Ivory netsuke depicting a child playing with a cart, with various toys, pulled by his father. Inlays on the cart wheels. Signed, beautiful patina, Japan late 19th century. Height: 4.2cm
refined okimono depicting Jurojin with stick and scroll. Refined shibayama decoration in mother of pearl
Signed under the base
excellent general condition with minimal wear compatible with age and u[...]
Bone netsuke, Japan, early 19th century representing a seated Buddhist lion, head raised and mouth open, one front paw placed on a ball symbolizing the world, scratching behind the ear with one rear p[...]
XIX Two supports for Canton ivory balls, one with plant decoration and the other with an old wise man. No gaps, the wise one is a little more yellowed than the other. Height 11 cm Foot diameter 6 cm T[...]
Asia Maternity In Carved Bone Very beautiful collector's item Small chip on the headpiece (see photos) One-piece sculpture Free and insured shipping in mainland France
Ivory okimono with blind travelers defending themselves from the aggression of four scoundrels who try to rob them of their bags and food.
The scene involves nine characters, three of whom receive [...]
Ivory okimono depicting a fisherman returning on his journey, carrying on his back a basket on which his child is resting and holding a large fish.
The woven basket, the ropes, the engravings on th[...]
A marine ivory okimono, depicting a Ryu dragon fleeing upwards into the clouds passing under the arm of a character sitting on the tatami.
Signature 'Gekko (?) tō' 月古かたな engraved under the base.
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Ivory okimono depicting a Japanese farmer tying three daikon turnips with a rope.
The details of the farmer are finely engraved and sculpted, testifying to the artist's mastery.
Origin: Japan
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Ivory okimono depicting Hotei, one of the seven Sages of Good Luck.
He is depicted smiling and sitting on his sack, while he holds the stick. Next to him there is a child who hugs the end of the sa[...]
Pair of reliefs made using the Shibayama technique. It is a sculptural art in which the artist combines different materials. Precious materials are used as inlays or appliques on the carved surface of[...]
Ivory netsuke representing a karako leaning on an enormous bag on which is placed a gourd in the shape of a squash. Soft patina. Japan EDO period. Length: 4.3cm
Good condition. Sign at the bottom. Work from the Meiji period (1868-1912).
DETAILS:
Dimensions: Height - 17.5 cm
Weight: 293 grams
Country of origin: Japan
Period: late 19th century
Material[...]
Wari Zutsu (one-piece pipe case) in deer antler with carved decoration representing the giant Shoki in the process of defeating several Oni in a decoration of rockeries, plants and clouds at the end o[...]
Ivory okimono which portrays an affectionate scene of daily life: a father holding his child in his arms while holding the toy desired by the child.
The okimono is signed Tomokata under the base.
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monumental quatrefoil vase with lid carved in the shape of a shishi. The vase is decorated in the round with plant motifs
excellent general condition and with minimal wear and grain compatible with t[...]
Ivory okimono, carved from a single block, depicting a hunter accompanied by an onagadori rooster and a child with a net in his hand.
Yukiharu 之晴 signature in relief seal under the base within a re[...]
We present this adorable little ivory sculpture, representing a small child, Meiji period between 1868 and 1912. Signature in black under the terrace. Absolutely in compliance with legislation prior t[...]
We present this very beautiful subject in seated ivory, character from Japan, red stamp, Meiji period 1868/1912. It is a character who is a scribe and accountant at the same time using an abacus. The [...]
Bronze and ivory okimono depicting a street entertainer playing the shamisen, a Japanese musical instrument.
The player wears a traditional kimono, rests his right foot on his box which he carries [...]
Okimono Quality Lady Holding A Lotus Flower Very beautiful Okimono in carved ivory Work late 19th century early 20th century in carved ivory Base in blackened wood Free and insured shipping in mainlan[...]
Ivory netsuke depicting Chinnan Sennin, an immortal hermit sage from Japanese mythology, with a serene smile as he controls the dragon Ryu.
This representation is of important dimensions. Ivory, wi[...]
Small katabori type netsuke in ivory representing a quail placed on ears of millet. The eyes are inlaid with brown horn. Unsigned Japan, late 19th century H. 2.5 cm - L. 2.7 cm PN 11.6 g. Cities provi[...]
* Katabori type netsuke in ivory representing Hotei seated, one hand closed in front of his mouth, a small kinshaku purse attached to a netsuke placed at his feet with inlay. Signed below Sako, Kyoto [...]
