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92 | A SUpERB IVORY KISERUZUTSU
WITh EN SUITE KISERU DEpICTING
CRABS AND SEAWEED
The kiseruzutsu sealed yoshitoshi 義利, the kiseru signed Katsuhiro
勝廣 (Kagawa Katsuhiro) with seal
Japan, second half of 19th century

published: London Netsuke Committee (1980) Contrasting Styles,
p. 72, no. 146.
Museum für Ostasiatische Kunst Köln (1982-83) Netsuke, Inro u.a.
Sagemono, no. 22, illustrated p. 119.
Max rutherston Ltd. (2018) Kitsuengu from Jacques Carré and
others, no. 26.

Of muso-zutso shape; The surface of the ivory superbly polished
and carved in high relief with three crabs (kani) disputing a blade
of seaweed. The carving is extremely fine, the crabs are depicted
naturalistically with minutely stippled shells. Signed underneath
within a red inked seal yOSHITOSHI. The cord attachment in the
shape of a reishi fungus near the rim.
With a stunning gold, copper and bamboo pipe depicting crabs
amongst seaweeds. Signed KATSUHIrO (Kagawa Katsuhiro, 1853-
1917), who was an important metalwork artist.
HEIGHT (kiseruzutsu) 22.3 cm
Condition: Superb condition.
provenance: Ex collection Jens rasmussen, sold at Sotheby’s,
14 November 1996, London, lot 483, purchased by Jacques Carré.
Estimate EUR 5.000,-
Starting price EUr 2.500,-

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