† TOMOKAZU: A SUPERB WOOD NETSUKE OF A COCKEREL ON A DRUM

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† TOMOKAZU: A SUPERB WOOD NETSUKE OF A COCKEREL ON A DRUM By Kano Tomokazu (c. 1765-1840), signed Tomokazu 友一 Japan, Gifu/Nagoya, first half of the 19th century, Edo period (1615-1868) The rooster is finely carved from pale wood, with carefully incised wings, plumage, and tail, and a stippled comb and wattle. It is seated upon a war drum, tucking its beak into its wing in repose. The eyes are double inlaid in pale and dark horn. The drum is masterfully rendered, with small studs along the sides and a finely carved mokume band in low relief, enhanced by stippling. Asymmetrical himotoshi are pierced through the underside, with the signature TOMOKAZU in an oval reserve. HEIGHT 3.4 cm Kano Tomokazu (c. 1765–1840) was one of the earliest and most respected netsuke carvers from Gifu, renowned for his meticulous craftsmanship in wood, particularly tsuge wood, which he skillfully treated with various stains to enhance its natural grain. Starting at the age of 17, Tomokazu began working for the Shibata family, where he initially faced his master's disapproval but secretly practiced at night, eventually honing his skill to a level of remarkable proficiency. After gaining recognition in Kyoto for his intricate netsuke carvings, he returned to Gifu, where he lived a life of seclusion near Kinkazan Mountain, dedicating himself fully to his craft. Literature comparison: Compare a closely related wood netsuke of a cock on a drum by the same artist, signed Tomokazu, illustrated in Hurtig, Bernard (1973) Masterpieces of Netsuke Art: One Thousand Favorites of Leading Collectors, p. 30, no. 46. Museum comparison: Compare a closely related wood netsuke of a cock on a drum by the same artist, signed Tomokazu, in the British Museum, registration number HG.571. 13% VAT will be added to the hammer price additional to the buyer's premium - only for buyers within the EU.

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