Ɏ A FINE KYOTO SCHOOL IVORY NETSUKE OF A COCKEREL ON A WAR DRUM

Lot details Unsigned Japan, Kyoto, late 18th century, Edo period (1615-1868) Standing atop the large drum, the rooster (tori) stoops its head to peck inquisitively at the abandoned war drum, its densely carved plumage finely stained and meticulously incised. The drum with two rows of inlaid dark horn studs which enclose a carved mokume (wood grain) ground. Good himotoshi to the base, the larger hole generously excavated to accommodate the knot. The well-toned ivory bearing a fine patina. HEIGHT 3.7 cm Condition: Very good condition with minor wear and expected age cracks, particularly to the underside. Auction comparison: Compare a closely related ivory netsuke of a cockerel perched on a war drum, unsigned, at Bonhams, Netsuke from a European Private Collection, 8 May 2016, London, lot 37 (sold for GBP 2,250). Trade Certificate: The trade certificate for the sale of this lot within the EU has been granted (permit number 204/23HH).Unsigned Japan, Kyoto, late 18th century, Edo period (1615-1868) Standing atop the large drum, the rooster (tori) stoops its head to peck inquisitively at the abandoned war drum, its densely carved plumage finely stained and meticulously incised. The drum with two rows of inlaid dark horn studs which enclose a carved mokume (wood grain) ground. Good himotoshi to the base, the larger hole generously excavated to accommodate the knot. The well-toned ivory bearing a fine patina. HEIGHT 3.7 cm Condition: Very good condition with minor wear and expected age cracks, particularly to the underside. Auction comparison: Compare a closely related ivory netsuke of a cockerel perched on a war drum, unsigned, at Bonhams, Netsuke from a European Private Collection, 8 May 2016, London, lot 37 (sold for GBP 2,250). Trade Certificate: The trade certificate for the sale of this lot within the EU has been granted (permit number 204/23HH).

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