A similarly executed goat to previous no. 102, however less naturalistic and with a very individual character. Masanao, not be confused with the great Masanao of Kyoto, is a name associated with a family of carvers from the little town of Ise, incidentally not too far away from Tsu, as it is believed that the first Masanao may have been a pupil of Minko (which could explain the connection to Kokei). The goat’s fur is carved with a great sense of detail and naturalism. It lifts its head up high and produces a gentle smile, the eyes inlaid in dark horn. The underside with exceptionally carved legs and hooves and with the signature in a polished reserve MASANAO.

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Subcategory:

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Subject:

Animal

Material:

Wood

Age/Country:

19th Century

Artist:

Masanao

Provenance/Owner:

Galerie Zacke

Signed:

signed

Type:

Katabori

Height:

35mm mm

Width:

mm

Depth:

mm

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