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AN IVORY SHUNGA NETSUKE OF A RECLINING BIJIN WITH
FAN BY KOHOSAI
"Y +OHOSAI IVORY shunga netsuke
*APAN /SAKA -EIJI PERIOD
A beautiful and intricate study of a reclining Bijin. She is supporting
her head on her elbow and holding a fan in her left hand, as she
gently turns her head to the left, with sensitively crafted facial
features. Her robes are beautifully lacquered in an unusual tone
OF PINKISH AMBER )N #OLLECTOR S .ETSUKE P 2AYMOND
"USHELL DISCUSSES +OHOSAI S REMARKABLE SKILL AT MANIPULATING LACQUER
to achieve convincing colors, textures and patinas on the surface
of his netsuke, which is evident in this piece. The underside with a
garment fold forming the himotoshi and a further opening of her
robes, near her delightfully carved feet, revealing her genitals. The
signature KOHOSAI is found on the underside near the sleeve.
LENGTH 6.6 CM

Condition: Very good condition, minor wear and two minor age
cracks
Provenance: The 40-Year Collection of a London Gentleman

Estimate EUR 2.000,-
Starting price EUR 1.000,-

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AN IVORY SHUNGA NETSUKE OF A BIJIN BY KOHOSAI AN IVORY SHUNGA NETSUKE OF A BIJIN WITH PIPE BY
"Y +OHOSAI IVORY shunga netsuke with some lacquer KOHOSAI
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Japan, Osaka, late 19 CENTURY -EIJI PERIOD "Y +OHOSAI IVORY shunga netsuke
*APAN /SAKA -EIJI PERIOD
A seated Bijin, grasping for one of her hair needles with one
hand. Her hair pinned up, one leg is raised, the very skillfully Another fine and sensitively crafted model by the Osaka artist, who
incised lacquered garment with rich folds shows black-lacquered also made nos. 57 and 58. The Bijin is seated half-kneeling and
decorations with bamboo and incised little sparrows. The finely holding a long pipe between both hands. She has sensitive facial
executed face with sensual features is a joy to behold. The features and her hair is tied in a typical Bijin manner. Her robes are
himotoshi on the underside are ingenuously placed past the elaborate, incised with a scarce pattern and beautifully lacquered
exposed genitalia, with the signature KOHOSAI directly adjacent. IN AN UNUSUAL TONE OF PINKISH AMBER )N #OLLECTOR S .ETSUKE
P 2AYMOND "USHELL DISCUSSES +OHOSAI S REMARKABLE SKILL AT
HEIGHT 4.8 CM manipulating lacquer to achieve convincing colors, textures and
patinas on the surface of his netsuke, which is evident in this piece.
Condition: Excellent condition The underside with a garment fold forming the himotoshi, under
Provenance: The 40-Year Collection of a London Gentleman which her genitals can be seen. The signature KOHOSAI is found
under her knee.
Estimate EUR 1.500,-
Starting price EUR 750,- HEIGHT 4.5 CM

Condition: Very good condition
Provenance: The 40-Year Collection of a London Gentleman

Estimate EUR 1.500,-
Starting price EUR 750,-

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