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1259
SOZAN
Meiji era (1868-1912), late 19th century
Carved as an owl perched on top of a gnarled tree stump, a frog held
in its beak, the eyes inlaid in horn, signed Sozan, on a later wood
stand
10 3/4in (27.5cm) high excluding stand

US$5,000 - 7,000
1260 ¤
THREE WOOD NETSUKE
Edo period (1615-1868), 19th century
The first carved as a Daruma perched on top of a mokugyo using
a nyoi scepter to scratch his chin, signed Kogessai (Naomasa); the
second carved as a mask of an old man, signed Deme Joman; the
third finely carved as Jurojin sitting cross-legged, his hands resting on
his knees, signed on the underside Kuniyuki
1 15/16in (5cm) high (the largest)

US$1,000 - 1,500
1261
ANONYMOUS
Two wood netsuke
Edo period (1615-1868), 18th/19th century
The first depicting the demon-hag of Adachi carried on the back of a
warrior about to draw his sword; the second of Jo and Uba holding
a rake and broom and attending to a small minogame, with traces of
the original gilt, the underside with illegible signature cartouche
2 1/4 and 1 1/2in (5.9 and 3.8cm)
US$2,000 - 3,000
1262
MINKOKU
A wood figural netsuke
Edo period (1615-1868), 19th century
Portraying two blind men crawling on a log bridge, one with a biwa
strapped to his back, his companion scratching his head and with a
long cane by his side, signed Minkoku on the underside
2 1/2in (6.3cm) long
US$1,500 - 2,500

1263
TWO WOOD NETSUKE
Edo period (1615-1868), early 19th century
Carved as a seated man napping on top of a large millstone, his
legs crossed beneath him, the dark wood bearing a fine patina; the
second carved as a recumbent goat with its head turned back and
its hind leg raised to scratch its chin, the other legs tucked close to
its body, the fine details highlighted with dark stain
1 7/8in (4.8cm) wide; 1 3/4in (4.5cm) wide

US$1,500 - 2,500
1264
MASATOSHI (NAKAMURA TOKISADA (1915-2001))
1259 A wood netsuke of a haniwa (pottery tomb guardian)
Showa era (1826-1989), 20th century
The figure carved as a Kofun-era warrior standing in full armor, his left
hand clutching a long sword, signed on the underside Masatoshi
2 3/8in (6cm) high

US$2,000 - 3,000
1265
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