#netsuke
A black-lacquer three-case inro and matching manju netsuke
By Uemura Enshu (born 1955), Showa (1926-1989) or Heisei (1989-2019) era, late 20th/early 21st century, Japan
November 12, 2025 at 9:28 PM
Bring 👏 back 👏 the 👏 inrō 👏 and 👏 netsuke.
November 12, 2025 at 2:14 PM
Art of the day

An Ivory 根付 (Netsuke) of an Octopus, Style of Hidemasa, Osaka, Mid 19th century, Unsigned. A Netsuke is a small, carved toggle from Japan, originally used to fasten small hanging containers to a man's sash as kimono's did not have pockets.
November 11, 2025 at 12:23 PM
November 10, 2025 at 11:25 PM
@matsuzawa.bsky.social I expanded my inro collection recently and wanted to share it with you. The inro with the cormorant is by Hasegawa Shigeyoshi. The crane inro (and netsuke) by Kajikawa. The lacquer work in both is still amazing despite being from the 19th century. 🥰
November 8, 2025 at 12:57 PM
I know I'm biased but this is a great exhibition showcasing #Japanese objects from ukiyo-e, to arms and armoury, to #netsuke. On display until March at Cliffe Castle Museum #Keighley #Bradford @bradfordmuseums.bsky.social.

#JapaneseArt #ukiyoe #WoodBlockPrints

www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
November 8, 2025 at 8:56 AM
A marvelous carving of 11th century cats from the ruins of the cathedral at Old Sarum.
Like Egyptian cat carvings, and ancient netsuke carvings from Japan, the essential nature
of cats endures.
November 7, 2025 at 8:18 PM
November 6, 2025 at 1:30 PM
November 6, 2025 at 10:06 AM
The original skull bit of ‘me’ is a Japanese netsuke in the V & A
November 6, 2025 at 5:26 AM
November 5, 2025 at 3:46 PM
https://gacha.o0o0.jp/gp/archives/25002
『だいきょ屋コレクション其の玖 華なり狐面根付』4月発売予定。いつもよりも色とりどり!
"Daikyoya Collection No. 9: Hana Nari Fox Mask Netsuke" is scheduled to be released in April. It's more colorful than usual!
#ガチャポン #gachapon
November 5, 2025 at 2:00 PM
Norizane, Netsuke of Seated Puppy with Short Curled Tail, first half of the 19th century
November 4, 2025 at 6:28 AM
Japanese netsuke
Tengu mountain demon emerging from an egg
carved ivory
19th century

#netsuke #Japan #japaneseantiques #japaneseart #art #carved #ivory #tengu #mountaindemon #egg #treeprotector #liveinmountains #mythology #japanesemythology
November 2, 2025 at 9:04 PM
yes! There are so many wonderful bat netsuke!
November 2, 2025 at 4:36 PM
Bats are well-represented in the world of netsuke..
November 2, 2025 at 4:28 PM
I've always been fascinated by netsuke, ojime, and inro — tiny yet so detailed and artistic. Such a Japanese concept that the smallest detail of their attire should be the most individually expressive. The subjects are often of nature, but broad and bluntly representative of the world around them.
November 2, 2025 at 4:28 PM
Norizane, Netsuke of Seated Puppy with Short Curled Tail, first half of the 19th century
November 2, 2025 at 1:23 AM
November 1, 2025 at 4:54 PM
Rabbit. Rabbit. Rabbit.

How is it November?

At least we've got cooler weather & hoping for more of the same. May the month bring you wonderful things!
November 1, 2025 at 11:22 AM
Owl: WAKE UP WAKE UP IT'S HALLOWEEN

Bat: wut
October 31, 2025 at 4:00 PM
https://gacha.o0o0.jp/gp/archives/37936
『柴犬根付2』発売。
"Shiba Inu Netsuke 2" released.
#ガチャポン #gachapon
October 30, 2025 at 7:00 AM
https://gacha.o0o0.jp/gp/archives/35079
『ポケットモンスター ポケモン根付マスコット 冒険の旅路』発売!主人公リコの相棒である「ニャローテ」をはじめ、パルデア地方のポケモンたちが勢ぞろい
"Pokémon Netsuke Mascot Adventure Journey" released! Featuring a full lineup of Pokémon from the Paldea region, including protagonist Riko's partner, Nyarote
#ガチャポン #gachapon
October 30, 2025 at 4:00 AM
Wood netsuke depicting two cats. Netsuke are miniature Japanese sculptures that functioned as toggles for securing items to kimono sashes during the Edo period. Animals were commonly incorporated into netsuke designs.
October 29, 2025 at 8:42 AM
£300 for the rat hump train (I've seen ours do it)
October 29, 2025 at 7:43 AM