Important Notice Regarding Customs & Import Taxes (Effective July 1, 2026) From July 1, 2026, all parcels shipped from outside the EU to EU countries valued at €150 or under are subject to new customs regulations. What this means for you: A flat customs duty of €3 per item will be applied VAT will be calculated on the total of (item price + €3 duty) Your carrier may charge an additional handling fee (approx. €15) Example: For an item valued at €120: Customs duty: €3 / VAT (21%): €25.83 / Handling fee: ~€15 → Estimated additional cost: approx. €43 These charges are the responsibility of the buyer and are collected upon delivery. Please factor this into your bid before purchasing. If you have any questions, feel free to contact me before bidding. Thank you for your understanding. Item Description This is a pair of Japanese carved wood netsuke depicting Fujin, the god of wind, and Raijin, the god of thunder. The Fujin is signed 光玉 Kogyoku and the Raijin is signed 宏中 Hironaka. They are by different carvers. I selected them at different times for their carving and assembled them as a matching set for my own collection. Fujin strides on a swirling cloud base, holding the wind bag in an arc above his head, with a fierce expression and finely incised hair. Raijin stands on a similar base with a mallet in one hand, surrounded by his ring of drums, and his face is strongly modelled. The two figures are close in size and colour, so they display well together. The anatomy, drapery and facial detail are carved with care and show good strength, which is the quality I looked for when choosing them. Each netsuke carries a black cord. There are no formal himotoshi holes, but the carving offers several places where a cord can be passed through. The signatures are on the underside of each base. Artist Profile The signature 光玉 Kogyoku appears on several documented netsuke, including an ivory hare sold at auction and a lacquered wood Noh actor. One record associates the name with Anrakusai Kogyoku (approx. 1814-1870). The Online Netsuke-shi Database, however, lists several independent carvers who use the reading Kogyoku, so I cannot attribute this piece to one specific master. The signature 宏中 Hironaka is also documented. Bonhams has offered boxwood netsuke bearing it, dated 19th/20th century. No further biographical details for Hironaka can be verified from available sources. Size Fujin Height: 5.1 cm Width: 3.8 cm Depth: 1.6 cm Raijin Height: 5.0 cm Width: 3.4 cm Depth: 1.6 cm Width is measured at the point where each face is turned directly to the front. Weight Fujin: 8 g (including cord) Raijin: 7 g (including cord) Both together: 14 g Condition Both netsuke are in good condition, with no conspicuous damage, scratches or stains, and the carving details remain crisp. Please review all photographs carefully, as they form part of the description. Additional Information Origin: Japan. Material: carved wood. The species has not been confirmed, but the colour and grain are consistent with boxwood (tsuge). Signatures: 光玉 Kogyoku (Fujin) and 宏中 Hironaka (Raijin), both on the base. Included: black cord on each netsuke. Rulers and scales shown in the photographs are not included. Fujin and Raijin are traditional guardian deities in Japan, associated with protection from evil and misfortune, good harvests and fortune in competition. Shipping method- The lot will be carefully packaged and sent by DHL or EMS depend on the situation. It takes about 3 weeks to receive normally. Import duties, taxes, and charges are not included in the item price or shipping cost. These charges are the buyer's responsibility. Sometimes Customes or delivery company in your country contact you for Customs clearance via phone or email. Please make sure that you could answer the phone. If you don't, the parcel will return to me and it cost more double shipping fee for reshipping. I appreciate your cooperation.