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240 | A RARE TSUISHU
LACQUER
NETSUKE OF
A KARAKO WITH
PUPPY

Unsigned
Japan, 19th century, Edo
period (1615-1868)

The tsuishu (carved red
lacquer) netsuke depicts a
boy wearing an apron, sitting
cross-legged and holding a
little puppy. The apron shows
a finely incised brocade 242 | A FINE TSUISHU LACQUER
pattern. One himotoshi MANJU NETSUKE WITH
through the back and the KIKU BLOSSOMS
other natural through the
karako’s legs. Unsigned
Japan, early 19th century, Edo period (1615-1868)
HEIGHT 3.7 cm
Published: Sydney L. Moss, Ltd (2010) They are all fire and every
Condition: Good condition, one doth shine, pp. 356f., no. 108.
minor expected wear.
Provenance: Old German
private collection, with two The two-part manju netsuke beautifully carved on both sides with
old collection numbers ‘1018’ kiku (chrysanthemum) blossoms. The tsuishu (carved red lacquer)
& “188’ placed inside the is rich in color. The inside is lacquered in black and houses the cord
himotoshi. attachment.

Estimate EUR 1.200,- DIAMETER 4.4 cm
Starting price EUR 600,-
Condition: Excellent condition. Minor flaking to lacquer on the
inside.
Provenance: Formerly collection Elly Nordskog, sold by Sydney
Moss Ltd.

Estimate EUR 2.500,-
Starting price EUR 1.250,-

241 | A RARE TSUISHU LACQUER NETSUKE
OF TWO FIGHTING SHISHI

Unsigned
Japan, 19th century, Edo period (1615-1868)

The ideally shaped tsuishu (carved red lacquer) netsuke depicts
two fighting Shishi, biting at each other’s tails and paws. The bushy
curls and padded areas of the body are achieved very well. Natural
himotoshi.
HEIGHT 3.1 cm
Condition: Good condition, minor expected wear. Beautiful rich
colors.
Provenance: Old German private collection, with old collection
number ‘768’.
Estimate EUR 1.200,-
Starting price EUR 600,-

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