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441 An ivory netsuke of Urashima Tarô.
19th century

Rendered as a young man, standing, carrying
the turtle he rescued over his shoulder and
holding a lidded box in his left hand which
he ends up opening, contrary to Otohime’s
instruction. Finely carved and partly stained.
Chipped.
The many representations of the tale of
Urashima Tarô reflect its popularity both
in Japanese arts in general and in netsuke
in particular.
Height 4.4 cm
Literature
Illustrated in: Karl M. Schwarz,
Netsuke Subjects, Vienna 1992, p. 77, no. 189

€ 450 – 550

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442 A marine ivory netsuke of Okane.
19th century
Preventing a horse from fleeing, she steps
on the reins dragging on the ground. Finely
carved and accentuated with a dark patina.
Inscribed Minkoku in a rectangular reserve.
Young Okane from Ômi (Shiga prefecture)
was believed to be so strong as to be able to
accomplish this task easily. This subject under-
lies the kabuki play ”Ômi no Okane“.
Length 4.5 cm
Literature
Illustrated in: Karl M. Schwarz,
Netsuke Subjects, Vienna 1992, p. 75, no. 178
Compare the signature in: MCI, p. 522
€ 700 – 850

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