A very fine and sensitive study of a young and chubby pup resting his front paws on an awabi (abalone) shell. A classic model from Yamaguchi Okatomo, one of the greatest artists from Kyoto. The dog is carved very naturalistically, with neatly incised and inked fur, which has been worn over time. The expression of the puppy is achieved masterfully – a mixture of deep satisfaction with a hint of playfulness. The eyes are inlaid in reddish horn and the signature is located on one of the buttocks in a square reserve OKATOMO. Natural himotoshi.

Category:

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Subcategory:

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Subject:

Animal

Material:

Ivory

Age/Country:

18th Century

Artist:

Yamaguchi Okatomo

Provenance/Owner:

Galerie Zacke

Signed:

signed

Type:

Katabori

Height:

33mm mm

Width:

mm

Depth:

mm

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