Unsigned Japan, Osaka, c. 1800, Edo period (1615-1868) The squirrel leaning against a branch and sitting on a large veiny leaf. The head is turned back inquisitively, the large eye-cabochons inlaid in dark lustrous horn. The fur is minutely incised and inked, appealingly worn. A second darker stained leaf curls around on the underside where the himotoshi are located. The pine bark pattern on the branch is very typical of Osaka animal netsuke. LENGTH 5.2 cm Condition: Very good condition with age cracks and surface wear. Provenance: Private collection, purchased at Sotheby’s, 20 June 2002, London, lot 633.
Unsigned Japan, Osaka, c. 1800, Edo period (1615-1868) The squirrel leaning against a branch and sitting on a large veiny leaf. The head is turned back inquisitively, the large eye-cabochons inlaid in dark lustrous horn. The fur is minutely incised and inked, appealingly worn. A second darker stained leaf curls around on the underside where the himotoshi are located. The pine bark pattern on the branch is very typical of Osaka animal netsuke. LENGTH 5.2 cm Condition: Very good condition with age cracks and surface wear. Provenance: Private collection, purchased at Sotheby’s, 20 June 2002, London, lot 633.
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