| *** | A good Tokyo school tagayasan wood and ivory netsuke of Hotei attributed to Suzuki Tôkoku [Bairyû] (1845-1913), standing and laughing with hands raised above his tilted head, wearing beaded bracelets and necklace of various materials, a green-stained nyoi… | *** |  |
| *** | A 19th century ivory netsuke of a group of biwa fruit, as two large biwa joined by a smaller fruit and attached to a branch which forms himatoshi. Stained for effect, inscribed 'kosho', length 4.7 cm. Provenance: Purchased at 'Japanese and Other Works of… | *** |  |
| *** | An old wood netsuke study of dragon and pumpkin, showing the dragon with inlaid yellow amber eye, half emerged from the stippled fruit, the stalk forming the himotoshi, (cracked) signed Toyomasa (Hidari). Provenance: Purchased lot 761 'Japanese and Other… | *** |  |
| *** | An old carved wood netsuke of a starving wolf, his front paw resting on a skull and his eyes inlaid with horn, inscribed Tomotada. Showing good old wear, length 5.5 cm. Provenance: Purchased part lot 748 'Japanese and Other Works of Art' June 1975.… | *** |  |
| *** | A good Tokyo school ivory and shibayama netsuke of a young boy, late Meiji period, seated pulling a face whilst hiding a hooked tool behind his back, his tongue articulates to poke out, his costume inlaid with decorative details in various materials, the… | *** |  |
| *** | A late 19th century wood netsuke, study of a toad, squatting on a straw sandal in typical fashion, the textured skin has been well carved and the cord of the sandal forms the himotoshi, signed Masanao, length 5 cm. Provenance: Purchased lot 748a,… | *** |  |
| *** | A 19th century ivory netsuke study of a seated shishi, he raises hid hind foot to scratch behind his ear, the well stained ivory showing good wear, inscribed Tomochika, length 2.8 cm. Provenance: Purchased lot 847 'Japanese and Other Works of Art' June… | *** |  |
| *** | A 19th century wood netsuke study of a snake, rendered in coiled form, with its head contracted backwards in a striking position, signed Kokei, length 4 cm. Provenance: Purchased lot 747 'Japanese and Other Works of Art' June 1975. Sotheby Parke Bernet… | *** |  |
| *** | A late 19th century ivory netsuke study of a quail, in typical Okatomo style showing the bird standing on a circular base of millet stalks and leaves, inscribed Okatomo, length 3 cm. Provenance: Purchased lot 851 'Japanese and Other Works of Art' June… | *** |  |
| *** | A Japanese Meiji period ivory okimono of a man and woman preparing a market stall vegetable display. Two character signature on red lacquer inlaid tablet and engraved fruit cipher under the base. Provenance: The collection of Walter Kendal Tresize… | *** |  |
| *** | A Japanese Meiji period boxwood and ivory okimono of two swordsmiths they work a katana blade on an anvil beside a box bellows forge. Two character signature and two character seal mark on red lacquer inlaid tablets inset to the plinth base. Some faults.… | *** |  |
| *** | A 19th century ivory netsuke, carved as a boy clambering over the back of a recumbent bullock, signed on oval tablet under the base. Provenance: The Flower Family Collection. Length 5.7 cm | *** |  |
| *** | A 19th century Japanese bronze travelling pen and ink receptacle with attached 19th century carved boxwood shishi netsuke, the bronze with fine and decorative silver wire inlay, the attached bronze ojime with gold and silver highlights, the netsuke… | *** |  |
| *** | An early 19th century wood netsuke study of a shishi, seated on its hind feet with its forepaws resting on a large pierced ball which contains a loose pallet, signed Masanao. Provenance: Purchased lot 723 'Japanese and Other Works of Art' June 1975.… | *** |  |
| *** | A Japanese ivory netsuke of two puppies, carved in compact circular form with the two pups playfighting. Signed, diameter 4 cm | *** |  |
| *** | A Japanese ivory netsuke of a group of five masks including Okame the back carved as an expressive face, the himotoshi formed by his flaring nostrils. Engraved signature. 3.4 cm square. Provenance: The collection of Walter Kendal Tresize (UK/Japan 1859 '… | *** |  |
