Katalognummer: NE0320-128 CHIKUYOSAI TOMOCHIKA: A SUPERB AND IMPRESSIVELY LARGE IVORY NETSUKE OF EGUCHI NO KIMI By Chikuyosai Tomochika, signed Chikuyosai Tomochika and kakihan Japan, Edo, mid-19th century, Edo period (1615-1868) According to legend, Kimi was a courtesan in the village of Eguchi and was so devoted to Buddhist scripture that she became the incarnation of Fugen Bosatsu (Boddhisattva Samantabhadra). In this netsuke she is shown seated atop a very large reclining elephant and holding a long scroll over her knees. Her robe is adorned with various patterns, her hair is inked and finely incised, and her garment folds are accentuated. Kimi has a sensitively crafted expression. The ivory is superbly polished and shows a fine yellowish stain, particularly to the back. The wrinkly skin of the elephant is achieved masterfully, and its expression transmits wisdom and benevolence. The underside shows the well-carved feet, himotoshi and signature CHIKUYOSAI TOMOCHIKA 竹陽齋友 親 and kakihan. HEIGHT 5.2, LENGTH 6.8 cm Condition: Very good condition with minor wear and age cracks. Provenance: British collection. Auction comparison: Compare to an almost identical netsuke by Tomochika sold at Lempertz, The Papp Collection of Netsuke, 16 June 2018, Cologne, lot 1057. Schätzpreis 估價: € 5.000 Startpreis 起拍價: € 2.500 -
Katalognummer: NE0320-128 CHIKUYOSAI TOMOCHIKA: A SUPERB AND IMPRESSIVELY LARGE IVORY NETSUKE OF EGUCHI NO KIMI By Chikuyosai Tomochika, signed Chikuyosai Tomochika and kakihan Japan, Edo, mid-19th century, Edo period (1615-1868) According to legend, Kimi was a courtesan in the village of Eguchi and was so devoted to Buddhist scripture that she became the incarnation of Fugen Bosatsu (Boddhisattva Samantabhadra). In this netsuke she is shown seated atop a very large reclining elephant and holding a long scroll over her knees. Her robe is adorned with various patterns, her hair is inked and finely incised, and her garment folds are accentuated. Kimi has a sensitively crafted expression. The ivory is superbly polished and shows a fine yellowish stain, particularly to the back. The wrinkly skin of the elephant is achieved masterfully, and its expression transmits wisdom and benevolence. The underside shows the well-carved feet, himotoshi and signature CHIKUYOSAI TOMOCHIKA 竹陽齋友 親 and kakihan. HEIGHT 5.2, LENGTH 6.8 cm Condition: Very good condition with minor wear and age cracks. Provenance: British collection. Auction comparison: Compare to an almost identical netsuke by Tomochika sold at Lempertz, The Papp Collection of Netsuke, 16 June 2018, Cologne, lot 1057. Schätzpreis 估價: € 5.000 Startpreis 起拍價: € 2.500 -
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