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THREE JAPANESE WOOD NETSUKE OF ANIMALSEDO/MEIJI, 18TH/19TH CENTURYThe first a recumbent spotted deer, lifting its head and with the eyes inlaid, signed Masatsugu, 4.7cm; the second a shishi with brocade ball, signed in a mother of pearl rectangular reserve Hogen Hiroaki, 4.3cm; and the third depicting a frog clambering on a small stone, 4.5cm. (3)Provenance: from the Mark and Elizabeth Harding Collection, South Africa. The deer purchased from Paul Champkins, 2015. A copy of the invoice is available.

A JAPANESE BOXWOOD NETSUKE OF GAMA SENNIN BY NAITO TOYOMASA (1773-1856)EDO PERIOD, 18TH/19TH CENTURYFinely carved and stained, the Immortal is depicted seated with one knee raised, his large pet toad clambering upon his back; typically modelled with a coat of mugwort leaves, and long trailing hair and beard; both with their eyes inlaid in horn; signed Toyomasa underneath, 5.6cm.Provenance: from the Mark and Elizabeth Harding Collection, South Africa; previously in the Raymond and Frances Bushell Collection. Acquired from Raymond Bushell, with a certificate dated 29th March 1971 where he confirms this is the piece published in his book 'The Wonderful World of Netsuke', p.54, pl.65. Bushell mentions in the book that he acquired it from Soichi Kurono of Nagoya. For another similar model in the Bushell Collection, see The Raymond and Frances Bushell Collection of Netsuke, a Legacy at the Los Angeles County Museum of Art, no.53.Also with a letter from Barry Davies attesting that the netsuke was borrowed for the exhibition ‘Netsuke Classics’, 1990. Illustrated and discussed in Barry Davies Oriental Art, Netsuke Classics, no.57. The author comments that 'Naito Toyomasa carved a number of variations of Gama Sennin with his toad. The piece exhibited here is certainly one of the best that I have handled personally'.Cf. F Meinertzhagen, The Meinertzhagen Card Index on Netsuke in the Archives of the British Museum, Part B, p.953 for similar netsuke of Gama Sennin by Toyomasa, one in the W L Behrens collection. See the International Netsuke Collectors' Society, 1980, 7/4, p.15 where other Gama Sennin netsuke by Toyomasa are discussed.

A LARGE JAPANESE NETSUKE OF AN ONI NEMBUTSUEDO PERIOD, 18TH/19TH CENTURYBoldly carved with the eyes inlaid in horn; the ferocious-looking demon is depicted standing with a wide toothy grin, wearing monk's robes opening to reveal his torso; holding prayer beads in one hand and a mallet in the other, a gong tied around his waist, 10.4cm.Provenance: from the Mark and Elizabeth Harding Collection, South Africa. Previously in the W L Behrens Collection, sold at Glendining & Co, London, 1913. Illustrated in the sale catalogue, no.46. Published: H L Joly, Legend in Japanese Art, pp.262-64 where the netsuke is illustrated as part of the entry on oni.

A LARGE JAPANESE SAISHIKI (PAINTED WOOD) NETSUKE OF A SOUTH-SEA ISLANDER EDO PERIOD, 18TH OR 19TH CENTURYCarved in hinoki (cypress wood) in the style of Yoshimura Shuzan, the tall figure depicted standing, his head turned to the left and with his mouth agape, holding a branch of coral in a small vase before him; wearing a hood and loose robes adorned with stylised clouds, carrying a sword in a fish-shaped scabbard on his back; with a two-character signature to the reverse reading as Shuzan, and with a paper collection label underneath also inscribed 'Shuzan', 11.1cm. 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 described as 'signed (Nagamachi) Shuzan', purchased for £4,620. By repute, purchased from Spink & Son Ltd.

