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Katalognummer: NE0320-125 TAKUSAI: A VERY FINE WOOD NETSUKE OF A NIO POUNDING MOCHI By Takusai, signed Takusai with seal Gyo/Kyo Japan, 19th century, Edo period (1615-1868) The athletic temple guardian, with a fierce expression, tests his strength by pounding two large Mochi cakes which are crackling under the pressure. The carving is very fine – the Nio has expressed muscles, and flowing heavenly garments are carved in the back. The underside shows his well-carved feet and the one of the himotoshi ringed in bone next to the signature TAKUSAI 卓齋 with inlaid bone seal Gyo/Kyo. HEIGHT 3.1 cm Condition: Excellent condition. Provenance: French private collection, formerly offered at Van Ham, Asian Art, 4 December 2018, Cologne, lot 2284 (Estimate 3.200- 3.600 EUR). Schätzpreis 估價: € 2.500 Startpreis 起拍價: € 1.250 -