Page 163 - Fine Japanese Art March 27, 2020 Galerie Zacke Netsuke and Okimono

178 | AN ASAKUSA STYLE
STAG ANTLER RYUSA
NETSUKE
Unsigned
Japan, Asakusa, Tokyo, second half
of 19th century

Carved in openwork and depicting
a suzume (sparrow) with its
wings stretched out within a
framework of leafy bamboo and
kiku (chrysanthemum) heads. The
sides show finely carved curls. The
reverse continuing the image with a
stylized bird made from the heavily
porous and spongiform material of
the antler. Himotoshi through the
backside.
DIAMETER 4.2 cm

Condition: Excellent condition with
natural ‘flaws’ to the material.
Provenance: European collection.
Estimate EUR 1.000,-
Starting price EUR 500,-

179 | A FINE IVORY MANJU
NETSUKE WITH
SHISHI
180 | A FINE IVORY NETSUKE OF A GROUP OF SHISHI
Unsigned
Japan, 19th century, Edo period Unsigned
(1615-1868) Japan, Tokyo, second half of 19th century

The manju netsuke finely stained Finely carved as a lively group of a mother Shishi with her three cubs, the entire
and carved on both sides with two composition set on a circular base. The mother is snarling, while the three
Buddhist lions, depicted in different young Shishi have their heads lifted to the sky. Fine details, the underside with
attitudes, within an oval reserve himotoshi. The manner of carving and stain is very much reminiscent of Ishikawa
and above a finely stippled ground. Rensai of Asakusa, Tokyo.
Cord attachment through the peg
in the center. HEIGHT 2 cm, DIAMETER 3.3 cm
DIAMETER 4.2 cm Condition: Excellent condition.
Provenance: British collection.
Condition: Fine spots of honey
patina. Minor age cracks. Auction comparison: Compare the manner of carving and stain to a netsuke sold
Provenance: French private by Zacke, Fine Netsuke, Sagemono & Okimono, 24 November 2018, Vienna, lot
collection. 144.
Estimate EUR 800,- Estimate EUR 2.000,-
Starting price EUR 400,- Starting price EUR 1.000,-

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