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A wood netsuke of RaijinBy Kokei, Kuwana, Ise Province, late 18th centuryThe god of thunder seated on a swirling cloud, peering down through a hole, judging where to unleash his next storm, his left hand resting on top of the thunder drum at his side, the wood stained dark; signed in a raised oval reserve Kokei. 3.1cm (1¼in).Footnotes:木彫根付　雷神　銘「虎渓」　18世紀後期Provenance:Georges Halphen Collection.Purchased at Christie's, Paris, 19 November 2003, lot 76.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

A boxwood netsuke of a coiled snakeBy Kashu, late 18th/early 19th centuryThe snake elegantly coiled in two loops, its body incised with neat geometric scales, the slightly worn wood with a good patina, its eyes inlaid; signed in an oval reserve Kashu. 5.1cm (2in).Footnotes:黄楊彫根付　蛇　銘「霞鷲」　18世紀後期/19世紀前期Provenance:Purchased at Liladam, L'Isle-Adam, December 2015.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

A wood netsuke of a seated horseEarly 19th centuryThe horse lying, turning its head back to lick its right hoof, its forelimbs gracefully crossing one another, the wood stained dark, the eyes inlaid; unsigned. 4.1cm (1 5/8in).Footnotes:木彫根付　馬　無銘　19世紀前期Provenance:Purchased at Compiegne, January 1996.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

A boxwood netsuke of a goat and kidBy Tametaka, Nagoya, late 18th centuryThe parent recumbent upon a bed of fallen leaves, its head raised to the left, its offspring clambering onto its back, forming a compact composition, the slightly worn wood with a good patina; signed in a leaf-shaped reserve Tametaka. 3.7cm (1 7/16in).Footnotes:黄楊彫根付　親子山羊　銘「為隆」　18世紀後期Provenance:Raymond and Frances Bushell Collection.Purchased at Christie's, London, 27 October 1987, lot 50.Published:Bushell, CN, p.35, no.33.Jairus K. Hammond, 'Nagoya Style Zodiac Animals', NKSJ, vol.11, no.4, p.13, fig.13.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

A wood netsuke of a monkey and toy tigerBy Chikusai, Edo, late 19th centuryThe toy tiger standing foursquare, facing ahead and smiling, its head carved separately with a band around the neck, its protruding tongue inlaid, the monkey attempting to climb onto the tiger's back from the left side, the wood slightly worn, the eyes double inlaid; signed beneath one foot Chikusai. 3.9cm (1½in).Footnotes:木彫根付　虎の玩具に猿　銘「竹斎」　19世紀後期Provenance:Randon Collection.Purchased at Piasa, Paris, 9 March 2005, lot 107.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

A wood netsuke of a monkey and clamBy Koichi, 19th centuryThe monkey seated, leaning forward with an intent expression, its feet tightly holding the clam, the flesh peeking through the large shell, the slightly worn wood with a fine patina, the monkey's eyes inlaid; signed Koichi. 3cm (1 3/16in).Footnotes:木彫根付　猿と蛤　銘「幸一」　19世紀Provenance: Purchased at Alain Ducros, Paris, 1989.A netsuke signature by a carver using the same kanji for Koichi is illustrated by G. Lazarnick, NIA, p.642.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

A wood netsuke of a monkeyBy Masakazu, Gifu, 19th centuryThe monkey seated, vigorously gnawing at a persimmon held at the right side of its mouth with both hands, its feet clutching a leafy stalk with two more fruit, forming a compact composition, one leg forming the himotoshi, the slightly worn wood variously stained for effect, the eyes double inlaid; signed in an oval reserve Masakazu. 3.7cm (1 7/16in).Footnotes:木彫根付　猿　銘「正一」　19世紀Provenance: Purchased at Alain Ducros, Paris, November 1985.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

