Page 105 - Fine Japanese Art September 25, 2020 Galerie Zacke Netsuke and Sagemono

STAG ANTLEr & ASAKUSA NETSUKE

208 | A RARE STAG ANTLER NETSUKE
OF A FOX pRIEST
Unsigned
Japan, 18th century, Edo period (1615-1868)

An early stag antler figure depicting a kitsune (fox) disguised as a
priest completely enveloped in its robe, only the characteristic long
face with whiskers peeking out, and leaning on a cane, the hands
certainly that of a human. The antler of an appealing color. Large
himotoshi to the back. Carved from a hollow branch of stag antler,
thus plugged at the top and bottom, the upper plug incised with a
flower from which a leaf trails downwards.

HEIGHT 7.7 cm
Condition: Excellent,
original condition.
Provenance: Private
collection Dover, USA.

Estimate EUR 1.500,-
Starting price EUr 750,-

209 | A RARE STAG
ANTLER
NETSUKE OF
KAN’U
Unsigned
Japan, late 18th century,
Edo period (1615-1868)

207 | A RARE AND EARLY STAG ANTLER A rare stag antler netsuke
NETSUKE OF KIKUJIDO depicting the god of war
Kan’u stroking his long
Unsigned beard and holding his
Japan, early 18th century, Edo period (1615-1868) characteristic halberd
by his side. Carved
from a hollow branch
Depicting the chrysanthemum boy Kikujido in a very Chinese of stag antler, thus
manner, dressed in an elegantly flowing robe and leaning against a cleverly plugged at the
rock. Behind him is a towering, flowering, and budding leafy branch top and bottom. Good,
of chrysanthemums surrounding the boy like a halo and carved asymmetrical himotoshi
in fine openwork. The netsuke is carved from a hollow branch of through the back.
antler, unplugged at the bottom and top. One pierced himotoshi
through the rock, the other ‘natural’. Very good yellowish patina, HEIGHT 8.5 cm
almost appearing like ivory.
Condition: Good
HEIGHT 5.2 cm condition, the features
slightly worn.
Condition: Very good condition, fine patina. Provenance: British
Provenance: British private collection. collection.
Estimate EUR 1.500,- Estimate EUR 1.500,-
Starting price EUr 750,- Starting price EUr 750,-

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