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Japanese Netsuke of a croaking Toad in boxwood
Located in PARIS, FR
Netsuke of a wooden toad with its throat swollen. Made entirely in boxwood, the skin is treated
Category

Antique Late 18th Century Japanese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Boxwood

Japanese Netsuke of a croaking Toad in boxwood
Japanese Netsuke of a croaking Toad in boxwood

Japanese Netsuke of a croaking Toad in boxwood

H 1.11 in W 1.58 in D 1.78 in
Wooden Japanese Netsuke Charme 'Noisette' 1970s Showa era
Located in Paris, FR
This is an antique wooden netsuke made in Japan around Showa period 1970s. Netsuke is a miniature
Category

Vintage 1970s Japanese Showa Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Wooden Japanese Netsuke Charme 'Noisette' 1970s Showa era
Wooden Japanese Netsuke Charme 'Noisette' 1970s Showa era

Wooden Japanese Netsuke Charme 'Noisette' 1970s Showa era

H 0.79 in Dm 0.79 in
A Japanese netsuke depicting a monkey with a turtle
Located in Milano, IT
Boxwood netsuke depicting a seated monkey stopping a turtle with its right paw. Period: Edo 19th
Category

Antique 19th Century Japanese Japonisme Antiquities

Materials

Boxwood

A Japanese netsuke depicting a monkey with a turtle
A Japanese netsuke depicting a monkey with a turtle

A Japanese netsuke depicting a monkey with a turtle

H 1.58 in W 1.26 in D 0.79 in
Japanese Netsuke in Boxwoord in the form of two chestnut
Located in PARIS, FR
Boxwood netsuke of two chestnuts, one smaller on top of the larger. Chestnuts are a central part
Category

Antique Early 19th Century Japanese Edo Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Boxwood

Japanese Netsuke in Boxwoord in the form of two chestnut
Japanese Netsuke in Boxwoord in the form of two chestnut

Japanese Netsuke in Boxwoord in the form of two chestnut

H 1.58 in W 1.11 in D 1.97 in
Japanese Netsuke of Sage hand carved boxwood Signed, circa 1900
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
This is a boxwood Netsuke, modelled as a Sage, probably Chinese, which we attribute to a Japanese
Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Scholar's Objects

Materials

Boxwood

Japanese Netsuke of Sage hand carved boxwood Signed, circa 1900
Japanese Netsuke of Sage hand carved boxwood Signed, circa 1900

Japanese Netsuke of Sage hand carved boxwood Signed, circa 1900

H 1.9 in W 1.13 in D 1.1 in
Vintage Japanese Netsuke Figure Bulldog Japan Detailed Carved Wood Dog Figurine
Located in Greer, SC
inches in height. "A netsuke is a small sculpture which developed as an art form in Japan over a period
Category

Mid-20th Century Japanese Other Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Vintage Japanese Netsuke Figure Bulldog Japan Detailed Carved Wood Dog Figurine
Vintage Japanese Netsuke Figure Bulldog Japan Detailed Carved Wood Dog Figurine

Vintage Japanese Netsuke Figure Bulldog Japan Detailed Carved Wood Dog Figurine

H 1.4 in W 1.8 in D 1.1 in
A Signed Japanese Netsuke of a Monkey Riding a Turtle, Showa Period
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
An amusing Showa Period (1926-1989) hand carved hardwood netsuke depicting a monkey riding atop a
Category

Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Hardwood

A Signed Japanese Netsuke of a Monkey Riding a Turtle, Showa Period
A Signed Japanese Netsuke of a Monkey Riding a Turtle, Showa Period

A Signed Japanese Netsuke of a Monkey Riding a Turtle, Showa Period

H 1.25 in W 0.75 in D 1.25 in
An Amusing Japanese Netsuke in the Form of an Octopus, Taisho Period (1912-1925)
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
The hand carved & stained boxwood netsuke deftly rendered in the form of an octopus with somewhat
Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Boxwood

An Amusing Japanese Netsuke in the Form of an Octopus, Taisho Period (1912-1925)
An Amusing Japanese Netsuke in the Form of an Octopus, Taisho Period (1912-1925)

An Amusing Japanese Netsuke in the Form of an Octopus, Taisho Period (1912-1925)