A wood netsuke of RyujinBy Tametaka, Nagoya, 18th centuryThe Dragon King with a fierce expression, standing and holding the tama (sacred jewel) with both hands, his dragon headdress trailing down the length of his body; signed Tametaka with a kao. 7cm (2¾in) tall.Footnotes:木彫根付　竜神　銘「為隆（花押）」　18世紀Provenance:S. Bing Collection.A. Brockhaus Collection.A German private collection.Purchased at Klefisch, Cologne, 9 December 2006, lot 35.For a similar example, see H. Arakawa, GO, p.28, no.29.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

A wood netsuke of a monkeyBy Tanaka Minko (1735-1816), Tsu, Ise Province, late 18th/early 19th centuryThe monkey seated, holding a small fruit in its left hand as it takes a bite, its right hand grasping its left foot, the eyes and teeth inlaid; signed in a polished reserve Minko. 2.6cm (1in).Footnotes:木彫根付　猿　銘「岷江」　18世紀後期/19世紀前期Provenance:Sold at Hotel Drouot, 16 October 1989.Purchased at Piasa, Paris, 16 December 2004, lot 204.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

A wood netsuke of a group of monkeysBy Tametaka, Nagoya, 18th centuryComprising four adults and three young, the monkeys sitting and crouching on a rock, one eating a fruit, others snuggling against each other, forming a compact composition, the wood stained dark, the underside carved in low relief with a rock and bed of overlapping leaves; signed in a leaf-shaped reserve Tametaka. 3.7cm (1 7/16in).Footnotes:木彫根付　猿　銘「為隆」　18世紀Provenance:Anne Hull Grundy Collection.Jacques H. Carré Collection.Purchased at Kyoto Gallery, Brussels, January 1984.Published:Moss, EIN, p.79, no.50.For a somewhat similar example by the artist, see A. Ducros, NS, 1978, colour plate, no.7. Another is illustrated in Barry Davies Oriental Art, C99, p.30, no.53.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

A wood netsuke of a monkey with youngBy Masanao, Yamada, Ise Province, early/mid-19th centuryThe parent tenderly holding its offspring in its lap, the details expressively carved, the wood well-patinated and lightly worn; signed in a polished reserve Masanao. 3.2cm (1½in) high.Footnotes:木彫根付　親子猿　銘「正直」　19世紀前期/中期Provenance:A European private collection.Purchased at Sotheby's, London, 16 November 1983, lot 61.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

A wood netsuke of a pyramid of monkeys18th centuryComposed of five monkeys climbing one on top of the other, forming an elongated shape, each with a surprised expression on its face; unsigned. 7.7cm (3in) high.Footnotes:木彫根付　猿　無銘　18世紀Provenance:Purchased at Sausverd, Joigny, 2 April 1994.Similar examples are published by H. Joly, WLB, pls.XXVI and XXXIII; Eskenazi, Carré, p.145, no.179; and B. Hurtig, MNA, p.194, no.817. Another similar example from the Beasley Collection was sold at Sotheby's, London, October 1998.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

A wood netsuke of a monkey in an eagle's clawBy Ryumin, 19th centuryThe monkey crying out, struggling to escape the clutches of a giant eagle's claw, expressively rendered in stained wood, the monkey's eye inlaid; signed Ryumin teppitsu (Iron brush of Ryumin). 4.5cm (1¾in).Footnotes:木彫根付　鷲の爪に猿　銘 「隆民鉄筆」　19世紀Provenance:Sold at Piasa, Paris, May 2002, lot 354.Purchased at Thierry de Maigret, Paris, 15 April 2015, lot 133.For similar examples, see F. Meinertzhagen, MCI, p.676 (by Ryukei) and Barry Davies Oriental Art, RSH, p.221, no.166.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

A boxwood netsuke of a monkeyBy Koichi, late 19th centuryThe monkey seated, its head lowered, turning slightly to the left, picking grubs from its left leg, the right leg forming the himotoshi, the wood lightly stained, the eyes double inlaid; signed in an elliptical reserve Koichi. 3.4cm (1 5/16in).Footnotes:黄楊彫根付　猿　銘「光一」　19世紀後期Provenance:Sold at Hotel Drouot, May 1992.Sold at Piasa, Paris, 16 December 2004, lot 182.Purchased at Delvaux, Paris, 12 June 2013, lot 181.A similar example by the artist was sold as part of a group lot in these rooms, 15 May 2014, lot 54.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

