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Catalogue N°:
24
Title:
Carp
Description:
An exceptional fine ivory model of a Carp, shown swimming with the tail turned to the right and joining the fins to avoid breakage. The scales
and other details are finelycarved. The position of the fish forming a very compact and usable Netsuke.
Signature:
unsigned
School:
Kyôto School
Material:
Ivory
Time:
18/19th C.
Measures:
L 5,2 cm
Miscellaneous:
Pupils are inlaid (Umimatsu). For a very similar piece see: ´The Art of Netsuke Carver´ by Meinertz-hagen. No. 32 plate 4
