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Finely Carved Japanese Edo Period Boxwood Netsuke Fox Priest
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Finely Carved Japanese Edo Period Boxwood Netsuke Fox Priest

19th century
Description

As part of our Japanese works of art collection we are delighted to offer this late Edo 1615-1868 early Meiji period 1868-1912 , circa 1860 , stained Boxwood Netsuke , the unusual subject depicts a seated Fox dressed in a Priests or Monks Robe , the Fox with his mouth wide open as if chanting a Sutra (religious teaching) , the artist has carved the Fox's Head and in particular his Fur in superb detail , his eyes inset with two colour Horn, the Himotoshi formed at the rear of the animals cloak , a fascinating and unusual study for the Japanese Netsuke collectors amongst you , and in our opinion a fine addition to your Netsuke or Japanese Works of art collection .

Literature :

We have traced a virtually identical similarly unsigned Netsuke to the Eskenazi Catalogue sale in 1999 , with a sale price of £2,080.

Condition Report :

Fine original untouched condition with age related wear to the staining .

Approximate Sizes :

Height : 2 3/8" 6 cm

Width : 2.0" 5 cm

Depth : 1.5" 3.8 cm

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

Physical Dimensions
Height
6cm (2.36")
Width
5cm (1.97")
Depth
3.8cm (1.50")
Declaration

Steve Sly Japanese Works of Art has dated this piece to the 1860s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA625500
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 late Edo 1615-1868 early Meiji period 1868-1912 , circa 1860 , stained Boxwood Netsuke , the unusual subject depicts a seated Fox dressed in a Priests or Monks Robe , the Fox with his mouth wide open as if chanting a Sutra (religious teaching) , the artist has carved the Fox's Head and in particular his Fur in superb detail , his eyes inset with two colour Horn, the Himotoshi formed at the rear of the animals cloak , a fascinating and unusual study for the Japanese Netsuke collectors amongst you , and in our opinion a fine addition to your Netsuke or Japanese Works of art collection .
fig 1. FINELY CARVED JAPANESE EDO PERIOD BOXWOOD NETSUKE FOX PRIEST
fig 1. Finely Carved Japanese Edo Period Boxwood Netsuke Fox Priest

Literature :

“
We have traced a virtually identical similarly unsigned Netsuke to the Eskenazi Catalogue sale in 1999 , with a sale price of £2,080.
Steve Sly Japanese Works of Art

Condition Report :

Fine original untouched condition with age related wear to the staining .

Approximate Sizes :

Height : 2 3/8" 6 cm

Width : 2.0" 5 cm

Depth : 1.5" 3.8 cm

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

Height
6cm (2.36")
Width
5cm (1.97")
Depth
3.8cm (1.50")
Date of Manufacture

Steve Sly Japanese Works of Art has dated this piece to the 1860s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA625500
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
Items For Sale 29
Items Sold 1,666
Steve Sly Japanese Works of Art
Steve Sly Japanese Works of Art
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FINELY CARVED JAPANESE EDO PERIOD BOXWOOD NETSUKE FOX PRIEST
FINELY CARVED JAPANESE EDO PERIOD BOXWOOD NETSUKE FOX PRIEST
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  • Period19th century
  • SizeH 6 cm (2 in) x W 5 cm (2 in) x D 3.8 cm (1 in)
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