19c netsuke SUMO FROGS by YOSHIHISA

19th century boxwood netsuke of a theatrical mask of Shishiguchi representing the spirit of shishi with characteristic tusks, most frequently used for the Noh play Shakkyo (The Stone Bridge). Excellen

Early 19th century boxwood netsuke of Oni no nembutsu (a demon who saw the light of Buddhist teachings and became pious), with a gong hanging on his belly, holding a striker in one hand, and a tablet

19th century boxwood netsuke representing a Noh theater mask of Ebisu - one of the 7 Gods of Good Fortune, that of fishing. Excellent quality carving, wonderful face with wide smile, great wear and pa

19th century boxwood mask netsuke of a man with sunken cheeks, probably that of Hanahiki. Wonderful facial expression, beautiful wear and patina. Height 1 9/16 inches. Reserve: $220.00 Shipping: Domes

19th century Japanese small lacquered wood netsuke representing a theatrical mask of green skinned demon with large bat like ears. Uncommon image, excellent intense face, great patina. Crisp detailing

19th century Japanese small lacquered wood netsuke representing a theatrical mask of horned green skinned demon. Uncommon image, excellent intense face, great patina. Crisp detailing, nicely lacquered

19th century small netsuke of theatrical mask representing O-BESHIMI - a more malevolent form of the character, its mouth characteristically shut tightly. Excellent expressive face, beautiful inking,

Japanese Carved Netsuke, probably 20th century in date, depicting frogs seated around a rock, conveys the emotional qualities of the creatures-- frogs who seem to spiritually commune with the stone an

wooden - 3 inches tall

19th century wooden netsuke of a Buddhist gong (a flat bronze type used in temples) inlaid on the top with Oni no Nembutsu (a demon who saw the light of Buddhist teachings and became pious) wearing a

19th century decent size Japanese Hirado porcelain netsuke modeled as standing Game sennin (Chinese sage) wearing leaf skirt and folding a basket in one hand and his usual companion - a three-legged t

19th century Asakusa school staghorn netsuke in a form of a simple bowl of rounded square section, decorated with an incised keyfret design along the rim. Exquisite subtle piece, one of the most elega

Early 19th century wooden netsuke of seated Okame giggling as she modestly covers her mouth with the sleeve of the kimono. There is a definite shunga connotation in the shapes of her sleeve ends highl

19th century bronze and wood netsuke of kagamibuta (mirror lid) type, its top depicting a bamboo grove with stems and leaves. Clever design, wonderful crisp detailing, superb patina. Beautiful turned

Early 19th century netsuke carved out of antler of deer species “Cervus nippon” (also called sika or Japanese deer, conservation status “Least Concern”) of Daikoku (one of the 7 Gods o

19th century staghorn ojime (slide bead for tightening the cord going from netsuke to inro) in a shape of tokkuri - a sake bottle - decorated on the outside with lacquered grasses. Very pleasant carvi

2 Japanese Wooden Netsuke: Turtles & Frogs, 1 1/2" - 2 1/8", no export.

19th century staghorn ojime (slide bead for tightening the cord going from netsuke to inro) carved in a shape of abalone shell. Good design, natural imperfections in staghorn, overall in very good con

Two Carved Wood Netsukes Depicting Sumo Wrestlers. One depicting two wrestlers on top of a drum, signed 'Tei or Yadoya' and one contemporary by Alexander Derkachenko Two wrestlers: 1.75" x 1.5"

(15) Modern Japanese carved netsukes, turtles, frogs, dragons and more, largest 3-1/4" long

signed - 2 3/4" tall

1 small frog and 1 small turtle figurine

Group of six 19th century Japanese carved wood netsukes, a carved wood frog netsuke, 2 1/4 inches Long; a carved scene of two animals on a rock wood netsuke, 2 inches High; a carved wood umbrellas for

Group of four Chinese sterling silver netsukes, two sumos and two horses. Range in size from 1" to 1.5". Total weight - 106.8g. Condition report: Good condition, no issues, please examine all photos c