| *** | A good Japanese ivory netsuke, of a boy gambolling holding a Hannya mask before him, his robe and obi artfully patterned with diaper designs. Signed to his back Ko-ichi. Height 8.5 cm. Provenance: The Flower Family Collection. | *** |  |
| *** | An ivory netsuke study of a sleeping boar, in recumbent position with bent knees, stained finish, signed, length 4.8 cm. Provenance: Purchased 'Japanese and Other Works of Art' June 1975. Sotheby Parke Bernet Inc. New York. | *** |  |
| *** | A 19th century ivory netsuke study of a cicada, resting on a ripe bean pod, (one leg broken), unsigned, length 5.2 cm. Provenance: Purchased lot 833 'Japanese and Other Works of Art' June 1975. Sotheby Parke Bernet Inc. New York. | *** |  |
| *** | A 19th century wood netsuke study of a minogame, showing the aged turtle sunning himself on a well carved folded lotus pod, unsigned, length 5.2 cm. Provenance: Purchased lot 779 'Japanese and Other Works of Art' June 1975. Sotheby Parke Bernet Inc. New… | *** |  |
| *** | An early 20th century finely carved ivory netsuke of Tanuki seated with child, wrapped in traditional robe supporting a bowl, the young boy to his left with right hand upon his head. Signed with calligraphy. Provenance: The Joy and Denis Hanna estate… | *** |  |
| *** | A 19th century Japanese boxwood netsuke and small ivory carving, the netsuke modelled as a lotus seed pod with moveable seeds, the small carving of a tiny frog on a lotus pad. Provenance: The Flower Family Collection. | *** |  |
| *** | A 19th century Japanese finely carved ivory shishi figure group netsuke, the seated mother with two pups, one suckling, fine detail, old pale tone, slight yellowing to the reverse, signed with character marks to the base. Length 4.3 cm, height 3 cm | *** |  |
| *** | An ivory netsuke of Tanuki, the badger standing and dressed in the robes of a wandering priest. Two character signature to back. Provenance: The Flower Family Collection. Height 6.5 cm | *** |  |
| *** | A Japanese boxwood and ivory netsuke of a figures relaxing on a sampan engraved underneath five figures in rough capes and hats haul a rope, evidently towing the boat. Engraved signature, length 11.4 cm. Provenance: The collection of Walter Kendal Tresize… | *** |  |
| *** | An old stained ivory netsuke of a fisherman, standing holding a large fish, wearing a short robe and straw boots, black stained highlights. Signed Chikaaki, height 5.1 cm. Provenance: Purchased lot 911 'Japanese and Other Works of Art' June 1975. Sotheby… | *** |  |
| *** | An ivory netsuke study of mouse lying on a fan, stained finish, signed. Provenance: Purchased 'Japanese and Other Works of Art' June 1975. Sotheby Parke Bernet Inc. New York. | *** |  |
| *** | An ivory netsuke study as a Zodiac pyramid, the twelve animals in a tapered stack with dark stained and polished highlights. Signed, height 6.2 cm. Provenance: Purchased 'Japanese and Other Works of Art' June 1975. Sotheby Parke Bernet Inc. New York. | *** |  |
| *** | An old Japanese carved ivory netsuke of Daruma, finely carved in seated pose reading a book, his right hand raised to his cheek. Signed with two-character marks to the base. Height 4.1 cm. Note: Daruma was reputedly a 6th century Indian monk who is… | *** |  |
| *** | A 19th century Japanese carved ivory Manju netsuke, circular disc form, incised carved with a mythical beast, double signed character mark to reverse, black stained recessed detail. Diameter 5.3 cm | *** |  |
| *** | An 18th-19th century small ivory netsuke, of Hotei seated with three boys, two who wrestle whilst one pours sake. Signed (Shuzan?). Width 5.2 cm. Provenance: The Flower Family Collection. | *** |  |
| *** | An old ivory netsuke of a shishi, carved attempting to mount an enormous ball, stained highlights. Unsigned. Provenance: Purchased part lot 903, 'Japanese and Other Works of Art' June 1975. Sotheby Parke Bernet Inc. New York. | *** |  |
