Unsigned, attributed to Mitsuharu, ivory netsukeJapan, Kyoto, late 18th century, Edo period (1615-1868)An emaciated and hungry wolf, with pronounced rib cage, is holding a monkey down with his left front paw, his tail curling from the back to the front. The wolf has a grotesque expression and the eyes are inlaid in reddish horn, as are the monkey’s in black horn. The subject is a different take on the classic emaciated wolf subject, instead of the usual inanimate objects such as a tortoise shell, the wolf is depicted with a struggling live monkey. The treatment of the fur is consistent with other works by the Kyoto master Mitsuharu, as is the power and expression. Unsigned and natural himotoshi.HEIGHT 4.4 CMCondition: Very good condition, wear consistent with ageProvenance: British collection

Category:

Netsuke

Subcategory:

-

Subject:

Animal

Material:

Ivory

Age/Country:

19th Century

Artist:

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Provenance/Owner:

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Signed:

unsigned

Type:

Katabori

Height:

44mm mm

Width:

mm

Depth:

mm

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