Width: 3.5cms
Height: 3cms
Date: Circa 1880
£POA - What does POA mean?
Product Code: KPNE33
Artist / Company: Masatomo
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Full of character, this late 19th Century carved-wood Netsuke in the form of a Tiger bears the signature (in a tablet to the underside) of Masatomo.
The beast sits on its hind legs with its tail raised over it’s back. It is looking forward with this jaws open.
Offered in very good condition. Please feel free to contact us for further information.
Tiger
The Tiger is not native to Japan, but it plays an important part in the culture and legends of many Asian countries. Due to international trade and the spread of Buddhism and Taoist religions, Japan became aware of the existence of this enigmatic animal and although its appearance in Japanese art isn’t common, it is significant.
According to Japanese legend the Tiger is said to have leapt from the stars. and so is closely associated with the wind. Its roar being a manifestation of thunder. It’s often paired with the mighty Dragon, together symbolising the power of the cosmos. They are said to govern the elemental forces of wind and rain and the pairing of the two is believed to bring peace.
Netsuke
A netsuke is essentially a toggle, used to prevent an object (usually an inro) from slipping through the obi (kimono belt). A cord is passed through the himotoshi (two small holes on the netsuke or a natural hole formed by a leg or arm of the piece) the other end tied to a container containing money, herbs or tobacco. The cord is then passed through the obi with the netsuke resting above it and the container below.
Netsuke have evolved from being utilitarian objects to miniature sculptures of great beauty and craftsmanship. Subjects they depict wide ranging and are an important record of Japanese life and folklore.
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