Wood Netsuke

Signed Netsuke

Dutch Painter

A Finely Carved Wood Netsuke of Two Puppy Dogs Playing

$7,950

A Finely Carved Wood Netsuke of Two Puppy Dogs Playing

Located in London, GB

A Finely Carved Wood Netsuke of Two Puppy Dogs Playing The playful puppies with inlaid eyes Wood Signed: Kokei Japan Circa 1820 - 50 Size: 3.5 dia. - 1⅓ ins dia.

Category

Antique Early 19th Century Japanese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

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

$1,500

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 near square form with rounded corners, The surface is decorated with gold hiramaki-e ...

Category

Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Lacquer

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

Set of Three Japanese Wood Netsukes

$1,200 / set

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 mid-20th century.

Category

Mid-20th Century Japanese Japonisme Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Japanese Wood Netsuke " The Beast", Meiji Era

$395

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

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

$1,698

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

Located in Miami, FL

The netsuke has been carefully carved in precious wood depicting a frog resting in a lotus leave.

Category

Antique Early 1900s Japanese Meiji Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

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

$475

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 around the late 19th to early 20th century.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

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

$575

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 around the late 19th to early 20th century.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

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

$495

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 century, signed on the bottom.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Antique Japanese Inro by Shigehide Edo Period

$5,600

Antique Japanese Inro by Shigehide Edo Period

Located in Atlanta, GA

However, it remains unconfirmed to our knowledge that Dohachi ever made wood netsukes such as this.

Category

Antique Late 18th Century Japanese Japonisme Lacquer

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

The Watchful Monkey: Early 20th Century Japanese Wood Carving of a Monkey

$2,000

The Watchful Monkey: Early 20th Century Japanese Wood Carving of a Monkey

Located in New York, NY

Early 20th Century Japanese Carved Wood Figure of a Monkey: A finely carved Japanese wood netsuke depicting a seated monkey holding a peach, often attributed to the Edo (1615–1868)...

Category

Early 20th Century Animal Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Katabori netsuke in boxwood depicting a recumbent ox

$3,499

Katabori netsuke in boxwood depicting a recumbent ox

Located in PARIS, FR

Apocryphal signature of Tadatoshi, a 19th-century craftsman known for wood netsuke. The ox (ushi) is, in China, a symbol of spring and agriculture, and in Japan the emblem of Tenjin,...

Category

Antique Late 18th Century Japanese Edo Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Boxwood

Edo Period Japanese Five-Case Inro with Plum Blossoms, Bird, Netsuke

$6,900

Edo Period Japanese Five-Case Inro with Plum Blossoms, Bird, Netsuke

Located in Chesterland, OH

The inrō is accompanied by its original ensemble: A carved wood netsuke, an ornamental toggle used to secure the inrō over the kimono sash.

Category

Antique Late 18th Century Japanese Boxes and Cases

Antique Japanese Wood Miniature Mask Netsuke

$875

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 demon popular in Noh performance plays, a solid hardwood piece carved in high relie...

Category

Antique 19th Century Japanese Edo Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Netsuke in persimon wood in the form of a sparrow

$2,916

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 treated with abstraction and has a remarkable polish.

Category

Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Netsuke Wood 18 Karat Gold Necklace Diamond Blu Sapphire

$2,683

Netsuke Wood 18 Karat Gold Necklace Diamond Blu Sapphire

By Giulia Colussi

Located in Milan, IT

Netsuke in boit de rose wood signed by the artist wood 18 k Gold gr 5,40 Necklace Diamond Blu Sapphire.

Category

2010s Italian Artisan More Necklaces

Materials

Blue Sapphire, Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold

Antique Japanese Wooden Netsuke 1970s

$233

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 sculpture, originating in 17th century Japan. Initially a simply-carved button fastener on...

Category

Vintage 1960s Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

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

$2,350

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

Located in Point Richmond, CA

The Inro is comprised of three stacked compartments and features a deer motif with mother of pearl accents, an ojime and a wooden frog netsuke. Inros were used to store items like m...

Category

Antique 1890s Japanese Meiji Lacquer

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

Japanese Antique Wooden Netsuke 'Onnamen' 1950s

$489

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 cm Sculpture: Onnamen Era: 1950s (Showa) Netsuke is a miniature sculpture, origin...

Category

Late 20th Century Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Japan 1870 Meiji Period Round Five Drawer Inro Lacquered Wood With Flying Cranes

$2,985

Japan 1870 Meiji Period Round Five Drawer Inro Lacquered Wood With Flying Cranes

Located in Miami, FL

Ojime: 17mm, round with Ebony wood. Netsuke: Carved dressed standing monk with a hat and holding a bag.

Category

Antique 1870s Japanese Meiji Lacquer

Materials

Wood, Ebony, Giltwood, Lacquer

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

$829

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 century. Additional information: Material: Porcelain & Pottery Region of Origin: J...

Category

20th Century Japanese Meiji Animal Sculptures

Materials

Porcelain

Japanese Antique Wooden Netsuke 'Buffalo' 1920s Taisho

$489

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 sculpture, originating in 17th century Japan. Initially a simply-carved button fas...