A LARGE JAPANESE WOOD NETSUKE OF A SENNINEDO PERIOD, 18TH CENTURYThe tall emaciated Immortal turning his head to the side with his mouth agape, holding his long beard with one hand and a gnarled staff in the other; wearing a cloak of mugwort leaves and loose robes opening to reveal his protuberant ribs; some areas lacquered, 14.5cm. 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, purchased for £7,600. By repute, purchased from Spink & Son Ltd.

A JAPANESE PORCELAIN NETSUKE OF A TIGER MEIJI ERA, 19TH CENTURY The feline is depicted crouching with its long tail curling against its back; the details of its stripes depicted in bright enamels, 4.8cm. Provenance: from the Mark and Elizabeth Harding Collection, South Africa.

A LARGE JAPANESE GOLD LACQUER WOOD NETSUKE OF HANNYAEDO/MEIJI, 19TH CENTURYBoldly carved, the surface covered in gold, silver and red lacquer; the witch depicted with her mouth open revealing her bright red tongue, the reverse carved as a knotted ribbon and with a paper collection label with a monogram, possibly for 'WMS', 6cm. Provenance: from the Mark and Elizabeth Harding Collection, South Africa. Purchased from Eskenazi Oriental Art, London, 1986. A copy of the original receipt is available.

A JAPANESE STAG-ANTLER NETSUKE OF AN ONI20TH CENTURY The gargoyle-like demon depicted seated with its front paws resting on its long tail, its eyes inlaid in dark horn; signed with a single character at the back, 3.1cm.

A TALL JAPANESE SAISHIKI (PAINTED WOOD) NETSUKE OF RYUJIN In the style of Yoshimura Shuzan, depicting the bearded Dragon King standing, holding a sacred jewel and wearing loose robes revealing his protuberant ribs; a dragon clambering upon his back and resting its chin on his head, 9.5cm. Provenance: from the Mark and Elizabeth Harding Collection, South Africa. The original netsuke model of the Dragon King was first illustrated in the Soken Kisho in 1781. Cf. Hirokazu Arakawa, The Go collection of Netsuke,Tokyo National Museum, p.9, nos.1&2 for another figure of Ryujin in the Baron Go Seinosuke Collection.

TWO WOOD NETSUKE 20TH CENTURYThe first carved as Hotei, the God of Good Fortune depicted seated holding prayer beads, inscribed Shuzan underneath, 3.5cm; the other depicting a small skeleton resting on a massive skull, also with a Shuzan mark, 4.6cm. OFFERED WITHOUT RESERVE Provenance: from the Mark and Elizabeth Harding Collection, South Africa.

A JAPANESE WOOD TONKOTSU AND EN SUITE OJIME AND NETSUKE OF THE THREE WISE MONKEYSMEIJI ERA, 19TH CENTURYThe three parts finely carved as the Sanbiki no Saru; the tobacco box depicting Mikazaru ('hear no evil'), the small primate wearing a haori decorated with mitsudomoe (three-comma) motifs; signed Mitsukuni in an oval cartouche at the back; the bead depicting Mizaru ('see no evil') and the netsuke Mazaru ('speak no evil'); the eyes inlaid with small black beads, the tonkotsu 7.8cm.

A TALL JAPANESE KUROGAKI WOOD NETSUKE OF A SENNINEDO PERIOD, 19TH CENTURYThe gaunt figure depicted standing on one leg, lifting a tama over his shoulder, a small ball loose on the inside; his face contorted and with his rib cage protruding, signed Ryuraku at the back, 9.2cm. Provenance: from the Mark and Elizabeth Harding Collection, South Africa. Previously in the collection of Raymond and Frances Bushell, illustrated in the auction catalogue for Sotheby's London, Netsuke from the Collection of Raymond and Frances Bushell, 18th November 1999, lot 6.

A JAPANESE KEYAKI (ELM) STORAGE BOX AND COVERPOSSIBLY MEIJI, 19TH OR 20TH CENTURYThe tall rectangular wooden box with four tiers, three of similar sizes and one larger, lacquered black on the inside; with chrysanthemum-shaped metal fittings to the sides suspending loose rings, with a silk tie and paper labels to the side, 23cm x 17.8cm x 33cm. (5)This box was used to house an extensive collection of netsuke and other sagemono.