| *** | An old ivory netsuke of a shishi, seated on an oval base with right paw upon a ball, glaring backwards, stained highlights. Unsigned. Provenance: Purchased part lot 903, 'Japanese and Other Works of Art' June 1975. Sotheby Parke Bernet Inc. New York. | *** |  |
| *** | An ivory netsuke as a horny toad, carved seated with head raised and two front legs crossed. Red stained inscribed signature, height 4.3 cm. | *** |  |
| *** | A Japanese carved ivory netsuke, the finely decorated basket with moveable cat to the interior, a mouse upon the top, signed and with calligraphic inscriptions, length 5.5 cm. | *** |  |
| *** | A 19th century ivory netsuke, of Ebisu seated whilst a rat climbs his fan, his robe patterned with cloud motifs. Height 3.7 cm. Provenance: The Flower Family Collection. | *** |  |
| *** | A good 19th century Japanese boxwood netsuke of a disappointed rat catcher, crouching and holding the box to his front while the rat escapes over his back, a protrusion noted to his forehead, double character signature finely carved to the base, good old… | *** |  |
| *** | A 19th century stained ivory netsuke study of a bamboo section, the hollowed interior fitted with a moveable securing peg, signed Rakuzan, length 3.7 cm. Provenance: Purchased lot 894 'Japanese and Other Works of Art' June 1975. Sotheby Parke Bernet Inc.… | *** |  |
| *** | An ivory netsuke figure of a warrior, wearing armour and carrying a jar. He frowns as he eats an octopus tentacle, stained. Inscribed Tomochika, height 5.8 cm. Provenance: Purchased lot 881, 'Japanese and Other Works of Art' June 1975. Sotheby Parke… | *** |  |
| *** | An ivory netsuke study of a contorted mouse, scratching its nose and behind its ear forming the himotoshi, the tail curling and rising up its back. Stained finish, signed. Provenance: Purchased 'Japanese and Other Works of Art' June 1975. Sotheby Parke… | *** |  |
| *** | A Japanese ivory Manju netsuke with inlaid awabe shell decoration of Ono no Komachi, a Japanese poet. Signed on inlaid red tablet. Diameter 4.5 cm | *** |  |
| *** | An old Japanese carved ivory Manju netsuke, carved in relief with a fierce figure confronting a mythical dragon, fine detail, carved character marks to the reverse. Diameter 5.3 cm | *** |  |
| *** | A 19th century ivory netsuke, of Benkei as a yamabushi blowing a massive conch shell trumpet while a child covers his ears. Height 3.6 cm. Provenance: The Flower Family Collection. | *** |  |
| *** | A fine quality Japanese Meiji period marine ivory Okimono netsuke of a rat standing on the back of a horned toad, both with black inlaid eyes, c.1900. Height 6.5 cm | *** |  |
| *** | A 19th century ivory netsuke of a Mokugyo, formed by two confronting dragon heads, the sliced bell is resting on a decaying lotus leaf, stained for effect, unsigned. Provenance: Purchased lot 952 'Japanese and Other Works of Art' June 1975. Sotheby Parke… | *** |  |
| *** | A fine old Japanese carved ivory netsuke of Okame, kneeling with a bizaare large mushroom, strapped to her back, a small demonic figure upon her left shoulder with large leaf, two-character mark to the base. Provenance: The Joy and Denis Hanna estate… | *** |  |
| *** | A Japanese Tokyo School ivory netsuke of a seated dog, wearing a collar with bell, red inlaid eyes, signed on inlaid shell tablet to haunches, height 5.2 cm | *** |  |
| *** | An early 19th century ivory netsuke, of Okame the goddess of mirth at setsubun (end of year ceremony), pelting two oni with beans who take refuge under and behind her skirts. Signed under the base. Provenance: The Flower Family Collection. Height 5.2 cm | *** |  |
| *** | A 19th century ivory netsuke, of the god of prosperity Ebisu seated ignoring a rat helping itself to a basket of fish beside him. Signed. Provenance: The Flower Family Collection. Height 3.5 cm | *** |  |
| *** | A 19th century Japanese carved ivory netsuke of two pups, one upon the back of the other, good old yellow tone and polish. Character mark signature to base. | *** |  |
