Lot details By Genryosai Minkoku, signed Minkoku 民谷 Japan, Edo (Tokyo), early 19th century, Edo period (1615-1868) Published: Zacke (1988), Ausstellung Marcel Lorber (1900-1986). 3.Teil: Japanische Netsuke aus seinem Nachlass, no. 17. Finely carved and attractively stained deep-yellow, depicting a mother resting on top of a mortar and breastfeeding her young infant, a woman next to her holding a large pestle and grabbing the child’s arm. The expressions are superbly detailed, crafted in the typical manner of the artist. The women’s garments are elaborately carved and embellished with scrolling foliage and butterflies. Natural himotoshi and signed underneath the mortar MINKOKU within a rectangular reserve. The slightly worn ivory bearing a beautiful patina. HEIGHT 4.6 cm Condition: Very good condition, minor wear, few age cracks. Provenance: Ex-collection Marcel Lorber (1900-1986), sold at Zacke in 1988. Ex-collection Teddy Hahn, Darmstadt. Literature comparison: For a discussion of the artist see Rimondi, Giovanni (Fall 2017) Genryosai Minkoku, an Early Edo Netsukeshi, Part 2, International Netsuke Society Journal, vol. 37, no. 3, pp. 30-39. Compare to two closely related netsuke, one in wood and one in ivory, see fig.14 & 15. Trade Certificate: The trade certificate for the sale of this lot within the EU has been granted (permit number AT 22-B-0557).
Lot details By Genryosai Minkoku, signed Minkoku 民谷 Japan, Edo (Tokyo), early 19th century, Edo period (1615-1868) Published: Zacke (1988), Ausstellung Marcel Lorber (1900-1986). 3.Teil: Japanische Netsuke aus seinem Nachlass, no. 17. Finely carved and attractively stained deep-yellow, depicting a mother resting on top of a mortar and breastfeeding her young infant, a woman next to her holding a large pestle and grabbing the child’s arm. The expressions are superbly detailed, crafted in the typical manner of the artist. The women’s garments are elaborately carved and embellished with scrolling foliage and butterflies. Natural himotoshi and signed underneath the mortar MINKOKU within a rectangular reserve. The slightly worn ivory bearing a beautiful patina. HEIGHT 4.6 cm Condition: Very good condition, minor wear, few age cracks. Provenance: Ex-collection Marcel Lorber (1900-1986), sold at Zacke in 1988. Ex-collection Teddy Hahn, Darmstadt. Literature comparison: For a discussion of the artist see Rimondi, Giovanni (Fall 2017) Genryosai Minkoku, an Early Edo Netsukeshi, Part 2, International Netsuke Society Journal, vol. 37, no. 3, pp. 30-39. Compare to two closely related netsuke, one in wood and one in ivory, see fig.14 & 15. Trade Certificate: The trade certificate for the sale of this lot within the EU has been granted (permit number AT 22-B-0557).
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