H 1 in Dm 1.5 in
Japanese Netsuke of Hyottoko, Depicted through a Mask in Noh Play as an Idiot
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Playfully carved out of boxwood, this Meiji period hyottoko noh mask netsuke features a figure of a
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Boxwood

Japanese Netsuke of Hyottoko, Depicted through a Mask in Noh Play as an Idiot
Japanese Netsuke of Hyottoko, Depicted through a Mask in Noh Play as an Idiot

Japanese Netsuke of Hyottoko, Depicted through a Mask in Noh Play as an Idiot

H 1.25 in W 1.25 in D 0.75 in
Collection of Eight Japanese Amber / Resin / Bakelite Netsukes
Located in San Diego, CA
Super cool collection of eight Japanese netsukes made of either amber, resin or bakelite, circa
Category

20th Century Japanese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Resin, Bakelite

Collection of Eight Japanese Amber / Resin / Bakelite Netsukes
Collection of Eight Japanese Amber / Resin / Bakelite Netsukes

Collection of Eight Japanese Amber / Resin / Bakelite Netsukes

H 1.5 in W 1.75 in D 1 in
Set of Three Japanese Wood Netsukes
Located in Atlanta, GA
Set of three Japanese netsukes carved out of wood with a reddish stained finish, appear to be circa
Category

Mid-20th Century Japanese Japonisme Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Set of Three Japanese Wood Netsukes
Set of Three Japanese Wood Netsukes

Set of Three Japanese Wood Netsukes

H 2 in W 1.5 in D 1 in
Esther Shimazu Signed Japanese Hawaiian American Female Sculpture
By Esther Shimazu
Located in Houston, TX
technical perfection are like the miniature Japanese netsuke figurines in their delicacy, precision and
Category

20th Century Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic, Stoneware

Esther Shimazu Signed Japanese Hawaiian American Female Sculpture
Esther Shimazu Signed Japanese Hawaiian American Female Sculpture

Esther Shimazu Signed Japanese Hawaiian American Female Sculpture

H 13.5 in W 29 in D 9.75 in
Esther Shimazu Signed Japanese Hawaiian American Male Sculpture
By Esther Shimazu
Located in Houston, TX
and technical perfection are like the miniature Japanese netsuke figurines in their delicacy
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic, Stoneware

Esther Shimazu Signed Japanese Hawaiian American Male Sculpture
Esther Shimazu Signed Japanese Hawaiian American Male Sculpture

Esther Shimazu Signed Japanese Hawaiian American Male Sculpture

H 19.75 in W 29 in D 16.5 in
Chinese Mother-of-Pearl Rabbit Toggle Charm
Located in Chicago, IL
belongings were carried around in a pouch secured to their belt. Similar to Japanese netsuke, small charms
Category

20th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl

Chinese Mother-of-Pearl Rabbit Toggle Charm
Chinese Mother-of-Pearl Rabbit Toggle Charm

Chinese Mother-of-Pearl Rabbit Toggle Charm

H 2 in W 2.5 in D 0.5 in
Antique Japanese Wooden Netsuke 1970s
Located in Paris, FR
This is an antique netsuke made in Japan around Showa period 1970s. Netsuke is a miniature
Category

Vintage 1960s Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Antique Japanese Wooden Netsuke 1970s
Antique Japanese Wooden Netsuke 1970s

Antique Japanese Wooden Netsuke 1970s

H 1.38 in Dm 2.17 in
Japanese Professional sneezer Boxwood Netsuke
Located in PARIS, FR
Boxwood netsuke of a seated professional sneezer depicted as an old man with his right hand raised
Category

Antique Late 18th Century Japanese Edo Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Boxwood

Japanese Professional sneezer Boxwood Netsuke
Japanese Professional sneezer Boxwood Netsuke

Japanese Professional sneezer Boxwood Netsuke

H 1.11 in W 1.58 in D 1.78 in
Antique Japanese Wood Miniature Mask Netsuke
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Antique Japanese Wood Miniature Mask Netsuke, an unsigned work depicting Hannya, the female horned
Category

Antique 19th Century Japanese Edo Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Antique Japanese Wood Miniature Mask Netsuke
Antique Japanese Wood Miniature Mask Netsuke

