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Fine Antique Japanese Wood Netsuke of a Skull and a Skeleton. 19th century

Fine Antique Japanese Wood Netsuke of a Skull and a Skeleton. 19th century
Fine Antique Japanese Wood Netsuke of a Skull and a Skeleton. 19th century
Fine Antique Japanese Wood Netsuke of a Skull and a Skeleton. 19th century
Fine Antique Japanese Wood Netsuke of a Skull and a Skeleton. 19th century
Fine Antique Japanese Wood Netsuke of a Skull and a Skeleton. 19th century
Fine Antique Japanese Wood Netsuke of a Skull and a Skeleton. 19th century
Fine Antique Japanese Wood Netsuke of a Skull and a Skeleton. 19th century
Fine Antique Japanese Wood Netsuke of a Skull and a Skeleton. 19th century
Fine Antique Japanese Wood Netsuke of a Skull and a Skeleton. 19th century

Fine Antique Japanese Wood Netsuke of a Skull and a Skeleton. 19th century
Finely carved 19th century Japanese wood netsuke of a human skull (dokuro) with a grotesque grimy looking miniature skeleton climbing over the top. Natural himotoshi between the eye sockets of the skull.

In excellent condition without any breaks or losses. Various particles embedded in the grime of the skeleton were left uncleaned to preserve the surface. For nearly identical examples see Bonhams - Fine Japanese Art sale, 5 Nov 2009, lot 150 and Galerie Zacke - Fine Japanese Art sale, 4 Jun 2021, lot 219. Origin: Japan Date of production: 19th century, late Edo / early Meiji period Material: wood.

This item is in the category "Antiques\Asian/Oriental Antiques\Japanese\Netsuke". The seller is "oriental-antiques-uk" and is located in this country: GB. This item can be shipped to all countries in Europe, all countries in continental Asia, United States, Canada.

  • Region of Origin: Japanese
  • Country of Origin: Japan
  • Product: Netsuke
  • Age: 1850-1899
  • Primary Material: Wood/ Woodenware
  • Antique: Yes
  • Sub-Type: dokuro netsuke
  • Original/Repro: Antique Original

Fine Antique Japanese Wood Netsuke of a Skull and a Skeleton. 19th century