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Early 19c netsuke BUFFALO by RAKU browse these categories for related items... Directory: Antiques: Regional Art: Asian: Japanese: Netsuke and Related: Pre 1837 VR: Item # 1186014
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| Early 19th century ivory netsuke of a recumbent water buffalo. Finely carved, its hooves bent beneath its body, wearing a halter with a length of rope lying across its back, eyes inlaid with dark horn. Beautiful wear consistent with age, yellowing on the bottom where netsuke was touching the silk of kimono and picked up oil from the body of the owner. Deep differently sized himotoshi in accordance with the habit of the time. Strong early piece with great facial expression and wonderful fur texture worn on protruding parts. Signed RAKU in oval reserve on the bottom - for information on this rare artist who may be identical with Risuke Garaku see p. 858 of NETSUKE & INRO ARTISTS AND HOW TO READ THEIR SIGNATURES by George Lazarnick. Classic netsuke design, rare artist. Length 1 7/8 inches. | ||
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