Katalognummer: NE0320-049 OKATORI: AN EXCELLENT IVORY NETSUKE OF A SHISHI WITH BALL By Okatori, signed Okatori Japan, Kyoto, 18th century, Edo period (1615-1868) A powerfully crafted ivory netsuke of a Shishi with one paw firmly placed on a ball. The Shishi has a characterful expression, mouth opened baring fangs, reishi nose, inlaid horn pupils, a bushy beard and curly mane, and floppy ears. The fur is finely incised, and the masterfully carved bushy tail appears like flames flaring up over the Buddhist lion’s back. The underside shows the crisply carved paws, a beautiful yellowish patina and the signature OKATORI 岡隹 is located on the right hindleg. HEIGHT 3.5 cm, LENGTH 4.5 cm Condition: Very good, complete condition. Few expected age cracks and slightly rubbed patina. Provenance: Austrian private collection. Okatori was an important member of the Kyoto school and brother to Yamaguchi Okatomo. Auction comparison: For a very similar netsuke of a Shishi in a different posture by Okatori, see Lempertz, Asiatische Kunst, 6 December 2014, Cologne, lot 708. The carving style is almost identical – note the expression, hairwork, paws and particularly the bushy tail. The patina is equally very similar. Schätzpreis 估價: € 8.000 Startpreis 起拍價: € 4.000 -
Katalognummer: NE0320-049 OKATORI: AN EXCELLENT IVORY NETSUKE OF A SHISHI WITH BALL By Okatori, signed Okatori Japan, Kyoto, 18th century, Edo period (1615-1868) A powerfully crafted ivory netsuke of a Shishi with one paw firmly placed on a ball. The Shishi has a characterful expression, mouth opened baring fangs, reishi nose, inlaid horn pupils, a bushy beard and curly mane, and floppy ears. The fur is finely incised, and the masterfully carved bushy tail appears like flames flaring up over the Buddhist lion’s back. The underside shows the crisply carved paws, a beautiful yellowish patina and the signature OKATORI 岡隹 is located on the right hindleg. HEIGHT 3.5 cm, LENGTH 4.5 cm Condition: Very good, complete condition. Few expected age cracks and slightly rubbed patina. Provenance: Austrian private collection. Okatori was an important member of the Kyoto school and brother to Yamaguchi Okatomo. Auction comparison: For a very similar netsuke of a Shishi in a different posture by Okatori, see Lempertz, Asiatische Kunst, 6 December 2014, Cologne, lot 708. The carving style is almost identical – note the expression, hairwork, paws and particularly the bushy tail. The patina is equally very similar. Schätzpreis 估價: € 8.000 Startpreis 起拍價: € 4.000 -
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