AN EARLY WOOD NETSUKE OF A TOAD
AN EARLY WOOD NETSUKE OF A TOAD
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Japan, 18th century, Edo period (1615-1868)
Published: Brockhaus, Albert (1905) Netsuke. Versuch einer Geschichte der japanischen Schnitzkunst, p. 445, no. 806.
A pleasingly worn and tactile wood netsuke of a bulky seated toad, formerly in the important ancient collection of Albert Brockhaus. The original black coating is rubbed through wear but still present in the crevices, providing an appealing contrast to the chocolate brown color of the wood. Himotoshi through the underside.
LENGTH 4.1 cm
Condition: Very good condition with age-related surface wear including tiny nicks. Beautiful patina.
Provenance: Ancient collection Albert Brockhaus (1855-1921), Leipzig, acquired at Rex & Co., Berlin, on 19 December 1900.
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AN EARLY WOOD NETSUKE OF A TOAD
Unsigned
Japan, 18th century, Edo period (1615-1868)
Published: Brockhaus, Albert (1905) Netsuke. Versuch einer Geschichte der japanischen Schnitzkunst, p. 445, no. 806.
A pleasingly worn and tactile wood netsuke of a bulky seated toad, formerly in the important ancient collection of Albert Brockhaus. The original black coating is rubbed through wear but still present in the crevices, providing an appealing contrast to the chocolate brown color of the wood. Himotoshi through the underside.
LENGTH 4.1 cm
Condition: Very good condition with age-related surface wear including tiny nicks. Beautiful patina.
Provenance: Ancient collection Albert Brockhaus (1855-1921), Leipzig, acquired at Rex & Co., Berlin, on 19 December 1900.
