A few examples of appraisal values for
MANJU NETSUKE

• A Manju Netsuke Carved bone of
  A Manju Netsuke Carved bone of boy and fan, rubbed with pigments, hollow and pierced, not signed, approx. 1/2"T x 2"D. A manju netsuke is a thick, flat, round netsuke, with carving usually done in relief, sometimes made of two ivory halves. Named after the Japanese confection "Manju". From Muriel S. Butkin Estate to Benefit the Cleveland Museum of Art.
• NETSUKE. Japan early 20th century
  NETSUKE. Japan early 20th century ivory. Manju form with the Seven Sages of the Bamboo grove 1 3/4''d.
• A Japanese Horn Manju Netsuke
  A Japanese Horn Manju Netsuke 19th Century Intricately carved scene of a man an woman on one side poem and signature on the verso pierced for use 1/2" x 1-3/4"D.
• A Meiji period staghorn manju
  A Meiji period staghorn manju netsuke carved in low relief with a woman admiring a long-nosed mask 1.75ins Estimate ?200-300 Descriptions provided in both printed and on-line catalogue formats do not include condition reports. The absence of a condition statement does not imply that the lot is in perfect condition or completely free from wear and tear imperfections or the effects of aging. Interested bidders are strongly encouraged to request a condition report on any lots upon which they intend to bid prior to placing a bid. All transactions are governed by Gorringes Conditions of Sale.Sold for ?550
• Fine Japanese Shakudo Manju Netsuke
  Fine Japanese Shakudo Manju Netsuke 1.25''. Inlaid with mixed metals: gold, copper, and steel. Depicting a seated male with basket of flowers. Signed on lower edge. Excellent condition with original patina. 19th century, Edo or Meiji period.
• Assortment of 8 Japanese netsukes
  Assortment of 8 Japanese netsukes circa late 19th, early 20th c. Six 1 1/2" figures of a scholar, wise man, matron, gentleman, monk and fisherman - One 2" figure of a wise man - One 2 1/4" figure of an Oni holding a magical, dragon-spawning bowl (perhaps Riujin). Oni netsuke has broken right foot.
• NETSUKE. Japan early 20th century
  NETSUKE. Japan early 20th century ivory. Manju form carved with a person and a dragon in the ocean. Signed. 2 1/4''l.
• Six Japanese carved ivory and
  Six Japanese carved ivory and ink-highlighted netsukes all depicting villagers figures include: man holding baby man with large gourd man seated on stump two boys with demon masks man carrying woman and youth with goat 1 1/2 to 2 1/2 in. H. Estimate $ 300-500 Polychrome loss appropriate wear.
• An Ivory Manju Netsuke of a
  An Ivory Manju Netsuke of a Horse, Signed Masanao, Together With a Two-Case Inro, 19th Century The manju carved with a horse in a playful leaping pose, the reverse with trailing leaves and signed 'Masanao' in an oval reserve, the himetoshi fitted with a silver clasp; the inro carved and inlaid with flowers, signed manju diameter 1.7 in — 4.3 cm
• TWO JAPANESE MANJU NETSUKE 19TH
  TWO JAPANESE MANJU NETSUKE 19TH CENTURY DIAMETERS 2".TWO JAPANESE MANJU NETSUKE 19th Century Each depicting five various masks. One with traces of polychroming. Diameters 2". Dimensions: Diameters 2".
• NETSUKE. Japan early 20th century
  NETSUKE. Japan early 20th century stag horn. Pierce carved manju form with mice and a flower 2''d.
• Six Japanese carved ivory figural
  Six Japanese carved ivory figural netsukes including: woman with large pot seated man reading two men with grindstone two boys playing men rolling barrel and two men with large fish 1 1/2 to 2 in. H. Estimate $ 300-500 Appropriate wear some inpainting.
• THREE JAPANESE NETSUKE the first of
  THREE JAPANESE NETSUKE the first of ivory and carved as a housewife trapping a badger under a straw hat signed a polychromed ivory figure of Fukurokuju and a staghorn example of a monkey with young on its back (3)
• Seven Japanese carved ivory
  Seven Japanese carved ivory netsukes including: girl with demon mask contortionist Taoist immortal man with basket boy with rat collection of faces and man with pinecone 1 1/2 to 2 in. H. Estimate $ 400-600 Appropriate wear.
