Netsuke for Sale
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Fujin / God of the Wind
Fujin is collecting the power wind to his bag. There is a Fan (Uchiwa) on the other side which has 風(Wind) character on it. The Fan is for blowing out the wind. He also sucked a Ko-Oni demon on his bag which you see on top of the bag.
Carved from Deer Antler
"Get out of here, now!" Octopus is trying to escape from trap clay pot . *For Sale
Traditionary in Japan, clay pots are used for commercial Octopus catching. The way started more than 1500 years ago(believed in Yayoi Era/ around AD200). In Akashi area, the octopus clay pots are still used more than 60% of Octopus catching. This Netsuke is showing the scene that the Octopus is sneaking out of the landed Clay pot.
*carved from Deer Antler
43mm high
inlaid goat horn eyes, dyed by Yasya
KoOni is playing
with Oni(Hannya) Mask
42mm
Netsuke
carved from Deer
Antler
*KoOni is a kid of
Demon/Ogre and is a bit naughty, but adorable rather than scary. He is trying to pretend he is big and scary.
"Himotoshi" holes are
formed in between legs
I have checked the balance when I put cord and hung Inro, that was good.
『鬼の面で遊ぶ小鬼』 42mm 鹿角
大きな般若面をつけて自分を大きく強く見せようとしている様子です。
オニになった小鬼が数を数えているところで『鬼ごっこ』としても良いかなと思ってはいるのですが。
Crab Netsuke
Deer Antler Crown/ Goat horn
46mm W, 34mm D
Crab #2
Deer Antler Crown, Goat Horn
38mm
Octopus catches fish
carved from deer antler with mother of black pearl for eyes which glint
148mm
Octopus
carved from deer antler, mother of pearl
55mm
Dog
carved from recycled antique Ivory, Goat Horn
38mm length
Bean Pod
carved from Deer Antler
77mm
Nioh / Kongo rikishi "A"gyo Netsuke
One of the Niohs who protect the Idol of the Temple
This is "A" Gyo who is mouth open and stands western side of the gate
carved from Deer Antler
61mm . *can be worn as a Necklace
Tuatara / Living Dinosaur / Netsuke, Necklace
carved from Deer Antler
105mm length
Shakuhachi Netsuke
carved from Deer Leg Bone
150mm length
you can play music, but very different note from real Bamboo Shakuhachi
Crab on Lotus Leaf
Material: Whale Tooth, Paua/abalone shell, Goat Horn
60mm long
Prawn
Carved from Deer Antler Crown, Goat Horn for Eyes
Shrimp
Material: Deer Antler Crown, Goat Horn
54mm diameter
Koi Carp going up the waterfall / 鯉の滝登り
Carved from Deer Antler with Paua shell(as a water pool on top and two little ones for water drops)
Popular design in Japanese Kakejyuku (scroll) .This particular design means "success" "accomplishment". Carp is believed as the only fish who can swim up water fall and the become Dragon.
67mm * For Sale
Toad / Gama
Carved from Deer Antler, Tortoise shell (from antique Japanese hair pin)/ Gold Leaf underneath of shell (I tried to shows the dazzling light after hibernation) 46mm length (smaller one in the photos)
Awabi / Paua/ Abalone with Starfish
carved from Deer Antler Crown
49mm
The rim of the original Antler represents Paua's Foot
"Syunga" Netsuke
Kiyohime / Dojoji Netsuke . *Sold
Grazing Horse
Material: Deer Antler Crown, Goat Horn(eyes)
48mm tall
Squid
Material: Deer Antler, Mother of Pearl, Goat Horn
75mm
Sperm Whale VS Giant Squid
Material: Deer Antler, Goat Horn, Tortoise shell(red eyes)
43mm wide X 40mm hight
I used unique natural shape of antler to carve a squid and Whale.