A stag-antler obi-hasami netsuke of a long-legged monkeyBy Ozaki Kokusai (1835-1892), Shiba, Tokyo, late 19th centuryThe monkey with his mouth agape, his right hand holding his head, his left outstretched to form the himotoshi, the right foot clutching the left foot, his ears and tail stylized spirals; signed in seal form Koku. 11.3cm (4 7/16in).Footnotes:鹿角彫帯挟根付　猿　銘「谷」　19世紀後期Provenance:Purchased at Picard, Paris, May 1994.Published:BAFJ, no.41, p.2.Exhibited:INS convention, Paris, 1994.For an example in a similar style by Kokusai, see Sydney L. Moss, EIN, p.131, no.90, and Sydney L. Moss, KTG, pp.228-233, nos.204-206.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

A wood netsuke of a monkeyBy Ikkan (1817-1893), Nagoya, mid-19th centuryThe monkey seated with legs outstretched, bending over with a concentrated expression, picking at one leg with both hands, the slightly worn wood with a good patina, the eyes double inlaid; signed in an oval reserve Ikkan. 3.4cm (1 5/16in).Footnotes:木彫根付　猿　銘「一貫」　19世紀中期Provenance:Purchased at Eskenazi, London, February 1986.Published:BAFJ, no.12, back cover.A similar example is illustrated by A. Ducros, NS, p.82.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

A wood netsuke of a monkey and octopusBy Tanaka Minko (1735-1816), Tsu, Ise Province, late 18th/early 19th centurySitting side-by-side on an awabi (abalone) shell, the large octopus encircling the monkey with its tentacles, the monkey baring its teeth, the slightly worn wood with a good patina, the eyes inlaid; signed Minko with a kao. 4.6cm (1 13/16in) high.Footnotes:木彫根付　猿と蛸　銘「岷江（花押）」　18世紀後期/19世紀前期Provenance:Purchased at AuctionArt, Paris, 16 April 2015, lot 74.A very similar example is illustrated by Barry Davies Oriental Art, TH, p.45, no.52.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

A boxwood netsuke of KiyohimeLate 18th/early 19th centuryThe witch partially manifesting as a dragon, holding a bell mallet, winding her scaly body around the bell of Dojoji temple, having burnt the priest Anchin inside, the well-patinated wood slightly worn; unsigned. 4.5cm (1¾in).Footnotes:黄楊彫根付　道成寺　無銘　18世紀後期/19世紀前期Provenance: Purchased at Tajan, Paris, May 1996.The story of Kiyohime and her ultimately destructive unrequited love for the priest Anchin is the subject of a No drama, Dojoji.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

A boxwood netsuke of a Chin dogBy Tametaka, Nagoya, early 19th centuryThe dog lying down, its head turned to the left with a bemused expression, its tail fanning out over its back, strands of shaggy hair falling into its eyes, its legs drawn in for compactness, the eyes double inlaid; signed in a raised oval reserve Tametaka. 3.5cm (1 3/8in).Footnotes:黄楊彫根付　狆　銘「為隆」　19世紀前期Provenance:Purchased at Sotheby's, London, 16 June 1994, lot 203.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

A boxwood netsuke of a dog19th centuryThe dog seated, wearing a knotted collar, its head turned back to the right, its hind paw raised to scratch its neck, the slightly worn wood with a good patina, the eyes inlaid in dark horn; inscribed Masanao. 4cm (1 9/16in).Footnotes:黄楊彫根付　犬　銘「正直」　19世紀Provenance:Sold at La Licorne, Paris, 8 November 1986.L. and Y. Laufer Collection.Purchased at Sotheby's, Paris, 18 December 2012, lot 285 (partial lot).For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

