By Masatomo, signed Masatomo 正友 Japan, likely Kyoto, early 19th century, Edo period (1615-1868) Finely carved as a spotted deer resting on a bed of autumn leaves, the eyes double-inlaid in pale and dark horn, the spine neatly articulated. The underside with two large himotoshi, one haunch with the signature MASATOMO within an oval reserve. LENGTH 4.8 cm Condition: Very good condition with minor surface wear. Provenance: European collection. Auction comparison: Compare a related wood netsuke by Masatomo, depicting a wolf and a hare, at Bonhams, Fine Japanese Works of Art, 16 September 2014, New York, lot 2092 (sold for 6,000 USD). Note the similar treatment of the eyes.
By Masatomo, signed Masatomo 正友 Japan, likely Kyoto, early 19th century, Edo period (1615-1868) Finely carved as a spotted deer resting on a bed of autumn leaves, the eyes double-inlaid in pale and dark horn, the spine neatly articulated. The underside with two large himotoshi, one haunch with the signature MASATOMO within an oval reserve. LENGTH 4.8 cm Condition: Very good condition with minor surface wear. Provenance: European collection. Auction comparison: Compare a related wood netsuke by Masatomo, depicting a wolf and a hare, at Bonhams, Fine Japanese Works of Art, 16 September 2014, New York, lot 2092 (sold for 6,000 USD). Note the similar treatment of the eyes.
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