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A RARE WOOD NETSUKE OF A SUISEIJapan, late 18th- early 19th century, Edo period (1615-1868)Finely carved with a suisei seated on its rear haunches atop a rectangular base, the beast detailed with a long horn, bushy curls, flaming tail, and a neatly stippled carapace. The base with a central himotoshi.HEIGHT 3.2 cmCondition: Very good condition with minor surface wear and traces of use.Provenance: European collection.The suisei is a rarely depicted mythical beast with much the same appearance as a kirin, with the exception of a tortoise carapace on its back.

A FINE LACQUER MANJU NETSUKE WITH SARUMAWASHI AND MONKEYUnsignedJapan, 19th centuryThe two-part lacquer manju netsuke bearing a brown lacquer ground sprinkled with nashiji and lacquered in iro-e takamaki-e with a sarumawashi viewed from behind and facing back, his robe richly patterned, holding a taming stick and a leash attached to his obedient monkey, which wears a neatly-detailed jacket. The nashiji is polished away in angled streaks to simulate rain in the wind. Central himotoshi through the back, the cord attachment inside.DIAMETER 3.8 cmCondition: Some tiny losses to lacquer, minor wear. Overall very good condition.Provenance: US private collection.

A WOOD NETSUKE OF A MINOGAME ON AN OUTSIZED AWABIJapan, Edo period (1615-1868), late 18th centuryDepicting a minogame (thousand-year-tortoise) atop an outsized awabi. Good himotoshi to the underside.LENGTH 5.1 cm Condition: Good condition with expected wear and few tiny notches to the shell. Provenance: Japanese private collection.

A BOXWOOD 'EAGLE SNATCHING MONKEY' NETSUKEUnsignedJapan, 19th century, Meiji period (1868-1912)Carved as an eagle snatching a monkey, the monkey with terrified expression clasping its hands into a prayer. Himotoshi through the belly of the eagle.HEIGHT 5.7 cmCondition: Good condition, small loss to the monkey's feet, a minuscule hairline to one of the wings.Provenance: Ex-collection Teddy Hahn, Darmstadt.

A LARGE INLAID EBONY WOOD NETSUKE OF PUPPIES ON A STRAW HATJapan, second half of 19th centuryThe ebony wood netsuke depicting two puppies on a finely carved straw hat (kasa). One puppy has three inlaid ivory spots on its fur. The underside of the straw hat depicting a delicately engraved design of a dragon ascending Mount Fuji. The natural himotoshi through the legs of the spotted puppy and an inlaid ivory signature underneath the straw hat - TOMOTADA.LENGTH 7.4 cmCondition: Good condition with minor associated wear and a small chip to the rim of the straw hat. Provenance: German private collection.Trade Certificate: In accordance with new EU regulations that went into effect in January 2022, we have applied for a certificate to sell this item within the EU. We expect the Austrian Federal Ministry for Climate Action, Environment, Energy, Mobility, Innovation and Technology to issue the certificate in 3-6 weeks. The item can only be shipped / handed over once the certificate has been issued.This item contains ivory, rhinoceros horn, tortoise shell, and/or some types of tropical wood and is subject to CITES when exporting outside the EU. It is typically not possible to export such items outside of the EU, including to the UK. Therefore, after this item has the necessary trade certificate, it can only be shipped within the EU or picked up in our gallery in person.

CHOZAN: A BOXWOOD NETSUKE OF A GRAZING HORSEBy Chozan (Tsuyama), signed Chozan 彫山 Japan, 19th century, Edo period (1615-1868)Carved in a bold and dynamic manner, depicting a grazing horse standing atop an oval seal base, note the finely engraved mane and tail. Asymmetrical himotoshi to the underside and signed to the top of the base CHOZAN.HEIGHT 5.4 cmCondition: Good condition, age-related surface wear and minuscule nicks. Provenance: Austrian private collection.

