Page 174 - Fine Japanese Art Auction November 2 2019 Galerie Zacke

ANIMALS OTHER THAN THE ZODIAC

209 | A VERY LARGE IVORY
MANJU NETSUKE
WITH ISLANDERS

Unsigned
Japan, early 19th century, Edo period
(1615-1868)

The huge and thick ivory manju
netsuke is carved in shishiabori
(sunken relief) with an image of two
south sea islanders facing each other
amidst a sea of waves, probably
fishing for coral. The waves are
finely carved, and the bodies of the
islanders are stippled, creating a
three-dimensional effect. The reverse
with further waves. Cord attachment
through the peg in the middle of the
manju netsuke.
DIAMETER 6 cm, THICKNESS 2.5 cm
Condition: Very good condition with
minor wear and age cracks.
Provenance: European collection.

Estimate EUR 2.000,-
Starting price EUR 1.000,-

210 | KOJU: IVORY MANJU NETSUKE
WITH FISHING KARAKO

By Koju, signed Koju with kakihan
Japan, Edo/Tokyo, mid-19th century

An ivory two-part manju carved in shishiabori (sunken relief)
depicting two karako fishing in a basin. One has his hands entirely
submerged inside the basin while the other, visibly delighted, is
pulling out a small fish. One of the boys is wearing a peculiar cape
with engraved turtle shell patterns. The reverse finely incised with a
scarecrow, votive tablet (ema) and crane inside a bonseki (miniature
landscape). Central hole for himotoshi and signed KOJU ʾ೘ with 211 | A FINE IVORY SASHI NETSUKE
characteristic red kao. OF A DRIED SALMON
DIAMETER 4.7 cm Unsigned
Japan, late 18th to early 19th century, Edo period (1615-1868)
Condition: Very good condition, minor
discoloration around the himotoshi.
Provenance: Ex Herbert Mew Collection, An elongated ivory sashi netsuke depicting a dried salmon with
Dorset UK (1881-1946). sharp rows of teeth. The surface is stippled for effect, stained
attractively and has developed a pleasing patina over time. A fish
Estimate EUR 1.200,- market scene executed with a fine sense of realism.
Starting price EUR 600,-
LENGTH 13.5 cm

Condition: Excellent condition with a beautiful patina.
Provenance: British collection.
Estimate EUR 2.000,-
Starting price EUR 1.000,-

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