A FINE WOOD NETSUKE OF ASHINAGA AND TENAGA
A FINE WOOD NETSUKE OF ASHINAGA AND TENAGA FISHING
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Japan, late 18th to early 19th century, Edo period (1615-1868)
A large and finely carved wood netsuke of Ashinaga and Tenaga. The long-legged Ashinaga is struggling to support Tenaga on his back with his short arms, while the stubby-legged Tenaga pulls a large fish out of the water. Note the expressively carved faces. Large himotoshi through Ashinaga's back. The symbiotic pair of yokai-fishermen are dressed in sennin attire with artemisia leaf skirts and loosely fitted robes. The wood bearing a fine, natural hand patina.
HEIGHT 9.6 cm
Condition: The beard of Ashinaga with an old chip and one leg is most likely restored. Otherwise, good condition.
Provenance: British private collection.
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A FINE WOOD NETSUKE OF ASHINAGA AND TENAGA FISHING
Unsigned
Japan, late 18th to early 19th century, Edo period (1615-1868)
A large and finely carved wood netsuke of Ashinaga and Tenaga. The long-legged Ashinaga is struggling to support Tenaga on his back with his short arms, while the stubby-legged Tenaga pulls a large fish out of the water. Note the expressively carved faces. Large himotoshi through Ashinaga's back. The symbiotic pair of yokai-fishermen are dressed in sennin attire with artemisia leaf skirts and loosely fitted robes. The wood bearing a fine, natural hand patina.
HEIGHT 9.6 cm
Condition: The beard of Ashinaga with an old chip and one leg is most likely restored. Otherwise, good condition.
Provenance: British private collection.
