NETSUKE OF A RECUMBENT OX

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
ID number:

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