A large and important okimono, monoblock carved, signed on the base
Japan Meiji period (1868-1912)
Height 40 cm, Base diameter 10.3 x 13.1 cm, Weight 2742 gr
Large netsuke katabori in deer antler representing at one end the head of a harnessed horse; the rest of the piece presenting a symmetrical decoration of curved lines following the shape of the end of[...]
Large netsuke katabori in deer antler representing the Chinese general Kwan-Yu.
He is represented according to classic iconography, namely holding the end of his beard in his left hand and a double-b[...]
Okimono in tinted ivory representing the god Shoki, the slayer of Oni, seated on a rock, brandishing his saber. Beautiful sculpture, stylized rock, most beautiful effect, base and saber not original. [...]
Ivory netsuke representing the sword god Takemikazuchi subduing the giant fish Namazu.
This struggle is an iconographic representation that is quite rare in netsuke sculptures, but common in Japane[...]
We present this Canton ball in carved and openwork ivory, the relief sculpture represents a dragon coiling around the circumference. What a wonderful work of skill. The peak of the manufacture of thes[...]
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Rare and exceptional okimono depicting a flock of sheep with rams and lambs, on an original wooden base
Object in good genera[...]
Innocuous-looking ivory okimono; representing a notable with a fan and a bunch of fruit; the head is movable: in reality this type of okimono was in many Japanese houses to give the alert in the event[...]
Ivory netsuke depicting the samurai warrior Sato Tadanobu, who saved the life of Minamoto no Yoshitsune.
Tadanobu is depicted with the goban board under his feet and his right hand behind his head [...]
Ivory netsuke depicting a mouse with horned eyes and head turned backwards, crouching on an overturned candle while the wax flows.
Origin: Japan
Period: Edo late 18th century
Dimensions: 3.4 [...]
Ivory netsuke depicting an Oni and a Kappa on a giant lotus leaf. The sculpture captures the moment in which the Oni cunningly pulls the thread to prank the Kappa and steal the cucumber he is holding [...]
Ivory netsuke depicting a mobile chick emerging from its egg. Brown spots, inlays for the eyes, signed Mitsuhiro of the Osaka school, student of Mitsusada. Japan very early Meiji. Length: 4.2cm
Ivory okimono depicting a standing gardener holding a large turnip in one hand and his spade in the other hand, a baby bird at his feet. Signed Meiko, Japan Meiji period. Height: 19cm
Large ivory okimono representing a Sennin, an Immortal, leaning on his long knotted staff and on a tree stump. Beautiful patina, small lack. Signed in a red lacquer cartridge Ryu-Ryu?, Japan Meiji per[...]
Ivory netsuke from the Meiji period depicting the goddess Benten surrounded by her disciples. Natural himotoshi. Fine sculpture with a soft patina. Height: 7cm Waiting Cities: K_20240315_2162589
Ivory okimono in the netsuke style representing a dressed dog and monkey arguing in front of a basket of persimmons. Delicate sculpture, signed, Japan Meiji period. Height: 5.2cm
Ivory okimono representing the God Shoki, slayer of Oni, one of the seven Sichi Fukujin, the Gods of happiness, accompanied by two Oni, one which he holds stuck under one foot, the other, at the top o[...]
Okimono in elephant ivory, elephantidae spp, representing a hollow apple with, inside, a scene of characters under trees. Japan Meiji period (1868-1912). Height: 8.5cm Weight: 57gr Waiting Cities: K_2[...]
Ivory netsuke depicting a craftsman, riding on an old wooden stump, accompanied by his son and presenting a Nö theater mask. Beautiful patina and nice polish of the ivory. Signed, Japan late Meiji per[...]
Ivory netsuke depicting a monkey skillfully grasping and riding the legendary earthquake fish Namazu, an imposing catfish-like creature with an eel-like body, which was believed to cause earthquakes w[...]
Ivory okimono representing a fisherman holding a net, accompanied by his son who has a fish in his hand. Left leg of the kid fractured and as well as the left foot of the man.Japan late Meiji period, [...]
Ivory netsuke depicting a Takarabune “treasure ship”, complete with the Seven Sages (Shichi Fukujin) of good fortune.
The netsuke is signed Tomochika under the base.
Origin: Japan
Period: Edo[...]
Kodansu in ivory in the shape of an elephant, resting on four feet, enriched by refined inlay applications in the sophisticated Shibayama technique.
The upper opening, facilitated by a bronze grip,[...]
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