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Japanese Boxwood Inro Netsuke of Rats and Snakes in Basket
Located in San Diego, CA
A really nice vintage Japanese boxwood inro and netsuke of rats and snakes on a round basket, circa
Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Boxwood

Japanese Boxwood Inro Netsuke of Rats and Snakes in Basket
Japanese Boxwood Inro Netsuke of Rats and Snakes in Basket

Japanese Boxwood Inro Netsuke of Rats and Snakes in Basket

$750
Old Wooden Netsuke 19/20th C Japanese Japan Animal on Turtle Meiji Period
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Lovely and very detailed piece. Unsigned. Japan 19th or 20th century. Weight: 8 grams Provenance
Category

Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Ceramics

Materials

Metal, Bronze

Old Wooden Netsuke 19/20th C Japanese Japan Animal on Turtle Meiji Period
Old Wooden Netsuke 19/20th C Japanese Japan Animal on Turtle Meiji Period

Old Wooden Netsuke 19/20th C Japanese Japan Animal on Turtle Meiji Period

$641 Sale Price
20% Off
Antique Japanese Wooden Netsuke Wild Boar 1950s by artist Tomotada
Located in Paris, FR
This is an antique wooden netsuke made in Japan around Showa period 1950s. The signature is written
Category

Vintage 1950s Japanese Showa Animal Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Antique Japanese Wooden Netsuke Wild Boar 1950s by artist Tomotada
Antique Japanese Wooden Netsuke Wild Boar 1950s by artist Tomotada

Antique Japanese Wooden Netsuke Wild Boar 1950s by artist Tomotada

$412 Sale Price
20% Off
Japanese Two Section Hand Carved Bone Rat Inro with Netsuke - Signed
Located in San Diego, CA
A nice vintage Japanese two section hand carved bone rat inro with netsuke, circa early 1950s. The
Category

Mid-20th Century Japanese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Bone

Japanese Two Section Hand Carved Bone Rat Inro with Netsuke - Signed
Japanese Two Section Hand Carved Bone Rat Inro with Netsuke - Signed

Japanese Two Section Hand Carved Bone Rat Inro with Netsuke - Signed

$575
Japanese Antique Wooden Netsuke mouse and rooster 1920s Taisho era
Located in Paris, FR
This is an antique wooden netsuke made in Japan around Taisho period 1920s. Netsuke is a miniature
Category

Vintage 1920s Japanese Taisho Animal Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Japanese Antique Wooden Netsuke mouse and rooster 1920s Taisho era
Japanese Antique Wooden Netsuke mouse and rooster 1920s Taisho era

Japanese Antique Wooden Netsuke mouse and rooster 1920s Taisho era

$635
Mid-Century Japanese Carved Wood Netsuke of a Sitting Monkey
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Hand-carved mid-century netsuke depicting a contemplative monkey in a sitting position. Monkeys
Category

Mid-20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Mid-Century Japanese Carved Wood Netsuke of a Sitting Monkey
Mid-Century Japanese Carved Wood Netsuke of a Sitting Monkey

Mid-Century Japanese Carved Wood Netsuke of a Sitting Monkey

$350
Old Wooden Netsuke 19/20th C Japanese Japan Bird of Tree Bark Meiji Period
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Lovely and very detailed piece. Unsigned. Japan 19th or 20th century. Weight: 5 grams Provenance
Category

Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Ceramics

Materials

Metal, Bronze

Old Wooden Netsuke 19/20th C Japanese Japan Bird of Tree Bark Meiji Period
Old Wooden Netsuke 19/20th C Japanese Japan Bird of Tree Bark Meiji Period

Old Wooden Netsuke 19/20th C Japanese Japan Bird of Tree Bark Meiji Period

$641 Sale Price
20% Off
Antique Edo Netsuke 18/19th C Japanese Japan Ikkosai Different world in a cave
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Lovely and very detailed piece. Signed Ikkosai - Different world in a cave. It looks like a cave in a human brain. Very interesting Provenance: Collected in the 1980's. From the col...
Category

Antique 19th Century Japanese Edo Ceramics

Materials

Metal, Bronze

Antique Edo Netsuke 18/19th C Japanese Japan Ikkosai Different world in a cave
Antique Edo Netsuke 18/19th C Japanese Japan Ikkosai Different world in a cave

