A rare early boxwood netsuke of two horses By Awataguchi, Edo, 18th century
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A rare early boxwood netsuke of two horses
By Awataguchi, Edo, 18th century
Playfully fighting, one rolling on its back while its companion straddles it, pinning it down, the elaborate composition of compact form, carved in slightly-worn unstained wood, signed Awataguchi.
4.8cm (1 7/8in).
Sold for £10,625 inc. premium

Footnotes

  • 木彫根付　二頭の馬　銘「粟田口」　18世紀

    Provenance: an English private collection.

Category: Asian Art / Japanese Art

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