Japanese Carved Ivory Netsuke of a Seated Dog Wearing a Collar with a Suspended Bell
Japanese Carved Ivory Netsuke of a Seated Dog Wearing a Collar with a Suspended Bell
Period 1700-1800
Origin Japan
Medium Ivory
Dimension 4 cm (1⁵/₈ inches)
Unsigned
Old worn smooth silky patina one ear almost worn away from use
18th Century
Size: 4cm high - 1½ ins high
Belgium CITES: 2025/BE01014/CE
Period: 1700-1800
Origin: Japan
Medium: Ivory
Dimension: 4 cm (1⁵/₈ inches)
Provenance: Ex European Collection
Belgium CITES: 2025/BE01014/CE
Literature: The dog ‘Nu’ is considered a great friend of man and in its presence disguised cats, badgers and foxes are forced to retake their own shape. The dog is one of the twelve signs of the zodiac indicating the hours between 7pm and 9pm. They are held in high esteem by pregnant women and dog amulets are given to children as it is believed that dogs have an easy life.
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