AN IVORY NETSUKE OF A KYOGEN ACTOR WITH FOX MASKJapan, 19th century, Meiji period (1868-1912)The finely carved and stained netsuke depicting a kyogen actor, wearing a kitsune (fox) mask and a richly patterned ceremonial attire, holding an open fan in his left hand behind his head, and suzu bells in the other. Below the actor's raised foot is a closed mask box. The two symmetrical himotoshi at the backside.LENGTH 5.4 cmCondition: Fine condition with usual traces of wear and age. Provenance: Notable European collection.Trade Certificate: In accordance with new EU regulations that went into effect in January 2022, we have applied for a certificate to sell this item within the EU. We expect the Austrian Federal Ministry for Climate Action, Environment, Energy, Mobility, Innovation and Technology to issue the certificate in 3-6 weeks. The item can only be shipped / handed over once the certificate has been issued.This item contains ivory, rhinoceros horn, tortoise shell, and/or some types of tropical wood and is subject to CITES when exporting outside the EU. It is typically not possible to export such items outside of the EU, including to the UK. Therefore, after this item has the necessary trade certificate, it can only be shipped within the EU or picked up in our gallery in person.

A HINOKI WOOD SAISHIKI MASK NETSUKE OF OKINASigned Japan, Edo period (1615-1868)Carved from hinoki (cypress) wood, this saishiki netsuke depicts an Okina mask with classical facial features, the eyebrows in the form of circular tufts, a broad nose, the mouth slightly open, revealing two teeth which are pierced, as are the nostrils and the eyes. The himotoshi bridge at the backside and the artist signature incised on the bridge as well.HEIGHT 3.9 cmCondition: Fine condition with traces of wear and age, with some losses to the paintwork. Provenance: European private collection.

A NETSUKE OF AN ONI MASKJapan, Meiji period (1868-1912)The celluloid netsuke depicting a mask of an oni, with a small horn on the top of his head, bulging eyes under bushy and furrowed eyebrows, a broad nose with flaring nostrils, and a mischievous smile, showing a row of teeth and two sharp fangs. The integrated loop at the back serving as the himotoshi.HEIGHT 4.1 cmCondition: Good condition with usual traces of wear and age, and age cracks. Provenance: European private collection.

A STAG ANTLER NETSUKE OF A SHISHI ON A ROCKJapan, Edo period (1615-1868)Carved seated, with the front legs placed onto a rock, the flaming tail and mane finely incised, the mouth open. One large, generously excavated himotoshi through the underside and another to one side.HEIGHT 4.5 cmCondition: Good condition with expected wear and natural flaws to the material. Provenance: Japanese private collection.

A WOOD NETSUKE OF TRAVELERS IN A SHIP ATTRIBUTED TO KAGETOSHIAttributed to Kagetoshi, unsignedJapan, 19th centuryCarved from a dark reddish wood and depicting a ship with carved dragon on its bow, on board a group of people and a horse. The addition of the horse is very rare. Attributed to Kagetoshi.LENGTH 4.5 cmCondition: Very good age-related condition.Provenance: European private collection.

A FINE IVORY NETSUKE OF SEVEN HUNGRY MONKEYS BY HOICHIBy Hoichi, signed Hoichi 芳一 saku 作Japan, Tokyo, late 19th century, Meiji period (1868-1912)A very fine and dense carving of a large monkey with six young monkeys portrayed in various attitudes. The large monkey is biting into a peach, while a young monkey in front of her is trying to reach the fruit. The other monkeys are climbing on top of the large one, clambering and pushing and pulling on each other. Another smaller monkey on top has managed to find another peach and is heartily biting into it. The hairwork is masterfully incised and all the eyes are minutely inlaid with pale translucent horn. The style of the carving, as well as the finish and the unstained ivory, is reminiscent of Kaigyokusai Masatsugu. The signature is found on the underside in a rectangular reserve, HOICHI saku. The carver probably comes from the school of Hojitsu in Tokyo. Kaigyokusai Masatsugu was also known to have opened a school in Tokyo during the Meiji period.HEIGHT 5.1 cmCondition: Very good condition, minor discoloration to the ivory in limited areas and some imperfections such as plugged nerve channels.Provenance: European collection.Trade Certificate: In accordance with new EU regulations that went into effect in January 2022, we have applied for a certificate to sell this item within the EU. We expect the Austrian Federal Ministry for Climate Action, Environment, Energy, Mobility, Innovation and Technology to issue the certificate in 3-6 weeks. The item can only be shipped / handed over once the certificate has been issued.This item contains ivory, rhinoceros horn, tortoise shell, and/or some types of tropical wood and is subject to CITES when exporting outside the EU. It is typically not possible to export such items outside of the EU, including to the UK. Therefore, after this item has the necessary trade certificate, it can only be shipped within the EU or picked up in our gallery in person.

