Objects of Our Affection - February 2020

Netsuke are ornamental toggle-like pieces, made of a variety of materials but commonly of carved ivory for pieces over 100 years old. They were used

Carved Resin Replicas of Japanese Netsuke handcrafted, made of polymer or wood resin. Two Japanese figures of peasants engaged in daily work, marked P

1) The Netsuke piece appears to be ivory with Schreger lines. There are cracks that appear to be natural and in line with the grain. There is some res

In Japanese mythology, the Seven Lucky Gods or Seven Gods of Fortune are believed to grant good luck and often have their place in netsuke engravings

Very nice example of Meiji Period Japanese Netsuke hand carved with excellent detail in the likeness of the Lucky God Jurojin, a very popular characte

Each of these pieces have traditional netsuke holes and what appears to be Schreger lines, indicative of ivory. All are signed in Japanese on the bott

These two pieces of Japanese Netsuke appear to be a set, matching in style, size, detail, and craftsmanship. The female is an erotic piece and the ma

Okimono ivory figurines are Japanese works of art that date back to the Edo period (1615-1868) but gained popularity in the Meiji period (1868-1912).

This lot contains three male and two female Japanese Okimono figures -These piece are NOT ivory, but possibly bone or some kind of resin. We believe

Small sized golfer, solid wood, unpainted. 51" x 22" x 21", crack on left side of head and another crack down chest to base. Nice car...