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JAPANESE MEIJI PERIOD CARVED WOOD NETSUKE, modelled as a woman kneeling beside a mythical creature, signed, together with FOUR OTHER EDO AND MEIJI PERIOD CARVED WOOD NETSUKE, (5)

SIX VARIOUS TWENTIETH CENTURY JAPANESE CARVED WOOD NETSUKE, (6)

Carved Oriental figure of a boy together with two further wooden carvings, model of a gazelle and a wooden netsuke modelled as a mouse

A Japanese Boxwood Netsuke, carved in the form of a seated dog, approx 45 mm, signed to base. 

A 19th Century Carved Netsuke, 'Carp and Fisherman', approx 4 cms l, with character marks to base.

A Japanese Meiji period carved ivory netsuke. Modelled as a pair of figures and a recumbent lion dog. Signed to the underside, 6cm wide. 

A Japanese Meiji period carved ivory netsuke. Formed as a seated group of figures eating. Signed, 6cm wide.

A Japanese Meiji period carved ivory netsuke decorated with figures and buildings and incised with a phoenix, signed. Supported on a tasselled rope with three ojime beads. Netsuke 3.75cm.

19th Century Japanese Ivory Netsuke with Shibayama inlay, measures approx 4 x 4cm

Fruitwood Netsuke of Monkey on Horseback

19th Century and early 20th Century oriental ivory and soapstone, etc., an ivory figure of a woman, Buddha, netsuke, two ivory carriages with oxen, a/f, two hardstone animals, three wise monkeys, etc. (14)

A FINE JAPANESE MEIJI PERIOD TOBAKO-IRE (TOBACCO POUCH) WITH IVORY & SILVER KAGAMIBUTA NETSUKE, the tobacco pouch with floral decoration, attached twenty chain silver swivel suspension coupled with a ivory roundel containing a silver insert carved to depict chrysanthemums, the pouch with a silver Mae-kanagu purse clasp depicting iris amongst waves, the pouch 13.3cm diameter and the netsuke 4.6cm diameter.

A GOOD JAPANESE EDO PERIOD IVORY NETSUKE OF A SAGE, 4cm high x 3.2cm wide, together with a carved ivory figure of a seated pig, 3.5cm high x 3 cm wide. (2)

MIXED LOT OF THREE JAPANESE MEIJI PERIOD ITEMS, comprising of one meiji period Gold lacquer four case Inro with scenes of a hawk amongst waves and sunset, 7.5cm high x 5 cm wide, one meiji period signed boxwood Noh mask netsuke 4.5cm high x 4cm wide, and a chinese ( late 19th / early 20th century ) cinnabar lacquer snuff bottle, the base signed, 5.6cm high x 5cm wide. (3)

A JAPANESE MEIJI PERIOD IVORY NETSUKE OF A MONKEY, seated wearing a robe, holding a gourd, 3cm high x 3.3cm wide

A JAPANESE MEIJI PERIOD CARVED & STAINED IVORY NETSUKE OF AN AKITA PUPPY, modeled with its paw upon an abalone shell toy, himotoshi formed from the legs, 3cm high x 3.5cm wide.

A JAPANESE MEIJI PERIOD CARVED & STAINED IVORY NETSUKE OF ROPE AND UTENSILS, 4cm wide x 3cm deep.

A GOOD JAPANESE MEIJI PERIOD CARVED WOODE THREE CASE INRO & NETSUKE, the inro carved to depict a dragon amongst clouds, the lower case with an inlaid abalone shell signature tablet, the strings with an attached spherical ojime bead and a carved wooden netsuke of a curled snake, 8cm x 6.5cm.

A GOOD JAPANESE MEIJI PERIOD CARVED WOODEN NETSUKE OF A TOAD ON A SANDAL, possibly the work of masanao, the eyes previously inlaid but one missing, 3.3cm high x 4cm wide.

