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A FINE WOOD NETSUKE OF A TIGER BY TOMIN
"Y 4OMIN SIGNED -INKO WOOD NETSUKE
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Japan, Tsu, Ise province, early 19 CENTURY %DO PERIOD
A similar model as the next no. 85, though there are subtle
differences. The tiger is slightly smaller, as are the chubby paws,
and the carving is more refined, stained darker and with a
smoother polish, leading to the assumption that this carving is by
the famed student of Minko – Tomin. Tomin was known for slightly
more detailed and smaller carvings, though strictly adhering to the
rules of the Tsu school, they were imbued with original character,
as is evident in this piece. The facial expression is incredibly vivid,
and the eyes are inlaid in brass with dark horn pupils. The fur coat is
well expressed, and the color of the wood is beautifully stained and
finished. Signature MINKO with kao on one of the paws; natural
himotoshi. An early work of Tomin as he did not yet sign with his
own name.
HEIGHT 2.9 CM, LENGTH 3.9 CM
Condition: Excellent condition
Provenance: French private collection
Estimate EUR 3.000,-
Starting price EUR 1.500,-
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A WOOD NETSUKE OF A TIGER BY TANAKA MINKO
(1735 – 1816)
"Y -INKO WOOD NETSUKE
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Japan, Tsu, Ise province, late 18 CENTURY %DO PERIOD
A classic model of a tiger with chubby paws by Tanaka Minko
THE FOUNDER OF THE IMPORTANT 4SU SCHOOL AND ONE OF
the few names mentioned in the Soken Kisho from 1781. The tiger
has its head turned back, with large glaring eyes inlaid in mother
of pearl, and a vividly snarling, and somewhat comedic and friendly
expression. His tail curls up his back like a snake and his fur coat
is expressed very well. The underside with the mentioned chubby
paws, though in this example they are especially large. Signed
MINKO with kao on one of the paws; natural himotoshi.
HEIGHT 3 CM, LENGTH 4.1 CM
Condition: Excellent condition
0ROVENANCE "RITISH PRIVATE COLLECTION WITH TWO VALUATIONS FROM
3OTHEBY S BY .EIL + $AVEY DATED INVENTORY NO
!UCTION COMPARISON #OMPARE TO A SIMILAR MODEL SOLD AT "ONHAMS
Fine Japanese Art, London, 6 November 2014, lot 69.
Estimate EUR 3.000,-
Starting price EUR 1.500,-
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