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19c netsuke DIVER GIRL & octopus by RYOMIZU
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Pre 1900 item# 1202257
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Dmitry Levit Asian Art
617-945-5920
$1250
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19th century ivory netsuke of an ama (girl diving for abalone shells) falling asleep on ae enormous abalone shell encrusted with barnacles, while an octopus hides under the shell. The netsuke is of implied shunga type - usually an octopus is much more amorous and tries to embrace a girl. Superb carving with extraordinary tranquil face, beautiful depiction of her body and her hair tied in knot. Signed RYOMIZU TO (carved by Ryomizu) on the bottom. Very beautiful sculpture. Length 1 11/16 inches.
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18c netsuke GAMA SENNIN & TOAD
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Pre 1800 item# 1202256
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617-945-5920
$650
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18th century ivory netsuke of standing Gama Sennin with one foot raised wearing a leaf cape and skirt on top of his old robe, and with his constant companion - a magic toad - on his shoulder. Excellent quality early piece with great face and beautifully carved leaf patterns. Beautiful warm patina turning honey yellow on the back where netsuke was touching the silk of kimono, large deep himotoshi, old age lines, some old scratches to his right foot. Great feel of age to the piece. Height 2 15/16 ...click for details
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Netsuke TANUKI & HARE by KANGYOKU
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Pre 1980 item# 1202109
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Dmitry Levit Asian Art
617-945-5920
$950
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Ivory netsuke of a hare and a badger among waves in their wooden and clay boats, respectively, the hare holding an oar that he will use to finish the badger off. For the legend of “The revenge of the Hare” see H. Joly “Legend in Japanese Art”, p. 195. Uncommon subject, beautiful carving with rich textures of fur, clay, wood and cresting waves. Perfectly captured scene, great sense of volume, wonderful patina, slight staining with ink highlights, eyes are inlaid with black and red horn. Signed KA ...click for details
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