A powerful and very expressive netsuke of an emaciated wolf or yama-inu. Large inlaid eye and opened mouth showing the sharp rows of teeth, as it craves for the haunch of venison, which it holds down with its paw. The fur is carved exceptionally well, and the shoulder bones, ribs and spine are particularly highlighted. When comparing this netsuke to the wolf by Okatomo no. 208, this wolf by Tomotada comes across considerably more emaciated, which is fitting, since it has finally found something edible, unlike the other wolves in this catalog. The signature TOMOTADA is located on the right hindleg in a rectangular reserve.

Category:

Netsuke

Subcategory:

-

Subject:

Animal

Material:

Ivory

Age/Country:

18th Century

Artist:

Tomotada

Provenance/Owner:

Galerie Zacke

Signed:

signed

Type:

Katabori

Height:

36mm mm

Width:

40mm mm

Depth:

mm

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