Category

Vintage 1920s Japanese Taisho Animal Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Japanese Wooden Netsuke Cicada 1900 Meiji Sekisen

$594

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 on the back side 'Sekisen'. Netsuke is a miniature sculpture, originating in 17th...

Category

Antique Early 1900s Japanese Meiji Animal Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Antique Japanese Wooden Netsuke ' Duck ' 1950s Showa Era

$376Sale Price|25% Off

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 netsuke artist. (you can find his signature on the bottom of this netsuke). Netsuke i...

Category

Vintage 1950s Japanese Showa Animal Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Wooden Japanese Netsuke Charme 'Noisette' 1970s Showa era

$256

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 sculpture, originating in 17th century Japan. Initially a simply-carved button fast...

Category

Vintage 1970s Japanese Showa Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Wooden Netsuke in the Form of A Daruma in red lacquer in natural wood

$1,749

Wooden Netsuke in the Form of A Daruma in red lacquer in natural wood

Located in PARIS, FR

Netsuke in lacquered boxwood representing a yawning Daruma in a red cloak. Daruma, the Japanese name for Bodhidharma, was an Indian Buddhist monk and the founder of the Chan school i...

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Boxwood, Lacquer

Japanese Wooden Netsuke 1950s Showa era 'Small Boat'

$214Sale Price|20% Off

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 sculpture, originating in 17th century Japan. Initially a simply-carved button fastener on...

Category

Vintage 1950s Japanese Showa Animal Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Antique Japanese Wooden Netsuke 1920s 'Mouse' Taisho era

$618

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 sculpture, originating in 17th century Japan. Initially a simply-carved button fas...

Category

Vintage 1920s Japanese Taisho Animal Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Japanese Edo Period (1603-1868) Skeleton Foetus Netsuke

$3,551

Japanese Edo Period (1603-1868) Skeleton Foetus Netsuke

Located in Newark, England

Laying Foetus From our Japanese collection, we are pleased to offer this Japanese Edo Period Skeleton Netsuke. The Skeleton Netsuke is carved from Boxwood depicting a skeleton in t...

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Antique Mid-19th Century Japanese Edo Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood, Boxwood

Japanese Wooden Netsuke 'Crab Claw' 1970s Showa era

$419

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 sculpture, originating in 17th century Japan. Initially a simply-carved button fast...

Category

Vintage 1970s Japanese Showa Animal Sculptures

Materials

Stone

Antique Japanese Wooden Netsuke 'Crab and Monkey' 1920s

$429Sale Price|20% Off

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 sculpture, originating in 17th century Japan. Initially a simply-carved button fastener o...

Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Animal Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Manju Nestuke in black and lacquer decorated of a scene of child under a pine

$2,333

Manju Nestuke in black and lacquer decorated of a scene of child under a pine

Located in PARIS, FR

Wood netsuke covered with layers of red and black lacquer, carved using the tsuikoku technique (carved black lacquer), in the form of a manju, decorated with a scene of a child benea...

Category

Antique Late 18th Century Japanese Edo Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Lacquer

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

$326

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 Sculpture: Wild Boar Era: 1960s (Showa) Netsuke is a miniature sculpture, origina...

Category

Late 20th Century Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

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

$326

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 Sculpture: Wild Boar Era: 1960s (Showa) Netsuke is a miniature sculpture, origin...

Category

Late 20th Century Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

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

$326 / set

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 Sculpture: Wild Boar Era: 1960s (Showa) Netsuke is a miniature sculpture, origina...

Category

Late 20th Century Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

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

$606

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 on the back side 'Masaoka'. Netsuke is a miniature sculpture, originating in 17th...

Category

Vintage 1960s Japanese Showa Animal Sculptures

Materials

Wood

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

$314

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 sculpture, originating in 17th century Japan. Initially a simply-carved button fast...

Category

Vintage 1940s Japanese Showa Animal Sculptures

Materials

Wood

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

$373

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 sculpture, originating in 17th century Japan. Initially a simply-carved button fastener o...

Category

Vintage 1920s Japanese Taisho Animal Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Japanese Antique 2 Wooden Netsuke Charms Okinamen and Onnamen

$440Sale Price|30% Off

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 there one is called 'Okinamen'. These are masks that we use during Noh theater. Netsu...

Category

Late 20th Century Japanese Showa Animal Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Antique Japanese Wooden Netsuke Wild Boar 1950s by artist Tomotada

$401Sale 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 on the back side 'Tomotada'. Netsuke is a miniature sculpture, originating in 17t...

Category

Vintage 1950s Japanese Showa Animal Sculptures

Materials

Wood

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

$618

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 sculpture, originating in 17th century Japan. Initially a simply-carved button fas...

Category

Vintage 1920s Japanese Taisho Animal Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Japanese Netsuke – Grotesque Mask, Edo To Early Meiji Period (circa 1820–1880)

$758

Japanese Netsuke – Grotesque Mask, Edo To Early Meiji Period (circa 1820–1880)

Located in Bilzen, BE

"Japanese Netsuke – Grotesque Mask, Edo To Early Meiji Period (circa 1820–1880)" A finely carved and expressive wooden mask-style netsuke, depicting a grotesque theatrical or folklor...

