NETSUKE: ONNA DARUMA.
Japan. Edo period. 19th c.
Ivory; finely carved and engraved; the eyebrows inlaid black horn. Beautiful golden-yellow patina. In phallic shape; completely wrapped in her robe. In the seam of the robe a stylised inscription is hidden "A jewel of the night". Height 4.5cm. Signed: Hidemasa & Kakihan; cf. LA p. 460f. Condition A/B. Tiny age crack on the face.
Provenance:
-Collection Karl M. Schwarz; ill. Netsuke Subjects; 1992; no. 38.
Please note that objects made of ivory; rhinoceros horn and turtle shell; due to Cites regulations can only be sold within the European Community. At present the export in third countries is prohibited.
Art trade; Van Ham.
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Details
Creative#:
TOP28190880
Source:
達志影像
Authorization Type:
RM
Release Information:
須由TPG 完整授權
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No
Property Release:
No
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No
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