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EIN FEINES HOLZGESCHNITZTES NETSUKE EINES YAMAINU UND EIN NETSUKE EINER RATTE AUS EBENHOLZ Japan, 19. Jahrhundert Holz. H. 3.3-3.8 cm. Ein Netsuke ist als abgemagerter Wildhund mit eingelegten Augen geschnitzt, der eine Schildkröte mit Vorderpfoten hält, signiert "Masanao" in einer rechteckigen Reserve auf der Unterseite. Das andere ist als Ratte geschnitzt, die eng zu einer Kugel zusammengerollt ist. Mit Gebrauchsspuren. Provenienz: Aus einer hessischen Privatsammlung.

DREI HOLZGESCHNITZTE NETSUKE IN FORM VON GEMÜSE Japan, 19. Jahrhundert oder später Holz. H. 4-6.8 cm. Das Konvolut umfasst ein Netsuke mit der Signatur "Gakkyo Gessan" in Form von drei Edamame-Bohnenschoten, die an einem einzigen Stiel befestigt sind, wobei eine Schote aufgespalten ist, ein Netsuke mit der Signatur "Shuzan" in Form einer Buddha-Hand und ein Netsuke in Form von zwei Auberginen. Part. besch., mit Gebrauchsspuren. Provenienz: Aus einer hessischen Privatsammlung.

SIEBEN HOLZGESCHNITZTE NETSUKES Japan, 19./20. Jahrhundert Holz. L. ca. 3.7-4.5 cm. Das Konvolut umfasst fünf Netsukes in Form von Frosch, Hase, Katze und Hund mit der Signatur "Shozan", ein Netsuke in Form einer Maus mit der Signatur "Anraku" und ein Netsuke in Form eines im Schneidersitz sitzenden Mannes. Part. besch., mit Gebrauchsspuren.

EIN KONVOLUT VON HOLZGESCHNITZTEN NETSUKES Japan, 19./20. Jahrhundert Holz. H. 1.9-8.9 cm. Das Konvolut umfasst ein Netsuke in Form von zwei Skeletten mit Signatur "Gyokuzan", zwei Netsukes in Form eines Pferdes mit Signatur "Masakatsu" und "Yoshihide", zwei Netsukes in Form einer Sau mit Signatur "Yamaguchi" und "Kogyoku" sowie weitere 9 Netsukes. Part. besch., mit Gebrauchsspuren.

A carved netsuke, signed to base

A hand carved Netsuke, signed to base

A hand carved Netsuke, signed to base

A hand carved Netsuke, signed to base

A hand carved Netsuke, signed to base

A hand carved Netsuke, signed to base

A hand carved Netsuke, signed to base

A hand carved Netsuke, signed to base

Carved wooden dog netsuke with bead eyes 3.5cm high- no obvious damage

Carved wooden netsuke of a man and a water buffalo 4.5cm high

A netsuke figure of Kosekiko the Yellow Stone Elder on a horse. His robe adorn with carved leaves and red Asian vector circle patterns. Japanese characters markings on the base. Dimensions: 1"L x 0.75"W x 3"HCountry of Origin: JapanCondition: Age related wear.

Carved figure in imitation of a Japanese netsuke. A figure of a elderly man over a basket of rice. Dimensions: 1.5"L x 1.5"W x 1.5"HCountry of Origin: JapanCondition: Age related wear.

Carved figure in imitation of a Japanese netsuke. A figure of a bearded man with a calabash. Dimensions: 1.75"L x 1.25"W x 1.25"HCountry of Origin: JapanCondition: Age related wear.

Two carved figures in imitation of a Japanese netsuke. Figures of the Seven Lucky Gods. Jurojin, the god of longevity, and Ebisu, the god of prosperity. Jurojin: 1.5in L x 1in W x 1.75in H. Ebisu: 2in L x 1.5in W x 1.75in H. Country of Origin: JapanCondition: Age related wear.

Two carved figures in imitation of a Japanese netsuke. One figure is a man holding a calabash, and other man is holding a small horse. Man with calabash: 2in L x 1.25in W x 1.5in H. Man with horse: 2in L x 1.25in W x 1.25in H. Country of Origin: JapanCondition: Age related wear.

A novelty metal mounted brooch, in the manner of a carved walnut shell, with flying serpent and snake in relief; a carved wooden netsuke hand with miniature monkey; another carved treen toggle (3)

A Japanese bronze moon flask relief decorated with frogs, height 18cm, together with a Chinese tablet decorated with zodiac signs a vase to the reverse, height 10cm, a carved seal and a modern Netsuke (4).

Two contemporary carved wooden netsuke, one modelled as a hen and chick, the second as a monkey holding a fruit, both signed to mother of pearl plaques, the monkey 4.5cm diameter.

