A GARAKU SCHOOL WOOD NETSUKE OF A RECUMBENT OX

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A GARAKU SCHOOL WOOD NETSUKE OF A RECUMBENT OX School of Risuke Garaku, signed Tomotada 友忠 Japan, Osaka, late 18th century, Edo period (1615-1868) A charming yet boldly conceived wood netsuke carved as a recumbent ox, its tongue protruding as it stretches upward to lick the top of its snout. The rope halter passing through the animal’s nose is carefully rendered and extends across the back. The eyes are inlaid in dark horn. The body is robust and confidently modeled, with strong contours and a pleasingly bulky form. The fur is finely incised and shows the characteristic wear of handling. The underside reveals neatly tucked legs and two himotoshi. Signed within an oval reserve tot he haunch TOMOTADA. LENGTH 5.8 cm Auction comparison: Compare a closely related wood netsuke of a recumbent ox, by Garaku, signed Tomotada, dated to the 18th century, 5.8 cm long, at Zacke, Fine Netsuke & Sagemono, 8 May 2026, Vienna, lot 125 (sold for EUR 4,420)

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