LOT 321 A FINE IVORY NETSUKE OF A CALLIGRAPHIST BY KOHOSAI
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A FINE IVORY NETSUKE OF A CALLIGRAPHIST BY KOHOSAIA FINE IVORY NETSUKE OF A CALLIGRAPHIST BY KOHOSAIBy Kohosai, ivory netsukeJapan, Osaka, late 19th century, Meiji period (1868-1912)Very finely carved and beautifully stained, depicting a calligraphist, his finely carved bony fingers holding a quill with an amusingly pensive expression. Extraordinarily detailed flowing robes with the natural himotoshi cleverly hidden in a fold. The underside with the signature KOHOSAI 公鳳齋.HEIGHT 4 cmProvenance: The 40-Year Collection of a London Gentleman.Condition: One plugged nerve channel at the back of the head, very minor discoloration of ivory, generally in very good condition.
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