A JAPANESE WOOD NETSUKE OF A STREET PERFORMERMEIJI ERA, 19TH CENTURYThe entertainer is depicted holding cymbals and cheerfully singing, with one foot raised and carrying paper streamers on his back, 5cm.

A small Japanese tsuishu (carved red lacquer) seal netsuke, 19th century, modelled as a stylised elephant, it’s face looking upward, two character matrix, 3.7cm high PLEASE NOTE:- Prospective buyers are strongly advised to examine personally any goods in which they are interested BEFORE the auction takes place. Whilst every care is taken in the accuracy of condition reports, Gorringes provide no other guarantee to the buyer other than in relation to forgeries. Many items are of an age or nature which precludes their being in perfect condition and some descriptions in the catalogue or given by way of condition report make reference to damage and/or restoration. We provide this information for guidance only and will not be held responsible for oversights concerning defects or restoration, nor does a reference to a particular defect imply the absence of any others. Prospective purchasers must accept these reports as genuine efforts by Gorringes or must take other steps to verify condition of lots. If you are unable to open the image file attached to this report, please let us know as soon as possible and we will re-send your images on a separate e-mail. 

4 Netsuke/Okimono, Japan wohl um 1900, Buchsbaum? 4 figürliche Schnitzereien, leicht ber., H. bis 5,5 cm

Amber Carvings, 19/20th century, comprising an inscribed amber netsuke with a dog, and two Chinese necklaces with animals in amber; together with a Central Asian silver and amber necklace, fair condition,

A collection of Oriental items to include white metal mounted hardstone bowl, Peking style glass snuff bottle, and a carved wooden netsuke in the form of a ram

A netsuke in the form of a snake. 5.5 cm long.

A netsuke in the form of rats. 3.5 cm long.

A cast bronze Chinese Dragon, together with a carved hardwood pig netsuke & a carved wood flute (3)

JAPANESE WOOD NETSUKE OF A SHISHI MINKO MARK AND POSSIBLY BY TANAKA MINKO (1735-1816) 或爲田中岷江 岷江款 木雕獅子根付the beast standing on all fours with upward curling tail, head straight, mouth ajar with inlaid bulging eyes and alert expression, the underside incised with a two-character ‘Minko’ mark 5cm wide Private Scottish collection蘇格蘭私人收藏 Compare to a wood netsuke of a shishi by Tanaka Minko, Tsu, early 19th century, sold at Bonhams, 15 May 2014, lot 36. 

1 Large wood and Shakudo Japanese Netsuke-Manju. These round carved pieces from Japan known as a Manju or Kagamibuta in some cases are a form of the Netsuke that was used on the Inro, the compartmentalized box worn on the Japanese sash. This wonderful example is a two part piece as the top and bottom separate from each other. The cord that was tied to the Inro is typically attached on the top inside part of the Manju and threaded through a hole (which can be seen in these images) through the bottom part. This example shows a Japanese metal works piece known as Shakudo work with inlaid gold and accented with lacquer. This came from the famous button collection of Eugenie Lydecker of Connecticut. Some of you may still recall of part of her collection being sold in 1980. She had amassed a fabulous collection of which some were given to children and grandchildren. We purchased part of the collection from a grandson many years ago and now a granddaughter has decided to sell as well. Issued: DIVISION 1=PRE 1918 AND DIVISION 3 IS AFTER 1918Dimensions: SM=Less than 3/4", Medium=3/4" to 1 1/4". Large=1 1/4" and above, extra large=1 3/4" and aboveCondition: PLEASE NOTE: These buttons for the most part are antique and may have age related wear. We make every effort to point out any significant condition related concerns, but again they are antique and not new. We also cannot be responsible for replaced shanks or issues related to the backs of any buttons on multiple button cards as we do not remove these buttons to re-card them. Please contact us if you would like any further condition reports on any lot.

