Katalognummer: NE0920-245 A RARE AND MASSIVE KRIS HANDLE RE-PURPOSED AS A NETSUKE OF A MALAYAN STYLE WINGED DEVIL Unsigned Japan, 17th/18th century, Edo period (1615-1868) An Indonesian kris handle which was re-purposed as a netsuke, and which belongs to a rare group of carvings which entered Japan and served as inspiration for Yoshimura Shuzan’s later designs which are mentioned in the Soken Kisho. Depicted is a Malayan demon with large protruding eyes, thick curved horns and sharp fangs. To its sides are boldly carved wings. Large himotoshi through the underside and backside. Remnants of polychrome pigments probably added later. HEIGHT 11.5 cm Condition: Good condition, the polychrome pigments almost entirely worn off. Provenance: Ex-Collection Mrs. Gunvor Bjorkman. Literature comparison: Compare to two similar netsuke in Joly, Henri L. (1966) W. L. Behrens Collection, Part 1, Netsuke, nos. 3422-3423 – one a repurposed Kris handle similar to the present netsuke and the other a copy accredited to Yoshimura Shuzan. Auction comparison: A related netsuke was offered at Bonhams, The Julius and Arlette Katchen Collection of Fine Netsuke Part II, 10 May 2017, London, lot 18. Schätzpreis 估價: € 1.500 Startpreis 起拍價: € 750 -
Katalognummer: NE0920-245 A RARE AND MASSIVE KRIS HANDLE RE-PURPOSED AS A NETSUKE OF A MALAYAN STYLE WINGED DEVIL Unsigned Japan, 17th/18th century, Edo period (1615-1868) An Indonesian kris handle which was re-purposed as a netsuke, and which belongs to a rare group of carvings which entered Japan and served as inspiration for Yoshimura Shuzan’s later designs which are mentioned in the Soken Kisho. Depicted is a Malayan demon with large protruding eyes, thick curved horns and sharp fangs. To its sides are boldly carved wings. Large himotoshi through the underside and backside. Remnants of polychrome pigments probably added later. HEIGHT 11.5 cm Condition: Good condition, the polychrome pigments almost entirely worn off. Provenance: Ex-Collection Mrs. Gunvor Bjorkman. Literature comparison: Compare to two similar netsuke in Joly, Henri L. (1966) W. L. Behrens Collection, Part 1, Netsuke, nos. 3422-3423 – one a repurposed Kris handle similar to the present netsuke and the other a copy accredited to Yoshimura Shuzan. Auction comparison: A related netsuke was offered at Bonhams, The Julius and Arlette Katchen Collection of Fine Netsuke Part II, 10 May 2017, London, lot 18. Schätzpreis 估價: € 1.500 Startpreis 起拍價: € 750 -
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