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A LACQUERED WOOD NETSUKE OF A TOY DOG A LACQUERED WOOD NETSUKE OF A PAIR OF CHESTNUTS A TSUISHU LACQUER TWO-PART MANJU WITH GRAPES BY
Unsigned, stained and lacquered wood netsuke Unsigned, lacquered wood netsuke YOSEI
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Japan, 19 CENTURY %DO PERIOD Japan, 19 CENTURY %DO PERIOD "Y 9OSEI tsuishu lacquer on wood
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A rare depiction of a toy dog. The wood is attractively stained 4WO LARGE CHESTNUTS kuri) lying beside each other, covered in a
creating a lustrous effect. Pregnant women and newborn children shimmering dark-red lacquer with streaks of black lacquer shining The large and circular manju consisting of two parts carved covered
received dog figurines as amulets, possibly this was used as a child’s through. The underside simulating the characteristic stippled in tsuishu lacquer depicting bushy vines of grapes on an asanoha
netsuke. This dog has a lacquered saddle with floral decorations surface of the kuri, is covered in silver lacquer with rich gold ground. The inside lacquered in black with the signature reading
and a red-lacquered collar as well as four straight stump legs. The sprinkled on it. Chestnuts are a symbol of success and are popular 9/3%) :/ MADE THIS
inside of the ears is lacquered in red and the eyes made of gold 315 .EW 9EARS GIFTS "UDDHISTS ALSO BELIEVE THAT THE SOULS OF THE
lacquer with black pupils. The tail is turned inwards like a hook, the A NEGORO LACQUERED WOOD NETSUKE OF A SLEEPING deceased rest in chestnuts. The backside is entirely smooth with a The name Yosei corresponds to an important family of lacquerers
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himotoshi however are located on the belly. SARUMAWASHI chrysanthemum-shaped loop with a ring used as himotoshi. from the 14 -19 CENTURY AND *AHSS WRITES hTHEIR 9OSEI tsuishu far
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Unsigned, lacquered wood netsuke surpasses the Chinese work in richness and color, beauty, skill of
HEIGHT 3 CM, LENGTH 3.6 CM Japan, 19 CENTURY %DO PERIOD 7)$4( #- carving and variation of design”.
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Condition: Very good condition Monkey tamers are called sarumawashi and present performances Condition: Very good condition, with minor wear to lacquer $)!-%4%2 #-
0ROVENANCE "RITISH PRIVATE COLLECTION with their animals on the street, living off of donations. This 0ROVENANCE "RITISH PRIVATE COLLECTION
netsuke shows the monkey tamer in a deep sleep, his dressed Condition: Minor wear to lacquer, with one tiny hairline on the rim
Estimate EUR 500,- monkey on his shoulder trying to plunder his basket with treats. Estimate EUR 500,- of the inside and the himotoshi bridge on the inside with losses to
Starting price EUR 250,- The sarumawashi is wearing a gilt-lacquered hat, and the garments Starting price EUR 250,- the black lacquer
of both are executed in negoro lacquer. Large himotoshi on Provenance: Austrian private collection, formerly acquired at Galerie
the underside. A beautiful composition of lacquered elements Zacke in the 1990s
combined with the natural appeal of the wood.
Estimate EUR 500,-
HEIGHT 2.3, LENGTH 4.2 CM Starting price EUR 250,-
Condition: Very good condition, minor and expected wear to
lacquer
0ROVENANCE "RITISH PRIVATE COLLECTION
Estimate EUR 600,-
Starting price EUR 300,-

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