Page 151 - Fine Japanese Art Auction November 2 2019 Galerie Zacke

177 | AN EXCELLENT TALL POLYCHROME
CYPRESS WOOD NETSUKE OF OKAME
Unsigned
Japan, 18th century, Edo period (1615-1868)

The Shinto goddess Okame is standing tall with one leg lifted in a
dancing posture. The facial features are crafted powerfully, and the
movement of her body is sensual. She is bare-chested with supple
breasts and is holding her slipping loincloth, colored in red lacquer,
evoking a feeling of lust as she barely covers her crotch and reveals
her left buttock on the reverse. Her finely carved hair is colored in
black lacquer and her skin is cream-colored. An incredibly powerful
and sensual netsuke in Shuzan-style with strong shunga tones.
Himotoshi in the back. The cypress wood is characteristically light.
HEIGHT 9.4 cm
Condition: Good, complete and characteristically worn condition –
the applied color is worn in some areas.
Provenance: French private collection.

Estimate EUR 3.000,-
Starting price EUR 1.500,-

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