Category

Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

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

$629

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 sculpture, originating in 17th century Japan. Initially a simply-carved button fas...

Category

Vintage 1920s Japanese Taisho Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Wood

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

$940

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 Provenance: Collected in the 1980’s. From the collection of Clemens Merkelbach van Enkhuize...

Category

20th Century Japanese Meiji Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

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

$940

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: Collected in the 1980’s. From the collection of Clemens Merkelbach van Enkhuizen...

Category

20th Century Japanese Meiji Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

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

$4,800

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 17th century. The trio accoutrement is covered in red Negoro lacquer and displays w...

Category

Antique 17th Century Japanese Edo Lacquer

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

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

$940

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 Provenance: Collected in the 1980’s. From the collection of Clemens Merkelbach van Enkhuize...

Category

20th Century Japanese Meiji Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Wood

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

$641

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: Collected in the 1980’s. From the collection of Clemens Merkelbach van Enkhuizen...

Category

20th Century Japanese Meiji Animal Sculptures

Materials

Wood

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

$940

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 Provenance: Collected in the 1980’s. From the collection of Clemens Merkelbach van Enkhuize...

Category

20th Century Japanese Meiji Animal Sculptures

Materials

Wood

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

$940

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: Collected in the 1980’s. From the collection of Clemens Merkelbach van Enkhuizen...

Category

20th Century Japanese Meiji Animal Sculptures

Materials

Wood

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

$641

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 Provenance: Collected in the 1980’s. From the collection of Clemens Merkelbach van Enkhuize...

Category

20th Century Japanese Meiji Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Wood

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

$489

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 sculpture, originating in 17th century Japan. Initially a simply-carved button fast...

Category

Vintage 1950s Japanese Showa Animal Sculptures

Materials

Wood

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

$2,916

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. Textures from the shell are executed with realism precision and a great care for de...

Category

Antique Late 18th Century Japanese Edo Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

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

$620

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 Provenance: Collected in the 1980’s. From the collection of Clemens Merkelbach van Enkhuize...

Category

20th Century Japanese Meiji Animal Sculptures

Materials

Wood

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

$940

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: Collected in the 1980’s. From the collection of Clemens Merkelbach van Enkhuizen...

Category

20th Century Japanese Meiji Animal Sculptures

Materials

Wood

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

$641

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: Collected in the 1980’s. From the collection of Clemens Merkelbach van Enkhuizen...

Category

20th Century Japanese Meiji Animal Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Recent Sales

Large Wood Netsuke of a Shishi

Unavailable

H 2.25 in W 1.97 in D 1.58 in

Large Wood Netsuke of a Shishi

Located in Milano, IT

Large wood netsuke of a shishi Kyoto school, 18th/19th century Height: 5.7cm The large netsuke with a very nice patina, showing the mythical creature seated, its body turned s...

Category

Antique 18th Century Japanese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Edo Period Japanese Hardwood Karako Netsuke, 1820s

Unavailable

H 1.38 in W 1.11 in D 1.38 in

Edo Period Japanese Hardwood Karako Netsuke, 1820s

Located in Niella Tanaro, IT

An Edo period wood netsuke in the form of Karako the small Chinese boy near the big sac of treasures.

Category

Antique 1820s Japanese Edo Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Hardwood

Christoph RuckhaberleNetsuke 65, 2016

Unavailable

H 20.5 in W 28.5 in D 1.5 in

Netsuke 65

By Christoph Ruckhaberle

Located in New York, NY

In his newest series of twenty-one works, Christoph Ruckhӓberle replaces oil paints with dramatic contrasts rendered in high gloss enamel. Influenced by his experience as a master pr...

Category

2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings

Materials

Enamel

Netsuke, Wood, Accessory, Fashion, 19th Century Antique Woodcraft Dog, 19th century

Unavailable

H 1.58 in W 0.83 in D 1.19 in

Netsuke, Wood, Accessory, Fashion, 19th Century Antique Woodcraft Dog

Located in London, GB

This growling dog netsuke is made entirely out of wood, with glass eyes.

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19th Century Other Art Style Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Netsuke, Wood, Accessory, Fashion, 19th Century, Antique, Woodcraft, Artisan, 19th century

Unavailable

H 1.62 in W 1.54 in D 1.19 in

Netsuke, Wood, Accessory, Fashion, 19th Century, Antique, Woodcraft, Artisan

Located in London, GB

This netsuke is made entirely out of wood and depicts a sleeping lady being watched by two oni (demons).

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19th Century Other Art Style Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Netsuke, Wood, Accessory, Fashion, 19th Century, Antique, Woodcraft, Charm, 19th century

Unavailable

H 1.26 in W 1.58 in D 0.79 in

Netsuke, Wood, Accessory, Fashion, 19th Century, Antique, Woodcraft, Charm

Located in London, GB

This netsuke is made entirely out of wood and shows one of the Seven Gods of Fortune, Fukurokuju.

Category

19th Century Other Art Style Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Netsuke, Wood, Accessory, Fashion, 19th century, Antique, Woodcraft, Artisan, 19th century

Unavailable

H 1.3 in W 1.19 in D 1.03 in

Netsuke, Wood, Accessory, Fashion, 19th century, Antique, Woodcraft, Artisan

Located in London, GB

Netsuke were practical fashion accessories worn by Japanese men of the Edo period (1615 - 1868). Kimono has no pockets, and only women's garments had places in the sleeve to keep sma...

