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Superb Japanese Edo (Early 19thc) Boxwood Netsuke, Dancer, Miwa
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Superb Japanese Edo (Early 19thc) Boxwood Netsuke, Dancer, Miwa

19th century
Sold 5 December 2025 · Antik Dragon Japanese & Other Fine Art
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Very fine Japanese Edo (early 19thC) boxwood netsuke depicting a smiling figure bearing a cloth bag on his back and holding a drum in his left hand. Magnificent himotoshi. Signed ‘Miwa’ with a kao. 5.5cm high x 2.5cm wide.

Lovely condition and patina. A little gem.

Miwa Yukan (late 18th-19th century) called himself Kinokuniya Shozaemon and lived in Sekiguchi, Tokyo. He carved netsuke as a hobby, his subjects derived from everyday Japanese life.

Date of Manufacture

Antik Dragon Japanese & Other Fine Art has dated this Antique Boxwood Netsuke to the 19th Century.

Physical Dimensions
Height
5.5cm (2.17")
Width
2.5cm (0.98")
Reference Numbers
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SA1181574
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AD1270
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Very fine Japanese Edo (early 19thC) boxwood netsuke depicting a smiling figure bearing a cloth bag on his back and holding a drum in his left hand. Magnificent himotoshi. Signed ‘Miwa’ with a kao. 5.5cm high x 2.5cm wide.
fig 1. A small carved wooden figure of a dancing person with a rich brown patina.
fig 1. Superb Japanese Edo (Early 19thc) Boxwood Netsuke, Dancer, Miwa

Lovely condition and patina. A little gem.

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Miwa Yukan (late 18th-19th century) called himself Kinokuniya Shozaemon and lived in Sekiguchi, Tokyo.
Antik Dragon Japanese & Other Fine Art

He carved netsuke as a hobby, his subjects derived from everyday Japanese life.

Date of Manufacture

Antik Dragon Japanese & Other Fine Art has dated this Antique Boxwood Netsuke to the 19th Century.

Height
5.5cm (2.17")
Width
2.5cm (0.98")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1181574
Dealers Internal Ref
AD1270
Antik Dragon Japanese & Other Fine Art
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Archive I A small carved wooden figure of a dancing person with a rich brown patina. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Superb Japanese Edo (Early 19thc) Boxwood Netsuke, Dancer, Miwa

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A small carved wooden figure of a dancing person with a rich brown patina.
Superb Japanese Edo (early 19thC) Boxwood Netsuke, Dancer, Miwa
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A small carved wooden figure of a dancing person with a rich brown patina.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectMiniature Sculptures
  • Period19th century
  • StyleJapanese Traditional
  • MaterialBoxwood
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsFigural carving, Expressive facial features, Textured garments, Himotoshi channels
  • SizeH 5.5 cm (2 in) x W 2.5 cm (1 in)

FAQs

A netsuke is a small carved toggle historically used in traditional Japanese male dress to secure small pouches and containers, known as inro, suspended from the sash or obi of a kimono.

Netsuke are traditionally carved from dense organic materials such as boxwood, ivory, stag antler, and occasionally ceramic or metal, featuring meticulous hand-chiselled details and smooth patination from handling.

Authentic period pieces display natural wear patinas, historical cord holes known as himotoshi for fastening, and often maker signatures or school hallmarks carved into the base.

These miniature sculptures can be displayed inside glass cabinets, on small floating shelves, or atop a stack of art books to add a touch of historical craftsmanship to a room.

Boxwood carvings should be kept away from direct sunlight and dramatic humidity fluctuations, dusted gently with a soft dry brush, and occasionally treated with neutral conservation wax if necessary.
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