A VERY RARE DARK WOOD NETSUKE OF A SEA HORSE
A VERY RARE DARK WOOD NETSUKE OF A SEA HORSE
Unsigned
Japan, second half 19th century
Carved from grainy dark wood with reddish hues, probably kurogaki wood (black persimmon), depicting a sea horse of elegant shape. The sea horse has large double inlaid eyes of shimmering mother of pearl with horn pupils, giving it a comical expression. The details are well-carved and minimalistic. Good and large himotoshi through the backside.
HEIGHT 7.7 cm
Condition: Excellent condition.
Provenance: European collection.
Sale price
Estimate
Time, Location
Auction House
A VERY RARE DARK WOOD NETSUKE OF A SEA HORSE
Unsigned
Japan, second half 19th century
Carved from grainy dark wood with reddish hues, probably kurogaki wood (black persimmon), depicting a sea horse of elegant shape. The sea horse has large double inlaid eyes of shimmering mother of pearl with horn pupils, giving it a comical expression. The details are well-carved and minimalistic. Good and large himotoshi through the backside.
HEIGHT 7.7 cm
Condition: Excellent condition.
Provenance: European collection.
