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260 | A FINE AND RARE IVORY
AShTRAY NETSUKE WITh DRAGON
ATTRIBUTED TO hASEGAWA IKKO
Attributed to Hasegawa Ikko, unsigned
Japan, early 19th century, Edo period (1615-1868)

Carved as a bowl decorated in high relief with an image of a scaly,
roaring celestial dragon (tatsu) amidst beautifully carved swirling
clouds. The bowl has an elegant shape and functions as an ashtray
netsuke. The central himotoshi is surrounded by concentric swirls
and the crisply carved claws of the dragon. Ashtray netsuke were
often quite simple objects of daily use, and rarely carved to this
detail. The inside of the bowl shows traces of use as an ashtray.

Attributed to Hasegawa Ikko, one of the most influential netsukeshi
of the 19th century.
DIAMETEr 4.2 cm
Condition: Very good condition with an attractive, fine patina. The
previously missing peg has been added.
provenance: The Gabor Wilhelm Collection.
Literature comparison:
Compare the manner of the dragon to a hako netsuke signed by
Hasegawa Ikko illustrated in Meinertzhagen, Frederick / Lazarnick,
George (1986) MCI, Part A, p. 224.
Estimate EUR 3.000,-
Starting price EUr 1.500,-

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