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Ivory Miniature Okimono of Kaneko with Horse, Masanobu, 19th C.

Currency:EUR Category:Collectibles Start Price:400.00 EUR Estimated At:640.00 - 800.00 EUR
Ivory Miniature Okimono of Kaneko with Horse, Masanobu, 19th C.
Ivory
Japan, 19th century
Artist’s seal on the base ‘Masanobu’
Decorative and meticulous presentation
Beautiful patina
Height: 5.5 cm
Good condition
Provenance: Private collection Cologne
Fine carving of a miniature okimono with beautiful patina, rendered on a base
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This miniature Okimono dates to the 19th century and shows Kaneko with a Horse on a naturally shaped plinth. Kaneko carries in her hands a round wash tub and is dressed in a long robe. With the geta on her feet she tames the wild horse on her right side, by stepping with one foot on the tether. The rebelled horse has the hind feet lifted up in the air. The okimono has a beautiful patina and the artist’s seal ‘Masanobu’ is visible on the base.



The okimono is in good condition with slight signs of age and wear. Small drying cracks and some loss of material are visible. The height measures 5.5 cm.



Okimono

The literal translation of the word ‘okimono’ is ‘put thing’, meaning ‘object for display’. The term denotes Japanese art carvings, which developed in the 19th century out of netsuke craft. The reason for this was an incisive change in Asian everyday fashion. European clothing became chic and invariably superseded the Kimono, to which netsuke were worn. The now unemployed netsuke artists began to make larger objects, which were very popular abroad as well.
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