AN EXCELLENT KYOTO SCHOOL IVORY NETSUKE OF A GROOMING YOUNG TIGER
AN EXCELLENT KYOTO SCHOOL IVORY NETSUKE OF A GROOMING YOUNG TIGER
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Japan, Kyoto, late 18th century, Edo period (1615-1868)
Published: Bandini, Rosemary (2018) Japanese Netsuke and Works of Art, no. 7
A visibly satisfied young tiger sitting with its left front paw outstretched as it leans to lick its fur. The eyes, with inlaid dark horn pupils, are cast downwards as it concentrates on its task. The ivory netsuke is powerfully sculpted bearing all the hallmarks of a good Kyoto school netsuke - bushy eyebrows, pronounced shoulder bones and spine, and a thick tail which curls up over the tiger's back. Good, deep himotoshi through one paw and the belly.
HEIGHT 3 cm, LENGTH 4.3 cm
Condition: Very good and complete condition. Age-appropriate wear, especially to the backside and few age cracks.
Provenance: British collection.
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AN EXCELLENT KYOTO SCHOOL IVORY NETSUKE OF A GROOMING YOUNG TIGER
Unsigned
Japan, Kyoto, late 18th century, Edo period (1615-1868)
Published: Bandini, Rosemary (2018) Japanese Netsuke and Works of Art, no. 7
A visibly satisfied young tiger sitting with its left front paw outstretched as it leans to lick its fur. The eyes, with inlaid dark horn pupils, are cast downwards as it concentrates on its task. The ivory netsuke is powerfully sculpted bearing all the hallmarks of a good Kyoto school netsuke - bushy eyebrows, pronounced shoulder bones and spine, and a thick tail which curls up over the tiger's back. Good, deep himotoshi through one paw and the belly.
HEIGHT 3 cm, LENGTH 4.3 cm
Condition: Very good and complete condition. Age-appropriate wear, especially to the backside and few age cracks.
Provenance: British collection.
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