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Stunning quality, antique hardwood netsuke of 3 Mice on a barrel

A CARVED BONE NINE-FACES NETSUKE.

A group of Chinese, Japanese and Indian figures, 19th century and later, comrpising a carved wood netsuke, 5.2cm, a Chinese cast cylindrical vessel, 12.2cm high, an Indian painted alabaster figure, 16cm high, a terracotta head vessel, 7.8cm high, a carving of a swaddled child, 8.2cm, a lozenge-shaped seal, 7cm, a silvered figure, with a perforated base, in a glass panelled box, 10.5cm high, a cast bronze moustached head on a crocodile body, 16cm long, two Japanese carvings, a notebook, and a cast 'Aztec' figure (13)Condition ReportAll with wear. Head vessel - chipped. Jap carvings one missing face, Indian figure rubbing and wear.

A collection of treen, 19th century and later, comprising a miniature basket, 8cm high, a miniature goblet, 12cm high, and a pipe in the form of a revolver, 13cm wide, a box in the form of a barrel, 12.5cm high, a shoe form snuff box, lacking its lid, 11cm wide, a pair of tongs, 15.5cm wide, an egg on stand, 18cm high, a netsuke figure of a man, 9cm high, and a pair of candlesticks, 26cm high (10)Provenance: The Estate of the Late Jackie Mann Condition ReportLosses to the goblet. The remainder with

Japanese painted wooden netsuke formed as an amorous couple in a tub, Meiji (1868-1912), height 5cm; also an ebony netsuke of a reclining Buddha as a child, 4cm; a Japanese boxwood miniature cabinet, 5cm; miniature abacus, 5cm; and a Chinese wooden snuff bottle, with silver calligraphic inlay, 5.5cm x 3cm x 3.5cm (5) (Please note condition does not form part of the catalogue description. We strongly advise viewing to satsify yourself as to condition. If you are unable to view and a condition report is not already available, please ask for one and it will be provided in writing).

Carved wooden netsuke of a recumbent dog, 6.5cm; and another of a seated dog, 4.5cm (2) (Please note condition does not form part of the catalogue description. We strongly advise viewing to satsify yourself as to condition. If you are unable to view and a condition report is not already available, please ask for one and it will be provided in writing).

Carved wooden netsuke, formed as a fish trap, 5.5cm; also another formed as a cicada with larvae in bamboo, 5cm (2) (Please note condition does not form part of the catalogue description. We strongly advise viewing to satsify yourself as to condition. If you are unable to view and a condition report is not already available, please ask for one and it will be provided in writing).

Carved rosewood netsuke of a dog playing with a slipper, 4cm; also another of a rabbit and a squash, 5cm (2) (Please note condition does not form part of the catalogue description. We strongly advise viewing to satsify yourself as to condition. If you are unable to view and a condition report is not already available, please ask for one and it will be provided in writing).

Carved wooden netsuke, spherical form carved with fighting tigers, 5cm; also a rosewood netsuke carved with a variety of fighting animals, 5cm (2) (Please note condition does not form part of the catalogue description. We strongly advise viewing to satsify yourself as to condition. If you are unable to view and a condition report is not already available, please ask for one and it will be provided in writing).

Japanese carved wooden okimono, Meiji (1868-1912), carved as a fisherwoman holding a basket with octopus, and her son at the base holding down a fish, height 14.5cm; also a carved wooden netsuke, formed as a standing traveller, signed, 14cm, mounted onto a later wooden base(2) (Please note condition does not form part of the catalogue description. We strongly advise viewing to satsify yourself as to condition. If you are unable to view and a condition report is not already available, please ask for one and it will be provided in writing).

Carved rosewood netsuke formed as rats, 5cm; also another formed as a pair of rats, 6cm; and another of a seated monkey, 5cm (3) (Please note condition does not form part of the catalogue description. We strongly advise viewing to satsify yourself as to condition. If you are unable to view and a condition report is not already available, please ask for one and it will be provided in writing).

