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Group of three netsuke, various materials.

Currency:USD Category:Collectibles Start Price:1,100.00 USD Estimated At:2,200.00 - 2,800.00 USD
Group of three netsuke, various materials.
Mid 19th century. The first, by Josetsu, an ivory nasubi with a smaller one attached to it, stained dark brown with streaks of the ivory left white. Signed on the side of the larger one, Josetsu. 2 7/8in (7.3cm). The second, By Josui, a large ivory manju portraying a Dutch three-masted ship on the front, the reverse with rain dragons and 8 chaaracters. Signed on the reverse in an oval reserve, Josui. 1 5/8in (4cm). The third, a wood Oni fishing through a hole in an inverted lotus leaf. Illegible signature. 1in (2.4cm).