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COLLECTION OF FIVE MID 20TH CENTURY JAPANESE WOOD NETSUKE modelled as an ox, monkey, laughing Buddha (signed), turtle and an undrilled monkey, the largest 7cm wide (5)

FOUR EARLY 20TH CENTURY JAPANESE IVORY NETSUKE two modelled as scholars, one as a fisherman, and an elder, unsigned, the largest 3.5cm high (4)

Japanese carved bone inro of two sections, carved with the three monkeys with a carved monkey closure, the box 6cm, and a small Japanese bone netsuke of a man stirring a pot, signed to the base (2)

A Chinese bone carving of a bed with incised decoration, the sliding lid with two carved puppies, 6.5cm, two Chinese carved figures and a resin netsuke of a Dutchman (4)

A Japanese Meiji period carved ivory netsuke, in the form of a rat with a tortoise climbing onto its back, two character mark to base, 4.6cm long

A well carved wooden Japanese netsuke in the form of a hippo,pierced holes to the rear

A carved fruit wood Japanese netsuke depicting a frog on a lotus leaf - flower bearing signature to underside

A good pair of Japanese bronze plaques by Ichiju, Meiji period, of rectangular form and modelled in high relief with macaque monkeys; the first naturalistically depicted seated on a rocky outcrop clutching its foot and calling, the second anthropomorphised as a collector gazing through spectacles at a monkey netsuke attached to an inro, both signed Ichiju and with artist's kakihan, mounted in hardwood frames, the first 77x45cm, the second 69x48cm.

A Japanese ivory netsuke of Shou Lao, modelled standing and holding a peach and a staff with gourd, accompanied by a boy, 3.5cm high.

Two Japanese ivory netsuke, Meiji period, the first modelled as a man and boy playing go, 5cm long, the second carved as an infant boy, 5cm high, and an ivory okimono of two insects on a split bamboo, 6.5cm long.

A Japanese ivory netsuke of a frog, Meiji period, naturalistically modelled with head raised, 4cm, signed.

A collection of reference works on jade and netsuke. Included is Raymond Bushell, The Netsuke Handbook, Neil K. Davey, Netsuke and Frederick Meinertzhagen, The Art of the Netsuke Carver. With the jade collection is Theo Schoon, Jade Country, Joan M. Hartman, Chinese Jade of Five Centuries and J.P.Palmer, Jade

A bone netsuke of a scribe, two wooden netsukes, one dog and the other a rabbit together with a bone inro with carved geisha girl and Chinese coins

A cherry wood netsuke in the form of a monkey and carp, together with a small box with oriental carving of a rat on a basket of apples

A Japanese Meiji period walnut netsuke with carved decoration

A signed Japanese Meiji period carved ivory netsuke in the form of two pomegranates and a leaf hanging from a branch (5cm long)

A Japanese Meiji period carved ivory netsuke of rabbits foraging for food on an upturned mushroom (1 cm tall, diameter 5cm)

A signed Japanese Meiji period carved ivory netsuke of a woman with an octopus on her back (4.2cm tall)

A Japanese Meiji period carved ivory netsuke of a bearded man carrying a child (5.2cm tall)

A Japanese Meiji period carved ivory okimono or netsuke of an ogre with a club (5.5cm tall)

A signed Japanese Meiji period carved ivory netsuke of a crawling man with a child on his back (3.5cm tall)

A signed Japanese Meiji period carved ivory netsuke of an artisan painting figures, perhaps a ceramic or okimono artist (4.5cm tall)

A Japanese Meiji period carved ivory netsuke of two Samurai fighting on the back of another Samurai who when viewed from beneath the netsuke still has his hand on the hilt of his sword / katana (4cm tall)

A Japanese Meiji period signed carved ivory netsuke of a horned figure pouring liquid into a woman's bowl (3.3cm tall)

A Japanese Meiji period signed carved ivory netsuke of two laughing figures pouring sake from a gourd (3.5cm tall)

A Japanese Meiji period signed carved ivory netsuke of a figure with a club and a horned figure (3.9cm tall)

A Japanese Meiji period signed carved ivory netsuke of three masked figures in a theatrical scene (4.5cm tall)

A Japanese Meiji period carved ivory netsuke of an elderly figure carrying a gourd (5cm tall)

A Japanese Meiji period carved ivory netsuke of a puppeteer and a musician (4.2cm tall)

A Japanese Meiji period carved ivory netsuke of a giant with figures in his basket (4.4cm tall)

Gerard Tsang and Hugh Moss,'Arts from the Scholar's Studio',published by The Oriental Ceramic Society of Hong Kong, 1986,Rosemary E Scott,'Elegant Form and Harmonious Decoration: Four Dynasties of Jingdezhen Porcelain',co-published by Percival David Foundation of Chinese Art and Sun Tree Publishing Ltd., 1992,Louis Lawrence,'Satsuma'published by Dauphin Publishing Limited, 1991,Herbert, Peter and Nancy Schiffer,'Chinese Export Porcelain: Standard Patterns and Forms, 1780 to 1880',published by Schiffer Publishing Ltd., 1975,The Oriental Art Gallery Limited,'Oriental Works of Art',two gallery catalogues, published 1992 and 1993,Spink & Son Ltd.,'The Minor Arts of China IV'sale catalogue produced 1989,Sotheby's,'The Betty Jahss Collection of Netsuke - Part II (Final)',sale catalogue produced 1991 (8)

An fine ivory Netsuke,c.1870, of an immortal half submerged in an hibachi serving as a bath while an oni scrubs his back, the whole finely detailed, signed Masaaki, 3cm