Erotica, vijf diverse objecten, 20e eeuw; o.a. hoornen netsuke, schelpvormig doosje met mechaniek en vergulde plaquette. Collectie van oud galeriehouder van De Drie Gratiën, Weteringsstraat, een galerie voor Erotische Kunst [5]

Acht Netsuke aus Koralle, Japan, um 1900 Geschnitzte Tierfiguren, u.a. Hase (kleiner Chip), Schwein, Affe, Eule. Höhe 20 - 68 mm. Gebrauchter Zustand. Achtung: Ein Export dieses Loses aus der EU ist leider nicht möglich. Eight Japanese netsuke made of coral, circa 1900 Eight Japanese netsuke made of coral, circa 1900 Geschnitzte Tierfiguren, u.a. Hase (kleiner Chip), Schwein, Affe, Eule. Höhe 20 - 68 mm. Gebrauchter Zustand. Attention: This lot can only be shipped within the European Union. Condition: II

Ivory netsuke of an oriental man with gourd drinking bottle and sword, signed, with EU certificate 24NL326105/20, Japan Taisho period ca. 1920, 5x3.3 cm (sales only possible within the EU)

Ivory netsuke of reclining man, signed, with EU certificate 24NL326096/20, Japan Taisho period ca. 1920, 4x1.8 cm (sales only possible within the EU)

Ivory netsuke of a seated man with pipe, signed, with EU certificate 24NL326101-20, Japan Taisho period ca. 1920, 3.5x2.5 cm (sales only possible within the EU)

Ivory netsuke of a seated man with staff and fish, with EU certificate 24NL326102/20, Japan Taisho period ca. 1920, 6x4.7 cm (sales only possible within the EU)

Ivory netsuke of reclining ram, signed, with EU certificate 24NL326104/20, Japan Meiji period ca. 1900, 3x3 cm (sales only possible within the EU)

Ivory netsuke of reclining man on mat with rat on chest, signed, with EU certificate24NL326098/20, Japan Taisho period ca. 1920, 5x4 cm (sales only possible within the EU)

Ivory netsuke of man with gourd, signed, with EU certificate 24NL326109/20, Japan Meiji period ca. 1910, 3.5x4 cm (sales only possible within the EU)

Ivory netsuke of man with pipe and jingasa on back, signed, with EU certificate 24NL326115/20, Japan Taisho period ca. 1920, 4.3x3.3 cm (sales only possible within the EU)

Ivory netsuke of man with pipe and child on his back, signed, with EU certificate 24NL326116/20, Japan Meiji period ca. 1910, 4x3.3 cm (sales only possible within the EU)

*WOODEN INROwith one compartment, Japan Edo period XVIII°, red & black lacquered representing a Shishi (FÖ dog/Buddha mount) on one side, and on the other a floral decoration on a rock. Silk cord, ivory Ojime with 2 carved faces and boxwood signed netsuke representing a Shishi with black lacquered eyes.Lots marked with a (*) symbol may be subject to CITES Regulations when exported. Several countries prohibit the importation of property containing materials from endangered species, such as rhino horn, ivory, coral and tortoiseshell.

WATER CONTAINER of the Edo period, in red & black lacquered wood with carrying handle, its original stopper, and a side peg for hanging accessories;together withSMALL WOMEN'S POUCHfrom the Edo period in red fabric embroidered with golden arabesques and the Mon of the Sakai clan, with golden lining and drawstring.together withTWO WATER GOURDSto hang from belt with stoppers.together withLEATHER TOBACCO POUCHof the Edo period, drawstring, and bell-shaped wooden Netsuke

A Carved boxwood netsuke in the form of a skeleton climbing on a skull, signed, 5cm high, together with another netsuke of a temple dog, 3cm high. (2)

A carved boxwood netsuke in the form of hotei, signed, 5cm high, another netsuke of a man with a parasol, 3.5cm high and a carved figure of an immortal, 8cm high

Japan, a boxwood netsuke, 19th century, showing a standing figure with child h. 4,8 cm [1]

Japan, a white-glazed porcelain netsuke, 20th century, depicting a rat perched on a fruit l. 4 cm Uit de nalatenschap van Clemens Merkelbach van Enkhuizen [1]

Carved cocquilla nut etui and a carved Netsuke rat and tortoise

Six small Oriental items - comprising a bronze dog of Fo, 8.3cm high; a carved pale grey striped agate turtle, 6.6cm long; a small Japanese circular cloisonné trinket box, 7.3cm diameter; a Chinese export porcelain blue and white tea bowl (possibly from the Tek Sing shipwreck), 8.3cm diameter, hairline to rim; a Japanese carved fruitwood netsuke bead of a rat; and a shallow white-metal bowl with a parcel gilt clover leaf rondel and incised five-character mark to base, 9cm diameter.

