AN IVORY NETSUKE OF A RECUMBENT BOAR ATTRIBUTED TO OKATOMO
AN IVORY NETSUKE OF A RECUMBENT BOAR ATTRIBUTED TO OKATOMO
Attributed to Okatomo, unsigned
Japan, Kyoto, late 18th to early 19th century, Edo period (1615-1868)
A large and powerful ivory netsuke of a recumbent boar (inoshishi) with finely incised, appropriately worn, hairwork. The boar, which is feared and known for its recklessness and ferocity, is shown here somewhat surprised, the expression amusingly crafted as the inlaid eyes peer behind. Presumably, this netsuke depicts the scene just before the boar starts running (see auction comparison). The underside with himotoshi and the finely carved legs, which are drawn in for compactness.
LENGTH 5.2 cm
Condition: Very good condition with age-related wear and age cracks.
Provenance: French private collection, purchased from the personal collection of Paris dealer Robyn in 1999, by repute.
Auction comparison:
Compare with a very similar running board, attributed to Okatomo, sold by Bonhams, Fine Netsuke from the Adrienne Barbanson Collection, 13 May 2013, London, lot 25 (sold for 16.250 GBP).
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AN IVORY NETSUKE OF A RECUMBENT BOAR ATTRIBUTED TO OKATOMO
Attributed to Okatomo, unsigned
Japan, Kyoto, late 18th to early 19th century, Edo period (1615-1868)
A large and powerful ivory netsuke of a recumbent boar (inoshishi) with finely incised, appropriately worn, hairwork. The boar, which is feared and known for its recklessness and ferocity, is shown here somewhat surprised, the expression amusingly crafted as the inlaid eyes peer behind. Presumably, this netsuke depicts the scene just before the boar starts running (see auction comparison). The underside with himotoshi and the finely carved legs, which are drawn in for compactness.
LENGTH 5.2 cm
Condition: Very good condition with age-related wear and age cracks.
Provenance: French private collection, purchased from the personal collection of Paris dealer Robyn in 1999, by repute.
Auction comparison:
Compare with a very similar running board, attributed to Okatomo, sold by Bonhams, Fine Netsuke from the Adrienne Barbanson Collection, 13 May 2013, London, lot 25 (sold for 16.250 GBP).
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