A boxwood netsuke of a Chin dogBy Tametaka, Nagoya, late 18th century/early 19th centuryThe plump dog standing on a circular cushion, raising its head, turning to the right, its bushy tail drawn forward over its back, forming a compact position, the well-patinated wood slightly worn; signed Tametaka. 3.3cm (1 5/16in).Footnotes:黄楊彫根付　狆　銘「為隆」　18世紀後期/19世紀前期Provenance:W. W. Winkworth Collection.Sold at Sotheby's, London, 15 November 1989, lot 78.Harriet Szechenyi Collection.Purchased in these rooms, 8 November 2011, lot 168.Published:Bandini, SON, p.95, no.137.Similar examples are illustrated by F. Meinertzhagen, MCI, p.854, and G. Lazarnick, NIA, p.1074; another similar example is illustrated by P. Jirka-Schmitz, Trumpf, pp.142-143.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

A boxwood netsuke of a boarBy Nanboku, mid-19th centuryThe seated boar raising its head, its legs tucked under its body to form a compact position, the details finely rendered, the wood stained dark, the eyes double inlaid; signed in an incised reserve Nanboku. 3.9cm (1½in).Footnotes:黄楊彫根付　猪　銘「南木」　19世紀中期Provenance:Purchased at Klefisch, Cologne, 26 January 2008, lot 195.For an almost identical example, see R. Bandini, JNK, p.18, no.12.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

A wood netsuke of two wild boarsBy Tametaka, Nagoya, 18th centuryThe boars resting on a bed of fallen leaves, the two boars curled around each other with their heads raised, forming a compact composition, the wood slightly worn and well patinated; signed in a leaf-shaped reserve Tametaka. 3.3cm (1½in).Footnotes:木彫根付　猪　銘「為隆」　18世紀Provenance:Purchased at Piasa, Paris, 30 November 2005, lot 198.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

A wood netsuke of a recumbent boarBy Tanaka Minko (1735-1816), Tsu, Ise Province, late 18th/early 19th centuryThe boar lying, its legs tucked in to form a compact composition, the eyes double inlaid in copper and horn; signed Minko with a kao. 4.3cm (1 11/16in).Footnotes:木彫根付　猪　銘「岷江（花押）」　18世紀後期/19世紀前期Provenance:Purchased at Piasa, Paris, 1 June 1999, lot 447.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

A wood netsuke of a recumbent boarBy Kokei, Kuwana, Ise Province, late 18th centuryThe boar lying with its head raised, turning slightly to the left, its legs drawn in for compactness, the wood stained; signed in a polished reserve Kokei. 4cm (1 9/16in).Footnotes:木彫根付　猪　銘「虎渓」　18世紀後期Provenance:Sold at Kahn-Dumousset, 20 October 2015, lot 90.A very similar example was sold in Sotheby's, London, 20 February 1986, lot 52. Another similar example is illustrated by V. Atchley, VAC, p.51, no.43.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

A wood netsuke of a wolfAfter Okatomo, Kyoto, early 19th centuryThe wolf seated, leaning forward with an open mouth, one forepaw resting on a large captured hare, the slightly worn wood with a good patina, the eyes inlaid; inscribed in a rectangular reserve Okatomo. 4.2cm (1¾in).Footnotes:木彫根付　山犬　銘「岡友」　19世紀前期Provenance:Purchased at Ader, Hotel Drouot, March 1983.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

A Japanese Meiji period ivory netsuke, modelled as six blind men and an elephant, as an allegory of truth and interpretation, signed to the underside, 4cm high x 5.5 cm wide

A large collection of Japanese woodblock and art related reference books, to include: 'The Art of Surimono' from the Chester Beatty Library by Roger Keyes; 'Japanese Pillar Print Hashira-e' by Jacob Pins; 'Netsuke - The Hull Grundy collection in the British Museum' by Victor Harris; 'Shibata Zeshin (...) Khalili Collection' by Joe Earle, 'Demon of Painting, the art of Kawanabe Kyosai' by Timothy Clark, and others.

