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Charming Japanese Boxwood Netsuke Playful Hares -Tomotada
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Charming Japanese Boxwood Netsuke Playful Hares -Tomotada

19th century
Description

As part of our Japanese works of art collection we are delighted to offer this delightful Edo Period 1615-1868 Boxwood Netsuke , circa 1840 , depicting Hares at play , the artist has carved in fine detail a couple of Hares , one curled up on his side with his companion sat aside and pinning him down in a playful fashion , their entwined legs form a natural Himotoshi to the underside, the Netsuke has a fine natural patination revealed beneath the original dark staining by decades of handling, the artist has signed the Netsuke in an oblong cartouche , the abbreviated signature translates to an artist referred to as Yanagawa Tomotada , an early 19th century Netsuke artist , a most charming Netsuke and a great addition to your Japanese works of art or Netsuke collection .

Provenance:

The same Private UK collection as many of our previous sold examples .

Condition report :

Superb and lovely patination .

Approximate Sizes:

Length : 1 5/8" 4 cm

Depth : 1.25" 3 cm

Height : 1.25" 3 cm

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

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

Steve Sly Japanese Works of Art has dated this piece to the 1850s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA576549
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 delightful Edo Period 1615-1868 Boxwood Netsuke , circa 1840 , depicting Hares at play , the artist has carved in fine detail a couple of Hares , one curled up on his side with his companion sat aside and pinning him down in a playful fashion , their entwined legs form a natural Himotoshi to the underside, the Netsuke has a fine natural patination revealed beneath the original dark staining by decades of handling, the artist has signed the Netsuke in an oblong cartouche , the abbreviated signature translates to an artist referred to as Yanagawa Tomotada , an early 19th century Netsuke artist , a most charming Netsuke and a great addition to your Japanese works of art or Netsuke collection .
fig 1. CHARMING JAPANESE BOXWOOD NETSUKE PLAYFUL HARES -TOMOTADA
fig 1. Charming Japanese Boxwood Netsuke Playful Hares -Tomotada

Provenance:

The same Private UK collection as many of our previous sold examples .

Condition report :

Superb and lovely patination .

Approximate Sizes:

Length : 1 5/8" 4 cm

Depth : 1.25" 3 cm

Height : 1.25" 3 cm

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

Height
3cm (1.18")
Width
4cm (1.57")
Depth
3cm (1.18")
Date of Manufacture

Steve Sly Japanese Works of Art has dated this piece to the 1850s.

Reference Numbers
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SA576549
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
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/stagshead
Verified Since Jan 2012
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Items Sold 1,666
Steve Sly Japanese Works of Art
Steve Sly Japanese Works of Art
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CHARMING JAPANESE BOXWOOD NETSUKE PLAYFUL HARES -TOMOTADA
CHARMING JAPANESE BOXWOOD NETSUKE PLAYFUL HARES -TOMOTADA
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  • Period19th century
  • SizeH 3 cm (1 in) x W 4 cm (2 in) x D 3 cm (1 in)
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