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A Charming Japanese Ivory Octopus and Shell Netsuke by Chokusai
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A Charming Japanese Ivory Octopus and Shell Netsuke by Chokusai

1900 - 1920
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As part of our Japanese works of art collection we are delighted to offer this gorgeous quality carved Ivory netsuke from the latter part of the Meiji period circa 1910, the finely carved toggle depicts a baby Octopus or Squid peering out from a Clam shell , one tentacle reaches out to a Hermit Crab , above which sits an Abalone shell , the highly regarded artist has carefully captured the larger Shell resting upon a group of Shells beneath and thus forming a natural himotoshi , the artist has further decorated and stained each shell to give them their lifelike appearance , the signature reads Chokusai and he can be found in Lazarnicks Netsuke and Inro artists book published in 1981 , a stunning little Netsuke from a highly regarded artist.

Note : Lazarnicks suggests that the artist was born in Osaka in 1877 and studied carving between the ages of 16-20 under Isseisai Naomitsu , he then devoted himself mostly to Netsuke carving , amongst his pupils were Kosen Nishimto and Okada Naoaki , he is further described as a fine artist who's work is rarely encountered , his signature is usually without a reserve ( as seen here )

The condition is lovely, great colour, very very tactile, I can detect two minor flea bite nibbles to the lower opening of the shell, although the top of the opening is definitely carved as nibbled, certainly not offensive by any means, and pointed out only for complete accuracy, a wonderful rare netsuke !!

Approximate sizes :

Width: 1 5/8" 4.2 cm

Depth: 1.25 " 3.2 cm

Height: 1" 2.5 cm

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

Physical Dimensions
Height
2cm (0.79")
Width
4cm (1.57")
Depth
3cm (1.18")
Declaration

Steve Sly Japanese Works of Art has dated this piece to the 1910s.

Reference Numbers
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SA455604
Dealers Notes

Available during usual business hours 7 days a week by prior appointment only.

Available out of hours for general enquiries : sales@stagsheadantiques.com or steve@steveslyjapaneseart.com

Tel 07774-635918

Description
As part of our Japanese works of art collection we are delighted to offer this gorgeous quality carved Ivory netsuke from the latter part of the Meiji period circa 1910, the finely carved toggle depicts a baby Octopus or Squid peering out from a Clam shell , one tentacle reaches out to a Hermit Crab , above which sits an Abalone shell , the highly regarded artist has carefully captured the larger Shell resting upon a group of Shells beneath and thus forming a natural himotoshi , the artist has further decorated and stained each shell to give them their lifelike appearance , the signature reads Chokusai and he can be found in Lazarnicks Netsuke and Inro artists book published in 1981 , a stunning little Netsuke from a highly regarded artist.
fig 1. A CHARMING JAPANESE IVORY OCTOPUS AND SHELL NETSUKE BY CHOKUSAI
fig 1. A Charming Japanese Ivory Octopus and Shell Netsuke by Chokusai

Note : Lazarnicks suggests that the artist was born in Osaka in 1877 and studied carving between the ages of 16-20 under Isseisai Naomitsu , he then devoted himself mostly to Netsuke carving , amongst his pupils were Kosen Nishimto and Okada Naoaki , he is further described as a fine artist who's work is rarely encountered , his signature is usually without a reserve ( as seen here )

fig 2. A CHARMING JAPANESE IVORY OCTOPUS AND SHELL NETSUKE BY CHOKUSAI
fig 2. A Charming Japanese Ivory Octopus and Shell Netsuke by Chokusai

The condition is lovely, great colour, very very tactile, I can detect two minor flea bite nibbles to the lower opening of the shell, although the top of the opening is definitely carved as nibbled, certainly not offensive by any means, and pointed out only for complete accuracy, a wonderful rare netsuke !!

fig 3. A CHARMING JAPANESE IVORY OCTOPUS AND SHELL NETSUKE BY CHOKUSAI
fig 3. A Charming Japanese Ivory Octopus and Shell Netsuke by Chokusai

Approximate sizes :

Width: 1 5/8" 4.2 cm

Depth: 1.25 " 3.2 cm

Height: 1" 2.5 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 export licences that may be required.
Steve Sly Japanese Works of Art
Height
2cm (0.79")
Width
4cm (1.57")
Depth
3cm (1.18")
Date of Manufacture

Steve Sly Japanese Works of Art has dated this piece to the 1910s.

Reference Numbers
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SA455604
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

Dealer Profile

You can view the stock and full dealer information on the Steve Sly Japanese Works of Art Profile Page

Trade Associations

Steve Sly Japanese Works of Art is a registered member of BADA 

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Steve Sly Japanese Works of Art

Steve Sly Japanese Works of Art
Telephone 07774 635918
Location
Stags Head Antiques Ltd
Bournemouth
Dorset
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/stagshead
Verified Since Jan 2012
Items For Sale 29
Items Sold 1,666
Steve Sly Japanese Works of Art
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  • Period1900 - 1920
  • SizeH 2 cm (1 in) x W 4 cm (2 in) x D 3 cm (1 in)
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