Two contemporary netsuke Seals with black bead eyes.

Vintage Japanese carved resin Netsuke together with wooden monkey netsuke

Two carved wood Netsuke in the form of a frog playing the flute and frogs wth a shell No obvious damage or repairs

Two carved wood Netsuke in the form of fish and an insect on fruit

Two carved wood Netsuke in the form of two frogs on a leaf and a skull

Two carved wood Netsuke in the form of turtles and mice on a barrel

Japanese carved wood tobacco box in the form of a toad, complete with chord and Netsuke. (B.P. 21% + VAT)  Box opens and closes flush (a bit tight). Some wear but over all good.

Pair of Chinese carved jade netsuke spoons or tea scoops. Each spoon is of a rich and verdant spinach green jade with a flower skillfully carved along the neck, where the stem meets the bowl of the spoon. With a custom made case.(Each spoon) height: 8 1/4 in x width: 1 1/4 in x depth: 1/4 in. Gross weight: 116.8 g.Condition: There are no major losses. There is one repaired break along the stem of one of the spoons. Minute chips along the extreme edges of the bowl of the spoon. Light wear and faint accretions throughout. Light wear to the case.

A JAPANESE TSUISHU LACQUER NETSUKE BY MATSUKI HOKEIMEIJI ERA, 19TH CENTURY The finely carved red lacquer figure depicted with one foot lifted, holding a fan against his side; wearing garments embellished with designs of ho-o birds or phoenix in flight and sayagata patterns, signed Hōkei underneath, 5.9cm. Provenance: from the Mark and Elizabeth Harding Collection, South Africa.

FIVE WOOD NETSUKE AND AN OKIMONO20TH CENTURYMost carved as animals interacting with various objects; one a netsuke depicting a cluster of seven masks; the okimono depicting a large frog on a lotus flower, a small amphibian hiding inside; some with signatures, 5.5cm max. (6)OFFERED WITHOUT RESERVEProvenance: from the Mark and Elizabeth Harding Collection, South Africa.

A JAPANESE WOOD NETSUKE OF A WISE MONKEY, CIRCLE OF NAITO TOYOMASA (1773-1856) EDO PERIOD, 19TH CENTURY Tamba School, looking rather rotund as it is depicted seated on its haunches covering its ears; its hair finely incised and with the eyes inlaid in light horn, the pupils painted in black ink; inscribed Toyomasa on the back of its leg, 3.1cm. The Sanbiki no Saru (Three Wise Monkeys) are a highly popular subject in Japanese Art, with the 'hear no evil' monkey usually identified as Kikazaru. See Bonhams, New York, Netsuke from the Collection of Joseph and Elena Kurstin, 16 December 2022, lot 43 for another Wise Monkey signed Toyomasa.

A JAPANESE WOOD NETSUKE OF A MONKEY DRESSED AS A SHINTO PRIESTMEIJI ERA, 19TH CENTURY Depicted standing, wearing an eboshi hat and a short haori adorned with asa-no-ha pattern, holding a gohei wand with shide paper streamers, signed Tomokazu at the back, 5.5cm.Provenance: from the Mark and Elizabeth Harding Collection, South Africa.Cf. Euronetsuke Magazine, Spring 2024, issue 65, p.13, for another netsuke of a monkey dressed as a Shinto priest by Inada Ichirō, illustrated as part of R Bandini's article 'Simian Simulacra'.

A JAPANESE WOOD NETSUKE OF CHICKENSCarved as a cockerel and hen perched on a war drum, the birds realistically depicted; the instrument decorated with small studs around the edge and a dragon underneath, 4.2cm. Provenance: from the Mark and Elizabeth Harding Collection, South Africa.

