What kind of carving is carved ivory netsuke?
A Carved Ivory Loving Couple Netsuke, ca. 19th century A carved ivory netsuke of a man and a woman clothed in patterned kimonos, engaged in sexual Signed Carved Ivory Cicada Netsuke Beautifully Signed Carved Ivory Cicada Netsuke Beautifully carved ivory netsuke depicting a cicada atop a tile signed on the underside staining to accent the carving.
How tall is a Japanese ivory netsuke dagger?
A Japanese ivory netsuke, of a woman from folklore, carrying the head of a man and a short aikuchi dagger. Signed under the base. Height 5.2 cm.
How big is an ivory netsuke of a Buffalo?
A vintage signed ivory netsuke of a buffalo, early to mid 20th century, a recumbent beast with large horns, lightly engraved and inked in brown, colours, himatoshi and characters underside, width 5 cm A vintage signed ivory netsuke of a frog, early to mid 20th century, a seated frog with black eyes, himatoshi and characters underside, width 4.5 cm
Are there any Japanese netsuke carved dragons left?
Finely Detailed Japanese Boxwood or Wood Signed Netsuke Carved Dragon! Only 1 left! Only 1 left!
How many carved ivory Netsuke are in a collection?
A COLLECTION OF SIX JAPANESE CARVED IVORY A COLLECTION OF SIX JAPANESE CARVED IVORY NETSUKE: A COLLECTION OF SIX JAPANESE CARVED IVORY NETSUKES. Comprising a firewood merchant, a man with water A COLLECTION OF FIVE JAPANESE CARVED IVORY A COLLECTION OF FIVE JAPANESE CARVED IVORY NETSUK: A COLLECTION OF FIVE JAPANESE CARVED IVORY NETSUKES.
A Japanese ivory netsuke, of a woman from folklore, carrying the head of a man and a short aikuchi dagger. Signed under the base. Height 5.2 cm.
How much is an unsigned netsuke figurine worth?
An unsigned netsuke from the 18th century can be pegged between £1,200 to 1,800. Aesthetics still determine the desirability of these charming kimono toggles. Exquisitely carved figures and rare netsuke made by famous artists are valued at £10,000 to 18,000.
Where are the holes in a netsuke figurine?
Miniature netsuke is often intricately designed with details. However, a good quality netsuke should not have rough edges or protruding parts that might catch on the wearer’s kimono. Netsuke holes are punctures where the rope is threaded into. These holes are typically found at the back.
