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The latest Japanese netsuke, inro and sagemono catalogues from Rosemary Bandini, also featuring a selection of Japanese netsuke, inro, sagemono and kiseruzutsu for sale, published books and catalogues for sale, updates on upcoming netsuke exhibitions, news and calendar events in the netsuke world in general.
Rosemary is happy to present a selection of some of the latest acquisitions – click here to view the catalogue.
Matsuda Sukenaga (1800-1871)
Hida. 19th century
A plump frog is poised on the shell of a walnut that is open to reveal a pale juicy kernel. The heavy irregular ridges of the shell contrast with its smooth interior, while the frog’s skin is carefully stippled. The amphibian’s eyes, inlaid in horn, are placidly watchful.
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Specialising in antique Japanese netsuke and inro, Rosemary Bandini started her career in the Japanese department of Sotheby’s in 1977, before marrying Luigi Bandini of Eskenazi Ltd. With him, Rosemary worked on the preparation of exhibition catalogues until 1996, subsequently organizing two further exhibitions for Eskenazi. Read more.
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Latest Acquisitions 2025
Suzuki Yoshihiko (1884-1969)
Tokyo. 1925
A kagamibuta with a design of the moon rising behind thick clouds illuminating windswept grasses below.