Antique Edo Netsuke 18/19th C Japanese Japan Ikkosai Different world in a cave

$1,401
A Rare Edo Period Hirado Porcelain Netsuke, Japan Circa 1850
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
The recumbent white porcelain figure of a pug dog shown baring its teeth, decorated by hand with spot painted cobalt detail, the underside with twin holes intended for a cord to pass...
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Japanese Edo Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain

A Rare Edo Period Hirado Porcelain Netsuke, Japan Circa 1850
A Rare Edo Period Hirado Porcelain Netsuke, Japan Circa 1850

A Rare Edo Period Hirado Porcelain Netsuke, Japan Circa 1850

$1,200
Old Wooden Netsuke Japanese Fruit Figure Meiji Period, 19/20th Century
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Lovely and very detailed piece. Unsigned. Japan 19th or 20th century. Weight: 15 grams
Category

20th Century Japanese Meiji Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Old Wooden Netsuke Japanese Fruit Figure Meiji Period, 19/20th Century
Old Wooden Netsuke Japanese Fruit Figure Meiji Period, 19/20th Century

Old Wooden Netsuke Japanese Fruit Figure Meiji Period, 19/20th Century

$967
Netsuke Japanese Dog Eating Skull Sculpture, 20th Century
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
: Material: Porcelain & Pottery Region of Origin: Japan Period: 18th century Japan Dynasty Period: Edo Period
Category

20th Century Edo Animal Sculptures

Materials

Porcelain

Netsuke Japanese Dog Eating Skull Sculpture, 20th Century
Netsuke Japanese Dog Eating Skull Sculpture, 20th Century

Netsuke Japanese Dog Eating Skull Sculpture, 20th Century

$682 Sale Price
20% Off
Antique Japanese Wooden Netsuke Tea pot and Bat 1920s Taisho era
Located in Paris, FR
This is an antique wooden netsuke made in Japan around Taisho period 1920s. Netsuke is a miniature
Category

Vintage 1920s Japanese Taisho Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Antique Japanese Wooden Netsuke Tea pot and Bat 1920s Taisho era
Antique Japanese Wooden Netsuke Tea pot and Bat 1920s Taisho era

Antique Japanese Wooden Netsuke Tea pot and Bat 1920s Taisho era

$647
Rare Japanese Inro Netsuke and Omije with Negoro Red Lacquer Edo Period
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Japanese three-case inro with stringed carved netsuke and bead ojime from early Edo period circa
Category

Antique 17th Century Japanese Edo Lacquer

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

Rare Japanese Inro Netsuke and Omije with Negoro Red Lacquer Edo Period
Rare Japanese Inro Netsuke and Omije with Negoro Red Lacquer Edo Period

Rare Japanese Inro Netsuke and Omije with Negoro Red Lacquer Edo Period

$4,800
Old Wooden Netsuke Japanese Figural Figure Meiji Period, 19/20th Century
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Lovely and very detailed piece. Unsigned. Japan 19th or 20th century. Weight: 25 grams
Category

20th Century Japanese Meiji Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Old Wooden Netsuke Japanese Figural Figure Meiji Period, 19/20th Century
Old Wooden Netsuke Japanese Figural Figure Meiji Period, 19/20th Century

Old Wooden Netsuke Japanese Figural Figure Meiji Period, 19/20th Century

$967
Old Wooden Netsuke Sculpture Japanese Bat Meiji Period, 19/20th Century
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Lovely and very detailed piece. Unsigned. Japan 19th or 20th century. Weight: 12 grams
Category

20th Century Japanese Meiji Animal Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Old Wooden Netsuke Sculpture Japanese Bat Meiji Period, 19/20th Century
Old Wooden Netsuke Sculpture Japanese Bat Meiji Period, 19/20th Century

Old Wooden Netsuke Sculpture Japanese Bat Meiji Period, 19/20th Century

$967
Old Wooden Netsuke Japanese Frog Figure Meiji Period, 19/20th Century
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Lovely and very detailed piece. Unsigned. Japan 19th or 20th century. Weight: 8 grams Provenance
Category