A FINE IVORY NETSUKE OF NITTA NO SHIROJapan, 19th centuryWearing the distinctive straw hat of a Japanese hunter, a sword on his back, the hero sits astride the overthrown boar, pinioning it and immobilising it by holding a foreleg, the animal's fur finely engraved. Natural himotoshi.HEIGHT 3.9 cmCondition: Very good condition with expected wear and some age cracks. Light honey-yellow patina to the underside. Provenance: European private collection.Trade Certificate: In accordance with new EU regulations that went into effect in January 2022, we have applied for a certificate to sell this item within the EU. We expect the Austrian Federal Ministry for Climate Action, Environment, Energy, Mobility, Innovation and Technology to issue the certificate in 3-6 weeks. The item can only be shipped / handed over once the certificate has been issued.This item contains ivory, rhinoceros horn, tortoise shell, and/or some types of tropical wood and is subject to CITES when exporting outside the EU. It is typically not possible to export such items outside of the EU, including to the UK. Therefore, after this item has the necessary trade certificate, it can only be shipped within the EU or picked up in our gallery in person.

JOSUI: A LARGE BAMBOO SASHI NETSUKE IN THE SHAPE OF A MANTISBy Josui, signed Josui 如水Japan, Nara, dated 1872The sashi netsuke cut from a large section of bamboo and shaped as a stylized mantis, the wings incised with large characters. Two large himotoshi in the center.Signed and inscribed: 寿山, 壬申夏日製、於竹影居、如水漁人 “Juzan, mizunoe-saru, natsu no hi sei, Chikueikyo nite, Josui gyojin” [Felicitous Mountain (in large characters on the closed wings of the mantis), made on a day in summer, in the year of mizunoe-saru (1872), at the Chikueikyo (Studio in the shade of bamboos), by Josui gyojin]With a seal：竹宮 “Takemiya” [Bamboo Palace].There is no information on the artist, however he must have been related to Gyokkin (1816-1880) or Morikawa Toen (1820-1894), who carved very similar pieces and were both active in Nara. Their netsuke are exceedingly rare. For a discussion of Gyokkin including similar pieces (figs. 21-24) see the International Netsuke Society Journal (INSJ), vol.24, no. 2, pp. 12-26.HEIGHT 26.5 cmCondition: Excellent condition.Provenance: From an important East German private collection, assembled between the 1970s and 1980s.

YOSHIMASA: A RARE IVORY NETSUKE OF A DRUNKARDBy Yoshimasa, signed YoshimasaJapan, Kyoto, late 18th century, Edo period (1615-1868)Finely carved as a peasant seated and looking upwards, laughing, holding a sake-bottle in one hand and a sakazuki (sake cup), with a carved key fret border on the rim, in the other. His expression is amusing and conveys his drunkenness very well. Excellent honey patina and the himotoshi through the back. Signed YOSHIMASA 吉正 to the side of the sake-bottle.HEIGHT 3.6 cmCondition: Good condition with minor age cracks.Provenance: European collection.Trade Certificate: In accordance with new EU regulations that went into effect in January 2022, we have applied for a certificate to sell this item within the EU. We expect the Austrian Federal Ministry for Climate Action, Environment, Energy, Mobility, Innovation and Technology to issue the certificate in 3-6 weeks. The item can only be shipped / handed over once the certificate has been issued.This item contains ivory, rhinoceros horn, tortoise shell, and/or some types of tropical wood and is subject to CITES when exporting outside the EU. It is typically not possible to export such items outside of the EU, including to the UK. Therefore, after this item has the necessary trade certificate, it can only be shipped within the EU or picked up in our gallery in person.

