval base, both with a single himotoshi through the base. HEIGHT 4.4 cm (the suisei) and 3 cm (the kappa) Condition: Very good condition with minor surface wear. Provenance: Ex-collection Jury Kolodotschko.

A WOOD NETSUKE OF A SUISEI Unsigned Japan, 19th century Carved as a suisei, a mythical creature with a flaming mane and tail like a shishi, but with a tortoise carapace as well as hooves. A single himotoshi through the flat oval base. HEIGHT 4 cm Condition: Old repair to the head, otherwise in good condition with minor surface wear. Provenance: French private collection.

AN IVORY NETSUKE OF A TANUKI AS A SAKE VENDOR Unsigned Japan, Meiji period (1868-1912) The clothed tanuki is standing with its head reared upwards to the left and holding a sake bottle in one paw and an accounting book in the other. Himotoshi through the back. HEIGHT 4.6 cm Condition: Excellent condition. Provenance: German private collection, acquired in Japan in the 1980s/90s.

TWO WOOD NETSUKE OF MYTHICAL CREATURES The tanuki netsuke signed, the other unsigned Japan, 18th-19th century An amusing netsuke of a tanuki with an elongated scrotum more than twice its size, signed to one side of the scrotum, and a netsuke of an actor in the role of a hunter disguised as a fox, seated and leaning forward with his hands on his lap, wearing a kitsune (fox) mask. LENGTH 9.4 cm (the tanuki), HEIGHT 3.5 (the actor) Condition: Good condition with minor surface wear. Provenance: Ex-collection Jury Kolodotschko.

AN IVORY NETSUKE OF A BAKU HEADED MOKUGYO IN THE STYLE OF GYOKUMIN Unsigned, style of Gyokumin (1800-1868) Japan, Asakusa, mid to late 19th century, Edo period (1615-1868) Depicted is a mokugyo temple bell with the handle shaped like the head of a baku with large inlaid eyes, small tusks, its tongue sticking outwards and a dominant long curling snout. Swirling flame-like curls trail down from its neck to both sides of the temple bell. The underside with the characteristic opening of the mokugyo. Natural himotoshi. HEIGHT 5.3 cm Condition: Generally good but used and worn condition with age cracks. Provenance: The Gabor Wilhelm Collection. Literature comparison: For similar works by Gyokumin see Kokusai the Genius: and Stag-antler Carving in Japan, Sydney L. Moss, Ltd., 2016, nos. 473-478.

A RARE WOOD NETSUKE OF A SNARLING TIGER Unsigned Japan, 19th century, Edo period (1615-1868) A compact wood netsuke of a snarling tiger, quite unusual in its appearance and dynamic. One paw is placed in front and the body bends around as it lets out a humorously insecure snarl. The thick tail curls around almost touching its ear. Neatly incised fur with expressed tiger stripes, and the paws on the underside are very well-carved. Natural himotoshi through the two right legs which are tucked together. Fine patina and good color to the wood. HEIGHT 3.6 cm Condition: Excellent condition. Provenance: The Gabor Wilhelm Collection.

A RARE IVORY NETSUKE OF AN OCTOPUS Unsigned Japan, early 19th century, Edo period (1615-1868) The octopus (tako) is crafted with a large and smooth bulbous head with elongated bulging eyes, his head resting on his tentacles which extend far behind him. The tentacles have pierced holes for suckers and form a dense bundle, overlapping and curling around. The composition of this octopus is quite unique. The underside with himotoshi through one S-shaped tentacle. Excellent patina, worn in all the right places. LENGTH 6.5 cm Condition: Very good complete condition, with expected age cracks and beautiful patina. Provenance: The Gabor Wilhelm Collection.

A WOOD NETSUKE OF A RETRACTED TORTOISE Unsigned Japan, 18th century, Edo period (1615-1868) This early netsuke depicts a tortoise with its head, legs and tail completely retracted inside its carapace. The surface has a very appealing patina and is smooth to the touch from centuries of handling. Ideally compact shape. Good and well-hollowed out himotoshi through the underside. HEIGHT 4.2 cm Condition: Very good condition with excellent patina. Old crack on the underside. Provenance: The Gabor Wilhelm Collection.

A STAG ANTLER NETSUKE OF A MONKEY WITH CHESTNUT Unsigned Japan, 18th century, Edo period (1615-1868) Carved from a tubular piece of stag antler, hollow in the center and with a plug on the top of its head, depicting a slightly stylized monkey with amusingly large eyes, holding a chestnut. Spectacular patina indicating an early piece. One large himotoshi in the back and the other natural through the hollow section of the antler. HEIGHT 5.5 cm Condition: Good condition, stunning patina. Plugged section of the hollow stag antler. Provenance: The Gabor Wilhelm Collection.