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115 | AN EXCELLENT WOOD NETSUKE 116 | SARI: A FINE WOOD NETSUKE
OF A FROG WITH SNAKE, SANSUKUMI OF A COILED SNAKE

Unsigned By Sari, signed Sari
Japan, late 18th century, Edo period (1615-1868) Japan, Iwashiro, early 19th century, Edo period (1615-1868)

A powerful and large netsuke depicting a coiled snake (hebi), its Finely carved as a coiled snake, the scales minutely incised. The
body winding around forming a thick dense bundle and the scales snake (hebi) is in an alert position, its head placed on the bundle
masterfully carved. In its mouth it has caught the leg of a poor frog created by its winding body. The eyes are double inlaid in pale and
(kaeru), which struggles to break free, clambering and visibly in dark horn, typical for the artist. Natural himotoshi and signature
terror as its eyes are wide open. The wood shows a beautiful patina, SARI ڽƀ in a rounded reserve. A very pleasing and compact piece,
accentuated with black lacquer for effect. Natural himotoshi. displaying a good sense of naturalism.
HEIGHT 3 cm, LENGTH 5.3 cm, WIDTH 4 cm HEIGHT 3 cm
Condition: Very good condition, the black lacquer is very slightly Condition: Excellent condition
worn in some areas consistent with handling. Provenance: French private collection.
Provenance: European collection.
Literature comparison: For another coiled snake by Sari or possibly
Literature comparison: Compare to a very similar example in Barry even the same netsuke see MCI page 703.
Davies Oriental Art, Netsuke from the Teddy Hahn Collection, Auction comparison: For another coiled snake by Sari see Sotheby’s,
London, 1996, no. 110. The Katchen Collection of Netsuke Part II, 13 July 2006, London, lot
301. Also pictured in Katchen Netsue 7, K338.
Estimate EUR 4.000,-
Starting price EUR 2.000,- Estimate EUR 2.000,-
Starting price EUR 1.000,-

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