WOOD NETSUKE OF A RECUMBENT HORSE
Record status
Individual type · partial
Period
early 19th century
Finely carved as a recumbent horse resting with its legs tucked compactly beneath its body, the head raised and turned alertly to one side. The broad face is sensitively modeled with pricked ears, flaring nostrils, and a gently parted mouth, while the body is covered throughout with dense, finely incised hairwork following the contours of the animal.
The long tail sweeps elegantly around the rounded hindquarters, terminating in finely carved strands. The underside is equally well worked, with the folded legs and neatly delineated hooves forming a compact composition. Natural himotoshi through the legs. One haunch with a polished reserve for the signature, which has been worn away and is no longer legible.
Evidence at a glance
- Linked sources
- 1
- Photograph views
- 1
- Catalogue references
- 0
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Physical characteristics
- Material (listing wording)
- WOOD
- Dimensions or weight (listing wording)
- 4.5 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
- 206787905
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.