A BOXWOOD NETSUKE OF A LOTUS LEAFJapan, Edo period (1615-1868)The delicately carved boxwood netsuke in the shape of a lotus leaf, surmounted by a spider advancing on a fly sitting in front of it. One central himotoshi at the underside and another at the inside of the narrow side of the leaf.LENGHT 5.4 cmCondition: Good condition with minor traces of wear and age, with some surface scratches. Provenance: Japanese private collection.

KOMIN: A RARE WOOD NETSUKE OF A DEMON MASK INSIDE SURIBACHIBy Komin, signed Komin 光珉 with sealJapan, Edo/Tokyo, late 19th centuryFinely carved from two types of wood as a suribachi (mortar) inlaid with a two-horned demon mask with a tama (magical jewel) on the forehead. The ridged inside of the suribachi is well-carved. A little inlaid silver clasp 'repairs' a simulated crack near the rim on the mortar. Asymmetrical himotoshi underneath.The exterior with a lengthy circumferential inscription: “Yamato no kuni Anjyoji zo Ennogyojya no tsukuru tokoro no utsushi” [a facsimile of a work by Ennogyojya of Anjo Temple in the province of Yamato].DIAMETER 4.1 cmCondition: Very good condition, minor associated surface wear.Provenance: European collection.Literature comparison:A similar wood netsuke by Komin, without the mortar, is illustrated in Arakawa, Hirokazu (1983) The Go Collection of Netsuke. Tokyo National Museum, p. 16, no. 12. Another similar netsuke in horn is illustrated in Meinertzhagen / Lazarnick (1986) MCI, Part A, p. 381.

TOMOTSUGU: AN IVORY NETSUKE OF A SMOKING MANBy Tomotsugu, signed Tomotsugu Japan, around 1850, Edo period (1615-1868)The ivory netsuke depicting a seated man, wearing traditional Japanese garment and headdress, smoking his pipe with an amusing facial expression, while holding an inscribed Tonkotsu in his left hand. Two himotoshi at the backside and the engraved signature TOMOTSUGU inside a lobed cartouche on the underside.HEIGHT 4.5 cmCondition: Good condition with minor traces of wear and age, restoration to left foot. Provenance: Notable European collection.Trade Certificate: In accordance with new EU regulations that went into effect in January 2022, we have applied for a certificate to sell this item within the EU. We expect the Austrian Federal Ministry for Climate Action, Environment, Energy, Mobility, Innovation and Technology to issue the certificate in 3-6 weeks. The item can only be shipped / handed over once the certificate has been issued.This item contains ivory, rhinoceros horn, tortoise shell, and/or some types of tropical wood and is subject to CITES when exporting outside the EU. It is typically not possible to export such items outside of the EU, including to the UK. Therefore, after this item has the necessary trade certificate, it can only be shipped within the EU or picked up in our gallery in person.

SHOKO: A WOOD NETSUKE OF AN ONI STIRRING MISOBy Shoko Sugunoya, signed Shoko 尚古Japan, Takayama, Hida school, mid-19th century, Edo period (1615-1868)Finely carved as a seated oni vigorously stirring miso paste inside the suribachi before him, the oni's eyes inlaid in dark horn. He wears a monk's robe, with one shoulder uncovered, decorated with clouds - signifying he is a repentant oni, now performing the serious task of stirring miso paste, rather than causing mischief. Natural himotoshi, though the carving certainly has okimono-character. Signed underneath the bowl SHOKO.HEIGHT 5.1 cmCondition: Excellent condition.Provenance: European collection, old Japanese collection label.

