Rare Japanese Edo (Early to Mid-19thc) Boxwood Netsuke of General Gentoku

19th century

Sold by Antik Dragon Japanese & Other Fine Art

Description

Superb Japanese Edo (early to mid-19thC) boxwood netsuke of General Gentoku. The armour-clad warrior is depicted riding his horse, Tokiro, his head turned to the left and with a ferocious expression. Raised on a flat ova base with a central himotohi hole. Unsigned. Measures 4.6 x 4.7 x 2cm.

Gentoku was a Chinese Emperor, and one of the Three Heroes of the Han Dynasty (together with Kan’u and Chohi). He is often depicted riding his horse (across a river) as he escapes from a castle besieged by his brother-in-law.

Lovely condition and patina.

Physical Dimensions

Height

4.6cm (1.81")

Width

4.7cm (1.85")

Depth

2cm (0.79")

Declaration

Antik Dragon Japanese & Other Fine Art has dated this piece to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA912720

Dealers Internal Reference

AD372/22

Description

Superb Japanese Edo (early to mid-19thC) boxwood netsuke of General Gentoku.

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The armour-clad warrior is depicted riding his horse, Tokiro, his head turned to the left and with a ferocious expression.

Antik Dragon Japanese & Other Fine Art

Raised on a flat ova base with a central himotohi hole. Unsigned. Measures 4.6 x 4.7 x 2cm.

fig 1. Rare Japanese Edo (early to mid-19thC) Boxwood Netsuke of General Gentoku — fig 1. Rare Japanese Edo (Early to Mid-19thc) Boxwood Netsuke of General Gentoku

Gentoku was a Chinese Emperor, and one of the Three Heroes of the Han Dynasty (together with Kan’u and Chohi). He is often depicted riding his horse (across a river) as he escapes from a castle besieged by his brother-in-law.

Lovely condition and patina.