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A Japanese ivory netsuke of a dancing 'Kitsune', by Hidemasa
Japan, Osaka, Edo period (1615-1868), 18th century
H. 6.1 cm
A finely carved netsuke depicting a kitsune (fox) captured in a lively dancing pose, its forepaws raised expressively and tail arched upward. The fox’s mouth curls into an enigmatic smile, enhancing its mischievous character. Two large himotoshi pierce the back and signed within an oval reserve HIDEMASA.
Provenance:
From a distinguished Austrian private collection, bearing an old label to one himotoshi marked ‘829’.
H. 6.1 cm
A finely carved netsuke depicting a kitsune (fox) captured in a lively dancing pose, its forepaws raised expressively and tail arched upward. The fox’s mouth curls into an enigmatic smile, enhancing its mischievous character. Two large himotoshi pierce the back and signed within an oval reserve HIDEMASA.
Provenance:
From a distinguished Austrian private collection, bearing an old label to one himotoshi marked ‘829’.
Part of the Japan collection.
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