20th Century Japanese Meiji Animal Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Old Wooden Netsuke Japanese Frog Figure Meiji Period, 19/20th Century
Old Wooden Netsuke Japanese Frog Figure Meiji Period, 19/20th Century

Old Wooden Netsuke Japanese Frog Figure Meiji Period, 19/20th Century

$660
Old Wooden Netsuke Japanese Figural Figure Meiji Period 19/20th Century
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Lovely and very detailed piece. Unsigned. Japan 19th or 20th century. Weight: 12 grams
Category

20th Century Japanese Meiji Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Old Wooden Netsuke Japanese Figural Figure Meiji Period 19/20th Century
Old Wooden Netsuke Japanese Figural Figure Meiji Period 19/20th Century

Old Wooden Netsuke Japanese Figural Figure Meiji Period 19/20th Century

$660
Old Wooden Netsuke Sculpture Japanese Quail Meiji Period, 19/20th Century
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Lovely and very detailed piece. Unsigned. Japan 19th or 20th century. Weight: 9 grams Provenance
Category

20th Century Japanese Meiji Animal Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Old Wooden Netsuke Sculpture Japanese Quail Meiji Period, 19/20th Century
Old Wooden Netsuke Sculpture Japanese Quail Meiji Period, 19/20th Century

Old Wooden Netsuke Sculpture Japanese Quail Meiji Period, 19/20th Century

$967
Old Wooden Netsuke Sculpture Japanese Fisherman Meiji Period, 19/20th Century
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Lovely and very detailed piece. Unsigned. Japan 19th or 20th century. Visible is a fisherman with
Category

20th Century Japanese Meiji Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Old Wooden Netsuke Sculpture Japanese Fisherman Meiji Period, 19/20th Century
Old Wooden Netsuke Sculpture Japanese Fisherman Meiji Period, 19/20th Century

Old Wooden Netsuke Sculpture Japanese Fisherman Meiji Period, 19/20th Century

$660
Rare Japanese Ceramic Glazed Inro with Ojime and Netsuke Ogata Kenzan Edo Period
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Japanese four-section inro made from ceramic with glazed painting with original ensuite Ojime and
Category

Antique 18th Century Japanese Edo Scholar s Objects

Materials

Ceramic

Rare Japanese Ceramic Glazed Inro with Ojime and Netsuke Ogata Kenzan Edo Period
Rare Japanese Ceramic Glazed Inro with Ojime and Netsuke Ogata Kenzan Edo Period

Rare Japanese Ceramic Glazed Inro with Ojime and Netsuke Ogata Kenzan Edo Period

$4,000
JAPAN 1900 Meiji Period Carved Wood Netsuke Of Frog Resting In A Lotus
Located in Miami, FL
A Japanese Meiji period netsuke. This is an amazing netsuke created during the imperial Japan in
Category

Antique Early 1900s Japanese Meiji Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

JAPAN 1900 Meiji Period Carved Wood Netsuke Of Frog Resting In A Lotus
JAPAN 1900 Meiji Period Carved Wood Netsuke Of Frog Resting In A Lotus

JAPAN 1900 Meiji Period Carved Wood Netsuke Of Frog Resting In A Lotus

$1,188 Sale Price
30% Off
Japanese Lacquer Inro with Gold Maki-e and Carved Wood Netsuke Meiji Period
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Japanese four-case inro with a stringed carved wood netsuke circa 19th century. The inro has a
Category

Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Lacquer

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

Japanese Lacquer Inro with Gold Maki-e and Carved Wood Netsuke Meiji Period
Japanese Lacquer Inro with Gold Maki-e and Carved Wood Netsuke Meiji Period

Japanese Lacquer Inro with Gold Maki-e and Carved Wood Netsuke Meiji Period

$1,500
Japanese Wooden Netsuke Two Frogs on the Lotus Leaf 1950s Showa era
Located in Paris, FR
This is an antique wooden netsuke made in Japan around Showa period 1950s. Netsuke is a miniature
Category

Vintage 1950s Japanese Showa Animal Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Japanese Wooden Netsuke Two Frogs on the Lotus Leaf 1950s Showa era
Japanese Wooden Netsuke Two Frogs on the Lotus Leaf 1950s Showa era