Roiro four case inro by Kansai II (1767-1835)Japanese, 19th Centurydecorated in gold and red hiramake-i and takamake with a floral garden scene and a lady seated watching a butterfly approaching a cluster of flowers, cord with coral ojime and miniature hako netsuke decorated in gold hiramakiye with two floral mons, signed. The inro is in generally good condition but has some slight wear to the decoration visible with an eyeglass.

Group of small itemsChineseto include a bronze censer, 4cm high, an archaic axe head, a hardstone cup, a seal with a tortoise finial and a wooden netsuke (5)At present, there is no condition report prepared for this lot, this in no way indicates a good condition, please contact the saleroom for a condition report.

JAPON Netsuke en ivoire peint (Ht:5,5cm)

Eight Japanese art reference books, including Gisela Jahn, Meiji Ceramics, Schiffer, Japanese Export Ceramics (2 vols), Julia Hutt, Japanese Netsuke and others.Qty: 8

A JAPANESE BOXWOOD NETSUKE OF A SHISHIMEIJI ERA, 19TH CENTURYSeated on its haunches and resting its head on a reticulated ball enclosing a smaller one, its head turned to the side as it bares its teeth in a snarl; its mane and tail with long trailing hair, with a two-character mark for Masayoshi underneath, 4.5cm.Provenance: an English private collection, Somerset, purchased in Japan.

A JAPANESE WOOD NETSUKE EDO OR MEIJI, 19TH CENTURYModelled as a boy resting on a large drum, the child depicted wearing a simple apron decorated with scrolls, the sides of the drum carved to suggest the wood grain, the surface with a deep lustrous patina, signed Hokuhide / Hokushu underneath, 4cm.Provenance: an English private collection, Somerset, purchased in Japan.

A JAPANESE WOOD NETSUKE OF GENERAL GENTOKUEDO PERIOD, 18TH OR 19TH CENTURYThe armour-clad warrior depicted riding his horse Tokiro, his head turned to the left and with a ferocious expression, raised on a flat oval base with a central himotoshi hole, 4.3cm.Provenance: an English private collection, Somerset, purchased in Japan.

A TALL JAPANESE WOOD NETSUKE OF A SENNIN EDO PERIOD, 18TH CENTURYThe Immortal depicted standing, clutching his walking stick whilst turning his head to the left with a smile on his face; he wears long robes and a coat of mugwort leaves, 10cm.Provenance: an English private collection, Somerset, purchased in Japan.

A JAPANESE WOOD NETSUKE OF A TIGEREDO PERIOD, 18TH/19TH CENTURYThe crouching beast with its mouth slightly open revealing sharp fangs, its long tail curving across its back, the stripes realistically rendered, a two-character signature underneath for Kokei, 4.6cm.

A LARGE BOXWOOD NETSUKE OF TWO STAG BEETLES BY MICHAEL WEBB (1932-2009)DATED 1987The large insects depicted on a section of branch, locked in battle with their mandibles entangled, their eyes inlaid with small dark beads, the surface of the wood realistically stained and their wings with a lustrous sheen, the bark peeling at the back to reveal an inscription reading 'MJW carved this at Crofton near York December 1987', 6.1cm.Provenance: formerly in a private West Country collection.

A LARGE BOXWOOD NETSUKE OF BEETLES ON A LEAF BY MICHAEL WEBB (1932-2009)C.1980SThe small insects depicted crawling on long curved leaves, with the minute details of their antennae realistically carved, the leaves embellished with long thin strokes; signed MW to the tip, 6.9cm, together with a receipt from Eskenazi Oriental Art Ltd. (2)Provenance: formerly in a private West Country collection, purchased from Eskenazi Oriental Art Ltd, 23rd November 1983. A copy of the original receipt is available. Exhibited: Ashmolean Museum, Oxford, October 1983, and Eskenazi Ltd, London, November 1983.

A LARGE BOXWOOD NETSUKE OF A CHAMELEON BY MICHAEL WEBB (1932-2009)C.1980SThe reptile is depicted clambering upon a small twig, the rough texture of its skin realistically rendered in ukibori and stained in various colours, the eyes inlaid with small black beads, the branch signed MJW, 6cm.See p.53 of this catalogue for another view.Provenance: formerly in a private West Country collection.

A LARGE BOXWOOD NETSUKE OF A CICADA BY MICHAEL WEBB (1932-2009)DATED 1996The plump insect is depicted on a small piece of bark, realistically carved and stained to highlight details of the wings and carapace; the eyes inlaid with small agate beads, signed underneath MJW and inscribed 1996, 5cm.Provenance: formerly in a private West Country collection.

