Katalognummer: NE0320-076 MASANAO: A LARGE AND FINE WOOD NETSUKE OF A COILED RAT By Masanao, signed Masanao Japan, Ise-Yamada, 19th century, Edo period (1615-1868) A rather large wood netsuke of rat tightly coiled up into a ball. A genius design when considering the functionality as a netsuke, but also the uniqueness of the depiction. This model is believed to originate from the Masanao family of Ise-Yamada and was executed in different variations and sizes across members of the school/family. The fur of the rat is precisely incised, and it is holding one paw to its face, one is holding its tail which extends all the way to the back and another is scratching its ear. The bony fingers of the paws are carved with great detail, giving an eerie appearance. The large beady eyes are inlaid in black horn. Natural himotoshi through one of the legs and signed at the back in a polished reserve MASANAO 正直. HEIGHT 4.5 cm Condition: Excellent condition. Provenance: British collection. Auction comparison: For another rat by Masanao of a similar size see Bonhams, Fine Japanese Art, London, 17 May 2018, lot 116. Schätzpreis 估價: € 3.000 Startpreis 起拍價: € 1.500 -
Katalognummer: NE0320-076 MASANAO: A LARGE AND FINE WOOD NETSUKE OF A COILED RAT By Masanao, signed Masanao Japan, Ise-Yamada, 19th century, Edo period (1615-1868) A rather large wood netsuke of rat tightly coiled up into a ball. A genius design when considering the functionality as a netsuke, but also the uniqueness of the depiction. This model is believed to originate from the Masanao family of Ise-Yamada and was executed in different variations and sizes across members of the school/family. The fur of the rat is precisely incised, and it is holding one paw to its face, one is holding its tail which extends all the way to the back and another is scratching its ear. The bony fingers of the paws are carved with great detail, giving an eerie appearance. The large beady eyes are inlaid in black horn. Natural himotoshi through one of the legs and signed at the back in a polished reserve MASANAO 正直. HEIGHT 4.5 cm Condition: Excellent condition. Provenance: British collection. Auction comparison: For another rat by Masanao of a similar size see Bonhams, Fine Japanese Art, London, 17 May 2018, lot 116. Schätzpreis 估價: € 3.000 Startpreis 起拍價: € 1.500 -
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