19c inro (no netsuke) BOY SHISHI BUTTERFLIES by
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19th century cherry wood single-case inro (tonkotsu) carved in medium relief with 2 scenes:1. Karako (Chinese boy) holding a butterfly net in one hand and pointing at a butterfly on a flowering peony bush growing on the rocks. 2. Seated shishi, one front paw raised and its head turned back to look at a butterfly in flight above it. Superb quality sharp carving - see shishi’s inquisitive face, fur and claws, and detailing of the boy’s face, robe patterns and peony petals. Beautifully textured background, eyes of the shishi and insect on the flower are inlaid with black horn, in excellent condition, no losses or cracks, 2 parts fit nicely, old silk cord. Signed NAGATAKE TO (carved by Nagatake) on the bottom - this rare artist is listed on p. 37 of THE INDEX OF INRO ARTISTS by E. A. Wrangham, alternative reading of the name is Chobu. Height 3 5/8 inches.
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