For @mustachebabs.com’s birthday this year, I wanted to make her a little guy. I’ve been looking thru online repositories of 3D scans of museum pieces this year, and found a recreation of an ivory netsuke sparrow fledgling. And I knew it was the ONE.
December 18, 2025 at 9:33 PM
For @mustachebabs.com’s birthday this year, I wanted to make her a little guy. I’ve been looking thru online repositories of 3D scans of museum pieces this year, and found a recreation of an ivory netsuke sparrow fledgling. And I knew it was the ONE.
#MementoMoriMonday mood.
Hell is empty and all the devils are here.
Netsuke skeleton, 19th c. 骸骨
collections.lacma.org/node/192252
#TheVIctorianBookoftheDead
Hell is empty and all the devils are here.
Netsuke skeleton, 19th c. 骸骨
collections.lacma.org/node/192252
#TheVIctorianBookoftheDead
December 15, 2025 at 2:11 PM
#MementoMoriMonday mood.
Hell is empty and all the devils are here.
Netsuke skeleton, 19th c. 骸骨
collections.lacma.org/node/192252
#TheVIctorianBookoftheDead
Hell is empty and all the devils are here.
Netsuke skeleton, 19th c. 骸骨
collections.lacma.org/node/192252
#TheVIctorianBookoftheDead
#AshmoleanAdvent Day 13: Chestnut Netsuke
Until the 19th century Japanese citizens wore a kimono, fastened by an obi (sash). Small personal items such as purses, pipes or medicine containers were hung from the sash by silk cords.
Until the 19th century Japanese citizens wore a kimono, fastened by an obi (sash). Small personal items such as purses, pipes or medicine containers were hung from the sash by silk cords.
December 13, 2025 at 8:00 AM
#AshmoleanAdvent Day 13: Chestnut Netsuke
Until the 19th century Japanese citizens wore a kimono, fastened by an obi (sash). Small personal items such as purses, pipes or medicine containers were hung from the sash by silk cords.
Until the 19th century Japanese citizens wore a kimono, fastened by an obi (sash). Small personal items such as purses, pipes or medicine containers were hung from the sash by silk cords.
The cord was threaded through a bead, or ojime, then tucked behind the kimono sash and secured with a small ornamental toggle or counterweight called a netsuke.
Netsuke need to be small and light, like this realistically carved chestnut.
Netsuke need to be small and light, like this realistically carved chestnut.
December 13, 2025 at 8:01 AM
The cord was threaded through a bead, or ojime, then tucked behind the kimono sash and secured with a small ornamental toggle or counterweight called a netsuke.
Netsuke need to be small and light, like this realistically carved chestnut.
Netsuke need to be small and light, like this realistically carved chestnut.
I painted the print to match the textures from the model, which also references real life versions. (One is in the Walters collection here in Baltimore)
It’s got little feet on the bottom!
I’m really pleased with how the colors came out!
It’s got little feet on the bottom!
I’m really pleased with how the colors came out!
December 18, 2025 at 9:33 PM
I painted the print to match the textures from the model, which also references real life versions. (One is in the Walters collection here in Baltimore)
It’s got little feet on the bottom!
I’m really pleased with how the colors came out!
It’s got little feet on the bottom!
I’m really pleased with how the colors came out!
Natural objects such as animals, fruits or flowers; mythical creatures and supernatural beings; theatrical masks; and historical, literary or everyday figures are taken as themes.
See it on display in Gallery 37
🌰 Netsuke, 1880–1908, Masanao Yamada (1848–1922). EA1956.3277
See it on display in Gallery 37
🌰 Netsuke, 1880–1908, Masanao Yamada (1848–1922). EA1956.3277
December 13, 2025 at 8:01 AM
Natural objects such as animals, fruits or flowers; mythical creatures and supernatural beings; theatrical masks; and historical, literary or everyday figures are taken as themes.
See it on display in Gallery 37
🌰 Netsuke, 1880–1908, Masanao Yamada (1848–1922). EA1956.3277
See it on display in Gallery 37
🌰 Netsuke, 1880–1908, Masanao Yamada (1848–1922). EA1956.3277
🦇 #BatsInArt #PreciousBats #JapaneseSchool #sculpture
RYUSA NETSUKE WITH BATS AND REISHI, 19th century
Stag antler
RYUSA NETSUKE WITH BATS AND REISHI, 19th century
Stag antler
December 11, 2025 at 5:04 AM
🦇 #BatsInArt #PreciousBats #JapaneseSchool #sculpture
RYUSA NETSUKE WITH BATS AND REISHI, 19th century
Stag antler
RYUSA NETSUKE WITH BATS AND REISHI, 19th century
Stag antler
A netsuke representing a kitsune (a magical fox) disguised as a priest
Signed Wakyosai early 19th century
Signed Wakyosai early 19th century
December 10, 2025 at 12:37 PM
A netsuke representing a kitsune (a magical fox) disguised as a priest
Signed Wakyosai early 19th century
Signed Wakyosai early 19th century
In the Muromachi period the idea of celebrating the Seven Gods of Fortune began in Kyōto. It is the oldest of the Shichifukujin Mairi (都七福神まいり) pilgrimages.
From Kyōto it spread across Japan.
