Japan. Edo period. 18th c. Reclining hind, its legs folded under and head raised with mouth slightly open, while her offspring lies nestled head to tail at her side, its head resting tenderly on her flank. Ivory, excellent and animated carving with finely engraved, stained fur, the spots typical for the fur of fallow deer are lightly outlined, the eyes inlaid in dark horn. Signed on a rectangular reserve: Tomotada. This piece shows all the qualities characteristic for the famous carver of the Ky?to-School. W.4,8cm. Condition A.
Literature: -MOA Cologne 2017 for the Cologne Netsuke Convention, Cat. p. 84, no. 133. Please note that objects made of ivory, rhinoceros horn and turtle shell, due to Cites regulations can only be sold within the European Community. At present the export in third countries is prohibited.