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Finely Carved Japanese Boxwood Netsuke of a Coiled Rat by Masanao
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Finely Carved Japanese Boxwood Netsuke of a Coiled Rat by Masanao

19th century
Description

As part of our Japanese works of art collection we are delighted to offer this incredibly finely carved Netsuke by a leading Edo period artist Masanao of Yamada , the charming subject depicts a Rat curled up into a ball , one of his left paws scratching his Ear and the other clutching the tail that wraps around his body, his rear right limb forming the natural Himotoshi through which the cord threads , the eyes of the rodent inset in Jet black , a superb quality and mint condition example of this much prized Netsuke artists work , circa 1860 .

Provenance:

Private north of England collection for many decades.

Notes :

There are a few examples of this particular type of Netsuke recorded , with varying ages , colours and conditions , Masanao was a much copied artist during the late 19th and early 20th century, if you are looking to add this particular model to your collection then it is my opinion you will struggle to find a more perfect example .

Condition report :

As suggested in my notes he is as crisp and honest as you could wish to find !

Approximate sizes :

Height: 1.5" 4 cm

Depth: 1.5" 4 cm

Width: 1.5" 4 cm

Free worldwide delivery and a certificate of authenticity included in the price of this item.

Physical Dimensions
Height
4cm (1.57")
Width
4cm (1.57")
Depth
4cm (1.57")
Declaration

Steve Sly Japanese Works of Art has dated this piece to the 1890s.

Reference Numbers
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SA520525
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 incredibly finely carved Netsuke by a leading Edo period artist Masanao of Yamada , the charming subject depicts a Rat curled up into a ball , one of his left paws scratching his Ear and the other clutching the tail that wraps around his body, his rear right limb forming the natural Himotoshi through which the cord threads , the eyes of the rodent inset in Jet black , a superb quality and mint condition example of this much prized Netsuke artists work , circa 1860 .
fig 1. FINELY CARVED JAPANESE BOXWOOD NETSUKE OF A COILED RAT BY MASANAO
fig 1. Finely Carved Japanese Boxwood Netsuke of a Coiled Rat by Masanao

Provenance:

Private north of England collection for many decades.

Notes :

There are a few examples of this particular type of Netsuke recorded , with varying ages , colours and conditions , Masanao was a much copied artist during the late 19th and early 20th century, if you are looking to add this particular model to your collection then it is my opinion you will struggle to find a more perfect example .

fig 2. FINELY CARVED JAPANESE BOXWOOD NETSUKE OF A COILED RAT BY MASANAO
fig 2. Finely Carved Japanese Boxwood Netsuke of a Coiled Rat by Masanao

Condition report :

As suggested in my notes he is as crisp and honest as you could wish to find !

Approximate sizes :

Height: 1.5" 4 cm

Depth: 1.5" 4 cm

Width: 1.5" 4 cm

Free worldwide delivery and a certificate of authenticity included in the price of this item.

Height
4cm (1.57")
Width
4cm (1.57")
Depth
4cm (1.57")
Date of Manufacture

Steve Sly Japanese Works of Art has dated this piece to the 1890s.

Reference Numbers
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SA520525
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
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Stags Head Antiques Ltd
Bournemouth
Dorset
United Kingdom
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Verified Since Jan 2012
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Steve Sly Japanese Works of Art
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  • Period19th century
  • SizeH 4 cm (2 in) x W 4 cm (2 in) x D 4 cm (2 in)
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