A COLLECTION OF SIX MEIJI PERIOD JAPANESE IVORY NETSUKE three with various figures, a mask and frogs, four having character marks to base (6)

An early 20th century Japanese carved ivory netsuke of a fisherman, signed to foot, height 4.4cm.Additional InformationSome natural staining commensurate with age otherwise OK.

An early 20th century Japanese carved ivory netsuke of a figure seated upon a sack, indistinctly signed, length 4cm.Additional InformationSome staining, natural cracks to the ivory, otherwise OK.

An early 20th century Japanese carved walrus ivory netsuke of a woman and child, height 5cm.Additional InformationSlightly rubbed throughout, natural cracks which are now stained, some rubbing to the tips of the feet.

A 19th century Japanese carved wooden netsuke of a seated boy beating a drum, height 3.7cm.Additional InformationLight surface marks but overall in good condition.

An early 20th century Japanese carved ivory netsuke of a rat catcher, 3.2 x 3.7cm.Additional InformationLight staining throughout, a small hairline crack through his left wrist, small other natural marks to the ivory.

OKATOMO; a good early 19th century Japanese carved ivory netsuke of a cockerel and chick upon millet, signed, length 4cm, height 3.2cm.Additional InformationA few natural very small fine cracks throughout the ivory but basically presented in good condition and a fine example.

A 19th century Japanese carved ivory netsuke of Okame seated holding a konoha tengu mask, height 3cm, length 3.2cm.Additional InformationNatural cracks throughout, some natural staining throughout. A very small chip to the rear of the figure, some of the polychrome painting is worn.

A 17th century Japanese carved ivory netsuke of Rakkan with shishi on a base, height 4cm.Additional InformationThe netsuke is well worn and definition has been lost through time. Natural cracks throughout the piece and staining as you would expect from such an early netsuke.

HUNGETSU; a good 19th century Japanese carved ivory netsuke of Rakkan seated with a shishi, signed to base, height 3.7cm, width 4.5cm.Additional InformationNatural staining to the ivory, the tip of the left claw on the left foot of the shishi is missing but this is being ultra critical. Overall a well carved and good example. 

A Japanese Meiji period ivory netsuke of a seated gentleman holding fan, signed in red to base, height 3.6cm.Additional InformationGeneral wear and tear commensurate with age, some surface marks and indentations, build up of surface dirt, hairline visible to base. 

A good and large Japanese Meiji period carved ivory netsuke modelled as a group of figures, signed to red rectangular plaque to the base, height 6cm, width 7cm.Provenance: the property of a Worcestershire gentleman.Additional InformationSome natural colour change to the ivory commensurate with age, a 3mm hairline crack running through one of the base holes but overall an excellent example. 

A late 18th/early 19th century Japanese carved ivory netsuke of two rats upon a smooth peach, 4 x 3.5cm.Additional InformationNatural staining to the ivory, a fine old crack to one of the peach leaves but overall in good condition.

An 18th century Japanese carved ivory netsuke of Sennin holding a bundle over his shoulder, height 10.7cm.Additional InformationThe feet have been restored just above the ankle they have been broken and new feet have been applied. Otherwise, natural staining, natural cracks in the ivory but no damage as such.

A 19th century Japanese carved ivory netsuke of a group of fish, shells and octopus, 4 x 3.7cm.Additional InformationLight natural staining but overall in good condition, some rubbing to raised parts, noticeably to the dorsal fin. 

A late 19th/early 20th century Japanese carved wooden sphere modelled as an entwined ox, later adapted to a netsuke, diameter 2.8cm.Additional InformationIn good condition.

A CARVED WOOD NETSUKE OF A TEMPLE LION. 4cms long.

ϒ A Japanese Ivory Netsuke of a Grazing Horse, it stands in typical pose with all four hooves together and head lowered to graze, the flat back bears rich patina, eyes inlaid in horn, unsigned, Early 19th Century; And a Similar Ivory Netsuke, the grazing horse having inadvertently begun eating its own tail, inlaid eyes, unsigned, first half of 20th Century (2)ϒ Indicates that this lot may be subject to CITES regulations when exported. Please see our Terms & Conditions for more information.