It's popular to pilgrimage on the New Year and on the 7th of each month.
#京都
From Kyōto it spread across Japan.
It's popular to pilgrimage on the New Year and on the 7th of each month.
#京都
December 8, 2025 at 4:35 AM
In the Muromachi period the idea of celebrating the Seven Gods of Fortune began in Kyōto. It is the oldest of the Shichifukujin Mairi (都七福神まいり) pilgrimages.
From Kyōto it spread across Japan.
It's popular to pilgrimage on the New Year and on the 7th of each month.
#京都
From Kyōto it spread across Japan.
It's popular to pilgrimage on the New Year and on the 7th of each month.
#京都
Recent bits and pieces and the best netsuke I've ever seen
最近の落書き、今まで見た中で最高の根付
#illustration #sketch #らくがき
最近の落書き、今まで見た中で最高の根付
#illustration #sketch #らくがき
December 7, 2025 at 10:25 AM
Recent bits and pieces and the best netsuke I've ever seen
最近の落書き、今まで見た中で最高の根付
#illustration #sketch #らくがき
最近の落書き、今まで見た中で最高の根付
#illustration #sketch #らくがき
omg, Netsuke Adonis
December 6, 2025 at 5:32 PM
omg, Netsuke Adonis
I used to collect netsuke, little Japanese carved toggles. Here’s one in the form of an octopus. I was once about to buy one made of ivory that cost as much as a car when I realized…these serve me no purpose. I like them, sure, but it’s a stretch to say they bring me joy. Never bought another one.
December 6, 2025 at 1:44 AM
I used to collect netsuke, little Japanese carved toggles. Here’s one in the form of an octopus. I was once about to buy one made of ivory that cost as much as a car when I realized…these serve me no purpose. I like them, sure, but it’s a stretch to say they bring me joy. Never bought another one.
Closer-ups I have
December 4, 2025 at 10:42 PM
Closer-ups I have
some of the most fun I had interning at the samurai museum was looking at auction catalogues of funny lil historic netsuke. They're amazing
December 4, 2025 at 10:26 PM
some of the most fun I had interning at the samurai museum was looking at auction catalogues of funny lil historic netsuke. They're amazing
I took some pics of netsuke in an auction catalogue when I interned at a museum in 2021 because I loved them so much
December 4, 2025 at 10:38 PM
I took some pics of netsuke in an auction catalogue when I interned at a museum in 2021 because I loved them so much
Netsuke of Seated Figure of an Old Man with Backpack Containing a Mask https://www.metmuseum.org/art/collection/search/59338
November 30, 2025 at 7:17 PM
Netsuke of Seated Figure of an Old Man with Backpack Containing a Mask https://www.metmuseum.org/art/collection/search/59338
This is a wonderful piece.
Also, this is superb.
Also, this is superb.
November 30, 2025 at 7:46 AM
This is a wonderful piece.
Also, this is superb.
Also, this is superb.
Mouse holding a steam deck in the style of mouse holding a soybean netsuke #cherryscamparts
November 29, 2025 at 10:21 PM
Mouse holding a steam deck in the style of mouse holding a soybean netsuke #cherryscamparts
I had to dig this photo out, its a yellow-margined box turtle that I have. They are found in some island locations in Japan. Their shell is almost identical to the lower turtle in that netsuke.🐢
November 30, 2025 at 10:51 AM
I had to dig this photo out, its a yellow-margined box turtle that I have. They are found in some island locations in Japan. Their shell is almost identical to the lower turtle in that netsuke.🐢
It's minor, but Mori has a fox netsuke that Zola got him the first year while the gang was in Galas Castoll (along with something for everyone else, ofc).
It's usually on his person, typically in his bag, but he'll use it where appropriate back home.
Zola's his broski. Gotta keep the homies close.
It's usually on his person, typically in his bag, but he'll use it where appropriate back home.
Zola's his broski. Gotta keep the homies close.
Tell me more about your #AwesomeCharacters
What is something your character always carries with them?
In a purse, a bag, a secret pouch, a pocket?
Is there something they never travel without? Why?
#WriteSky #WritingCommunity #WritingPrompts
What is something your character always carries with them?
In a purse, a bag, a secret pouch, a pocket?
Is there something they never travel without? Why?
#WriteSky #WritingCommunity #WritingPrompts
November 28, 2025 at 1:17 AM
It's minor, but Mori has a fox netsuke that Zola got him the first year while the gang was in Galas Castoll (along with something for everyone else, ofc).
It's usually on his person, typically in his bag, but he'll use it where appropriate back home.
Zola's his broski. Gotta keep the homies close.
It's usually on his person, typically in his bag, but he'll use it where appropriate back home.
Zola's his broski. Gotta keep the homies close.
Netsuke of a Rat Grasping a Soybean Pod, 19th century Japan
November 26, 2025 at 3:28 PM
Netsuke of a Rat Grasping a Soybean Pod, 19th century Japan
Antique Japanese netsuke of a snail carved from wood 🤎🐌
November 24, 2025 at 2:57 AM
Antique Japanese netsuke of a snail carved from wood 🤎🐌
[nods sagely]
netsuke
netsuke
November 22, 2025 at 6:13 PM
[nods sagely]
netsuke
netsuke