Japanese Kyoto School Ivory Netsuke of ‘Fukura Suzume’
Japanese Kyoto School Ivory Netsuke of ‘Fukura Suzume’
Period 1700-1800
Origin Japan
Medium Ivory, Horn
Dimension 3.5 x 6 x 4.5 cm (1³/₈ x 2³/₈ x 1³/₄ inches)
The Himotoshi with wear
Old smooth creamy worn rich patina with age cracks a darker tone to the underside
Signed in elliptical reserve ‘Masano’
Late 18th Century
Size: 3.5cm high, 6cm wide, 4.5cm deep - 1¼ ins high, 2¼ ins wide, 1¾ ins deep
Period: 1700-1800
Origin: Japan
Medium: Ivory, Horn
Dimension: 3.5 x 6 x 4.5 cm (1³/₈ x 2³/₈ x 1³/₄ inches)
Provenance: Ex Private European Private collection
cf: Fairley collection no. 703
Literature: This well carved solid model of a bird represents the legend of the ‘tongue-cut-sparrow’ and its significance as a Japanese symbol of good fortune rests on the homonym ‘Fuku’ which means both good luck and to swell up.
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