The Cohen Collection and In Search of Netsuke and Inro

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To see over 645 colour photos, with the full descriptions, in THE COHEN COLLECTION by Neil K. Davey & Robert Hall of Japanese Netsuke with Ojime and Lacquer Inro plus Chinese Antique Snuff Bottles, Pendants, Ivory and Jade Carvings A reference catalogue of 'The Cohen Collection' of fine antique netsuke, inro, snuff bottles, pendants and jade carvings. An interactive reference catalogue of many fine 18th century Asian antiques, 645 colour photographs (with close ups of all signatures and seals) fully described by either Neil K. Davey, or Robert Hall. A valuable and beautiful reference work for those interested in collecting, designed for the connoisseur's library! This is an easy to use website that has many advantages, that are impossible in a book and it really is a beautiful reference work for the serious collector and expert Includes Silhouette Picture Snuff Bottles, Cameo Carved, Inside Painted, Imperial Yellow, Overlay Glass and Egg Shell Thin Well Hollowed Bottles. Jade Mutton Fat, Celadon, White, Russet Skin, Imperial and Suzhou. plus 280 netsuke and 76 Inro in 32 colour plates with all the descriptions IN SEARCH OF NETSUKE & INRO Once you have registered you will be able to see and read whenever you like, 720 pages!
JAPANESE "There are fine examples from Kyoto, Osaka, Edo, Nagoya, Gifu and Hakata, as well as unsigned and unattributable pieces from the early 18th to the late 19th century . . . By some standards the collection is not large. However, it does not need to be, there is much to be said for quality, rather than quantity and the present collection has the former in abundance." Neil K. Davey
CHINESE "It is a tribute to the Cohen's artistic awareness that they have been able to assemble so many works of art in these two areas, while maintaining the common bonds of excellent workmanship, charming subject matter and, above all, that elusive bit of 'magic' (for want of a better word) that turns an inanimate object into something special and important." Robert Hall
My Privacy Policy My Terms & Conditions Even if you have not yet registered, you can still use all of the links at the top of this page as well as the following links: - See What the Specialists Have Written About This Collection See Some Interesting YouTube Videos About These Antiques The Signatures and Schools Included Articles by John N Cohen for New Collectors British Pathe Film about the Ivory and Jade Collection of Betty and George Cohen issued 17th December 1956

