LOT 236 A WOOD NETSUKE OF A HATCHING TENGU
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A WOOD NETSUKE OF A HATCHING TENGU
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Japan, 19th century, Edo period (1615-1868)
Carved from dark wood and depicting a hatching tengu (tengu no tomago) lifting itself with both hands to emerge from a smoothly polished egg. The style of the tengu is quite unique. Only one wing and part of the back is visible with finely incised lines for feathers. The head is round with large eyes and a wide beak, giving the mythical creature an amusing expression. Deep himotoshi through the underside of the egg.
HEIGHT 3.4 cm, LENGTH 4.3 cm
Condition: Excellent condition, good patina with a beautiful lustrous polish.
Provenance: Private Long Island Collection.
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