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19th Century Other Art Style Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Netsuke, Wood, Accessory, Fashion, 19th Century, Antique, Woodcraft, Tengu, 19th century

Unavailable

H 1.54 in W 1.54 in D 1.03 in

Netsuke, Wood, Accessory, Fashion, 19th Century, Antique, Woodcraft, Tengu

Located in London, GB

Tengu is a mythical creature that lives in the mountains. The legend originated from China in the 6th-7th century. They were regarded as mischievous, half tobi (type of hawk) and hal...

Category

19th Century Other Art Style Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Yatate Japonais En Bois Scuplté Nissho Antique Wood Carved Netsuke Meiji Era

Unavailable

H 1.97 in W 1.97 in D 10.63 in

Yatate Japonais En Bois Scuplté Nissho Antique Wood Carved Netsuke Meiji Era

Located in PONT-AUDEMER, FR

Description : Amusant range pinceau « Yatate » en bois sculpté « Nissho Dimensions : Longueur : 27 cms Largeur : 5 cms Profondeur : 5 cms Etat : Bel Etat d’usage. Bien ...

Category

Antique Early 1900s Japanese Antiquities

Materials

Wood

19th Century Black and Gold Lacquered Inro Toad Netsuke

Unavailable

H 1.78 in Dm 0.99 in

19th Century Black and Gold Lacquered Inro Toad Netsuke

Located in Paris, FR

Inro are small divided boxes suspended from the belt which are a part of sagemono (suspended objects). Indeed, their use was developed to solve the lack of pocket in kimonos. This ...

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Lacquer

Materials

Wood, Boxwood

19th Century Japanese Gold Lacquer Inro with Netsuke (Decorative Pills Box)

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H 0.79 in Dm 2.96 in

19th Century Japanese Gold Lacquer Inro with Netsuke (Decorative Pills Box)

Located in Paris, FR

The ojime is in hard stone. The netsuke, in carved polychrome wood, represents a Dutch holding a ball.

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Antique Mid-19th Century Japanese Lacquer

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Lacquer, Wood

Signed Japanese Carved Wood Netsuke Inro Owl

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H 1.19 in W 0.6 in D 0.4 in

Signed Japanese Carved Wood Netsuke Inro Owl

Located in Nottingham, GB

In good condition From a private collection Free international shipping Signed Japanese Carved Wood Netsuke Inro Owl

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20th Century Sculptures and Carvings

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Boxwood

Japanese Carved Wood Netsuke of a Frog, Taisho Period

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H 1.5 in W 1.25 in D 0.5 in

Japanese Carved Wood Netsuke of a Frog, Taisho Period

Located in Point Richmond, CA

Hand carved boxwood frog netsuke dating from the Meiji period. The frog (kaeru) is associated with luck and wealth in Japanese culture. Kaeru in is a homophone meaning both "frog" an...

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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Animal Sculptures

Materials

Boxwood

Mid-Century Japanese Carved Wood Netsuke of a Sitting Monkey

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H 1.5 in W 1 in D 1 in

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 represent multiple things in Japanese culture and folklore among them being: mediators...

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

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Wood

Japanese Netsuke Skeleton and Wolf Meiji Period

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H 1.75 in W 1.5 in D 0.4 in

Japanese Netsuke Skeleton and Wolf Meiji Period

Located in Atlanta, GA

An antique wood netsuke circa 19th century. It depicts a wolf embracing a skeleton.

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Japonisme Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Japanese Antique Netsuke of a Dutchman Signed Tomotada

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H 4 in W 1 in D 1 in

Japanese Antique Netsuke of a Dutchman Signed Tomotada

Located in Atlanta, GA

A Japanese carved wood netsuke depicting a Dutchman. A charming novelty piece showing the foreigner in an exotic attire with a wide brimmed hat and an embroidered long coat.

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Japonisme Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Wood Carved Netsuke

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H 2.37 in W 1.58 in D 0.79 in

Wood Carved Netsuke

Located in Stockholm, SE

A Japanese wood-carved netsuke of a frog sitting on a poppy seed capsule, 19th century, signed.

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Signed Japanese Carved Wood Octopus Inro Ojime Netsuke

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H 1.97 in W 2.37 in D 3.94 in

Signed Japanese Carved Wood Octopus Inro Ojime Netsuke

Located in Nottingham, GB

Signed Japanese Carved Wood Octopus Inro Ojime Netsuke Very good condition.

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20th Century Sculptures and Carvings

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Boxwood

Japanese Old Small Wood Carving Art / 'Netsuke' / Frog Mushroom

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H 1.3 in W 1.7 in D 1.19 in

Japanese Old Small Wood Carving Art / 'Netsuke' / Frog Mushroom

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

A netsuke is a clasp used in the Edo period in Japan. It was used to carry tobacco pouches, inro (seal case), drawers, small leather bags, yatate (arrowhead), and other items suspend...