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Read the "Quotations" by Neil K. Davey, Robert Hall, Richard Marchant, Clare Lawrence, Clare Chu, Roger Kerverne and Michael Dean.
'The Cohen Collection' ISBN 0953934101 Plus 'In Search of Netsuke and Inro' ISBN 9780950410500 LOGIN TO THE COHEN COLLECTION This collection has since been split up and distributed to various family members and quite a number of the antiques from this collection have also been sold. Important Warning - Click to Read Before Buying Anything Online 'The Brutal Truth about Buying Chinese Antiques'
Some Examples from the Collection The full descriptions are included once you have logged in. Japanese Inro Rats stealing Eggs by Zeshin Chinese Cameo Snuff Bottle very well hollowed Bannerman Japanese Inro Masanari Japanese Ebony Wood Netsuke by Itto Chinese Glass Snuff Bottle, Imperial Ruby Glass Japanese Inro Shibayama, signed Tokusai Japanese Ivory Netsuke of a reclining goat signed Tomotada Chinese Snuff Bottle Chalcedony the white skin carved as a duck
Japanese Togidashi lacquer Kobako in the form of a six fold screen Wood Netsuke of a Boar signed Masatomo Chinese Green Jadeite Double Chain Vase 18th century Suzhou School 3 colour Nephrite pendant and seal Japanese Togidashi Lacquer Inro signed Masanari The Seal of Masanari
Japanese ivory netsuke of a Tiger eating Bamboo 18th century jade box in the form of a double gourd Chinese Jade Snuff Bottle hollowed eggshell thin 18th century white Nephrite pendant Japanese Ivory Netsuke of a reclining dog Japanese togidashi lacquer Kobako 'Little Fox' Sword
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THE CONTENTS INTRODUCTIONS - by Neil K. Davey & Robert Hall. ARTICLES - by Clare Chu, Richard Marchant, Roger Keverne and Michael Dean. LINKS - to related websites and Societies. THE ENTIRE CHINESE COLLECTION & THE ENTIRE JAPANESE COLLECTION 645 Colour photographs of a total of 305 Chinese and Japanese works of art all fully described by the world's leading experts, close up photographs of all signatures and seals, with useful notes on both the subject matter, workmanship and the artists.
THE CATEGORIES CHINESE SNUFF BOTTLES - 82 Mostly hardstone, a good number of very fine picture bottles, some glass, porcelain, and a couple of inside painted bottles. JAPANESE NETSUKE - 57 Including a collection of the Zodiac signs both in wood and Ivory. CHINESE PENDANTS - 74 A fine and unique collection of mostly Jade pendants, plus some Amber, Coral, glass, and other hardstone examples. JAPANESE INRO, BOXES AND COMBS - 62 superb Inro (complete with netsuke and ojime), fine boxes, a ceremonial dagger and a few combs. CHINESE HARD STONE CARVINGS - 25 Chained jade vases, bowls, carvings and handling pieces. JAPANESE IVORY & STAG-ANTLER - A number of ivory Okimono, an ivory fan and several netsuke. CHINESE CORAL, AMBER, GLASS and PORCELAIN - Coral carvings, pendants and snuff bottles. MISCELLANEOUS - Includes a Bronze incense burner, Soapstone seal, Rootwood carving, a Canton enamel ewer, a Kozuka and even an Ostrich egg.
This Book (now out of print) was published in the UK by 'The Jacey Group of Companies' in 1974 ISBN 9780950410500 IN SEARCH OF NETSUKE & INRO by George A. Cohen With a Forward by Douglas J. K. Wright An important private collection consisting of 280 selected netsuke in ivory and wood together with 76 choice inro, all complete with ojime and netsuke - as well as several fine lacquer boxes, these are all individually described and reproduced, nearly life size, within the 32 full page colour plates. The connoisseur will appreciate the excellent work of several 18th century master carvers as well as that of more recent artists. This book differs from most other studies, as it is not purely technical, although it contains useful and practical information. In the hope of attracting new enthusiasts the author has written an entertaining account of his personal experiences in forming this collection, relating many amusing incidents as well as describing the pleasure and satisfaction to be enjoyed by those who collect these elusive miniatures of Japanese art. An introduction was written by Douglas J.K.Wright.
Have a look at all the pieces by all these listed on this page Signatures and Schools (plus many more superb, unsigned works) as well as all the full descriptions in both publications.
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The Cohen Collection, Neil K. Davey, Robert Hall, Netsuke, Antiques, Japanese, Inro, Jade, Lacquer, Chinese, Snuff Bottles, Ivory, Ojime, Pendants, Jade Carvings, Richard Marchant, Clare Lawrence, Clare Chu, Roger Kerverne, Bob Hall, Picture Snuff Bottles, Silhouette, Cameo Carved, Inside Painted, Imperial Yellow, Overlay Glass, Well Hollowed, Mutton Fat, Celadon, Russet Skin, Imperial, Suzhou, Zeshin, Masanari, Rantei, Ren, Tomotada, Chien Lung, Zigang, Jade, Amber, Coral, Glass, Hardstones, Ivory, Bronze, Soapstone, Rootwood, Porcelain, Sagemono, Oriental, snus daase, schnupftabakdose, tabatiere, tabaquera, John Neville Cohen

To see over 645 colour photos, with the full descriptions, in THE COHEN COLLECTION by Neil K. Davey & Robert Hall of Japanese Netsuke with Ojime and Lacquer Inro plus Chinese Antique Snuff Bottles, Pendants, Ivory and Jade Carvings

280 netsuke and 76 Inro in 32 colour plates with all the descriptions IN SEARCH OF NETSUKE & INRO

See What the Specialists Have Written About This Collection

Articles by John N Cohen for New Collectors British Pathe Film about the Ivory and Jade Collection of Betty and George Cohen issued 17th December 1956

Read the "Quotations" by Neil K. Davey, Robert Hall, Richard Marchant, Clare Lawrence, Clare Chu, Roger Kerverne and Michael Dean.

Some Examples from the Collection

To see over 645 colour photos, with the full descriptions, in

THE COHEN COLLECTION

by

Neil K. Davey & Robert Hall

of

Japanese Netsuke with Ojime and Lacquer Inro

plus

Chinese Antique Snuff Bottles, Pendants, Ivory and Jade Carvings

280 netsuke and 76 Inro in 32 colour plates with all the descriptions

IN SEARCH OF NETSUKE & INRO

Articles by John N Cohen for New Collectors

British Pathe Film about the Ivory and Jade Collection of Betty and George Cohen issued 17th December 1956

Read the "Quotations"

by

Neil K. Davey, Robert Hall, Richard Marchant, Clare Lawrence, Clare Chu, Roger Kerverne and Michael Dean.