A TSUISHU LACQUER NETSUKE OF THE CALLIGRAPHER OGISHI AND A SERVANT BOY
Tsuishu lacquer netsukeJapan19th century, Edo period (1615-1868)This netsuke with an interesting form is crafted in a Chinese style with red lacquer known as tsuishu. The top shows the ancient Chinese calligrapher Ogishi (Wang Xizhi) painting with a large brush on a scroll hanging from a pine branch. The underside shows a rocky landscape with a pavilion as well as a servant boy who is bringing Ogishi a sack full of food. The four side openings are widened and four-lobed.SIZE 2 x 3.4 x 3.4 CM (H x W x D)Condition: Excellent conditionProvenance: German private collection