TAMETAKA, Superb EDO Period Japanese Boxwood Netsuke, Mother and Child

Netsuke

$10,450

Material

Wood

Origin

Japan

Age / Period

Pre-1800

Dimensions

1.28 inches (3.2cm) wide, and three inches tall (7.6cm)

Condition

Estate / Pre-owned

SUPERB, EDO Period, Mid - Late 18th Century Japanese Boxwood Netsuke: Mother and Child, Signed Minamoto Tametaka . This is a superbly Hand-carved EDO Period Boxwood Netsuke depicting a Mother, holding a trumpet in her right hand, who is carrying a child on her back. The artist, on this netsuke, seems to have wanted to be unique by having the woman adopt a pose and portray a character that is normally associated with a male foreigner, such as her holding of a trumpet, which is uncharacteristic of a common Japanese woman . It is an outstanding piece representative of Tametaka, whose work, according to George Lazarnick, is "striking for its originality of design, strong character and individual treatment; full of spirit and power". Tametaka, according to George Lazarnick in his book 'Netsuke and Inro Artists and How to Read their Signatures, is the earliest known netsuke carver of Nagoya, the only one mentioned in the Soken Kisho. Founder of the Nagoya School, and of the uki-bori, or relief carving technique associated with that school '. This is the only depiction of a common Japanese woman (as compared to a female Japanese legend character) made by Tametaka, according to Fuld's Netsuke and Ojime Index. Signed Minamoto Tametaka, thought to be the same as Tametaka I, in an inlaid natural material tablet, as mentioned and illustrated by George Lazarnick, in his signature book, page 1077. This is the only inlaid work known to have been done by Tametaka, according to George Lazarnick. This Netsuke was valued at $18,000.00 by Neil K. Davey, author of "Netsuke: a Comprehensive Study based on the M.T. Hindson Collection" This awesome miniature sculpture measures 1.28 inches (3.2cm) wide, and three inches tall (7.6cm), and its in excellent preserved condition (for a 200 year-old netsuke), as shown in the attached photos. <br /> NOTE: ++Many Tametaka netsuke have been sold for more than $10,000, by major auction houses, such as Christies and Bonhams, as shown in photo #9++. ++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