Four case brick red fundame lacquer inro Japanese, late Meiji decorated in gold and black hiramakie, with a farmer dressed in a black cloak carrying a bamboo cane and herding a bull depicted upon the reverse, unsigned, together with an ebony netsuke of a recumbent shishi with head overlooking his left shoulder, a boxwood shishi squatting on hind quarters, the front legs resting upon a stool and an ivory netsuke of a gentleman seated upon a mat holding a fan above his head, Taisho period (4)

Black and gold fundame lacquer inro Japanese, Mid Meiji the rounded rectangular body decorated with a vast land and seascape showing palaces, pavilions, homes and boats amidst scattered islands, one centralised with a double span bridge joining two shores, interior nashiji, attached an ivory ojime deeply carved with pine tree, bird of prey and a chidori, signed Syokushi and an ivory manju style netsuke of a shallow bowl within which lies a smiling okame mask

Miniature Shibayama inro Japanese, Meiji period and an ivory netsuke (2)

A Japanese ivory netsuke of Ebisu, seated on his giant carp, Meiji period, 6cm High.

19th century ebony netsuke, finely carved horse, its head resting on its hooves, glass eyes, the coat rendered with very fine incising, approx 10 x 5 cms, small character marks within a triangle. 

A Japanese Meiji period (1868-1912) or early Taisho (1912 - 1926) ivory netsuke in the form of rats mounting an egg, the rats faced in opposition, with black beaded eyes, the egg with profusely engraved shippo tsunagi and plant life, resting upon folding fabrics, with rat's tails and artist's signature to base, 3.5cm x 6cm

A Japanese Meiji period (1868-1912) or early Taisho (1912 - 1926) ivory netsuke in the form of a cockerel, with intricately carved feathers, plume and chickens' feet, with light colouring to coxcomb and black beaded eyes, 2.5cm x 5cm

A Japanese Meiji period (1868-1912) or early Taisho (1912 - 1926) ivory netsuke in the form of an alert rabbit, with delicate folding ears, beaded eyes and textured fur, well carved rabbits paws and artists' signature to base, 6.5cm x 2.5cm, together with another ever more intricate example of a rabbit standing on two feet, the artist's signature beside it's tail (2)

A Japanese Meiji period (1868-1912) or early Taisho (1912 - 1926) ivory netsuke in the form of a restful rabbit, of rounded form, with black beaded eyes and textured fur, the base with artist's signature, 5.5cm x 3cm

A Japanese netsuke of a curled up dragon, designed with black bead eyes.

A Japanese netsuke of an Oni monster under a samurai helmet. Signed by the artist.

Collection of resin etc netsuke and a pair of ebonised elephants

A JAPANESE IVORY NETSUKE, MEIJI PERIOD, carved as a boy playing with a dog. 6cm high

A GROUP OF FOUR JAPANESE IVORY CARVINGS, MEIJI PERIOD, comprising a rat group, unsigned, (a/f); a netsuke carved with rats, unsigned; and two chickens, unsigned. (4) Rat group 10.5cm

A Japanese carved wood netsuke, signed, 20th century, height 5.5cm.

A Japanese carved wood netsuke, signed, width 4.5cm.

Two Japanese ivory netsuke, Meiji, one dark stained in the form of a dog resting in its woven bed, the other depicting a rat seated on a loaf of bread with in a basket, 4.9cm - 6.3cm wide

Four Japanese ivory netsukes, Meiji/Taisho, carved as an emaciated snarling man, partially dressed in loose robes, a Shojo dancer in long robes, Shoki the demon queller and a female emerging from the side of a conch shell, 6.3cm - 11.2cm highCondition report: Shojo dancer has a 7cm long closed and stained line at the rear, but is otherwise free from any obvious faults. The tall emaciated figure has probably had a small section filed down in the knot of his hair (see circled image), but is otherwise free from any further obvious faults, unusual staining throughout with some light patches. Shoki has been stained red, some of which still remains, no obvious faults though. The shell with lady netsuke has no manmade issues but does has a small dark indent on the rear and fine and small lines on the top and base, otherwise no obvious issues.

