Katalognummer: NE1119-073 AN EXCELLENT MIXED METAL AND STAG ANTLER NETSUKE OF A SNAIL AND ACORNS Unsigned Japan, Asakusa, mid to late 19th century What a feat to carve a snail in such a way out of iron! The snail is carved with a spiraling shell with applied gold accents in nunome zogan appearing like strokes from a golden brush. The wrinkly skin of the snail is achieved brilliantly, with little dents in the iron masterfully mimicking the natural structure of snail skin. The snail is fitted into an openworked stag antler bowl depicting a branch of acorns and it appears to be slithering across the leaves. The decaying of the leaves is achieved very well, and the material of antler is used magnificently in this respect. The himotoshi in the backside are brilliantly incorporated into the structure. Asakusa school. HEIGHT 3.7 cm, LENGTH 4.4 cm Condition: Superb condition. Provenance: The Gabor Wilhelm Collection. Schätzpreis 估價: € 2.500 Startpreis 起拍價: € 1.250 -
Katalognummer: NE1119-073 AN EXCELLENT MIXED METAL AND STAG ANTLER NETSUKE OF A SNAIL AND ACORNS Unsigned Japan, Asakusa, mid to late 19th century What a feat to carve a snail in such a way out of iron! The snail is carved with a spiraling shell with applied gold accents in nunome zogan appearing like strokes from a golden brush. The wrinkly skin of the snail is achieved brilliantly, with little dents in the iron masterfully mimicking the natural structure of snail skin. The snail is fitted into an openworked stag antler bowl depicting a branch of acorns and it appears to be slithering across the leaves. The decaying of the leaves is achieved very well, and the material of antler is used magnificently in this respect. The himotoshi in the backside are brilliantly incorporated into the structure. Asakusa school. HEIGHT 3.7 cm, LENGTH 4.4 cm Condition: Superb condition. Provenance: The Gabor Wilhelm Collection. Schätzpreis 估價: € 2.500 Startpreis 起拍價: € 1.250 -
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