A SUPERB WOOD NETSUKE OF A RECUMBENT TIGER, ATTRIBUTED TO TAMETAKA

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A SUPERB WOOD NETSUKE OF A RECUMBENT TIGER, ATTRIBUTED TO TAMETAKA Attributed to Tametaka, unsigned Japan, Nagoya, late 18th century, Edo period (1615-1868) The tiger’s body forming a compact composition as it rests its head on its large paws, gently cushioned by the long, curling tail. The face carved with a menacing expression, bulging eyes, and the mouth furled in a growl as it gently warns against any intrusion. The spine of the feline finely rendered, and its fur minutely incised in the typical manner of Tametaka. Generously excavated, asymmetrical himotoshi to the underside. The wood bearing a fine, unctuous patina. The netsuke is apparently unsigned, however confidently attributed to Tametaka, who is mentioned in the Soken Kisho of 1781, and is known for his idiosyncratic, bold style, his carvings appearing rugged but still possessing all necessary fineness and character, as in the present example. LENGTH 4.2 cm Literature comparison: Compare a closely related wood netsuke of a tiger, by Tametaka, 18th century, 5 cm, illustrated in Gould, Irving (1987) The Gould Collection of Netsuke, p. 130-131. Auction comparison: Compare a closely related wood netsuke of a tiger, by Tametaka, 4.5 cm, at Bonhams, Fine Netsuke from the Adrienne Barbanson Collection, 13 May 2013, London, lot 9 (sold for GBP 10,625 or approx. EUR 19,500 converted and adjusted for inflation at the time of writing).

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