TWO JAPANESE WOOD NETSUKEEDO/MEIJI, 18TH/19TH CENTURYThe first carved as a cluster of suggestive mushrooms, signed Tomonobu underneath, 4.2cm; the other modelled as three bean pods, 4.2cm; together with a small carved nut with figures and a ram, probably Chinese, 3.5cm. (3) Provenance: from the Mark and Elizabeth Harding Collection, South Africa.

A GOOD JAPANESE DARK WOOD NETSUKE OF SHOKI AND THREE ONIMEIJI ERA, 19TH CENTURYThe demon-queller is depicted standing, holding his sword in one hand and the brim of his large hat with the other; three small oni mischievously crouching on top, trying not to be seen; one looking through a hole at the front; 6.4cm.

THREE JAPANESE NETSUKE MEIJI ERA, 19TH CENTURY The first a red and black negoro lacquer netsuke of a seated Daruma looking disgruntled, 3.9cm; another carved as a small shōjō holding a large sake cup with the character kotobuki (longevity) written in the well, 3.5cm; the third depicting a karako holding an oni mask, 5cm. (3)Provenance: from the Mark and Elizabeth Harding Collection, South Africa.

λ λ A RARE JAPANESE ROSEWOOD BOX AND COVER BY DEME TAIMAN EDO PERIOD, 18TH/19TH CENTURY Of rectangular shape, the cover decorated with three Noh masks carved in high relief on a dense sayagata ground, the pattern extending to the side and base; the inside of the lid signed Deme Taiman saku with kaō, 3cm x 6cm x 9cm. (2) Provenance: formerly in the collection of J G Dalgliesh (1887-1940), and W W Winkworth (1897-1991).Cf. F Meinertzhagen, The Meinertzhagen Card Index on Netsuke in the Archives of the British Museum, Part A, p.41 where this very box is described.

λ A JAPANESE WOOD NETSUKE OF A WOLF OR YAMA-INU (WILD DOG) WITH RABBITEDO PERIOD, 18TH/19TH CENTURYSeated on its haunches with its mouth wide open, its front paw resting on a small rabbit, the eyes inlaid, with two characters for Tomotada in an oblong reserve underneath, 4.3cm.This item is offered for sale in accordance with the Ivory Act 2018 and has been assigned an exemption certificate, Ref. No. VTJUJ2PG.

A TALL WOOD NETSUKE OF GAMA SENNINMEIJI ERA, 19TH CENTURYThe Immortal depicted standing, happily smiling whilst lifting his large pet toad over his head; typically wearing a coat of mugwort leaves and loose robes, his long sleeves billowing in the wind, 14.7cm.Provenance: from the Mark and Elizabeth Harding Collection, South Africa.

A JAPANESE DARK WOOD NETSUKE OF A SHISHIMEIJI ERA, 19TH CENTURYDepicted lying down, turning its head to the side; its eyes inlaid in metal and the curls of its fur finely rendered; signed with a single kao, possibly for Ono Ryomin or Tadatsugu, 3.3cm.Provenance: from the Mark and Elizabeth Harding Collection, South Africa. Purchased from BCI Fine Art, 1991. A copy of the invoice is available.

A JAPANESE SAISHIKI (PAINTED WOOD) NETSUKE OF A RANRYO-O DANCEREDO/MEIJI, 19TH CENTURYBoldly carved, the bugaku performer is depicted standing on one leg and holding a baton, wearing his typical colourful garments and fearsome mask surmounted by a small dragon, his train gathering down behind his back, 9.7cm.Provenance: from the Mark and Elizabeth Harding Collection, South Africa. With a copy of a receipt from Sarzi-Amadè Limited, London, dated 17th May 1990, where the netsuke is listed. By repute, purchased from Spink & Son Ltd.

A JAPANESE FOUR-CASE GOLD LACQUER INRO, KAJIKAWA LINEAGEMEIJI ERA, 19TH CENTURYEach side decorated with a roundel enclosing a small bird perched amongst branches, rendered in gold and silver hiramaki-e and takamaki-e on a kinji ground, the base inscribed Kajikawa saku; attached to a wood netsuke of a karako on an oversized fan, the boy depicted kneeling down; the inro 8.5cm, the netsuke 4.2cm.See Bonhams, New York, Fine Japanese and Korean Art, 18th September 2024, lot 719 for a closely related inro.

