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256 | A VERY RARE BOAR TUSK
NETSUKE WITh LUNAR hARES
INSIDE ThE CRESCENT MOON
Unsigned
Japan, 19th century, Edo period (1615-1868)

Finely stained and carved from a boar tusk to resemble a half-
crescent moon and carved inside in openwork depicting crashing
waves and three rabbits pounding mochi. The sprays of the waves
are inlaid in blue glass and the eyes of the rabbits in red glass.
The expression and hairwork of the rabbits show very fine carving.
Good, asymmetrical himotoshi through the underside.

LENGTH 7.5 cm, HEIGHT 10.5 cm
Condition: Some general and age-related wear. One side of
the crescent moon with some old damage, possibly just an
imperfection to the material. Smaller age cracks throughout.
Generally, in good condition.
provenance: Ex collection Karl M. Schwarz, Vienna.
Estimate EUR 5.000,-
Starting price EUr 2.500,-

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