Japanese Boxwood Netsuke - OKAME Taking a Bath, 19th C.

Netsuke

$1,450

Material

Wood

Origin

Japan

Age / Period

1800-1849

Dimensions

Height: 1.60 inches (4.1cm), Length: 1.41 inches (3.6cm), Width: 1.75 inches (2.6cm)

Condition

Estate / Pre-owned

Edo Period, 19th Century. A beautifully detailed wood netsuke with a rich and unctuous patina with an irresistible character and charm. The half-naked Shinto goddess of mirth has typically large puffed cheeks, a pronounced forehead, and neatly tied hair. She is squatting in front of a bathtub, with her left hand submerged in the water, and using a hand towel on her right hand to wash her shoulder. She is only dressed in a decorated skirt, with her supple breasts shown in the front. Chimney himotoshi that starts on the outside edge of bathtub bottom and emerges on to the top inside edge of the bathtub. Unsigned. Netsuke measures 1.60 inches (4.1cm) tall, 1.41 inches (3.6cm) long, and 1.75 inches (2.6cm) wide. It is in excellent preserved condition, as may be seen in the posted photos. PROVENANCE: Bonham's THIS IS AN AUTHENTIC ANTIQUE JAPANESE NETSUKE. THIS IS NOTA A RECENT REPLICA OR JUNK PIECE MADE OUT TO LOOK LIKE A NETSUKE (IN CHINA), AND THAT SOME DISHONEST OR IGNORANT SELLER TRIES TO SELL AS AN ANTIQUE OR JAPANESE OR NETSUKE. ++LG ASIAN ANTIQUES++ specializes in the sale of AUTHENTIC ANTIQUE JAPANESE NETSUKE and Related Items, at affordable prices for beginners, but, regularly carry higher end pieces at bargain prices for experienced collectors. We are members of the International Netsuke Society We prefer payment by Paypal. Payment is expected within 72 hours of auction closing. We encourage everyone to look, but PLEASE only bid if you intend to complete the purchase. We ship worldwide. All our items will be packed with care and shipped via United States Postal Service (USPS) Priority Service, with Insurance, Delivery and Signature Confirmation, free of charge, within the Continental United States. All items will be shipped within 48 hours of receipt of payment. Please allow 2 to 3 working days to receive them. We do not charge for packing materials, handling and labor. We are not responsible for any damage that occurs during shipment, however, we will file the paperwork for the Post Office to investigate. Please Note: If you live in Florida, taxes are not included in the item price or shipping charges. These charges are the buyer's responsibility and will be added to the total cost of the item. International buyers are responsible for any tax, Customs or import duties levied by your countries upon arrival of the package. If you have any questions, please inquire *before* bidding/purchasing through Ebay messaging, ++SHIPPING DISCOUNT++ : We will combine shipping for multiple items. If all items can be shipped together in one package and delivered to one address, *RETURNS: Accepted if the item is not as described, and is returned within 14 days of receipt. Item must be returned in the same condition as described and shipped by us. We refund the purchase price of the item. Buyer is responsible for the return shipping costs.* *PLEASE TAKE A LOOK AT OUR OTHER OFFERINGS* THANKS FOR YOUR INTEREST! Lou and Gloria