Morikawa Tomokichi dit TOEN (1820-1894) NETSUKE - Japan - Late Edo period (1615-1868)

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Morikawa Tomokichi dit TOEN (1820-1894) NETSUKE - Japan - Late Edo period (1615-1868)

Name: Morikawa Tomokichi dit TOEN (1820-1894) NETSUKE - Japan - Late Edo period (1615-1868)
Brand: Antikeo
SKU: RAO8CMA27H
Price: 980 EUR
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980 €

Period 19th century

Style Asian Arts

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Morikawa Tomokichi known as TOEN (1820-1894)
NETSUKE featuring an Okina dancer
Japan, late Edo period (1615-1868)
Lacquered wood
H. 5.7; L. 3.2 cm

Carved and lacquered wood netsuke depicting an Okina dancer wearing a white mask and holding a fan in his right hand.
The reverse is signed with the artist's kakihan - the monographic signature.

The use of netsuke refers to a very specific application: the kimono, a traditional Japanese garment, has no fastenings, button plackets or loops. Nor does it have any pockets. The obi, a wide fabric ribbon with a knotted closure, was used as a belt to keep the kimono closed. It was from the obi that the Japanese hung their inrō, a small box with compartments for carrying everyday objects. The inrō had a cord that passed under the obi. The netsuke, hooked to the end and placed above the upper edge of the belt, blocked the object. It thus acted as a cleat or counterweight.

Ref. number : 5081

Ref: RAO8CMA27H

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