Japanese Old Signed Hand-Carved Netsuke Lion Dog Shi Shi, Boxwood Gem
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A boxwood gem, signed
Classic shi- shi foo dog lion
Japanese old boxwood netsuke with a fine original old patina, signed bottom.
Quality: Hand-carved with rich and deep realistic hair lines (photo). fine and original patina from good age
It has been crafted in the Japanese old school craftsmen style- the Ittobori style (carved from one wooden piece)
Original condition
Dimensions: 2 inches tall and 1.6 inches wide and 1 inch depth
Handmade and hand-carved, one of a kind.
History of Netsuke:
Made famous by the “Hare with the amber eyes”, Netsuke (根付) [netsɯke] are miniature sculptures that were invented in 17th-century Japan to serve a practical function (the two Japanese characters ne+tsuke mean “root” and “to attach”). Netsuke, like the inrō and ojime, evolved over time from being strictly utilitarian into objects of great artistic merit and an expression of extraordinary craftsmanship having a long history reflecting important aspects of Japanese folklore. Netsuke production was most popular during the Edo (about 1615–1868). Today, this art lives on and eve some modern works can command high prices.
The family memoir, The Hare with Amber Eyes (2010) , was penned by British ceramicist Edmund de Waal. He tells the story of his family, the Ephrussi, once a very wealthy European Jewish banking dynasty, centered in Odessa, Vienna and Paris, and peers of the Rothschild family. The Ephrussis lost almost everything in 1938 when the Nazis seized their property. Even after the war, the family failed to recover most of its extensive property, including priceless artwork. But the easily hidden miniatures collection of 264 Japanese netsuke sculptures was saved, tucked away inside a mattress by Anna, a loyal maid in Vienna during the war years. Collection has been passed down through five generations of family, providing a common thread for the story of its fortunes since 1871. (thank you wikipedia)
We have been dealing in Fine authentic Japanese antiques including wood carvings, screens, garden ornaments, lanterns and water basins for many years. Our president personally travels to Japan each year to meet his network partners who assist him in finding best examples. He personally inspects each antique to ensure its old age, authenticity, and quality condition. After accumulating a group, they are imported to Vermont in large containers. This method keeps shipping costs low and coupled with our modest gallery overhead enables us to offer works of art to you at reasonable prices. We carefully pack and ship to clients all-over the USA and at reasonable shipping costs.
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We have been dealing in authentic Japanese,Chinese, European, and Asian Fine art, antiquities, garden ornaments, lanterns and water basins for 25 years. Our president personally travels to Japan, Europe and China each year to meet his network partners who assist him in finding best examples. He personally inspects each antique work of art to ensure its old age, authenticity and quality condition. After accumulating a group, they are imported to Vermont in large containers. This method keeps shipping costs low and enables us to offer them to you at reasonable prices. We ship internationally.
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