• Japanese carved ivory inro and
  Japanese carved ivory inro and two Japanese carved netsukes. Inro has an engraved figural scene on each side with writing in top right corners. The first netsuke is a carved ivory Manju netsuke and the second is a carved jade Ryusa netsuke with a carved scene of small animals. Condition: inro is missing ojime bead and netsuke age cracks and discoloration to Manju netsuke see images. Inro measures 2.85'' long x 2'' wide. Manju netsuke measures 2''. Shipping weight .2 lbs.
• THREE JAPANESE NETSUKE the first of
  THREE JAPANESE NETSUKE the first of ivory and carved as a housewife trapping a badger under a straw hat signed a polychromed ivory figure of Fukurokuju and a staghorn example of a monkey with young on its back (3)
• Japanese 20th C. ivory netsuke of
  Japanese 20th C. ivory netsuke of an old woman holding her kimono raised in her left hand 1 3/4'' h.; and a Japanese 20th C. ivory netsuke of a man holding a basket containing a rabbit 2'' h.
• (3)Japanese Carved Ivory
  (3)Japanese Carved Ivory NetsukeProbably Meji period finely carved one to depict an old man with large pot one of a comical figure and one of a hunched back old woman with baskets tea stained with inked and dyed elements all with different character marks to underside tallest is 2.125'' H. Private collection Oxford MI.
• Japanese inlaid palm wood inro
  Japanese inlaid palm wood inro and manju netsuke, Meiji period The box comprising a single compartment, with unfinished exterior inlaid with plant forms in mother of pearl and other materials; the manju of unidentified material, with relief scene of a hero knocking down a villain
• A Meiji period stained ivory
  A Meiji period stained ivory manju netsuke carved in shallow relief with dragons and clouds 3ins Estimate ?250-300 There is the odd fine crack particularly around the central hole. Descriptions provided in both printed and on-line catalogue formats do not include condition reports. The absence of a condition statement does not imply that the lot is in perfect condition or completely free from wear and tear imperfections or the effects of aging. Interested bidders are strongly encouraged to request a condition report on any lots upon which they intend to bid prior to placing a bid. All transactions are governed by Gorringes Conditions of Sale.Sold for ?750
• (3)Japanese Carved Ivory
  (3)Japanese Carved Ivory NetsukeProbably Meji period finely carved one to depict an old man with large pot one of a comical figure and one of a hunched back old woman with baskets tea stained with inked and dyed elements all with different character marks to underside tallest is 2.125'' H. Private collection Oxford MI.
• Six Japanese carved and polychromed
  Six Japanese carved and polychromed ivory netsukes figures include: man with monkey woman with lotus flower elder with peach Hotai fisherman and boy with bowl 1 1/2 to 2 in. L. Estimate $ 300-500 Appropriate wear polychrome loss.
• Lot of 8: Netsuke Figures &
  Lot of 8: Netsuke Figures & Book. Description Includes one man holding a trunk over his shoulder, one pair of men playing a game, one man holding an article on his right knee, one man holding a dye on his right shoulder and mug in his left hand, one man holding a script, one barrel shaped container with lid, one ...
• 3pc Japanese Lacquered Inro &
  3pc Japanese Lacquered Inro & Netsuke 1.5'' to 3.25''. Includes a noh mask manju netsuke, a figural boxwood frog netsuke, a red lacquered inro with lacquered manju netsuke attached. Some wear from age. 18th or 19th century, Edo to Meiji period.
• TWO JAPANESE CARVED MANJU NETSUKE
  TWO JAPANESE CARVED MANJU NETSUKE 19TH CENTURY DIAMETERS 2".TWO JAPANESE CARVED MANJU NETSUKE, 19th Century, One wooden with dragon design and one ivory with recumbent puppy. Dimensions: Diameters 2".