Antique Japanese Wood Miniature Mask Netsuke

H 1.5 in W 1.13 in D 0.88 in
Japanese Antique Wooden Netsuke 'Onnamen' 1950s
Located in Paris, FR
This is an antique netsuke made in Japan around Showa period 1950s. Dimensions: 4.5 x 3.5 x H2.2
Category

Late 20th Century Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Japanese Antique Wooden Netsuke 'Onnamen' 1950s
Japanese Antique Wooden Netsuke 'Onnamen' 1950s

Japanese Antique Wooden Netsuke 'Onnamen' 1950s

H 0.87 in W 1.38 in D 1.78 in
Japanese Wooden Netsuke 'Turtle' 1980s 'Ishikawa'
Located in Paris, FR
This is an antique wooden netsuke made in Japan around Showa period 1980s. The signature is written
Category

Vintage 1980s Japanese Showa Animal Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Japanese Wooden Netsuke 'Turtle' 1980s 'Ishikawa'
Japanese Wooden Netsuke 'Turtle' 1980s 'Ishikawa'

Japanese Wooden Netsuke 'Turtle' 1980s 'Ishikawa'

H 0.99 in W 1.38 in D 2.37 in
Netsuke 20th C Japanese Japan Dog eating Skull
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Brutal piece. Signed. 20th century Provenance: From the collection of Clemens Merkelbach van Enkhuizen, A well known Dutch painter and artist from Amsterdam. Merkelbach van Enkhuiz...
Category

Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Ceramics

Materials

Metal, Bronze

Netsuke 20th C Japanese Japan Dog eating Skull
Netsuke 20th C Japanese Japan Dog eating Skull

Netsuke 20th C Japanese Japan Dog eating Skull

H 1.58 in Dm 0.04 in
Japanese Wood Netsuke " The Beast", Meiji Era
Located in Norton, MA
A Japanese Antique carved netsuke "The Beast" dated around the late 19th to early 20th century.
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Japanese Wood Netsuke " The Beast", Meiji Era
Japanese Wood Netsuke " The Beast", Meiji Era

Japanese Wood Netsuke " The Beast", Meiji Era

H 1 in W 1.75 in D 1.25 in
Japanese Wooden Netsuke 'Two mouses' 1950s 'Hiro'
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

Japanese Wooden Netsuke 'Two mouses' 1950s 'Hiro'
Japanese Wooden Netsuke 'Two mouses' 1950s 'Hiro'

Japanese Wooden Netsuke 'Two mouses' 1950s 'Hiro'

H 0.83 in W 1.26 in D 1.46 in
Japanese Antique Wooden Netsuke 'Buffalo' 1920s Taisho
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 'Buffalo' 1920s Taisho
Japanese Antique Wooden Netsuke 'Buffalo' 1920s Taisho

Japanese Antique Wooden Netsuke 'Buffalo' 1920s Taisho

H 1.3 in W 3.15 in D 1.97 in
Japanese Wooden Netsuke Cicada 1900 Meiji Sekisen
Located in Paris, FR
This is an antique wooden netsuke made in Japan around Meiji period 1900s. The signature is written
Category

Antique Early 1900s Japanese Meiji Animal Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Japanese Wooden Netsuke Cicada 1900 Meiji Sekisen
Japanese Wooden Netsuke Cicada 1900 Meiji Sekisen

Japanese Wooden Netsuke Cicada 1900 Meiji Sekisen

H 1.19 in W 2.17 in D 1.07 in
Antique Wood Monkey Netsuke 19th-20th Century Japanese Masakazu, Japan
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
, Japan, 19th century. Condition Overall condition very nice. Ca 1.5cm high Period Meiji Periode
Category

Antique 19th Century Japanese Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain

Antique Wood Monkey Netsuke 19th-20th Century Japanese Masakazu, Japan
Antique Wood Monkey Netsuke 19th-20th Century Japanese Masakazu, Japan

Antique Wood Monkey Netsuke 19th-20th Century Japanese Masakazu, Japan

H 0.6 in Dm 1.19 in
Wooden Netsuke Sculpture Japanese Turtle, 20th Century
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Additional information: Material: Wood Region of Origin: Japan Period: 20th century Condition: Perfect
Category

Late 20th Century Japanese Animal Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Wooden Netsuke Sculpture Japanese Turtle, 20th Century
Wooden Netsuke Sculpture Japanese Turtle, 20th Century

