Antler Ryusa Netsuke of Chrysanthemums
Record status
Individual type · partial
Period
second half of 19th century
Finely carved in intricate openwork with a luxuriant spray of chrysanthemums (kiku), centered by a large bloom surrounded by smaller blossoms and buds borne on densely intertwining leafy stems.
The petals are crisply delineated, while the broad leaves are finely worked with deeply incised veins and serrated edges, all enclosed within a circular frame of stylized crashing waves characteristic of the artist and the Asakusa carvers. The natural porous structure of the antler is skillfully incorporated into the openwork composition. Natural himotoshi.
Evidence at a glance
- Linked sources
- 1
- Photograph views
- 1
- Catalogue references
- 0
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Physical characteristics
- Material (listing wording)
- antler
- Dimensions or weight (listing wording)
- 4.3 cm
Identification
- Source note
- Auction-house description published on Invaluable. Attribution and measurements describe the photographed example; independent type authentication remains research required.
- Listing object ID
- 206787956
Catalogue references
No catalogue numbers recorded. Numbers are only published once transcribed from a verified edition of a standard catalogue — they are never inferred.
Research required
- Independent confirmation of type attribution and auction-house statements remains research required.