Netsuke of a group of three aubergines, carved ivory with vegetable decoration in horn, coral and stained ivory, signed by Naokazu
Record status
Individual type · partial
Period
ca.1800-1850
Netsuke of a group of three aubergines, carved ivory with vegetable decoration in horn, coral and stained ivory, signed by Naokazu Although netsuke were made in a variety of forms, the most widely appreciated is the katabori (shape carving).
The netsuke is shibayama in style due to the use of inlaid ivory. In this example the ivory has been minutely inlaid with depictions of vegetables in shell and enamel and contains a small but highly detailed carving of a miniature landscape. The main inspiration for netsuke subjects was the natural world, most commonly animals, birds and plants as illustrated by this representation of three aubergines.
Evidence at a glance
- Linked sources
- 1
- Photograph views
- 1
- Catalogue references
- 0
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Physical characteristics
- Dimensions
- Height 3.8 cm
- Materials and techniques
- Carved ivory with coral decoration of vegetables
Technical characteristics
- Place recorded
- Japan
Identification
- Candidate id
- vam-O492528
- Museum object number
- A.44-1920
- Source note
- Facts transcribed from the linked single-object source. Wider type attribution and authenticity have not been independently verified.
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
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