Wooden Netsuke Sculpture Japanese Turtle, 20th Century

W 1.58 in
19th / 20th c Bronze Netsuke Squirrel with a nut Japanese Japan
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
19th / 20th c Bronze Netsuke Squirrel with a nut Japanese Japan Signed Condition Period 20th
Category

Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Ceramics

Materials

Metal, Bronze

19th / 20th c Bronze Netsuke Squirrel with a nut Japanese Japan
19th / 20th c Bronze Netsuke Squirrel with a nut Japanese Japan

19th / 20th c Bronze Netsuke Squirrel with a nut Japanese Japan

H 4.73 in Dm 0.04 in
Old Wooden Netsuke Japanese Peanuts Meiji Period, Japan, 19/20th C
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 Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Old Wooden Netsuke Japanese Peanuts Meiji Period, Japan, 19/20th C
Old Wooden Netsuke Japanese Peanuts Meiji Period, Japan, 19/20th C

Old Wooden Netsuke Japanese Peanuts Meiji Period, Japan, 19/20th C

H 1.19 in Dm 1.38 in
Japanese Edo Period (1603-1868) Skeleton Foetus Netsuke
Located in Newark, England
century during the Japanese Edo period (1603-1868) circa 1840. Netsuke (根付) is a miniature sculpture
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Japanese Edo Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood, Boxwood

Japanese Edo Period (1603-1868) Skeleton Foetus Netsuke
Japanese Edo Period (1603-1868) Skeleton Foetus Netsuke

Japanese Edo Period (1603-1868) Skeleton Foetus Netsuke

H 1.07 in W 2.56 in D 1.19 in
Japanese Wooden Netsuke 1950s Showa era 'Small Boat'
Located in Paris, FR
This is an antique netsuke made in Japan around Showa period 1950s. Netsuke is a miniature
Category

Vintage 1950s Japanese Showa Animal Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Japanese Wooden Netsuke 1950s Showa era 'Small Boat'
Japanese Wooden Netsuke 1950s Showa era 'Small Boat'

Japanese Wooden Netsuke 1950s Showa era 'Small Boat'

H 0.6 in W 0.79 in D 0.48 in
Antique Japanese Wooden Netsuke 1920s 'Mouse' 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

Antique Japanese Wooden Netsuke 1920s 'Mouse' Taisho era
Antique Japanese Wooden Netsuke 1920s 'Mouse' Taisho era

Antique Japanese Wooden Netsuke 1920s 'Mouse' Taisho era

H 1.46 in W 1.58 in D 1.23 in
Antique Japanese Wooden Netsuke ' Duck ' 1950s Showa Era
Located in Paris, FR
This is an antique netsuke made in Japan around Showa period 1950s. This netsuke was made by a
Category

Vintage 1950s Japanese Showa Animal Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Antique Japanese Wooden Netsuke ' Duck ' 1950s Showa Era
Antique Japanese Wooden Netsuke ' Duck ' 1950s Showa Era

Antique Japanese Wooden Netsuke ' Duck ' 1950s Showa Era

H 1.38 in W 1.97 in D 1.07 in
Japanese Wooden Netsuke 'Crab Claw' 1970s Showa era
Located in Paris, FR
This is an antique wooden netsuke made in Japan around Showa period 1970s. Netsuke is a miniature
Category

Vintage 1970s Japanese Showa Animal Sculptures

Materials

Stone

Japanese Wooden Netsuke 'Crab Claw' 1970s Showa era
Japanese Wooden Netsuke 'Crab Claw' 1970s Showa era

Japanese Wooden Netsuke 'Crab Claw' 1970s Showa era

H 9.45 in W 1.58 in D 0.87 in
Old Wooden Netsuke 19/20th C Japanese Japan BAT Meiji Period
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Lovely and very detailed piece. Unsigned. Japan 19th or 20th century. Weight: 12 grams Provenance
Category

Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Ceramics

Materials

Metal, Bronze

Old Wooden Netsuke 19/20th C Japanese Japan BAT Meiji Period
Old Wooden Netsuke 19/20th C Japanese Japan BAT Meiji Period

Old Wooden Netsuke 19/20th C Japanese Japan BAT Meiji Period

H 1.97 in Dm 0.04 in
Antique Netsuke 19/20th C Japanese Japan Monkey Thinking Meiji Period
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Lovely and very detailed piece. Unsigned. Japan 19th or 20th century. Provenance: From the
Category

Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Ceramics

Materials

Metal, Bronze

Antique Netsuke 19/20th C Japanese Japan Monkey Thinking Meiji Period
Antique Netsuke 19/20th C Japanese Japan Monkey Thinking Meiji Period

Antique Netsuke 19/20th C Japanese Japan Monkey Thinking Meiji Period

H 1.58 in Dm 0.04 in
Old Wooden Netsuke 19/20th C Japanese Japan QUAIL Meiji Period
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Description Lovely and very detailed piece. Unsigned. Japan 19th or 20th century. Weight: 9 grams
Category

Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Ceramics

Materials

Metal, Bronze

Old Wooden Netsuke 19/20th C Japanese Japan QUAIL Meiji Period
Old Wooden Netsuke 19/20th C Japanese Japan QUAIL Meiji Period

Old Wooden Netsuke 19/20th C Japanese Japan QUAIL Meiji Period

H 4.73 in Dm 0.04 in
Old Wooden Netsuke 19/20th C Japanese Japan Fisherman Meiji Period
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Lovely and very detailed piece. Unsigned. Japan 19th or 20th century. Visible is a fisherman with 2
Category

Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Ceramics

Materials

Metal, Bronze

Old Wooden Netsuke 19/20th C Japanese Japan Fisherman Meiji Period
Old Wooden Netsuke 19/20th C Japanese Japan Fisherman Meiji Period

Old Wooden Netsuke 19/20th C Japanese Japan Fisherman Meiji Period

H 1.7 in Dm 0.04 in
Old Wooden Netsuke 19/20th C Japanese Japan Fruit Meiji Period
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Lovely and very detailed piece. Unsigned. Japan 19th or 20th century. Weight: 15 grams Provenance
Category

Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Ceramics

Materials

Metal, Bronze

Old Wooden Netsuke 19/20th C Japanese Japan Fruit Meiji Period
Old Wooden Netsuke 19/20th C Japanese Japan Fruit Meiji Period

Old Wooden Netsuke 19/20th C Japanese Japan Fruit Meiji Period

H 1.58 in Dm 0.04 in
Old Wooden Netsuke 19/20th C Japanese Japan FROG 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 FROG Meiji Period
Old Wooden Netsuke 19/20th C Japanese Japan FROG Meiji Period

Old Wooden Netsuke 19/20th C Japanese Japan FROG Meiji Period

H 1.58 in Dm 0.04 in
Old Wooden Netsuke 19/20th C Japanese Japan PEANUTS Meiji Period
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Lovely and very detailed piece. Unsigned. Japan 19th or 20th century. Weight: 9 grams Provenance
Category

Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Ceramics

Materials

Metal, Bronze

Old Wooden Netsuke 19/20th C Japanese Japan PEANUTS Meiji Period
Old Wooden Netsuke 19/20th C Japanese Japan PEANUTS Meiji Period

Old Wooden Netsuke 19/20th C Japanese Japan PEANUTS Meiji Period

H 1.58 in Dm 0.04 in
Antique Japanese Wooden Netsuke 'Crab and Monkey' 1920s
Located in Paris, FR
This is an antique netsuke made in Japan around Taisho period 1920s. Netsuke is a miniature
Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Animal Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Antique Japanese Wooden Netsuke 'Crab and Monkey' 1920s
Antique Japanese Wooden Netsuke 'Crab and Monkey' 1920s

Antique Japanese Wooden Netsuke 'Crab and Monkey' 1920s

H 1.74 in W 1.58 in D 1.58 in
Japanese Leather Tobacco Pouch and Netsuke, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
accompanied by a small, wooden netsuke charm. Because traditional Japanese clothing didn’t have pockets, men
Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Mounted Objects

Materials

Brass, Steel

Japanese Leather Tobacco Pouch and Netsuke, c. 1900
Japanese Leather Tobacco Pouch and Netsuke, c. 1900

Japanese Leather Tobacco Pouch and Netsuke, c. 1900

H 8.75 in W 3 in D 1.75 in
Antique Wood Monkey Netsuke Sculpture Japanese Masakazu Japan, 19/20th Century
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Lovely and very detailed piece. Signed Masakazu A monkey sitting. H. 1.8 cm x L 2.2cm. Japan, 19th
Category

