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A RARE MARINE IVORY NETSUKE OF A FISHERMAN BY AN IVORY NETSUKE OF A FARMER WITH DOG BY MINZAN AN IVORY NETSUKE OF A MAN WEARING A MASK AND A AN AMUSING IVORY NETSUKE OF A FOX CATCHER
MINKOKU By Minzan, ivory netsuke DOG Unsigned, ivory netsuke
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By Minkoku, marine ivory netsuke with lacquer inlay Japan, Edo/Tokyo, mid to late 19 century Unsigned, ivory netsuke Japan, 19 CENTURY %DO PERIOD
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Japan, Tokyo, late 19 century, Meiji period (1868-1912) Japan, 19 CENTURY %DO PERIOD
An ivory netsuke of a farmer, his robes decorated with a triangular The man is probably a farmer, is wearing simple clothes and
A lively, masterfully executed study of a fisherman on the side dot pattern, smiling and using a hoe on soil, with an adorable and A man seated on the ground, a dog sitting on his feet. The man is attempts to catch a fox with a large hat, but the canny animal has
of the street offering his merchandise, with a basket full of fish smooth little dog next to him. Natural himotoshi and signature hiding his face behind a mask, which shows a peaceful smile. The jumped on the man’s back. The man has both arms pressed on the
beside him. The chin-bearded man is wearing a black lacquer cap on the underside MINZAN. The artist was a student of Chikuyosai DOG ON THE OTHER HAND SHOWS A RATHER GRIM EXPRESSION "OTH ARE hat lying on the ground and his face shows he is both irritated and
and shows a seductive expression, trying to appeal to customers. Tomochika II. looking forward. A finely stained and polished work with large amused. Neatly incised details, black inlaid eyed on both the man
The wickerwork of the basket as well as the garment patterns are himotoshi through the underside and back. and the fox, himotoshi through the man’s behind.
minutely executed. Signed MINKOKU on the base next to the small HEIGHT 4.3 CM
himotoshi. Excellent use of this rare material. HEIGHT 3.2 CM HEIGHT 3.6 CM
Condition: Excellent condition
HEIGHT 3 CM, LENGTH 4.6 CM Provenance: British private collection Condition: Excellent condition, fine patina Condition: Very good condition with a fine patina
Provenance: The 40-Year Collection of a London Gentleman Provenance: The 40-Year Collection of a London Gentleman
Condition: Very good condition Estimate EUR 500,-
Provenance: Dutch private collection, old museum number Starting price EUR 250,- Estimate EUR 1.000,- Estimate EUR 600,-
Starting price EUR 500,- Starting price EUR 300,-
Estimate EUR 600,-
Starting price EUR 300,-

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