Katalognummer: NE1119-092 MASAKATSU: A FINE WOOD NETSUKE OF A COILED RAT By Masakatsu, signed Masakatsu Japan, Yamada, Ise province, 19th century, Edo period (1615-1868) A fine wood netsuke of rat tightly coiled up into a ball. A genius design when considering the functionality as a netsuke, but also the uniqueness of the depiction. This model is believed to originate from the Masanao family of Ise-Yamada and was executed in different variations and sizes across members of the school/ family. The present netsuke is by Masakatsu, and shows particular individuality, evident in the carving of the face and eerily bony paws. The fur of the rat is precisely incised, and it is holding one paw to its face, another is holding its very well carved tail which extends all the way to the back and another is scratching its ear. The eyes are inlaid in lustrous black horn. Natural himotoshi through one of the legs and signed at the base of the tail in a polished reserve MASAKATSU 正勝. HEIGHT 3.7 cm Condition: Very good condition. Miniscule wear. Provenance: The 40-Year Collection of a London Gentleman. Schätzpreis 估價: € 3.000 Startpreis 起拍價: € 1.500 -
Katalognummer: NE1119-092 MASAKATSU: A FINE WOOD NETSUKE OF A COILED RAT By Masakatsu, signed Masakatsu Japan, Yamada, Ise province, 19th century, Edo period (1615-1868) A fine wood netsuke of rat tightly coiled up into a ball. A genius design when considering the functionality as a netsuke, but also the uniqueness of the depiction. This model is believed to originate from the Masanao family of Ise-Yamada and was executed in different variations and sizes across members of the school/ family. The present netsuke is by Masakatsu, and shows particular individuality, evident in the carving of the face and eerily bony paws. The fur of the rat is precisely incised, and it is holding one paw to its face, another is holding its very well carved tail which extends all the way to the back and another is scratching its ear. The eyes are inlaid in lustrous black horn. Natural himotoshi through one of the legs and signed at the base of the tail in a polished reserve MASAKATSU 正勝. HEIGHT 3.7 cm Condition: Very good condition. Miniscule wear. Provenance: The 40-Year Collection of a London Gentleman. Schätzpreis 估價: € 3.000 Startpreis 起拍價: € 1.500 -
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