Four Japanese ivory netsuke, Meiji/Taisho, comprising a stained smiling figure holding a scroll, signed, a grinning figure holding a large ladle, a bemused looking European holding a lap dog, his tunic buttons of black horn, and a Kappa looking over its shoulder, sat upon a clam shell, signed, 3.8cm - 7.3cm highCondition report: The Kappa with very fine but closed lines on its back, otherwise in good condition. The European figure is in good condition with no obvious faults. The figure with the scroll has fine closed lines throughout, but these do not appear to be detrimental. The figure with the ladle has a fine but closed line down his lefthand side, a small chip in the top of the ladle rim, otherwise in good condition.

Three Japanese ivory netsuke and an okimono, 19th & early 20th century, comprising a well carved horse with inset black horn eyes, (legs missing), a resting horse with inset black horn eye, signed, a recumbent buffalo, signed and an okimono carved as a young boy playing the flute upon the back of a water buffalo, 4.5cm - 7.3cm wide

A Japanese ivory netsuke, late Meiji/Taisho, carved as a man holding a young boy in his arms, the boy holding a peach, possibly relating to 'peach boy' Momotaro and his elderly father, signed, 8.7cm highCondition report: No obvious faults visible. No age cracks, signs of repair or restoration visible.

A good Japanese ivory netsuke, Meiji period, carved a group of young boys performing the lion dance, two holding fans, one wearing a mask another beating a drum, signed within a red seal, 4.6cm high

Four Japanese ivory netsuke, Meiji/Taisho, comprising a spider watching a fly upon a folded bean pod, a snail upon a leaf, a snail emerging from its shell and a grasshopper on a rectangular seal, 3cm - 7.8cm wide

Two Japanese ivory and a bone carving of Shishi, Meiji period, comprising a netsuke the Shishi looking over its shoulder whilst resting upon a ball, an okimono, the beast with inset black horn eyes, resting upon a rock, signed, and a small okimono, the Shishi resting its paw upon a ball, 2.1cm - 3.8cm highCondition report: It has been suggested that the base on the large carved bone shishi is a later ivory addition. All in good order with no obvious faults.

Two good Japanese ivory netsuke, 19th century, one representing the seven gods of good fortune, spuming waves rising up the sides, signed, 7cm long, and another with six occupants, the boat sides engraved with waves, 7.9cm long

A good Japanese ivory netsuke, Meiji, carved as animals of the zodiac, signed, 4.1cm wide

Three Japanese carved ivory netsuke, Meiji/Taisho period, comprising a large ape, bending over whilst scratching their head and holding onto an apple, with inlaid eyes, 5mm high, a monkey acting out the three principles of speak, see and hear no evil, 4mm, and a monkey seated on a length of bamboo extracting water from a shoot, 8.7cm long

A Japanese ivory okimono and two netsukes, Meiji, the okimono carved as a wealthy young boy dressed in ornate robes, kneeling over to pick up his rotund pet pup, 4.8cm high, a netsuke carved as a dog pup, with black horn inset eyes, partially standing in a shoe, 3.7cm wide, and a recumbent dog on a pillow, with inset black horn eyes, 4cm wide

Two Japanese ivory Manju netsukes, Meiji period, one of typical circular form carved in relief with flowers, 4.4cm diameter and a box netsuke, the lid carved in relief with a shishi, the sides and base incised with scrolls, 3.4cm wide

A humorous Japanese netsuke, Meiji, carved as Hyottoko and Okame, Hyottoko grimacing whilst holding a wine cup and Okame reaching forward with a double gourd, 5.3cm wide, 3.8cm high

A Japanese carved ivory netsuke, 19th century, in the style of Hakuryu, well carved as a tiger seated on its haunches, its paw upon a cub, with mother of pearl inlaid eyes, signed, 2.7cm high

THREE JAPANESE NETSUKE