Shunga
a Chinese Court Lady


Marine ivory Netsuke of a half dressed Lady, smiling in expectation as she carries home a huge mushroom bound on her back by strings. Signed Tomomasa. 19th century. 6.7 cm
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Sashi Netsuke in painted wood of slim elongated form

Sashi Netsuke in painted wood of slim elongated form.One side depicts the back of a man wearring a Fundoshi and the other the back of a woman, both seated on a brazier. Early 19th century. 13.8cm Ex-Bushell collection
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Shishi and Young – Unsigned – 5.1cm

Ivory Netsuke of Okame kneeling beside a Tengu mask wrapped in a Furoshiki and holding the Tengu’s long phallic shaped nose… Signed GYOKKOSAI. 19th century. 3.3 cm
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Sarumawashi – Signed Masayoshi – 6.3cm

Ivory Netsuke in the design of a Crab on top of a Clam shell. The clam opens to reveal male and female genitalia lightly colored. Signed Jinsai. Meiji period. 3.4 cm  Ex-Fujita collection
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Shishi and Young – Unsigned – 5.1cm

Wood and ivory Netsuke in the traditional form of an Inuhariko. The box opens to reveal ivory models of male and woman genitalia. The male member is counter balanced and moves as the box is moved. Unsigned. Meiji period. 3.3cm Ex-Bushell collection
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Kirin – Signed Masakazu – 5.7cm

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Wood and ivory Netsuke of a Boat with a removeable thatched roof. The roof lifts to reveal a couple engaged in intercourse. Signed Minkoku. Mid 19th century. 6.1cm Ex-Bushell collection
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SleepinReclining Lady - Unsigned - 3.9cm

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Ivory Netsuke of an Umbrella and a Lantern inscribed Yoshiwara. It opens to reveal two lovers. Unsigned. Meiji period. 6.7cm Published in Netsuke Familiar & Unfamiliar by R. Bushel
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Foreigner - Signed YOSHINAGA - 4.7cm

Wood Netsuke of a kneeling Samurai tasting a Clam in a suggestive way. Signed RYO to. 19th century. 3.5cm
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Sarumawashi – Signed Masayoshi – 6.3cm

Elephant and marine ivory two part Manju Netsuke of rectangular form. The front part in the design of Susanoo no Mikoto with his sword raised about to slain a Dragon amid a background of waves. The Netsuke opens to reveal two lovers. Signed Meijitsu with Kakihan on a plate. 19th century. 4.9cm Ex-Bushell collection
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Shishi and Young – Unsigned – 5.1cm

Wood Netsuke of Okame holding a huge mushroom between her legs. The carving shows a nice patina and some old wear. Unsigned. 18th century. 5.8 cm
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Sarumawashi – Signed Masayoshi – 6.3cm

Ivory Netsuke in the shape of a Mokugyo formed by two Dragons. The halves open to reveal two scenes. On one side are a poem, several Sutra scrolls on a special Sanbo tray, a buddhist rosary, and a scepter in the shape of a Reishi fungi. On the other side is a priest engaged in intercourse with the Godess Kannon. Unsigned. 19th century 3.8cm
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Shishi and Young – Unsigned – 5.1cm

Ivory Kagamibuta style Netsuke having a lid with etched design of a young pine tree and sunrise. The lid lifts to expose male and female genitalia, lightly colored. Signed Gyokushinsai. Meiji period. 4.2cm Ex-Bushell collection
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