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A 19TH/20TH CENTURY SIGNED JAPANESE WOOD NETSUKE OF TWO RATS IN A BASKET, the eyes of each animal inlaid, the base with a small engraved signature, 1.3in long.

AN EARLY 20TH CENTURY SIGNED JAPANESE IVORY NETSUKE OF A SEATED BOY, bearing aloft a temple bell, the base with an engraved signature, 1.5in wide.

A SIGNED JAPANESE MEIJI PERIOD STAINED IVORY NETSUKE OF A TRAVELLER, seated on a horse and in the company of a boy attendant, the base with an engraved signature, 1.6in wide at widest point & 1.75in high.

A GOOD QUALITY JAPANESE MEIJI PERIOD THREE CASE GOLD LACQUER INRO, together with a carved soapstone netsuke of a monkey, the sides of the inro decorated in a variety of techniques with mountains and a riverside hut, the interior nashiji, the netsuke 1.5in high, the inro 2.6in x 1.8in.

AN EARLY 20TH CENTURY SIGNED JAPANESE IVORY NETSUKE OF A SOW, the base with an engraved signature, 1.8in long.

A SIGNED JAPANESE MEIJI PERIOD IVORY NETSUKE OF A SQUATTING BOY, looking at his reflection in a large hand mirror lying on the ground, the base with an engraved signature, 2.7in long & 2in high.

A SIGNED JAPANESE AMBER-LIKE NETSUKE OF HOTEI, the seated deity asleep and holding a fan, the base with an engraved signature, 1.75in high.

A JAPANESE WOOD NETSUKE OF A LOTUS POD, naturalistically engraved, 1.4in high.

A JAPANESE WOOD NETSUKE OF A FROG, 1.75in long.

A GOOD QUALITY SIGNED JAPANESE MEIJI PERIOD STAINED IVORY NETSUKE OF A GROUP OF BOYS, playing over and around a drum bearing the Asahina mon, the base with an engraved signature, 1.8in wide at widest point & 1.6in high.

A SIGNED JAPANESE MEIJI PERIOD TOMOTADA SCHOOL IVORY NETSUKE OF A RECUMBENT OXEN & ITS YOUNG, the fur of each naturalistically engraved, the base with an engraved signature, 2.25in long.

A GOOD SIGNED JAPANESE MEIJI PERIOD SHIBAYAMA & IVORY NETSUKE OF EBISU & DAIKOKU, the robes of each deity inlaid in mother-of-pearl and hardstone, the base with an engraved signature, 2in high.

An erotic Netsuke study modelled as two naked male and female figures.

19th century AD. A pair of hollow tooth or bone netsuke carvings, depicting two of the Seven Gods of Good Fortune (Shichifukujin); each with two threading holes to the reverse. 38 grams total, 36-39mm (1 1/2"). [No reserve] Good condition, minor shrinkage cracking. Property of a Hertfordshire, UK collector; acquired London art market, 1960s-1980s. 

CARVED BOXWOOD NETSUKE: BoysAntique Japanese carved boxwood netsuke; depicting two boys at play, one blindfolded and reaching for the other; signed

A JAPANESE SILK PURSE AND KAGAMIBUTA, the silver-mounted purse finely worked with irises, the interior clasp signed, the kagamibuta joined by a silver chain and ojime, the central silver flower roundel within an ivory surround, Meiji, the purse 5.5" (14cm) long, the netsuke 2.25" (5.7cm) dia.

A JAPANESE BAMBOO AND STAG ANTLER KISERUZUTSU of plain form with ring suspension loops, Meiji, 9.75" (24.8cm) long; together with a Japanese ivory dragon boat netsuke, Meiji, 2.5" (6.5cm) long (2)

TWO JAPANESE IVORY NETSUKE, Meiji, one of two wrestlers, signed, 1.5" (4cm) long; the other of a rat catcher, 1.75" (4cm) high (2)

TWO JAPANESE IVORY NETSUKE, one of a monkey-performer with inlaid amber eyes, late Edo, 1.75" (4.5cm) high; the other of two drunken men, Meiji, 2.25" (5.7cm) high (2)

TWO JAPANESE IVORY FIGURE NETSUKE, Meiji, one of small and large sennin, 2.75" (7cm) high; the other of a demon catcher, signed, 3" (7.6cm) high (2)

Tre netsuke in avorio Giappone periodo Meiji.

