Katalognummer: NE1119-069 A RARE STAG ANTLER NETSUKE OF KADORI MYOJIN TAMING A NAMAZU Unsigned Japan, 19th century, Edo period (1615-1868) The deity Kadori Hyojin is shown standing atop a namazu (earthquake fish), taming it with a large gourd – both the Namazu and Kadori seem contented by this event. The netsuke is carved from a choice piece of tubular stag antler, with plugged sections in the top and bottom. The surface displays a beautiful aji (patina), well-worn and smooth to the touch. Unusually, Kadori’s garment is adorned with Buddhist swastikas. The himotoshi are close together, on the under- and backside. HEIGHT 4.6 cm Condition: Very good condition. Plugged sections of the hollow stag antler. Provenance: The Gabor Wilhelm Collection. Schätzpreis 估價: € 1.200 Startpreis 起拍價: € 600 -
Katalognummer: NE1119-069 A RARE STAG ANTLER NETSUKE OF KADORI MYOJIN TAMING A NAMAZU Unsigned Japan, 19th century, Edo period (1615-1868) The deity Kadori Hyojin is shown standing atop a namazu (earthquake fish), taming it with a large gourd – both the Namazu and Kadori seem contented by this event. The netsuke is carved from a choice piece of tubular stag antler, with plugged sections in the top and bottom. The surface displays a beautiful aji (patina), well-worn and smooth to the touch. Unusually, Kadori’s garment is adorned with Buddhist swastikas. The himotoshi are close together, on the under- and backside. HEIGHT 4.6 cm Condition: Very good condition. Plugged sections of the hollow stag antler. Provenance: The Gabor Wilhelm Collection. Schätzpreis 估價: € 1.200 Startpreis 起拍價: € 600 -
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