Katalognummer: NE0920-202 MASATOSHI: A SUPERB STAG ANTLER NETSUKE OF A CIRCLET WITH BATS, KOMORI NO KAZARIWA By Tokisada Nakamura (Masatoshi) (1915-2001), signed Masatoshi 雅俊 to 刀 Japan, Tokyo, December 1979 Published: Bushell, Raymond (1992) The Art of Netsuke Carving by Masatoshi as told to Raymond Bushell, no. 353, p. 136 (illustrated in color) and p. 222. When Masatoshi acquired this ring, it was plain and undecorated, and as stated in the above-mentioned publication he believed it was a kuwara, a kind of brooch for fastening a priest’s robe. He also notes that the antler is much harder than that of the Japanese deer and thus the ring is probably of Chinese origin. Therefore, the original design could also be derived from a Chinese archaic jade ring. The ring is fittingly decorated with three joined bats, and the wing tips and ears form finely carved curls. The surface of the antler is beautifully speckled and shows an appealing brown-caramel tone, which has developed a stunning, unique patina. Signed to the backside MASATOSHI to (carved). Bats are ancient and important Chinese and Japanese symbols for longevity. DIAMETER 5.9 cm Condition: Excellent condition. Provenance: Ex collection Ted Adameck, collection no. 349 (valued at 13.000 USD). Copy of old inventory available. Schätzpreis 估價: € 3.000 Startpreis 起拍價: € 1.500 -
Katalognummer: NE0920-202 MASATOSHI: A SUPERB STAG ANTLER NETSUKE OF A CIRCLET WITH BATS, KOMORI NO KAZARIWA By Tokisada Nakamura (Masatoshi) (1915-2001), signed Masatoshi 雅俊 to 刀 Japan, Tokyo, December 1979 Published: Bushell, Raymond (1992) The Art of Netsuke Carving by Masatoshi as told to Raymond Bushell, no. 353, p. 136 (illustrated in color) and p. 222. When Masatoshi acquired this ring, it was plain and undecorated, and as stated in the above-mentioned publication he believed it was a kuwara, a kind of brooch for fastening a priest’s robe. He also notes that the antler is much harder than that of the Japanese deer and thus the ring is probably of Chinese origin. Therefore, the original design could also be derived from a Chinese archaic jade ring. The ring is fittingly decorated with three joined bats, and the wing tips and ears form finely carved curls. The surface of the antler is beautifully speckled and shows an appealing brown-caramel tone, which has developed a stunning, unique patina. Signed to the backside MASATOSHI to (carved). Bats are ancient and important Chinese and Japanese symbols for longevity. DIAMETER 5.9 cm Condition: Excellent condition. Provenance: Ex collection Ted Adameck, collection no. 349 (valued at 13.000 USD). Copy of old inventory available. Schätzpreis 估價: € 3.000 Startpreis 起拍價: € 1.500 -
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