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SIGNED MINKO (TSU, ISE PROVINCE, 1735-1816), EDO PERIOD (EARLY 19TH CENTURY)
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Signed Minko (Tsu, Ise Province, 1735-1816), Edo Period (Early 19th Century)
Katabori, boxwood with stained details; a good model of an adult tiger with a cub climbing on its back, the parent's head turned to look at the cub, the eyes of both animals inlaid in brass, other details painted red, the stripes rendered in the characteristic Minko manner with wide polished areas contrasting with cross-hatched bands, two himotoshi formed by the parent's front legs and tail, signed with incised characters on a polished oval reserve under the right haunch Minko with a kao
1 3/8 x 1¾ in. (3.5 x 4.5 cm.)
Signed Minko (Tsu, Ise Province, 1735-1816), Edo Period (Early 19th Century)
Katabori, boxwood with stained details; a good model of an adult tiger with a cub climbing on its back, the parent's head turned to look at the cub, the eyes of both animals inlaid in brass, other details painted red, the stripes rendered in the characteristic Minko manner with wide polished areas contrasting with cross-hatched bands, two himotoshi formed by the parent's front legs and tail, signed with incised characters on a polished oval reserve under the right haunch Minko with a kao
1 3/8 x 1¾ in. (3.5 x 4.5 cm.)
Special notice
VAT rate of 5% is payable on hammer price plus buyer's premium.