A TSUISHU LACQUER NETSUKE WITH SHELLS AND REISHI
A RARE AND EARLY TSUISHU LACQUER NETSUKE WITH SHELLS AND REISHI
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Japan, 17th-18th century, Edo period (1615-1868)
The tsuishu (carved red lacquer) netsuke of rounded rectangular shape and usable as a container with a lid. The surface is decorated with various finely carved shells and one reishi fungus in high relief against a minutely incised background simulating waves. The bottom and lid are further decorated with shells. The inside is fitted with a brass lining, the back of this lining with a loop for cord attachment, the cord passing through the himotoshi in the back, thus separating the outside and the inside of the container so that nothing can fall out. The color of the tsuishu and overall carving style indicates that this is an early piece.
HEIGHT 5.7 cm
Condition: Good condition with minor expected surface wear.
Provenance: Japanese private collection.
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A RARE AND EARLY TSUISHU LACQUER NETSUKE WITH SHELLS AND REISHI
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Japan, 17th-18th century, Edo period (1615-1868)
The tsuishu (carved red lacquer) netsuke of rounded rectangular shape and usable as a container with a lid. The surface is decorated with various finely carved shells and one reishi fungus in high relief against a minutely incised background simulating waves. The bottom and lid are further decorated with shells. The inside is fitted with a brass lining, the back of this lining with a loop for cord attachment, the cord passing through the himotoshi in the back, thus separating the outside and the inside of the container so that nothing can fall out. The color of the tsuishu and overall carving style indicates that this is an early piece.
HEIGHT 5.7 cm
Condition: Good condition with minor expected surface wear.
Provenance: Japanese private collection.
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