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Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings

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Boxwood

Vintage Japanese Three Rat Netsuke

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H 1.25 in W 1.75 in D 1.5 in

Vintage Japanese Three Rat Netsuke

Located in Chicago, IL

This petite Japanese netsuke is carved of wood with a design of three rats clambering over a bell.

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Early 20th Century Japanese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Antique Japanese Wooden Netsuke 'Hotei', 1920s

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H 0.79 in W 0.99 in D 2.68 in

Antique Japanese Wooden Netsuke 'Hotei', 1920s

Located in Paris, FR

This is an antique netsuke made in Japan around Taisho period 1920s. This netsuke was made by a netsuke artist 'Gyokuzan' (you can find his signature on the bottom of this netsuke.)...

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Mid-20th Century Japanese Taisho Animal Sculptures

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Wood

Japanese Wooden Netsuke 'Turtle' 1980s 'Ishikawa'

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H 0.99 in W 1.38 in D 2.37 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 on the back side 'Ishikawa'. Netsuke is a miniature sculpture, originating in 17t...

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Vintage 1980s Japanese Showa Animal Sculptures

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Wood

Antique Japanese Wooden Netsuke 'Onnamen' 1920s

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H 1.58 in W 1.58 in D 0.79 in

Antique Japanese Wooden Netsuke 'Onnamen' 1920s

Located in Paris, FR

This is an antique netsuke made in Japan around Showa period 1950s. Netsuke is a miniature sculpture, originating in 17th century Japan. Initially a simply-carved button fastener on...

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Early 20th Century Japanese Showa Animal Sculptures

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Wood

Box Wood Roar Frog Netsuke 19th-20th Century Japanese Japan Unsigned

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H 1.23 in Dm 2.09 in

Box Wood Roar Frog Netsuke 19th-20th Century Japanese Japan Unsigned

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

Lovely and very detailed piece. Unsigned, Japan, 19th or 20th century. Condition / / overall condition 5.3 x 3.1cm Period Meiji Periode (1867-1912).

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Ceramics

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Porcelain

Japanese Antique Wooden Small Netsuke 'Rooster' 1960s

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H 0.87 in W 1.19 in D 0.79 in

Japanese Antique Wooden Small Netsuke 'Rooster' 1960s

Located in Paris, FR

This is an antique netsuke made in Japan around Showa period 1960s. Dimensions: 2 x 3 x H2,2 cm Sculpture: Rooster Era: 1960s (Showa) Netsuke is a miniature sculpture, originatin...

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Late 20th Century Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Japanese Skeleton Boxwood Netsuke Late Edo Period

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H 2.56 in W 1.07 in D 1.19 in

Japanese Skeleton Boxwood Netsuke Late Edo Period

Located in Newark, England

Japanese boxwood netsuke depicting a skeleton. The skeleton naturalistically carved in the foetal position in preparation for transitional burial. With excellent wear throughout from...

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Antique Mid-19th Century Japanese Edo Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood, Boxwood

Antique Japanese Wooden Netsuke '7 Mouses', 1950s

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H 1.66 in W 1.19 in D 1.3 in

Antique Japanese Wooden Netsuke '7 Mouses', 1950s

Located in Paris, FR

This is an antique netsuke made in Japan around Showa period 1950s. This netsuke was made by a netsuke artist 'Shushi' (you can find his signature on the bottom of this netsuke.) N...

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Late 20th Century Japanese Showa Animal Sculptures

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Wood

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

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H 1.5 in W 1.5 in D 0.75 in

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

Located in Point Richmond, CA

A Meiji period netsuke depicting a formidable figure of an oni (demon) with a golden face and red hair. Onis were thought to ward off evil spirits and were often depicted on netsuke ...

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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Figurative Sculptures

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Boxwood

Japanese Antique Wooden Netsuke 'Cow' 1900s Meiji

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H 1.07 in W 2.17 in D 1.38 in

Japanese Antique Wooden Netsuke 'Cow' 1900s Meiji

Located in Paris, FR

This is an antique wooden netsuke made in Japan around Meiji period 1900s. The signature is written on the back side 'Yuuichi'. Netsuke is a miniature sculpture, originating in 17th...

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Antique Early 1900s Japanese Meiji Animal Sculptures

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Wood

Japanese Carved Netsuke Box Wood Sennin Buddha Meiji Period 1868-1912 Pill Box

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H 9.25 in W 2.25 in D 1.5 in

Japanese Carved Netsuke Box Wood Sennin Buddha Meiji Period 1868-1912 Pill Box

Located in Dublin, Ireland

This Exquisitely Carved Hardwood Netsuke of large size depicts a Traveling Japanese Sennin or Buddha, wearing a belted Kimono and an Oriental Mat strapped to his back, suspended from...

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Sculptures and Carvings

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Hardwood

Wooden Netsuke Sculpture Japanese Turtle, 20th Century

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W 1.58 in

Wooden Netsuke Sculpture Japanese Turtle, 20th Century

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

Lovely and very detailed piece. Marked at the belly. Late 20th century Weight: 13 grams Additional information: Material: Wood Region of Origin: Japan Period: 20th century Conditio...