ϒ An Ivory Japanese Netsuke of a bearded sage carrying a large hat over his shoulder as he stands on one foot, 18th Century; An Ivory Netsuke of Gama Sennin seated cross-legged, he holds a small toad in his hands as a larger one climbs on his head, unsigned, 19th Century; And an Early Ivory Netsuke of a sage seated on a tiger, the whole stands on a shaped base, 18th Century (3)ϒ Indicates that this lot may be subject to CITES regulations when exported. Please see our Terms & Conditions for more information.

ϒ A Japanese Ivory Netsuke of a so-called Crane Dancer, the man balances on one foot and holds his fan aloft to form the head of the bird, it bears a light brown stain, unsigned, Taisho Period; A Walrus Ivory Netsuke of a kneeling boy playing a flute, signed Tomochika, Meiji Period; And An Early Ivory Netsuke of Hotei reclining against his treasure sack, the whole on a shaped base, unsigned, 18th Century (3)ϒ Indicates that this lot may be subject to CITES regulations when exported. Please see our Terms & Conditions for more information.

ϒ A Japanese Ivory Netsuke of Hotei, the corpulent figure kneels with an uchiwa stuck through his belt, he opens the mouth of his treasure sack to reveal a small boy hiding within, unsigned, Meiji Period; An Ivory Okimono of a kneeling man struggling to restrain a cockerel which he has pinned down, unsigned; Meiji-Taisho era; And a Late Ivory Netsuke in the form of a reclining ox with a wicker mat across its back, incised signature Munemitsu, first half of 20th Century (3)ϒ Indicates that this lot may be subject to CITES regulations when exported. Please see our Terms & Conditions for more information.

ϒ A Japanese Ivory Netsuke/Okimono carved as a musician wearing an eboshi and with his sleeves tied back as he plays the tsuzumi, signed on one foot Masayuki, Meiji-Taisho era; An Ivory Netsuke of a naked woman kneeling, hair and other details etched in black, unsigned, early 19th Century (2)ϒ Indicates that this lot may be subject to CITES regulations when exported. Please see our Terms & Conditions for more information.

ϒ Genko: An Ivory Netsuke of the Tongue-Cut Sparrow, the bird carved in the usual stylised form with details of plumage and legs etched in black, the eyes inlaid in pale horn, signed in a rounded reserve Genko, 19th Century; A Japanese Ivory Netsuke/Okimono depicting a man plunging his horse into swirling waves beneath which a further figure can be seen, signed Kozan, Meiji-Taisho era; An Ivory Netsuke of a seated boar, the eyes inlaid, signed on a reserve beneath Toshiyama (), first half of 20th Century; And an Ivory Okimono of a kneeling man with a mallet across his shoulder and a basket of tools behind him, three crabs prepare to climb him, unsigned, Meiji Period (4)ϒ Indicates that this lot may be subject to CITES regulations when exported. Please see our Terms & Conditions for more information.

ϒ A Japanese Ivory Okimono of two macaque, one on its back balancing a well wrapped bundle on its feet, his companion holding its legs vertical, details stained in red and black, inscribed signature, 6.5cm long x 5.3cm high x 3.5cm wide, Meiji Period and an Ivory netsuke of a Shishi, standing on a rocky outcrop amid flowering peonies, 5.7cm high x 5cm wide, mid 19th Century (2)ϒ 

ϒA Japanese Four-Case Inro, of flattened form decorated on the nashiji ground with peacocks and peonies by a stream in gold and silver hiramakie with details in aogai, kirigane and fundame, the interior is rich nashiji with fundame, signed to the base Joka with red lacquer kao, Late Edo Period; with ivory netsuke of two shishi and a cub on a rounded base, tea stained, signed in red beneath, Meiji Periodϒ Indicates that this lot may be subject to CITES regulations when exported. Please see our Terms & Conditions for more information.

