Lot 791
Japanese Netsuke: 19th Century, High Relief Shoji on Scroll marked Gyokarintei. As the kimono, the traditional form of Japanese dress, had no pockets, Japanese men suspended small items they needed to take with them, such as tobacco pouches, purses, pipes and writing implements on a silk cord from their sash, and to stop the cord from slipping, it was fed through a toggle, or a netsuke. The custom of wearing netsukes flourished in Japan for more than three centuries (1600 to the mid 19th century) but the golden age of the netsuke is considered to be from 1800 to 1850. Wonderful 19th century high relief netsuke of a shoji on a scroll with exceptional detail, including the patterned fabric on both edges and a contour to the scroll as if being laid out. With a tie evident at top that extends to the reverse. Marked Gyokaritei also on reverse. Flawless. 2 x 1¼". Estimate Value $1,800 - UP
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