1 Large hand carved and engraved multi face example. Here is a very finely detailed natural material carving from Japan known as a Netsuke or Okimono. The detail is incredible and in very fine condition as witnessed by the multitude of images attached. You will see the detailed faces are carved on every side of this example and depict multiple different faces. This came from the famous button collection of Eugenie Lydecker of Connecticut. Some of you may still recall of part of her collection being sold in 1980. She had amassed a fabulous collection of which some were given to children and grandchildren. We purchased part of the collection from a grandson many years ago and now a granddaughter has decided to sell as well. Issued: DIVISION 1=PRE 1918 AND DIVISION 3 IS AFTER 1918Dimensions: SM=Less than 3/4", Medium=3/4" to 1 1/4". Large=1 1/4" and above, extra large=1 3/4" and aboveCondition: PLEASE NOTE: These buttons for the most part are antique and may have age related wear. We make every effort to point out any significant condition related concerns, but again they are antique and not new. We also cannot be responsible for replaced shanks or issues related to the backs of any buttons on multiple button cards as we do not remove these buttons to re-card them. Please contact us if you would like any further condition reports on any lot.

1 Large early 20th century Japanese hand carved example. Here is a well carved and signed example of a figural Netsuke made of natural material. Very detailed and in fine condition. This came from the famous button collection of Eugenie Lydecker of Connecticut. Some of you may still recall of part of her collection being sold in 1980. She had amassed a fabulous collection of which some were given to children and grandchildren. We purchased part of the collection from a grandson many years ago and now a granddaughter has decided to sell as well. Issued: DIVISION 1=PRE 1918 AND DIVISION 3 IS AFTER 1918Dimensions: SM=Less than 3/4", Medium=3/4" to 1 1/4". Large=1 1/4" and above, extra large=1 3/4" and aboveCondition: PLEASE NOTE: These buttons for the most part are antique and may have age related wear. We make every effort to point out any significant condition related concerns, but again they are antique and not new. We also cannot be responsible for replaced shanks or issues related to the backs of any buttons on multiple button cards as we do not remove these buttons to re-card them. Please contact us if you would like any further condition reports on any lot.

1 Large late 19th early 20th century natural material carving. Here is another beautifully carved Japanese Netsuke/Okimono figural of a bearded man. The detail all around is finely done. This example is signed on the foot base and is in fabulous condition. This came from the famous button collection of Eugenie Lydecker of Connecticut. Some of you may still recall of part of her collection being sold in 1980. She had amassed a fabulous collection of which some were given to children and grandchildren. We purchased part of the collection from a grandson many years ago and now a granddaughter has decided to sell as well. Issued: DIVISION 1=PRE 1918 AND DIVISION 3 IS AFTER 1918Dimensions: SM=Less than 3/4", Medium=3/4" to 1 1/4". Large=1 1/4" and above, extra large=1 3/4" and aboveCondition: PLEASE NOTE: These buttons for the most part are antique and may have age related wear. We make every effort to point out any significant condition related concerns, but again they are antique and not new. We also cannot be responsible for replaced shanks or issues related to the backs of any buttons on multiple button cards as we do not remove these buttons to re-card them. Please contact us if you would like any further condition reports on any lot.

