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A Very Interesting Japanese Wooden Carved Sculpture of a Geisha in the Nata-tsukuri Style.
Koos Limburg Jnr. Scotland
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A Very Interesting Japanese Wooden Carved Sculpture of a Geisha in the Nata-tsukuri Style.

19th century
Description

A Very Interesting Japanese Wooden Carved Sculpture Of A Geisha In The Nata-Tsukuri Style.

Please note, this is not an unfinished sculpture, the geisha is completely recognisable and the maker has seen no need for more refinement, Tokugawa Period = Edo Period (1603-1868)

Japanese Second half 19th Century.

The geisha is carved with a flower bunch in her hand.

In wonderful original condition, carved from one block of wood, with a beautiful original patination, no missing pieces.

72cm high, 22cm wide, 16cm deep.

Price: £750,—

Physical Dimensions
Height
72cm (28.35")
Width
22cm (8.66")
Depth
16cm (6.30")
Declaration

Koos Limburg Jnr. Scotland has dated this Carved Wooden Geisha Sculpture to the 19th Century.

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SA1190756
Description
A Very Interesting Japanese Wooden Carved Sculpture Of A Geisha In The Nata-Tsukuri Style.
“
Please note, this is not an unfinished sculpture, the geisha is completely recognisable and the maker has seen no need for more refinement, Tokugawa Period = Edo Period (1603-1868).
Koos Limburg Jnr. Scotland
fig 1. A hand-carved dark wood sculpture of a standing geisha in the Japanese nata-tsukuri style with visible chisel facets.
fig 1. A Very Interesting Japanese Wooden Carved Sculpture of a Geisha in the Nata-tsukuri Style.

Japanese Second half 19th Century.

The geisha is carved with a flower bunch in her hand.

In wonderful original condition, carved from one block of wood, with a beautiful original patination, no missing pieces.

72cm high, 22cm wide, 16cm deep.

Price: £750,—

Height
72cm (28.35")
Width
22cm (8.66")
Depth
16cm (6.30")
Date of Manufacture

Koos Limburg Jnr. Scotland has dated this Carved Wooden Geisha Sculpture to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1190756
Koos Limburg Jnr. Scotland
Koos Limburg Jnr. Scotland
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Archive I A hand-carved dark wood sculpture of a standing geisha in the Japanese nata-tsukuri style with visible chisel facets.

A Very Interesting Japanese Wooden Carved Sculpture of a Geisha in the Nata-tsukuri Style.

Archive II A hand-carved dark wood sculpture of a standing geisha in the Japanese nata-tsukuri style with visible chisel facets. View II
Archive III A hand-carved dark wood sculpture of a standing geisha in the Japanese nata-tsukuri style with visible chisel facets. View III
Archive IV A hand-carved dark wood sculpture of a standing geisha in the Japanese nata-tsukuri style with visible chisel facets. View IV
Archive V A hand-carved dark wood sculpture of a standing geisha in the Japanese nata-tsukuri style with visible chisel facets. View V
Archive VI A hand-carved dark wood sculpture of a standing geisha in the Japanese nata-tsukuri style with visible chisel facets. View VI
Archive VII A hand-carved dark wood sculpture of a standing geisha in the Japanese nata-tsukuri style with visible chisel facets. View VII
Archive VIII A hand-carved dark wood sculpture of a standing geisha in the Japanese nata-tsukuri style with visible chisel facets. View VIII
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Archive XIII A hand-carved dark wood sculpture of a standing geisha in the Japanese nata-tsukuri style with visible chisel facets. View XIII
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A hand-carved dark wood sculpture of a standing geisha in the Japanese nata-tsukuri style with visible chisel facets.
A Very Interesting Japanese Wooden Carved Sculpture Of A Geisha In The Nata-Tsukuri Style.
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Nata-Tsukuri refers to a rustic Japanese woodcarving style that emerged within traditional folkcraft and Buddhist art, notably associated with figures such as the monk Enku. The technique leaves raw hatchet and chisel marks visible on the wood surface, celebrating spontaneity and natural material texture.

Carvers typically use native timber such as cedar, cypress, or paulownia, working primarily with a hatchet (nata) and specialised gouges. The surface is often left unpolished or lightly stained to highlight the natural wood grain and faceted tool cuts.

Authentic pieces display hand-carved tool facets, natural age-related patination, and organic wear along the base and elevated edges. Tool marks appear spontaneous and varied rather than modernly uniform, demonstrating manual chiselling techniques.

A carved wooden figure provides textural contrast when displayed on a minimalist sideboard, mantelpiece, or within a tailored bookcase. Pairing dark timber carvings with modern materials such as glass, stone, or muted linen creates a balanced aesthetic.

Dust the piece regularly with a soft, dry brush to clean the textured recesses without damaging the wood fibres. Keep the sculpture away from direct sunlight, central heating radiators, and damp environments to prevent drying, cracking, or warping.
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