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Netsuke TANUKI & HARE by KANGYOKU
Catalogue:
Vintage Arts:
Regional Art:
Asian:
Japanese:
Netsuke and Related:
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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