AN EBONY NETSUKE

SIGNED SOSUI (TOKYO, 1907/1911-1972), SHOWA PERIOD (20TH CENTURY)

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AN EBONY NETSUKE
Signed Sosui (Tokyo, 1907/1911-1972), Showa Period (20th Century)
Of a hatobue [bird-shaped toy whistle], the himotoshi formed by the mouthpiece, katabori, ebony, with eyes inlaid in horn, signed underneath Sosui
2in. (6.3cm.) long

Lot Essay

Sosui is one of the best known of the 'So' school of modern netsuke-carvers. The art deco feel of this carving is reminiscent of works in several media that were submitted to the annual Teiten exhibition after a crafts section was added in 1927.

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