| *** | A late 18th century ivory netsuke, of two sennin, one standing wearing a ragwort cape (tiny loss to fingers), one seated. Provenance: The Flower Family Collection. Height 5 cm | *** |  |
| *** | An early 19th century small ivory netsuke, of Fukurokuju standing holding a large peach, accompanied by a child. Height 5.2 cm. Provenance: The Flower Family Collection. | *** |  |
| *** | A fine old boxwood netsuke, depicting Benkei issuing from a massive conch whilst blowing on another trumpet shell, his headgear and other small details heightened with inlaid shell. Height 5 cm. Provenance: The Flower Family Collection. | *** |  |
| *** | Ivory Ry'sa netsuke, a Japanese woman surrounded by stylised bushes, floral embellishment to the base, age cracks. | *** |  |
| *** | A small and compactly carved ivory netsuke, of the god of longevity Fukurokuju seated with a tortoise, an animal associated with long life. Signed. Provenance: The Flower Family Collection. Height 3.3 cm | *** |  |
| *** | An ivory netsuke study, of a lizard and centipede upon a gourd, stained and signed. Amber insert eyes, length 5 cm. Provenance: Purchased 'Japanese and Other Works of Art' June 1975. Sotheby Parke Bernet Inc. New York. | *** |  |
| *** | An old Japanese ivory netsuke, of a crouching shishi, compactly carved, lightly age stained, small himotoshi under the base. Width 3 cm | *** |  |
| *** | An old Japanese ivory netsuke, as a group of a nio bathing an oni child attended by a dwarf, a child and a sennin. Carved in fine detail, two character signature under the base. Provenance: The Flower Family Collection. | *** |  |
| *** | Vintage lacquered netsuke of a dancing man, with coloured highlights, wearing a pointed hat and with a sacred crane on his back. Provenance: Purchased 'Japanese and Other Works of Art' June 1975. Sotheby Parke Bernet Inc. New York. | *** |  |
| *** | A Japanese ivory carved netsuke, depicting a seated man with chicken, his robe and other details lightly stained; incised signature under the base. Height 3.5 cm | *** |  |
| *** | A 19th century ivory netsuke, of Benkei as a yamabushi carrying children in a massive conch shell trumpet strapped to his back. Height 4.1 cm. Provenance: The Flower Family Collection. | *** |  |
| *** | An ivory netsuke, of a priestess seated upon a temple bell, an oni hiding within. Signed on the bell top. Provenance: The Flower Family Collection. Height 4.3 cm | *** |  |
| *** | A well carved 19th century ivory netsuke, of two men seated at a low table, one pours sake, the other prepares a pipe. Signed. Width 4.2 cm. Provenance: The Flower Family Collection. | *** |  |
| *** | A compact carved ivory netsuke of Fukurokuju, standing enveloped by his large cape. Provenance: The Flower Family Collection. Height 4.3 cm. | *** |  |
| *** | An old finely carved Japanese boxwood netsuke of a Sennin, he stands in traditional robe with peach and long staff, a lantern/shrine to his back, an old label attached to the himotoshi. Provenance: The Joy and Denis Hannah estate collection. Jewelled eyes. | *** |  |
| *** | A 19th century ivory netsuke, of a yamabushi (warrior priest) sheltered beneath a pine tree with a woman. Signed. Repaired left hand. Height 5.1 cm. Provenance: The Flower Family Collection. | *** |  |
| *** | A Japanese carved ivory netsuke, the elderly gent in traditional robe with bowl and spoon above two caged birds, finely carved, stained detail, carved tablet signature to back of robe, height 5.2 cm. | *** |  |
| *** | A 19th century ivory netsuke, of Ebisu playing with a child wrapped in the folds of a voluminous blanket, Signed. Width 5.1 cm. Provenance: The Flower Family Collection. | *** |  |
| *** | A well carved Japanese ivory netsuke, of three puppies clambering over a straw hat, small himotoshi underneath, signed to the haunch of one pup - Meizan. Height 4.2 cm. | *** |  |
| *** | An old carved Japanese netsuke of two figures, the crouching man supporting the woman seated upon his back facing the opposite direction, fine carved and stained detail. Height 3.9 cm | *** |  |