ϒJapanese Ivory Netsuke of Hotei, the corpulent deity seated in typical pose with one knee raised, his voluminous belly parting his robe, details etched in black and brown, illegible signature on a red lacquer placque beneath, Meiji-Taisho Era; Another Ivory Netsuke of a standing figure with articulated head, unsigned, 19th Century; An Ivory Netsuke of a young acrobat balancing with back arched; And An Ivory Netsuke of a Puppy, eyes are double inlaid, Meiji Period (4)ϒ Indicates that this lot may be subject to CITES regulations when exported. Please see our Terms & Conditions for more information.

ϒ Masanao: A Japanese Ivory Netsuke of the Tongue-Cut Sparrow, the bird of typically squat appearance with wings lowered and tail cocked up, the legs carved in sunken relief the eyes inlaid (in horn), dark stained, signed in an oval reserve Masanao, 19th Centuryϒ Indicates that this lot may be subject to CITES regulations when exported. Please see our Terms & Conditions for more information.

ϒ Shomin: A Japanese Ivory Netsuke, carved as a rat clambering over a kinchaku which is attached to a netsuke shaped as a chestnut, hairwork and leather texture well rendered, eyes inlaid, signed Shomin in a rounded reserve, 19th Centuryϒ Indicates that this lot may be subject to CITES regulations when exported. Please see our Terms & Conditions for more information.

ϒ A Japanese Kyoto School Ivory Netsuke of a Grazing Horse, the animal stands in a typically rounded form with its hooves close together and its head lowered, the mane and tail well chased, unsigned, 18th-19th Centuryϒ Indicates that this lot may be subject to CITES regulations when exported. Please see our Terms & Conditions for more information.

ϒ Ikkosai: A Japanese Ivory Netsuke of an Elephant, standing four square with trunk lowered, a caparison decorated with a peony across its back, signed Ikkosai, Meiji period; of And An Ivory Netsuke of a Shishi, the creature turns its head to its left and snarls, signed in a reserve to the base, Edo Periodϒ Indicates that this lot may be subject to CITES regulations when exported. Please see our Terms & Conditions for more information.

ϒ Yasuyuki: A Japanese Ivory Netsuke of Jurojin, wearing a tall Korean hat as he rides on the back of a Manchurian Crane, its legs trailing out behind it, details inlaid in coral, stained ivory, mother-of-pearl and lacquer, signed on a tablet Yasuyuki, Meiji periodϒ Indicates that this lot may be subject to CITES regulations when exported. Please see our Terms & Conditions for more information.

ϒ A Japanese Ivory Netsuke of a seated quail, its head turned to its left as it grips a head of millet in its beak, details etched in brown, eyes inlaid, unsigned, late Edo-Meiji Period; And Another Ivory Netsuke depicting Jurojin seated behind a Go table across which a rat runs, the deity with his uchiwa raised to swat the errant rodent, inscribed Masaharu; Late Edo-Meiji Period (2)ϒ Indicates that this lot may be subject to CITES regulations when exported. Please see our Terms & Conditions for more information.

ϒ Masamitsu: An Ivory Netsuke depicting a swarm of rats, on a rather forlorn Daruma doll, eyes inlaid in polished horn, signed to the reverse Masamitsu, 5cm long, 19th Century; Masamitsu: An Ivory Netsuke carved as numerous rats, clambering over a large fish (possibly a Red Snapper), eyes are inlaid in horn, signed Masamitsu, 5.2cm long, 19th Century; An Ivory Okimono of Ashinaga and Tenaga, the former leans against a taiko which is balanced upon his prostrate companion who lies beneath it beating a rhythm, inlaid horn details, inscribed signature, 5.3cm high, Meiji Period; An Ivory Figure of a Carpenter sighting down his plane as he sets the blade, illegible signature to the reverse, 6cm high, Meiji Period; A Wood Bezique Counter, decorated in gold lacquer with shibayama style decorated counters, 9.5cm long Meiji-Taisho era; and three other ivory carvings (7)ϒ Indicates that this lot may be subject to CITES regulations when exported. Please see our Terms & Conditions for more information. 

