Katalognummer: NE1119-031 MIWA: A RARE WOOD NETSUKE OF CHAJIN By Miwa I (Yukan), signed Miwa with kakihan Japan, Edo, mid-18th century, Edo period (1615-1868) A rare netsuke from the pioneer of netsuke carving in Tokyo/Edo. Depicted is a seated Chajin (tea ceremony master) holding a tea jar in his lap. He is almost completely enveloped in his robe and has a powerful expression, enigmatic, earthly and unusual – idiosyncratic of 18th century Miwa. Beautiful patina of the wood which seems to be finished with a thin coat of lacquer. Large, generous himotoshi on the underside next to the signature MIWA 三輪 and characteristic kakihan, identifying this as Miwa I. HEIGHT 3.4 cm Condition: Excellent condition with stunning patina. Provenance: The Gabor Wilhelm Collection. Probably acquired at Lempertz, 28 November 1986, no. 656. Schätzpreis 估價: € 1.500 Startpreis 起拍價: € 750 -
Katalognummer: NE1119-031 MIWA: A RARE WOOD NETSUKE OF CHAJIN By Miwa I (Yukan), signed Miwa with kakihan Japan, Edo, mid-18th century, Edo period (1615-1868) A rare netsuke from the pioneer of netsuke carving in Tokyo/Edo. Depicted is a seated Chajin (tea ceremony master) holding a tea jar in his lap. He is almost completely enveloped in his robe and has a powerful expression, enigmatic, earthly and unusual – idiosyncratic of 18th century Miwa. Beautiful patina of the wood which seems to be finished with a thin coat of lacquer. Large, generous himotoshi on the underside next to the signature MIWA 三輪 and characteristic kakihan, identifying this as Miwa I. HEIGHT 3.4 cm Condition: Excellent condition with stunning patina. Provenance: The Gabor Wilhelm Collection. Probably acquired at Lempertz, 28 November 1986, no. 656. Schätzpreis 估價: € 1.500 Startpreis 起拍價: € 750 -
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