A rare and functional hako netsuke. The bowl in the form of a lotus leaf, the veiny structure visible on the underside, and the top section decorated with many clouds. The inside is hollowed out, with the natural bony structure of the inside of the material visible, and was used to store something, most likely medicine or herbs. The lid is carved from kokutan (ebony) and incised with a crab peony on the top. The lid is hinged with metal fittings and screws and opens and closes perfectly. A very unusual rustic and functional netsuke and could very well have been carved by a professional carver, for personal use. The himotoshi through a carved looped handle on the underside.

Category:

Netsuke

Subcategory:

-

Subject:

Flora and fauna

Material:

Antler

Age/Country:

19th Century

Artist:

-

Provenance/Owner:

Galerie Zacke

Signed:

unsigned

Type:

Hako

Height:

mm

Width:

60mm mm

Depth:

mm

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