| *** | A nicely carved Japanese ivory netsuke, of a rat chewing its own tail, lightly tea stained, signed with square seal on the right haunch. Inlaid eyes. Height 3.6 cm | *** |  |
| *** | An ivory netsuke of a recumbent stretching tiger, dark stained for effect, signed. Amber/horn inset eyes, length 7 cm. | *** |  |
| *** | A Japanese ivory netsuke, of a young boy sitting astride a taiku drum. Signed, height 3.8 cm | *** |  |
| *** | A small old ivory netsuke, of a man astounded as a boy cleaves a massive fruit to reveal a child inside. Signed. Height 3.3 cm. Provenance: The Flower Family Collection. | *** |  |
| *** | An old Japanese carved ivory netsuke of a hare, seated with his head turned towards his back, ears held high, two character mark signature to the base. Height 4 cm | *** |  |
| *** | A humeros ivory netsuke, of Okame seated in a box whilst an oni creeps beside her. Signed. Height 3.9 cm. Provenance: The Flower Family Collection. | *** |  |
| *** | An ivory netsuke, of a squirrel. Signed. Height 4.6 cm. | *** |  |
| *** | A tagua nut netsuke, carved as two rats climbing a large melon. Signed, height 4.5 cm. | *** |  |
| *** | A small Japanese ivory netsuke, finely carved as a man beating a massive drum supported by two other men. Signed. Width 5 cm | *** |  |
| *** | A small old ivory netsuke of a shishimai dancer, the young boy lifts the lion mask head over his left shoulder. Height 3.2 cm. Provenance: The Flower Family Collection. | *** |  |
| *** | A small old ivory netsuke of a man, seated with a bundle of produce. Width 3.6 cm. Provenance: The Flower Family Collection. | *** |  |
| *** | A Japanese carved ivory netsuke, the two fishermen linked by a rope, both standing upon a large fish, carved tablet signature to the base. W.4.6 cm. | *** |  |
| *** | A compact carved old ivory netsuke, of a sh?j' drinking sake from a large bowl. Two character signature. Provenance: The Flower Family Collection. Height 3.3 cm | *** |  |
| *** | An old ivory netsuke, of Daikoku leaning over his massive timber mallet. Signed. Length 4.3 cm. Provenance: The Flower Family Collection. | *** |  |
| *** | Two old cast iron netsuke as Noh masks, both with different characterful grimacing pose. Bronze patina finish. The central reverse mid bar with piercing. | *** |  |
| *** | An antique Japanese carved ivory netsuke of a rat seated on two rice cakes, inset eyes, fine dark stained detail, character mark to the base. Height 4 cm. | *** |  |
| *** | A Japanese carved ivory netsuke as a giant squid, signed, length 7 cm. | *** |  |
| *** | A Japanese carved ivory netsuke, as a flying swan, carved signature. Elegant plain form, length 6.6 cm. | *** |  |
| *** | A 19th century Japanese stag antler netsuke, carved as a monkey seated beneath an ancient pine. Affixed with BADA metal customs seal in use predating the early 1960s. Height 5.6 cm | *** |  |
| *** | An old very small ivory netsuke of two figures standing beneath trees, height 2.7 cm. | *** |  |
| *** | Japanese ivory netsuke, a standing man holding a round vegetable in his hand and clutching his beard, age cracks, height 6.5 cm. | *** |  |
| *** | Japanese ivory netsuke, a man perched on top of a large fish, age cracks. | *** |  |
| *** | An ivory netsuke study, of a lizard and centipede upon a gourd, stained and signed. Amber insert eyes, length 5 cm. Provenance: Purchased 'Japanese and Other Works of Art' June 1975. Sotheby Parke Bernet Inc. New York. | *** |  |
| *** | An old Japanese carved ivory netsuke of an old farmer, a gourd tied to his shoulders. Length 7 cm | *** |  |
| *** | A circa 1800 carved ivory netsuke study of a pumpkin, multi lobed with resident moveable worm in hole. Good old patina and wear evident. The stork and leaf as the himotoshi, width 3.6 cm. | *** |  |
| *** | An ivory netsuke of Hotei, the god throws his arms up causing his voluminous robes to appear as the wings of a butterfly. Width 5.7 cm. Provenance: The Flower Family Collection. | *** |  |