FUTSUHIRA: A RARE EBONY WOOD NETSUKE OF A FAT CAT
FUTSUHIRA: A RARE EBONY WOOD NETSUKE OF A FAT CAT
By Futsuhira, signed Futsuhira 弗平
Japan, 18th century, Edo period (1615-1868)
Finely carved as a fat sleeping housecat curled up on an oval base. The fur is neatly incised and pleasingly worn. The underside with large himotoshi and signature FUTSUHIRA within a rectangular reserve.
LENGTH 3.8 cm
Condition: Very good condition.
Provenance: Ex-collection Edward 'Ted' Wrangham.
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FUTSUHIRA: A RARE EBONY WOOD NETSUKE OF A FAT CAT
By Futsuhira, signed Futsuhira 弗平
Japan, 18th century, Edo period (1615-1868)
Finely carved as a fat sleeping housecat curled up on an oval base. The fur is neatly incised and pleasingly worn. The underside with large himotoshi and signature FUTSUHIRA within a rectangular reserve.
LENGTH 3.8 cm
Condition: Very good condition.
Provenance: Ex-collection Edward 'Ted' Wrangham.
