Unsigned Japan, late 18th century, Edo period (1615-1868) The god of war Kan’u is leaning against a large rock, stroking his long beard, and holding his halberd by his side. His facial hair and the surface of his robe are finely engraved and inked for texture. The back shows an attractive yellow color and two himotoshi, with a third himotoshi to the underside. HEIGHT 5.6 cm Condition: Good condition with some wear, minor nicks, and light scratches. Fine patina. Provenance: French private collection. Literature comparison: Though slightly smaller in size, this netsuke bears all the features of the well-known models of Kan’u from the 18th century, as for example in Sydney L. Moss Ltd. (2004) Outside the Box, pp. 26-27, no. 8. The addition of the rock is quite unusual. Auction comparison: For a related figure of Kan’u, larger in size and without the rock, see Zacke, Fine Netsuke & Sagemono, 25 September 2020, Vienna, lot 26 (sold for 7,584 EUR).
Unsigned Japan, late 18th century, Edo period (1615-1868) The god of war Kan’u is leaning against a large rock, stroking his long beard, and holding his halberd by his side. His facial hair and the surface of his robe are finely engraved and inked for texture. The back shows an attractive yellow color and two himotoshi, with a third himotoshi to the underside. HEIGHT 5.6 cm Condition: Good condition with some wear, minor nicks, and light scratches. Fine patina. Provenance: French private collection. Literature comparison: Though slightly smaller in size, this netsuke bears all the features of the well-known models of Kan’u from the 18th century, as for example in Sydney L. Moss Ltd. (2004) Outside the Box, pp. 26-27, no. 8. The addition of the rock is quite unusual. Auction comparison: For a related figure of Kan’u, larger in size and without the rock, see Zacke, Fine Netsuke & Sagemono, 25 September 2020, Vienna, lot 26 (sold for 7,584 EUR).
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