A slightly different example of a recumbent ox signed Tomotada, because the ivory is left unstained, reminding more of the works of the Osaka master Kaigyokusai Masatsugu. The hairwork is very finely incised and the beady eyes are inlaid with two large pieces of dark-red horn. The underside with an attractive yellow patina with beautifully carved legs, himotoshi and signature TOMOTADA on the right haunch in a rounded reserve.

Category:

Netsuke

Subcategory:

-

Subject:

Animal

Material:

Ivory

Age/Country:

19th Century

Artist:

Tomotada

Provenance/Owner:

Galerie Zacke

Signed:

signed

Type:

Katabori

Height:

mm

Width:

57mm mm

Depth:

mm

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