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Japanese Meiji Period Ivory Netsuke of Kadori Myojin & Namazu
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Japanese Meiji Period Ivory Netsuke of Kadori Myojin & Namazu

19th century
Description

As part of our Japanese works of art collection we are delighted to offer this Japanese Meiji period (1868-1912) Ivory Netsuke depicting Kadori Myojin, this scene depicts Kadori Myojin seated with his gourd, the Namazu slowly emerges from the gourd, In Japanese mythology the story is told that the Earthquake fish the Namazu is a large Catfish with a body that resembles an eel, it was thought to live underneath the Japanese islands ans cause Earthquakes by its movement, the God Kadori Myojin was thought to rub it with a gourd to help keep it quiet, artist signed underside in a two character signature that translates to read "Miyagi Chokusai", a great addition to your Japanese works of art collection.

Provenance:

The Katchen collection, Paris

Condition report:

Lovely original used condition

Approximate size:

Height: 1.3" 3.3 cm

Width: 1" 2.6 cm

Depth: 0.8" 2.2 cm

Free worldwide delivery and a certificate of authenticity are included within the price of this item, Buyers outside the EU are fully responsible for the costs of any export licenses that may be required.

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

Steve Sly Japanese Works of Art has dated this piece to the 1880s.

Reference Numbers
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SA555904
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

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As part of our Japanese works of art collection we are delighted to offer this Japanese Meiji period (1868-1912) Ivory Netsuke depicting Kadori Myojin, this scene depicts Kadori Myojin seated with his gourd, the Namazu slowly emerges from the gourd, In Japanese mythology the story is told that the Earthquake fish the Namazu is a large Catfish with a body that resembles an eel, it was thought to live underneath the Japanese islands ans cause Earthquakes by its movement, the God Kadori Myojin was thought to rub it with a gourd to help keep it quiet, artist signed underside in a two character signature that translates to read "Miyagi Chokusai", a great addition to your Japanese works of art collection.
fig 1. JAPANESE MEIJI PERIOD IVORY NETSUKE OF KADORI MYOJIN & NAMAZU
fig 1. Japanese Meiji Period Ivory Netsuke of Kadori Myojin & Namazu

Provenance:

The Katchen collection, Paris

Condition report:

Lovely original used condition

Approximate size:

Height: 1.3" 3.3 cm

Width: 1" 2.6 cm

Depth: 0.8" 2.2 cm

Free worldwide delivery and a certificate of authenticity are included within the price of this item, Buyers outside the EU are fully responsible for the costs of any export licenses that may be required.

Height
3cm (1.18")
Width
2cm (0.79")
Depth
2cm (0.79")
Date of Manufacture

Steve Sly Japanese Works of Art has dated this piece to the 1880s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA555904
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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Stags Head Antiques Ltd
Bournemouth
Dorset
United Kingdom
Verified Since Jan 2012
Items For Sale 29
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Steve Sly Japanese Works of Art
Steve Sly Japanese Works of Art
Verified Since Jan 2012
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Location: Stags Head Antiques Ltd, Bournemouth , Dorset, United Kingdom
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  • Period19th century
  • SizeH 3 cm (1 in) x W 2 cm (1 in) x D 2 cm (1 in)
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