• TWO JAPANESE CARVED WOOD NETSUKETwo
  TWO JAPANESE CARVED WOOD NETSUKETwo Japanese Carved Wood Netsuke , probably Meiji Period (1868-1912), one carved as a creature encircling a box, removable drawer/slide, l. 1 3/4 in.; other as a man with a rat on his back, h. 1 3/4 in . Provenance: TK Oriental Arts & Antiques, Williamsburg, VA, Aug. 1978 and March 1979; Estate of Warren Paul Balovich (1926-1992), New Orleans
• Three Japanese carved ivory
  Three Japanese carved ivory Katakuri or ''trick'' netsukes. Includes a netsuke depicting two men guarding a building with a woman inside a man holding a pot and painting a picture and an old woman. The building netsuke reveals the woman when tilted the painter's tongue sticks out when tilted and the old woman's face turns from happy to sad. All three are signed on base. Condition: old woman shows signs of age some discoloration to ivory see images. Building measures 1.6'' tall old woman measures 1.9'' tall and painter measures 2.5'' tall. Shipping weight .2 lbs.
• JAPANESE POLYCHROME PAINTED NETSUKE
  JAPANESE POLYCHROME PAINTED NETSUKE OF A SEATED MAIDENCirca 1900. In a leisure robe, her long hair naturally hung about her shoulder, holding a lantern. Height 1.75 in. Width 3 in.
• A Group of Three Manju Netsuke
  A Group of Three Manju Netsuke one of a pierce carved stag antler depicting a figure holding a lotus blossom one of ivory carved with a figure of a woman and one of ivory pierce carved depicting fishermen. Width of widest 2 inches.
• 6 JAPANESE NETSUKESLot 6 assorted
  6 JAPANESE NETSUKESLot 6 assorted old Japanese carved netsukes to 2.75 in tall: woman with hat and red sun; pot bellied man; old man with cane; etc. Couple are signed PEM (repro).
• A GROUP OF THREE JAPANESE CARVED
  A GROUP OF THREE JAPANESE CARVED WOOD NETSUKE including an example figured as a monkey eating fruit, signed to the base, 4cm high, another as a man with barrel, signed, 5cm high, and a further modelled as a nude female, signed, 5cm high (3) Provenance: the first two listed were purchased from Bishop & Miller, 31/07/2019, lots 41 and 46, £60 and £75, the female was purchased from McTears, 18/07/2019, lot 1088, £60. Now the property of a deceased Estate from West Dorset.
• Six Ivory Netsukes Japanese, mid
  Six Ivory Netsukes Japanese, mid 20th century or earlier: woman making mochi, 2 in.; man with basket of buns, 1-3/4 in., minor wear to pigment; trio of sake drinkers, 1-7/8 in.; man eating noodles, 1-5/8 in.; man with basket of produce, 1-7/8 in.; man with two children reaching for basket, 1 in., all with signatures except man with children,
• Collection of Ten Japanese Meiji
  Collection of Ten Japanese Meiji Carved and Oxidized Ivory Netsukes, fourth quarter 19th/first quarter 20th century, comprised of a Noh actor with a revolving face bead, kneeling washer man (the tunic tinted red), man carrying a knapsack and a fan, young boy bearing a lotus blossom, an elderly man robed and bearing a bamboo staff, a recumbent hoofed chimera, a smiling robed man carrying a staff and a filled sack, a robed male bearing a peach and a staff, a monkey seated on a tortoise's shell, and an armadillo ridden by a rat, all but the young boy signed on the base in calligraphy, h. 2-1/4".
• Three Ivory Netsukes 19th/20th
  Three Ivory Netsukes 19th/20th Century Includes a mask of an old man a mask of Hannya and two sumo wrestlers 2.8" (height) 7cm (height)
• THIRTEEN JAPANESE NETSUKE AND OTHER
  THIRTEEN JAPANESE NETSUKE AND OTHER FINE CARVINGS 19TH CENTURY including Kyohime's? dream and another dream carving seated female musician man with monkey Ebisu and Kannon with scarf and fish a Fukurokuju seated Buddha atop grotto with arhats mother and child with puppy actor and Shoki seated lady with fan on black oval base little girl with flower in hand actor with whisk seated peasant with basket the tallest of h: 5.5 in. the shortest of 1 in. (13)
• Japanese okimono of a herdsman
  Japanese okimono of a herdsman and goat and netsuke signed, late 19th century The heavy single section male standing model holds a staff in the right hand, grouped with a horned beast, incised and colored detail to head dress and robe, together with a ivory mouse netsuke. H: 5 in.