A detailed Japanese carved ivory netsuke modelled as a multi-storied dwelling with steps to one side, a pagoda to the reverse, and various trees and rocks, signed in red to a tableau to the base, width 6cm. CONDITION REPORT: Many additional images to show condition. Cracks to left hand side and a scratch to the roof.

A Japanese Meiji period carved ivory netsuke in the form of a skull, height 3.2cm.

A Japanese Meiji period carved ivory netsuke modelled as an elderly gentleman carrying a double gourd with oversized dice on his back, signed, height 6cm, and a further Japanese Meiji period netsuke modelled as a seated male figure, signed to the base, height 5cm (2).

A Japanese Meiji period carved ivory netsuke modelled as a Chi Chi, length 5cm, and a further Japanese netsuke modelled as a turtle with four smaller turtles upon its back, length 4.25cm (2). CONDITION REPORT: Both have surface dirt, some staining. Chi Chi: no losses visible. Turtles intact - no losses visible.

A Japanese Meiji period carved ivory netsuke, intricately detailed with a chick emerging from a "broken" egg, signed to base, length 5cm, and a further Japanese netsuke modelled as a small figure within an open palm, signed, length 4.5cm (2). CONDITION REPORT: Egg/chick: minor surface wear, no losses visible, good condition. Man in hand: surface dirt where label has been, good condition.

A Japanese Meiji period carved ivory netsuke modelled as a rabbit and two turtles, length 3.6cm, and a small okimono of a rabbit grinding a pestle and mortar, height 3.2cm (2). CONDITION REPORT: Rabbit with turtles:two splits to back and area of right ear. Rabbit with pestle: marine ivory, loss to one of ears, small split near bottom pestle and one to left leg.

A Japanese Meiji period carved ivory netsuke modelled as a gentleman holding a staff and a basket, signed, height 5cm, and a further netsuke of a figure writing a scroll, signed, height 3.5cm (2).

A Japanese Meiji period carved ivory netsuke of two figures beside a barrel drum, height 5.25cm, and a further netsuke of a Japanese warrior, signed to base, height 5.2cm (2).

A Japanese Meiji period carved ivory netsuke modelled as a sleeping boar, length 4.5cm.

A Japanese Meiji period carved ivory netsuke modelled as a man in dancing/meditating pose, height 8cm.

A Japanese Meiji period carved ivory netsuke modelled as a rat licking its paw and sat on its tail, with scratched and inked character marks to the back, height 2.5cm. CONDITION REPORT: There is a split between the rats ears and a minor nibble to its back. Surface dirt.

A Japanese Meiji period carved ivory netsuke modelled as a human skull with cranial detail and pinned jaw, height 3.5cm. CONDITION REPORT: There are numerous old splits to the main part of the skull, some staining and general surface dirt.

A Japanese Meiji period carved ivory netsuke modelled as a seated man, length 6.5cm.

A Japanese Meiji period carved marine ivory netsuke modelled as a man holding a mask standing beside a drum, height 5cm.

A Japanese Meiji period carved ivory okimono of a gentleman seated within a cage with hat and backpack by his side, signed to base, height 4.5cm, and a further carved ivory netsuke of a gentleman carrying a branch of bananas, signed to base, height 5cm (2). CONDITION REPORT: Cage man: no losses visible. Banana man: tiny chip to back sole. Minor areas of scratches and one small stained split. Rubbing to hair.

A Japanese Meiji period carved ivory netsuke, height 5cm, a carved ivory seal with white metal cap, length 8.25cm, and a small pottery figure of a seated man with associated plinth (3). CONDITION REPORT: Seal: losses to petals of flowers, tip of branch missing. Several hairline cracks the full height. Seated man: damage to both feet, hand, hat, and thumb. Crazing.

A Japanese Meiji period carved ivory figure group netsuke modelled as an elderly man with two women and with elders face to the signed base, with incised decoration to the ropes, height 4.5cm, a carved bone similarly decorated figure of a wise man, and a probably Tibetan carved ivory figure of an elephant with white metal decoration set with various stones, with a detachable lantern on his back (3).

A Japanese Meiji period carved boxwood netsuke modelled as a man embracing a pebble, with ivory inset eye and teeth and a rectangular plaque with signature to the base, height 3.5cm.

A Japanese Meiji period amber netsuke carved with pineapple and branches, approx 5.5 x 4cm, 11.8g. CONDITION REPORT: Some tiny nibbles to the edges, also an area of the aperture and some visible where the smaller branches are, otherwise in generally good condition.

