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Zebregs&Röell Netsuke probably has one of the largest stocks of easily accessible netsuke in the wo

14/11/2024

Fancy Fugu? This one will blow your mind ;-)

26/09/2024

Netsuke of a tanuki 😍!

12/09/2024

Like a hiphop album cover 😆.

12/09/2024

New arrival!  It’s pretty famous, for thisThis netsuke was published in George Lazarnick, Netsuke and Inro Artists and How To Read Their Signatures!   It’s an elegant solid silver netsuke of a goose signed by Seii, dating from around 1880.  Fuld lists only one other solid silver netsuke by the maker, which is a mandarin duck, which must be splendid as well!  Find it, amongst other new arrivals, in the store!  

25/07/2024

New arrival! This charming boxwood netsuke depicting a mermaid by Hozan from circa 1880.

Did you know that Japanese folklore has its own version of mermaids? Known as “Ningyo” (人魚), these mystical creatures are quite different from the mermaids we often imagine. Ningyo are said to have the body of a fish and the face of a human, often described as both enchanting and eerie.

Legend has it that eating the flesh of a Ningyo can grant immortality, but catching one brings storms and misfortune. Ningyo are symbols of mystery and caution, reminding us of the powerful and unpredictable nature of the sea.

24/07/2024

Sold! This fabulous signed netsuke depicting Baku, dating from the 19th century.

Ever heard of Baku? In Japanese folklore, Baku is a mythical creature that devours nightmares, ensuring a peaceful night’s sleep. Legend says that calling upon Baku after a bad dream will leave you waking up refreshed and free from fear.

A beautiful blend of elephant, lion, and tiger features, Baku is not only fascinating but also a symbol of protection and tranquility. Embrace the magic of Baku and let it sweep away your worries tonight!

24/07/2024

New arrival!

An exquisite ebony and malachite netsuke, attributed Jugyoku, circa 1850-1880, depicts a pair of pigeons delicately poised on shoreline rocks. The craftsmanship is exceptional, with the malachite ingeniously mimicking green algae-covered rocks, creating a striking contrast against the deep ebony of the swirling sea.

This netsuke invites contemplation of its symbolic elements. The Japanese Green Pigeon, known for its coastal journeys to drink salt water, is rarely depicted in Japanese art. However, as a symbol of filial piety and parental devotion—being one of the few birds that care for their elderly—its presence here is deeply meaningful. The inclusion of algae, resilient and adaptive, enhances the narrative, possibly pointing towards parental love amidst life’s adversities.

05/06/2024

This Japanese Yokohama-e woodblock print, Yokohama ijinkan no zou, was created by Hiroshige II in 1861. It depicts the enclosed compound of Walsh & Co, the first American firm to reach Yokohama in 1859 after the Treaty of Kanagawa. 
‘Yokohama-e’ refers to prints which illustrated life in Japan’s growing port city, Yokohama, during this period of Japan’s sudden trade. This print provides us with a detailed invocation of Japanese life with these new Europeans in a gentle, cohesive colour palette quintessential to Japanese prints.   Can you spot people wearing netsuke or sagemono? ;-)

23/05/2024

Netsuke...

These intricate miniature carvings were originally worn in 17th century Japan, by men of the mercantile class. Within the social structure of the Edo period (1615-1868), this class were not highly regarded, yet were often more economically prosperous than the upper military class. Hence, they used these carvings to express their luxury and wealth, and also serve a practical purpose. Netsuke fastened the inrō (miniature container) to a sash, meaning merchants could fashionably carry their necessities.

Commonly made out of ivory and wood, Netsuke were often carvings of mythical beings, historical or religious figures, and zodiacal animals. Or, more subversively, they depicted the grotesque, the erotic, and even satirised the elite classes.

There’s a netsuke for everyone…!

12/07/2023

This is a Japanese three-case inro of cherry wood and stitched cherry bark, decorated with fish and shells from the 2nd half of the 19th century.

It’s decorated with fish and shells in inlaid mother-of-pearl, silver and gold, with a metal ojime in the form of a clam and both are unsigned.

Find this inro and many more from The Serné Collection on the website!

20/06/2023

This is a three-case lacquer inro with design perhaps intended to imitate imported Dutch stamped leather, which dates from the early 18th century.
 It comes with an urn shaped pierced metal ojime and black wood kagamibuta style netsuke, the plate of Satsuma earthenware painted with flowers, from the late 19th century.
 Tooled leather was such a rarity in Japan and it was brought by the Dutch as merchandize. Parts of the leather, which was in Europe used as wallpaper, were used to decorate the armour of samurai, made into to***co pouches and much more. It would show the ‘worldliness’ of the owner, who lived in isolated Japan.  Find it on the website netsuke.store!  

17/06/2023

Paris Asia Week Printemps Asiatique is over. But see still have some inro from the Serné collection for sale.

Such as this four-case lacquer inro with a nashiji ground decorated with a carp, signed by Yamada Yoshioki Saku, from circa 1800.

The large carp on nashjiji ground, decorated in takamakie with togidashi weeds and inlays of aogai for the eyes and pebbles. With an ovoid pressed metal ojime with plum.

Find it on the website!

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