By Tanaka Juntoko Minko, signed Minko 眠江 Japan, Tsu, early 19th century, Edo period (1615-1868) The coiled dragon forming a compact composition, the scales finely incised and with powerfully carved claws and flames emanating from its body. The mythical being’s mouth is opened as it lets out a snarl, the large eyes inlaid in brass with dark horn pupils. Natural himotoshi and signed underneath within a polished reserve MINKO. LENGTH 4 cm Condition: Good condition with some surface wear and typical oxidation to brass pupils. Provenance: Ex-collection Jury Kolodotschko, purchased at Bonhams, Fine Japanese Works of Art, 16 September 2009, New York, lot 3004 (part lot, sold for 3,050 USD). Auction comparison: Minko’s dragons are rare. For another dragon by Minko see Sotheby’s, The Betty Jahss Collection of Netsuke – Part II (Final), 14 November 1991, London, lot 74.
By Tanaka Juntoko Minko, signed Minko 眠江 Japan, Tsu, early 19th century, Edo period (1615-1868) The coiled dragon forming a compact composition, the scales finely incised and with powerfully carved claws and flames emanating from its body. The mythical being’s mouth is opened as it lets out a snarl, the large eyes inlaid in brass with dark horn pupils. Natural himotoshi and signed underneath within a polished reserve MINKO. LENGTH 4 cm Condition: Good condition with some surface wear and typical oxidation to brass pupils. Provenance: Ex-collection Jury Kolodotschko, purchased at Bonhams, Fine Japanese Works of Art, 16 September 2009, New York, lot 3004 (part lot, sold for 3,050 USD). Auction comparison: Minko’s dragons are rare. For another dragon by Minko see Sotheby’s, The Betty Jahss Collection of Netsuke – Part II (Final), 14 November 1991, London, lot 74.
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