TOMOTADA: A GOOD IVORY NETSUKE OF A TIGER
By a follower of Tomotada, signed Tomotada 友忠
Japan, Kyoto, late 18th century, Edo period (1615-1868)
Powerfully crafted as a seated tiger (tora) scratching his chin with its right hind paw. The tiger looks upwards with a satisfied expression, the pupils are inlaid in dark-reddish buffalo horn, and the thick eyebrows are very typical for the work of Tomotada. The tiger stripes and hairwork is largely worn, but where still present show fine incision work. The ivory of a fine yellowish color with spots of amber patina, particularly by the tail which curls around the tiger’s side. Very good himotoshi to the underside and signed within a rectangular reserve TOMOTADA.
LENGTH 4.1 cm
Condition: The left foreleg is restored. Otherwise good, worn condition with a stunning patina and few, fine age cracks.
Provenance: French private collection.
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By a follower of Tomotada, signed Tomotada 友忠
Japan, Kyoto, late 18th century, Edo period (1615-1868)
Powerfully crafted as a seated tiger (tora) scratching his chin with its right hind paw. The tiger looks upwards with a satisfied expression, the pupils are inlaid in dark-reddish buffalo horn, and the thick eyebrows are very typical for the work of Tomotada. The tiger stripes and hairwork is largely worn, but where still present show fine incision work. The ivory of a fine yellowish color with spots of amber patina, particularly by the tail which curls around the tiger’s side. Very good himotoshi to the underside and signed within a rectangular reserve TOMOTADA.
LENGTH 4.1 cm
Condition: The left foreleg is restored. Otherwise good, worn condition with a stunning patina and few, fine age cracks.
Provenance: French private collection.
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By a follower of Tomotada, signed Tomotada 友忠
Japan, Kyoto, late 18th century, Edo period (1615-1868)
Powerfully crafted as a seated tiger (tora) scratching his chin with its right hind paw. The tiger looks upwards with a satisfied expression, the pupils are inlaid in dark-reddish buffalo horn, and the thick eyebrows are very typical for the work of Tomotada. The tiger stripes and hairwork is largely worn, but where still present show fine incision work. The ivory of a fine yellowish color with spots of amber patina, particularly by the tail which curls around the tiger’s side. Very good himotoshi to the underside and signed within a rectangular reserve TOMOTADA.
LENGTH 4.1 cm
Condition: The left foreleg is restored. Otherwise good, worn condition with a stunning patina and few, fine age cracks.
Provenance: French private collection.
Lot details
By a follower of Tomotada, signed Tomotada 友忠
Japan, Kyoto, late 18th century, Edo period (1615-1868)
Powerfully crafted as a seated tiger (tora) scratching his chin with its right hind paw. The tiger looks upwards with a satisfied expression, the pupils are inlaid in dark-reddish buffalo horn, and the thick eyebrows are very typical for the work of Tomotada. The tiger stripes and hairwork is largely worn, but where still present show fine incision work. The ivory of a fine yellowish color with spots of amber patina, particularly by the tail which curls around the tiger’s side. Very good himotoshi to the underside and signed within a rectangular reserve TOMOTADA.
LENGTH 4.1 cm
Condition: The left foreleg is restored. Otherwise good, worn condition with a stunning patina and few, fine age cracks.
Provenance: French private collection.
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Time, Location
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