A wood netsuke of a tiger
After Tanaka Minko, Tsu, early 19th century
After Tanaka Minko, Tsu, early 19th century
Inscribed Minko.
3.8cm (1½in) wide.
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Provenance:
Harriet Jaffé collection.
Published:
Katchen, N7, vol.2, p.89, no.K306.
Seated, its head turned back to the left, its tongue protruding and its legs drawn in, forming a compact composition, the wood lightly stained and the eyes inlaid in mother-of-pearl with dark pupils.
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After Tanaka Minko, Tsu, early 19th century
After Tanaka Minko, Tsu, early 19th century
Inscribed Minko.
3.8cm (1½in) wide.
???? ? ????? 19????
Provenance:
Harriet Jaffé collection.
Published:
Katchen, N7, vol.2, p.89, no.K306.
Seated, its head turned back to the left, its tongue protruding and its legs drawn in, forming a compact composition, the wood lightly stained and the eyes inlaid in mother-of-pearl with dark pupils.