Netsuke

A Collection of Antique Japanese Marine Ivory Netsuke 18-19th Century

Japanese Netsuke, finely carved sparrow chick, marine ivory

Japanese Netsuke, finely hand carved curled kittens early 20th C, marine ivory

Antique Japanese Stag Antler `Sashi` (elongated) Netsuke of a performing Monkey, Asakusa School, Mid.19th C

Antique Japanese `Sashi` (elongated) Netsuke, entwined Eels, symbol of male virility, Lt.18th C, Marine Ivory

Very finely carved Japanese Netsuke of a Peddler with basket of wares. E. 19th C, Marine Ivory

Antique Japanese 18th Century Netsuke, humorous 'Ho-Tai' Buddha, seated on treasure bag W/fan of Immortality. Marine Ivory

Antique Japanese Netsuke of a Baku, mythical, elephant-like creature that sucks the nightmares from ones ears. Wild boar tusk ivory, 19th C.

Vintage Japanese Netsuke, Group of Noh Masks, Marine Ivory

Antique humorous Japanese Stag Antler carving of a frog on tree stump, Lt 18th, E19th C

Early Japanese Marine tooth Ivory of a Dragon 'Sennin', an Immortal Hermit, holding a Lotus pod, symbol of the 'flowering' or spreading influence of Buddhist thought and ideology. 17th C, C1680

Fine early example of Japanese Kyoto School Marine Ivory Netsuke of Bird on Millet, 18th C, Signed

Antique Japanese Marine Ivory Netsuke of a 'Karako', or small Chinese child, on sea-waves. 18th C. Signed