Ivory netsuke of Ebisu and Benten, signed Mitsutoshi.
Superb early Meiji period ivory netsuke of Benten pouring tea for Ebisu. A small karako holding a scepter to the rear. superb detail in this rare netsuke signed on the bottom amongst waves, Mitsutoshi listed in MCI page 556.
Size 25mm High – 45mm Wide.
Code : 251
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Ivory netsuke of pomegranates signed Gyokuyosai mid 19C.
Superb mid 19c ivory netsuke with 4 pomegranate’s with views of lake Biwa with inscriptions. Cicada resting on the top natural himotoshi over leaf. Signed on the bottom Gyokuyosai.
Size 23mm High – 34mm Wide.
Code : 281
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Wood Netsuke of a Tiger signed Minko.
high quality wood Netsuke of a typical seated tiger looking back over his back. The eyes inlaid in brass. Signed on the bottom Minko.
Height 30mm – 40mm Wide.
Code W272
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Wood Netsuke of a group of oni with bell.
high quality wood Netsuke of a group of oni clambering over a temple bell that the larger oni has on his back. Eyes inlaid in ivory.
Restoration.
Height 35mm – 37mm Wide.
Code W271
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