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N812: Ivory 'Worker' Netsuke
This is a very fine antique Japanese ivory netsuke of a Worker busy
at his station. He is holding his tablet in one hand and his writing
instrument in the other. There is his box at his side. Very
nice example with great patina. He sits 1 1/2" tall and 1 1/2" wide.
Circa probably 1880 or earlier.
$325 |
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H1011 Ivory 'Scholar'
Netsuke
This is an extremely nice ivory netsuke of
a Scholar sitting with this scroll spread out. He has a very
light stain along with nice patina. He sits 1 1/4 tall. Circa
probably turn of the century.
$325 |
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N1015: Ivory 'Wiseman
Monk' Netsuke
This is a delightful ivory netsuke of a Wiseman monk sitting with
a scroll on his arms as he meditates. Highly polished finish and
nice patina. Note the great detail to his facial expression and white
beard. He sits 1 1/2" tall. Circa probably around 1920 or so.
$325 |
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N1017: Ivory 'Happy Hotei'
Netsuke
This is a fine rendition of one of the Japanese 7 Gods of Good Fortune....
Hotei. He is sitting holding a large fan as he day dreams with his
bag of good fortune at his side. Highly polished finish and nice
patina. He sits 1 1/2" tall. Circa probably 1920 or so.
$325 |
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N1016: Ivory 'God of Longevity'
Netsuke
This is a fine rendition of one of the Japanese 7 Gods of Good Fortune.
He is the God of Wisdom. He sits holding the peach of long life.
Highly polished finish and nice patina. He sits 1 1/2" tall.
Circa probably 1920 or so.
$325 |
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N988: Ivory 'Mochi Man'
Netsuke
This is an unusual ivory netsuke of a man making mochi (rice patties).
He has a large basket in his lap and some in each hand (all stained white).
He has a nice light stain and is extra large (almost twice as large as
most netsuke) although the measurements do not show that. He sits
1 5/8" tall, but 2" wide and 1 1/2" thick. Circa probably around
1930 or so.
$350 |
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N996: Stag Antler 'God
of Longevity' Netsuke
This is a very antique stag antler netsuke of the God of Wisdom with
his long staff and peach of long life. He is highly polished after
150 years of use and handling. Note the worn himotoshi on his back
where the cord was. He stands 2 1/4" tall. Circa probably around
1850 or so...
$395 |
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N1002: Ivory 'Kabuki'
Netsuke
This is a fun ivory netsuke of a Kabuki Dancer. He is a 'turn
face' netsuke with his face revolving from good to evil. There are
many of these around, but this one is exceptionally nicely carved from
a nice think ivory. He stands 2 1/8" tall. Circa probably around
1930 or so..
$295 |
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N991: Ivory 'Rice Protector'
Netsuke
This is an unusual ivory netsuke of a man hunched over protecting
a bag of rice from the rat on his shoulder. A very popular story
line in Japan He has a light stain and the big/little himotoshi (the
larger hole is to hide the knot of the cord, not seen on 'display netsuke'.
He is 1 3/4" wide. Circa probably late 19th century.
$275 |
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N1033: Ivory 'Frog and
Snake' Netsuke
This is a fun ivory netsuke of a bucket with a snake creeping up
on a frog. It is carved with the best detail including the snake's
scales, the rope, and the graining on the wood. The top is hollowed
out some with the handle across. It sits 1 5/8" and is signed by
the artist.
$150.00 |
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