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Japanese Boxwood Netsuke of a Toad Upon Sandal - Masanao
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Japanese Boxwood Netsuke of a Toad Upon Sandal - Masanao

19th century
Description

As part of our Japanese works of art collection we are delighted to offer this very finely carved Meiji period ( 1868 - 1912 ) circa 1890 Boxwood Netsuke of a toad by the leading Netsuke carver Masanao of Ise , the Toad is modelled sat upon a tightly woven sandal , the Toads Eyes are inset with black horn, the Himotoshi has been created from one of the Sandal thongs , the artist has signed the Netsuke to the underside in an oblong seal , another great Boxwood Netsuke from the same UK collection as many others previously listed , a fine addition to your Netsuke or Japanese works of art collection .

Provenance:

Private UK collection.

Condition report :

Lovely used condition with great colour .

Literature:

For a recent sale of a similar sized Netsuke see , Bonhams New Bond Street , 8th May 2106 , Netsuke from a private collection , Lot 69: A wood netsuke of a toad on a sandal By Masanao, Ise, 19th century

Sold for £ 2,250 inc. premium

Approximate size:

Height: 0.75" 2.0 cm

Width: 1.75" 4.3 cm

Depth: 1.2" 3.0 cm

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

Physical Dimensions
Height
2cm (0.79")
Width
4cm (1.57")
Depth
3cm (1.18")
Declaration

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

Reference Numbers
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SA562159
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 very finely carved Meiji period ( 1868 - 1912 ) circa 1890 Boxwood Netsuke of a toad by the leading Netsuke carver Masanao of Ise , the Toad is modelled sat upon a tightly woven sandal , the Toads Eyes are inset with black horn, the Himotoshi has been created from one of the Sandal thongs , the artist has signed the Netsuke to the underside in an oblong seal , another great Boxwood Netsuke from the same UK collection as many others previously listed , a fine addition to your Netsuke or Japanese works of art collection .
fig 1. JAPANESE BOXWOOD NETSUKE OF A TOAD UPON SANDAL - MASANAO
fig 1. Japanese Boxwood Netsuke of a Toad Upon Sandal - Masanao

Provenance:

Private UK collection.

Condition report :

Lovely used condition with great colour .

Literature:

For a recent sale of a similar sized Netsuke see , Bonhams New Bond Street , 8th May 2106 , Netsuke from a private collection , Lot 69: A wood netsuke of a toad on a sandal By Masanao, Ise, 19th century

fig 2. JAPANESE BOXWOOD NETSUKE OF A TOAD UPON SANDAL - MASANAO
fig 2. Japanese Boxwood Netsuke of a Toad Upon Sandal - Masanao

Sold for £ 2,250 inc. premium

Approximate size:

Height: 0.75" 2.0 cm

Width: 1.75" 4.3 cm

Depth: 1.2" 3.0 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
2cm (0.79")
Width
4cm (1.57")
Depth
3cm (1.18")
Date of Manufacture

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

Reference Numbers
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SA562159
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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Steve Sly Japanese Works of Art
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  • Period19th century
  • SizeH 2 cm (1 in) x W 4 cm (2 in) x D 3 cm (1 in)
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