Japanese Wooden Netsuke Two Frogs on the Lotus Leaf 1950s Showa era

$503
Japanese boxwood netsuke in the form of three toads stacked on each other
Located in PARIS, FR
. In feudal Japan, tax collectors could be recognized by the frog-shaped netsuke they wore on their
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Boxwood

Japanese boxwood netsuke in the form of three toads stacked on each other
Japanese boxwood netsuke in the form of three toads stacked on each other

Japanese boxwood netsuke in the form of three toads stacked on each other

$2,399
Carved Boxwood and Lacquer Netsuke of a Noh Dancer, Meiji Period, Japan
Located in Austin, TX
period, late 19th century, Japan. The boxwood netsuke finely carved as a kneeling Noh dancer dressed
Category

Antique 1890s Japanese Meiji Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Boxwood, Lacquer

Carved Boxwood and Lacquer Netsuke of a Noh Dancer, Meiji Period, Japan
Carved Boxwood and Lacquer Netsuke of a Noh Dancer, Meiji Period, Japan

Carved Boxwood and Lacquer Netsuke of a Noh Dancer, Meiji Period, Japan

$1,850
Ancient Netsuke, Late 18th Century
Located in Roma, IT
Beautifyl Ancient bone netsuke created in Japan during Edo period, depicting a A small carved mask
Category

Antique Late 18th Century Japanese Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Ivory

Ancient Netsuke, Late 18th Century
Ancient Netsuke, Late 18th Century

Ancient Netsuke, Late 18th Century

$455
Old Wooden Netsuke Japanese Animal Heads Figure Meiji Period, 19/20th Century
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Lovely and very detailed piece. Unsigned. Japan 19th or 20th century. Weight: 11 grams
Category

20th Century Japanese Meiji Animal Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Old Wooden Netsuke Japanese Animal Heads Figure Meiji Period, 19/20th Century
Old Wooden Netsuke Japanese Animal Heads Figure Meiji Period, 19/20th Century

Old Wooden Netsuke Japanese Animal Heads Figure Meiji Period, 19/20th Century

$967
Old Wooden Netsuke Sculpture Japanese Cow Ox Meiji Period, 19/20th Century
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Lovely and very detailed piece. Unsigned. Japan 19th or 20th century. Weight: 9 grams Provenance
Category

20th Century Japanese Meiji Animal Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Old Wooden Netsuke Sculpture Japanese Cow Ox Meiji Period, 19/20th Century
Old Wooden Netsuke Sculpture Japanese Cow Ox Meiji Period, 19/20th Century

Old Wooden Netsuke Sculpture Japanese Cow Ox Meiji Period, 19/20th Century

$660
Antique Meiji Period 19C Japanese Hirado Netsuke Sanbosa dancing monkey
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
This is a most unusually made antique Hirado porcelain netsuke form model of a mischievous monkey
Category

Antique 17th Century Edo Scholar s Objects

Materials

Porcelain

Antique Meiji Period 19C Japanese Hirado Netsuke Sanbosa dancing monkey
Antique Meiji Period 19C Japanese Hirado Netsuke Sanbosa dancing monkey

Antique Meiji Period 19C Japanese Hirado Netsuke Sanbosa dancing monkey

$796 Sale Price
20% Off
Japanese Gold Lacquer Inro with Deer Image, Ojime, Wood Frog Netsuke, Makie Box
Located in Point Richmond, CA
accents, an ojime and a wooden frog netsuke. Inros were used to store items like medicine, tobacco or
Category

Antique 1890s Japanese Meiji Lacquer

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

Japanese Gold Lacquer Inro with Deer Image, Ojime, Wood Frog Netsuke, Makie Box
Japanese Gold Lacquer Inro with Deer Image, Ojime, Wood Frog Netsuke, Makie Box

Japanese Gold Lacquer Inro with Deer Image, Ojime, Wood Frog Netsuke, Makie Box

$2,350
Antique Meiji Period 19C Japanese Hirado Netsuke Sanbosa dancing monkey
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
This is a most unusually made antique Hirado porcelain netsuke form model of a mischievous monkey
Category

Antique 17th Century Edo Scholar s Objects

Materials

Porcelain

Antique Meiji Period 19C Japanese Hirado Netsuke Sanbosa dancing monkey
Antique Meiji Period 19C Japanese Hirado Netsuke Sanbosa dancing monkey

