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Large Japanese Boxwood Okimono Style Netsuke Group Turtles by Tadakazu
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Large Japanese Boxwood Okimono Style Netsuke Group Turtles by Tadakazu

19th century
Description

As part of our Japanese works of art collection we are delighted to offer this large and finely carved Meiji period ( 1868 - 1912 ) circa 1880 boxwood Okimono style Netsuke depicting Turtles, the fine carving depicts a large adult turtle resting and four of its young clambering upon its back, the eyes of the turtles inlaid with black horn, the Himotoshi similarly inlaid to the underside of the adult , nicely artist signed to the underside in an oval cartouche which translates to read "Tadakazu" , a great addition to your Japanese Netsuke and works of art collection.

Provenance :

Private UK collection .

Literature :

For a similar example of this Netsuke by Tadakazu see Bonhams :Fine Japanese art sale , 9 Nov 2017 . lot number 12,A large wood okimono-style netsuke of turtles by Tadakazu, Osaka, Edo period (1615-1868), mid 19th century , sale result £3,500 .

Condition report:

Lovely original used condition with a nice patination from years of handling .

Approximate sizes:

Height: 2.25" 5.5 cm

Width: 2" 5.0 cm

Depth: 1.5" 4.0 cm

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

Physical Dimensions
Height
5.5cm (2.17")
Width
5cm (1.97")
Depth
4cm (1.57")
Declaration

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

Reference Numbers
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SA593197
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 large and finely carved Meiji period ( 1868 - 1912 ) circa 1880 boxwood Okimono style Netsuke depicting Turtles, the fine carving depicts a large adult turtle resting and four of its young clambering upon its back, the eyes of the turtles inlaid with black horn, the Himotoshi similarly inlaid to the underside of the adult , nicely artist signed to the underside in an oval cartouche which translates to read "Tadakazu" , a great addition to your Japanese Netsuke and works of art collection.
fig 1. LARGE JAPANESE BOXWOOD OKIMONO STYLE NETSUKE GROUP TURTLES BY TADAKAZU
fig 1. Large Japanese Boxwood Okimono Style Netsuke Group Turtles by Tadakazu

Provenance :

Private UK collection .

Literature :

For a similar example of this Netsuke by Tadakazu see Bonhams :Fine Japanese art sale , 9 Nov 2017 .

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lot number 12,A large wood okimono-style netsuke of turtles by Tadakazu, Osaka, Edo period (1615-1868), mid 19th century , sale result £3,500.
Steve Sly Japanese Works of Art

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fig 2. LARGE JAPANESE BOXWOOD OKIMONO STYLE NETSUKE GROUP TURTLES BY TADAKAZU
fig 2. Large Japanese Boxwood Okimono Style Netsuke Group Turtles by Tadakazu

Condition report:

Lovely original used condition with a nice patination from years of handling .

Approximate sizes:

Height: 2.25" 5.5 cm

Width: 2" 5.0 cm

Depth: 1.5" 4.0 cm

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

Height
5.5cm (2.17")
Width
5cm (1.97")
Depth
4cm (1.57")
Date of Manufacture

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

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA593197
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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Bournemouth
Dorset
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Steve Sly Japanese Works of Art
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LARGE JAPANESE BOXWOOD OKIMONO STYLE NETSUKE GROUP TURTLES BY TADAKAZU
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  • Period19th century
  • SizeH 5.5 cm (2 in) x W 5 cm (2 in) x D 4 cm (2 in)
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