SEIYODO TOMIHARU: A RARE WOOD NETSUKE OF A SNAIL ON A TARO LEAFBy Seiyodo Tomiharu (1733-1810), signed Nihon...Seiyodo Tomiharu kore o chokoku, Tenmei ni no toki ni, mizunoe tora toshi... 日本...青陽堂富春彫刻之 干時天明二壬寅年...Japan, Iwami province, dated 1782 (Tenmei 2), Edo period (1615-1868)Carved from finely stained boxwood and depicting a snail slithering across a folded taro leaf. The composition is full of movement, achieved by the many curls of the stem and leaf, and the foot of the snail, as well as its spiraling shell. The foot of the mollusk is treated with fine ukibori pimples and the veiny structure of the leaf is achieved naturalistically. To top it all off, the entire surface of the leaf is treated with extremely fine ukibori, appearing like waves and simulating the natural surface of the taro leaf - this can only be fully enjoyed when viewed under a magnifying glass or microscope - the sheer skill needed to pull this off is remarkable! One large himotoshi through the underside, the other 'natural' through the leaf. Signed in partially worn ukibori characters Nihon...Seiyodo Tomiharu kore o chokoku, Tenmei ni no toki ni, mizunoe tora toshi... [Seiyodo Tomiharu carved this, in the 2nd year of the Tenmei era, the year of Mizunoe-tora (1782)].LENGTH 7 cmCondition: Very good condition - minor professional and invisible touch-ups to the edges of the leaf.Provenance: European collection.Auction comparison:A similar netsuke by Seiyodo Tomiharu was sold at Bonhams, The Robert S. Huthart Collection of Iwami Netsuke Part I, 15 May 2019, London, lot 31 (sold for 16,937 GBP).

AN IVORY NETSUKE OF A MONKEY TEACHING HIS YOUNG BY SEIGYOKUBy Seigyoku, signed SeigyokuJapan, late 19th century, Meiji period (1868-1912)A beautifully carved study of a father monkey holding down a sparrow and showing his offspring how to kill it. The young monkey looks on enthusiastically and is holding another smaller sparrow by the wing. Sensitive details in the facial expressions and overall a very charming netsuke. Natural himotoshi and signature SEIGYOKU on the underside. Compare also to the netsuke by Gyokumin no. 104 in this catalog.HEIGHT 3.2 cmCondition: Very good condition, fine patina, minor areas of discolorationProvenance: European private collectionAuction comparison: A similar netsuke as sold at Bonhams, Fine Japanese Art including two masterpieces by Kitaoji Rosanjin (1883-1959), London, 7 November 2013, lot 43 (sold for 1,625 GBP).Trade Certificate: In accordance with new EU regulations that went into effect in January 2022, we have applied for a certificate to sell this item within the EU. We expect the Austrian Federal Ministry for Climate Action, Environment, Energy, Mobility, Innovation and Technology to issue the certificate in 3-6 weeks. The item can only be shipped / handed over once the certificate has been issued.This item contains ivory, rhinoceros horn, tortoise shell, and/or some types of tropical wood and is subject to CITES when exporting outside the EU. It is typically not possible to export such items outside of the EU, including to the UK. Therefore, after this item has the necessary trade certificate, it can only be shipped within the EU or picked up in our gallery in person.

TWO GLAZED CERAMIC (YAKIMONO) NETSUKE OF CHESTNUTS WITH SMALL ANIMALSJapan, 19th century, Edo period (1615-1868)Each naturalistically modeled as a chestnut, one with a mottled dark and chocolate brown glaze and a small rat on top and the other with a dark brown and straw glaze and a wasp, the exposed pellicles left unglazed, the undersides with deep himotoshi.LENGTH 4.5 cm and 4.1 cmCondition: Excellent condition with minor wear and firing flaws.Provenance: French private collection.

RANICHI: AN IVORY NETSUKE OF A PUPPY WITH AWABIBy Ranichi, signed Ranichi 蘭一Japan, Kyoto, early 19th century, Edo period (1615-1868)The ivory netsuke with neatly incised fur and stained patches, depicting a piebald puppy pressing one paw down on an awabi shell. The canine's expression is quite amusing - its mouth is opened, baring a row of oddly large teeth, and the double-inlaid eyes are placed wide apart. Natural himotoshi and signed within an elliptic reserve RANICHI - a pupil of Rantei.LENGTH 3.1 cmCondition: Very good condition, minor wear, some age cracks.Provenance: German private collection.Trade Certificate: In accordance with new EU regulations that went into effect in January 2022, we have applied for a certificate to sell this item within the EU. We expect the Austrian Federal Ministry for Climate Action, Environment, Energy, Mobility, Innovation and Technology to issue the certificate in 3-6 weeks. The item can only be shipped / handed over once the certificate has been issued.This item contains ivory, rhinoceros horn, tortoise shell, and/or some types of tropical wood and is subject to CITES when exporting outside the EU. It is typically not possible to export such items outside of the EU, including to the UK. Therefore, after this item has the necessary trade certificate, it can only be shipped within the EU or picked up in our gallery in person.

