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Antique Japanese Carved
Netsuke Zodiac
Horse Ivory with Coral Inlaid
Signature: signed, Circa: early 20th century H 2 in.(5cm.), W
1.25 in.(4cm.), D 1 in.(2.5cm.)
Condition: Very Good! A
fine example of traditional handling of a horse for netsuke, this one is beautifully
balanced in design, with full curving back and raised spine, ears poking through
the neatly carved mane and forelocks, hooves linked together, and a sensitive,
exuberant head finished with inlaid black coral eyes. Compactly formed from a
piece of fine tusk ivory, light cream to gold in color and marked with striations,
finished in a high hand polish, moist looking, dense and pure. Signature fluidly
carved on flank. --RW Private Collection |