Katalognummer: NE0920-256 A VERY RARE BOAR TUSK NETSUKE WITH LUNAR HARES INSIDE THE CRESCENT MOON Unsigned Japan, 19th century, Edo period (1615-1868) Finely stained and carved from a boar tusk to resemble a half-crescent moon and carved inside in openwork depicting crashing waves and three rabbits pounding mochi. The sprays of the waves are inlaid in blue glass and the eyes of the rabbits in red glass. The expression and hairwork of the rabbits show very fine carving. Good, asymmetrical himotoshi through the underside. LENGTH 7.5 cm, HEIGHT 10.5 cm Condition: Some general and age-related wear. One side of the crescent moon with some old damage, possibly just an imperfection to the material. Smaller age cracks throughout. Generally, in good condition. Provenance: Ex collection Karl M. Schwarz, Vienna. Schätzpreis 估價: € 5.000 Startpreis 起拍價: € 2.500 -
Katalognummer: NE0920-256 A VERY RARE BOAR TUSK NETSUKE WITH LUNAR HARES INSIDE THE CRESCENT MOON Unsigned Japan, 19th century, Edo period (1615-1868) Finely stained and carved from a boar tusk to resemble a half-crescent moon and carved inside in openwork depicting crashing waves and three rabbits pounding mochi. The sprays of the waves are inlaid in blue glass and the eyes of the rabbits in red glass. The expression and hairwork of the rabbits show very fine carving. Good, asymmetrical himotoshi through the underside. LENGTH 7.5 cm, HEIGHT 10.5 cm Condition: Some general and age-related wear. One side of the crescent moon with some old damage, possibly just an imperfection to the material. Smaller age cracks throughout. Generally, in good condition. Provenance: Ex collection Karl M. Schwarz, Vienna. Schätzpreis 估價: € 5.000 Startpreis 起拍價: € 2.500 -
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