NETSUKE OF A BITCH WITH PUP

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:
-
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
ID number:

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