Ɏ A FINE IVORY NETSUKE OF A GRAZING HORSE

Lot details Unsigned Japan, c. 1820, Edo period (1615-1868) Finely carved as a grazing horse standing with its head lowered to the ground, its mane parted down the middle and finely incised with strands of hair, its pointed ears emerging from the folds. The horse is naturalistically carved with wide gentle eyes and a long curling tail that sweeps around the back above the beautifully excavated, asymmetrical himotoshi. The superbly polished ivory bearing a fine, yellowish patina. HEIGHT 5.1 cm Condition: Very good condition with minor surface wear and natural age cracks. Auction comparison: Compare a closely related ivory netsuke depicting a grazing horse at Zacke, Fine Netsuke & Sagemono, 3 November 2023, Vienna, lot 143 (sold for EUR 2,340). Trade Certificate: The trade certificate for the sale of this lot within the EU has been granted (permit number FR2301000015-K).Unsigned Japan, c. 1820, Edo period (1615-1868) Finely carved as a grazing horse standing with its head lowered to the ground, its mane parted down the middle and finely incised with strands of hair, its pointed ears emerging from the folds. The horse is naturalistically carved with wide gentle eyes and a long curling tail that sweeps around the back above the beautifully excavated, asymmetrical himotoshi. The superbly polished ivory bearing a fine, yellowish patina. HEIGHT 5.1 cm Condition: Very good condition with minor surface wear and natural age cracks. Auction comparison: Compare a closely related ivory netsuke depicting a grazing horse at Zacke, Fine Netsuke & Sagemono, 3 November 2023, Vienna, lot 143 (sold for EUR 2,340). Trade Certificate: The trade certificate for the sale of this lot within the EU has been granted (permit number FR2301000015-K).

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