A large and bulky model of an ox by the famous Kyoto artist Tomotada. The composition is incredibly naturalistic, the arched backbone of the ox is well expressed and the hairwork is masterfully incised. The ox has a rope tied to its nose ring which passes over the large horns and all the way over its back. The glaring eyes are inlaid in dark-reddish horn. The underside equally well-carved and with two large himotoshi and signature TOMOTADA in a rectangular reserve. The patina is excellent and worn in all the right places, especially the underside is particularly appealing with a honey patina.

Category:

Netsuke

Subcategory:

-

Subject:

Animal

Material:

Ivory

Age/Country:

18th Century

Artist:

Tomotada

Provenance/Owner:

Galerie Zacke

Signed:

signed

Type:

Katabori

Height:

30mm mm

Width:

63mm mm

Depth:

mm

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