Katalognummer: NE0320-073 KOKEI: A FINE WOOD NETSUKE OF A SNARLING TIGER By Kokei, signed Kokei Japan, Tsu or Ise, 19th century, Edo period (1615-1868) A fine, compact and accomplished study of a snarling tiger, its pronounced chubby paws placed afore and the thick tail curling over its back, the bushy end terminating just below the bulky shoulders. As with no. 74, particular attention has been given to the fur of the tiger, the stripes being rendered by alternating patches of finely incised lines and smoothly polished areas. The underside shows the signature KOKEI 虎溪 in a polished reserve. Natural himotoshi. HEIGHT 3 cm, LENGTH 4.1 cm Condition: Excellent condition. Provenance: French private collection. Kokei is assumed to have been a pupil of Minko, however is said to have become independent subsequently. Perhaps he moved to Ise, as his work shows both similarities with the Masanao family of Ise and the school of Minko in Tsu. Auction comparison: For a similar example by Kokei see Bonhams, Fine Japanese Works of Art, 17 September 2013, New York, lot 3011. Schätzpreis 估價: € 2.500 Startpreis 起拍價: € 1.250 -
Katalognummer: NE0320-073 KOKEI: A FINE WOOD NETSUKE OF A SNARLING TIGER By Kokei, signed Kokei Japan, Tsu or Ise, 19th century, Edo period (1615-1868) A fine, compact and accomplished study of a snarling tiger, its pronounced chubby paws placed afore and the thick tail curling over its back, the bushy end terminating just below the bulky shoulders. As with no. 74, particular attention has been given to the fur of the tiger, the stripes being rendered by alternating patches of finely incised lines and smoothly polished areas. The underside shows the signature KOKEI 虎溪 in a polished reserve. Natural himotoshi. HEIGHT 3 cm, LENGTH 4.1 cm Condition: Excellent condition. Provenance: French private collection. Kokei is assumed to have been a pupil of Minko, however is said to have become independent subsequently. Perhaps he moved to Ise, as his work shows both similarities with the Masanao family of Ise and the school of Minko in Tsu. Auction comparison: For a similar example by Kokei see Bonhams, Fine Japanese Works of Art, 17 September 2013, New York, lot 3011. Schätzpreis 估價: € 2.500 Startpreis 起拍價: € 1.250 -
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