† SHOUNSAI JORYU: A WOOD NETSUKE OF AN EGG TESTER

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† SHOUNSAI JORYU: A WOOD NETSUKE OF AN EGG TESTER By Shounsai Joryu (active c. 1800-1840), signed Joryu 如柳 Japan, Edo (Tokyo), first half of 19th century, Edo period (1615-1868) A spirited and finely carved rendition of an egg tester, his back arched and face amusingly distorted as he concentrates on inspecting the egg which he holds before his left eye, a basket of further eggs is strapped to his shoulder. The man, who appears like an islander with long curling hair, is dressed only in a loincloth, but is wearing boots – an unusual combination, but an attribute all the egg testers seem to share. Himotoshi to the back and signed JORYU. HEIGHT 5.6 cm Auction comparison: Compare a closely related netsuke of an egg tester by the same artist, signed Joryu, 5.5 cm high, at Zacke, Fine Netsuke & Sagemono, 29 October 2021, Vienna, lot 163 (sold for EUR 4,550). 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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