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
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
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
By Uemura Enshu (born 1955), Showa (1926-1989) or Heisei (1989-2019) era, late 20th/early 21st century, Japan
Bring 👏 back 👏 the 👏 inrō 👏 and 👏 netsuke.
November 12, 2025 at 2:14 PM
Bring 👏 back 👏 the 👏 inrō 👏 and 👏 netsuke.
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.
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
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.
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.
@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
@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. 🥰
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...
#JapaneseArt #ukiyoe #WoodBlockPrints
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
November 8, 2025 at 8:56 AM
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...
#JapaneseArt #ukiyoe #WoodBlockPrints
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
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.
Like Egyptian cat carvings, and ancient netsuke carvings from Japan, the essential nature
of cats endures.
November 7, 2025 at 8:18 PM
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.
Like Egyptian cat carvings, and ancient netsuke carvings from Japan, the essential nature
of cats endures.
Netsuke of Standing Figure https://www.metmuseum.org/art/collection/search/59297
November 6, 2025 at 1:30 PM
Netsuke of Standing Figure https://www.metmuseum.org/art/collection/search/59297
Netsuke of Frog on a Straw Hat https://www.metmuseum.org/art/collection/search/59709
November 6, 2025 at 10:06 AM
Netsuke of Frog on a Straw Hat https://www.metmuseum.org/art/collection/search/59709
The original skull bit of ‘me’ is a Japanese netsuke in the V & A
November 6, 2025 at 5:26 AM
The original skull bit of ‘me’ is a Japanese netsuke in the V & A
Inro with Ojime and Netsuke https://www.brooklynmuseum.org/opencollection/objects/120730
November 5, 2025 at 3:46 PM
Inro with Ojime and Netsuke https://www.brooklynmuseum.org/opencollection/objects/120730
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
『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
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
『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
Norizane, Netsuke of Seated Puppy with Short Curled Tail, first half of the 19th century
November 4, 2025 at 6:28 AM
Norizane, Netsuke of Seated Puppy with Short Curled Tail, first half of the 19th century
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
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
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
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
yes! There are so many wonderful bat netsuke!
November 2, 2025 at 4:36 PM
yes! There are so many wonderful bat netsuke!
Bats are well-represented in the world of netsuke..
November 2, 2025 at 4:28 PM
Bats are well-represented in the world of netsuke..
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
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.
Norizane, Netsuke of Seated Puppy with Short Curled Tail, first half of the 19th century
November 2, 2025 at 1:23 AM
Norizane, Netsuke of Seated Puppy with Short Curled Tail, first half of the 19th century
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!
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
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!
How is it November?
At least we've got cooler weather & hoping for more of the same. May the month bring you wonderful things!
Owl: WAKE UP WAKE UP IT'S HALLOWEEN
Bat: wut
Bat: wut
October 31, 2025 at 4:00 PM
Owl: WAKE UP WAKE UP IT'S HALLOWEEN
Bat: wut
Bat: wut
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
『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
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
『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
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
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.
£300 for the rat hump train (I've seen ours do it)
October 29, 2025 at 7:43 AM
£300 for the rat hump train (I've seen ours do it)