Page 97 - Fine Japanese Art September 25, 2020 Galerie Zacke Netsuke and Sagemono

187| ShIBAYAMA: A FINE INLAID WOOD
NETSUKE OF A GRApEVINE (BUSO)
By a member of the Shibayama family, signed Shibayama 芝山 saku
Japan, 19th century, Edo period (1615-1868)

Carved in the shape of a tree trunk-like structure overgrown with
leafy grapevines, the leaves inlaid in various materials such as
mother-of-pearl, tortoiseshell, pewter lacquer, green stone, and
one even carved from wood. The grapes are suggested by many
carved holes on the surface. The quite functional himotoshi in the
form of a carved loop and through the underside. Signed within an
inset mother-of-pearl plaque SHIBAyAMA saku (made by). One of
the earlier netsuke embellished by this famous family.

HEIGHT 4.1 cm
Condition: Very good condition, the lacquer inlay with some minor
wear.
Provenance: Private collection Dover, USA.

Estimate EUR 1.000,-
Starting price EUr 500,-

188| ShIBAYAMA: A FINE INLAID
IVORY MANJU NETSUKE
By a member of the Shibayama family, signed Shibayama 芝山 189| ShIBAYAMA: A FINE INLAID IVORY
Japan, second half of 19th century NETSUKE OF A CApARISONED ELEphANT

By a member of the Shibayama family, signed Shibayama 芝山
The two-part ivory manju beautifully stained and with a rich caramel Japan, late 19th century, Meiji period (1868-1912)
patina, particularly to the back and on the inside. The front side
is inlaid in precious materials including gold, silver, mother-of-
pearl, tortoiseshell, coral, amber and spinach green jade to depict Carved from a choice piece of ivory, lightly stained and finely
household objects including objects for the tea ceremony and polished, and depicting a caparisoned elephant set on a base.
a kiri mon. The central himotoshi in the back is ringed in horn The netsuke is inlaid in various precious materials such as
and the signature is found within a mother-of-pearl cartouche – horn, mother-of-pearl, coral, silver, tortoiseshell and turquoise.
SHIBAyAMA. Central himotoshi ringed in tortoiseshell underneath and signed
SHIBAyAMA.
DIAMETEr 4.3 cm
HEIGHT 4.2 cm, LENGTH 4.2 cm
Condition: Minor wear and natural age cracks. Very good condition,
the inlays are completely original! Tiny chip to the horn-ringed Condition: Very good condition, two small age cracks to the base
himotoshi. and extremely minor wear to inlays.
Provenance: Italian private collection. Provenance: French private collection.
Estimate EUR 1.000,- Estimate EUR 3.000,-
Starting price EUr 500,- Starting price EUr 1.500,-

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