LOT 291 A FINE TOKYO SCHOOL IVORY NETSUKE OF TENAGA BY GYO…
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A FINE TOKYO SCHOOL IVORY NETSUKE OF TENAGA BY GYO…A FINE TOKYO-SCHOOL IVORY NETSUKE OF TENAGA BY GYOKKOBy Gyokko, ivory netsukeJapan, Tokyo, Meiji period (1868-1912)A stained ivory netsuke depicting the long-armed Tenaga, usually depicted with his long-legged companion Ashinaga, though shown in the present netsuke alone and using his ‘powers’ to leap over a geta. The underside of the geta with a carved leaf and conch. His facial expression is well-detailed, and he is visibly amused by the feat he is performing. The himotoshi in the back are ringed in green-stained ivory next to the signature GYOKU-KO (Gyokko) 玉光.HEIGHT 5.9 cmProvenance: The 40-Year Collection of a London Gentleman. condition: One very minor chip near the belt, otherwise perfect condition.
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