A large stained ivory netsuke of a karyôbinga, by Tomomasa. Mid-19th century - image-1

Lot 888 Dα

A large stained ivory netsuke of a karyôbinga, by Tomomasa. Mid-19th century

Auction 1044 - overview Cologne
06.12.2014, 10:30 - The Kolodotschko Collection of Netsuke, Japanese Art
Estimate: 1.600 € - 2.000 €
Result: 1.984 € (incl. premium)
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A large stained ivory netsuke of a karyôbinga, by Tomomasa. Mid-19th century

Flying facing ahead, holding a large flower to her bosom, the wings arranged neatly along her sides, the long tail feathers resembling those of a peacock. The eye pupils of black horn. Signed Tomomasa.
Height 2.4 cm; length 5.6 cm

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Literature

Gabor Wilhelm, On the Continent, in: International Netsuke Society Journal, Vol. 29, No. 4, Winter 2009, p. 46