An ivory netsuke of a miniature carving between two aoi-leaves. Late 19th century - image-1

Lot 445 Dα

An ivory netsuke of a miniature carving between two aoi-leaves. Late 19th century

Auktion 1136 - Übersicht Köln
07.06.2019, 14:00 - Japanische Kunst (Rüstungen, Schwerter, Netsuke, Inro, Sagemono)
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An ivory netsuke of a miniature carving between two aoi-leaves. Late 19th century

Two long-stemmed aoi-leaves lying on top of each other with a minutely detailed rendering of an equestrian game (yabusame) to the inside. The surface of the leaves finely polished, with a glossy patina. Signed Masahiro and a seal Hosai on a raised reserve.
Width 4.1 cm

Provenienz

Collection Karl M. Schwarz (1926-2007), Vienna, acquired at Lempertz, Cologne 10.6.2006, lot 1035

Literaturhinweise

Compare the signature in: MCI p. 414