A POWERFUL ANTLER NETSUKE OF A TARTAR ARCHER
A POWERFUL ANTLER NETSUKE OF A TARTAR ARCHER
Unsigned
Japan, 18th century, Edo period (1615-1868)
Carved from a long, hollow tubular section of antler, plugged at the top and bottom, the well-worn figure standing with his feet together, wearing heavy robes with incised cloud designs and a broad-brimmed hat, carrying a quiver of arrows on his back, holding a bow tightly to his side, his right hand readying an arrow. Looking straight ahead, the beard of the hunter is blown to the sides, his eyes wide and mouth slightly open. Two generously excavated himotoshi through the back.
HEIGHT 10.6 cm
Condition: Good condition with typical wear, the feet and dome of the cap used to plug the hollow material are replaced. A loss to the arrow.
Provenance: Italian private collection, acquired from Pierre-Eric Becker, Cannes, on 24 May 2003. Austrian private collection, acquired from the above.
In her catalogue of the Bushell Collection Hollis Goodall distinguishes between two types of Mongolian archers. Those with a European appearance such as a broad-brimmed hat, curly hair and protruding eyes and those with obvious Chinese influence. The present netsuke belongs to the former type.
Auction comparison:
Compare a related antler netsuke of a Mongolian archer albeit of a different type, unsigned, dated late 18th century, at Lempertz, Asian Art, 27 June 2020, Cologne, lot 300, (sold for EUR 2,750).
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A POWERFUL ANTLER NETSUKE OF A TARTAR ARCHER
Unsigned
Japan, 18th century, Edo period (1615-1868)
Carved from a long, hollow tubular section of antler, plugged at the top and bottom, the well-worn figure standing with his feet together, wearing heavy robes with incised cloud designs and a broad-brimmed hat, carrying a quiver of arrows on his back, holding a bow tightly to his side, his right hand readying an arrow. Looking straight ahead, the beard of the hunter is blown to the sides, his eyes wide and mouth slightly open. Two generously excavated himotoshi through the back.
HEIGHT 10.6 cm
Condition: Good condition with typical wear, the feet and dome of the cap used to plug the hollow material are replaced. A loss to the arrow.
Provenance: Italian private collection, acquired from Pierre-Eric Becker, Cannes, on 24 May 2003. Austrian private collection, acquired from the above.
In her catalogue of the Bushell Collection Hollis Goodall distinguishes between two types of Mongolian archers. Those with a European appearance such as a broad-brimmed hat, curly hair and protruding eyes and those with obvious Chinese influence. The present netsuke belongs to the former type.
Auction comparison:
Compare a related antler netsuke of a Mongolian archer albeit of a different type, unsigned, dated late 18th century, at Lempertz, Asian Art, 27 June 2020, Cologne, lot 300, (sold for EUR 2,750).
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