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A LARGE EARLY NAGOYA SCHOOL WOOD NETSUKE OF A SNAKE
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05月09日 晚上7点 开拍 / 05月07日 下午3点 截止委托
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A LARGE EARLY NAGOYA SCHOOL WOOD NETSUKE OF A SNAKE

Unsigned
Japan, Nagoya, 18th century, Edo period (1615-1868)

A remarkably bulky and powerfully executed sculptural masterpiece – the snake coiling around itself, its body entirely naturalistically represented, varying in thickness, covered almost entirely in boldly incised scales. The majestic reptile’s large head is resting at the top of the composition, its glaring eyes double inlaid in pale horn with dark wood pupils. Natural himotoshi.

LENGTH 5 cm

Condition: Very good condition with expected old wear and traces of use.

The snake (hebi or mi), the sixth sign of the zodiac, is assigned to the 4th month and the hours between 9am and 11am. In popular belief, a living snake is considered a good omen, while a dead snake announces misfortune. In Buddhism, the snake is a symbol of sensuality, jealousy and hatred. In netsuke art it is also often depicted because of the elegant curves of its body and the creative possibilities.

Auction comparison:
Compare a closely related wood netsuke of a snake, by Tametaka, 18th century, 3.8 cm wide, at Bonhams, Netsuke from a European Private Collection, 8 May 2016, London, lot 23 (sold for GBP 12,250).

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拍品估价:2,000 - 4,000 欧元 起拍价格:2,000 欧元  买家佣金: 35.00%

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