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TIGER / TORA

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A WOOD NETSUKE OF A TIGER A GOOD KYOTO SCHOOL IVORY NETSUKE OF A TIGER
Unsigned, wood netsuke Unsigned, ivory netsuke
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Japan, early 19 CENTURY %DO PERIOD Japan, Kyoto, early 19 CENTURY %DO PERIOD
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Though a quite simple netsuke, the tiger A compact ivory netsuke of a tiger, with its head tilted backwards
comes across incredibly powerful. The eyes are and left hindleg raised, capturing the moment before the tiger
enigmatically inlaid in pale translucent horn and the scratches himself. The bold and expressive eyebrows, the manner
tiger opens its mouth, baring its teeth, as if it was of fur coat, as well as the individual charm and expression of the
about to let out a menacing growl. The hairwork piece allow for an attribution to the Okatomo school. The tiger, or
is sparsely incised and the tail is curling up the side tora, is the third animal of the zodiac and a symbol of resilience and
of the tiger. The wood has a very good color and strength. Good himotoshi on the underside; unsigned.
a fine patina, showing wear in all the right places.
Natural himotoshi between the legs. HEIGHT 4.1 CM

HEIGHT 3.8 CM Condition: Good condition, minor expected age cracks, very good
patina
Condition: Fine and very good condition, excellent Provenance: European private collection
patina
0ROVENANCE "RITISH PRIVATE COLLECTION Estimate EUR 3.000,-
Starting price EUR 1.500,-
Estimate EUR 1.200,-
Starting price EUR 600,-

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