LOT 268 AN UNUSUAL TOKYO SCHOOL INLAID WOOD NETSUKE OF A T…
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AN UNUSUAL TOKYO SCHOOL INLAID WOOD NETSUKE OF A T…AN UNUSUAL TOKYO-SCHOOL INLAID WOOD NETSUKE OF A TENGU WITH CATUnsigned, wood netsuke with mother of pearl inlays Japan, Tokyo, Meiji period (1868-1912)The lightly colored wood is carved to depict a tengu fondly looking down at a cat, which is lying on its back and playing with a brocade ball. The tengu has a long nose, inlaid eyes and his tokin cap is inlaid in mother of pearl, as well as several sections of his robes. The cat has inlaid eyes and a charming expression. Himotoshi possible, however more functional as an okimono.HEIGHT 5 cmProvenance: British private collection.Condition: The rope which goes from the brocade ball to his nose is chipped.
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