Antique
Japanese Netsuke
Catching Fish
Ebisu and Boy
Signature: Gyokuzan, Circa: Showa period
H.
1 in.(2.5cm), W. 1.5 in.(4cm), D. 1.75 in.(4.5cm)
Condition:
excellent! This
playful antler netsuke portraying one of the seven Luck Gods Ebisu, the gods of
abundance, well carved in dense light cream stag antler, exuberant features with
joyous countenance.
At his side is a small boy who clings to the sennin, perhaps learning he art of
fishing. A pleasing contrast of broad smooth areas with the clustered details
in the back, where engraving and sumi in fine hair lines detailing various motifs
on the fabric. The base is capped with a rectangular platform. Signed Gyokuzan
next to two himotoshi.
Sold
To Private Collection
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