How big is a wild boar netsuke at Christies?
A wood netsuke of a wild boar, signed Toyomasa (Naito Toyomasa, 1773-1856), Tamba, Edo period (early 19th century). 6.4 cm long. Sold for: £17,500 on 8 December 2016 at Christie’s in London
What do you need to know about Japanese netsuke?
As netsuke evolved so did the design vocabulary, encompassing mythological creatures, religious subjects, zodiacal animals, kabuki actors or literary heroes. Netsuke could even be subversive — erotic in nature, or used as social satire. Their designs often mirrored broader trends in Japanese art.
Are there any Japanese netsuke carved dragons left?
Finely Detailed Japanese Boxwood or Wood Signed Netsuke Carved Dragon! Only 1 left! Only 1 left!
How to tell an ivorene piece from an ivory netsuke?
This is how to tell an ivorene piece from an ivory netsuke. Metal. Metal is more likely to be used as an accent in a Japanese netsuke, though very fine netsuke is made of silver, gold and other precious metals. What is an ojime?
Which is the best medium for making netsuke?
The most common medium for creating is ivory netsuke. However, as obtaining ivory from a live animal is now illegal, production from this medium is extremely restricted. Mammoth ivory still remains in vast quantities throughout Asia, and is still used to carve ivory netsuke today.
How big is an ivory fairy netsuke couple?
Ivory Couple with Fairy Erotic Netsuke – A rare an unique design from ancient Japanese erotic culture and made from 100% authentic Mammoth Tooth Fossil Ivory. This piece comes with its own wood display stand and measures about 2″ T X 1.25″ D X 1″ W, with a shipping weight of about 1 lb. $695.00
What kind of carving is an ivory netsuke?
A vintage ivory netsuke of two figures and a lion, early 20th century, intricately carved and depicting a standing figure with an archer’s bow and fly whisk and a crouching figure stabbing the grimacing lion, with himatoshi, and signature underside… A Japanese ivory netsuke of Hotei, lightly stained, modelled standing carrying his large sack.
Finely Detailed Japanese Boxwood or Wood Signed Netsuke Carved Dragon! Only 1 left! Only 1 left!
