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1ST ITEM: Japanese ivory netsuke of coiled snake with mouth agape and frog perched on snake's body. Artist signed. 7/8" H x 2" W x 1-3/4" D. 2ND ITEM: Japanese ivory netsuke of coiled dragon with a pearl in the mouth. Artist signed. 2-1/8" dia. Retains the original fitted wooden box for both. Meiji Period. […]

Oversized bone or ivory zoomorphic figural netsuke, fully carved as a monkey or chimpanzee with six babies. Chinese or Japanese, early 20th century. Provenance: Private Middle Tennessee collection. 2-3/4"H x 2" Diameter. Condition: Hairline crack at top of monkey's head and at its lower right paw, probably age-related.

Set of six stained ivory figural netsukes, all signed and engaged in various occupations: Woodsman, Water man, cabinet maker, guard (with lantern), mask maker, candy or bread vendor. All signed on base. Chinese, early 20th century. Provenance: private Middle Tennessee collection. All approximately 2"H. Condition: Excellent condition.

Grouping of Asian Ivory, 5 items. 1ST ITEM: Carved ivory puzzle ball on stand with Tsang King Kee Ivory Factory (Hong Kong) label to base. Excellent condition. 7 1/2" total height. 20th century. 2ND ITEM: Japanese ivory netsuke of seated scholar holding a peach, artist signed. Overall very good condition. 1 1/4" H. Early 20th […]

Asian carved ivory Okimono, man and boy working in a field. The boy holds a hoe and the older man carries a bundle of leaves or vegetables on his back. Chinese or Japanese marks on base. 4"H. Provenance: purchased by George Mitchell (co-owner of Mitchell's Candy Store, Nashville) during the course of several trips to […]

Ivory Okimono, finely carved figure of a farmer with rake in his hand and basket on his back. Signed on base. 5-1/8"H. Chinese or Japanese, circa 1900. Provenance: purchased by George Mitchell (co-owner of Mitchell's Candy Store, Nashville) during the course of several trips to China and Japan in the late 19th-early 20th century. Mitchell […]

Japanese carved ivory okimono depicting seated female with hands in Buddhist pose wearing robe decorated with carved koi and pine branch. Fixed to stand. 8" H (including base). Late 19th – Early 20th century. Condition: Overall very good condition with old patina.

Asian ivory Okimono, finely carved figure of a Japanese Geisha holding two fans. Her kimono and obi are decorated in delicate leaf and flower patterns. 6-1/2"H. Provenance: purchased by George Mitchell (co-owner of Mitchell's Candy Store, Nashville) during the course of several trips to China and Japan in the late 19th-early 20th century. Mitchell estate. […]

Chinese carved ivory okimono figure of man holding a basket with fish. Artist signed on base. 10 1/4" H. Late 19th century. Provenance: Knoxville, TN collector. Condition: Overall very good condition with old patina with slight age crack to base.

Finely carved Asian Okimono, man holding a bunch of grapes in one hand and a basket of fruits and vegetables in the other hand. A gourd dangles from his obi. Signed on base with Chinese or Japanese mark. 5-1/2"H. Provenance: purchased by George Mitchell (co-owner of Mitchell's Candy Store, Nashville) during the course of several […]