Antique Meiji Period 19C Japanese Hirado Netsuke Sanbosa dancing monkey

$796 Sale Price
20% Off
Netsuke of an Oni, a Demon in Japanese Folklore, Wood, Early 20th Century
Located in Point Richmond, CA
) meaning “attach.” The first netsuke were created in late sixteenth-century Japan as simple button
Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Boxwood

Netsuke of an Oni, a Demon in Japanese Folklore, Wood, Early 20th Century
Netsuke of an Oni, a Demon in Japanese Folklore, Wood, Early 20th Century

Netsuke of an Oni, a Demon in Japanese Folklore, Wood, Early 20th Century

$350
Old Wooden Netsuke Japanese Animal on Turtle Figure Meiji Period 19/20th Century
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Lovely and very detailed piece. Unsigned. Japan 19th or 20th century. Weight: 8 grams Provenance
Category

20th Century Japanese Meiji Animal Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Old Wooden Netsuke Japanese Animal on Turtle Figure Meiji Period 19/20th Century
Old Wooden Netsuke Japanese Animal on Turtle Figure Meiji Period 19/20th Century

Old Wooden Netsuke Japanese Animal on Turtle Figure Meiji Period 19/20th Century

$967
Old Wooden Netsuke Japanese Bird of Tree Bark Figure Meiji Period, 19/20th C
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Lovely and very detailed piece. Unsigned. Japan 19th or 20th century. Weight: 5 grams Provenance
Category

20th Century Japanese Meiji Animal Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Old Wooden Netsuke Japanese Bird of Tree Bark Figure Meiji Period, 19/20th C
Old Wooden Netsuke Japanese Bird of Tree Bark Figure Meiji Period, 19/20th C

Old Wooden Netsuke Japanese Bird of Tree Bark Figure Meiji Period, 19/20th C

$660
Vintage Netsuke Soapstone Figure Pig
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A beautiful small Pig figurine. Some wear with a nice patina, but this is old-age. Made probably of soapstone or resin. A beautiful nice desktop item or just a display item in your c...
Category

Mid-20th Century Japanese Arts and Crafts Animal Sculptures

Materials

Soapstone

Vintage Netsuke Soapstone Figure Pig
Vintage Netsuke Soapstone Figure Pig

Vintage Netsuke Soapstone Figure Pig

$110
A boxwood netsuke depicting a peeled mandarin
Located in Milano, IT
A boxwood netsuke depicting a partially peeled mandarin, carved with extraordinary realism. The
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Antiquities

Materials

Boxwood

A boxwood netsuke depicting a peeled mandarin
A boxwood netsuke depicting a peeled mandarin

A boxwood netsuke depicting a peeled mandarin

$1,559
Netsuke in bamboo in the form of a mushroom
Located in PARIS, FR
of sagemono. Netsuke are among the finest examples of Japanese craftsmanship, meticulously carved
Category

Antique Late 18th Century Japanese Edo Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Bamboo

Netsuke in bamboo in the form of a mushroom
Netsuke in bamboo in the form of a mushroom

Netsuke in bamboo in the form of a mushroom

$2,159
A boxwood netsuke depicting the Chinese general Guan Yu
Located in Milano, IT
A boxwood netsuke depicting the Chinese general Guan Yu, shown standing and grasping his famous
Category

Antique 19th Century Japanese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Boxwood

A boxwood netsuke depicting the Chinese general Guan Yu
A boxwood netsuke depicting the Chinese general Guan Yu

A boxwood netsuke depicting the Chinese general Guan Yu

$2,039
Netsuke in Boxwood in the form of a seated rooster
Located in PARIS, FR
Small yet interesting netsuke in boxwood representing a seated rooster. The finish of its
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Boxwood

Netsuke in Boxwood in the form of a seated rooster
Netsuke in Boxwood in the form of a seated rooster

Netsuke in Boxwood in the form of a seated rooster

$959
A boxwood netsuke depicting an Oni and the Setsubun festival
Located in Milano, IT
A boxwood netsuke depicting a kneeling Oni during the Setsubun festival, shielding himself with a
Category

Antique 19th Century Japanese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Boxwood

