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A TANBA SCHOOL WOOD NETSUKE OF A TANUKI

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A TANBA SCHOOL WOOD NETSUKE OF A TANUKI WRAPPED IN LOTUS LEAVES
Unsigned
Japan, Sasayama, Tanba province, 19th century or later

Carved from reddish wood and typically accentuated within the folds, depicting a tanuki tightly wrapped within a large lotus with the curved stem in the back functioning as the himotoshi. Rather amusingly, a further lotus leaf functions as the mythical creature's hat. The eyes are inlaid in pale translucent horn.

HEIGHT 4.6 cm

Condition: The wood slightly worn and a small imperfection (tiny hole) near the paw which holds the lotus leaf in place. A small section of the robe underneath has been reattached. Overall, in good condition.
Provenance: French private collection.

Auction comparison:
A similar netsuke by Toyokazu was sold at Bonhams, The Julius and Arlette Katchen Collection of Fine Netsuke Part III, 6 November 2018, London, lot 112 (sold for 7,250 GBP).

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A TANBA SCHOOL WOOD NETSUKE OF A TANUKI WRAPPED IN LOTUS LEAVES
Unsigned
Japan, Sasayama, Tanba province, 19th century or later

Carved from reddish wood and typically accentuated within the folds, depicting a tanuki tightly wrapped within a large lotus with the curved stem in the back functioning as the himotoshi. Rather amusingly, a further lotus leaf functions as the mythical creature's hat. The eyes are inlaid in pale translucent horn.

HEIGHT 4.6 cm

Condition: The wood slightly worn and a small imperfection (tiny hole) near the paw which holds the lotus leaf in place. A small section of the robe underneath has been reattached. Overall, in good condition.
Provenance: French private collection.

Auction comparison:
A similar netsuke by Toyokazu was sold at Bonhams, The Julius and Arlette Katchen Collection of Fine Netsuke Part III, 6 November 2018, London, lot 112 (sold for 7,250 GBP).

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Austria, Vienna
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