A CHARMING SMALL IVORY NETSUKE OF CHOKARO’S HORSE... Lot n° 35
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Japan, late 18th century, Edo period (1615-1868)
A charming old ivory netsuke showing Chokaro Sennin’s horse emerging from a hyotan (double gourd), half of its well-carved body shown. Note the fine yellowish patina, with spots of amber color, and the large, asymmetrical, and generously excavated himotoshi underneath.
LENGTH 3 cm
Condition: Very good condition with old natural age cracks.
Provenance: German private collection, acquired in Japan c. 1980. Old, faded museum number on the underside.
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