Page 191 - Fine Japanese Art Auction November 2 2019 Galerie Zacke

233 | A RARE WOOD NETSUKE OF A SUISEI
Unsigned
Japan, 19th century, Edo period (1615-1868)

Set on a base with a central himotoshi and depicting the mythical
creature Suisei. The Suisei has one horn, bushy curls, flaming
tail and hooves - all like a Kirin. However, what distinguishes it its
carapace, like that of a turtle. The wood with a fine patina.
HEIGHT 4.6 cm
Condition: Very good condition.
Provenance: European collection.

Estimate EUR 1.000,-
Starting price EUR 500,-
232 | A RARE EBONY WOOD NETSUKE
OF A KIRIN AS A DUCK
234 | A RARE STAINED WOOD NETSUKE
Unsigned OF A DRAGON MOKUGYO
Japan, late 18th to early 19th century, Edo period (1615-1868)
Unsigned
Japan, mid to late 19th century
Depicting a reclining Kirin, its four hooves tucked underneath its
body and touching one another. The posture immediately reminds
one of a duck, and the mythological creatures has its beak-like Depicted is a dragon-headed mokugyo, an imaginary beast with
mouth opened, imitating a duck. The Kirin has one horn flanked long swirling whiskers, large eyes inlaid in ivory with horn pupils,
by two ears, long flowing whiskers, a scaly neck like that of a snake, and sharp fangs of ivory. The face is expressive, and the dragon has
flames emanating from its body and a bushy tail like a Shishi. The a spiky mane. A loose ball inside makes this netsuke a functional
double-inlaid eyes of pale and dark horn give it a wild enigmatic percussion instrument. The wood finely stained. One himotoshi
expression. Good, large himotoshi through the underside and side. through the opening of the mokugyo and another by the right
whisker.
HEIGHT 3.4 cm, LENGTH 3.5 cm
HEIGHT 4 cm
Condition: A section of the left ear is restored. Otherwise excellent
condition. Condition: Excellent condition.
Provenance: European collection. Provenance: European collection.
Estimate EUR 2.000,- Estimate EUR 1.000,-
Starting price EUR 1.000,- Starting price EUR 500,-

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