A group of reference books relating to Japanese art to include "Japanese Cloisonné: The Seven Treasures " by Gregory Irwin, "The Inro Handbook, Studies of Netsuke, Inro and Lacquer" by Raymond Bushell, and "The Great Japan Exhibition, Art of the Ido Period 1600-1868" (12).

Netsuke, pumpkin with rats

Collection Mid 20th Century Japanese Carved Ivory Including Six (6) Netsukes, Three (3) Snuff Bottles and One (1) Pendant. One signed. Good condition. Horse netsuke measure 2" H, 2" L. This item will only be shipped domestically and was legally imported into the United States. Shipping to California, Connecticut, New Jersey or New York is Not Available for this Lot. Shipping $44.00

A group of four Japanese carved hardwood netsuke each bearing the same signature, height approx. 5cm each

A group of three Japanese carved hardwood netsuke each signed with the same signature, tallest 5.5cm

A group of three Japanese carved hardwood netsuke each signed, tallest 5cm

A Chinese green hardstone snuff bottle; a porcelain similar with decoration of figures in a landscape; and a carved wooden Netsuke in the form of a rat AF, (3)

A Chinese carved ivory figure of an immortal, holding a bird, on hardwood plinth, 16cm high; a carved ivory Netsuke, and a carved ivory elephant bridge decorated paper knife,(3)

Japanese carved ivory Netsuke - Hoti, two-character mark, 6.5cms.

Japanese carved ivory Netsuke, modelled as a elder, with a with a child, indistinctly signed, probably Meiji, 5cms and two other Japanese carved ivory Netsukes, (3).

A JAPANESE WOOD AND METAL NETSUKE, 19TH CENTURY Depicting a miniature matchlock pistol, the iron barrel decorated with scrolling vines and flower mon in gold nunome zogan and set into a wood stock, the hammer decorated with a cherry floret at the hinge, with a ring to the underside, unsigned, 6.4cm. Provenance: formerly in the Virginia Atchley Collection. Cf. V Atchley and N K Davey, The Virginia Atchley Collection of Japanese Miniature Arts, N217 p.158, where this piece is illustrated.

TWO JAPANESE WOOD NETSUKE, 19TH CENTURY The first depicting a sennin carrying a large basket and wearing mugwort leaves, signed Gyokusen (possibly for Gyokusen Tomochika), the other carved as Hankai carrying the palace door, signed Hachisho, 5.2cm. (2) Provenance: purchased from Roland Koscherak Far Eastern Art, by repute.

† A JAPANESE IVORY NETSUKE, 19TH CENTURY Depicting two boys playing elephant chess on an oblong base, one holding a large pot over his shoulder, signed Issai to the reverse, 5.1cm.

† A JAPANESE SHAGREEN TABAKO-IRE, MEIJI 1868-1912 The tobacco pouch with two compartments and with gold, silver and shakudo clasps, the netsuke a section of narwhal tusk, unsigned, together with a lacquered wood tonkotsu decorated with roundels of prunus flowers, three character signature, 16.6cm. (2) Provenance: from an English private collection.

TWO JAPANESE WOOD NETSUKE, 19TH CENTURY One depicting a recumbent goat, its head turned to sinister, signed Shugetsu in an oblong cartouche to the reverse, the other carved as a grazing horse, unsigned, 4.7cm. (2)

A JAPANESE WOOD NETSUKE, 19TH CENTURY Carved as a shishi mask, the articulated jaw opening to reveal a large tongue and pointy teeth, the eyes inlaid, signed Tomokazu with kakihan to the reverse, 3cm.

† TWO JAPANESE IVORY NETSUKE, 19TH CENTURY One depicting a small oni on a large lotus leaf trying to catch a catfish hidden below, signed Eiraku, the other a bearded man with a tama, unsigned, 3.9cm. (2)

A JAPANESE WOOD NETSUKE, 19TH CENTURY Carved as a tiger with a goofy expression, the eyes inlaid with brass studs, unsigned, 4.4cm.

TWO JAPANESE WOOD NETSUKE, 19TH CENTURY One depicting an actor playing the angel in the Noh play Hagoromo, signed Gyokko, the other depicting Hankai carrying the palace door, signed Masatsugu, 5cm. (2)

† A JAPANESE STAINED IVORY NETSUKE, 19TH CENTURY Depicting a warrior in full battle regalia standing by a brazier, the details of his kabuto and suit of armour finely carved, the reverse signed Gyokuunsai, 4.4cm.