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A FINE EBONY WOOD NETSUKE OF A RECUMBENT COW WITH CALF A FINE EBONY WOOD NETSUKE OF A RECUMBENT COW WITH CALF Inscribed Masanao 正直 Japan, late 18 th to early 19 th century, Edo period (1615-1868) A delicate and remarkably carved ebony wood netsuke depicting a recumbent cow with a sensitively crafted expression, her calf nestling up to her and affectionately licking her chin. The hairwork is neatly incised, appropriately worn at the high points, and the ridged spine and ribs are subtly expressed. The rope halter which passes through the cow’s nose ring, the curved horns, as well as all other details are achieved with exceptional detail. The underside shows the many well-carved hooves, as well as the large himotoshi, the larger hole generously excavated to accommodate the knot. Inscribed Masanao near the himotoshi. LENGTH 5.4 cm Condition: Very good condition with minor wear and a small loss to the very tip of the cow’s right horn. Auction comparison: Compare a closely related ebony wood netsuke of a recumbent cow with her calf, unsigned but likely by the same artist, at Zacke, Fine Netsuke & Sagemono, 22 April 2022, Vienna, lot 42 (sold for EUR 4,175).

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A FINE EBONY WOOD NETSUKE OF A RECUMBENT COW WITH CALF A FINE EBONY WOOD NETSUKE OF A RECUMBENT COW WITH CALF Inscribed Masanao 正直 Japan, late 18 th to early 19 th century, Edo period (1615-1868) A delicate and remarkably carved ebony wood netsuke depicting a recumbent cow with a sensitively crafted expression, her calf nestling up to her and affectionately licking her chin. The hairwork is neatly incised, appropriately worn at the high points, and the ridged spine and ribs are subtly expressed. The rope halter which passes through the cow’s nose ring, the curved horns, as well as all other details are achieved with exceptional detail. The underside shows the many well-carved hooves, as well as the large himotoshi, the larger hole generously excavated to accommodate the knot. Inscribed Masanao near the himotoshi. LENGTH 5.4 cm Condition: Very good condition with minor wear and a small loss to the very tip of the cow’s right horn. Auction comparison: Compare a closely related ebony wood netsuke of a recumbent cow with her calf, unsigned but likely by the same artist, at Zacke, Fine Netsuke & Sagemono, 22 April 2022, Vienna, lot 42 (sold for EUR 4,175).

Estimate 2 000 - 4 000 EUR
Starting price 2 000 EUR

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For sale on Tuesday 03 Sep : 11:00 (CEST)
vienna, Austria
Galerie Zacke
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