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Japanese Netsuke of Sage hand carved boxwood Signed, circa 1900

About the Item

This is a boxwood Netsuke, modelled as a Sage, probably Chinese, which we attribute to a Japanese maker, circa 1900. This piece is of good quality and very well hand carved, showing a Chinese sage or immortal with a long flowing cloak. He is holding a sack carried over one shoulder, with a string of beads around the wrist of his other hand. The carving is very detailed - see facial features. The piece has two holes to the lower back to take a toggle fastener. This piece has a good depth of colour with excellent patination from repeated handling. We date this piece to the late Meiji / early Taisho period, Circa 1900 but could be earlier in the 19th Century. There is a makers mark scribed to the base.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 1.9 in (4.83 cm)Width: 1.13 in (2.88 cm)Depth: 1.1 in (2.8 cm)
  • Style:
    Taisho (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    circa 1900
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Very good condition.
  • Seller Location:
    Lincoln, GB
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: O 2891stDibs: LU990340902152

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