18th century, Edo period (1615-1868)The netsuke in very distinct Kyoto style, and with great affinities to works by Okatomo. The dog wearing a collar is crafted very finely, with detailed hairwork, expressed spine, floppy ears, curly tail and a sensitive expression with the pupils inlaid in black horn. He has his left paw placed on a large ball, with engraved patterns. Natural himotoshi through the legs and the signature on the right hindleg in a rectangular reserve CHOSEN.The artist is recorded by Neil Davey in his publication Netsuke: A Comprehensive Study Based on the M.T. Hindson Collection, with the note ‘Wood, early’, and it appears to be the first netsuke ever seen on the market by this rare and excellent carver, who quite possibly belonged to the Okatomo school.HEIGHT 3.8 CMUpdated condition: One foot has been restored very well, otherwise good condition with an excellent patinaProvenance: The 40-Year Collection of a London Gentleman

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Subject:

Animal

Material:

Wood

Age/Country:

18th Century

Artist:

Chosen

Provenance/Owner:

Galerie Zacke

Signed:

signed

Type:

Katabori

Height:

38mm mm

Width:

mm

Depth:

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