Katalognummer: NE0320-083 A FINE TANBA SCHOOL WOOD NETSUKE OF A DRAGON INSIDE A MIKAN Unsigned Japan, Tanba, early 19th century, Edo period (1615-1868) An incredibly fine and rounded composition depicting a dragon inside a mikan (tangerine). The genius design, perhaps even comparable in its functionality and originality to the great Masanao (Yamada) coiled rat, originates from the Tanba school of carvers founded by Naito Toyomasa (1773-1856). The carving is phenomenal, finely darkened and accentuated for effect, with crisply carved scales and flaming whiskers protruding the soft surface of the mikan, which is disintegrating through the might of the dragon, which bursts through from within. Returning to the genius design of the netsuke: From one side it looks like a rotting tangerine, the scales mimicking the ribbed flesh of the fruit. When turning the netsuke however, it appears like an alms bowl, like that of Rakan Handaka Sonja, with the captive dragon visible on the side. The inlaid eye in typical Toyomasa style provides the cherry on top of the cake. Himotoshi through the stem, from which a finely carved pair of leaves trail down the side. HEIGHT 2 cm, LENGTH 3.5 cm Condition: Excellent condition, stunning patina. Provenance: German private collection. Schätzpreis 估價: € 2.500 Startpreis 起拍價: € 1.250 -
Katalognummer: NE0320-083 A FINE TANBA SCHOOL WOOD NETSUKE OF A DRAGON INSIDE A MIKAN Unsigned Japan, Tanba, early 19th century, Edo period (1615-1868) An incredibly fine and rounded composition depicting a dragon inside a mikan (tangerine). The genius design, perhaps even comparable in its functionality and originality to the great Masanao (Yamada) coiled rat, originates from the Tanba school of carvers founded by Naito Toyomasa (1773-1856). The carving is phenomenal, finely darkened and accentuated for effect, with crisply carved scales and flaming whiskers protruding the soft surface of the mikan, which is disintegrating through the might of the dragon, which bursts through from within. Returning to the genius design of the netsuke: From one side it looks like a rotting tangerine, the scales mimicking the ribbed flesh of the fruit. When turning the netsuke however, it appears like an alms bowl, like that of Rakan Handaka Sonja, with the captive dragon visible on the side. The inlaid eye in typical Toyomasa style provides the cherry on top of the cake. Himotoshi through the stem, from which a finely carved pair of leaves trail down the side. HEIGHT 2 cm, LENGTH 3.5 cm Condition: Excellent condition, stunning patina. Provenance: German private collection. Schätzpreis 估價: € 2.500 Startpreis 起拍價: € 1.250 -
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