A boxwood netsuke depicting an Oni and the Setsubun festival
A boxwood netsuke depicting an Oni and the Setsubun festival

A boxwood netsuke depicting an Oni and the Setsubun festival

$2,393
Netsuke in persimon wood in the form of a sparrow
Located in PARIS, FR
Netsuke in natural persimmon wood in the form of a stylized bird (probably a sparrow), it has been
Category

Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Netsuke in persimon wood in the form of a sparrow
Netsuke in persimon wood in the form of a sparrow

Netsuke in persimon wood in the form of a sparrow

$2,999
A boxwood netsuke of a sennin with a sake bottle
Located in Milano, IT
A boxwood netsuke with a blonde patina, depicting a long-bearded sennin walking with a staff and a
Category

Antique 19th Century Japanese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Boxwood

A boxwood netsuke of a sennin with a sake bottle
A boxwood netsuke of a sennin with a sake bottle

A boxwood netsuke of a sennin with a sake bottle

$1,199
A boxwood netsuke depicting a snake
Located in Milano, IT
Boxwood netsuke depicting a snake coiled around itself. Signature engraved under the base. Origin
Category

Antique 19th Century Japonisme Antiquities

Materials

Boxwood

A boxwood netsuke depicting a snake
A boxwood netsuke depicting a snake

A boxwood netsuke depicting a snake

$2,159
Boxwood netsuke representing a ducthman with child and a trumpet
Located in PARIS, FR
enter Japan after the expulsion of the Portuguese in 1639, the Dutch are known to netsuke artists only
Category

Antique Late 18th Century Japanese Japonisme Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Boxwood

Boxwood netsuke representing a ducthman with child and a trumpet
Boxwood netsuke representing a ducthman with child and a trumpet

Boxwood netsuke representing a ducthman with child and a trumpet

$4,799
Netsuke in boxwood in the form of three clams
Located in PARIS, FR
philippinarum sub species that can be found all the way from Siberia to Philippines, and Japan. Because of its
Category

Antique 18th Century Japanese Edo Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Boxwood

Netsuke in boxwood in the form of three clams
Netsuke in boxwood in the form of three clams

Netsuke in boxwood in the form of three clams

$1,799
A boxwood netsuke of Hotei and a karako in the sack
Located in Milano, IT
A boxwood netsuke depicting Hotei with a karako inside his large sack, closed at the top with a
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Boxwood

A boxwood netsuke of Hotei and a karako in the sack
A boxwood netsuke of Hotei and a karako in the sack

A boxwood netsuke of Hotei and a karako in the sack

$1,199
A boxwood netsuke depicting a monkey trying to catch a turtle
Located in Milano, IT
A boxwood netsuke depicting a monkey trying to catch a turtle, which retracts its head and legs
Category

Antique Early 19th Century Japanese Japonisme Antiquities

Materials

Boxwood

A boxwood netsuke depicting a monkey trying to catch a turtle
A boxwood netsuke depicting a monkey trying to catch a turtle

A boxwood netsuke depicting a monkey trying to catch a turtle

$2,579
Netsuke in lacquered boxwood of a toad resting on a waterlily plant
Located in PARIS, FR
of sagemono. Netsuke are among the finest examples of Japanese craftsmanship, meticulously carved
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Boxwood

Netsuke in lacquered boxwood of a toad resting on a waterlily plant
Netsuke in lacquered boxwood of a toad resting on a waterlily plant

Netsuke in lacquered boxwood of a toad resting on a waterlily plant

$2,159
A boxwood netsuke depicting a monkey with an Okame mask, signed Shinzan
Located in Milano, IT
A boxwood netsuke depicting a seated monkey in the act of putting on an inverted Okame mask, which
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Boxwood

A boxwood netsuke depicting a monkey with an Okame mask, signed Shinzan
A boxwood netsuke depicting a monkey with an Okame mask, signed Shinzan

A boxwood netsuke depicting a monkey with an Okame mask, signed Shinzan

$1,955
A boxwood netsuke depicting a mandarin with an engraved dragon, signed Tomomitsu
Located in Milano, IT
A boxwood netsuke depicting a mandarin fruit with a ryu dragon finely carved upside down, featuring
Category

Antique 19th Century Japanese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Boxwood

