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The Hare with Amber Eyes netsuke, by Masatoshi, Osaka, c. 1880, signed. Ivory, amber buffalo horn. A netsuke (根付, ) is a miniature sculpture, originating in 17th century Japan. Initially a simply-carved button fastener on the cords of an inrō box, netsuke later developed into ornately sculpted objects of craftsmanship. [1]
Carved shaggy dog and pup netsuke made out of ivory, signed by Gechū Baku: Monster that Eats Nightmares, ivory with staining, sumi (ink), and traces of red pigment, attributed to Gechū Dog, ivory with staining, sumi, inlays, attributed to Gechū. Little is known about Gechū's life, he is primarily known through his works, in particular netsuke.
Carved netsuke of a sleeping rat, made out of ivory, by Masanao from Kyoto. He was mentioned in the Sōken Kishō (装劍奇賞), a compilation published in Osaka in 1781 by Inaba Tsūyrū, in which over 50 netsuke masters are listed. The Sōken Kishō refers to Masanao as skillful and deserving of high praise and recognition. [1]
A Japanese 19th-century mixed metal ojime bead Inro, ojime and netsuke. Lacquer inro, stained ivory ojime and wooden netsuke; inro features a reclining figure in a boat; netsuke is in the form of a mask, by Ikkan (ca. 1750-1850) An ojime (緒締め, lit. "cord fastener") is a bead used in Japanese inrō (carrying cases). It is typically under ...
Objet d’art: A netsuke ivory carving from Japan, c. 18th or 19th century, coloured with black ink. The objet de vertu, wherein vertu suggests rich materials and a higher standard of refined manufacture and finish; the classification usually excludes objects made for realising a practical function.
Netsuke-shi (10 P) Pages in category "Netsuke" The following 2 pages are in this category, out of 2 total. This list may not reflect recent changes. ...
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Netsuke in the shape of a curled rat made out of wood and horn, mid-19th century, by Ikkan [3] [4] Inro, ojime and netsuke. Lacquer inro, stained ivory ojime and wooden netsuke; inro features a reclining figure in a boat; netsuke is in the form of a mask, by Ikkan (ca. 1750-1850) [5] He was from Nagoya, Owari province, central Japan. [6] [7]