1 Lacquered 4 compartment Inro with a carved Netsuke of a man. This incredible condition Japanese Inro (an ornamental box with compartments) is made of lacquer and built up. The fine detail of this type was hand made in Japan in the 1800's by master craftsman of the times. The Japanese would wear these on their sash and the Ojime bead (in between the box and Netsuke) along with the Netsuke would tighten the rope. The Netsuke in this example depicts a very detailed male deity or god finely carved in wood. This example is a very fine example indeed. This came from the famous button collection of Eugenie Lydecker of Connecticut. Some of you may still recall of part of her collection being sold in 1980. She had amassed a fabulous collection of which some were given to children and grandchildren. We purchased part of the collection from a grandson many years ago and now a granddaughter has decided to sell as well. Issued: DIVISION 1=PRE 1918 AND DIVISION 3 IS AFTER 1918Dimensions: SM=Less than 3/4", Medium=3/4" to 1 1/4". Large=1 1/4" and above, extra large=1 3/4" and aboveCondition: PLEASE NOTE: These buttons for the most part are antique and may have age related wear. We make every effort to point out any significant condition related concerns, but again they are antique and not new. We also cannot be responsible for replaced shanks or issues related to the backs of any buttons on multiple button cards as we do not remove these buttons to re-card them. Please contact us if you would like any further condition reports on any lot.

1 Large late 19th early 20th century natural material carving. Here is a beautifully carved Japanese Netsuke/Okimono figural of a bearded man. The detail all around is finely done. This example is signed on the foot base and is in fabulous condition. This came from the famous button collection of Eugenie Lydecker of Connecticut. Some of you may still recall of part of her collection being sold in 1980. She had amassed a fabulous collection of which some were given to children and grandchildren. We purchased part of the collection from a grandson many years ago and now a granddaughter has decided to sell as well. Issued: DIVISION 1=PRE 1918 AND DIVISION 3 IS AFTER 1918Dimensions: SM=Less than 3/4", Medium=3/4" to 1 1/4". Large=1 1/4" and above, extra large=1 3/4" and aboveCondition: PLEASE NOTE: These buttons for the most part are antique and may have age related wear. We make every effort to point out any significant condition related concerns, but again they are antique and not new. We also cannot be responsible for replaced shanks or issues related to the backs of any buttons on multiple button cards as we do not remove these buttons to re-card them. Please contact us if you would like any further condition reports on any lot.

A BLACK-LACQUER FOUR-CASE INROEdo period (1615-1868), probably 19th centuryThe rounded rectangular body with a roiro-nuri ground decorated in gold and silver hiramaki-e with an all-over design of a flock of egrets, all reserved on a roiro-nuri ground, unsigned, with a kagamibuta netsuke, the gold-lacquer bowl with a shibuichi plate applied in bronze, gilt and shibuichi high relief with a pair of pheasants perched on cherry branches; unsigned. 8.1cm (3¼in) high.Footnotes:Provenance:Purchased at Christie's, London, 5 November 2007, lot 328.An English private collection.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

MASAKIYO OF YAMADA, ISE PROVINCEA Wood Netsuke of a Monkey Edo period(1615-1868) or Meiji era (1868-1912), mid/late 19th centurySeated cross-legged, biting into a biwa fruit clutched in one hand, the other hand resting on his knee, his eyes inlaid with dark pupils; signed Masakiyo within an oval reserve. 5.1cm (2in) 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

SHOGETSUAn Inlaid Gold-Lacquer Two-Case Inro Edo period (1615-1868) or Meiji era (1868-1912), late 19th centuryThe broad nashiji body lacquered in gold and iro-e takamaki-e with a seabream lying against an awabi and other assorted shells and aquatic plants on one side and a seashell gatherer and a young child standing beside a boat on the other, the highlights inlaid in shell, signed on the base in gold lacquer Shogetsu, with an amber ojime and a wood netsuke in the form of Shoki and an oni. 7cm (2¾in) 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

MASAKIYO OF YAMADA, ISE PROVINCEA Wood Netsuke of a Baby Edo period (1615-1868) or Meiji era (1868-1912), mid/late 19th centuryCarved crawling on the ground, wearing a bib patterned as a turtle's carapace, in such a manner that the child's projecting genitals appear as a turtle's head; signed Masakiyo. 3cm x 4.2cm (1 1/8in x 1 5/8in).Footnotes:Provenance: Emile Veranneman Collection.Published and Illustrated:Japanese Netsuke, Ojime, Inro and Lacquerware, Eskenazi Ltd., London, 1984, p.74, no.77.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