*nice to ware as a necklace
Kyubi no Kitsune / Nine tailed Fox *Sold
Ghost like disguised Fox which has nine tails(from Japanese Legend). The Fox was wanted from the people, so it ran away to Shimotsuke-no-Kuni and then turned Stone.The stone turns ghost each night and annoyed the people. The stone is still there in 21st century. (I went there to have a look in 2016)
The carving shows the Fox is flying to Shimotsuke-no-kuni with Gyoku-stone(which is actually I used Yellow Crystal which I bought in a stone museum near the Fox Stone)
Tuatara (survivor from dinosaur age) clinging on a Stone
Deer Antler, Wild Goat Horn
36mm High
*can be worn as a Necklace
Oni yarai=Setsubun Festival(on the eve of the lunar spring)
Oni Demon is running away from the beans which were pelted by people in the Setsubun Festival
Material: Deer Antler Crown with Goat horn(eyes)
Lignum Vitae for a Bean
Dyed with Yashabushi
48mm . *Not Available
Kakapo
Tagua Nut(Vegetable Ivory), Wild Goat Horn
46mm High
New Zealand Native Parrot. Nocturnal. Heaviest and flightless Parrot
Octopus
Tagua Nut(Vegetable Ivory), Inlaid Merino sheep horn & Goat Horn eyes
42mm / Nice holding size
Octopus Manju Netsuke
Deer Antler Crown, Inlaid Merino Sheep Horn & Goat Horn Eyes
50mm
Dancing Octopus
Tagua Nut(Vegetable Ivory), Sheep horn, Goat Horn
47mm
*Black eyes make it looks like smiling and enjoying from the front view
Bird Skull . / can be worn as a necklace
Material: Deer Antler
55mm
Hakuzosu = Fox in the disguise of a priest
One of the very popular Netsuke theme which I love too. This Hakuzosu alludes to the Kyogen plays "Tsurigitune" originating in the story of a priest of the Eitoku era(1381-1384) who worshiped the rice deity Inaba and was protected by three magic foxes. In the plays, a fox transforms itself into a priest and uses this disguise to warn humans of the dangers of pursuing its fellow animals.
I carved this from Hippopotamus tooth. 80mm high. *not available
Hakuzosu
Carved from Hippo Tooth . *Sold
43mm tall
"Day Dream" Lady Octopus
carved from deer antler
Double inlaid eyes( Merino Sheep Horn and Wild Goat Horn)
90mm
Tuatara (Spiny Back) / Netsuke, Necklace
carved from deer antler crown
inlaid eyes(wild goat horn)
73mm wide X 35mm high / available at Suter Art Gallery
Giant Snail
carved from Deer Antler Crown
Tortoise shell + Mountain Goat horn for eyes
Watching You! / のぞき穴
Material: Deer Antler Crown
Tortoise shell, Goat Horn (eyes)
Paua Shell/ Abalone (signature)
60mm
The idea is an octopus is hiding under the empty Paua shell and it's watching outside through a hole of abalone to find a prey.
*can be worn as a Necklace
Puppy . *Sold
Material: Deer Antler, Goat Horn
57mm W X 35mm H
The antler has got unique colour and texture. I meant it as patchy pattern of the dog.
Himotoshi is formed in between the body and right legs
Octopus catching a fish
Deer Antler/ Black Pearl Shell
95mm *Sold
Kaeru / Frog *Sold
Boxwood, Goat Horn . *The Boxwood's grown in Nelson Region
Thinking Frog / かんがえる（かん蛙）★ Sold
This Netsuke comes from playing word in Japanese.
Tiny cute piece , 25mm high. Carved from deer antler. Inlaid goat horn eyes.
It could be a Ojime because of the size, but I decided it to be a Nestuke ( also wearable from your neck). Himotoshi Hole on his Back.
Weta
Weta belong to the same order as crickets and grasshoppers, but are virtually unchanged from their ancestors of 190 million years ago(more ancient than Tuatara). One of New Zealand's most fascinating and significant animals.
Carved from Deer Antler Crown
Eyes inlaid by Goat Horn
46mm L *Sold
Hannya / Demonised Female Play Mask *Sold
Material: Deer Antler Crown
41mm
Hair pin is carved on back side
Blue Whale / Sperm Whale Tooth, Goat Horn for eyes
68.6mm long
I used the natural shape of the whole whale tooth. So the whale looks more lively.
