Very well detailed 19C ivory netsuke with the pair seated, the Oni looking slightly apprehensive as Shoki raises his hand. Signed Minsai.
High 34mm – 34mm wide.
19th C
Code 811
£1400
Nicly detailed 19C ivory netsuke with a shishi clasping a huge tama.
High 27mm – 40mm wide.
19th C
Code 807
£800 Reserved.
Unusual depiction of a seated shishi 18C ivory netsuke with it having a basket in its paws and handle in mouth. Good mellow patina.
High 45mm – 31mm wide.
18th C
Code 806
£700
Great ivory netsuke with Fukurokuju standing with a willow branch over his shoulder laden with toys for the new year (Mayudama) shibayama inlays.
Provenance: Ronald Heart Collection
High 47mm – 30mm wide.
19th C
Code 804
£685
