“Geisha and Samurai” has been carved from ivory mammoth tusk, colored with Yashabushi ; Seshime- ,Rose-, Roiro- and Red Urushi. 5 petals were inlaid on the kimono of Geisha from reddish mother-of-pearl. Gold Nashiji fine flaks, Silver Nashiji fine flaks, Fundame gold reddish, Fundame gold bluish. Its size is 2 inches across and ½ inch thick. The loop for the cord was done opposite himotoshi. 2008 Russia, private collection.

Category:

Netsuke

Subcategory:

-

Subject:

Figural

Material:

Mammoth

Age/Country:

Contemporary

Artist:

Natasha Popova

Provenance/Owner:

-

Signed:

signed

Type:

Ryusa

Height:

50mm mm

Width:

50mm mm

Depth:

18mm mm

ID number:

1230