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Late 20th Century Japanese Animal Sculptures

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Wood

Antique Japanese Wooden Netsuke 'Deer' Meiji Era 1900s

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H 0.79 in W 1.07 in D 0.52 in

Antique Japanese Wooden Netsuke 'Deer' Meiji Era 1900s

Located in Paris, FR

This is an antique netsuke made in Japan around meiji period 1900s. Netsuke is a miniature sculpture, originating in 17th century Japan. Initially a simply-carved button fastener on ...

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Antique Early 1900s Japanese Animal Sculptures

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Wood

Antique Japanese Wooden Netsuke 'Turtle and Mouse' 1920s

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H 0.99 in W 2.37 in D 0.99 in

Antique Japanese Wooden Netsuke 'Turtle and Mouse' 1920s

Located in Paris, FR

This is an antique netsuke made in Japan around Taisho period 1920s. This netsuke was made by a netsuke artist 'Hironaka' (You can find his signature on the stomach of this mouse). ...

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Mid-20th Century Japanese Taisho Animal Sculptures

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Wood

Antique Japanese Wooden Netsuke 'Sumo Wrestlers Fighting' 1920s

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H 1.74 in W 1.46 in D 1.19 in

Antique Japanese Wooden Netsuke 'Sumo Wrestlers Fighting' 1920s

Located in Paris, FR

This is an antique netsuke made in Japan around Showa period 1920s. This netsuke was made by a netsuke artist 'Matsuyama' (you can find his signature on the bottom of this netsuke.) ...

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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Animal Sculptures

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Wood

Antique Japanese Wooden Netsuke 'Dog' Meiji Era 1900s

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H 1.19 in W 0.48 in D 0.79 in

Antique Japanese Wooden Netsuke 'Dog' Meiji Era 1900s

Located in Paris, FR

This is an antique netsuke made in Japan around Meiji period 1900s. Netsuke is a miniature sculpture, originating in 17th century Japan. Initially a simply-carved button fastener o...

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Early 20th Century Japanese Animal Sculptures

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Wood

Antique Japanese Wooden Netsuke 'Rhinoceros' Meiji Era, 1900s

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H 0.79 in W 1.3 in D 0.6 in

Antique Japanese Wooden Netsuke 'Rhinoceros' Meiji Era, 1900s

Located in Paris, FR

This is an antique netsuke made in Japan around meiji period 1900s. Netsuke is a miniature sculpture, originating in 17th century Japan. Initially a simply-carved button fastener o...

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Early 20th Century Japanese Animal Sculptures

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Wood

Antique Japanese Wooden Netsuke 'Boy with Fish' 1930s

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H 2.56 in W 1.97 in D 1.58 in

Antique Japanese Wooden Netsuke 'Boy with Fish' 1930s

Located in Paris, FR

This is an antique netsuke made in Japan around 1930s. Netsuke is a miniature sculpture, originating in 17th century Japan. Initially a simply-carved button fastener on the cords o...

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Vintage 1930s Japanese Animal Sculptures

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Wood

Antique Japanese Wooden Netsuke 'CICADA' Edo Era 1800s

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H 1.11 in W 2.21 in D 0.95 in

Antique Japanese Wooden Netsuke 'CICADA' Edo Era 1800s

Located in Paris, FR

This is an antique netsuke made in Japan around Edo period 1800s. Netsuke is a miniature sculpture, originating in 17th century Japan. Initially a simply-carved button fastener on ...

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Antique Early 19th Century Japanese Animal Sculptures

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Wood

Antique Japanese Wooden Netsuke 'Crabe' Edo Era 1800s

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H 0.79 in W 2.56 in D 1.38 in

Antique Japanese Wooden Netsuke 'Crabe' Edo Era 1800s

Located in Paris, FR

This is an antique netsuke made in Japan around Edo period 1800s. Netsuke is a miniature sculpture, originating in 17th century Japan. Initially a simply-carved button fastener on ...

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Antique Early 19th Century Japanese Animal Sculptures

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Wood

Antique Japanese Wooden Netsuke 'Octopus' Edo Era 1800s

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H 1.93 in W 1.11 in D 1.07 in

Antique Japanese Wooden Netsuke 'Octopus' Edo Era 1800s

Located in Paris, FR

This is an antique netsuke made in Japan around Edo period 1800s. Netsuke is a miniature sculpture, originating in 17th century Japan. Initially a simply-carved button fastener on ...

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Antique Early 19th Century Japanese Animal Sculptures

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Wood

Japanese Antique Wooden Netsuke 'Daruma' 1920s Taisho era

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H 1.66 in W 1.46 in D 1.3 in

Japanese Antique Wooden Netsuke 'Daruma' 1920s Taisho era

Located in Paris, FR

This is an antique netsuke made in Japan around Taisho period 1920s. Netsuke is a miniature sculpture, originating in 17th century Japan. Initially a simply-carved button fastener o...

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Vintage 1920s Japanese Taisho Animal Sculptures

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Wood

Japanese Antique Wooden Netsuke 'Rabbit' 1920s Taisho era

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H 1.46 in W 2.45 in D 1.38 in

Japanese Antique Wooden Netsuke 'Rabbit' 1920s Taisho era

Located in Paris, FR

This is an antique wooden netsuke made in Japan around Taisho period 1920s. Netsuke is a miniature sculpture, originating in 17th century Japan. Initially a simply-carved button fas...

