Lot details Unsigned Japan, late 17th to early 18th century, Edo period (1615-1868) Published: Sydney L. Moss Ltd. (2016) Kokusai the Genius: and Stag-antler Carving in Japan, vol. I, p. 119-120, no. 10. Carved as a foreigner, decorated with a finely incised collar and elaborate ruff, the face with a grotesque, grim expression. Three large himotoshi for the cord attachment. HEIGHT 3.8 cm Condition: Very good condition, minor wear, few natural age cracks. Deep honey-yellow patina. Provenance: German private collection, ex-collection June Schuerch (1930-2009). The preferred material for this type of netsuke was stag antler. Ivory silk-seal netsuke are very rare. Auction comparison: Compare a related stag antler silk seal netsuke, 17th-18th century, at Christie’s, Japanese Art & Design, 4 November 2009, London, lot 102 (sold for 1,500 GBP). Trade Certificate: The trade certificate for the sale of this lot within the EU has been granted (permit number AT 22-B-0599).
Lot details Unsigned Japan, late 17th to early 18th century, Edo period (1615-1868) Published: Sydney L. Moss Ltd. (2016) Kokusai the Genius: and Stag-antler Carving in Japan, vol. I, p. 119-120, no. 10. Carved as a foreigner, decorated with a finely incised collar and elaborate ruff, the face with a grotesque, grim expression. Three large himotoshi for the cord attachment. HEIGHT 3.8 cm Condition: Very good condition, minor wear, few natural age cracks. Deep honey-yellow patina. Provenance: German private collection, ex-collection June Schuerch (1930-2009). The preferred material for this type of netsuke was stag antler. Ivory silk-seal netsuke are very rare. Auction comparison: Compare a related stag antler silk seal netsuke, 17th-18th century, at Christie’s, Japanese Art & Design, 4 November 2009, London, lot 102 (sold for 1,500 GBP). Trade Certificate: The trade certificate for the sale of this lot within the EU has been granted (permit number AT 22-B-0599).
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