GYOKUTEI: AN IVORY NETSUKE OF MOMOTARO NEXT TO A FIGHTING BEAR AND BOAR
By Gyokutei, signed Gyokutei 玉亭
Japan, late 19th century, Meiji period (1868-1912)
An ivory netsuke with an appealing glossy patina. The naked peach boy Momotaro is holding a fan and acting as a referee for the boar and bear which are fighting next to him. The entire composition is set on a base, the underside with a central, florally rimmed himotoshi and signed GYOKUTEI, a rare artist who was evidently active during the Meiji period.
HEIGHT 3.7 cm, LENGTH 4 cm
Condition: Good condition, age cracks, the inked features slightly worn.
Provenance: French private collection.
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By Gyokutei, signed Gyokutei 玉亭
Japan, late 19th century, Meiji period (1868-1912)
An ivory netsuke with an appealing glossy patina. The naked peach boy Momotaro is holding a fan and acting as a referee for the boar and bear which are fighting next to him. The entire composition is set on a base, the underside with a central, florally rimmed himotoshi and signed GYOKUTEI, a rare artist who was evidently active during the Meiji period.
HEIGHT 3.7 cm, LENGTH 4 cm
Condition: Good condition, age cracks, the inked features slightly worn.
Provenance: French private collection.
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By Gyokutei, signed Gyokutei 玉亭
Japan, late 19th century, Meiji period (1868-1912)
An ivory netsuke with an appealing glossy patina. The naked peach boy Momotaro is holding a fan and acting as a referee for the boar and bear which are fighting next to him. The entire composition is set on a base, the underside with a central, florally rimmed himotoshi and signed GYOKUTEI, a rare artist who was evidently active during the Meiji period.
HEIGHT 3.7 cm, LENGTH 4 cm
Condition: Good condition, age cracks, the inked features slightly worn.
Provenance: French private collection.
Lot details
By Gyokutei, signed Gyokutei 玉亭
Japan, late 19th century, Meiji period (1868-1912)
An ivory netsuke with an appealing glossy patina. The naked peach boy Momotaro is holding a fan and acting as a referee for the boar and bear which are fighting next to him. The entire composition is set on a base, the underside with a central, florally rimmed himotoshi and signed GYOKUTEI, a rare artist who was evidently active during the Meiji period.
HEIGHT 3.7 cm, LENGTH 4 cm
Condition: Good condition, age cracks, the inked features slightly worn.
Provenance: French private collection.
