AN IVORY NETSUKE OF AN EMA (VOTIVE TABLET)
Unsigned
Japan, early 19th century, Edo period (1615-1868)
Carved in the shape of an ema (votive tablet) and incised with fine kebori depicting a hawk on a branch, sharply turning to the right. The backside incised with a branch and vines, hiding the natural cracks in the material. Good himotoshi through the reverse.
The carving style reminds of the Osaka school and particularly Ohara Mitsuhiro (1810-1875) who frequently used kebori and katakiri on his works, though this piece is certainly earlier.
HEIGHT 4.2 cm, LENGTH 4.5 cm
Condition: Very good condition, fine patina to the back. Natural age cracks.
Provenance: French private collection.
Lot details
Unsigned
Japan, early 19th century, Edo period (1615-1868)
Carved in the shape of an ema (votive tablet) and incised with fine kebori depicting a hawk on a branch, sharply turning to the right. The backside incised with a branch and vines, hiding the natural cracks in the material. Good himotoshi through the reverse.
The carving style reminds of the Osaka school and particularly Ohara Mitsuhiro (1810-1875) who frequently used kebori and katakiri on his works, though this piece is certainly earlier.
HEIGHT 4.2 cm, LENGTH 4.5 cm
Condition: Very good condition, fine patina to the back. Natural age cracks.
Provenance: French private collection.
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Unsigned
Japan, early 19th century, Edo period (1615-1868)
Carved in the shape of an ema (votive tablet) and incised with fine kebori depicting a hawk on a branch, sharply turning to the right. The backside incised with a branch and vines, hiding the natural cracks in the material. Good himotoshi through the reverse.
The carving style reminds of the Osaka school and particularly Ohara Mitsuhiro (1810-1875) who frequently used kebori and katakiri on his works, though this piece is certainly earlier.
HEIGHT 4.2 cm, LENGTH 4.5 cm
Condition: Very good condition, fine patina to the back. Natural age cracks.
Provenance: French private collection.
Lot details
Unsigned
Japan, early 19th century, Edo period (1615-1868)
Carved in the shape of an ema (votive tablet) and incised with fine kebori depicting a hawk on a branch, sharply turning to the right. The backside incised with a branch and vines, hiding the natural cracks in the material. Good himotoshi through the reverse.
The carving style reminds of the Osaka school and particularly Ohara Mitsuhiro (1810-1875) who frequently used kebori and katakiri on his works, though this piece is certainly earlier.
HEIGHT 4.2 cm, LENGTH 4.5 cm
Condition: Very good condition, fine patina to the back. Natural age cracks.
Provenance: French private collection.
