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AN IVORY KYOTO SCHOOL NETSUKE OF A DOG WITH A BALL AN IVORY KYOTO SCHOOL NETSUKE OF A SHAGGY DOG
Unsigned, ivory netsuke Inscribed Tomomasa, ivory netsuke
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Japan, Kyoto, first half of the 19 CENTURY %DO PERIOD Japan, Kyoto, first half of the 19 CENTURY %DO PERIOD
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The dog is carved in the style of the Kyoto school, its small head The seated dog is carved in the style of the Kyoto school, with
turned backwards and both front paws on a ball, note the beautiful densely and expressively incised shaggy fur. Its small head is turned
details of the paws. The dog is wearing a collar around its neck, its backwards with an alert expression and carved in a naturalistic
fur, ribs and spine are precisely executed. Its small head is carved manner, both eyes are inlaid with in black horn. Large himotoshi
in a very lively manner, with lustrous black inlaid eyes. Natural on the underside, inscribed between the front and hind legs
himotoshi BETWEEN THE LEGS AND BALL 4HE DOG inu) is one of the TOMOMASA.
twelve signs of the Japanese zodiac.
HEIGHT 3.3 CM
HEIGHT 3.4 CM, LENGTH 4.2 CM
Condition: The end of the right foreleg with a small chip, otherwise
Condition: Very good condition, beautiful patina with in good condition with a very appealing patina; the signature may
honey spots in some areas be a later addition
Provenance: The 40-Year Collection of a London gentleman 0ROVENANCE "RITISH PRIVATE COLLECTION WITH TWO VALUATIONS FROM
3OTHEBY S BY .EIL + $AVEY DATED INVENTORY NO
Estimate EUR 2.000,-
Starting price EUR 1.000,- Estimate EUR 1.500,-
Starting price EUR 750,-

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