WOOD NETSUKE OF A GOAT

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.

Category:
-
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
ID number:

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