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Subject:Ivory Carving Men in a Boat?
Posted By: Heather Davis Sun, Mar 24, 2019 IP: 24.70.197.114

Hello...I'm wondering if anyone can help identify the motif of the ivory carving...gods? Folklore? Simple fishermen (though one appears to be a scholar)? Also, any clues regarding the period and the signature? I believe Japanese and judging by the ivory composition, elephant. Thanks very much for your assistance.

Subject:Re: Ivory Carving Men in a Boat?
Posted By: Heather Davis Tue, Mar 26, 2019

...these should have been posted with my original post. Sorry about that...







Subject:Re: Ivory Carving Men in a Boat?
Posted By: I.Nagy Mon, Apr 01, 2019

Marking reads,
正之 - Masayuki (From right to left)

Please check Kato Masayuki 加藤正之 early 19.c. netsuke carver. (kato masayuki netsuke - on Google)

With regards,
I.Nagy

Subject:Re: Ivory Carving Men in a Boat?
Posted By: Heather Davis Wed, Apr 03, 2019

I. Nagy, that's wonderful to read...thank you so much for this information. Now as the rabbit hole gets deeper! With appreciation...


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