Masayuki Antler Sashi Netsuke
Record status
Individual type · partial
Period
late 19th century
Carved from a thick section of hollow antler as a rat crouching upon a long stalk, its compact body bent forward as it peers intently downward. The rounded ears, paws, and finely modeled features are carefully rendered, while the long tail trails sinuously down the shaft, cleverly following the natural contours of the material.
The porous structure and naturally darkened areas of the antler are skillfully incorporated into the composition, enhancing its organic character. Signed MASAYUKI within a rectangular reserve.
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)
- 12.2 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
- 206787951
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.