A boxwood figural netsuke
By Sakai Masami (b. 1937), after 1980
By Sakai Masami (b. 1937), after 1980
Realistically carved and incised as a seated rabbit with its right forepaw raised, with inlaid horn eyes and details heightened with black stain, signed Masami
With tomobako inscribed Usagi (rabbit), signed and sealed by the artist
1 3/4in (4.5cm) long
With tomobako inscribed Usagi (rabbit), signed and sealed by the artist
1 3/4in (4.5cm) long
Sold for
US$ 1,750
inc. premium
Footnotes
- Sakai Masami was the daughter and pupil of Sakai Shinzan Masanao (1904-1982)
Category: Asian Art
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