A SUPERB IVORY KISERUZUTSU WITH EN SUITE KISERU DEPICTING CRABS AND SEAWEED
The kiseruzutsu sealed Yoshitoshi 義利, the kiseru signed Katsuhiro 勝廣 (Kagawa Katsuhiro) with seal
Japan, second half of 19th century
Published: London Netsuke Committee (1980) Contrasting Styles, p. 72, no. 146.
Museum für Ostasiatische Kunst Köln (1982-83) Netsuke, Inro u.a. Sagemono, no. 22, illustrated p. 119.
Max Rutherston Ltd. (2018) Kitsuengu from Jacques Carré and others, no. 26.
Of muso-zutso shape; The surface of the ivory superbly polished and carved in high relief with three crabs (kani) disputing a blade of seaweed. The carving is extremely fine, the crabs are depicted naturalistically with minutely stippled shells. Signed underneath within a red inked seal YOSHITOSHI. The cord attachment in the shape of a reishi fungus near the rim.
With a stunning gold, copper and bamboo pipe depicting crabs amongst seaweeds. Signed KATSUHIRO (Kagawa Katsuhiro, 1853-1917), who was an important metalwork artist.
HEIGHT (kiseruzutsu) 22.3 cm
Condition: Superb condition.
Provenance: Ex collection Jens Rasmussen, sold at Sotheby’s, 14 November 1996, London, lot 483, purchased by Jacques Carré.
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The kiseruzutsu sealed Yoshitoshi 義利, the kiseru signed Katsuhiro 勝廣 (Kagawa Katsuhiro) with seal
Japan, second half of 19th century
Published: London Netsuke Committee (1980) Contrasting Styles, p. 72, no. 146.
Museum für Ostasiatische Kunst Köln (1982-83) Netsuke, Inro u.a. Sagemono, no. 22, illustrated p. 119.
Max Rutherston Ltd. (2018) Kitsuengu from Jacques Carré and others, no. 26.
Of muso-zutso shape; The surface of the ivory superbly polished and carved in high relief with three crabs (kani) disputing a blade of seaweed. The carving is extremely fine, the crabs are depicted naturalistically with minutely stippled shells. Signed underneath within a red inked seal YOSHITOSHI. The cord attachment in the shape of a reishi fungus near the rim.
With a stunning gold, copper and bamboo pipe depicting crabs amongst seaweeds. Signed KATSUHIRO (Kagawa Katsuhiro, 1853-1917), who was an important metalwork artist.
HEIGHT (kiseruzutsu) 22.3 cm
Condition: Superb condition.
Provenance: Ex collection Jens Rasmussen, sold at Sotheby’s, 14 November 1996, London, lot 483, purchased by Jacques Carré.
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The kiseruzutsu sealed Yoshitoshi 義利, the kiseru signed Katsuhiro 勝廣 (Kagawa Katsuhiro) with seal
Japan, second half of 19th century
Published: London Netsuke Committee (1980) Contrasting Styles, p. 72, no. 146.
Museum für Ostasiatische Kunst Köln (1982-83) Netsuke, Inro u.a. Sagemono, no. 22, illustrated p. 119.
Max Rutherston Ltd. (2018) Kitsuengu from Jacques Carré and others, no. 26.
Of muso-zutso shape; The surface of the ivory superbly polished and carved in high relief with three crabs (kani) disputing a blade of seaweed. The carving is extremely fine, the crabs are depicted naturalistically with minutely stippled shells. Signed underneath within a red inked seal YOSHITOSHI. The cord attachment in the shape of a reishi fungus near the rim.
With a stunning gold, copper and bamboo pipe depicting crabs amongst seaweeds. Signed KATSUHIRO (Kagawa Katsuhiro, 1853-1917), who was an important metalwork artist.
HEIGHT (kiseruzutsu) 22.3 cm
Condition: Superb condition.
Provenance: Ex collection Jens Rasmussen, sold at Sotheby’s, 14 November 1996, London, lot 483, purchased by Jacques Carré.
Lot details
The kiseruzutsu sealed Yoshitoshi 義利, the kiseru signed Katsuhiro 勝廣 (Kagawa Katsuhiro) with seal
Japan, second half of 19th century
Published: London Netsuke Committee (1980) Contrasting Styles, p. 72, no. 146.
Museum für Ostasiatische Kunst Köln (1982-83) Netsuke, Inro u.a. Sagemono, no. 22, illustrated p. 119.
Max Rutherston Ltd. (2018) Kitsuengu from Jacques Carré and others, no. 26.
Of muso-zutso shape; The surface of the ivory superbly polished and carved in high relief with three crabs (kani) disputing a blade of seaweed. The carving is extremely fine, the crabs are depicted naturalistically with minutely stippled shells. Signed underneath within a red inked seal YOSHITOSHI. The cord attachment in the shape of a reishi fungus near the rim.
With a stunning gold, copper and bamboo pipe depicting crabs amongst seaweeds. Signed KATSUHIRO (Kagawa Katsuhiro, 1853-1917), who was an important metalwork artist.
HEIGHT (kiseruzutsu) 22.3 cm
Condition: Superb condition.
Provenance: Ex collection Jens Rasmussen, sold at Sotheby’s, 14 November 1996, London, lot 483, purchased by Jacques Carré.
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