LOT 580 A SILVER AND MIXED-METAL NETSUKE OF A KABUTO
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A SILVER AND MIXED-METAL NETSUKE OF A KABUTOUnsignedJapan, 19th century, Meiji period (1868-1912)The netsuke cast in the form of a kabuto (helmet), the rounded bowl overlaid with silver ridges and surmounted by a tehen kanamono in the form of a chrysanthemum, the underside incised with a peony and a ring for suspension. The natural himotoshi in the form of the tehen kanamono.LENGTH 4.8 cmCondition: Very good condition, minor surface wear, nicks.Provenance: Ex-collection Richard R. Silverman. French private collection, purchased at Sotheby's, Los Angeles, 1989.This metal netsuke possibly functioned as an ashtray, an incense burner, or as a storage for tinder to light a tobacco pipe.
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