LOT 274 A VERY RARE IVORY NETSUKE OF A TENNIN BY CHIKUYOSA…
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A VERY RARE IVORY NETSUKE OF A TENNIN BY CHIKUYOSA…A VERY RARE IVORY NETSUKE OF A TENNIN BY CHIKUYOSAI TOMOCHIKABy Tomochika, ivory netsukeJapan, Edo, mid-19th century, Edo period (1615-1868)A relatively small and finely carved netsuke of a flying Tennin holding a lotus bud with both hands. Tennin (meaning literally ‘heavenly being’) are derived from Apsaras, which are female spirits of the clouds and water in Hindu and Buddhist culture. The Tennin is smiling enigmatically with sensitively crafted facial features. Her hair is neatly tied into a top bun, held together by a tiara. She is depicted in flight with gently flowing heavenly garlands. Small himotoshi on the underside and signature TOMOCHIKA 友親 in a wavy reserve on the backside.HEIGHT 2.2 cm, LENGTH 4.5 cmProvenance: French private collection.Condition: Very good condition with minor wear to ivory.Auction comparison: A similar netsuke of a Tennin by Tomochika was sold at Lempertz, Asiatische Kunst I, 9 June 2017, Cologne, lot 563.
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