YUKIMASA, Early 20th C. Japanese Netsuke: Fukura Suzuma & Woman Rider
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Directory: Antiques: Regional Art: Asian: Japanese: Netsuke and Related: Pre 1900: Item # 1291075
Directory: Antiques: Regional Art: Asian: Japanese: Netsuke and Related: Pre 1900: Item # 1291075
Please refer to our stock # 50 when inquiring.
$1,750.00
This is an antique, Early 20th C., finely hand carved Japanese netsuke, made by Yukimasa (Tadami Uno), depicting a seldom seem version of a Fukura Suzuma or 'Tongue-cut Sparrow', with an elderly woman seated on the right wing of the bird, holding very tight to its neck, while carrying a pair of scissors on her right hand. Very nicely detailed with a rich patina. The bird's eyes inlaid in dark horn.Signed Kosho on the bird's bottom. Netsuke measures 1.65 inches (4.2cm) wide, and 1.10 inches (2.8cm) tall.
NOTE: A reference to the Carver Yukimasa and his signature is found on page 1252 of Lazarnick's Netsuke and Inro Artists and How to Read their Signaturesa.