JUGYOKU: A POWERFUL WOOD NETSUKE OF A NIO CRUSHING MOCHI
JUGYOKU: A POWERFUL WOOD NETSUKE OF A NIO CRUSHING MOCHI
By Ryukosai Jugyoku, signed Jugyoku 壽玉 with kakihan
Japan, Edo (Tokyo), first half of 19th century, Edo period (1615-1868)
The powerful guardian grimacing, his facial muscles flexing, as he is pressing his full weight down on two mochi cakes which compress and crack beneath his strength. The musculature of his arms, back, and feet are nicely detailed, and his billowing robes fall in masterfully executed folds down his body. Two well-hollowed himotoshi to the base. The underside signed JUGYOKU with the artist's typical kakihan.
LENGTH 3.3 cm
Condition: Good condition with minor typical wear. Two toes of the right foot chipped.
Provenance: Christie's New York, 21 September 2006, lot 355. Collection Gabor Orszagh, Budapest, Hungary.
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JUGYOKU: A POWERFUL WOOD NETSUKE OF A NIO CRUSHING MOCHI
By Ryukosai Jugyoku, signed Jugyoku 壽玉 with kakihan
Japan, Edo (Tokyo), first half of 19th century, Edo period (1615-1868)
The powerful guardian grimacing, his facial muscles flexing, as he is pressing his full weight down on two mochi cakes which compress and crack beneath his strength. The musculature of his arms, back, and feet are nicely detailed, and his billowing robes fall in masterfully executed folds down his body. Two well-hollowed himotoshi to the base. The underside signed JUGYOKU with the artist's typical kakihan.
LENGTH 3.3 cm
Condition: Good condition with minor typical wear. Two toes of the right foot chipped.
Provenance: Christie's New York, 21 September 2006, lot 355. Collection Gabor Orszagh, Budapest, Hungary.
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