A boxwood netsuke depicting a mandarin with an engraved dragon, signed Tomomitsu
A boxwood netsuke depicting a mandarin with an engraved dragon, signed Tomomitsu

A boxwood netsuke depicting a mandarin with an engraved dragon, signed Tomomitsu

$2,279
Netsuke in the Form of a Bamboo Whistle
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Bamboo Whistle. Quintessentially Japanese in form, the Netsuke has incised details, single hole and
Category

20th Century Edo Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Antler

Netsuke in the Form of a Bamboo Whistle
Netsuke in the Form of a Bamboo Whistle

Netsuke in the Form of a Bamboo Whistle

$375
Netsuke in Boxwood in the form of a turtle hidden in its shell
Located in PARIS, FR
Netsuke in boxwood in the form of a tortoise hiding in its shell with only its head overstepping
Category

Antique Late 18th Century Japanese Edo Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Netsuke in Boxwood in the form of a turtle hidden in its shell
Netsuke in Boxwood in the form of a turtle hidden in its shell

Netsuke in Boxwood in the form of a turtle hidden in its shell

$2,999
Netsuke in deer antler in the form of an elephant standing on some rock
Located in PARIS, FR
Netsuke in deer antler in the form of Asian elephant. Everywhere in Asia the elephant symbolizes
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Antler

Netsuke in deer antler in the form of an elephant standing on some rock
Netsuke in deer antler in the form of an elephant standing on some rock

Netsuke in deer antler in the form of an elephant standing on some rock

$839
Netsuke in deer antler in the form of a feminine figure in traditionnal clothing
Located in PARIS, FR
Small netsuke in deer antler in the form of a standing feminine figure wearing traditional dress
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Antler

Netsuke in deer antler in the form of a feminine figure in traditionnal clothing
Netsuke in deer antler in the form of a feminine figure in traditionnal clothing

Netsuke in deer antler in the form of a feminine figure in traditionnal clothing

$839
A boxwood netsuke depicting a toad on a circular stone millstone, signed Masanao
Located in Milano, IT
Boxwood netsuke depicting a toad climbing a circular stone millstone. The toad's wrinkled skin is
Category

Antique 19th Century Japanese Japonisme Antiquities

Materials

Boxwood

A boxwood netsuke depicting a toad on a circular stone millstone, signed Masanao
A boxwood netsuke depicting a toad on a circular stone millstone, signed Masanao

A boxwood netsuke depicting a toad on a circular stone millstone, signed Masanao

$2,879
Netsuke in the form of a No mask representing the character of Hyottoko
Located in PARIS, FR
Boxwood netsuke representing the mask of Hyottoko in Noh theatre. Hyottoko is a legendary comic
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Edo Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Boxwood

Netsuke in the form of a No mask representing the character of Hyottoko
Netsuke in the form of a No mask representing the character of Hyottoko

Netsuke in the form of a No mask representing the character of Hyottoko

$1,199
Netsuke in the form of a No mask representing the character of Obeshimi
Located in PARIS, FR
Wooden netsuke depicting the Obeshimi mask in Noh theater. Obeshimi is a demon characterized by
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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Boxwood

Netsuke in the form of a No mask representing the character of Obeshimi
Netsuke in the form of a No mask representing the character of Obeshimi

Netsuke in the form of a No mask representing the character of Obeshimi

$1,199
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Japanese Netsuke For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic piece of Japanese netsuke available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, hardwood and bone, every item from our selection of Japanese netsuke was constructed with great care. There are many kinds of the choice in our collection of Japanese netsuke you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. An object in our assortment of Japanese netsuke is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in styles are sought with frequency. A well-made option in this array of Japanese netsuke has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Japanese School are consistently popular.

How Much is a Japanese Netsuke?

Prices for a piece of Japanese netsuke can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $190 and can go as high as $11,559, while the average can fetch as much as $899.
Questions About Japanese Netsuke
  • What are Japanese netsukes?
    1 Answer
    1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    Japanese netsukes are small highly-detailed sculptures that date back to 17th-century Japan. Originally, the figurines allowed men to secure pouches or purses to their sash, as Japanese traditional dress didn’t have pockets. Today, people collect them as art. On 1stDibs, shop a range of Japanese netsukes.

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