Katalognummer: NE0320-131 IKKOSAI: A FINE IVORY NETSUKE OF A KAPPA By Ikkosai Saito Itaro, signed Ikkosai Japan, Edo, mid-19th century, Edo period (1615-1868) The kappa is depicted seated holding a water basin and a cucumber, according to legend the favorite food of this mythical being. The hair is finely incised and the shell at the back beautifully stippled. The river-child wears a leaf skirt, minutely carved on the underside, where also the signature IKKOSAI 一光齋 in the typically raised oval reserve is located. Small himotoshi through the shell. HEIGHT 3.2 cm Condition: Excellent condition. Provenance: Collection David Swedlow, sold at Bonhams, Fine Japanese and Korean Art, 12 September 2012, New York, lot 3204 (6.000 USD), then collection Jacques Carré Schätzpreis 估價: € 6.000 Startpreis 起拍價: € 3.000 -
Katalognummer: NE0320-131 IKKOSAI: A FINE IVORY NETSUKE OF A KAPPA By Ikkosai Saito Itaro, signed Ikkosai Japan, Edo, mid-19th century, Edo period (1615-1868) The kappa is depicted seated holding a water basin and a cucumber, according to legend the favorite food of this mythical being. The hair is finely incised and the shell at the back beautifully stippled. The river-child wears a leaf skirt, minutely carved on the underside, where also the signature IKKOSAI 一光齋 in the typically raised oval reserve is located. Small himotoshi through the shell. HEIGHT 3.2 cm Condition: Excellent condition. Provenance: Collection David Swedlow, sold at Bonhams, Fine Japanese and Korean Art, 12 September 2012, New York, lot 3204 (6.000 USD), then collection Jacques Carré Schätzpreis 估價: € 6.000 Startpreis 起拍價: € 3.000 -
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