LOT 264 RYUSAI: OBIHASAMI STAG ANTLER NETSUKE
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RYUSAI: A LARGE ASAKUSA SCHOOL OBIHASAMI STAG ANTLER NETSUKE WITH REISHI
By Ryusai, signed Ryusai with seal koku
Japan, Tokyo, Asakusa School, second half of 19th century
A large obi-hasami (inserted into the belt) stag antler netsuke in the form of a long growth of eight reishi mushrooms, attached to one thick stem, beautifully and elegantly intertwining with each other. The surface of the reishi is rough and bendy and the material is brilliantly utilized, with most of the 'useless' spongiform and porous surface hidden within. Reishi fungus are a symbol for longevity, and the number eight is considered lucky - making this an emblem of long life and luck. Signed RYUSAI 龍齋 with seal koku 谷. School of Ozaki Kokusai.
HEIGHT 22.8 cm
Condition: A section (roughly 2.5 cm) of a stem of one reishi has been restored. Otherwise excellent condition.
Provenance: British collection, previously offered at Bonhams, Fine Japanese Art, 10 November 2016, lot 327.
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