YASUFUSA: A CONTEMPORARY WOOD NETSUKE OF TAKENOUCHI NO SUKUNE

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YASUFUSA: A CONTEMPORARY WOOD NETSUKE OF TAKENOUCHI NO SUKUNE By Saito Yasufusa (born 1931), signed Yasufusa 保房 Japan, late 20th century Powerfully carved as the legendary statesman and warrior Takenouchi no Sukune, standing in courtly armor and voluminous layered robes. A large fish is suspended from the beast-mask fitting at his belt, while he holds a bow in readiness, his determined expression conveying both strength and vigilance. He wears a court cap inlaid with amber. The robes, individual armor plates, footwear, and scales of the fish are all rendered with meticulous attention to detail. Natural himotoshi and signed underneath YASUFUSA. HEIGHT 7.8 cm Yasufusa (Saito Yasuo, born 1931) was born in Tokyo and began training as a netsuke carver at the age of nineteen. He initially studied finishing techniques under his uncle Yoshikane before learning the carving of female figures from his father and working alongside his cousin Bishu. His early production included manju netsuke, although he later devoted himself primarily to animal subjects. His work represents a modern continuation of the traditional art of netsuke carving, shaped by family instruction, close observation, and disciplined craftsmanship. Takenouchi no Sukune is one of the great heroes of Japanese legend, celebrated as the wise and loyal statesman who served several emperors and, most famously, Empress Jingurr. The large fish identifies the subject as the auspicious episode of Empress Jingu and Takenouchi no Sukune fishing at Chikuzen, a theme frequently depicted in Japanese art as a symbol of divine favor, wisdom, and successful leadership.

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