ϒAn Ivory Netsuke of sage on horseback, 18th century, 5.2cm long x 4cm high; three Netsuke, including one of a boy watching a hatching egg, Meiji-Taisho Period ; and a group of ten small ivory Okimono, Meiji-Taisho Period, 4.5cm high and smaller, all glued to a wood baseϒ Indicates that this lot may be subject to CITES regulations when exported. Please see our Terms & Conditions for more information.

ϒISSHOSAI HAKUMIN: A Japanese Ivory Manju Netsuke of typical circular form with later replacement central peg, decorated in deep shishiaibori and kebori with a large Nio (temple guardian) to one side, a discarded waraji sandal on the reverse, diameter 6.2cms, signed Isshosai nobu with kao, Early 19th Century Provenance: Bonhams Edinburgh, July 2012ϒ Indicates that this lot may be subject to CITES regulations when exported. Please see our Terms & Conditions for more information.

ϒ KAKYUSAI HIRONOBU: A Japanese Ivory Manju Netsuke of typical circular form well carved in shishiaibori and kebori with Chokwaro Sennin being startled as his horse escapes his gourd, a further horse on the reverse, signed Kakyusai Hironobu, diameter 5.3cms, Late Edo Period Provenance: Bonhams London, May 2012ϒ Indicates that this lot may be subject to CITES regulations when exported. Please see our Terms & Conditions for more information.

ϒ A Japanese Ivory Seal Netsuke of oval form, depicting a semi-naked boy reclining on an oval base with his dog, the bottom carved with an elaborate but unread seal, with himotoshi through the centre, First Half 19th Century, 2.7cm high x 3.5cm wide Provenance: Bonhams London, November 2012ϒ Indicates that this lot may be subject to CITES regulations when exported. Please see our Terms & Conditions for more information.

ϒ An Ivory Japanese Netsuke carved as the young Kintaro holding his axe behind his back as two monkeys attempt to steal it, details etched in black, unsigned, 19th Century, 3.8cm highϒ Indicates that this lot may be subject to CITES regulations when exported. Please see our Terms & Conditions for more information.

ϒ A Japanese Ivory Netsuke in the form of a partially opened kakejiku upon which is depicted Yamauba and the spider, the reverse chased and etched in black and red with flowering prunus branches, signed Shingyoku (), Meiji-Taisho Era, 5cm high; And an Ivory Netsuke of a grimacing Daikoku's face, signed to the reverse Hiroyuki (), Meiji-Taisho Era, 4.7cm high and a Small Japanese Ivory Okimono of a fisherwoman with a large basket on her back and a child at her feet, a rather bemused octopus winds tentacles around her legs, unsigned, Late 19th Century, 4.8cm high (3) Provenance: The first part of the lot Bonhams Edinburgh, March 2011. The Fisherwoman Ex Herbert Mew Collection, Dorset UK (1881-1946)ϒ Indicates that this lot may be subject to CITES regulations when exported. Please see our Terms & Conditions for more information.

ϒ SHUGYOKU: A Japanese Ivory Netsuke carved as a monkey seated gripping a double-gourd between its legs and balancing a full cup of sake on its head, signed in an oval reserve Shugyoku (Hidetama), 19th Century, 3.8cm high Provenance: Bonhams Oxfordϒ Indicates that this lot may be subject to CITES regulations when exported. Please see our Terms & Conditions for more information.

ϒ A Japanese carved Ivory Netsuke of a reclining sarumawashi dressed in typical garb and asleep on one elbow, his monkey steals from his basket of food behind him, asymmetrical himotoshi beneath, unsigned, 18th Century, 2.3cm high x 4.7cm wide Provenance: Ex Herbert Mew Collection, Dorset UK (1881-1946)ϒ Indicates that this lot may be subject to CITES regulations when exported. Please see our Terms & Conditions for more information.