Carved wood netsuke of a seated man making a mask, character mark to base, and two other small resin figures (3)

A FINE JAPANESE CARVED WOOD NETSUKE BY MASATOMI EDO PERIOD, 18TH CENTURY modelled as a coiled dragon, signed 6cm diam

Japanese boxwood netsuke carving of a Hare signed to base, height 4.5cm approx

Japanese carved boxwood netsuke & Inro the netsuke depicting a carved figural head inside a nut shell inro with bead to end of rope

Japanese boxwood monkey netsuke 5cm height approx

Japanese carved wooden Buddha netsuke 4cm height approx

Japanese boxwood netsuke carving of a Crane width 4.5cm approx

A Japanese hardwood netsuke in the form of a beehive signed to the base

A Japanese root carving,19th-20th century, with a monk holding a double gourd in his left hand,16cm long, two netsuke,of a boxwood figure with ivory feet, signed Hojitsu, and an oni mask, 4.5cm long, a wood Daruma, with later silver mounds, hallmarked 'T H Hazlewood & Co., Birmingham 1911', engraved 'To VGN for Luck, from HN',4cm long, and two bone jig wheels with handles,14cm long (6)Provenance: The Cabinet of Curiosities - The Gary Pyper Collection.IMPORTANT NOTEThis lot contains elephant ivory material. Please be advised that several countries, including those in the EU and the USA, now prohibit the importation of ivory items unless under specific conditions. Accordingly, prospective buyers should familiarise themselves with the relevant customs regulations of their country and ensure they are able to import this item prior to bidding.This item has been registered as exempt from the UK Ivory Act 2018. Ivory declaration submission reference: AA8EM399.Condition ReportAll with surface scratches.Monk - chipped and cracked.Boxwood figure - chipped in various locations, some parts missing or replaced.Daruma - silver later and fixed. Original face missing.Oni - cracked, chipped and damaged, jaw replaced.Jig wheels - pins replaced.

A Japanese wood netsuke,early 20th century, of the mask of a monkey with an ivory sticking-out tongue, signed to the back,3.8cm long, two netsuke,with Noh masks, signed,3.4 and 4.5cm long, and a Chinese walnut,carved with numerous monks,4cm long (4)Provenance: From the Estate of Mrs Althea Lloyd.IMPORTANT NOTEThis lot contains elephant ivory material. Please be advised that several countries, including those in the EU and the USA, now prohibit the importation of ivory items unless under specific conditions. Accordingly, prospective buyers should familiarise themselves with the relevant customs regulations of their country and ensure they are able to import this item prior to bidding.This item has been registered as exempt from the UK Ivory Act 2018. Ivory declaration submission reference: KFEFFHVX.Condition ReportMonkey mask - crack to the back. Small chips to edges.Netsuke with two masks - surface scratches and dents.

A GROUP OF ASSORTED INROEdo period (1615-1868) to Meiji era (1868-1912), 19th to early 20th centuryComprising inro of various shapes, sizes, and materials, variously decorated, most of lacquered wood, one of carved wood, one of silvered metal, one of porcelain; some lacquer inro decorated in gold, silver, and/or polychrome takamaki-e and kirikane details with animal and bird scenes, figures including Shoki the demon-queller and an oni (demon), and scattered crests; some with carved wood or stag-antler netsuke; all unsigned. The smallest: 1.8cm (11/16in) high; the largest: 9.2cm (3 5/8in) high. (22).Footnotes:The porcelain inro is inscribed in underglaze blue with excerpts of the Chinese poem Shentongshi (Poetry by the Prodigy) by Northern Song dynasty poet Wang Zhu (dates unknown).For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

FOUR NETSUKEEdo period (1615-1868), 19th centuryThree wood, the first a plum blossom with each petal incised with a different brocade pattern, the stigma inlaid in gilt metal, signed on the reverse on each petal Masakazu horu, Masatoshi to, Shorei[..] Shoji, Masatada okosu, Masatomo kore o tsukuru, 3.9cm (1½in); the second a mask of Hotei, details in red and black pigment, signed Deme Uman, Tenka ichi, 4.6cm (1 13/16in) high; the third a squirrel resting upon a large leafy gourd with a long winding stem, the eyes inlaid, unsigned, 4.1cm (1 5/8in) high; the fourth stag-antler, of a recumbent shishi (Chinese mythical lion) resting on a little platform, unsigned, 3.5cm (1 3/8in) high. (4).This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: ** VAT on imported items at a preferential rate of 5% on Hammer Price and the prevailing rate on Buyer's Premium.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

AN EBONY NETSUKE OF PAVILIONSBy Ippachi, Edo period (1615-1868) or Meiji era (1868-1912), 19th centuryCarved in the style of Horaku, the larger pavilion beside a rocky mountain and surrounded by trees, a smaller pavilion with a thatched roof set higher up in the mountain, the figures in and around the pavilions doing various activities including playing go and watching a river from a bridge, the river flowing onto the underside into a himotoshi; signed on a door panel on the larger pavilion Ippachi.2.8cm (1 1/16in) long.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

