Antique
Japanese Carved Netsuke
Phoenix
Tennin Hagoromo
Feather Kimono Signature:
Shukoku, Circa: mid 19th Century Recorded
Artist in Netsuke by Neil Davey #2579 H
6 in.(15cm), W 2 in.(5cm), D 2.75 in.(7cm)
Condition: hairlines and age cracks Antique
Ivory carving, light cream in color, overall age patina, engraving with sumi.
Depicting a tennin, a celestial being like an angel, who flies through the air,
sometimes on her billowing garments, sometimes with wings of her own. Tennin are
symbols of harmony and are often pictured with musical instruments, particularly
the lute. It is a great blessing to see one for they are elusive. The seeker must
climb to the top of a mountain, where they are said to alight. If he is fortunate
enough to see a tennin, he may ask to have one wish fulfilled.
Private Collection
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