Katalognummer: JAPNE0619-193 AN EARLY IVORY NETSUKE OF AN OX HERDER Unsigned, ivory netsuke Japan, mid-18th century, Edo period (1615-1868) An ivory netsuke of an ox herder seated on a recumbent ox, one hand placed on his lap and the other placed on his head pensively. The sickle is visible on the back and is attached to the herder’s obi (belt). The ivory shows consid-erable wear and a beautiful warm patina and is set on a base, as is usual for this type of early netsuke, with very large and well-hollowed out himotoshi. HEIGHT 4.2 cm Provenance: The 40-Year Collection of a London Gentleman. Condition: Good condition – expected age cracks and wear. Schätzpreis 估價: € 800 Startpreis 起拍價: € 400 -
Katalognummer: JAPNE0619-193 AN EARLY IVORY NETSUKE OF AN OX HERDER Unsigned, ivory netsuke Japan, mid-18th century, Edo period (1615-1868) An ivory netsuke of an ox herder seated on a recumbent ox, one hand placed on his lap and the other placed on his head pensively. The sickle is visible on the back and is attached to the herder’s obi (belt). The ivory shows consid-erable wear and a beautiful warm patina and is set on a base, as is usual for this type of early netsuke, with very large and well-hollowed out himotoshi. HEIGHT 4.2 cm Provenance: The 40-Year Collection of a London Gentleman. Condition: Good condition – expected age cracks and wear. Schätzpreis 估價: € 800 Startpreis 起拍價: € 400 -
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