A WOOD NETSUKE OF A MUSHROOM CLUSTERBy Jikan Ganbun, Kyoto and Tokyo, late 19th centuryPossibly shimeji mushrooms, the cluster with mushrooms of various sizes packed together, the two largest mushrooms with three tiny ants of gilt metal and copper, the wood well patinated; signed on an inlaid ebony tablet Jikan Ganbun. 3.4cm (1 5/16in) high.This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: ** VAT on imported items at a preferential rate of 5% on Hammer Price and the prevailing rate on Buyer's Premium.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

HIDEMITSU COMPANY OF TOKYOA Large Tokyo-School Bronze Okimono (Table Ornament) of an Elderly Labourer Meiji era (1868-1912), late 19th/early 20th centuryThe realistically cast elderly peasant, seated barefoot on a straw mat, his straw sandals discarded, resting and smoking the pipe held in his right hand, and the other clutching a manju-netsuke in the form of a portable ashtray, the reverse signed with a large square seal with chiselled characters Toto Hidemitsu kansei (Production supervised by Hidemitsu, Tokyo), on a separate wood base. The figure: 45cm x 52cm x 45cm (17¾in x 20½in x 17¾in); the base: 55cm x 62cm (21 5/8in x 24 3/8in). (2).This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: ** VAT on imported items at a preferential rate of 5% on Hammer Price and the prevailing rate on Buyer's Premium.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

A GROUP OF REFERENCE BOOKS AND PUBLICATIONS MOSTLY ON JAPANESE ARTComprising: Noma Seiroku, Japanese Sculpture, trans. M. G. Mori, Board of Tourist Industry, Japanese Government Railways, 1939; Burawoy, Robert, Le petit Hara: dictionnaire des artistes japonais de montures de sabre, Association Franco-Japonaise, 1991; van Tilborgh, Louis, van Gogh en Japan, Amsterdam, van Gogh Museum, 2006; Soame Jenyns, Roger, Loan Exhibition of Japanese Porcelain, exhibition catalogue, London, The Oriental Ceramic Society, 1956; Ryerson, Egerton, The Netsuke of Japan: Legens, History, Folklore and Customs, Cranbury, NJ, A. S. Barnes and Company, 1971 (first printed 1958); Piggott, Juliet, Japanese Mythology, London, The Hamlyn Publishing Group Limited, 1969; Forrer, Matthi, Hokusai, exhibition catalogue, London, Royal Academy of Arts, 1991; Jahss, Melvin and Betty, Inro and Other Miniature Forms of Japanese Lacquer Art, Rutland, Vt., Charles E. Tuttle, 1971; Yoshida Mitsukuni and Nakahara Kenji, eds., Nakahara Tessen Kyo Shippo Monyo Shu (Nakahara Tessen's Collection of Designs for Kyoto Enamels), Kyoto, Tankosha, 1981; Earle, Joe, Splendors of Imperial Japan: Arts of the Meiji Period from the Khalili Collection, London, Khalili Family Trust, 2002; Bourne, Jonathan Lacquer: An International History and Collector's Guide, London, Bracken Books and Phoebe Phillips Editions, 1984. (11).For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

A CARVED WOOD RATS AND DRUM NETSUKE. 4.5cms.

A LARGE CARVED WOOD NETSUKE 6.5cm

A CHINESE CARVED WOOD EROTIC NETSUKE. Signed.

Y A Japanese Three-Case Japanese Inro, of slender section decorated on the sparse nashiji ground with an ikebana arrangement of a budding plant in a chinkinbori decorated bronze vessel, the reverse with a battledore and a dried salmon, all in tones of silver and gold hiramakie and takamakie with gold foil details, signed to the base, Early 19th Century; with coral Ojime and Netsuke formed from a silver-mounted fragment of coral branch Provenance: formerly from a private collection, purchased in Tokyo in the 1940s and by descent from Californian estate     Condition Report: Chip to lower edge of bottom case, some scratches, minor chips to edges, losses of gold foil and on side with flowers two chips in middle section and some wear and oxidation  see additional images for visual reference to condition Condition Report Disclaimer

Bronze icon in case, Chinese teapots, wild boar netsuke, pair of cloisonné vases 

A JAPANESE CARVED WOOD CAT NETSUKE signed. 5cm high

JAPANESE NETSUKE ALONG WITH SILVER AND CLOISONNE BOXES and a bust

A FINELY CARVED CHINESE SNUFF BOTTLE IN THE FORM OF A FISH, together with a Japanese wooden netsuke of a dog, (2).

A Japanese Netsuke in the form of a Mouse on a Broom, Signed, 7cm Long