A FINE IVORY NETSUKE OF A GROUP OF SHISHIUnsignedJapan, Tokyo, second half of 19th centuryFinely carved as a lively group of a mother Shishi with her three cubs, the entire composition set on a circular base. The mother is snarling, while the three young Shishi have their heads lifted to the sky. Fine details, the underside with himotoshi. The manner of carving and stain is very much reminiscent of Ishikawa Rensai of Asakusa, Tokyo.HEIGHT 2 cm, DIAMETER 3.3 cmCondition: Excellent condition.Provenance: British collection.Auction comparison: Compare the manner of carving and stain to a netsuke sold by Zacke, Fine Netsuke, Sagemono & Okimono, 24 November 2018, Vienna, lot 144.Trade Certificate: In accordance with new EU regulations that went into effect in January 2022, we have applied for a certificate to sell this item within the EU. We expect the Austrian Federal Ministry for Climate Action, Environment, Energy, Mobility, Innovation and Technology to issue the certificate in 3-6 weeks. The item can only be shipped / handed over once the certificate has been issued.This item contains ivory, rhinoceros horn, tortoise shell, and/or some types of tropical wood and is subject to CITES when exporting outside the EU. It is typically not possible to export such items outside of the EU, including to the UK. Therefore, after this item has the necessary trade certificate, it can only be shipped within the EU or picked up in our gallery in person.

A LARGE HYOTTOKO MASK WOOD NETSUKEJapan, 19th century, Edo period (1615-1868)The large wooden netsuke carved as a hyottoko mask portraying a humorous expression, with a broad nose and the lips forming a puckered mouth. The cord through the two symmetrical himotoshi at the backisde of the mask. HEIGHT 5.2 cm Condition: Good condition with usual traces of wear and age. Provenance: European private collection.

ICHIEISAI KOMIN: AN IVORY MANJU NETSUKE DEPICTING SHOKI AND KOINOBORI (CARP STREAMER)By Ichieisai Komin, signed Ichieisai Komin 一永齋孝民 with kakihanJapan, Edo (Tokyo), c. 1830, Edo period (1615-1868)Of thick, circular form with a central himotoshi peg, carved in relief with a grim-looking Shoki looking toward a large koinobori (carp streamer) fluttering in the wind (presumably an oni hides within), the reverse incised with a hut as well as the signature ICHIEISAI KOMIN with kakihan.DIAMETER 5.3 cmCondition: Good condition with some surface wear, expected age cracks, a small chip to the himotoshi peg. Fine, smooth, honey-yellow patina.Provenance: European collection.Trade Certificate: In accordance with new EU regulations that went into effect in January 2022, we have applied for a certificate to sell this item within the EU. We expect the Austrian Federal Ministry for Climate Action, Environment, Energy, Mobility, Innovation and Technology to issue the certificate in 3-6 weeks. The item can only be shipped / handed over once the certificate has been issued.This item contains ivory, rhinoceros horn, tortoise shell, and/or some types of tropical wood and is subject to CITES when exporting outside the EU. It is typically not possible to export such items outside of the EU, including to the UK. Therefore, after this item has the necessary trade certificate, it can only be shipped within the EU or picked up in our gallery in person.

A WOOD NETSUKE OF A TEMPLE SERVANT (EJI)UnsignedJapan, probably Edo, early 19th century, Edo period (1615-1868)The temple servant (eji) taking a break resting on top of a parasol. His expression is crafted very well, showing him in high spirits, though his facial features are worn-out from his hard work. Good patina. Himotoshi through the parasol.LENGTH 7.1 cmCondition: Very good condition with age-related surface wear.Provenance: European collection.

MITSUHIRO: A WOOD NETSUKE OF THREE SNAILS ON A SHIMEJI MUSHROOMSigned Mitsuhiro 光廣Japan, 19th centuryA charming netsuke with subtle incision work to achieve contrasting textures, depicting three snails clambering on the cap of a shimeji mushroom, the underside well carved with one of the snail's antennae on the mushroom stem and radial gills, the stem and underside of the cap forming the natural himotoshi, a furled edge of the cap with the signature MITSUHIRO.WIDTH 4 cmCondition: Good condition with some wear and few minor nicks. Provenance: Ex-collection Teddy Hahn, Darmstadt, acquired from Malcolm Fairley, London, in 2001.