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Vintage 1920s Japanese Taisho Animal Sculptures

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Wood

Antique Japanese Wooden Netsuke 'Flog and Kappa' 1950s

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H 0.99 in W 2.37 in D 0.87 in

Antique Japanese Wooden Netsuke 'Flog and Kappa' 1950s

Located in Paris, FR

This is an antique netsuke made in Japan around Showa period 1950s. This netsuke was made by a netsuke artist 'Shushi' (you can find his signature on the bottom of this netsuke.) K...

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Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Animal Sculptures

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Wood

Japanese Leather Tobacco Pouch and Netsuke, c. 1900

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H 8.75 in W 3 in D 1.75 in

Japanese Leather Tobacco Pouch and Netsuke, c. 1900

Located in Chicago, IL

Created in the late 19th century during Japan's Meiji period, this petite leather tobacco pouch is accompanied by a small, wooden netsuke charm. Because traditional Japanese clothing...

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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Mounted Objects

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Brass, Steel

Japanese Edo Period Tiger & Cub Boxwood Netsuke Singed Masayoshi

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H 1.58 in W 1.19 in D 1.58 in

Japanese Edo Period Tiger & Cub Boxwood Netsuke Singed Masayoshi

Located in Newark, England

Japanese boxwood netsuke depicting a Tiger & cub. The netsuke featuring a large tiger holding its paw aloft with its cub underneath. Each with translucent horn eyes elevating the net...

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Antique Mid-19th Century Japanese Edo Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood, Boxwood

Antique Japanese Wooden Netsuke 'Sumo wrestler' Edo Era, 1800s

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H 1.97 in W 1.19 in D 1.07 in

Antique Japanese Wooden Netsuke 'Sumo wrestler' Edo Era, 1800s

Located in Paris, FR

This is an antique netsuke made in Japan around Edo period 1800s. Netsuke is a miniature sculpture, originating in 17th century Japan. Initially a simply-carved button fastener on ...

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Antique Early 19th Century Japanese Animal Sculptures

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Wood

Antique Japanese Wooden Netsuke 'Three Monkeys' Edo Era 1800s

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H 1.03 in W 0.79 in D 2.17 in

Antique Japanese Wooden Netsuke 'Three Monkeys' Edo Era 1800s

Located in Paris, FR

This is an antique netsuke made in Japan around Edo period 1800s. Netsuke is a miniature sculpture, originating in 17th century Japan. Initially a simply-carved button fastener on ...

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Antique Early 1800s Japanese Animal Sculptures

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Wood

Antique Japanese Wooden Netsuke 'Flog and Lotus' Meiji Era, 1900s

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H 1.97 in W 1.19 in D 1.38 in

Antique Japanese Wooden Netsuke 'Flog and Lotus' Meiji Era, 1900s

Located in Paris, FR

This is an antique netsuke made in Japan around meiji period 1900s. Netsuke is a miniature sculpture, originating in 17th century Japan. Initially a simply-carved button fastener o...

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Early 20th Century Japanese Animal Sculptures

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Wood

Japanese Wooden Netsuke 'Rabbit and Winter radish Daikon' 1950s 'Yoshiaki'

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H 1.97 in W 0.99 in D 1.38 in

Japanese Wooden Netsuke 'Rabbit and Winter radish Daikon' 1950s 'Yoshiaki'

Located in Paris, FR

This is an antique wooden netsuke made in Japan around Showa period 1950s. The signature is written on the back side 'Yoshiaki'. Netsuke is a miniature sculpture, originating in 17t...

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Vintage 1950s Japanese Showa Animal Sculptures

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Wood

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

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H 1.7 in

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 2 fishes in his hand. Weight: 19 grams Provenance: Collected in the 1980’s. From...

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20th Century Japanese Meiji Figurative Sculptures

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Wood

Japanese Wooden Netsuke 'Frog on the Zori sandal' 1950s Showa era 'Shoichi'

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H 1.19 in W 2.37 in D 1.38 in

Japanese Wooden Netsuke 'Frog on the Zori sandal' 1950s Showa era 'Shoichi'

Located in Paris, FR

This is an antique wooden netsuke made in Japan around Showa period 1950s. The signature is written on the back side 'Shoichi'. Netsuke is a miniature sculpture, originating in 17th...

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Vintage 1950s Japanese Showa Animal Sculptures

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Wood

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

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W 1.78 in

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: Collected in the 1980’s. From the collection of Clemens Merkelbach van Enkhuizen...

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20th Century Japanese Meiji Animal Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Netsuke in boxwood in the form of a group of toads stack on one another

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H 0.99 in W 1.58 in D 1.78 in

Netsuke in boxwood in the form of a group of toads stack on one another

Located in PARIS, FR

Netsuke in boxwood representing a group of three toads, laying on a flat base, inlaid eyes made of water buffalo horn. Signed. The frog (kaeru) is associated with luck and wealth. In...

