Unsigned Japan, 18th century, Edo period (1615-1868) An exquisite ivory netsuke of a fisher girl (Ama) with sensitively crafted details. Her long finely incised hair flows gently down her back and along one of her breasts as she looks to her left, invitingly smiling. She is dressed only in a straw skirt and holds a sickle in her right hand. Good, asymmetrical himotoshi through the back. Stunning honey-yellow patina. HEIGHT 6.3 cm Condition: Chip to one foot and a restoration to one hand. Otherwise fine condition with typical wear to inked details and fine age cracks. Provenance: The Gabor Wilhelm Collection, Paris. Auction comparison: A related ivory netsuke of Ama was sold by Zacke, Fine Netsuke & Sagemono, 25 September 2020, Vienna, lot 28 (sold for 9,480 EUR).
Unsigned Japan, 18th century, Edo period (1615-1868) An exquisite ivory netsuke of a fisher girl (Ama) with sensitively crafted details. Her long finely incised hair flows gently down her back and along one of her breasts as she looks to her left, invitingly smiling. She is dressed only in a straw skirt and holds a sickle in her right hand. Good, asymmetrical himotoshi through the back. Stunning honey-yellow patina. HEIGHT 6.3 cm Condition: Chip to one foot and a restoration to one hand. Otherwise fine condition with typical wear to inked details and fine age cracks. Provenance: The Gabor Wilhelm Collection, Paris. Auction comparison: A related ivory netsuke of Ama was sold by Zacke, Fine Netsuke & Sagemono, 25 September 2020, Vienna, lot 28 (sold for 9,480 EUR).
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