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55 Y Ф 59 Y Ф
FIVE IVORY NETSUKE AN IVORY OKIMONO NETSUKE OF RATS
Edo period (1615-1868) or Meiji era (1868-1912), By Murata Itsumin, Edo/Tokyo, Edo period (1615-1868)
18th to late 19th century or Meiji era (1868-1912), 19th century
The first of Hanasaka Jiji using ashes to make a withered tree blossom, A large adult rat seated, leaning forward while five of its offspring
unsigned, 4.2cm (1 5/8in) wide; the second a saddled horse walking clamber up and over its back, another lying, almost squashed,
over an oval base, signed Tomochika, 3.8cm (1½in) wide; the third of at the side, the ivory lightly stained and the eyes inlaid;
Fukurokuju seated on a stag on a base, unsigned, 5.1cm (2in) high; signed in a rectangular reserve Murata Itsumin.
the fourth a poet seated in an open boat, a book on a stand at his 5.1cm (2in) wide.
side, signed Shinsai, 4.5cm (1¾in) wide; the fifth a seal netsuke of a
shishi standing on a rectangular base, its head lowered and its curly £1,500 - 2,000
tail erect, the underside of the base carved with a four-character seal JPY210,000 - 280,000
flanked by two smooth dragons, unsigned, 5.1cm (2in) high. (5). US$1,900 - 2,500

£1,500 - 1,800 An ivory group of rats in similar style by Itsumin is illustrated in George
JPY210,000 - 250,000 Lazarnick, Netsuke & Inro Artists, and How to Read Their Signatures,
US$1,900 - 2,200 Honolulu, Reed Publishers, 1981, p.527.

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TWO IVORY NETSUKE OF SEALS A LACQUERED IVORY NETSUKE OF A DANCER
Edo period (1615-1868), 19th century By Shugyoku, Edo period (1615-1868) or Meiji era (1868-1912),
The first seven seals, one in the form of a recumbent shishi, the ivory 19th century
somewhat worn, unsigned, 4.8cm (1 7/8in) wide; the second four In the role of a shojo, wearing a long robe elaborately lacquered in gold
variously shaped seals, one also carved with a recumbent shishi, with diaper and scrolling designs, posturing with one arm held out to
unsigned, 3.5cm (1 3/8in) wide. (2). the side, his long red wig slowing down his back; signed Shugyoku.
3.8cm (1½in) high.
£800 - 1,000
JPY110,000 - 140,000 £1,000 - 1,500
US$990 - 1,200 JPY140,000 - 210,000
US$1,200 - 1,900
57 Y Ф
TWO NETSUKE OF IVORY AND BONE 61 Y Ф
Edo period (1615-1868), 19th century THREE IVORY MANJU NETSUKE
The first a large tai fish and a small octopus resting on a shallow Edo period (1615-1868), 19th century
rounded rectangular dish engraved beneath with scrolling Each of two parts, the first carved in sunk relief with Ono no Komachi,
flowerheads, unsigned, 5.7cm (2¼in) wide; the second a lotus plant, the poetess seated, holding a brush, signed Gyokuyosai, 5.1cm (2in)
comprising large leaves and two buds, signed illegibly in relief, diam.; the second carved in relief with Shoki running, holding
4.8cm (1 7/8in) high. (2). a captured demon while another cowers at his back, signed on a
mother of pearl tablet Hogyoku, 4.5cm (1¾in) diam.; the third carved
£800 - 1,000 and pierced with numerous shells amid swirling water, unsigned,
JPY110,000 - 140,000 4.2cm (1 5/8in) diam. (3).
US$990 - 1,200
£1,000 - 1,500
58 JPY140,000 - 210,000
A RARE SMALL STAG-ANTLER NETSUKE OF US$1,200 - 1,900
A BUNBUKU CHAGAMA (BADGER TEA KETTLE)
By Ozaki Kokusai (1835-1892), Shiba, Tokyo, Edo period (1615-1868)
or Meiji era (1868-1912), late 19th century
Seated, staring ahead and with a stippled simulated cover and ring
handles, its tail rising at the back, forming a compact composition,
its eyes inlaid; signed Koku.
3.2cm (1¼in) high

£2,000 - 3,000
JPY280,000 - 410,000
US$2,500 - 3,700

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