Katalognummer: NE1119-138 MUNEMITSU: AN IVORY NETSUKE OF A COCKEREL By Munemitsu, signed Munemitsu Japan, late 19th century, Meiji period (1868-1912) Finely carved and stained as a long-tailed cockerel, also known as a nagatori. The long feathery tail, almost like that of a phoenix, curls around, over the back and underneath, forming the base on which the cockerel sits on. The expression is powerful with inlaid eyes of red horn. The crisply carved, clenched and clawed foot is visible to its side. Himotoshi and signature MUNEMITSU 宗光 on the underside. HEIGHT 3.4 cm, LENGTH 4.1 cm Condition: Very good condition with minor imperfections to the material behind the cockerel’s head. Provenance: French private collection. Schätzpreis 估價: € 1.000 Startpreis 起拍價: € 500 -
Katalognummer: NE1119-138 MUNEMITSU: AN IVORY NETSUKE OF A COCKEREL By Munemitsu, signed Munemitsu Japan, late 19th century, Meiji period (1868-1912) Finely carved and stained as a long-tailed cockerel, also known as a nagatori. The long feathery tail, almost like that of a phoenix, curls around, over the back and underneath, forming the base on which the cockerel sits on. The expression is powerful with inlaid eyes of red horn. The crisply carved, clenched and clawed foot is visible to its side. Himotoshi and signature MUNEMITSU 宗光 on the underside. HEIGHT 3.4 cm, LENGTH 4.1 cm Condition: Very good condition with minor imperfections to the material behind the cockerel’s head. Provenance: French private collection. Schätzpreis 估價: € 1.000 Startpreis 起拍價: € 500 -
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