Ɏ A KYOTO SCHOOL IVORY NETSUKE OF A FRIGHTENED RECLINING BOAR

Lot details Unsigned Japan, Kyoto, late 18th-early 19th century, Edo period (1615-1868) Expressively carved as a recumbent boar sitting on its haunches, eyes alert and looking back, the pupils inlaid in dark horn at the very corner of the eyes. The hairwork incised and stained with remarkable precision. The frightened face with a flat snout, eyes to the side, inlaid in dark horn, ears drawn back, and mouth agape revealing sharp incisors. Good, asymmetrical himotoshi through the underside, the larger hole generously excavated to accommodate the knot. LENGTH 5 cm Condition: Very good condition with minor surface wear and age cracks. Tiny nicks on the snout. Literature comparison: Compare a closely related netsuke of a reclining boar, by Okatomo, illustrated in Davey, Neil K. (1974) Netsuke: A comprehensive study based on the M.T. Hindson Collection, no. 196. Auction comparison: Compare a closely related ivory netsuke of a running wild boar, style of Okatomo, at Bonhams, Fine Netsuke from the Adrienne Barbanson Collection, 13 May 2013, lot 25 (sold for 16,250 GBP). Compare a closely related ivory netsuke of a running wild boar, style of Okatomo, at Bonhams, Fine Netsuke from the Adrienne Barbanson Collection, 13 May 2013, lot 23 (sold for GBP 4,000). Trade Certificate: The trade certificate for the sale of this lot within the EU has been granted (permit number FR2301000016-K).Unsigned Japan, Kyoto, late 18th-early 19th century, Edo period (1615-1868) Expressively carved as a recumbent boar sitting on its haunches, eyes alert and looking back, the pupils inlaid in dark horn at the very corner of the eyes. The hairwork incised and stained with remarkable precision. The frightened face with a flat snout, eyes to the side, inlaid in dark horn, ears drawn back, and mouth agape revealing sharp incisors. Good, asymmetrical himotoshi through the underside, the larger hole generously excavated to accommodate the knot. LENGTH 5 cm Condition: Very good condition with minor surface wear and age cracks. Tiny nicks on the snout. Literature comparison: Compare a closely related netsuke of a reclining boar, by Okatomo, illustrated in Davey, Neil K. (1974) Netsuke: A comprehensive study based on the M.T. Hindson Collection, no. 196. Auction comparison: Compare a closely related ivory netsuke of a running wild boar, style of Okatomo, at Bonhams, Fine Netsuke from the Adrienne Barbanson Collection, 13 May 2013, lot 25 (sold for 16,250 GBP). Compare a closely related ivory netsuke of a running wild boar, style of Okatomo, at Bonhams, Fine Netsuke from the Adrienne Barbanson Collection, 13 May 2013, lot 23 (sold for GBP 4,000). Trade Certificate: The trade certificate for the sale of this lot within the EU has been granted (permit number FR2301000016-K).

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