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A Very Finely Carved and Signed Wood Netsuke
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A Very Finely Carved and Signed Wood Netsuke

19th century
Sold 5 October 2026 · Gerard Robinson Fine Art and Antiques
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A superb and finely carved signed wood netsuke in the form of a recumbent ox showing the skill of a very fine carver

Physical Dimensions
Height
4.5cm (1.77")
Width
8.5cm (3.35")
Depth
4.5cm (1.77")
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Gerard Robinson Fine Art and Antiques has dated this Japanese Wood Ox Netsuke to the 19th Century.

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Description
A superb and finely carved signed wood netsuke in the form of a recumbent ox showing the skill of a very fine carver
Height
4.5cm (1.77")
Width
8.5cm (3.35")
Depth
4.5cm (1.77")
Date of Manufacture

Gerard Robinson Fine Art and Antiques has dated this Japanese Wood Ox Netsuke to the 19th Century.

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SA1231971
Gerard Robinson Fine Art and Antiques
Gerard Robinson Fine Art and Antiques
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A dark carved wooden Japanese netsuke depicting a recumbent water buffalo with curved horns and hair detail. SOLD5 OCT 26
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Archive I A dark carved wooden Japanese netsuke depicting a recumbent water buffalo with curved horns and hair detail. SOLD5 OCT 26

A Very Finely Carved and Signed Wood Netsuke

Archive II A dark carved wooden Japanese netsuke depicting a recumbent water buffalo with curved horns and hair detail. View II
Archive III A dark carved wooden Japanese netsuke depicting a recumbent water buffalo with curved horns and hair detail. View III
Archive IV A dark carved wooden Japanese netsuke depicting a recumbent water buffalo with curved horns and hair detail. View IV
Archive V A dark carved wooden Japanese netsuke depicting a recumbent water buffalo with curved horns and hair detail. View V
Archive VI A dark carved wooden Japanese netsuke depicting a recumbent water buffalo with curved horns and hair detail. View VI
Archive VII A dark carved wooden Japanese netsuke depicting a recumbent water buffalo with curved horns and hair detail. View VII
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A dark carved wooden Japanese netsuke depicting a recumbent water buffalo with curved horns and hair detail.
A very finely carved and signed wood netsuke
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A dark carved wooden Japanese netsuke depicting a recumbent water buffalo with curved horns and hair detail.
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  • ObjectNetsuke & Sculptures
  • Period19th century
  • StyleJapanese Edo Period
  • MaterialCarved Wood
  • ColourDark Brown
  • MotifsRecumbent ox form, Curved horns, Carved hair texture, Himotoshi cord holes
  • SizeH 4.5 cm (2 in) x W 8.5 cm (3 in) x D 4.5 cm (2 in)

This nineteenth-century Japanese Edo Period netsuke is a small, carved wooden sculpture shaped as a recumbent ox with curved horns. The dark brown timber finish reveals a detailed hand-carved hair texture across the animal's body, along with visible himotoshi cord holes and realistic facial features including a defined eye and snout. The piece measures 4.5 cm high, 8.5 cm wide, and 4.5 cm deep, making it perfectly proportioned for display within a gentleman's library collection. Placed on a bookshelf, this sculpture brings an authentic element of traditional craftsmanship to a study or living area interior. The compact dimensions allow it to sit comfortably alongside books, manuscripts, and small decorative objects on display shelves. Collectors of Japanese wood carvings will find that the traditional recumbent ox motif and naturalistic surface texturing integrate seamlessly into both classic and modern domestic settings as a subtle desktop or shelf accent.

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A netsuke is a small, hand-carved toggle developed in Japan during the Edo period. Because traditional kimono lacked pockets, personal items were suspended from the obi sash using cords, with the netsuke acting as a decorative stopper to prevent the cord from slipping.

Carvers used a variety of natural materials, most notably dense hardwoods such as boxwood, cypress, and ebony, as well as marine ivory, antler, and horn. Wood was often favoured for its warm tactile qualities and fine grain suitable for intricate carving.

Authentic period examples feature functional cord holes (himotoshi), natural age-related patina, and smooth wear patterns from handling. Signature marks (mei) from known carvers, fine surface detailing, and the natural oxidisation of the wood grain also help determine age and origin.

These tactile sculptures are best displayed under a glass cloche, within a glazed cabinet, or atop a stacked set of art books on a bookshelf. Arranging them alongside larger ceramics creates an engaging contrast in scale.

Keep wooden carvings away from direct sunlight, central heating vents, and high humidity, which can cause cracking or warping. Dust gently with a soft, dry microfibre brush and avoid applying chemical polishes or water.
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