20th Century Japanese Meiji Animal Sculptures

Materials

Porcelain

Antique Wood Monkey Netsuke Sculpture Japanese Masakazu Japan, 19/20th Century
Antique Wood Monkey Netsuke Sculpture Japanese Masakazu Japan, 19/20th Century

Antique Wood Monkey Netsuke Sculpture Japanese Masakazu Japan, 19/20th Century

H 0.71 in W 0.87 in
Japanese Antique Wooden Small Netsuke 'Laying Wild Boar' 1960s
Located in Paris, FR
This is an antique netsuke made in Japan around Showa period 1960s. Dimensions: 3.5 x 1.5 x H2 cm
Category

Late 20th Century Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Japanese Antique Wooden Small Netsuke 'Laying Wild Boar' 1960s
Japanese Antique Wooden Small Netsuke 'Laying Wild Boar' 1960s

Japanese Antique Wooden Small Netsuke 'Laying Wild Boar' 1960s

H 0.79 in W 1.38 in D 0.6 in
Japanese Antique Small Wooden Netsuke 'Sitting wild boar' 1960s
Located in Paris, FR
This is an antique netsuke made in Japan around Showa period 1960s. Dimensions: 1.5 x 2.3 x H2.5cm
Category

Late 20th Century Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Japanese Antique Small Wooden Netsuke 'Sitting wild boar' 1960s
Japanese Antique Small Wooden Netsuke 'Sitting wild boar' 1960s

Japanese Antique Small Wooden Netsuke 'Sitting wild boar' 1960s

H 0.99 in W 0.91 in D 0.6 in
Japanese Antique Wooden Small Netsuke 'Two wild boar' 1960s
Located in Paris, FR
This is an antique netsuke made in Japan around Showa period 1960s. Dimensions: 2.5 x 2.3 x H2 cm
Category

Late 20th Century Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Japanese Antique Wooden Small Netsuke 'Two wild boar' 1960s
Japanese Antique Wooden Small Netsuke 'Two wild boar' 1960s

Japanese Antique Wooden Small Netsuke 'Two wild boar' 1960s

H 0.79 in W 0.99 in D 0.91 in
Japanese Wooden Netsuke 'Mouse and Hand cart' 1960s 'Masaoka'
Located in Paris, FR
This is an antique wooden netsuke made in Japan around Showa period 1960s. The signature is written
Category

Vintage 1960s Japanese Showa Animal Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Japanese Wooden Netsuke 'Mouse and Hand cart' 1960s 'Masaoka'
Japanese Wooden Netsuke 'Mouse and Hand cart' 1960s 'Masaoka'

Japanese Wooden Netsuke 'Mouse and Hand cart' 1960s 'Masaoka'

H 1.38 in W 2.25 in D 0.95 in
Old Wooden Netsuke 19/20th C Japanese Japan Figural Figure Meiji Period
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Lovely and very detailed piece. Unsigned. Japan 19th or 20th century. Weight: 25 grams Provenance
Category

Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Ceramics

Materials

Metal, Bronze

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

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

H 1.58 in Dm 0.04 in
Japanese Wooden Small Netsuke 'A Head' 1940s Showa era
Located in Paris, FR
This is an antique wooden netsuke made in Japan around Showa period 1940s. Netsuke is a miniature
Category

Vintage 1940s Japanese Showa Animal Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Japanese Wooden Small Netsuke 'A Head' 1940s Showa era
Japanese Wooden Small Netsuke 'A Head' 1940s Showa era

Japanese Wooden Small Netsuke 'A Head' 1940s Showa era

H 1.07 in W 0.67 in D 0.79 in
Antique Japanese Wooden Netsuke 'Small Elephant' 1920s Taisho era
Located in Paris, FR
This is an antique netsuke made in Japan around Taisho period 1920s. Netsuke is a miniature
Category

Vintage 1920s Japanese Taisho Animal Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Antique Japanese Wooden Netsuke 'Small Elephant' 1920s Taisho era
Antique Japanese Wooden Netsuke 'Small Elephant' 1920s Taisho era

Antique Japanese Wooden Netsuke 'Small Elephant' 1920s Taisho era

H 0.67 in W 0.99 in D 0.6 in
Japanese Carved Wood Netsuke of a Frog, Taisho Period
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 Taisho Animal Sculptures