4 Japanese hardwood signed netsuke: - tiger, cockerel, dog and bear, all with signed mother of pearl circular panels 

4 Japanese hardwood signed netsuke: - rat, rabbit, ox and fruit, all with signed mother of pearl circular panels

Three Japanese carved wooden netsuke, including finely carved figure of a tiger and cub, two character mark to the base, 5cm, two others The lion is in good condition with a deep patina. There are tiny old chips to one tooth, one ear and front paws of cub. The other two are both signed, and are in good condition but would benefit from a clean.

A Japanese hand carved tagua nut netsuke in the form of two rats on a piece of fruit. [4.5cm in length]

A Japanese hand carved tagua nut netsuke in the form of a foo dog gripping onto a rock. [4cm in length]

A Japanese hand carved tagua nut netsuke in the form of a turtle in a shell. Turtle has a black bead eye. [4.3cm in length]

Inro and netsuke in the shape of a tortoise 19th century signatures - Weight: 35 g - Region: Japon - Sizes: Inro H=100mm L=40mm Netsuke L=35mm - Condition: At first sight - good condition - no restoration - no repair

A Netsuke in the form of a Dragon

Two rare Japanese Hirado porcelain netsuke rattles, Edo period, each modelled as a Chinese boy holding a lion mask and wearing a blue glazed jacket, heights 6cm (one with small hairline).Buyer’s Premium 29.4% (including VAT @ 20%) of the hammer price. Lots purchased online via the-saleroom.com will attract an additional premium of 6% (including VAT @ 20%) of the hammer price.

A Japanese carved wood netsuke, Meiji period, modelled with a kneeling figure resting his hands on the shoulders of a seated figure, unsigned, height 4.1cm, together with another carved wood netsuke, modelled as a slender bearded gentleman wearing a long robe, unsigned, length 8cm.Buyer’s Premium 29.4% (including VAT @ 20%) of the hammer price. Lots purchased online via the-saleroom.com will attract an additional premium of 6% (including VAT @ 20%) of the hammer price.

A Japanese carved wood netsuke, Meiji period, finely modelled as a seated oni with parasol slung over his shoulder and an ivory stick resting in the crook of his arm, metal bangles to wrist and both ankles, inset boxwood signature plaque to underside, height 2.8cm. Note: a non-transferrable ivory exemption certificate has been granted for the sale of this item.Buyer’s Premium 29.4% (including VAT @ 20%) of the hammer price. Lots purchased online via the-saleroom.com will attract an additional premium of 6% (including VAT @ 20%) of the hammer price.

A Japanese carved wood netsuke, Meiji period, finely carved as three oni opening a sack, incised signature to underside, height 3.1cm, together with another carved wood netsuke, modelled as a seated oni, unsigned, height 4cm.Buyer’s Premium 29.4% (including VAT @ 20%) of the hammer price. Lots purchased online via the-saleroom.com will attract an additional premium of 6% (including VAT @ 20%) of the hammer price.

A Japanese carved wood noh mask netsuke, Edo/Meiji period, one side carved in relief with the face of Hannya, incised signature to reverse, length 7cm, together with a similar carved wood noh mask, unsigned, length 8.5cm, and a smaller mask netsuke, unsigned, length 3.5cm. Note: a non-transferrable ivory exemption certificate has been granted for the sale of this item.Buyer’s Premium 29.4% (including VAT @ 20%) of the hammer price. Lots purchased online via the-saleroom.com will attract an additional premium of 6% (including VAT @ 20%) of the hammer price.

A Japanese staghorn netsuke, Meiji period, carved in the form of a Buddhistic lion grasping a ball, unsigned, height 3.1cm.Buyer’s Premium 29.4% (including VAT @ 20%) of the hammer price. Lots purchased online via the-saleroom.com will attract an additional premium of 6% (including VAT @ 20%) of the hammer price.

