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IMPORTANT NETSUKE of a TIGER KYOTO SCHOOL 18th/19th CT!
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IMPORTANT NETSUKE of a TIGER KYOTO SCHOOL 18th/19th CT!
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This important netsuke was carved in the 18th or 19th century - most certainly by a member of the famous Kyoto School of netsuke artists. The miniature sculpture is signed on the underside - please see detail picture. The superb portrayal shows a tiger in an attentive posture with his tail curled up at his back.
SPECIFICATIONS: _______________ COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: Japan. DATE: 18th or 19th century. MARKS : Artist's signature on the underside - please see detail picture! MATERIAL : Elephas maximus - Please note: This is the Latin term for this kind of material - . Eyes are double inlaid with horn. MANUFACTURING TECHNIQUE : Very fine hand carving. Natural Himotoshi on the underside. CONDITION : Excellent ORIGINAL as found condition. Beautiful patina! NO RESTORATION! SIZE : Length is 1.6 inches. (asia 67sz) SHIPPING : Shipping cost within Europe (All 25 European Union countries, Israel and Switzerland) is US $ 24.50. Shipping cost to the USA and Canada is US $ 28.50 including professional packing (US / Canada customs and duties not included). Shipping cost to Asia, Australia, and New Zealand is US $ 38.50 including professional packing (customs and duties not included). Shipment cost to all other countries upon request. Insurance is required - please read our shipping terms stated in the grey section of this listing. This powerful netsuke was masterfully carved - most certainly - by a skilled member of the famous Kyoto School and bears the artist signature next to natural Himotoshi on the underside. Depicted is a majestic tiger whose striped fur is neatly incised. The wildcat is shown in an attentive posture with its mouth slightly open showing off its dangerous teeth. A masterpiece of its own is the animal's tail curled up at the tiger's back and also the underside is excellently rendered. The superior artistic qualities of the carver are best visible at the muscles on the tiger's back, the natural movement of the tail or the powerful facial expression of the beast. Boasting a very compact dense shape and a stunning authentic patina, this is an exceptional piece of Japanese Kyoto School netsuke art! Partially borrowed from Chinese mythology, the tiger enjoyed great popularity in Japan. It is said to live a thousand years and was adopted as a symbol of the warrior class. The tiger Tora is the third animal in the Junishi zodiac, an organization of the calendar into 12-year cycles, each represented by an animal associated with specific personality traits. It is widely believed that people born in the year of the tiger are courageous, adventurous, playful and generous to loved ones. The item is located at my summer residence Good luck in bidding -Please e-mail me with any questions - I'll be happy to answer 
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