TWO LACQUER NETSUKEEdo period (1615-1868), 19th centuryThe first a clam shell embellished in gold togidashi maki-e with a crab and fish among assorted shells and aquatic plants, the reverse signed Rozan, 4.7cm x 7cm (1 13/16in x 2¾in); the second a hako-netsuke, the cover decorated in red lacquer high relief with two sages, the sides of the box with autumn plants, unsigned, 2cm x 4cm (¾in x 1½in); with two plain wood storage boxes. (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

OUCHI GYOKUSO (1879-1944) OF TOKYOA Wood Netsuke of a Carpenter Taisho (1912-1926) or Showa (1926-1989) era, 20th centuryThe artisan knelt over an upturned wheel, positioning his kanna (plane) to smooth the wood, a mallet lying at his feet, a manju-netsuke and an ivory pouch suspended from his waistband; signed on the underside Gyokuso. 3.7cm x 3.5cm (1 3/8in x 1 5/16in).Footnotes:This lot has been registered in accordance with the Ivory Act (Section 10), reference no.4L63HG1B.This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: Y ФY Subject to CITES regulations when exporting items outside of the UK, see clause 13.Ф This lot contains or is made of ivory and cannot be imported into the USA or any country within the EU.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

THREE WOOD NETSUKEEdo period (1615-1868), 19th centuryComprising a blind masseur lifting a huge stone, signed Masakazu, 4cm (1 9/16in) high; the second Kanzan kneeling and holding a scroll, signed Sancho, 3.1cm (1¼in) high; the third an oni (demon) hiding inside a box as Setsubun beans are thrown at him, signed Masatada within a rectangular reserve; 3cm (1 1/8in). (3).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

KOKEI OF KUWANA, ISE PROVINCEA Wood Netsuke of a Tanuki (Japanese Raccoon Dog) Edo period (1615-1868), 19th centurySeated in the typical manner, its head raised with mouth open as it drums on its stomach, one paw held aloft, the wood slightly worn with a good patina; signed Kokei. 3.5cm (3 3/8in) 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

KAJIKAWA BUNRYUSAI LINEAGEA Black-Lacquer Four-Case Inro Edo period (1868-1912), 19th centuryThe rounded rectangular roiro-nuri ground decorated in gold takamaki-e with a monkey carrying its offspring swinging from a pine branch reaching for the crescent moon reflected in the water on one side, the full moon lacquered in silver hiramaki-e partially hidden behind cedar trees on the reverse, the cord runners embellished with karakusa ('Chinese grasses'), the interior of sparse hirame signed Kajikawa Bunryusai with a kao; with a black-lacquered ojime and a black-lacquer two-part manju netsuke lacquered with a sprig of berries; signed Kajikawa. 8.2cm (3 3/8in) high. (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

KAJIKAWA LINEAGEAn Inlaid Gold-Lacquer Four-Case Inro Edo period (1615-1868), 19th centuryThe kinji rounded rectangular ground decorated in gold takamaki-e and inlaid in high relief of gold, shibuichi and shakudo with a nobleman seated on a two-spoked wheel chair beneath pine branches watching an archer take aim at a pheasant applied in gold high relief, on the banks of river, shown on the other side, with details enhanced in kirikane and gold togidashi maki-e, the interior of rich nashiji, signed on the base in gold lacquer Kajikawa saku with a pot-shaped seal, with an inlaid wood ojime applied in mixed metal high relief with Daikoku holding a mallet, signed Yoshihiro, and a wood netsuke of two turtles; unsigned. 8.1cm (3 3/8in) 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

A WOOD NETSUKE OF A CATEdo period (1615-1868), early/mid 19th centuryRecumbent with its body curled around to its right, its leg lifted and resting over its back, its head lowered licking its left flank, forming a compact composition; unsigned. 4cm (1 9/16in) wide.Footnotes:Provenance:June Schuerch Collection, Santa Barbara, Calif.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

