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A RARE IVORY NETSUKE OF A CAT AND A SMALL
MONKEY
Unsigned, ivory netsuke
Japan, first half of the 19 CENTURY %DO PERIOD
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4HE LARGE RECUMBENT CAT neko) forms a circle, its long tail
does so as well. It is wearing a collar and appears to be
quite pleased. A small monkey, tiny compared to the cat, is
climbing on its back, and holds a peach in its paw, a symbol
of longevity. The composition reminds one of the classic
sarumawashi motif shown in catalog no. 143. Cats were
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brought into Japan from the 10 century from Japan, were
favorite animals at the court and received nobility status.
Very well-rounded composition, fine patina, very large
himotoshi on the underside.

HEIGHT 2.1 CM, LENGTH 3.8 CM
Condition: Very good condition with few age cracks and
stunning patina, especially on the underside
0ROVENANCE "RITISH PRIVATE COLLECTION WITH TWO VALUATIONS
FROM 3OTHEBY S BY .EIL + $AVEY DATED
inventory no. 33

Estimate EUR 1.200,-
Starting price EUR 600,-
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218 AN UNUSUAL KYOTO-SCHOOL IVORY NETSUKE OF A A SMALL IVORY NETSUKE OF A CAT WITH RAT
AN IVORY NETSUKE OF A SLEEPING CAT ON A FAN DOMESTICATED CHUBBY CAT Unsigned, ivory netsuke
Unsigned, ivory netsuke Unsigned, ivory netsuke Japan, 19 CENTURY %DO PERIOD
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Japan, 19 CENTURY %DO PERIOD Japan, Kyoto, late 18 to early 19 CENTURY %DO PERIOD
The domesticated cat, wearing a collar, has caught a rat in its
A charming ivory netsuke of a sleeping housecat on a The chubby cat is seated upright with pointed ears and large eyes mouth. The ivory is stained and the fur is incised precisely. A
PUMPKIN SHAPED FAN 4HE FACIAL FEATURES OF THE CAT neko) inlaid in black horn. The cat is wearing a collar, indicating it is charming and small netsuke in seal-form set on a base, the tiny eyes
are crafted sensitively, with closed eyes and peaceful domesticated, and the frowning cat’s expression is quite enigmatic. of the cat are inlaid in horn and the himotoshi are located on the
expression. The fur is incised precisely and the tail curls The ivory of a very good color with a fine patina and the cleverly side and underside.
around its two paws which are touching the handle of the placed large and irregular himotoshi through one of the legs.
fan. The underside with good and large himotoshi, one of HEIGHT 2.5 CM
them in the shape of a kidney. Neko is also the nickname for HEIGHT 3.5 CM
a Geisha. Condition: Excellent condition
Condition: The tip of one ear is slightly chipped and one plugged 0ROVENANCE "RITISH PRIVATE COLLECTION STORED IN A BANK VAULT FOR
LENGTH 4.2 CM nerve channel near the thigh years, collection no. 52
Provenance: The 40-Year Collection of a London Gentleman
Condition: Minor imperfections and age cracks around the Estimate EUR 600,-
belly of the cat, otherwise very good condition Estimate EUR 1.000,- Starting price EUR 300,-
0ROVENANCE "RITISH PRIVATE COLLECTION Starting price EUR 500,-

Estimate EUR 600,-
Starting price EUR 300,-

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