Superb netsuke of folded leaves carved from a single piece of wood, with a frog carved from staghorn shown hiding within the leaf and peering out from the opening.  This netsuke is of unsurpassed quality, and features detailed foil backed eyes, that seem to follow your movements.  This was designed to go with the inro shown below, but is being sold separately.  A special price deduction will be given If purchased with the inro and ojime shown below.
Signed: by W. C. Shotts with initials on bottom leaf.
Ref. No: 301042
Date: Contemporary carving, late 1900's. 
Size: 1 1/4" h x 1 1/2"w.
Condition: Great condition.  This is a commissioned piece, and has been part of our private collection for more than 10 years.
Price: $2200.

Intricately carved wooden Inro with a staghorn carved frog on the top of a multi-leaf wood one chamber box.  As with the above netsuke, this foil backed eyes, and has inlaid staghorn acorns and coral lady bug on the exterior of the inro.  This is one of the exceptionally fine examples of three dimensional art by this renowned artist.
Signed: by W. C. Shotts with initials on back of lid.
Ref. No: 301042
Date: Contemporary carving, late 1900's. 
Size: 1 1/4" h x 1 1/2"w.
Condition: Great condition.  This is a commissioned piece, and has been part of our private collection for more than 10 years.
Price: $2400.  (A special price reduction will be given if this is purchased along with the above netsuke and the ojime shown below.)

Ojime in form of acorn, carved from two types of wood, with inlaid signature on top. This is part of inro set.
Signed: by W. C. Shotts
Ref. No: 301042
Date: 20^th Century Rendition of early 19^th Century piece.
Size: 1" h x 1-1/8" w x 5/8" d. 
Condition: Great condition.  This is a commissioned piece, and has been part of our private collection for more than 10 years.
Price: $175.  (A special price reduction will be given if this item is purchased along with the above inro and netsuke.)

Bright red, black and gilt wood netsuke of a drum mokugyo with a man lying on the top, arms outstretched.  This netsuke was purchased from Harishin's in Kobe, Japan 40 years ago by collector.
Signed:  Unsigned.   
Ref. No: 311042
Date: 19th century.
Size: 1-1/4" h x 1-1/4" w x 1-1/8 d.
Condition: Excellent condition, with no cracks or other damage.  
Price: $335.

Finely detailed ebony wasp on exotic wood pear, w/mammoth tusk ivory leaf, and has a coral ladybug and custom signature in red coral on bottom.
Signed: by W. C.  Shotts
Ref. No. 088003
Date: Contemporary version of a 19th century carving.
Size: 1 1/2" h x 1 1/4 " w.
Condition: Mint. Masterpiece
Price: $1650.

Japanese boxwood wasp's nest, with wood wasp, abalone eyes, buffalo horn legs/feelers, with ivory larvae, and jade leaves on bottom.
Signed: by W. C. Shotts
Ref. No: 088004
Date: 20^th Century Rendition of early 19^th century piece.
Size: 1 1/4" h x 1 1/2"w.
Condition: Detail and realism is unmatched.
Price: $2100.

Ivory netsuke depicting Okame bending down and embracing a large peach (classical Japanese erotica). Recent acquisition from an old collection. Has signature.
Ref. No: 908018
Date: Mid-20th century.
Condition: Excellent condition.
Price: $325.00

Ivory netsuke of a seated badger, with inset eyes and large belly.  Nicely detailed. Recent acquisition from an old collection.  Has signature.
Ref. No: 908014
Date: Mid-20th century.
Condition: Excellent condition.
Price: $375.00

Ivory netsuke of a standing brown bear w/ 2 large fish on a cord slung over the right shoulder.  Has brown stain that gives the appearance of wood.  Recent acquisition from an old collection. Signature.
Ref. No: 908017
Date: Mid-20th century.
Condition: Excellent condition.
Price: $335.00

Ivory Netsuke of a fat Hotai, with both hands held up and behind head on back.  Has stained etching on robe. Recent acquisition from an old collection. Unsigned.
Ref. No: 908015
Date: Mid-20th century.
Condition: Excellent condition.
Price: $395.00

Ivory Netsuke of a Bearded Man with a turtle and holding beads.  This was originally purchased in Okinawa by a private collector in early 1970's.  Signature.
Ref. No: 908016
Date: Mid-20th century.
Condition: Excellent condition.
Price: $295.00

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