ISSAIA Wood Netsuke of a Shishi (Chinese Mythical Lion) Edo period (1615-1868), 19th centurySeated, its head turned to the right with mouth open, snarling and resting one forepaw on a pierced openwork ball; signed on the underside Issai within a rectangular reserve. 3.7cm (1 3/8in) high.Footnotes:For an almost identical shishi by Issai, see George Lazarnick, Netsuke and Inro Artists and How to Read Their Signatures, Vol.1, Honolulu, Reed Publishers, 1982, p.519.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 WOOD NETSUKE OF A RAKAN (DISCIPLE OF BUDDHA)Edo period (1615-1868), probably 18th centuryUnusually represented, standing with an exaggeratedly long rosary draped around the left side of his emaciated body, looking upwards, grimacing as a small oni (demon) clings on to the thin scarf draped around his right side and attempts to climb up his body; unsigned. 11.2cm (4 3/16in) high.Footnotes:Provenance: Mark Severin Collection.Exhibited and Published: Rosemary Bandini, In a Nutshell: Japanese Netsuke from European Collections, London, 2013, p.20, no.10.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

SHOKASAI AND SHIBAYAMAA Gold-Lacquer Four-Case Inro Edo (1615-1868) period or Meiji (1868-1912) era, mid/late 19th centuryThe rounded oval kinji ground decorated in gold takamaki-e and applied with coral and shell inlays depicting on one side a quail beneath berried plants, a butterfly hovering above, the design continuing on the reverse with a locust, the interior of rich nashiji, signed on the bottom case Shokasai and Shibayama within a shell-inlaid rectangular reserve, with a red-lacquered two-part manju netsuke carved with foliage; unsigned. 8.1cm (3 3/8in) 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

MITSU (KO)A Boxwood Netsuke of the Sanbiki no Saru (Three Apes) Edo period (1615-1868), 19th centuryEach seated cross-legged huddled together forming a compact composition, comprising Iwazaru shown concealing his mouth, Kikazaru with both his hands over his ears, and Mizaru shielding both his eyes, the apes enacting the concept of 'see, hear and speak no evil'; signed on the underside with a single character Mitsu/Ko. 4cm (1½in) high.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

SHUNSETSUA Gold-Lacquered Six-Case Inro Edo period (1615-1868), mid/late 19th centuryThe rounded rectangular body decorated in silver and gold takamaki-e and kirikane with a pair of doves perched on a gnarled leafy branch, the interior of rich nashiji, signed on the bottom case in gold lacquer Shikkoan Shunsetsu saku, with an amber ojime, and a black-lacquer manju netsuke lacquered with a sprig of peach; unsigned. 8.7cm (3 3/8in) 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

KANSHOSAI LINEAGE AFTER A DESIGN BY KANO MORONOBU (HOGEN EISEN)A Black-Lacquered Broad Three-Case Inro Edo period (1615-1868), 19th centuryThe broad rectangular body with a sparsely sprinkled hirame ground decorated in black takamaki-e, gold and silver hiramaki-e with an all-over design depicting five crows, two perched on snow-laden pine branches and three crows in flight, two crows inlaid in shell, the interior of rich nashiji, signed on the bottom case Hogen Eisen'in ga with a seal and Kanshosai with a kao; with a striped bead ojime and a wood netsuke in the form of a rat catcher; unsigned. 7.7cm (3in) 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

