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An 18th C Japanese Ivory Fat Sparrow Netsuke Signed Genko
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An 18th C Japanese Ivory Fat Sparrow Netsuke Signed Genko

19th century
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As part of our oriental collection we are delihted to offer this 18th century Japanese ivory netsuke signed by an artist called Genko and recorded as being the carver of this subject , often refered to as the tongue cut sparrow and because in folklore an old Japanese lady once cut the tongue from a sparrow and released it into the forest , well this poor old soul looks like someone has cut his tail and wing feathers many years ago ? he is however a chunky and tactile antique netsuke that has developed a pleasing patination, and a charm that a collector will love at an affordable price for what would have been a very expensive signed bird if perfect.

Condition distressed !

Approximate sizes

Width 1.75" 4.5 cm

Depth 1.25" 3.0 cm

Height 1.25" 3.0 cm

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Steve Sly Japanese Works of Art has dated this piece to the 1800s.

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As part of our oriental collection we are delihted to offer this 18th century Japanese ivory netsuke signed by an artist called Genko and recorded as being the carver of this subject , often refered to as the tongue cut sparrow and because in folklore an old Japanese lady once cut the tongue from a sparrow and released it into the forest , well this poor old soul looks like someone has cut his tail and wing feathers many years ago ? he is however a chunky and tactile antique netsuke that has developed a pleasing patination, and a charm that a collector will love at an affordable price for what would have been a very expensive signed bird if perfect.
fig 1. AN 18TH C JAPANESE IVORY FAT SPARROW NETSUKE SIGNED GENKO
fig 1. An 18th C Japanese Ivory Fat Sparrow Netsuke Signed Genko

Condition distressed !

Approximate sizes

Width 1.75" 4.5 cm

Depth 1.25" 3.0 cm

Height 1.25" 3.0 cm

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Free worldwide delivery included in the price of this item, buyers outside the EU are fully responsible for the costs of any licences that may be required.
Steve Sly Japanese Works of Art

For a further range of our ever changing stock please visit our website at www.stagsheadantiques.com

Date of Manufacture

Steve Sly Japanese Works of Art has dated this piece to the 1800s.

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SA366478
Steve Sly Japanese Works of Art
Steve Sly Japanese Works of Art
Sellingantiques verified Since Jan 2012

Specialists in japanese works of art from the meiji period 1868-1912

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Archive I AN 18TH C JAPANESE IVORY FAT SPARROW NETSUKE SIGNED GENKO SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

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Steve Sly Japanese Works of Art

Steve Sly Japanese Works of Art
Telephone 07774 635918
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Stags Head Antiques Ltd
Bournemouth
Dorset
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/stagshead
Verified Since Jan 2012
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Steve Sly Japanese Works of Art
Steve Sly Japanese Works of Art
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AN 18TH C JAPANESE IVORY FAT SPARROW NETSUKE SIGNED GENKO
AN 18TH C JAPANESE IVORY FAT SPARROW NETSUKE SIGNED GENKO
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AN 18TH C JAPANESE IVORY FAT SPARROW NETSUKE SIGNED GENKO
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