Three ivory Netsuke,various dates, a boy making bekkako with a mask and laughing, a wildman with long hair holding a scroll, and another of seal form with a squatting, grinning shishi,3.3 to 5.5cm (3)

An ivory Netsuke,late 19th century, of Hotei laughing as a boy fills his cup to the brim, his bag and fan in evidence, another, also of Hotei and a boy, and a walrus ivory netsuke of a karako beating a tsuzumi,4 to 4.5cm (3)

A wood Netsuke,an hilariously laughing mask, topped by a shishi, its eyes inlaid in mother-of-pearl and with black pupils, engraved Hozan,6.4cm,a wood Figure,of Confucius riding a mule,6.3cm,both late 20th century (2)

A rare mushroom Netsuke,by or after Tanaka Minko (1735-1816), the copper brown wood meticulously delineated, the underside with gills, the broken stalk and a small specimen, signed within a rectangle, 5cmLiterature: The gills have four tiny spots, green stained in ivory.For another fungi netsuke by the same carver, see N K Davey, 'Netsuke', Sotheby's Publications, 1982, illustration number 648.

A boxwood netsuke, early 19th century, after Masanao, of a puppy curled around and with crossed paws, engraved Masatomo, 4.5cm

A gilt wood toad, 20th century, naturalistically carved with inlaid eyes, 5cm; and a hardwood netsuke, of a shishi head, modern, signed Akitoshi zo, 2.5cm (2)

A Japanese netsuke in the form of a Shishi lion with raised paw and ball, 3 by 2 by 2.5cm, and a wooden carved figure of a fisherman, 8.5cm. (2)

A netsuke, 19th century, of an immortal accompanied by a heron on a stool, signed to base.

A collection of Japanese ivory earrings, late Meiji / early Taisho periodTo include a hinged carved fruit basket pot, 4cm x 7cm, a carving of a scholar, 4.5cm high, inlaid red signature plaque, a mask carved netsuke, 4cm high, and a small figural carving 2.5cm high (4)

THREE MID 20TH CENTURY JAPANESE BONE NETSUKEmodelled as an elder, a priest and another figure; along with a resin netsuke modelled as a skeleton holding a gourd; the tallest 5cm high (4)

A Meji period Japanese ivory netsuke of a turtle with a baby turtle on back, a pair of rabbit netsuke and a carved figure of a dancer

A 19th Century French ivory Casket, probably Dieppeof serpentine form, carved in high relief with flowers, putti scrolled legs (repairs), 4 3/4 in wide; together with an early 20th Century stained ivory Netsuke (2)

A hardwood netsuke, modelled as a rat, bears signature to base, together with another, modelled as a monkey and a bird, signed to base. (2)

A Japanese ivory manju netsuke, Meiji period, the top carved with a dancer with fan, signed, 4cm. diameter; also a Shibayama style book mark decorated with birds and insects in branches, 11.5cm. length.

A Japanese ivory netsuke of Daruma, 19th century, carved standing holding a fly whisk above his head, a Daruma doll at his feet, 5cm. high. Illustrated.

A Japanese ivory netsuke, Meiji period, carved as a grimacing seated man holding a rope, signed, 5cm. wide, signed. Illustrated.

A Japanese ivory netsuke, Meiji period, carved as a seal in the form of a recumbent ram beside an aubergine, signed 4cm. wide. Illustrated.

A Japanese ivory okimono of a man gathering coral by Ju/Toshi, Meiji period, standing with shells at his feet holding a branch of coral with both hands, a basket containing rope and a tobacco pouch with pipe case and netsuke slung at his waist, signed, 25cm. high.

Small Herend owl, carved and signed owl Netsuke, other owl sculptures, and a robin ring box Condition Report Click here for further images, condition, auction times & delivery costs

A 19th Century Japanese Meiji Period carved ivory netsuke in the form of a bearded gentleman seated by a floral decorated screen with two oni peering from behind the screen, the back decorated with a four-toed dragon, signed to base, approx 4.1 cm high CONDITION REPORTS Overall general wear and scuffs. One of the horns to the figure to the top of the screen is broken off and missing. Overall quite yellowed and browned and quite a lot of dirt. Some small hairline cracks to the ivory visible to the underside and the edges of the screen. Some chips to the toes of the figure to the side of the screen.

A Japanese Meiji Period carved boxwood netsuke as a lotus flower seed pod with moving seeds, approx 4.1 cm long CONDITION REPORTS General wear and tear, and dirt, including a couple of small white marks to the surface of the seed pod. At the base of the stem on the curve there is a deep scratch / possibly a shallow crack - it is difficult to tell due to its position and colour, this runs from one side through the loop, but not all the way around. Please see images.

Antique Ivory Netsuke, in the form of a dragon, approx 3.5 x 2 cms together with an antique carved ivory figure of a tradesman. (2)

A Chinese ivory toggle late Ming carved as a reclining kylin, 4cm across, and a wood netsuke of a recumbent water buffalo, signed to base, late 18th Century, 5.5cm across

A Chinese blue Peking glass seal 19th Century 5cm and a Japanese netsuke in the form of Daikoku, Meiji period (2)

A Japanese ivory Netsuke Edo Period (1603-1868) carved depicting a monkey clutching a dog, 4.5cm high

A Japanese ivory Manju netsuke Meiji period (1868-1912) carved depicting a dragon with a toggle, 5cm across

A Japanese ivory netsuke of a standing man late Meiji handling an octopus laid upon a wood bucket and bowl, signed Gyokko on red tablet, and a seated Tsusami player with an open book

A Japanese ivory bangle Meiji period carved with two tigers, a netsuke, three rabbit mounted okimonos and one other piece