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Lot 146*
An ebony netsuke of a recumbent stallion By Tanaka Minko (1735-1816), Tsu, 19th century
8 November 2011, 10:30 GMT
London, New Bond Street£3,500 - £4,000
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Find your local specialistAn ebony netsuke of a recumbent stallion
By Tanaka Minko (1735-1816), Tsu, 19th century
Lying with its head turned to the left, its tail sweeping the same flank and its legs drawn in for compactness, one forming the himotoshi, the wood is slightly worn and the eyes are of brass with dark pupils, signed Minko with kao. 4.5cm (1¾in).
Lying with its head turned to the left, its tail sweeping the same flank and its legs drawn in for compactness, one forming the himotoshi, the wood is slightly worn and the eyes are of brass with dark pupils, signed Minko with kao. 4.5cm (1¾in).
Footnotes
木彫根付 馬 銘「岷江(花押)」 19世紀
Provenance: Gordon Brown collection.
H. G. and M. A. Beasley collections, sold at Sotheby's London, 14th March 1984, lot 56.
Published: Rosemary Bandini, ibid., p.87, no.123.
Exhibited: Contrasting Styles, London, 1980, no.74.
























