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Lot 103*
An umimatsu (sea-pine) netsuke of a centipede on a branch By Kanman (1793-1859), Iwami Province, early 19th century
15 May 2019, 14:00 BST
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An umimatsu (sea-pine) netsuke of a centipede on a branch
By Kanman (1793-1859), Iwami Province, early 19th century
The large centipede making its way around and through the ancient wood, the wood bearing a distinct grain, the centipede's body and legs highly polished to accent the characteristic patina of the umimatsu, signed Kanman saku (made by Kanman) with a kao. 8.5cm (3 3/8in).
The large centipede making its way around and through the ancient wood, the wood bearing a distinct grain, the centipede's body and legs highly polished to accent the characteristic patina of the umimatsu, signed Kanman saku (made by Kanman) with a kao. 8.5cm (3 3/8in).
Footnotes
海松彫根付 枝に蜈蚣 銘 「貫満作(花押)」 19世紀前期
Published:
Earle, Huthart, p.260, no.229.
Burditt, ICK, p.54, figs.19a-19b.
























