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A Well Carved Japanese Carved Wooden Netsuke - Abura Bozu - The Oil Thief
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A Well Carved Japanese Carved Wooden Netsuke - Abura Bozu - The Oil Thief

1900 - 1920
Description

As part of our Japanese works of art collection we are delighted to offer this Meiji /Taisho period (1868-1912/26 ) c-1915/20 carved wooden Netsuke depicting Abura Bozu ( the Oil thief ), modelled as an emaciated temple servant, he wears his very large straw hat that has been mishapen by the strong winds he is walking through, his face is contorted in dismay as he holds a broken shoe (Geta) , whilst also concealing a bird in his hands, his chest / rib cage has been carved in great details as has the face and robes he wears, a great addition to your Japanese works of art or Netsuke collection.

Condition report:

In lovely used condition .

Approximate size:

Height: 3" 7.8 cm

Width: 1.4" 3.6 cm

Depth: 1.5" 3.8 cm

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

Physical Dimensions
Height
7cm (2.76")
Width
3cm (1.18")
Depth
3cm (1.18")
Declaration

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

Reference Numbers
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SA523886
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 Meiji /Taisho period (1868-1912/26 ) c-1915/20 carved wooden Netsuke depicting Abura Bozu ( the Oil thief ), modelled as an emaciated temple servant, he wears his very large straw hat that has been mishapen by the strong winds he is walking through, his face is contorted in dismay as he holds a broken shoe (Geta) , whilst also concealing a bird in his hands, his chest / rib cage has been carved in great details as has the face and robes he wears, a great addition to your Japanese works of art or Netsuke collection.
fig 1. A WELL CARVED JAPANESE CARVED WOODEN NETSUKE - ABURA BOZU - THE OIL THIEF
fig 1. A Well Carved Japanese Carved Wooden Netsuke - Abura Bozu - The Oil Thief

Condition report:

In lovely used condition .

Approximate size:

Height: 3" 7.8 cm

Width: 1.4" 3.6 cm

Depth: 1.5" 3.8 cm

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Free worldwide delivery and a certificate of authenticity are included within the price of this item.
Steve Sly Japanese Works of Art
Height
7cm (2.76")
Width
3cm (1.18")
Depth
3cm (1.18")
Date of Manufacture

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

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA523886
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
Steve Sly Japanese Works of Art
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A WELL CARVED JAPANESE CARVED WOODEN NETSUKE - ABURA BOZU - THE OIL THIEF
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A WELL CARVED JAPANESE CARVED WOODEN NETSUKE - ABURA BOZU - THE OIL THIEF
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  • Period1900 - 1920
  • SizeH 7 cm (3 in) x W 3 cm (1 in) x D 3 cm (1 in)
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