Ɏ MASAMORI: A GOOD KYOTO SCHOOL IVORY NETSUKE OF GAMA SENNIN

Lot details By Masamori, signed Masamori 正守 Japan, Kyoto, late 18th to early 19th century, Edo period (1615-1868) Finely carved as Gama sennin standing on one leg, holding a leafy peach by its branch in his left hand, the right hand holding the leg of a three-legged toad which clambers over the hermit’s shoulders, the large eyes of the amphibian inlaid in lustrous black horn. The well-worn ivory bearing a stunning honey patina. Two asymmetrical himotoshi to the back, the larger one of oval shape characteristic of the Yoshinaga school, next to the signature MASAMORI within an oval reserve. HEIGHT 7.5 cm Condition: Very good condition with expected wear and age cracks, the ivory bearing a beautiful patina. Auction comparison: Compare a closely related ivory netsuke by the same artist, signed Masamori, at Zacke, Fine Netsuke & Sagemono, 29 October 2021, Vienna, lot 44 (sold for 2,275 EUR). Trade Certificate: The trade certificate for the sale of this lot within the EU has been granted (permit number AT 24-B-0050).By Masamori, signed Masamori 正守 Japan, Kyoto, late 18th to early 19th century, Edo period (1615-1868) Finely carved as Gama sennin standing on one leg, holding a leafy peach by its branch in his left hand, the right hand holding the leg of a three-legged toad which clambers over the hermit’s shoulders, the large eyes of the amphibian inlaid in lustrous black horn. The well-worn ivory bearing a stunning honey patina. Two asymmetrical himotoshi to the back, the larger one of oval shape characteristic of the Yoshinaga school, next to the signature MASAMORI within an oval reserve. HEIGHT 7.5 cm Condition: Very good condition with expected wear and age cracks, the ivory bearing a beautiful patina. Auction comparison: Compare a closely related ivory netsuke by the same artist, signed Masamori, at Zacke, Fine Netsuke & Sagemono, 29 October 2021, Vienna, lot 44 (sold for 2,275 EUR). Trade Certificate: The trade certificate for the sale of this lot within the EU has been granted (permit number AT 24-B-0050).

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