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YEAR OF THE BOAR BOAR / INOSHISHI
1935 - 1947 - 1959 - 1971 - 1983 - 1995 - 2007 - 2019

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AN IVORY NETSUKE OF A JUMPING BOAR A CHARMING WOOD NETSUKE OF A BOAR BY TOMOSADA
Unsigned, ivory netsuke "Y 4OMOSADA WOOD NETSUKE
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4HE BOAR inoshishi) is a symbol of daredevilry and the bravest of all The boar, or inoshishi, is the twelfth sign of the Japanese zodiac,
animals as well as one of the signs of the Japanese zodiac. This boar is considered the bravest of the animals and also symbolizes
has its head raised upwards and its front legs tucked up, creating daredevilry. It is also called yamakujira, or “mountain whale”.
THE APPEARANCE OF THE BOAR BEING ABOUT TO JUMP $ENSE FUR PATTERN The fur is neatly incised and accentuated with dark coloration.
the animal’s muscles are accentuated, its wild expression captured Himotoshi on the underside and between them the signature
well. Himotoshi on the belly. 4/-/3!$!
LENGTH 3.4 CM LENGTH 5 CM

Condition: One hoof is chipped, otherwise good condition Condition: The wood bearing a fine patina, good and original
Provenance: Private collection of London-based gentleman condition
Provenance: The 40-Year Collection of a London Gentleman
Estimate EUR 800,-
Starting price EUR 400,- Estimate EUR 800,-
Starting price EUR 400,-

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