Materials

Boxwood

Japanese Carved Wood Netsuke of a Frog, Taisho Period
Japanese Carved Wood Netsuke of a Frog, Taisho Period

Japanese Carved Wood Netsuke of a Frog, Taisho Period

H 1.5 in W 1.25 in D 0.5 in
Japanese Antique 2 Wooden Netsuke Charms Okinamen and Onnamen
Located in Paris, FR
These are wooden netsukes made in Japan around showa period 1980s. One is called 'Onnamen' and
Category

Late 20th Century Japanese Showa Animal Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Japanese Antique 2 Wooden Netsuke Charms Okinamen and Onnamen
Japanese Antique 2 Wooden Netsuke Charms Okinamen and Onnamen

Japanese Antique 2 Wooden Netsuke Charms Okinamen and Onnamen

H 0.91 in W 2.96 in D 2.17 in
Taisho Period Japanese Carved Wood Netsuke of a Tiger
Located in Point Richmond, CA
fashionable indicators of status. Netsuke commonly depict imagery from nature, myth, and Japanese history
Category

Mid-20th Century Japanese Folk Art Animal Sculptures

Materials

Boxwood

Taisho Period Japanese Carved Wood Netsuke of a Tiger
Taisho Period Japanese Carved Wood Netsuke of a Tiger

Taisho Period Japanese Carved Wood Netsuke of a Tiger

H 1.5 in W 2 in D 0.75 in
A fivepart Japanese lacquer inro with netsuke, late 19th c.
Located in Stockholm, SE
A nicely designed Japanese lacquer Inro with a wooden netsuke. The Inro with motives of a man
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Lacquer

Materials

Lacquer

A fivepart Japanese lacquer inro with netsuke, late 19th c.
A fivepart Japanese lacquer inro with netsuke, late 19th c.

A fivepart Japanese lacquer inro with netsuke, late 19th c.

H 3.15 in W 2.05 in D 0.79 in
Japanese Wood Netsuke " Two Rats " by Yoshitoshi Late Meiji Era
Located in Norton, MA
Presenting a famous netsuke artist, Yoshitoshi from Japanese, a carved netsuke "Two Rats" dated
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Japanese Wood Netsuke " Two Rats " by Yoshitoshi Late Meiji Era
Japanese Wood Netsuke " Two Rats " by Yoshitoshi Late Meiji Era

Japanese Wood Netsuke " Two Rats " by Yoshitoshi Late Meiji Era

H 1.5 in W 2 in D 1.25 in
Japanese Wood Netsuke " The Pig "by Yoshitoshi Late Meiji Era
Located in Norton, MA
Presenting a famous netsuke artist, Yoshitoshi from Japanese, a carved netsuke "The Pig" dated
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Japanese Wood Netsuke " The Pig "by Yoshitoshi Late Meiji Era
Japanese Wood Netsuke " The Pig "by Yoshitoshi Late Meiji Era

Japanese Wood Netsuke " The Pig "by Yoshitoshi Late Meiji Era

H 1.25 in W 2.2 in D 1.25 in
Japanese Wood Netsuke " The Chi-Lin Beast" Signed, Meiji Era
Located in Norton, MA
A Japanese Antique carved netsuke "The Chi-Lin Beast" dated around the late 19th to early 20th
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Japanese Wood Netsuke " The Chi-Lin Beast" Signed, Meiji Era
Japanese Wood Netsuke " The Chi-Lin Beast" Signed, Meiji Era

Japanese Wood Netsuke " The Chi-Lin Beast" Signed, Meiji Era

H 1 in W 1.75 in D 1.25 in
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

H 3 in Dm 2.5 in
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

H 1.58 in Dm 0.04 in
A Japanese boxwood netsuke depicting a Dutchman with a child
Located in Milano, IT
Boxwood netsuke depicting a Dutchman with a child on his shoulder and a trumpet. Excellent blond
Category

Antique Mid-18th Century Japanese Japonisme Antiquities

Materials

Boxwood

A Japanese boxwood netsuke depicting a Dutchman with a child
A Japanese boxwood netsuke depicting a Dutchman with a child

A Japanese boxwood netsuke depicting a Dutchman with a child

H 3.15 in W 1.19 in D 0.99 in
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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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