FUTATOMO (NIYU)A Wood Netsuke of a Rat Edo period (11615-1868), 19th centuryThe rat seated and clutching a large bean pod close to its chest, its long tail curling beneath forming a compact composition; signed on the underside Futatomo/Niyu. 5cm (2in) long.Footnotes:For a discussion of the signature and its association with the Tomokazu lineage, see The International Netsuke Society Journal, vol.26, no.2, pp.46-51.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 GOLD-LACQUER SEVEN-CASE INROEdo period (1615-1868) or Meiji era (1868-1912), mid/late 19th centuryThe vertical rectangular rounded kinji body decorated in gold and slight-coloured takamaki-e, hiramaki-e, and kirikane with an elegantly-clad woman standing on an engawa, adjusting a sudare (bamboo blind), the reverse similarly lacquered with a tenugui (hand towel) draped over a branch beside a chozubachi (water bowl), a hishaku (water ladle) resting on its edge, framed by shochikubai (pine, bamboo and plum 'The Three Friends of Winter'), the interior of Gyobu nashiji, unsigned; with a two-part gold-lacquer manju netsuke embellished with a single blooming peony, unsigned; and a green glass ojime. 8.9cm (3½in) high.Footnotes:Provenance:Shozo Sugihara Collection, purchased in these rooms, 10 November 2016, lot 149.An English private collection.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

A BLACK-LACQUER SLENDER TALL SEVEN-CASE INROEdo period (1615-1868), probably 19th centuryThe slender tall rounded rectangular body with a roiro-nuri ground decorated in gold and red hiramaki-e with a monkey swinging from a peach tree with one hand and holding his companion with the other, with highlighted details embellished in kirikane, the interior of red lacquer, unsigned; with a silver and bronze bead ojime inlaid on one side with a daikon and a wood netsuke in the form of a cluster of biwa fruits, unsigned. 13cm (5 1/16in) 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

A Japanese three-case inroEdo periodDecorated in gold tatamaki-e and inlaid with lacquered wood and mother of pearl with a woman holding a branch of wisteria to one side and a samurai to the other on a kijiro-nuri ground, sealed kan, with a kernel ojime in openwork and a wood netsuke, 8cm high.

19th century wooden Karako netsuke with stampSize: 3.8 x 2.4 x 3.6 cmCondition: Minor rubbing consistent with age.Ref: Netsuke_45

Title: Four-case gold lacquer inro decorated with a priestess in a garden with an attendant, with orange-shaped wooden netsuke Signed: KouryuDate: 19th centuryCondition: Light wear throughout and other small losses.Ref: CM-Inro1

Tray of Chinese collectables; C1800 Chinese tea bowl hand painted with figures. 20th century tea cup painted with a floral design. Small Chinese table screen, Japanese Netsuke figure and small drinking cup.

A collection of faux ivory netsuke, various figures and beasts, largest approximately 4.5 cm (h). [W]

Netsuke: Lizard, carved from Mammoth tusk ivoryExquisitely carved from this ~15,000 year old material from the extinct mammoth. The underside with the two connecting cord holes (known as himotoshi) and showing the mammoth bark - the outer layer of a mammoth tusk. Signed by the carver.

Netsuke: Dragon, carved from Mammoth tusk ivoryExquisitely carved from this ~15,000 year old material from the extinct mammoth. The underside with the two connecting cord holes (known as himotoshi) and showing the mammoth bark - the outer layer of a mammoth tusk. Signed by the carver.

Netsuke: pair of hens, carved from Mammoth tusk ivoryExquisitely carved from this ~15,000 year old material from the extinct mammoth. The underside with the two connecting cord holes (known as himotoshi) and showing the mammoth bark - the outer layer of a mammoth tusk. Signed by the carver.

Netsuke: pair of Koi Carp Fish, carved from Mammoth tusk ivoryExquisitely carved from this ~15,000 year old material from the extinct mammoth. The underside with the two connecting cord holes (known as himotoshi) and showing the mammoth bark - the outer layer of a mammoth tusk. Signed by the carver.

Netsuke: Mammoth carved from Mammoth tusk ivory superb miniature carving of a mammoth hand carved from ~15,000 year old mammoth tusk ivory.

Netsuke: Frog, carved from Mammoth tusk ivoryExquisitely carved from this ~15,000 year old material from the extinct mammoth. The underside with the two connecting cord holes (known as himotoshi) and showing the mammoth bark - the outer layer of a mammoth tusk. Signed by the carver.

Two green hardstone pendants, both with white metal mounts, a green hardstone netsuke and a bi disc (4).