Katalognummer: NE0920-220 A SUPERB STAG ANTLER MASK NETSUKE OF HOTEI Unsigned Japan, early 19th century, Edo period (1615-1868) Published: Bulletin Franco Japonais, no.143, Masques Extraordinaires, January 2020, p. 21, no. 37. A masterfully crafted representation of the lucky god Hotei carved from stag antler. The natural beauty of the antler is used to full effect here and the subsequently developed patina, so unique to the material, elevates this artwork to a whole other level. Hotei has a smooth bald head and thick earlobes. He is joyously grinning and showing his teeth. The underside with two plugged sections of the naturally porous antler. The backside shows deeply incised lines simulating the grain of wood and houses the himotoshi in-between a central bar. HEIGHT 4.7 cm Condition: Superb condition, natural ‘flaws’ to the material. Provenance: Ex Collection Charles Greenfield, sold at his sale at Sotheby’s London, 18 September 1998, no. 189. Acquired by the present owner, P. Jacquesson, from Paul Moss of Sydney Moss Ltd., during the International Netsuke Collector’s Society Convention in Miami 2007. Schätzpreis 估價: € 3.000 Startpreis 起拍價: € 1.500 -
Katalognummer: NE0920-220 A SUPERB STAG ANTLER MASK NETSUKE OF HOTEI Unsigned Japan, early 19th century, Edo period (1615-1868) Published: Bulletin Franco Japonais, no.143, Masques Extraordinaires, January 2020, p. 21, no. 37. A masterfully crafted representation of the lucky god Hotei carved from stag antler. The natural beauty of the antler is used to full effect here and the subsequently developed patina, so unique to the material, elevates this artwork to a whole other level. Hotei has a smooth bald head and thick earlobes. He is joyously grinning and showing his teeth. The underside with two plugged sections of the naturally porous antler. The backside shows deeply incised lines simulating the grain of wood and houses the himotoshi in-between a central bar. HEIGHT 4.7 cm Condition: Superb condition, natural ‘flaws’ to the material. Provenance: Ex Collection Charles Greenfield, sold at his sale at Sotheby’s London, 18 September 1998, no. 189. Acquired by the present owner, P. Jacquesson, from Paul Moss of Sydney Moss Ltd., during the International Netsuke Collector’s Society Convention in Miami 2007. Schätzpreis 估價: € 3.000 Startpreis 起拍價: € 1.500 -
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