A Japanese cinnabar lacquer four-case inro, Meiji period, each section carved with bands of flowerheads, length 8.2cm (faults), together with a hardwood and lacquer netsuke, length 3.7cm, a hardwood samurai helmet netsuke, length 4.1cm, a carved hardwood gourd-form netsuke, length 5cm, and a Japanese carved wood stand, length 10.2cm.Buyer’s Premium 29.4% (including VAT @ 20%) of the hammer price. Lots purchased online via the-saleroom.com will attract an additional premium of 6% (including VAT @ 20%) of the hammer price.

Netsuke carved wooden figures

A selection of books and catalogues on Asian artwork including 'The Banr Collection' on Netsuke etc

A collection of Chinese wood stands19th-20th century, 5cm -16cm, including one on S-shaped legs and pierced scroll aprons, with five prongs, 14cm high, a circular stand with key fret aprons, 10.5cm diameter, a carved wood puzzle ball, 6cm diameter, two Japanese carved wood netsukes, one of a tiger, 4.5cm high and the other of a pumpkin with two lizards, 5.5cm wide (qty.)Condition ReportPuzzle ball - wood losses in various places, metal hook attached.Tiger netsuke - minute chips in various places.Pumpkin netsuke - hairline cracks in various places.Stand with S-shaped legs - chips and losses, splits and cracks, legs loose.Hook - one leg missing.The rest of the wood stands - one with splits to the underside, all have minor chips and scratches, some with losses. One stand missing bottom half, all with general wear.

Three Japanese carved boxwood netsuke including a champion sumo wrestler with two-character kanji signature, 5 cm high, the second carved as two fish, also signed 4.5 cm wide and a mennetsuke style noh mask example, unsigned 4.5 cm high (3) 

A carved wood Netsuke naked lady (toes a/f), treen string holder, other treen, leather shoe vesta case and other interesting items

Small box containing quantity of miniature Chinese ceramics including small blue and white vase, a celadon glazed vase and a wooden netsuke of two monkeys (qty)

A frog netsuke

Group of 18 carved jade and hardstone objects, of a variety of ages. Includes several netsuke and several carvings in the form of animals.Height ranges from 1/4 in to 1 3/4 in; width ranges from 1 3/4 in to 5 1/4 in; depth ranges from 1 1/4 in to 2 3/4 in.

Group of three Japanese carved wooden netsuke and ojime in the form of animals and a mask.Mask; height: 1 3/4 x width: 1 1/4 in x depth: 1/2 in. Dog; height: 1 3/4 in x width: 1 3/4 in x depth: 1 in. Small carving; height: 1 1/4 in x width: 3/4 in x depth: 1/4 in.

Japanese four-case lacquer inro, 19th c. Decorated with a scene of structures in a hilly landscape interspersed with rushing waters in beautifully executed maki-e. With a stone netsuke in the form of a man with upraised arms.Inro; height: 3 3/4 in x width: 2 in x depth: 1 1/4 in. Netsuke; height: 2 1/4 in x width: 1 in x depth: 3/4 in.

A JAPANESE BLACK LACQUER TUREE CASE INRO decorated in gilt hiramakie with a landscape, 6cm, with glass ojime; and a four-case inro with agate ojime and wood netsuke, Meiji, 8cm (2)Provenance: The property of a deceased Estate from West Dorset.

A Japanese intricately carved boxwood Netsuke of a Dog of Fo, bearing signature. Height 35 mm. CONDITION REPORT: The Netsuke appears to be in extremely good order with no splits or cracks. There do not appear to be any losses and the piece is in generally very good order. The piece is very dusty and dirty in places and has some minor paint splashes to the top surface.

Sundry items, including two boxwood netsuke, a framed penny black stamp, a Limoges enamel cherry box, a Queen Victoria vulcanite vesta case, and a specimen of Blue John

A Japanese box wood Netsuke of a frog on a slipper; and a box wood Okimono Buddha both signed

A carved boxwood netsuke formed as a rat.

An Antique Highly Erotic Netsuke (possibly bone or Jade) Figure. 12cm length of bone..... or jade.

Silver & Leather Miniature Briefcase + a Wooden Netsuke Monkey Figure