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Lot details Attributed to Risuke Garaku, unsigned Japan, Osaka, late 18th century, Edo period (1615-1868) Published: Barry Davies Oriental Art, Netsuke from the Teddy Hahn Collection, London, 1996, no. 80. Powerfully carved as a recumbent ox with its tongue sticking out. The rope halter which passes through its nose is carefully carved and extends over the ox’s back. The body shape of the ox is carved remarkably well, bold in design and bulky with sharp and strong contours. The fur is finely incised and characteristically worn. The underside with finely carved tucked in legs and a beautiful rich yellow patina, as well as large, coherent himotoshi. LENGTH 5.5 cm Condition: Very good condition. The ivory worn with expected agecracks. Provenance: Ex-collection Teddy Hahn, Darmstadt. Risuke Garaku of Osaka, one of the few artists mentioned in the Soken Kisho, was a bold and powerful carver from the latter half of the 19th century. Some of his designs, like the present netsuke, strongly suggest Kyoto school. Literature comparison: For another model of an ox licking its nose see F. Meinertzhagen, MCI Part A, New York, 1986, page 70. Auction comparison: For another netsuke attributed to Garaku of similar design see Bonhams, The Edward Wrangham Collection of Japanese Art, 6 November 2013, London, lot 60 (sold for 4,375 GBP). Trade Certificate: In accordance with new EU regulations that went into effect in January 2022, we have applied for a certificate to sell this item within the EU. We expect the Austrian Federal Ministry for Climate Action, Environment, Energy, Mobility, Innovation and Technology to issue the certificate in 3-6 weeks. The item can only be shipped / handed over once the certificate has been issued.