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Antique Early 19th Century Japanese Meiji Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Japan 18th Century Edo Period Five Drawer Inro Lacquered Gilt Wood With Rooster

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H 3.46 in W 2.44 in D 0.59 in

Japan 18th Century Edo Period Five Drawer Inro Lacquered Gilt Wood With Rooster

Located in Miami, FL

Ojime: 15mm, round-ovoid carved wood with nashiji technique. Netsuke: Manju gilded netsuke, (double lids), with a silvered standing crane in a landscape.

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Antique 18th Century Japanese Edo Antiquities

Materials

Silver

Collection of Five Japanese Wood Netsukes / Ojime

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H 1.5 in W 1.75 in D 1 in

Collection of Five Japanese Wood Netsukes / Ojime

Located in San Diego, CA

Fun collection of five Japanese wood netsukes and ojimes, circa 20th century. Four of the pieces are highly detailed animals that are carved from box wood and various other hard woods.

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20th Century Japanese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Japanese Carved Wood Netsuke " A Turtle with 7 Frogs", Signed

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H 1 in W 1.5 in D 1.5 in

Japanese Carved Wood Netsuke " A Turtle with 7 Frogs", Signed

Located in Norton, MA

Presenting a fine treasure of a Japanese Carved Wood Netsuke " A Turtle with 7 Frogs", depicting 7 frogs resting on the top of a turtle shell with an intricated carving skill on a su...

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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Japanese Wood Netsuke

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H 4.25 in W 1 in D 1 in

Japanese Wood Netsuke

Located in Atlanta, GA

A Japanese netsuke circa first half of 20th century. The whimsical piece was carved out a light-colored wood depicting a small mouse climbing a giant spoon.

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Vintage 1930s Japanese Japonisme Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

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Located in Studio City, CA

A gorgeous, large two-panel antique Japanese Byobu folding screen depicting a nature landscape scene with a lone house, perhaps a tea house, hidden in the trees and foliage with dist...

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

$1,850

H 1.88 in W 1 in D 1.13 in

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Located in Austin, TX

A fine lacquer decorated carved boxwood netsuke of a Noh dancer in a Hannya role, unsigned, Meiji period, late 19th century, Japan. The boxwood netsuke finely carved as a kneeling...

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Collection of Eight Japanese Amber / Resin / Bakelite Netsukes

$640Sale Price / set|20% Off

H 1.5 in W 1.75 in D 1 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 20th century. There are four figurative netsukes and four of the pieces are highly ani...

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20th Century Japanese Sculptures and Carvings

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Fine Japanese Inro with Maki-e and Inlay by Shokasai and Shibayama

$5,800

H 3.5 in W 1.8 in D 0.5 in

Fine Japanese Inro with Maki-e and Inlay by Shokasai and Shibayama

By Shibayama Factory

Located in Atlanta, GA

A Japanese four-case inro stringed together with a silk cord of a carved wood Ojime and a carved ivory netsuke circa 19th century of Edo period. This fine piece was made in collabora...

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Edo Lacquer

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Wood, Lacquer

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

$1,875Sale Price|25% Off

H 1 in Dm 1.5 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 anthropomorphic features, showing black stained eyes & furrowed brow effecti...

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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Sculptures and Carvings

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Boxwood

A boxwood netsuke depicting a snake

$2,099

H 1.58 in W 1.38 in D 0.79 in

A boxwood netsuke depicting a snake

Located in Milano, IT

Boxwood netsuke depicting a snake coiled around itself. Signature engraved under the base. Origin: Japan Period: Meiji late 19th century. Dimensions: 4 x 3.5 x 2 cm. State of co...

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Antique 19th Century Japonisme Antiquities

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Boxwood

Japanese Professional sneezer Boxwood Netsuke

$3,499

H 1.11 in W 1.58 in D 1.78 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, holding an stick to tickle himself. His head is slightly raised, his eyes practica...

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Antique Late 18th Century Japanese Edo Sculptures and Carvings

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Boxwood

Japanese Netsuke in Boxwoord in the form of two chestnut

$1,749

H 1.58 in W 1.11 in D 1.97 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 of Japanese culture and gastronomy. Castanea Crenata or Japanese chestnut is an indi...

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Antique Early 19th Century Japanese Edo Sculptures and Carvings

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Boxwood

Japanese Netsuke of a croaking Toad in boxwood

$3,499

H 1.11 in W 1.58 in D 1.78 in

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 with detail, the naturalistic pause suggests that the toad is croaking, the smooth tex...

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Antique Late 18th Century Japanese Sculptures and Carvings

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Boxwood

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

$1,362

H 1.19 in Dm 1.38 in

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...

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Edo Ceramics

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Metal, Bronze

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

$614

H 1.58 in Dm 0.04 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: Collected in the 1980's. From the collection of Clemens Merkelbach van Enkhuizen, ...

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Ceramics

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Metal, Bronze

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Wood Netsuke For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic piece of wood netsuke available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, ceramic and porcelain, every item from our selection of wood netsuke was constructed with great care. There are many kinds of the choice in our collection of wood 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 wood 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 wood netsuke has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Giulia Colussi are consistently popular.

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Prices for a piece of wood netsuke can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $199 and can go as high as $11,559, while the average can fetch as much as $929.