A compact ivory netsuke of a tiger, with its head tilted backwards and left hindleg raised, capturing the moment before the tiger scratches himself. The bold and expressive eyebrows, the manner of fur coat, as well as the individual charm and expression of the piece allow for an attribution to the Okatomo school. The tiger, or tora, is the third animal of the zodiac and a symbol of resilience and strength. Good himotoshi on the underside; unsigned.

Category:

Netsuke

Subcategory:

-

Subject:

Animal

Material:

Ivory

Age/Country:

19th Century

Artist:

-

Provenance/Owner:

Galerie Zacke

Signed:

unsigned

Type:

Katabori

Height:

41mm mm

Width:

mm

Depth:

mm

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