Netsuke made from narwhal tusk are incredibly rare and unique in their appearance. The material is very smooth, and almost white with a yellowish hue and many inclusions. Depicted is a chubby boy dressed in an apron, which he holds up in the front, revealing his genitals. He is looking upwards to his left, the facial features achieved very expressively. Good and large himotoshi through the side and back.

Category:

Netsuke

Subcategory:

-

Subject:

Figural

Material:

Narwhal

Age/Country:

19th Century

Artist:

-

Provenance/Owner:

Galerie Zacke

Signed:

unsigned

Type:

Katabori

Height:

54mm mm

Width:

mm

Depth:

mm

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