Page 23 - Fine Japanese Art Auction November 2 2019 Galerie Zacke

16 | A WOOD NETSUKE OF A RETRACTED TORTOISE 18 | A KUROGAKI WOOD NETSUKE OF AN OX
Unsigned Unsigned
Japan, 18th century, Edo period (1615-1868) Japan, early 18th century, Edo period (1615-1868)

This early netsuke depicts a tortoise with its head, legs and tail An early netsuke carved from kurogaki wood (black persimmon)
completely retracted inside its carapace. The surface has a very depicting an ox with a raised head. The material is a beautiful
appealing patina and is smooth to the touch from centuries of shimmering black with a dark brown area. Large himotoshi through
handling. Ideally compact shape. Good and well-hollowed out the side and underside.
himotoshi through the underside.
LENGTH 5.1 cm
HEIGHT 4.2 cm
Condition: Very good and complete condition with faint cracks
Condition: Very good condition with excellent patina. Old crack on typical for the material.
the underside. Provenance: The Gabor Wilhelm Collection.
Provenance: The Gabor Wilhelm Collection.
Estimate EUR 1.200,-
Estimate EUR 1.200,- Starting price EUR 600,-
Starting price EUR 600,-

19 | AN EARLY EBONY WOOD NETSUKE
OF A WELL-FED CAT ON A BASE
17 | A RARE AND ELEGANT
WOOD NETSUKE OF A CRANE Unsigned
Japan, early 18th century, Edo period (1615-1868)
Unsigned
Japan, 18th century, Edo period (1615-1868)
An early kokutan (ebony) wood netsuke depicting a bulky cat (neko)
reclining on a rectangular base. The cat has full cheeks, an arched
A wood netsuke of a slightly stylized crane, with more consideration back and a tail which curls around its body. It has slits for eyes and
given to the elegant shape than to pure naturalism. The long neck an amusingly satisfied expression, probably it has just finished a
of the crane is curved with its beak touching its bulbous body. hearty meal. It is wearing a collar around its neck, which identifies
The long-beaked bird shows neatly incised feathers to the tip of the cat as a spoiled house cat, which further explains its physical
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smooth to the touch, and coherent irregular himotoshi through the
underside. HEIGHT 4 cm
HEIGHT 3.9 cm Condition: Good condition with wear and associated cracks.
Provenance: The Gabor Wilhelm Collection.
Condition: Very good and complete condition; the wood shows
signs of age and wear. Cats are feared by Taoists who regard it as a demon who has taken
Provenance: The Gabor Wilhelm Collection. the place of an old woman.
Estimate EUR 1.200,- Estimate EUR 1.200,-
Starting price EUR 600,- Starting price EUR 600,-

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