THREE JAPANESE NETSUKE MEIJI ERA, 19TH CENTURYThe first a square tsuishu lacquer hako netsuke, both sides decorated with pine branches on a cell diaper ground, signed Yosei saku on the inside, 4.5cm; another carved as bamboo shoots, the largest with wormholes revealing the small figure of Moso inside, one of the Twenty-Four Paragons of Filial Piety, 4.8cm; the third possibly ebony, carved as a chrysanthemum flowerhead, the petals realistically curled up, signed Kyokusai (possibly for Tsukamoto Kyokusai) underneath, 3.6cm. (4)Provenance: from the Mark and Elizabeth Harding Collection, South Africa. The bamboo shoot netsuke purchased from BCI Fine Art, 6 July 1991. A copy of the invoice is available.

A JAPANESE WOOD NETSUKE OF A SARUMAWASHIEDO/MEIJI, 18TH/19TH CENTURYThe monkey trainer depicted standing with his small pet on his shoulder, dressed with loose travelling garments, holding a staff in one hand and with a small basket of food before him, 7.7cm. Provenance: from the Mark and Elizabeth Harding Collection, South Africa.

A JAPANESE DARK WOOD NETSUKE OF A BAT BY HORAKUMEIJI ERA, 19TH CENTURYThe charming animal is depicted with its wings folded and with its head slightly turned; the hair on its back finely rendered; signed Horaku underneath, 4.8cm. Provenance: from the Mark and Elizabeth Harding Collection, South Africa. Purchased from BCI Fine Art, 1985. A copy of the invoice is available.

λ TWO JAPANESE WOOD NETSUKE OF TURTLES MEIJI ERA, 19TH CENTURY The first depicting a large tortoise carrying its young on its back, both turning their heads to the side, the underside with a two-character signature in a rectangular reserve, possibly for Shutsugu; the other depicting a shy turtle with its head fully retracted within its carapace, a section of the shell opening up to reveal the himotoshi, signed Masatomo underneath, 4.2cm and 4.6cm respectively. (2)Provenance: from the Mark and Elizabeth Harding Collection, South Africa. The netsuke of a turtle by Masatomo purchased from Spink, by repute.

A JAPANESE DARK WOOD NETSUKE OF A SHISHIMEIJI ERA, 19TH CENTURYThe lion dog is depicted seated on its haunches, baring its teeth whilst resting its front paw against a brocade ball, a smaller ball loose inside it; its long tail curling underneath its body, signed Masakata, 4.3cm.Provenance: from the Mark and Elizabeth Harding Collection, South Africa. Purchased from Gallery Medici, 1983. A copy of the invoice is available.

A JAPANESE WOOD NETSUKE OF SHOKI AND AN ONIEDO PERIOD, 18TH/19TH CENTURYThe Demon Queller depicted standing, turning to the right as he holds a small demon by the hair, the oni writhing with pain; his long beard and sleeves swirling in the wind, and with his eyes inlaid in metal, 8.7cm.Provenance: from the Mark and Elizabeth Harding Collection, South Africa.

A JAPANESE INLAID WOOD SAYA INRO MEIJI ERA, 19TH CENTURYPossibly made of kurogaki (persimmon wood), decorated with a variety of vegetables in relief including a pumpkin, its surface rendered with minute grains and seeds; two small lacquer aubergines, and a lotus root made of pewter; the inner drawer divided into three compartments with three small paper containers, 7.8cm. (5)Provenance: formerly the W L Behrens Collection, listed in H L Joly, The W.L. Behrens Collection: Netsuke and Japanese Carvings, no. 1269.

A JAPANESE PRUNUS WOOD NETSUKE OF A FISHERMAN AND OCTOPUSMEIJI ERA, 19TH CENTURY The seated man depicted with his mouth wide open, yelling as an octopus emerges from the basket on his back and strangles him with his long tentacles; a faint signature underneath possibly for Rakumin, follower of Miwa, 3.9cm. Provenance: formerly in the collection of André Spoerry, sold at Millon, Paris, 14th December 2018, lot 331.