Early 19th C. Japanese Iwami Kurogaki Netsuke: Lotus Seed Pod

Netsuke

$545

Material

Kurogaki Wood

Origin

Japan

Age / Period

Pre-1800

Dimensions

1.54 inches (3.9cm) tall. and 1.67 inches (4.2cm) long.

Condition

Estate / Pre-owned

Early 19th C. Japanese Iwami Kurogaki Netsuke: Lotus Seed Pod This is a finely hand-carved netsuke in Kurogaki (Black Persimmon) wood of a Lotus Seed Pod, made as a Karakuri or 'trick' Netsuke in that the seeds rattle and peep out of the seed holes. Netsuke was carved by an unknown artist from the Iwami Province sometime during the Early 19th centuries. The carving exhibits similar material and carving characteristics of a netsuke (Photo #7) made by Seiyodo Gansui (1809-1848). Observe the lines of the sides of the lotus pod and how they compare with the hairlines on the mushroom, and the Ukibori work on the bottom of the lotus pod resembles the finish of the toad shown in photo #3 (item 49* in Bonhams Catalog). Nicely detailed ukibori rendering of the bottom of the lotus pod and the fine hairlines on the Lotus Pod exterior. The stem of the lotus flower serves as natural himotoshi. Netsuke is unsigned. It measures 1.54 inches (3.9cm) tall. and 1.67 inches (4.2cm) long. Netsuke is in excellent condition, as may be seen in the posted photos. Robert S. Huthart Collection of Iwami Netsuke: Part II, Bonhams London Auction Catalog, 06 November 2019. As you can see in photo #7, Iwami netsuke from the Huthart Collection at this auction were sold for thousands of dollars. Price written in pencil do not include a 25% additional premium charged by the auctioneer. ++LG ASIAN ANTIQUES++ specializes in the sale of a wide variety of AUTHENTIC ANTIQUE JAPANESE NETSUKE and Related Items, at affordable prices for beginners, but, regularly carry higher end pieces at bargain prices for experienced collectors. We are members of the International Netsuke Society We prefer payment by Paypal. Payment is expected within 72 hours of auction closing. We encourage everyone to look, but PLEASE only bid if you intend to complete the purchase. We ship worldwide. All our items will be packed with care and shipped via United States Postal Service (USPS) Priority Service, with Insurance, Delivery and Signature Confirmation, free of charge, within the Continental United States. All items will be shipped within 48 hours of receipt of payment. Please allow 2 to 3 working days to receive them. We do not charge for packing materials, handling and labor. We are not responsible for any damage that occurs during shipment, however, we will file the paperwork for the Post Office to investigate. Please Note: If you live in Florida, taxes are not included in the item price or shipping charges. These charges are the buyer's responsibility and will be added to the total cost of the item. International buyers are responsible for any tax, Customs or import duties levied by your countries upon arrival of the package. If you have any questions, please inquire *before* bidding/purchasing through Ebay messaging, ++SHIPPING DISCOUNT++ : We will combine shipping for multiple items. If all items can be shipped together in one package and delivered to one address, *RETURNS: Accepted if the item is not as described, and is returned within 14 days of receipt. Item must be returned in the same condition as described and shipped by us. We refund the purchase price of the item. Buyer is responsible for the return shipping costs.* *PLEASE TAKE A LOOK AT OUR OTHER OFFERINGS* THANKS FOR YOUR INTEREST! Lou and Gloria