AN IVORY FRAGMENT OF A CHINESE SAGE RE-PURPOSED... Lot n° 11
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China, first half of 17th century, Ming dynasty (1358-1644)
Published: Katchen, Arlette (2010) Netsuke 7, Vol. 2, pp. 346-347, no. K712.
Taken from a fragment of a fine Ming Dynasty ivory figure of a Chinese sage, possibly depicting Shoulao. The ivory of a deep-yellow, golden color with a fine patina. The reverse has been fitted with a black-lacquered wood structure with three large himotoshi for the cord attachment. This type of of ‘re-purposed’ netsuke belongs to the earliest known netsuke.
HEIGHT 9.3 cm
Condition: Good condition with age cracks and wear to the lacquered backside. All as visible in the images provided.
Provenance: Ex-collection Julius and Arlette Katchen, Paris.
Auction comparison:
For an ivory figure of similar quality and size see Christie’s Interiors, 3 April 2012, London, lot 527 (sold for 10,625 GBP).
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