AN IVORY NETSUKE OF A STANDING HORSE Lot n° 23

Unsigned Japan, 18th century, Edo period (1615-1868) Published: Cabinet Porter, 100 ans, 1909-2009, p. 56. An ivory netsuke of a horse standing with its four long legs drawn closely together. The backside with an appealing patina. The himotoshi through the back and underside, flanking the finely incised swinging tail. An unusual and rather amusing variation of the grazing horse motif (no. 22), as the horse cannot reach the ground due to its long legs. HEIGHT 7 cm Condition: Good condition, expected age cracks. Provenance: Old French private collection, acquired at Ader, Paris, 2nd February 1965, lot 63 (FF 2.500).