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ANTIQUE #SA545652

Unusual Japanese Edo Period IVory Netsuke - Raiden Upon A Cloud

Status: This item has been sold
Sold by: Steve Sly Japanese Works of Art

As part of our Japanese works of art collection we are delighted to offer this unusual and obviously well handled Edo period (1615-1868) c1850 Ivory Netsuke depicting Raiden, he is modelled seated upon a well carved swirling cloud, his legs crossed whilst holding his thunder drum, the side of the drum has some inlaid remains of what looks to be horn studs, the Netsuke appears unsigned although Raiden carries a written scroll to his rear , a very tactile well used Edo period Netsuke that would make great addition to your Japanese works of art or Netsuke collection.
 
Condition report:
 
In lovely used very tactile condition, some old losses to horn inlays to the side of the drum and possibly his eyes.
 
Approximate size:
 
Height: 1.7'' 4.2 cm
 
Width: 1.5'' 3.8 cm
 
Depth: 0.9'' 2.3 cm
 
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Antique SA545652 shown on this page was made in 1850. For historical context, the timeline below highlights the period when it was created:
1850
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Steve Sly Japanese Works of Art
SPECIALISTS IN JAPANESE WORKS OF ART FROM THE MEIJI PERIOD 1868-1912
Steve Sly Japanese Works of Art is also an antique trade association member of BADA
Dorset
United Kingdom
Tel: 07774 635918
STATUS
THIS ITEM HAS BEEN SOLD