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Comical Japanese Ivory Netsuke of Ashinaga as an Acrobat - Gyokuyosai
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Comical Japanese Ivory Netsuke of Ashinaga as an Acrobat - Gyokuyosai

19th century
Description

As part of our Japanese works of art collection we are delighted to offer this comical Ivory Netsuke from the Meiji period 1868-1912 , circa 1890 , the Netsuke depicts the famous mythical long armed Fisherman Tenaga performing acrobatics upon a Drum , this incredibly well carved Netsuke is artist signed in red script beneath the Drum , the artist signature translates to read Gyokuyosai , an extremely accomplished carver from the latter part of the 19th century , an unusual and pleasing subject to add to your Netsuke or Japanese works of art collection .

Condition report:

Perfect original condition .

Approximate Sizes:

Height : 1.75" 4.3 cm

Width: 0.75" 2.2 cm

Depth: 1.1" 2.7 cm

Free delivery and a certificate of authenticity are included in the price of this item, buyers outside the EU are fully responsible for the cost of any export licences that may be required .

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

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

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA547198
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 comical Ivory Netsuke from the Meiji period 1868-1912 , circa 1890 , the Netsuke depicts the famous mythical long armed Fisherman Tenaga performing acrobatics upon a Drum , this incredibly well carved Netsuke is artist signed in red script beneath the Drum , the artist signature translates to read Gyokuyosai , an extremely accomplished carver from the latter part of the 19th century , an unusual and pleasing subject to add to your Netsuke or Japanese works of art collection .
fig 1. COMICAL JAPANESE IVORY NETSUKE OF ASHINAGA AS AN ACROBAT - GYOKUYOSAI
fig 1. Comical Japanese Ivory Netsuke of Ashinaga as an Acrobat - Gyokuyosai

Condition report:

Perfect original condition .

Approximate Sizes:

Height : 1.75" 4.3 cm

Width: 0.75" 2.2 cm

Depth: 1.1" 2.7 cm

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Free delivery and a certificate of authenticity are included in the price of this item, buyers outside the EU are fully responsible for the cost of any export licences that may be required.
Steve Sly Japanese Works of Art

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Height
4cm (1.57")
Width
2cm (0.79")
Depth
2cm (0.79")
Date of Manufacture

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

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA547198
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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Archive II COMICAL JAPANESE IVORY NETSUKE OF ASHINAGA AS AN ACROBAT - GYOKUYOSAI View II
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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
Items For Sale 29
Items Sold 1,666
Steve Sly Japanese Works of Art
Steve Sly Japanese Works of Art
Verified Since Jan 2012
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COMICAL JAPANESE IVORY NETSUKE OF ASHINAGA AS AN ACROBAT - GYOKUYOSAI
COMICAL JAPANESE IVORY NETSUKE OF ASHINAGA AS AN ACROBAT - GYOKUYOSAI
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COMICAL JAPANESE IVORY NETSUKE OF ASHINAGA AS AN ACROBAT - GYOKUYOSAI
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  • Period19th century
  • SizeH 4 cm (2 in) x W 2 cm (1 in) x D 2 cm (1 in)
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