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Directory: Antiques: Regional Art: Asian: Japanese: Netsuke and Related: Pre 1910: Item # 1483576

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Ivory netsuke representing six pumpkin-shaped flasks, with a cord that holds the first three, while the other three are still in a natural state, before being worked and dug to be transformed into real bottles for sake. Below the central button, the writing “Fuki chomei” (Blessed long life) has a deep symbolic meaning. This is why it is written that the artist's history is a reference to the theme of his life di lui, and his Japanese culture di lui is especially considered a symbol of longevity and prosperity. This netsuke in a refreshing taste of a group of bottles for the sake in the shape of a gourd is attributed to Ohara Mitsuhiro (1810-1875). An identical net was presented at Bonhams on 09/12/2012 in New York. Origin: Japan Period: Edo 19th century Dimensions: 2.9 x 4.3 x 5.5 cm. Conservation status: Very good