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Dmitry Levit Asian Art

Dmitry Levit Asian Art

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Netsuke JUROJIN with turtle by SEIGYOKU Catalogue: Vintage Arts: Regional Art: Asian: Japanese: Netsuke and Related: Pre 1960 item# 1171241
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Ivory netsuke of standing Jurojin holding a turtle on his hand. Jurojin is one of 7 Gods of Good Fortune, that of longevity, and the turtle - one of his usual companions - is also associated longevity. The netsuke is essentially a wish for long life. Very nicely carved, great level of detail and perfectly captured facial expression, expert staining. Signed SEIGYOKU on the back - for a discussion of the artist see CONTEMPORARY NETSUKE by Miriam Kinsey, p. 226. Height 1 7/8 inches.

Netsuke TADPOLE by RYOSHU Catalogue: Vintage Arts: Regional Art: Asian: Japanese: Netsuke and Related: Pre 1960 item# 1170299
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Unusual ivory netsuke of a tadpole in a stage when it starts growing its legs. Rare subject, superbly realistic carving of shapes and textures perfectly capturing the essence of the creature. Wonderful clean carving, signed RYOSHU on the bottom - for information on one of the best Japanese netsuke carvers of the 20th century see p. 886 of NETSUKE & INRO ARTISTS AND HOW TO READ THEIR SIGNATURES by George Lazarnick. Superb piece, all that a great netsuke shall be. Length 1 1/2 inches.

Netsuke HARE by IKUMI wife of Bishu Catalogue: Vintage Arts: Regional Art: Asian: Japanese: Netsuke and Related: Pre 1980 item# 1162620
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Ivory netsuke of a hare with its head raised alertly. Superb carving to the last detail, great face and realistic posture capturing the essence of the creature. Beautiful rendition of its body volume, eyes are double inlaid with light and dark horn, excellent patina. Signed IKUMI on the bottom followed by the seal of the artist - this excellent carver is the wife of Bishu, and her work is very rare. Fantastic sculpture, all that a great netsuke shall be. Height 2 3/16 inches.

Netsuke DRAGON-FISH by GODO Catalogue: Vintage Arts: Regional Art: Asian: Japanese: Netsuke and Related: Pre 1980 item# 1162435
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Ivory netsuke of makatsugyo - a dragon-fish - in the process of transformation. The face is already that of a dragon, while limbs are still carp’s fins. According to a Chinese legend, a carp that can swim up the waterfall turns into a dragon, and thus serves as a paragon of perseverance, especially in scholarly pursuits. The creature is rarely depicted in netsuke. Superb clean carving, excellent detailing, beautiful inlays with black and transparent brown horn. Signed GODO on the bottom - for a b ...click for details

Netsuke OWL by MASAMITSU Catalogue: Vintage Arts: Regional Art: Asian: Japanese: Netsuke and Related: Pre 1980 item# 1140706
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Ivory netsuke of an owl sitting on a tree stump with fresh branches and leaves. Excellent quality detailed carving, wonderful face with somewhat puzzled expression, beautiful depiction of differentiated feathers, pleasant patina, eyes are inlaid with black horn. Signed MASAMITSU (alternative reading is Shoko) on the bottom. Wonderful netsuke by the master carver. Height 1 5/8 inches.

Netsuke SAGE & sake jar by RYUFU Catalogue: Vintage Arts: Regional Art: Asian: Japanese: Netsuke and Related: Pre 1980 item# 1138396
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Ivory netsuke of a Chinese sage seated on a tree stump and lovingly leaning towards a large rice wine / sake jar while holding a ladle in his hand. Superbly carved, excellent face and detailing of his hair and robe as well as jar and stump textures. Excellent staining and bleaching, great patina. Signed RYUFU in oval reserve on the bottom - for a brief discussion of the artist see CONTEMPORARY NETSUKE by Miriam Kinsey, p. 225. Height 1 11/16 inches.

Netsuke COURT GENTLEMAN by RYOSEI Catalogue: Vintage Arts: Regional Art: Asian: Japanese: Netsuke and Related: Pre 1980 item# 1138311
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Ivory netsuke of a sitting courtier (recognizable by his tall hat) wearing formal garments and holding an open fan in his hands. Extremely well carved out of beautiful even ivory with cross-hatching pattern seen on the bottom of the piece. Excellent clean carving with expert polychrome decoration, wonderful level of detail, perfectly captured facial expression. Signed RYOSEI on the bottom - this very distinct carver is discussed in CONTEMPORARY NETSUKE by Miriam Kinsey, p. 225. Height 1 11/16 in ...click for details

Netsuke Zodiac GOAT by YUKITOMO Catalogue: Vintage Arts: Regional Art: Asian: Japanese: Netsuke and Related: Pre 1980 item# 1138300
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Ivory netsuke of a resting goat - one of the 12 Zodiac animals - with its head turned to the left. Excellent carving with clean lines conveying the essence of the creature’s character, great rendition of animal’s fur, no breaks, chips or repairs. Beautiful patina, eyes are inlaid with dark horn. Signed YUKITOMO on the bottom. Height 1 1/8 inches.

Japanese bronze SHISHI plate by SHUDO Catalogue: Vintage Arts: Regional Art: Asian: Japanese: Metalwork: Pre 1960 item# 1135346
click for details		Dmitry Levit Asian Art 617-945-5920 $275
Good size Japanese bronze plate with chased design of shishi (Buddhist lion) with bushy tail. Elegant piece with great dynamic design, wonderful detailing (see the individual hairs on its legs), beautiful patina. The piece is in perfect condition, 3 loops on the back for hanging, silk cord. Signed SHUDO in seal form on the front. Unusual and very pleasing object. Diameter 11 7/16 inches.

Japanese scroll painting RACCOONS by YOKO Catalogue: Vintage Arts: Regional Art: Asian: Japanese: Paintings: Pre 1940 item# 1132695
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Japanese scroll painted with ink and colors on silk depicting two raccoon dogs under a tree among bushes. Excellent composition in Japanese taste with clear sense of autumnal melancholy in the early dusk hours conveyed by trees turning bare and darkening of the sky in the upper part. Extraordinary quality realistic painting, superb brushwork - see the sad face of the creature, individual hairs in their coats and fantastic depiction of trunks and leaves done in delicate washes. Silk brocade mount ...click for details

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