Two wood netsuke of elephants
Two wood netsuke of elephants
Edo period (1615-1868), 19th century
The first with various attendants, one climbing over its back, the elephant's eyes inlaid, inscribed on the underside Tametaka, 4.2cm (1 5/8in) wide; the second seated, its head raised and facing ahead as it bays, its legs drawn in for compactness, the pupils inlaid, signed Masayoshi, 4.5cm (1¾in) wide. (2).
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Two wood netsuke of elephants
Edo period (1615-1868), 19th century
The first with various attendants, one climbing over its back, the elephant's eyes inlaid, inscribed on the underside Tametaka, 4.2cm (1 5/8in) wide; the second seated, its head raised and facing ahead as it bays, its legs drawn in for compactness, the pupils inlaid, signed Masayoshi, 4.5cm (1¾in) wide. (2).