A large female dog (inu) wearing a collar with a bell, standing upright with one paw raised and looking downwards. She wears a cap on her head with a symbol of the Dharma wheel on her head, which is quite unusual. The dog’s fur pattern is executed in a lively manner, and the patina, especially on the backside, is beautiful and worn. Between its leg a suckling young dog, so small and fine that it can be easily overlooked. Very good and well-hidden himotoshi through the belly and underside. Signed RANSEKI on a small plate.

Ranseki was one of the late followers of Hogen Rantei and not many of his works are recorded. His works were generally small and carved with great detail, invariably in ivory. This particular piece has the feel of an 18th century Kyoto piece, however unique in its expression and style.

Category:

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Subcategory:

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Subject:

Animal

Material:

Ivory

Age/Country:

19th Century

Artist:

Ranseki

Provenance/Owner:

Galerie Zacke

Signed:

signed

Type:

Katabori

Height:

60mm mm

Width:

mm

Depth:

mm

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